Board of County Commissioners (Special Meeting) - August 17, 2026

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on August 17, 2026, primarily to address ongoing unpermitted mining activities by Lanto Sand LLC. The county attorney requested authorization to initiate litigation against Lanto Sand to enjoin continued operations, citing violations and failure to cease mining despite code compliance notices. The board discussed the legal process, potential costs, and timelines, with the county attorney indicating the litigation would be handled in-house with minimal filing fees. Public comments overwhelmingly supported enforcement action due to concerns about safety, environmental impact, and community disruption. The board voted to direct the county attorney to proceed with litigation and authorized the chair to sign necessary documents. Additional public comments touched on broader community trust issues and other county matters, but no further procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.