Burleson County judge says officials are trying to keep Lee County compost facility out of Burleson County

County Judge Keith Schroeder told the Court on March 24 that he has been receiving daily requests from residents about splitting land and said the county is trying to prevent a proposed Lee County compost facility and any associated landfill from coming into Burleson County.

Schroeder said the county’s goal is to protect Burleson County; the minutes record that he informed the public the county is attempting to keep the facility out of the county but do not record any specific legal actions, formal resolutions, or interlocal agreements directed at Lee County. No Lee County or compost-facility representatives spoke during the meeting and no formal motion regarding the facility was recorded.

The statement appeared in the County Judge’s report and was recorded as an announcement to the public; the minutes do not provide additional detail on next steps or on communications with Lee County officials.