Two speakers used the public‑comment period at the July 2 Bridgeton City Council meeting to raise separate issues: AT&T’s ongoing fiber build in Bridgeton and a resident’s request that the city consider an ordinance addressing partial‑repair roof practices by insurance companies after storm damage.

Jomo Castro, regional director of external affairs for AT&T, introduced himself and said AT&T is completing fiber installations in Bridgeton to transition customers off the company’s copper network. He identified the contractor as ADB, said the final two permits had been released and that the company expects the current phase to be completed by the end of the month with restorations shortly afterward. Castro said the next neighborhood scheduled for work is Harmon Estates and that cabinets and equipment for that phase are already in place. He said AT&T aims to limit potholing but some potholing is required by law and noted the company would meet with city public works and other stakeholders to coordinate work.

Sam Feder, a homeowner at 11764 Benedetta Drive, described storm damage his roof experienced after the March 14 storm and said his insurer offered only patch repairs rather than full replacements. Feder asked the council to explore an ordinance similar to those in other municipalities that would require insurers to replace roof sections rather than permit piecemeal patching; he said matching shingles on a 12‑year‑old roof is difficult and that patch repairs leave neighborhoods with a “patchwork” appearance. The mayor and staff said the city attorney would be consulted to determine whether an ordinance is feasible.

Neither comment generated a council vote; staff said follow‑up would be by city departments for coordination with AT&T and by the city attorney to review legal options regarding insurance practices.