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Residents ask council for engineer update after sidewalk washout and sediment stains in Sioux Bayou
Summary
Residents asked the Gautier City Council to request an engineering update on a street/sidewalk project after a sidewalk washout and repeated sediment staining of the Sioux Bayou; council members said staff would follow up.
Residents raised concerns during the council’s public‑comment period about a washout of a recently installed sidewalk and repeated runoff that has stained Sioux Bayou.
Greg Kennedy, a resident, told the council that a newly constructed sidewalk adjacent to Martin Love (road name referenced in comments) is washing out in wet weather and asked whether the engineer for the project could give a status update and timeline at the council’s next regular meeting. “It’s a mess,” Kennedy said, pressing for an engineering presentation so residents could understand the remaining work and schedule.
Councilman Rusty Anderson (Ward 4) said recent heavy rains have repeatedly introduced sediment and runoff into Sioux Bayou and that the problem has recurred several times in recent months. Anderson urged staff to ensure construction best‑management practices are in place for nearby projects that discharge into the bayou.
Mayor and staff encouraged residents to report stormwater problems to public works and said city crews have been responding to flooding calls during recent high‑rain events. Council members did not take formal action at the meeting but accepted the request that staff arrange an update from the project engineer for an upcoming meeting.
The council did not reference a specific engineering firm, contract number or permit during public comment; staff follow‑up was directed as a next step.
