Resident urges Seven Hills to increase enforcement, consider stop-arm cameras after near-miss at school bus stop

At the May 13 Seven Hills City Council meeting, resident and Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Nino Soretti described a dangerous incident at a school bus drop-off and urged the council to take steps to improve enforcement and safety.

Soretti said a driver in a "maroon SUV blatantly ignored the bus's flashing lights and stop sign, sped through the intersection, and came within feet of hitting a child and an adult on the curb." He added that the driver later confronted and verbally threatened the bus driver and that several vehicles failed to stop that day.

Soretti asked the council and city leadership to act decisively, suggesting increased enforcement around bus routes, a public-awareness campaign, and exploring tools such as stop-arm cameras or street surveillance at key intersections. “Our children should never have to dodge danger just to get home from school. Let's not wait for tragedy to force our hand. The time to act is now,” he said.

The transcript records Soretti’s appeal during public comment but does not record any immediate council direction, vote, or staff assignment in response. The council later entered executive session for imminent litigation; the transcript does not link that session to the bus-stop incident. Any enforcement changes, camera installations, or public campaigns would require separate council action, budget authorization, or staff follow-up.