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Foster resident urges council to address local fire and policing concerns after gas‑station incident
Summary
Paul Ouida, owner of a gas station on Marshall Pike, told the council the nearby building nearly caught fire and asked the town to consider steps including adding police presence; councilors proposed adding the topic to a future agenda and addressing it in budget workshops.
Paul Ouida, owner of a gas station on Marshall Pike, delivered a public comment asking the Foster Town Council to consider action after a recent near‑fire at an adjacent building. Ouida said he feared for the safety of his business and children and asked whether the council could respond by increasing police presence.
Councilors acknowledged the concern and said the matter could be scheduled for a future agenda item and discussed in budget workshops where staffing levels and public safety allocations are addressed. A council member invited Ouida to return when the item is scheduled so the council can discuss it openly; staff also noted that policing and budget adjustments are typically considered during the budget process.
Ouida said he intended to protect his business if necessary and emphasized the need for more officers in Foster; the council indicated follow up would be added to a future agenda and may be discussed in the upcoming budget workshops.
