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North Little Rock resident says storm drain damage left home moldy; mayor promises inspection
Summary
In public comment a North Little Rock resident, Rhonda Hayes, said storm drainage work damaged her home and left standing water and mold; the mayor asked city staff to have a city employee inspect the property within days.
During the public-comment period, Rhonda Hayes of 408 College Park Drive told the council that city storm-drain work had damaged her home and that water still accumulates under the house after rain, causing odor, mold and buckling floors.
Hayes said she had raised the issue with Councilmember Ross and city staff previously, that the street was later repaved but the problem at her house remained, and that she had not received the promised follow-up from city staff. The mayor acknowledged previous visits to the location and asked City enforcement and public-works staff to return to the property.
Mayor Terry C. Hartwick told Hayes he would have staff member David Cook visit the property “the next day or two” and asked staff to remind him so the inspection would occur within the week; Hayes and the mayor agreed a Wednesday visit would be possible. The mayor also said he would involve the city attorney as needed regarding the house itself.
Why it matters: The complaint concerns potential city infrastructure impacts on private property — standing water, mold and interior damage can cause health and habitability problems and may require city repairs or administrative remedies.
What was said (excerpt): - Rhonda Hayes, resident, 408 College Park Drive: said water continues to enter her home after rain, producing a strong odor and mold that prevents normal use of rooms and damages floors. - Mayor Terry C. Hartwick: said he remembered visiting the site previously and promised to have David Cook and city staff inspect the property within a few days and to involve the city attorney if necessary.
Outcome: The mayor committed to a site visit by city staff within days and to follow up with Hayes; no formal action or vote on the record was taken by the council.
