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Resident tells council of recurring wheelchair hazard near Majestic Care; officials say they will follow up
Summary
A resident recounted two incidents of wheelchair users in the 5‑Mile/Harrison area and asked the city to contact Majestic Care; council members said staff and police would seek more information.
Resident Christopher Martin told the council he observed a heavyset man in a wheelchair in the left‑turn lane at Five Mile and Harrison and described a prior fatal incident involving a nurse near the same location. Martin asked that police and the administration visit Majestic Care senior complex and meet with whoever is responsible for residents’ safety.
Council President Brandon McCullough and staff said they would gather information and the chief of staff and police department were present to follow up. The president asked the chief of staff to get answers and flagged the police department for outreach.
Why it matters: Martin framed his remarks as a public‑safety concern tied to a past fatality and asked the city to ensure the senior complex was communicating with residents and staff about outdoor supervision and pedestrian safety.
Council action: Council voted to grant Martin a two‑minute extension to finish his remarks so he could complete details and ask for follow‑up. City leaders said they would have staff and police review the situation at Majestic Care and report back.
Ending: Council members asked administration staff to collect information and get back to the speaker and to the council; no formal enforcement action or directive beyond follow‑up was recorded on the council floor that evening.
