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Residents urge bat house, praise public works at Sykesville council meeting
Summary
At the Sept. 22 meeting Adam Schubert requested council permission to install a donated public bat house near Hawk Ridge Farm to help control mosquitoes; Chris Bushman used his public comment time to thank public works staff for their service.
During public comment at the Sept. 22 Sykesville council meeting, Adam Schubert of Hawk Ridge Farm asked council permission to install a public bat house in his neighborhood to provide a roosting site and reduce mosquito pressure. Schubert said he and neighbors would donate the bat house and support utilities and installation if the town approves. "We are going to donate the bat house if accepted for this request," he said, adding that bats currently occupy attics in the area and a public roosting location would help with mitigation.
Later in public comment, resident Chris Bushman thanked council and public works staff, singling out Derek Shreeves and crew as the "face of the town" whose visible work enhances residents' sense of safety and service. Bushman said he wanted public works to be recognized for community-facing roles and customer-service benefits that improve local quality of life.
Mayor and staff responded that they support further discussion with staff to confirm location, logistics and accessibility for the bat house and thanked Bushman for his remarks.
