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Residents press Winchester for action on dangerous intersection, drainage flooding
Summary
Residents urged the commission to address a dangerous Elm/Walnut/Spring intersection — citing speeding near a bus stop — and a homeowner asked the city to complete planned storm drainage repairs; city staff said they will increase patrols and consult Prime Engineering on drainage records.
Multiple residents used the public-comment period to press the city for infrastructure fixes and safety measures.
Reed Hampton, representing the Porterville Steering Committee, reported cars routinely run the stop signs at the Elm/Walnut/Spring intersection and asked the city to consider installing a camera, a mirror, or flashing signs to improve visibility. "People are running that stop sign at a high rate of speed ... my granddaughter catches the bus right there," Hampton said, urging measures to protect children who wait for school buses.
The police chief and public works staff responded: the chief said patrols can be stepped up in the area and public works will evaluate signs and visibility improvements. City staff asked Brian Ward to follow up with Mr. Hampton to explore flashing signs or other appropriate measures.
Separately, Detre Nule raised a long-standing storm drainage problem behind her property that floods into her yard and basement when Maple Street floods. The city manager reported outreach to Prime Engineering to locate prior project documents and scheduled a follow-up phone call to provide an update.
Commissioners thanked residents for raising these matters and directed staff to follow up with patrols, sign and visibility assessments, and an engineering records review. No formal votes were taken specifically to fund these fixes at the meeting.
