Residents press Bluff City leaders on ballpark parking, monthly reports and property repairs

Residents used the meeting's two public-comment periods to press Bluff City officials on three issues: ballpark parking near a church during school drop-off, the removal of department reports after a canceled meeting, and erosion and drainage problems at a private property.

Brenda Linda said she had spoken with "Mister McNutt" about parking at the ballpark and handed the council a petition for "Parks Whirley Street," saying she had collected more than half the signatures from car riders, buses and some teachers. She described a hazard in the lot (transcript: "that screw") and asked the board to take action.

Heather Sheaffer said she was "disappointed" that last week's meeting had been canceled and that department reports and other materials were removed from the agenda; she asked that department heads provide monthly reports going forward and requested a report from the town attorney about a recent court matter. No board response or timetable for restoring reports was recorded in the transcript.

Cathy Leonard described persistent erosion and drainage problems on her property, said prior inspections had not produced repairs and warned she would install a fence if the town did not address the issue before spring. She asked the town to complete work so she can finish her fence and mow the property.

The public comments came early and again later in the meeting; the board did not record formal responses or commitments to specific timelines in the transcript. The meeting adjourned after the second public-comment session.