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Resident urges Fletcher to add handicap access at creek
Summary
During public comment, Joe Black asked the council to consider a handicap‑accessible dock or deck to improve access to local creeks for people with disabilities and suggested clearing extra beach area for families; the council said staff would look into it.
At the start of the meeting, resident Joe Black of 340 Hallucap Road used public comment to urge the town to improve creek access for people with disabilities. "Could we have a handicap dock deck or something on the creeks to handicap to fish maybe?" he asked, adding that better access and clearing some beach area would help families.
Joe Black also thanked increased law‑enforcement visibility on Harvey Gap Road for slowing traffic and said residents had noticed fewer incidents. A councilmember present said he and Mark had discussed the dock idea and that the town would "take a look at" options; Mark later said parks staff will examine potential access points and stocking locations.
Why it matters: small, targeted accessibility improvements can expand recreational opportunities for residents with mobility challenges and may require coordination with parks staff for siting and safety.
What’s next: Council signaled staff would follow up with Parks and Recreation on potential access points and feasibility; no formal action or funding was taken at the meeting.
