Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Comment topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Residents praise water crew and raise billing and drop-center concerns at Radford meeting
Summary
At the Radford council meeting, residents thanked the water and wastewater crews for service, praised Don Green and asked the city to check billing inconsistencies and whether the drop center will close; officials urged residents to contact the billing office and said they would verify drop-center plans.
Several residents used the public-comment period at the April 27 Radford City Council meeting to both praise city services and raise operational concerns.
Regina Meredith, who said she has attended many council meetings, praised the city for allowing civic voice and urged honesty and integrity from leaders: "Let's be good neighbors and take care of each other," Meredith said.
Bill Fleisher thanked council members for preserving a stipend for Glencoe and asked whether the city's drop center would close in July; council replied they were not aware of a planned closure and said they would verify the schedule. Another resident noted that his household lacks curbside trash service and relies on the drop center several times a week and opposed any closure.
Beth Barber described inconsistent utility statements that showed different amounts and dates for the same billing period and said she was concerned that inaccurate local utility figures used for HUD utility allowances could raise rent for some income-based tenants. Barber gave copies of her billing documents to staff; council and staff urged her to start at the billing office and promised follow-up.
Multiple council members and staff praised Don Green and the water/wastewater crews for careful work and recognized recent awards related to safe-digging practices and other accomplishments. The mayor also highlighted recent community events, including Arbor Day plantings and the opening of the Radford Farmers Market at Glencoe Mansion.
