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Resident urges Decatur council to add lighting and fencing near old jail for child safety
Summary
Resident Dustin Myers told the council he and four families want lighting and fencing near the old jail to address safety and security concerns for children; Mayor Rickord said the issue will be considered but no work is expected until spring.
During the Dec. 16 meeting of the City of Decatur Common Council, resident Dustin Myers addressed the council during general business to request additional lighting and fencing in his neighborhood near the old jail.
Myers said he spoke for himself and four other families and emphasized two primary concerns: "safety and security." Council members asked questions following his remarks. Mayor Rickord responded that the issues would be taken under consideration and noted that "nothing will happen until spring anyway." No staff commitment, schedule or funding source was provided at the meeting.
The council took no immediate action on the request; the minutes record the matter as referred for consideration.
