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Councilman Burton raises persistent drainage concern in his ward; mayor pledges follow-up
Summary
During public comment, Councilman Tommy Burton reported a long‑standing drainage problem in his ward that he says has worsened and could create a mosquito issue; Mayor Holmes suggested it might be a natural drain and said he would follow up.
Councilman Tommy Burton used the public-comment period at the Feb. 10 Johnston Town Council meeting to press the town on a drainage problem in his ward that he said has persisted and recently worsened.
Burton told the council he provided the town with the property owner's name and contact information but had not seen remedial action; he said he had monitored the site for more than 50 years and that while the issue "usually subsides," it is now ongoing and he is concerned it will create a mosquito problem. Mayor Holmes responded that the feature might be a natural drain and said that, if so, it would be the property owner's responsibility to address; Mayor Holmes said he would follow up on the matter.
The minutes do not record technical details such as the property's address, the owner's response, any timeline for inspection or remediation, or any staff assignment to investigate. No public-health agency or engineering assessment is recorded in the minutes.
