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Residents raise concerns about abandoned U-Haul, electronic-sign policy and Town Hall backup power
Summary
At the Dec. 9 Johnston council meeting, residents urged action on an abandoned U-Haul on Highway 23 and asked for clarity on the town’s electronic sign policy and backup power at Town Hall; Police Chief Perry said the department had addressed the abandoned vehicle.
Several residents used the public-comment portion of the Dec. 9 meeting to raise quality-of-life and infrastructure concerns.
Resident Robert Gallenz reported an abandoned U-Haul on Highway 23 toward Ward and asked council to note the problem. Police Chief Perry responded that the department was aware of the vehicle and had taken necessary action to address it, according to the minutes.
Resident Willie Bethay asked what content is allowed on the town’s electronic sign, thanked the mayor for restoring Christmas lights on his building and expressed concern about backup power availability at Town Hall. Annette Holloway also questioned the electronic-sign usage policy. The minutes record the questions but do not include a detailed policy response or a staff plan to follow up.
The minutes indicate the council moved on to other business after public comment; they do not record a formal directive to staff to revise the sign policy or to add backup power to Town Hall.
