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Friendsville council removes Alley #7 barrier, installs one-way sign after rescue access concerns
Summary
After rescue personnel reported difficulty exiting Alley #7, the council voted 4–2 to remove the barrier and install a one-way sign; an earlier motion to ban parking in the alley was not seconded and was not considered.
The Friendsville Mayor and Town Council voted on Nov. 18 to remove the barrier on Alley #7 and replace it with a one-way sign after the rescue squad reported having to back out when they encountered the closure.
Council member Edward Kelley moved to send a letter prohibiting parking in Alley #7 (Motion #7), but that motion received no second and was not considered. Later, Council member Sheryl MacLane moved, and Council member James Hook seconded, a motion to take down the barrier and install a one-way sign; the motion passed 4–2 (Motion #8).
Council members noted that Highway User Funds are received for Alley #7 and for town roads and that parking in the closed alley had impeded emergency access. The council discussed where motorists should park instead and debated signage and barrier placement before the 4–2 vote.
The council gave no timetable for removing the barrier; town maintenance staff will carry out the change once arrangements are finalized.
