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Residents urge more outreach on tree‑canopy ordinance, raise traffic concerns after Volta speed‑hump installs
Summary
During public comment, residents supported the urban tree canopy ordinance and asked for more community dialogue; another resident thanked the council for new speed humps but said placement and communication on Volta should have included residents and urged enforcement of the town's commercial truck ordinance.
Residents used public comment at the Dec. 2 work session to press for more involvement in two active items: the draft urban tree canopy protection ordinance and neighborhood traffic‑calming along Volta and nearby streets.
A resident identified as Lauren said she supports the tree‑canopy ordinance but urged council and staff to ensure the rules and the tree fund are explained clearly so residents understand the ordinance is meant to protect trees rather than punish homeowners. “I hope that there will be opportunities for community input and dialogue and understanding between now and then,” Lauren told council, referencing the ordinance’s expected vote at the next regular meeting.
Later in the session, Joel Skretney thanked council for newly installed speed humps on Volta and nearby streets but said residents were not included in final decisions about size and placement. He noted an early crash near a newly installed hump and urged the town to keep residents engaged through implementation and to enforce the town’s commercial truck ordinance passed earlier in the year.
Town staff read two emailed comments: one supporting the tree canopy proposal and asking care in routing one‑way street proposals; another asked that town communications be published in searchable, accessible formats (HTML or searchable documents, sans‑serif fonts and no all‑caps) to assist blind and low‑vision residents.
Council responded that staff will continue outreach and that they welcome direct resident contact for follow‑up; several council members said staff will schedule additional engagement ahead of the ordinance vote.
