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Residents press Cecilton to block Creamery Drive after repeated stop‑sign violations
Summary
Residents told the Town of Cecilton council that motorists have repeatedly ignored stop signs between Parklands and Frisbys Meadow, supplying video and camera evidence; the town’s attorney said barriers could be installed and staff will contact emergency services and schools to coordinate next steps.
The Town of Cecilton Mayor and Council heard urgent public concerns Aug. 17 after residents described repeated incidents of motorists failing to stop at the intersection between Parklands and Frisbys Meadow.
Administrator Cooper said the safety problem affects children in both neighborhoods and urged action, saying, "This is for the safety of all children." Residents Megan Andrews and Ernie Beck told the council they have captured multiple incidents on video and a garage camera; Andrews said one vehicle with no tags shown in her video has been identified.
Council members asked about enforcement. Deputy Dix told the council that foot patrols and radar details are being used and that he would remind deputies to check in with Administrator Cooper about hot spots. Member Craig DeVary said he has observed vehicles "flying through" the stop sign and raised concerns about Parklands management not cooperating with agreed inspections and lease tracking.
Attorney Yeager told the council the town may install a barrier and make Creamery Drive no longer a through street "as long as it does not block an egress to someone's property," providing a legal path to physically limit traffic. Administrator Cooper said she would begin working the next morning on steps to close or restrict the road and that the Department of Emergency Services, schools and the fire company would be notified to coordinate access and emergency egress.
No formal motion to close the road was recorded; the discussion ended with staff direction to research requirements and to notify relevant emergency and school officials. The council did not record a vote on any closure at the meeting.
