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Residents tell Estill council shootings have reached homes; council notes police hire
Summary
During public comment at the May 14 meeting residents urged the council to partner with Hampton County on rising shootings after one resident said a bullet entered her home; the police chief reported a new officer hire but no new public-safety directive was recorded.
Residents urged the Town of Estill Council to seek assistance on public-safety concerns and recounted frightening incidents during public comment at the May 14 meeting.
Ms. Pam Love told the council she wanted them to partner with Hampton County to address shootings in Estill and reported that a bullet had entered her home, describing the event as frightening. Ms. Tangela Peeples said she is disappointed with local law enforcement and asked to discuss her concerns with the mayor.
Chief Solomon provided the police report (taken as information only) and told the council the department has hired a new officer. The minutes do not record any formal vote, directive, or resolution directing the council to pursue a partnership with Hampton County; the public-safety remarks were part of the public-comment period.
Separately, Councilman James Williams asked Public Works representative Mr. Hamilton to check on installing guard rails on Rooster Ridge Road; Mr. Hamilton agreed to find information and follow up. The minutes record these items as requests for staff follow-up rather than formal council action.
The minutes do not record further action on public-safety partnerships or a formal staff assignment to negotiate with Hampton County; residents raised the concerns during public comment.
