Resident urges repair of months-long water leak on F Street in North Wilkesboro

A resident told the North Wilkesboro meeting that a water leak on F Street between 8th and 9th streets "has been leaking since January," freezes over in winter and is creating hazardous conditions near the Presbyterian Church.

"There's a water leak on F Street between 9th and 8th Street that's been leaking since January," the public commenter said, adding that they had called the city, left messages and that crews who visited only "switched the square on the road," which the commenter said "has done nothing." The commenter said the leak causes ice on the road in winter and showed signs they had placed at the site.

Tony, who opened the meeting and identified himself by first name, told the commenter they could speak to staff after the meeting but did not announce a specific timeline for repair at the meeting. He also said he had reported leaks earlier during winter but did not provide further detail on follow-up steps at the session.

During the same public-comment period, the commenter asked whether the walkway area at Snoop Park has camera coverage. The commenter was told a camera is already present at that location.

The meeting did not record a motion, vote or formal staff commitment to repair the leak during the public comments; the item remained a resident request for city follow-up. The meeting proceeded to other public comments, including thanks to organizers of a July 4 event.