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Town weighs support for child‑safety program; resident complains of neighbor property violations
Summary
A representative of Creative Safety Products asked the commission to purchase advertising for the Deputy Phil Child Safety Program, noting participation grew from about 1,068 children to 3,257 this year; commissioners said they would consider the request. During public comment a resident complained of property maintenance violations and staff said they would inspect the property the next day.
At the Sept. 26 meeting, a representative of Creative Safety Products (identified in the transcript as Barbara 1‑Jarman and later referenced as Ms. Harmon) described the Deputy Phil Child Safety Program and solicited the town’s support by purchasing advertising space in the booklets distributed to participating children. The presenter said the program expanded its age range this year and increased participation from roughly 1,068 children last year to 3,257 this year. Ad pricing presented to the board ranged from $799 for a full‑page ad to $199 for a one‑sixth page ad; the presenter said ad sales stop once program costs are met so funds remain local.
Commissioners thanked the presenter and said they would consider the request.
During public comment, resident Paul Cain of Steamboat Avenue reported that a neighbor property has numerous maintenance code violations — including a hole dug in the driveway, junk in the yard and odors — and asked when the town would enforce the code. Town Manager/Clerk Amy Moore and Commissioner Alton Hardee Jr. said they would inspect the property the next day and follow up.
