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Residents urge action on truck traffic and guardrails; council weighs playground fixes and walking path
Summary
During public comment at the Sept. 14 Ogdensburg council meeting, residents asked for an extended guardrail after a vehicle struck a house, called for better signage to prevent trucks from using Corkhill Road, and raised playground safety and walking‑path proposals.
Residents used the public‑comment period at the Borough of Ogdensburg’s Sept. 14 meeting to press the council on traffic safety and local recreation projects.
Craig Taylor of 170 Kennedy Ave. described repeated vehicle incidents near his home and said a crash about three years ago damaged his house and cost “almost ten thousand dollars,” and asked whether the borough could extend a guardrail around the corner of his property. Mayor George P. Hutnick said he would look into the matter and noted the police department is monitoring roadway concerns.
Dion Derkach urged the Borough to address heavy trucks using Corkhill Road and to pursue better signage. Police Chief Gordon told the council many drivers are taking the wrong Corkhill Road because they miss the turn for 12 Corkhill Road, an industrial complex, and suggested contacting that complex to post clearer directional signage and consider a “no right turn for trucks” notice on egress.
Council members also discussed playground safety after a risk‑management review flagged issues with a broken slide. Councilman Nardini and the mayor discussed removing the slide and securing the area while the borough obtains quotes for replacement; Chief Gordon advised against using asphalt near play equipment because of friction hazards with footwear.
Separately, Robin Hough (clerk) and Mayor Hutnick described a Land Use suggestion to mark a walking path around the ball field; Councilman Nasisi offered equipment and manpower to assist with initial measurements.
Emily Cutillo (338 Main St.), a local business owner, asked how the newly adopted ordinance on tattoo and body‑art establishments affects her plans to expand into cosmetics; Borough Attorney Robert McBriar and the clerk explained that county approvals and local permits apply as relevant and walked her through next steps for submitting required applications.
The council did not set immediate deadlines for guardrail or signage work during the meeting and asked staff to research options and return with recommendations.
