Residents raise billing and sidewalk concerns as Myersville approves de‑annexation survey quote

Residents used the Sept. 10 public comment period to press the town on billing irregularities and a long‑standing sidewalk concern before council approved a de‑annexation survey quote with one abstention.

Meadowridge resident Dexter Thompkins said he received two water bills — “one was corrected, and the second bill was hundred times more,” according to the meeting record. Mayor Mark Hinkle said the new meter system had dropped two zeros and suggested Thompkins follow up with Town Manager Kristin Aleshire to resolve the matter.

Flintridge Drive resident Susan McCarrick raised two issues: missing meeting minutes that make it difficult for residents to track town business, and an outstanding sidewalk replacement on Canada Hill Road. The minutes record a $9,500 estimate to replace the sidewalk and indicate past promises had not been fulfilled; council members said the county had communicated proposals by email and that the town would investigate whether the county would include the sidewalk in its capital improvement plan.

On de‑annexation, Councilmember Dan Long moved to approve a survey quote for the county road segment; Wayne Creadick Jr. seconded, and the motion carried with four affirmative votes and one abstention (Councilmember Lauren Vandergrift). Council directed staff to obtain additional survey estimates and — if needed — seek an Attorney General opinion to clarify legal or cost responsibilities.

The meeting record notes other resident comments about towing and parking enforcement; Town Manager Kristin Aleshire said the town code addresses parking but did not expressly authorize towing enforcement until Ordinance 2024‑14 was adopted.