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Resident urges council to prioritize Camden Avenue flooding
Summary
At a July 15 special meeting, resident Joshua Hinchman described regular flooding at his and neighboring properties and asked the Buckhannon City Council to make the problem a priority; Director of Public Works Ethan Crosten said options had been discussed with the Sanitary Board.
Joshua Hinchman told the Buckhannon City Council on July 15 that regular flooding on his Camden Avenue property and nearby lots has become a persistent problem and asked the council to prioritize the issue. Mayor Robbie Skinner recognized Hinchman during a public-comment addition to the agenda initiated by the mayor after Recorder Randy Sanders recommended a 10-minute limit per speaker.
Director of Public Works Ethan Crosten told council members that the Public Works Department has discussed possible options with the Sanitary Board and answered council questions during a short Q&A. Council members and other attendees also commented on the neighborhood flooding during the meeting.
Council Member David Thomas later requested the council prioritize Camden Avenue in the city’s planning and repair efforts. Mayor Robbie Skinner summarized that the city intends to consider funding and grant options when evaluating requests for larger infrastructure work.
No specific funding or timeline for remediation of the Camden Avenue flooding was adopted at the meeting; council discussion identified the issue as a priority for further planning and interdepartmental coordination.
