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Residents urge cleaner sandbags, changes to farmers market and fireworks limits during public comment
Summary
Multiple residents told the commission the sand delivered during the last storm contained glass, asked for improved sandbag operations, urged changes to the farmers market, and complained about prolonged mortar-style fireworks in neighborhoods.
Several residents used the public-comment period to press the commission on quality-of-life concerns, focusing on sandbag quality, the farmers market, and fireworks noise.
Kimberly Dibble (Lakewood Drive) told commissioners the last batch of sand contained glass and that some residents declined sandbags rather than risk contaminated material. She also relayed neighborhood dissatisfaction with the farmers market’s hours and offerings and offered to organize volunteer support while an RFP is developed. "The last, hurricane we had, the sand that we got we got actually had, glass all through it," she said.
Jill Bodine (15th Street) described sustained mortar-style fireworks near her corner that left her ears ringing for two days and asked whether rules limit where fireworks may be set off. Chief Byron Williams (speaker 15) and staff explained state law gives cities latitude to restrict displays on public roadways and that noise ordinances can be used to enforce time-based limits; he advised residents to call 911 when incidents occur so officers can respond.
Other commenters asked that public comment be available at the end of meetings so speakers can address issues that arise during discussion. The commission asked staff to respond to questions after the meeting and to consider outreach and an RFP process for the farmers market.
