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Residents press Coats commissioners over uncut lawns; one questions forum order
Summary
Several residents told the board that grass in their neighborhoods was not being cut and expressed frustration about how courtesy cuts were done; another resident questioned the order of public comment and business items on the agenda. Commissioners responded by directing interim mowing where property owners do not exist adjacent to streets.
During the public comment period residents raised maintenance concerns and a procedural question. Lila Lanier (144 N McLean St) "expressed dissatisfaction with grass in her neighborhood not being cut and with the way it was cut when she was told it was done as a courtesy." Gale Spears (120 Gale Spears Dr) said she agreed with Lanier.
Andy Cole (1420 Abattoir Rd) questioned the order of the public forum and business items on the agenda. In response, commissioners discussed operational responsibility for mowing and ultimately approved an interim mowing directive for streets lacking adjacent property owners or vacant lots while staff prepare a formal policy. The discussion prompted Public Works to confirm crews could perform the mowing when staff availability allows.
