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Cairo board approves looking into blocking Scott Street with concrete barriers
Summary
Chairman Vanessa Joseph moved to investigate closing Scott Street and using concrete barriers after members reported cars speeding on the railroad-owned road; the board approved the investigation by voice vote and noted potential impacts on Meals on Wheels and the need to contact the railroad.
Chairman Vanessa Joseph raised concerns about vehicles speeding on Scott Street, noting the railroad owns the property and that the road is used by Meals on Wheels. Joseph moved "to look into blocking Scott with concrete barriers;" Trustee Megan Brumley seconded the motion and it passed on a voice vote, according to the minutes.
The minutes state the board intends to contact the railroad to determine whether closing or blocking the road could create liability or fines; they record concern that Meals on Wheels deliveries currently use the route. No timeline, vendor, or funding for barriers was recorded in the minutes, and the board did not record a formal agreement with the railroad during this meeting.
