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Residents press council on hiring checks, drug testing and park speed bumps
Summary
During public comment, residents asked whether background checks and drug testing are used in town hiring and raised concerns about speed bumps near the park and a missing turning signal; officials said background checks are performed, drug testing is limited to post-accident and reasonable-suspicion, and Mayor Maxson will contact the WV Department of Highways about the turning signal.
Resident Jennifer Robinson asked: "When the city hires, do they do a background check?" Mayor Sam Maxson responded that background checks are performed. Robinson asked whether employees undergo drug testing; officials replied that testing occurs after accidents and when there is reasonable suspicion. She also asked, "Can you work for the Town of Nutter Fort with a felony?" Officials answered that it depends on the position. Robinson concluded public comment by praising Nutter Fort EMS for recent care provided to a family member.
Resident Mike Curran, who said he serves on the traffic advisory committee, questioned the purpose of speed bumps by the park and said speed bumps "tear up vehicles." The minutes record that one speed bump is on Burton Avenue and another will be placed on Thomas Street; the record also notes that Chief Godwin has final authority on speed-bump placement as a safety matter. Curran also asked whether a dedicated turning signal could be added at Buckhannon Pike and Pennsylvania Avenue; Mayor Maxson said he would contact the West Virginia Department of Highways to determine options.
Resident Shirley Sheets asked where additional speed bumps would be located; Mayor Maxson replied Thomas Street is planned next and that suggestions will be brought to the traffic advisory committee. The minutes do not identify every respondent by name when answering public commenters' questions; where the transcript does not pair a direct quote with a named speaker, this account uses unattributed phrasing to reflect the meeting record.
