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Residents press council on potholes, speed bumps and police presence
Summary
During public comment, residents asked about a pothole repair, requested additional speed bumps and called for greater police presence amid reports of visible homelessness and drug use; Mayor Sam Maxson said efforts to improve protection are in progress.
Several residents used the public-comment period to raise local concerns. Jennifer Robinson asked whether the ambulance payoff needed to be on the agenda (Treasurer Leslie Cummings said it had been discussed as part of the truck purchase and interdepartmental swap), reported a pothole at Illinois Avenue/Bryan Street and asked about complaints over speed bumps; Public Works Supervisor Taylor Keith said the pothole will be addressed during upcoming paving and that a few complaints have been received about regulation speed bumps, which will be painted after paving. Robinson also asked why Jim Link’s name was removed from the town website; Mayor Sam Maxson said Link resigned.
Resident Kenneth Johnson requested a speed bump on Maryland Avenue and reported seeing more homeless individuals and drug users in town, asking when increased police protection could be provided. Mayor Maxson said efforts to address the concern are in progress. No formal council action was recorded during the public-comment period; staff confirmed paving and enforcement efforts are planned.
