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Residents urge more police presence, pothole repairs and traffic calming
Summary
During public comment, residents pressed the council for pothole repairs, speed bumps and greater police presence, and raised personnel changes: a resignation and that one officer is no longer employed by the department.
Public comment at the Aug. 13 meeting highlighted local safety and traffic concerns, and raised questions about recent personnel changes.
Resident Jennifer Robinson asked whether the ambulance payoff needed to be placed on the agenda (the Treasurer said it was discussed with the truck purchase), reported a pothole at Illinois Avenue and Bryan Street that Public Works will address during upcoming paving, asked about complaints regarding speed bumps, and noted that Jim Link had been removed from the town website; Mayor Sam Maxson said Link had resigned. Robinson also asked whether Officer Nathan Lanham is still employed; Mayor Maxson said he is not.
Resident Kenneth Johnson requested a speed bump on Maryland Avenue to curb speeding, reported seeing more homeless individuals and drug users in town, and asked when the town could provide more police protection; Mayor Maxson said efforts are in progress. The minutes record no formal council action in response beyond stating that work on paving and police protection is ongoing or in progress.
