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Council looks at speed humps for Hillrise Drive Melodie Phelps News Editor By MELODIE PHELPS News Editor City council members will take a closer look at options to improve a traffic hazard on Hillrise Drive, after discussing the possibility of constructing speed humps on the street. Gregory Frank, who lives on Hillrise Drive, brought the subject before the council during Mondayıs meeting. Frank said that there is a hill located near his residence, and there is a problem with some drivers speeding and jumping the hill. Frank said he has seen many ³near misses² in that area and noted that he would hate to see a tragedy occur in the neighborhood because nothing had been done. Councilman Jeffrey Edwards said he had talked to some of the people who reside in that area who were opposed to placing speed humps on Hillrise Drive. He said many voiced concern about the possible damage to vehicles because of speed humps. Edwards said he would favor increased police enforcement in that area to slow down some of the motorists who are causing a problem. Councilman Gene Jones suggested that each member of the council drive through the area and see if there were any other options, like cutting down the incline on the hill, that could help solve the problem. Mayor Thurston Frye noted that it would take a city ordinance to place speed humps on a street. The council will discuss the issue again at next monthıs meeting. Also during Mondayıs meeting, the council approved the second reading of two ordinances which will change traffic flow in two different areas. The intersection of Valley View and Hickory Hill Drive will be changed to a one-way stop, according to the ordinance approved by the council. The intersection of Adair Street and Maple Street, located in Green Acres, will become a four-way stop. Both of these changes will take effect after the respective ordinances are published in the newspaper. Wayne County Rescue Squad Captain David Frost came back to the council Monday night to discuss the continuing need for two ATVıs for the squad. Frost said the squad needs the ATVıs to reach people who have been injured in remote areas. He noted Monday that during a recent rescue effort the squad had to wait an additional 20 to 25 minutes to get a four-wheeler that they could use to get to the victim. Frye noted that the city donates $2,000 annually to the squad. This next yearıs budget will include an additional $3,000 to help with the ATV purchases. Councilman Phillip Duncan suggested that Frost looked for good, used ATVıs and bring that information back to the council for consideration. Frye suggested that the council review the situation in July, after the new budget becomes effective. Council members agreed Monday that the cityıs policy and procedure manual needs to be looked at to see if there are any updates that need to be made. Councilman Jones asked when it had last been updated, and Frye said there had been a couple of changes made in February 2003. City Attorney Jay Jones said the policy and procedures manual had become effective in 1990. The council asked that the attorney take a look at the manual and see if any updates are necessary. Each council member will also receive a copy to review individually. Add a comment |
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