Animal Control & Neglected Pets
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2023
LOCATED AT 212 N SHEFFIELD DR IN PARK RIDGE EAST. This neighbor continuously has pans of food on the ground. Sometimes it is birdseed, but it is currently cat food and has also been cheetoh balls. Walking by, we have witnessed many animals, other than birds and most often NOT birds, eating out of these pans. So many deer, groundhogs, raccoons, skunks, cats. I am not looking for someone to necessarily get a fine, but I do know they’re aware of the deer feeding ordinance, but they have continued to do so so more education seems necessary about the harmful effects of this practice. There are pans in the front of the yard and also around back behind their garden. The dead grass all over the yard makes it a parent how much feeding has occurred over the years.
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2023
It appears that a bird has dropped a dead squirrel in our lawn next to our steps at 508 N. Lincoln Street and is causing a very foul smell in the area. We were wondering if the town could help in removal of the dead animal.
Trails
245 W Patterson Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2023
This morning at approximately 8:20, while I was riding a bicycle southbound on the B-Line trail over the Grimes Street bridge, I met a full-sized truck driving northbound on the B-Line Trail over the bridge. The truck was labeled Bloomington Parks and Recreation, and I spoke with the driver and passenger, who were staff members of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The posted rules of the B-Line trail prohibit motorized vehicles. I am aware that we make exceptions for motorized wheelchairs, electric bicycles, electric scooters, and the small trucks used by security and parks maintenance staff. However, my opinion is that a full-sized truck is well outside the range of acceptable exceptions. A full-sized truck is less safe, provides less visibility for the truck driver to see walkers and others on the trail, blocks more of the trail width, and causes more wear on the trail surface. My opinion is that full-sized trucks should not be on the B-Line, when there are alternate routes available for a truck on public streets, and alternative vehicles available to use on the B-Line trail.
Recycling
4657 W Sunset AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2023
Our recycling bin is missing one of its wheels. It went missing after a pickup and has been very inconvenient to use since.
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2023
There are tree branches hanging over the road at 4785 E State Road 46 causing issues for school busses.
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2023
street light are out at each intersection
Sidewalk Requests
1727 S Maxwell ST
- Case Date:
- 9/27/2023
Sidewalks on Maxwell end just before my house and I would like to request that they be extended. I have small children and we live right at Miller and Maxwell, which is an active intersection with a lot of folks turning from Miller towards my house. My kids enjoy riding their bikes, but we don't ride nearly as often because I worry about them going out into the street. I would like to request that sidewalks be extended down at least to cover my house.
Street & Traffic Signs
Bloomington, IN 47401, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/27/2023
Because Miller is a popular throughway and Maxwell does not have stop signs at the 3-way, there have been multiple accidents and even more near-accidents in the years since I've lived nearby. We could use stop signs to help the flow of traffic a lot.
Fire Hazards
1200 W 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/27/2023
Burning smell occurring repeatedly in the evenings near White Oak Cemetery- smells like burning trash. Do not know the source of this but hoping BFD could begin monitoring the situation.
- Case Date:
- 9/27/2023
This light was first reported inoperable on August 21st. It's a Duke light and the City notified Duke. Duke came out and put a ribbon on it. I did a second report to the City. Duke's response: in needed more time. I did this drill last year. It took about 3 months. Surely the City has a standard for the contract with Duke. If not, we need one. This is the only street light on my street. Last August when it was out, my guest's car was rifled and some items were stolen. I ask that people dos their job and provide the service we deserve. Thank you.