Utilities notified the fire department that Southern Winds has re-routed domestic water to a fire line. Usage has been high on the fire line and they will be back-billed to Jan. 1997. Utilities want inspector to check it out to make sure that the fire systems are safe.
"We received a complaint about a brush pile that has been pushed close to the Arlington Valley Trailer Park from the Area of Cresent Park Apartments. Would you like to check this out ?? or should I take care of it? let me know. Thanks, Scott Smith"
NW corner 1st and Henderson. A very large and very dead maple tree hangs over sidewalk and street. Neighbors are very concerned about falling dead limbs or possibly the entire tree given we are headed into the windy/icy/snow season.
Ann Novak lives at corner of Park Ridge Rd and Saratoga. A work crew trying to repair a street light dug up her lawn to trace wiring. Its been several weeks, the light isn't working and her lawn is a mess.
After Dunn St changes to Atwater, Atwater curves sharply until it crosses Indiana. Trees & foliage make it impossible for pedestrians to see cars until theyre upon them. The 25mph speed limit is rarely enforced. Suggests: Signs warning drivers to drive slowly, and/or blinking yellow light at intersection, and/or increased enforcement of speed limit.
Sidewalk between Winslow Plaza & Graham Dr on east side of S Henderson are overgrown with tall weeds. A friend has called twice and weeds have not been cut.
AN E-MAIL COMPLAINT WAS RECEIVED IN THE UTILITIES DEPT. STATING THAT THE STREET LIGHTS AT 7TH & ROGERS WERE NOT OPERATING AND HAVE NOT BEEN OPERATING FOR OVER 2 WEEKS. THIS COMPLAINT WAS REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
Blue Ford (old complaint at same address) is gone, BUT now we have cars parking on the lawn (backyard) and in some instances blocking the alley. Can you see what can be done? 3 of the 4 houses on that block use the gravel alley to reach the parking behind their houses.
Writer wants to know why the 75-100 years old osage-orange tree that was in Ninth St Park was cut down. This was a beautiful tree, showed no signs of illness, and was one of the largest of its species left in the county. (see e-mail).
Masonry pillars supporting roof and second floor balcony have recently shifted and are leaning.