The Fayette Board of Aldermen last week praised the efforts of city crews during recent severe thunderstorms that caused electrical outages and flooding around town. During the board comment period at the end of the open portion of the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, East Ward representative David Frees thanked Electrical Department Superintendent Sonny Conrow and his crew for restoring power during a recent overnight thunderstorms.

“They’re literally putting their lives on the line. One wrong move, and they’re dead,” he said.

Frees noted the widespread negativity on social media, such as Facebook, and said he wanted to go out of his way to let city employees know his appreciation.

Other alderpersons echoed that sentiment. Fellow East Ward alderman Austin Ivy also thanked Streets Department Superintendent Dennis Daniels for repairing Depot Street.

City Administrator Deanna Cooper noted it had been a very long week for public works employees because of the severe weather.

Mayor Greg Stidham and the council also discussed several issues with City Marshal Bo Wells, including complaints that officers are not returning calls to citizens. Wells said he made a Facebook post asking people to call the non-emergency number.

The police chief also discussed alleged vandalism to trees near the old shelter house at the city park. At least two small, young trees were broken in what appears to be deliberate vandalism. Mrs. Cooper said the cameras at the park did not pick up the vandalism. Wells suggested it could be a sensitivity issue with the motion-activated camera and suggested it be switched to record all the time.

Wells also said his department will order a new radar gun to help curb speeding issues around town.

The Fayette Board of Aldermen meets regularly at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month in City Hall. Meetings are open, agendas are published in advance, and the public is invited.