Email from Colleen Matthews regarding Fire Hydrant Access

From: Colleen Matthews Sent: March-17-13 11:50 AM To: Mayor And Council Email Cc: Paul Hurst Subject: Thank You

Dear Mayor Hill and Council,

Awhile back, I had requested through your staff that a yellow line be painted in front of a hydrant at 124 Paddock Place. Our daughter had just moved into a group home at that location that is the home for three wonderful woman who happen to have ongoing medical issues.

My concern was due to the number of vehicles parked on the street, especially directly in front of a hydrant. I felt that access for emergency vehicles to our daughter's new home was very limited.

My request was dealt with very professionally by your staff and was even followed up by a phone call. I was very impressed.....thank you!

With the recent devastating incident at 116 Paddock Place, I am requesting that all hydrants in your jurisdiction have yellow paint in front of them, allowing access to all emergency vehicles.

Thank you very much.

Colleen Matthews

"Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." ~Martin Luther King Jr. (15 January 1929- 4 April 1968)