KINGWOOD – Traffic problems at McDonald’s were discussed at the Tuesday evening meeting of Kingwood City Council.
McDonald’s is at 211 Main St., and traffic from the business exits and enters from W.Va. 7.
Robert Goodwin told council members there is a problem during breakfast and lunch time. He said traffic can’t pass due to the large number of vehicles going in and out of the business.
“The other day, they (vehicles) were backed up to Circle K,” Goodwin said. “What if an ambulance needed to go through?”
Kingwood Chief of Police Charlie Haney agreed there is a problem during the fast-food chain’s peak hours. He said his department is reluctant to go after the customers, because the city and state gave the business its permit and license.
“It’s going to cause more problems if the police are up there directing traffic,” he said.
Haney said one answer to the problem could be having employees outside keying in orders. He said that would eliminate the person at the window having to take the time to key in all of the orders.
Councilwoman Tina Turner suggested someone should talk to McDonald’s about the problem and let them come up with a solution.
Mayor Jean Guillot agreed. He said he would talk with McDonald’s representatives.
Council also discussed cemetery software.
City Clerk Michelle Whetsell said she had looked at four software options, ranging in price from $2,500-$16,000.
She said the $2,500 package from Chronicle, a cemetery management system, will let the city manage its records and ledgers, map the cemetery, and let the city know who is buried in or who owns each plot.
“They (Chronicle) will start the process, and let us take it from there,” Whetsell said. “It’s more reasonably priced. It has a basic price of $2,500 to get us started, and they have free training. We can submit the information, and they will start inputting it. Then, we can take over and finish submitting the information.”
Guillot agreed. He said Maplewood Cemetery covers 21 1/2 acres with 16 acres developed.
“It’s something we need to look at. We have stuff stored here and everywhere,” Guillot said.
No further action was taken.
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