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Months go by, yet the nuisances that plague residents’ daily lives remain unchanged. Consequently, Frédéric Aubin, the neighborhood representative for Vitet and Devé, requested that the local government hold a meeting. The meeting was held on Thursday, April 16, in front of the Saur “water tower.”
At the appointed time, about twenty residents were present. Representing elected officials were Fabrice Querrard, chair of the Committee on Territorial Development and Modernization, and Rudi Laplace, chair of the Environment Committee. Bettina Cointre was also present, but in her capacity as a neighborhood resident.
From the outset of the discussion, recurring issues were raised: illegal parking, excessive speed on certain sections of residential roads, noise pollution from construction work carried out outside legal hours, trash… Not to mention the advanced state of deterioration of the road surface in certain areas. Nothing particularly new, in short. And that is precisely what ends up frustrating residents.
“Up until now, our priority has been burying utility lines,” says Fabrice Querrard. “On road-related issues, I haven’t received any specific feedback.” Frédéric Aubin grumbles: “We’re too nice around here; we don’t speak up enough.” ” But as the day draws to a close on April 16, while vehicles slow down near the meeting, held back by the group spilling onto the road, the desire to speak out is clear.
“Nothing is happening”
“The mistake that was made when the utility lines were buried was not repaving the road,” admits Rudi Laplace. “It seems difficult to redo everything, but at least part of it.” Bettina Cointre remarks: “With all the work that’s been done, it’s a real patchwork.” ” A resident adds: “Okay, but do you have a concrete vision for Vitet? Because right now, we’re just talking, but still…” Fabrice Querrard then outlines the various projects scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. He also mentions a smart lighting system.
A resident brings up the issue of trash piling up at the end of the street in the large wheeled bins. Her neighbor explains that residents of the surrounding houses have had to deal with rats getting into their homes. Even in the pool. Rudi Laplace pulls out documents to explain the details of the plan to install so-called “molok” trash containers in the neighborhood. A discussion then ensues for several long minutes, to the point of dominating the conversation. Naturally, other discussions take place in parallel. Notably regarding the inability to have certain acts of incivility, such as construction work outside legal hours, documented by the local police. “We talk about solutions to move things forward, but nothing changes,” grumbles a resident, echoed by neighbors. Fabrice Querrard mentions the plan to recruit police officers to reach a staff of fourteen. For now, there are half as many working in the department, supported by ASVPs (public way surveillance officers).
As night falls, the residents are still there, questioning elected officials and chatting among themselves. The neighborhood’s problems, while not yet resolved, have been brought out into the open. Once again. Now they just need to be solved.
