Our May board meeting was held last Tuesday--pretty lengthy--got out at 11:15ish. Several things of interest on the agenda and I will do my best not to bore you, but to hit the high spots.
Recognized four resolutions of support:
*American Cancer Society in support of Relay for Life coming up at the end of May at East Forsyth HS
*Forsyth County Historic Preservation Month
*Public Works Week
*Law Enforcement Week
We had several public hearings--
*One for MaxSpeed's location on the corner of Bodenheimer and East Mountain--not controversial but changing to General Business to allow for additional usages that are conducive with the location
*One for a site plan change for one of the Hart shopping centers located on Hwy 150 and Gralin. Sheetz convenience store is looking to build and though the current site allows for a convenience store, Sheetz was wanting to add two additional pumps and remove the car wash portion of the previous plan--we did have very good citizen input and it looks as if DOT will approve a stoplight at Gralin should the Sheetz build in this location. That seemed to be the only way for DOT to find the warrants to approve the stoplight and the developer has offered to pay for the expense of the stoplight--always good for the taxpayer!
There were citizens in attendance concerned about a "hole" on a vacant lot in the Harmon Mill subdivision. Some earth had been carved out, leaving an unkempt/unlevel lot. The current homeowners are having difficulty in getting the former developer/builder to take action on filling in the lot or regrading, as well as some issues with sidewalk conditions and other items. Town attorney recommended that the homeowners consult with an attorney on this matter, as this was something that the Town was unable to regulate since no permit is required to move dirt on a site. It is very unfortunate to see homeowners having trouble reaching defunct builder/developers, but as times get tough, we will probably see more of this.
Several non-profits submitted their yearly reports for funding consideration as we approach budget time.
We talked about "holes" in sewer service within the Town limits on existing homes/neighborhoods--no good solution on this issue. Our public works department is looking into USDA and stimulus funding that addresses this issue. Because we are regulated by City County Utilities it poses somewhat of a challenge, as this is where our funds are held and distributed. My issue is that the definition of "reasonable access" to the homeowner is poorly defined. Just because a sewer trunk line is ran a mile away on a main road, does not make it feasible for the homeowner will a failing septic to access it or pay for it. These things can run in the 10's of thousands of dollars! (Ok, that was a rant by me!)
We had a report on the Hwy 66 business corridor and some potential development scenarios and the cost/benefit to the Town over the next 20 or so years based on build-out patterns. This was to showcase new software that Planning staff will use to determine various aspects and costs of future development.
There were other items on the agenda that were addressed, but I am short on time, so if there is something that we talked about that you want more info on, just post and I will do my best to address your question or item.
Have a Happy Mother's Day!
Brooke
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