HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1756 (2)Bob Randall Commi sioner at Large for the Town of Mooresville advised that Crescent
Resources owned about 200 acres in the Langtree area and had discussed the need for utility service
with Mooresville officials. He said Iredell County citizens should receive services from
governments within the County. Mr. Randall said a committee of Mooresville officials had recently
met and discussed extending water sewer to an area defined as being east of I-77, south of Langtrec
Road, west of NC 115, and bounded by the Iredell/Mecklenburg boundary ("pink area" displayed
on map). Attorney Randall said Mooresville couldn't offer a "free lunch." There would be fees
involved; however, it was the consensus of the committee members that the water sewer policy
currently in effect with Iredell County would be "thrown out the window."
Randall was asked from an unidentified member in the audience the following: "Will
Mooresville annex the referenced area?" Randall said yes. Another question was asked about the
percentage of the residents needed for the vote on annexation. Randall replied that the citizens did
not vote. The Town Council would make the decision.
Russell Knox (past mayor of Town of Davidson) asked if Mooresville would use satellite
annexation for the referenced area. Randall said he understood the laws to say that i f the residents
petitioned for the annexation it could occur.
Another audience member asked how service would be brought to Langtree Road. Randall
said a community resident needed to come and discuss the matter with Mooresville officials. He
mentioned the hospital representatives had requested water sewer as did Crescent Resources,
Chairman Haire responded to a question about Meek -Neck. A citizen had asked if the C -
MUD request had anything to do with the recent Meck-Neck transaction. Chairman Haire advised
this was not true. There was never any intent on the commissioners' part to swap any land for the
Meck-Neck property.
A P Brown (442 Midway Lake Road), mentioned Iredell County did not have high taxes.
Advised that the developers should pay for development. Encouraged the County officials to start
setting aside tracts of land for schools and parks. Brown asked, "Who will guarantee me that lines
running across my property will not leak?" Complained that BellSouth Telephone had extended
lines and did not ask for permission. He said in Virginia permission had to be granted.
Alice Stillwell (Midway Lake Rr f • Expressed sympathy for the residents who had poor
water service, etc., but she said developers should be the ones addressing the problem. Mentioned
that many people live in Iredell County because of the low tax rate. She said she did not want to pay
taxes to other municipalities.
Linda Rahtes (178 Fath Road): Mentioned that Mid -South should have been at the meeting
due to some residents having poor water service. She said she never wanted to be a part of
Mecklenburg County.
Curt Kennedy (141 Bucking am Place): Advised that he moved to Iredell County to get
away from high taxes. He was happy with his location. Mentioned that most all of the proposals
were being driven by Crescent Resources. Suggested that residents having poor water service from
Mid -South contact the State Office of Health/Natural Resources (attendees in the audience said they
had done this).
B.K. Barringer 028 take Front Road)- Mentioned he owned 21 acres of industrial property
at the southeast quadrant of I-77 and Langtree. He said it was currently zoned light manufacturing
and that development of the site was limited to two metal buildings due to the lack of water and
sewer. Asked if a vested site plan could be extended (currently expires this year). Mentioned that
the Town of Davidson's zoning ordinance used a neo -traditional type of planning. Requested the
County officials select a server that would allow property owners to develop property to its highest
potential.