Public comments highlight growing disconnect between town officials and residents, with speakers repeatedly citing a lack of communication and responsiveness from the town government.
It is at the point now that Town Council has been instructed not to say anything (opinion). They know that this will be a legal matter, and the Town can lose. Residents have been trying to work with the town with any method that they are aware of. They have also discovered new methods to protect their property. Also proposed alternatives (Use Duke Energy existing utility easements on other side of the highway). One of the reasons for speaking at the public forum is so that the information is entered into the record.
It is at the point now that Town Council has been instructed not to say anything (opinion). They know that this will be a legal matter, and the Town can lose. Residents have been trying to work with the town with any method that they are aware of. They have also discovered new methods to protect their property. Also proposed alternatives (Use Duke Energy existing utility easements on other side of the highway). One of the reasons for speaking at the public forum is so that the information is entered into the record.