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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cornelius public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Electric Fund Write-Offs
The town wrote off $33,482.96 in electric bills uncollectible for more than three years, while continuing collection efforts through its agency and the state Debt Setoff program.
Dana's Branch Stream Restoration
The town got back $105,412 from Mecklenburg County for stream restoration design costs it had fronted, improving drinking-water-quality projects without new town spending.
Planning department staffing changes
Two planning staff members have left the Town — former clerk to the board Rechelle Ward and Tuyen Truong. Residents may notice slower meeting logistics until replacements are hired.
Street Acceptance in The Retreat at West Catawba
The town took over maintenance of two streets in a 57-lot townhome community — meaning leaf pickup and full town services for those residents.
Historic preservation — Alexander Farms tenant house and Dr. Washam house
Two residents pressed the Board to protect historic structures: watch the developer on tree preservation during the tenant house relocation, and consider saving Dr. Washam's former home.
Dove Creek Sewer Easement Expansion
The Dove Creek subdivision developer needs a wider Charlotte Water easement through a town-owned parcel on Meadow Crossing Lane to extend sewer service. The board approved it, with conditions preserving trees and future greenway use.
Symphony in the Park and 250th Anniversary Celebration
June 20 at Bailey Road Park: symphony, a new drone show, and fireworks celebrating America's 250th and the Parks Department's 30th anniversary.
Watershed impervious-surface (BUA) transfers
Two properties bought extra buildable impervious area from donor lots within the same watershed — the state-required mechanism for lake-friendly development. Both transfers cleared the Watershed Review Board unanimously.
Transit governance transition under the PAVE Act
The 1999 agreement creating the Metropolitan Transit Commission was terminated to make way for the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority required by state law.