Comments on: Indian Trail sets itself on new path

By: Roger Fish

Roger Fish — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:36:28 +0000

Well said. Some have criticized the town council for actually doing something positive for residents of the town. Instead of sitting on their hands and being a do-nothing council, they are acting proactively to improve the quality of life for a rapidly growing town by trying to improve roads, intersections, side walks, parks, economic development, Carolina Courts, culture and arts, entertainment, etc. Well done, I say!

It shows our leaders have their eye on the future of Indian Trail and can chew gum and lead at the same time.

By: Caroline Evans

Caroline Evans — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:31:09 +0000

Maybe town officials haven’t heard that wages are declining to global standards, thanks to global communication and shipping.
How do you raise taxes (and fixed costs) at this time which will make us less competitive globally? Stagnant wages and increasing costs-that is our future.
Irresponsible government.

By: Michael Faulkenberry

Michael Faulkenberry — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:41:27 +0000

Why just improve upon the park shortage and not other issues Indian Trail is in need of simultaneously with INFRASTRUCTURE improvements !!!!

Why are ALL efforts concentrated on only one issue at a time when we have very capable Council members who can bring suggestions to the table for other concerns and needs for the town to get the ball rolling?

By: D W Moore

D W Moore — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:42:19 +0000

Indian Trail is deficient in parks and recreation considering it is the largest town in Union County and the town leadership is currently addressing the issue. People are not intended to live side by side in a development on their .5 acre lots without a safety valve. The bond issue approach is an appropriate manner to solve the park shortage without a serious drain on the cash reserves of the town.

The 4 cent tax passed this year is nothing more than a necessary step to increase the town reserve for potential future emergency issues.

The town citizens should commend the town council for recognizing the issue and taking proper monetary means to solve the problem.

Indian Trail citizens are paying the lowest tax rate compared to other similar sized NC communities. Let’s not worry about a potential increase in the cost of debris removal but be pragmatic in view and recognize the collective needs of the community are more important than individual needs.

Indian Trail with its current recreation system is nothing more than rows of housing that provide sleeping areas for the wage earners that trudge forth every weekday morning to their Charlotte jobs. Let’s make sure there are open spaces for these persons to blow off steam on the weekends. Let’s reintroduce our kids to nature and pull them away from the computer screen and enjoy a concert, baseball game, or a long walk in the park.

By: David Waddell

David Waddell — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:47:51 +0000

Sure, Mr. Faulkenberry, we will move forward!
Um, just one question though. Before we go forward, what direction are we headed? What does “forward” look like?

By: Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:46:59 +0000

Thank you! That’s good to hear. It helps offset some of the tax increase, at least for those of us who paid extra for that service in the past.

By: CarolinaWeekly

CarolinaWeekly — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:05:28 +0000

Jim, there will be no extra cost for the pick up of yard waste. Crews will pick up the waste bi-weekly (or every two weeks) for all residential homes.

By: Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:56:15 +0000

Will the yard waste waste pickups still cost extra ($65.00 this year), or is it included at no extra charge?

By: Michael Faulkenberry

Michael Faulkenberry — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:01:30 +0000

Let’s move IT forward!!!!!!