March 4, 2015
They gave me
three minutes to comment on their resolution to run water and sewer
down to Randolph County. At the end of my three minutes, Mayor Vaughan
cut me off sharply in mid-sentence. No one asked me any questions. After
my three minutes (and two other comments with us by possible new allies
in Greensboro) we listened to about 45 minutes of "here's why the
megasite is such a good idea". They brought in Sam Simpson and Mike
Solomon from their homes in North Greensboro to talk about it. While
they were speaking, the three-minute clock which applied to every other
speaker during the night was not running. They were allowed to talk
until they were finished.It was like watching cheerleaders practice
their routine.
For
the first time last night, we heard last night that any property taxes
on the proposed megasite would be "abated" and Randolph would collect
nothing. This was the first time we had heard somebody admit a point that we have been preaching.
Our
position was ridiculed at length by a sneering Councilman Matheny.
That is the first time I have been treated to that kind of disrespect.
He, and to an only slightly lesser extent Mayor Vaughan, is a true
believer in Greensboro's expansion down into southeastern Guilford
County, and heaven help anyone who dares to think otherwise.
There were numerous remarks from council about annexations, and "development" down 421.
The council seems to have taken as a given that "The Golden Leaf" is going to come in and pay for everything.
Mr.
Solomon stated that he had been hired by the Bryan Foundation to do so,
and that he had found "the best site in the southeast". Heard that
before?
We
also heard last night that any property taxes on the proposed megasite
would be "abated" and Randolph would collect nothing. That was the
first time we had heard somebody admit a point that we have been
preaching for many months.
If
you live between the county line and Greensboro, you need to bring in
any friends who are concerned about water and sewer lines coming their
way, with their assessments, well-complications, and assorted other
inconveniences. The resolution the city council approved last night,
with a map, is attached.
Here's the story.
Alan E. Ferguson
President, Northeast Randolph Property Owners
Attachment
Remember: This isn't from crazy old Billy Jones, this is from Alan E Ferguson, Attorney, Fisher Park Law, Greensboro.
Remember: This isn't from crazy old Billy Jones, this is from Alan E Ferguson, Attorney, Fisher Park Law, Greensboro.
