Residents of Mount Juliet voiced their concerns during a recent government meeting regarding local development plans and property management issues. Tom Gorgone, a local resident, expressed frustration over the handling of a neighboring property, highlighting what he described as \"victimization\" due to poor planning and significant variances in property development. Gorgone detailed his efforts to communicate with the property owner, Clamshell Properties, about hazardous conditions, including the discovery of skeletal remains of horses on the property, which he believes poses a risk to local families.

Gorgone recounted his attempts to address fallen trees on the property, which he had to remove at a personal cost of $1,800 after receiving inadequate responses from the property owner. He emphasized the lack of accountability and the potential dangers posed by the neglected land, urging local authorities to take action.

Another resident, Greg Fast, expressed disappointment over a previous decision to connect Benders Ferry Road to New York Road, a proposal he and others believe should be reconsidered. Fast, along with other community members, argued that such a connection would exacerbate traffic issues and disrupt the neighborhood's integrity. He noted that the developer of the adjacent Yorkshire community also opposes the connection.

Hans Schlegel, another resident, echoed these sentiments, advocating for limited access to the new development and suggesting that the community would benefit from restricting traffic to York Road only. Schlegel and others emphasized the importance of maintaining the character of the area and ensuring that new developments do not negatively impact existing residents.

The meeting highlighted ongoing tensions between community members and developers, as residents seek to protect their neighborhood from what they perceive as poorly planned developments that could compromise safety and quality of life.