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Residents, commissioners press town for clearer stormwater funding and stronger on‑site controls
Summary
Public comment and commissioners pressed town staff about stormwater funding shortfalls and whether the town should raise stormwater fees; residents also urged more transparent, dynamic financial reporting. Commissioners asked developers to exceed minimum stormwater standards where possible.
Stormwater funding and management drew sustained discussion at the Feb. 10 Matthews Board of Commissioners meeting, with a taxpayer calling for more transparent finance reports and several commissioners pressing staff and developers for stronger on‑site stormwater measures.
Public comment: Steve Brooks, a Matthews resident, told the commissioners the prior meeting’s stormwater briefing left him confused about financial need and urged the town to “consider all of the various revenue and expense streams holistically” and to publish dynamic monthly financial reports and projections. He noted the town’s reported operating surplus and…
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