Council hears new-business pitch, police report and resurfacing update; approves stormwater agreement for fire department

Council members on Nov. 10 heard a range of operational updates and a local-business introduction before adjourning.

Jason Barker, owner of Infinite Hitting of Indian Trail, introduced his batting-cage facility and training curriculum, describing HitTrax technology and video swing assessments. "We're here to make hitters," Barker said, outlining lesson structure, membership benefits and plans for free initial swing evaluations for local youth.

Police provided October enforcement statistics, including 821 tickets written (608 charges and 213 warnings), 52 no-insurance findings and 4,692 calls for service. The chief noted a proactive saturation patrol the week before Halloween produced about 128 traffic citations.

Public works updated the council on the five-year resurfacing plan, prior contracts and funding sources (Powell Bill, a now-depleted state grant, and capital reserves). Staff proposed a $1.2 million contract to finish remaining streets and to prepare for Navajo Road improvements tied to the complete-streets project; staff said the long-term objective is to achieve an average pavement condition score near 80.

Council also approved an agreement to assist the Stallings Volunteer Fire Department with stormwater relocation related to an NCDOT project. Public-works staff said the town will provide design review and staff time and that the estimated NCDOT impact cost was quoted at roughly $358,566; the town will not front construction funding but will provide administrative support.

Town Manager Mike Mclaren delivered his final manager's report, highlighted the finance department's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and summarized progress on parks, phase 3 Chestnut Parkway work and upcoming ribbon cuttings.