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Stanley council adopts regional hazard plan, authorizes property sale and approves new trash contract
Summary
At its July 7 meeting the Stanley Town Council adopted the Cleveland–Gaston–Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, authorized the statutory process to sell a town-owned parcel, and approved a new two-year solid-waste contract with Waste Connections starting at $16.30 per household.
The Stanley Town Council on July 7 adopted a regional hazard mitigation plan, authorized the town to begin the legal process to sell a small town-owned parcel and approved a new contract for solid-waste collection.
Town Manager Heath Jenkins told the council the Cleveland–Gaston–Lincoln Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is a multi-jurisdictional effort required by state law and helps ensure the town remains eligible for emergency funding. "Adopting the plan preserves our eligibility for emergency funds," Jenkins said. Councilmember Chad Jones moved to approve the resolution and Mayor Pro-Tem Leigh Anna Helms seconded; the measure passed unanimously.
Jenkins also described a small, landlocked parcel the town received by donation and said staff determined the lot has "little or no value to the town." He…
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