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Residents raise UDC and speeding concerns; mayor outlines road repairs and crosswalk plans
Summary
During public comment residents asked for an update on the Unified Development Code and raised safety concerns about speeding on Gober Road. Mayor Goad said the town will seek bids to repair damaged road edges and add or resurface crosswalks on Hillsboro and Elder Roads; North High Shoals will hold an America 250 event June 20.
During the public comment period, Julie Memler asked Mayor Stephen Goad for an update on the status of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to address neighborhood issues, and Beth Butler told the council that excessive vehicle speeds on Gober Road make it difficult for residents to exit their neighborhood.
Mayor Goad’s subsequent updates included plans to issue a bid request to repair and improve damaged road edges on Hillsboro Road caused by large trucks. He also said crosswalks would be added or resurfaced on Hillsboro and Elder Roads. Council member Pat Sibley reported that the county and municipalities are planning events for America’s 250th anniversary and that North High Shoals will host its own event on June 20.
Why it matters: The comments raise local safety and land-use concerns that affect neighbors’ daily travel and quality of life. The mayor’s pledge to seek bids indicates the council intends to pursue physical repairs; the transcript does not record specific budgets, timelines or safety countermeasures beyond the bid request.
Details: The public comments and mayoral update were recorded in the minutes; no formal motion specific to Gober Road speed mitigation or an exact repair contract was made at the meeting. The town will move forward with a bidding process for road-edge repairs and crosswalk work, according to the mayor’s remarks on the record.
Next steps: The town clerk will receive and process bid responses when issued; no dates, budget figures or contractor selections were specified at the meeting.
