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Residents raise UDC and speeding concerns; mayor outlines road repairs and crosswalk work
Summary
During public comment, residents asked for updates on the Unified Development Code and raised speeding concerns on Gober Road; Mayor Stephen Goad said the town will solicit bids to repair damaged edges of Hillsboro Road and will add or re-cover crosswalks on Hillsboro and Elder roads.
During the Jan. 29 public comment period, resident Julie Memler asked Mayor Stephen Goad for an update on the Unified Development Code (UDC) with respect to addressing neighborhood issues. Beth Butler urged the council to address excessive vehicle speeds on Gober Road, saying the speed makes it difficult for residents to turn out of the neighborhood.
In his mayoral update the council discussed local road conditions: Mayor Goad reported damage to the edges of Hillsboro Road caused by large trucks and said the town will issue a bid request for repair and improvement. He also said crosswalks will be added on Hillsboro Road and re-covered on Elder Road.
Pat Sibley provided an update on planned celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary, noting North High Shoals will hold its own event on June 20, 2026.
What happens next: The minutes record the requests and the mayor’s direction to solicit bids for road repairs; the transcript does not specify a project schedule, estimated cost, or enforcement steps for addressing speeding on Gober Road.
