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Mayor says landowner has asked to annex Deer Run area for housing; council asked to permit legal steps
Summary
Mayor Glenn Odom told the council a landowner near the new gym and football stadium has inquired about annexing property along Deer Run to build houses; he said no decision is required tonight but asked permission to begin attorney-level steps if a formal request is filed.
Mayor Glenn Odom said a private landowner near the new gym site and the town’s planned football stadium has asked about annexing lots along Deer Run so they can be developed for new houses. Odom told the council he is not seeking a decision at this meeting but asked for permission to proceed with the town attorney if the owner returns with a formal request.
"The only thing it will be is if they build houses, it'll be a taxable thing," Odom said, describing the potential tax benefit but noting procedural steps are required before annexation can occur. He did not provide parcel identifiers or a timeline for a formal petition.
The council did not take formal action at the meeting. Odom’s comments framed the item as an introductory notification and a request for authorization to start the legal review and necessary steps if the property owner files an annexation petition.
If the property owner proceeds, standard municipal annexation processes — including legal review, public notice, and possible hearings — would be required; the council did not set any next dates or directives at this session.
