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Public commenter urges guarantees, goodwill to resolve Montreat dispute
Summary
Tom, a public commenter, appealed to commissioners for a simple solution to a local dispute in Montreat — suggesting that Wade guarantee repairs for any damage to Hamilton property or to town infrastructure — and urged goodwill among neighbors and institutions.
Tom, a public commenter, addressed the board during the public comment period about local tensions in Montreat. He invoked longstanding local families and institutions — citing the Burns and Hamilton families and referencing recent town-hall and church divisions — and said the disputes are painful given larger problems in the world.
Tom urged a practical remedy: if two sides each believe they are right, he said, the proponent (identified in his remarks as Wade) should guarantee to repair any damage to Hamilton property or to Montreat infrastructure that might result from the plan, effectively offering repair or remediation to resolve the disagreement. He thanked Mason for his work on the issue and urged goodwill and continued conversation.
The board thanked Tom and suggested he follow up with other participants outside the meeting to continue the discussion. The remarks were part of the public-comment period and did not trigger any formal action by the board during the session.
