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Farmers tell Council contractor damaged crops near city‑owned parcel; city manager to follow up
Summary
Michael and Marla Gorman reported contractor activity near Duke Energy‑leased fields had damaged crops; Mayor asked City Manager Marcos Nichols to follow up and seek reimbursement where appropriate.
Michael and Marla Gorman reported that contractors taking soil samples near City‑owned property had driven onto rented Duke Energy land and caused crop damage over multiple days. The couple said Duke initially told them it had not authorized the work and that contractors refused to disclose who hired them because of nondisclosure agreements.
"We were not asking Council to take any specific action, but wanted Council to be aware of the situation and the lack of communication," Marla Gorman said. Mayor Perry asked City Manager Marcos Nichols to look into the matter, noting jurisdiction may depend on whether the work is inside the City or in the township, and he said the Gormans should be reimbursed for damages if appropriate. City Manager Nichols said he would follow up with staff and report back to the Gormans.
The Gormans said Duke told them it would pursue Terracon to cover the damages; Council did not take immediate remedial action but directed staff follow‑up.
