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Council rejects annexation of 151 Standridge Drive; vote fails
Summary
Westminster council voted down second reading of an ordinance to annex 40 acres at 151 Standridge Drive (across from Orchard Park Elementary). The measure failed in a split vote, and an adjacent property’s annexation (427 Hobson) could not proceed as a result.
Mayor Brian Ramey called for second reading of Ordinance 09-09-2025-01, which would have annexed 151 Standridge Drive and assigned zoning under the 100% annexation method. Council described the parcel as roughly 40 acres across from Orchard Park Elementary.
The motion failed on the second reading. The roll call recorded: Ramey — No; Glymph — No; Powell — Yes; May — Yes (second); Dunn — No; Snipes — Yes. Following the vote the council noted that a related annexation for 427 Hobson Street could not proceed because contiguity depended on the 151 Standridge annexation, which had failed.
During public comment earlier in the meeting, a resident, Angelia Davis, raised concerns about annexation and said she felt pressured to sign a covenant related to her property at 427 Hobson Street. Mayor Ramey had argued in general terms that annexation supports town growth and said, “If we do not annex in, then property taxes have to increase,” and that annexation can bring lower utility and recreation rates and voting rights.
No amendments to the ordinance were adopted at the meeting; the council did not table the item and the measure failed on the second reading. The council did not set a date for reconsideration.
