The Board of Commissioners of Trent Woods met on February 7, 2013.
The mayor, Chuck Tyson presiding, there was an invocation and a pledge of allegiance.
Citizen Josh Taylor, brought his concern before the Board. He Stated very firmly that he did not approve of the procedures used in tax collecting. Later in the meeting, the need for a new tax collector for the finance department was discussed. The Town has received 15 applications for this position and they will be considered carefully.
There was an update on the status of sidewalk repairs in Trent Woods. We want to comment that side walk's are certainly a legitimate function of government from which all citizens benefit.
Likewise, there was discussion of a water main breakage in New Bern. Again, this is a legitimate function of government concern.
A concern in Trent Woods is the request from the State for the Town of Trent Woods to place $4,400 in escrow to be done $2,200 per year for 2 years. This has to do with the North Carolina Legislature's effort to repay the federal government for loans connected to the workman's and unemployment compensation programs. Heretofore, communities were permitted to pay workman's compensation claims as they occurred. now each community will to have to establish an escrow account with the State to ensure ability to pay. Apparently some communities have not lived up to their obligations (Trent Woods has) and all will have to suffer. Doesn't seem like a fair arrangement, but I don't know exactly what the State Legislature was dealing with.
Also of interest was the discussion about the North Carolina League of Municipalities concern about the merger of Duke Power and Progress Electric Company. The fear is that there will be increased fees for many communities and this again will be tied in some way with population. There will be more discussion of this at future meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
Eddella Johnson
CCTA Trent Woods Watchdog
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