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April 20, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1314 address during the November 16, 1993 meeting. Rowan County's act of assigning additional addresses on Denny Rumple Road, however convenient for the county, does not constitute a right of way or easement, nor does it present Cabarrus County with justification to seize Denny Rumple Road for any purpose including 911 System access. There may be no way to measure the devastating effects this County instigated trespass had on Mr. Tucker's health however, I have firsthand experience regarding the impacts these intrusions have on ones quality of life. Mr. Tucker spent his twilight years standing in his driveway, Denny Rumple Road, screaming at people to get off his property. This could not have been pleasant for him or his family. Cabarrus County's confiscation of Denny Rumple Road has stripped me of my Right to Quiet Enjoyment of my property just as it did to Mr. Tucker. The third and last issue is the habitual littering, destruction of property and disruptive behavior I am forced to endure. Your letter states that the Sheriffs department is patrolling the area in an attempt to catch the perpetrator in the act. On April 10, 2009 Officer Moreau of the Cabarrus County Sheriffs department responded to a call by me. Officer Moreau explained that he could not do anything about trash on Denny Rumple Road unless it is hazardous waste or a sufficient amount is dumped to create a health threat. He explained that these kids have every right to throw trash on Denny Rumple Road comparing it to a home owner throwing trash in their own driveway. He also noted there is no posted speed limit on Denny Rumple Road, so the erosion of my driveway due to their excessive speed will continue. Property damage such as what happened multiple times to my fence can be addressed if the police can catch them in the act or if I can get a picture of the perpetrator. Since the geographic area and topology of Denny Rumple Road make it impossible for police surveillance my only recourse is to have remote cameras installed at great expense. Officer Moreau also stated that I needed to take legal action against the Rowan County residents that are trespassing. In essence I need a court order to provide Cabarrus County Police authority to enforce my right to prohibit trespass. That is quite different than what you stated in the letter and doubtless a more honest portrayal of the County's attitude, thus it renders your assertion that "the County is doing all it can to assist me" mere rhetoric the County Commission determined to substitute for protecting me and my property. The statement you make in your letter quote: "The County is doing all it can to assist you in this, consistent with its obligations to all of its other residents" is confused since I am the only resident involved that pays taxes in Cabarrus County. The residents that live in Rowan County using Denny Rumple Road know they have no deeded easement or right of way on my property, they are exploiting the County's pirating of Denny Rumple Road for 911 System access. Eberhart lived without water or electric for two (2) years and walked to his trailer because Denny Rumple Road was overgrown. Mr. Eberhart boasted he cut down the trees that cleared the road. Mr. Miller bought his property from a woman whose bank foreclosed because there was no right of way. Mr. Miller had to pay cash for the same reason. Additionally these properties are not land locked. There is access for these people via Rowan County from both Plyler Road and Wright Road; in fact Plyler Road is one of the parcels from the W.L. Rumple estate. These residents of Rowan County know they are trespassing and Mr. Tucker positioned in the middle of Denny Rumple shouting "get off my road" surely left no doubt. After repeated attempts to work with the County to resolve this issue I understand why the elderly and frail Mr. Tucker was reduced to shrieking in the middle of the road rather than work within the legal process. I cannot comprehend Cabarrus County abetting trespass nor can I understand how these people obtained occupancy permits without verifying deeded access rights. How did the County assign 911 System access without verifying deeded access. I am not sure the County considered the consequences of assigning these people addresses on a private road without legal access then compounding the problem by assigning these addresses for 911 System access, I want to take this opportunity to make plain the