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398 Comments from the Audience Mr. James Martin welcomed the Board to Midland and to the meeting with the Midland Community Association. He strongly supported water and sewer services for the Midland community, stating that the area will pay its way with new businesses if these services are provided. John and Charlotte Elliotte told of their search for property to relocate a rest and retirement home from Mecklenburg County to the Midland area. The availability of water and sewer is a requirement for the proposed 85-bed facility with an estimated construction cost of $2 million. Mr. Bill McGee and Mr. Sam McGee, owners of McGee Brothers, spoke in support of water and sewer. They currently operate a five-employee concrete plant in Midland but would like to move their entire operation of 400 employees from Union County to their property in the Wallace Industrial Park. However, sewer is required before this relocation can take place. Mr. Rob Wallace, owner of Wallace Industrial Park, addressed the need for sewer in the Midland area. He stated several projects are under consideration for that part of the county at this time. Mr. Randy Carriker of 11760 Flowes Store Road stated that water and sewer services are needed in order for the Midland area to develop. He discussed such advantages for locating in the Midland area as the Highway 24-27 Corridor and the proximity to Charlotte. Ms. Mildred Asbury supported water line extensions and sewer for the Midland area. She asked Commissioner Casper and Chairman Carpenter to visit an area resident who has neither electricity nor water in her mobile' home. Arrangements will be made for the visit. Ms. Phyllis Crump of 13370 Pinebluff Road in Midland questioned the status of a request submitted by the Midland Community Association to the Parks and Recreation Director for the development of a park in the Midland area. Commissioner Fennel indicated that he would follow up on this request. Mr. Ernest Witherspoon of 11275 Troutman Road complained that a water line had been installed on Bethel Church Road Extension prior to the completion of a water line on Troutman Road. Mr. Waldroup explained the County is currently preparing a Community Development Block Grant project application which would provide funding for housing rehabilitation, road improvements, and water and sewer service for the Troutman Road community. Ms. Mary Ann Black of 9768 Flowes Store Road questioned the possibility of purchasing pipe to extend water service to her property. Mr. Waldroup advised that property owners could pay for the extension of water lines. Mr. Arthur Coleman of 11037 Catawba Avenue complained of bad water and poor roads in the Midland area. Information will be provided to him regarding the appropriate Department of Transportation officials to contact regarding road improvements. Ms. Joyce Beatty of 4420 Highway 24-27 cited water and sewer as the main priority for the area. In addition, she questioned the installation of sidewalks along Highway 24-27 in conjunction with the widening of Highway 24-27. Mr. Hartsell explained that sidewalks are usually constructed by the developer of an area. In regards to the proposed school bond, Ms. Florence Potter questioned future plans for Bethel School. She stated she had been unable to obtain any information from the Board of Education and school officials. This information will be requested from the Cabarrus County Schools. Dr. Nancy Randall, Chairman of the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Commission, stated the most pressing issue for the area is water and sewer. However, she also requested expansion of cable service in the Midland area as well as access to the local community access cable channel.