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7O Ms. DOnna Jamison, Midland resident, objected to the proposed motorsports facility and stated it would be a devastation to the citizens and the agricultural economy of the area. She expressed concern for the safety of the children due to the increase of traffic on Highway 601. Also, Mrs. Jamison stated that the noise created by the racing facility would negatively impact the poultry breeding and laying houses in the area and would disrupt Sunday morning church services. Mr. Mike Barrett of 3800 Garmon Mill Road in Midland supported the proposed motorsports facility and stated the facility would be an asset to Midland and Cabarrus County. He commented that the facility would help to bring water and sewer services to the community and would have a positive economic impact on the area. Mr. David Eudy of Summerhill Development objected to the proposed drag strip. He stated the noise and traffic generated by the facility would make it difficult to sell the homes which are presently under construction in the Deer Run Development in the Midland area. Mr. Allen Burnette of 12737 Highway 601 supported the drag strip and stated it would benefit the community. He reported that 335 persons had signed a petition in support of the facility during the last two days. Mr. Freddie Kiser of Wallace Road spoke in support of the proposed facility. He stated that a flier distributed in the Fairview School in Union County contained incorrect information regarding such items as expected attendance, noise level, the consumption of fuel, the disposal of oil and other toxic wastes, and the frequency of the NHRA racing events at the facility. Mr. Billy Martin of Cabarrus Farms Road objected to the motorsports facility, stating it would lessen the quality of life in the quiet, rural area of Midland. He stated that the additional traffic would overload the roads and that the nuisance created by the noise would lower property values. Mr. Martin indicated that he would prefer the development of industries in the area to the proposed drag strip. Mr. Danny Love opposed the drag strip and stated it would cause an increase in traffic, litter, crime and alcohol in the area. Stating the need for an Environmental Impact Study, Mr. Love questioned the facility's impact on the area wells, wildlife, roads, and the elementary school. Mr. Bob McCoy of Midland objected to the proposed motorsports facility. He stated it would have a negative impact on the community and asked that an Environmental Impact Study be completed. Ms. Carol Walters objected to the proposed facility. She stated concerns relative to noise, traffic flow, and decrease in property value. Ms. Susan Kiker of Wallace Road supported the development of the motorsports facility. ~ere was a show of hands of those persons present who were either for or against the proposed motorsports facility. A large number of persons were present for both sides. Mr. Robert Shinn of the Georgeville area expressed concern regarding the drinking water in that area of the county. Information is to be provided to Mr. Shinn regarding water service in the Georgeville community. Chairman Carpenter recognized Mr. Rob Wallace, owner of the proposed motorsports facility. Mr. Wallace indicated that he was present to hear the concerns of the residents but had no comments to make at that time. Mr. Gerald Newton, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building Inspection, expressed concern regarding accusations against his staff and their involvement with the proposed facility. He reiterated that the drag strip is a permitted use on the property and that Mr. Wallace has secured proper zoning and building permits for the project.