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Commissioner Ferguson said access to transportation was voiced as being highly
important during neighborhood information meetings.
Commissioner Pelissier said she is glad that the Go Triangle presentation was
postponed, since it was good to hear the Town’s reasons for supporting the version of the park
and ride lot that it did.
Commissioner Bell asked if there is a proposed timeline to have all the options laid out
and a decision made.
Margaret Hauth said it would depend on the option that is chosen. She said Go Triangle
is determining the specific timeline. She said Go Triangle is anxious to get started.
Margaret Hauth said most of this funding is already available through the bus and rail
investment plan.
Commissioner Lowen said the New Hope Church parking lot is already paved and would
need fewer improvements.
Chair McKee agreed with the Town’s comments and their support of the New Hope
Church location. He says his main concern is convenience for the residents, not convenience
for Go Triangle.
Commissioner Rich asked if Mayor Stevens could please provide the Town Board’s
minutes from these types of discussions to the BOCC for future issues.
Margaret Hauth said these presentations were lined up for both boards to discuss
individually and collectively.
Commissioner Price suggested providing an update to the community in the form of a
flyer in both English and Spanish.
Bonnie Hammersley said this can be done.
c) Churton Street Improvements
TOWN Staff: Margaret Hauth
Margaret Hauth said notification from DOT was received, permitting construction to
proceed. She reviewed the following information:
The current schedule would allow the bus stop work near the Justice Facility to begin in May
2016 as the first portion of the construction work. The downtown construction phase would last
about 10 months, wrapping up in January 2017. In Spring 2017, NCDOT has scheduled the
resurfacing of Churton Street. Once that is complete, the stamped crosswalks and final cleanup
can take place. The best estimate right now for full completion is the end of calendar year
2017. The town will have a meeting with downtown businesses as soon as a contractor has
been secured so that full details of timing can be discussed and adjusted to the extent feasible.
Town staff acknowledges that the construction schedule is not the desired schedule for local
businesses, but construction of this type cannot take place in January-March.
Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is a status update regarding limiting the traffic from
the parking lot across from Hillsborough BBQ.
Margaret Hauth said that issue is sitting with the DOT now, awaiting approval, but there
are plans to do major renovations to this area.
Commissioner Jacobs said the traffic light at the corner of Nash and West King is seven
seconds long, which is simply not enough time.
Margaret Hauth said she would pass the concern along to the DOT.
4. Information Items (Written Updates - Not for Specific Discussion)
a) Solid Waste / Recycling (COUNTY – Gayle Wilson)
b) Bond Referendum (COUNTY – Gary Donaldson)