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Since the last report, we have issued six land development permits, eight sign permits and one subdivision approval.
Rural Center NCSTEP program and the improvements on along the Little Tennessee River:
Linda spoke with Scott Loftis of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission who indicated that the Commission is still awaiting final approval from the TVA prior to beginning improvements at the Prentiss Bridge site. Linda also requested that a representative from the NCWRC meet us at Tassee Park to discuss possible improvements to this location. Loftis responded by saying he was not familiar with the plans for this location and passed it on to Powell Wheeler of the NCWRC. As of April 25, 2012 no response was given by the NCWRC and Linda emailed them once again requesting a meeting as soon as possible.
196 W Palmer Street/Brownfield Assessment Grant:
I have been in contact with Sharon Ghiold of the Federal Trust Fund who provided an update on the site at 196 W. Palmer Street. Currently the FTF is awaiting the results of a closure report which is being performed by a private firm at the expense of the owners. Once the closure report is received by FTF, according to Ghiold the FTF is willing to provide financial assistance to the owners for the remaining assessment and site cleanup. During our last conversation Ghiold said she had again been in touch with the firm and expected to receive the report by Friday April 27, 2012. The Town board has been made aware of this situation as well.
Upon speaking with Bill Colley of the EPA I was notified that the Town of Franklin should be hearing something back on the Brownfields Assessment Grant by the End of May.
Depot Street Sidewalk Project:
On April 23, 2012 I emailed Joel Setser with the NCDOT to discuss a possible sidewalk project consisting of approximately 700 ft. along the west side of Depot Street, at the Intersection of Depot Street and E. Main. I requested that a representative from the NCDOT meet Town Officials on site as soon as possible, to discuss all options for this section of sidewalk. As of April 27, 2012 I had not heard back from Setser, so I emailed him again, asking if he had received my previous email with the attached site layout.
Smoky Mountain Rumble:
A meeting was held at the Franklin Police Department to discuss alternate locations for the upcoming Smoky Mountain Rumble biker event, as closing Main Street for three days does not appear to be a viable option. A representative for Smoky Mountain Rumble, Linda Schlott, Derek Roland, Chief Adams, Officer Bates and Officer Apel were all present at the meeting. Locations discussed included 441N where the Gym show is held and a section of Palmer Street. For the Palmer Street Option the proposal included blocking the road at the Phillips Street Intersection and just to the west of the S. Patton Intersection. Vendors and the band could then set up in the Parking lots that border Palmer Street on the North, with Traffic being detoured through Carolina Mountain Road. As of April 26, 2012 however, Linda said she had spoken with the NCDOT and Palmer Street was “not an option”.
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