Denis Bilodeau
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 3:08:08
- Avg per meeting
- 11:04
- Segments
- 4063
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Top issues during term (20)
Advisory Board Policy Updates
Bethel Presbyterian Church Expansion Rezoning
No direct cost to taxpayers; the church privately funds the project and dedicates easements for future town bike/ped improvements.
2024 Park Bonds
The webpage tracks how the voter-approved 2024 park bonds are being spent.
Sign code modernization, murals, and personal speech signs
No direct tax impact, but looser sign rules could affect downtown streetscape and business advertising.
West Catawba Avenue Widening Project
The town receives $351,325 from NCDOT for impacted park improvements.
FY28 Parks Budget Priorities
The purchase costs $961,950 (about $1.02 million with due diligence and closing), with a possible $500,000 state grant offset.
Illicit discharging into Lake Norman
Higher penalties up to $25,000 per day for polluters, no direct cost to taxpayers.
PARTF Grant for DRI Parkland Acquisition
Brings $500,000 in state grant money to Cornelius parks projects.
Top 5 Transportation Priority List for Q4
The town pays a $16,000 local match toward a $64,000 study.
Dana's Branch Stream Restoration
Recovers $105,412 the town previously paid, bringing the project total to about $2.3 million.
FY27 Budget and Proposed 2-Cent Tax Increase
5% higher electric bills for most customer classes; higher permit and zoning fees.
Bailey Road Extension Grant Funding
Road repair costs could fall on the town, state, or the developer depending on bond requirements.
Flock License Plate Reader Cameras
Funding appeared in the FY27 budget; no contract was signed tonight.
Extreme Hot/Cold Weather Policy
2027 Property Revaluation
Your assessed home value will likely rise around 18%, but your actual tax bill depends on the rates the county and town set next year.
Charlotte Water Rates, Drought, and Stowe Facility
Most customers will see their water bill rise by $4.41 a month or less under the 5.74% increase.
JV Washam athletic field improvements
$193,595 base design contract, plus up to $43,240 in possible alternates, from the $1.9 million park bond project.
FY 2028 Budget Calendar
Electric Fund Write-Offs
Removes $33,482.96 from the books as uncollectible, though collection efforts continue.
No Parking on NC 115/N. Main Street
No cost to the town — NCDOT funds and maintains the no-parking signs.
Decisions during term (118)
Recorded while Bilodeau was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.