Scott Higgins
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 12:32
- Avg per meeting
- 2:05
- Segments
- 151
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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.
PARTF Grant for DRI Parkland Acquisition
Brings $500,000 in state grant money to Cornelius parks projects.
Dana's Branch Stream Restoration
Recovers $105,412 the town previously paid, bringing the project total to about $2.3 million.
Bailey Road Extension Grant Funding
Road repair costs could fall on the town, state, or the developer depending on bond requirements.
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.
Proposed Cornelius Inn hotel market feasibility
A new upscale lodging and spa business would add tax base and jobs, but neighbors fear costs from traffic, safety, and lost rural character.
Jetton Road Speeding
Washam Potts Road rezoning for 17-home subdivision
Parks and rec registration policy for parents and guardians
Street Acceptance in The Retreat at West Catawba
Adds two short streets to the town's maintenance obligations.
CMS Joint Use Agreement for Hough High School
Decisions during term (73)
Recorded while Higgins was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
REZ 07-26 — Ordinance rezoning Bethel Presbyterian Church property
REZ 07-26 — Land Use Plan consistency resolution
Consent agenda — minutes and No Parking ordinance
Motion to enter closed session
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes - October 19th
Advisory Board Bylaws Update
TAB Member Appointment — Brenna Stephenson
FY 2028 Budget Calendar
PARTF Grant Agreement for DRI Parkland Property
CRTPO Discretionary Grant Application — Bailey Road Extension
Consent Agenda (Minutes, Section 10.13 Amendment, Electric Write-Offs)
Approval of Minutes (July 13, 2026 meeting)
REZ 07-26 Bethel Presbyterian Church Renovation
TA 02-26 Signs Text Amendment
Capital Project Ordinance Amendment — Stream Restoration Project
Consent Agenda (Items 11.A–11.E)
Tax Refunds
Approval of July 13, 2026 Minutes
SUP 01-26 — Randy Marion Lake Norman Flagpole
Adjournment
Voting record (2)
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