The town of Morrisville has plans to construct sidewalks in our historic Shiloh community. The town of Morrisville also has Community Development Block Grant funding for about 80% of the associated cost.
Hard to tell from the briefing exactly what happened during negotiations, but with no public hearing scheduled, town staff is now proposing taking church property for sidewalks. Property owned by Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, location of the October 2006 celebration recognizing the historic contributions of the Shiloh Community, is under consideration for condemnation. Eminent Domain. Of church property. For sidewalks.
If our town council votes to condemn church property, cost estimate for the transaction is $8,000 - $10,000. If an agreement is worked out? $2,000.
Deep breath. And a little common sense. Hire a mediator. Skip the mediator and sit down over a cup of coffee. Scrap the sidewalk if an agreement can't be reached. The surrounding community will soon lose access to NC54 via Barbee Rd. Don't add insult to injury. Don't use eminent domain to take church property.
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