Town of Weddington Spring Newsletter

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WEDDINGTON JOURNAL The Official Newsletter for the Town of Weddington, North Carolina

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WEDDINGTON

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In this issue...

Critical Intersection Analysis...

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Town of Weddington welcomes Deputy Kropp Meet the Weddington Town Council A special message from the Weddington Town Council and Mayor Callis

Have any questions about the community?

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1924 Weddington Rd. | Weddington, NC P H O N E | (704) 846 - 2709 E - M A I L | lthompson@townofweddington.com W E B | www.townofweddington.com

Weddington Journal - The Official Community Newsletter for the Town of Weddington - April 2019

Town of Weddington Welcomes New Deputy The Town of Weddington would like to welcome Deputy Joseph Kropp as the newest member of the town’s police force. Deputy Kropp is originally from North August, SC which is located just across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia.

He has been employed by the Union County Sheriff’s Office since August 2018, where he was originally assigned to the Judicial Center before being reassigned to The Town of Weddington.

Deputy Kropp is a resident of Indian Trail where he lives with his wife and ten-month-old baby girl. When he isn’t working, he enjoys spending time playing billiards. He is a member of the American Pool Association and played on an eight and nine ball league team prior to relocating to North Carolina.

Welcome, Deputy Kropp!

Deputy Kropp was drawn to a career in public service as a young child and comes to us with a total of 15 years of experience. He began his career in law enforcement with the Georgia Department of Corrections, later moving on to work for the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. The next eleven years were spent working for the Augusta University Police Department where he was promoted and served as Sergeant for nine of those years.

Because most individuals will not have interactions with law enforcement, it is important for Deputy Kropp to get to know the community through preventive patrols. He would like the citizens of Weddington to be familiar with his face and to be comfortable approaching him.

March 11th Town Council Meeting Recap At the March 11, 2019 Town Council Meeting the Council recognized Pastor Chris Edwards on 15 years of service to Graceway Baptist Church. Captain Cody Luke, with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, introduced Weddington’s new Deputy Joseph Kropp. Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Stephen McClendon, presented Council with the Fiscal Year 2020 fire departmet budget.

The Council called for a public hearing to be held on April 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Weddington Town Hall for Weddington Swim and Racquet Club’s Amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for Change in Lighting Requirement. The Council approved a Conditional Zoning Amendment for Christ Lutheran Church located at Rea Road and Reid Dairy Road.

They heard a presentation by Adam Thomas of Encounter Athletics about a proposed recreation center at the corner of Hemby Road and Weddington Matthews Road and Council also heard a presentation on branding from Jeni Bukolt from Haven Creative.

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Weddington Journal - The Official Community Newsletter for the Town of Weddington - April 2019

Weddington Town Council FAQ’S How does the election process work for the Town of Weddington?

term of office.

The Town of Weddington operates under the Mayor-Council plan as provided in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 160A, Article 7, Part 3.

Jeff Perryman - District 1

The governing body of the Town is the Town Council, which has four members and the Mayor. Our Town is divided into four electoral districts and each district is represented on the Council by one member.

How does the election process work for the Town Council?

Who are our elected officials?

Scott Buzzard – District 2 Mike Smith– District 3 Janice Propst – District 4 Elizabeth Callis – Mayor Town Council Meetings are open to the public and are held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Weddington Town Hall.

The qualified voters of the entire town elect the members of the Council. To be eligible for election to the Council and for service on the Council as representative of a district, a person must reside in the district. All candidates for the Town Council of Weddington are to be elected to a four year term. The Town Council is elected on a nonpartisan basis and the results determined by a plurality.

How does the election process work for the Mayor?

The qualified voters of the entire Town elect the Mayor. The Mayor is elected to a two-year

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Weddington Journal - The Official Community Newsletter for the Town of Weddington - April 2019

A Message from the Mayor...

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pring is just around the corner, and with that comes a lot of exciting buzz around town. I would first like to welcome Deputy

Joseph Kropp to the Weddington family. If you see him patrolling your neighborhood, please welcome him as well. I would also like to congratulate Pastor Chris Edwards of Graceway Baptist Church for his 15 years of dedicated service to the Weddington community. Be on the lookout for the Food Truck Friday flyers and social media posts.

We are working hard to plan an exciting event, so make sure to mark your calendars for the first four Fridays in May. The Spring Litter Sweep and Shredding Event is this weekend, Sat. April 6th.

This is a great time to spring clean old documents no longer needed and support the town’s efforts in keeping Weddington clean.

Warmest Regards, Elizabeth Callis Mayor of Weddington

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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS RETURN MAY 3rd We are excited to announce plans for May Food Truck Fridays! Our first event will kick-off on Friday, May 3rd, followed by three more events throughout the month. We will have multiple food and beverage trucks along with entertainment provided by DJ Fannie Mae. See below for the schedule of events, themes, and vendors.

May 3rd • Sal’s Roadside Eatery • McDermott’s Irish Pub • Spoon’s BBQ

May 10th

May 17

May 24

• Plated Palette

• Spoon’s BBQ

• LiBretto’s Pizza

• KO Food Truck

• KO Food Truck

• Cousins’ Maine

• LiBretto’s Pizza

• Caribbean Buzz

• Dreamchaser’s

• Jess Kake’s Dessert

Brewery

Truck

• Repiccis’ Italien Ice

• Windy Hill Cider

• Junior Scoops

• D9 Brewery

• Repicci’s Italien Ice

• D9 Brewery

Lobster • Plated Palette • Sticks & Cones Ice Cream • Dreamchaser’s Brewery

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Weddington Journal - The Official Community Newsletter for the Town of Weddington - April 2019

WEDDINGTON TOWN COUNCIL RECOGNIZES

Pastor Chris Edwards

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ayor Elizabeth Callis along with the Weddington Town Council, were pleased to recognize Pastor Chris Edwards of Graceway Baptist Church at the March 11th Town Council Meeting.

Pastor Edwards was recognized for his 15 years of service and dedicated leadership to both Graceway Baptist Church and the Weddington Community. Mayor Callis acknowledged his vibrant and strong religious leadership throughout the community and church and expressed gratitude for the quality activities, programs, and worship services that he has provided.

Graceway Baptist Church is an independent fundamental Baptist Church located locally in Weddington, NC. Pastor Edwards has served Graceway along with the Weddington Community since March 2004.

UNION COUNTY SEEKS INPUT ON IDENTIFYING INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

In addition to the Level of Service Analysis Project (referenced in the January edition of The Weddington Journal) – The Town of Weddington is working with Union County to update the county wide Critical Intersection Analysis. A 30-day input period on the development of a critical intersection list began on March 18th and will remain open until April 18th. This list of intersections will guide local efforts in securing grants and coordinating efforts between the municipalities, County, and NCDOT. Please reference the following link for more details on the proposed intersection improvements. http://www.co.union.nc.us/departments/planning-building-development/planning-zoning/calendar/resources/union-county-critical-intersection-analysis

PROVIDENCE ROAD WIDENING UPDATE: A public meeting was held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Weddington United Methodist Church, to inform the public of the Providence Road widening from Rea Road to Waxhaw Parkway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKUpxHxLbL0

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Weddington Journal - The Official Community Newsletter for the Town of Weddington - April 2019

Have any questions about the community?

Contact us!

TOWN HALL

1924 Weddington Rd. | Weddington, NC P H O N E | (704) 846 - 2709 E - M A I L | lthompson@townofweddington.com W E B | www.townofweddington.com

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