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Greg Edds, Chairman Aaron Church, County Manager
Jim Greene, Vice-Chairman Sarah Pack, Clerk to the Board
Daniel Lancaster John W. Dees, II, County Attorney
Judy Klusman
Craig Pierce
Rowan County Board of Commissioners
130 West Innes Street ∙ Salisbury, NC 28144
Telephone 704-216-8181 ∙ Fax 704-216-8195
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ROWAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 16, 2025 – 6:00 PM
J.NEWTON COHEN, SR. ROOM
J.NEWTON COHEN, SR. ROWAN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PRESENT:
Jim Greene, Vice-Chairman
Daniel Lancaster, Commissioner
Craig Pierce, Commissioner
Judy Klusman, Commissioner
ABSENT:
Greg Edds, Chairman
Clerk to the Board Sarah Pack, County Attorney Jay Dees, and Finance Director Anna
Bumgarner were also present. County Manager Aaron Church was absent, and Human
Resources Director/Assistant County Manager Kelly Natoli sat in his place.
Call to Order
Vice-Chairman Greene called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Chaplain Michael Taylor
provided a solemnizing prayer. Vice-Chairman Greene lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider Additions to the Agenda
Vice-Chairman Greene asked for the following items to be added to the agenda:
• Budget Amendment 12-327 (Consent Item SS)
• NCDMVA Grant Agreement and Associated Budget Amendment (Consent Item TT)
• Request for a Special Called Meeting – Project Powerball (Consent Item UU)
• 5-Year Lease Extension – Library Main Branch rear parking lot (Consent Item VV)
• Contract 23052 Health Department - Dental Equipment & Installation (Consent Item
WW)
Vice-Chairman Greene also noted that there was an easement survey that would be added to
Consent Item X, the Duke Energy Easement, and he said there was a revised agreement for
Consent Item FF, the Aerowood Expansion and Assistance Agreement.
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Klusman, the Board voted 4-0 to add the recommended
items.
Consider Deletions From the Agenda
There were no deletions from the agenda.
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Consider Approval of the Agenda
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Lancaster, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the agenda as
amended.
Consider Approval of the Consent Agenda
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Klusman, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended, as follows:
A. Consider Approval of the Minutes - 06/02/25 Regular Meeting
B. Budget Amendments, as follows:
5300-Social Services Transfer funds to allocate donations to expense $179,483
lines to provide goods and services to clients
4125-Finance Transfer funds to record interest from Ag $515,823
center for FY23
6200-Parks & Rec. Transfer funds to allocate donation of stone to $1,440
expense line for Sloan park
4125-Finance Transfer funds to align fire district property tax $15,002
accounts FY25
C. RCC - Vetting Preferred Vendor Approval
D. Sole Source - Patagonia Health Subscription - FY26-30
E. Policy Exemption - Gun Range - Rowan County Wildlife Association - Sheriff's Office -
FY26-30
F. Cancel July 7, 2025, Regular Meeting
G. Approve HCCBG Proposed Funding Plan - HCCGB Grant
H. Sole-Source Vulcan Material, Toysmith and Aurora - FY26-FY31
I. Policy Exemption - Carolina CAT (Weisiger Group) - FY26-30
J. JCPC Annual Plan and Certification
K. Sole-Source - Richland County Sheriff’s Department - FY26
L. RCC - Health Department Project - Additional Work - Storm Basin Repair - Central
Piedmont
M. Pooled Vehicle Policy
N. Sole-Source - Library Corp TLC Cloud - FY26-30
O. Sole-Source - Thomas Reuters - FY26-30
P. Road Name Change – Pasture Place – Set Public Hearing
Q. Change Order #4 - EMS Management & Consultant Contract
R. Change Order #1 - Davco Roofing (C24496)
S. VTS & TAX REFUNDS FOR APPROVAL
T. Sole-Source Zoom - FY26-30
U. Sole-Source Bibliotheca ITG, LLC - FY26-30
V. Sole-Source Civicplus – FY26-30
W. Sole-Source Cengage Learning - FY26-30
X. RSS 3-8 Grade School Duke Energy Easement
Y. Sole-Source Auvik Networks, Inc. - FY26-30
Z. Sole-Source Central Square - FY26
AA. Sole Source - Cloud Navigators - FY26-30
BB. Revised Career Development Plan for County Manager's Office
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CC. Sole Source - Securitas Tec (Stanley Convergent) - FY26-30
DD. Contracts for Liability and Property Pool and Workers’ Compensation Pool
EE. GRANTS: Approve County Manager and County Attorney to sign FTA FFY25 & NCDOT
FY26 Certification and Assurances
FF. GRANTS: Approve Aerowood Expansion and Assistance Agreement
GG. Sole-Source Tyler Technologies EnerGov - FY26-30
HH. Sole-Source Just Appraised Inc. - FY26-30
II. Policy Exemption- Tenika Reddick, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - FY26
JJ. Policy Exemption - Carolina Women's Health Associates, Inc. FY26-30
KK. State Regulated Exception - DSS/Health Dept.
LL. Policy Exemption - Care Management - Cabarrus Health Alliance - FY26
MM. Local Spending Authorization FY 26 for Opioid Funds
NN. Rock and Stone Donation for Sloan Park
OO. Revised Incentive Agreement - Hexagon Agility
PP. Contribution-based Benefit Cap
QQ. Proclamation - Men's Health Month
RR. Bible Missionary Baptist Church Fireworks Permit Application
SS. Budget Amendment 12-327 **Agenda Addition**
TT. NCDMVA Grant Agreement and Associated Budget Amendment **Agenda Addition**
UU. Request for a Special Called Meeting – Project Powerball **Agenda Addition**
VV. 5-Year Lease Extension – Library Main Branch rear parking lot **Agenda Addition**
WW. Contract 23052 Health Department - Dental Equipment & Installation **Agenda
Addition**
Public Comment Period
Vice-Chairman Greene opened the floor for Public Comment and closed it after everyone
wishing to speak had done so.
Santiago Quintero, Kannapolis, said he is having a problem with commercial vehicles
parking on his street. There is leaking oil and the vehicles are causing issues.
Commissioner Pierce suggested calling the Sheriff’s Department each time an infraction
occurs.
Anthony Bare, 500 Carter St., Kannapolis, said the issue with commercial vehicles has gone
on for over a decade. He described some of the hazards associated with commercial vehicles
parking on the road.
Commissioner Klusman confirmed that this was occurring on a public road and Mr. Bare
confirmed.
Vice-Chairman Greene asked if there were covenants for the neighborhood and Mr. Bare said
he did not know.
Kristen Estepp, 245 Proctor Dr., Salisbury, said she is the Project Director for WiseUp
Rowan. She explained the mission of the organization.
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Bobby Kemp, 250 Chalk Maple Rd., Salisbury, talked about what happens for youth after
they graduate high school. He questioned how and where they will get jobs.
Vice-Chairman Greene shared some of the economic development initiatives in the county
that offer entry level jobs.
Special Recognitions
Vice-Chairman Greene recognized Carson Halpin as the designated YouthVoice
representative for Rowan County.
Laura Allen, Rowan County 4-H Agent, introduced Mr. Halpin.
Mr. Halpin spoke about his experiences in 4-H.
Consider Permit to Exceed PE 02-25: Rod Weaver
Shane Stewart, Assistant Planning Director, said Rod Weaver and Misty Thomas are
requesting a permit to exceed the amplified noise ordinance standards for the 3rd annual “One
Love Music Festival” on Saturday, August 2nd (Rain date August 23rd) between 3:00 PM and
10:30 PM on their property at 4860 Patterson Road, China Grove (Parcel ID 223-003).
According to previous information provided by the property owners during prior events, the
festival will feature a day of “music, food, and fellowship” including miscellaneous vendors,
information regarding the American Cancer Society and other assistance organizations, and
activities for children. The owners indicated a portion of the proceeds will fund their non-profit
organization, Wisdom Way Inc.’s – Hands of Hope Mission. Staff have had no concerns at
previous events. No comments were received by adjoining property owners.
Commissioner Lancaster asked how many people will be attending and if deputies will be on
site. Mr. Stewart said 300 people are anticipated and there will be deputies on site.
Mr. Weaver shared the successes of the event in the past, including fundraising for a variety
of non-profits.
Vice-Chairman Greene opened the floor for public comment and closed it after no one
wished to speak.
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Lancaster, the Board voted 4-0 to approve PE 02-25.
Consider Permit to Exceed PE 03-25: High Rock Lake Association
Shane Stewart, Assistant Planning Director, said the High Rock Lake Association is
requesting a Permit to Exceed (PE) the noise ordinance for their 2nd annual summer concert
series on High Rock Lake proposed over three (3) days: June 29th (June 28th rain), July 12th
(July 13th rain), and August 24th (August 23rd rain) from 12 PM to 5 PM. Last year, the
concerts took place at three (3) different locations on the lake while this year, the events will all
occur from a pier at 870 Deer Lake Run (vacant lot in the Waters Edge neighborhood: Parcel ID
614-112). The land will only be used by the band, organizers, and vendors while the estimated
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200 attendees will enjoy from their boats. There are no concerns about these events from staff,
and the request meets all standards for approval. One hundred sixty four adjoining property
owners received notification of the upcoming events.
Commissioner Lancaster asked if 200 boats are expected and if deputies will be involved.
Mr. Stewart said likely fewer than 200 boats, and there will be some sort of patrol available.
Commissioner Lancaster questioned if patrol should be required.
Commissioner Pierce said the county doesn’t own the lake.
Mr. Stewart said there have been no issues in the past an any negatives would be relayed to
the Board.
Vice-Chairman Greene opened the floor for public comment and closed it after no one
wished to speak.
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Klusman, the Board voted 4-0 to approve PE 03-25.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing for SUP 01-25: George Peeler
Vice-Chairman Greene said this quasi-judicial hearing would concern SUP 01-25. He called
the hearing to order. He read the following into record:
“The hearing for consideration of SUP 01-25 is now in session and will focus
on an application submitted by George Peeler for a residential storage facility on
Tax Parcel 614-128 located at 365 Deer Lake Run. If you feel that any member of
the Board may have a conflict of interest in hearing the case, please address the
Board now prior to any testimony or information being presented. When the
Board enters into deliberations to decide the case, no further testimony may be
presented.
The Board will render one of the following three decisions:
1. Approve the permit as requested or with additional conditions;
2. Continue the request; or
3. Deny the request.
All parties who plan to testify in this case may come forward and be sworn in.
Those who testify must state their name and address at the podium for the benefit
of the Board’s Clerk. All material presented must be given to the Clerk and will
become part of the record. This Board can only accept sworn testimony. No
hearsay evidence is admissible. Shane Stewart will present the case for the
County.”
Clerk to the Board Sarah Pack swore in all those who wished to testify.
Shane Stewart, Assistant Planning Director, said property owner George Peeler of 340 Deer
Lake Run is requesting a special use permit to allow a 2,320 sf (square foot) residential storage
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facility at 365 Deer Lake Run on Parcel ID 614-128. The building will be used for boat and other
personal use storage for the Peeler family. He showed a map of the site (Attachment A, page 2)
and an aerial photograph of the site (Attachment A, page 3) and described Mr. Peeler’s home
location in relation to the site. He shared a site plan for the proposed building (Attachment A,
page 4).
Mr. Stewart shared Use Requirements in accordance with Sec. 21-56(11) (shown below in
bold) and staff’s findings (shown below in italics) in reference to this property. Residential
storage facilities in the Residential Suburban (RS) zoning district are permitted subject
compliance with the below seven (7) requirements. Structures which exceed three (3) percent of
the lot size but are not more than three thousand (3,000) sf (criteria #3) may apply for a special
use permit.
1. The parcel shall be in fee simple ownership. Property is owned by George and Jerri
Peeler who also own a noncontiguous waterfront lot NW of the subject parcel addressed
as 340 Deer Lake Run.
2. Minimum lot size shall be the same as for a single-family residence. Minimum lot size
for the RS district for properties outside watershed areas is 20,000 sf (.46 acres), which
this parcel meets.
3. The structure shall not exceed the lesser of three (3) percent of the lot size or three
thousand (3,000) square feet. See sentence below* criteria #7 for the special use permit
option.
4. Setbacks shall be at a minimum the same as single family dwellings. Principal
structure setbacks for the RS district are 50’ front, 25’ side street, 10’ side, and 20’ rear.
The proposed building complies with front, side, and rear setbacks.
5. No outdoor storage is allowed except as specifically provided otherwise. To
knowledge, none proposed.
6. Storage of vehicles shall not be in the front yard. To knowledge, none proposed.
7. Outside lighting shall be designed to prevent direct glare on adjoining residences. To
knowledge, this is not applicable.
*Requests for residential storage facilities that exceed three (3) percent of the lot size
referenced in subsection (c) but do not exceed three thousand (3,000) sq.ft. may be considered as
a special use subject to the process outline in sections 21-57 through 21-59 if all other standards
in this subsection are met.
Mr. Stewart shared a closer aerial view of the site (Attachment A, page 6). and described
other storage facilities in the vicinity that were approved in the past. There are sixteen lots that
are earmarked for uses such as this. The Property Owners Association approved this request in
April (Attachment A, page 7) and Mr. Stewart shared a letter from Century 21 Agent Samantha
Allen and Broker/Owner Dianne Greene detailing positive affects the building would have on the
surrounding area (Attachment A, page 7).
Mr. Stewart discussed the site’s conformity with adopted plans and policies. The property is
located in the east East Area Land Use Plan.
• Located in Area 2 – land adjacent to municipalities and High Rock Lake.
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• Typically consists of low to medium density residential uses.
• Prior to an ordinance change on October 15, 2018, the Board of Commissioners
(BOC) considered thirty (30) SUP requests for residential storage facilities. The
ordinance revision provided an administrative option for staff to permit these type
structures at a size not to exceed 3% of the lot size up to 3,000 sf. Since this date, the
BOC processed only four (4) requests compared to numerous permitted
administratively.
In addition to meeting the above standards, the applicant must illustrate compliance (italics)
with the following criteria (bold):
1. Adequate transportation access to the site exists. The property has 81 feet of
frontage on Deer Lake Run (SR 2454), a twenty (20) foot paved NCDOT road
serving the Waters Edge neighborhood.
2. The use will not significantly detract from the character of the surrounding area.
In 2002, the Zoning Ordinance was revised to recognize “residential storage
facilities” as a land use category predominantly to provide storage alternatives for
residentially developed lakefront properties with limited acreage to meet their needs
on-site. The use was permitted subject to compliance with specific criteria and
issuance of a special use permit from the BOC. As noted above, the ordinance change
in 2018 significantly reduced the number that require BOC approval and increased
the number approved administratively.
Two (2) SUP (formerly Conditional Use Permits [CUP]) requests for residential storage
facilities have been approved in Waters Edge:
• CUP 07-18 – 2,400 sf building @ 375 Deer Lake Rn. (immediately adjacent to the
subject site).
• SUP 01-22 – 2,400 sf building @ 235 Deer Lake Rn.
Staff is of the understanding that sixteen (16) lots located along the interior section of Deer
Lake Run (non-lake side) on the left and right side of the subject parcel were envisioned for
either waterfront home owner’s accessory structure (e.g. boat storage) or for the neighborhood’s
common use. At least six (6) of these lots (including the two [2] with SUPs) are developed with
accessory structures.
3. Hazardous safety conditions will not result. The building will be used for personal
storage (not for business use) only and subject to building / electrical code permits and
inspections.
4. The use will not generate significant noise, odor, glare, or dust. Since the structure is
used for personal storage only, these impacts should be similar to that associated with a
residence.
5. Excessive traffic or parking problems will not result. Same as #4.
6. Use will not create significant visual impacts for adjoining properties or passersby.
The administrative building size allowance is 601 sf but the applicant can request up to
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3,000 sf total. The parcel is adjacent to three (3) of the above noted existing six (6)
residential storage facilities in the neighborhood. Mr. Peeler provided a real estate broker
opinion from Century 21 Towne & Country indicating the proposed structure’s positive
impact on property values in the area to address evaluation criteria #2 below.
The BoC must adopt facts supporting the below findings of fact based on the above six (6)
criteria:
1. The development of the property in accordance with the proposed conditions will not
materially endanger the public health or safety.
2. That the development of the property in accordance with the proposed conditions will
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the
development is a public necessity.
3. That the location and character of the development in accordance with the proposed
conditions will be in general harmony with the area in which it is located and in
general conformity with any adopted county plans.
Mr. Stewart said that on June 3, letters were mailed to nine property owners whose property
is within 100 feet of the site. A sign was also posted on the property on this date. (Attachment
A, page 10)
Mr. Stewart said this request meets all standards of approval.
At 6:50 p.m. Vice-Chairman Greene opened the public hearing.
George Peeler, property owner, said the site will not perk so there are limited use options.
This is why the majority of similar properties in the area house storage buildings.
Hearing no further comments, Vice-Chairman Greene closed the public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
On motion of Lancaster, seconded by Pierce, the Board voted 4-0 to adopt the following
finding of fact: The development of the property in accordance with the proposed conditions will
not materially endanger the public health or safety.
• FACT: The proposed structure is subject to compliance with applicable building
code standards.
• FACT: The building will be used for residential storage only – no commercial
business operation is permitted.
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Klusman, the Board voted 4-0 to adopt the following
finding of fact: That the development of the property in accordance with the proposed conditions
will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the development
is a public necessity.
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• FACT: Licensed real estate broker Dianne Greene submitted a letter indicating, in
her opinion, the storage building will have a positive effect on values and conform to
similar lots in the area with storage buildings.
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Lancaster, the Board voted 4-0 to adopt the following
finding of fact: That the location and character of the development in accordance with the
proposed conditions will be in general harmony with the area in which it is located and in
general conformity with any adopted county plans.
• FACT: According to the staff report, six (6) other nearby lots in Water’s Edge
contain accessory storage buildings.
• FACT: On April 3, 2025, the Water’s Edge Property Owners Association approved
construction of the proposed building.
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Lancaster, the Board voted 4-0 to approve SUP 01-25.
Public Hearing – Road Naming: Whiskey Way
Pamela Ealey, Planning Technician, said the following road name change has been submitted
to the Rowan County Planning Department and is presented for approval by the Board of
Commissioners. As required by NCGS 153A-239.1, a public hearing will be held to consider and
receive comment for the following road name requests:
1. Currently Known As: No name driveway
Proposed Name: Whiskey Way
Location: 2400 block of Ritchie Rd, China Grove (SR 1467)
Property Owners: Chad & Jordan Furr, Austin & Lisa Ely, Richard & Samantha
Maschi, Robert & Janet Waters.
Reason for Change: drive has two (2) addressed structures with plans for at least one
(1) more structure sharing the same drive.
At 6:55 p.m. Vice-Chairman Greene opened the public hearing and closed it after no one
wished to speak.
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Klusman, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the road name
petition for Whiskey Way.
Financial Report
Finance Director Anna Bumgarner presented the financial reports. She compared annual
cumulative expenditures, with FY 2025 equaling $178,097,120 in May. Annual cumulative
revenue is at $198,747,686. The annual cumulative property tax was $114,221,642 in April. In
February, the annual cumulative sales tax was $28,921,984. She compared monthly sales taxes
from 2022 to 2025.
Board Appointments
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Klusman, the Board voted 4-0 to make the following
appointments:
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• Frank Greene to the County seat on the Atwell Township Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Commissioners
• Grayson Phillips to a County seat on the Cleveland Community Volunteer Fire
Department Fire Commissioners
• Erin Moody to a General Public seat on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• William Downs to a Faith Community seat on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Lancaster, the Board voted 4-0 to make the following
appointments:
• Timothy Latham to a County seat on the Rockwell Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Trustees
• Michael Peeples to a County seat on the Rockwell Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Trustees
• William Baucom to a County seat on the Rockwell Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Commissioners
• Jeffery Boger to a County seat on the Rockwell Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Commissioners
• Kelly Wilhelm to a County seat on the Rockwell Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Commissioners
Adjournment
At 7:03 p.m., on motion of Pierce, seconded by Lancaster, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn.
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Sarah Pack, CMC, NCCCC
Clerk to the Board
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Attachment A
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1. The parcel shall be in fee simple ownership.
2. Minimum lot size shall be the same as for a single-family residence.
3. The structure shall not exceed the lesser of three (3) percent of the lot
size or three thousand (3,000) square feet.
4. Setbacks shall be at a minimum the same as single family dwellings.
5. No outdoor storage is allowed except as specifically provided
otherwise.
6. Storage of vehicles shall not be in the front yard.
7. Outside lighting shall be designed to prevent direct glare on adjoining
residences.
Requests for residential storage facilities that exceed three (3) percent of
the lot size referenced in subsection (c) but do not exceed three
thousand (3,000) sq. ft. may be considered as a special use subject to the
process outline in sections 21-57 through 21-59 if all other standards in
this subsection are met.

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Attachment A
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Attachment A
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• Area 2 – Land adjacent to municipal and High Rock Lake
• Typically consists of low to medium density residential
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1.Adequate transportation access to the site exists.
2. The use will not significantly detract from the character of
the surrounding area.
3. Hazardous safety conditions will not result.
4. The use will not generate significant noise, odor, glare, or
dust.
5.Excessive traffic or parking problems will not result.
6.Use will not create significant visual impacts for adjoining
properties or passersby.

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Attachment A
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OWNNAME OWN2 TAXADD1 CITY
AGAN FRANK LEON & WF AGAN BETTY LUISE 390 DEER LAKE RUN SALISBURY
BREWER CRAVEN HINES JR & WF BREWER BONNIE HOLSHOUSER 330 DEER LAKE RUN SALISBURY
JULIAN DEBORAH H & HUS JULIAN EVERETTE G 250 DEER LAKE RUN SALISBURY
MCKEE MICHAEL MADISON &WF MCKEE SHERRY LEE 360 DEER LAKE RUN SALISBURY
MODESTA'S HOLDING LLC PO BOX 3235 SALISBURY
PEELER GEORGE DAVID PEELER JERRI LYNN 340 DEER LAKE RUN SALISBURY
POTTER ROBERT S & WF NEWSOME MARY ANGELA G 370 DEER LAKE RUN SALISBURY
SPELL CURTIS JON &WF SPELL CYNTHIA HORTON 350 DEER LAKE RUN SALISBURY
WATERS EDGE PROP OWNERS SANIT SEWER ASSOC PO BOX 1644 SALISBURY
WOOD NILES PRESCOTT 685 WATERS RD SALISBURY

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Attachment A
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