Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting covered a lot of ground – from long-awaited traffic solutions to capital improvement updates that will shape Waxhaw’s growth for years to come. Here are the highlights.
A Practical Step Toward Fixing a Frustrating Intersection
The Board was agreeable on a structured agreement with Pulte Homes, tied to the Preserve at Forest Creek development. At the center of this discussion: the long-troubled intersection at Rehobeth Road and NC-75.
Residents have been clear – they want relief at that intersection. Back in 2020 when Forest Creek was approved by the Board of Commissioners, the light at that intersection was required to be completed before any Certificates of Occupancy (COs) would be issued.
In 2024 a town employee overrode that requirement right before quitting his job – allowing 25 COs to be issued before the light was installed.
As the developer has experienced delays in working with the railroad authority (CSX), the intersection improvement has been stalled ever since.
This agreement strikes a balance:
- No new Certificates of Occupancy (COs) until September 1, 2026
- After that, limited phased COs (3 per month)—but only if strict conditions are met
- Pulte must:
- Fund a $2 million bond for intersection improvements
- Provide off-duty police officers for traffic control during peak hours
- Deliver monthly progress updates
- Advance a three-party agreement with CSX and NCDOT
This is a controlled path forward that prioritizes safety and accountability while recognizing the reality of multi-agency coordination.
Just as important: the town retains leverage. If progress stalls, Waxhaw can step in and complete the work using the bond.
Well done Mayor Murray for coming up with the traffic officer suggestion!
Youth Council Expansion: Big Interest, Bigger Opportunity
One of the most encouraging updates of the night came from the Waxhaw Youth Council.
Interest has surged, and the current 15-member cap is no longer enough to support the ideas coming forward. Proposed initiatives include:
- Adopt-a-highway programs
- Community gardens
- Expanded service projects
The Board discussed increasing membership to up to 30 students, allowing the group to break into subcommittees and take on more meaningful work.
More young people want to get involved—and that’s something worth supporting!
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP): Planning for the Next Five Years
The Board also began discussions on the FY2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan, presented by Town Manager Scott Dadson.
The CIP is essentially Waxhaw’s roadmap for major infrastructure investments—roads, facilities, and long-term needs—aligned with projected revenues.
No decisions were made yet, but this is where the big-picture financial priorities take shape. Expect more discussion in the coming weeks as the Board works toward adoption.