August 12, 2010
Town of Indian Trail Receives $50,000 Donation For Crossing Paths Park - The excitement grows for the Town’s first municipal park, Crossing Paths Park, with the generous contribution from Union West Rotary Club. On Tuesday, August 10th, the Indian Trail Town Council accepted a donation in the amount of $50,000 from Union West to have naming rights for the Park’s Amphitheatre. Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey Goodall stated that this donation “lit the fuse” for community involvement and contributions to come
July 10, 2010
Indian Trail Park Committee Hosts "Trees as an Ecosystem" Class at Local Library- Saturday, July 10th, the Indian Trail Parks, Tree, and Greenway Committee and the Union County Library teamed up to host a “Trees as an Ecosystem” class for area teens. The program is part of the “Make Waves at Your Library” national summer campaign. So far, local teens attended classes on spray paint art, make your own aquarium and trees as an ecosystem.
June 14, 2010
Indian Trail Council Approves New Park Design - At the July 13th Town Council meeting, the Town Council unanimously approved the design of a new Town of Indian Trail park and named it ‘Crossing Paths Park’. The Town’s goal is to have the Park open in the fall 2010, and will hold events in the fall of 2010 as well.
Crossing Paths Park!
June 23, 2010
INDIAN TRAIL APPROVES NEW SOLID WASTE CONTRACT- At the June 22nd Town Council meeting, the Town Council voted to approve a new solid waste agreement. The Agreement would allow Waste Connections of North Carolina to purchase and take over Town solid waste service from Action Garbage Service. The Agreement does not become effective until Waste Connections officially agrees to purchase Action Garbage Service. -Read Full Press Release-
INDIAN TRAIL TAKES GIANT STEP TOWARD BUILDING FIRST PARK- At the June 22nd Council Meeting the Indian Trail Town Council directed staff to begin the development of a park near Indian Trail Road on property already owned by the Town. The Town Council requested staff to have the park completed within 6-months. The new park will host community events; such as movies, music, and festivals. The park will also be used for residents and visitors to have picnics and family fun. -Read Full Press Release-
INDIAN TRAIL CITIZENS BIKE TOWN, ASSESS BICYCLE NETWORK- The Town of Indian Trail officially kicked off its Bicycle Master Plan with a town wide Bike Audit and a day of stakeholder interviews. Citizens of varying ages and biking interests took to the streets with town staff and Bicycle Master Plan consultants in order to assess the current biking conditions in Indian Trail. Both activities directly revealed Indian Trail’s strengths and opportunities for bicycle transportation to the participants. -Read Full Press Release-
June 15, 2010
Indian Trail Creates Business Retention Program - On June 8th, 2010, the Indian Trail Town Council created a new tool to assist the Town of Indian Trail to retain and recognize current long standing Indian Trail businesses. The Town Council directed staff to develop a ‘Business Hall of Fame Program’ that would enable the Town to recognize and tell long standing businesses that they are appreciated in Indian Trail. With Union County’s unemployment rate being over 10 percent, one of the Town Council’s priorities is to bring more jobs to the area.
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Indian Trail Town Council Approves Budget - On June 8th, the Town Council had a budget hearing and approved the fiscal year 2010/11 budget. This budget will begin on July 1st. In the budget, the Town Council will not be increasing any taxes or fees in FY 2010/11. The Town of Indian Trail has the lowest tax rate of any North Carolina community with a population over 20,000. - View Full Press Release -
June 10, 2010
RAILROAD CROSSING WORK - Starting June 28, CSX Railroad will be replacing street crossings along a 27 mile corridor from Charlotte to Monroe. Work in Indian Trail includes crossings at Indian Trail Road, Wesley Chapel Stouts Road, and Hayes Road. Ray Porter, representative of CSX, estimates construction will take place the first two weeks of July. Each site will be closed between three to five days. - Read Full Press Release -
June 3, 2010
On June 8th, the Indian Trail Mayor and Town Council will hear a presentation from Indian Trail Town Manager Joe Fivas on the proposed time frame, process, and funding to develop its park system. The Town Council made it a clear priority to have a quality parks system and the quality of life activities that go along with parks.
May 18, 2010
Information for the Town's July 4th celebration is on the way!
Download Parade Entry Form
View Parade Flyer
May 12, 2010
No Tax Increas for Indian Trail Residents
On May 6th, the Town Council met to hear the budget recommendations from the Town Manager. In the proposed budget, the Town Council will not be increasing any Taxes or Fees in FY 2010-11.
View Proposed Budget
May 10, 2010
Creation of Business Owner Advisory Committee - The mission of the Town of Indian Trail Business Owner Advisory Commission (BOAC) would be to assist staff in promoting, attracting, and retaining commercial and industrial development in the Town of Indian Trail. In doing so, it will serve to enhance the quality of life for Indian Trail citizens by creating quality jobs, increasing assessed valuation, and attracting property tax, sales tax, and other revenue generators to the community.
April 19, 2010
Town Creates "Business Development Team - In an effort to create more jobs, entrepreneur investment, and to help improve the quality of service we provide to local businesses in Indian Trail, the Town of Indian Trail has created a „One-Stop Shop‟ for businesses. This new entity will be called the „Business Development Team‟ (BDT). The BDT will consist of key Town staff and the Town Manager. It will also be common to invite the Chamber of Commerce, the Union County Partnership for Progress, and perhaps the County Public Utility staff to these meetings. View full Press Release
Town Council Approves the Creation of Business Advisory Committee - The Indian Trail Town Council approved the creation of a 15-person Business Owner Advisory Committee. The mission of the Business Owner Advisory Commission would be to assist the Town in promoting, attracting, and retaining commercial and industrial development in the Town of Indian Trail. In doing so, it will serve to enhance the quality of life for Indian Trail citizens by creating quality jobs, increasing assessed valuation, and attracting property tax, sales tax, and other revenue generators to the community. View full Press Release
March 15, 2010
Notice of Public Meetings:
The Town of Indian Trail will hold a Public Meeting regarding the Rogers Road Sidewalk Project and the Unionville Indian Trail Road Sidewalk Project on March 30, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, drop-in format, at the Town of Indian Trail Civic Building (100 Navajo Trail).
The Town of Indian Trail will hold a Public Meeting regarding the Old Monroe Road and Indian Trail Road Intersection Improvement Project on April 6, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, drop-in format, at the Town of Indian Trail Civic Building (100 Navajo Trail). Preliminary engineering plans are available for viewing from 9:00am until 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at the Indian Trail Engineering Department.
For additional information, please call the Engineering Department at 704-821-1314.
March 12, 2010
OPERATION MEDICINE DROP - Help keep unused medications out of the wrong hands.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
11am - 3pm
Please take time to check your medicine cabinet and take any old, unused or out-of-date prescription or over-the-counter medications to one of the following locations:
- Wal-Mart 2406: West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe
- Wal-Mart Supercenter: 2101 Younts Road, Indian Trail
- Waxhaw Police Department: 703 West South Main Street, Suite E, Waxhaw (next to Captain's Galley)
- Food Lion: 221 West Highway 74, Wingate
- New Town Market Shopping Center: 1526 Providence Road South (Providence and New Town Roads), Waxhaw
For more information, contact the Union County Sheriff's Office at 704-283-3765.
Operation Medicine Drop is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, NC State Bureau of Investigation, Union County Sheriff's Office, Monroe Police Department, Union County Public Schools, Carolinas Medical Center-union, Union County Safe Kids/Safe Communities, Southeast Pain Care-Union and Behavioral health Center First Step, in partnership with the Waxhaw Police Department, Wingate Police Department, Marshville Police Department, Stallings Police Department, Village of Marvin, Food Lion, Wal-Mart, United Way of Central Carolinas Latino Outreach Project, and the union County Safe and Drug Free Community Partnership.
February 25, 2010
INDIAN TRAIL SELECTS ABC BOARD
INDIAN TRAIL, NC – The Indian Trail Town Council has appointed three persons to the newly established Indian Trail Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The selection was based on each applicant’s interest in public affairs, good judgment, knowledge, ability, and good moral character. There were 13 highly qualified applicants interviewed for the three Board positions.
January 14, 2010
Announcement of ABC Board Member Application Acceptance
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 18B-700 (a-j) the Town of Indian Trail is establishing an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board). The Indian Trail Town Council is accepting applications to appoint members of the Indian Trail ABC Board on the basis of the appointees' interest in public affairs, good judgment, knowledge, ability, and good moral character.
Applications can be found online, www.indiantrail.org or contact Town Hall @ 704-821-8114.
All Applications must be received by the Town Manager no later than February 22, 2010. Applications can be mailed to Town Manager, PO Box 2430, Indian Trail, NC 28079, or dropped off at Town Hall at 100 Navajo Trail, Indian Trail, NC.
ABC Board Application
January 13, 2010
Indian Trail Names New Town Manager
INDIAN TRAIL, NC -- After an intensive nationwide search that attracted 117 candidates, the Indian Trail Town Council has unanimously selected Joseph A. Fivas to serve as Indian Trail’s next Town Manager.
December 1, 2009
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE:
The Town of Indian Trail will hold a Public Meeting regarding C-4957 Old Monroe Road and Indian Trail Road Intersection Improvement Project on December 16, 2009 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Indian Trail Public Library (123 Unionville Indian Trail Road West).
Preliminary engineering plans are available for viewing from 9:00am until 5:00pm, Monday through Friday at the Indian Trail Engineering Department. Please contact Adam McLamb at (704) 821-1314 or at ajm@engineering.indiantrail.org for more information.
November 4, 2009
Recent Changes to Town Council Meetings
Please see the following notifications regarding updated information on the Town Council Meetings:
August 13th
Indian Trail becomes Census 2010 Partner
2010 Census Partners are government, non-profit, corporate or community organizations that have formally pledged their commitment to share the 2010 Census message and mobilize their constituents in support of the Census Bureau's goal of achieving a complete count.
Every vote counts! Check out our new Census website for more information.
August 10th
5th Annual Indian Trail Family Fun Day October 10th
This event, not to be missed, is scheduled for Sat. Oct. 10, 2009. It will be held on theThis event, not to be missed, is scheduled for Sat. Oct. 10, 2009. It will be held on the front lawn of the Indian Trail Elementary School. What can you look forward to?... Free rides for all ages , live entertainment, games, contests and more! Continued...
2009 Vendor Application
Family Fun Day Brochure
July 1st
Indian Trail named in Top Ten Best Towns for Families
Family Circle Magazine, one of the most widely read monthly magazines in the world, has announced the results of its exclusive survey identifying Indian Trail as one of the top ten best towns and cities across the country for Families. Continued...
June 15th
Indian Trail Parks Master Plan Online Survey Wrapped Up with 387 Responses!
The online Parks Plan community survey wrapped up in mid June with a total of 387 online surveys completed! Thank you to all of those who took the time to fill out this survey, as it is a valuable tool to the plan development process.
May 26th
2009-2010 Adopted Budget
At the Tuesday, May 26th Indian Trail Town meeting, Council voted to approve the proposed 2009-2010 Town Budget.
2009-2010 Adopted Budget
May 18th
Budget Workshop for 2009-2010 Fiscal Year
The Indian Trail Town Council will meet on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 6:00 pm at the Civic Building located within the Town Hall complex, 100 Navajo Trail, to discuss the FY 2009-2010 Budget Drafts. The public may view details of the budget drafts either at the reception desk at Town Hall or at the Budget Workshop at the Civic Building.
April 30th
Holly Park Phase IV Public Meeting: Connector for Holly Park Phase IV to Wesley Chapel Road -
PUBLIC NOTICE (view as PDF)
The Indian Trail Town Council will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Building located within the Town Hall Complex, 100 Navajo Trail, Indian Trail NC to discuss the following project:
Holly Park Phase IV Road Extension: A request to discuss the road extension of Holly Villa Circle located within Phase IV of Holly Park. Location: Holly Park at Holly Villa Circle. This discussion will include a 30-minute special public comment period. Interested parties wishing to voice their opinions will have up to 3-minutes to speak. Information associated with this item will be available from 9:00a.m.until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Indian Trail Planning Department (130 Blythe Drive) or at www.indiantrail.org. Please contact Shelley DeHart at the Planning Department with any questions or request for information, 704-821-5401 or srd@planning.indiantrail.org. View Staff Report for project: STAFF REPORT
April 29th
New Interim Town Manager Named -
The Indian Trail Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Peggy Piontek as Interim Town Manager effective April 29, 2009. Mrs. Piontek has been serving as Town Clerk since February 2006. She will resume her position and duties as Town Clerk once her role as Interim Town Manager is no longer required. As Interim Town Manager one of her first major tasks will be to work closely with the town Finance Director and with each department head to coordinate the development and presentation of the proposed 2009-2010 budget to the Town Council. The budget should be adopted before the end of June as the new fiscal budget year begins on July 1st.
The Council believes this internal appointment will provide continuity and stability during this transition period until our next Town Manager is hired. We know Mrs. Piontek can hit the ground running in her new role. Indian Trail is fortunate to have talented, dedicated department heads and staff who will work with and assist Mrs. Piontek in the weeks and months ahead.
With this appointment the Council may now turn their attention to the process of searching for a new Town Manager.
April 15th
Indian Trail Town Manager Terminated -
Indian Trail Town Council unanimously voted to terminate the employment of Ed Humphries as Town Manager of Indian Trail on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2009. Council members stated although Mr. Humphries served the citizens and staff members of Indian Trail with professionalism, dignity and compassion over the past two and a half years, the current demands and issues facing our extremely fast growing and dynamic municipality require a move in a new direction. The Council wishes Mr. Humphries the utmost success in his future endeavors.
The Council is currently exploring options for an interim Town Manager which they hope to conclude as soon as possible.
April 6th
April Edition of the Monthly Planner Available -
The April edition of the Monthly Planner profiles the 2009 12 and Under National Hockey Tournament that took place at the Extreme Ice Center. Additionally, the Monthly Planner includes the grand opening of Autobell, the upcoming Earth Day Arbor Day and Farmers Maket events. Be sure to check out the Parks Master Plan article, the Stormwater Section, and the What's Coming to Indian Trail section. Monthly Planner Homepage
Parks Master Plan Community Survey Available Online! -
The Town is in the process of producing its Comprehensive Parks Plan and wants your input. The purpose of the Parks Plan is to set forth standards on the kinds of parks and general, possible locations throughout the Town. Please take the time to fill out our online survey that lets us know what you want to see in the Town! Parks Master Plan Homepage
February 20th
Winter 2009 Indian Trail Blazer Town Newsletter Released -
The Winter 2009 Trail Blazer covers the results of the Town survey, the Mayor's reflections on the Community Leaders Forum, and an article on the upcoming Indian Trail Farmers Market. Check out the great winter weather stormwater tips! Town Newsletter Home
February 25th
Planning Department's New Location -
Effective February 25th, 2009, the Indian Trail Planning Department will now be located in the Indian Trail Development Services Building, located at 130 Blythe Drive.
February 20th through February 24th
Planning Department Closed -
The Planning Department will be closed from Friday, February 20th until Tuesday, February 24th for the Department's move to the Indian Trail Development Services Building, located at 130 Blythe Drive.
February 10, 2008
Our New Website! -
It's here! Although still a work in progress, we hope for this site to be a key resource, whether you be a citizen of the town, a welcomed newcomer, or visitor passing through.
Our new site also features a much appreciated and much needed "face-lift", as you can see from the quality branding initiative completed in the latter part of 2008. Our identity captured within the phrase "Crossing Paths", we hope to meet you soon as the Town of Indian Trail reaches out with www.IndianTrail.org!
January 27, 2009
Indian Trail Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan -
Attention walkers! Indian Trail now has a plan in place to improve and grow our pedestrian infrastructure. The Indian Trail Pedestrian Plan is a culmination of over a year's work of grant management, planning, and public participation. The adopted plan provides an existing condition overview, a proposed pedestrian infrastructure, and a collection of standards, potential funding sources and implementation strategies to increase and improve Indian Trail's pedestrian mobility. Walk IT!
January 13, 2009
Town of Indian Trail Citizen and Business Survey -
The results are in! Surveys conducted by the Research and Training Specialists Inc. for the town were presented to the Town Council and are now offered to the public.
View 2008 Citizen Survey Results
