EDA Resolution 003-2026

Opposed the EDA on behalf of Tom and Stephanie Lincoln, citing three proposed street cut-throughs — one through his clients' property — and inadequate impact studies.

Eagle Creek Township Board and drainage board member said the district has ballooned from the original smaller concept — start small and grow, 'walk before we run.'

Asked the commission to send the plan back to the Redevelopment Commission for review of the residents' 'notice of potential material issues' letter and to include residents and trustees in future meetings.

Said it's 'twisted' to pit residents against schools and fire service, and insulting to be called uneducated about TIFs; her family shouldn't be forced to solve the county's problems.

Tri-Creek schools superintendent said SEA 1 left a $3 million deficit; the district will cut buses and K-8 sports unless the EDA is approved to support schools as a financial beneficiary.

Clay Street resident liked the plan but said it's a draft — urged the board to slow down and address water-supply and data-center concerns before revisiting.

Said the map puts a road through his horse pasture and a neighbor's hayfield and possibly house — 'please watch where you're putting this road.'

Landowner who came for the solar hearing asked two questions: development is already booming here without a TIF, and 'where does the money come from?'

Lowell High graduate spoke in favor: development is already here, so capture the revenue to fund schools, emergency services, and badly needed intersection improvements.

Lowell resident asked the commission to commit the full 15% allowed by law to the school district, and urged intersection safety — she lost a loved one in a semi crash there.

Asked what needs Eagle Creek actually has, questioned where prior school money went, and said approving with unresolved documentation issues would show negligence — abstain or deny.