They could suffer lost business over a longer period of time due to being shut down and having to rebuild the network of users, but it should not take that much more in the way of compensation unless one wants to be greedy.
County feared eminent domain State thought events venue could move elsewhere using money from sale to CSX “From what I can gather and from memory, ‘The Farm’ is going to be in the middle of this project,” Johnson wrote on July 27 of last year. “What happens if a property owner doesn’t want to sell? I am confident that the Commissioners will support the project, but I just don’t see them taking a position of ‘them being involved’ in condemning someone’s land.” http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/johnston-county/article68588587.html
"webmaster". I said the same thing a few weeks ago in a lot fewer words. Politicians are gung ho, but scared to commit because of ED and re-election.
if your'e getting re-elected, I'd be in the rear. If your'e concerned with the future, I'd take the reins.
If you've ever been to the Panthers Stadium in Charlotte, on the north side, you might notice an approx. 20' x 20' fenced area with trees inside. That was a hold out I heard wanted $250,000 for his 400 sq. ft. piece when the stadium was being planed. There it still sits. Panthers had offered $50,000 I heard.
Would assume this would make the location of the CSX terminal in JoCo even more advantageous? US 70 Named Future Interstate http://www.johnstoniannews.com/106630/2390/328-us-70
Connecting a major port directly to Smithfield/Raleigh via an Interstate would seem to be very beneficial to having a CSX Terminal just off not one, but now two Interstates. However Super 70 was planned many years ago to be fair.
Mayor's support for CSX worries Four Oaks property owners FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Although no official plans to bring a CSX hub to Johnston County have been finalized, residents in the Town of Four Oaks are concerned about the impact a cargo hub could have on their community. http://www.wral.com/mayor-s-support-for-csx-worries-four-oaks-property-owners/15613721/
Mayor gives CSX 10-day deadline for Four Oaks hub decision Four Oaks mayor Linwood Parker set a 10-day deadline for CSX after a conference call on Wednesday to decide if the transportation company plans on building a railroad terminal in Johnston County. http://www.wral.com/mayor-gives-csx-10-day-deadline-for-four-oaks-hub-decision/15640361/
Town of Selma - Resolution of Support for an Intermodal Terminal in Johnston County April 13, 2016 At it's regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, the Selma Town Council adopted the following resiolution supporting the CSX Intermodal Terminal for Johnston County: Town of Selma Resolution of Support for an Intermodal Terminal in Johnston County Whereas, CSX has planned to develop a new intermodal rail terminal in eastern Johnston County otherwise known as the Carolina Connector (CCX); and Whereas, an intermodal terminal has the potential to position Johnston County and North Carolina as a regional hub for logistics and industrial centers, representing a major economic catalyst for the state; and Whereas, the CCX Project is anticipated to initially create 350 construction jobs locally and 1,500 new jobs statewide throughout the life of the project; encourage secondary industries to locate in Johnston County and other areas of eastern North Carolina; eliminate 717 million truck miles on NC roads which will reduce congestion and improve safety and reduce 400, tons of CO2 emissions in North Carolina; and Whereas, the economic impacts of a major infrastructure project like an intermodal terminal represents a substantial opportunity for the long-term growth of Johnston County’s economy, which is a benefit for the Town of Selma; and Whereas, Johnston County businesses will benefit from the project in reduced shipping costs and access to national and global markets; and Whereas, the Selma Town Council will support and offer assistance to all stakeholders throughout the development process in order to bring an intermodal terminal to Johnston County. Now, therefore be it resolved that the Selma Town Council commits its support for an intermodal terminal in Johnston County. Be it further resolved that this resolution shall be transmitted to the Governor of North Carolina, the delegation of General Assembly members representing the citizens of Selma, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, and the representatives of the CSX Railroad. Resolved this 12th day of April, 2016. Cheryl L. Oliver, Mayor Jacqueline J. Lacy, Mayor Pro-Tem Tommy Holmes, Councilmember William E. Overby, Councilmember Mark A. Petersen, Councilmember Contact: Rick Childrey, President rchildrey@smithfieldselma.com, (919) 934-9166
Let's here from someone besides Trent Lassiter. What about the other residents who are opposed. No one cares that he's marrying Scotty's sister.
If you watched the news last night, land owners in Four Oaks feel the same way, on man was crying as he does not want to give up his land. It's not only those land owners in Selma, it's land owners everywhere. and I DO care about Scotty's sister.....
Too late, indeed. I'm sure that the $25,000 per acre (plus double the value of homes/buildings) would have helped soothe the hurt landowners. What a shame that vocal few have made sure that Eastern NC continues to lag behind.
Well now instead of getting a good price for their land, CSX will just force the govt to use eminent domain on the properties and they will get less money. CSX has the law on their side on this one.
Actually the railroad can bring suit for taking land under eminent domain without the government being involved. It is a slower process than the government uses but is just as effective.
