Gary Caldwell

Terms Served: 3

He said: Caldwell regrets not being as involved in the land-use planning process as he could have been, especially since he has not been happy with some aspects of the final product. Specifically, he would like to revisit the ordinance that mandates all new buildings be pulled up to the sidewalk. Caldwell believes that ordinance has deterred businesses from coming to the area.

On the mandatory business frontage: “I think there are areas for that, but I don’t think that should be in every district. I think it’s great on Main Street and that area there, but I wasn’t happy with Russ Avenue and the way that turned out.”

“Definitely, that’s one ordinance that I would like to ask that it go back before the planning board and be researched and studied again.”

On the watershed: Caldwell is against the current management plan that allows for limited logging.

Other issues: “Our facilities need to be upgraded. Our sewer system is 75 to 100 years old. I know we’ve got to move ahead and replace sewer lines and water lines.”

Libba Feichter

Terms Served: 2

She said: Feichter planned to only run for two terms, but she feels there are still many things the current board has to finish, such as development of the Dayco site.

“We’ve worked out what I think is a really good compromise with the Dayco project. That’s one of the things I’m most proud of. I think it’s going to be wonderful for the town of Waynesville and good for the southwest side of Waynesville. It’s going to be a safe and nicely developed property.”

On the land-use plan: Feichter doesn’t agree with Caldwell’s view that the town’s land-use plan has deterred business.

“I think a lot of people feel our land use plan has made it difficult for developers, and frankly, I don’t agree. If you want a community to grow properly, you have to make sure people build things the right way.”

On the watershed: Pro-management, including the possibility of limited logging. “I think what people need to realize is that the conservation easement is a really good document.”

Kenneth Moore

Terms Served: 2

He said: Moore echoed Feichter’s sentiment that he wants to get re-elected to take care of unfinished business.

“There’s some more things that I’d like to see finished, like the new fire department (currently under construction), renovation of the police department, the upcoming opening of the new Wal-Mart and the other departments out there, (work completed on) the old Dayco place ... we’re really excited about this end of town.”

On the land use plan: Moore cites the plan as one of his proudest achievements as a board member, but admits there’s still more work that needs to be done. His suggestion:

“Maybe helping the contractors a little more than what we’ve been doing in the past. I’d like to see some compromise on some of the issues they have.”

On the watershed: Anti-logging. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s a pretty big issue to me. I think we have a pristine watershed up there. I’d just like to see it left alone, because that’s our drinking water, and I want to know that that’s good, clean, pure water.”