June 17. By Dave Vieser. Town property taxes are not going up, but fees for many park and recreation activities are. ElectriCities rates will also rise an average of 5% beginning July 1 as approved unanimously by the Cornelius Town Board at their June 16 meeting.

Here are a few park department increases:

—Resident and non-resident natural field rentals and gym rentals will rise from $230 to $250 daily

—Picnic shelter rentals at Smithville Park increase from $61 to $73 daily during the peak summer season.

—Baseball/softball practice game field rental fees increase from $24 to $25/hour for residents and from $48 to $55 for non residents.

For a list of fee increases, click here.

Electricities

There will be an average  5% electric rate increase for customers of ElectriCities, which serves electric customers in Cornelius east of I-77.

Also at the June 16 meeting

Commissioners received a rezoning presentation from Anthony Bowman under the name Fund 26-Dogwood, LLC, a developer who seeks to amend the zoning on approximately 0.34 acres at 21726 Aftonshire Drive. The proposed rezoning includes subdividing it into three buildable lots for single-family homes and associated accessory dwellings. Some concern was raised by commissioners concerning the accessory dwellings which could be permitted under the proposal. The application will now be sent to the Town Planning Board for their consideration and a recommendation.