DALEVILLE — The frustration of town residents who oppose the construction of a health center and housing project continued Monday as members of the Town Council declined to answer questions about the project.
Last week, the Daleville Town Council voted 3-2 in favor of zoning changes for an $8.4 million project.
"They act as if this is a done deal," said town resident Amanda Simpson, who opposes a development of a project that would allow Fishers-based Real America Development to move forward with the Salem Place project that includes a health center and 64-unit low-income housing.
Town Council President Tom Roberts and Council member William Walters said last week during a special meeting approving zoning changes, that the Salem Place project fits within the vision of Daleville's five-year master plan.
Many town residents aren't convinced, however, and are frustrated by an apparent lack of available information they say town officials have apparently been working on for years.
They also complained that the council has not allowed them to speak at public meetings or answer questions about the project.
More than that, however, opponents contend the apartments and proposed commercial development don't fit the character of the neighborhood where Salem Place would be built, which consists of single-family homes.
Of particular concern is that a three-story apartment building would mean a loss of privacy.