As Don stated after the question, there was never a vote on the subject. During a board workshop the topic was brought up because of the newspaper article where a couple residents attended a Poplar Grove meeting and said the majority of the board would vote to be annexed. During our workshop discussion it was mutually agreed we had no interest in pursuing the topic but anyone can speak to us on the topic if they wish. I stated that myself as well as others. No harm is ever done by listening to presentations.
Poplar Grove is a nice town with good people and strong leadership so that is not an issue. We do need to remember this, the body wanting to annex another does so because they feel they have something to gain. There is no other reason to pursue it.
We must remember who has the debt and who has the cash reserves. Who has the amenities and who has few. I think it is great if we and Poplar Grove can find areas in which we can work together for the benefit of both but not as one city.
Our property owners have made it clear they want our gates to remain up and they want no part of incorporation. The hurdles for annexation to happen are pretty much insurmountable. We can not be forcibly annexed due to our size. In other words in my humble opinion there is about the same chance of that happening as gold nuggets starting to fall with the rain.
I of course can not speak for the board, only myself, and a board vote wouldn't make any difference anyway. You folks are the ones that hold the key and you have spoken clearly.
Ken