Wendell News Outlet
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Friday Update
Board of Commissioners Friday Update
September 26, 2008
ITEM 1. MEETING WITH WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
On Tuesday, September 30, 2008, the Wake County Board of Education will meet with the Wendell Board of Commissioners (along with elected officials from the Towns of Wake Forest, Rolesville, and Zebulon). The meeting will take place from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. and will be held at in the Media Center Forestville Road Elementary School, which is located at 100 Lawson Ridge Road, Knightdale, N.C. 27545.
The tentative schedule for the meeting includes:
• An update on the 2006 Capital Improvement Plan;
• The Multi-Year Student Assignment Plan Process; and
• School Board and Municipal Partnerships – Buildings and Renovations (discussion).
Refreshments will be provided.
ITEM 2. POSSIBLE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RETREAT – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
Mayor Broadwell has suggested Wednesday, October 22nd as a possible date for the next one-day retreat. Mayor Broadwell has volunteered to lead discussion (instead of having an outside facilitator). The idea is to have a less rigid schedule so that the board may spend as much time on a subject as they wish.
First of all, please let the manager or clerk know if you are available this date.
Secondly, please forward topics you would like to discuss to the manager.
ITEM 3. BORE
The bore for the Hanor Lane sewer extension project has been completed. The contractor, Vaughn Utilities, will now proceed with the rest of the Hanor Lane project.
ITEM 4. SIDEWALK AREAS OF CONCERN
Staff would like your input about specific areas of concern that you have for the sidewalk maintenance around town, as well as high priority areas for new sidewalks. Your input is desired as staff works to prepare a draft scope of work for the USDA Rural Development Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) that was discussed with the board at the July 14th meeting. A “Safe Route to Schools” grant program through the NC Department of Transportation may be another funding source to explore.
ITEM 5. HARVEST FESTIVAL IS ONE WEEK AWAY
Wendell Chamber of Commerce Secretary Ula Mae Life reports that preparations for the Harvest Festival (October 3rd and 4th) are going well. The festival will take place from noon-10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. It will feature live radio, the River & the Rooster onstage Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., plus vendors, kids rides, food, health fair and the Band of Oz from 7-10 p.m. Ula Mae stated that over 70 vendors are signed-up for the event.
ITEM 6. DOUG PROCTOR GOLF TOURNAMENT – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
The Doug Proctor Memorial Golf Tournament will begin with a shotgun start on Friday, October 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Recreation Director Brinkley Wagstaff reports that 28 teams are signed-up for the event. The proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Capital Improvement Campaign at Wendell Parks and Recreation. Plans include upgrading existing lighting on the Doug Proctor Field and Wendell Park large field.
For more information on the Dough Proctor Foundation and the Doug Proctor Memorial Golf Tournament, click on http://www.dougproctormemorial.com/.
ITEM 7. CRAIG WOOLARD BAND – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND FROM 7:00 TO 10:00 P.M.
A Thursday night kick-off concert will be held for the Doug Proctor Memorial Golf Tournament. Tournament players and their families will be admitted free. Other families can purchase a family ticket for $10 (kids under 12 are free). Concert goers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lounge chairs and picnic basket to the Wendell Community Center and have an “indoor picnic” on the gym floor while the Craig Woolard Band plays. (The Craig Woolard Band specializes in beach music.)
ITEM 8. POLICE CAR BIDS
Bids for new police cars have been requested and are due October 1st. Staff plans to compare these bids with the state and federal contract prices (expected mid-October) and will make a recommendation to the board for the purchase of the vehicles.
ITEM 9. DROUGHT STATUS UPDATE
The lowest drought category designation, the “Abnormally Dry” category, was removed from much of Wake County this week due to recent rain. Parts of Wake County (the northern and eastern edges) remain in the “Abnormally Dry” category. To view the NC drought advisory map, visit http://www.ncdrought.org/.
Falls Lake remains at a level of about 253.58 feet MSL. The lake is considered full at 251.5 feet MSL.
ITEM 10. WENDELL PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. FOCUS ON THE “SPORTS UPDATE WITH RICKY RAY”
The programs of the Wendell Parks and Recreation Department will be the focus of the new “Sports Update with Ricky Ray” show on East Wake TV. Kelly Connolly will be representing the department and will tape the show this afternoon.
ITEM 11. OTHER:
A. A check from the Wendell Chamber of Commerce for the balance of the Economic Development Fund (in the amount of $24,541.61) was received this week.
B. The renovation of the front counter in the Administration Department has been completed. Come by and check it out.
C. The trees downtown, except for the Crepe Myrtles, have been cut by Nelson’s Tree Service and look good. Nelson’s is waiting for a more appropriate time to trim the Crepe Myrtles.
D. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services for the town was sent to various engineering firms on September 19th. Proposals are due back to the town on October 28th.
E. Wendell Falls will open a temporary welcome center on October 1 at the corner of Poole Road and Martin Pond road on the east side of Wendell Falls. This welcome center will serve as the headquarters until the permanent welcome center opens near the interchange this spring.
F. Dr. Clayton has activated a preliminary website (http://www.actsmedicalclinic.com/) for Wendell citizens to access concerning his practice.
ITEM 12. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
09/30 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting with Wake Co. School Board @ Media Center, Forestville Rd. Elementary School, Knightdale
10/02 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Blue Ribbon Commission on Future of Wake County @ Marbles, Downtown Raleigh
10/02 7:00 p.m. Harvest Festival Kickoff @ Wendell Community Center
10/03 1:00 p.m. Doug Proctor Golf Tournament @ Wendell Country Club
10/03 – 10/04 Harvest Festival Downtown
10/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
10/09 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Training @ Town Hall
10/12 – 10/14 NC League of Municipalities Conference @ Charlotte
10/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
10/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
10/21 7:00 p.m. Meeting about Lake Myra Park Master Draft Plan @ Wendell Community Center
10/22 Possible Board of Commissioners Retreat
10/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Training @ Town Hall
10/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
11/03 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
11/10 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
11/11 (Tues.) Veterans Day (town offices closed)
11/17 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
11/20 9:00 a.m. Stakeholders Meeting – Hazard Mitigation Plan update @ Town Hall
11/24 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
11/27 – 11/28 Thanksgiving holiday (town offices closed)
September 26, 2008
ITEM 1. MEETING WITH WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
On Tuesday, September 30, 2008, the Wake County Board of Education will meet with the Wendell Board of Commissioners (along with elected officials from the Towns of Wake Forest, Rolesville, and Zebulon). The meeting will take place from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. and will be held at in the Media Center Forestville Road Elementary School, which is located at 100 Lawson Ridge Road, Knightdale, N.C. 27545.
The tentative schedule for the meeting includes:
• An update on the 2006 Capital Improvement Plan;
• The Multi-Year Student Assignment Plan Process; and
• School Board and Municipal Partnerships – Buildings and Renovations (discussion).
Refreshments will be provided.
ITEM 2. POSSIBLE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RETREAT – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
Mayor Broadwell has suggested Wednesday, October 22nd as a possible date for the next one-day retreat. Mayor Broadwell has volunteered to lead discussion (instead of having an outside facilitator). The idea is to have a less rigid schedule so that the board may spend as much time on a subject as they wish.
First of all, please let the manager or clerk know if you are available this date.
Secondly, please forward topics you would like to discuss to the manager.
ITEM 3. BORE
The bore for the Hanor Lane sewer extension project has been completed. The contractor, Vaughn Utilities, will now proceed with the rest of the Hanor Lane project.
ITEM 4. SIDEWALK AREAS OF CONCERN
Staff would like your input about specific areas of concern that you have for the sidewalk maintenance around town, as well as high priority areas for new sidewalks. Your input is desired as staff works to prepare a draft scope of work for the USDA Rural Development Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) that was discussed with the board at the July 14th meeting. A “Safe Route to Schools” grant program through the NC Department of Transportation may be another funding source to explore.
ITEM 5. HARVEST FESTIVAL IS ONE WEEK AWAY
Wendell Chamber of Commerce Secretary Ula Mae Life reports that preparations for the Harvest Festival (October 3rd and 4th) are going well. The festival will take place from noon-10 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. It will feature live radio, the River & the Rooster onstage Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., plus vendors, kids rides, food, health fair and the Band of Oz from 7-10 p.m. Ula Mae stated that over 70 vendors are signed-up for the event.
ITEM 6. DOUG PROCTOR GOLF TOURNAMENT – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
The Doug Proctor Memorial Golf Tournament will begin with a shotgun start on Friday, October 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Recreation Director Brinkley Wagstaff reports that 28 teams are signed-up for the event. The proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Capital Improvement Campaign at Wendell Parks and Recreation. Plans include upgrading existing lighting on the Doug Proctor Field and Wendell Park large field.
For more information on the Dough Proctor Foundation and the Doug Proctor Memorial Golf Tournament, click on http://www.dougproctormemorial.com/.
ITEM 7. CRAIG WOOLARD BAND – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND FROM 7:00 TO 10:00 P.M.
A Thursday night kick-off concert will be held for the Doug Proctor Memorial Golf Tournament. Tournament players and their families will be admitted free. Other families can purchase a family ticket for $10 (kids under 12 are free). Concert goers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lounge chairs and picnic basket to the Wendell Community Center and have an “indoor picnic” on the gym floor while the Craig Woolard Band plays. (The Craig Woolard Band specializes in beach music.)
ITEM 8. POLICE CAR BIDS
Bids for new police cars have been requested and are due October 1st. Staff plans to compare these bids with the state and federal contract prices (expected mid-October) and will make a recommendation to the board for the purchase of the vehicles.
ITEM 9. DROUGHT STATUS UPDATE
The lowest drought category designation, the “Abnormally Dry” category, was removed from much of Wake County this week due to recent rain. Parts of Wake County (the northern and eastern edges) remain in the “Abnormally Dry” category. To view the NC drought advisory map, visit http://www.ncdrought.org/.
Falls Lake remains at a level of about 253.58 feet MSL. The lake is considered full at 251.5 feet MSL.
ITEM 10. WENDELL PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. FOCUS ON THE “SPORTS UPDATE WITH RICKY RAY”
The programs of the Wendell Parks and Recreation Department will be the focus of the new “Sports Update with Ricky Ray” show on East Wake TV. Kelly Connolly will be representing the department and will tape the show this afternoon.
ITEM 11. OTHER:
A. A check from the Wendell Chamber of Commerce for the balance of the Economic Development Fund (in the amount of $24,541.61) was received this week.
B. The renovation of the front counter in the Administration Department has been completed. Come by and check it out.
C. The trees downtown, except for the Crepe Myrtles, have been cut by Nelson’s Tree Service and look good. Nelson’s is waiting for a more appropriate time to trim the Crepe Myrtles.
D. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Services for the town was sent to various engineering firms on September 19th. Proposals are due back to the town on October 28th.
E. Wendell Falls will open a temporary welcome center on October 1 at the corner of Poole Road and Martin Pond road on the east side of Wendell Falls. This welcome center will serve as the headquarters until the permanent welcome center opens near the interchange this spring.
F. Dr. Clayton has activated a preliminary website (http://www.actsmedicalclinic.com/) for Wendell citizens to access concerning his practice.
ITEM 12. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
09/30 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting with Wake Co. School Board @ Media Center, Forestville Rd. Elementary School, Knightdale
10/02 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Blue Ribbon Commission on Future of Wake County @ Marbles, Downtown Raleigh
10/02 7:00 p.m. Harvest Festival Kickoff @ Wendell Community Center
10/03 1:00 p.m. Doug Proctor Golf Tournament @ Wendell Country Club
10/03 – 10/04 Harvest Festival Downtown
10/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
10/09 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Training @ Town Hall
10/12 – 10/14 NC League of Municipalities Conference @ Charlotte
10/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
10/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
10/21 7:00 p.m. Meeting about Lake Myra Park Master Draft Plan @ Wendell Community Center
10/22 Possible Board of Commissioners Retreat
10/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Training @ Town Hall
10/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
11/03 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
11/10 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
11/11 (Tues.) Veterans Day (town offices closed)
11/17 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
11/20 9:00 a.m. Stakeholders Meeting – Hazard Mitigation Plan update @ Town Hall
11/24 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
11/27 – 11/28 Thanksgiving holiday (town offices closed)
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