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Friday Update
Board of Commissioners Friday Update
January 30, 2009
ITEM 1. BUSINESS GRAND OPENINGS
The Grand Opening for the Kila Company will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 30th at 28 North Main Street. Additionally, a “Business After Hours” event is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. tonight, as well.
The Grand Re-Opening of the Impressions Hair Salon (3541A Wendell Boulevard) will be on Saturday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m.
El Cerro Mexican Restaurant is still hoping to open in the next couple of weeks.
ITEM 2. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH
An informational meeting regarding the nomination of a national register historic district for the Wendell Boulevard areas has been scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom. The public information meeting is meant primarily to inform people who own property (within the district boundary) what the register listing means and what it does not mean in regard to their property. However, it is open to the general public. Notice of the meeting will be sent by mail on the 23rd for those owning property inside the boundary area in addition to a general notice that will be published in the Eastern Wake News.
ITEM 3. TRIANGLE TRANSIT SURVEY / PUBLIC MEETING
Triangle Transit, together with the Towns of Wendell, Knightdale and Zebulon, is considering the introduction of bus service to eastern Wake County. A survey is available online, which will help us determine whether service is desired, and if so, what it should look like. The survey is available online at http://www.gotriangle.org/ewake/index.html and will be open until March 13, 2009.
For more information, you can also attend a transportation forum:
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 6:00pm
Courtroom, Town of Wendell
15 East Fourth Street
Wendell, NC 27591
Triangle Transit wants to ensure that all participants can benefit fully from our programs. If anyone needs auxiliary aids or special services while attending this meeting, they may contact Triangle Transit at 919-485-PLAN at least five working days prior to the program, and Triangle Transit will be glad to make the appropriate arrangements.
ITEM 4. UPDATE ON STIMULUS PACKAGE
The House approved an $819 billion stimulus package on Wednesday along party lines. President Obama now turns his attention to the Senate, where Democrats are scheduled to begin debate on the measure on Monday, and the price tag is likely to reach $900 billion. Larger than the combined total cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan so far, the two-year stimulus plan would provide up to $1,000 per year in tax relief for most families, dramatically increase funding for alternative energy production, and direct more than $300 billion in aid to states to help rebuild schools, provide health care to the poor and reconstruct highways and bridges. For more information, click here to read a Washington Post article online.
The House voted to include $150 billion in the stimulus package for education. For more information, click here to read a New York Times article online.
ITEM 5. HANOR LANE UPDATE
A walk-through inspection was scheduled to be held today to verify substantial completion of the work and to generate a punch list of minor things for the contractor to finish. If everything works out, the flow from Marshburn Road through the new sewer line should begin on Monday.
ITEM 6. NEW MICROPHONES FOR COURTROOM / POSSIBLE STUDIO FOR EWTV
New microphones were installed this week in the courtroom at a cost of about $2,000. This was done with East Wake TV grant funds. The grant came from a $25,000 NC PEG (Public, Educational and Governmental channel) grant administered through the eNC Authority. [The eNC Authority is the state initiative to link all North Carolinians – especially those in rural areas - to the Internet.]
The remaining funds from the grant could help pay for a free-standing studio for East Wake TV behind the Knightdale Town Hall. Currently, the back of the Knightdale Council Chamber is being used as a makeshift studio. It is proposed that the building would be built for a not-to-exceed price of $123,000. The Town of Knightdale has expressed a potential willingness to provide a loan to EWTV at an interest rate of 1.75% for the construction of the building, with the idea that EWTV would pay-back Knightdale over 5 years through PEG funds.
East Wake Television channel 22 is a government and education community access channel on Time-Warner Cable. EWTV is operated by the three towns of Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon, North Carolina. The Town of Knightdale owns, staffs and operates the equipment under the supervision of the three town managers.
The operating budget for EWTV comes from PEG channel funding received by Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon and through grants. Wendell sends about $5,400 in PEG funding to EWTV on a quarterly basis. This is money that Time Warner Cable is obligated to provide to support the PEG channel, and the town is obligated to use these funds in this way. If AT&T begins television service in town, they will be obligated to provide PEG funding, as well.
The annual EWTV Budget is about $65,000.
ITEM 7. CLOSURE OF WENDELL LIBRARY UNDER CONSIDERATION
Wake County leaders have asked their libraries to come up with $1.84 million in potential budget cuts. Library officials said their proposal includes closing branches at Duraleigh, Southgate, Wendell and Athens Drive High, as well as shutting down the Electronic Information Center in downtown Raleigh and a book mobile. Officials say the list is only recommendations for reductions, and there are no immediate indication the cuts will be made. Click here for more information.
ITEM 8. PROGRESS REPORT ON TRAIL WORK DONE AT WENDELL PARK
During the weekend of January 17th and 18th, Parks and Recreation Department staff and over 30 Boy Scouts from Troop 515 and some parents met at 11:00am and worked until dark installing 96 trail marker posts and 8 trail sign posts. Community Center Supervisor Phillip Smith has provided coordination and leadership on this project for the town. Tim Sherrill custom-built a kiosk that will contain information on trail use and safety concerns while visiting Wendell Park. While working along the trail, the decision was made to clear some underbrush and vines to develop more natural trails in the wooded areas (so that less of the trail would be routed along the cleared perimeter of the park.
Plans are for Phillip Smith and Troop 515 to meet on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 8:00am to complete as much of the trail improvements as possible.
Troop 515 has proven to be an excellent choice for partnering with on this grant and trail improvements. They have shown the ability to take on the project and do quality work. The Town of Wendell could not have done these improvements at this level of quality and could not have met the February 15, 2009 deadline without them.
ITEM 9. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
A Board of Adjustment meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom to consider two variance requests:
A variance request submitted by Quality Equipment, LLC for property located at 901 Three Sisters Road involving §154.103 as it relates to maximum allowed signage per parcel and §154.109 as it relates to maximum signage height requirements.
A variance request submitted by Gloria D. Crews for property located at 20 Hall Street involving §154.125 as it relates to expansion of nonconforming structures and §154.33 as it relates to setbacks.
ITEM 10. OTHER:
A fully-executed copy of the Lake Myra Joint Use Agreement was received this week.
Following-up on the comments made at Monday’s board meeting about the debris left at the NORCOM property northwest of Food Lion, Planning Director Teresa Piner called NORCOM. A company representative stated that they had a contractor to clean-up the debris, but they have had some health issues. They are searching for a new contractor to take care of the work.
The Wendell Parks and Recreation is very excited to be hosting its first ever Wiffleball Tournament. Right now, the tournament is scheduled as a 2-day event (March 28-29, 2009 at Wendell Park); however, this could be adjusted, depending on the number of teams that sign-up. The deadline to enter is March 24, and the entry fee is $60.00 per team. Teams may be co-ed, all female or all male (aged 13 and up). Call 366-2266 for more information.
The Eastern Wake Education Foundation “Stars in the East” event is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19th at East Wake High School.
The Raleigh City Council will have an initial review of a tiered water rate structure at its meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Raleigh Council is expected to receive the presentation as information only and to refer it to a Committee, possibly a “committee of the whole Council” or to one of their standing committees. The Raleigh staff hopes Council will take final action on setting the tiered water rate structure (which is only being recommended for the Raleigh and Garner service areas but could be in Wendell’s future) no later than at their March 3rd meeting. The use of a tiered rate structure was one of the recommendations that resulted from the 2007-08 drought.
The Wendell Parks and Recreation Department deadline for Baseball / Softball / T-ball registration is February 5th.
Eastern Wake CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information about the recent break-ins in Wendell churches and businesses. People with information can call 366-CRIME (366-2746).
ITEM 11. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/05 6:00 p.m. Informational Meeting about Historic District Nomination @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/12 6:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/17 Board of Commissioners Retreat @ Former Council Chamber, Zebulon
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
03/05 7:00 p.m. Triangle Transit Meeting about Possible Express Bus Service in Eastern Wake County @ Town Hall
03/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
03/19 6:00 p.m. Stars in the East event @ East Wake H. S.
03/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
04/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/14 7:00 p.m. Budget Work Session @ Town Hall
04/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
04/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
January 30, 2009
ITEM 1. BUSINESS GRAND OPENINGS
The Grand Opening for the Kila Company will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 30th at 28 North Main Street. Additionally, a “Business After Hours” event is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. tonight, as well.
The Grand Re-Opening of the Impressions Hair Salon (3541A Wendell Boulevard) will be on Saturday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m.
El Cerro Mexican Restaurant is still hoping to open in the next couple of weeks.
ITEM 2. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH
An informational meeting regarding the nomination of a national register historic district for the Wendell Boulevard areas has been scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom. The public information meeting is meant primarily to inform people who own property (within the district boundary) what the register listing means and what it does not mean in regard to their property. However, it is open to the general public. Notice of the meeting will be sent by mail on the 23rd for those owning property inside the boundary area in addition to a general notice that will be published in the Eastern Wake News.
ITEM 3. TRIANGLE TRANSIT SURVEY / PUBLIC MEETING
Triangle Transit, together with the Towns of Wendell, Knightdale and Zebulon, is considering the introduction of bus service to eastern Wake County. A survey is available online, which will help us determine whether service is desired, and if so, what it should look like. The survey is available online at http://www.gotriangle.org/ewake/index.html and will be open until March 13, 2009.
For more information, you can also attend a transportation forum:
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 6:00pm
Courtroom, Town of Wendell
15 East Fourth Street
Wendell, NC 27591
Triangle Transit wants to ensure that all participants can benefit fully from our programs. If anyone needs auxiliary aids or special services while attending this meeting, they may contact Triangle Transit at 919-485-PLAN at least five working days prior to the program, and Triangle Transit will be glad to make the appropriate arrangements.
ITEM 4. UPDATE ON STIMULUS PACKAGE
The House approved an $819 billion stimulus package on Wednesday along party lines. President Obama now turns his attention to the Senate, where Democrats are scheduled to begin debate on the measure on Monday, and the price tag is likely to reach $900 billion. Larger than the combined total cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan so far, the two-year stimulus plan would provide up to $1,000 per year in tax relief for most families, dramatically increase funding for alternative energy production, and direct more than $300 billion in aid to states to help rebuild schools, provide health care to the poor and reconstruct highways and bridges. For more information, click here to read a Washington Post article online.
The House voted to include $150 billion in the stimulus package for education. For more information, click here to read a New York Times article online.
ITEM 5. HANOR LANE UPDATE
A walk-through inspection was scheduled to be held today to verify substantial completion of the work and to generate a punch list of minor things for the contractor to finish. If everything works out, the flow from Marshburn Road through the new sewer line should begin on Monday.
ITEM 6. NEW MICROPHONES FOR COURTROOM / POSSIBLE STUDIO FOR EWTV
New microphones were installed this week in the courtroom at a cost of about $2,000. This was done with East Wake TV grant funds. The grant came from a $25,000 NC PEG (Public, Educational and Governmental channel) grant administered through the eNC Authority. [The eNC Authority is the state initiative to link all North Carolinians – especially those in rural areas - to the Internet.]
The remaining funds from the grant could help pay for a free-standing studio for East Wake TV behind the Knightdale Town Hall. Currently, the back of the Knightdale Council Chamber is being used as a makeshift studio. It is proposed that the building would be built for a not-to-exceed price of $123,000. The Town of Knightdale has expressed a potential willingness to provide a loan to EWTV at an interest rate of 1.75% for the construction of the building, with the idea that EWTV would pay-back Knightdale over 5 years through PEG funds.
East Wake Television channel 22 is a government and education community access channel on Time-Warner Cable. EWTV is operated by the three towns of Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon, North Carolina. The Town of Knightdale owns, staffs and operates the equipment under the supervision of the three town managers.
The operating budget for EWTV comes from PEG channel funding received by Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon and through grants. Wendell sends about $5,400 in PEG funding to EWTV on a quarterly basis. This is money that Time Warner Cable is obligated to provide to support the PEG channel, and the town is obligated to use these funds in this way. If AT&T begins television service in town, they will be obligated to provide PEG funding, as well.
The annual EWTV Budget is about $65,000.
ITEM 7. CLOSURE OF WENDELL LIBRARY UNDER CONSIDERATION
Wake County leaders have asked their libraries to come up with $1.84 million in potential budget cuts. Library officials said their proposal includes closing branches at Duraleigh, Southgate, Wendell and Athens Drive High, as well as shutting down the Electronic Information Center in downtown Raleigh and a book mobile. Officials say the list is only recommendations for reductions, and there are no immediate indication the cuts will be made. Click here for more information.
ITEM 8. PROGRESS REPORT ON TRAIL WORK DONE AT WENDELL PARK
During the weekend of January 17th and 18th, Parks and Recreation Department staff and over 30 Boy Scouts from Troop 515 and some parents met at 11:00am and worked until dark installing 96 trail marker posts and 8 trail sign posts. Community Center Supervisor Phillip Smith has provided coordination and leadership on this project for the town. Tim Sherrill custom-built a kiosk that will contain information on trail use and safety concerns while visiting Wendell Park. While working along the trail, the decision was made to clear some underbrush and vines to develop more natural trails in the wooded areas (so that less of the trail would be routed along the cleared perimeter of the park.
Plans are for Phillip Smith and Troop 515 to meet on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 8:00am to complete as much of the trail improvements as possible.
Troop 515 has proven to be an excellent choice for partnering with on this grant and trail improvements. They have shown the ability to take on the project and do quality work. The Town of Wendell could not have done these improvements at this level of quality and could not have met the February 15, 2009 deadline without them.
ITEM 9. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
A Board of Adjustment meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom to consider two variance requests:
A variance request submitted by Quality Equipment, LLC for property located at 901 Three Sisters Road involving §154.103 as it relates to maximum allowed signage per parcel and §154.109 as it relates to maximum signage height requirements.
A variance request submitted by Gloria D. Crews for property located at 20 Hall Street involving §154.125 as it relates to expansion of nonconforming structures and §154.33 as it relates to setbacks.
ITEM 10. OTHER:
A fully-executed copy of the Lake Myra Joint Use Agreement was received this week.
Following-up on the comments made at Monday’s board meeting about the debris left at the NORCOM property northwest of Food Lion, Planning Director Teresa Piner called NORCOM. A company representative stated that they had a contractor to clean-up the debris, but they have had some health issues. They are searching for a new contractor to take care of the work.
The Wendell Parks and Recreation is very excited to be hosting its first ever Wiffleball Tournament. Right now, the tournament is scheduled as a 2-day event (March 28-29, 2009 at Wendell Park); however, this could be adjusted, depending on the number of teams that sign-up. The deadline to enter is March 24, and the entry fee is $60.00 per team. Teams may be co-ed, all female or all male (aged 13 and up). Call 366-2266 for more information.
The Eastern Wake Education Foundation “Stars in the East” event is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19th at East Wake High School.
The Raleigh City Council will have an initial review of a tiered water rate structure at its meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Raleigh Council is expected to receive the presentation as information only and to refer it to a Committee, possibly a “committee of the whole Council” or to one of their standing committees. The Raleigh staff hopes Council will take final action on setting the tiered water rate structure (which is only being recommended for the Raleigh and Garner service areas but could be in Wendell’s future) no later than at their March 3rd meeting. The use of a tiered rate structure was one of the recommendations that resulted from the 2007-08 drought.
The Wendell Parks and Recreation Department deadline for Baseball / Softball / T-ball registration is February 5th.
Eastern Wake CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information about the recent break-ins in Wendell churches and businesses. People with information can call 366-CRIME (366-2746).
ITEM 11. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/05 6:00 p.m. Informational Meeting about Historic District Nomination @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/12 6:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/17 Board of Commissioners Retreat @ Former Council Chamber, Zebulon
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
03/05 7:00 p.m. Triangle Transit Meeting about Possible Express Bus Service in Eastern Wake County @ Town Hall
03/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
03/19 6:00 p.m. Stars in the East event @ East Wake H. S.
03/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
04/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/14 7:00 p.m. Budget Work Session @ Town Hall
04/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
04/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
Wendell Library slated to close!!!!
Why Cut Wake's Library Budget Now?
If you or your child are big fans of your Wake County library, be aware that a proposal now calls for those libraries to cut $1.84 million.
Wake County leaders have recommended closing branches at Duraleigh, Southgate, Wendell and Athens Drive High, and shutting down the Electronic Information Center in downtown Raleigh and a book mobile, library officials told WRAL. Under the proposal, branch hours at libraries would be cut and some staff could be laid off.
Read the entire story at:
http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/family/blogpost/4426289/
I have heard from several people who use our Wendell library regularly and it's closing would create a hardship for many in our community.
I would propose they reduce hours at all Wake County libraries instead of closing some them.
I also suggest to all who oppose this closing to contact the Wake County Commissioners and let them know how you feel.
Contact information for Wake County Commissioners can be found at:
http://www.wakegov.com/commissioners/boc/default.htm
Glenn Harris
Co-Chair
If you or your child are big fans of your Wake County library, be aware that a proposal now calls for those libraries to cut $1.84 million.
Wake County leaders have recommended closing branches at Duraleigh, Southgate, Wendell and Athens Drive High, and shutting down the Electronic Information Center in downtown Raleigh and a book mobile, library officials told WRAL. Under the proposal, branch hours at libraries would be cut and some staff could be laid off.
Read the entire story at:
http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/family/blogpost/4426289/
I have heard from several people who use our Wendell library regularly and it's closing would create a hardship for many in our community.
I would propose they reduce hours at all Wake County libraries instead of closing some them.
I also suggest to all who oppose this closing to contact the Wake County Commissioners and let them know how you feel.
Contact information for Wake County Commissioners can be found at:
http://www.wakegov.com/commissioners/boc/default.htm
Glenn Harris
Co-Chair
East Wake Bus Service Forums & Surveys
Triangle Transit, along with the City of Raleigh and the Towns of Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon, is considering the introduction of bus service to eastern Wake County. Triangle Transit would like to collect as much feedback about this potential service from any commuters who live in eastern Wake County or areas further east.
The following site contains information about upcoming information forums in Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon and links to online surveys which are currently “live” and will remain open until March 13th. All of the material on the site is available in Spanish:
http://www.gotriangle.org/ewake
Greg Flynn
http://wakeupwakecounty.com
http://capitalareafriendsoftransit.com
The following site contains information about upcoming information forums in Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon and links to online surveys which are currently “live” and will remain open until March 13th. All of the material on the site is available in Spanish:
http://www.gotriangle.org/ewake
Greg Flynn
http://wakeupwakecounty.com
http://capitalareafriendsoftransit.com
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday Update
Board of Commissioners Friday Update
January 23, 2009
(Distributed on Saturday, January 24th)
ITEM 1. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “CHARMS OF WENDELL” ART EXHIBIT
The opening reception of the Wendell Chamber of Commerce’s “Charms of Wendell” art exhibit was on Friday, January 23rd. The exhibit will be on display at the Women’s Club through Sunday, January 25th. Winning pieces will be displayed in the Chamber office throughout the month of February. The exhibit consists of original paintings / drawings by local artists depicting the people, landscapes, town views, historical buildings and interesting things that make Wendell such a wonderful place to live.
The opening reception was a huge hit. The Women’s Club was full, and everyone seemed to have a great time.
If you did not attend the opening reception, stop by the Women’s Club on Sunday to see all of the wonderful art on display.
ITEM 2. WELCOME TO NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN
El Cerro Mexican Restaurant is expected to open soon in the former Meeting Place Restaurant. The restaurant has received its ABC license, and it provided some of the food for the “Charms of Wendell” art exhibit on Friday.
The Kila Company has relocated from Zebulon to downtown Wendell and is now open. The store has a mix of clothes, accessories, jewelry, and gifts. It is located up the street from Kannon’s. The Grand Opening for this location will be at 4:30 p.m. on January 30th at 28 North Main Street. Additionally, a “Business After Hours” event is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. that same evening.
Liberty Tax Service had its ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 19th. It is located near Subway on Wendell Boulevard.
ITEM 3. JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION MEETING
As previously shared, Mayor Broadwell and I attended the meeting of the Joint Study Commission on Municipal Annexation met on Thursday, January 22nd. The commission voted on a variety of policy proposals that will return to staff for bill drafting. Two of the major proposals the commission endorsed were:
A proposal to enact a moratorium on city-initiated annexation until current annexation laws are revised (both the House and Senate would have to vote on this, as with all other proposals).
Endorsement of a proposal to require a positive vote of the citizens in the proposed areas for annexation in order for the annexation to be finalized.
Please talk to Senator Vernon Malone and newly-selected Rep. Darren Jackson to make sure we have their support on this issue.
ITEM 4. NC LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –
The NC League of Municipalities has held 10 regional legislative updates around the state during January. Manager Bone attended the January 21st meeting in Wilson meeting. In addition to talking about the Joint Legislative Study Commission on annexation, other items discussed included:
The state’s budget shortfall for 2008-09, which could be as high as $2 billion;
The state’s budget gap for 2009-10, which is expected to be $3.2 billion;
The proposed federal economic stimulus package; and
Probable battles at both the state and federal levels concerning mandated collective bargaining for public safety employees.
ITEM 5. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
A Board of Adjustment meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom to consider two variance requests:
A variance request submitted by Quality Equipment, LLC for property located at 901 Three Sisters Road involving §154.103 as it relates to maximum allowed signage per parcel and §154.109 as it relates to maximum signage height requirements.
A variance request submitted by Gloria D. Crews for property located at 20 Hall Street involving §154.125 as it relates to expansion of nonconforming structures and §154.33 as it relates to setbacks.
ITEM 6. PART-TIME RECREATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE ART MUSSELMAN TO BE HONORED
Art Musselman, a part-time employee in the Town of Wendell Recreation Department, will have his Citadel basketball jersey retired on January 31st. It will be the first time in The Citadel’s 108 years of playing basketball that a jersey will be honored.
A three-time All-Southern Conference and All-State selection, Art played under Coach Norm Sloan and was voted the state’s Outstanding Basketball Player in 1957. He owned the school’s all-time scoring record (1,504 points) for 25 years.
Art served as head basketball coach at Presbyterian College. He also was an assistant coach to Norm Sloan at North Carolina State University, where he was a member of the Wolfpack’s 1974 NCAA Championship team and three Atlantic Coast Conference Championship teams.
It will be the second banner in McAlister Field House unfurled by The Citadel, as former coach Les Robinson was recognized with the first one last February.
ITEM 7. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH
An informational meeting regarding the nomination of a national register historic district for the Wendell Boulevard areas has been scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom. The public information meeting is meant primarily to inform people who own property (within the district boundary) what the register listing means and what it does not mean in regard to their property.
However, it is open to the general public. Notice of the meeting will be sent by mail on the 23rd for those owning property inside the boundary area in addition to a general notice that will be published in the Eastern Wake News.
ITEM 8. OTHER:
In a rescheduled Planning Board meeting on Thursday, January 22nd (due to the snow), the Planning voted to not recommend the Parkside development project by a vote of 4 to 3. Therefore, the Board of Commissioners will have to have a super-majority (4 out of 5) to approve the project.
Getting around downtown Raleigh will be getting easier. Raleigh will begin operating a free downtown circulator bus route on Feb. 14. The three-mile, counterclockwise route takes in Peace Street and state government on the north, Glenwood South on the west, the convention center on the south, and Wilmington Street on the east. The circulator will run from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday nights. Sunday has a reduced schedule, 1 to 8 p.m. For more information, click here.
The Wendell Parks and Recreation Department deadline for Baseball / Softball / T-ball registration is February 5th.
Eastern Wake CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information about the recent break-ins in Wendell churches and businesses. People with information can call 366-CRIME (366-2746).
ITEM 9. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
01/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/12 6:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/19 Board of Commissioners Retreat
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
03/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
03/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
04/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/14 7:00 p.m. Budget Work Session @ Town Hall
January 23, 2009
(Distributed on Saturday, January 24th)
ITEM 1. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “CHARMS OF WENDELL” ART EXHIBIT
The opening reception of the Wendell Chamber of Commerce’s “Charms of Wendell” art exhibit was on Friday, January 23rd. The exhibit will be on display at the Women’s Club through Sunday, January 25th. Winning pieces will be displayed in the Chamber office throughout the month of February. The exhibit consists of original paintings / drawings by local artists depicting the people, landscapes, town views, historical buildings and interesting things that make Wendell such a wonderful place to live.
The opening reception was a huge hit. The Women’s Club was full, and everyone seemed to have a great time.
If you did not attend the opening reception, stop by the Women’s Club on Sunday to see all of the wonderful art on display.
ITEM 2. WELCOME TO NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN
El Cerro Mexican Restaurant is expected to open soon in the former Meeting Place Restaurant. The restaurant has received its ABC license, and it provided some of the food for the “Charms of Wendell” art exhibit on Friday.
The Kila Company has relocated from Zebulon to downtown Wendell and is now open. The store has a mix of clothes, accessories, jewelry, and gifts. It is located up the street from Kannon’s. The Grand Opening for this location will be at 4:30 p.m. on January 30th at 28 North Main Street. Additionally, a “Business After Hours” event is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. that same evening.
Liberty Tax Service had its ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 19th. It is located near Subway on Wendell Boulevard.
ITEM 3. JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION MEETING
As previously shared, Mayor Broadwell and I attended the meeting of the Joint Study Commission on Municipal Annexation met on Thursday, January 22nd. The commission voted on a variety of policy proposals that will return to staff for bill drafting. Two of the major proposals the commission endorsed were:
A proposal to enact a moratorium on city-initiated annexation until current annexation laws are revised (both the House and Senate would have to vote on this, as with all other proposals).
Endorsement of a proposal to require a positive vote of the citizens in the proposed areas for annexation in order for the annexation to be finalized.
Please talk to Senator Vernon Malone and newly-selected Rep. Darren Jackson to make sure we have their support on this issue.
ITEM 4. NC LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –
The NC League of Municipalities has held 10 regional legislative updates around the state during January. Manager Bone attended the January 21st meeting in Wilson meeting. In addition to talking about the Joint Legislative Study Commission on annexation, other items discussed included:
The state’s budget shortfall for 2008-09, which could be as high as $2 billion;
The state’s budget gap for 2009-10, which is expected to be $3.2 billion;
The proposed federal economic stimulus package; and
Probable battles at both the state and federal levels concerning mandated collective bargaining for public safety employees.
ITEM 5. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
A Board of Adjustment meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom to consider two variance requests:
A variance request submitted by Quality Equipment, LLC for property located at 901 Three Sisters Road involving §154.103 as it relates to maximum allowed signage per parcel and §154.109 as it relates to maximum signage height requirements.
A variance request submitted by Gloria D. Crews for property located at 20 Hall Street involving §154.125 as it relates to expansion of nonconforming structures and §154.33 as it relates to setbacks.
ITEM 6. PART-TIME RECREATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE ART MUSSELMAN TO BE HONORED
Art Musselman, a part-time employee in the Town of Wendell Recreation Department, will have his Citadel basketball jersey retired on January 31st. It will be the first time in The Citadel’s 108 years of playing basketball that a jersey will be honored.
A three-time All-Southern Conference and All-State selection, Art played under Coach Norm Sloan and was voted the state’s Outstanding Basketball Player in 1957. He owned the school’s all-time scoring record (1,504 points) for 25 years.
Art served as head basketball coach at Presbyterian College. He also was an assistant coach to Norm Sloan at North Carolina State University, where he was a member of the Wolfpack’s 1974 NCAA Championship team and three Atlantic Coast Conference Championship teams.
It will be the second banner in McAlister Field House unfurled by The Citadel, as former coach Les Robinson was recognized with the first one last February.
ITEM 7. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH
An informational meeting regarding the nomination of a national register historic district for the Wendell Boulevard areas has been scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom. The public information meeting is meant primarily to inform people who own property (within the district boundary) what the register listing means and what it does not mean in regard to their property.
However, it is open to the general public. Notice of the meeting will be sent by mail on the 23rd for those owning property inside the boundary area in addition to a general notice that will be published in the Eastern Wake News.
ITEM 8. OTHER:
In a rescheduled Planning Board meeting on Thursday, January 22nd (due to the snow), the Planning voted to not recommend the Parkside development project by a vote of 4 to 3. Therefore, the Board of Commissioners will have to have a super-majority (4 out of 5) to approve the project.
Getting around downtown Raleigh will be getting easier. Raleigh will begin operating a free downtown circulator bus route on Feb. 14. The three-mile, counterclockwise route takes in Peace Street and state government on the north, Glenwood South on the west, the convention center on the south, and Wilmington Street on the east. The circulator will run from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday nights. Sunday has a reduced schedule, 1 to 8 p.m. For more information, click here.
The Wendell Parks and Recreation Department deadline for Baseball / Softball / T-ball registration is February 5th.
Eastern Wake CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information about the recent break-ins in Wendell churches and businesses. People with information can call 366-CRIME (366-2746).
ITEM 9. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
01/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/12 6:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/19 Board of Commissioners Retreat
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
03/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
03/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
04/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/14 7:00 p.m. Budget Work Session @ Town Hall
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friday Update
Board of Commissioners Friday Update
January 16, 2009
ITEM 1. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CLOSINGS, EVENTS & POSTPONEMENTS
Town facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast will be on Monday, January 19th at 8:00 a.m. at Wendell Baptist Church. Tickets are available through ministers of local churches. The manager has a couple of tickets if commissioners need some.
The regularly-scheduled Planning Board meeting (Monday, January 19th) has been changed to Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00 p.m., due to the holiday.
ITEM 2. FOUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINALISTS CHOSEN
As previously communicated, eight submissions to the town’s Request for Qualifications for Economic Development Services were received last week. The following four finalists were chosen by staff:
Firm / Individual Location
Holland Consulting Planners Wilmington, NC
Greenfield Consulting Williamston, NC
Bear Strategies / Leak-Goforth Cary / Raleigh, NC
Sanford Holshouser Cary, NC
The finalists will make presentations at the January 26th board meeting.
ITEM 2. JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION MEETING
The next meeting of the Joint Senate and House Study Commission on Municipal Annexation will be on January 22nd at 10:00 am in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building. At this meeting, the commission is expected to be presented with and vote on a proposed recommendation.
ITEM 3. NC LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –
The NC League of Municipalities will hold 10 regional legislative updates around the state during January. Mayor Broadwell and Manager Bone plan to attend a regional update at 10:00 a.m. in Pinehurst on January 21st (instead of the Wilson meeting, even though it is a little further away) due to a conflict with the Carolantic Realty annual Commercial Real Estate Conference, which starts at 4:30 p.m. on January 21st.
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE
It is the manager’s understanding that, among other things, the stimulus package will be discussed at the NCLM Regional Update.
Additionally, the mayor and manager will be attending an Inaugural Congressman Brad Miller Town Hall Meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2009. Mayor Broadwell and the manager hope to make contacts with Rep. Miller’s staff and have discussion with them concerning the stimulus package.
Congressmen Miller, Price and Etheridge spoke about their ideas for a stimulus package on January 13th. Click here to view a video report of the event.
Congressman Etheridge reports that school construction will be a part of the stimulus package, in part due to his efforts. A January 16th News & Observer article (online here) states that $26 billion is currently in the stimulus package bill for school construction. Rep Etheridge states that this will mean $448 million for projects in NC.
On January 15th, the Senate voted to release the $350 billion left in bailout funds and Congressional Democrats outlined plans for a $825 billion fiscal recovery plan. The stimulus package involved in the plan includes huge increases in spending on education, aid to states for Medicaid costs, temporary increases in jobless benefits and a vast array of public works projects to create jobs. The general concept of the $825 billion bailout is to have roughly $550 billion in spending and $275 billion in tax cuts over two years. Some of the other major components of the plan include $87 billion for a temporary increase in aid to states for Medicaid costs; $79 billion in aid to local school districts and public colleges to prevent cutbacks; $90 billion in infrastructure spending, and $54 billion to encourage energy production from renewable sources. Click here for more information on this item.
ITEM 5. STATE PLANS FOR STIMULUS PACKAGE / RESPONSE TO REVENUE SHORTFALL
This week, Governor Perdue lobbied Congressional leaders for aid to help with the State’s budget crisis. The State receipt of federal aid is crucial for NC local governments as we hope to retain state-shared revenues that the State has used in the past (last time in 2002) to pay for their own revenue shortfalls. Governor Perdue is banking on $900 million from the federal government that will go primarily toward Medicaid. Governor Purdue announced another $1.1 billion in cuts that, along with the desired federal aid, would fill the $2 billion State revenue gap. Governor Perdue hopes to cover the budget gap without tapping the state's rainy-day fund of about $790 million. She wants to hold that money in the event of a hurricane, ice storm or more severe budget problems next year. Click here to read the N&O article.
ITEM 6. TENTATIVE DATES FOR RETREAT AND BUDGET WORK SESSION
Thursday, February 19th has been tentatively set as a retreat date by Mayor Broadwell. Tuesday, April 14th has been tentatively set for a budget work session. Please let the manager know as soon as possible if you have any conflicts with these meeting dates.
ITEM 7. TIME WARNER CABLE MEETING
Officials from Time Warner Cable held a meeting with downtown merchants on Wednesday to discuss the opportunity of hooking onto a fiber optic communications system when the lines to serve the town buildings are installed. Time Warner Cable staff additionally plans to contact downtown merchants individually about this opportunity.
ITEM 8. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH
An informational meeting regarding the nomination of a national register historic district for the Wendell Boulevard areas has been scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom. The public information meeting is meant primarily to inform people who own property (within the district boundary) what the register listing means and what it does not mean in regard to their property. However, it is open to the general public. Notice of the meeting will be sent by mail on the 23rd for those owning property inside the boundary area in addition to a general notice that will be published in the Eastern Wake News.
ITEM 9. OTHER:
The Wendell Parks and Recreation Department deadline for Baseball / Softball / T-ball registration is February 5th.
Eastern Wake CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information about the recent break-ins in Wendell churches and businesses. People with information can call 366-CRIME (366-2746).
ITEM 10. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
01/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (town offices closed)
01/19 8:00 a.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast @ Wendell Baptist Church
01/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
01/23 – 01/25 Chamber’s “Charms of Wendell” Art Exhibit @ Women’s Club
01/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/19 Board of Commissioners Retreat
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
03/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
03/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
04/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/14 7:00 p.m. Budget Work Session @ Town Hall
January 16, 2009
ITEM 1. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CLOSINGS, EVENTS & POSTPONEMENTS
Town facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast will be on Monday, January 19th at 8:00 a.m. at Wendell Baptist Church. Tickets are available through ministers of local churches. The manager has a couple of tickets if commissioners need some.
The regularly-scheduled Planning Board meeting (Monday, January 19th) has been changed to Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00 p.m., due to the holiday.
ITEM 2. FOUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINALISTS CHOSEN
As previously communicated, eight submissions to the town’s Request for Qualifications for Economic Development Services were received last week. The following four finalists were chosen by staff:
Firm / Individual Location
Holland Consulting Planners Wilmington, NC
Greenfield Consulting Williamston, NC
Bear Strategies / Leak-Goforth Cary / Raleigh, NC
Sanford Holshouser Cary, NC
The finalists will make presentations at the January 26th board meeting.
ITEM 2. JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION MEETING
The next meeting of the Joint Senate and House Study Commission on Municipal Annexation will be on January 22nd at 10:00 am in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building. At this meeting, the commission is expected to be presented with and vote on a proposed recommendation.
ITEM 3. NC LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –
The NC League of Municipalities will hold 10 regional legislative updates around the state during January. Mayor Broadwell and Manager Bone plan to attend a regional update at 10:00 a.m. in Pinehurst on January 21st (instead of the Wilson meeting, even though it is a little further away) due to a conflict with the Carolantic Realty annual Commercial Real Estate Conference, which starts at 4:30 p.m. on January 21st.
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE
It is the manager’s understanding that, among other things, the stimulus package will be discussed at the NCLM Regional Update.
Additionally, the mayor and manager will be attending an Inaugural Congressman Brad Miller Town Hall Meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2009. Mayor Broadwell and the manager hope to make contacts with Rep. Miller’s staff and have discussion with them concerning the stimulus package.
Congressmen Miller, Price and Etheridge spoke about their ideas for a stimulus package on January 13th. Click here to view a video report of the event.
Congressman Etheridge reports that school construction will be a part of the stimulus package, in part due to his efforts. A January 16th News & Observer article (online here) states that $26 billion is currently in the stimulus package bill for school construction. Rep Etheridge states that this will mean $448 million for projects in NC.
On January 15th, the Senate voted to release the $350 billion left in bailout funds and Congressional Democrats outlined plans for a $825 billion fiscal recovery plan. The stimulus package involved in the plan includes huge increases in spending on education, aid to states for Medicaid costs, temporary increases in jobless benefits and a vast array of public works projects to create jobs. The general concept of the $825 billion bailout is to have roughly $550 billion in spending and $275 billion in tax cuts over two years. Some of the other major components of the plan include $87 billion for a temporary increase in aid to states for Medicaid costs; $79 billion in aid to local school districts and public colleges to prevent cutbacks; $90 billion in infrastructure spending, and $54 billion to encourage energy production from renewable sources. Click here for more information on this item.
ITEM 5. STATE PLANS FOR STIMULUS PACKAGE / RESPONSE TO REVENUE SHORTFALL
This week, Governor Perdue lobbied Congressional leaders for aid to help with the State’s budget crisis. The State receipt of federal aid is crucial for NC local governments as we hope to retain state-shared revenues that the State has used in the past (last time in 2002) to pay for their own revenue shortfalls. Governor Perdue is banking on $900 million from the federal government that will go primarily toward Medicaid. Governor Purdue announced another $1.1 billion in cuts that, along with the desired federal aid, would fill the $2 billion State revenue gap. Governor Perdue hopes to cover the budget gap without tapping the state's rainy-day fund of about $790 million. She wants to hold that money in the event of a hurricane, ice storm or more severe budget problems next year. Click here to read the N&O article.
ITEM 6. TENTATIVE DATES FOR RETREAT AND BUDGET WORK SESSION
Thursday, February 19th has been tentatively set as a retreat date by Mayor Broadwell. Tuesday, April 14th has been tentatively set for a budget work session. Please let the manager know as soon as possible if you have any conflicts with these meeting dates.
ITEM 7. TIME WARNER CABLE MEETING
Officials from Time Warner Cable held a meeting with downtown merchants on Wednesday to discuss the opportunity of hooking onto a fiber optic communications system when the lines to serve the town buildings are installed. Time Warner Cable staff additionally plans to contact downtown merchants individually about this opportunity.
ITEM 8. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH
An informational meeting regarding the nomination of a national register historic district for the Wendell Boulevard areas has been scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom. The public information meeting is meant primarily to inform people who own property (within the district boundary) what the register listing means and what it does not mean in regard to their property. However, it is open to the general public. Notice of the meeting will be sent by mail on the 23rd for those owning property inside the boundary area in addition to a general notice that will be published in the Eastern Wake News.
ITEM 9. OTHER:
The Wendell Parks and Recreation Department deadline for Baseball / Softball / T-ball registration is February 5th.
Eastern Wake CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information about the recent break-ins in Wendell churches and businesses. People with information can call 366-CRIME (366-2746).
ITEM 10. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
01/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (town offices closed)
01/19 8:00 a.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast @ Wendell Baptist Church
01/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
01/23 – 01/25 Chamber’s “Charms of Wendell” Art Exhibit @ Women’s Club
01/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/19 Board of Commissioners Retreat
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
03/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
03/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
03/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
04/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
04/14 7:00 p.m. Budget Work Session @ Town Hall
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday Update
Board of Commissioners Friday Update
January 9, 2009
ITEM 1. 8 SUBMISSIONS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RFQ RECEIVED
By the Thursday, January 8th deadline, the town received 8 submissions to its Request for Qualifications for Economic Development Services.
Submissions from the following firms / individuals were received:
Firm / Individual Location
Holland Consulting Planners Wilmington, NC
Hal Mason, AICP Garner, NC
Pique Interest Consulting Brookfield, WI
Greenfield Consulting Williamston, NC
Insite Consulting Greer, SC
Brad Thompson & Associates Raleigh, NC
Bear Strategies / Leak-Goforth Cary / Raleigh, NC
Sanford Holshouser Cary, NC
Staff plans to review the submissions and pare the firms down to 3 finalists, who will make presentations at the January 26th board meeting.
ITEM 2. JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION MEETING
The Joint Senate and House Study Commission on Municipal Annexation met on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. The NCLM is expected to send-out more information about what transpired at this meeting in the next couple of days.
The next meeting will be on January 22nd, when the commission is expected to be presented with and vote on a proposed recommendation. The January 22nd meeting also will be at 10:00 am in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building.
ITEM 3. NC LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES REGIONIAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –
The NC League of Municipalities will hold 10 regional legislative updates around the state during January. The closest meeting to Wendell is a January 21st meeting at the Bill Ellis Restaurant in Wilson. The meeting starts at 4:00 p.m. We are encouraged to invite our legislators to the event. The meeting is free, but registration is required. (Dinner is not provided.) Please let Town Clerk Jonnie Driver know by Wednesday, January 14th if you would like for her to register you for the event.
Mayor Broadwell and Manager Bone plan to attend a regional update at 10:00 a.m. in Pinehurst on January 21st (instead of the Wilson meeting, even though it is a little further away) due to a conflict with the Carolantic Realty annual Commercial Real Estate Conference, which starts at 4:30 p.m. on January 21st. Anyone is welcome to ride with the mayor and manager to that event. If you would like to attend, please contact Town Clerk Jonnie Driver by January 14th.
ITEM 4. SGT. BOBBY LANGSTON HONORED AS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR / OTHER AWARDS GIVEN AT EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST
A good time was had by all at the Employee Awards and Recognition Breakfast, which was held on Wednesday, January 7th. Safe Driving and Attendance awards were presented, along with a 5-year service award (Billy Denton) and a 15-year service award (Kenny Goad).
Additionally, Sgt. Bobby Langston was honored as the Employee of the Year for 2008. Bobby also won the award in 1998. Attached is a copy of a press release announcing Bobby’s award.
Congratulations to all of the award winners!
ITEM 5. UDO COMMITTEE TO HOLD SECOND MEETING THIS MONTH
The UDO Committee met on Monday, January 5th. The committee will also meet on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. to continue its work on the draft Unified Development Ordinance.
ITEM 6. REP. LINDA COLEMAN TAPPED BY GOVERNOR-ELECT PURDUE TO BE THE STATE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
Rep. Linda Coleman has been named the State Personnel Director by Governor-Elect Perdue. Before winning a seat in 2005 and representing eastern Wake County in the legislature, Coleman was a member and served as chairwoman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners. She has extensive experience in personnel management for the state. Click here to read the N&O article.
ITEM 7. POLICE DEPARTMENT MEETS WITH COMMUNITY WATCH GROUP
On Thursday, January 8th, the Wendell Police Department met with the Buffalo Road Community Watch group. This is the only active Community Watch group in Wendell. Neighborhoods interested in participating in the Community Watch program should call Chief Johnson at town hall (365-4444).
ITEM 8. CRIMESTOPPERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON RECENT BREAK-INS
Eastern Wake CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information about the recent break-ins in Wendell churches and businesses. People with information can call 366-CRIME (366-2746).
ITEM 9. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH
An informational meeting regarding the nomination of a national register historic district for the Wendell Boulevard areas has been scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom. The public information meeting is meant primarily to inform people who own property (within the district boundary) what the register listing means and what it does not mean in regard to their property. However, it is open to the general public. Notice of the meeting will be sent by mail on the 23rd for those owning property inside the boundary area in addition to a general notice that will be published in the Eastern Wake News.
ITEM 10. DISCUSSIONS WITH AT&T ABOUT BROADCASTING EAST WAKE TV ON THEIR NEW TELEVISION SERVICE
This week, the manager participated in a conference call this week with representatives of AT&T and the managers of Knightdale and Zebulon to discuss East Wake TV’s participation in the AT&T “U-verse” TV channel line-up as part of AT&T’s PEG channel line-up. Discussions and preparations will continue in the coming months. When the service begins, East Wake TV will be a part of a drop-down menu shown under Channel 99. All participating PEG channels in our service area will be available under Channel 99.
No information about which neighborhoods AT&T may serve has been shared.
ITEM 11. PROGRESS ON POTENTIAL TRIANGLE TRANSIT EXPRESS BUS SERVICE IN EASTERN WAKE COUNTY
Town staff has been working with Triangle Transit staff on a draft survey to be used to gauge interest in a possible express bus service from eastern Wake County to Raleigh. The survey should be available in a few weeks. Potential park and ride lot sites in the Wendell area are still under review.
ITEM 12. OTHER:
Time Warner Cable meeting with downtown merchants (to discuss the opportunity of hooking onto a fiber optic communications system when the lines to serve the town buildings are installed) will be on WEDNESDAY, January 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wendell Community Center.
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast will be on Monday, January 19th at 8:00 a.m. at Wendell Baptist Church. Tickets are available through ministers of local churches. The manager has a couple of tickets if commissioners need some.
ITEM 13. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
01/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
01/13 6:00 p.m. UDO Committee Meeting @ Town Hall
01/14 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Time Warner Cable Meeting with Downtown Merchants about Access To Fiber Optic Network @ Wendell Community Center
01/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (town offices closed)
01/19 8:00 a.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast @ Wendell Baptist Church
01/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
01/23 – 01/25 Chamber’s “Charms of Wendell” Art Exhibit @ Women’s Club
01/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
January 9, 2009
ITEM 1. 8 SUBMISSIONS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RFQ RECEIVED
By the Thursday, January 8th deadline, the town received 8 submissions to its Request for Qualifications for Economic Development Services.
Submissions from the following firms / individuals were received:
Firm / Individual Location
Holland Consulting Planners Wilmington, NC
Hal Mason, AICP Garner, NC
Pique Interest Consulting Brookfield, WI
Greenfield Consulting Williamston, NC
Insite Consulting Greer, SC
Brad Thompson & Associates Raleigh, NC
Bear Strategies / Leak-Goforth Cary / Raleigh, NC
Sanford Holshouser Cary, NC
Staff plans to review the submissions and pare the firms down to 3 finalists, who will make presentations at the January 26th board meeting.
ITEM 2. JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION MEETING
The Joint Senate and House Study Commission on Municipal Annexation met on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. The NCLM is expected to send-out more information about what transpired at this meeting in the next couple of days.
The next meeting will be on January 22nd, when the commission is expected to be presented with and vote on a proposed recommendation. The January 22nd meeting also will be at 10:00 am in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building.
ITEM 3. NC LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES REGIONIAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE –
The NC League of Municipalities will hold 10 regional legislative updates around the state during January. The closest meeting to Wendell is a January 21st meeting at the Bill Ellis Restaurant in Wilson. The meeting starts at 4:00 p.m. We are encouraged to invite our legislators to the event. The meeting is free, but registration is required. (Dinner is not provided.) Please let Town Clerk Jonnie Driver know by Wednesday, January 14th if you would like for her to register you for the event.
Mayor Broadwell and Manager Bone plan to attend a regional update at 10:00 a.m. in Pinehurst on January 21st (instead of the Wilson meeting, even though it is a little further away) due to a conflict with the Carolantic Realty annual Commercial Real Estate Conference, which starts at 4:30 p.m. on January 21st. Anyone is welcome to ride with the mayor and manager to that event. If you would like to attend, please contact Town Clerk Jonnie Driver by January 14th.
ITEM 4. SGT. BOBBY LANGSTON HONORED AS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR / OTHER AWARDS GIVEN AT EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST
A good time was had by all at the Employee Awards and Recognition Breakfast, which was held on Wednesday, January 7th. Safe Driving and Attendance awards were presented, along with a 5-year service award (Billy Denton) and a 15-year service award (Kenny Goad).
Additionally, Sgt. Bobby Langston was honored as the Employee of the Year for 2008. Bobby also won the award in 1998. Attached is a copy of a press release announcing Bobby’s award.
Congratulations to all of the award winners!
ITEM 5. UDO COMMITTEE TO HOLD SECOND MEETING THIS MONTH
The UDO Committee met on Monday, January 5th. The committee will also meet on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. to continue its work on the draft Unified Development Ordinance.
ITEM 6. REP. LINDA COLEMAN TAPPED BY GOVERNOR-ELECT PURDUE TO BE THE STATE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
Rep. Linda Coleman has been named the State Personnel Director by Governor-Elect Perdue. Before winning a seat in 2005 and representing eastern Wake County in the legislature, Coleman was a member and served as chairwoman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners. She has extensive experience in personnel management for the state. Click here to read the N&O article.
ITEM 7. POLICE DEPARTMENT MEETS WITH COMMUNITY WATCH GROUP
On Thursday, January 8th, the Wendell Police Department met with the Buffalo Road Community Watch group. This is the only active Community Watch group in Wendell. Neighborhoods interested in participating in the Community Watch program should call Chief Johnson at town hall (365-4444).
ITEM 8. CRIMESTOPPERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON RECENT BREAK-INS
Eastern Wake CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information about the recent break-ins in Wendell churches and businesses. People with information can call 366-CRIME (366-2746).
ITEM 9. INFORMATIONAL MEETING ABOUT HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5TH
An informational meeting regarding the nomination of a national register historic district for the Wendell Boulevard areas has been scheduled for Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom. The public information meeting is meant primarily to inform people who own property (within the district boundary) what the register listing means and what it does not mean in regard to their property. However, it is open to the general public. Notice of the meeting will be sent by mail on the 23rd for those owning property inside the boundary area in addition to a general notice that will be published in the Eastern Wake News.
ITEM 10. DISCUSSIONS WITH AT&T ABOUT BROADCASTING EAST WAKE TV ON THEIR NEW TELEVISION SERVICE
This week, the manager participated in a conference call this week with representatives of AT&T and the managers of Knightdale and Zebulon to discuss East Wake TV’s participation in the AT&T “U-verse” TV channel line-up as part of AT&T’s PEG channel line-up. Discussions and preparations will continue in the coming months. When the service begins, East Wake TV will be a part of a drop-down menu shown under Channel 99. All participating PEG channels in our service area will be available under Channel 99.
No information about which neighborhoods AT&T may serve has been shared.
ITEM 11. PROGRESS ON POTENTIAL TRIANGLE TRANSIT EXPRESS BUS SERVICE IN EASTERN WAKE COUNTY
Town staff has been working with Triangle Transit staff on a draft survey to be used to gauge interest in a possible express bus service from eastern Wake County to Raleigh. The survey should be available in a few weeks. Potential park and ride lot sites in the Wendell area are still under review.
ITEM 12. OTHER:
Time Warner Cable meeting with downtown merchants (to discuss the opportunity of hooking onto a fiber optic communications system when the lines to serve the town buildings are installed) will be on WEDNESDAY, January 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wendell Community Center.
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast will be on Monday, January 19th at 8:00 a.m. at Wendell Baptist Church. Tickets are available through ministers of local churches. The manager has a couple of tickets if commissioners need some.
ITEM 13. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
01/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
01/13 6:00 p.m. UDO Committee Meeting @ Town Hall
01/14 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Time Warner Cable Meeting with Downtown Merchants about Access To Fiber Optic Network @ Wendell Community Center
01/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (town offices closed)
01/19 8:00 a.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast @ Wendell Baptist Church
01/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
01/23 – 01/25 Chamber’s “Charms of Wendell” Art Exhibit @ Women’s Club
01/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friday Update
Board of Commissioners Friday Update
January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!
ITEM 1. NEXT MEETING OF JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION – THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH AT 10:00 A.M.
The next meeting of the Joint Senate and House Study Commission on Municipal Annexation will be on January 6, 2009. The agenda for this meeting will include 45 minutes for public comment. The meeting will be at 10:00 am in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building.
On January 22nd, the commission is expected to be presented with and vote on a proposed recommendation. Currently, there are many, many proposals and some do include a moratorium and/or a referendum process. The legislative staff is expected to work with the co-chairs to develop a final recommendation in the coming weeks for consideration by the Commission. The January 22nd meeting also will be at 10:00 am in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building.
On a related note, Jerry Jones (Morehead City’s Mayor and President of the NCLM) had an op-ed article about municipalities’ annexation authority and the NCLM’s 20-point proposal for annexation reform. Click here to read the N&O article.
The League's 20-point proposal (distributed to the board previously) is also available by clicking on the “Legislative Action Center” link at www.nclm.org.
ITEM 2. EMPLOYEE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION BREAKFAST – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH AT 7:00 A.M.
The annual Town of Wendell Employee Awards and Recognition Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00 a.m. at the community center. This event is evolving from the annual Employee Safety Award Breakfast, to which commissioners were invited last year. Previously, the awards for this breakfast centered on employee safety and attendance. This year, the “Employee of the Year” award (which in prior years was awarded at the employees’ Christmas luncheon) is being added, along with employee service awards (in increments of 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years of service). Commissioner Thompson and the manager will prepare the meal.
ITEM 3. OTHER:
An interesting article about the sharp decline in the recyclables market was in the News & Observer on Friday, December 26th. Click here to read the N&O article which reports that the recyclable materials market, which was booming only a few months ago, has dropped sharply along with the lackluster economy. Reduced demand for used paper, plastic bottles, glass, and metal cans has caused prices to plummet, creating a backlog of materials at processing plants.
Congratulations to Planner Stacy Griffin, who recently completed the Certified Zoning Officer certification.
The Town of Wendell began Christmas tree pick-up on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 and will continue with regular limb pick-up every Tuesday thereafter.
Submissions for the town’s Request for Qualifications (or RFQ) for Economic Development Services are due January 8, 2009. Finalists are scheduled to make presentations to the Board of Commissioners at the January 24th meeting.
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast will be on Monday, January 19th at 8:00 a.m. at Wendell Baptist Church. Tickets are available through ministers of local churches. The manager has a couple of tickets if commissioners need some.
Time Warner Cable meeting with downtown merchants (to discuss the opportunity of hooking onto a fiber optic communications system when the lines to serve the town buildings are installed) will be on WEDNESDAY, January 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wendell Community Center.
ITEM 6. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
01/05 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
01/07 7:00 a.m. Employee Appreciation / Safety Breakfast @ Wendell Community Center
01/08 2:30 p.m. Economic Development RFQ Submissions Due @ Town Hall
01/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
01/14 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Time Warner Cable Meeting with Downtown Merchants about Access To Fiber Optic Network @ Wendell Community Center
01/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (town offices closed)
01/19 8:00 a.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast @ Wendell Baptist Church
01/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
01/23 – 01/25 Chamber’s “Charms of Wendell” Art Exhibit @ Women’s Club
01/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!
ITEM 1. NEXT MEETING OF JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION – THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH AT 10:00 A.M.
The next meeting of the Joint Senate and House Study Commission on Municipal Annexation will be on January 6, 2009. The agenda for this meeting will include 45 minutes for public comment. The meeting will be at 10:00 am in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building.
On January 22nd, the commission is expected to be presented with and vote on a proposed recommendation. Currently, there are many, many proposals and some do include a moratorium and/or a referendum process. The legislative staff is expected to work with the co-chairs to develop a final recommendation in the coming weeks for consideration by the Commission. The January 22nd meeting also will be at 10:00 am in Room 643 of the Legislative Office Building.
On a related note, Jerry Jones (Morehead City’s Mayor and President of the NCLM) had an op-ed article about municipalities’ annexation authority and the NCLM’s 20-point proposal for annexation reform. Click here to read the N&O article.
The League's 20-point proposal (distributed to the board previously) is also available by clicking on the “Legislative Action Center” link at www.nclm.org.
ITEM 2. EMPLOYEE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION BREAKFAST – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH AT 7:00 A.M.
The annual Town of Wendell Employee Awards and Recognition Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00 a.m. at the community center. This event is evolving from the annual Employee Safety Award Breakfast, to which commissioners were invited last year. Previously, the awards for this breakfast centered on employee safety and attendance. This year, the “Employee of the Year” award (which in prior years was awarded at the employees’ Christmas luncheon) is being added, along with employee service awards (in increments of 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years of service). Commissioner Thompson and the manager will prepare the meal.
ITEM 3. OTHER:
An interesting article about the sharp decline in the recyclables market was in the News & Observer on Friday, December 26th. Click here to read the N&O article which reports that the recyclable materials market, which was booming only a few months ago, has dropped sharply along with the lackluster economy. Reduced demand for used paper, plastic bottles, glass, and metal cans has caused prices to plummet, creating a backlog of materials at processing plants.
Congratulations to Planner Stacy Griffin, who recently completed the Certified Zoning Officer certification.
The Town of Wendell began Christmas tree pick-up on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 and will continue with regular limb pick-up every Tuesday thereafter.
Submissions for the town’s Request for Qualifications (or RFQ) for Economic Development Services are due January 8, 2009. Finalists are scheduled to make presentations to the Board of Commissioners at the January 24th meeting.
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast will be on Monday, January 19th at 8:00 a.m. at Wendell Baptist Church. Tickets are available through ministers of local churches. The manager has a couple of tickets if commissioners need some.
Time Warner Cable meeting with downtown merchants (to discuss the opportunity of hooking onto a fiber optic communications system when the lines to serve the town buildings are installed) will be on WEDNESDAY, January 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wendell Community Center.
ITEM 6. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
01/05 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
01/07 7:00 a.m. Employee Appreciation / Safety Breakfast @ Wendell Community Center
01/08 2:30 p.m. Economic Development RFQ Submissions Due @ Town Hall
01/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
01/14 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Time Warner Cable Meeting with Downtown Merchants about Access To Fiber Optic Network @ Wendell Community Center
01/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (town offices closed)
01/19 8:00 a.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast @ Wendell Baptist Church
01/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
01/23 – 01/25 Chamber’s “Charms of Wendell” Art Exhibit @ Women’s Club
01/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/02 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall
02/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
02/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
02/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
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