Wendell News Outlet

Board of Commissioners Friday Update

March 27, 2009

ITEM 1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK SESSION

Thank you to the Board of Commissioners for taking time to provide input at today’s work session concerning economic development issues. As you are aware, Holland Consulting Planners will finish compiling the results of the input gathered and will provide a written report based on today’s session.

ITEM 2. POLICE DEPARTMENT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT POSTPONED UNTIL MAY

The Wendell Police Department was scheduled to be involved in a Charity Softball Tournament this weekend at Zebulon Community Park. The tournament has been postponed until May, due to the recent rains, condition of the fields, and the forecast for the weekend. We will let you know about the rescheduled dates for the tournament as soon as we can.

All money donated and raised will be given to the 200 Club of Wake County, an organization dedicated to providing immediate financial help for the spouse and children of police officers, sheriff deputies, firemen, EMS squad members and NCSHP serving in Wake County who lose their life in the line of duty.

ITEM 3. TRIANGLE J COG 50^TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT – SEPTEMBER 23^RD

On Wednesday evening, September 23, 2009, Triangle J will celebrate its 50^th anniversary with a reception and dinner event at the Raleigh Convention Center. This event is an opportunity for the elected officials, managers, and key staff of the member governments to reflect on past accomplishments of Triangle J and where we can take our region in the future. A committee of elected officials, local government staff, and TJCOG staff are hard at work to make this a memorable evening. Mr. Jim Goodman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Broadcasting, will be the keynote speaker.

To prepare for the event, the COG is asking for a rough head count of those interested in attending. Please let Town Clerk Jonnie Driver know by Friday, April 3^rd if you (and, possibly, your spouse) are interested in attending.

ITEM 4. WAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DENIED A REQUEST BY ROLESVILLE TO EXTEND ITS ETJ INTO LITTLE RIVER WATERSHED

On Monday March 23, 2009, the Wake County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing concerning a request by Rolesville to extend its ETJ. A portion of the area requested (465 acres northeast of Rolesville) lies within the Little River Watershed. Wake County Commissioners Monday approved part of the Town of Rolesville's request to expand its extra-territorial jurisdiction, but denied the request concerning the watershed area. A county committee will further examine the watershed area for possible inclusion in Rolesville's ETJ at a future date.

ITEM 5. NCLM TOWN HALL DAY – WEDNESDAY, MAY 6^TH

The NC League of Municipalities’ Town Hall Day will be on Wednesday, May 6^th from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Plan to attend now. This is an important opportunity to talk to our legislators. Please let Town Clerk Jonnie Driver know by the Budget Work Session on Tuesday, April 14^th if you would like to attend the Town Hall Day events. Information about Town Hall Day is available online.

ITEM 6. OTHER:

A. The town is now accepting applications for advisory boards. Applications are available online at www.townofwendell.com or at Town Hall at 15 E. Fourth Street. The deadline for applications will be April 3, 2009.

B. The Carolina Mudcats will have their Pre-Season Open House event on Tuesday, April 7^th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please let Jonnie know by Wednesday, April 1^st if you would like to attend.

ITEM 7. UPCOMING EVENTS:

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