Wendell News Outlet

Board of Commissioners Friday Update

Friday, May 22, 2009

Have a wonderful holiday!

ITEM 1. TOWN FACILITIES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

Wendell town facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25^th for Memorial Day. The Board of Commissioners meeting regularly-scheduled for Monday, May 25^th instead will be held on Tuesday, May 26^th at 7:00 p.m.

ITEM 2. JOINT MEETING WITH THE GREATER RALEIGH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU / CHAMBER BOARD – WEDNESDAY, MAY 20^TH

Several town officials met on Wednesday with Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) and the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the meeting was to exchange information about what has been happening and what is expected to happen in Wendell and with the Chamber in the next 2-3 years.

Staff spoke about development plans, the Wendell Park Master Plan and plans for economic development initiatives with the assistance of the town’s consultants, Holland Consulting Planners. The GRCVB staff also updated the group on what is happening in the visitor industry in Wake County and different ways that they could potentially assist us in promoting Wendell.

There was a good discussion about various attractions in Wendell and what type of businesses and community assets the GRCVB can help promote in its publications and promotions. There was also some good discussion about the positive effect of hosting recreational tournaments.

ITEM 3. EAST WAKE EXPRESS BUS SERVICE

A tentative route map for the planned Triangle Transit East Wake Express Bus Service (serving Wendell and Zebulon to points in Raleigh) is available here.

(The map takes a while to pull-up, so be patient with your computer.)

ITEM 4. GOOD NEWS ON RAINFALL, DROUGHT STATUS

A May 18^th News & Observer article reported that for the first time in two years, no part of North Carolina is experiencing drought.

According to last week’s Drought Advisory Council drought advisory map, 53 counties on opposite ends of the state were in the “Abnormally Dry” category. According to the May 19^th map, only 19 counties are still in the “Abnormally Dry” category. To read the article, click here. To view the updated Drought Advisory Council drought advisory map, click here.

ITEM 5. OTHER

A. The Woman’s Club lease has been executed, and the lease payments for 10 years ($10) have been paid.

B. The East Wake Senior Center celebrated its 20^th anniversary this week.

C. The May 12^th Land Use Training Workshop (facilitated by David Owens with the UNC School of Government) was recorded, and a copy of the recorded session will be made available to those who were not able to attend the session. If you are interested in borrowing a copy of the video once it is received, please contact Planner David Bergmark.

D. The Town of Wendell is currently seeking bids for resurfacing several town roads. Bids are due at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28^th at 3:00 p.m. The bids are scheduled to be considered by the board at the June 8^th meeting.

E. The Town of Wendell is currently seeking part-time, temporary employees to work as Public Works Specialists. For more information, click here.

F. The draft FY 2009-10 Budget Ordinance, Budget Message and PowerPoint presentation from the May 11^th meeting is available online here.

ITEM 6. UPCOMING EVENTS:

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

05/25 Memorial Day holiday – town facilities closed

05/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting / Public Hearing on the 2009-10 Budget @ Town Hall

06/01 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall

06/08 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

06/15 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

06/22 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

07/03 July 4th holiday - town facilities closed

07/13 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall