Wendell News Outlet

Board of Commissioners Friday Update

Friday, June 12, 2009

ITEM 1. JUNE 15^TH PLANNING BOARD MEETING

The agenda for the June 15^th Planning Board meeting is at the end of the Friday Memo.

ITEM 2. JUNE 19^TH PLANNING WORKSHOP

As previously mentioned, volunteers in the area of land use and transportation are planning to be in attendance on June 19^th to offer their expertise to the town. The group hopes to assist Wendell in evaluating and making land use recommendations for the Poole Road corridor. Much of the area under consideration falls within the jurisdiction of Wake County, and Wake County’s input will be sought during this process. This planning opportunity, at no cost to the town, will assist in the town’s efforts to show the County and State that preparations are being made to serve and plan for growth in this Short Range Service Area. This analysis and report will serve to bridge the area between the town’s primary corporate limits and its satellite to the west. The idea is to prepare a foundation for joining “the two Wendell’s” together as one community.

The panel will return with a report and presentation about 2-4 weeks after the workshop.

ITEM 3. UPDATE ON TOWN RESURFACING

The town’s paving contractor hopes to start some prep work on the resurfacing contract sometime during the week of June 22^nd.

ITEM 4. CONVERSION TO TIME WARNER BUSINESS CLASS PHONE AND DATA

A contractor is still working on the conversion of phone and data lines for the town’s buildings to Time Warner. The lines have all been installed between the town’s buildings, but additional work is required in the buildings, themselves. Staff hopes to have the conversion to digital phone and data services completed by July 1^st.

ITEM 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOCUS GROUP

The following citizens were appointed to the focus group to meet with Holland Consulting about marketing issues:

• Sid Baynes

• Ginna Gray

• Terry Hodges

• Bruce Lynch

• Paul White

The members of the focus group should be contacted by Holland Consulting next week.

ITEM 6. VOLUNTEER INTERN

Josh Privette is going to work as a volunteer intern on a part-time basis for the Town of Wendell this summer. Josh is graduating from East Wake High School this week as the valedictorian of his school and will be attending NC State as a Political Science major in the fall. Josh is considering a career in local government management. Josh begins work next week. He will work some in each department in order to get a broad overview of local government.

ITEM 7. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

1. ANNEXATION – The House Judiciary 2 Committee is planning to address the annexation issue at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday and again on Thursday at 10:00 am in Room 421, Legislative Office Building. The NC League of Municipalities supports HB 727/SB 472 – Annexation Changes, which would enact 20 changes to address legitimate concerns of citizens while retaining fairness of annexation for in-town residents and annexation as tool for managing growth.

2. LOCAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT FOR HOMEBUILDERS – Today, Mayor Broadwell sent letters to Rep. Jackson and Sen. Blue to express his opposition to legislation introduced in the House (House Bill 852), which would defer tax liability on builders’ inventories. With the legislation, there would be a maximum of three years of deferred taxes on newly constructed homes that are for sale. The deferral applies only to the home – not land, additions, renovations, remodeling, etc. – and the taxes become payable when the home is sold.

If ratified, this legislation would be effective for FY 2009-10 and could reduce the tax levy related to "growth" that Wendell and other local governments can legally collect. Our best estimate is that this would affect roughly $2 million in property in Wendell, which represents approximately $10,000 in revenue for the town in FY 2009-10. This legislation could affect $686 million in property and cause a loss of $3.66 million in revenue for Wake County and its municipalities.

3. ROSA GILL CHOSEN TO FILL HOUSE SEAT – The leadership of the Wake County Democratic Party picked Wake County School Board Chairwoman Rosa Gill on Thursday to serve out the term of state Rep. Dan Blue. For more information, click here.

ITEM 8. OTHER

1. Chamber President Bruce Lynch stated that at least ten vendors are expected for the Farmers Market this Saturday. The hours of the Farmers Market are from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

2. The Cingular temporary cell tower arrived at Wendell Park on Wednesday. The company is scheduled work on the site on Tuesday, June 16. There may be some activity around the site over the weekend.

3. The Wake County Magistrate Office advised the town this week, stating they are suspending the practice of having a magistrate conduct business one-half day in Wendell on Fridays. Due to budget cuts, staffing issues, and other issues, all available manpower is needed in Raleigh. The county advised that they may look at starting this program again at some point in the future.

4. All employees were invited to a productive lunch-n-learn program this week concerning employee benefits with JRW and Associates, the town’s new insurance broker.

5. The Wendell Parks and Recreation Department will host the 8 and Under, 10 and Under and 12 and Under Girl’s Softball District Tournaments at Carver Field and the Doug Proctor Field from July 6^th to about July 12^th.

ITEM 9. UPCOMING EVENTS:

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

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

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

06/27 11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Eastern Regional Center Fun Day Activities @ ERC, Zebulon

07/03 Town facilities closed for July 4th holiday

07/04 Wendell Historical Society July 4th Event @ downtown Wendell

07/06 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall

07/06 – 8U, 10U, and 12U Girl’s Softball @ Wendell Park

07/12 District Tournaments @ Carver Park

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

07/20 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

07/27 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

08/03 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall

08/10 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

08/17 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

08/24 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

09/07 Town facilities closed for Labor Day holiday

PLANNING BOARD AGENDA

The Regular Meeting of the Wendell Planning Board

Monday, June 15, 2009 Wendell Courtroom

7:00 p.m. Wendell, North Carolina

1. Meeting Called to Order

• A quorum of seven members of the Planning Board is required before taking official action

2. Welcome and Recognition of Guests

3. Chairman and Board Members’ Comments

4. Adjustment and Approval of the Agenda

5. Public Comments:

• Individuals interested in speaking during the public comments time will need to sign up prior to the beginning of the meeting. The signup period will begin thirty (30) minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting and conclude at the beginning of the meeting.

• Each individual is limited to a time of three (3) minutes in which to express his or her concerns.

• Individuals making public comments are expected to be courteous to the Planning Board.

6. Approval of Minutes:

1. May 18, 2009 minutes

7. Action Taken at Previous Town Board Meetings

• Draft Stormwater Ordinance

8. UDO Update

9. Discussion, Consideration, and Action on the Following Items:

A. Draft Stormwater Ordinance

10. Adjourn to Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Sam Laughery, Chairperson Lee Batson, Vice Chairperson

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