Wendell News Outlet

Board of Commissioners Friday Update

Thursday, September 10, 2009

ITEM 1. UDO INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

The first UDO Informational meeting went well tonight. There was a lot of good, constructive comments and discussion. The Planning Department staff will follow-up with notes and comments made tonight. Please remember that if you have questions or comments, you do not have to wait until the meetings. Feel free to email comments and questions to the Planning staff. The remaining scheduled meetings are as follows:

Day Date Time Proposed Action Location

Thurs. Sept. 17^h 6-8 pm Discussion of Chapters 5-8 @ Town Hall

Mon. Oct. 5^th 6-8 pm Discussion of Chapters 9-13 @ Town Hall

Thurs. Oct. 15^th 6-8 pm Discussion of Chapters 14-19 @ Town Hall

A public hearing on the UDO will be on Monday, September 21^st at 6:00 p.m. at the Wendell Community Center.

ITEM 2. UPDATE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FROM KNIGHTDALE

Wendell has been receiving information technology (I/T) support from the Knightdale I/T Administrator, Keith Archambault, for the last couple of weeks. Interviews for the I/T Technician (who will be the primary contact/ service provider for Wendell) took place this week. Hopefully, the I/T Technician will be hired and will be able to start work in the next couple of weeks.

ITEM 3. MEETINGS / INFORMATION CONCERNING H1N1

Town staff has been to a few meetings recently with Wake County and other municipal officials concerning plans for to address a potential H1N1 outbreak. Communication and cooperation appears to be strong on this issue.

Those at risk (who will receive priority for vaccines) are as follows:

1. Pregnant women

2. Caregivers to children under 6 months

3. Healthcare workers

4. Children 6 months to the age of 24

5. Adults under 65 with chronic illness

Information about H1N1 and Wake County’s efforts with this issue is available at http://www.wakegov.com/flu. Information about H1N1 and seasonal flu is changing regularly and it can be difficult to know what information one needs to know. That is why this Wake County H1N1 web site was developed – specifically for people who live, work and play in Wake County. It will be updated regularly.

ITEM 4. OTHER

1. The annual Wendell Movie Night will be on Friday, September 18^th. Festivities will start at 6:00 p.m., and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m. This year, the movie will be Ratouille. The event will be held in Wendell Park, and the rain site will be the Community Center.

2. The Board of Adjustment will meet on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. in the Wendell Courtroom to hear two matters: (1) A variance request submitted by David Brzeczek for property located at 2 Beefeater Lane regarding the maximum number of accessory structures allowed per parcel; and (2) A variance request submitted by Steve Buus for property located at 6 South Buffalo Street regarding an addition to the residence that would encroach into the setback requirements.

3. Mayor Broadwell’s initial “Wendell Mayor’s Show” is available on www.ewtv.org. In the show, Mayor Broadwell tours the Wendell Farmer’ Market and interviews various vendors.

4. The Grand Opening of the Zebulon Community Center (the former National Guard Armory) will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16^th.

5. Kids Voting and the NC Museum of History are co-sponsoring an Educational Forum for Middle and High School Students on Saturday, October 17^th. The groups are asking each town to set-up an information table in the lobby of the museum from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. that day.

6. The NC League of Municipalities will hold its annual conference in Greenville October 25-27. Registrations must be postmarked by September 1^8th. Please contact Town Clerk Jonnie Driver by September 1^4th if you are interested in attending the conference.

ITEM 5. UPCOMING EVENTS:

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

09/14 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

09/17 6 – 8:00 p.m. (Thurs.) UDO “Discussion Meeting” Discussion of Chapters 5-8 @ Town Hall

09/18 (Fri.) Wendell Movie Night - Festivities start at 6:00 p.m.; movie starts around 8:30 p.m @ Wendell Park

09/21 6:00 p.m. Joint Town Board / Planning Board Meeting for Public Hearing about the draft UDO @ Wendell Community Center (Regular Planning Board Meeting to follow)

09/24 4:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting @ Town Hall

09/28 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

10/05 6 – 8:00 p.m. (Mon.) UDO “Discussion Meeting” Discussion of Chapters 9-13 @ Town Hall

10/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

10/15 6 – 8:00 p.m. (Thurs.) UDO “Discussion Meeting” Discussion of Chapters 14-19 @ Town Hall

10/17 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. “Government Matters” Education Forum @ NC History

10/19 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

10/25 – 10/27 NC League of Municipalities Annual Conference @ Greenville Convention Center

10/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

posted by Jenny Melton  # 10:38 PM