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Friday, October 23, 2009

 

Friday Update


Board of Commissioners Friday Update

October 23, 2009


ITEM 1. UPDATE ON ARRA PROJECT – BUFFALO AND THIRD STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT
As previously shared with the Board in an email this week, NCDOT and the Federal Highway Administration have issued the Town of Wendell construction authorization for Project # EL 5100 EB, the ARRA project involving sidewalk and curb and gutter improvements on Third Street and Buffalo Street. The amount authorized for the sidewalk design / construction is $470,000. The design work has already been completed.  The town is required to have the construction contract for this project signed by the end of the year.
A copy of a press release on this item is attached.
ITEM 2. NCLM CONFERENCE TO START THIS WEEKEND
The NC League of Municipalities annual conference will begin this weekend in Greenville. The focus areas for the conference are:
ITEM 3. NCSU ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORKSHOP HELD IN WENDELL ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, students from NCSU’s School of Architecture visited with the Mayor, citizens and staff concerning a joint project between Wake County’s Housing and Community Revitalization Department and NCSU. The Towns of Wendell, Wake Forest and Cary were chosen by the students as communities with strong downtown character with which to support downtown living. Professor Tom Barrie and graduate students toured Wendell’s downtown gathering town history as well as discussing elements of the town’s comprehensive plan for future redevelopment in the downtown core.
The project will focus on national and international housing best practices and designs for a range of housing models that would be suitable for a community such as Wendell. Issues such as environmental, social and cultural sustainability will be basic components under consideration during the design of each project area. The project will include a number of workshops, and outcomes will be documented and supplied to Wake County and the project communities for their use, if desired. The findings are scheduled to be completed at the end of NCSU’s spring semester.           
ITEM 4. FREE FARE PERIOD FOR THE ZWX EXPRESS BUS SERVICE FROM OCTOBER 26TH – NOVEMBER 30TH
The Zebulon/Wendell-Raleigh Express (ZWX) route will begin on Monday, October 26th. Triangle Transit staff will be on-site at the parking lot and on the buses to answer the questions of riders.
The Zebulon/Wendell-Raleigh Express will run at peak commute times: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Monday-Friday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. After the initial fare free period, the fare for the route is $2.50 per one-way trip or $5.00 per round-trip. There will be an introductory FARE FREE period from October 26th through November 30th.
Anyone interested in the service can sign-up for Triangle Transit’s e-mail rider alerts at http://triangletransit.org/contact/alerts/ or can call the GoTriangle Regional Transit Information Center at 919-485-RIDE for more information. 
ITEM 5. OFFICIAL LAUNCH EVENT – ZWX EXPRESS BUS SERVICE – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH AT 10:00 A.M.
A ZWX Express Bus Service official launch event is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m. in Wendell. There will be a ceremony, refreshments, and a bus ride to Zebulon and back.
ITEM 6. RALEIGH DELAYING NEW WATER BILLING SYSTEM UNTIL JULY 2010
The City of Raleigh has announced that it is delaying the implementation of its new water billing system until July 2010. The Board of Commissioners received a presentation about the new billing system / format at the September 14th meeting. The implementation was originally scheduled for November 2009.


ITEM 7. RECREATION NEWS

  1. On Sunday October 25th, Junior Girl Scout Troop 1434 will be installing some new plant material around the Wendell Park sign located on Third Street (at the entrance of the park). Stephanie Hawk has organized this community service project for the troop. Thanks to Troop 1434 for its efforts.

  2. The 2009 Men's Slow-pitch Polar Bear Softball Tournament (wood bats only) will be held November 14-15, 2009. The entry fee is $200 per team. Interested teaks can contact Kelley Connolly at 366-2266 for more information.


ITEM 8. OTHER

  1. Rep. Darren Jackson will hold a town hall meeting at the Zebulon Municipal Complex on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.  The purpose of this town hall meeting is to answer questions and hear constituent concerns.

  2. The Town of Wendell (in conjunction with the Wendell Historical Society) will hold a meeting on November 19th at 6:00 p.m. to inform property owners within the town’s two national register historic districts about the tax benefits available.  During this meeting, there will be two short presentations: one on tax credits for historic renovation work and the other on the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for renovation.
ITEM 9. UPCOMING EVENTS:


DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

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

10/26 Start Date for ZWX Bus Service @ Wendell

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

11/09 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

11/10 10:00 a.m. ZWX Bus Service Launch Event @ Wendell

11/10 (Tues.) Wendell Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet @ Wendell Community Center
6:00 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Dinner

11/11 (Wed.) Veterans’ Day – Town offices closed

11/16 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

11/19 6:00 p.m. Public Information Meeting about Tax Credits Available for Historic District Properties @ Town Hall

11/23 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

11/26 – 11/27 Town offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday

12/14 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

12/19 Wendell Historical Society Home Tour

12/21 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

12/24 - 12/25 – Town offices closed for Christmas holiday

12/28 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

1/11 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

1/18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Town offices closed

1/22 (Fri.) 2nd Annual Wendell Fine Arts Exhibit Woman’s Club
(sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Woman’s Club)

1/25 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

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