Wendell News Outlet

U.S. Census: Changing demographics mean new growth -- How do we plan for it?

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The US Census underway will provide greater insight into growth and changing demographics in the Triangle region.  The whole nation is becoming increasingly diverse, as is NC.  Will the Raleigh-Cary metro region still be the fastest growing?  Census data will help us plan solutions for planning, like public transit options and stronger protections for water, housing options and funding for schools.  Click here to learn more about 'The Demographic Re-Mix of the 21st Century'. Here's what's happening on growth issues right now -- we invite you to join WakeUP in these efforts! New threat to the Falls Lake Watershed WakeUP is monitoring a proposal allowing a large commercial development in the Falls Lake watershed.  Proposed development planning language would permit "non-conforming uses" to expand commercial development on site.  The Wake Board of Commissioners will vote on this April 5th.  Raleigh City Council unanimously opposed this proposal March 16th.  Contact Wake County Commissioners here. New Code comments due March 31st Progress on Raleigh's New Development Code is moving forward swiftly.  The City needs your feedback on the New Code "Diagnostic and Approach Report" by Wednesday, March 31st.  Click here for the report and to comment online.  Overall, WakeUP believes the report recommendations would move the city towards good growth planning. SE Raleigh Community Forum on Transit - Please come! April 13, 2010, 7:00-8:30 pm Shaw University Estey Hall An update on plans for regional transit (expanded bus and express rail) and potential funding for transit system.  Learn how you will be affected and how you can have input in the plan. Agenda: Welcome- Andrew Cann, Shaw University Political Science Club, President Why Transit?- Daniel Coleman, Raleigh - Wake Citizens Association Transit Legislation- Rep. Deborah Ross Plans for Regional Transit in the Triangle- David King, Triangle Transit What You Can Do- Don Mial, WakeUP Wake County Regional Transit Plan Presentations Presentations at a town hall or community center near you! April 5th - 7 pm Knightdale (Town Council meeting) April 6th - 6 pm - Morrisville Town Public Meeting (Town Hall) April 13th - 7 -8:30 pm - SE Raleigh Transit Forum at Shaw (cosp. by Capital Area Friends of Transit, Raleigh-Wake Citizens, Voters Coalition, WakeUP - Click here for details) April 27th -6 pm - Garner Town Council Work Session May 4th - 5:30 pm - Wake Forest (Town Board work session) Triangle supports sales tax for transitA poll recently released indicates that 58% of voters in Wake, Durham and Orange Counties are willing to pay a half-cent sales tax to fund a regional transit system of expanded bus and rail. Read more Great Schools in Wake Coalition is Active!Despite March 23 vote by Wake Board of Education to direct county staff to develop a new assignment plan that eliminates socio-economic diversity as a goal, the Great Schools in Wake Coalition is active.  This special project of WakeUP will continue to provide important public education and advocate for careful study.  Click here for details on upcoming events and press hits.

It's time to be counted. 
Local and state governments depend on census counts for Federal funding and representation.
Do your part to help your local and state governments get their fair share of the Federal pie.


I've heard several Wendell residents have not received their census questionnaires.
If you haven't gotten yours, they are available at the Wendell Library, Wendell Recreation Center and most other libraries throughout Wake County. 
Or contact me. I have some extras. 


Glenn Harris
365-0734

• April 30^th – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – The 3rd Stage (Traditional, Bluegrass and Folk)
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  May 21^st – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – NC Revelers Orchestra (Big Band Swing- Jazz Orchestra)
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  June 25^th – Driven Praise Band

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   # 5100-EA – Crosswalks on Third Street and Main Street – The crosswalk on Third Street was poured this week. Brick pavers (at the wheelchair ramps) and striping will be installed next week. Once the concrete sets and traffic on the street is re-opened, the contractor will begin work on the crosswalk for Main Street.
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   # 5100-EB – Buffalo and Third Streets – Storm drainage pipes and catch basins were installed on Third Street and Buffalo Street this week. Also, Progress Energy moved utility poles on Third Street. Other utilities need to be moved to the new poles before the old poles can be removed.

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  Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
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  The next committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 22^nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom.

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  Land Use and Economic Development Committee

• The UDO Ad Hoc Sub-Committee continues to meet on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Wendell Community Center.

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  The Main Street Sub-Committee met on Wednesday, March 24^th at 7:00 p.m.

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  Fiscal and Human Resources Committee

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  The committee met on Thursday, March 18^th to discuss preliminary budget requests by each department and other budgetary issues.
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  A Budget Work Session is scheduled for Friday, April 9^th at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Center.

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  Law Enforcement and Recreation Committee

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  The committee met on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
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  The East Wake Gang Forum will have a special community meeting on May 27^th at 6:00 p.m. at Wake Chapel Baptist Church in Zebulon.

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  Ad Hoc Appearance Committee
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  An Ad Hoc Appearance Committee was created on February 9, 2010 with Commissioner Gray as the Chair. Committee members were named at the March 22, 2010 Board of Commissioners meeting.

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  Ad Hoc Rental Housing Committee
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  An Ad Hoc Rental Housing Committee was created on February 22, 2010 with Commissioner Adams as the Chair.

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   Rep. Darren Jackson has stated he will need to reschedule his town hall meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, April 6^th in Wendell due to a conflict. Once it is rescheduled, the new information will be shared.
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   Christopher Batts (from BSA Troop 515 of Wendell) is working on an Eagle Scout project at the Carver fields. He is demolishing the old scorekeeper shelters and building new scorekeeper stands / shelters.
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   A 2010 Census Questionnaire Assistance Center will operate at the Wendell Community Center Monday – Friday from March 19^th to April 19^th from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. The Census staff will answer questions and help individuals fill-out their Census forms. Questionnaire Assistance Centers are also planned for the Eastern Wake Senior Center and the Wendell Library.
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   The Wendell Police Department will once again be playing in the East Wake Public Safety Softball Tournament. All proceeds will benefit the 200 Club of Wake County (http://www.200clubwakecounty.org/). The games will be held in Wake Forest on April 10^th (with a rain date of April 17^th).

Wake County Division of Solid Waste Management

Tour the South Wake Landfill on April 24, 2010 In recognition of Earth Day, Wake County citizens are invited to attend a free, 45-minute tour of the South Wake Solid Waste Management Facility, 6130 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, on Saturday, April 24, 2010.  Visitors will learn about the County's recycling and disposal opportunities and what happens to items after they are collected.  Tours will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Reservations are required using this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N7DR78J To learn more about this tour and our monthly tour offerings, visit: www.wakegov.com/recycling/schools/publictours. Questions? Call 919-856-6597 or email feedthebin@wakegov.com.

Wake County Environmental Services - Recycling and Solid Waste, P.O. Box 550, Raleigh, NC 27602 919-856-7400

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Lower Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Larry Baldwin    1307 Country Club Road New Bern, NC 28562 252-637-7972 252-514-0051 fax riverkeeper@neuseriver.org   Upper Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Alissa Bierma 112 South Blount Street Suite 103 Raleigh, NC 27601 919-856-1180 919-839-0767 fax alissa@neuseriver.org   BOARD OF DIRECTORS Natalie Baggett Phil Bowie James Boyd Richard Dove Richard Goodwin Marilyn Grolitzer Tom Hardin Jeffrey Harrison Mary Ann Harrison Jake Jacobson Lucy Marston David McCracken William Olah Sandra Parker  Jim Starr Gail Young Don Webb         Proud to be a member of the Foundation?   Get your NRF gear and presents here.   www.neuseriver.org		Forward this message to a friend Dear Friend, Despite scathing comments from the public and significant attention by the media, the Wake County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is considering approving a Text Change to the UDO that would put at risk the future of Falls Lake and every other water supply with a connection to Wake County. We need  your help; please contact the Wake County Board of County Commissioners and tell them that the proposed text change, OA 03-09, serves only private interests, is dangerous to the future health of Wake County, and should be denied. The Proposed OA 03-09, brought forth by private property interests, was heard by the Wake Commissioners at the beginning of this month and was opposed by the Foundation, WakeUp Wake County, the City of Raleigh, and the Watershed Protection Council.  This is an attempt to permanently grandfather non-conforming uses in Water Supply Watersheds (including Falls Lake, Swift Creek, and Little River) to allow large development projects to be created where a residential-only restriction currently exists.  The specific property interests bringing this change forward is a lumber yard with plants to be converted into a large shopping center near Hwy 50 and 98 in northwest Wake County, a property within the Falls Lake Watershed. On Monday, March 29, the Growth, Land Use and Environment (GLUE) Committee of the Wake BoCC will meet at 10:15 a.m. to discuss this proposed text change.  In addition, the subject is expected to be addressed for a final decision at the 1:00 p.m. BoCC meeting on April 5, 2010.  Before those dates the Commissioners must hear from the community about the dangers this text change presents.    Act Now! Contact the Wake County Board of County Commissioners and tell them that the proposed text change, OA 03-09, serves only private interests, is dangerous to the future health of Wake County, and should be denied.  This change does not the benefit Falls Lake or Wake County residents in general, is not necessary for the project being discussed to occur, and risks opening the flood gates to a hoard of environmentally damaging projects that will no longer be required to receive appropriate evaluation by the public. You can contact them via: Email or Phone at (919) 856-6160 Please include all of the Wake Commissioners at commissioners@co.wake.nc.us and Susan Banks, Clerk to the BoCC at susan.banks@co.wake.nc.us. If you are willing, we would love to be cc'd at alissa@neuseriver.org - or you can just click the link above!   Learn More   For the following reasons, the proposed text change, OA 03-09, should be denied. Since this action could be determined to be appropriate and allowed to occur through the existing variance procedure there is no reason that this change is required in order to protect the property owner's interests.  Failure to pass the change does not constitute a taking of private property. The incredibly general language forwarded by the applicant opens the door to at least another 10 properties throughout Wake County that are also in water supply watersheds to implement similar projects, that would previously have not been allowed, without appropriate review by the public and elected officials. Approving this project via text change does not ensure that the environmental protections discussed by the applicant will be implemented.  Approval by variance would include conditions which require the applicant to honor their word - this form of approval holds no such legal requirement. Environmentalists upset over lake watershed development, ABC11, 03/01/10 There's outrage in Wake County over a proposed change that would allow for new development in the Falls Lake watershed... Wake vote could hurt lake cleanup, N&O, 03/02/10 The Wake County Board of Commissioners might allow commercial development in the Falls Lake watershed, a scenario that environmental groups and Raleigh city staff warned could impede efforts to clean the polluted waters of the lake... Developer wants shopping center near Falls Lake, WRAL, 03/01/10 Wake County commissioners are studying a plan to allow more development in the Falls Lake watershed. Raleigh officials are opposed to the move... View the Commission Meeting when OA 03-09 was first presented Cue to 01:16:35 and hear the concerns expressed by the Foundation, City of Raleigh, WakeUp Wake County, and the Watershed Protection Council.  View the Commissioners' reactions and judge for yourself whether this project is the danger we believe it to be...   Upcoming Upper Neuse Events 8th Annual Neuse River Cleanup - April 10, 8:30-2:00 p.m. The cleanup is good for the river and a great way to show your community spirit; come join us for some good work in the morning, followed by a well-deserved thank you celebration at Anderson Point Park.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a picnic on us following the cleanup! Save the Neuse Benefit Concert - June 4, 9:00 p.m. Sweetwater Brewing Company Presents Old Habits; this Raleigh four-piece bluegrass band has a classic sound, fueled by powerful harmonies and strong instrumentals.  Location: The Pour House. Tickets on sale April 9. Clean Water Lobby Day - June 23, time TBA This is an opportunity for Foundation members and supporters to join with other watershed protection organizations and concerned citizens from across the state in speaking up to protect and conserve our water resources. This is a fun and educational event; make sure to save the date!     Advocate l Educate l Protect

I have finished my 2010 Census...Have you done yours yet? 
If not, do it soon. Local and state governments depend on census counts for Federal funding and representation. Do your part to help your local and state governments get their fair share of the Federal pie.

Glenn

Red Skelton--from his television show in 1969! Just think, he said this on his television show in 1969 and really had no clue it would ever come about. SAD, isn't it? What a wonderful and worthwhile clip to watch and share with all your friends and acquaintances!

This is one that needs to be passed on.

http://media.causes.com/604250?p_id=42563578

The Wendell Historical Society is having a meeting on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:30 in the Wendell Courtroom. The topic will be "How Wake Forest Revitalized It's Downtown." The speaker will be Maggie O'Neal, Executive Director of the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation.

I urge everyone to attend to learn what has worked for one town. Maybe we can apply some of their experiences to Wendell. It certainly will take ALL OF US to accomplish such a hefty goal. Please pass this information on to others who may be interested.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Ginna Gray
Chairperson, Town of Wendell Downtown Revitalization Committee

Board of Commissioners Friday Update

Thursday, March 18, 2010

ITEM 1. FRIDAY MEMO BEING DISTRIBUTED EARLY
The Friday Memo is being distributed early today because the manager will be off tomorrow, March 19th.

ITEM 2. ARBOR DAY TOMORROW IN WENDELL – FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH
As mentioned in last week’s Friday Memo, Arbor Day in Wendell will be on Friday, March 19th. The Wendell Tree Board has planned Arbor Day festivities at area schools. An event is scheduled for Lake Myra Elementary at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19th. Events will be on Friday, March 26th at Wendell Elementary (at 9:45 a.m.) and at Carver Elementary (at 11:00 a.m.). The Wendell Tree Board and the Town of Wendell will be planting one Willow Oak on the property of each school in honor of the graduating 5th graders. Each 5th grader will also receive a Loblolly Pine seedling to take home and plant in their own yards.

ITEM 3. WENDELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING – TUESDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 7:30 P.M.
The Wendell Historical Society will have a meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom.   The topic of this meeting will be, "How Wake Forest Revitalized Its Downtown."  The speaker will be Maggie O'Neal, Executive Director of the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation.  While all Historical Society meetings are open to the public, the Society sends-out a special invitation to elected officials, town staff, downtown business and property owners for this meeting.  The Society hopes that this forum will give our community an example of how another community worked to improve its downtown business district. 

ITEM 4. MEETINGS THE MANAGER ATTENDED IN THE LAST WEEK

Besides the scheduled committee meetings, the manager did not attend any meetings of note this week.


ITEM 5. COMMITTEE NOTES
The following is an update of committee assignments, information and action:

Education and Community Relations Committee
Proposal for the merger of the economic development web site and the town web site (tabled at the December 14, 2009 Board of Commissioners meeting to the December 28, 2009 meeting and referred to the Education and Community Relations Committee).
The committee made its recommendation on this matter at the January 25, 2010 Board meeting.

Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
The committee met on Tuesday, March 16th. At this meeting, the committee received a presentation from CORPUD Asst. Director Robert Massengill and consultant Jeff Adkins concerning the Raleigh/Wendell Utility Pro-Forma.
The next committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom.

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
Future of the town’s UDO (referred to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee at the December 14, 2009 meeting)

UDO Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
The UDO Ad Hoc Sub-Committee was created on January 25, 2010 and has been and will continue to meet on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Wendell Community Center until the work of the committee has been completed.

Main Street Sub-Committee
The Main Street Sub-Committee visited Goldsboro and Fuquay-Varina on Tuesday, March 9th. These communities are involved in the Main Street Program.
The next Main Street Sub-Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Wendell Community Center.

Fiscal and Human Resources Committee
The committee met on Thursday, March 18th to discuss preliminary budget requests by each department and other budgetary issues.

Law Enforcement and Recreation Committee
The committee met on Monday, February 22nd. The committee discussed the East Wake Gang Forum, which will have a special community meeting on May 27th at 6:00 p.m. at Wake Chapel Baptist Church in Zebulon. The 2010 Public Safety Day (Saturday, May 1st downtown) was also discussed. On the recreation side, a possible relationship with the East Wake Soccer Association was further examined.
The next committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the conference room of Town Hall.

Ad Hoc Appearance Committee
An Ad Hoc Appearance Committee was created on February 9, 2010 with Commissioner Gray as the Chair.

Ad Hoc Rental Housing Committee
An Ad Hoc Rental Housing Committee was created on February 22, 2010 with Commissioner Adams as the Chair.

ITEM 6. MEETINGS THE MANAGER PLANS TO ATTEND NEXT WEEK

DAY DATE EVENT

Tues. 3/23 May attend meeting of Triangle J Council
Of Governments Managers Meeting

Wed. 3/24 Mtg. w/ Bill Atkinson, CEO of WakeMed, and Mayor Broadwell

ITEM 7. ARRA PROJECTS

A.# 5100-EA – Crosswalks on Third Street and Main Street – Work resumed this week.
B.# 5100-EB – Buffalo and Third Streets – Drainage improvements on Third Street began this week. Also, Progress Energy began moving utility poles on Third Street.

ITEM 8. RECREATION NEWS
The following update has been provided by Recreation Director Brinkley Wagstaff concerning this past weekend’s State-Wide Athletic Conference (SWAC) basketball tournaments:
The Wendell 9 & 10 Boys won the sectional tournament hosted by Nash County. They defeated Wilson in the championship game. They will advance to the state tournament in Lillington on Friday, March 19th.
The Wendell 11 & 12 boys won the Sectional Tournament hosted by Nash County. They came through the losers’ bracket to win the championship. They defeated Rocky Mount twice on Sunday. They will play in Erwin this weekend in the state tournament.
The Wendell 15 &16 Boys won the sectional tournament hosted by Wendell Parks and Recreation. They defeated Mecklenburg County in the championship game. They will advance to the state tournament in Mecklenburg County this weekend and will play on Friday against the #2 team from New Bern.
The Wendell 13 & 14 Girls will play in the state tournament in New Bern this weekend. They will play Lumberton on Friday at 8:30 PM.

ITEM 9. OTHER
A.A 2010 Census Questionnaire Assistance Center will operate at the Wendell Community Center Monday – Friday from March 19th to April 19th from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. The Census staff will answer questions and help individuals fill-out their Census forms. Questionnaire Assistance Centers are also planned for the Eastern Wake Senior Center and the Wendell Library.
B.The annual “Stars in the East” program of the East Wake Education Foundation will be on Thursday, April 8th.
C.The Wendell Police Department will once again be playing in the East Wake Public Safety Softball Tournament. All proceeds will benefit the 200 Club of Wake County (http://www.200clubwakecounty.org/). The games will be held in Wake Forest on April 10th (with a rain date of April 17th).
D.A Budget Work Session with the Board of Commissioners is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 25th.
E.An informational meeting about the Small Town Main Street Program will be held in Selma on Thursday, March 8th at 1:00 p.m.

ITEM 10. UPCOMING EVENTS:

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

3/22 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee @ Community Ctr.

3/22 5:00 p.m. Law Enforcement & Recreation Committee @ Town Hall

3/22 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

3/23 7:30 p.m. Wendell Historical Society meeting @ Town Hall
About “How Wake Forest Revitalized Its Downtown”

3/24 7:00 p.m. Main Street Subcommittee Meeting @ Conf. Room, Wendell Comm. Center

3/25 9:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners Work @ Town Hall
Session on the 2010-11 Budget

3/26 9:45 a.m. Arbor Day Festivities @ Wendell Elem.

3/26 11:00 a.m. Arbor Day Festivities @ Carver Elem.

3/29 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee @ Community Ctr.

4/2 Town facilities closed for Good Friday

4/5 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee @ Community Ctr.

4/5 6:30 p.m. Rec. Advisory Board Meeting @ Community Ctr.

4/6 Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Darren Jackson @ Town Hall

4/8 1:00 p.m. Small Town Main Street Program Information Meeting @ Selma

4/8 Stars in the East @ East Wake H. S.

4/10 East Wake Public Safety Softball Tournament @ Wake Forest

4/12 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee @ Community Ctr.

4/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

4/13 5:00 p.m. Tree Board Meeting @ Community Ctr.

4/19 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee @ Community Ctr.

4/19 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

4/20 4:00 p.m. NCLM Legislative Regional Mtg. @ Smithfield
(Tues.)

4/21 4:00 p.m. NCLM Legislative Regional Mtg. @ Rocky Mount
(Wed.)

4/22 7:00 p.m. Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Meeting @ Town Hall
(Thurs.)

4/26 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee @ Community Ctr.

4/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

Board of Commissioners Friday Update

Friday, March 12, 2010

ITEM 1. WENDELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING – TUESDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 7:30 P.M.
The Wendell Historical Society will have a meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom.   The topic of this meeting will be, "How Wake Forest Revitalized Its Downtown."  The speaker will be Maggie O'Neal, Executive Director of the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation.  While all Historical Society meetings are open to the public, the Society sends-out a special invitation to elected officials, town staff, downtown business and property owners for this meeting.  The Society hopes that this forum will give our community an example of how another community worked to improve its downtown business district. 

ITEM 2. WENDELL TREE BOARD’S ARBOR DAY PLANS
The Wendell Tree Board has planned Arbor Day festivities at area schools. An event is scheduled for Lake Myra Elementary at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19th, at Wendell Elementary at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, March 26th and at Carver Elementary at 11:00 a.m. on March 26th. The Wendell Tree Board and the Town of Wendell will be planting one Willow Oak on the property of each school in honor of the graduating 5th graders. Each 5th grader will also receive a Loblolly Pine seedling to take home and plant in their own yards.
Attached is a copy of the press release and proclamation on this item.

ITEM 3. CORPUD PRESENTATION AT MARCH 16TH PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
CORPUD Assistant Directors Kenny Waldroup and Robert Massengill are planning to attend the Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the merger pro forma. Raleigh will also have Jeff Adkins at the meeting. Jeff Adkins is Raleigh’s consultant working on the pro forma’s (he has made presentations in Wendell in the past). We encourage all elected officials to attend this meeting, if possible. We will send Jeff’s presentation to the Board prior to the meeting. Commissioners may want to review the merger agreement prior to the committee meeting, as well.

ITEM 4. MEETINGS THE MANAGER PLANNED TO ATTEND IN THE LAST WEEK

DAY DATE EVENT

Wed. 3/10 Wake County Managers Association

Wed. 3/10 NCLM League LINC (Legislative
Information Network of Communities)
meeting and legislative reception

Fri. 3/12 Meeting with Wake County to discuss
NPDES Phase II Permits Requirements

Wake County Managers Association – was not able to attend.
NCLM League LINC – League LINC is a new grassroots network of the North Carolina League of Municipalities ­established for and powered by city and town municipal officials, leaders and professionals. “Grassroots” is defined as a movement, driven by the members of a community. This was a brainstorming meeting to discuss ways how the goals of municipalities could be better communicated with the NC General Assembly. After the meeting, there was a reception with local legislators.
Meeting with Wake County to discuss Phase II requirements – This was a preliminary meeting with Wake County, Rolesville, Zebulon and Wendell officials to discuss opportunities to partner with requirements of the new Phase II stormwater regulations. There was consensus that the public outreach and education components of Phase II requirements have the most opportunity for partnerships. It is hoped that a meeting with the State to discuss Phase II requirements can be scheduled in the next few weeks.

ITEM 5. COMMITTEE NOTES
The following is an update of committee assignments, information and action:

Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
The next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. in the courtroom. At this meeting, the committee will receive a presentation about fiber optic accessibility in town and begin a review of the Raleigh/Wendell water Pro-Forma.

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
Future of the town’s UDO (referred to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee at the December 14, 2009 meeting)

UDO Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
The UDO Ad Hoc Sub-Committee was created on January 25, 2010 and has been and will continue to meet on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Wendell Community Center until the work of the committee has been completed.

Main Street Sub-Committee
The Main Street Sub-Committee visited Goldsboro and Fuquay-Varina on Tuesday, March 9th. These communities are involved in the Main Street Program.

Fiscal and Human Resources Committee
The next committee meeting will be on Thursday, March 18th at 9:00 a.m.

Law Enforcement and Recreation Committee
The committee met on Monday, February 22nd. The committee discussed the East Wake Gang Forum, which will have a special community meeting on May 27th at 6:00 p.m. at Wake Chapel Baptist Church in Zebulon. The 2010 Public Safety Day (Saturday, May 1st downtown) was also discussed. On the recreation side, a possible relationship with the East Wake Soccer Association was further examined.

Ad Hoc Appearance Committee
An Ad Hoc Appearance Committee was created on February 9, 2010 with Commissioner Gray as the Chair.

Ad Hoc Rental Housing Committee
An Ad Hoc Rental Housing Committee was created on February 22, 2010 with Commissioner Adams as the Chair.

ITEM 6. MEETINGS THE MANAGER PLANS TO ATTEND NEXT WEEK

Besides the scheduled committee meetings, the manager does not plan to attend any meetings of note.

ITEM 7. ARRA PROJECTS

A. # 5100-EA – Crosswalks on Third Street and Main Street – Hopefully, work will resume next week. The contractor has been waiting to get DOT approval on all items / materials before resuming work.
B.# 5100-EB – Buffalo and Third Streets – Some drainage work is expected to start next week. Additional work will have to wait until other utility companies perform some work. Progress Energy needs to relocate several poles, work on which is expected to take place between March 22nd and April 9th. After the Progress Energy work is complete, Time Warner Cable also has some work to complete. Once this is done, the contractor will be able to proceed with the sidewalk work.

ITEM 8. POOLE ROAD / BUFFALO STREET SET FOR PAVING THIS YEAR BY NCDOT
The town was made aware that NCDOT plans to resurface Poole Road (from Smithfield Road to Third Street) and Buffalo Street (from Third Street to US 64 Business/ Wendell Boulevard) this year. This work is scheduled for spring/summer 2010.

ITEM 9. RECREATION NEWS
A.WENDELL HOSTS SWAC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND – A 15-16 year-old SWAC tournament will be hosted at the Wendell Community Center this weekend (Friday – Sunday). The State-wide Athletic Conference (SWAC) is comprised of teams from all over the state. Teams from Wendell, Nashville, Lillington, Smithfield, Erwin, Mecklenburg County are participating in the tournament.
B.Registration for Co-ed Volleyball is due by March 24th.
C.Registration for Church Softball is due by April 15th.

ITEM 10. OTHER
A.A 2010 Census Questionnaire Assistance Center will operate at the Wendell Community Center Monday – Friday from March 19th to April 19th from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. The Census staff will answer questions and help individuals fill-out their Census forms. Questionnaire Assistance Centers are also planned for the Eastern Wake Senior Center and the Wendell Library.
B.Congratulations to Sgt. Gill and Sgt. Hare for their successful completion of the Senior Level Management Class at Coastal Plain Law Enforcement Training Center.  The program consisted of 220 hours of various management topics spread over the past seven months.
C.Inserts will be going into the next round of Zebulon, Wendell and Knightdale water bills giving citizens some basic info on the new express routes from each town. 
D.The regularly-scheduled Planning Board meeting for March 15th has been canceled.
E.The manager will be off on Friday, March 19th.
F.The annuals “Stars in the East” program of the East Wake Education Foundation is being planned for Thursday, April 8th.
G.The Wendell Police Department will once again be playing in the East Wake Public Safety Softball Tournament. All proceeds will benefit the 200 Club of Wake County (http://www.200clubwakecounty.org/). The games will be held in Wake Forest on April 10th (with a rain date of April 17th).
H.A Budget Work Session with the Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 25th.
I.An informational meeting about the Small Town Main Street Program will be held in Selma on Thursday, March 8th at 1:00 p.m.

ITEM 11. UPCOMING EVENTS:

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

3/15 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

3/15 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Town Hall

3/16 2:00 p.m. Public Works, Facilities and Town Hall
Infrastructure Committee Mtg.

3/18 9:00 a.m. Fiscal / H.R. Committee Town Hall

3/19 11:00 a.m. Arbor Day Festivities Lake Myra Elem.

3/22 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

3/22 5:00 p.m. Law Enforcement & Recreation Town Hall
Committee

3/22 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting Town Hall

3/23 7:30 p.m. Wendell Historical Society meeting Town Hall
About “How Wake Forest
Revitalized Its Downtown”

3/25 9:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners Work Town Hall
Session on the 2010-11 Budget

3/26 9:45 a.m. Arbor Day Festivities Wendell Elem.

3/26 11:00 a.m. Arbor Day Festivities Carver Elem.

3/29 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/2 Town facilities closed for Good
Friday

4/5 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/5 6:30 p.m. Rec. Advisory Board Meeting Community Ctr.

4/6 Town Hall Meeting with Town Hall
Rep. Darren Jackson

4/8 1:00 p.m. Small Town Main Street Program Selma
Information Meeting

4/8 Stars in the East East Wake H. S.

4/10 East Wake Public Safety Softball Wake Forest
Tournament

4/12 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting Town Hall

4/13 5:00 p.m. Tree Board Meeting Community Ctr.

4/19 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/19 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Town Hall

4/20 4:00 p.m. NCLM Legislative Regional Mtg. Smithfield
(Tues.)

4/21 4:00 p.m. NCLM Legislative Regional Mtg. Rocky Mount
(Wed.)

4/26 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting Town Hall

FROM: David B. Bone, Town Manager

DATE: March 12, 2010

Re.: Proclamation of March 19, 2010 as Arbor Day in the Town of Wendell


Mayor J. Harold Broadwell, II, has proclaimed March 19th, 2010 as Arbor Day for the Town of Wendell. (Attached is a copy of the proclamation.) A celebration will be held at each of the local elementary schools in the community.

Wendell used to celebrate Arbor Day in October; however, the Wendell Tree Board decided to go with a different approach this year and in years to come. All three elementary schools in the area have embraced the idea. Lake Myra Elementary, Carver Elementary and Wendell Elementary will host special events to honor the importance of trees either on March 19th or March 26th. The Wendell Tree Board and the Town of Wendell will be planting one Willow Oak on the property of each school in honor of the graduating 5th graders. Each 5th grader will also receive a Loblolly Pine seedling to take home and plant in their own yards.

Wendell is proud to have an Arbor Day celebration as a member of Tree City USA program. Such a celebration is required for all Tree City USA communities. Wendell is happy to say it will be applying for its 27th consecutive year of being a member of the Tree City USA program.

The Arbor Day event comes on the heels of four Capital Tree Program awards being presented in the Wendell community on February 22nd, 2010. Two awards were presented to the Town of Wendell for a Swamp Chestnut Oak and a grove of Pecan trees in Wendell Park. Also, Sid and Anne Baynes received an award for the Southern Red Oak on their property, and Nora Cambier and Michael Unruh were presented an award for a Cedar located on their property.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Tim Kay at 919-366-2266.
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Board of Commissioners Friday Update

Friday, March 5, 2010

ITEM 1. WENDELL POLICE DEPARTMENT RECIEVES GRANT FROM THE WAKE COUNTY ABC BOARD
This week, the town was notified that its ABC grant application for the Police Department was approved. The grant will support a year-round program to raise awareness about impaired driving and a summer camp program involving drug and alcohol awareness and sports activities.
The press release about this grant is attached.

ITEM 2. UPDATE ON DRAFT ETJ EXPANSION REQUEST / REPORT
Planning Department staff met on Thursday March 3rd, 2010 with the Wake County Planning Department staff and Community Services Manager Tim Maloney involving the draft ETJ report.  The report, submittal timeline and approval process were discussed. Once the document is formally submitted, the timeline for approval is a minimum of six months. As you are aware, the town will not be able to finalize its ETJ extension application until the UDO has been completed. However, the town’s planning staff will continue to enhance the draft document, preparing it for formal submittal in July.

ITEM 3. CORPUD PRESENTATION AT MARCH 16TH PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
CORPUD Assistant Directors Kenny Waldroup and Robert Massengill are planning to attend the Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the merger pro forma. Raleigh will also have Jeff Adkins at the meeting. Jeff Adkins is Raleigh’s consultant working on the pro forma’s (he has made presentations in Wendell in the past). We encourage all elected officials to attend this meeting, if possible. We will send Jeff’s presentation to the Board prior to the meeting. Commissioners may want to review the merger agreement prior to the committee meeting, as well.

ITEM 4. MEETINGS THE MANAGER HAS ATTENDED IN THE LAST WEEK

DAY DATE EVENT

Mon. 3/1 Meeting with USDA Rural Development
about loan application / architectural agreement

Wed. 3/3 Wake County Solid Waste Advisory Board
Meeting

Fri. 3/5 Meeting with John Carmen, new director of
CORPUD
Meeting with USDA Rural Development – The manager and Architect Tony Johnson attended this meeting about the town’s loan applications for the senior center and law enforcement center. Additional paperwork for the application was reviewed, and there was discussion about what would be needed in an architectural agreement.
Wake County Solid Waste Advisory Board Meeting – Public Works Director Alton Bryant attended this meeting on behalf of the town and the manager. The financial outlook for the new landfill in Holly Springs (for which Wake County and all towns in Wake County are partners) is positive.
Meeting with John Carmen, new director or CORPUD – The manager and several members of the town staff met with Mr. Carmen. This was the staff’s first opportunity to meet with Mr. Carmen. The main topic of discussion was the merger pro forma.

ITEM 5. COMMITTEE NOTES
The following is an update of committee assignments, information and action:

Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
The next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 16th at 2:00 p.m. in the courtroom. At this meeting, the committee will receive a presentation about fiber optic accessibility in town and begin a review of the Raleigh/Wendell water Pro-Forma.

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
Future of the town’s UDO (referred to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee at the December 14, 2009 meeting)

UDO Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
The UDO Ad Hoc Sub-Committee was created on January 25, 2010 and has been and will continue to meet on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Wendell Community Center until the work of the committee has been completed.

Main Street Sub-Committee
The Main Street Sub-Committee plans to visit Goldsboro and Fuquay-Varina on Tuesday, March 9th. These communities are involved in the Main Street Program.

Fiscal and Human Resources Committee
The next committee meeting will be on Thursday, March 18th at 9:00 a.m.

Law Enforcement and Recreation Committee
The committee met on Monday, February 22nd. The committee discussed the East Wake Gang Forum, which will have a special community meeting on May 13th at 6:00 p.m. at Wake Chapel Baptist Church in Zebulon. The 2010 Public Safety Day (Saturday, March 8th downtown) was also discussed. On the recreation side, a possible relationship with the East Wake Soccer Association was further examined.

Ad Hoc Appearance Committee
An Ad Hoc Appearance Committee was created on February 9, 2010 with Commissioner Gray as the Chair.

Ad Hoc Rental Housing Committee
An Ad Hoc Rental Housing Committee was created on February 22, 2010 with Commissioner Gray as the Chair.

ITEM 6. MEETINGS THE MANAGER PLANS TO ATTEND NEXT WEEK

DAY DATE EVENT

Wed. 3/10 NCLM League LINC (Legislative
Information Network of Communities)
meeting and legislative reception

Fri. 3/12 Meeting with Wake County to discuss
NPDES Phase II Permits Requirements

ITEM 7. CAUTION SIGNAL AT MAIN STREET AND WENDELL BOULEVARD
DOT removed the flashing caution light from the intersection of Main Street and Wendell Boulevard yesterday.  It was replaced with a new flashing, solar-powered red light that complies with DOT’s updated standards, making it more visible to motorists. The light has been placed on top of the stop sign at the end of Main Street.  The old light did not meet DOT’s guidelines/standards.  The addition of the new light and the reduction in speed to 30 mph should increase vehicle safety for motorists along this portion of Wendell Boulevard.

ITEM 8. OTHER
A.Police Officer Amy Rowell was sworn-in and started work today.
B.The regularly-scheduled Planning Board meeting for March 15th has been canceled.
C.The Wendell Police Department will once again be playing in the East Wake Public Safety Softball Tournament. All proceeds will benefit the 200 Club of Wake County (http://www.200clubwakecounty.org/). The games will be held in Wake Forest on April 10th (with a rain date of April 17th).
D.A Budget Work Session with the Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 25th.
E.An informational meeting about the Small Town Main Street Program will be held in Selma on Thursday, March 8th at 1:00 p.m.

ITEM 9. UPCOMING EVENTS:

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

3/8 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

3/8 5:00 p.m. Law Enforcement & Recreation Town Hall
Committee

3/8 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting Town Hall

3/9 Main St. Committee trip to
Goldsboro (10:30 appt.) and
Fuquay-Varina (2:00 appt.)

3/9 5:00 p.m. Tree Board Meeting Community Ctr.

3/15 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

3/15 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Town Hall

3/16 2:00 p.m. Public Works, Facilities and Town Hall
Infrastructure Committee Mtg.

3/18 9:00 a.m. Fiscal / H.R. Committee Town Hall

3/22 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

3/22 5:00 p.m. Law Enforcement & Recreation Town Hall
Committee

3/22 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting Town Hall

3/25 9:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners Work Town Hall
Session on the 2010-11 Budget

3/29 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/2 Town facilities closed for Good
Friday

4/5 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/5 6:30 p.m. Rec. Advisory Board Meeting Community Ctr.

4/6 Town Hall Meeting with Town Hall
Rep. Darren Jackson

4/8 1:00 p.m. Small Town Main Street Program Selma
Information Meeting

4/10 East Wake Public Safety Softball Wake Forest
Tournament

4/12 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting Town Hall

4/13 5:00 p.m. Tree Board Meeting Community Ctr.

4/19 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/19 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Town Hall

4/20 4:00 p.m. NCLM Legislative Regional Mtg. Smithfield
(Tues.)

4/21 4:00 p.m. NCLM Legislative Regional Mtg. Rocky Mount
(Wed.)

4/26 9:15 a.m. UDO Ad Hoc Committee Community Ctr.

4/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting Town Hall