Wendell News Outlet
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Friday Update
Board of Commissioners Friday Update
Thursday, May 13, 2010
ITEM 1. FRIDAY MEMO DISTRIBUTED EARLY
The Friday Memo is being distributed a day early this week. The manager is off on Friday, May 14th.
ITEM 2. PUBLIC SAFETY DAY THANKS
Thanks to the Police Department and its partners and sponsors for their hard work on the Public Safety Day event on Saturday, May 8th. The event was a tremendous success, and the downtown location was great this year!
ITEM 3. CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES – FRIDAY, MAY 21ST
The Wendell Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Concert Series at J. Ashley Wall Town Square continue next week (Friday, May 21st). The NC Revelers Orchestra (Big Band Swing - Jazz Orchestra) will be playing from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music. The American Legion will be selling hot dogs and drinks. The Driven Praise Band will complete the series on June 25th.
ITEM 4. MEETINGS THE MANAGER ATTENDED THIS NEXT WEEK
No outside meetings of note were attended this week.
ITEM 5. ARRA PROJECT – # 5100-EB – BUFFALO AND THIRD STREETS
Turner Asphalt continues to work pouring concrete for the curb and gutter on Buffalo Road.
ITEM 6. RBEG DOWNTOWN PROJECT UPDATE
A pre-bid meeting for the USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) project for downtown sidewalk improvements was held on May 6th. The Bid Opening will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010. The bid award is scheduled for the May 24th Board of Commissioners meeting.
ITEM 7. COMMITTEE NOTES
The following is an update of committee assignments, information and action:
Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
The committee met on Thursday, April 22nd.
The next meeting of the committee will be on Tuesday, May 25th at 4:00 p.m. in the Wendell Courtroom.
Land Use and Economic Development Committee
UDO Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
The UDO will be presented to the Planning Board on May 17th and to the Board of Commissioners on May 24th. A public hearing on the UDO is scheduled for the June 28th Board of Commissioners meeting.
The UDO Committee will reconvene on Thursday, June 24th at 7 p.m. in the Wendell Community Center. This meeting will be after the scheduled vote on the UDO by the Planning Board and before the public hearing at the Monday, June 28, 2010 Board of Commissioners meeting. The Board of Commissioners is encouraged to attend this meeting so the elected officials and UDO Committee members will have an opportunity to discuss comments and recommendations being forwarded from the Planning Board.
Fiscal and Human Resources Committee
The Fiscal / H.R. Committee met on Tuesday, April 27th at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was recessed until Thursday, May 6th at 4:30 p.m.
The May 6th recessed meeting was held, and the committee provided additional input on the draft budget.
Law Enforcement and Recreation Committee
The Law Enforcement and Recreation Committee met on May 10th. Andrew Meyer, with Wake Co. 4-H, spoke about some no- to low-cost community programs (mentoring, activity and leadership programs) that could be brought to Wendell.
The next Law Enforcement and Recreation Committee meeting will be held on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the conference room of the Wendell Courtroom.
Appearance Committee
The Appearance Committee met on May 4th.
ITEM 8. MEETINGS THE MANAGER PLANS TO ATTEND NEXT WEEK
DAY DATE EVENT
Wed. 5/19 Knightdale Budget meeting (in support of
Wendell’s request for assistance with the East Wake Senior Center facility maintenance costs)
ITEM 9. HEALTH INSURANCE RATES
As briefly discussed in the Fiscal / H.R. Committee meeting on Thursday, May 6th, the town received a good health insurance quote from Blue Cross Blue Shield with comparable benefits to the town’s current carrier, WellPath. The town plans to switch health insurance carriers beginning with the new fiscal year.
ITEM 10. OTHER
The FY 2010-11 Recommended Budget is available for public inspection online at the town’s web site and at town hall.
The East Wake Gang Forum will have a special community meeting on May 27th at 6:00 p.m. at Wake Chapel Baptist Church in Zebulon.
The Poe Center (http://www.poehealth.org/) and the Town of Wendell / Wendell Police Department will host a “Drugs Uncovered” event on Wednesday, June 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wendell Community Center. The event will involve an interactive session where current drug and alcohol trends in our community (as well as strategies for equipping our kids with the skills they need to continue to make healthy choices) are explored. Parents and anyone who works with youth are encouraged to attend. The event (for adults only) is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Spaces can be reserved by email (sent to psmith@townofwendell.com), by phone (366-2266) or by registering at the community center.
ITEM 11. UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
5/17 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
5/20 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Triangle J COG 50th Anniversary Forum with keynote speaker Michael Rogers @ Sheraton Imperial, Durham
5/21 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Spring Concert Series – NC Revelers Orchestra (Big Band Swing- Jazz Orchestra) @ J. Ashley Wall Town Square
5/22 (Sat.) 7:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. TJCOG 50th Anniversary Reception @ NC Museum of Art
5/24 5:00 p.m. Law Enforcement and Recreation Committee Meeting @ Conference Room
5/24 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
5/25 4:00 p.m. Public Works, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Meeting @ Courtroom, Town Hall
5/27 6:00 p.m. East Wake Gang Forum Community Meeting @ Wake Chapel Baptist Church, Zebulon
5/31 Town facilities closed – Memorial Day
6/07 6:30 p.m. Recreation Advisory Board Meeting @ Community Center Conference Room
6/08 5:00 p.m. Tree Board Meeting @ Community Center Conference Room
6/14 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
6/16 (Wed.) NCLM Town Hall Day @ NC Legislature
6/21 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
6/24 (Thurs.) 7:00 p.m. UDO Committee Meeting (Board of Commissioners invited) @ Community Center
6/25 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Spring Concert Series – Driven Praise Band @ J. Ashley Wall Town Square
6/28 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
7/05 (Mon.) Town Facilities closed – July 4th holiday
7/12 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
7/13 5:00 p.m. Tree Board Meeting @ Community Center Conference Room
7/19 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall
7/26 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall
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