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Friday, June 27, 2008

 

Friday Update

Board of Commissioners Friday Update

June 27, 2008

ITEM 1. DROUGHT CONCERNS

On Thursday, Gov. Mike Easley said the drought in North Carolina could be worse this year than the conditions that plagued the state last year.

The federal drought map released Thursday shows 14 western counties in exceptional drought, twice the number from last week. Ninety-seven of the state's 100 counties are in some level of drought. Most of Wake County remains in the “Moderate Drought” category; however, parts of western Wake are back into the “Severe Drought” category. Click here to view the drought map.

A News & Observer story reports that recent rains have had little effect on the current rain shortage. It also has information about drought response legislation that is being crafted in Raleigh. Click here to view this article.

ITEM 2. POTENTIAL GRANT APPLICATION / FINANCING SOURCE FOR SIDEWALK PROJECT

If you recall from previous Friday Memos, staff met with USDA Rural Development staff back in March to discuss funding / financing options for the town’s future capital needs. Staff met with these same folks this week to discuss specific alternatives for funding and financing for a downtown sidewalk project. The meeting was encouraging. Staff discussed the possibility of the town pursuing a Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) of $75,000 for some initial funding and the potential of financing the remainder of the project through a federal loan, which could be paid back over a number of years. (Town Manager David Bone was successful in securing a RBEG grant for sidewalks in Elizabethtown.) Commissioners will be asked to give feedback about this potential funding source and strategy at the July 14th Board of Commissioners meeting.

ITEM 3. ANNEXATION MORATORIUM BILL UPDATE

The House Judiciary II Committee adopted a revised version of HB 2367 – Involuntary Annexation Moratorium on Tuesday. The revised bill prohibits city-initiated annexation ordinances from becoming effective between July 31, 2008 and April 30, 2009. HB 2367 is now on the calendar for a vote by the full House, and the vote is expected early next week. If it passes the House, it will then go to the Senate for consideration.

ITEM 4. DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT MARKER DEDICATION / JULY 4TH PARADE

The Wendell Historical Society has festivities planned for July 4th. An unveiling ceremony for the downtown historic district marker is planned for 4:00 p.m. at the corner of Depot St. and Main St., and then there will be a “bicycle and stroller parade” to J. Ashley Wall Park, where lemonade and cookies will be served. The society hopes that this will be the beginning of an annual 4th of July celebration for Wendell.

Click here to view the announcement about the parade at the town web site.

ITEM 5. TRIANGLE BUSINESS JOURNAL TO HOST MEETING ABOUT “THE STATE OF EASTERN WAKE” – FRIDAY, JULY 18TH

The Triangle Business Journal will host a continental breakfast / symposium about “The State of Eastern Wake” on Friday, July 18th from 7:15 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Knightdale. The cost is $15. RSVP here or call Becky at 327-1004.

The Triangle Business Journal is also working on a series of articles about eastern Wake County, which will be in an upcoming edition of the newspaper.

ITEM 6. OTHER:

A. Next week is “New Year’s” for the Finance Department. The fiscal year ends on Monday, June 30th, and the 2008-09 year begins on Tuesday. There are additional task that must be completed by the Finance staff during this time to close-out the year and to start afresh with the new fiscal year.

B. Town offices will be closed next Friday for the July 4th holiday.

C. The Board of Commissioners has been invited to the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce annual Partners Dinner. The dinner will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24th. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP by July 13th to Kathryn Write at 664-7090 or kwright@raleighchamber.org.

D. The portion of Martin Pond Road that closed on April 14th for the Wendell Falls construction is scheduled to re-open around the middle of August.

ITEM 7. UPCOMING EVENTS:

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

07/04 (Fri.) July 4th holiday – Town offices closed

07/04 4:00 p.m. Wendell Historical Society July 4th Festivities downtown

07/14 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

07/18 7:15 a.m. Triangle Business Journal “State of Eastern Wake” breakfast @ Faith Baptist Church, Knightdale

07/21 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

07/24 6:00 p.m. Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Annual Partners Dinner

07/28 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

07/31 7:00 p.m. Community Forum #3 regarding Lake Myra County Park @ Wendell Community Center

08/04 6:00 p.m. UDO Meeting @ Town Hall

08/11 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

08/18 7:00 p.m. Planning Board Meeting @ Town Hall

08/25 7:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners Meeting @ Town Hall

09/01 (Mon.) Labor Day holiday – Town offices closed


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