Board of Commissioners Friday Update
June 27, 2008
ITEM 1. DROUGHT CONCERNS
On Thursday, Gov. Mike Easley said the drought in
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
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
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
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
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
The Triangle Business Journal is also working on a series of articles about eastern
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
ITEM 7. UPCOMING EVENTS:
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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