Regular Town Council Meeting 11/10/2026 06:00 PM

COMMENCEMENT, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Town of Apex values and celebrates diversity and inclusion.  We see diversity as a strength that binds our community together – inviting members from different faith communities to deliver the invocation at the beginning of our Council meetings, supports this unity.  Recognizing that not everyone practices the same traditions, we welcome you to have a private moment of silence.

Please stand as you are able for the Pledge of Allegiance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PETITIONS BY THE GOVERNING BODY

Members of the governing body may use this time to share updates on a variety of different topics
or submit petitions for future consideration with the entire board and the community.

ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA

The Mayor will call for additional Agenda items from Council or Staff and set the Regular Meeting Agenda

 prior to Council actions. Items to be pulled or added should be submitted to the Town Clerk in advance of the meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

All Consent Agenda items are considered routine, to be enacted by one motion with the adoption of the Consent Agenda,
and without discussion. If a Council Member requests discussion of an item, the item may be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered separately. The Mayor will present the Consent Agenda
to be set prior to taking action on the following items:

• CN1Russell H. Dalton, P.E., Traffic Engineering Manager

  Motion to approve Maintenance Only Municipal Agreement No. 13753 between North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Town of Apex, for Transportation Improvement Project HL-0007, establishing the Town's ownership and maintenance responsibilities associated with improvements to the NC 55, Technology Drive, and East Williams Street intersection, and authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

• CN2Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to adopt a Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate Petition Received, to accept the Certificate of Sufficiency by the Town Clerk, and to adopt a Resolution Setting the Date of a Public Hearing for Thursday, December 17, 2026, on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 2.76 +/- acres, located at 2801 Evans Road (PIN No. 0721-83-1019) and 2805 Evans Road (PIN No. 0721-83-3056), Annexation No. 838, into the Town Corporate limits.

• CN3Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to approve an amendment to Mrs. Tianduo Zhang's appointment to the Apex Planning Board, revising her term from October 13, 2026, through September 30, 2028, to January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028.

• CN4Karmen McGee, Director

  A)Motion to approve the proposed amendments to Article VI, Section 3 of the Town of Apex Personnel Policies, Retiree Health Insurance, as presented, establishing a one-year rehire eligibility period for recognizing prior Town service toward retiree health insurance benefits.

  B)Motion to approve the proposed amendments to Article VII, Section 7 of the Town of Apex Personnel Policies, Vacation Leave Accrual Rate, as presented, establishing a one-year rehire eligibility period for recognizing prior Town service when determining vacation leave accrual rates.

• CN5Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to authorize the Governance, Fiscal Stewardship, and Internal Support Committee to conduct its December 3, 2026, meeting in either a hybrid or fully remote format, subject to applicable public notice, public access, and open meetings requirements, and direct the Town Clerk to coordinate the necessary arrangements to facilitate remote participation, recording, and public accessibility.

• CN6Bruce Venable, Planner III

  Motion to approve the Statement of the Town Council and Ordinance for Rezoning Application No. #26CZ10, Todd Rechler, RXR Realty and Edward C. Ritenour, Jr., petitioners for the properties located at 0 Prince Dead End Rd; 0 Technology Dr; 3125 & 3137 Veridea Pkwy; 0, 1714, & 1860 E. Williams St. (PINs 740889089, 0740990631, 0740188440, 0740188176,0740980243, 0740981239, 0740765322, and 0741217259).

• CN7Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to approve the Apex Tax Report dated October 15, 2026.

TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

• CR1Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert, Public Safety Committee Chair

  Edward Gray, Public Safety Committee Member

  Receive as information the Public Safety Committee's November 5, 2026, meeting report, including the Committee's recommendation for Town staff to prepare minor e-bike ordinance amendments for consideration at the December 17, 2026, Town Council Meeting.

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

• TM1Will Norton (External)

  Receive as information a formal invitation for the Mayor and Town Council to participate in the Apex Christmas Parade held on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT

PUBLIC ART MOMENT QUARTERLY

The quarterly public art moment spotlights local creativity, reflects community voices, and supports informed decisions that strengthen a vibrant and growing cultural landscape.  The purpose of this item is to bring awareness and appreciation of local artist.  

PUBLIC FORUM

Public Forum allows the public an opportunity to address the Mayor and Town Council.  The speaker is requested not to address items

that appear as Public Hearings.  The Mayor will recognize those who would like to speak at the appropriate time.

Large groups are asked to select a representative to speak for the entire group.

Comments must be limited to 3 minutes to allow others the opportunity to speak.

Members of the public are encouraged to view the Public Forum and Public Hearing Participation Guidelines. 

PROCLAMATIONS / SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

• PR1Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert

  Proclamation recognizing and commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Wake County Public School System and encouraging all residents to join in celebrating this historic milestone, honoring five decades of educational achievement, and recognizing the enduring contributions of public education to the success and prosperity of our community.

• PR2Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert

  Proclamation recognizing the month of November as National Family Caregivers Month in the Town of Apex and encouraging all residents to recognize, appreciate, and support family caregivers for their selfless dedication and the meaningful difference they make in the lives of others.

• PR3Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert 

  Proclamation recognizing Saturday, November 28, 2026 as Small Business Saturday in the Town of Apex and encouraging all residents to shop small on this day and every day, and support the small businesses here in Apex and the residents they employ! 

• PR4Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert 

  Recognizing Mrs. Alaina Money Garman and Mrs. Lauren Grace Updyke for their exceptional leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the community through their instrumental role of bringing the inaugural Apex Half Marathon to life on Saturday, October 24, 2026. 

• PR5Jenna Shouse, Senior Planner – Long Range

  Lauren Triebert, P.E., Project Development Lead

  Receive as information an update on the first round of public engagement for the Pleasant Park Access Study and provide an opportunity for Council questions and discussion.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

• PH1Dianne Khin, Director

  Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a possible motion to adopt an ordinance on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 3.60  +/- acres, Apex Medical Center located at 1405 Zeno Road (PIN No. 0732-83-6597 and 1407 Zeno Road PIN No. 0732-83-4782), Annexation No. 839, into the Town Corporate limits.

• PH2Taylor Wray, Cultural Arts Center Manager

  Conduct a public hearing and consider a possible motion to approve the purchase of “Butterfly Enchanter,” a sculpture by Aldo Muzzarelli and the 2026–2027 Brett Gantt Sculpture Walk People’s Choice Winner, for an amount not to exceed $5,500, and authorize the relocation of the sculpture from The Depot in Downtown Apex to Apex Nature Park, near the playground, in April 2027.

• PH3Taylor Wray, Cultural Arts Center Manager

  Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a possible motion to approve the installation of the mural designed by artist Amy Cruz, as recommended by the Culture and Arts Advisory Board and informed by public feedback, on the base structure of the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, with painting anticipated in November 2026.

• PH4Taylor Wray, Cultural Arts Center Manager

  Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a possible motion to approve the installation of the mural designed by artist Britt Flood, as recommended by the Culture and Arts Advisory Board and informed by feedback from downtown businesses and the public, on a portion of the retaining wall along the Saunders Street Parking Lot, with painting anticipated in November 2026.

• PH5June Cowles, Senior Planner

  The project was continued by the applicant from October 13, 2026, Town Council Meeting.

  Public hearing and possible motion concerning Rezoning Application No. 25CZ24 N. Salem Street Mixed-Use PUD.  The applicants, Merit Group, LLC and Matthew Carpenter, Parker Poe, seek to rezone approximately +32.35 acres from Residential Agricultural (RA), Rural Residential (RR), & Planned Commercial-Conditional Zoning (PC-CZ #15CZ02) to Planned Unit Development-Conditional Zoning (PUD-CZ). The proposed rezoning is located at 0, 1201, 1205, 1207, 1301, 1303, 1401, 1403, 1405, 1409 N. Salem St. & 0 Charlion Downs Ln.   

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

• RM1Mayor Pro Tempore Terry Mahaffey

  Discussion and possible motion to adopt a Resolution Establishing the Apex Technology Development and Innovation Task Force and authorizing the Town Clerk, in coordination with the Mayor Pro Tempore and Information Technology Director, to develop the membership application and initiate the recruitment process.

INFORMATION ITEMS

CLOSED SESSION

• CS1Councilmember Edward Gray

  Possible motion to enter into closed session pursuant to NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider a personnel matter.

ADJOURNMENT