Regular Town Council Meeting 04/14/2026 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:

• CN1John Mullis, Director 

  Motion to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) and Town of Apex, effective April 14, 2026 through June 30, 2026, for the purpose of participating in the Solid Waste Consortium and to authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town.

• CN2Lisa Raschke, Special Event Manager

  Motion to approve a Standard Services Agreement (SSA) between Interactive Playgrounds Inc. and Town of Apex, for inflatables at the Fireworks Frenzy event on July 3, 2026, and to authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

• CN3Megan Shea, Special Event Specialist

  Motion to approve a Standard Services Agreement (SSA) between Marjorie Strauss Fink dba It's A Mystery and Town of Apex, for a Murder Mystery Dinner and Show on August 20, 2026, and to authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

• CN4Marty Stone, Assistant Town Manager – Development and Operations Portfolio

  Motion to adopt a Resolution approving a Land Exchange Agreement between the Town of Apex and AR Custom Homes, LLC, for adjacent properties on Old US Hwy 1 (Buckhorn Township), and authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town of Apex.

• CN5Chandler Bailey, P.E., Utilities Engineer

  Motion to approve a Standard Services Agreement (SSA) with Vision NC, LLC, and Town of Apex, for flow data collection to support sewer modeling and master planning, effective through April 30, 2027, and to authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

• CN6Karmen McGee, Director

  Motion to approve an Agreement Ratification between Cintas Corporation and the Town of Apex, to restock workplace safety supplies and perform maintenance of safety equipment, effective through June 30, 2026, and to authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town. 

• CN7Allen 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 April 28, 2026, on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 3.35 acres, located at 8905 Castleberry Road (PIN 0713-71-9698 and PIN 0713-71-9580), Annexation No. 807, into the Town Corporate limits.

• CN8Allen 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 April 28, 2026, on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 4.5509 acres, located at 3100 Olive Chapel Road (PIN 0712-90-5851), Annexation No. 822, into the Town Corporate limits.

• CN9Allen 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 April 28, 2026, on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 0.754 acres, located at 824 Stephenson Road (PIN 0750-88-3839), Annexation No. 824, into the Town Corporate limits.

• CN10Allen 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 April 28, 2026, on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 119.59 acres, Annexation No. 826, into the Town Corporate limits.

• CN11Allen 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 April 28, 2026, on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 5 acres, located at 1217 Twin Creek Road, Annexation No. 827, into the Town Corporate limits.

• CN12Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to approve, as submitted or amended, Meeting Minutes from the following meetings:

  • March 17, 2026 – Regular Town Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
  • March 24, 2026 – Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes

• CN13Angela Reincke, Assistant Director Parks Planning and Operations

  Motion to approve a Fee-In-Lieu (FIL) of land dedication in the amount of $4,325.07 per unit for the Estates at Old Raleigh Master Subdivision.

• CN14Joanna Helms, Director

  ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED

• CN15Marla Y. Newman, Director

  Motion to appoint Terry Mahaffey, Alaina Money Garman, Martha Rodgers, Jacob Rogers, and an appointee to be designated by Wake County to the initial Board of Directors of the Peak City Land Trust nonprofit organization, and if Wake County elects not to designate an appointee, said appointee will be made by the Board of Directors in accordance with the Peak City Land Trust Bylaws.

• CN16Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to approve the Apex Tax Report dated March 16, 2026.

• CN17Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to adopt an amendment to the Apex Town Council’s Rules of Procedures to reorder the meeting agenda to dispatch with public business efficiently.

TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

• TM1Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert

  Proclamation recognizing April 13 and April 18, 2026, as Lineworker Appreciation Days, and proudly designating Friday, April 17, 2026, as Town of Apex Lineworker Appreciation Day and encourage all residents to join in expressing gratitude for the essential work performed by these highly skilled professionals.

• TM2Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert

  Proclamation recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicator Week - Sunday, April 12 through Saturday, April 18, 2026.

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT

• TC1Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to appoint Darryl Harrien to the Culture and Arts Advisory Board (CAAB), effective April 14, 2026, to fill one (1) partial-term expiring June 30. 2026. This position was previously occupied by Aaron Barnes.

• TC2Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to appoint Jain Saket to the Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB), effective April 14, 2026, to fill one (1) partial-term expiring June 30. 2027. This position was previously occupied by Mark Spanioli.

• TC3Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to appoint Abhishek Singh to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB), effective April 14, 2026, to fill one (1) partial term expiring June 30, 2027. This position was previously occupied by Michael Kanters.  

• TC4Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to confirm the following leadership position on the Apex Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) for calendar year 2026:

  • Lisa Esterrich, vice-chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) for calendar year 2026, expiring December 31, 2026.

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 the month of April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Town of Apex and urging all residents to work together to prevent child abuse and neglect by supporting families, strengthening communities, and promoting awareness. 

• PR2Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert

  Proclamation recognizing Saturday, April 18, 2026 as Nepal Day in the Town of Apex and extending deep appreciation to all Nepali residents in Apex who help make our Town so special.

• PR3Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert 

  Proclamation recognizing Wednesday, April 22, 2026 as Earth Day and Saturday, April 24, 2026, as Apex Earth Festival Day in the Town of Apex, and encourage all residents to participate in activities that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, and community connection. 

• PR4Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry Mahaffey (sponsor)

  Motion to adopt a resolution encouraging the reduction of paper processes in the Town of Apex.

• PR5Chief Ryan Johansen 

  ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED

• PR6John Mullis, Director

  Receive and discuss the proposed Yard Waste Program Updates and communications strategy and provide direction to staff as appropriate.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

• PH1Dianne Khin, Director

  Conduct a Public Hearing and possible motion - on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 2 acres, located at 1209 Twin Creek Road, Annexation No. 819, into the Town Corporate limits.

• PH2Councilmember Edward Gray

  Public Hearing to receive resident input regarding the formulation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget.  No staff presentation will be provided and no official action is expected by the Town Council.

• PH3Bruce Venable, Planner III

  Public Hearing and possible motion regarding the adoption of a 12-month moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of development applications for data centers, cryptocurrency mining, data processing, and other uses associated with data centers as specific uses within the Town of Apex corporate limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

• RM1Councilmember Sue Mu (sponsor)

  Discussion and possible motion to adopt a resolution establishing the non-standing Peak Resilience and Wellbeing Task Force.

INFORMATION ITEMS

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT