Regular Town Council Meeting 03/10/2026 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:

• CN1Shannon Cox, Long Range Planning Manager

  Motion to approve a Interlocal Agreement for Apex Pleasant Park Access Study between the Town of Apex and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), to evaluate the multimodal connectivity to Pleasant Park including the study of five (5) potential access points, and to authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

• CN1 - Coversheet - Agreement – Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Apex and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) – Study of Five (5) Potential Multimodal Access Points at Pleasant Park.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN1-A1: Interlocal agreement for Apex Pleasant Park Access Study between the Town of Apex and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO)..pdf (0.24 MB)
• CN1-A2: Exhibit 1 – Scope of Work for Consultant Engineering Services – CAMPO Apex Pleasant Park Access Study (may be modified)..pdf (0.35 MB)

• CN2Chandler Bailey, P.E., Utilities Engineer

  Motion to approve a Right of Entry agreement between The Wake County Board of Education and Town of Apex, to access Apex Friendship Campus property in connection with the Little Beaver Creek Gravity Sewer Extension project, and to authorize Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

• Agreement – Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) – Right of Entry – Little Beaver Creek Gravity Sewer Extension.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CN2-A1: Agreement – Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) – Right of Entry – Little Beaver Creek Gravity Sewer Extension.pdf (0.47 MB)

• CN3Megan Shea, Special Event Specialist

  Motion to approve a Standard Services Agreement between Seth A Felder, LLC and Town of Apex, for DJ and sound services for the Fireworks Frenzy event on July 3, 2026, and to authorize the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

• CN3 - Coversheet - Agreement – Agreement – Seth A. Felder LLC – DJ and Sound Services for Fireworks Frenzy – July 03, 2026.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CN3-A1: Agreement – Seth A. Felder LLC – DJ and Sound Services for Fireworks Frenzy – July 03, 2026.pdf (0.18 MB)

• CN4Matthew Reker, Utilities Engineering Intern

  Motion to ratify an oral amendment to the existing Design Services Agreement between the Town of Apex and Black and Veatch International Company, for design of the Western Transmission Main Phase II Project, commonly known as “Part of the Kelly Road Waterline Project”.

• CN4 - Coversheet - Agreement Ratification - Black and Veatch International Company - Design Services for Western Transmission Main Phase II.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN4-A1: Exhibit A: Amendment No. 3 to the Task Order - Agreement Ratification between TOA and Black and Veatch – Western Transmission Main Phase II Project.pdf (0.11 MB)
• CN4-A2: Exhibit B: Task Order No. 1 - Agreement Ratification between TOA and Black and Veatch – Western Transmission Main Phase II Project.pdf (4.16 MB)
• CN4-A3: Exhibit C: Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 to the Task Order - Agreement Ratification between TOA and Black and Veatch – Western Transmission Main Phase II Project.pdf (0.26 MB)

• CN5Matthew Reker, Utilities Engineering Intern

  Motion to ratify an oral amendment to the existing Design Services Agreement between the Town of Apex and Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. for design of the Beaver Creek Commons Sewer and Water Improvements Project.  

• CN5 - Coversheet - Agreement Ratification - Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. - Beaver Creek Commons Sewer and Water Improvements Project.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CN5-A1: Exhibit A – Task Order 1 for Design Services (signed) – Agreement Ratification - Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. - Beaver Creek Commons Sewer and Water Improvements Projec.pdf (4.25 MB)
• CN5-A2: Exhibit B – Cost Breakdown and Justification for Amendment 1 – Agreement Ratification - Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. - Beaver Creek Commons Sewer and Water Improvements Project.pdf (0.17 MB)

• CN6Kathy Moyer, Director

  Motion to ratify an oral agreement between Norfield Development Partners, LLC and Town of Apex, to provide the locator logix software for utility locating, effective through September 30, 2026, and to authorize the Town Manager, or their designee to execute on behalf of the Town.

• CN6 - Coversheet - Agreement Ratification - Norfield Development Partners, LLC - Continuation of Locator Logix Software for Electric and Water Lines.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CN6-A1: Agreement Ratification - Norfield Development Partners, LLC - Continuation of Locator Logix Software for Electric and Water Lines.pdf (0.48 MB)

• CN7Timothy Herman, Fire Chief

  Motion to ratify an oral agreement between the Town of Apex and Warrior Physical Therapy and Performance, for six (6) physical therapy and injury prevention workshops provided to fire personnel as well as two (2) instructional videos created for the Department's exercise video library.

• CN7 - Coversheet - Agreement Ratification – Warrior Physical Therapy.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CN7-A1: Standard Services Agreement - Warrior Physical Therapy and Performance – Injury Prevention Workshops.pdf (0.39 MB)
• CN7-A2: Invoice 1005- Warrior Physical Therapy and Performance – Injury Prevention Workshops.pdf (0.05 MB)
• CN7-A3: Purchase Order - Warrior Physical Therapy and Performance – Injury Prevention Workshops.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN7-A4: Invoice 1004 - Warrior Physical Therapy and Performance – Injury Prevention Workshops.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 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 March 24, 2026, on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 83.53 acres, located at 3204 Old US 1 Highway (PIN 0720-15-8891), 3216 Old US 1 Highway (PIN 0720-14-4298), and 3312 Old US 1 Highway (PIN 0720-04-6146), and Associated Right-of-Way (ROW), Annexation No. 805, into the Town Corporate limits.

• CN8- Coversheet - Annexation No. 805 - 3204, 3216, 3312 Old US Highway 1 - 83.53 acres.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN8-A1: Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate Petition; Certificate of Sufficiency by the Town Clerk; Resolution Setting Date of Public Hearing.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN8-A2: Legal Description – Annexation No. 805 – Old US Highway 1 – 83.53 acres.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CN8-A3: Aerial Map – Annexation No. 805 – Old US Highway 1 – 83.53 acres.pdf (2.15 MB)
• CN8-A4: Plat Map – Annexation No. 805 – Old US Highway 1 – 83.53 acres.pdf (1.99 MB)
• CN8-A5: Annexation Petition – Annexation No. 805 – Old US Highway 1 – 83.53 acres.pdf (4.36 MB)

• 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 March 24, 2026, on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 0.257 acres, located at 631 Wimberly Road, Annexation No. 825, into the Town Corporate limits.

• CN9- Coversheet - Annexation No. 825 - 631 Wimberly Road -0.257 acres.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN9-A1: Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate Petition; Certificate of Sufficiency by the Town Clerk; Resolution Setting Date of Public Hearing.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN9-A2: Legal Description – Satellite Annexation No. 825 – 631 Wimberly Road – 0.257 acres.pdf (0.05 MB)
• CN9-A3: Aerial Map – Satellite Annexation No. 825 – 631 Wimberly Road – 0.257 acres.pdf (1.56 MB)
• CN9-A4: Plat Map – Satellite Annexation No. 825 – 631 Wimberly Road – 0.257 acres.pdf (2.41 MB)
• CN9-A5: Annexation Petition – Satellite Annexation No. 825 – 631 Wimberly Road – 0.257 acres.pdf (2.97 MB)

• CN10Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

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

  • February 10, 2026 – Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
  • February 17, 2026 – Regular Town Council Work Session Meeting Minutes – Cancellation
• CN10 - Coversheet - Council Meeting Minutes - Various.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN10-A1: DRAFT Minutes – February 10, 2026 – Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes.pdf (5.42 MB)
• CN10-A2: DRAFT Minutes – February 17, 2026 – Regular Town Council Work Session Meeting Minutes Cancellation.pdf (0.09 MB)

• CN11Russell Dalton, Traffic Engineering Manager

  Motion to approve amendments to Chapter 20 – Traffic, Article V. – Traffic Control Devices of the Town of Apex Code of Ordinances to update Traffic Schedule I and Traffic Schedule II in accordance with the provisions of Sections 20-60.1, 20-68, and 20-70.

• CN11 - Coversheet - Ordinance Amendment – Traffic Schedules I and II – Stop and Yield Signage Updates.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN11-A1: Overall Map plus Exhibits 1 - 9 (9 pages) – Ordinance Amendments – Traffic Schedule I and Traffic Schedule II – Stop and Yield Signage Updates.pdf (2.78 MB)
• CN11-A2: Ordinance Amendment - Traffic Schedule I & II – Ordinance Amendments – Traffic Schedule I and Traffic Schedule II – Stop and Yield Signage Updates.pdf (0.03 MB)
• CN11-A3: Traffic Schedule I (Stop) List of Amended Locations – Ordinance Amendments – Traffic Schedule I and Traffic Schedule II – Stop and Yield Signage Updates.pdf (0.03 MB)
• CN11-A4: Traffic Schedule II (Yield) List of Amended Locations – Ordinance Amendments – Traffic Schedule I and Traffic Schedule II – Stop and Yield Signage Updates.pdf (0.03 MB)

• CN12Chris Johnson, Director

   Motion to approve revisions to the Town Standard Details related to Section 300 which addresses: Neighborhood Traffic Mini-Circle, Temporary Turnaround, and Single-lane Roundabout.

• CN12 - Coversheet - Revisions to Town Standard Details - Section 300, Neighborhood Traffic Mini-Circle, Temporary Turnaround, and Single-lane Roundabout.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN12-A1: Summary of Revisions - Revisions to Standard Details.pdf (0.07 MB)
• CN12-A2: Standard Details - Revisions to Standard Details.pdf (0.85 MB)

• CN13Amanda Bunce, Assistant Director

  Motion to approve the Statement of the Town Council for Rezoning Application No. 25CZ12, Apex Baptist Church, applicant, for the property located at 111 Jones Street (PIN 0742302925).

• CN13 - Coversheet - Rezoning Case No. 25CZ12 Apex Baptist Church - Statement of Denial.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CN13-A1: Statement of the Town Council - Rezoning Case No. 25CZ12 Apex Baptist Church - Statement of Denial.pdf (0.20 MB)

• CN14Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to approve the Apex Tax Report dated February 12, 2026.

• CN14 - Coversheet - Tax Report - January 2026.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CN14-A1: Tax Report – January 2026.pdf (0.63 MB)

• CN15Laurie Hohe, Town Attorney

  Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to adopt an amendment to the Apex Town Council’s Rules of Procedures to clarify the interpretation and applicable of Rules 28 and 29 as they relate to the adoption of ordinance introduction and adoption.

• CN15 - Coversheet - Town Council Rules of Procedures Amendment - Ordinance Introduction and Adoption Clarification.pdf (0.10 MB)
• CN15-A1: Proposed Amendment: Apex Town Council Rules of Procedures – Clarify Introduction and Adoption of Ordinances.pdf (0.29 MB)

• CN16Bruce Venable, Planner III

  Motion to approve the Statement of the Apex Town Council pursuant to G.S. 160D-605(a) addressing action on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments of February 24, 2026, proposed by staff.

• CN16 - Coversheet - Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments - February-March 2026- Statement.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CN16-A1: Statement of Town Council - Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments - February-March 2026.pdf (0.03 MB)

TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT

• TC1Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to reappoint Mr. Umesh Pai to the Apex Board of Adjustment (BOA) for a three year term effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. 

  Motion to reappoint Mr. William “Pat” Hollenbeck to the Apex Board of Adjustment (BOA) for a three-year term effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029.

  Motion to reappoint Michael Sayers to the Apex Board of Adjustment (BOA) for a three-year term effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029.

  Motion to transfer Mr. Aaron Barnes from the Culture and Arts Advisory Board (CAAB) to the Apex Board of Adjustment (BOA) for a three-year term (restarting) effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.

  Motion to appoint Mr. William Gerherd to the Apex Board of Adjustment (BOA) for a partial unexpired term effective June 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.  This partial term is created by Mr. William Hart’s resignation.

• TC1 - Coversheet - Appointments - Board of Adjustment (BOA).pdf (0.09 MB)
• TC1-A1: Applicants At A Glance – Board of Adjustment w-applications.pdf (5.03 MB)
• TC1-A2: Nomination Summary by Councilmember – Multiple Boards.pdf (0.09 MB)

• TC2Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to reappoint Mr. William “Bill” Jensen to the Apex Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) for a two-year term effective February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2028.

  Motion to appoint Melissa Ripper to the Apex Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) for a two-year term effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028. (Replacing Sean Crowell)

  Motion to appoint Mr. Daniel Valle to the Apex Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) for a partial unexpired term effective March 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (Replacing Patrick Adams).

• TC2 - Coversheet - Appointments - Environmental Advisory Board (EAB).pdf (0.09 MB)
• TC2-A1: Applicants At A Glance – Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) w-applications.pdf (6.93 MB)
• TC2-A2: Nomination Summary by Councilmember – Multiple Boards.pdf (0.09 MB)

• TC3Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Motion to reappoint Alyssa Byrd to the Apex Planning Board for a two-year (2) term effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

  Motion to reappoint Daniel Khodaparast to the Apex Planning Board for a two-year (2) term effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

  Motion to reappoint Steven Rhodes to the Apex Planning Board for a two-year (2) term effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

  Motion to reappoint Kristy Yule to the Apex Planning Board for a two-year (2) term effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

  Motion to transfer Mark Spanioli from the Apex Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB) to the Apex Planning Board for a two-year term (restarting) effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028. (Replacing Tim Royal).

  Motion to appoint Kyrone Nebolisa to the Apex Planning Board for a two-year (2) term effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028. (Replacing Preston Mitchell). 

• TC3 - Coversheet - Appointments - Planning Board.pdf (0.09 MB)
• TC3-A1: Applicants At A Glance – Planning Board w-applications.pdf (8.25 MB)
• TC3-A2: Nomination Summary by Councilmember – Multiple Boards.pdf (0.09 MB)

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 Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as "Ask Apex Day" in the Town of Apex, and encourage all residents to recognize and appreciate the dedicated professionals of the Ask Apex Team, and reach out to our exceptional Ask Apex Team with all of your Town questions or concerns at 919-249-3311. 

• Proclamation – Ask Apex Day – March 11, 2026.pdf (0.13 MB)

• PR2Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert

  Proclamation recognizing the week of Sunday, March 15 through Saturday, March 21, 2026 as Creek Week in the Town of Apex, and urge all residents to join in the vital work of protecting our waters and investing in the healthy future of our planet.

• Proclamation – Regional Creek Week 2026 – Sunday, March 15 through Saturday, March 21, 2026.pdf (0.13 MB)

• PR3Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert, 

  Proclamation recognizing the Month of March 2026 as Women's History Month in the Town of Apex, and call upon all residents of Apex to thank a woman in their life for all they have done for us.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

• PH1Dianne Khin, Director

  Conduct a Public Hearing and possible motion to adopt an Ordinance on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 4.53 acres, located at 7200 Jenks Road (PIN 0733-41-1651), Annexation No. 815, into the Town Corporate limits.

• PH1- Coversheet - Annexation No. 815 - 7200 Jenks Road - 4.23 acres.pdf (0.10 MB)
• PH1-A1: Annexation Ordinance – Annexation No. 815 – 7200 Jenks Road – 4.53 acres.pdf (0.04 MB)
• PH1-A3: Legal Description – Annexation No. 815 – 7200 Jenks Road – 4.53 acres.pdf (0.16 MB)
• PH1-A2: Public Hearing Notice – Annexation No. 815 – 7200 Jenks Road – 4.53 acres.pdf (0.49 MB)
• PH1-A6: Annexation Petition - Annexation No. 815 – 7200 Jenks Road – 4.53 acres.pdf (1.48 MB)
• PH1-A4: Aerial Map – Annexation No. 815 – 7200 Jenks Road – 4.53 acres.pdf (1.72 MB)
• PH1-A5: Plat Map – Annexation No. 815 – 7200 Jenks Road – 4.53 acres.pdf (0.50 MB)

• PH2Dianne Khin, Director

  Conduct a Public Hearing and possible motion to adopt an ordinance on the Question of Annexation - Apex Town Council's intent to annex 2.16 acres, located at 8001 Green Level Church Road (PIN 0723-84-9111), Annexation No. 823, into the Town Corporate limits.

• PH2 - Coversheet - Annexation No. 823 - 8001 Green Level Church Road - 2.16 acres.pdf (0.10 MB)
• PH2-A2: Public Hearing Notice – Annexation No. 823 – 8001 Green Level Church Road – 2.16 acres.pdf (0.49 MB)
• PH2-A1: Annexation Ordinance – Annexation No. 823 – 8001 Green Level Church Road – 2.16 acres.pdf (0.04 MB)
• PH2-A3: Legal Description – Annexation No. 823 – 8001 Green Level Church Road – 2.16 acres.pdf (0.13 MB)
• PH2-A4: Aerial Map – Annexation No. 823 – 8001 Green Level Church Road – 2.16 acres.pdf (1.63 MB)
• PH2-A5: Plat Map – Annexation No. 823 – 8001 Green Level Church Road – 2.16 acres.pdf (1.21 MB)
• PH2-A6: Annexation Petition – Annexation No. 823 – 8001 Green Level Church Road – 2.16 acres.pdf (0.72 MB)

• PH3Councilmember 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.

• PH3 - Coversheet - Annual Operating Budget Public Hearing Fiscal Year 2026-2027.pdf (0.10 MB)

• PH4Kathy Moyer, Director

  Public Hearing and possible motion to approve amendments to the Town’s Residential and Residential Time-of-Use (TOU) schedules for electricity that impact time of use rates related to detached garages.

• PH4 - Coversheet - Fee Schedule Amendment - Fee Schedule Amendment – Residential and Residential Time-Of-Use (TOU) Service Schedule for Electricity.pdf (0.10 MB)
• PH4-A1: Residential Rate Schedule – Fee Schedule Amendments Related to Detached Garages.pdf (0.02 MB)
• PH4-A2: Residential Time-of-Use Rate Schedule – Fee Schedule Amendments Related to Detached Garages.pdf (0.02 MB)

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

• RM1Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry Mahaffey

  Receive information from staff on the legal process, requirements, and responsibilities of a development moratorium; and possible motion to direct staff to begin the required statutory procedures.

• RA1 - Consideration of a One (1) Year Moratorium on Data Center Construction within the Town of Apex.pdf (0.09 MB)

• RM2Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert

  Discuss the establishment of a Non-Standing Resident Advisory Committee to focus specifically on potential data center proposals, research and study impacts, review transparency and administrative review processes specifically related to Data Centers and associated Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments, and continue engagement with an independent third-party consultant.

• RA2 - Consideration of a Non-Standing Committee to Research Impacts and Provide Policy and Transparency Recommendations.pdf (0.09 MB)

INFORMATION ITEMS

CLOSED SESSION

• CS1Laurie Hohe, Town Attorney

  Possible motion to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the Town Attorney in order to preserve attorney-client privilege. 

• CS1 - Coversheet - Closed Session - NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3).pdf (0.09 MB)

• CS2Allen Coleman, Town Clerk

  Possible motion to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1) to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential.  

• CS2 - Coversheet - Closed Session - NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1).pdf (0.09 MB)

ADJOURNMENT