Proclamation recognizing John M. Brown for 35 years of service to the Town and people of Apex as Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources Director
Presentation announcing the new Town of Apex Retiree Recognition Board.
Presentation of Women’s History Month Proclamation
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
Motion to approve Council Meeting Minutes
Motion to adopt a Resolution supporting the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act
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 Date of Public Hearing for March 9, 2021 on the Question of Annexation – Apex Town Council’s intent to annex Lufkin Leased Fee, LLC (3050 Lufkin Road) property containing 3.33 acres located at 3050 Lufkin Road, Annexation #707 into the Town’s corporate limits.
Motion to approve the addition of one Diversity Officer position, salary Grade 27, for the Administration Department.
Motion to approve an encroachment agreement between the Town and Daniel Gerard O’Sullivan and wife Kyra Lynn O’Sullivan to install a fence of which 330 S.F. will encroach onto the Town’s 20’ wide Public Utility Easement and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same.
Motion to approve an encroachment agreement between the Town and William David Paxton and wife Vicki Thomas Paxton to install 100 S.F. and 84 S.F of fence and 78 S.F. of stairs that will encroach onto the Town’s 30’Sanitary Sewer Easement and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same.
Motion to approve Town Manager to sign an amendment to the Fire Protection Agreement Apex and a Business Associate Agreement that are required for Apex Fire Department to provide assistance at the mass vaccination site hosted by Wake County.
Motion to approve a reimbursement agreement between the Town and NCDOT for construction of EB-6046, West Chatham St Sidewalk, and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same.
Motion to approve revisions to the Policy Regarding Town Participation in Utility Projects.
Motion to approve a Utility Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with MFW Investments, LLC, and to authorize the Town Manager the same for construction of the Middle Creek Regional Pump Station 2 and associated gravity sewer and force main infrastructure.
Motion to close up to 13 on-street parallel parking spaces along N. Salem Street from Center St. to Chatham St. to allow for extended outdoor dining and alcohol consumption as permitted by ABC Law or regulations, and to approve an ordinance temporarily modifying Town Code Sections 14-14 and 18-11 as they relate to sidewalk dining and alcohol consumption on public streets and sidewalks through May 31, 2021.
Motion to approve purchase of +/- 5 acres located at 736 Hunter Street for $467,000, to grant authority to the Interim Town Manager to execute the contract and authority to the Interim Town Manager and Finance Director to execute all closing documents on behalf of the Town, and to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment 13.
Motion to approve amendments to Apex Town Code section 2-58 in regards to membership on the Environmental Advisory Board.
Motion to approve a 2nd supplemental reimbursement agreement between the Town and NCDOT for construction of U-5537, Lake Pine Drive Improvements, and authorize the Town Manager to execute the same.
Motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 14 to account for COVID expense reimbursements and distribution of those funds to department budgets and to allocate fund balance to cover additional onboarding and personnel costs
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Gilbert will call for additional Agenda items from Council or Staff and set the
Regular Meeting Agenda prior to Council actions.
PUBLIC FORUM
Public Forum allows the public an opportunity to address the Town Council. The speaker is
requested not to address items that appear as Public Hearings scheduled on the Regular Agenda.
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearing and possible motion to adopt an Ordinance on the Question of Annexation – Apex Town Council’s intent to annex Wake County Board of Education (Felton Grove High School) property containing 68.06 acres located at 8550 Stephenson Road, Annexation #700 into the Town’s corporate limits. The applicant requests this item be continued to the March 23, 2021 meeting.
Public hearing and possible motion to adopt an Ordinance on the Question of Annexation – Apex Town Council’s intent to annex Joseph D. Cusumano and Reagan L. Cusumano property containing 1.914 acres located at 2609 New Hill Olive Chapel Road, Annexation #705 into the Town’s corporate limits.
OLD BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Possible Motion to recommend modifying Jessie Drive Phase 1 final design plans to remove the proposed U-turn bulb-out and include the Sweetgum Access Alternative while keeping Sweetgum Drive connected to Jessie Drive as a right-in/right-out access as presented; and, Possible Motion to recommend continuing the 10-foot side path westward along the north side of Jessie Drive in the Phase 1 final design plans to the intersection at future Production Drive/Horton Park Drive.
NEW BUSINESS
Possible motion to consider renaming the Apex Community Center to the John M. Brown Community Center
Motion to approve the Special Event Permit requests and Town Co-Sponsorship requests for 2021 and 2022.
Consider information and data presented by Finance staff to provide direction to finalize the development of a utility customer assistance program
Discussion and the setting of municipal election filing fees for the Town
PRESENTATION BY TOWN MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION
WORK SESSION
ADJOURNMENT