John Slaughter

The Planning Board considered several rezoning requests, including a request to rezone land for a child daycare at 729 Eagle Rock Road, a request to rezone property for the Third Street Apollo mixed-use development, a request to rezone property for a new elementary school on NC Highway 97, and a request to rezone land for the Jake May Mixed-Use Development Phase 2. The Planning Director provided updates on ongoing traffic calming studies and the Downtown Streetscape project.

The board meeting featured a recognition of a teacher from Lake Myra Elementary School. A discussion was held regarding a downtown improvement grant application for a commercial kitchen project at 37 North Main Street. Additionally, the agenda included the presentation of two local ambassadors who discussed their community initiatives.

The agenda includes several administrative and consent items for the Town Board of Commissioners. Key topics include the authorization of property tax and stormwater fee collection services with Wake County for the next fiscal year, approval of an amended agreement for professional engineering services with LJB Engineering, and the adoption of a general operating agreement for bus operations with GoTriangle. Additionally, the board will consider a proclamation recognizing LGBT+ Pride Month, a downtown improvement grant application for Mac's Restaurant at 37 N Main Street, and various board appointments to the Planning Board, Downtown Development Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission. The budget and fee schedule for the upcoming fiscal year will also be addressed.

The board meeting included a student recognition for academic and extracurricular achievements and a recognition for a local teacher's contributions to the school community. A public hearing concerning the disinterment and relocation of a grave was continued to a later date. Additionally, the town budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year was presented, highlighting no increase in property tax rates, adjustments to solid waste and stormwater fees, continued investment in transportation bond projects, and the establishment of a new Human Resources department.

The Board of Commissioners discussed various financial and administrative matters. Key topics included the review of monthly financial reports for April 2026, the acceptance of streets in the Harmony Landing subdivision for town ownership and maintenance, and a recognition of an East Wake High School student. The session also involved continued public hearings regarding the relocation of a grave from Buck Stage Trail to Greenmount Cemetery and the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. Administrative actions addressed a contract amendment for design services related to local transportation projects and an operating budget ordinance amendment.