Wendell, North Carolina

UDO Update Steering Committee

The Wendell UDO Update Steering Committee will hold a special‑called meeting to welcome members, introduce participants, and discuss new business related to the Unified Development Ordinance update. Topics include frequently asked questions, kick‑off questions, an overview of the update process, and planning next steps.

• Review of UDO Frequently Asked Questions
• Discussion of kick‑off questions for the update
• Presentation of the UDO update process overview
• Planning next steps for the UDO revision

Town Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including property tax and stormwater fee orders for fiscal year 2027, an amendment to the master agreement for on‑call professional engineering services with LJB Engineering, and the Wake Transit FY 2026 general operating agreement for bus operations. It will also review the FY 2026‑2027 town budget, accompanying budget ordinances, fee schedule, and pay plan. Additional agenda items include public comment, a teacher recognition, and a downtown improvement grant for 37 N Main Street.

• Property Tax Collection Order to Wake County for Fiscal Year 2027
• Stormwater Fee Collection Order to Wake County for Fiscal Year 2027
• Amendment No.1 to Master Agreement for On‑Call Professional Engineering Services with LJB Engineering
• Wake Transit FY 2026 General Operating Agreement for Bus Operations
• FY 2026‑2027 Town of Wendell Budget, budget ordinances, fee schedule, and pay plan

The Wendell Town Board adopted the FY 2026‑27 budget, related ordinances, fee schedule, and pay plan with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved a $50,000 Downtown Improvement Grant for Mac's Restaurant at 37 N Main Street. Additional actions included appointing members to citizen advisory boards, entering and resuming a closed session, and authorizing the purchase of property at Martin Pond Road.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 Downtown Improvement Grant for 37 N Main St (5-0)
• Appointed members to Planning Board, Downtown Development Committee, and Parks & Recreation Commission
• Approved FY 2026‑27 budget, budget ordinance, capital project ordinances, fee schedule, and pay plan (5-0)
• Entered closed session per N.C.G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(5) (5-0)
• Resumed regular session after closed session (5-0)
• Approved purchase of property at 0 Martin Pond Road and authorized Town Manager and Attorney (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for Eagle Rock Junction and the relocation of a grave. The meeting also includes several annexation investigations and the approval of various municipal service contracts for Fiscal Year 2027.

• Public hearing to rezone 8.97 acres from Rural Agriculture to Neighborhood Center Conditional District for Eagle Rock Junction
• Investigation of annexations at 0 Old Zebulon Road (19.64 acres), 2201 Wendell Boulevard (13.59 acres), and 2680 & 2690 Wendell Boulevard (1.51 acres)
• Public hearing for the relocation of a grave from 3130 Buck Stage Trail to Greenmount Cemetery
• Contract approvals for FY 2027 landscaping, HVAC, pest control, elevator service, and generator maintenance
• Authorization of contracts for a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and Downtown Streetscape Design

The Town Board approved the rezoning of approximately 8.97 acres from Rural Agriculture to a Neighborhood Center Conditional District (3-2). It also adopted the FY 2026 budget amendment and approved several contracts and policies, including the park naming, a fee waiver for a disability resource fair, the inclement‑weather policy, and selections for parks‑recreation and downtown streetscape design contracts (all 5‑0).

• Approved rezoning of ~8.97 acres to Neighborhood Center Conditional District (3-2)
• Adopted FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Amendment #6 (5-0)
• Approved park naming application after Tookie Gullie (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Children with Disabilities Resource Fair (5-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Inclement Weather Policy (5-0)
• Approved selection and authorization for RFP #677-PR26-04 Parks, Recreation, Open Space Plan (5-0)
• Approved selection and authorization for RFQ #677-TM26-07 Downtown Streetscape Design (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board will consider several items, including a public hearing on the FY 2026‑2027 budget and a hearing on the disinterment and relocation of a grave at 3130 Buck Stage Trail. The board will also act on a contract amendment with VHB for design services on the Wendell Falls Parkway, Eagle Rock Road, and its extension, and approve an amendment to the FY 2026 operating budget ordinance. Additional consent agenda items cover monthly financial reports, street ownership for Harmony Landing, and the Wake County tax report.

• Public hearing for FY 2026‑2027 budget
• Public hearing on disinterment, relocation, and reinterment of a grave at 3130 Buck Stage Trail
• VHB contract amendment for design services on Wendell Falls Parkway & Eagle Rock Road projects
• Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance Amendment #5
• Resolution accepting streets in Harmony Landing for town ownership and maintenance

The Wendell Town Board unanimously approved a contract amendment for VHB design services on the Wendell Falls Parkway, Eagle Rock Road, and Eagle Rock Road Extension projects. It also adopted Amendment #5 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance. Both actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on grave relocation to June 22, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved VHB contract amendment for design services (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026 Budget Ordinance Amendment #5 (5-0)
• Entered closed session (5-0)
• Resumed regular session (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a temporary street closure for a BMX event and contracts for an audit and meeting minutes. A public hearing will be held to formally close the rights of way on South Pine Street between East Haywood and Fowlkes Street. Additional items include a downtown improvement grant, a street‑light service amendment, a safety‑plan resolution, and two brownfield program task orders.

• Consent agenda: temporary closure of part of South Main Street for ProTown BMX event
• Public hearing: close rights of way on South Pine Street between East Haywood and Fowlkes Street
• Downtown Improvement Grant for 32 N Main Street – Tanhunbak LLC
• Sixth Amendment to upgraded streetlight services agreement with Wendell Falls Community Association
• Brownfield Program Task Orders 27 (environmental site assessment at 319 Allegro Road) and 28 (asbestos & lead‑paint survey at 0 Old Quarry Road)

The Board adopted Ordinance O-11-2026 to abandon the South Pine Street right of way between East Haywood and Fowlkes Street, voting 5‑0. It also approved a $30,000 downtown improvement grant, a streetlight service amendment, a safety‑plan resolution, and two brownfield task orders, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No opposition was recorded on any item.

• Adopted Ordinance O-11-2026 to abandon South Pine Street right of way (5-0)
• Approved Downtown Improvement Grant for 32 N Main St., up to $30,000 (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign Sixth Amendment to Streetlight Services agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-13-2026 endorsing Regional Blueprint for Safety Plan (5-0)
• Approved Brownfield Task Order 27 – Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment at 319 Allegro Road (5-0)
• Approved Brownfield Task Order 28 – Asbestos & lead‑based paint survey at 0 Old Quarry Road (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Commissioners will review and discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget presented by Town Manager Marc Collins. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners met on April 27, 2026, to review the draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Town Manager Marc Collins and a public‑finance representative presented the budget and debt information. The Board discussed the presentations but took no formal actions. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners will meet to approve financial reports, recognize local educators and public safety officials, and consider a resolution to transfer maintenance of Industrial Drive to the town. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a cemetery grave relocation.

• Public hearing for grave relocation at Greenmount Cemetery
• Resolution to transfer Industrial Drive maintenance to town
• Adoption of updated financial goals & policies
• Approval of March 2026 financial reports
• Recognition of Professional Municipal Clerks Week

The Town Board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution requesting NCDOT to abandon maintenance of the remaining portion of Industrial Drive and to have the town assume responsibility. The Board also adopted updated financial goals and policies, and voted to keep a public hearing on a grave relocation open and table it until May 26. All actions passed with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved resolution to request NCDOT abandon maintenance of Industrial Drive (5-0)
• Adopted updated financial goals and policies document (5-0)
• Left public hearing on grave relocation open and tabled it until May 26 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved summary of minutes from February 28, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved summary of minutes from April 13, 2026 (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board will hold a budget retreat to examine the town’s stormwater fee study, debt and capital financing, and overall budget structure. Commissioners will hear presentations on financial forecasts, baseline budget, core services, outside funding requests, and major initiatives. The meeting is for discussion and planning; no formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Stormwater fee study for ERU – Withers Ravenel
• Financial advisor presentation of debt and capital – Davenport
• Budget & fund structure review
• Baseline budget discussion
• Outside funding requests review

The Wendell Town Board of Commissioners met on February 28, 2026 for a budget retreat. Multiple directors presented on stormwater fees, debt, forecasts, departmental achievements, and funding requests. The board discussed the presentations but recorded no formal approvals, denials, or votes. The meeting adjourned at 2:01 p.m.

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board will consider several items, including an amendment to the FY 2026 operating budget and committee assignments. It will hold multiple public hearings on topics such as a data‑center moratorium, annexations and rezoning for a child daycare and a large mixed‑use project, and a development agreement with Hollybrook Partners LLC. Administrative actions include closing a right‑of‑way on South Pine Street and adding a human‑resources specialist position to the FY 2026 budget.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance Amendment #4
• Public hearing on a proposed moratorium ordinance for data centers, data processing facilities, and cryptocurrency mining
• Public hearing to annex and rezone ~2.82 acres for a child daycare in the Neighborhood Center Conditional District
• Public hearing on the development agreement with Hollybrook Partners LLC for the Third Street Apollo mixed‑use development
• Resolution to formally close the South Pine Street right of way between East Haywood and Fowlkes Street

The Town Board unanimously adopted a moratorium ordinance regulating data centers, data processing facilities, and cryptocurrency mining (5-0). It also approved annexation and rezoning of 2.82 acres for a child daycare, and 4.15 acres for the Third Street Apollo mixed‑use project (both 5-0). Additional actions included adding a Human Resources Specialist to the FY 2026 budget and updating personnel sick‑leave and FMLA policies, each approved 5-0.

• Adopted Moratorium Ordinance on Data Centers, Data Processing Facilities, and Cryptocurrency Mining (5-0)
• Approved Annexation and Rezoning of ~2.82 acres for a child daycare (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning of ~4.15 acres for Third Street Apollo mixed‑use development (5-0)
• Approved Annexation and Rezoning of 35.44 acres at 2621 NC Highway 97 (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Hollybrook Partners for Third Street Apollo (5-0)
• Approved addition of a Human Resources Specialist position to FY 2026 budget (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Sick Leave and FMLA personnel policies (5-0)
• Created Town of Wendell UDO Update Steering Committee (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several consent agenda resolutions, including accepting streets in Peyton Place and Anderson Farm Phase 1‑3 for town ownership and maintenance, and awarding Owner Project Management Services for the new recreation center project. A public hearing will be held to rezone an 11.12‑acre parcel at 608 Old Zebulon Rd from Residential 2/3 to Rural Agricultural. The meeting also includes amendments to the FY 2026 operating budget and the General Government Capital Project ordinance.

• Resolution accepting streets in Peyton Place for town ownership and maintenance
• Resolution accepting streets in Anderson Farm Phase 1‑3 for town ownership and maintenance
• Award of Owner Project Management Services for New Recreation Center Project
• Public hearing on rezoning 11.12‑acre parcel at 608 Old Zebulon Rd (R2/R3 to Rural Agricultural)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance Amendment #3

The Wendell Town Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. It approved a rezoning request for an 11.12‑acre parcel at 608 Old Zebulon Rd from Residential to Rural Agricultural, also 5-0. The board adopted the Public Art Plan, two Brownfield Program task orders, and amendments to the FY 2026 budget and General Government Capital Project ordinance, all with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 608 Old Zebulon Rd to Rural Agricultural (5-0)
• Adopted Wendell Public Art Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Brownfield Task Order 25 for West Fourth Street Block (5-0)
• Adopted Brownfield Task Order 26 for 4th Street Block (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Amendment #3 (5-0)
• Adopted General Government Capital Project Amendment #3 (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a bar and nightclub and revisions to sign regulations for the Wendell Commerce Center. The body is also considering three separate land annexations and an environmental site assessment for the Brownfield Program.

• Special Use Permit (SUP25-04) for Reset Retro Arcade and Bar at 32 N. Main Street
• Annexation of 35.45 acres at 2621 NC 97 Hwy (A26-01)
• Annexation of 6.28 acres at 0 Wendell Falls Parkway (A25-03)
• Annexation of 1.142 acres at 4931 Drive In Lane (A25-11)
• Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for 0 Old Quarry Road & 319 Allegro Road

The Wendell Town Board approved the annexation of 1.142 acres at 4931 Drive In Lane (5-0) and approved two special use permits for a bar/nightclub at 32 N. Main Street (5-0) and for revised sign regulations at the Wendell Commerce Center (5-0). The board also amended the Wendell Commerce Center PUD to revise sign regulations (4-1) and adopted the Wendell Public Art Plan (5-0). Additionally, the board approved a Brownfield Program Task Order for environmental assessment (5-0).

• Approved Annexation Petition A25-11 for 1.142 acres at 4931 Drive In Lane (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP25-04 for Reset Retro Arcade and Bar at 32 N. Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP22-01A to revise sign regulations at Wendell Commerce Center (5-0)
• Amended PUD22-01 to PUD22-01A to revise sign regulations at Wendell Commerce Center (4-1)
• Adopted Wendell Public Art Plan (5-0)
• Approved Brownfield Program Task Order 24: Phase 1 ESA for 0 Old Quarry Road & 319 Allegro Road (5-0)
• Approved Brownfield Program Task Order 25: Asbestos and Lead Survey for West Fourth Street Block (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a presentation on merging Wendell Fire with the Town of Wendell. The meeting includes votes on budget and fee schedule amendments and the acquisition of a dump truck.

• Considerations for the merger of Wendell Fire and the Town of Wendell
• Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance Amendment #2
• Award of purchase contract for acquisition of a dump truck
• Request to amend the Wendell Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, regarding cemeteries
• Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance Amendment #1

The Town Board approved the FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Amendment #2, the General Government Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #2, and several purchase and construction contracts, each by a 5‑0 vote. The Board also adopted the Greenmount Cemetery Master Plan, a cemetery code amendment, and a fee schedule amendment, and authorized a research agreement for the Formica Integra.

• Adopt FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Amendment #2 (5-0)
• Adopt General Government Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #2 (5-0)
• Award Purchase Contract to Velocity Truck Centers (5-0)
• Award $2,565,000 construction contract to McQueen Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopt Greenmount Cemetery Master Plan (5-0)
• Approve amendment to Wendell Code of Ordinances Chapter 8, cemeteries (5-0)
• Adopt FY 2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Authorize Town Manager to enter agreement for Formica Integra treatment and research (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board will consider several consent agenda items, including approvals of past meeting minutes and tax reports. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning amendment for Richardson Farms at 1821 Wendell Falls Parkway. The board will vote on a task order with The John R. McAdams Company for engineering design and construction administration of the Blakeford Drive Dam Restoration Project. Additional items include a deed of easement for sanitary sewer and a fee-in-lieu request for Old Tarboro Road paving.

• Approval of task order with The John R. McAdams Company for Blakeford Drive Dam Restoration engineering services
• Public hearing on amendment CD25-09 to conditional district rezoning for Richardson Farms at 1821 Wendell Falls Parkway
• Resolution fixing public hearing dates for non‑contiguous annexations at 2621 NC 97 Hwy (≈35.45 acres) and 729 Eagle Rock Road (≈2.80 acres)
• Raleigh Water deed of easement for sanitary sewer on town‑owned land
• Fee‑in‑lie request for a portion of Old Tarboro Road paving

The Town Board unanimously approved an ordinance to amend the master plan, rezoning and annexing a 0.849‑acre parcel at 1821 Wendell Falls Parkway and increasing the commercial/multi‑family setback to 20 feet. It also accepted the John R. McAdams Company task order for the Blakeford Drive Dam Restoration Project, approved a deed of easement for Raleigh Water, and approved a fee‑in‑lie request for Old Tarboro Road paving. Additionally, the Board set a public hearing for April 13, 2026 on a proposed moratorium for data‑center and cryptocurrency mining operations. All votes were 5‑0.

• Approved amendment to master plan rezoning and annexing 0.849‑acre parcel (5‑0)
• Accepted task order for Blakeford Drive Dam Restoration Project (5‑0)
• Approved deed of easement for Raleigh Water (5‑0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lie request for a portion of Old Tarboro Road paving (5‑0)
• Approved resolution setting public hearing date April 13, 2026 for data‑center moratorium (5‑0)
• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including tax report and prior minutes (5‑0)
• Approved fiscal year 2026 monthly financial reports for January and February (no vote recorded, unanimous consent)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board will consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and sign a contract for professional concept and design services for the Recreation Center Project (RFQ #677-PR26-02). The board will also review a task order for professional services to design Main Street Park. Additional agenda items include updates on traffic‑calming plans, the Unified Development Ordinance, and the town’s financial reports.

• Approve rankings and authorize contract (RFQ #677-PR26-02) for Recreation Center design services
• Authorize task order for professional services for Main Street Park design by Surface 678, P.A.
• Presentation of pedestrian & traffic calming plans for Big Falls Drive, Hollybrook & Taylor Roads
• Update of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) capital project
• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 monthly financial reports through December 2025

The Town Board approved the purchase of the property at 0 Old Quarry Road by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also approved temporary closures on Main, Campen, Depot, and Fourth Streets for the 2026 Meet on Main events, accepted rankings for RFQ #677‑PR26‑02 and authorized the Town Manager to negotiate a design contract for the Recreation Center, and approved a task order for Main Street Park design. The meeting concluded with a closed‑session entry and subsequent resumption.

• Approved purchase of 0 Old Quarry Road (4-0)
• Approved temporary closure of Main, Campen, Depot, and Fourth Streets and co‑sponsorship for 2026 Meet on Main (4-0)
• Accepted rankings for RFQ #677‑PR26‑02 and authorized Town Manager to negotiate and sign Recreation Center design contract (4-0)
• Approved task order for Main Street Park design by Surface 678, P.A. and authorized Town Manager to execute (4-0)
• Entered closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(5) (4-0)
• Resumed regular session after closed session (4-0)

Planning Board

The Wendell Planning Board will meet to consider two rezoning requests. The board will review a request to change land use designations for a parcel on Old Zebulon Rd and an amendment to a previously approved conditional district for Richardson Farms.

• R26-01: Request to rezone portions of an 11.12 acre parcel at 608 Old Zebulon Rd from R2 and R3 to Rural Agricultural (RA)
• CD25-09: Request to amend conditional district rezoning CD21-10 for Richardson Farms at 0 Wendell Falls Parkway and 1801 & 1825 Martin Pond Road
• CD25-09: Proposal to add 1821 Wendell Falls Parkway to the Richardson Farms rezoning

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It considered rezoning request R26-01 for 11.12 acres at 608 Old Zebulon Rd and unanimously voted to recommend approval of the zoning map amendment to Rural Agricultural, noting consistency with Blueprint Wendell 2030. No decision was recorded on the Richardson Farms amendment request (CD25-09).

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning R26-01 (unanimous)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Town Board will hold public hearings to annex approximately 304 acres from Wake County into Wendell and rezone the land to Residential 7 Conditional District. The Board will also consider a development agreement with Lennar Carolinas, LLC for the Haven at Wendell project.

• Public Hearing: Annex and rezone 304 acres to R7-CD for Haven at Wendell
• Public Hearing: Development agreement with Lennar Carolinas, LLC
• Resolution: Name agents for state and federal financial assistance
• Resolution: Award badge and service sidearm to retiring Sgt. Brian Landon Hare
• Resolution: Direct investigation of non-contiguous annexation at 4931 Drive In Lane

The Board approved several land‑use actions, including annexation and rezoning of 304.06 acres for the Haven at Wendell subdivision (4‑1) and a 44.626‑acre Dean Farms development (4‑1). It also approved a development agreement with Lennar Carolinas, LLC (5‑0), a task order for the Wendell Community Park Road Improvement Project (5‑0), and a special‑use permit for Dean Farms (5‑0). The session entered closed session (5‑0) and later resumed regular business (5‑0).

• Approved Annexation (A24-01) and Rezoning (CD24-01) of 304.06 acres for Haven at Wendell (4-1)
• Approved Development Agreement with Lennar Carolinas, LLC, authorizing the Town Manager to sign (5-0)
• Approved Task Order #1 with Wetherill Engineering for Wendell Community Park Road Improvement (5-0)
• Approved Annexation (A24-10) and Rezoning (PUD24-01) of 44.626 acres for Dean Farms Development (4-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Dean Farms Planned Unit Development (5-0)
• Entered closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) (5-0)
• Resumed regular session after closed session (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will administer oaths of office to three commissioners and elect a Mayor Pro Tempore. The body will also consider a meeting schedule for 2026 and the sale of surplus property.

• Oaths of office for Commissioners Deans Eatman, Dustin Ingalls, and Kate Benson
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Resolution to approve the 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule
• Resolution authorizing sale of surplus property by electronic auction
• Investigation of non-contiguous annexation for 0.849 acres at 1821 Wendell Falls Parkway

The Town Board elected Commissioner Joe DeLoach as Mayor Pro Tempore with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda included resolutions to set the 2026 meeting schedule, authorize a surplus‑property auction, direct a clerk investigation of a 0.849‑acre annexation, and adopt the Wake County tax report.

• Elected Joe DeLoach as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Board meeting schedule (consent agenda)
• Authorized sale of surplus property by electronic auction (consent agenda)
• Directed clerk to investigate 0.849‑acre non‑contiguous annexation at 1821 Wendell Falls Parkway (consent agenda)
• Approved Wake County tax report (consent agenda)

Planning Board

The Wendell Planning Board will review a request to rezone land for a new event venue and a request to amend sign regulations for the Wendell Commerce Center. The board will also swear in new member Kenneth Weeden.

• CD25-03: Request to rezone +/- 8.97 acres from Rural Agriculture (RA) to Neighborhood Center Conditional District (NC-CD) for Eagle Rock Park event venue
• PUD22-01A: Request to amend sign regulations for the Wendell Commerce Center
• Swearing-in of new Planning Board member Kenneth Weeden

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It then voted to recommend approval of the PUD 22-01A amendment that raises monument sign height to 20 feet at the Wendell Commerce Center entrances. The recommendation was recorded as consistent with Blueprint Wendell 2030. No decision was made on the separate rezoning request for Eagle Rock Park.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD 22-01A signage amendment (unanimous)

Appearance Commission

The Wendell Appearance Commission will meet to approve minutes from a June 2025 meeting and discuss a holiday decorating contest. The meeting requires a quorum of three members to take official action.

• Approval of June 7, 2025 Appearance Commission Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Holiday Decorating Contest
• Ethics Agreements to be signed

A motion to approve the agenda and June 7, 2025 minutes was made and seconded; the outcome was not recorded. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

• Motion to approve agenda and minutes made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn made and seconded; meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

Town Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an organizational retreat to review internal procedures and strategic planning. The session includes reviews of administrative and communication protocols and a budget process review.

• Review of Commissioner Rules of Procedure
• Administrative and Communications procedure reviews
• Budget and Strategic Plan process review
• Capital Project update
• Discussion of Commissioner Committee assignments

During the January 10, 2026 organizational retreat, the Wendell Town Board moved to enter a closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) and approved the motion unanimously (5-0). The Board then voted unanimously (5-0) to resume the regular open session. No other formal actions or policy decisions were recorded.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (5-0)
• Motion to resume regular session approved (5-0)

Town Board of Commissioners

The Wendell Town Board will adjust and approve its agenda, hear public comments, and adopt a consent agenda that includes a certificate of sufficiency for a non‑contiguous annexation of about 303 acres. The meeting includes several public and evidentiary hearings on annexations and rezoning, such as a 120.04‑acre contiguous annexation at Industrial Drive and the Dean Farms and Wendell Exchange Planned Unit Developments. Administrative items include awarding on‑call project‑management services for capital projects and establishing the America 250 Wendell Committee. The board will also receive the Fiscal Year 2025 audit presentation.

• Public hearing for contiguous annexation of ~120.04 acres at Industrial Drive (PIN 1784102906)
• Evidentiary hearing on special‑use permit for Dean Farms PUD on 44.626 acres at 2730 Wendell Boulevard
• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of ~83.63 acres to create Wendell Exchange PUD at 8805 Knightdale Blvd and 1100 Keiths Rd
• Award of On‑Call Owners Project Management Services for Capital Projects
• Resolution to establish the America 250 Wendell Committee

The Town Board adopted ordinances to annex and rezone several parcels, including a 1.50‑acre site, a 120.04‑acre site, Oliver's Trace (105.36 acres), and Wendell Exchange (83.63 acres). It granted a Special Use Permit for the Wendell Exchange Planned Unit Development. The Board also authorized on‑call project‑management services for capital projects and adopted a resolution establishing the America 250 Wendell Committee.

• Adopted ordinance for 1.50‑acre annexation (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance for 120.04‑acre annexation (5-0)
• Tabled Dean Farms annexation and rezoning request (5-0)
• Approved Oliver's Trace annexation and rezoning (5-0)
• Approved Wendell Exchange annexation and rezoning (5-0)
• Granted Special Use Permit for Wendell Exchange PUD (5-0)
• Authorized on‑call project‑management services contract (5-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing America 250 Wendell Committee (5-0)

Appearance Commission

The Wendell Appearance Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 2025 and discuss a proposed mural at 105 N Main Street. No official action is expected as a quorum is required.

• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Universal Chevrolet mural at 105 N Main Street

The commission moved to approve the agenda and April 7, 2025 minutes; the motion was seconded but the vote result was not recorded. The commission discussed the Universal Chevrolet mural at 105 N Main Street and voted unanimously to recommend its approval with the Chevrolet emblem. The final decision on the mural rests with the Board of Commissioners.

• Motion to approve agenda and April 7, 2025 minutes was made and seconded; outcome not recorded
• Recommendation to approve the 105 N Main Street mural with emblem adopted unanimously

Planning Board

The Wendell Planning Board will meet to discuss two rezoning requests for industrial, commercial, and residential developments. The board will also handle administrative items, including the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• PUD25-01: Request to rezone approximately 83 acres to a Planned Unit Development for the Wendell Exchange
• CD25-05: Request to rezone approximately 105.36 acres to Neighborhood Center Conditional District for Oliver’s Trace

The board administered oaths of office, elected Jon Olson as chairman and Tevis High as vice chairman, and unanimously approved both the agenda and the minutes. No formal decision was made on the Wendell Exchange Planned Unit Development during this meeting.

• Elected Jon Olson as Planning Board Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Tevis High as Planning Board Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Administered oaths of office to new board members