Wake Forest public meetings in 2025
34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Wake Forest Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and consider adopting the 2026 meeting schedule. No public hearings or substantive land-use decisions are on the agenda.
- Consideration and possible adoption of the 2026 Board of Adjustment meeting schedule
Board of Commissioner
The Board will hold public hearings on the FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Plan and the FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget. Consent agenda items include accepting streets for maintenance, approving a 2026 street resurfacing contract, adopting Budget Ordinance Amendment #3, and an interlocal agreement with Wake County for an EMPA program. The meeting also includes resolutions honoring outgoing commissioners and the mayor, plus oath of office for the new commissioner-elect and mayor-elect.
- Public hearing on five-year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for FY 2026-2031
- Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget
- Resolution to accept streets into Town street system for maintenance
- Approval of 2026 Street Resurfacing Contract
- Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with Wake County for an EMPA Program
Planning Board
This is a regular meeting of the Wake Forest Planning Board consisting largely of procedural items (call to order, approval of minutes, staff comments). The only substantive actions are consideration and possible adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule and recognition of an outgoing member.
- Consideration of 2026 Planning Board Meeting Schedule
- Outgoing Member Recognition
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and possibly act on the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a municipal fee comparison study. They will also review the October monthly financial summaries and a draft agenda for the upcoming regular meeting on December 16, 2025.
- Presentation of the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Municipal fee comparison study with attachments on planning, transportation, recreation, and fire protection fees
- Discussion of October 2025 monthly financial summaries
- Review of draft agenda for the December 16, 2025 regular Board of Commissioners meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider designating the William Royall Powell House at 546 N. Main Street as a local historic landmark. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes waiving the open-container ordinance for the 2026 Friday Night on White series and approving the 2026 meeting schedule. Additional items include appointments to the Planning Board and adoption of amended personnel policies.
- Public hearing on local historic landmark designation for 546 N. Main Street (William Royall Powell House)
- Consent agenda: alcohol ordinance waiver for Friday Night on White 2026 series (six dates, 5–9 PM)
- Approval of 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule
- Appointment of candidates to Planning Board
- Approval of amended Personnel Policies & Procedures
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on a rezoning request (RZ-24-07) for 14.12 acres at 0 Star Road from Highway Business to General Residential 10-Conditional District. The agenda also includes a proclamation celebrating Mary M. Williams' 100th birthday, a review of the September monthly financial report, and preparation of the draft agenda for the November 18 regular meeting. Other items are procedural in nature.
- Proclamation celebrating the 100th birthday of Mary M. Williams
- Discussion of September monthly financial summaries
- Review of draft agenda for November 18 regular meeting
- Public hearing and consideration of Legislative Case RZ-24-07 (Star Road Condos) to rezone 14.12 acres at 0 Star Road (PIN 1739659784) from HB to GR10-CD
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on updating the annexation agreement with Youngsville and on a proposed amendment to the Grove 98 Planned Unit Development for a Wegmans site at 11051 Ligon Mill Road. Other agenda items include budget ordinance amendment #2, appointments to advisory boards, and a resolution to adopt a public comment policy.
- Public hearing on LEGISLATIVE CASE RZ-18-15, Grove 98 PUD Amendment #4 by Wegmans Food Markets for ~14 acres at 11051 Ligon Mill Road
- Public hearing on Towns of Wake Forest and Youngsville Annexation Agreement Update
- Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #2 for FY 2025-2026
- Consideration of appointment of candidates for Board of Adjustment and Planning Board
- Proposed resolution to adopt Public Comment Policy
Planning Board Special "Called" Work Session
The Wake Forest Planning Board will hold a special work session focused on the start of a sustainability plan. The meeting includes a kickoff presentation regarding this plan for discussion and possible action.
- Sustainability Plan Kickoff Presentation
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a rezoning request (RZ-18-15) to amend the Grove 98 Planned Unit Development for a Wegmans Food Markets site on Ligon Mill Road. Also on the agenda are presentations on the Wake One Water Plan and a sustainability plan kickoff, an update on the Unified Development Ordinance adoption, a fare proposal for Go Wake Forest, and an ordinance regulating motorized scooters and e-bikes. The board will also review monthly financial summaries and draft guidelines for public comment.
- RZ-18-15: Wegmans Food Markets PUD amendment for 14.0 acres at 11051 Ligon Mill Road
- Presentation of Wake One Water Plan
- Sustainability Plan kickoff presentation
- UDO Adoption Update
- Discussion of Go Wake Forest fare proposal and motorized scooter/e-bike ordinance
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a request to continue the rezoning case for Star Road Condos, which would rezone 14.12 acres at 0 Star Road from Highway Business to General Residential 10-Conditional District. The board will also conduct a public hearing on capital needs for the five-year Capital Improvements Plan (FY 2026-2031) and discuss scheduling a public hearing for an annexation agreement update with Youngsville. Consent agenda items include surplussing a retired sergeant's badge and weapon, approving the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement, executing settlement documents related to national opioid litigation, and removing a member from the Planning Board.
- Request to continue public hearing for rezoning RZ-24-07 (Star Road Condos, 14.12 acres at 0 Star Road)
- Public hearing on capital needs for five-year Capital Improvements Plan update FY 2026-2031
- Request to schedule public hearing for Towns of Wake Forest and Youngsville Annexation Agreement Update
- Consent agenda: surplus badge and service weapon of retired Sergeant Charles Babson
- Consent agenda: approval of Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement
Planning Board
The Wake Forest Planning Board will meet to adopt its agenda, approve prior minutes, hear presentations, and discuss old business. The primary substantive item is Legislative Case RZ-18-15, a request by Jordan Petersen on behalf of Wegmans Food Markets to amend the Grove 98 Planned Unit Development for approximately 14 acres at 11051 Ligon Mill Road. The board will consider this amendment during the meeting, with public comment permitted.
- Consideration of Legislative Case RZ-18-15 – amendment to Grove 98 PUD for Wegmans, ~14 acres at 11051 Ligon Mill Road
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Presentations (unspecified topics)
- Old business with public comment
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board will discuss a rezoning request for 14.12 acres at 0 Star Road from Highway Business to General Residential 10-Conditional District for the Star Road Condos project. Other agenda items include a proclamation for Constitution Week, a review of the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement, and an update on the annexation agreement with Youngsville. The Board will also review the July financial summaries and the draft agenda for the September 16 regular meeting.
- Legislative case RZ-24-07: rezoning 14.12 acres at 0 Star Road to GR10-CD for Star Road Condos
- Proclamation recognizing annual Constitution Week
- Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement
- Wake Forest-Youngsville Annexation Agreement update
- Discussion of July financial summaries
Board of Commissioners
The board will hold a public hearing on financing for the acquisition of property at 0 Forestville Road, then vote on an installment purchase agreement. Consent agenda items include a budget ordinance amendment for FY2025-2026, updates to petty cash policies, and endorsement of Option B for a performing arts feasibility study. A legislative item proposes changing the speed limit on Averette Road to 45 mph. The board will also consider resolutions of appreciation and a retirement recognition.
- Public hearing on financing for 0 Forestville Road property acquisition
- Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 for FY2025-2026
- Resolution endorsing Option B in the Wake Forest Performing Arts Feasibility Study
- Ordinance amending speed limit on Averette Road to 45 mph
- Resolutions of appreciation for Greg Harrington and Lori Eitel, and retirement recognition for Randy Wolfenbarger
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss a concept plan for the Ailey Young House/NE Gateway Park and consider a rezoning request for 14.12 acres at 0 Star Road. The board will also appoint a Chair for the 2025 calendar year.
- Ailey Young House/NE Gateway Park Concept Plan presentation
- Rezoning LEGISLATIVE CASE RZ-24-07, Star Road Condos (14.12 acres at 0 Star Road)
- Appointment of the 2025 Calendar Year Chair
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed service changes to the Wake Forest-Raleigh Express (WRX) bus route and review a feasibility study for a Performing Arts Center. They will also consider a traffic calming policy update and recognize two individuals with proclamations. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and possible action.
- Presentation on proposed service changes to the Wake Forest-Raleigh Express (WRX)
- Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study presented by Johnson Consultants
- Proclamation recognizing Buck Hicks Appreciation Night
- Resolution recognizing Deborah Dunn's retirement from the Town
- Presentation on Traffic Calming Policy Update Considerations
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold an evidentiary hearing and consider quasi-judicial item BOA-25-05, which involves variance requests for the Wake Union Villas project. No other substantive business is listed; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.
- Evidentiary hearing on variance requests for Wake Union Villas (BOA-25-05)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a 2.58-acre annexation at 0 Wait Avenue and vote on a land exchange with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Consent agenda items include approval of appointments, final recodification of the town code, and amended personnel policies. The board will also consider a resolution endorsing the Blueprint for Safety Plan and recognize July as Park and Recreation Month.
- Public hearing on contiguous annexation of 2.58 acres at 0 Wait Avenue by Wait Ave 98 LLC
- Exchange of town-owned 0.8 acres (valued at $670,000) for 1.0081 acres owned by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (valued at $790,000)
- Approval of final recodification of the Wake Forest code of ordinances
- Approval of amended Personnel Policies & Procedures
- Resolution to endorse the Blueprint for Safety Plan
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on a land exchange with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (0.8 acres valued at $670,000 for 1.0081 acres valued at $790,000), a final update on the town code recodification project, and a contract with Blue Strike Environmental for a sustainability plan. Also on the agenda: swearing-in of Police Chief Julius Jefferson, presentation of amended personnel policies, and a discussion of May financial summaries.
- Approval to schedule public notice for land exchange: Town gives 0.8 acres ($670,000) for 1.0081 acres ($790,000) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Final update on Wake Forest recodification project (code overhaul)
- Contract with Blue Strike Environmental to develop a Sustainability Plan (scope, timeline, fee attached)
- Amended Personnel Policies & Procedures presented for discussion
- Swearing in of new Police Chief Julius Jefferson
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider approving the FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance and vote on a consent agenda that includes a $588,900 contract for remodeling the Town Hall Annex, resolutions authorizing property tax and stormwater fee collection, and scheduling a public hearing for annexation of 0 Wait Avenue. A presentation on sculpture replacement at the Center for Active Aging and a recognition of a retiring employee are also on the agenda.
- Consideration of FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance approval
- Approval of $588,900 contract with Engineered Construction for Town Hall Annex remodel
- Resolutions authorizing Wake and Franklin Counties to levy and collect property taxes and stormwater fees for FY 2025-2026
- Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #3 for FY 2024-2025
- Resolution to schedule public hearing and certify sufficiency for contiguous annexation of 0 Wait Avenue (2.58 acres)
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 annual operating budget, review a $597,500 contract for the Town Hall Annex renovation, and consider resolutions for on-call engineering services and a petition to address transportation issues on US 1 (Capital Boulevard). A closed session is scheduled for real property acquisition negotiations. The work session also includes a monthly financial report and review of a draft agenda for the June 17 regular meeting.
- Discussion of FY 2025-2026 proposed annual operating budget
- Presentation of contract with Engineered Construction for Town Hall Annex renovation at $597,500
- Resolution for on-call services with Exult Engineering
- Resolution petitioning NC General Assembly to address critical transportation issues on US 1 (Capital Boulevard)
- Closed session for contract negotiation on real property acquisition
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. They will also consider a special use permit for a new Fire Station #6 at 1621 and 1701 Wait Ave. Other actions include approving a $803,500 contract to remodel the Town Hall third floor and authorizing an internal loan for generator purchases.
- Public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 budget
- Special use permit for Wake Forest Fire Station #6 at 1621 and 1701 Wait Ave
- Contract to remodel Town Hall third floor for $803,500
- Internal loan from General Fund to Wake Forest Power for generator purchases
- Resolution to surplus badge and service weapon of retiring Sergeant Larry Neal Collie
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on several items, including the proposed FY 2025-2026 annual operating budget, a $803,500 contract to remodel the Town Hall third floor, Age-Friendly Community Survey results, Phase 3 of the 2035 Wake Transit Plan, and US-1 tolling alternatives. They will also discuss the March financial summaries, review a draft agenda for the May 20 regular meeting, and consider a funding request from the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce.
- Presentation on proposed FY 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget
- Presentation on contract to remodel Town Hall third floor for $803,500
- Discussion of March financial summaries
- Presentation on US-1 Tolling Alternatives
- Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce funding request
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on several rezoning and annexation requests, including a conditional rezoning for a 3.93-acre mixed-use project at 0 North White Street and a rezoning of 4.48 acres on Wait Avenue. Consent agenda includes a $2.68 million contract for a public safety warehouse and a property conveyance for H.L. Miller Park improvements. The Board will also consider purchasing 47.3 acres on Forestville Road and adopting guidelines for public comment.
- Public hearing on RZ-24-04: rezone 3.93 acres at 0 North White Street from NB to Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District
- Public hearing on RZ-24-06: rezone 4.48 acres at 1621 & 1701 Wait Avenue from Highway District to Rural Holding District
- Consent agenda: approval of $2,681,000 contract with Berry Building Group for a public safety warehouse at 1412 Forestville Road
- Resolution authorizing property conveyance of 0.639 acres at 414 Wait Avenue for H.L. Miller Park improvements
- Consideration of purchase and sale agreement for 47.3 acres at 0 Forestville Road
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on a public safety warehouse construction contract for $2,681,000, two rezoning cases (Wait Avenue and White Street Mixed Use), and road improvements for Reserve at Dunn Creek. They will also discuss the February monthly financial report and consider appointing a town attorney. No votes are scheduled; this is a work session to review items for upcoming meetings.
- Public safety warehouse at 1412 Forestville Road for $2,681,000.00
- Rezoning RZ-24-06: 4.48 acres at 1621 & 1701 Wait Avenue from HD to RD
- Rezoning RZ-24-04: 3.93 acres at 0 North White Street to NMX-CD (Thales Academy)
- Contract for road improvements at Reserve at Dunn Creek (Friendship Chapel Western Crossing)
- Appointment of town attorney (McKinney resolution and contract)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider two quasi-judicial variance requests: one for Traditions Townhomes (BOA-24-03) and one for Chick-fil-A (BOA-24-04). The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear staff and board comments.
- Public hearing and consideration of variance request BOA-24-03 for Traditions Townhomes
- Public hearing and consideration of variance request BOA-24-04 for Chick-fil-A
- Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed purchase of 325 S White Street, creation of a social district for public alcohol consumption, and multiple annexation petitions. Also on the agenda are a proclamation for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, appointment of citizen advisory board members, and a change request for the South Franklin Street widening project.
- Consideration of purchase and sale agreement for property at 325 S White Street
- Ordinance to create a social district for public alcohol consumption
- Resolution to schedule public hearing for annexation of 0.175 acres at 0 Forestville Road (Sassom LLC)
- Change request to joint development agreement with AGG Development for South Franklin Street widening
- Amendment to parking prohibition ordinance in Richland Hills area
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning cases: a conditional district rezoning of 3.93 acres at 0 North White Street for a mixed-use development, and a rezoning of 4.48 acres on Wait Avenue to the Rural Holding District. The board will also vote on approval of the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes.
- RZ-24-04: Rezone 3.93 acres at 0 North White Street from Neighborhood Business to Neighborhood Mixed-Use Conditional District (NMX-CD), filed by Thales Academy, Inc.
- RZ-24-06: Rezone 4.48 acres at 1621 & 1701 Wait Avenue from Wake County Highway District to Wake Forest Rural Holding District.
- Approval of draft minutes from the January 14, 2025 Planning Board meeting.
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a proposed ordinance amending parking schedules, review the January monthly financial report, and consider the draft agenda for an upcoming regular meeting. They will also review a strategic plan quarterly tracker and may enter a closed session for personnel matters.
- Presentation of an ordinance to amend Chapter 30 (Traffic and Vehicles) regarding parking prohibited at all times (Schedule I)
- Discussion of January monthly financial summaries
- Review of draft agenda for March 18, 2025 regular meeting
- Review of Strategic Plan Quarterly Tracker for Q2 FYE 2025
- Closed session per NCGS 143-318.11(6) for personnel matters
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a rezoning request for the 55.93-acre Harris Tract and hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget. Additionally, the Board will consider an ordinance to amend rules regarding the public consumption and possession of alcohol.
- Rezoning of 55.93 acres at 0 Harris Road (Harris Tract) from Rural Holding District to mixed-use districts
- Public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget
- Ordinance amendment regarding public consumption and possession of alcohol
- Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Installment purchase agreement for FY 25 equipment and vehicles
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a rezoning request (RZ-24-01) for 55.93 acres at 0 Harris Road from Rural Holding to Neighborhood Mixed Use, Open Space, and Residential Mixed Use Conditional Districts. They will also receive a presentation on Phase 2 of the 2035 Wake Transit Plan engagement and review monthly financial reports.
- Rezoning RZ-24-01 for 55.93 acres at 0 Harris Road from Rural Holding to mixed-use conditional districts
- Presentation on Phase 2 of the 2035 Wake Transit Plan Engagement
- Update on ARPA financial status
- Discussion of December 2024 financial summaries
- Review of draft agenda for the February 18 regular meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to create a social district, allowing public consumption of alcohol in a defined area. They will also vote on resolutions recognizing retiring police and fire personnel, surplussing their badges and weapons, and consider supporting the S-Line Rail Corridor development with local funding for a federal grant match. The board will approve the 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan update and may go into closed session to discuss real property acquisition.
- Ordinance to create a social district for public alcohol consumption (Item 6.A)
- Resolution to support S-Line Rail Corridor development and provide local funding for federal grant match (Item 7.A)
- Approval of 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan update (Item 8.A)
- Resolutions recognizing retirements of Police Chief Jeffrey M. Leonard, Captain Matthew May, and Fire Logistics Officer David E. Davis (Items 3.A-3.C)
- Consent agenda to surplus badges and service weapons carried by Captain May and Chief Leonard (Items 5.A, 5.B)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider quasi-judicial variance requests for two properties: 116 Brimfield Springs Lane and 0 & 1040 S. Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle routine procedural items.
- Public hearing and consideration of variance request BOA-24-05 for 116 Brimfield Springs Lane
- Public hearing and consideration of variance request BOA-24-01 for 0 and 1040 S. Main Street
- Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider Legislative Case RZ-24-01, a rezoning of 55.93 acres at 0 Harris Road from Rural Holding District to three conditional districts (Neighborhood Mixed Use, Open Space, Residential Mixed Use). The board may also adopt minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive business is listed.
- Public hearing on rezoning 55.93 acres at 0 Harris Road (PIN 1841392412) from RD to NMX-CD, OS-CD, and RMX-CD
- Applicant: Church Street Company
- Approval of draft minutes from September, November, and December 2024 meetings
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan update, review the monthly financial report for November 2024, and consider appointing an interim town attorney. These items are up for discussion and deliberation but not final votes at this work session.
- Discussion of the FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan update
- Review of November 2024 monthly financial report
- Consideration of appointing an interim town attorney
- Review of the draft agenda for the January 21 regular meeting