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Regular Town Council Meeting

Town of Apex · Town Council
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Regular meeting AnnexationWater and sewerAppointments and personnelRoads and transportationData centers and large loadsEnvironment and sustainabilityFaith and cultural communitiesParks and recreationRezoningBudget and appropriationsContracts and procurementFees and utility ratesFire and EMSIntergovernmental agreementsSchools and educationTax rate and revaluationZoning text amendment

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What's on this agenda

Two items outside the routine flow of business stand out. The council will consider a one-year moratorium on data center construction in Apex, proposed by Mayor Pro Tem Terry Mahaffey, alongside a related proposal from Mayor Gilbert to form a committee to research impacts and make policy and transparency recommendations. The council also holds public hearings on the town's electric fee schedule (tied to detached-garage service), two small annexations (Jenks Road, Green Level Church Road), and the opening of the FY2026-27 operating budget hearing.

The 16-item consent agenda includes a rezoning denial for Apex Baptist Church, two annexations tied to rezoning cases, several water/sewer and electric utility contracts, an ordinance updating stop-and-yield traffic signage, and UDO amendment paperwork. Three proclamations are on the agenda (Ask Apex Day, Regional Creek Week, Women's History Month), along with three board appointments (Board of Adjustment, Environmental Advisory Board, Planning Board) and a closed session for attorney-client consultation.

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Agenda items (35)

Consent agenda · 15Procedural · 6Public hearing · 4Appointment · 3Proclamation or recognition · 3Discussion item · 2Closed session · 2
  1. Commencement, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
    Procedural
    Standard opening.
  2. Announcements and Petitions by the Governing Body
    Procedural
    Council members share updates or submit petitions for future consideration.
  3. Adoption of the Meeting Agenda
    Procedural
    Mayor calls for additional agenda items and sets the meeting agenda.
  4. CN1 Interlocal Agreement - CAMPO - Study of Five Potential Multimodal Access Points at Pleasant Park
    Consent agenda Intergovernmental agreementsParks and recreationRoads and transportation
    Interlocal agreement with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to study five potential multimodal access points at Pleasant Park.
  5. CN2 Agreement - WCPSS Right of Entry - Little Beaver Creek Gravity Sewer Extension
    Consent agenda Schools and educationWater and sewer
    Right-of-entry agreement with Wake County Public School System to install 2,000 linear feet of new gravity sewer.
  6. CN3 Agreement - Seth A. Felder LLC - DJ and Sound Services for Fireworks Frenzy
    Consent agenda Parks and recreation
    Contract for DJ and sound services at the July 3, 2026 Fireworks Frenzy event marking the USA's 250th anniversary.
  7. CN4 Agreement Ratification - Black and Veatch - Western Transmission Main Phase II Design Services
    Consent agenda Water and sewer
    Ratifying a design services agreement for part of the Kelly Road waterline project.
  8. CN5 Agreement Ratification - Highfill Infrastructure Engineering - Beaver Creek Commons Sewer and Water Improvements
    Consent agenda Water and sewer
    Ratifying an engineering agreement for sewer and water improvements at Beaver Creek Commons.
  9. CN6 Agreement Ratification - Norfield Development Partners - Locator Logix Software
    Consent agenda Contracts and procurementWater and sewer
    Ratifying continuation of software used to locate electric and water lines.
  10. CN7 Agreement Ratification - Warrior Physical Therapy and Performance - Injury Prevention Workshops
    Consent agenda Fire and EMS
    Ratifying an agreement for injury prevention workshops for the Apex Fire Department.
  11. CN8 Annexation No. 805 - Welch Homestead - Associated Rezoning 25CZ10
    Consent agenda AnnexationRezoning
    Annexation of the Welch Homestead property with an associated rezoning case.
  12. CN9 Annexation No. 825 - 631 Wimberly Road
    Consent agenda Annexation
    Annexation of property at 631 Wimberly Road.
    • 631 Wimberly Rd · Smith, Staley C Hoffler, Haley S · 3.7 acres · assessed $537,740
  13. CN10 Council Meeting Minutes - Various
    Procedural
    Approval of prior council meeting minutes.
  14. CN11 Ordinance Amendment - Traffic Schedules I and II - Stop and Yield Signage Updates
    Consent agenda Roads and transportation
    Ordinance amendment updating stop and yield sign locations.
  15. CN12 Revisions to Town Standard Details - Neighborhood Traffic Mini-Circle, Temporary Turnaround, and Single-lane Roundabout
    Consent agenda Roads and transportation
    Updates to town engineering standards for traffic circles, turnarounds, and roundabouts.
  16. CN13 Rezoning Case No. 25CZ12 - Apex Baptist Church - Statement of Denial
    Consent agenda Faith and cultural communitiesRezoning
    Formal statement of denial for a rezoning case brought by Apex Baptist Church.
  17. CN14 Tax Report - January 2026
    Consent agenda Tax rate and revaluation
    Monthly tax collection report for January 2026.
  18. CN15 Town Council Rules of Procedures Amendment
    Consent agenda
    Ordinance introduction and adoption amending the council's own rules of procedure.
  19. CN16 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendments - February/March 2026 Statement
    Consent agenda Zoning text amendment
    Statement covering UDO text amendments made in February and March 2026.
  20. Town Clerk's Report - Appointments (Board of Adjustment)
    Appointment Appointments and personnel
    Appointments to the Board of Adjustment.
  21. Town Clerk's Report - Appointments (Environmental Advisory Board)
    Appointment Appointments and personnelEnvironment and sustainability
    Appointments to the Environmental Advisory Board.
  22. Town Clerk's Report - Appointments (Planning Board)
    Appointment Appointments and personnel
    Appointments to the Planning Board.
  23. Public Forum
    Procedural
    Public comment period; speakers asked not to address items scheduled as public hearings.
  24. PR1 Proclamation - Ask Apex Day
    Proclamation or recognition
    Proclamation for Ask Apex Day, March 11, 2026.
  25. PR2 Proclamation - Regional Creek Week 2026
    Proclamation or recognition Environment and sustainability
    Proclamation for Regional Creek Week, March 15-21, 2026.
  26. PR3 Proclamation - Women's History Month
    Proclamation or recognition Faith and cultural communities
    Proclamation recognizing Women's History Month, March 2026.
  27. PH1 Annexation No. 815 - 7200 Jenks Road
    Public hearing Annexation
    Public hearing on annexing 4.23 acres at 7200 Jenks Road.
    • 7200 Jenks Rd · Sja Global Advisors INC · 4.2 acres · assessed $797,355
  28. PH2 Annexation No. 823 - 8001 Green Level Church Road
    Public hearing Annexation
    Public hearing on annexing 2.16 acres at 8001 Green Level Church Road.
  29. PH3 Annual Operating Budget Public Hearing Fiscal Year 2026-2027
    Public hearing Budget and appropriations
    Public hearing opens on the FY2026-27 annual operating budget.
  30. PH4 Fee Schedule Amendment - Residential and Residential TOU - Detached Garages
    Public hearing Fees and utility rates
    Public hearing on an electric service fee schedule amendment related to detached garages.
  31. RA1 Consideration of a One Year Moratorium on Data Center Construction within the Town of Apex
    Discussion item Data centers and large loads
    Mayor Pro Tem Terry Mahaffey proposes a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in Apex.
  32. RA2 Consideration of a Non-Standing Committee to Research Impacts and Provide Policy and Transparency Recommendations
    Discussion item Data centers and large loads
    Mayor Gilbert proposes forming a non-standing committee to research impacts and recommend policy and transparency measures; listed immediately after the data center moratorium item.
  33. CS1 Closed Session - Attorney-Client Privilege Consultation
    Closed session
    Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the town attorney.
  34. CS2 Closed Session - Confidential Information
    Closed session
    Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1) to discuss privileged or confidential information.
  35. Adjournment
    Procedural
    Meeting adjourns.

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