Regular Town Council Meeting
Regular MeetingApex, NC · March 22, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES | REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
March 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street
The meeting will adjourn when all business is concluded or 10:00 PM, whichever comes first
Town Council and Administration
Mayor: Jacques K. Gilbert | Mayor Pro Tem: Audra Killingworth
Council Members: Brett D. Gantt; Cheryl F. Stallings; Terry Mahaffey; Edward Gray
Town Manager: Catherine Crosby | Assistant Town Managers: Shawn Purvis and Marty Stone
Interim Town Clerk: Julie Reid | Town Attorney: Laurie L. Hohe
COMMENCEMENT
Call to Order | Invocation | Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
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:
. Julie Reid, Interim Town Clerk
Motion to approve the minutes from 03/08/2022
. Julie Reid, Interim Town Clerk
Motion to approve the Apex Tax Report dated February 5, 2022
. Taylor Wray, Cultural Arts Marketing and Events Specialist
Motion to accept a donation of public art from CAPS-Citizen for Apex Parks and approve placement
at its current location.
. David Wood, Halle Cultural Arts Center Manager
Motion to appoint Jennifer Arey and Kimberly Brugh to the Bee City Committee
. Angela Reincke, Parks Planning Project Manager
Motion to approve and authorize the Town Manager to execute a Funding Agreement between the
Town of Apex and Wake County for the Apex West Greenway, subject to terms and conditions
acceptable to the Town Attorney; and approve and authorize the Town Manager to execute a
Maintenance Agreement between the Town of Apex and Wake County for the Apex West Greenway,
subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Town Attorney.
. Angela Reincke, Parks Planning Project Manager
Motion to approve and authorize the Town Manager to execute a Funding Agreement between the
Town of Apex and Wake County for the Middle Creek Greenway (PHI and PHII), subject to terms and
conditions acceptable to the Town Attorney.
. Sarah Van Every, Senior Planner
Motion to approve the Statement of the Town Council and Ordinance for Rezoning Case #21CZ14
Holland Road Mixed Use Assembly PUD, Geno Ray, LG Investments Inc., petitioner, for the properties
located at 7528 Humie Olive Rd; 2236 Old US 1 Hwy, 1001, 1004, 1005 Red Cardinal Lane 3104; &
3116 Holland Rd (PINs 0720992587, 0720998487, 0730095707, 0731001087, 0731003359,
0731004075, 0730091779).
. Matt Echols, Utilities Engineer
Motion to award a sewer rehabilitation contract to Tri-State Utilities, LLC, and to authorize the Town
Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the Town.
. Vance Holloman, Finance Director
Motion to approve amendments to the Apex/Western Wake Crisis Ministry, Inc. Agreement for Utility
Customer Assistance Program Administration Services, Exhibit A – Apex Customer Assistance
Program Guidelines and to delegate authority to the Town Manager to sign this amendment.
. Mary Beth Manville, Human Resources Director
Motion to approve the extension of the Emergency Sick Leave and Quarantine Leave provisions of the
COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Policy for Town employees, until such time as deemed appropriate by
the Town Manager.
PRESENTATIONS
. Julie Coco, PE (NC Department of Environmental Quality)
NCDEQ recognition of the Town’s S&E Program.
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
. Liz Loftin, Senior Planner
Public Hearing and possible motion to approve Rezoning Application #21CZ32 Chapel Ridge Towns
PUD. The applicant, Toll Brothers, Inc., seeks to rezone approximately 21.60 acres from Rural
Residential (RR) to Planned Unit Development-Conditional Zoning (PUD-CZ). The proposed rezoning
is located at 1412 Olive Chapel Road; 1400, 1401, 1408, 1409 Barnside Lane and Barnside Lane right-
of-way.
. Joanna Helms, Economic Development Director
Public Hearing to consider and receive public input on providing an economic development incentive
for “Project Real” in accordance with the Town’s policy (Development Investment Grant).
. Amanda Bunce, Current Planning Manager
Public hearing and possible motion regarding an amendment to the 2045 Land Use Map in the vicinity
of NC 751 and US 64.
AND
. Amanda Bunce, Current Planning Manager
Public hearing and possible motion to adopt an Ordinance on the Question of Annexation- Apex Town
Council’s intent to annex the William Stephen Mills, Ronald Horton Mills, Jr and Peggy Gray, Trustee
property containing 132.11 acres located at 104, 106 and Unassigned Off NC Hwy 751, Chatham
County, Annexation 726 into the Town’s corporate limits.
AND
. Amanda Bunce, Current Planning Manager
Public Hearing and possible motion to approve Rezoning Application #22CZ02 Project Real and
Ordinance. The applicant, Maggie Houston, Beacon Development, seeks to rezone approximately
132.11 acres from R1 (Chatham County) to Light Industrial-Conditional Zoning (LI-CZ). The proposed
rezoning is located at 104 NC Hwy 751, NC Hwy 751, 106 Off NC Hwy 751, Off NC Hwy 751.
. Shannon Cox, Long Range Planning Manager
Public hearing and possible motion regarding amendments to the Transportation Plan for North
Salem Street between Davis Drive and Laura Duncan Road.
OLD BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
UPDATES BY TOWN MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION
WORK SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda
AGENDA | REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
March 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street
The meeting will adjourn when all business is concluded or 10:00 PM, whichever comes first
Town Council and Administration
Mayor: Jacques K. Gilbert | Mayor Pro Tem: Audra Killingworth
Council Members: Brett D. Gantt; Cheryl F. Stallings; Terry Mahaffey; Edward Gray
Town Manager: Catherine Crosby | Assistant Town Managers: Shawn Purvis and Marty Stone
Interim Town Clerk: Julie Reid | Town Attorney: Laurie L. Hohe
COMMENCEMENT
Call to Order | Invocation | Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
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:
CN1 Julie Reid, Interim Town Clerk
Motion to approve the minutes from 03/08/2022
CN2 Julie Reid, Interim Town Clerk
Motion to approve the Apex Tax Report dated February 5, 2022
CN3 Taylor Wray, Cultural Arts Marketing and Events Specialist
Motion to accept a donation of public art from CAPS-Citizen for Apex Parks and approve
placement at its current location.
CN4 David Wood, Halle Cultural Arts Center Manager
Motion to appoint Jennifer Arey and Kimberly Brugh to the Bee City Committee
CN5 Angela Reincke, Parks Planning Project Manager
Motion to approve and authorize the Town Manager to execute a Funding Agreement
between the Town of Apex and Wake County for the Apex West Greenway, subject to terms
and conditions acceptable to the Town Attorney; and approve and authorize the Town
Manager to execute a Maintenance Agreement between the Town of Apex and Wake County
for the Apex West Greenway, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Town Attorney.
CN6 Angela Reincke, Parks Planning Project Manager
Motion to approve and authorize the Town Manager to execute a Funding Agreement
between the Town of Apex and Wake County for the Middle Creek Greenway (PHI and PHII),
subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Town Attorney.
CN7 Sarah Van Every, Senior Planner
Motion to approve the Statement of the Town Council and Ordinance for Rezoning Case
#21CZ14 Holland Road Mixed Use Assembly PUD, Geno Ray, LG Investments Inc., petitioner,
for the properties located at 7528 Humie Olive Rd; 2236 Old US 1 Hwy, 1001, 1004, 1005 Red
Cardinal Lane 3104; & 3116 Holland Rd (PINs 0720992587, 0720998487, 0730095707,
0731001087, 0731003359, 0731004075, 0730091779).
CN8 Matt Echols, Utilities Engineer
Motion to award a sewer rehabilitation contract to Tri-State Utilities, LLC, and to authorize the
Town Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the Town.
CN9 Vance Holloman, Finance Director
Motion to approve amendments to the Apex/Western Wake Crisis Ministry, Inc. Agreement for
Utility Customer Assistance Program Administration Services, Exhibit A – Apex Customer
Assistance Program Guidelines and to delegate authority to the Town Manager to sign this
amendment.
CN10 Mary Beth Manville, Human Resources Director
Motion to approve the extension of the Emergency Sick Leave and Quarantine Leave
provisions of the COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Policy for Town employees, until such time as
deemed appropriate by the Town Manager.
PRESENTATIONS
PR1 Julie Coco, PE (NC Department of Environmental Quality)
NCDEQ recognition of the Town’s S&E Program.
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
PH1 Liz Loftin, Senior Planner
Public Hearing and possible motion to approve Rezoning Application #21CZ32 Chapel Ridge
Towns PUD. The applicant, Toll Brothers, Inc., seeks to rezone approximately 21.60 acres from
Rural Residential (RR) to Planned Unit Development-Conditional Zoning (PUD-CZ). The
proposed rezoning is located at 1412 Olive Chapel Road; 1400, 1401, 1408, 1409 Barnside
Lane and Barnside Lane right-of-way.
PH2 Joanna Helms, Economic Development Director
Public Hearing to consider and receive public input on providing an economic development
incentive for “Project Real” in accordance with the Town’s policy (Development Investment
Grant).
PH3 Amanda Bunce, Current Planning Manager
Public hearing and possible motion regarding an amendment to the 2045 Land Use Map in
the vicinity of NC 751 and US 64.
AND
PH4 Amanda Bunce, Current Planning Manager
Public hearing and possible motion to adopt an Ordinance on the Question of Annexation-
Apex Town Council’s intent to annex the William Stephen Mills, Ronald Horton Mills, Jr and
Peggy Gray, Trustee property containing 132.11 acres located at 104, 106 and Unassigned Off
NC Hwy 751, Chatham County, Annexation 726 into the Town’s corporate limits.
AND
PH5 Amanda Bunce, Current Planning Manager
Public Hearing and possible motion to approve Rezoning Application #22CZ02 Project Real
and Ordinance. The applicant, Maggie Houston, Beacon Development, seeks to rezone
approximately 132.11 acres from R1 (Chatham County) to Light Industrial-Conditional Zoning
(LI-CZ). The proposed rezoning is located at 104 NC Hwy 751, NC Hwy 751, 106 Off NC Hwy
751, Off NC Hwy 751.
PH6 Shannon Cox, Long Range Planning Manager
Public hearing and possible motion regarding amendments to the Transportation Plan for
North Salem Street between Davis Drive and Laura Duncan Road.
OLD BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
UPDATES BY TOWN MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION
WORK SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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