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On the agenda: Apex Detailed List of Actions Taken — License Plate Reader (Aug 11)

Past  ⚠ Agenda Watch  Apex, North Carolina · Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — 3 months ago

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The published agenda for the August 11, 2026 meeting contains: "License Plate Reader", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.

WhenTuesday, August 11, 2026
Check the agenda document for the meeting time.
WhereApex, North Carolina
BodyDetailed List of Actions Taken
Money$25,000 was at stake
On the record“License Plate Reader”“ALPR”

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Government public record — the full text of the published document, archived September 19, 2026. Gold highlighting of key terms is ours, not the original’s. Read the original document ↗

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RECAP | REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street
The meeting will adjourn when all business is concluded or 11:00 PM, whichever comes first

DISCLAIMER: This meeting recap is intended to provide residents with a quick recap of key
actions taken by the Apex Town Council. It is not intended to replace official meeting minutes,
agenda materials, or meeting video.

Summary of actions taken. Additional details are included below.
Item
No.

Action

Motion

Second

Votes

Results

N/A

Adoption of Agenda

Mahaffey

Zegerman

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

N/A

Consent Agenda as
Amended

Zegerman

Mahaffey/Mu

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

TM2

Authorize up to
$25,000 for
Downtown Apex
Business Promotion
during Construction
of Salem Streetscape
Project Completion
through January
2027

Reese

Gray

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

TC1

Clarify membership
appointments on
Board of Adjustment
(BOA)

Mahaffey

Zegerman/Gray

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

TC2

Confirm Board of
Adjustment ViceChair

Zegerman

Mahaffey

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

TC3

Confirm Culture and
Arts Advisory Board
Chair and Vice-Chair

Reese

Mahaffey

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

PF

Split Public Forum
Speaker No. 1 into
individual vs. group

Gray

Zegerman

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

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Item
No.

Action

Motion

Second

Votes

Results

PH1

Continuance of
Annexation No. 831

Mahaffey

Zegerman

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

N/A

10 minutes Recess /
Reconvene

N/A

N/A

N/A

PASS

N/A

Closed Session
Consult with
Attorney

Zegerman

Mahaffey

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

PH2
and
PH3

Approval of
Annexation No. 828
and Rezoning Case
No. 26CZ04 – 2913
Evans Road

Gray

Mu

2-3

FAILED

PH4

Approval of
Rezoning Case No.
26CZ03 Veridea SD
Plan Amendment
Wake Tech Conlon
Campus

Mahaffey

Zegerman

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

PH2
and
PH3

Reconsideration of
Annexation No. 828
and Rezoning Case
No. 26CZ04 – 2913
Evans Road

Zegerman

Mahaffey

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

PH2
and
PH3

Approval of
Annexation No. 828
and Rezoning Case
No. 26CZ04 – 2913
Evans Road

Mahaffey

Zegerman

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

RA1

Budget Amendment
No. 2 – Future Fire
Station No. 1 and
Proposed Market
Analysis and
Feasibility Study
Funding

Reese

Mahaffey

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

CS

Enter Closed Session

Zegerman

Mahaffey

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

N/A

Adjournment

Gray

Mu

Unanimous
5-0

PASS

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RECAP | AUGUST 11, 2026 REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
COMMENCEMENT, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gilbert called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Town’s Youtube Channel here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PETITIONS BY THE GOVERNING BODY
During the announcements and petitions section, members of the governing body may share
updates on a variety of different topics or submit petitions for future consideration with the entire
board and the community. The following announcements were made:

•

Mayor Jacques Gilbert recognized several former members of the Apex Board of
Commissioners and Town Council who were in attendance including Dr. Doug Meckes, Ms.
Christine Hilt, Mr. Carl Helton, Mr. Donald Grimes, and Mr. Wes Moyer.

•

Councilmember Shane Reese recognized the passing of Mr. Lynn Council, honoring his
bravery and courage.

•

Councilmember Sue Mu recognized the hard work and dedication of the Apex Police
Department in keeping the Community safe

•

Other members of Council either had no additional comments or expressed gratitude for the
strong community turnout and participation during the meeting.

ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry Mahaffey, seconded by Councilmember Arno
Zegerman to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Passed unanimously (5-0).

CONSENT AGENDA
The Town Clerk announced the following amendments to the consent agenda:
•

Consent Item CN4, involving the Axon Inc. Aire DroneSense Program and Interview Room
Camera System, was deferred to the Council’s Public Safety Committee for additional review.

•

The motion for Consent Item CN23 was revised to clarify that Council’s action included a full
replacement of Article V, Section 10 of the Town’s Personnel Policy related to Employment of
Relatives and Nepotism.

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With no additional requests, a motion was made by Councilmember Arno Zegerman, seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry Mahaffey to approve the consent agenda as amended. Passed
unanimously (5-0).
CN1

Advisory Board Attendance Reports 2026 – Quarter 2
Council voted to receive and accept the Resident Advisory Board attendance reports for
Quarter Two (2) for calendar year 2026, covering April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

CN2

Agreement - Fit3D, Inc. – Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Wellness Program Body Scan
Software Subscription and Terms of Use - June 30, 2027
Council approved a subscription agreement between Fit3D, Inc. and the Town of Apex,
effective until June 30, 2027, for the SNAP Digital Body Scan software for the Apex Police
Department's Wellness Program in the amount not to exceed $1,200, and authorized the
Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

CN3

Agreement – Chatham County and Town of Apex – Interlocal Agreement for Collection
of Property Taxes Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Associated Resolution Authorizing
Execution
Council approved an Interlocal Agreement AD Valorem Tax Billing and Collection Agreement
between the Town of Apex and Chatham County for the collection of property taxes for Fiscal
Year 2026-2027, and adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of the Interlocal
Agreement between the Town of Apex and Chatham County related to Ad Valorem Tax Billing
and Collections.

CN4

Agreement Multi-Year - Axon Inc. for Aire Drone Sense Program and Interview Room
Camera System - through June 30, 2030
Council deferred this item to the Town Council’s Public Safety Committee for review and a
recommendation.

CN5

Agreement Multi-Year - Charles R. Underwood Inc. - On-Call Master Services
Agreement (MSA) - Emergency Sewer Pump Station Repairs - through July 31, 2029
Council approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) between Charles R. Underwood, Inc.
and Town of Apex, effective through June 30, 2029, for on-call emergency pump station
component upgrades, installations, repairs, and related services for the Town’s Water
Resources Department, and to authorized the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute
the agreement on behalf of the Town.

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CN6

Agreement Multi-Year - CITI, Inc. - On Call Master Services Agreement (MSA) - Repair of
Instrumentation and Control System needs at Town of Apex Water and Sewer
Distribution Systems and Water Reclamation Facility - through June 30, 2029
Council approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) between CITI, Inc. and Town of Apex,
effective through June 30, 2029, for on-call emergency programmable logic controller (PLC)
services, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), instrumentation, and network
configuration services for the Water Resources Department, and authorized the Town
Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

CN7

Agreement Multi-Year - J & D Tree Pros, Inc. - On-Call Master Services Agreement
(MSA) - Tree Trimming, Removal and Stump Grinding Services - through June 30, 2029
Council approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) between J & D Tree Pros, Inc. and
Town of Apex, for on-call emergency tree trimming, tree removal, and stump grinding services
for multiple Town departments through June 30, 2029, and authorized the Town Manager, or
their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.

CN8

Agreement Multi-Year - LeadsOnline, LLC - PowerPlus Investigation System - effective
through June 30, 2029
Council approved a Subscription Services Agreement between LeadsOnline, LLC and Town of
Apex, for the PowerPlus Investigations Systems subscription for the Apex Police Department,
effective through June 30, 2029, and to authorized the Town Manager, or their designee, to
execute on behalf of the Town.

CN9

Agreement Multi-Year - MHC Software LLC - Cloud Based Document Self Service for
Town Employees - through August 30, 2029
Council approved a Master Multi-Year Subscription Agreement (MSA) between MHC
Software, LLC and the Town of Apex, effective August 11, 2026 through June 30, 2029, for the
implementation of a cloud-based payroll and accounts payable document management and
processing system, and to authorized the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on
behalf of the Town.

CN10 Agreement Multi-Year - Sanford Electrical Contractors, Inc. - On Call Master Services
Agreement (MSA) - Emergency Electric Services - Bulk Water Station, Generators and
Control Panels at Pump Stations, and Metal Fabrication for Protecting Vital Equipment through July 31, 2029
Council approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) between Sanford Electrical
Contractors, Inc., and Town of Apex, for on-call emergency related electrical installation,
repair, and maintenance services for water and wastewater equipment, effective through June
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30, 2029, and to authorized the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the
Town.
CN11 Agreement Multi-Year Renewal - Teladoc Health (BetterHelp) - Telehealth and Online
Health Coaching Services for Apex Police Department - through June 30, 2029
Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Teladoc Health Services Agreement between
Teledoc Health, LLC and the Town of Apex, to extend the term of the agreement for telehealth
and BetterHelp online therapy services for Apex Police Department’s Wellness Program,
effective until June 30, 2029, and to authorized the Town Manager, or their designee, to
execute on behalf of the Town.
CN12 Agreement Ratification - CentralSquare Technologies, LLC - CAD-to-CAD Unify
Software - through June 30, 2027
Council ratified an Oral Agreement between CentralSquare Technologies, LLC and Town of
Apex, effective through June 11, 2027, for the CAD-to-CAD Unify (Cloud) software
subscription for the Apex Police Department, and authorized the Town Manager, or their
designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.
CN13 Annexation No. 821 - Ashburn Development - 0 Mt Zion Church Road (Previously
Approved Rezoning Case No. 24CZ10) - 16.290 acres
Council adopted a Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate Petition Received,
accepted the Certificate of Sufficiency by the Town Clerk, and adopted a Resolution Setting
the Date of a Public Hearing for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on the Question of Annexation Apex Town Council's intent to annex 16.290 +/- acres, located at 0 Mt. Zion Church Road
(Tract 1 PIN No. 0721-44-8562 (4.0367 acres), Tract 2 PIN No. 0721-44-2048 (11.2860 acres),
and Right-of-Way (0.9699 acres), Annexation No. 828, into the Town Corporate limits.
CN14 Annexation No. 830 - 3305 Olive Chapel Road - Associated Rezoning Case No. 26CZ05
- 3.662 acres
Council adopted a Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate Petition Received,
accepted the Certificate of Sufficiency by the Town Clerk, and adopted a Resolution Setting
the Date of a Public Hearing for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on the Question of Annexation Apex Town Council's intent to annex 3.662 +/- acres, located at 3305 Olive Chapel Road (PIN
No. 0712-70-5757), Annexation No. 830, into the Town Corporate limits.
CN15 Annexation No. 832 - Town of Apex - 0 Perry Road and 0 and 930 South Hughes Street 7.995 acres
Council adopted a Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate Petition Received,
accepted the Certificate of Sufficiency by the Town Clerk, and adopted a Resolution Setting
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the Date of a Public Hearing for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on the Question of Annexation Apex Town Council's intent to annex 7.995 +/- acres, located at 0 Perry Road, 0 and 930 South
Hughes Street (PIN No. 0741-46-5131), Annexation No. 832, into the Town Corporate limits.
CN16 Annexation No. 834 - 2809 Evans Road - 1.33 acres
Council adopted a Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate Petition Received,
accepted the Certificate of Sufficiency by the Town Clerk, and adopted a Resolution Setting
the Date of a Public Hearing for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on the Question of Annexation Apex Town Council's intent to annex 1.33 +/- acres, located at 2809 Evans Road (PIN No.
0721-82-1829), Annexation No. 834, into the Town Corporate limits.
CN17 Annexation No. 835 - 0 Pine Plaza Drive - 5.670 acres
Council adopted a Resolution Directing the Town Clerk to Investigate Petition Received,
accepted the Certificate of Sufficiency by the Town Clerk, and adopted a Resolution Setting
the Date of a Public Hearing for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on the Question of Annexation Apex Town Council's intent to annex 5.670 +/- acres, located at 0 Pine Plaza Drive (PIN No.
0742-97-9560 and PIN No. 0752-07-2751), Annexation No. 835, into the Town Corporate
limits.
CN18 Budget Amendment No. 1 - Police Management Training Program, a Mobility Solutions
Study, and the Apex Mobility Hub Phase 1 Design
Council approved Budget Ordinance Amendment No.1 appropriating funds for a Police
Management Training Program ($50,000), a Mobility Solutions Study ($100,000), and the
Apex Mobility Hub Phase 1 Design ($300,000).
CN19 Construction Contract Award - Sunrock Industries, LLC dba Carolina Sunrock, LLC. Jessie Drive Phase 1
Council approved a Construction Contract award between Sunrock Industries, LLC dba
Carolina Sunrock, LLC and the Town of Apex, for the Jessie Drive, Phase 1 project, in the
amount of $4,696,891.72 and authorized the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on
behalf of the Town and authorized a 10% contingency to be added to the project budget for
the Jessie Drive Phase 1 Project.
CN20 Contract Multi-Year - Liberty Waste - Acceptance of Yard Waste (excluding grass)
through August 14, 2031
Council approved a Contract Multi-Year Yard Waste Processing and Disposal Agreement
between Wall Recycling, LLC d/b/a Liberty Waste Solutions and Town of Apex, effective until
July 31, 2031, for the processing and disposal of residential yard waste materials (excluding
grass), and authorized the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.
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CN21 Council Meeting Minutes – Various
Council approved as submitted Meeting Minutes from the following meetings:
•

February 11, 2026 – Town Council Retreat Meeting Minutes Day 1

•

February 12, 2026 – Town Council Retreat Meeting Minutes Day 2

•

February 13, 2026 – Town Council Retreat Meeting Minutes Day 3

•

June 9, 2026 - Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes

•

June 16, 2026 – Town Council Work Session Meeting Minutes

•

June 23, 2026 – Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes

CN22 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Apex, City of Raleigh,
Town of Cary, Go Triangle, County of Wake, Town of Morrisville, JCATS, and CAMPO Utilization of Sub-Allocated Raleigh Urbanized Area (RZA) Federal Funds to Support
GoApex Transit Services
Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City of Raleigh, The
Research Triangle Regional Public Transpiration Authority d/d/a GoTriangle, Town of Cary,
County of Wake, Town of Morrisville, Johnston County Area Transit System of the Community
and Senior Services of Johnston County, Inc (JCATS), Capital Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (CAMPO) and Town of Apex, regarding Federal Transit Administration Raleigh
Urbanized Area (UZA) Funding, for providing formula grant funding for transit purposes, and
authorized the Town Manager, or their designee, to execute on behalf of the Town.
CN23 Personnel Policy Amendments – Collection of Insurance Premiums while on FMLA and
Employment of Relatives Clarification
A)Motion to approve revisions to Article VII, Holidays and Leaves of Absence, Section 18 –
Family and Medical Leave, of the Town of Apex Personnel Policy.
B)Motion to approve revisions to Article V, Conditions of Employment, Section 10 –
Employment of Relatives and Nepotism, of the Town of Apex Personnel Policy.
CN24 Resolution Amendment - Peak Resilience and Wellbeing Task Force - Membership
Expansion
Council approved an amendment to Resolution No. RES-2026-039, Resolution Establishing
the Peak Resilience and Wellbeing Task Force, increasing the official membership of the Task
Force from eighteen (18) members to thirty (30) members, with all other provisions of the
resolution remaining unchanged.

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CN25 Rezoning Case No. 25CZ23 Horton Park PUD Amendment - Statement and Ordinance
Council approved the Statement of the Town Council and Ordinance for Rezoning Case No.
25CZ23, Pablo Reiter, PRMS Investments LLC, petitioner, for the properties located at 0 Jessie
Drive & 8252 Smith Road (PINs 0751209246 & 0750493450).
CN26 Surplus Badge and Service Weapon – Apex Police Officer Alex Cossifos - Retired
Effective August 1, 2026
Council voted to declare one (1) badge and (1) service weapon (Glock Model 47 9mm
handgun, with S/N Serial Number CCVX-733) as surplus property, set the price for such
weapon to be $1.00 (One Dollar); and, awarded the stated badge and service weapon to
Retiring Apex Police Officer Alex Cossifos who retired from the Apex Police Department
effective August 1, 2026.
CN27 Tax Report - May 2026
Council approved the Apex Tax Report dated June 18, 2026

TOWN COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS – None Anticipated
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
TM1

Future of Fire Station No. 1 and Proposed Market Analysis and Feasibility Study
Council received a presentation the Future of Fire Station No. 1 (Downtown) Site
Redevelopment and the proposed Market Analysis and Feasibility study. A copy of the
presentation can be viewed here.

TM2

Downtown Apex Business Promotion Strategy through December 2026
With Salem Streetscape construction continuing through the remainder of 2026, Council
considered a proposed strategy to provide additional support and promotion for Downtown
Apex businesses during the holiday season. The strategy builds on the Town’s existing efforts
to encourage residents and visitors to shop, dine, and spend time downtown.
A motion was made by Councilmember Shane Reese, seconded by Councilmember Edward
Gray, to use up to $25,000 for Downtown Apex business promotion efforts, with
approximately $5,000 per month beginning in September and continuing through January
2026. Passed unanimously (5-0).

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To view the presentation and discussion live, please use this link to be redirected to the
Town's Youtube Channel and begin at meeting minute mark 1:01:25.

TOWN CLERK’S REPORT
TC1

Appointments – Board of Adjustment (BOA)
A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry Mahaffey, seconded by Councilmember
Arno Zegerman to approve the following amendments to the Board of Adjustment (BOA)
membership:
•

Heidi Marie Sico from Alternate 1 to a Regular Member.

•

Casey Angel from Alternate 2 to Alternate 1.

•

Aaron Barnes from Alternate 3 to Alternate 2.

•

Confirm William Gerhard as Alternate 3.

Passed unanimously (5-0).
TC2

Appointments – Board of Adjustment (BOA) – Vice-Chair
A motion was made by Councilmember Arno Zegerman, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tempore
Terry Mahaffey to confirm Umesh Pai as Vice-Chair on the Board of Adjustment through
December 31, 2026.

TC3

Appointments – Culture and Arts Advisory Board (CAAB) – Chair and Vice-Chair
A motion was made by Councilmember Shane Reese, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry
Mahaffey to confirm Tom Colwell as Chair and Bethany Bryant as Vice-Chair on the Culture
and Arts Advisory Board (CAAB) for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

PUBLIC ART MOMENT QUARTERLY – None Scheduled
The quarterly public art moment spotlights local creativity, reflects community voices, and supports informed decisions that strengthen a
vibrant and growing cultural landscape. The purpose of this item is to bring awareness and appreciation of local artist.

PROCLAMATIONS / SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – None Scheduled
PUBLIC FORUM
More than 20 community members addressed the Mayor and Town Council during Public Forum.
Comments focused largely on the future of Fire Station No. 1 in Downtown Apex and the Town’s
Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program, along with several other community matters.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH1

Annexation No. 831 – 2412 Olive Chapel Road – 3.03 acres
A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry Mahaffey, seconded by Councilmember
Arno Zegerman, to continue this item until Thursday, September 10, 2026. Passed
unanimously.

PH2

Annexation No. 828 – 2913 Evans Road – 0.570 acres

PH3

Rezoning Case No. 26CZ04 2913 Evans Road
Council considered an annexation and associated rezoning request for property located at
2913 Evans Road. The published agenda identified the requests as Annexation No. 828 and
Rezoning Case No. 26CZ04.
An initial motion to approve the request failed on a 2–3 vote, with Mayor Pro Tempore Terry
Mahaffey and Councilmembers Arno Zegerman and Shane Reese voting in opposition.
Later in the meeting, Council reconsidered the matter after the applicant offered an additional
condition requiring the developer to dedicate public right-of-way along the Evans Road
property frontage 30 feet from the roadway centerline, along with a 10-foot temporary
construction easement for future curb and gutter and a five-foot sidewalk consistent with the
minor collector street typical section.
Following reconsideration, Council unanimously (5-0) approved the annexation and rezoning
with the additional condition.

PH4

Rezoning Case No. 26CZ03 Veridea SD Plan Amendment Wake Tech Conlon Campus
A motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry Mahaffey, seconded by Councilmember
Arno Zegerman, to approve Rezoning Case No. 26CZ03 – Veridea SD Plan Amendment –
Wake Technical Conlon Campus. Passed unanimously (5-0).

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
RA1

Budget Amendment No. 2 – Future of Fire Station No. 1 and Proposed Market Analysis
and Feasibility Study
A motion was made by Councilmember Shane Reese, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry
Mahaffey, to approve budget ordinance amendment no. 2 appropriating funds for the existing
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downtown Fire Station No. 1 site redevelopment mark analysis and feasibility study. Passed
unanimously (5-0).

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Information items focus on educating and bringing awareness to matters or topics that do not require immediate decision or action.
Information items are for informational purposes only and may not be discussed as part of the business meeting.

CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Arno Zegerman, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tempore
Terry Mahaffey to enter into closed session for the following five (5) items at 9:31 p.m. Passed
unanimously (5-0).
CS1

Joanna Helms, Economic Development Director

NCGS §143-318.11(a)(4):
“To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area
served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development
incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations”
CS2

Joanna Helms, Economic Development Director

NCGS §143-318.11(a)(4):
“To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area
served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development
incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations”
CS3

Joanna Helms, Economic Development Director

NCGS §143-318.11(a)(4):
“To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area
served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development
incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations”
CS4

Karmen McGee, Human Resources Director

NCGS §143-318.11(a)(6):
“To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of
appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or
prospective public officer or employee; or to hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by
or against an individual public officer or employee.”
CS5

Allen Coleman, Town Clerk
NCGS §143-318.11(a)(1):

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“To prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to the law of this
State or of the United States, or not considered a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of
the General Statutes.”

ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Edward Gray, seconded by Councilmember Sue Mu to
adjourn the meeting at 10:52 p.m. Passed unanimously (5-0).

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