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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Town of Fuquay-Varina · Board of Commissioners
Monday, October 6, 2025

Regular meeting Budget and appropriationsRoads and transportationIntergovernmental agreementsGrants and outside fundingParks and recreationPolice and public safetyContracts and procurementPublic facilitiesSchools and educationAnnexationArts and public artComprehensive planFaith and cultural communitiesLitigation and settlementsTransitWater and sewer

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What was decided

  1. Approved 3.AApproval of Minutes - September 16, 2025 Town Board of Commissioners Regular Scheduled Meeting Passed unanimously, 5-0
  2. Approved 7.AVoluntary Annexation Petition - Suffolk Properties LLC & Twisting Properties LLC, 7620 Ten Ten Road - PIN 0689881561 - ANX-2025-04 Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-55)
  3. Approved 8.BBudget Amendment - Men's Coffee Group - Youth Athletic Scholarship Fund Donation - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources - $100 - BA-26-14 Approved as part of the consent agenda, 5-0
  4. Approved 8.CBudget Amendment - Transfer of Asset Forfeiture Funds - $55,000 - BA-26-16 Approved as part of the consent agenda, 5-0
  5. Approved 10.AScope and Fee Proposal - Police Department Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study - Budget Amendment BA-26-15 Approved unanimously, 5-0
  6. Approved 10.BScope and Fee Proposal - South Park Community Center Design / Renovation Approved unanimously, 5-0
  7. Approved 10.CState SPOT Mobility Agreement and Project Ordinance Amendment - Old Honeycutt Road & NC55 Operational Improvement Project Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-56)
  8. Approved 10.DState SPOT Mobility Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment - Old Honeycutt Road & Kennebec Road OI Project Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-57)
  9. Approved 10.EMunicipal Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment - Lincoln Heights & Bridge Street Pedestrian Improvements Project (BL-0174) Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-58)
  10. Approved 10.FMunicipal Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment - Bowling Road & S. Main St. Phase 1 Operational Improvements (HL-0172) Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-59)
  11. Approved 10.GBL-0092 Alston Ridge Greenway - Project Ordinance Amendment, Budget Amendment, and Supplemental Funding Agreement Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-60)

Another 3 items passed on the consent agenda, which is a single motion covering routine business. See the list.

Read from the agenda's recorded outcomes. Where the board published minutes, those are the record — this is a pointer to them.

What's on this agenda

Fuquay-Varina's town board took on more than 4 million dollars in state and regional road, sidewalk and greenway money on 6 October 2025, including 2,847,000 dollars from a metropolitan planning grant for pedestrian improvements between Lincoln Heights and Bridge Street. It also settled a property purchase for 450,000 dollars to site a future elevated water tank.

Two residents used public comment to return to a half-demolished house on Longfellow Street, and the mayor called the builder's handling of it unacceptable and embarrassing. Every vote was 5-0. GoRaleigh told the board its express bus to Raleigh ends on 2 January 2026 and is replaced by an on-demand service.

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Meeting recap

What happened, drawn from the records published after the meeting. Minutes

The Longfellow Street site brought the sharpest exchange. One speaker objected to the construction itself, the other to the rezoning that allowed it. The town attorney reported the owner has hired a new general contractor, that a demolition permit was pulled and part of the house taken down, and that no permit has yet been filed to continue building. He warned that litigation would be slow and that finishing the work is the priority. The town manager said the owner must hire an independent structural engineer to confirm the exposed wood framing is still sound, and that if it is not, the framing comes out and the project starts over. The mayor directed staff to hold regular on-site meetings with the owner and contractor to fix a timeline and keep the site clean, and to fine immediately where warranted.

GoRaleigh presented the replacement for the FRX express route, which runs four buses each way on weekday peaks between South Park and downtown Raleigh with a stop at Wake Tech. FRX ends 2 January 2026 and MicroLink, an on-demand service booked by app or phone, starts 5 January on the same funding and connections. Fares are free for the first year, then match the old FRX rate. On the road agreements, board members asked how the town keeps winning regional money; staff explained the planning organization scores applications on connectivity, cost ratios and proximity to schools and commercial centers, and that the town picks projects it expects to score well.

How the votes went

Every item passed 5-0, including the consent agenda in a single motion and each of the five separate road, sidewalk and greenway agreements. Nothing was removed from consent.

From the published minutes.

Who spoke

2 members of the public spoke.

  1. A resident of Bridge Street told the board he was disappointed in the stalled construction at two houses on Longfellow Street.
  2. A resident of Longfellow Street raised the same construction and also objected to the town having rezoned the property to town center residential.

Two speakers, both on the same half-built houses on Longfellow Street. The mayor, town attorney and town manager answered at length and the mayor directed staff to meet the owner and contractor on site regularly until the work is finished.

Read from the records the government published after the meeting. Members of the public are private residents and are not named or indexed.

Speaking at this meeting

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Jump to an item (24 on this agenda)
  1. 1Call to Order
  2. 2Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  3. 3.AApproval of Minutes - September 16, 2025 Town Board of Commissioners…
  4. 4.AProclamation - Celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month
  5. 4.BProclamation - National Community Planning Month
  6. 4.CPresentation - Fuquay-Varina MicroLink Service
  7. 4.DEmployee Recognition - Police Department
  8. 5.APublic Comment
  9. 7.AVoluntary Annexation Petition - Suffolk Properties LLC & Twisting Pro…
  10. 8.A2026 Town Board Meeting Schedule
  11. 8.BBudget Amendment - Men's Coffee Group - Youth Athletic Scholarship Fu…
  12. 8.CBudget Amendment - Transfer of Asset Forfeiture Funds - $55,000 - BA-…
  13. 8.DSpecial Event Application and Amplified Sound Permit Request - FVHS B…
  14. 8.ESettlement Agreement - Linda Powell v. Town of Fuquay-Varina - $450,0…
  15. 10.AScope and Fee Proposal - Police Department Needs Assessment and Feasi…
  16. 10.BScope and Fee Proposal - South Park Community Center Design / Renovat…
  17. 10.CState SPOT Mobility Agreement and Project Ordinance Amendment - Old H…
  18. 10.DState SPOT Mobility Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinanc…
  19. 10.EMunicipal Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendmen…
  20. 10.FMunicipal Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendmen…
  21. 10.GBL-0092 Alston Ridge Greenway - Project Ordinance Amendment, Budget A…
  22. 11.AManager's Report
  23. 12Town Board Member Comments
  24. 14Adjournment

Agenda items (24)

Contract or award · 7Procedural · 4Consent agenda · 3Proclamation or recognition · 2Presentation · 2Budget action · 2Minutes approval · 1Public hearing · 1Staff or committee report · 1Discussion item · 1
  1. 1 Call to Order
    Procedural
  2. 2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
    Procedural
  3. 3.A Approval of Minutes - September 16, 2025 Town Board of Commissioners Regular Scheduled Meeting
    Minutes approval
    Passed unanimously, 5-0
  4. 4.A Proclamation - Celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month
    Proclamation or recognition Faith and cultural communitiesParks and recreation
    A proclamation naming October National Arts and Humanities Month.
  5. 4.B Proclamation - National Community Planning Month
    Proclamation or recognition Comprehensive plan
    A proclamation naming October National Community Planning Month.
  6. 4.C Presentation - Fuquay-Varina MicroLink Service
    Presentation Transit
    GoRaleigh presented MicroLink, an on-demand transit service starting 5 January 2026. It replaces the FRX express route, which ends 2 January and currently runs four buses each way on weekday peaks between South Park and downtown Raleigh with a Wake Tech stop. MicroLink uses the same funding, keeps the existing connections, is booked by app or phone, and is free for its first year before charging the old FRX fare.
  7. 4.D Employee Recognition - Police Department
    Presentation Police and public safety
    The police chief recognized three officers for advanced law-enforcement and leadership certifications.
  8. 5.A Public Comment
    Procedural
  9. 7.A Voluntary Annexation Petition - Suffolk Properties LLC & Twisting Properties LLC, 7620 Ten Ten Road - PIN 0689881561 - ANX-2025-04
    Public hearing Annexation
    A voluntary annexation of about 0.830 acres at 7620 Ten Ten Road, case ANX-2025-04. The petitioner spoke in favor, nobody opposed, and the board adopted the ordinance 5-0.
    Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-55)
    • 7620 Ten Ten Rd · Suffolk Properties LLC Twisting Properties LLC · 0.72 acres · assessed $322,214
    • 7620 Ten Ten Rd · Suffolk Properties LLC Twisting Properties LLC · 0.72 acres · assessed $322,214
  1. 8.B Budget Amendment - Men's Coffee Group - Youth Athletic Scholarship Fund Donation - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources - $100 - BA-26-14
    Budget action Arts and public artBudget and appropriationsGrants and outside fundingParks and recreation
    A budget amendment accepting a donation to the youth athletic scholarship fund from a local men's coffee group.
    Approved as part of the consent agenda, 5-0
  2. 8.C Budget Amendment - Transfer of Asset Forfeiture Funds - $55,000 - BA-26-16
    Budget action Budget and appropriationsPolice and public safety
    A 55,000 dollar transfer of asset forfeiture funds to buy upgraded handguns and holsters. Asked whether the money funds training, staff said training is covered in the annual operating budget and that forfeiture revenue, being unpredictable and tied to court outcomes, is used for one-time equipment purchases.
    Approved as part of the consent agenda, 5-0
  3. 10.A Scope and Fee Proposal - Police Department Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study - Budget Amendment BA-26-15
    Contract or award Budget and appropriationsContracts and procurementPolice and public safetyPublic facilities
    The scope and fee proposal and budget amendment for the police department needs assessment and feasibility study, contracted with Curry Engineering, the firm the board selected in August.
    Approved unanimously, 5-0
  4. 10.B Scope and Fee Proposal - South Park Community Center Design / Renovation
    Contract or award Contracts and procurementPublic facilities
    The scope and fee proposal for the South Park community center design and renovation.
    Approved unanimously, 5-0
  5. 10.C State SPOT Mobility Agreement and Project Ordinance Amendment - Old Honeycutt Road & NC55 Operational Improvement Project
    Contract or award Budget and appropriationsIntergovernmental agreementsRoads and transportation
    A state mobility agreement and a 705,000 dollar project ordinance amendment for operational improvements at Old Honeycutt Road and NC 55, an intersection the mayor described as heavily congested.
    Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-56)
  6. 10.D State SPOT Mobility Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment - Old Honeycutt Road & Kennebec Road OI Project
    Contract or award Budget and appropriationsIntergovernmental agreementsRoads and transportation
    A state mobility agreement plus a 250,000 dollar budget and project ordinance amendment for operational improvements at Old Honeycutt Road and Kennebec Road. Asked about a roundabout, staff said it was not in the initial analysis and the available right of way makes one unlikely.
    Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-57)
  7. 10.E Municipal Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment - Lincoln Heights & Bridge Street Pedestrian Improvements Project (BL-0174)
    Contract or award Budget and appropriationsGrants and outside fundingIntergovernmental agreementsRoads and transportationSchools and education
    A municipal agreement with the state and a budget amendment appropriating 2,847,000 dollars in grant money for pedestrian improvements between Lincoln Heights and Bridge Street, project BL-0174. The grant comes through the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's local assistance program, and the appropriation reduces a planned transfer from fund balance. A commissioner tied it to new sidewalks for students walking to Fuquay-Varina High School.
    Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-58)
  8. 10.F Municipal Agreement, Budget Amendment, and Project Ordinance Amendment - Bowling Road & S. Main St. Phase 1 Operational Improvements (HL-0172)
    Contract or award Budget and appropriationsIntergovernmental agreementsRoads and transportationSchools and education
    A municipal agreement with the state and a budget and project ordinance amendment for phase one operational improvements at Bowling Road and South Main Street, project HL-0172.
    Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-59)
  9. 10.G BL-0092 Alston Ridge Greenway - Project Ordinance Amendment, Budget Amendment, and Supplemental Funding Agreement
    Contract or award Budget and appropriationsGrants and outside fundingParks and recreationRoads and transportation
    A supplemental funding agreement with the state, a budget amendment and a project ordinance amendment for the Alston Ridge greenway, project BL-0092. Staff estimated about a year of construction. The mayor noted greenway trails are the amenity residents ask for most and suggested opening the trail with a fun run or bike ride.
    Approved unanimously, 5-0 (Ordinance No. N-25-60)
  10. 11.A Manager's Report
    Staff or committee report
  11. 12 Town Board Member Comments
    Discussion item
  12. 14 Adjournment
    Procedural
    Passed unanimously, 5-0

Agenda changes

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