Apex
Top issues
The five most-discussed unresolved issues, ranked by recorded discussion time (a measure of importance and contention), then by how many meetings they came up in.
| Issue5 | Status | Board | Minutes | Meetings | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAB Rezoning Recommendations Review | open | Environmental Advisory Board | 97 | 4 | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Jesse Commons PUD Amendment | open | Planning Board | 82 | 1 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Advisory Board Appointment Process | open | Town Council | 72 | 8 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Strategic Planning Retreat | ongoing | Town Council | 41 | 3 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| 1409 Goodwin Road Rezoning | open | Planning Board | 34 | 1 | Oct 12, 2026 |
Issues on upcoming agendas
Issues linked from the meetings scheduled in the next 10 days.
Nothing right now.
Recent updates
Issues with new information found in the last 7 days, newest first.
| Issue42 | Status | Board | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAB Rezoning Recommendations Review | open | Environmental Advisory Board | Nov 8, 2026 |
| External Trends Affecting Apex | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Data Center Moratorium and Rules | open | Town Council; Environmental Advisory Board; Planning Board | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Public Safety and License Plate Readers | monitoring | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Yard Waste Collection Reduction | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Affordable Housing Fund | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Alterra Heights Annexation | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Budget Tax Rate Increase | ongoing | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Camp Branch Lane Rezoning | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Community Investment Fund | ongoing | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Consent Agenda Spending Concerns | monitoring | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Council Policies Update | ongoing | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| District Attorney Position Funding | monitoring | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Downtown Christmas Parade | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Downtown Streetscape Event Funding | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Electric Meter Replacement Program | active | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Environmental Advisory Board Chair Appointment | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Environmental Advisory Board Rezoning Role | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Even-Year Municipal Elections | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Food Truck Court Rules | monitoring | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Heavy Industrial Zoning District | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Holland Road Rezoning | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Hughes Mason Sidewalk Projects | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Kevin the Peacock Art Project | active | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Legislative Priorities and Government Relations | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Old US 1 Traffic Signal Right of Way | active | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Peakway Southwest Widening | monitoring | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Perry Road Land Exchange | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Pristine Water Drive Extension | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Public Records Responsiveness | monitoring | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Salem Street Streetscape Project | active | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Salem Street Townhomes PUD Text Correction | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Town Hall Renovation Contract | resolved | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| William Street Vision Zero Sidewalks | open | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| North Salem Development Stormwater | open | Town Council | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Veridia Expansion 5 Rezoning | open | Planning Board | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Multimodal Transportation Connectivity | ongoing | Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board; Environmental Advisory Board | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Go Apex Transit Ridership | open | Town Council; Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Peak Plan 2055 | open | Planning Board | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Annexations 838 and 839 | open | Town Council | Nov 7, 2026 |
| IT Task Force | active | Town Council | Nov 7, 2026 |
Upcoming meetings
| Meeting3 | Board | Date | Time | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-17 - Town Council Work Session | Town Council Work Session | Nov 17, 2026 | 3:30pm | Scheduled Town Council work session at 3:30 PM; no agenda or preview posted yet. |
| 2026-11-17 - Board of Adjustment | Board of Adjustment | Nov 17, 2026 | 6:00pm | Scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting at 6:00pm; no agenda posted yet. |
| 2026-12-03 - Public Safety Council Committee | Public Safety Council Committee | Dec 3, 2026 | 3:00pm | Scheduled Public Safety Council Committee meeting at 3:00pm; no agenda posted yet. |
Recent meetings
One page per meeting, summarizing every record we have of it (agenda, minutes, video and transcript).
Issues with near term decisions
| Issue52 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAB Rezoning Recommendations Review | Environmental Advisory Board | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 97 | 4 |
| Jesse Commons PUD Amendment | Planning Board | Oct 12, 2026 | 0 | 82 | 1 |
| Advisory Board Appointment Process | Town Council | Oct 13, 2026 | 0 | 72 | 8 |
| 1409 Goodwin Road Rezoning | Planning Board | Oct 12, 2026 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Strategic Goals Review | Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Strategic Plan Success Measures | Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Town Vision Statement | Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| External Trends Affecting Apex | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| North Salem Development Stormwater | Town Council | Nov 7, 2026 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| Data Center Moratorium and Rules | Town Council; Environmental Advisory Board; Planning Board | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 11 | 12 |
| Safe and Welcoming Community Goal | Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Veridia Expansion 5 Rezoning | Planning Board | Nov 7, 2026 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Apex Peakway Crosswalk Safety | Town Council | Oct 13, 2026 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Coming Together Sculpture Repair | Culture and Arts Advisory Board | Oct 19, 2026 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Yard Waste Collection Reduction | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Go Apex Transit Ridership | Town Council; Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board | Nov 7, 2026 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| E-Bike Safety and Regulations | Town Council (Public Safety committee) | Oct 13, 2026 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Iron Gate Sewer Access | Town Council | Oct 13, 2026 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Bus Stop Art Installations | Culture and Arts Advisory Board | Oct 19, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Peak Plan 2055 | Planning Board | Nov 7, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Staff Succession Planning | Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Downtown Christmas Parade | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Downtown Streetscape Event Funding | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Legislative Priorities and Government Relations | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kids Town Augmented Reality Project | Culture and Arts Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| UDO Amendments for State Law Changes | Responsible Development Committee | Sep 22, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1328 Center Street Rezoning | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3305 Olive Chapel Road Rezoning | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fire Department International Accreditation | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Prince Farms PUD Rezoning | Environmental Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Purchasing Card Policy Oversight | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Annexations 838 and 839 | Town Council | Nov 7, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apex Community Park Playground Renovation | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Evans Road Annexation and Rezoning | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fire Station 1 Future and Downtown Site Study | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hunter Street Bike Park | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kids Town Playground Replacement | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Park Hours and Gate Policy | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parkland Dedication Fee Study | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parks Greenway Projects | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pickleball Facility Feedback Process | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stormwater Public Involvement Program | Environmental Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Utility Customer Service Policy Update | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wake Tech Campus Rezoning | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wildlife and Environmental Designations | Environmental Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Youth Shadow Board Member Program | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apex Light Industrial Phase 3 Rezoning | Town Council | Sep 22, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Affordable Housing Fund | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Even-Year Municipal Elections | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Heavy Industrial Zoning District | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| William Street Vision Zero Sidewalks | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Limited Obligation Bond Authorization | Town Council | Sep 22, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Long running topics
| Issue11 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Planning Retreat | Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 | 41 | 3 |
| Tree Canopy Subcommittee | Environmental Advisory Board; Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 | 15 | 6 |
| Multimodal Transportation Connectivity | Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board; Environmental Advisory Board | Nov 7, 2026 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Utility Billing Disconnects | Town Council | Oct 13, 2026 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Budget Tax Rate Increase | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Community Investment Fund | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Council Policies Update | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Data Center Air Emissions and Health Impacts | Environmental Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wake Bus Plan Update | Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mayor's Town Hall Tour | Town Council | Oct 13, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Data Center Noise Ordinance Draft | Environmental Advisory Board | Oct 27, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
No actions pending
| Issue6 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety and License Plate Readers | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Consent Agenda Spending Concerns | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| District Attorney Position Funding | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Food Truck Court Rules | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Peakway Southwest Widening | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Public Records Responsiveness | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Completed
| Issue14 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year 2026 Staff Accomplishments | Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Axon Drone and Interview Room Contract | Town Council | Oct 13, 2026 | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| Big Branch 2 Pump Station | Town Council | Oct 13, 2026 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Alterra Heights Annexation | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Camp Branch Lane Rezoning | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Environmental Advisory Board Chair Appointment | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Environmental Advisory Board Rezoning Role | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Holland Road Rezoning | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Hughes Mason Sidewalk Projects | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Perry Road Land Exchange | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pristine Water Drive Extension | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Salem Street Townhomes PUD Text Correction | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Town Hall Renovation Contract | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Sources
Where the data comes from
- City/town website: https://www.apexnc.org
- Agendas and meeting calendar: https://www.apexnc.org (Public Meetings calendar and Town Council pages; recaps in the Document Center)
- Approved minutes: the Town's combined 2026 approved minutes PDF in the Document Center (https://www.apexnc.org/DocumentCenter/View/54042/Combined-2026-Meeting-Minutes-Approved-TOA---January-through-partial-March), which despite its file name runs through May 28, 2026. Minutes index: https://www.apexnc.org/838/Agendas-Minutes. Meeting pages built from it: 2026-05-28 - Town Council Meeting, 2026-05-26 - Budget Community Town Hall and 2026-05-21 - Town Council Budget Work Session.
- Meeting video: Town of Apex on YouTube. About 22 meetings are listed; a few have captions processed.
Data quality notes
- The council roster needs a check (two members may not seek re-election).
- Captions of the 10/13 council meeting name the Mayor Pro Tem and two members whose names match no roster entry, so those names are unverified.
- Calendar items for November were not posted on 10/23, so the next work session date is unknown. Board chairs were not found, and the 9/22 recap PDF was unreadable. Meeting transcripts are auto-generated captions, so names and some terms may be misspelled or misheard.
- Minutes later than May 28, 2026 are not yet posted; the October 27 meeting has only a Council Connector recap. The minutes rebuild therefore covers the May 2026 meetings and does not show the June 9 budget adoption or the final tax rate.
- Planning Board minutes were not found on the Town Council minutes page and were not used.
- The May 28 minutes give the weekday as both Thursday and Tuesday (May 28, 2026 was a Thursday). The budget town hall is dated May 26 in its own summary minutes but May 27 with about 20 attendees in the May 28 announcements (the summary says about 25). The minutes call the clerk Allen Coleman; the existing People page is Alan Coleman.
- The minutes carry presentation slides as images only, so audit figures, budget scenario numbers and the May 2026 development ordinance amendment titles are not in the text. The May 21 work session vote is recorded as 5-0.