2026.05.28 Town Council Meeting

The Town of Apex held a Town Council meeting on May 28, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various procurement and policy matters. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a $1 million renovation for the town hall's first floor, with some public concern about the timing amid budget constraints. The council also reviewed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), including new regulations for detention centers requiring legislative rezoning and the establishment of standards for food truck courts to regulate permanent food truck locations. The council considered environmental advisory board (EAB) authority enhancements to provide formal recommendations on environmental impacts during zoning decisions, a proposal that faced opposition from the planning board but was ultimately approved by the council. Additionally, the council discussed yard waste collection changes, including a move toward containerization and bi-weekly collection, with ongoing negotiations with vendors like GFL and concerns about disposal capacity and equipment wear. Public hearings addressed annexations, transportation plan amendments, and zoning cases, including a denied rezoning request for a residential development. The council also passed a resolution to explore the feasibility of shifting municipal elections to even years to reduce costs and increase voter turnout. Several motions were passed related to appointments, budget updates, and capital improvement projects. The meeting reflected active community engagement, with public comments on tax increases, police surveillance technology, and downtown development projects.