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Stevenson Tracy, director at Pollock Works, told the board that since September, public works employee James Jordan posted 55 items on the GovDeals surplus platform, producing about $107,000 in posted value. “Since September, James has posted 55 different items,” Tracy said during the recognition. Town officials praised Jordan’s 16 years of service and his role in maximizing value from surplus equipment.

The board also recognized several police employees for training achievements. Police Chief Smith said Officer Patrick Dercola earned the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate; Corporal Daniel Look earned the Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate; and Lieutenant Anthony Hodges and Corporal Ryan Scholte completed the North Carolina Justice Academy’s Criminal Investigative Certificate program. Chief Smith said those certificates require extensive training and accrual of professional points and hours.

Assistant Town Manager Mark Matthews and Mayor Massengill highlighted the operational benefits of staff who maintain equipment, manage surplus sales, and pursue continuing education. No formal action or budget changes were made during the recognitions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04-22-25 Board of Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized public works employee James Jordan for managing GovDeals postings that produced significant sales and police officers for completing state training certificates; staff highlighted the value of professional development and equipment stewardship.","taxTitle","Fuquay Varina, Wake County, North Carolina","taxId",52889,"location","North Carolina","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6266119,"Fuquay Varina proclaims Arbor Day, celebrates Tree City USA designation and announces National Small Business Week recognition",384,486000,870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087594-2f38fce05be6cb17643b7fbbf331e52d&start=486&end=870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087594-2f38fce05be6cb17643b7fbbf331e52d/thumbnail_486000.jpg","/articles/6266119/North-Carolina/Fuquay-Varina-proclaims-Arbor-Day-celebrates-Tree-City-USA-designation-and-announces-National-Small-Business-Week-recognition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266119-0968d8f807bf95a87c032ee986414437/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450729&Signature=MkC5u6stkE0E7rqtxQ-6F3eiIHvYJCyjbOcb~YBjsLCn5So8Bj0BYVgvTm-WJHNPlBRaZgb~scbjKLcpdeVRFHXhW-R8S80s902qQzu8TD-YybmRNKqr2Jhrn3vzgF3z6FAejo4JoQJSMZJP1TQnQgPtvb0pM6rdYtY-BB3yhRmtoxGZa7blqOc2nAj0z0ZDD3oTdVHwoWBg3Vrdu3NB6u8Y4eB3CXt-aVC8xfdbx070AqUyNP2mOO~bms3xrh5l9WTprDlSZEtxideFgedsLiTfz560K97LXU1mOeJFtJG24Qu38JyAnxbgfRWEkJlzx0EUjbPq3~jAFF-AqR8BLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Blake Massengill read two proclamations during the April 22 meeting: a proclamation designating April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Fuquay Varina and a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as National Small Business Week.

Assistant director for parks, grounds and public buildings Chris Newsome told the board the town had again earned Tree City USA status for 2024 and described planned Arbor Day activities. “We will be planting two trees at Falcon Park on Friday from 2 to 3,” Newsome said, and he said staff will also meet with Lincoln Heights Elementary School’s environmental education class at Carroll Howard Johnson Park around noon to teach trail etiquette and the importance of trees.

Mayor Massengill read the Arbor Day proclamation’s language acknowledging the origins of Arbor Day, the environmental benefits of trees, and the town’s commitment to tree care as part of Fuquay Varina’s strategic plan. The National Small Business Week proclamation noted the local role of small businesses and encouraged business owners to engage with the Fuquay Varina Chamber of Commerce and the Fuquay Varina Downtown Association.

The board did not take formal action beyond issuing the proclamations; staff and parks personnel will support the Arbor Day events and school visit described at the meeting.","The town read proclamations marking Arbor Day and National Small Business Week, announced a Tree City USA designation for 2024, and outlined Arbor Day activities including two tree plantings at Falcon Park and a school visit with Lincoln Heights Elementary students.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6266123,"Resident warns Fuquay Varina officials about Harnett County discussion to remove fluoride from regional water system",129,1743000,1872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087594-2f38fce05be6cb17643b7fbbf331e52d&start=1743&end=1872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087594-2f38fce05be6cb17643b7fbbf331e52d/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6266123/North-Carolina/Resident-warns-Fuquay-Varina-officials-about-Harnett-County-discussion-to-remove-fluoride-from-regional-water-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266123-5f30b79e8e3fd0841a34535a305d4e33/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450729&Signature=VnJLEjiRXPUvQE45Z70PIhKhHh6eSW-0wneatkbv1hTyog1YVrvhgExfCQQ-5Aey2LfngKEF7sE~ekOnMQ5vMN-5AjMPhow7lduVPXYjBDLKEvfF6cEhuqXfgZEAliqUvLuGBpNQjNVHhi4R~AT6l2cl~ZT9DErcATI5fdEyT-rGGIPg-SsQNmpszIqSlXR4cjwYBu06f52Es1j-PKP87sRsynpe8aUfMJVRnMUMYbRsOeKklR-06GI0NR7059Hh9hVUebWlnQuDw8I~6t5ExaS51hUmrVQFBG-uzPkt5J3-SL9V5LZ7BbcMWp3jj9FhErSX6zJqTuzLpEnsTdtSJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Resident Rebecca Brock raised the issue during public comment on April 22, saying Harnett County commissioners have been discussing a proposal to remove fluoride from the Harnett Regional Water System, which supplies water to Fuquay Varina customers.

“My address is 5220 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina... I came here tonight because I wanted to make you aware, or at least explain to you, about Harnett County's Board of Commissioners wanting to — they're discussing removing fluoride from the Harnett Regional Water System, which serves the Fuquay Varina citizens,” Brock told the board.

Brock said the matter first drew attention after a Campbell University pharmacologist raised concerns and that subsequent public comment included medical and dental professionals. She told the commissioners that Harnett Regional Water adheres to state-recommended fluoride levels and that the utility's director noted customers who object could install point-of-use filters.

Mayor Blake Massengill acknowledged the issue and said he has been in touch with Harnett County. Deputy town manager Jim Seymour was identified in the meeting as the staff contact who will follow the matter for the town.

No action was taken by the Fuquay Varina board; Brock's remarks were entered during the public comment period and the town said staff would monitor developments at Harnett County.","A Fuquay Varina resident told the board that Harnett County commissioners are considering removing fluoride from the Harnett Regional Water System, which serves Fuquay Varina; the board said staff will monitor the issue and the mayor has been in contact with Harnett County.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6266128,"Fuquay Varina approves $746,476 fee-in-lieu to allow Buffalo Run subdivision to use pump station",164,2034000,2198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087594-2f38fce05be6cb17643b7fbbf331e52d&start=2034&end=2198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087594-2f38fce05be6cb17643b7fbbf331e52d/thumbnail_2034000.jpg","/articles/6266128/North-Carolina/Fuquay-Varina-approves-746476-fee-in-lieu-to-allow-Buffalo-Run-subdivision-to-use-pump-station","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266128-71630fb1959fde993252253993136663/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450729&Signature=KKPRMrNaNEZ4MOX189ziQYSni0iZzXuVo6~eRg4eaBLlmvV9KOOGiD4ghb7-WEJ9OBoSUPCtWy4P0fVF7nbdNcp2lAwwqjbd9Ur4XA24fcvRH6K8aTBO40oO-CBMxAFHgK3E2cM7Z~eMoNLYaGMlyT0otxVLxe~-K8jWuwFpNDtMyNeLVS9oB11D~qG-zPWhT284S2JsnVqh3ElA9Ou5EPlzBNUrUNCh00vRBsIk3YfbpggJoK60In1w3b~jAum8uR5SQ-d4XuRLOgsv5PvDRPlVtbnUzB2begjT90ok1m1PcEiIsbHTpUq8AxOjk1GMfyAQkTz7js7NB-X63svd~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fuquay Varina Board of Commissioners on April 22 approved a fee-in-lieu payment of $746,476 to let the Buffalo Run subdivision proceed with a pump station and force main instead of immediate gravity sewer connections.

Public utilities director Mike Wagner told the board the subdivision, proposed by Taylor Morrison of The Carolinas, includes 59 single-family homes and 40 row homes on roughly 45 acres and could not obtain an adjacent sewer easement needed for gravity sewer. Wagner said the fee figure “represents the engineering cost estimate for the gravity sewer improvements.”

The fee-in-lieu arrangement lets the developer install a pump station now to serve the new homes while the town holds funds that would cover future gravity sewer work if easements are obtained. Wagner told the board that a pump station of the size contemplated would be an ongoing town expense, “probably start[ing] at about $30,000 a year and increase[ing] to about $50,000 a year over the next five years,” which is one reason the town prefers gravity-fed systems.

Mayor Blake Massengill moved to approve the agreement; a second was made and the motion carried. The board approved the item as presented and recommended by staff.

Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes, April 7, 2025 regular meeting — motion carried (vote not specified in record).
- Consent agenda — motion carried (vote not specified in record).
- Buffalo Run fee-in-lieu agreement ($746,476) — motion carried (mover: Blake Massengill; second: not specified; tally not specified).

Background and next steps
Wagner said the fee amount is based on engineering estimates for the gravity sewer that would otherwise serve the subdivision. The developer will proceed with the pump station and force main to provide service now; the town will use the fee to enable future gravity sewer installation if and when easements can be obtained.

No ordinance, statutory citation, or detailed vote tally was presented during the discussion in the transcript.","The Fuquay Varina Board of Commissioners approved a fee-in-lieu agreement allowing the Buffalo Run subdivision to install a pump station and force main instead of gravity sewer; the town will accept $746,476 representing the estimated cost to build the gravity sewer later if easements are obtained.","actionData","errors"]

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Fuquay Varina recognizes staff for surplusing sales and police training achievements

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Resident warns Fuquay Varina officials about Harnett County discussion to remove fluoride from regional water system

Fuquay Varina approves $746,476 fee-in-lieu to allow Buffalo Run subdivision to use pump station