December 6, 2015
J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue 533-2800
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
(All City meetings are open to the public):
Recreation Advisory Committee
Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at T. J. Davis Recreation Center
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following:
Recreation Program Supervisor
Aquatic Center (Parks & Recreation)
An employee in this position plans, coordinates and supervises Aquatic Center program activities. A successful candidate will have demonstrated management experience in the aquatics field, strong supervisory skills and the ability to motivate a team, and a strong sense of safety to implement good practices.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in recreation administration, physical education or related degree and considerable experience in recreational programming preferred
Certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED
First Aid & Lifeguarding
3-years of lifeguarding experience
Must have excellent people service skills
Ability to provide service with integrity
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Part-Time Library Assistant
Employees in this position will perform various duties at the Roanoke Rapids Public Library
Good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills are a MUST.
This employee will work the service desk, checking in and out materials, assisting patrons in using public access computers, shelving returned library material and other duties as assigned.
Applicants must be available to work flexible schedule including days, nights and Saturdays. Approximately 10-17 hours total per week. Hours will vary.
This position will also provide service assistance at the Roanoke Canal Museum.
Positions are Open until Filled
Applications may be obtained at www.roanokerapidsnc.com – City Departments – Human Resources or you may contact Kathy A. Kearney, Human Resources Manager, at City Hall located at 1040 Roanoke Avenue – Phone (252) 533-2845 -- Fax (252) 537-2097.
The City of Roanoke Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board will hold a public meeting Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following items:
1. A rezoning request from Gil Cunningham (applicant and representative of owner of property Carolina Dirt, LLC) to rezone 83.2773+/- acres of property at 395 Wallace Fork Road from B-4 Commercial District-Entertainment Overlay District to I-2 Industrial District. The undeveloped property is located between Wallace Fork Road and Aurelian Springs Road and has been previously used as an outdoor amphitheater/concert venue. Industrial districts are established to accommodate manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning or assembling of goods, merchandise and equipment. As a result of public input, a less intense district may be considered.
2. Discussion of an amendment to the Roanoke Rapids Land Use Ordinance, Article X: Permissible Uses, Section 151-149 Table of Permitted Uses, to change the permitting process from Conditional Uses “C” (authorized by City Council) to Permissible Zoning Uses “P” (authorized by the Land Use Administrator) for the following uses and zoning districts:
a. Land Use Code 1.111 2nd floor dwelling above commercial use; B-1 District
b. Land Use Code 9.100 Motor vehicle sales or rentals; B-1 District
c. Land Use Code 5.120 Trade or vocational school; B-1 District
d. Land Use Code 6.140 Multi-use facility providing offices, counseling related activities, and non-profit youth and/or senior citizens activities; B-1 District
e. Land Use Code 19.000 Open air markets and horticultural sales; B-1 & B-2 Districts
f. Land Use Code 5.300 Libraries, museums, art galleries, art centers and similar uses—including associated educational and instructional activities; B-1, B-2 & B-4 Districts
Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning & Development Office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations or corporations interested in these matters are urged to attend the meeting.
The City of Roanoke Rapids will provide reasonable accommodations and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the meeting. To request the above, you may call the Planning & Development Office at (252) 533-2844 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.
BRIEFS
ROANOKE RAPIDS CHRISTMAS PARADE: Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Voting ends for Main Street’s Tree Trimming Contest in Centennial Park after the parade.
COMMITTEE VACANCIES:
Contact Lisa Vincent, City Clerk, at 533-2840 for committee information.
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Senior Center Advisory Committee
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (City & Extraterritorial District)
Roanoke Canal Commission
Firemen’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees
ROANOKE RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Emery G. Doughtie
Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee
Council Members: Ernest C. Bobbitt, Suetta S. Scarbrough, Carol H. Cowen, Wayne Smith
Joseph Scherer, City Manager
Gilbert Chichester, City Attorney
Lisa B. Vincent, City Clerk
Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk