March 20, 2016
J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue 533-2800
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
(All City meetings are open to the public):
Beautification Committee
Monday, March 21, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The City of Roanoke Rapids is accepting applications for the following positions:
Police Officer
(Roanoke Rapids Police Department):
An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties to protect life and property in the City. Basic Law Enforcement Training is preferred but not required. Previous applicants should contact Kathy A. Kearney, HR Manager, to update their information at (252) 533-2845.
Deadline for Police Application packets is Friday – April 1, 2016
Lifeguard (Part-Time):
An employee in this position assists in all aspects of operations of the recreation center swimming pool and aquatic center. The employee has the responsibility for making sure that the facility is maintained in good condition, to ensure that participants in swimming activities and classes are in a safe and clean environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
*Must hold American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
*Must be able to complete ½ mile swim in under 20 minutes.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
*Teaches Red Cross swimming lessons.
*Provides routine pool maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safe environment for patrons.
*Works as a team to provide supervision of a large number (sometimes as many as 300 pool patrons – team is comprised of approximately seven lifeguards).
*Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor.
(Position is Open until Filled.)
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.
Applications may be obtained at www.roanokerapidsnc.com or may be picked up at City Hall – 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Roanoke Rapids City Council
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing at a meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall at 700 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids regarding the following item:
A rezoning request from Mack Gay Associates, P.A. (applicant and agent for property owner, Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh) to rezone Halifax County Tax Parcel 1205051 (a 10.04± acre property) from R-40 Residential to B-4 Commercial District. The property requested for rezoning is located adjacent to the eastern right-of-way of NC Highway 125 having approximately 482.51 feet of road frontage and adjacent to the north of Dickens Farm Road (private road) having approximately 884.13 feet of road frontage. The property is undeveloped and used for small scale agricultural production. The requested B-4 Commercial District allows the widest range of commercial land uses. As a result of public input, a less intense district may be considered for approval. The City Council may make a final decision on or soon after the April 5, 2016 public hearing.
Any resident or property owner in the City’s zoning jurisdiction may submit written statements concerning this matter. Please include your name and address on all written statements and submit to City Clerk Lisa Vincent at least two (2) business days prior to the City Council meeting deadline of 12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31. After this deadline, citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing to present comments.
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 this matter 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 City Clerk’s Office at (252) 533-2840 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Relating to Property/Liability Insurance Coverage and Workers Compensation Coverage for the City of Roanoke Rapids
The City of Roanoke Rapids is presently accepting proposals for insurance coverage relating to: (1) property/liability insurance coverage and (2) workers compensation insurance coverage for its employees. Qualified bidders should submit proposals for the line or lines of insurance of its choice no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016. All proposals should be SEALED, marked and addressed as follows: City Insurance Proposal, c/o Kathy A. Kearney, P. O. Box 38, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. If you need any information or have any questions, please contact Kathy A. Kearney, Human Resources Manager, at (252) 533-2845. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall.
BRIEFS
MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED/TRASH COLLECTION: Municipal offices will be closed on Friday, March 25 in observance of Good Friday. Friday’s trash collection route will be picked up on Wednesday, March 23.
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 & ETJ)
Canal Museum Advisory Committee
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