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Status of the Ossipee Dam in Altamahaw

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Emergency Management, General News, Public Safety, Recreation.

This morning, the Alamance County Emergency Management Office and the AO Fire Department were alerted to water leaking from the base of the Ossipee Dam in Altamahaw. Since then, the NC Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Quality Dam Safety Division, and the State Emergency Management Office have been in contact with representatives from the local County Emergency Management Office as well as Glen Raven Mills, owner of the dam. At this time, the dam is categorized as a regulated jurisdictional low hazard dam indicating that if failure occurs, there should be minimal negative impact to property.

Glen Raven Mills along with the AO Fire Department and the Alamance County Emergency Management Office will be working together to regularly monitor the situation and will report any change in status to the Department of Environmental Quality Dam Safety Division.

Due to these conditions, the Altamahaw Paddle Access, Shallow Ford Natural Area Paddle Access, Great Bend Park Paddle Access, and the Glencoe Paddle Access will be closed until further notice.

Congratulations to the 2019 Spring County Government Academy Graduates!!

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County Gov Academy, County News, General News.

Group Photo of June 2019 County Gov Academy graduates
Pictured left to right:
Front row: Dylan Galloway; Scott Cates; Patricia Pelt; Sarah Elizabeth Carroll; Sugelema Lynch;
Back row: Brian Conlon; Tamara Patterson; Tommy Purcell; Craig Thompson and Chair Amy Scott Galey
Not pictured: Patti Alderman; Thomas Hart; Lisa Rowden; and Jeff Stein
County Gov Academy Graduates seated
County Gov Academy Graduates
Chair Galey introduces Graduates
Chair Amy Scott Galey
Scott Cates
Scott Cates, County Gov Academy Graduate
Sarah Elizabeth Carroll
Sarah Elizabeth Carroll, County Gov Academy Graduate
Craig Thompson
Craig Thompson, County Gov Academy Graduate
Tommy Purcell
Tommy Purcell, County Gov Academy Graduate
Patricia Pelt
Patricia Pelt, County Gov Academy Graduate
Tamara Patterson
Tamara Patterson, County Gov Academy Graduate
Sugelema Lynch
Sugelema Lynch, County Gov Academy Graduate
Dylan Galloway
Dylan Galloway, County Gov Academy Graduate
Brian Conlon
Brian Conlon, County Gov Academy Graduate

Alamance County ISO Building Code Effectiveness Ratings Improve

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Inspections.

According to the newest ISO (Insurance Services Office) Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule, Alamance County’s ratings improved from a residential score of six to four and a commercial score of five to three. This evaluation is conducted every ten years, and one through ten scores are determined by evaluation of administration of codes, plan review, and field inspections – all of which contribute to safer buildings during natural disasters. A lower ISO Building Code Effectiveness Classification could possibly reduce insurance premiums for newer structures built this year or after by insurance companies that have adopted the ISO insurance rating program.

According to Alamance County Inspections Director Robert Key, “This improved score was due to a team effort by employees who were dedicated to a successful process of residential plan review, continuing education, and follow-up inspections.”

For questions, please contact Michelle Mills at Michelle.Mills@alamance-nc.com.

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Alamance County Board of Elections Director Kathy Holland’s Appointment

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, Elections, Employees, General News.

This past spring, Alamance County Board of Elections Director Kathy Holland was elected for a two-year term as first Vice President of the North Carolina Association of Directors at their Elections Conference. Over 300 elections staff from across the state meet each year to attend training workshops that promote best practices and continuing improvement.  As first Vice President, Kathy Holland will be responsible for coordinating and planning the yearly conference and training. She will then take on the role of President of the Association in 2021.

Kathy Holland has worked for Alamance County for 29 years and has been the Director of Elections for 16 years. “I feel incredibly honored to have been appointed to this leadership position, and I’m excited to work with our new sleight of officers to provide our state election workers with opportunities to learn and improve our election process.”

For questions, please contact Michelle Mills at Michelle.Mills@alamance-nc.com.

SAFETY EVENT – Learn from Alamance County’s Finest

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Agricultural Extension, Announcements, EMS, General News, Public Events, Sheriff.

The month of June is National Safety Awareness Month. Our committee will be sponsoring a large safety event on June 8, 2019, from 10am to 2pm at Lamb’s Chapel in Burlington the airport location. During this event we will be having the Sheriff Department, Burlington Police, Burlington Fire Department, Alamance County Emergency Services, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Highway Patrol and Agrisafe Network presenting a variety of safety presentations.

New FootGolf Course Opening at Cedarock Park, Saturday May 25, 2019

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, General News, Public Events, Recreation.

BURLINGTON – Starting Saturday, May 25, there will be something new to do at Cedarock Park. Alamance Parks is introducing a new FootGolf course to the park. The Cedarock FootGolf course starts at the Park Office and offers 18 holes of play on an open course. The game utilizes a soccer ball that is kicked into a series of holes. Like golf, the object of the game is to complete the course using the fewest possible shots. Visitors can bring their own soccer ball to use or rent a ball from the park office.

The new FootGolf course complements the existing two Disc Golf courses as well as six miles of both hiking and equestrian trails, a historical farm, fishing ponds, playground and ample field space for open play.

Cedarock Park is open from 8am-9pm. For more information about Cedarock Park and the new FootGolf course visit www.alamanceparks.com or call 336-229-2410.

Alamance County Capital Projects Website

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Capital Improvements, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Website Announcements.

County Manager Bryan Hagood introduced the new Alamance County Capital Projects Website at the May 20, 2019 Board of Commissioners’ Meeting. The website includes capital and bond projects for Alamance-Burlington School System, Alamance Community College, and Alamance County Government Buildings and Courts. The website will also include project updates and progress reports as bond or capital projects move forward.

Please visit https://www.alamancecapitalprojects.com/ to view this information.

For questions, please contact Michelle Mills at Michelle.Mills@alamance-nc.com.

Official Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Location Change

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Budget, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, Departments, General News, Public Events.

Official Notice of Public Hearing:
Proposed Budget of Alamance County
Fiscal Year 2019-2020

The Alamance County Manager has submitted his proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-20 to the Board of County Commissioners. A public hearing on the proposed budget ordinance in accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12 will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Cummings High School Auditorium, 2200 N. Mebane St, Burlington, NC.

The proposed budget ordinance is available online on the Alamance County website: www.alamance-nc.com where it shall remain available until the budget ordinance is adopted. Copies are available in the offices of the Finance Officer and the Clerk to the Board for public inspection.

All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the interest of county citizens are encouraged to attend and submit comments.

Disabled persons with special request for assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (336) 570-4032, 48 hours prior to the meeting during normal business hours.

This the 9th day of May, 2019.
Tory M. Frink, CMC, NCMCC
Clerk, Alamance County Board of Commissioners

NOTICE OF MEETING LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 20, 2019

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold their May 20th regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Cummings High School Auditorium, 2200 N. Mebane St, Burlington, NC. This is a change in location from their normal meeting location.

Alamance County Public Libraries’ Committee Vacancy

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Boards and Committees, Community, County News, General News, Libraries.

The Alamance County Public Libraries’ Committee is seeking a qualified citizen to fill a vacancy on the committee. Members are appointed for a two-year term with no more than two consecutive years being served and must be a member at large from the County of Alamance.

Description: To be a member of the advising committee of the Alamance County Public Libraries on certain matters relating to the operation and advocacy of the library.

Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with Alamance County and a willingness to engage in advocacy and engagement on behalf of public libraries.

Meetings: Meetings are held once every quarter, typically on the second Tuesday of the month. Perspective members will be invited to attend the next meeting before an appointment is processed.

2019 Dates:

  • June 11th @ 6:30 p.m.
  • September 10th @ 12:30 p.m.
  • December 3rd @ 6:30 p.m.

Members: Two members are recommended by the City of Graham, two members are recommended by the City of Burlington, two members are recommended by the City of Mebane, and three members are from the county at large and are approved by the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.

To Apply: Please visit our website: www.alamance-nc.com/boardcommittees/ and submit an online application, or download a copy of the application and submit it via email to the Alamance County Public Libraries Interim Director at: sgoldman@alamancelibraries.org or by postal mail:

May Memorial Library
Attn: S. Goldman, Interim Director
342 S. Spring St.
Burlington, NC 27215

*Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2019