The Home and Community Block Grant (HCCBG) was designed to establish an efficient and effective service delivery system for meeting the needs of a rapidly growing older adult population. HCCBG was designed to address the complexities of fragmented service delivery systems by consolidating, under a single set of policies, procedures and service requirements, several existing funding sources targeted to serve and support older adults. A link to the HCCBG Procedures Manual can be found at. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/document/home-and-community-care-block-grant-procedures-manual-community-service-providers.
Any public, private-nonprofit, or for-profit corporation is invited to submit a proposal for funding by Tuesday, May 11. Questions and submittals can be directed to Crystal Norman, Aging Program Planner with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging 336.904.0300 cnorman@ptrc.org
Due to expiring terms, the Historic Properties Commission is seeking new members.
The Board generally meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Members serve for a 3 year term starting January 1st. Board members are required to have regular attendance at meetings.
If you are interested in applying, please use the following link to fill out the Historic Properties Commission application online, email or mail to the planning department.
Due to expiring terms, the Alamance County Planning Board is seeking new members.
The Board generally meets once a month on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Members serve for a 3 year term starting January 1st. Board members are required to have regular attendance at meetings.
We are accepting application for members in Burlington Township, Faucette Township, Melville Township, Newlin Township and Morton Township at this time. If you would like to know what Township you reside in, please contact the Planning Department for assistance.
If you are interested in applying, please use the following link to fill out the Planning Board application online, email or mail to the planning department.
The PTRC Area Agency on Aging is conducting a survey to gather input on services for older and disabled adults. We need everyone to participate across all age groups and community groups! To participate, please visit their website.
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners awarded the
“Citizen Volunteer of the Year” and honored other finalists for their service
at a luncheon held on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Chair Amy Galey presented the top award to
Lee Isley, Planning Board and Recreation and Parks Commission Member and Edna
Parker, Social Services Board Member.
They were among six finalists for the award which was chosen by the
county commissioners. Isley and Parker
are the fourth recipients of this award and the first co-winners.
Lee Isley was nominated for his professionalism and leadership on the
Planning Board Sub-committee in the rewrite of the Heavy Industrial Development
Ordinance. He is serving his second term
on the Alamance County Planning Board and an active member of the Recreation
and Parks Commission. Mr. Isley
demonstrated through his work on the sub-committee that he was dedicated to the
Planning Board and the development of Alamance County.
Edna Parker was nominated for her efforts in improving the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of this county. She served her first term on the Social Service Board back in 1992, she has been appointed by the NC Social Services Commission, Alamance County Social Service Board, and serving currently as an appointee of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. Ms. Parker has served as Chair of the NC Social Services Commission as well as Chair of the local Social Services Board. She upholds the mission of Social Services by advocating for the well-being of the citizens of Alamance County. Her leadership with the Social Services Board has assisted citizens along the journey of becoming self-sufficient. Ms. Parker is an active community member serving on other boards such as: Women’s Resource Center, Alamance Arts, and Alamance Chamber Women’s Symposium.
Other Citizen Volunteer of the Year Finalists:
Courtney Doi
Paul Walker
Kelly May
Lawrence Abbott, Jr
Members of the following boards/committees were in attendance:
Alamance Beautiful Commission; Adult Care Home Community Advisory Council;
Nursing Home Community Advisory Council; Planning Committee for Services to the
Elderly; Board of Equalization and Review; Recreation and Parks Commission;
Alamance County Planning Board; Historic Properties Commission; Justice
Advisory Council; Library Committee; Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Local
Emergency Planning Committee; Social Services Board; Tourism Development
Authority; Workforce Development and Voluntary Agriculture District Board.
The Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award was started in
2016 as a way to recognize volunteers for their commitment and passion for helping
others; and honoring exemplary volunteers who have shown outstanding service to
the county. The finalist have to serve
on a board or committee that is appointed by the County Commissioners. The County Commissioners review each
nomination and make a selection based on the volunteer’s leadership, service and
efforts in improving the quality of community life.
Please note the various application deadlines for each citizen advisory board/committee; however, applications will be accepted anytime. All applicants must be residents of Alamance County unless serving in a special representation role to fill a state requirement. For more information on these and other citizen advisory boards/ committees and for an online application, visit the Alamance County website at www.alamance-nc.com and click on the Boards tab. Contact Clerk to the Board, Tory Frink, at tory.frink@alamance-nc.com or (336)228-1312 with any questions.
GRAHAM – The Turner Family Farm, home of revolutionary war patriot James Turner Jr., located at 2458 Brucewood Rd. in Graham, has been nominated to be recognized as an historic landmark. This is the site of Revolutionary War Patriot James Turner Jr’s Family Farm. James was born in Pennsylvania circa 1758. The Turner family originally came to and settled in the Haw River area in 1760 when James was a very young child.
The Turner family farmed in the local area prior to the start of the war. In October of 1778, at the age of 20, James first volunteered and enlisted as a private in the Continental Army serving under Captain Joseph Young. Fighting in many battles, including the Battle of Lindley Mill, he was later discharged in March of 1779. In the month of February 1781, he again entered into service of the Continental Army – volunteering as a private in a company commanded by Captain George Hodges. He fought in a number of battles including the Battle of Guilford Old Courthouse on March 15th of that year and finished his second tour of duty shortly thereafter. As a patriot, he again volunteered, serving a third time in August of 1781 as private in a company under the command of Captain John Clendennin. In September of 1781 his company was surprised and captured by Tory forces two miles north of Hillsboro. He was held captive for eight months by the British in Charlotte and was later released in May of 1782. After the war James and his wife, Rebecca settled on this land, farming and raising their family. James died on Feb 12, 1856 at the age of 98. He along with his wife and one son are buried in the Phillips Chapel Methodist Church cemetery adjacent to this property.
The Alamance County Historic Properties Commission will hold a public hearing on this nomination on November 12th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Alamance County Commissioners’ meeting room at 124 W. Elm St, Graham. At this meeting, the Historic Properties Commission will consider public comments and make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. The agenda and nomination packet is available for viewing on the Historic Properties Commission’s website: http://www.alamance-nc.com/planning/boards/historic-properties-commission/. If you are unable to attend or have further questions about the nomination please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at 336- 570-4053.
With the upcoming spring launch of the 2020 Census, Chair Amy Scott Galey of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners has convened a 2020 Census Executive Committee. This committee made up of community leaders will help lead the charge in ensuring that all Alamance County residents are counted in order to maximize both federal representation and federal dollars. The first meeting will take place at Impact Alamance (133 E. Davis St., Burlington) on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 9am. Special guest Cara Townsend, regional coordinator for the North Carolina 2020 Census, will present how census information is used and its benefits to the local community.
“Billions of dollars in federal funding as well as congressional seats are tied to census numbers, and it is vital that North Carolina is accurately represented.” said Chair Galey. “Community participation is crucial in the effort to count each resident living in the county. Our goal is to proactively develop solutions to increase our 2010 census participation rate of 78% as each person counted brings in $1,623 dollars of federal funding per year for ten years.”
Members of the County’s 2020 Census Executive Committee are:
Ian Baltutis, Mayor for City of Burlington
Dr. Bruce Benson, Superintendent of Alamance-Burlington School System
Buddy Boggs, Mayor for Town of Haw River
Dr. Connie Book, President of Elon University
Phil Bowers, Executive Director of Sustainable Alamance
Tony Foriest, Former State Senator and Community Leader
Amy Scott Galey, Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners
Allen Gant, Jr., Chair of Glen Raven Inc.
Dr. Algie Gatewood, President of Alamance Community College
Tracey Grayzer, President of Impact Alamance
Ed Hooks, Mayor Pro-Tem for City of Mebane
F.D. Hornaday, President of Knit-Wear Fabrics, Inc.
Jane Iseley, Iseley Farms
Martha Krall, Alamance Alliance for Families and Children in North Carolina
Heidi Norwick, President of United Way
Carrie Theall, Executive Director of Alamance Partnership for Children
Michael Trollinger, Council Member for the Town of Green Level
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
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is seeking a citizen to fill the clergy vacancy on the newly approved Alamance County Justice Advisory Council. This vacancy is for a member of the clergy or a lay person active in faith-based community services. The appointee will be appointed to a 3-year term and no more than three consecutive terms may be served.
The purpose of the Alamance County Justice Advisory Council is to provide oversight for the criminal justice continuum in a comprehensive, community-based and cross-discipline approach as it responds to issues that require a community response including Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Mental Illness and Detention and other justice related issues.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, at the Family Justice Center, 1950 Martin St, Burlington.
