Vice-Chair Steve Carter Sworn in as ACC Board of Trustees Member
Alamance County Commissioner Chairman John Paisley, Jr. swore in Vice-Chairman Steve Carter today as a new member of the Alamance Community College Board of Trustees. Vice-Chair Carter will serve as the County Commissioner representative on the Board of Trustees. Not only will Vice-Chair Carter serve as a Trustee, he will be a member of the ACC Building and Grounds Committee.
“I’m really looking forward to being a bonafide member of the ACC Board of Trustees”, said Vice-Chair Carter. He has served and attended meetings as a liaison for the past several months so he is familiar with campus business.
Committee Volunteers Needed!
Alamance County is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee; Alamance County Senior Services Committee; Board of Health (Optometrist and Dentist); Burlington Board of Adjustment Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Members; Burlington Planning & Zoning Board Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Members; and the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, apply online at: https://www.alamance-nc.com/boardscommittees/apply-for-a-board-online/
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Please take notice that the Alamance County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM to consider the following: Unified Development Ordinance
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider comments regarding a compiling of local ordinances developed into the Alamance County Unified Development Ordinance to comply with G.S. Chapter 160D. The public may view the proposed updated ordinance by clicking the following link: https://www.alamance-nc.com/planningdept/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2021/06/DRAFT-Unified-Development-Ordinance-06-2021.pdf . In addition the proposed ordinance can be reviewed at the Alamance County Planning Department located at 201 W Elm St. Graham, NC from 8am-5pm, Monday thru Friday.
This public hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Alamance County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. All interested citizens are invited to attend. If any disabled person has a special request for a hearing interpreter or other assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (336) 228-1312 TDD 570-6326.
Home and Community Block Grant Announces Availability of Funds
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
Historic Properties Commission Seeking New Members
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.
Application: https://www.alamance-nc.com/boardscommittees/apply-for-a-board-online/
Mail:
Historic Properties Commission Application
Attention: Tonya Caddle
201 W. Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Email: Tonya.Caddle@alamance-nc.com
Alamance County Planning Board Seeking New Members
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.
Application: https://www.alamance-nc.com/boardscommittees/apply-for-a-board-online/
Mail: Planning Board Application
Attention: Tonya Caddle
201 W. Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Email: Tonya.Caddle@alamance-nc.com
Aging Survey
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.
Isley and Parker Named 2019 Co-Winners of the Citizen Volunteer of the Year, Finalists and Others Honored
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.
Information on serving on a county board/committee can be found on the county website at: https://www.alamance-nc.com/boardscommittees/ .