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PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, County Manager, County News, Covid-19, General News, Public Events, Website Announcements.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room located on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253.

In order to comply with the Governor’s Executive Order 121, which places limits on mass gatherings to 10 persons, there is no meeting place where members of the public can be physically present. In order to ensure the health and safety of the Board, staff and general public, access to the regular meeting is available in the following 3 ways:

There will be no public comment periods at the April 6th meeting. However, a public comment period process will be in place for the April 20th regular meeting. A copy of this notice shall be posted on the bulletin board located outside of the Commissioners’ Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the County Office Building. A copy of the notice shall be sent to all who received notification of any changes in the Commissioners’ regular meeting schedule.

This 2nd day of April 2020.

State of Emergency Amended for Alamance County

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County News, Covid-19, General News, Public Safety.

Amy Scott Galey, Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners, signed an amended local State of Emergency for Alamance County effective Sunday, March 29, 2020, at 10am.

The amended State of Emergency states for-profit racetracks in Alamance County per Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order #121 are not considered essential businesses and are subject to the limitation to mass gatherings of no more than ten (10) persons and shall close effective 10:00 am on March 30, 2020 for 30 days.

For general Coronavirus (COVID-19) questions or information regarding the County’s response, please call the County COVID-19 Call Center at 336-290-0361 which is open from 8am to 7pm. For updated COVID-19 Alamance County program or event cancellations or changes, please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/covid19/.

For the most current state and national information or recommendations regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at https://cdc.gov/coronavirus or the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website at https://ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus.

Alamance County Land Development Plan Meetings

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, Covid-19, General News, Planning, Public Events, Public Safety, Strategic Plan.

Help develop a plan to address and guide anticipated growth in a way that will preserve community and rural character, foster economic development, and recognize the County’s natural and cultural assets. Attend any of the upcoming meetings beginning next week to provide input for the Alamance County Land Development Plan.

Upcoming Public Meetings:

  • March 17 – Pleasant Grove Community Center 5-7 pm
  • March 18 – Altamahaw-Ossipee VFD Community Room 5-7 pm
  • March 24 – Eli Whitney Fire Dept Community Room 5-7 pm
  • April 23 – Sylvan Elementary School Gym 6-8 pm

Take the survey

You can participate in the project from the convenience of your home by taking the online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/AlamanceCoSurvey

Potential Meeting Changes

The health and safety of participants is our priority. The Alamance County Land Development Plan workshops are currently scheduled to occur as planned. For the latest updates, please consult the County’s website www.alamance-nc.com/covid19/ or the project website www.alamancecountyplan.com/. The meeting venues will provide hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap, and paper towels. We will not shake hands to greet you. Please do not attend a meeting if you are sick.

County Offers Guidance on COVID-19 Preparations

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, County News, Covid-19, Employees, General News, Health, Public Events, Public Safety.

Alamance County Board of Commissioners Chair Amy Scott Galey urges residents to take steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to make preparations to check on or care for those who are at higher risk for infection. The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) recommends that those over 65 years of age, or those with underlying health conditions, including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes, or those with weakened immune systems, to avoid crowds and stay home to prevent the risk of infection.

“While there have been no confirmed coronavirus cases in Alamance at this time, County Government, along with the Alamance Health Department and Emergency Management, have been monitoring the situation and taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our residents and employees,” says Chair Amy Scott Galey. “Our local health department, as part of their daily responsibilities, plan, prepare, and practice for these types of situations. All of our county employees are working hard to ensure continuity of services for our residents.”

At this time, the county has been communicating with employees to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines in taking precautions to protect themselves and others to limit the spread of infection.

The County will be activating the Emergency Operations Center and will continue to meet and update partner organizations and stakeholders to communicate any changes or recommendations regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The County is currently evaluating all scheduled programs and events.

Please visit www.alamance-nc.com/covid19 for the most updated information regarding any cancellations. A Coronavirus (COVID-19) Call Center will be available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 7 pm beginning on Monday, March 16. Residents and organizations are encouraged to call 336-290-0361 for general Coronavirus (COVID-19) questions or information regarding the County’s response.

The County encourages residents to follow the NCDHHS and CDC guidelines to minimize the spread of infection:

  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water, and for at least 20 seconds each time.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Do not reuse
  • tissue after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.


If you develop symptoms or suspect you may have Coronavirus (COVID-19), please contact your health care provider. For the most current state and national information or recommendations regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit cdc.gov/coronavirus or ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus. Residents are also encouraged to visit www.alamance-nc.com/covid19 for Alamance County information, cancellations, or updates.

Alamance Parks Awarded North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Awards, Commissioners, Community, County News, General News, Recreation.

GRAHAM, N.C.– The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund has awarded Alamance County a $470,000 grant for the development of the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The grant will fund the construction of an observation tower, trailhead, natural surface hiking trails, and camping facilities at the park.

The Cane Creek Mountains are located 8 miles south of the City of Graham and comprise the largest State Natural Heritage Area and largest area of undisturbed woodland in Alamance County. The mountain range is also home to the highest peak in North Carolina east of Greensboro at 987 feet. The property contains four miles of streams and supports Piedmont Monadnock Forest, Dry-Mesic Oak-Hickory Forests, as well as low elevation seeps. The area contains plants and animals found nowhere else in Alamance County.

Upon completion, the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area will total over 1,000 acres. The observation tower will offer unparalleled views of this exceptional mountain range. No other parks in our area approach the size and scope of the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area.

The Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area is a partnership between The Conservation Fund, Piedmont Land Conservancy, and Alamance Parks. Additional funding support has been received from Clean Water Management Trust Fund, North Carolina Recreational Trails Program and private donors.

The first hiking trails of the park are expected to open in 2020.

Public Hearing on a Proposed Granite-Cora-Holt Mills Historic District

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

Proposed Granite-Cora-Holt Mills Historic District National Register of Historic Places Nomination, Haw River, Alamance County AM2657
• Stone St. (Parcel #s 153242, 153234, and 171204)
• 115 Stone St. (Parcel # 153248)
• 205 Stone St. (Parcel # 153233)
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on this nomination on February 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Alamance County Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 124 W. Elm St, Graham. At this meeting the Alamance County Board of Commission will consider public comments and make a decision.
The agenda and nomination packet are available to view on the Alamance
County Board of Commissioners’ website: https://www.alamance-nc.com/commissioners/
.
If you are unable to attend or have further questions about the nomination, please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at 336-570-4053.

Alamance County Health Department Awarded Reaccreditation – Receives Reaccreditation with Honors Designation

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

BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department (ACHD) was one of eight health departments awarded reaccreditation status by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation (NCLHDA) Board on November 22, 2019.

“All of the agencies recently achieving reaccreditation have much to be proud of. They have not only demonstrated their ability to meet a set of important performance standards but excelled in many areas. Through reaccreditation, these agencies demonstrate a strong commitment to continuously work to improve the quality of services provided to their respective communities,” comments Amy Belflower Thomas, NC Local Health Department Accreditation Administrator.

Reaccreditation with Honors designation was awarded to seven agencies. This honorary designation was implemented for the first time in the fall of 2017 to recognize agencies that especially excelled in their accreditation assessment by missing one or less activities within each of five standards set by the NCLHDA program. ACHD received 100% completion on all 147 reaccreditation activities in all five standards. With successful completion, the health department’s reaccreditation period is 2019-2023.

“I could not be more proud of our reaccreditation with honors. It is a true testament to the hard work and integrity our public health professionals demonstrate each day in providing quality services and programming to improve health in Alamance,” stated Health Director Stacie Saunders.

North Carolina is the first state in the country to mandate accreditation for its local health departments. The purpose of the accreditation program is to assure a basic level of capacity and services in each of the local health departments across the state.

Since the pilot program involving six local health departments began in 2004, all eighty-five health departments have all been initially accredited and reaccredited at least once. The process of accreditation includes three major components – a self-assessment completed by the agency, a site visit by a multidisciplinary team of peers to review performance standards, and determination of accreditation status by an independent Accreditation Board comprised of state and local public health officials, Board of Health members, County Commissioners, and public members.

The NC Local Health Department Accreditation program is a collaboration of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health (part of the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors.

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will recognize ACHD for their reaccreditation achievement at the December 16 meeting.

Isley and Parker Named 2019 Co-Winners of the Citizen Volunteer of the Year, Finalists and Others Honored

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Awards, Boards and Committees, Commissioners, County Manager, County News, General News.

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/ .

Alamance County Boards/Committees Vacancies

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Board/CommitteeOpening/VacancyApplication Deadline
Adult Care Home CAC6 vacanciesongoing
Nursing Home CAC2 vacanciesongoing
Alamance County Planning Board2 vacancies12/6/2019
Historic Properties Commission6 vacancies12/6/2019
Veterans Service Committee7 vacancies12/6/2019
Planning Committee for Services to the Elderly7 vacanciesongoing
Board of Health2 vacancies; 1) General Public &
2) Optometrist		12/6/2019

This the 8th day of November, 2019.

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.