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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED BUDGET OF ALAMANCE COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

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

The Alamance County Manager has submitted his proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.  A public hearing on the proposed budget ordinance will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Alamance County Historic Courthouse located at: 1 Court Square, Graham, NC 27253. 

The health and safety of its residents continues to be the highest priority of Alamance County.  Under the Governor’s Executive Order 141 Section 7, governmental operations are exempt from the prohibition on Mass Gatherings.  In recognition of the Governor’s Recommendations to Promote Social Distancing and Reduce Transmission, there will be limited seating available at the Alamance County Historic Courthouse.  Pursuant to Executive Order 141 Section 4, press will be permitted to attend. All interested citizens wishing to comment on the budget can do so in the following ways:

Oral Comments – Citizens wishing to make oral comments may attend the public hearing on Monday, June 15th at 7:00pm at the Alamance County Historic Courthouse, Graham, NC.  (There will be limited seating available.)

Additionally, persons wishing to submit their public comments orally during the meeting, may do so by telephone.  These persons must provide the Clerk to the Board with their name, address, topic to be discussed, and telephone number by calling 336-290-0403 and leaving a message no later than 9:00 P.M. on June 14th.  Then at the appropriate time during the Commissioners’ meeting on June 15th at 7:00 P.M. the citizen will be called to submit their comments verbally by phone.  

Written Public Comments – Beginning June 4th, citizens are encouraged to submit written public comments for the June 15th budget public hearing: 

  1. A public comment form will be available on the Alamance County website for any persons wishing to submit written comments prior to the start of the meeting.  Written comments received prior to the start of the June 15th meeting will be entered into the record and minutes at the June 15th   Regular Meeting.

The proposed budget ordinance is available online on the Alamance County website:

https://www.alamance-nc.com/finance/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/06/Managers-Recommended-Budget-2020-21-Message-Ordinance.pdf  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 from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday. The following is a summary of the proposed General Fund Budget:   

EXPENDITURES

  • General Government – 10,751,597
  • Education & Education Debt – 66,743,861
  • Human Services – 33,174,278
  • Public Safety – 39,338,441
  • Support Services – 6,141,977
  • Community Services – 8,686,053
  • Non-Education Debt Service – 2,779,736

Total – $167,615,943

SOURCES OF FUNDS

  • Property Taxes  – 100,104,666
  • Federal & State Funds – 23,808,570
  • Sales Tax – 24,633,643
  • Fees & Charges – 11,097,500
  • Interest Earnings – 700,000
  • Other Revenues – 2,483,021
  • Designated Fund Balance -1,288,543
  • Appropriated Fund Balance – 3,500,000

Total – $167,615,943

The recommended General Fund Tax Rate is $0.67 per $100 of assessed valuation.  Recommended tax rates for fire districts are:

Fire DistrictCurrent Tax RateProposed Tax Rate
   54 East0.09000.0900
   Altamahaw-Ossipee0.14000.1400
   E. M. Holt0.11750.1175
   East Alamance0.10500.1050
   Eli Whitney/87South0.08000.1100
   Elon0.11000.1200
   Faucette0.11000.1200
   Haw River0.13500.1350
   North Central Alamance0.11500.1150
   North Eastern Alamance0.10000.1000
   Snow Camp0.09500.0950
   Swepsonville0.09000.0900

An overview of the 2020-2021 proposed general fund budget includes:

  • Fiscal year 2020-21 budget totals $209,166,397
  • Property tax rate is recommended to remain at $0.67
  • Property tax revenue is projected to increase due to overall tax base growth by 2.5% or $2,458,374
  • Sales tax revenue is projected to decrease by 20% from projected FY 19-20 amounts.
  • Makes use of $3,500,000 in appropriated fund balance for operations, $1,518,539 less than the previous year’s allocation
  • Uses $1,066,719 in designated funds from sources including revaluation, performance management savings, etc. and $221,824 for grant matching funds
  • Reduces proposed general fund spending by $14,101,278 from budget retreat requests, and $4,289,171 from previous fiscal year general fund spending
  • Eliminates County CIP funding, limits capital equipment to public safety only
  • Provides funding for the Alamance County Capital Finance Plan for ABSS’ and ACC’s proposed bond costs and paygo projects at a reduced level for ABSS due to decreased restricted sales tax revenue
  • Eliminates the 2.0% merit increase for County employees
  • Freezes hiring for 25 full time employee and 5 part time employee positions
  • Adds one new School Resource Officer employee funded by ABSS contract
  • Accommodates required $884,968 increase for employee retirement costs and retiree insurance
  • Reduces education operations spending by $500,000
  • Recommends approval of fire district tax increases for Faucette, Elon and Eli Whitney VFDs

This 3rd day of June 2020.
Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board
Alamance County

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – MAY 18, 2020

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA SHOULD APPROVE A PROPOSED INSTALLMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE COST OF VARIOUS PROJECTS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing to be held at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, on May 18, 2020 for the purpose of considering whether the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) for the County of Alamance, North Carolina (the “County”) should approve a proposed installment financing agreement and certain related documents pursuant to G.S. § 160A-20, as amended, for the purpose of providing approximately $2,200,000, together with other available funds, for the construction and other accomplishment of the Project hereinafter described.  The County would secure the repayment by it of moneys advanced pursuant to such proposed agreement by granting a security interest in a portion of the Project and certain related property.

The Project consists of (i) renovating, repairing, equipping and improving the County’s jail facilities, (ii) renovating, repairing, equipping and improving the County’s emergency medical services garage, (iii) renovating, repairing, equipping and improving the County’s courthouse facilities and family justice center and (iv) renovating, repairing, equipping and improving the County’s human services center.  

Public Access – Pursuant to Section 166A-19.24of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor’s Executive Order No. 121, which places limits on mass gatherings to 10 persons or less, and in order to ensure the health and safety of the Board, staff and general public, access to the public hearing is available in the following 3 ways:

  1. Our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/AlamanceCountyNC) will display the live commissioners meeting.
  2. Our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/AlamanceCounty/) will have a post to the live commissioners meeting.
  3. There will also be a link on the county home page (https://www.alamance-nc.com) above the banner that will say “Click Here to watch Live Commissioners Meeting.”

Written Public Comments – Written comments regarding the proposed financing of the Project or any matter related thereto may be submitted on or before 9:00 P.M. on May 19, 2020 using any of the following options: 

  1. Public comment forms are available on the Alamance County website (https://www.alamance-nc.com) and may be submitted online.
  2. Written comments may be emailed to Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board, at tory.frink@alamance-nc.com.
  3. Written comments may be mailed to Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board, at Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board, County of Alamance, North Carolina 124 W. Elm Street, Graham, North Carolina 27253.

Oral Public Comments – Additionally, persons wishing to submit their public comments orally during the meeting, may do so by telephone.  These persons must provide the Clerk to the Board with their name, address, topic to be discussed, and telephone number by calling 336-290-0403 and leaving a message no later than 12:00 P.M. on May 18th.  Then at the appropriate time during the Commissioners’ meeting on May 18th at 7:00 P.M. the citizen will be called to submit their comments verbally by phone.  

Tory M. Frink
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
for the County of Alamance, North Carolina

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING FOR MONDAY, MAY 4th, 2020

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4th , 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:

Public Comments -On Sunday, May 3rd from 12 pm to 9 pm the citizens are encouraged to submit or register for public comments for the May 4th, 9 am County Commissioners ‘ meeting by two optional ways:

  1. A public comment form will be available on the Alamance County website for any persons wishing to submit written comments prior to the start of the meeting. These written comments will be entered into the record and minutes at the May 4th Regular Meeting. ; or
  2. Persons wishing to participate in public comments by telephone must provide the Clerk to the Board with their name, address , topic to be discussed , and telephone number by calling 336-290-0403 and leaving a message. Then at the appropriate time during the Commissioners ‘ meeting on May 4th at 9 am the citizen will be called to submit their comments verbally by phone.

All County policies regarding the 3 minute limit per comment and number of public comments in the 30 minute period will apply. 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 parties who have requested and receive notification of any changes in the Commissioners’ Regular Meeting schedule.

This 30th day of April 2020.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING FOR MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.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:

Public Comments – On Sunday April 19th from 12pm to 9pm the citizens are encouraged to submit or register for public comments for the April 20th 7pm County Commissioner meeting by two optional ways: 

  1. A public comment form will be available on the Alamance County website for any persons wishing to submit written comments prior to the start of the meeting.  These written comments will be entered into the record and minutes at the April 20th Regular Meeting. ; or
  • Persons wishing to participate in public comments by telephone must provide the Clerk with their name, address, topic to be discussed, and telephone number by calling 336-290-0403 and leaving a message.  Then at the appropriate time during Commissioner meeting on April 20th at 7pm the citizen will be called to submit their comments verbally by phone. 

All County policies regarding the 3 minute limit per comment and number of public comments in the 30 minute period will apply.  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 parties who have requested and receive notification of any changes in the Commissioners’ Regular Meeting schedule.

This 16th day of April 2020.

Amy Scott Galey, Chair

Alamance County Board of Commissioners

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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.

Alamance County Tax Office Closed to the Public

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

In order to protect the health of our visitors and employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Alamance County Tax Department will be closing to the public beginning Monday, March 23. Tax services will still be provided by phone and email. All payments will continue to be processed by mail, drop-box, online, and by phone.

“While the Tax Department is closed to the public, our staff will be working hard to continue offering all tax services to the public,” says Jeremy Akins, Tax Administrator. “We appreciate the community’s support during this time and will reopen again when able to safely and responsibly provide services to our residents.”

For mail or drop-off payments:
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253

Please visit:
www.alamance-nc.com/tax/
336-228-1312

Alamance County COVID-19 Update

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County Manager, County News, Covid-19, Departments, Employees, General News, Public Safety.

In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations to limit large events and mass gatherings along with the White House guidelines that advise people to refrain from any gatherings of more than ten people, County Manager Bryan Hagood implemented COVID-19 protective procedures for County Departments effective immediately.

County Management, in conjunction with Emergency Management and Alamance County Public Health, directed departments to create work and staffing schedules that maintain service provision to residents while protecting the public and employees. County employees are encouraged to use a hybrid model of staggered shifts and remote working options that follow social distancing recommendations. While all county departments remain open, residents are asked to limit person-to-person contact and use online resources and services or call in to conduct county business.

For updated COVID-19 Alamance County program or event cancellations or changes, please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/covid19/. The County COVID-19 Call Center is also available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 7 pm. Residents and organizations are encouraged to call 336-290-0361 for general Coronavirus (COVID-19) questions or information regarding the County’s response.

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 cdc.gov/coronavirus or the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website at ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus.

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 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.