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.
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.
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.
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.
A Special Meeting will be conducted at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 14, 2019, in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 124 W. Elm Street in Graham.
Due to the possible impending partial federal government shutdown, the Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the renegotiated contract rates to hold U.S. Marshals and ICE detainees at the Alamance County Detention Facility. If approved, this will allow federal employees time to process the contracts and minimize the potential financial ramifications that could delay federal payment to Alamance County.
“A partial federal government shutdown has implications that affect agencies, local governments, and others,” said Chair Amy Scott Galey. “It is important for Alamance County to take the necessary steps to ensure that the County’s finances are handled appropriately during this time.”
At this Special Meeting the Board will review the U.S. Marshals contract that would pay $82.00 per day per detainee housed at the jail. The Board will also review the proposed ICE contract that would pay $135.00 per detainee per day with a guaranteed minimum of 30 beds for the first 30 days and 50 beds for the remaining 11 months. If the contracts are approved, the Board may also amend the current year’s budget to reflect how additional revenues may be spent.
“News outlets currently report that Congressional negotiators have reached an agreement to avoid a shutdown,” continued Chair Galey. “However, at this time, it appears that the President has not approved any compromise. Therefore, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will plan to conduct a special meeting until the possibility of a federal shutdown has been resolved. If it becomes clear that there will be no shutdown, the special meeting will be canceled.”
PRESS RELEASE
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2nd floor of the County Office Building, 124 W. Elm St., Graham, NC. The purpose of the meeting will be to receive comments on a proposal to extend economic development incentives to Universal Preserv-A-Chem, Inc., a company with plans to create new taxable investment in Alamance County of $9,000,000 in building expansion and equipment and to create approximately 39 full-time jobs at an average annual salary of $44,192 with no temporary workers. The proposed incentive offer is $90,000 to be paid over three (3) years.
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.
On October 6, 2017, at the Carrington Scott Campus of Alamance Community College, hundreds gathered for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the new Advanced Applied Technology Center.
The center’s purpose is to prepare students for 21st-century careers in fields that will remain local, are in high demand, and pay good wages. The center’s focus includes technology-driven fields such as AC / heating and refrigeration, automotive systems, computer integrated machining, mechatronics engineering, and welding. The center’s funding came from many sources, including private and public funds.
Local officials attending and participating in the event include Representative Mark Walker, State Senator Rick Gunn, State Representative Stephen Ross, Commissioners Chairman Eddie Boswell, Vice Chairman William Lashley, Commissioner Amy Scott Galey, and County Manager Bryan Hagood.
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Chairman Eddie Boswell
Vice Chairman William Lashley with wife Peggy Lashley
Commissioner Amy Scott Galey
County Manager Bryan Hagood
Dr. Algie Gatewood
ACC Choir Sings National Anthem
Dr. Algie Gatewood
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
William Gomory
Chairman Eddie Boswell
Cynthia Day Collie
MIranda Korarba
Zachary Uzodimma
Dan Gerlach
Rep. Mark Walker
Sen. Rick Gunn
Rep. Stephen Ross
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizens to fill five vacancies on the newly approved Alamance County Justice Advisory Council. Each appointee will be appointed to a 3-year term and no more than three consecutive terms may be served. The five (5) appointed positions are as follows:
Member of the Clergy or lay person active in community service
Defense Attorney who is a member of local bar association
Licensed Psychiatrist
Mental Health Consumer or Advocate (NAMI Representative)
Domestic Violence Victim, Advocate, or Family Member
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. The Council consists of 19 standing members, by virtue of their position in the county and the above noted 5 appointed members.
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.
The Fall County Government Academy kicked off its first night with “Meet the Commissioners” night. Chairman Eddie Boswell, Commissioner Amy Galey, and Commissioner Bob Byrd discussed their roles as elected officials. They also took questions from the participants.
It’s not too late! There are a few more slots available if you would like to submit your application. Please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/ to sign up no later than Friday, September 8th.
