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PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, 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, November 2, 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. 

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 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, November 1st  from 12pm to 9pm citizens are encouraged to submit or register for public comments for the November 2nd  9:00 a.m. County Commissioners’ meeting by two optional ways (Please click here https://www.alamance-nc.com/commissioners/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/01/Public-Comment-policy-Revised-1-22-19.pdf  to review the Public Comment Policy): 

  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 November 2nd 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 November 2nd at 9:00 a.m. 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 receives notification of any changes in the Commissioners’ Regular Meeting schedule.

This 28th day of October 2020.

Health Department Begins Offering Vaccinations for 2020 Flu Season

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, General News, Health, Public Safety.

Flu Shots Now Available to the Public

Flu season is upon us and the Alamance County Health Department wants you to protect yourself and your family. Monday, October 12, the health department will begin offering seasonal flu shots to the public.

This year, the health department will be providing the following vaccine options to the public:

  • Quadrivalent flu vaccine injection which covers four strains of influenza
  • Flublok flu vaccine injection which is recommended for people with egg allergies that are ages 18 years and older
  • High Dose Trivalent vaccine which covers three strains and is recommended for people over 65 years

The vaccine is available while supplies last. One shot is all most people will need. Children under age 9, who have not previously been vaccinated against the flu, may need two doses.

The cost of the Quadrivalent vaccine is $41.00. The cost of the Flublok and High Dose Trivalent is $71.00. Uninsured children less than 19 years old are eligible for free vaccine. Insured children less than 19 years old whose insurance does not cover the cost of a flu shot may be eligible for free flu vaccine, pending certain qualifications.

The health department can bill Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurances. The flu vaccine will be available by appointment only at the following times:

  • Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
    • 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
    • 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Increase your chances of keeping the flu away by getting the vaccine. Also, remember to wash your hands often, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are sick to help stop the spread of illness. For an appointment or more information, call the health department at 336-570-6459.

HAW RIVER TRAIL HOURS OF OPERATION EXTENDED

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

BURLINGTON, N.C.– Alamance Parks is excited to announce that all Alamance County operated Haw River Trail locations are now open an hour longer each evening. Fall hours of operation are 8am – 8pm (through October). Visitation numbers to the trails have soared this year as the community has embraced outdoor recreation and activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine. Exercise and recreation are vital to maintaining strong mental and physical health and the extended hours were made in an effort to accommodate the increased demand.

About Haw River Trail

The Haw River Trail Partnership was formed with the goal of helping the public enjoy and conserve the natural resources of the Haw River corridor. Founded on the idea of conservation through recreation, the Haw River Trail (HRT) is a land and paddle trail connecting Haw River State Park to Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. Much of the trail is still under development. The trail captures the natural resources, history, and culture of Alamance County and the surrounding region, and serves as a critical resource for connecting the community to its heritage.

Visit thehaw.org for more information about the Haw River Trail.

Alamance Land Development Plan Input Session Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, Covid-19, General News, Planning, Public Safety, Storm Information.

Due to the significant amount of rain and possible flash flooding from Tropical Storm Sally, the Alamance County Land Development Plan Input Session scheduled for Thursday, September 17 at Cedarock Park has been rescheduled.

Please see the revised schedule for upcoming input sessions below:

  • Saturday, September 19 from 11am to 1pm
    Pleasant Grove Community Center
    3958 NC-49, Burlington, NC 27217
  • Monday, September 28 from 5pm-7pm
    Eli Whitney Community Center
    3917 E. Greensboro Chapel Hill Rd., Snow Camp, NC 27349

The updated Land Development Plan will reflect changes and guide growth in a way that will preserve community character, foster economic development, and recognize the County’s natural and cultural assets. Your thoughts, ideas, and feedback are vital throughout the process. To learn more or to register for an input session, please visit www.alamancecountyplan.com.

Please note that all input sessions will follow COVID-19 safety precautions. Each meeting will be divided into 30-minute sessions and limited to 25 participants. Attendees must wear masks and keep at least six feet between themselves and others. For more information regarding safety measures, please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/covid19/.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE ALAMANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020 at 7 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. 

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.   Seating will be limited to 20 members of the public. Residents who sign up to speak in-person ahead of time will be given priority seating.  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, September 20th from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm citizens are encouraged to submit or register for public comments for the September 21st  7:00 pm County Commissioners’ meeting by two optional ways (Please click here https://www.alamance-nc.com/commissioners/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/01/Public-Comment-policy-Revised-1-22-19.pdf  to review the Public Comment Policy):

  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 September 21st  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 September 21st  at 7:00 pm 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 receives notification of any changes in the Commissioners’ Regular Meeting schedule.

This 15th day of September 2020.

Alamance County Health Department Identifies Outbreak at Assisted Living Facility

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

BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department has identified an outbreak at the assisted living facility Blakey Hall in Elon. Currently, two (2) cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the facility. The confirmed cases are among one (1) staff and one (1) resident. The staff person is an Alamance County resident. NC DHHS defines an outbreak as two laboratory-confirmed cases in a period of 28 days within a congregate living or long-term care facility.

“We contacted the Alamance County Health Department to report the [COVID-19] results, as well as to seek any additional guidance once we received the results,” stated Ed Weeks, Executive Director of Blakey Hall in Elon. “We also communicated with our residents’ families and responsible parties to inform them of our results. The cases are concentrated in our special care unit for dementia residents. Our medical provider responded quickly to provide testing for all of our residents and staff in the unit. We will continue to work with the Health Department to aggressively protect our residents and staff. Our local health department has been an exceptional resource for our senior care facilities throughout this pandemic and we continue to appreciate their services.”

Weeks further stated “We will continue to exercise our current restrictions and sanitation practices. We are monitoring our residents and staff daily for symptoms and will be testing weekly until we no longer have any cases in our facilities.”

“Blakey Hall has worked in collaboration with the Health Department and we appreciate their continuous efforts to protect residents and staff,” stated Interim Health Director Alexandria Rimmer. “They worked quickly to test all staff and residents as soon as the outbreak was identified; we will continue to work together to keep those residents and staff safe.”

Alamance County Health Department identified its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 20. Since then, a total of 3493 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the community. Of those confirmed cases, 3162 have been released from isolation and 282 remain active and in isolation. Included in those active cases, 14 individuals are receiving care at a hospital. Sadly, there have been 49 COVID-19 related deaths. COVID-related deaths include only patients who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, and who died without fully recovering from the disease.

We are continuing to see COVID-19 in Alamance County through community-spread transmission. It is important to continue practicing the 3Ws to keep our friends, family, and neighbors safe. If you leave your home remember to: wear a cloth mask over your nose and mouth, wait six feet apart and avoid close contact, and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer if handwashing is not readily accessible. We are all in this together, thank you for you diligence to keep our community safe.

Alamance County Courthouse Facilities Open September 8

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

All Alamance County Courthouse buildings, including the Historic Courthouse (1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC), Alamance County Civil Courts (124 W Elm St, Graham, NC), and the J.B. Allen Courthouse (212 W Elm St, Graham, NC) will open to the public on Tuesday, September 8. This decision was made in consultation with both the Judicial Leadership Team and the Alamance County Health Department.

Under the guidance of our local public health department, Alamance County Government and the Alamance County Judicial System will continue to follow health safety measures in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Visitors will be asked basic health screening questions and have their temperatures taken before entering courthouse facilities. Visitors will also be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing by keeping at least six feet between themselves and others. Courthouses also continue to meet strict CDC cleaning guidelines and are disinfected twice each day. In addition, no inmates will be physically brought to Alamance
County Courthouses, as has been the case since August 25.

Alamance County Courts will continue to handle as many cases remotely as possible. If you have questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office by phone during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at (336) 570-5200.

Alamance County Courthouse Buildings Remain Closed to the Public

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

The Alamance County Courthouse buildings, including the Historic Courthouse (1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC), Alamance County Civil Courts (124 W Elm St, Graham, NC), and the J.B. Allen Courthouse (212 W Elm St, Graham, NC), will remain closed throughout the remainder of this week. Courts will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 am.

Due to the positive cases identified at the Alamance County Detention Center, the Alamance County Judicial Leadership Team, in consultation with the Health Department, made the decision to keep the majority of court operations closed throughout the week. This allows additional time for Health Department staff to identify and trace those who were in close contact with anyone who has tested positive.

While Alamance courthouse buildings are closed to the public, the following operations will continue:

  • first appearance hearings and other essential matters involving incarcerated persons
  • that can be handled remotely
  • 50-B complaints with requests for emergency domestic violence protection orders that
  • can be handled remotely
  • remote Juvenile Abuse, Neglect and Dependency court
  • remote hearings previously scheduled before the Clerk of Court

Those who need to file documents can utilize the drop boxes provided by the Clerk’s Office at the J.B. Allen Courthouse and the Historic Courthouse.

If you need assistance, the Clerk’s office will be available by phone during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at (336) 570-5200 or through department emails listed at https://www.alamance-nc.com/clerkofcourt/.

Alamance County Health Department Identifies Outbreak at Alamance County Detention Center

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

BURLINGTON – Alamance County Health Department identified an outbreak at the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on August 24, 2020. Since the first case was identified, both agencies have been working closely to implement mass testing and additional safety precautions that help protect both inmates and staff. Currently, ninety-nine (99) cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the facility. The confirmed cases are among six (6) staff members and ninety-three (93) inmates/detainees. Three (3) staff members are not Alamance County residents and two (2) inmates have been transferred to other facilities, so they will not be included in the Alamance County daily case count; however, these cases will be included in the NC DHHS Congregate Living Settings Surveillance Update. NC DHHS defines an outbreak as two or more laboratory-confirmed cases within a congregate living facility.

“Since March, the Alamance County Detention Center has instituted early screening and testing of inmates and detainees as well as increased sanitation and cleaning of all facilities. With these new positive cases identified, the Sheriff’s Office is committed to aggressively working with our Health Department to protect our staff and those entering our jail. Our staff and medical professionals are implementing more stringent health monitoring, the distribution of masks and hygiene kits, and providing ongoing COVID-19 testing. Our priority continues to be the safety of our staff, inmates, and detainees, and we are doing everything in our power to protect those in our care,” says Sheriff Terry Johnson.

“The Alamance County Health Department and Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Dentition Center began working in close collaboration immediately after the first case was identified in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the facility,” stated Alexandria Rimmer, Interim Health Director. “We are working closely to provide recommendations, case investigation, contact tracing, and testing.”

Alamance County Health Department identified its first confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 20. Since then, a total of 3244 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the community. Of those confirmed cases, 2858 have been released from isolation and 340 remain active and in isolation. Included in those active cases, 15 individuals are receiving care at a hospital. Sadly, there have been 46 COVID-19 related deaths. COVID-related deaths include only patients who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, and who died without fully recovering from the disease.

To contact someone in the Alamance County Detention Center, please visit JailATM at https://deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/.

Alamance County Courthouse Buildings Closed to the Public August 31 and September 1

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

Effective Monday, August 31st, all Alamance County Courthouse buildings, including the Historic Courthouse (1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC), Alamance County Civil Courts (124 W Elm St, Graham, NC), and the J.B. Allen Courthouse (212 W Elm St, Graham, NC) will be closed to the public.

Buildings will remain closed Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st. This decision was made in order to protect both court staff and visitors while the Alamance County Health Department collects information and provides case investigations for current COVID-19 active cases.

All matters scheduled to be heard on Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st are postponed. If you need assistance, the Clerk’s office will be available by phone during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at (336) 570-5200 or through department emails listed at https://www.alamancenc.com/clerkofcourt/.