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.
Notice is hereby given that the County of Alamance will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda will allow, at the Alamance County Office Building located at 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253, relative to the intention of the County of Alamance to apply for FY2021 CDBG-CV funding under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act.
Public Access – 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. However, in order to follow the Governor’s Recommendations to Promote Social Distancing and Reduce Transmission, there will be limited seating available. 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 three (3) ways:
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.”
This is the second public hearing for this CDBG-CV application, the first public hearing was held on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
The County of Alamance intends to submit an application for a grant of approximately nine hundred thousand dollars ($900,000.00) in CDBG Cornavirus (CV) funds to purchase a medical trailer for the Alamance County Health Department and provide public services of providing rental, utility, and daycare assistance for Low and Moderate Income (LMI) individuals residing outside of the City of Burlington corporate limits.
The following is a tentative list of proposed activities and an estimated budget. A draft application will be reviewed at the public hearing.
Administration Budget
$90,000
Medical Trailer & Supplies Budget
$175,000
Medical Training Budget
$25,000
Pubic Services Budget
$610,000
The proposed projects will provide benefits to resident served by the County of Alamance, 41.12% of whom are low and moderate income individuals based on the estimates of North Carolina low and moderate income individuals by County based on the 2011-2015 American Community Survey, which is available from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. No individuals will be displaced nor will any require temporary relocation assistance as a result of the proposed project. All direct services related to this project will benefit 100% low and moderate income individuals.
Citizens will be given the opportunity to provide oral and written comment on the County of Alamance’s past and proposed use of CDBG funds at the public hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.
Applications for assistance will be made available at the meeting and attendees are encouraged to take and complete on their own behalf or to provide to another low income homeowner to request assistance. Applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the CDBG-CV program and the Housing Selection committee as well as for other available PTRC Housing Services Programs (Weatherization and NCHFA Rehabilitation).
If additional information is needed, please contact the Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board. Formal written complaints or comments concerning the application process that are submitted to the County of Alamance prior to or following the public hearing will be responded to within ten (10) working days by County staff. A copy of the completed project application will be available for public review after October 17, 2020, at the County of Alamance Offices (124 W Elm St, Graham, NC 27253) or online at www.alamance-nc.com.
Written Public Hearing Comments –Written public hearing comments regarding the NC Community Development Block Grant Program may be submitted on or before 9:00 P.M. on October 18, 2020 using any of the following options:
Public hearing comment forms are available on the Alamance County website (https://www.alamance-nc.com) and may be submitted online.
Public hearing written comments maybe emailed to Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board, at tory.frink@alamance-nc.com.
Written public hearing 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 hearing comments orally during the meeting, may do so by telephone. These persons must provide the Clerk to the Board with their name, address, and telephone number by calling 336-290-0403 and leaving a message no later than 9:00 PM on October 18, 2020. Then at the appropriate time during the Commissioners’ meeting on October 19 that 7:00 PM the citizen will be called to submit their public hearing comments verbally by phone.
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. Accommodations will be made for all who request assistance with participating in the public hearing.
This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Tory Frink at 336-290-0403 or at 124 W. Elm Street Graham NC, 27253 for accommodations for this request.
Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Tory Frink al 336-290-0403 o en 124 W. Elm Street Graham NC, 27253 de alojamiento para esta solicitud.
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.
Join us for a beautiful Trail Run along the banks of the Haw River to benefit Special Olympics of Alamance County. The Haw River Trail Run is back and will be conducted virtually this year! The race is open now and can be completed any time through October 24, 2020, at midnight. The top three men and women will be recognized by October 30, 2020. The race will include a 5K and an 8-mile race and you can complete it at any location. Mark a place on your calendar for this exciting event benefiting an outstanding organization!
For more information, and to register, please visit the link below or call 336-570-6760.
SOAC serves 400 adult and youth athletes with developmental disabilities and provides year-round athletic competition in 13 sports. Participants are provided the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy at all levels – all at no cost.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 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:
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”
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 October 5th Regular Meeting.; or
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 October 5th 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.
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.
The Alamance County Board Commissioners will hold an evidentiary hearing at the October 19, 2020 meeting regarding the request of Callie Brauel and Nathan Hueing for modification of the Alamance County Manufactured Home Park Ordinance to reduce the road frontage requirement from 100’ to 50’ and minimum setback requirements of 45’ from centerline on the property located at 3147 NC 54, Haw River, GPIN 9802168004 and 9802152216.
THERE IS LIMITED PUBLIC ACCESS TO THIS MEETING. REFER TO THE ALAMANCE COUNTY WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON VIEWING THE MEETING. (https://www.alamance-nc.com) The State of North Carolina and Alamance County have declared States of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure sufficient social distancing, applicants and other individuals who participate in the evidentiary hearing at this meeting will be required to sign-up and provide copies of all documents, exhibits, and any other materials they wish to present at the hearing, no later than 5 p.m. on October 18, 2020. If you have any questions about participating in this meeting, please contact Tory M. Frink 336-290-0403 as soon as possible, but no later than October 16, 2020.
More specific information regarding this matter is available by contacting Alamance County at 336-570-4053 or planning@alamance-nc.com for more information.
As of Thursday, September 24, the Alamance County Health Department confirmed that there were no positive COVID-19 cases at the Alamance County Detention Center. All results from inmates and staff who were tested on Monday, September 21, were negative.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak was identified on August 24, the Alamance Sheriff’s Office and the Health Department have been working closely to implement additional safety measures. All positive cases and close contacts were immediately quarantined and closely monitored, and the Health Department has conducted ongoing testing of both inmates and staff. In addition, staff continue to follow all state, federal, and CDC guidelines for sanitizing facilities.
“We are grateful for the Health Department’s support and guidance and feel that our aggressive response has helped to reduce the spread of the virus in our facility. We will continue to do all we can to protect those in our care,” says Sheriff Johnson.
For more information regarding weekly congregate living facility surveillance reports, please visit the NC DHHS website. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/division health/covid19/covid-19-nc-casecount#by-congregate-living
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizens to fill five positions on the Alamance County Justice Advisory Council. Each appointee will be appointed to an initial 2 or 3-year term. The five (5) appointed positions are as follows:
Faith Based Representative: 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 with lived experience, NAMI Representative or Advocate
Domestic Violence Victim Survivor, Family Member or Advocate
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 at large.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Location TBA effective October 2020.
Alamance County Office Building Attn: T. Frink, Clerk to the Board 124 West Elem St. Graham, NC 27253
You can stop by the County Office Building and pick up an application or contact the Clerk to the Board at 336-570-4042. Applications will be accepted no later than Friday, October 2nd, 5pm.
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/.
