Commissioners Meeting Reminder: No Meeting on July 1
Just a reminder there is no Commissioners’ Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 1st, the next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, July 15th at 7:00 pm.
Congratulations to the 2019 Spring County Government Academy Graduates!!
Front row: Dylan Galloway; Scott Cates; Patricia Pelt; Sarah Elizabeth Carroll; Sugelema Lynch;
Back row: Brian Conlon; Tamara Patterson; Tommy Purcell; Craig Thompson and Chair Amy Scott Galey
Not pictured: Patti Alderman; Thomas Hart; Lisa Rowden; and Jeff Stein
County Gov Academy Graduates
Chair Amy Scott Galey
Scott Cates, County Gov Academy Graduate
Sarah Elizabeth Carroll, County Gov Academy Graduate
Craig Thompson, County Gov Academy Graduate
Tommy Purcell, County Gov Academy Graduate
Patricia Pelt, County Gov Academy Graduate
Tamara Patterson, County Gov Academy Graduate
Sugelema Lynch, County Gov Academy Graduate
Dylan Galloway, County Gov Academy Graduate
Brian Conlon, County Gov Academy Graduate
Alamance County ISO Building Code Effectiveness Ratings Improve
According to the newest ISO (Insurance Services Office) Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule, Alamance County’s ratings improved from a residential score of six to four and a commercial score of five to three. This evaluation is conducted every ten years, and one through ten scores are determined by evaluation of administration of codes, plan review, and field inspections – all of which contribute to safer buildings during natural disasters. A lower ISO Building Code Effectiveness Classification could possibly reduce insurance premiums for newer structures built this year or after by insurance companies that have adopted the ISO insurance rating program.
According to Alamance County Inspections Director Robert Key, “This improved score was due to a team effort by employees who were dedicated to a successful process of residential plan review, continuing education, and follow-up inspections.”
For questions, please contact Michelle Mills at Michelle.Mills@alamance-nc.com.
Alamance County Board of Elections Director Kathy Holland’s Appointment
This past spring, Alamance County Board of Elections Director Kathy Holland was elected for a two-year term as first Vice President of the North Carolina Association of Directors at their Elections Conference. Over 300 elections staff from across the state meet each year to attend training workshops that promote best practices and continuing improvement. As first Vice President, Kathy Holland will be responsible for coordinating and planning the yearly conference and training. She will then take on the role of President of the Association in 2021.
Kathy Holland has worked for Alamance County for 29 years and has been the Director of Elections for 16 years. “I feel incredibly honored to have been appointed to this leadership position, and I’m excited to work with our new sleight of officers to provide our state election workers with opportunities to learn and improve our election process.”
For questions, please contact Michelle Mills at Michelle.Mills@alamance-nc.com.
SAFETY EVENT – Learn from Alamance County’s Finest
The month of June is National Safety Awareness Month. Our committee will be sponsoring a large safety event on June 8, 2019, from 10am to 2pm at Lamb’s Chapel in Burlington the airport location. During this event we will be having the Sheriff Department, Burlington Police, Burlington Fire Department, Alamance County Emergency Services, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Highway Patrol and Agrisafe Network presenting a variety of safety presentations.
New FootGolf Course Opening at Cedarock Park, Saturday May 25, 2019
BURLINGTON – Starting Saturday, May 25, there will be something new to do at Cedarock Park. Alamance Parks is introducing a new FootGolf course to the park. The Cedarock FootGolf course starts at the Park Office and offers 18 holes of play on an open course. The game utilizes a soccer ball that is kicked into a series of holes. Like golf, the object of the game is to complete the course using the fewest possible shots. Visitors can bring their own soccer ball to use or rent a ball from the park office.
The new FootGolf course complements the existing two Disc Golf courses as well as six miles of both hiking and equestrian trails, a historical farm, fishing ponds, playground and ample field space for open play.
Cedarock Park is open from 8am-9pm. For more information about Cedarock Park and the new FootGolf course visit www.alamanceparks.com or call 336-229-2410.
Third Rabies Case of 2019 Confirmed in Alamance County
Third Rabies Case of 2019 Confirmed in Alamance County
BURLINGTON – On May 21, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s third case of rabies for the year.
On May 17, Alamance County Animal Control was notified that a bat was found at a medical office building on Delaney Street in Burlington. Alamance County Animal Control sent the bat to the State Laboratory for Public Health for testing and the bat was positive for rabies. There was no human exposure to the bat. If you live in this area and have outside pets, the Health Department encourages you to examine them for any wounds that may have come from contact with this bat and notify Animal Control or the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367 if you have questions or concerns.
If you are bitten by any animal:
Wash the wound with soap and running water for ten (10) minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Write down the location of the animal and a description of the animal to provide to animal control. If the animal is someone’s pet, also get the owner’s name and address. Give this information to animal control or the health department.
Do not try to catch any wild or stray animal
Rabies vaccinations are available for dogs and cats at Tractor Supply, 3129 Garden Road in Burlington, every Saturday 4p-5:30p. The cost is $25. Rabies vaccinations are also available at Pet Supermarket, 2749 South Church Street in Burlington, every other Sunday 10a-11:30a. The next clinic is June 2. The cost is $15.
Last year, Alamance County had five confirmed animal cases of rabies.
For more information or questions about rabies control and vaccinations requirements, contact the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.
Alamance County Capital Projects Website
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
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
- 2019-20 Manager’s Recommended Budget Presentation (PDF)
- 2019-20 Manager’s Recommended Budget Document (PDF)
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.