Notice is hereby given that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on Monday, March 18th at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the Board can receive citizen feedback on the current Alamance County Noise Ordinance. The public hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC.
The public is invited to attend and comment on the county’s current Noise Ordinance. There will be a limit of 5 minutes per public hearing speaker, depending on attendance. 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.
Due to the partial federal government shutdown earlier this year, all Food and Nutrition Services (FNS / EBT) benefits for the month of March will be available by March 3.
Please note that this is not extra money. The Alamance County Social Services Department urges families to budget carefully in order to make sure that there is enough to last throughout the month of March. EBT benefits not spent will be available for up to twelve months.
For more information, please visit www.alamance-nc.com/dss/fns-ebt/ or call the Alamance County Social Services Department at 336-570-6532.
Alamance County households can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes through Friday, March 29, 2019.
The federally funded Low-Income Energy Assistance Program provides eligible households with a one-time payment to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of heating during the cold weather months. Depending on the household’s primary heating source, the payment will be $200, $300 or $400.
Last year, the program provided approximately $32 million to help 128,160 households pay their heating bills from December 2017 through March 2018.
To be eligible, a person must:
• Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets eligibility criteria
• Have income equal to or less than 130 percent of the federal poverty limit, such as:
• For a household of one, an income of $15,782 or less
• For a family of four, an income of $32,630 or less
• Have resources, such as saving and checking accounts, cash on hand, at or below $2,250
• Be responsible for their heating cost
Alamance County households who want to apply for energy assistance can only do so in person at the Alamance County Department of Social Services office: 319 N Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
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.”
County Government Academy Spring Kick-Off 2019 Now Accepting Applications
Alamance County will kick-off the 2019 Spring County Government Academy on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019. The County Government Academy gives participants a behind the scenes look at the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community. Join us in learning how your tax dollars are spent!
The academy will run for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on March 12th and concluding on May 14th.
March 12th – Orientation, Clerk to the Board, County Manager, & Group Exercise
March 19th – Planning, Tax Administration, & Register of Deeds
March 26th – Public Safety: Sheriff’s Office, Jail Tour
April 2nd – Developmental & Technical Services: Inspections and Recreation & Parks
April 9th – Human Services: Environmental Health, Public Health, and Social Services
April 16th – Agricultural & Horticulture Services: Cooperative Extension, Food Sciences Cooking Demonstration & Soil & Water Conservation
April 23rd – Emergency Services (Part 1): Emergency Management & Central Communications
April 30th – Emergency Services (Part 2): Fire Marshal & Emergency Medical Services
May 7th – Solid Waste Management (3:00-5:00pm)*
May 14th – Geographic Information System, Human Resources, & Info Technology
May 20th – Meet & Greet w/ County Commissioners followed by Graduation/Recognition
Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.
Alamance County announces Susana Goldman as Interim Director for Alamance County Libraries.
Susana Goldman has been with Alamance Libraries since February of 2014 when she was hired to be May Memorial Branch Manager. In 2016, Goldman was promoted to Associate Director of Operations where she became responsible for all library branches and staff. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism from the University of Iowa.
“I am honored to step into the role as Interim Director for the Alamance County Library system,” said Goldman. “We are working hard to move forward with our Bookmobile project and striving to continue to meet the needs of the community during this time of transition.” The County is planning to start the search for the next Library Director in the coming months.
If you would like additional information or need to contact the library director, please call 336-290-8679 or email sgoldman@alamancelibraries.org.
Please take notice that the Alamance County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 4that 9:00 AM to consider the following:
Moratorium on new Heavy Industrial Development Ordinance Applications
This public hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Alamance County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. All interested citizens are invited to attend. 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1/23/19
Alamance County Government
Contact: Michelle Mills
Michelle.Mills@alamance-nc.com
The Alamance County Social Services Board welcomes Adrian Daye as the County’s new Director of Social Services, effective February 1, 2019. Daye has served as the Deputy Director since 2016.
“The Board is thrilled with the selection of Adrian Daye as the new DSS Director for Alamance County. We are impressed with her experience, passion, and professionalism and know that she will serve the citizens of Alamance County well. While it’s hard to say goodbye to Susan Osborne who has led the agency with amazing expertise and dedication, we are assured of a smooth transition and a bright future,” says Heidi Norwick, DSS Board Member and President of United Way.
Adrian Daye has been with the Alamance County Department of Social Services for more than 25 years and has held a variety of roles including Children Services Program Manager, Assistant Director for Services, and most recently as the Deputy Director. In this position, she was responsible for all administrative duties including Child Welfare, Adult Services, Child Support, Economic Services, and the Family Justice Center.
Adrian is a native of Alamance County and holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, she recently finished her certification in Municipal County Administration from the School of Government and is involved in social work issues at the national, state, and local level.
“Alamance County Department of Social Services has made great progress in providing services and support to enhance the lives of our most vulnerable populations,” said Daye. “I look forward to continuing these efforts through partnership with the agency staff, county
leadership, and our community.”
FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM FREE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTNERS AND FRIENDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Co-occurring Brain Disorders and Addictive Disorders
Family to Family is a series of 12 weekly classes structured to help caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family volunteers who know what it is like to have a loved one struggling with one of these brain disorders. There is no cost to participate in the Family to Family Education Program. We think you will be pleased by how much assistance the program offers. We invite you to call for more information.
Classes start : Tuesday, February 12, 2019
6:30-9:00PM Holly Hill Baptist Church 2818 Edgewood Avenue, Burlington, N.C.
Contact: Becky Springer (336-437-0206)
Call to register as registration is required. Classes are limited to 25.
This NAMI Family to Family Education Program is sponsored by Alamance/Caswell/Rockingham NAMI Affiliate