EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following position:

PT (Temporary) Property Maintenance Worker. An employee in this class performs a variety of building, facility and equipment maintenance and repair activities including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and masonry. Work involves task at a variety of buildings and surrounding grounds. Work requires significant independent initiative and advanced knowledge of trade practice and skills. Position is Open Until Filled

Applications may be obtained at www.roanokerapidsnc.com – City Departments – Human Resources or you may contact Kathy A. Kearney, Human Resources Manager, at City Hall located at 1040 Roanoke Avenue – Phone (252) 533-2845 - Fax (252) 537-2097.

The City of Roanoke Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Roanoke Rapids City Council Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold public hearings Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following items:

1. A rezoning request from Robert B. Barnes, Jr. and William E. Barnes (property owners) to rezone 0.3134± acres of property at 100 Wedgewood Drive from B-2 Commercial District to R-6 Residential District. The undeveloped property is described as Lot #1 of Wedgewood Village Subdivision located at the intersection of W. 10th Street and Wedgewood Drive.

2. A Conditional Use Permit Request from ECOPLEXUS (Applicant) and Bank of Hampton Roads (Property Owner) to develop a Solar Farm (major energy facility) on an undeveloped 124± acre site (Halifax County Parcel 1200688), located on the north side of American Legion Road. The site is located in the City’s Planning & Zoning Jurisdiction and has a B-4, Commercial Zoning Classification Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning & Development office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations or corporations interested in these matters are urged to attend the meeting.

The City of Roanoke Rapids will provide reasonable accommodations and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the meeting. To request the above, you may call the City Clerk’s Office at (252) 533-2840 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.

BRIEFS

COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Contact Lisa Vincent, City Clerk, at 533-2840 for committee information.

Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

Senior Center Advisory Committee

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (City & ETJ)

Roanoke Canal Commission

ROANOKE RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Emery G. Doughtie

Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee

Council Members: Ernest C. Bobbitt, Suetta S. Scarbrough, Carol H. Cowen, Wayne Smith

Joseph Scherer, City Manager

Gilbert Chichester, City Attorney

Lisa B. Vincent, City Clerk

Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk