(All City meetings are open to the public):
Roanoke Rapids City Council (Regular Meeting)
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.
Parks & Recreation Trust Fund Grant Meeting for Chaloner Park Improvements
Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Chaloner Recreation Center. Citizens are encouraged to stop by anytime between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. to view the final site plans and give comments.
Senior Center Advisory Committee
Monday, April 9, 2018 at 12:15 p.m. in the Jo Story Senior Center.
Roanoke Rapids Planning Board
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Planning Board will hold a public meeting Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Halll located at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following item(s) and provide a recommendation to City Council.
- Consideration of a Resolution in support of an application by the City for grant funds from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for substantial improvements to the Chaloner Recreation Park.
- A Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning) request from Travis Whitby (applicant) and Vernon T. Bradley, Jr. Living Trust/Trustee (property owner) to rezone a 0.713-acre undeveloped parcel with approximately 185± feet of frontage along Chockoyotte St at intersection of 4th Ave from B-4, Commercial, to R-6, Residential District. The property is identified as Halifax County parcel 0919963 in the City’s Planning & Zoning Jurisdiction.
The property is located adjacent to the east of Chockoyotte Park. The requested R-6 district allows single-family residential uses.
Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning and Development office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any person, firms, organization or corporations interested in this matter 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 Planning and Development at (252) 533-2844 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for employment for the following vacancy.
(Part Time) Public Works Worker (Public Works Dept)
An employee in this position performs skilled technical and trades work in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment. Job duties include but are not limited to grass cutting, leaf collection, street sign maintenance, and other duties necessary in the Public Works Department.
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.
Applications may be obtained at www.roanokerapidsnc.com or may be picked up at City Hall – 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Kathy A. Kearney – HR Manager – City of Roanoke Rapids
Phone: (252) 533-2845 – Fax (252) 537-2097
BRIEFS
HYDRANT TESTING: The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department began testing hydrants March 12, 2018. Please check your tap water for discoloration before drinking, bathing or washing clothes. If your water is discolored, turn the cold water tap on until the water runs clear. We hope to finish hydrant testing by May 31, 2018. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department at (252) 533-2880.
MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED/TRASH COLLECTION: Municipal offices were closed on Friday, March 30th. Trash collection routes for Friday will be collected on Wednesday, April 4th.
COMMITTEE VACANCIES:
Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at (252) 533-2840 for committee information.
►Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
►Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ)
►Canal Museum Advisory Committee
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
Traci V. Storey, City Clerk Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk
