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November 10, 2019

J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station:  1040 Roanoke Avenue (252) 533-2800

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS: 

(All City meetings are open to the public):

Beautification Committee Meeting

Monday, November 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 5:15 p.m. in the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.

Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Planning Board will hold a public meeting Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall located at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following items:

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application requesting “church” use of property at 939 Jackson Street (Halifax Co. Parcel 0900585), located at the intersection of 10th Street and has a B-2 Commercial zoning classification. The CUP request is by Ciro Tapia and Ofelia Tapia (Applicants) and the property is owned by Joline R. Matthews. 

Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning and Development office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations 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 Office 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 accepting applications for the following positions:

(Part Time) Library Assistant (Roanoke Rapids Public Library)

An employee in this class performs various clerical duties at the circulation desk in the library.  Weekend and evening hours are required. This employee will also assist at the Roanoke Canal Museum when needed.

Desirable Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school and some experience in library work including shelving books and assisting patrons at the circulation desk is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of library practices and procedures.

Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including automated systems and computer operations.

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and patrons using the library. (Open until filled)

Police Officer (Roanoke Rapids Police Department)

An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties to protect life and property in the City. Basic Law Enforcement Training is preferred but not required. (Open Until Filled) 

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

MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED/TRASH COLLECTION: Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day. Trash collection routes for Monday will be collected on Wednesday, November 13th. 

COMMITTEE VACANCIES:  

Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at (252) 533-2840 for committee information.

►Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ member)

►Senior Center Advisory Committee

►Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

ROANOKE RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Emery G. Doughtie       Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee             

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

Joseph Scherer, City Manager                Gilbert Chichester, City Attorney

Traci V. Storey, City Clerk           Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk