December 13, 2015
J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue 533-2840
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
(All City meetings are open to the public):
Roanoke Rapids City Council
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall
Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board
Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following: Part Time Public Works Worker
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. Firefighter Applicant Pool
(Roanoke Rapids Fire Dept). Applications are being accepted to establish an eligibility list (Applicant Pool) from which periodic selections will be made as positions become available.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Preferred NC Firefighter II
Must be able to obtain a North Carolina or Virginia Class B driver’s license within 90 days of employment
Must have WorkKeys Silver Certificate ( or higher) (Contact Ellen Grant @ Halifax Community College for more information (252) 536-6393)
Must be of good character, be in good physical condition, and pass a drug test.
Previous applicants should contact Kathy Kearney, HR Manager @ (252) 533-2845 to update your application information
Complete application packets must be submitted to the Human Resources Manager no later than Friday – January 29, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
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 MEETING
Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board will hold a public meeting Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following items:
1. A rezoning request from Gil Cunningham (applicant and representative of owner of property Carolina Dirt, LLC) to rezone 83.2773+/- acres of property at 395 Wallace Fork Road from B-4 Commercial District-Entertainment Overlay District to I-2 Industrial District. The undeveloped property is located between Wallace Fork Road and Aurelian Springs Road and has been previously used as an outdoor amphitheater/concert venue. Industrial districts are established to accommodate manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning or assembling of goods, merchandise and equipment. As a result of public input, a less intense district may be considered.
2. Discussion of an amendment to the Roanoke Rapids Land Use Ordinance, Article X: Permissible Uses, Section 151-149 Table of Permitted Uses, to change the permitting process from Conditional Uses “C” (authorized by City Council) to Permissible Zoning Uses “P” (authorized by the Land Use Administrator) for the following uses and zoning districts: a. Land Use Code 1.111 2nd floor dwelling above commercial use; B-1 District b. Land Use Code 9.100 Motor vehicle sales or rentals; B-1 District c. Land Use Code 5.120 Trade or vocational school; B-1 District d. Land Use Code 6.140 Multi-use facility providing offices, counseling related activities, and non-profit youth and/or senior citizens activities; B-1 District e. Land Use Code 19.000 Open air markets and horticultural sales; B-1 & B-2 Districts f. Land Use Code 5.300 Libraries, museums, art galleries, art centers and similar uses—including associated educational and instructional activities; B-1, B-2 & B-4 Districts 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 Planning & Development Office at (252) 533-2844 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
Firemen’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees
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