January 24, 2016

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

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

Police Officer

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.

Complete application packets must be submitted to the Human Resources Manager no later than Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Firefighter Applicant Pool

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 (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 at 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, Human Resources Manager at (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 or 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 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

Roanoke Rapids City Council

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council at a meeting held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 voted to continue the public hearing concerning the following item until the Tuesday, February 2, 2016 meeting at 5:15 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall at 700 Jackson Street,. Roanoke Rapids, NC:

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. The City Council may make a final decision on or soon after January 19, 2016 public hearing. Any resident or property owner in the City’s planning jurisdiction may submit written statements concerning this matter. Please include your name and address on all written statements and submit to City Clerk Lisa Vincent at least two (2) business days prior to the City Council meeting deadline of 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28. After this deadline, citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing to present comments.

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 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 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 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