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City of Henderson Loose Leaf Collection Extended to Jan 29

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— from the City of Henderson

The City of Henderson has extended the Loose Leaf Collection season through January 29, 2021. As a reminder, please note that rows or piles of loose leaves or pine straw shall:

  1. Be placed behind the curb not to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic
  2. Not to be placed in an open ditch, gutter or street area as this can interfere with the City’s storm drainage system
  3. Be free of trash and debris such as glass, cans, rocks, limb cuttings, etc. as they may damage collection equipment
  4. Not be placed on top of your water meter

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 252-431-6115 or 252-431-6030.

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Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, January 11

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Henderson City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 11.  Click here for AGENDA.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Henderson City Council Scheduled Regular Meeting
Monday, 11 January 2021
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536

Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper, the number of citizens allowed into Council Chambers is limited.  However, members of the community are strongly encouraged to provide questions/comments for Council in writing as follows and to listen via Zoom:

Written Comments:

  1. Email written comments to: emccrackin@ci.henderson.nc.us
  2. Emails received by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be read aloud at the meeting.  Comments are limited to 3-minutes per person.

ZOOM MEETING INVITE:

City of Henderson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: City Council Meeting

Time: Jan 11, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Henderson’s Sanitation Schedule for Christmas, New Year’s Holiday

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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson

Henderson’s sanitation schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday will be as follows:

Green For Life (GFL), formerly Waste Industries, will be CLOSED Friday, December 25, and will collect Friday customers on Saturday, December 26.

GFL will be CLOSED on Friday, January 1, and will collect Friday Customers on Saturday, January 2.

GFL will also send out calls to let customers know the schedule change.

Christmas Week – Recycle Week

Monday, December 21  – Monday and Tuesday Route

Tuesday, December 22– Wednesday and Thursday Route

Wednesday, December 23 – Friday Route

Thursday, December 24– Holiday No Work

Friday, December 25– Holiday No Work

GFL (Waste Industries) will be CLOSED on Friday, December 25 and will collect Friday customers on Saturday, December 26.

New Year’s Week – Non-Recycle Week (Yard Debris Only)

Monday, December 28  – Holiday No Work

Tuesday, December 29 – Monday and Tuesday Route

Wednesday, December 30 – Wednesday and Thursday Route

Thursday, December 31 – Friday Route

Friday, January 1 – Holiday No Work

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City Council to Amend Zoning Ordinances, Reject Beckford Dr. Widening

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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson

The Henderson City Council will meet on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC.

Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper, the number of citizens allowed into Council Chambers is limited. However, members of the community are strongly encouraged to provide questions/comments for Council in writing as follows and to listen via Zoom:

Written Comments:

  1. Email written comments to emccrackin@ci.henderson.nc.us
  2. Emails received by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting will be read aloud at the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes per person.

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Agenda Items Include:

Amending the Zoning Ordinance by Defining and Adding Indoor Farming as a Use.

Amending the Zoning Ordinance by Increasing the Density within the R-6 and R-8 Zoning Districts.

Providing for the Disposition of Jointly Owned Properties by the City and County Identified as Andrews Avenue, Recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1275, Page 988, Further Identified as PIN #0079 03036 and 0 East Avenue, Recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1275, Page 985, Further Identified as PIN #0079 03038.

Directing the Code Compliance Director to Remove or Demolish the following Structures for Failure to Comply with Abandoned Structure Code (Chapter 21A):

  • 413 Brick Street
  • 926 Champion Street
  • 113 Main Street
  • 413 East Rockspring Street
  • 842/846 Vaughan Street

Awarding the CARES Act Improvements Project to Yes Real Estate Construction Group for Division 1 and 2, and H.G. Reynolds for Division 3.

Rejection of the Beckford Drive Widening Project U-4916.

Awarding Department Handgun and Badge to Retiree Captain Steven T. Vaughn.

Authorizing the Acceptance of Grant Funding from the US Department of Justice BJA Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative.

Adopting a Title VI Policy for the City of Henderson, North Carolina to Prohibit Discrimination in Programs and Services and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.

Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes.

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City of Henderson’s Response to COVID, Homicides Topics of Public Safety Meeting

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THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee met Thursday, December 3, 2020, to discuss the City’s handling of COVID-19 and recent homicides.

Henderson City Councilman Jason Spriggs provided the following statement to WIZS News:

“Overall, there was agreement among all attendees that the City and its leaders have taken a sincere approach to informing the citizens of Henderson about the seriousness of the Coronavirus. I have to say that Mayor Pro Tem Sara Coffey was adamant about ensuring every citizen was clear about the proper precautions. Mayor Eddie Ellington, Manager Terrell Blackmon and Lisa Harrison of Granville Vance Public Health were in agreement that a continued approach to informing and educating the citizens of Henderson, concerning COVID-19, would be a helpful supplement to all of the various information that has been made available through various channels, specifically WIZS and the various public Facebook pages maintained by GVPH, Henderson Rec and Parks Department, the Henderson Police Department and fire departments. The mayor pointed out the various COVID testing opportunities, public messages and public actions.”

Spriggs continued, “Concerning the homicides, Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow highlighted the HPDs continued work with local and state authorities. He specifically stated that in his 22-years of service with the City, he has not seen a greater period of collaboration among law enforcement at the local, state and federal levels. Chief Barrow did note that the majority of the unfortunate homicides were not connected to one another and that because of increased community assistance, those homicides have consistently yielded arrests.”

Fellow Henderson City Councilman William Burnette concurred with the meeting’s outcome:

“There was a very lengthy conversation about COVID. Lisa Harrison with the Health Department joined via Zoom. She gave updated information on Vance County. We did have a conversation with Chief Barrow about the measures the police were taking to deal with the homicides. The ones responsible have been arrested and are awaiting trial.”

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City of Henderson Updates: Downtown Christmas Lights, Urban Redevelopment

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Henderson City Manager E. Terrell Blackmon provided the following updates to WIZS News:

The Downtown Henderson Christmas lights/decorations will be put up this week. Blackmon said the City’s goal was always for the lights to be up by the first week in December.

The City’s urban redevelopment meeting held Nov. 30 via Zoom began with a quick recap of the previous meeting on this matter. The purpose of Monday’s meeting was for UNC’s Development Finance Initiative (DFI) to give an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the Redevelopment Commission and provide recommendations on the composition of members for the commission.

The City also reviewed draft Urban Redevelopment Area (URA) boundaries and goals. No official actions were taken at the meeting. The Henderson City Council will revisit this matter in a work session at their December 14 meeting.

The City is still in Phase I of the process, but according to Blackmon, the next steps include:

  • Establish Redevelopment Commission by resolution
  • Confirm URA boundaries
  • Planning Board qualifies URA
  • City Council passes resolution confirming Planning Board’s findings and URA boundaries
  • Public hearing required
  • File resolution with Secretary of State
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City Council, NC School of Govt. to Discuss Urban Redevelopment

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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson

On November 30, 2020, members of the Henderson City Council will hold a brief meeting with individuals from the North Carolina School of Government regarding the selection process for the Urban Redevelopment Commission.

This meeting will be held at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Council members may participate from home, work or in Council Chambers. The Zoom information will be posted on the City’s website no later than 12 p.m. on November 30.

It is possible a quorum of Council members will attend this meeting; however, no action will be taken.

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Henderson’s Sanitation Schedule for Thanksgiving Week

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The City of Henderson has released its Thanksgiving Sanitation schedule for 2020.

The schedule will be as follows for Recycling and Yard Debris:

Monday, Nov. 23 – Monday and Tuesday customers will be collected

Tuesday, Nov. 24 –  Wednesday and Thursday customers will be collected

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Friday customers will be collected

Thursday, Nov. 26 – Holiday

Friday, Nov. 27 – Holiday

Please note that GFL (Waste Industries) garbage collection will follow a different schedule for Thanksgiving. Their schedule will be as follows:

Monday, Nov. 23 – No change

Tuesday, Nov. 24 – No change

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – No change

Thursday, Nov. 26 – Holiday

Friday, Nov. 27 – GFL to collect Thursday customers

Saturday, Nov. 28 – GFL to collect Friday customers

With questions, please call the City’s Public Works Department at (252) 431-6115.

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City of Henderson Responds to COVID-19 Orange Alert Level

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On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) announced a new COVID-19 County Alert System to pinpoint counties with the highest levels of viral spread and offer specific recommendations to bring numbers down.

The system uses metrics informed by the White House Coronavirus Task Force and North Carolina’s key metrics to categorize counties into three tiers:

Yellow: Significant Community Spread

Orange: Substantial Community Spread

Red: Critical Community Spread

To be assigned to the red or orange tier, a county must meet the threshold for case rate for that tier AND the threshold for either percent positive OR hospital impact.

  • Case Rate: The number of new cases in 14 days per 100,000 people
  • Percent Positive: The percent of tests that are positive over 14 days
  • Hospital Impact: A composite score based on the impact that COVID-19 has had on hospitals including percent of COVID-19 hospitalizations, COVID-19 related visits to the Emergency Department, staffed open hospital beds and critical staffing shortages over 14 days

According to the current chart, Vance County is coded orange for substantial community spread with a 9.1% 14-Day Percent Positive rate; 464.8 14-Day Case Rate Per 100,000 and a moderate hospital impact.

Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington responded to the Governor’s press conference and Vance County’s orange alert level:

“As we look to the ever-increasing cases of COVID-19, the City Manager and I have met, and we are strongly advising the citizens to adhere to the Governor’s mandatory mask mandate along with the other common-sense steps that have been made known by numerous health experts. As duly noted by our orange alert level that shows substantial community spread, we must take this very seriously and act now for the well being of everyone in our city and county. It is up to us to protect ourselves and one another. Please, think before you leave your home, enter businesses and as we gather for the upcoming holidays; lives are at risk. We cannot and must not move into the red alert level. As the Governor has stated: it is up to each individual city and its leaders to take action, and we are prepared to take those next steps.”

Ellington continued, “While we are not at this point as of now, similar to texting while driving and wearing your seatbelt, this certainly could result in a fine for blatant negligence. We are making it a priority to revisit and contact businesses as well as the faith community, urging them to refuse entry without a proper face covering. This falls on them to do their part. These are difficult decisions for leaders, and it’s a reflection on them; safety has to be paramount. As the Christmas season approaches, let’s not let it get to imposing stricter regulations. Just do the right thing for your fellow man.”

In information sent by the City, the state of NC is asking public officials in red and orange counties to consider expanding free COVID-19 testing, pass ordinances to create civil penalties for statewide order violations, increase enforcement of gathering size and setting the alcohol curfew earlier than the statewide rule of 11 p.m.

The City has not indicated that any such further restrictions are currently planned for Henderson. WIZS will bring you any additional information as it is released.

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City of Henderson’s Sewer System Bypasses 72,000 Gallons of Untreated Water

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-Press Release, City of Henderson

BYPASS OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER

The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 72,020 gallons of untreated water on November 12, 2020, due to inflow/infiltration from heavy rain.

The overflows occurred at Sandy Creek Pump Station and several manholes, including 830 Parham Street, Neatherly Street, the intersection of Pinkston Street/Farrar Avenue, the intersection of Alexander Avenue/S. Elizabeth Street, S. Pinkston Street (Green Acres), E. Rockspring Street and the intersection of Alexander Avenue/Willow Lane.

Approximately 66,770 gallons of untreated water entered a tributary to Sandy Creek and Nutbush Creek. Approximately 5,250 gallons were contained on the ground.

North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.1c requires a press release for all bypasses of 1,000 gallons or more that enter surface waters.

Questions concerning this matter should be directed to Joey Long Jr, Collection System ORC, at (252) 226-4492, Christy Lipscomb, HWRF Interim Director/ORC, at (252) 430-9387 or Public Works Director Andy Perkinson at (252) 431-6117.