-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The City of Oxford has canceled its annual Fall Litter Sweep and lunch at the Public Works Building originally scheduled for Friday, September 21, 2018. It will be rescheduled for Spring 2019. More details will be released at a later date.
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, in order to prepare for possible flooding and damage as a result of Hurricane Florence; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the above-described disaster, I have determined that there is an imminent threat of, or existing conditions have caused or will cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property, and public safety authorities will be unable to maintain public order or afford adequate protection for lives or property; and
WHEREAS, declaring a State of Emergency and imposing the restrictions and prohibitions ordered herein is necessary to maintain order and protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to secure property.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Oxford under Article 1A of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes and Chapter 7: Civil Defense and Emergency Preparedness of the City of Oxford Code of Ordinances:
Section 1. A State of Emergency is hereby declared within the jurisdiction of the City of Oxford.
Section 2. The emergency area covered by this state of emergency shall be all the area within the Jurisdiction of the City of Oxford.
Section 3. I hereby order all City law enforcement officers and employees and all other emergency management personnel subject to our control to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this Declaration, all applicable local ordinances, state and federal laws, and the City of Oxford Emergency Operations Plan.
Section 4. I hereby order this declaration: (a) to be distributed to the news media and other organizations calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public; (b) to be filed with the Clerk to the Oxford Board of Commissioners and (c) to be distributed to others as necessary to ensure proper implementation of this declaration.
Section 5. This declaration shall take effect on September 12, 2018, at 1 p.m. and shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded.
DECLARED this the 12 Day of September 2018 at 1 p.m.
Jacqueline vdH Sergent, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk
The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall.
Agenda items include:
Recognition – September Yard of the Month.
Public hearing and consideration for a request by T. Chase Massey, PE and Eddie Caudle Jr., landowner for rezoning of 2309 NC Highway 96 consisting of 88+/- acres from I-1 (prime-industrial) to R-8 (1 & 2 family residential).
Public hearing to hear input with regards to the City of Oxford submitting an application for the 2018 Neighborhood Revitalization CDBG Project.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Oxford to submit an application for the 2018 Neighborhood Revitalization CDBG Project.
Consider calling for a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, in the Commissioners’ Board Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, NC, to receive input from the public regarding the City of Oxford seeking a $500,000 loan in order to repair City streets.
Approve the final listing of streets to be repaired in conjunction with the DOT repairs that are scheduled to begin in 2019.
Consider applicants for the Henderson-Oxford-Granville-Vance Airport Authority Board for a 2-year term expiring July 2020.
Consider applicants for the Oxford Housing Authority for a five-year term that expires September 2023.
Adopt a resolution for the City Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the petition for a contiguous annexation of 37 acres located on New Commerce Drive and certify its sufficiency. The requested petition for annexation is for a site that abuts the City of Oxford’s wastewater treatment facility. The request is required for connecting to the city’s water and sewer.
-Press Release, the City of Oxford
The City of Oxford announced its acquisition of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) commonly known as a drone. Initial utilization of the City’s drone will be in its public safety departments but will eventually involve Engineering, Public Works and Planning and Zoning. Acquisition of the drone was made possible by utilizing matching funds made available through a grant award from the NC League of Municipalities.
Oxford’s UAS is a DJI Matrice 200 equipped with a Zenmuse XT2 FLIR (forward-looking infrared) camera. The thermal camera provides the City’s Public Safety professionals with a unique way to increase situational awareness and gather additional scene information. This technology can assist agencies in making crucial and time-sensitive decisions by giving real-time, first-person views of ever-developing scenes.
“Having an additional view from above a fast developing scene gives us the information needed to deploy our resources where the need is most critical and decreases the risk to the responder,” said David Cottrell, Oxford Fire Chief.
Oxford Police Chief Alvin Coley stated, “We are excited about the endless potential of this new piece of equipment and its ability to increase the quality of services that Oxford Police provides to the city and surrounding communities. The new drone will enhance Oxford Police’s ability to perform various law enforcement related tasks that we could not perform or would otherwise require the use of several man hours. In some instances, the drone could be used to provide lifesaving information during critical instances, and in the non-critical task, it could provide general information for planning events. Law enforcement, in general, has embraced this new technology and I’m sure Oxford PD will learn and grow in a positive direction as well from this new acquisition.”
Unlike a hobbyist or recreational drone, Oxford’s equipment must be flown by an FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot. This certification allows the pilots to fly commercially as government operators. These operators must also pass the North Carolina Department of Transportation Operator’s Knowledge Test and follow all requirements for annual training and recertification.
The City of Oxford’s UAS is registered with the Federal Aviation Administration and is marked with a unique identification number and name as required.
There will be a demonstration of the drone on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 1 p.m. behind the swimming pool at the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford.
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The City of Oxford would like to feature local scenes on the front of its annual greeting card. We invite photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels to enter their best photos for a chance to be featured on the front of the City of Oxford’s 2018 or 2019 card, with authorship specified on the back of the card.
To be eligible, the photo must be taken within the City limits and must be scenes that are appropriate for winter or the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.
Entries may be submitted in person to the City Clerk at City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, or by emailing the picture and a brief description of the picture to cbowen@oxfordnc.org.
For more information, please contact Oxford City Hall at 919-603-1100.
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 10 a.m. in the First Floor Training Room of City Hall, Oxford.
All those interested are invited to attend.
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Oxford is sponsoring a Behavior & Obedience Training for Dogs & Puppies course. Classes will meet at Hix Gym located at 313 E. Spring Street in Oxford.
Beginner Class Session 1:
Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., September 6, 13, 20, 27
Beginner Class Session 2:
Saturdays 2 – 3 p.m., September 8, 15, 25, 29
Advanced Beginner Class Session 1:
Thursdays 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., September 6, 13, 20, 27
Advanced Beginner Class Session 2:
Saturdays 3:15 – 4:15 p.m., September 8, 15, 25, 29
**MUST** bring a hard copy of the dog’s up-to-date vaccination record from vets office to participate.
Dogs must be vaccinated with Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella and Rabies vaccine.
Puppies must be 14 weeks old and have had at least 2 distemper/parvo vaccines.
Fee: $120 per session
Instructor Linda Tilley has been helping dogs and their owners since 1989. Meet Linda on August 25 at 10 a.m. at Hix Dog Park and ask any questions you have about the class.
Register online: oxfordnc.recdesk.com
Office Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 919-603-1135
(This is not a paid advertisement)
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
McGill has been contracted by the City of Oxford to conduct a smoke test survey beginning Wednesday, August 29 through Friday, September 14, 2018, and will be ongoing until completed. The smoke test survey may be delayed by the occurrence of a heavy rain event.
A smoke test survey will assist inspection crews in locating breaks and defects in the sewer system. Non – toxic smoke will be introduced into a manhole and forced down the sewer lines with the use of an air blower. Smoke will escape from the system at any point where there is an open break in the line.
For example, smoke may rise from the ground in yards, stream banks, storm drains, etc. Smoke will also escape from all manhole lids, vents on building roofs, cleanouts, and from underneath buildings if poor plumbing exists. Be advised that smoke can enter your home, office, or place of business. The smoke is harmless to humans, pets, food and material items.
The smoke is:
NON-TOXIC, NON-STAINING, HAS A SLIGHT ODOR, WHITE TO GRAY IN COLOR, AND CREATES NO FIRE HAZARD.
You do not have to be on site during testing!
It is advisable to pour a gallon of water into every sink, tub, and floor drain that is NOT subject to everyday use. This will fill the p-traps and prevent smoke from entering the building.
If you have questions, please feel free to call:
Engineering/Project Manager– Amy Ratliff –919-603-1113
McGill/Project Manager– Bill Roark – 919-378-9111
-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CITY OF OXFORD BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 7-1-2018 to 6-30-2019
The proposed budget for the City of Oxford was submitted to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. A copy is on file for public inspection during regular office hours in the lobby of Oxford City Hall and in the office of the City Clerk both located at 300 Williamsboro Street.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 159-12, a public hearing to receive input on the proposed budget will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in conjunction with the Regular Session. The proposed FY 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance may also be adopted at that time.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REVISED MONTHLY STORMWATER CHARGE
The public will take notice that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Oxford has called a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the Commissioners’ Board Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, NC, to receive input on revising the current stormwater rates. If adopted, this would increase the current monthly stormwater rate from $2 to $3 per month per single family residential unit or Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) of 2,368 square feet for non-single family residential properties.
Written comments will be accepted until Thursday, April 5, 2018, via email to cbowen@oxfordnc.org or by mail/hand delivery to Oxford City Hall at P.O. Box 1307, 300 Williamsboro St., Oxford NC 27565. To be considered, written comments should include the name, address, and signature of the person submitting the comments.
Additional information is available at www.oxfordnc.org or by calling 919-603-1100.
