News 12/12/19
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George Daye Presented Key to the City; Elected Henderson Officials Sworn In
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
At Monday’s Henderson City Council meeting, Mayor Eddie Ellington presented outgoing Councilmember George Daye with the key to the city. Daye lost his re-election bid for the 4th Ward seat in October to Jason Spriggs.
A symbolic gesture, the key represents a trust in Daye and an appreciation for his years of service to both the Council and the community.
At the Dec. 9 Henderson City Council meeting, Mayor Eddie Ellington (right) presented outgoing Councilmember George Daye (left) with the key to the city. Daye lost his re-election bid for the 4th Ward seat in October to Jason Spriggs. (Photo courtesy Steve Cordell, Henderson Fire Chief)
“Mr. Daye has certainly brought a lot of wisdom to our Council,” City Manager Frank Frazier said in an interview aired on WIZS’ Town Talk on Tuesday. “Oftentimes, Mr. Daye and I would walk out together [of meetings] and be the last ones to leave. We had several interesting conversations, especially about public safety. He is going to be severely missed.”
Frazier, who was honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine during the Council meeting, said he is looking forward to seeing what Spriggs will bring to the City and respects Daye’s positive attitude toward the election results.
“When he [Daye] decided to run this last time, he said ‘If I win, I win. If I don’t, I’m sure it will be in good hands with Jason,’” Frazier stated. “We have talked about George continuing to serve the City on various committees.”
Spriggs, along with Ellington, Marion Brodie Williams, Mike Rainey and Melissa Elliott were sworn in at Monday’s meeting.
Councilmember Sara Coffey was appointed the City’s mayor pro tem, a distinction that permits her to stand in at meetings and other events in the absence of the mayor.
In other agenda items, several citizens spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting in favor of an ordinance allowing golf carts and other low-speed vehicles (LSVs) on city streets.
The Council voted to move forward on the ordinance allowing the use of LSVs in a “manner that will be safe to both traditional motorists and those operating the golf carts,” Frazier said. “Safety is the prime point of what we are trying to achieve with the ordinance.”
While Frazier said additional tweaks may need to be made, the ordinance as currently written requires the driver of the LSV to be 16 years of age or older and carry liability insurance on the vehicle.
The vehicle will also be required to have proper registration, functioning lights and turn signals, and shall not be operated on or alongside a public road or street with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour.
LSVs are also not allowed on the following roadways that have been deemed a hazard due to traffic volume, visibility and collision data: NC HWY 158 Bypass; Andrews Avenue (NC 39); Beckford Drive; Dabney Drive; Dabney Drive Extension; Graham Avenue; Garnett Street (North of Andrews Avenue); Oxford Road (158 Business); Raleigh Road (US1 Business); Ruin Creek Road; North Cooper Drive.
To review current and prior Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes, please click here.
News 12/11/19
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Town Talk 12/10/19: Frazier Receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine, Honored With Luncheon
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
At Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting, City Manager Frank Frazier was presented with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina government’s highest civilian honor.
Since 1963, NC governors have reserved this honor for persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments.
Frank Frazier (center), wife Sherri, son Chad & Chad’s fiancé Morgan stand with Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington as Betty Jo Shepheard, a representative from US Senator Richard Burr’s office, presents Frazier with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. (Photo courtesy Steve Cordell)
Persons named to The Order become North Carolina “ambassadors” with their names and award dates recorded on a roster maintained by The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society.
Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington, along with Betty Jo Shepheard, Senator Richard Burr’s representative, presented an unsuspecting Frazier with the award.
“I was totally surprised and consider it a great honor,” said Frazier, who has been with the City for 35 years. “I was certainly not expecting that!”
In a night dedicated to swearing in newly elected City officials, Frazier, who is set to retire on January 31, 2020, was re-appointed to his position.
Since announcing his retirement plans in July, Frazier has been working with the City Council and Ellington to select a successor. WIZS recently received an update from Ellington that the field has been narrowed down, with an announcement expected soon.
In a continuation of honoring Frazier, WIZS sponsored a luncheon at 11 a.m. today at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
Henderson City Manager Frank Frazier (left) and John Charles Rose with WIZS (right) pictured at the WIZS-hosted luncheon honoring Frazier’s service to the City. The event was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the Vance Country Regional Farmers Market. (WIZS photo)
Frazier said he was surprised yet again by an event held in his honor that included, among others, City and County staff and department heads, law enforcement, fire department officials and media representatives.
As the ongoing support of both entities has made his job possible, it was fitting to have this group in attendance, said Frazier.
“We’ve tried to build a team over the years and work together to get the job done no matter what,” Frazier explained. “No one entity can do it all, and we have to work together. What’s good for the City is good for the County.”
In his remarks, Ellington said Frazier leaves the City in excellent financial condition. “The entire time Frank Frazier has been manager, there has been no tax increase. We are in the best financial shape we’ve been in in the last decade.”
Vance County Commissioner and NC Senate District Three candidate Tommy Hester reiterated comments made on Frazier’s strong work ethic.
“You couldn’t ask for anybody any better than Frank; he is dedicated and from his heart. He works hard and he’s going to be difficult to replace. He’s a true friend to this county and a true friend to Henderson, NC.”
To hear the segment with Frazier in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
City of Henderson Releases Sanitation Schedule for Christmas, New Year Holidays
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The City of Henderson’s sanitation schedule for the Christmas and New Year holidays are as follows:
Christmas week is a recycling collection week.
The schedule will be as follows for Recycling, Bulk Waste and Yard Debris:
Christmas Week
Monday, December 23 – Will collect Monday and Tuesday Routes
Tuesday, December 24 – Holiday, No collection
Wednesday, December 25 – Holiday, No collection
Thursday, December 26 – Will collect Wednesday and Thursday Routes
Friday, December 27 – No Change
New Year’s week is a non-recycling collection week.
The schedule will be as follows for Bulk Waste and Yard Debris:
New Year’s Week
Monday, December 30 – No Change
Tuesday, December 31 – Will collect Tuesday and Wednesday Routes
Wednesday, January 1 – Holiday, No collection
Thursday, January 2 – No Change
Friday, January 3 – No Change
Monday, January 6 – Back to normal operations
If you have any questions, please call the Assistant Public Works Director, Lee Owens at (252) 431-0419.
Men’s Homeless Shelter in Need of Volunteers, Meals for Year’s End
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-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope
Updates on the Henderson Men’s Homeless Shelter:
Christmas is upon us and we wish you and yours a blessed holy season and much joy in 2020. As you are snug and warm with your family, please remember the men in the men’s shelter and Hope House who need our love and support.
The 2019/2020 season has started out well with lots of different volunteers and some steady friends who volunteer on a regular basis (you are an answer to our prayers).
We’ve been averaging nine men per night with a total of 349 nights of refuge so far! We have served 20 different men – some staying just one night as they pass through Henderson, and some staying for many weeks as they work towards better housing. Three have full-time jobs and nine have some sort of disability. We are glad that we can help those in need.
We will gladly send someone to talk to your church groups if it will help involve more volunteers.
To Volunteer
You can see the shelter’s calendar HERE (use tabs at the bottom to view future months).
Shelter supervisors are needed for the following dates:
Welcome Shift
- Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and Saturday, December 28
- Saturday, January 4 – and most of the rest of January
Overnight Shift
- Monday, December 23 through Thursday, December 26 – and most of the rest of January
Also, please help us feed our guests!
Meals are scheduled through January 3, but we need a meal for Saturday, January 4 and for most of the month of January.
To volunteer or with questions, contact Jane King, volunteer coordinator, at 252-432-9494.
News 12/10/19
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Enjoy ‘Pancakes With Santa’ at Crystal River Church of God
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-Information courtesy Ruth Gibson, Crystal River Church of God
Crystal River Church of God will hold a “Pancakes with Santa” event on Friday, December 13, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are $5 per plate and include pancakes, sausage, fruit and beverage. Please come out, meet Santa and bring your camera to take pictures if you like.
The church is located at 305 John Deere Rd in Henderson, NC.
News 12/09/19
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Henderson City Council to Swear In Newly Elected Officials at Mon. Meeting
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council will hold a reorganizational meeting on Monday, December 9, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. in the R.G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, NC.
Agenda items include:
Public Hearing – Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-50, Regulating the Use of Golf Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles on City Streets.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution, 19-53, Receiving the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY Ending 30 June 2019.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-40-B, Authorizing the Sale of a Parcel of City-Owned Land Located at 725 Roberson Street, Recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1164, Page 212, Further Identified as PIN #0068 01014 of the Vance County Registry.
CLOSED SESSION
a) Pursuant to G.S.§143-318.11 (a)(3) regarding an Attorney-Client Matter.
b) Pursuant to G.S.§143-318.11 (a)(6) regarding a Personnel Matter.
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
a) Presentations to and Remarks by Outgoing Council Member George M. Daye.
b) Swearing in of Newly Elected Council Members:
– Marion B. Williams
– D. Mike Rainey
– Melissa Elliott
– Jason Spriggs
– Eddie Ellington
NEW BUSINESS
a) Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore.
b) Appointment of City Manager Frank Frazier, City Attorney D. Rix Edwards and City Clerk Esther J. McCrackin.
c) Consideration of Approval of 1) Resolution 19-54, Authorizing the Final Adjusting Change Order for the Young Avenue AC Waterline Replacement Project; and 2) Ordinance 19-53, FY 19 BA #10, Amending the Budget for the Young Avenue AC Waterline Replacement Project Final Adjusting Change Order.
d) Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Month of October 2019.
WORK SESSION
a) Consideration of Ordinance 19-52, Imposing a 60-Day Moratorium on Approval of the Establishment or Operation of New Electronic Gaming Operations to Allow Review by the City.
b) Consideration of Ordinance 19-49, Amending Zoning Ordinance Section 611B Domiciliary Homes, Family Care Homes, Home for the Aged and Disabled, Group Homes for Developmentally Disabled Adults and Nursing Homes.
c) Consideration of Resolution 19-55, Authorizing the City to Enter into an Agreement with the UNC School of Government, Development Finance Initiative Unit, for Technical Services Related to City Redevelopment in the Amount of $127,550.