News 10/16/19
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News 10/15/19
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News 10/14/19
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Closing Chestnut Alley, Rezoning Beckford Dr. on City Council’s Oct. Agenda
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson
The Henderson City Council will hold their regular meeting on Monday, October 14, 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 19-40, Authorizing Closing Chestnut Alley Permanently.
Public Hearing: Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-37, Amending the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
Public Hearing: Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-43, Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone 500 N. Beckford Drive, Vance County Tax Parcel 0096 03024 from R-6 (High-Density Residential District) to O-I (Office Institutional District).
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-43, Providing for the Disposition of a Jointly Owned Property by the City and County Identified as 340 Davis Street, recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1290, Page 0354, Further Identified as PIN #0027 07015.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-46, Approving Snow & Ice Agreement 2019-20 Project WBS: 36050.091 & 36053.091 with North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-44, Directing the Code Compliance Director to Demolish the Structure at 726 College Street for Failure to Comply with Minimum Housing Code and Directing that a Notice be Placed on the Structure that it is Not to be Occupied.
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-45, Directing the Code Compliance Director to Demolish the Structure at 302 Harriett Street for Failure to Comply with Minimum Housing Code and Directing that a Notice be Placed on the Structure that it is Not to be Occupied.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-47, Adopting the Revised Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations Plan.
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 19-38, FY 20 BA #8, Utilizing Reserve Funds for Information Technology (IT) Improvements.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 19-49, Authorizing the Acceptance of an award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Office for the FY19 Bulletproof Vest Program Grant for the Police Department.
Consideration of Approval of 1) Resolution 19-48, Accepting the 2019 BJA Grant in the amount of $17,752.00; and 2) Ordinance 19-42, FY 20 BA #6, Establishing the 2019 BJA Grant Project Budget.
Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Month of August 2019.
Work Session: Consideration of Ordinance 19-41, Amending Minimum Housing Code Sec. 21-9A(b) and Nonresidential Standards Code Sec. 21D-7(a) Related to Safety and Posting of Street Address
Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes.
News 10/11/19
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Town Talk 10/10/19: HFD’s Fire Prevention Day to Feature Smoke House, Free Food
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Captain Lee Edmonds with the Henderson Fire Department was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the upcoming Fire Prevention Day to be held this Saturday, October 12, 2019.
This free event will be held on Breckenridge Street between the Henderson Police Department and the Perry Memorial Library in downtown Henderson from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Activities include fire truck demonstrations, a smoke safety house, games for kids, fire safety information and a cooking fire demonstration.
Free pizza, hotdogs and refreshments will be served; everyone is invited.
“This is similar to the annual Night Out Against Crime event with more of a focus on fire-related issues,” explained Edmonds. “We want to promote fire safety to both children and adults, present ways to prevent fires in your home and demonstrate how to avoid injury if there is a fire.”
Edmonds said the smoke safety house will help children learn how to properly escape a home if a fire breaks out.
Fire department staff will also demonstrate the proper, and improper, way to put out a cooking fire involving grease. “We will demonstrate what happens when you throw water on a grease fire; it’s a big no-no,” Edmonds said. “Those two do not mix.”
The event coincides with National Fire Prevention Week that runs October 6 through October 12. This year’s National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) theme is: “Not every hero wears a cape – plan and practice your escape.”
To hear Edmond’s Town Talk interview in its entirety, including additional fire safety tips, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.
News 10/10/19
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News 10/09/19
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Henderson City Council to Hold Special Called Meeting on Manager’s Position
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a special called meeting of the Henderson City Council on Monday, October 14, 2019, from 3 – 5 p.m. or shortly thereafter in council chambers.
The purpose of the meeting is to hold a closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318-11(a)(6) regarding a personnel matter pertaining to the city manager position.
The regularly scheduled Henderson City Council meeting set for October 14, 2019, at 6 p.m will still be held and the public is welcome.
Tuesday is Election Day for City of Henderson
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A reminder that Tuesday, October 8, 2019, is the official voting day for the City of Henderson’s municipal, non-partisan election. Early voting and submission of absentee ballots ended last week.
With only two contested positions on the ballot, voters will choose between George Daye (incumbent) and Jason A. Spriggs for the Henderson City Council’s 4th Ward At-Large seat, and Eddie Ellington (incumbent) and Sharon Owens for Henderson Mayor.
Candidates on the ballot include:
Office Position: Mayor – City of Henderson
Name: Edward (Eddie) Harry Ellington
Residential Address: 2223 N Woodland Road Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 430-4018
Date of Filing: 07/05/2019
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Office Position: Mayor – City of Henderson
Name: Sharon Kay Owens
Residential Address: 815 E Montgomery Street Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 820-0574
Date of Filing: 07/18/2019
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Office Position: Alderman 1st Ward – City of Henderson
Name: Marion Brodie Williams
Residential Address: 338 Hamilton Street Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 767-3977
Date of Filing: 07/05/2019
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Office Position: Alderman 2nd Ward – City of Henderson
Name: David Michael (Mike) Rainey
Residential Address: 2747 Fairway Drive Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 492-6787
Date of Filing: 07/16/2019
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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 3rd Ward – City of Henderson
Name: Melissa Elliott
Residential Address: 115 Westlake Drive Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 438-7004
Date of Filing: 07/22/2019
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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 4th Ward – City of Henderson
Name: George McArthur Daye
Residential Address: 919 N Pinkston Street Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (252) 432-6659
Date of Filing: 07/19/2019
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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 4th Ward – City of Henderson
Name: Jason Albert Spriggs
Residential Address: 222 Turner Avenue Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address: Same as residential address
Telephone Number: (919) 514-5136
Date of Filing: 07/05/2019