City Administration

Notes from the City Clerk

December 10, 2008

City Council News

December 9 Business Meeting

• Councilman Ferebee opened the meeting with prayer.
• City Council recognized the Wolf Scouts of Pack #411.
• Mayor Beale presented Councilman Ferebee a Certificate of Appreciation for his years of service to the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments.
• City Council approved the November 25 Council minutes.

• City Council entertained public comment from Al Eatman regarding the proposed Part Time Firefighters Program.

• City Council entertained public comment from Mike Askew regarding a cemetery matter.
• Chief Corbet presented information on the Part Time Firefighters Program and addressed some of the concerns Mr. Eatman expressed earlier. Following discussion, City Council voted to fund the frozen firefighter position for the remainder of the fiscal year with hopes to fund a second position in July.
• Planning Director Gurley provided additional information on the Urban Progress Zone Tax Credit Program which was approved at the last meeting.
• City Council amended the Roanoke Rapids Code of Ordinances to add a new Title VIII: "Youth Protection" which includes Chapter 80 "Youth Protection Ordinance."
• City Council amended the City’s holiday schedule to designate January 2, 2009 as a City holiday.
• City Council went into closed session as allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6). No action was taken.

City Boards & Committees

The Clerk is currently advertising for the following boards and committees:

Senior Center Advisory Committee: 1

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings

Thursday, December 11:

Recreation Advisory Committee 4:30 p.m. at Ralph’s BBQ

Monday, January 12:

Senior Center Advisory Committee 12:00 p.m. at Senior Center

Beautification Committee 7:00 p.m. at Andrews Bldg.

Tuesday, January 13:

City Council 7:00 p.m. at Andrews Bldg.

Thursday, January 15:

Planning Board 5:30 p.m. at City Hall

Briefs:

BARC will be hosting a Christmas luncheon on Friday, December 12 from 11:30 – 2:00 at the Kirkwood Adams Community Center.

Christmas on the Canal: The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail is proud to announce this year’s Christmas on the Canal event being held on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s theme and decorations will be based on Chris Van Allsburg’s best-selling book "The Polar Express." Live musical performances will begin at 10:00 a.m. At noon, guests are invited to enjoy the reading and visual presentation of "The Polar Express" and afterward, children will be invited to make train engine ornaments out of candy. Throughout the day, homemade Christmas goodies and beverages will be served free of charge.

Christmas in the Park will be held on Sunday, December 14 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Centennial Park. The Fire Department will be selling Kevin Hawkins’ famous, award-winning chili. Other refreshments will also be on sale. Some of the activities include: pictures taken with Santa for purchase, smoke house demonstrations for kids of all ages and wagon rides to see neighborhood decorations.

Annual "Goody Day" at City Hall will be held on Tuesday, December 23 beginning at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to contribute "goodies", tables will be set up in the hallway of the second floor early that morning. Please plan to stop by and join us.

Municipal offices will be closed December 24, 25 and 26 for the Christmas holidays.

Municipal offices will be closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day and also on January 2—thanks to action taken by City Council last evening.