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For the Week Beginning: May 4, 2008

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS
(All City meetings are open to the public)

Theatre Advisory Committee

Monday, May 5, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall

Beautification Committee (Special Meeting)

Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall

Library Advisory Committee

Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Roanoke Rapids Public Library

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Part-Time Seasonal Public Works Workers

Employees in these seasonal positions will perform various duties at the Public Works Department. These duties will involve cutting grass, trimming trees and any other duties that are involved with the Public Works Department.

Police Officer

An employee in this position performs a full range of general law enforcement duties. Work includes patrolling the City during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot; preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects and executing related assignments. Must have high school diploma or GED and have completed BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training). Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license and have completed at least the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission for certified law enforcement officers with prospects of successfully completing the entire certification process within prescribed time frames.

Part-Time Aerobics Instructor

An employee in this class is responsible for teaching aerobics classes at T. J. Davis Recreation Center.

Part-Time Seasonal Recreation Workers

Employees in these seasonal and summer positions will perform various duties at the Recreation Department. These positions will include Seasonal Park Maintenance Workers, Lifeguards, Pool Cashier, Summer Athletic Field Maintenance Worker, Activity Supervisor, Day Camp Leaders and Office Assistant.

Unless otherwise noted, all positions are open until filled.
For links to applications click here or
Contact Kathy K. Griffin, Human Resources Manager at City Hall located at 1040 Roanoke Avenue.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS:

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board will hold a public meeting Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall at 1040 Roanoke Avenue to hear the following item:

1. A conditional use rezoning request from Thomas Barrett of BBD Development, Inc. to rezone the western 6.94± acres of the tract of land reserved for future development on the final plat of Rivers Edge Subdivision, fronting 300.97 feet along Old Farm Road from the R-12 Residential Zoning District to the CU-R-3 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District.

Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning and Development Office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations or corporations interested in this matter are urged to attend the meeting. The City of Roanoke Rapids will provide reasonable accommodations and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the meeting. To request the above, you may call Amy Landers in the Planning Office at (252) 533-2844 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.

BRIEFS

FRIDAYS IN THE PARK

Concert series begins Friday, May 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Centennial Park with music by the Main Street Cross Ties.

COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Contact Lisa Vincent, City Clerk, at 533-2840 for committee information.

• Library Advisory Committee
• Senior Center Advisory Committee
• Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
• Planning Board (City & ETJ Members)

PAYMENTS FOR PROPERTY TAXES can now be made via the Internet at www.roanokerapidsnc.com or via 1-800-2PAY-TAX, our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone system. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact MeLinda Hite, Finance Director at 533-2841.