Archive for January, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Granville County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, February 6, 2017 will hold a continued public hearing at 7:00 PM or later in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Auditorium at the Granville Expo and Convention Center at 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford, N.C. 27565.  
 

The purpose of the continued public hearing is to hear public comments on the following land development code text amendment petition:

Granville County Land Development Code Text Amendment Petition
RED SUIT BOY, LLC HAS PETITIONED TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.  THE AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) WOULD ADD A WAKEPARK LAND USE TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT ENTERPRISES CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT IN SECTION 32-144 OF THE LDC.   THE AMENDMENT WOULD ALSO DEFINE THE LAND USE AND ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE LAND USE.

Changes may be made in the advertised proposal, which reflect debate, objections, and discussions at the continued hearing.  Any interested citizen is invited to attend.

For additional information or public examination, contact the Granville County Planning Department, 122 Williamsboro Street, P.O. Box 877, Oxford, NC 27565; phone 919-603-1331 or fax 919-693-6794.
 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Granville County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Monday, February 6, 2017 will hold two consecutive public hearings beginning at 7:00 PM or later in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Granville Expo and Convention Center at 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford, N.C. 27565.  

The purpose of the public hearings is to hear public comments on the following two preliminary assessment resolutions for street improvements:

Preliminary Assessment Resolution For Street Improvements – Falls Meadow Subdivision
THE GRANVILLE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTED A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO FALLS MEADOW SUBDIVISION ON JANUARY 3, 2017.  THE ADOPTED RESOLUTION CALLS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 6, 2017 IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM AT THE GRANVILLE EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER AT 4185 US HIGHWAY 15 SOUTH, OXFORD, NC 27565.  THE RESOLUTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS CALLS FOR THE REPAIR OF SANDY COURT, PIER POINTE DRIVE, AND LAKE RIDGE DRIVE WITHIN THE FALLS MEADOW SUBDIVISION TO NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NCDOT) STANDARDS IN ORDER FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED STREETS TO BE ACCEPTED AS PART OF THE STATE-MAINTAINED ROAD SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC MAINTENANCE.  THE RESOLUTION CALLS FOR 100% OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF THE WORK PERFORMED (CONSTRUCTION COSTS, THE COST OF NECESSARY LEGAL SERVICES, THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST PAID DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE COST OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND THE COST OF PUBLISHING AND MAILING NOTICES AND RESOLUTIONS) TO BE ASSESSED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON AN EQUAL SHARE PER LOT BASIS WITHIN FALLS MEADOW SUBDIVISION IN ORDER FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED STREETS TO BE ACCEPTED AS PART OF THE STATE-MAINTAINED ROAD SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC MAINTENANCE. 

Preliminary Assessment Resolution For Street Improvements – Montgomery Place Subdivision
THE GRANVILLE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTED A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO MONTGOMERY PLACE SUBDIVISION ON JANUARY 3, 2017.  THE ADOPTED RESOLUTION CALLS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 6, 2017 IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM AT THE GRANVILLE EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER AT 4185 US HIGHWAY 15 SOUTH, OXFORD, NC 27565.  THE RESOLUTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS CALLS FOR THE REPAIR OF MONTGOMERY DRIVE, KINGSBROOK COURT, WINDFALL COURT, AND CARRIAGE DRIVE WITHIN THE MONTGOMERY PLACE SUBDIVISION TO NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NCDOT) STANDARDS IN ORDER FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED STREETS TO BE ACCEPTED AS PART OF THE STATE-MAINTAINED ROAD SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC MAINTENANCE.  THE RESOLUTION CALLS FOR 100% OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF THE WORK PERFORMED (CONSTRUCTION COSTS, THE COST OF NECESSARY LEGAL SERVICES, THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST PAID DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE COST OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND THE COST OF PUBLISHING AND MAILING NOTICES AND RESOLUTIONS) TO BE ASSESSED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN MONTGOMERY PLACE SUBDIVISION IN ORDER FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED STREETS TO BE ACCEPTED AS PART OF THE STATE-MAINTAINED ROAD SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC MAINTENANCE.

Changes may be made in the advertised proposal, which reflect debate, objections, and discussions at the hearings.  Any interested citizen is invited to attend.

For additional information or public examination, contact the Granville County Planning Department, 122 Williamsboro Street, P.O. Box 877, Oxford, NC 27565; phone 919-603-1331 or fax 919-693-6794.

MLK Breakfast Photos

Career Orientation January 26

Planning Board meeting cancelled for this evening.

Please be advised that the Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. 

CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION OF N. C. REFERENDUM

February 22 is the date when corn growers will vote on continuation of the self assessment program for six years.  The Board of Directors of the Corn Growers Association is asking that farmers assess themselves at a rate of 1.25 cents per bushel on all corn marketed in North Carolina.  The campaign to continue the assessment was announced on January 13 by President Dennis Waller at the North Carolina Commodities Conference of Corn, Cotton, Soybeans and Small Grain Producers at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham. 

Waller urged growers to continue the assessment program which is administered by the Corn Growers Association of North Carolina.  “As farmers, we must stay united and work together to survive in the farming industry,” said Waller.    The Association is involved in the following areas:  International and domestic marketing; research and education; grants to cooperative extension offices and legislation that will be helpful to corn growers and other farmers.  A 24-member Board of Directors, covering all the producing areas of North Carolina, governs the organization’s activities.  This Board also gives support to issues of a local nature that they believe will benefit farmers.

Growers may vote at local cooperative extension offices from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.   All farmers currently engaged in the production of corn, including tenants, sharecroppers, or other persons sharing in the production of income of corn are eligible to vote.  A 2/3 favorable vote is required to carry the referendum as authorized by Article 50, Chapter 106 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.   If approved the assessment shall be collected by the first handler or purchaser of the commodity from the producer, and remitted to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, which remits the proceeds to the Association.   Any corn grower may get a refund of levied assessments from the Corn Growers Association of N. C.  A request for a refund should be made within 30 days from the date on which said assessment is collected. 

Contact: Joyce L. Woodhouse, (919) 880-8610, joycelwoodhouse@gmail.com

Winter Storm Watch Update

1/6/2017 @ 7:15AM – The latest forecast trends the storm moving more northward, bringing higher anticipated accumulations for our area. We may now see 8″ of snow or more before the storm pulls out of our area. Temperatures for the weekend are predicted to remain well below freezing and may reach record lows in the single digits by Sunday night. Please take precautions now to protect water pipes and other essential items from freezing. Keep a check on elderly neighbors, friends, and family. Assist them if you can, and report any welfare concerns to local authorities. Also, please make plans for your pets and other animals during this cold weather. If you can, bring them indoors and make sure they have a supply of fresh water at all times. A frozen bowl of water for them to lick on is NOT adequate to provide their needs. MOST importantly, PLEASE STAY OFF THE ROADS if you do not absolutely have to travel! This is a good time to watch movies, read books or just interact with each other and enjoy the snowfall! Anybody got a good recipe for snow cream? Stay safe everyone!!!!

Winter Storm Watch

1/5/2017 @ 9:05AM – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area, effective Friday through Saturday. A Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of significant Winter Weather. Forecast models continue to converge on snowfall starting late Friday evening/night and continuing through Saturday afternoon. Confidence is still low on the exact amount of accumulation but there is a moderate probability of 4″ or more in our area. Continued cold air over us will contribute to longer effects from any frozen precipitation before it clears. Please make plans to stay indoors and off the roads during the storm for travel safety and to allow NCDOT to clear the highways adequately. We will continue to monitor the storm’s progress and take appropriate actions. Please stay tuned to local television and radio for the latest information, or visit the National Weather Service website at http://www.weather.gov.

Joint Recreation and Greenways Meeting Jan. 12

This meeting will be a joint meeting with the Granville CountyRecreation Committee and Granville Greenways. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Recreation Committee, Granville Greenways Advisory Committee, and to discuss recreation in Granville County. This meeting will take place at 6:30 at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center and will follow the 5:30pm Recreation Advisory Committee meeting (at the Expo Center). 

Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Change of Location and Date

The RAC meeting will change from its normal location at Thornton Library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to take place on Thursday, Jan. 12., at 5:30pm at the Granville County Expo Center. This change is only for the month of January. Email charla.duncan@granvillecounty.org with questions.