This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. Please note there will be no public comment session during this special meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Enter into closed session for attorney-client privileged matter 2. Confederate monument 3. Other items as necessary
Category: County Business
Henderson Budget Work Sessions Cancelled
During the Public Meeting Budget Work Session last evening (Monday, May 21) Council concluded its budget deliberations so the remainder of the Budget Work Sessions have been cancelled. Council will formally approve the budget during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 11, 2018.
City & County Meetings Cancelled
The City of Henderson’s City Council meeting for Monday 1/9/17 has been cancelled. A date has not yet been set for a replacement meeting. The Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting for Monday 1/9/17 has been cancelled. The new date has been scheduled for Wednesday January 11th at 6pm. The Vance County Board of Education meeting for Monday 1/9/17 has been cancelled. A date has not yet been set for a replacement meeting.
Richard Brand: In God We Trust
Last Monday night Vance County Commissioners voted to place on a number of the county buildings the motto “In God We Trust.” This new action immediately raised a major question for me. Which God? Does the word “God” in that motto refer to a particular God, does it have specific identification or does the word merely refer to a generic God, an abstract concept of a Holy being? But then I started thinking about it. Maybe it is …
Vance County Board of Commissioners to Consider Displaying “In God We Trust” On Public Buildings
At the October 3rd, 2016 meeting, Vance County Board of Commissioners are expected to vote on an initiative from the U.S. Motto Action Committee, a group that actively encourages local elected officials across NC and our nation to display the National Motto. The group has successfully lobbied nearly 50 other counties in North Carolina to alter their building signage to include the wording “In God We Trust” to their public buildings. Pictures of their proposed modifications include the Vance County Court House and …
Kerr Lake Regional Water System Discolored Water Notice
Customers who receive water via the Kerr Lake Regional Water System may be currently experiencing discolored water from their taps. The City believes this is a result of the Kerr Lake Regional Water plant experiencing manganese from the surface water which was removed, but was captured in the remaining sludge and is now showing up in the distribution system. With the interaction of chlorine, it is making its way through the distribution system, including Henderson customers and also customers of …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday September 6th, 2016
Download the full agenda packet here: 20160906_vcboc_agenda_packet
Vance County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting August 30th, 2016
Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into closed session to discuss personnel matters.
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board Meeting September 1st, 2016
The next meeting of the Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board will be held on Thursday, September 1st, 2 pm at the Farmers Market (210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC). Our meetings are open to the public.
Vance County’s Planning / Environmental Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
Please note that the County’s Planning/Environmental Committee (Taylor, Garrison, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m. in the administrative conference room. The purpose is to review an offer on a house in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (661 Charles Street). All commissioners are invited to attend.
Kerr Lake Regional Water System Advisory Board Meeting Friday, August 26, 2016
The Kerr Lake Regional Water System Advisory Board will meet on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 11:00 in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC.
Vance County’s Properties Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
Please be informed that the County’s Properties Committee (Brummitt, Kelly, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the administrative conference room. All commissioners are invited to attend.
Vance County Board of Commissioners Planning / Environmental Committee Meeting August 18, 2016
Vance County’s Planning/Environmental Committee (Taylor, Garrison, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Thursday, August 18 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss an offer on a house in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The meeting will be held in the administrative conference room. All commissioners are invited to attend.
Vance County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting August 19th, 2016
Vance County Board of Commissioners Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Friday, August 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the oath of office for the new county manager.
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting changed to September 6th, 2016
Please note the September 2016 regular meeting date has been changed due to the Labor Day holiday from September 5th to September 6th. See the attached resolution. Vance County BoC 092016.pdf
Vance County Board of Commissioners Committee Meetings August 2nd, 2016
Please note the following committee meetings scheduled for next week. Both meetings will be held in our administrative conference room. Human Resources Committee (Brown, Taylor, Wilder) Tuesday, August 2 at 3:00 p.m. Update on merit Planning Department reorganization Public Safety Committee (Brummitt, Brown, Wilder) Tuesday, August 2 at 3:30 p.m. Volunteer Fire Department matters All commissioners are invited to attend.
Vance County Board of Commissioners August meeting August 1st, 2016
The Vance County Board of Commissioners August meeting will be held August 1st, 2016 beginning at 5:00pm. Note, this is different than their usual meeting time of 6pm. Download the full agenda packet: 20160801_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation Pastor William Brodie, Power of Life Church, Oxford 1. Board of Equalization and Review – 5:00 p.m. 2. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes) 3. Appointment 6:00 p.m. Stelfanie Williams, VGCC Activities Update …
Jordan McMillen Appointed Vance County NC County Manager
The Vance County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan McMillen as County Manager effective August 19, 2016. Mr. McMillen currently serves as Deputy County Manager/Director of Planning and Development. Mr. McMillen joined the county staff in May 2008 as Planning Services Manager; was promoted in October 2011 to Director of Planning and Development/Planning Services Manager and was promoted to his current deputy position in July 2013. While serving as Deputy Manager, Mr. McMillen has been …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting July 5th, 2016
This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to: 1. Enter into closed session to discuss a personnel matter.2. Other items as necessary.
Vance County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting Tuesday June 28th, 2016
Special Called MeetingThis memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to:1. Approve year-end closeouts2. Approve audit contract for FY 2015-163. Other items as necessary4. Enter into closed session for personnel matters