City Manager Eric Williams asked the Henderson City Council to unfreeze a total of four public safety positions at Monday night’s meeting.
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City conditionally extends ties to Earth Tech
Mike Acquesta of Earth Tech appeared before the city council on Monday night to request a contract extension. Earth Tech is currently overseeing the renovation of the raw water intake facilities for the Kerr Lake Regional Water Treatment Plant.
City nears water storage contract resolution
Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert reported to the City Council at the end of Monday’s meeting regarding the state of negotiations with the Army Corps of Engineers. The city and the Corps are currently negotiating a new water storage contract.
Children’s Book Week a success
The 18 winners gather at the party Nov. 18. A party crowned the celebrations of Children’s Book Week 2005 from Nov. 14 to 18, sponsored by the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, but participants enjoyed a wide variety of activities throughout the week. Elementary-age children and parents learned and grew with Monday’s tour of the Youth Services Department, made rebus posters on Craft Day, were introduced to some of the great books that never make it to the Accelerated Reader …
City Council meets tonight
Below is the agenda for tonight’s Henderson City Council meeting, which starts at 7:30 at the Municipal Building on Beckford Drive. Mayor Clem Seifert is holding his monthly Speak Up Henderson forum at 6 p.m.
Public Safety Committee plans changes
During the Henderson City Council meeting Nov. 14, the Public Safety Committee, chaired by City Council member Lonnie Davis, reported on several recommended changes.
City to improve drainage at Westover Terrace
In keeping with the Henderson City Council’s recent adherence to North Carolina’s open meeting law, the council received the minutes of the Public Works Committee at its last meeting Nov. 14.
Earth Tech asks for $123,000 extension
Assistant City Manager Mark Warren appeared before the City Council on Nov. 14 to transmit a request from Earth Tech for a three month contract extension.
Southerland wants to buy back family pond
Former City Council member Robert Southerland addressed the City Council on Monday concerning the fate of Southerland Mill Pond. He appeared at the invitation of council member Mary Emma Evans.
Cable agreement still pending
Although the city and Time Warner Cable are close to closing the deal on a 10-year contract renewal, a few issues must be ironed out.
County commissioners alter animal control
Other happenings at the Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting last week:
County ratifies cable franchise deal
At Monday night’s Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board voted to extend the county’s franchise agreement with Time Warner Cable for 10 more years.
County doesn’t want full council at meetings
At Monday’s Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting, County Manager Jerry Ayscue advised the board that the Intergovernmental Committee wants the city to use a more formal structure during intergovernmental meetings. Ayscue requested the support of the full board for a letter from the committee to the city requesting “more structure in the representation” from Henderson.
Broadwick descendant advocates Outer Loop tribute
Bonnie Ayscue, the granddaughter of parachuting pioneer Tiny Broadwick, asked the Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday night to name the Outer Loop in honor of her grandmother.
Agenda items for county commissioners
The following are among the important items that will be discussed at the meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners at 6 p.m. today:
State to pay city’s actual winter road costs
Henderson does not face a “take it or leave it” position in its maintenance agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on the upkeep of state roads in the city, the City Council’s Public Utilities Committee learned Thursday.
Council clarifies water cutoff rules
In a scheduled vote at Monday night’s Henderson City Council meeting, members passed an ordinance that more clearly defines when the city may terminate a customer’s water service.
Show, Shine, Shag and Dine a success
Nancy Wilson reported to the Henderson City Council on Monday evening the success of the Show, Shine, Shag and Dine event that took place Oct. 14 through 16 in Henderson.
City, Army to discuss water Nov. 16
Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert announced at Monday night’s City Council meeting that he has a meeting scheduled with John Paul Woodly, an assistant secretary of the Army, regarding the city’s pending water storage contract with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Boys & Girls Club pitches plan
The steering committee of the proposed Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina held an invitation-only presentation and reception Tuesday night. Approximately 25 people gathered in the auditorium of Maria Parham Medical Center for the informational session.