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Samenthia Jones honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine

BURGAW – Sheriff Alan Cutler and staff surprised Samenthia “Sam” Jones with the presentation of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award during the Oct. 4 meeting of the Pender County Board of County Commissioners.

Jones retired in 2019 with more than 30 years’ service at the Pender County Jail, starting as a jail attendant and retiring with the rank of Captain as well as Jail Administrator.

“When she started, she often worked in the jail by herself on night shift,” recalled Chief Deputy Michael Collier of the Pender County Sheriff’s Office. “She rose through the ranks and even after retiring, she continues to consult with us. She has a lot of knowledge and information about a properly managed jail.”

“Samenthia always had a way of working through any situation and to do so with respect for all persons involved,” said Captain James E. Rowell. “I saw Samenthia champion several programs within our office and her care for people in general is real.”

Jones has served on many community boards, including the development of YWCA programs in Pender County. She has served on state boards specializing in jail administration. Post-retirement she completed certification as an instructor who can teach classes and guide jail staff.

“I have been truly blessed to have had the opportunity to come to know Samenthia Jones,” said Pender County Sheriff Alan Cutler. “I have come to realize more and more as time goes on how much she has done for the Pender County Sheriff’s Office and for Pender County in general. I pray that the Lord continues to bless her and her family.”

Jones told the county commissioners she was “surprised and honored” to be a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pin Award.

“I do not know of anyone more deserving of this prestigious award than Samenthia Jones,” said Rowell.

Pender County Planning secures discounted flood insurance premiums for qualifying residents

BURGAW – Effective Oct. 1, Pender County joined the Community Rating System (CRS) as a Class 7 community, resulting in a 15 percent discount on annual flood insurance premiums for flood insurance policy holders whose home is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area in unincorporated Pender County. Pender County is one of only 27 communities in the state to reach the status of Class 7.

The CRS is a voluntary, incentive-based program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.

“This is a great honor, especially to join as a Class 7 community,” said Planning and Community Development Director, Travis Henley. “The application process was long and intense, but we are pleased with the results.”

Pender County earned credit for conducting public outreach regarding flood hazards and mitigating flood risk, preserving open space in the Special Flood Hazard Area, enforcing regulatory building standards exceeding the minimum federal requirements, and for floodplain management planning, among other activities.

“This will collectively save more than $100,000 in flood insurance premiums across the county, which is a big deal as many residents are still recovering from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence,” said Pender County Floodplain Administrator, Daniel Adams. “We will to continue to explore opportunities to provide information on flood risk and promote building practices that minimize vulnerability to future flood events.”

Policy holders can expect to see the 15 percent discount applied at their next policy renewal date.

More information on the Community Rating System can be found on the Pender County Planning and Community Development website, pendercountync.gov/pcd/.

“The efforts of Pender County’s Planning and Emergency Management Departments will result in significant reductions in flood insurance premiums,” said Chad McEwen, Pender County Manager. “We’re pleased we can deliver this level of savings to county property owners.”

 

DEQ seeks court approval of additional PFAS reductions by Chemours

RALEIGH – After reviewing public comments, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has filed the proposed Addendum to the Consent Order for entry by the Bladen County Superior Court. The motions hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, October 12 in Elizabethtown. The Addendum requires significant additional actions by Chemours to reduce the PFAS entering the Cape Fear River

through residual groundwater contamination at the Fayetteville Works site. These actions will improve water quality for downstream communities as the major pathways for PFAS pollution entering the Cape Fear River will be reduced by 99%.

“We will continue to apply pressure to this company to take responsibility for their actions. These necessary actions under the Consent Order will expand the relief provided to communities along the Cape Fear River by controlling the PFAS contamination at its source,” said Secretary Michael S. Regan. “At the same time, DEQ continues to support state and community leaders’ efforts on additional strategies to address the downstream impact of the contamination from Chemours.”

According to the Addendum, Chemours is required to install extensive remediation systems in two phases for the contaminated groundwater reaching the river.

• The interim measures to filter PFAS at an efficiency of at least 80% from the first of the four seeps will go into effect starting by Mid-November – with all four completed by April 2021.
• The permanent measure is the construction of a subsurface barrier wall approximately 1.5 miles long and groundwater extraction system that will remove at least 99% of PFAS to be completed by March 2023.

Chemours is also required to treat on-site stormwater with a capture and treatment system that must remove at least 99% of PFAS that currently discharge to the river.

Failure to meet the schedules or achieve the removal goals set out in the Addendum will result in financial penalties.

Since 2017, DEQ actions and the Consent Order between DEQ, Cape Fear River Watch and Chemours have stopped the process wastewater discharge from the facility and drastically reduced air emissions of PFAS by 99.9%. The additional actions required in the Addendum will further reduce the PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River and improve water quality for downstream communities.

DEQ published the Addendum to the Consent Order for public comment and reviewed those comments before filing the Addendum with the court. The

Department’s response to comments is available here.

The Addendum to the Consent Order, the 2019 Consent Order and related documents are available here.

Governor Cooper Moves North Carolina to Phase 3 with Stable Numbers

Safety precautions set for large outdoor and some indoor venues

RALEIGH: North Carolina will ease cautiously some restrictions while continuing safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as the state’s metrics remained stable in September, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

“Our top priority remains getting children back to in-person learning. This month marks a major shift for many families now and in the coming months as schools open their doors, some for the first time since the pandemic,” said Governor Cooper. “The virus continues to spread, so we must take the next steps methodically, and responsibly.”

“We must continue our hard work to slow the spread of this virus,” said Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. “By practicing the 3Ws — wear, wait and wash, — getting your flu shot, and downloading the SlowCOVIDNC app, each of us can protect the progress we have made.”

Dr. Cohen reviewed the state’s key metrics:

Trajectory in COVID-Like Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 Days
• North Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVID-like illness has a slight increase.

Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days
• North Carolina’s trajectory of lab-confirmed cases is level.

Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days
• North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is level.

Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days
• North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is level.

In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread in testing, tracing and prevention.

No-cost testing events are being deployed across the state and testing turnaround times are improving. New contact tracers are bolstering the efforts of local health departments. A new NCDHHS app, SlowCOVIDNC, is notifying users of exposure to the virus. Personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable.

As these metrics and capacity remain stable, the state will ease some restrictions starting Friday. Executive Order 169 begins Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. and continues for three weeks through October 23. Its new provisions include:
• Large outdoor venues with seating greater than 10,000 may operate with 7% occupancy for spectators.
• Smaller outdoor entertainment venues, like arenas or amphitheaters, may operate outdoors at 30% of outdoor capacity, or 100 guests, whichever is less.
• Movie theaters and conference centers may open indoor spaces to 30% of capacity, or 100 guests, whichever is less.
• Bars may operate outdoors at 30% of outdoor capacity, or 100 guests, whichever is less.
• Amusement parks may open at 30% occupancy, outdoor attractions only.
• The limits on mass gatherings will remain at 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors.
• The 11 pm curfew on alcohol sales for in-person consumption in locations such as restaurants and outdoor bars will be extended to October 23.
State and public health officials will continue watching the key COVID-19 trends over the next several weeks to determine if any further restrictions can be eased when the current Executive Order expires October 23.

Read Executive Order 169.
Read the FAQs on Executive Order 169.
Read the slides from today’s briefing.

Advertisement for Sealed Bids for the Sale of Real Property

ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BIDS
SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY

The Board of Commissioners of Pender County has authorized the sale by sealed bid of the following parcel of real property:

Pender County Parcel ID 3247-51-2755-0000 | Lot 99 Morgan Cove (1.34 Acres) | Minimum Bid: $12,111.45

Pender County Parcel ID 3247-52-1253-0000 | Lot 103 Morgan Cove (1 Acre) | Minimum Bid: $12,061.98

The county will accept sealed bids for the property until 3:00 P.M., Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the office of the county manager, Room 110, Pender County Administration Building, 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. At 3:00 P.M., Thursday, October 15, 2020, all bids received shall be opened in public and the amount of each bid announced and recorded. The record of bids shall be reported to the Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday, November 2, 2020.

The Board of Commissioners will determine the highest responsible bidder for the property and will award the bid by its regular meeting on November 2, 2020. Bids will remain open and subject to acceptance until the Board of Commissioners awards the bid.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. A bid deposit may take the form of cash, a cashier’s check, a certified check, or a surety bond. The deposit of the bidder to whom the award is made will be held until sale of the property is closed; if that bidder refuses at any time to close the sale, the deposit will be forfeited to the county. The deposits of other bidders will be returned at the time the Board of Commissioners awards the property to the highest responsible bidder.

In order for a bid to be considered, the bidder must be current on payment of all property taxes owed to the county.

The county reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time and the right to reject all bids.
Inquiries about the property and the sale may be made to the calling (910) 259-1200.

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