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Invitation for Proposals-Roadside and Expanded Shoulder Area Mowing Services for the Pender Commerce Park

Pender County is soliciting proposals for Roadside and Expanded Shoulder Area Mowing Services for the Pender Commerce Park located on Hwy. 421 opposite Cowpen Landing Rd. A contract for these mowing services will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bidding packets are available at the office of Pender County Facilities and Fleet Services (Attn: Deanna Lanier) located at 210 South Bennett Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or emailed upon request to dlanier@pendercountync.gov

 

The sealed proposals must be delivered or mailed to the office of Pender County Facilities and Fleet Services (Attn: Deanna Lanier) located at 210 South Bennett Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Sealed proposals on the appropriate bid forms will be received by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

 

This contract will be informally bid and awarded in accordance with North Carolina G.S. 143-129. There will not be a public bid opening.

 

Questions concerning the proposals and/or scope of work may be directed to Joe Camperlengo, Grounds Foreman at (910) 471-2251.

 

Pender County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.

System Pressure Advisory Rescinded in Vineyard Trace Road Subdivision

System Pressure Advisory RESCINDED

Pender County Utilities rescinded the Feb. 26, System Pressure Advisory issued to its water customers along Vineyard Trace Road Subdivision, off Richard Switch Road.

Bacteriological analysis results of drinking water samples collected after completion of the water system repair on Thursday, Feb. 27 show no coliform bacteria present.

The system has resumed normal operations, and you may use the water without boiling.

Additional flushing was performed in this area on Friday to help remove trapped air and any loose sediment from the repairs. Please, remove and clean strainers on faucets in your house to also remove potential debris.

Rezoning of Jamestown Sand Mine conditional rezoning on agenda April 7

The Pender County Planning Board voted on Feb. 19 to continue the Jamestown Sand Mine Conditional Rezoning and Marketplace at the Preserve Master Development Plan to their regularly scheduled April 7 meeting, 7 p.m.

The planning board also voted to amend their meeting schedule in order to hold the April 7 meeting at the Hampstead Annex. This decision was made in order to meet statutory requirements for public notice of public hearings and in order to help facilitate the public’s ability to provide input on these projects.

Visit the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department’s website at pendercountync.gov/pcd/ for more information.

Pender County to receive electronics grant

BURGAW- Pender County Solid Waste will receive a grant from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).

“The grant of $3,673.81 is from the Electronics Management Fund,” said Kenny Keel, director of Pender County Utilities and Solid Waste.

The purpose of the grant is to manage discarded computer equipment, televisions, and other electronic devices.

Customers are reminded to only dispose of electronics in the proper containers at Hampstead, Rocky Point, Burgaw, and Willard Solid Waste Convenience Centers.

All convenience center sites can receive batteries of any type. Please dispose of any batteries in the proper area only.

Keel said the county spends an average of $200,000 per year for the proper disposal of electronics. This cost is mostly covered through payment of recycle and full use stickers purchased on a property owner’s tax bill.

Pender County to receive electronics grant

BURGAW- Pender County Solid Waste will receive a grant from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).

“The grant of $3,673.81 is from the Electronics Management Fund,” said Kenny Keel, director of Pender County Utilities and Solid Waste.

The purpose of the grant is to manage discarded computer equipment, televisions, and other electronic devices.

Customers are reminded to only dispose of electronics in the proper containers at Hampstead, Rocky Point, Burgaw, and Willard Solid Waste Convenience Centers.

All convenience center sites can receive batteries of any type. Please dispose of any batteries in the proper area only.

Keel said the county spends an average of $200,000 per year for the proper disposal of electronics. This cost is mostly covered through payment of recycle and full use stickers purchased on a property owner’s tax bill.

Information on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Update from today’s conference call regarding the Novel Coronavirus:

Constantly evolving situation- Globally, case counts exceed 20,000 with more than 400 deaths. 

As of yesterday, there are 11 cases in US and none in North Carolina.

Guidance documents have been sent to all providers and this has become a reportable virus
Still trying to determine the severity of infection.

There are 11 screening airports in the US. If a passenger is symptomatic, they are quarantined in that city. If no symptoms, passengers may travel to their destination and it will be the responsibility of the state/county to conduct a 14-day “monitored quarantined”

For more information please visit: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/diseases/2019nCoV.html

nCoV-Factsheet nCoV-FAQs_1_31_2020

 

Pender County festivals and events receive three state awards

BURGAW – Pender County area festivals and events were recipients of three state awards from the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events (NCAFE).

The three statewide winners include Poplar Grove Plantation in the category of Best Event Poster for a Small Event. The poster promoted Poplar Grove’s popular “A Merry Little Christmas Festival.”

The North Carolina Spot Festival won the Best T-Shirt for Medium Events.

The North Carolina Blueberry Festival received top honors for the Best Poster for Medium Events.

Pender County Tourism nominated local festivals and events in a variety of categories at ShowFest, the annual gathering of NCAFE members in Charlotte.

“I was pleased to represent Pender County Tourism and the wonderful festivals and events held in our county,” said Stephanie Key, Pender County tourism assistant.

“We love promoting our festivals and events,” said Key. “They are an important tourist attraction.”

The theme of this year’s ShowFest was 2020 Vision. For more information about NCAFE visit online at www.ncfestivals.com.

 

Anticipated Delinquency Intervention Funds for Pender County

Pender County anticipates allocation of funds from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Corrections & Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Community Programs section in an amount of $153,959 for programs to serve delinquent youth and youth most at risk to become delinquent.  The Pender County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council will be accepting proposals for the funding period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 from local government agencies and private non-profits with 501-c-3 status for the following services:

  • Mental Health (Mental Health Assessments, Treatment, & Psychological Assessments)
  • Community Service and Restitution
  • Teen Court
  • Interpersonal Skill Building
  • Vocational Skill Building

For a complete Request for Proposals and submission information, please contact Dee Turner, JCPC Chairman at 805 South Walker Street, P.O. Box 5, Burgaw, NC  28425, 910-663-3769 or dturner@pendercountync.gov

The deadline for submitting proposals is February 17, 2020 by 12:00 p.m.

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