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Local Emergency Planning Committee highlights disaster preparedness

NEW HANOVER COUNTY – More than two dozen government agencies from Pender and New Hanover counties, several local municipalities, and private business partners from across the region came together at the Wilmington Convention Center on Feb. 3 for the first conference of the New Hanover and Pender Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

The event was an opportunity for officials in the public and private sectors to discuss, review and develop a deeper understanding of the needs and strategies necessary to collaborate and successfully navigate an emergency, should it arise.

“Working together when a disaster happens, whether it’s a natural event or something caused by human error, is so important to keep our communities safe. This was a chance to really dive into what that looks like,” said New Hanover County Emergency Management Technician and event conference coordinator Teresa Smith. “In Southeastern North Carolina, we know a lot about hurricanes and flooding, but those aren’t the only type of disasters that could potentially impact our area. Being prepared for an array of events and scenarios is so critical to safety.”

The conference opened with a welcome by Pender County Chairman David Piepmeyer who stressed the importance of regional collaboration. The event was bookended by two speakers who drove home the importance of being prepared. Charleston firefighter Dr. David Griffin opened the day with an emotional presentation about the 2007 fire at a furniture store in Charleston that left nine firefighters dead and how that moment reshaped the training and skill development of firefighters in the city and across the country. Pender County Fire Marshall Mark Haraway closed the gathering by discussing his role as Fire Chief and Emergency Management director for the town of Apex during a chemical fire back in 2007 at the Environmental Quality Industrial Services plant that made international headlines.

In between those presentations, more than 200 attendees heard from and asked questions of local and state health officials, staff at General Electric, the National Weather Service, community service providers and others about things to consider when developing plans for a major event.

“Hearing from people who have lived through these types of catastrophic events truly drives home just how crucial it is to be prepared and have those open lines of communication between our public and private partners in the LEPC,” said Pender County Emergency Management Director Tommy Batson. “We certainly hope this training and these partnerships are something we never have to call upon, but we also know it could be the thing that leads to a decision that saves someone’s life.”

Partners in the LEPC include New Hanover County Emergency Management, Pender County Emergency Management, City of Wilmington Emergency Management, Town of Carolina Beach, New Hanover County Commissioners Office (with Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr. serving as the representative), New Hanover County Public Health, New Hanover County Fire Rescue, City of Wilmington Fire Department, Pender County Health Department, UNCW Emergency Management, NC Emergency Management, NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, NC Department of Environmental Quality, NC Department of Transportation, US Coast Guard, Acme Smoked Fish, Airgas, Alcami, American Red Cross, Buckeye Terminal, Colonial Terminal, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Celanese, Corning, Duke Energy Sutton Plant, Elementis, GE/ GE Hitachi, HEPACO, Kinder Morgan, NC State Port Authority, Novant Health NHRMC, Piedmont Natural Gas, Praxair, SeaSafety, SR&R Environmental, Stepan, and Sturdy Corporation.

The LEPC is responsible for SARA Title III environmental compliance, HAZMAT training and exercises, site-specific chemical planning programs, coordination of chemical information to emergency responders, and maintenance of the county-wide HAZMAT Incident Management Plan.

Conference planning staff included representatives from New Hanover County Emergency Management, Pender County Emergency Management, New Hanover County Fire Rescue, City of Wilmington Fire, City of Wilmington Emergency Management, American Red Cross, and New Hanover County Public Health.

CANCELLED -Structural Engineering Services for the Howard Holly Building, RFQ # 220514-222

This RFQ has been cancelled on February 23, 2022.  See RFQ # 220223-223 instead.

 

Pender County is Requesting Qualifications for Structural Engineering Services for the Howard Holly Building, RFQ # 220514-222.  The Pender County Howard Holly building located at 300 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC is showing obvious signs of foundation settlement. This process started several years ago but seemed to have plateaued (for the most part) until recent weeks. Suddenly, this issue has accelerated with signs of stress cracks in the interior and exterior walls as well as other physical damages to various construction components of the building. Pursuant to N.C. Stat. Sec. G.S. 143-64.31, Pender County is seeking qualifications from structural engineering firms to perform a structural assessment of this building as outlined in subsequent sections.

Once selected, the firm must perform an extensive structural conditions assessment and provide said findings in a report format which can be utilized by the Board of Commissioners and Management for decision making related to the overall structural integrity of the Howard Holly Administration building. Note: This report (outlining all findings and recommendations) must be presented to the Board of County Commissioners in a public meeting.

The assessment must include:

  • Professional opinions or conclusions related to the buildings’ ability to resist structural loads in the building code at the time of original design or in the current effective building Code as well as calculation of structural capacities.
  • Geological, geotechnical, or hydrological conditions that may be affecting the condition(s) of the building. Various soil and materials testing services may be subcontracted to structural engineer’s firm of choice with pricing included in overall proposal.
  • Wind/seismic analysis of the building
  • Any visual examinations of the building related to maintenance issues that should be rectified
  • Professional determination of feasibility and cost effectiveness to perform any and all required structural repairs/modification

To be considered for this project the Engineer Consultant must exhibit a high level of competence with a demonstrated ability to provide high quality services on time and within budget. The selected Engineer Consultant should have a proven ability to work effectively with public agencies and other stakeholders. Qualifications statements (with included proposal fees for services) should be limited to 30 pages excluding attachments and shall include, at a minimum, the following:

  • Firm Information
  • Project Approach
  • Experience
  • Key Personnel Resumes

Click here to view the full RFQ # 220214-222.

Submit Responses by 1pm EST on March 17, 2022 by email to:
Allen Vann, Assistant County Manager, Pender County Government
avann@pendercountync.gov

Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all responses.

Special meeting of Pender County Board of Elections

Pender County Board of Elections will hold a special meeting on Feb. 22, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the Board room at the Pender County Board of Elections office.

The Agenda will include:

  • review the 2022-2023 proposed budget and budgeted pay for staff.
  • Resolution to allow Sloop Point Voters to continue to vote at the Cape Fear Community College (outside precinct lines)
  • Resolution to allow North Burgaw Voters to continue to vote at the Burgaw Middle School (outside precinct lines)

Pender County to Host Public Meeting for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Expansion

BURGAW – Pender County Parks and Recreation will conduct a Public Meeting to gather community input for the Hampstead Kiwanis Park Expansion project. The meeting is set for Thursday, March 10.

The Pender County Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to share their vision for Parks and Recreation facilities for the proposed Hampstead Kiwanis Park Expansion project.

The Pender County Parks and Recreation Department will submit a grant application for matching funds to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for the Hampstead Kiwanis Park Expansion project. The Hampstead Kiwanis Park Expansion project will be located adjacent to Hampstead Kiwanis Park. The County recognizes the important need for additional parks and recreation resources. The County values the input from the citizens as we move forward on this project.

The March 10 Public Meeting will be conducted under the large picnic shelter at Hampstead Kiwanis Park. Hampstead Kiwanis Park is located at 586 Sloop Point Loop Road Hampstead, NC 28443. This meeting is designed to be a floating meeting and staff encourages community members to stop by the meeting anytime between 4:00-7:00 p.m. to share thoughts and ideas.

For more information about the master plan or public meetings contact the Pender County Parks & Recreation Department 910-259-1330 or parksandrec@pendercountync.gov.

 

RFP-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 located at 210 South Bennett Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or emailed upon request to avann@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 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022.

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 Allen Vann, at (910) 386-2605.

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

Residential well testing for GenX could happen this month

Pender County Health and Human Services Director Carolyn Moser told the board of county commissioners on Feb. 7 that Chemours may proceed with testing residential water wells along the Cape Fear River.

According to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Chemours submitted a plan to DEQ which is currently being reviewed for sampling in Pender County.

It is possible the sampling could take place this month.

NCDEQ maintains a “request to sample” list. Residents in close proximity to the Cape Fear River should visit DEQ’s website, https://deq.nc.gov/news/key-issues/genx-investigation/genx-information-residents. 

Pender County officials will share information to our residents as it becomes available.

Candidate filing for 2022 elections to resume Feb. 24

Raleigh — Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections will resume at 8 a.m. Feb. 24 and end at noon March 4.

On Dec. 8, the NC Supreme Court suspended the filing period, which had begun Dec. 6, moved the date of the statewide primary, and rescheduled municipal elections to Tuesday, May 17. The general election is on Nov. 8.

Candidates who filed before the suspension of the filing period do not need to re-file if they still wish to run for the same office. However, those candidates may withdraw their candidacy during the new filing period and instead file for any other office for which they are eligible. The deadline to withdraw is the close of business on March 1.

“Choosing to run for an elected office is a major decision,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “We want filing to be a smooth and customer-friendly process for all candidates, and we have strived to create an efficient and safe environment for everyone.”

Depending on the office sought, candidates will file their Notices of Candidacy with either their county board of elections or the State Board of Elections.

Candidates for the following offices will file with the State Board:
• U.S. Senate
• U.S. House of Representatives
• N.C. Supreme Court Justice
• Judge of the NC Court of Appeals
• Superior Court judge
• District Court judge
• District attorney

Candidates for the following offices file with their county board of elections:
• N.C. Senate
• N.C. House of Representatives
• All county and municipal offices

Important: Candidates filing with the State Board will file at the Governor James G. Martin Building, 4381 Trinity Road, Raleigh, located on the NC State Fairgrounds. (Note: This is a change in location, as candidate filing in December was held in the Exposition Center, also on the Fairgrounds.)

Candidates, guests, and members of the media should enter the Fairgrounds through Gate 9 on Trinity Road. (See Fairgrounds map.)

Pender County to Host Public Meeting for Central Pender Park Development Project

BURGAW – Pender County Parks and Recreation will conduct a Public Meeting to gather public input for the Central Pender Park development project. The meeting is set for Thursday, Feb. 24.

The Pender County Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to share their vision for Parks and Recreation facilities for the proposed Central Pender Park Development Project.

The Pender County Parks and Recreation Department will submit a grant application for matching funds to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for the Central Pender Park Development project. The Central Pender Park Project will be located on US HWY 117 N roughly 3 miles North of Burgaw. The County recognizes the important need for additional parks and recreation resources. The County values the input from the citizens as we move forward on this project.

The Feb. 24 Public Meeting will be conducted in the Board of Commissioners meeting room in the Pender County Administrative Building. The Pender County Administrative Building is located at 805 S. Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425. This meeting is designed to be a floating meeting and staff encourages community members to stop by the meeting anytime between 4:00-7:00 p.m. to share thoughts and ideas.

For more information about the master plan or public meetings contact the Pender County Parks & Recreation Department 910-259-1330 or parksandrec@pendercountync.gov.

 

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