Pender County Update through Dec. 22, 2021
This is the final update for 2021! The county update is a recap of projects and accomplishments for the last two weeks by each county department.
County Update - December 22, 2021This is the final update for 2021! The county update is a recap of projects and accomplishments for the last two weeks by each county department.
County Update - December 22, 2021BURGAW – Pender County Utilities water customers living in the vicinity of NC Highway 133 from Paul’s Place to Schoolview Drive and all roads and side roads adjacent to Carver Road in Rocky Point will be without water or will have low water pressure. Customers will be without water for several hours due to a joint failure.
Repair crews are working to return water service. Periods of low or no water pressure in the system will increase the potential for back siphonage and the introduction of bacteria into the system.
Consumers in the affected area are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation) or use bottled water until this advisory is lifted. This advisory will be in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water. Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.
This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
Boiling water is no longer necessary in the Watts Landing, NC Hwy 210 vicinity
BURGAW – Pender County Utilities rescinded the Dec. 14 system pressure advisory for water customers living in the vicinity of NC Highway 210 near Watts Landing and Surf City.
The drinking water has been sampled. Bacteriological analysis shows no coliform bacteria is present.
Normal operations have been restored and water may be used without boiling.
The water outage was caused by a private contractor who drilled into the PCU water main. Crews responded and the broken section of line was isolated.
PENDER COUNTY – All Pender County Government offices will close Thursday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 27 for the Christmas holiday.
Government offices will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 28 at their normal hours of operation.
In celebration of the New Year, Friday, Dec. 31, offices will close. Normal office hours will resume Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council having studied the needs of juveniles in the county hereby publishes this Request for Proposals. Deadline is January 17, 2022.
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) anticipates annual funds in the above stated amount will be available for programs serving delinquent and at-risk youth beginning on or after July 1, 2022. The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council may recommend certain programs for one or two-year funding awards dependent upon program performance, compliance with JCPC policy, and the availability of state JCPC allocation funds.
Based on identified needed programs and possible gaps in the service continuum, the following program types will be considered for funding:
As a result of the Needs Assessment in the above-named county, programs that reduce risk, address the needs of juveniles, and increase protective factors will be considered for funding.
Elevated Risk Factors for delinquency:
Elevated Needs for adjudicated juveniles:
Protective Factors to address risk and needs:
The web-based program application (NCALLIES) and instructions are available on line at the Department of Public Safety web-site: https://www.ncdps.gov/Index2.cfm?a=000003,002476,002483,002482,002514
Only local public agencies, 501-C-3 non-profit corporations and local housing authorities will be considered for funding. For additional information regarding the application process: Dee Turner, JCPC Chairperson/Designee at 910-663-3769. For information about the grant writing workshop and other technical assistance: Pam Stokes, Area Consultant at 910-920-4975.
The deadline for receiving applications is January 17, 2022. Email to dturner@pendercountync.gov or deliver to: 805 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425.
Click here for a PDF of this Request for Proposals.
Pender County Utilities (PCU) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consulting engineering firms experienced with the design of protective flood control berms and natural gas fueled generators. The engineering firm will provide complete design, permitting, and construction administration/observation of a proposed approximately 1100 linear foot flood control berm around a portion of the PCU wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), and an approximately 1500 kW natural gas generator at the water treatment plant (WTP). Both plants are located on Quality Way off US 421 in southwestern Pender County, adjacent to the Pender Commerce Park. Any questions concerning this RFQ should be directed to Kenny Keel, Director, Pender County Utilities, at kkeel@pendercountync.gov or (910) 259-0212 no later than January 5, 2022 at 10:00am. Questions will be answered in the form of an Addendum on January 7, 2022. SOQ’s should be submitted to Kenny Keel, Director, Pender County Utilities, at kkeel@pendercountync.gov no later than 3:00 PM on January 11, 2022. Submitted information shall comply with NCGS 143-64.31 through 64.34 (aka Mini Brooks Act). Click here to view the full RFQ # 211214-219. Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all SOQ’s.
BURGAW – Pender County Utilities water customers living in the vicinity of 210 Highway going toward Watts Landing and Surf City are experiencing a water outage. This was caused by a contractor doing a line bore under 210 Highway and drilled into the PCU water main. Crews are onsite and lines isolated. Repairs should be finished in several hours and water restored.
Therefore, consumers in the area noted above are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water until this advisory is lifted. This advisory will be in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water. Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.
This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
This advisory will go in effect on Tuesday, Dec. 14, starting at 2 p.m. The advisory will be lifted when 24-hour testing comes back negative for Bac-T.
Pender County is re-advertising for legal services to be provided to the County for Fiscal Year 2022. Legal services requested are primarily in the field of land use regulation and enforcement of related ordinances as well as grant administration. Only attorneys who are currently licensed to practice law in NC and maintain an office in NC or law firms including such attorneys, may respond to this RFP. Questions on this RFP are due to thenley@pendercountync.gov by 5pm on December 30, 2021. Reponses are due January 18, 2021, by 4pm to Travis Henley, Planning & Community Development Director, at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, 28425. Click here to view the full RFP # 211207-216. The county reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.
During the Dec. 6 meeting of the Pender County Board of Commissioners, employees were honored for their service to the county.
Alecia Williamson
Beverly Hall
Cynthia Kath
Karen Brown
Brenda Chasten-Allen
Stephanie Lewis
Joseph Camperlengo
Roy Horne
Pictured are Roy Horne with Chairman David Piepmeyer and Assistant County Manager Allen Vann.
Pictured are Joe Camperlengo with Commissioner David Williams and Assistant County Manager Allen Vann.
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