Town Offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2010 in observance of Independence Day. Have a Safe and Happy 4th!

PUBLIC HEARING-Town of Angier Code of Ordinances-(Re-Codification)

A public hearing will be held by the Town of Angier Board of Commissioners in the Board Meeting Room, in the Town of Angier Municipal Building, 28 N. Raleigh St., Angier, NC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. This will be the first of two public hearings prior to adoption of the updated Town of Angier Code of Ordinances. The “Code” has been re-codified for the purpose of revisions and updating ordinances previously adopted by the Angier Board of Commissioners. The purpose of this hearing is to allow comments from the citizens of the Town of Angier regarding this updated “Code”. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 160-77, amendments to the Town Code of Ordinances should be adopted and issued annually unless no additions to or modifications of the code have been adopted by the board during the year. The Town of Angier Code of Ordinances has not been re-codified in its entirety since 1982. A copy of the Angier Code of Ordinances may be viewed in the Town Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; however, copies are not available for the public until adoption of the entire Code. Prior to adoption, minor changes may be incorporated and upon adoption, the “Code” will be available online on the Town’s website: www.angier.org For specific questions regarding the “Code”, please contact Town Clerk Joyce Valley at 919-639-2071. This DOES NOT include the Angier Zoning Ordinance or Draft Unified Development Ordinance, which will be considered by the Town Board at a future meeting.

There will be a joint meeting of the Angier Town Board and Angier Planning Board at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in the Angier Municipal Building for the purspose of hearing public comment and discussion of the Draft Unified Development Ordinance. Citizens are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Town of Angier Utility Rate Increase:

Water and Sewer rates are evaluated on an annual basis to assure that projected revenues offset the cost of owning and operating the system. The Town has not increased these rates since 2006; however, based on our current assessment, increases will be required this budget year for both water and sewer. The revenues from these rates cover the cost of debt service for previous and current system improvements as well as the operation and maintenance of the system. The rates are as follows:

2009-2010 Rate Schedule

Water and Sewer Rates

Rates – Water has a base allowance for the first 2,000 gallons and a variable rate for each additional 1,000 gallons. Sewer is assessed a flat rate and is metered at the first gallon of usage.

	Water/Base	Water/Variable	Sewer/Flat	Sewer Per 1,000
In Town Residents	$11.70	$2.70	$10.50	$5.35
Out of Town Residents	$23.40	$5.30	$19.50	$9.75

****2010-2011 Rate Schedule-Reflects Increase Effective July 1, 2010. The increase will show up on your water bill in August, 2010 because bills run a month behind.

	Water/Base	Water/Variable	Sewer/Flat	Sewer Per 1,000
In Town Residents	$12.70	$3.00	$12.00	$5.35
Out of Town Residents	$24.40	$5.90	$24.00	$9.75

Mandatory Recycling-IN TOWN RESIDENTS ONLY

Recycling carts will be delivered to your residence on June 21^st and pick up will begin on July 14^th, 15^th, or 16^th depending on your regular trash pick up service day. A list of items that are considered recyclable will be attached to the lid of your container, available at Town Hall and posted on the Town’s website: www.angier.org For additional information, contact Town Hall at 919-639-2071. The cost of this service will be $3.00 per month and added to your utility bill.

We invite you to visit our revitalized downtown area! A Cruise-In has been scheduled for the following dates at 6:00 p.m.:

..... Joint Planning Board/Town Board Meetings-Draft Unified Development Ordinance

*** Angier Parks and Recreation has set the registration dates for the 2010 Youth Sports Programs.

*** The Angier Small Town Main Street Committee has examined the market potential of various retail categories in an effort to bring new shopping opportunities downtown. Their research shows that the market could support expanded or new retail business in most categories including clothing, general merchandise (department and variety store merchandise) and restaurants. North Carolina Small Town Main Street Meeting. Please call Town Hall at 919-639-2071 for the next meeting date.
or contact Joyce Valley

*** You are asked to conserve our precious water supply although Mandatory Water Restrictions have been lifted by Harnett County. Harnett County has cold weather tips on their website for protection of your water lines. See www.harnett.org and go to Public Utilities to review the information.