The N.C. League of municipalities publishes a bi-monthly magazine that is distributed to 540 North Carolina towns. Fayetteville is featured on the cover of this month’s edition. The publication is distributed to every elected municipal official and every key appointed official. The magazine keeps officials abreast on how other cities and towns meet challenges. TheContinue reading “N.C. League of Muncipalities Magazine – Fayetteville on Cover”
Author Archives: Angie Hedgepeth
City Council Planning Retreat
City of Fayetteville Planning Retreat Embassy Suites – Fayetteville February 7-8, 2014 What Happened: The new City Council met for two days to listen to briefings and to decide on a strategic plan of top priorities that will be relevant for 2014/15. General Comments: Placemaking – create an environment you want to be in. ThirdContinue reading “City Council Planning Retreat”
Weekly Recipe – President Obama’s Chili
“I borrowed this recipe from my husband – it’s now the President’s Chili Recipe. When we lived in Chicago, we loved to invite our family and friends over to our house, make a batch of chili, and enjoy the evening together.” Michelle Obama Ingredients: 1 large onion chopped 1 green pepper, chopped Several cloves ofContinue reading “Weekly Recipe – President Obama’s Chili”
City Council Meeting 1/27/14 – Zero Lot Line Changes
The following changes to the United Development Ordinance Chapter 30 regarding modifications to zero lot line standards were approved. Information is from the planning staff’s power point which can be viewed in it’s entirety www.cityoffayetteville.org Definition of Zero Lot Line – to provide flexibility in setbacks and lot dimensions when two or more structures intendedContinue reading “City Council Meeting 1/27/14 – Zero Lot Line Changes”
Fayetteville City Council – Sewer Assessments
Fayetteville City Council Regular Meeting January 13, 2014 What Happened: The City Council discussed lowering the 8% interst rate for sewer assessments to Public Works Commission customers who are required to pay for sewer installation due to annexation. Steve Blanchard (PWC CEO) and Mike Lallier (PWC Commission Chairman) answered questions regarding the 3 interest rate scenarios (listed below). A motionContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council – Sewer Assessments”
Free North Carolina ID’s
New voter requirements will start with the 2016 presidential election. However, beginning this year poll officials will ask (but not require) North Carolina voters to provide a N.C. photo identification card. N.C. voters are not required to provide identification until 2016. As of January 3, 2014, the North Carolina State Division of Motor Vehicles has started issuing FREE photo IDContinue reading “Free North Carolina ID’s”