Fall 2015

City of Trinity: City of Vision

Trinity Connection

Phone: 336.431.2841 Fax: 336.431.5079

E-mail: cityhall@trinity-nc.gov www.trinity-nc.gov

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City of Trinity

6701 N.C. Hwy. 62 P.O. Box 50

Trinity NC 27370

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Greensboro, NC Permit No. 393

© 2015 City of Trinity

Project Safe Place

Trinity City Hall is a Safe Place. Youth at risk of abuse, neglect or family problems may seek help and safety wherever the yellow and black sign is dis-played.

Public Notice

SEVERE WEATH-

ER SHELTER— The severe weather

shelter for the

citizens of Trinity is

located at the Grubb

Family YMCA at

609 Trindale Road

within the Archdale

city limits.

Fall 2015 Volume 15, Issue 2

Trinity

CONNECTION

Swap Shop

Gently used items may be dropped off. Household goods will be given away to anyone in need. Remaining items will be donated to a local non-

profit.

Oct. 22, 23 & 24 (Thurs.—Sat.)

8:30 — 4:30 (Thur. & Fri.) 8:30 — 12:00 (Sat.) or full bins 6703 NC HWY 62 behind annex building

Info: 431-2841 FREE for CITY RESIDENTS Children under 12 must stay in vehicle

Acceptable Materials

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY

RECYCLABLES: Paper, cans, plastic, glass, electronics, metal

(recyclables must be pre-separated from trash)

YARD WASTE: Limbs no longer than 4 feet and no larger than 4

inches in diameter. Wood chipper on site—free mulch may be

available. First come-first served. Load your own truck.

TRASH: Household waste, junk

FLOURESCENTS & BATTERIES: HOUSEHOLD tubes, bulbs, house-

hold batteries & Vehicle Batteries WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: Old computers, TV’s, cell phones,

Anything with a cord.

What’s not allowed: Tires, appliances, wet paint (dried paint is

ok), toxic or hazardous materials, commercial waste, household

tubes, bulbs, household batteries & vehicle batteries (Some

items may be taken to the County Landfill)

Thank you to our partners

Synergy Recycling LLC, City Council and City Boards

Bringing the landfill to

the people

HOLIDAY TRASH/RECYCLE PICKUP

SCHEDULE:

There will be no changes to the

normal trash schedule this

holiday season. Recycling

dates will be December 14 &

21, also January 04, 2016

City Hall Holiday Schedule-

THANKSGIVING

CLOSED AT 12:00 NOON ON NOVEMBER 25

THRU NOVEMBER 27

CHRISTMAS

CLOSED DECEMBER 23 THRU DECEMBER 25

NEW YEARS

CLOSED JANUARY 1, 2016

MARTIN LUTHER KING

CLOSED JANUARY 18, 2015

ATTENTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE

SPC. JACOB CARROLL ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY

CLEANUP.

DATES: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2015

PLEASE CALL CITY HALL AT 336-431-2841 TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT.

REMEMBER ALL TRASH MUST FIT IN

YOUR TOTER Items outside the Official City toter will NOT be col-

lected

Any Trinity resident may request an addi-

tional recycle toter at no additional cost

TRINITY CITY COUNCIL ELECTION:

Election day is November 3, 2015.

Voter registration deadline is October 9, 2015.

Voting site is Trinity Memorial United Method-

ist Church.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

Non Emergency Sherriff - 336-318-6640

NCDOT—336-625-2078

Animal Control—336-878-8235

Board of Elections - 336-819-3900

Davidson Water - 336-475-8229

City of Trinity/Randolph County Restraint Laws - On a property of one acre or less, it shall be

unlawful for any person owning or having possession, custody or control of any animal or

livestock, to keep such an animal on his property unless such animal or livestock is under

sufficient restraint such as a leash, bridle, cage (or similar device which restrains and controls

the animal), or adequately contained by a fence or other enclosure. If the owner maintains an

electronic pet containment system, a visible and permanent sign must be on the premises

stating such a system is in use.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Colonial Village neighborhood:

The intersection of E. Sunrise Avenue and

Montana Drive will be blocked off from

6:00 PM to 8:15 PM for a Halloween block

party. All residents are welcome with non

neighborhood residents asked to park on E.

Sunrise and walk thru the neighborhood.

Dollar General:

1 yr. Anniversary and customer appreciation

day. October 31, 2015 from 11:00 AM to

4:00 PM. Hot Dogs, DJ and door prizes.

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Connect ion Tr in i ty

City Advisory Boards

Infrastructure/

Chair

Andrew Davis, James Michael

Kirkman

Deborah George-Thompson

Ambrose Rush

Planning/Zoning

Chair

Lynn Kennedy,

Vice Chairman

Richard McNabb,

Hunter Hayworth

Harold Hobbs

Miles Talbert

Martha Stunda

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Volume 15, Issue 2

Administration

Debbie Hinson, City Manager/Finance Director/City Clerk

Annette DeRuyter, Assistant City Clerk

Lisa Beam, Assistant Finance Officer

Vacant,

Office Assistant

Planning/Zoning

Marc Allred, Planning Director/ Code Enforcement Administrator

Public Works/Utilities

Rich Baker, Utilities & Public Works Director/ ORC/ Stormwater Admin. Jonathan Cranford, Utility & Public Works Rodney Johnson, Utility & Public Works

WHEN DO YOU NEED A

PERMIT

If you are considering building a new home or garage, or adding an

accessory structure, it is important that

you get the appropriate permits. A permit insures that your construction

project complies with zoning and

stormwater regulations.

Your first stop is City Hall. City staff

will sit down with you to discuss your construction project and lay out what

you need to get started. Beginning with

our development review checklist, we will discuss the steps you need to take

and determine whether or not a permit

is required.

The cost of permits range from $0 to

more than $300.00 depending on the complexity of the project and the level

of technical review required for

approval.

PERMIT INFORMATION:

Trinity Planning Dept.: 431-2841

Development ordinances and fee

schedule may be viewed online:

www.trinity-nc.gov

Open Burning Hot Line 1-877 OPEN BURN (1-877-673-6287)

Division of Air Quality: (336) 771-5000

http://www.ncair.org/

Most open burning is illegal in NC

Effects of stormwater runoff

Erosion Hot Line

1-866-STOPMUD (1-866-786-

7683)

Toll-free hotline to report erosion and sedimenta-tion problems

City Council (NEW SCHEDULE) Pre-agenda Meetings are held second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Regular Meetings are held second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board Meets fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Meetings are held in the City Hall Annex, 6703 NC Hwy. 62 (behind the City Hall “House.”)

City Meetings

Infrastructure Committee Meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Public Safety Board Meets fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (As Needed)

Meeting agendas are posted online:

www.trinity-nc.gov.

4th Annual

VETERANS

APPRECIATION

COOKOUT

V eterans and their families and friends are invited to

a cookout in honor of these heroic Americans.

Bring photos and memorabilia or just come and enjoy a time of camaraderie and appreciation.

SPONSERED & HOSTED BY: THE FRIENDS OF TRINITY

Sat. Nov. 14

11 am—2 pm

Trinity United

Memorial Methodist

Church

472-8207

PUBLIC NOTICE Open House and Reception— Trinity residents are invited

to attend an open house with City Council Members.

Monday December 14, 2015 from 4:30 to 5:45 with re-

freshments.

6:00 PM Pre-Agenda & Council Meeting

DONATIONS TO COAT: Drop off non-perishable food items

at City during regular business hours and meeting nights. Communi-

ty Outreach of Archdale-Trinity serves local residents in need of

assistance.

CHRISTMAS IN TRINITY

Location: Trinity Memorial

United Methodist

Church

December 10th

Approx. start time

is 5:30 P.M.

Marc Allred - Planning

Dir./Code Enforcement

UPDATES TO THE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

Updates to the City’s Development Ordinance was needed to help create a more development

friendly environment and easy in following the development ordinance. The City has revised

its Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations. Some of the highlights of this endeavor are as followed:

Creation of another Regional Center around the I-85/Hopewell Church Rd.

Removed Overlays from the Zoning Ordinance.

Banners are now a new tool that can be used for advertising purposes.

Changes of the requirements for sidewalks, curb & gutter, and bike lanes have been

added to make it less costly for developers to consider commercial and subdivision

development.

Subdivision Ordinance has been streamlined to reduce meetings and make it more

efficient so that subdivision plats can be approved efficiently and reduce the cost for developers.

For more information, please call the Planning Director, Marc Allred.

NEW BUSINESSES IN TRINITY

Please remember to support your local businesses in Trinity. We have two new restaurants in

Trinity, BBQ Joes and Trinity Grill on NC 62.

Automobile need an inspection, oil service, or repairs? Take it to H&H Automotive Repair at

the intersection of NC 62 and Mendenhall Rd Extension.

Ennis-Flint is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of pavement marking materials.

The Craft Shed located on NC 62 next to the barber shop.

COMING SOON: Northern Randolph Dialysis Center on Mendenhall Rd Ext. Wake

Forest Baptist is investing $3.3 million dollars into this location.

Maintenance Storage Building Update

The building has been completed and is in full operation for

the storage of all city maintenance equipment.

The building is located behind the City Hall Annex, 6703 NC

Hwy 62.

Notices: All yard sale signs must be removed the

day after the event and

Duke power has requested that NO signage be posted

on power poles.

Jonathan Cranford

Public Works

Rodney Johnson

Public Works

NEW STAFF MEMBERS

Septic System Maintenance. If you have a

septic system, it's important to properly

maintain it. Failed or broken septic

systems can threaten the health of humans

and wildlife in a watershed by releasing

harmful microbes and chemical

contaminants. Even the most efficient

tanks require regular maintenance every

year or two. If you see excessive moisture

or standing water in the drain field,

noxious odors in the yard, dead grass or

other plants over the drain field,

depressions around or over the septic tank,

or slow or plugged drains it's time to call a

licensed professional and make sure your

tank is maintained.

Current Mayor & Council Jesse Hill—Mayor

Debbie Frazier - Mayor Pro-Tem - Ward 1

Gene Byerly– Ward 1

Ed Lohr– Ward 2

Jerry Daniels– Ward 2

Chester Ayers– Ward 3

Jack Carico– Ward 3

Don Payne– Ward 4

Linda Gantt– Ward 4