City of Greensboro

March 9, 2009
In This Issue
City Council Action Wrap-Up
Council Wants Your Input on the Budget
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Economic Stimulus Funding Announced
Community Dialogue on Economic Stimulus Package
New Ordinance Restricts Weekend Real Estate Signs
 
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City Connections is not only an e-newsletter, but it's also a show! As Channel 13's newest monthly program, City Connections brings you timely information about what's going on in our City. Watch March's episode now.
 
Greensboro neighborhoods are invited to apply for the 2009 NeighborWoods Grant Program now through the end of May. The program, which began in 2004, provides trees to Greensboro neighborhoods to help replace those that have been damaged or lost through development, storms or disease. Applications are available on the Planning Department's Web site.
 
Seniors are invited to attend a Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 10, from 10 am-1 pm, at Central Library, 219 N. Church St. Representatives from area companies will be available to talk with senior citizens about employment opportunities. Many area companies will attend including Adecco, Comfort Keepers, EJ's Staffing Service, Guilford County and many more. For more information, call 373-2471.
 
Celebrate the 18th Annual African American Heritage Extravaganza on Saturday, March 14, from 11 am-4 pm. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Learn more.
 
Join the community on Saturday, April 4, to celebrate Earth Day 2009! Get involved by volunteering for the Great American Cleanup or, for students, snap a picture and enter it into the Student Nature Photography Contest. The Earth Day celebration is an event for the whole family full of entertainment, arts and crafts, games and much more. Learn how you can participate.
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City Council Action Wrap-Up
Council names Morgan as Interim City Manager.
 
Interim City Manager Bob Morgan
City Council held a special meeting on Friday, March 6, to discuss the process of searching for a new city manager. The meeting was called after Council voted 5-4 at its regular meeting on March 3 to dismiss City Manager Mitchell Johnson from his duties. 
 
Johnson, who has served the City
in various roles for nearly 26 years, will continue to work for the City until July 15 in a new role that has yet to be determined.
 
At the special meeting, Council voted 7-1 to allow the City to begin the search for an executive hiring firm to cast a nationwide search for a new city manager. With Council's approval, the City will now move forward with the search.
 
In the meantime, Council voted 6-3 for Deputy City Manager Bob Morgan to serve as Greensboro's Interim City Manager. 
 
Morgan joined the City of Greensboro in 2002 as an Assistant City Manager, before being promoted to Deputy City Manager in 2008. He brings decades of experience working in local government to his new role. Before coming to Greensboro, he served as Town Manager of Carrboro and Town Administrator of Farmville. Morgan's currently salary is $149,912.
 
To view the entire meeting or past meetings, visit City Council's video archive page.
Council Wants Your Input on the Budget
Tell us what matters to you!
 
Greensboro City Council and City staff want to know what matters most to you! You are invited to attend one of a series of community conversations on the City of Greensboro's budget. Attend a meeting below to help set priorities for the upcoming year. Your Council representative wants your input!
 
The first meeting was held Saturday, March 7, in District 1, but you still have time to attend one of the remaining four meetings:
   
    Council District 2
    Hosted by Council member Goldie Wells
    Thursday, March 12, at 6 pm
    Bessemer Elementary School, 918 Huffine Mill Rd.
   
    Council District 3
    Hosted by Council member Zack Matheny
    Monday, March 9, at 6 pm
    Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Rd.
   
    Council District 4
    Hosted by Council member Mike Barber
    Thursday, April 23, at 6 pm
    Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.
    
    Council District 5
    Hosted by Council member Trudy Wade
    Thursday, April 2, at 6 pm
    Trotter Recreation Center, 3906 Betula St.
 
Anyone having special needs should call 373-2723 at least five days prior to a meeting. Residents can also stay informed about the process by visiting the City's Budget Process page.
228th Anniversary of Battle of Guilford Courthouse

Battle of Guilford Courthouse

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 228th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse will be held March 14-15 from 10 am-4 pm at Country Park, 3902 Nathaneal Greene Dr. The battle reenactment will be held at 2 pm on both days. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Larry Barham at 373-3648.
Economic Stimulus Funding Announced
City will receive money for community development and road improvements.
The City recently learned that it will receive $510,817 in Community Development Block Grant funding and the Greensboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will receive $7.3 million for roadway improvements as part of Recovery Act funds. It is also anticipated that an additional $5.4 million will be allocated for transit improvements. This is big news as Greensboro continues to move forward during these economic times. Learn what the City plans to do with these funds.
City to Host Community Conversation on Economic Stimulus Package
Learn what the stimulus bill means for you.
 
Where is Greensboro's stimulus money? How will it impact residents? What individual and small business assistance is included? What funds are designated for "shovel ready" projects in our state? How does it translate into job creation and job training? These questions will be answered at a Community Dialogue Meeting moderated by Assistant City Manager Denise Turner on the economic stimulus package on Thursday, March 19, at 7 pm at the Greensboro Central Library, 219 N. Church St. For more information contact Beth Sheffield at 373-3617.
New Ordinance Restricts Weekend Real Estate Signs
Law aims to reduce clutter at intersections.
 
It's hard to go through an intersection on the weekend without seeing the corners filled with real estate signs. City Council has approved a new ordinance in February that limits the placement of real estate signs during the weekend.
 
The purpose of the ordinance is to limit the visual clutter from these signs, while continuing to give realtors the opportunity to promote their properties and developments.
 
Some of the restrictions include:
  • No more than one off-site directional real estate sign per direction and per property at an intersection where a potential buyer must make a turn to get to the property.
  • Signs can only be displayed from 12 noon on Friday to 12 noon the following Monday.
  • Additional devices, including balloons, may not be attached to any part of a sign.

View the full ordinance for more information.