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MORRISVILLE TOWN COUNCILMark Stohlman Mayor

Steve Rao Mayor Pro-Tem

Michael Schlink Council Member (District 1)

TJ Cawley Council Member (District 2)

Liz Johnson Council Member (District 3)

Vicki Scroggins Johnson Council Member (District 4)

Satish Garimella Council Member (At Large)

Phone: 919.463.6200 Fax: 919.481.2907 Email: information@townofmorrisville.org

March 2017 Wednesday, March 1Yard Waste - Green & YellowTuesday, March 7Public Safety Advisory Committee, 6:00 pmWednesday, March 8Performance Measurement Advisory Committee, 6:00 pmYard Waste - Red, Blue & PurpleThursday, March 9Planning & Zoning Board, 6:30 pmSenior Advisory Committee, 6:30 pmTuesday, March 14Active Kids Strategic Plan Information Open House, 5:30 pmTown Council Meeting, 6:30 pmWednesday, March 15Yard Waste - Green & YellowTuesday, March 21Board of Adjustment, 6:30 pm (as needed)Wednesday, March 22Yard Waste - Red, Blue & PurpleThursday, March 23RAIN Advisory Committee, 6:00 pmTuesday, March 28Town Council Meeting, 6:30 pmWednesday, March 29Parks, Recreation & Cultural Advisory Committee, 6:00 pm

100 Town Hall Drive • Morrisville, NC 27560

IN THIS ISSUEM. Foy Jenkins Named Fire Chief for Morrisville

Applications now being accepted for Teen Morrisville 101

ReadyWake Registration Reminder

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, events and more at

townofmorrisville.org.

Please note our updated mailing address

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Teen Morrisville 101 Now Accepting

Applications

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Reminder

Stormwater Matters

Parks, Recreation & Cultural

Resources Classes

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K9 Arko Vest DemonstrationOfficer Rodrigues

& K9 Arko demonstrate a

new vest, donated by Spike's K9

Fund.

M. FOY JENKINS NAMED FIRE CHIEF FOR MORRISVILLE

Town Manager Martha Paige has announced the appointment of M. Foy Jenkins II as Fire Chief for the Town of Morrisville. Jenkins, currently the Special Operations Chief with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, Miami-Dade County, Florida, was selected from a field of 30 candidates. He was identified as one of the top candidates during a comprehensive assessment center process held in late 2016.

Jenkins, from New Bern, NC, started his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter at West New Bern Volunteer Fire Department while in high school. He brings 34 years of progressive fire service experience to the Town with certifications as a firefighter, paramedic, technical rescuer and hazmat technician. He is a Federal Emergency Management Agency/

Department of Homeland Security Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Leader and has participated in several national and international deployments. Jenkins will focus on firefighter safety and training in Morrisville.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead such a great organization,” said Jenkins. “The level of professionalism that I have seen in every staff member helped me to realize that Morrisville is the place that I want to start the next chapter of my career that has spanned almost 35 years.”

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Chief Jenkins will begin work with the Town on May 8.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR TEEN MORRISVILLE 101 The 3rd annual Teen 101 program brings an inside look to local government for teens.

Teen Morrisville 101 is an annual citizen's academy geared towards Teens interested in local government, specifically in Morrisville. This is a free program for 9 - 12th graders. The program will be held after school hours, from 4 - 6 pm once a week for 4 weeks, and will take place at Morrisville Town Hall, located at 100 Town Hall Drive. While the program is open to all high school students, preference will be given to those who live in Morrisville.

What's in it for you?

• A "behind-the-scenes" look at how local government works, specifically in Morrisville.

• A better understanding of what it takes to be a civil servant with a close up look at different career options in local government.

• A chance to get a hands-on approach to learning through group activities like designing a park and presenting at a Mock Town Council meeting.

• A great opportunity to talk to local government employees about what they do every day for the citizens in Morrisville.

The class is packed with activities and information, and is perfect for High School students interested in pursuing a career in government, or are just looking for more insight into what it takes to run a Town!

The application deadline for the 2017 session of Morrisville 101 is Friday, April 7 at 5:00 pm. To apply, please visit townofmorrisville.org/teenmsv101.

Registration Open for CERT TrainingThe Morrisville Fire Department offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, free of charge! This program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills.

The next CERT class will be offered in April. If you would like to participate, please complete

the background and application packets at the link below and return to the Fire Administrative Office at 260 C Town Hall Drive by 4/16 for processing. Visit townofmorrisville.org/CERT for details and to register.

Mark Your Calendar: Fire Department Open HouseThe next Fire Department Open House is Saturday, May 6 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Fire Station 1 (200 Town Hall Drive).

Reminder: Spring Bulk Item PickupSpring Bulk Item pickup will be held the week of March 6 - 10. Residents can leave up to 5 items curbside on their regular trash/recycling pickup day. For a complete list of accepted items, please visit townofmorrisville.org/bulk.

Summer Camp Registration Begins March 1Summer is around the corner! Summer Camp registration will

begin March 1 for Residents and March 15 for Non-Residents. This program fills up fast, so make sure to register! Register online at webtrac.townofmorrisville.org.

Save the Date: Easter Egg HuntOur annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 am at Morrisville Community Park (1520 Morrisville Parkway).

Around Town

2017 Class SchedulePlease Note: Students are required to attend all 4 sessions or will not be eligible for graduation.

Session 1

Wednesday, April 19, 4 - 6 pm

Session 2

Wednesday, April 26, 4 - 6 pm

Session 3

Wednesday, May 3, 4 - 6 pm

Session 4

Wednesday, May 10, 4 - 6 pm

Morrisville 101 Graduation

Tuesday, May 23 (optional), 6:30 pm

All classes & graduation are held at Morrisville Town Hall, located at 100 Town Hall Drive

WHAT IS STORMWATER POLLUTION?

When it rains, some of the rainwater soaks into the ground, and part of it flows over the ground and directly into creeks, streams or rivers. This water that runs off into the river is called runoff, or sometimes stormwater runoff. Clever, huh?

Sometimes this stormwater runoff gets polluted. Pollution is anything that harms natural resources, whether it is air, soil, or in this case, water. Sometimes the pollution is something you can see, like trash floating on top of the water. Other times you can’t see the pollution at all, like when motor oil from a car washes into a nearby creek.

Polluted runoff is the number one cause of water pollution in the United States, and Morrisville is no exception. Many times people pollute water and don’t even realize they are doing it. However, we can all make a difference and help reduce polluted runoff in simple ways every day.

What can you do? Visit these online stormwater resources to learn more: www.ToMstormwater.org,www.ncstormwater.org, www.NCCWEP.org.

There are lots of classes offered by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department. Check out a few options and register today!

Chess for Beginners

Chess is for participants from 2nd grade and higher who want to learn the pieces, how they move, the “3 special moves” and check vs. checkmate. Each class runs for 4 weeks and is

$80. For more information or to register call 919-272-8017 or email improve@trianglechess.com.

Piano & Voice Classes

Beginner Piano (ages 5 and up), Beginner Voice (ages 5 and up), Piano for Teens (ages 12 and up) and Voice for Teens (ages 12 and up) are some of the new offerings this year. Each class runs 5 weeks, concluding with

a performance recital to show off all the skills learned in the class! Each session is $150. For more information or to register call 919-723-3634 or email nitakey88@gmail.com.

Young Engineers

LEGO Challenge and ROBO Lego (Robotics for Beginners) for kids ages 5-10 where they will learn various skills such as engineering concepts, buoyancy,

angular momentum, software development, and much more! For more information or to register call 919-473-9222 or email westernwake@e2ye.com.

To see all of the classes and programs we offer, please visit townofmorrisville.org/cfcc. Questions? Call us at 919-463-7100.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Classes

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS FROM WAKE COUNTY Wake Upgrades Emergency System for Residents

Wake County Emergency Management urges residents to sign up to receive alerts from its new and improved emergency notification system, ReadyWake Alerts. The system provides residents, businesses and visitors with important information in the event of an emergency.

ReadyWake Alerts is Wake County’s new emergency notification system; anyone who was signed up for the county’s old system must re-register at readywake.com to continue receiving alerts.

People can sign up to receive alerts for a variety of situations occurring in their area, including severe weather impacts, unexpected road closures or evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Residents can choose to receive alerts by phone, text or email.

Sign up for ReadyWake Alerts at www.readywake.com, or go to any Wake County Public Library and ask for assistance.