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Learn more about the Request for Qualification so this project, due by May 19, 2022.

Questions? You can call the City's Planning & Community Development Manager Jason Hardin, 336-349-1068, or email him at jardin@reidsvillenc.gov.

As a part of a City-wide water system and fire hydrant maintenance program, Reidsville Fire Department personnel will be systematically flushing fire hydrants within the City beginning Monday, May 2, 2022, weather permitting. The hydrant flushing will continue over the next couple of months until the entire City is covered, according to Fire Chief David Bracken. Hydrants will be flushed Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Periodic flushing is necessary to clear normal sediment from lines and ensure that the hydrants are functional for fire protection purposes. Because sediment will be disturbed, some dingy water can be expected, but the dinginess should disappear in a short time. Any persistent cloudiness can usually be cleared by briefly opening all faucets in the building simultaneously. Residents are cautioned to avoid washing clothes if they are aware of hydrants being flushed nearby. While any sediment stirred up has been disinfected by chlorine in the water supply, the dinginess can stain clothes if it is drawn into the washing machine in sufficient quantity.

A North Carolina State graduate with some 10 years of experience as a professional engineer has been named the City of Reidsville’s new Public Works Director. Joshua S. Beck, who has been working as Associate Director for Housing Facilities at UNC-Greensboro where he oversaw 75 staff members in maintenance, housekeeping, inventory and projects, will head the City’s Public Works Department beginning Monday, April 25. At UNCG, he supervised the operations needed to maintain more than two million square feet of residence halls on campus as well as reviewing and updating the 10-year capital improvement plan for the facilities and overseeing all aspects of construction and renovations for the department. Also at the university, Beck previously served as the Assistant Director for Facilities and as a Project Engineer in the Housing & Residence Life division. Prior to UNCG, he had been a Project Manager for Davis-Martin-Powell & Associates, Inc. and since 2014, has had his own firm, J.S. Beck Engineering, PLLC. As part of that work, he has worked on everything from short water or sewer extensions to large multi-phased townhome or subdivision projects. Beck believes his work experience will translate well to the public sector. As Reidsville’s Public Works Director, he will not only oversee the day-to-day operations of that department and its five divisions, but he also will coordinate the City’s Community Development Block Grant projects and other such projects. “I have 15 years of experience in land development and municipal engineering across the great state of North Carolina,” Beck said. “In addition, my experiences at UNC-Greensboro include managing large annual operating budgets and leading a diverse team of various skillsets to a common goal.” Beck looks forward to getting to know both his staff and the City so that he can assist in making informed decisions in a timely manner. “Getting to know and understand all 16 square miles of Reidsville, unfortunately, won’t happen overnight, but I certainly look forward to that challenge at the same time,” he said. “As Public Works Director, I hope to improve the lives of residents through the services we provide.” Beck earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from NC State in 2007. He has been a North Carolina Professional Engineer since 2011. Reidsville City Manager Summer Woodard and Team Reidsville are glad to have the Public Works position filled by such a qualified candidate. “We believe that Josh’s credentials, along with his people skills, will be a true asset to the City going forward,” Manager Woodard said. “We have a lot of projects going on that will benefit from his expertise, and we think our employees will enjoy working with him.” Beck and his wife, Lauren, and their son reside in Kernersville. - 30 -

The City of Reidsville will receive separate sealed formal bids for the CDBG Sewer Rehabilitation Project (CDBG-I No. 19-I-3112) at Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC 27320, until Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 10 a.m. as outlined in the attached Bid for Advertisements. (Attached Bid for Advertisements.)

The City of Reidsville will have a new Planning and Community Development Manager beginning February 14. Jason Hardin will be coming to the City from Jacksonville, Alabama. He will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Community Development Manager Donna Setliff in 2021. "I am incredibly excited to join Team Reidsville and become a part of this wonderful community!” Hardin said. “I hope to continue fostering a sense of community engagement in planning and community development as we work together to build a bright future for the City." Hardin, a native of Cartersville, Georgia, has been living in Jacksonville since 2010. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and his Master’s of Public Administration from Jacksonville State University. While in graduate school, Hardin worked as a planning intern with the City of Anniston, Alabama, later becoming a Regional Planner with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in 2018 upon graduation. After two years with the Commission, he became Senior Planner. When the position came open in Reidsville, Hardin saw it as a good fit. “Reidsville struck me as a great place with a great community,” he said. “The City offers the charm of a small city with proximity to larger metropolitan areas, along with great ongoing projects and considerable potential for the future. I also love the City’s dedication to historic preservation. Whether it’s preserving the Governor Reid House or the downtown historic district, I really appreciate that commitment.” Hardin also believes his job experience in Alabama will help him in Reidsville. During his time with the City of Anniston and the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, he worked on a wide variety of planning and community development projects. Those projects ranged from comprehensive and strategic planning, zoning technical assistance and structure historical assessment to grant writing and managing federal grant-funded projects. In addition, his involvement with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has provided him extensive training in local government management, including concentrations in ethics, leadership and financial management. Hardin is also certified in Planning and Zoning from the University of North Alabama and a graduate of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma. He is a certified Local Government Professional Manager by the Alabama City/County Management Association. In addition to being a member of ICMA, he is also a member of the American Planning Association (APA). He and his wife, Lauren, are the proud pet parents of a Corgi named Rue and a cat named Ginny. - 30 -

Due to a shortage of leaf collectors, it has been a challenging leaf season for the Public Works Department to get to every yard in the City. Leaf season ends the week of January 3, 2022. Instead of putting the leaves out on your scheduled day that final week, all residents must have their leaves to the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022. Crews plan to start that Monday and make a clean sweep of the entire City. It may take a little longer than usual, but crews will attempt to get the collection completed that week. Once that last pass is conducted, residents will have to bag their leaves for collection by our Sanitation Department. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

The City of Reidsville, along with Archdale, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown and the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority, are planning a regional water quality preventative maintenance service on our water distribution systems beginning on Saturday, December 4, 2021 and concluding in mid-April 2022. This maintenance service involves a temporary process change to our water disinfecting method from chloramines to free chlorine. Although chloramine disinfection is the preferred method of treatment, due to the longevity of the disinfecting power of chloramines in the system and the reduced levels of disinfection by-products produced, it is a weaker disinfectant. Therefore, it is a recommended practice to switch back to free chlorine periodically for approximately five months in order to reduce the likelihood that undesirable bacterial growth will occur in the system. During this transition, some customers may experience temporary taste and odor concerns. Initial taste and odor impacts result from the release of ammonia from the chloramines. Once the free chlorine water gets fully into the system, the taste and odor of chlorine may be evident in the coming months. This is a normal part of the process and customers should be reassured that this will not affect water quality. At the conclusion of the maintenance process as chloramines are resumed, the taste and odor of chlorine will simply disappear. The City of Reidsville will be issuing a citywide Code Red announcement just prior to beginning the maintenance process as a reminder to our customers. Customers may contact the Public Works Department at 349-1070 or the City Water Plant at 342-4002 if they have any questions.