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2019 Carrboro Citizens' Academy Graduation
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to present the graduating class of the 2019 Citizens' Academy with their certificates and award.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cathy Dorando
INFORMATION: The 2019 graduates are as follows: Lisa Braden, Maria Dewees, Lindsay Griffin, Barry Groner, Melissa Loggins, Samuel Maldonado, David Markiewicz, Fiona Matthews, Melinda Miller, Jeff Rupkalvis, Jamie Tripp, Robert Vaccarelli.
Graduates attended over 28 hours of academy sessions and had contact with all town departments and functions. Participants were able to get a "behind the scenes" tour of how government works in Carrboro. Course information is shown below:
Introduction to Town Hall - Gov 101
* Overview of program
* Introduction of staff and elected officials
* Overview of Carrboro government (Manager/Council Form, Board of Aldermen, Town Clerk, Town Manager, etc.)
* Carrboro "Extra Credit" Passport
* Budget
* Taxes
* Community Development
* Local Matters
* Human Services
* Town Hall Tour
Fire-Rescue Department
Location: Fire Station #1
* Rescue and Safety
* Prevention
* Drills
Recreation and Parks
Location: (mobile tour)
* Recreation Programs
* Parks
* Special Events
Planning, Zoning and Inspections
Location: Mobile Tour
* Planning
* Zoning
* Inspections
* Overview of structure of the department and its functions. Review of land use and zoning frameworks (Town limits, ETJ, Planning jurisdiction, LUO/zoning map); tour of extent of jurisdiction with emphasis on nine active development projects.
Public Works
Location: Meet at Public Works Facility
* Public Works (streets, landscaping, solid waste)
* Emergency Preparedness
* Beautification
* Energy Conservation
Police Academy
Location: OWASA Community Room
* Constitution/Bill of Rights
* Division operation
* Vehicle and tools demonstration
* Scenario training exercises
* K9 demonstratio...
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