PSA: Due to GFL being closed on Monday, they are running a day behind. They will be picking up trash tomorrow, July 8, 2022.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

***UPDATE*** The Town of Grifton will start working on the leak within the next 30 minutes. Please allow 2-3 hours while it is being worked on.

Due to a water leak the Town of Grifton will experience little to no water pressure tomorrow (Thursday, June 2nd) from 8:00am until 12:00pm. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this time.

Public Notice: The printer company mailed out the incorrect bill. The correct bill will be mailed out today.

Envision Pitt County 2045 is the county’s comprehensive plan that will guide growth and development (outside of municipal limits) while addressing topics such as transportation, housing, community character, economic development, recreation and natural assets. Attend the upcoming meeting at Ayden Grifton High School (7653 NC Route 11 South) on June 1st from 5-7pm or take the survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/envisionpittcounty2045.
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The proposed budget for the Town of Grifton for fiscal year 2022-2023 has been presented to the Mayor and Town Board of Grifton and is now available for public inspection in the office of the Town Hall located 528 Queen Street during normal business hours (Mon. – Thurs. 7:30 -5:30, Friday 7:30-11:30).

 

There will be a public hearing on Tuesday June 14th, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall located at 528 Queen Street for the purpose of gathering public input on the proposed budget. Citizens are invited to attend to present comments.

 

Mark R. Warren

Interim Town Manager

 

Legal: June 2, June 9

NOTICE OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE PROPERTY

OWNED BY THE TOWN OF GRIFTON

BEING ADVERTISED PURSUANT TO §160A-269

OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES

 

            TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Grifton has received an offer to purchase the parcels of property herein below described, for the sum of Eighty-seven thousand and No/100 Dollars ($87,000.00).

            Within ten (10) days hereof, any person, firm, or corporation interested in purchasing the property may raise the bid.  The above referenced bid must be raised by not less than ten percent (10%) of the first $1,000.00 and five percent (5%) of the remainder.  When a bid is raised, the bidder shall deposit with the Town Clerk five percent (5%) of the increased bid amount and said Clerk shall re-advertise the offer at the increased bid amount.  This procedure will be repeated until no further qualifying upset bids are received, at which time the Town of Grifton Board of Commissioners may accept the offer and sell the property to the highest bidder.  The Town may, at any time, reject all offers.

            The subject properties are: (1) Pitt County Tax Parcel No. 30176 being .46 acre located on the corner of Wall St. and Casey Drive Church Street, (2) Pitt County Tax Parcel 19659 being .75 acre located on the corner of Church St. and Cannon Blvd., (3) Pitt County Tax Parcel 82268 being 1.75 acre located on the corner of Lewis Drive and Wall Street, (4) Pitt County Tax Parcel 30209 being .24 acre located on the corner of Birch Rd. and Cottonwood Lane, (5) Pitt County Tax Parcel 30208 being .26 acre located on Birch Rd. and  (6) Pitt County Tax Parcel 30207 being .26 acre located on Birch Road.

 

            The Public Notice and Maps are available for public inspection at Grifton Town Hall located at 528 Queen Street during normal business hours.

 

            This the 26th day of May 2022.

 

                        

                                                                        Tina Mitchell, Town Clerk

 

Legal May 26, 2022

Location: Virtual Zoom classes due to Covid virus. Pick up supplies at Grifton Civic Center,
437 Creekshore Dr, Grifton, NC 28530
Dates: March 12, 19, & April 2, 2022.
Pick up supplies and zoom link at Grifton Civic Center, at 8:00 a.m. on March 12.
Class time: Zoom class starts at 10:00 a.m. ends at 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 to 15 year olds
Children will do 3 different projects.
Cost: $10 per child. May prepay fee anytime at the Town of Grifton’s office or at Grifton’s
Civic Center on the morning of March 12, 2022.
Instructions for Class
March 12 @ 8:00 a.m. - Parents pick up art supplies for 3 pottery pieces at Grifton Civic.
Remain in car to receive your art supply box and zoom link for virtual class at 10:00 a.m.
Student will make one pottery piece in this class. Parent will bring finished piece back to
Grifton Civic Center at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon.
March 19 @ 10:00 a.m. - Students sign into Zoom Link. Students will make two
pottery pieces in this class. Parents will bring finished pieces back to Grifton Civic
Center at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon.
*** Important all work is turned in this date so work can be bisque fired in kiln.***
April 2 @ 8:00 a.m. - Parents will come to Grifton Civic Center to pick up their
child’s bisque fired pottery pieces, glazes, brushes, etc.. Students will sign into zoom class
at 10:00 a.m. Student will glazed all three pieces in this class. Parents will drop off finished
Pieces at 2:00 p.m. at Grifton Civic Center that afternoon.
*** Important all work is turned in this date so work can be glaze fired in kiln.***
Pieces will be glazed fired in the kiln and parents will be notified when finished
pieces are ready for pick up.

Type of Election
Nonpartisan Plurality

Voter Registration Deadline
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 5:00 pm

Qualifications for Candidates
Candidates must be 21 years of age and a registered voter within the Town of Grifton

Seats on Ballot
Mayor
Town Commissioner — 3 Seats

Filing Dates for Candidates
Begin 12:00 noon Friday, July 2, 2021
Close 12:00 noon Friday, July 16, 2021

Filing Place for Candidates
Pitt County Board of Elections
1717 West 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27834
Navy blue modular unit behind County Office Building

Filing Fees
Mayor ………………………$36.00
Commissioner …………$18.00

Absentee Voting
Permitted; Copy of Resolution page 13

Date of Election
Election Day: Tuesday, November 2; polls open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
One-Stop voting: Thursday, October 14, 2021 and ends Saturday, October 30, 2021.

The Town of Grifton has recently started updating its website. We have added several more features and capabilities. For example, it now includes Board Meeting Minutes, Budgets, News, How To Volunteer Match Up in our Community and much more. We are about 85% complete and in the future we plan to add more capabilities.

In observance of Labor Day, Our Grifton Town Hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th, and will reopen Tuesday, September 7th. In case of an emergency, please contact the Grifton Police Department at 524-4161.

Please have a fun and safe holiday.

The town of Grifton has been recognized by the Local Government Commission for significant improvements that led to a financial turnaround and removal from a state list of government entities battling financial and governance challenges.

The Pitt County town of 2,702 residents was flagged for high-risk concern over internal bookkeeping controls and, to lesser degrees, financial issues related to its general fund and water and sewer fund a news release said.

The situation landed the town on the LGC’s Unit Assistance List for at-risk local governments.

“Grifton officials demonstrated a willingness to find out what’s right, get it right and keep it right, and through dedicated effort, were able to move off the UAL quickly,” said State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, who chairs the LGC. The commission is staffed by the Department of State Treasurer’s State and Local Government Finance Division.

“The Local Government Commission has a small staff that manages a very large and growing workload in monitoring the fiscal affairs of more than 1,100 local government units,” Folwell said. “I am grateful for the valuable work they do day in and day out to ensure local governments are meeting their statutory duties and providing the necessary guidance to help at-risk units to resolve financial issues that surface.”

When the LGC released its most recent UAL, it no longer included the names of 38 units — 27 municipalities, eight counties andthree utility districts.

“Like Grifton, these other units made such significant improvements that they were no longer included on the list,” Folwell said. “We’re not certain whether that’s the highest number of local governments taken off the list at one time, but it is an extraordinarily high volume.”

“The LGC staff have always made themselves available to answer questions, and are a valuable resource for small towns,” said Grifton Town Manager Mark Warren. He said he worked with retired finance officer Angel Hudson to substantially increase all of the town’s fund balances. Among actions taken:

The General Assembly established the LGC in 1931 to help address the problems in local government finance caused by the Great Depression. In 1933, 62 North Carolina counties, 152 cities and towns and some 200 special districts were in default on the principal, interest, or both, of outstanding obligations.

As a direct result of that history, units of government in North Carolina must seek the commission’s approval before they can borrow money. In reviewing each proposed borrowing, the commission examines whether the amount being borrowed is adequate and reasonable for the projects and is an amount the unit can reasonably afford to repay.

Because of this approach, the LGC has helped North Carolina maintain a reputation for fiscal responsibility among states.

The State and Local Government Finance Division (SLGFD) staffs the LGC. It oversees the finances of all local governments and public authorities in North Carolina.

It manages the sale and delivery of most state and local debt.

The entities subject to this oversight are a diverse group of more than 1,100 municipalities, counties, boards of education, charter schools, public hospitals, utility districts, mental health agencies, housing authorities, universities, airport authorities and other public authorities. This oversight includes ensuring that each unique entity is:

The SLGFD markets and sells bonded debt on behalf of issuing local governments and the state. The division also serves as staff to the state and the North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency in fulfilling their respective statutory functions and responsibilities.

Source: https://www.reflector.com/standard/features/local/town-of-grifton-tackles-issues-turning-adversity-into-success-local-government-commission-removes-town-from/article_77857e05-c36d-5700-8941-6d3e8b5e0783.html

Grifton Mayor Jackson congratulates Ms. Angel Hudson for her 30 years of Service to our Town of Grifton. The Board of Commissioners and several people showed their appreciation to Angel during the August Grifton Town Hall Meeting. Thank you Angel! We look forward to your return to the office in September.

2021 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Introduction
Town of Grifton was awarded a $980,400.00 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) from the NC Division of Water Infrastructure in July 2021 to undertake water system improvements in the Town. The proposed work will generally include approximately 6,330 LF of 2-inch GI line to be replaced with 6-inch PVC, while approximately 1,080 LF of 6-inch GI line will be replaced with 6-inch PVC. In addition, the project will also include the addition of 14 new fire hydrant assemblies on the new 6-inch water mains. Approximately 76 existing water services scheduled to be replaced will also be replaced to the right-of-way. Asphalt repair, miscellaneous cleanup and earthwork will also be included in the project, concentrated around water main replacement activities.
Project Scope
The project scope is anticipated to involve the following professional consulting services:
1. Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Assessment
2. Field Survey, Engineering Design and Bidding
3. Construction Administration and Resident Project Representative Services
4. Funding Agency Administration
Project Schedule
The following timeframes as outlined by the NCDEQ Letter of Intent to Fund should be considered by the Consultant for planning purposes:
1. Submit Preliminary Engineering Report December 1, 2021
2. Preliminary Engineering Report Approval May 2, 2022
3. Bid and Design Package Submittal November 3, 2022
4. Bid and Design Package Approval March 1, 2023
5. Advertise, Bid, Submit Bid Package, and Receive ATA July 3, 2023
6. Execute Construction Contract(s) August 1, 2023
Submittal
The Qualifications Package should consist of a bound document including a cover letter and the tabbed sections described below. Due to demands on the time of Town staff, the submittal is limited to fifteen (15) single-sided pages and all pages should be numbered. Sub-tabs or dividers are acceptable within the required tabs and do not count toward the page limit. One (1) original and two (2) copies of the Qualification Package are due to the Town of Grifton 528 Queen Street no later than Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
Cover Letter
Describe the consultant’s interest in working with the Town of Grifton. Summarize the content of the proposal, and identify a contact person for questions during the RFQ selection process, providing contact information including telephone number, email and postal address.
Tab 1 – Consultant Profile
1. Consultant Profile – Identify the legal entity that would enter into the contract with the Town and include location of company headquarters, location of local office, type of business (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation), state of incorporation or organization, and the name and title of the person authorized to enter into an agreement. For proposed sub-consultants, please provide the name of each consultant, the office location, contact name and telephone number, and each consultant’s qualifications supporting the respective services to be provided.

2. Similar Experience – A list of 3-5 similar municipal engineering projects with a brief description of the project and a description of the team’s involvement on the project. All descriptions should include date services were performed, total project cost, contact name and phone number of individual representative possessing knowledge of the consultant’s work, and overall total project timeframe.

3. Conflict of Interest – Provide a statement regarding the consultant’s or sub-consultant’s possible conflicts of interest for any services to be performed.
Tab 2 – Project Approach
Describe the project team’s approach to identifying, evaluating and preparing a scope of work for the wastewater distribution system. The project approach should describe proposed evaluation methodologies and use of specialized tools or equipment.

Tab 3 – Project Team
1. Organizational Chart – A list of staff selected to work on the project with their qualifications (including sub-consultants). Include for each key member of the team:
o Title;
o Roles and responsibilities, including those projects identified under Tab 1;
o Professional registrations and certifications;
o Office location;
Scoring of the Qualifications Packages by the Town’s staff will be conducted as follows: Scoring Criteria Max Points
Consultant’s Profile and Experience with Similar Projects 25
Project Approach 40
Project Team Experience 25
Familiarity with Locality 10
TOTAL 100
The Town will review submitted qualifications packages and select the most qualified firm to enter negotiations. The Town reserves the right to make no formal selection at this time. All expenses associated with response to this RFQ are the responsibility of the responder.
All questions about this RFQ are preferred in writing with submittal to Mark Warren, Interim Town Manager at townmanager@grifton.com. Alternately, Mr. Warren may be reached at the Town Hall at 252-524-5168.
END OF DOCUMENT

Available on Water Quality page of website***

Due to COVID-19 we are currently only having one meeting per month on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm

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