January 2020 - Kannapolis Matters

Calendar of Events

JANUARY 2020

JANUARY 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day City offices closed in observance

FEBRUARY 8

Shred Event | 9 a.m.-noon Public Works Operation Center More at kannapolisnc.gov

Kannapolis Police Chief Woody Chavis Retires

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fter serving the people of Kannapolis for 37 years, Police Chief Woody Chavis has announced his retirement.

A native of Kannapolis, Woody says his childhood dream was to be a police officer. “I can remember being a small child and walking downtown with my mother. I would always stop and talk to any police officer. I knew at that age, that being a police officer was all I wanted to do,” he said.

“I have never regretted my decision to be a police officer. I have accomplished my childhood dream and much more by being able to serve as police chief of Kannapolis for 12 years.”

Woody was named Chief of Police in 2007.

“Chief Chavis has been a critically important stabilizing influence in our Police Department during a period of major growth and transition in our City,” said City Manager Mike Legg. “I could not be prouder of Woody and his dedicated service to our community for nearly four decades. His presence will certainly be missed but I am also very happy for him. His retirement is well deserved.”

Chavis has received many honors, including the Order of the Long Leaf Pine; being named Outstanding Young Law Enforcement Officer by the Kannapolis Jaycees; Unit Commendation Award – Honor Guard Division; Unit Commendation Award – Criminal Investigation Division; Robert Eury Memorial Service Award; Chief’s Award for THE CITY OF KANNAPOLIS 401 Laureate Way | Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov

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Exceptional Service; Rowan Optimist Paul W. Wilson Memorial Award; Life Saving Award; and Outstanding Law Enforcement Award from the Mothers of Murdered Offspring.

He credits this reputation as one of the reasons the police officers have good relationships with the many diverse people in the community. “We have worked diligently to build and maintain relationships with everyone. It helps us be proactive in preventing crimes and solve them quickly if they do happen because people talk to us.

The people of Kannapolis do not want crime and they help us every day, which is one of the reasons we have a low crime rate.”

Woody’s last day was December 27. “It’s going to be hard to walk away from policing, but it’s time for me to retire, play more golf and have time with my family.”

RCCC Opens Advanced Technology Center

Roger Haas Receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Kannapolis City Council Members Sworn In

Kannapolis Mayor Pro Tem Roger Haas was honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at last month’s city council meeting.

Haas is retiring from his city council position after not seeking reelection in the fall. He has served as a Kannapolis City Council member for 16 nonconsecutive years.

Kannapolis City Council members Ryan Dayvault and Tom Kincaid were sworn in to serve new terms on December 9.

Darrell Jackson was also sworn in to serve a term on the council. Superior Court Judge Martin McGee administered the oath of office for the council members.

This is the third term for council members Dayvault and Kincaid. Darrell Jackson was elected in November. He previously served one term of office from 2013-2017.

Rowan Cabarrus Community College has officially opened the Advanced Technology Center on the North Carolina Research Campus.

It focuses on high-level training for people seeking technical jobs in the City and region.

The 55,000-square-foot Advanced Technology Center houses stateof-the-art, adaptable labs and classrooms designed to meet industry growth for the next 50 years.

Downtown Townhome Project Coming in 2020 Pennant Square, a 128-townhome project, will be built on nine acres of property formerly known as Cannon Mills Plant 4. The City is selling the property – located between Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, West F Street and S. Main Street – to Sherwood Development/Shiloh Church Development Group, which will develop the townhomes.

The site is ideally suited for this type of development and is part of the Downtown Revitalization Project, which calls for residential projects to establish a concentration of people living and working in downtown.

The Sherwood Development/Shiloh Church Development Group will contract with TriPointe Homes to build the two- and three-story townhomes that will have alleyloaded garages. The homes will sell for $200,000-$250,000.

Roger Haas accepts the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from Mayor Darrell Hinnant .

City Manager Mike Legg, RCCC President Dr. Carol Spalding, RCCC Mascot Beacon, Mayor Darrell Hinnant, Robot Vector, RCCC Board of Trustees Chair Carl Short Jr., Kannapolis City Council Member Tom Kincaid, Cabarrus County Commissioner Lynn Shue, and Castle & Cooke President Mark Spitzer

A large flex lab on the ground floor provides space for industry partners to collaborate and innovate.

Stormwater Tip The stormwater system is often confused with the wastewater treatment system, but they are two separate systems. Water from sinks, showers, toilets, etc., travels to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Water that flows through the storm drain often ends up in the nearest lake or stream without treatment, as these drains are designed to help prevent flooding. How can you help? Using leaves as a natural fertilizer instead of harsh chemicals and picking up trash are two major ways to help prevent pollution in our local waterways.

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is one of the highest honors a citizen of North Carolina can receive. Haas was honored for his 30 years of service to the City of Kannapolis, both as a city council member and as a leader in numerous organizations in Kannapolis.

Upon receiving the award Roger said, “I have always wanted to be remembered for laying the foundation for the lasting success of the City. The voters of Kannapolis have given me the opportunity to do that and I have enjoyed serving.”

During the meeting, Van Rowell was selected to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. He replaces outgoing Mayor Pro Team Roger Haas, who did not seek reelection.

Block One Properties Sold

Shred Event

Kannapolis City Council took the next step in the Downtown Revitalization Project by selling Phase 1, Block 1.

The Lansing Melbourne Group will be the new owners of the properties and they have announced their first tenant – the Hollywood Burger Restaurant – which will be located in the former Restaurant 46 space.

On Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. until noon, Kannapolis Public Works will host a free document shredding event at the Public Works Operation Center, at 1401 Bethpage Road. This event is for Kannapolis residents only. Document shredding is limited to five file boxes per person.

LMG is also the owner and developer of the VIDA Mixed-Use District on West Avenue, now under construction. A steak restaurant and bicycle shop are expected to open in the Old Cabarrus Bank Block. VIDA is expected to open in December of 2020.

In previous years, this event also collected electronic waste. Electronic waste is picked up curbside on your recycling day, so we will not be collecting e-waste at this event.

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Exceptional Service; Rowan Optimist Paul W. Wilson Memorial Award; Life Saving Award; and Outstanding Law Enforcement Award from the Mothers of Murdered Offspring.

He credits this reputation as one of the reasons the police officers have good relationships with the many diverse people in the community. “We have worked diligently to build and maintain relationships with everyone. It helps us be proactive in preventing crimes and solve them quickly if they do happen because people talk to us.

The people of Kannapolis do not want crime and they help us every day, which is one of the reasons we have a low crime rate.”

Woody’s last day was December 27. “It’s going to be hard to walk away from policing, but it’s time for me to retire, play more golf and have time with my family.”

RCCC Opens Advanced Technology Center

Roger Haas Receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Kannapolis City Council Members Sworn In

Kannapolis Mayor Pro Tem Roger Haas was honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at last month’s city council meeting.

Haas is retiring from his city council position after not seeking reelection in the fall. He has served as a Kannapolis City Council member for 16 nonconsecutive years.

Kannapolis City Council members Ryan Dayvault and Tom Kincaid were sworn in to serve new terms on December 9.

Darrell Jackson was also sworn in to serve a term on the council. Superior Court Judge Martin McGee administered the oath of office for the council members.

This is the third term for council members Dayvault and Kincaid. Darrell Jackson was elected in November. He previously served one term of office from 2013-2017.

Rowan Cabarrus Community College has officially opened the Advanced Technology Center on the North Carolina Research Campus.

It focuses on high-level training for people seeking technical jobs in the City and region.

The 55,000-square-foot Advanced Technology Center houses stateof-the-art, adaptable labs and classrooms designed to meet industry growth for the next 50 years.

Downtown Townhome Project Coming in 2020 Pennant Square, a 128-townhome project, will be built on nine acres of property formerly known as Cannon Mills Plant 4. The City is selling the property – located between Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, West F Street and S. Main Street – to Sherwood Development/Shiloh Church Development Group, which will develop the townhomes.

The site is ideally suited for this type of development and is part of the Downtown Revitalization Project, which calls for residential projects to establish a concentration of people living and working in downtown.

The Sherwood Development/Shiloh Church Development Group will contract with TriPointe Homes to build the two- and three-story townhomes that will have alleyloaded garages. The homes will sell for $200,000-$250,000.

Roger Haas accepts the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from Mayor Darrell Hinnant .

City Manager Mike Legg, RCCC President Dr. Carol Spalding, RCCC Mascot Beacon, Mayor Darrell Hinnant, Robot Vector, RCCC Board of Trustees Chair Carl Short Jr., Kannapolis City Council Member Tom Kincaid, Cabarrus County Commissioner Lynn Shue, and Castle & Cooke President Mark Spitzer

A large flex lab on the ground floor provides space for industry partners to collaborate and innovate.

Stormwater Tip The stormwater system is often confused with the wastewater treatment system, but they are two separate systems. Water from sinks, showers, toilets, etc., travels to the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Water that flows through the storm drain often ends up in the nearest lake or stream without treatment, as these drains are designed to help prevent flooding. How can you help? Using leaves as a natural fertilizer instead of harsh chemicals and picking up trash are two major ways to help prevent pollution in our local waterways.

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is one of the highest honors a citizen of North Carolina can receive. Haas was honored for his 30 years of service to the City of Kannapolis, both as a city council member and as a leader in numerous organizations in Kannapolis.

Upon receiving the award Roger said, “I have always wanted to be remembered for laying the foundation for the lasting success of the City. The voters of Kannapolis have given me the opportunity to do that and I have enjoyed serving.”

During the meeting, Van Rowell was selected to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. He replaces outgoing Mayor Pro Team Roger Haas, who did not seek reelection.

Block One Properties Sold

Shred Event

Kannapolis City Council took the next step in the Downtown Revitalization Project by selling Phase 1, Block 1.

The Lansing Melbourne Group will be the new owners of the properties and they have announced their first tenant – the Hollywood Burger Restaurant – which will be located in the former Restaurant 46 space.

On Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. until noon, Kannapolis Public Works will host a free document shredding event at the Public Works Operation Center, at 1401 Bethpage Road. This event is for Kannapolis residents only. Document shredding is limited to five file boxes per person.

LMG is also the owner and developer of the VIDA Mixed-Use District on West Avenue, now under construction. A steak restaurant and bicycle shop are expected to open in the Old Cabarrus Bank Block. VIDA is expected to open in December of 2020.

In previous years, this event also collected electronic waste. Electronic waste is picked up curbside on your recycling day, so we will not be collecting e-waste at this event.

Calendar of Events

JANUARY 2020

JANUARY 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day City offices closed in observance

FEBRUARY 8

Shred Event | 9 a.m.-noon Public Works Operation Center More at kannapolisnc.gov

Kannapolis Police Chief Woody Chavis Retires

A

fter serving the people of Kannapolis for 37 years, Police Chief Woody Chavis has announced his retirement.

A native of Kannapolis, Woody says his childhood dream was to be a police officer. “I can remember being a small child and walking downtown with my mother. I would always stop and talk to any police officer. I knew at that age, that being a police officer was all I wanted to do,” he said.

“I have never regretted my decision to be a police officer. I have accomplished my childhood dream and much more by being able to serve as police chief of Kannapolis for 12 years.”

Woody was named Chief of Police in 2007.

“Chief Chavis has been a critically important stabilizing influence in our Police Department during a period of major growth and transition in our City,” said City Manager Mike Legg. “I could not be prouder of Woody and his dedicated service to our community for nearly four decades. His presence will certainly be missed but I am also very happy for him. His retirement is well deserved.”

Chavis has received many honors, including the Order of the Long Leaf Pine; being named Outstanding Young Law Enforcement Officer by the Kannapolis Jaycees; Unit Commendation Award – Honor Guard Division; Unit Commendation Award – Criminal Investigation Division; Robert Eury Memorial Service Award; Chief’s Award for THE CITY OF KANNAPOLIS 401 Laureate Way | Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov

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Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/cityofkannapolis), Instagram @KannapolisNC, LinkedIn (linkedin. com/company/cityofkanapolis), Nextdoor (nextdoor.com/Kannapolisnc.gov), Snapchat @KannapolisNC and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

Retired Police Chief Woo

dy Cahvis