At-Large Cumberland County
Commissioner Phillip Gilfus
April 2010

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Issues in the County

Committees/Board Assignments

Upcoming Events

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Greetings!

If anyone doubts that we live in a beautiful community, I have two wonderful places that I would recommend you visit: Methodist University and the town of Eastover. I toured the MU campus with University President Dr. Elton Hendricks and enjoyed walking in the same areas that my mother did when she was an undergraduate there in the 1970s. There have been many improvements during Dr. Hendricks' 25 plus years as president, and I encourage everyone to visit Methodist U (Go Monarchs!).

I also had the privilege of traveling to Eastover to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastover Sanitary's District new water project that will ensure that all residents of Eastover have water. I also attended a recent town meeting and got a sneak preview of the new town flag. It is a great town, and I enjoyed the beautiful homes, great people, and the enthusiasm of the town's citizens. These are but two of the many jewels in Cumberland County. Take time during this hot weather and cool down in many of the wonderful areas in and around the county.
Issues in the County
Child Support Enforcement
Last year, the N.C. General Assembly made the decision that the state of North Carolina would no longer fund child support enforcement (CSE) and the counties of our state were forced to determine whether to include child support in their Department of Social Services budget or privatize the agency through a contractor. At the April 6 meeting of the Board of Commissioners, we voted to approve a plan that would establish CSE as a separate county department, effective July 1. The board chose among three options: a private contract ($3,709,978), including it in the Department of Social Services ($4,365,646), or as a separate county deparment ($3,275,913). All current CSE employees will be able to keep their jobs, however their longevity will not be recognized. I voted in support of the county department option, not only because it saved money, but also because it allowed the county to maintain oversight of this vital agency and to reap the benefits of CSE collections.

2010 Rabies Vaccination Clinics
North Carolina law states that "[t]he owner of every dog and cat over four months of age shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies." Those pet owners who do not vaccinate may be fined $100. Rabies vaccination clinics will be offered at the following dates/times (the fee is $10 per dog or cat):

Tues., April 20: 4-6pm
Warrenwood Elementary - 4618 Rosebill Road
Stoney Point Elementary - 7411 Rockfish Road
Gray's Creek Elementary - 2860 Alderman Road

Thurs, April 22: 4-6pm
Benjamin J. Martin Elementary - 240 Reilly Road
DAK Resins (Formerly Monsanto) Parking Lot - Cedar Creek Road
Family Fellowship Worship Center - Danbury Road

Tues., April 27: 4-6pm
Eastover-Central Elementary - 301 North at Highway 13
Northwood Temple Church - 401 N at Andover Road
Gallberry Farms Elementary - 8019 Byerly Drive

Thurs., April 29: 4-6pm
District 7 Elementary School - Wade-Stedman and Smithfield Roads
Mazarick Park - Belvdere Avenue
Charlie Rose Agri-Expo Center - East Mountain Drive
Committee/Board Assignments
Each county commissioner is a member of various committees or acts as a liaison to another board or commission. Here are all my 2010 assignments:
• Facilities Committee
• Policy Committee
• Cape Fear Valley Board of Trustees (Planning Committee)
• Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce (Planning Committee)
• Cumberland County Veterans Council
• Library Board of Trustees•
Upcoming Events
Next Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
Just a reminder that the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners meets twice every month: the 1st Monday at 9am and the 3rd Monday at 6:45pm on the 1st Floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse in Room 118.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:45pm. You can view our agenda when it is posted by the county clerk here. You can also view the meeting live on cable TV channel 7.




It is an honor to represent all the citizens of Cumberland County. Thank you for allowing me to serve. Please contact me with any issues or concerns.

Sincerely,


Phillip Gilfus,
County Commissioner (At-Large),
P.O. Box 1829
Fayetteville, NC 28302-1829
Phone: (910) 678-7771
Fax: (910) 678-7770
pgilfus@co.cumberland.nc.us