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Council adopts ordinances: donated camera, OSC fund, parade permit and weapons‑ordinance clarification
Summary
Roanoke Rapids City Council approved a series of ordinances Oct. 30, including a $3,000 donation for a River Road camera, acceptance of $7,082.66 in OSC substance‑abuse tax funds, a slow‑moving traffic permit for the Dec. 6 Christmas parade, and an amendment to allow city‑sanctioned safety classes involving weapons under direct supervision of certified staff.
Roanoke Rapids City Council approved multiple ordinances Oct. 30 that affect public safety, special revenue funding and a holiday event permit.
The council adopted budget amendment ordinance 2024.31 to accept a $3,000 private donation for the purchase and installation of a neighborhood camera on River Road; the donor will also pay the annual subscription fee. City staff described the camera as a "flock" camera to be sited on River Road and asked for adoption of the amendment; the council approved the motion by voice vote.
Council also adopted ordinance 2024.32 to record $7,082.66 received from the OSC unauthorized substance‑abuse tax into a special revenue fund restricted to law‑enforcement purposes. Councilman Jackson moved adoption; Mayor Pro Tem Bryant seconded and the measure passed by voice vote.
The council approved ordinance 2024.33 to permit slow‑moving traffic associated with the Christmas parade on Roanoke Avenue Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Recreation Director Daughtry explained the permit request and staff confirmed the state DOT required a slow‑moving traffic permit (not a full road closure); Mayor Pro Tem Bryant moved the ordinance and the council adopted it.
Police leadership asked the council to amend Chapter 131.04 to allow persons participating in City‑sanctioned educational events to handle otherwise‑prohibited weapons while under direct supervision of city employees certified to teach safety and education courses. The police chief offered examples including an archery class taught by parks and recreation staff or a firearm‑safety class led by sworn personnel. Council adopted ordinance 2024.34 as presented.
All measures were adopted by voice vote during the meeting; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript. The city manager said standard next steps will include implementing the camera purchase, recording the special revenue fund, coordinating parade logistics with DOT, and updating city code as adopted.
