Restaurant Guidelines for re-opening under Phase 2

Gov. Cooper is expected to announce on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 that North Carolina will move into Phase 2 of re-opening starting Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00PM. Under Phase 2, restaurants are expected to re-open with limitations. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provided the following resources for restaurants to review prior to re-opening. For any questions, please contact the Stanly County Health Department at 704-982-9171.

1. Interim Guidance for Restaurants under Phase 2.
2. Max Occupancy Sign: English version & Spanish version.
3. Know Your Ws Sign: English version & Spanish version.

JOB OPENINGS:

Parks and Recreation: Part-Time Recreation Assistant

Public Works: Full-Time Maintenance Worker

Employment Forms:

Application for Employment

Background Authorization Form (Police Department Only)

The City of Locust and Waste Management will be conducting our Annual White Goods Collection on Saturday June 6th. All items must be placed at the curb for easy collection access, prior to 8am Saturday morning to guarantee pickup.

Items that WILL BE picked up include:
-Refrigerators, ranges, stoves, water heaters, freezers, scrap metal, and all other similar domestic and commercial large appliances

Items that WON’T be picked up include:
-BBQ Grills
-Propane Tanks
-Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D)

If you have any questions please contact City Hall or email me, Tim Flieger, @ tflieger@locustnc.com .

Update #6: Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order #135

Executive Order #135 extended the Stay at Home Order, and enters Phase 1 of re-opening North Carolina. Under the Executive Order, mass gatherings continue to be limited to 10 people. However, individuals are able to leave their home for more reasons and more businesses are allowed to re-open.

Update #5: CDC Checklist

The CDC website includes a household checklist with recommendations for family planning and preparation for COVID-19., including staying informed, preparing for possible sickness, and what to do if a member of your family is sick.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/checklist-household-ready.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fhome%2Findex.html

Update #4: Wearing Masks In Public

Update #3: Stay At Home Order extended through Friday May 8th

On Thursday, April 23, 2020 Gov. Cooper extended the state-wide Stay At Home Order (Executive Order #121) until May 8, 2020. City Hall and all other public facilities will remain closed to the public until 5/8/2020. Additional information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available. For more information about Gov. Cooper’s plan to re-open North Carolina please visit: Governor Extends Stay At Home Order Through May 8, Plans Three Phase Lifting of Restrictions Based on Virus Trends

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Update #2: Sewer Disconnections suspended

As per Gov. Cooper’s Executive Order #124, residential account disconnections for nonpayment are suspended for 60 days. In addition, the City of Locust will not impose new penalties for late fee payments or collect on penalties that were imposed on residential accounts as of March 31, 2020. If necessary, residents may contact the City of Locust Billing Department to set up payment options.

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On Friday, March 27, 2020 N.C. Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order #121 entitled: “Stay at Home Order and Strategic Directions for North Carolina In Response To Increased COVID-19 Cases”

In consultation with Cabarrus and Stanly County officials, and based upon guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Mayor Steve Huber declared a State of Emergency within the jurisdiction of the City of Locust effective 5:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2020.

The City of Locust’s top priority is and always will be the safety and security of the community. City officials are closely working with Cabarrus and Stanly County officials to monitor the situation. While there have been some changes to City services, all necessary arrangements are being made to ensure that all City essential services are provided during this evolving situation.

Effective Monday, March 30, 2020 at 5:00pm:

1. City Hall and all other public facilities will be closed to the public.
   • All residents and businesses are encouraged to conduct utility payments with the City utilizing its online feature at https://locustnc.mygovhub.com/#/ or by depositing payment in our City Hall utilities payment drop box.
   • All residents can conduct other business with the City by calling the City offices at 704-888-5260 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm)
2. Trash and Recycling collection has been deemed an essential service. Waste Management is allowed to continue regular collection schedule.
3. All City Parks & Recreation programs are suspended until at least May 15, 2020.
   • Please contact Emily Jones, Parks & Recreation Director for refunds.
   • Social gatherings at the Officer Jeff Shelton Memorial Park, and the Locust Athletic Complex are limited to 10 people as per Governor Cooper’s Executive Order #121.

Please refer to Executive Order #121 to determine if you and/or your employee(s) are considered essential workers.

This debate has been going on for years, but it’s never been more critical than during this trying season.

To flush or NOT to flush…….. that is the question. Your toilets aren’t trash cans. Click here to learn how you can help protect our sanitary sewer system. It’s a shared fight

Click here or see below to view the press release, published March, 13, 2020, 12:00 PM.

Residents of Locust,

We would like to share with you the most recent information we have received from the Stanly County Department of Public Health regarding COVID-19. 

Here is a powerpoint from NCDHHS regarding . the Stanly County Health Dept. Emergency Operations Pandemic Influenza Plan. 

Both of these are subject to change as we get more guidance from the county and state.

Here are links for trusted information sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina
http://health.stanlycountync.gov/

You can also find this information by clicking on the “Calendar” tab on the red bar above.

Click here for a list of 2020 Council Meeting dates.

Click here for a list of 2020 Planning and Zoning Board meeting dates.

Click here for a list of 2020 Trash and Recycling dates.

On Monday, December 29th, 2019, Locust Captain Steven Smith was officially sworn in this morning as Chief of Police for the Locust Police Department. We are all excited to begin this next chapter under Chief Smith.

Congratulations Chief!!

Visit the Police Department page for more information and for a great piece about our retiring Chief Frank Hartsell.

Click here for the Press Release regarding the Appointment of the new Chief of Police for the City of Locust.

For more information, call City Hall at 704-888-5260