Monthly Archives: October 2020

The Town of Mocksville operates under a council‐manager form of government and is seeking a leader to serve as the chief administrator of the organization. Ensuring good management and providing reliable public services is the objective of the mayor and the town board. The ideal candidate for the Mocksville Town Manager's position is an experienced problem solver who demonstrates leadership qualities and has the facilitation and communication skills to develop a common vision of municipal service, gain consensus and buy‐in to that vision, and the energy and drive to execute that vision. For the full details of the job skills required, [...]

Storm Debris Disposal The Compost site located at Rich Park, 299 Cemetery Street in Mocksville, will be open for storm debris disposal from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. beginning Friday, October 30, through Friday, November 6, 2020. Nothing bigger than 6" in diameter will be accepted. Compost Site Schedule October 30 - November 6 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

Town of Mocksville Appoints Interim Police ChiefThe Town of Mocksville has appointed Tim Parks, the former Chief of Police for Yadkinville, North Carolina, as its interim police chief. "Chief Parks brings a wealth of experience having served in the Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office for 8 years, Yadkinville Police Department in patrol for 7 years, and as police chief in Yadkinville for 20 years. Chief Parks retired from the Yadkinville Police Department two years ago and has felt led to serve as the Interim Police Chief here in Mocksville," said Interim Town Manager Lynn Trivette. Speaking on behalf of the Mocksville Police Department, Police [...]

Under the terms of Executive Order 170, Phase 3 has been extended an additional three weeks. North Carolina moved into Phase 3 of easing restrictions on October 2, 2020, at 5 p.m. under  Executive Order 169. Those restrictions will remain in effect until November 13th. Below are frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) and their answers. Davie County’s current Emergency Declaration is still in effect and no changes are proposed due to this extension by the Governor. For Davie County Health and Human Services COVID-19 data updates and more important information, please click here. The Davie County Chamber of Commerce and many Davie [...]

Although Matt Settlemyer’s time as Mocksville’s town manager was short, he made a significant contribution to the future of the town, says Mayor Will Marklin. “Matt Settlemeyer has been instrumental in helping Mocksville over the last two years by his focus on infrastructure, economic development initiatives, and addressing budgetary concerns. I appreciate all Matt has done to move us forward.” Settlemyer was hired in September 2018 to replace Marcus Abernethy who resigned in June 2018. The Town of Mocksville’s accomplishments during Settlemyer’s two-year tenure include numerous economic and community development projects, utility upgrades, and increased financial stability.

The Mocksville Town Board has appointed Lynn Trivette as interim town manager beginning October 1, 2020. She has served as the town’s clerk and finance director since July 2017 and will continue in that role while interim manager. "I appreciate Lynn stepping up and filling in as manager, she will do a great job running the day-to-day operations of the town while the board works to find a new manager,” said Mocksville Mayor Will Marklin. The Town Board has contracted with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) to conduct the search for a new manager. The candidates brought before the board [...]