Donate to Crozet Independence Day Celebration

April 12, 2023

The Annual Crozet Independence Day
Parade, Celebration, and Fireworks
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Make a Contribution!

These events involve a lot of donated time from a lot of individuals and donated materials and services from local civic groups and companies, but it still cannot happen without financial contributions, too.  All we ask is a donation of $5 per person (and children 9 years and under are free) as you enter the festivities (parking is free).

Your donation helps to pay for the fireworks and event expenses.  The non-profit civic groups in Crozet are the ones that benefit from any money raised above the cost of the event.  Most years we’ve donated over $6,000 to local civic groups, including the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, Claudius Crozet Park, and the Crozet Trails Crew (among others), so please be generous. You can contribute right now, online at our GoFundMe webpage

 

It’s a tax-deductible donation!

Of course, we appreciate all donations, but to boost our efforts to cover the fireworks, we have three leadership donor levels and we are hoping that you will show your support by becoming a lead patron this year.

  • For a gift of $500 or more, if you provide us with your company banner, we will display  at the entrance to the park during the event, identify your patron status in the Crozet Gazette and event handbill and provide you with ten passes to the celebration in the park.
  • For a gift of $250 to $499, you will receive acknowledgment in the Crozet Gazette and event handbill and four passes to the celebration in the park.
  • And, for a gift of $100 to $249, you will receive published thanks in the Crozet Gazette and the event handbill and two passes to the celebration in the park.

July 1 will be here before you know it.  Won’t you join us by contributing whatever you can afford?  If being a lead patron is too much, please send whatever you can afford.   Your contribution is tax-deductible charitable donation. Thank you!

Please make your donation by Monday, June 26 in order to be listed on the event  handbill. 

  • You can mail a check payable to: Crozet Board of Trace and send it to: CBT, P.O. Box 863, Crozet, VA 22932.  Please put  “CIDC donation” on the memo line.
  • OR you can contribute right now, online at our GoFundMe webpage.

Either way – it’s a tax-deductible donation. Thank you!

 

CCAC Meeting Agenda 12 April 2023

April 7, 2023

CROZET COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CCAC)
Meeting at the Crozet Library   
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Click here for PDF (printable) version of the agenda

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Agenda Review, Introductions (5 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)
Video of the April 12, 2023 meeting of the CCAC, courtesy of the Crozet Gazette.

2. Approve last meeting’s minutes –  (2 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)

3. Announcements and Updates (5 minutes)

4. Community Concerns (10 minutes)

5. Scheduled Presentations (45 minutes)

6. Committee Business  (10 minutes)

  • Officer elections

7. Other Business

8. Adjourn

The County staff posted this month’s agenda and other information at: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/boards-and-commissions/crozet

Next Regular Meeting:  May 10, 2023 at the Crozet Library

Note: CCAC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month

The CCAC’s role and “charter” doc’s are found here:
CCAC Fact Sheet and committee information and roster of members 

CCAC Overview & Duties: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/crozet-community-advisory-committee-v4

CCA Meeting Agenda March 9, 2023

March 4, 2023

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
March 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (January 12, 2023; click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report  (Dues are still just $10 for 2023!)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)

Presentation: Introduction to Albemarle County’s AC44 – Allison Wrabel and Emily Kilroy

  • About the Project & Ways to Participate and Question and Answers
  • Facilitated small group conversations to talk about community ideas for the future (worksheets and pens included).
  • Full group reflection

–> Introduction to Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan update, known as AC44 (opens in YouTube)

 Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor

Old Business:

  • Update on possible Architecture School project to create design(s) for old Acme Visible Records
  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, July 1, 2023!
    • Planning has started, deposit on fireworks made! Event will be at Crozet Park this year.
    • Volunteers needed to help with planning and putting on the event.
    • Donations for fireworks – www.gofund.me/56597ad9.

New Business:

  • Any?

Announcements: 

  • Spots are open on the Crozet Community Advisory Committee! Apply at or share: https://www.albemarle.org/government/board-of-supervisors/boards-commissions and clicks “Apply to Serve.”
  • Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, April 21 & 22 from 9AM to 2PM at IMUC
  • Bulky Waste Amnesty days:
    • Furniture/Mattresses – April 29, 2023; Appliances – May 6, 2023; Tires – May 13, 2023
  • Electronic Waste Collection Day– Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
  • Commercial Hazardous Waste Collection– Thursday, April 20, 2023.  Qualifying businesses must pre-register with MXI Environmental by April 14th to obtain an appointment.  To register, call or email Peggy Snead at (276) 628-6636, extension 203 or peggys@mxiinc.com. There is a fee associated with disposal.
  • Details on their website at http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/

Future Agenda Items?

 The next CCA meeting is May 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/
This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.

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CCAC Meeting Agenda 8 March 2023

March 2, 2023

CROZET COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CCAC)
Meeting at the Crozet Library   
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Click here for PDF (printable) version of the agenda

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Agenda Review, Introductions (5 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)
Video of the March 8, 2023 meeting of the CCAC, courtesy of the Crozet Gazette (when available)

2. Approve last meeting’s minutes –  (2 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)

3. Announcements and Updates (5 minutes)

4. Community Concerns (10 minutes)

5. Scheduled Presentations (45 minutes)

  • Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, Kostas Alibertis
  • Navigating Albemarle County’s County View, Allison Wrabel, Community Connector

6. Committee Business  (10 minutes)

  • Recognizing Departing CCAC members

7. Other Business

8. Adjourn

The County staff posted this month’s agenda and other information at: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/boards-and-commissions/crozet

Next Regular Meeting:  April 12, 2023 at the Crozet Library

Note: CCAC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month

The CCAC’s role and “charter” doc’s are found here:
CCAC Fact Sheet and committee information and roster of members 

CCAC Overview & Duties: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/crozet-community-advisory-committee-v4

CCAC Meeting Agenda 8 February 2023

February 5, 2023

CROZET COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CCAC)
Meeting at the Crozet Library   
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Click here for PDF (printable) version of the agenda

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Agenda Review, Introductions (5 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)
Video of the February 8, 2023 meeting of the CCAC, courtesy of the Crozet Gazette

2. Approve last meeting’s minutes –  (2 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)

Draft Minutes of January 11, 2023 Meeting
       Video of  January 11, 2023 meeting of the CCAC, courtesy of the Crozet Gazette

3. Announcements and Updates (5 minutes)

4. Community Concerns (10 minutes)

5. Scheduled Presentations (45 minutes)

  • Presentation: AC44, the update to the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, 
    – Allison Wrabel, Community Connector – Albemarle County6. Committee Business (10 minutes)
    A high-level overview of the Comprehensive Plan update’s process to date with a preview of the next phase and a community discussion

6. Committee Business  (10 minutes)

  • Website content and development project updates (Joe Fore)
  • Virtual meeting practices (Joe Fore)

7. Other Business

8. Adjourn

The County staff posted this month’s agenda and other information at: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/boards-and-commissions/crozet

Next Regular Meeting:  March 8, 2023 at the Crozet Library

Note: CCAC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month

The CCAC’s role and “charter” doc’s are found here:
CCAC Fact Sheet and committee information and roster of members 

CCAC Overview & Duties: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/crozet-community-advisory-committee-v4

CCAC Meeting Agenda 11 January 2023

January 9, 2023

CROZET COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CCAC)
Meeting at the Crozet Library   
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Click here for PDF (printable) version of the agenda

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Agenda Review, Introductions (5 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)
    Video of the January 11, 2023 meeting of the CCAC, courtesy of the Crozet Gazette

  • CAC Staff Liaison, Allison Wrabel & Serena Gruia

2. Approve last meeting’s minutes –  (2 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)
       Draft Minutes of November 9, 2022 Meeting
       Video of  November 9, 2022 meeting of the CCAC, courtesy of the Crozet Gazette

3. Announcements and Updates (10 minutes)

  • Meeting formats and calendar, Joe Fore – CCAC Chair

4. Community Concerns (10 minutes)

5. Scheduled Presentations (40 minutes)

6. Committee Business (10 minutes)

  • Help with website content and development project updates, Joe Fore – CCAC Chair
  • Virtual meeting practices, Joe Fore – CCAC Chair

7. Other Business

8. Adjourn

The County staff posted this month’s agenda and other information at: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/boards-and-commissions/crozet-community-advisory-committee

Next Regular Meeting:  February 8, 2023 at the Crozet Library

Note: CCAC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month

The CCAC’s role and “charter” doc’s are found here:
CCAC Fact Sheet and committee information and roster of members 

CCAC Overview & Duties: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/crozet-community-advisory-committee-v4

CCA Meeting Agenda January 12, 2023

January 9, 2023

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
January 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (November 10, 2022; click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report  (Dues are still just $10 for 2023!)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)

Presentation:  Three Notched Trail plans & RAISE Grant (Allie Hill, Three Notched Trail Planning Group Chair)
See the article in the Crozet Gazette: https://www.crozetgazette.com/2022/09/02/three-notched-trail-awarded-raise-grant/

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor

Old Business:

  • Tom Loach’s motion:  “That the CCA set up a survey committee, similar to the last one in 2017, to gauge the Crozet community’s support for each of the county’s AC44 options.” The vote on this motion was postponed to this January meeting because in November Tom was sick and unable to attend.
    [Note: Per Article VII of the CCA bylaws, this motion is being presented at a second regular CCA meeting for discussion and vote, and if accepted, will be adopted.]
  • If there is a Crozet Independence Day Celebration . . .

New Business:

  • Election of CCA officers for 2023.  Nominations are open for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Current  officers are: President: Tim Tolson, Vice-President: Lisa Goehler, Secretary: Jo Ann Perkins, and Acting Treasurer: Tim Tolson.  Candidates must be present at the January 12, 2023 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected (Article II of the Bylaws).

Announcements: 

  • Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, April 21 & 22 from 9AM to 2PM at IMUC
  • Bulky Waste Amnesty days:
    • Furniture/Mattresses – April 29, 2023; Appliances – May 6, 2023; Tires – May 13, 2023
  • Electronic Waste Collection Day– Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
  • Commercial Hazardous Waste Collection– Thursday, April 20, 2022.  Qualifying businesses must pre-register with MXI Environmental by April 14th to obtain an appointment.  To register, call or email Peggy Snead at (276) 628-6636, extension 203 or peggys@mxiinc.com. There is a fee associated with disposal.
  • Details on their websiteat http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/

Future Agenda Items?

 The next CCA meeting is March 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/
This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.

The Crozet Community Association Bylaws

Acme Visible Records Project Update – November 2022

December 19, 2022

[Email Update from Ms. Sarah Huddle, APR – Public Information Coordinator, Former Acme Visible Records site—Crozet, VA]

November 22, 2022

Dear Neighbor,

This notification is being presented to provide an update regarding the inspections, groundwater sampling, and groundwater corrective action activities being conducted at the Former Acme Visible site (aka former Wilson Jones Company [WJC]).  All investigation and remediation is proceeding pursuant to state oversight through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ).

Groundwater Corrective Action

Soil remediation at the Site is complete as of 2019. Groundwater monitoring conducted since that time has shown decreases in groundwater contaminants as the source in soil has been removed.  Further active remediation is now focused on groundwater. The groundwater contaminant area is similar in nature and extent as presented in previous reports and confined to the WJC site.

A pilot study for groundwater corrective action was conducted in November-December 2020.  The results of this pilot study were reported in the 2021 Annual Groundwater Monitoring and Groundwater Corrective Action Report dated August 31, 2022.  The pilot study indicated that the implementation of in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) was successful. Therefore, full scale treatment on the north side of the property is planned to continue. Additional injection wells were installed, and injections completed, in May 2022.  Post injection sampling was completed in August 2022. The activities conducted as part of this initial injection were reported to VDEQ in Groundwater Corrective Action Progress Report No. 2, dated October 28, 2022.

Also, additional injection wells will be installed and ISCO injections will be conducted on the south side of the site to address VOC impacts.  This work is expected to be complete by June 2023. WJC will continue to monitor contaminants of concern in groundwater on the north side of the site near AOC-6, former degreasing area and the source of groundwater contamination, to evaluate plume conditions and determine whether additional corrective action may be warranted.

Also, WJC continues to conduct semiannual groundwater monitoring as part of the Facility’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Permit, administered by VDEQ. The monitoring results are reported to VDEQ on an annual basis.

Conclusions

We hope you find this update helpful. We will provide updates concerning future on-site tasks as the groundwater remediation work progresses.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Huddle at (804) 248-0489 or sarahhuddle@thinkalbright.com if I may be of further assistance. Wilson Jones Company is committed to working with the VDEQ and the community to complete the project and bring the property back to productive use.

Best regards,  Sarah Huddle, APR
Public Information Coordinator, Former Acme Visible Records site—Crozet, VA

cc: Ryan Kelly, Corrective Action Project Manager, VDEQ-Office of Remediation Programs

CCAC Meeting Agenda 9 November 2022

November 7, 2022

CROZET COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CCAC)
Meeting at the Crozet Library   
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Click here for PDF (printable) version of the agenda

Agenda

1. Call to Order, Agenda Review, Introductions (5 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)
    Video of the November 9, 2022 meeting of the CCAC, courtesy of the Crozet Gazette

2. Approve last meeting’s minutes –  (2 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)
       Draft Minutes of October 12, 2022 Meeting
       Video of the October 12, 2022 meeting of the CCAC, courtesy of the Crozet Gazette

3. Announcements and Updates (5 minutes)

4. Committee Business (5 minutes; Joe Fore, chair)

5. Scheduled Presentations (75 minutes)

The County staff posted this month’s agenda and other information at: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/boards-and-commissions/crozet-community-advisory-committee

Next Regular Meeting:  tentatively December 14, 2022 at the Crozet Library

Note: CCAC meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month

The CCAC’s role and “charter” doc’s are found here:
CCAC Fact Sheet and committee information and roster of members 

CCAC Overview & Duties: https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/crozet-community-advisory-committee-v4

CCA Meeting Agenda November 10, 2022

November 7, 2022

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
November 10, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Claudius Crozet Park Community Building
(aka old WPED radio building)

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility and near the Community building. Please do not park along Hilltop Street or Indigo Road.)

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting’s minutes (September 8, 2022; click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)

Presentation:  Montclair Stream:  Myths & Facts (Eric Schmitz, Crozet United)
Here is an update regarding the White Gate Farm/Montclair stream, shared by Eric Schmitz. The environmental consultants hired by Albemarle County have confirmed that there is, indeed, an “intermittent” stream, which is entitled to protection under County ordinances. Frank Pohl, the County Engineer, issued this stream determination letter on October 19, 2022.

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor

Old Business:

  • Tom Loach’s motion:  “That the CCA set up a survey committee, similar to the last one in 2017, to gauge the Crozet community’s support for each of the county’s AC44 options.” The vote on this motion was postponed to the January meeting because Tom was sick and unable to attend.
    [Note: Per Article VII of the CCA bylaws, this motion is being presented at a second regular CCA meeting for discussion and vote, and if accepted, will be adopted.]
  • Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, July 1, 2023

New Business:

  • At our next regular meeting (January 12, 2023) the CCA will elect officers for 2023.  Nominations are open for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Current  officers are: President: Tim Tolson, Vice-President: Lisa Goehler, Secretary: Jo Ann Perkins, and Acting Treasurer: Tim Tolson.  Candidates must be present at the January 12, 2023 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected (Article II of the Bylaws).

Announcements –   

  • Crozet Park Winter Brews Festival, Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM.  Tickets are available now!  Live music, food trucks & more. Information at: http://www.crozetbeerfest.com/
    Volunteer to help by going to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e48a4af2ea75-4thannual
    –> Sign up for at least one shift and get free admission to the Festival for the rest of the day. Volunteers at this Festival must be age at least 21 years old.
  • Crozet Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Parade, Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 PM.   Lineup is at 1:00 PM on Wayland Drive in Crozet. Organized by the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department. Parade starts at Wayland Drive and turns left at the 4-way stop, ending at the CVFD fire house, where they will have some additional events for the kids and community.

Future Agenda Items?

 The next CCA meeting is January 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Park Community Building (aka old radio building)
Join our email list by signing up at: http://CrozetCommunity.org/contact-us/
This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 1-4 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.

The Crozet Community Association Bylaws