Crozet Community Association (CCA)
on Thursday, November 13 is postponed.

We're  postponing our regular meeting on the second Thursday of odd-numbered months that would have happened this Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 PM.  The next CCA meeting will be Thursday, December 11th at 7:30PM at the Field School.

We're postponing because most of our presenters are planning to attend the Crozet Library Soirée on Thursday, November 13 at 7PM (and so are we!).

CCA meetings are at 7:30 PM on the second Thursday of the odd numbered months (except July).
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Crozet Community Orchestra Fall Concert, Sunday, November 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
at the Crozet Baptist Church,  5804 St George Ave, Crozet. 

This is a free concert performed by local musicians.

The Fall Concert will feature a Suite from Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen”, a Suite of English Folk Songs arranged by Ralph Vaughn Williams, and a Fantasia on “Greensleeves”, also by Vaughn Williams.  For a special treat we will be joined by harpist Virginia Schweninger.

All are welcome!

Follow the Crozet Community Orchestra on Facebook by clicking here!

The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RWSA) has announced the dates of the fall Amnesty Days at the Ivy Material Utilization Center (IMUC).

• Household Hazardous Waste Special Collection is Friday, October 10, 2014 from 2pm – 6pm and Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 9am – 2pm. For information on what items are accepted for this event, click here.
• Commercial hazardous waste collection day is Friday, October 10, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This special collection is only open to qualifying businesses and commercial establishments and not households. Click here for details.
• Furniture/Mattresses  collection on Saturday, October 18, 2014
• Appliances on Saturday, October 25, 2014
• Tires on Saturday, November 1, 2014

► On October 26 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm Old Trail is having a Fall Festival at the Village Center with many activities and they will be selling food as well as wine and beer. All proceeds from the sale of beer and wine will benefit the Build Crozet Library Fund.

► Through October 28th, when you shop using Harris Teeter's Express Lane, your school will earn 10% of the order total! There is no limit to the number of times your school can utilize this offer, so bring in as many Express Lane orders as you can, while the promotion lasts! There is no better time than now to spread the word and get as many people linked to your school as possible to maximize the amount your school can earn through this limited time promotion.  Use this link for hooking your VIC card up to your favorite local school  http://www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_your_school.aspx

► The Claudius Crozet Park Survey results are available at: http://www.crozetpark.org/2014-survey-results/

► Get the correct information about ambulance billing and EMS Cost Recovery in Albemarle County.  Visit http://www.albemarle.org/emscostrecovery or call 434-296-5833. Key Fact: No one will ever be denied treatment or transport based on their ability to pay.

► Virginia Broadband (Internet access) survey results are available at: http://www.albemarle.org/navpages.asp?info=release&ID=17033
 

Streetscape Update – Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Join us for a celebration of the completion of the Crozet Avenue Strreetscape Project on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Noon.  Click here for details.

Read the update regarding the Crozet Elementary Safe Routes to School by clicking here.

UPDATE: Friday, October 31:

The following progress on the Crozet Streetscape project was made this week:

• All striping was completed, including turn arrow, bike-lane markings, stop bars, etc.

The following work is planned through the end of the project:

• Signage was delayed and is scheduled to be installed Monday, November 3
• A Substantial Completion Inspection will be held with VDOT next week
• Substantial completion deadline is officially November 18, and Final Completion is December 18th.

Please note that the engineer, inspector, project manager, and contractor will walk the entire jobsite and identify any last remaining items to be completed just prior to the contract substantial completion date. The current substantial completion date is November 18th. The contractor will have 30 days from the date of substantial completion to correct any deficiencies or remaining work identified at that time.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being planned for mid-November. Details will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. We hope that local business owners, stakeholders, and residents will attend.

Motorists are reminded the speed limit is 25 MPH. Please drive carefully through your downtown.

If you have concerns or questions about the Crozet Streetscape, Albemarle County's Project Manager is Frank Pohl.  He can be reached via email to: fpohl@albemarle.org or by phone: 434-872-4501, ext. 9-7914 or mobile: 434-466-7458.

Crozet Community Meeting
September 11, 2014
7:30PM at the Field School

(Click here for PDF version of the agenda)

Welcome
Agenda Review / Changes and additions from the floor.
Approval of the CCA’s last meeting's minutes (May 8 2014) (Click here for draft of May 8 minutes)
Treasurer's Report by Emery Taylor  ($10 family contribution for 2014 now payable)

Drop-in visit from Albemarle County Police officers (Evening Patrol Division) As part of the Albemarle County Police department community policing.

Presentations:  Information about Ambulance billing and EMS Cost Recovery in Albemarle County by Kostas Albertis, WARS.

Update on Crozet Avenue Streetscape project and Crozet Safe Routes to School Sidewalk project by Albemarle County staffers Trevor Henry, Director of Facilities Development and Jack Kelsey, Transportation Engineer.

Updates and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor.

Old Business:

• Updates from the Crozet Park (Kim Guenther, Crozet Park President)
• Update on the Build Crozet Library fundraising (http://buildcrozetlibrary.org)
• Update on Barnes Lumber re-development proposal by Frank Stoner/Milestone Partners? http://www.barnes-lumber.com
• Recap of Fourth annual Crozet Independence Day Celebration.  Next year's on Saturday, July 4, 2015!

New Business:

• Replacing stolen "Welcome to Crozet" sign near RWSA treatment plant on Rte 240 (Three Notch'd Road)
• Revision of bylaws regarding voting on motions.
  • Article VII: Motions made at a scheduled meeting will be presented, but not voted for acceptance until the subsequent scheduled meeting. The context of the motion will be communicated in the meeting minutes of the meeting in which it is presented and noted as being presented for vote at the subsequent meeting.
  • AMEND to: (italics indicates added or changed text)  Motions on new matters or topics made at a scheduled meeting will be presented, but not voted for acceptance until the subsequent scheduled meeting. The context of the motion will be communicated in the meeting minutes of the meeting in which it is presented and noted as being presented for vote at the subsequent meeting.  The CCA website and email list will also be used to communicate about these pending motions.  Motions involving the routine business of the CCA, (e.g., Good Neighbor Awards, Crozet Emblem stickers) may be made and moved in the same meeting.
• New Crozet emblem stickers and magnetic emblems.  Asking for a $3. donation for the magnetic emblems.
• Other items? 

Comments and Questions?

Announcements –

• Crozet Community Advisory Council meeting is next Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 PM at  the Crozet Library. NOTE the new day of the week (Third Wednesday) and location (Crozet Library). Everyone is encouraged to attend.
• Third Annual Crozet Culinary Competition for Charity (CCCC) on Thursday, September 18, at 6:00 PM at the Lodge at Old Trail.  Tickets are $20.  Available at the Lodge at Old Trail, the Senior Center or at the door.  Benefits the Claudius Crozet Park.  Volunteers needed!  Please sign-up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E054CAEAA23A13-20141
• Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12.  They will need your help to make it a success.  So plan to attend and bring your co-workers and friends!
• Crozet Trails Crew (CTC) 5K run on October 11, 8:30 AM at Crozet Park. 
      Register to run/jog/walk: http://crozettrailscrew.org/crozet-trail-days/about-the-2014-ctc-5k-race/
      If you wan to volunteer:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ea5ae22a13-crozet3
• Virginia Broadband (Internet access) Survey: Has released its report, available at: http://www.albemarle.org/navpages.asp?info=release&ID=17033
• Others?

Future Agenda Items?

The next CCA meeting is November 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Field School Auditorium

CCA meetings are at 7:30 PM on the second Thursday of the odd numbered months (except July).
Join our email list, by clicking on the "Contact Us" link on the top of this page. 
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From Albemarle County Streetscape Updates: CROZET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO BALLARD DRIVE

The purpose of this mostly VDOT grant-funded project is to provide safe pedestrian access from the Crozet Elementary School to Ballard Drive. Drainage improvements and a sidewalk will be constructed along the west side including a pedestrian crossing at the school entrance. The project was bid last fall and bids came in significantly over the County's budget. To move the project forward, VDOT required the design team to re-engineer the project to meet the project budget and/or find additional funds – the County has done both. A redesign to limit the impact of the existing waterline was approved in concept by both VDOT and ACSA at the end of the summer, which has reduced the cost of the project. Additional monies will also be appropriated to fill the funding gap. The formal design documents are now being revised to reflect this change and the project is back on track to bid this Fall.

The schedule of the project is as follows:
09/29/14 – Redesign Complete
10/10/14 – VDOT Review Complete
10/17/14 – Final Revisions Complete
10/21/14 – Out to Bid
11/20/14 – Bids Due
Construction is estimated to take approximately 2 months from when the contractor is issued a Notice to Proceed. Staff and the contractor will evaluate when to start construction, which could occur as soon as December or as late as early spring, depending on weather and contractor scheduling.

As previously advised, (see full Streetscap Update)  crosswalk installation across Crozet Avenue and Jarmans Gap Road started last week (August 25-29). This requires the installation of temporary "bumps" at each crosswalk. "Bump Ahead" signs have been posted to warn motorists of the changing road conditions. Please drive slowly over these temporary bumps, remain alert and drive/walk carefully when traveling through the construction zone. Thank you for your patience and courtesy to motorists, pedestrians and workers during this difficult phase of construction.

This work should be complete within 2 to 3 weeks (by September 12 or 19).

Please drive carefully throughout the construction zone and follow all posted signage.

If you have concerns or questions about the Crozet Streetscape, Albemarle County's Project Manager is Frank Pohl.  He can be reached via email to: fpohl@albemarle.org or by phone: 434-872-4501, ext. 9-7914 or mobile: 434-466-7458.  He has office hours at the Crozet Library on Wednesdays from Noon to 1:00 PM

Last Saturday night (August 16) someone stole the "Welcome to Crozet" sign that is on Rte 240 across from the Rivanna Water & Sewer treatment plant (near Highlands subdivision).  If you have any information about the theft or the whereabouts of the sign, please contact Albemarle County Police at 434-977-9041 or crimestoppers@albemarle.org  
These signs were paid for by donations from residents of Crozet organized by the CCA.  We'll be fundraising in September if we can't get the sign back.  

PORTION OF CLARK ROAD (Rte 674) IN ALBEMARLE TO CLOSE AUG. 25-28

VDOT crews will perform slope repairs during closure; motorists will be detoured
 
CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation will close Route 674 (Clark Road) in western Albemarle County Aug. 25-28, including overnight, for slope repairs on the roadway shoulders. The work will occur approximately two miles east of the intersection of Route 810 (Browns Gap Turnpike).
 
Access will be maintained to entrances on both sides of the closure. Motorists should follow the posted detour route.
 
Real-time road conditions and weather forecasts are available on VDOT’s traffic and travel website, www.511Virginia.org. The site also has live traffic camera images for many major highways, including Interstate 64, I-66 and Routes 29 and 250 in Central Virginia. Motorists can call 511 from any telephone in Virginia for road and traffic conditions on all major highways in the state. Call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623) 24 hours a day to report highway-related problems or request information about Virginia’s highways.

Contact: Stacy Londrey 540-727-3201 (office) 540-718-7698 (cell)  Stacy.Londrey@VDOT.Virginia.gov

Picnic in the Park!

Come join us for a picnic at Crozet Park this summer.  Admission to the picnic is FREE!  Bring your blanket, chairs, and your favorite games and just hang out in one of the most beautiful spots in all of Crozet.

Our locally owned Blue Ridge Pizza Truck will be serving up its incredible pizza or, you can bring your own picnic.

After the picnic, join us for the drive in movie, Little Mermaid, at the pool.

Not a member?  No problem. Daily pass rates are available: adults: $8; youth and seniors $3.

WHERE:     Claudius Crozet Park (near pool playground)
WHEN:       Friday, August 15th  
TIME:         6:00-8:30 P.M.
WHY:          To relax, have fun and meet your neighbors!

Visit www.crozetpark.org for more information.