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Beaver Creek Dam Improvements Meeting December 10, 2020

December 7, 2020

Beaver Creek Dam Improvements
Virtual Meeting
December 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM 

Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) has not released the Zoom virtual meeting information yet.  Click here and look under EVENTS in the left side to check their website for an update.  The zoom information will also be posted here once it’s available.

A virtual meeting to discuss the Beaver Creek Watershed Structure No. 1 .  The Beaver Creek reservoir and dam is located on Browns Gap Turnpike (Va Route 680).   The proposed project involves rehabilitation of the dam to meet state and federal requirements for high hazard dams.  The multi-purpose Beaver Creek Reservoir serves as the sole municipal water supply for the Crozet area.

Details about the project are on the RWSA website:  https://www.rivanna.org/rwsa-projects-map/beaver-creek-improvements

The project team will present the overall concept of the project followed by time for public comment, questions,  and concerns.  Following the meeting the presentation will be posted on the RWSA website and public comment and questions received until December 18, 2020.

Additional details for accessing the recorded meeting and submitting feedback will be added to the RWSA website and posted here as it becomes available.

Voting in Albemarle County

October 27, 2020

Cast your Vote Early In-Person through Saturday, October 31st

With just one week until Election Day, Albemarle County voters are encouraged to explore the option of voting early in-person. Voters interested in this option have until 5 pm on Saturday, October 31st to cast an early in-person vote.

Residents can vote early in-person at the County Office Building at 1600 5th Street Conference Room A at the following times:

  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesdays from 7 am to 5 pm
  • Thursdays from 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday, October 31 from 9 am to 5 pm

This experience is very similar to voting in person on Election Day – you’ll be checked in using the electronic pollbooks, given a ballot and sent to mark it, and then you’ll feed your marked ballot into a scanner which will count your vote. Usually, the entire process takes around 10 minutes.

Anyone voting in-person at any time should remember to wear a face covering and to keep six feet of distance from other voters. Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place to keep you and others safe while casting your vote.

If you haven’t already, make a plan to vote!

Book a Free Ride to the Polls with Jaunt

Jaunt has temporarily expanded its service in urban Albemarle County to provide rides to the polls, fare-free. You can reserve a ride to the polls, either on Election Day or to vote early, by calling 434-297-2627 or by emailing trips@ridejaunt.org. Due to COVID-19, Jaunt buses are operating at reduced capacity, drivers and passengers are required to wear cloth face coverings, and vehicles are cleaned and disinfected daily.

Drop your Mail Ballot Off at 5th Street or the New Location at Albemarle High School

This week, the Albemarle County Registrar’s office is operating a mail ballot drop box at the Albemarle High School Parking Lot on Hydraulic Road in addition to the drop box located at the County Office Building on 5th Street. Albemarle County voters may drop their completed mail ballots at either location during the specified dates and times below.

This additional location will operate during the last week before the election (October 26 – October 30) only and will be staffed by three Albemarle County Election Officers who will then bring the dropped-off ballots to the Registrar’s Office to be counted.

Mail-In Ballot Drop Box at Albemarle High School

  • Monday (10/26), Wednesday (10/28) and Friday (10/30), 8 am– 11 am
  • Tuesday (10/27) & Thursday (10/29), 2 pm – 5 pm

Mail-In Ballot Drop Box at County Office Building on 5th Street

  • 24 hours per day, 7 days per week through Election Day – November 3 – at 7 pm

Important Reminders:

  • We will only accept ballots from Albemarle County voters.
  • Make certain that your marked ballot is placed in envelope B and envelope B is inserted in your Ballot return envelope before dropping it in the box.
  • This location will be open ONLY at the times and days listed above. If these times are not convenient, you can use the drop-box at the County Office Building at 1600 5th Street, which is available 24 hours a day and every day of the week until 7 pm on Election Day, November 3rd. These are the only drop-off locations authorized before Election Day. Do not leave your mail-in ballot envelope at any other location, at any other time or place.
  • On Election Day, all 30 polling places in the county will also have a Mail-In Ballot Box for your Mail-In Ballot envelope until 7 pm on November 3rd, 2020. Voters may drop off their Mail-In Ballots at any county polling place location on Election Day.

Ways to Vote

There are three options to cast your vote in the upcoming November 2020 General Election.
By Mail

  • Applications for mail-in ballots are now closed.
  • Mail-in ballots must be mailed in to the Voter Registration Office or personally delivered to the Voter Registration Office by November 3. However, we recommend returning them as soon as possible.
  • Track your ballot online .

Early In-Person

  • Starting Friday, September 18 through Saturday, October 31, registered voters can vote early in-person in Conference Room A at the 5th Street County Office Building at 1600 5th St.
  • Voters will present acceptable ID, get checked in on the electronic pollbooks, be handed a ballot, and directed to a ballot marking booth; the voter will mark the ballot, and then insert it into a DS200 ballot scanning machine. Curbside voting will also be available.
  • Hours for early in-person voting are:
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesdays from 7 am to 5 pm
  • Thursdays from 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday, October 24 from 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday, October 31 from 9 am to 5 pm

Election Day, November 3

  • At your Polling Place on Election Day
  • All 30 Albemarle County voting precinct polling places will be open on election day, November 3, 2020, from 6 am to 7 pm. Enhanced cleaning and distancing protocols will be in effect to keep voters safe. To find your polling place, visit https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/
Important Deadlines

  • Return Mail-In Ballot: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 7 pm

 

Voter Registration Office Information
Early In-Person Voting
Conference Room A
County Office Building at 1600 5th Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(1/2 mile south of I-64 on 5th Street Extended)Dates and Times:
September 18 – October 31
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 am to 5 pm
Tuesdays from 7 am to 5 pm
Thursdays from 8:30 am to 7 pm
Saturday, October 24 from 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, October 31 from 9 am to 5 pm
Send Ballot by Mail
Use pre-addressed envelope sent with
your mail-in ballot
-OR-
Elections
435 Merchant Walk Square, Suite 300
PMB 160
Charlottesville, VA 22902Mail Ballot Drop-Off
Drop Box at the parking circle of the 5th
Street County Office Building, 1600 5th St.,
Charlottesville, VA 2290

FYI: At the close of the day Monday, 10/26, two new scanners were put into use.  The former two were at capacity with well over 9000 counted votes each.  Close to 20,000 votes were collected.   Yesterday (10/26) alone saw 900 votes casted or 100 per hour.  Busy day to say the least.  These numbers do not include absentee ballots that have been returned via mail and drop box.  The estimated number is between 14,000 to 14,500. Early voting ends after this Saturday, October 31, 2020 (Halloween).

Rezoning hearing for Old Dominion Village – July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020

From CCAC-Notify Email list at 3:53 PM July 29, 2020

Apologies for the very short notice, but I want to let you all know that there is a community meeting TONIGHT at 6 p.m (7/29) for ZMA2020-05, which is a rezoning application for a property near the Crozet Veterinary Care Clinic, a project named Old Dominion Village. More information, and instructions for joining the Zoom meeting, are included in the PDF (click here to view or download).
Join the virtual meeting at https://albemarle-org.zoom.us/j/99326281583 

CCAC members and community members are encouraged to watch the meeting and ask questions about the project, and the meeting will be recorded. Additional questions or comments can be sent to the staff reviewer until the end of the day on August 17 if you are unable to attend tonight.

If there is interest, we can also make room for discussion at our next regularly scheduled CCAC meeting, Wednesday, August 12.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Allie
——

Allie Marshall Pesch
CCAC Chair

Also, more information about this project is available at https://publicinput.com/V0862

Input Needed on Crozet Master Plan Revision for Crozet Parks and Greenways

July 15, 2020

Crozet Master Plan Update

What are YOUR Goals for Crozet’s Parks, Greenways, Regional Connections, and Sustainability?

Throughout the Master Plan Update process, many Crozet residents have said how they value opportunities for recreation, open space, and protecting natural resources. Now, you are invited to participate in the conversation on conservation goals for Crozet.

Participate Now

Your participation will be used to draft recommendations in the Conservation Chapter of the Crozet Master Plan.

If you’re unable to access the Internet or have difficulties participating, we are working to make dial-in options available and can provide paper materials upon request. Please contact Albemarle County staff if you need any assistance (see email and phone number below).

Virtual Workshop Opportunities – You are Invited

Architecture & Preservation:  Share your thoughts about this important aspect of the Master Plan.
Participate Now

Connectivity: Bicycle & Pedestrian Focus – Sidewalks, bike facilities, and trails.
View Results

Connectivity: Roadways & Transit Focus – Vehicular traffic, roadway improvements, and transit.
Participate Now

Conservation:  Public parks, greenways, and sustainability.
Participate Now

WHAT IS THE CROZET MASTER PLAN?

The Master Plan is a collaboratively developed document that describes the Crozet community’s vision for future development and guides future public and private development. It includes recommendations for housing, transportation, parks, and other community facilities. Visit the Master Plan Website

Do you have questions?
Please contact Neighborhood Planner, Andrew Knuppel: aknuppel@albemarle.org or (434)296-5832 ext. 3313

Crozet Master Plan Update for June 24, 2020

July 1, 2020

 Crozet Master Plan Update
Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
Share Your Thoughts on Roadways & Transit in Crozet!
Many residents have voiced the importance of connecting Crozet’s different neighborhoods and centers with safe routes for vehicles and transit opportunities. We invite you to discuss potential projects and recommendations that can address the community’s goals regarding interconnected streets, traffic operations and safety, and transit.
Your participation will be used to draft recommendations in the Connectivity Chapter of the Crozet Master Plan.
If you’re unable to access the Internet or have difficulties participating, we are working to make dial-in options available and can provide paper materials upon request. Please contact staff if you need any assistance.
Virtual Workshops
Architecture & Preservation
Share your thoughts about this important aspect of the Master Plan. Participate Now
Connectivity: Bicycle & Pedestrian Focus Sidewalks, bike facilities, and trails. View Results
Connectivity: Roadways & Transit Focus Vehicular traffic, roadway improvements, and transit. Participate Now
Starting Monday, July 6
Conservation
Public parks, greenways, and sustainability.
Community Advisory Committee
Tune in as staff provides an overview of the Master Plan’s progress and asks for the CAC’s feedback:
Wednesday, July 8 | 7:00 PM
Character, Land Use, and Connectivity Discussion — Continued discussion of potential changes to individual property designations. Review of Connectivity feedback, draft Guiding Principles and Goals, and potential infrastructure improvements.
Review of draft land use build out scenarios and potential changes to individual property designations.
WHAT IS THE CROZET MASTER PLAN?
The Master Plan is a collaboratively developed document that describes the Crozet community’s vision for future development and guides future public and private development. It includes recommendations for housing, transportation, parks, and other community facilities. Visit the Master Plan Website
WHAT IS THE CROZET COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE?
The Crozet Community Advisory Committee (CAC) supports the creation and implementation of the Crozet Master Plan. While the group is appointed by the Board of Supervisors, its meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for open conversation about ongoing development. Visit the CCAC Website
Do you have questions?
Please contact Neighborhood Planner, Andrew Knuppel: aknuppel@albemarle.org or (434)296-5832 ext. 3313

Crozet Independence Day parade, celebration, and fireworks are cancelled for 2020

May 11, 2020

Crozet Independence Day Celebration banner

The COVID-19 public health crisis has affected all our lives in so many ways, large and small. And the impact is going to be with us for months to come. How much longer no one really knows. The Crozet Independence Day Celebration committee met to discuss what to do about our community’s annual parade, celebration and fireworks this July.

Out of a sense of caution and a great deal of regret, we have decided to cancel this year’s Crozet Independence Day parade, celebration, and fireworks. Like you, we were looking forward to a return to “normal”, a chance to visit with family and friends and enjoy time together in Crozet Park, topped off with the wonderful fireworks. However, we think cancelling the event is the right thing to do for public safety and the well-being of all the residents and friends of Crozet.

In anticipation of better times ahead, we are already planning for our Crozet Independence Day Celebration next year, 2021, on Saturday, July 3.

For now, we ask you to continue to follow the advice of our health care professionals and wear a mask when you’re in public places, wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds or apply hand sanitizer after you have touched items or surfaces in public places, continue social distancing and stay home as much as you can.

Crozet Independence Day Celebration Committee

CCA Meeting Agenda March12, 2020

March 6, 2020

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
March 12, 2020
7:30 PM at the Crozet Park Community Building

(Note the change of location – Please enter Crozet Park through the front gate on Park Road and
park on the basketball courts located behind the main facility.
Please do not park along Hilltop Street.)

(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 (January 9, 2020; Click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report  (2020 Dues: Still just $10 annual contribution)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)

A Moment in Crozet History – Phil James

Presentation:  Crozet Park Update. (Chad Mitchell, Jennifer Sellers, Bill Johnson, Karl Pomeroy, Drew Holzwarth, Kim Guenther).

  • New Facility Design (15) — Drew
  • New Facility Capital Campaign Kick-off Event (10) — Jennifer
  • Pond Study — why are we doing this and study results (5-10) — Karl
  • Shed Replacement — what’s the new design (5) — Chad
  • Lower Playground Replacement (5) — Kim
  • Q&A — (10-15)

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor

 Old Business:  

New Business:   Planning for Crozet Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, July 4, 2020!  Volunteers needed to help organize the event.

Announcements –   

  • Peachtree Opening Ceremonies, Saturday, March 21, at Crozet Park Lower Field. Details:peachtreebaseball.com
  • Crozet Community Advisory Committee Land Use Worksession – Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Meadows Community Room
  • CCAC has member openings. Seven members whose term expire and one vacancy.  Some of the seven members may not be able to re-apply.   Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
  • Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days start Thursday, May 14 with business collection requiring pre-registration with MXI Environmental by May 7th to obtain an appointment. To register, call or email: Scott Shaw at scotts@mxiinc.com or 540-818-4261. There is a fee associated with disposal.
  • Household Hazardous waste on Friday & Saturday, May 15 and 16 from 9A to 2P at IMUC
  • Bulky Waste Amnesty days:
      • Furniture/Mattresses – May 30, 2020
      • Appliances – June 6, 2020
      • Tires – June 20, 2020
  • Electronic Waste Collection Day – Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 9 A to 3P at IMUC
  • Details on our website and http://www.rivanna.org/hhw/
  • The Mint Spring Spillway Repair project:  If you haven’t been at Mint Springs County park recently, you have not seen that the upper lake is being drained into the lower (middle lake).  The general scope of work is to repair the existing spillway due to its lack of stability and quickly eroding outfall area. Facility and Environmental Service Department has procured services with one of the County’s  term site contractors (Harbor Dredge and Dock) to complete the spillway repairs and the replacement of the overflow culvert pipes leading to the lower lake. In order to safely perform this work, Parks and Rec staff began the lowering the upper lake Tuesday March 3rd and the site contractor is schedule to start work Monday March 9th. Over the next three weeks the upper lake water level will be lowered and certain areas will be closed to the general public. The closed areas will be posted with orange safety fencing and signage stating “DANGER Construction Area No Trespassing.”  We apologize for the inconvenience, but it is the County’s goal to keep the areas safe for the community for future years to come.  (Per Amy Smith <ASmith@albemarle.org>)

 

 The next CCA meeting is May 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Field School
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This email list is moderated, so you cannot get spam because only approved email messages are sent out.  Volume is usually 4-6 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.

CCA Meeting Agenda January 9, 2020

January 7, 2020

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
January 9, 2020
7:30 PM 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 (November 14, 2019; Click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report  (2020 Dues: Still just $10 annual contribution)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)

A Moment in Crozet History – Phil James

Presentation: About the Blue Ridge Tunnel project and opening.  (Bob Dombrowe and Wayne Nolde (Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel Foundation board members.  http://blueridgetunnel.org/)

Update and News from Ann Mallek, our county supervisor

 

 Old Business:

  • $6,000 donated to local civic groups from the 2019 Crozet Independence Day Celebration event.
    The 2020 event is Saturday, July 4! (that’s right!)
  • Updates from the ACPD Blue Ridge Citizen Advisory Team meeting.

New Business:

  • Election of CCA officers for 2020. 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 Treasurer: Emery Taylor. Candidates must be present at the January 9 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected

Announcements –   

  • Master Plan Revision Phase 2: Monday, January 13, 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Western Albemarle High School (WAHS). Character & Land Use Workshop #1: Commercial Centers & Development Area Edges.   Additional information at: http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=cdd&relpage=24060

 The next CCA meeting is March 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Field School
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 4-6 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.

CCA Meeting Agenda November 14, 2019

November 12, 2019

Crozet Community Association Meeting Agenda
November 14, 2019
7:30 PM 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 (September 12, 2019; Click here for PDF version of the minutes)
Treasurer’s Report  (2019 Dues: $10 annual contribution)
Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) may visit and give an update. (Evening Patrol Division)

A Moment in Crozet History – Phil James

Presentation: Downtown Crozet Initiative (DCI) update on the Barnes Lumber/Milestone Partner Phase 1 project (Dave Stoner, DCI)

 Old Business:

  • Candidate forum was well attended and went well. Special thanks to Spectrum Integrators, 2171 Ivy Road (https://spectrumintegrators.com) who donated the rental cost of the sound equipment for the forum!
  • Master Plan Revision events upcoming.     Information at: https://tinyurl.com/yxl8wchb
    • Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at Green House Coffee, meet and discuss the master plan revision with county staff.
    • Learn more, and share your thoughts at http://www.publicinput.com/imaginecrozet
      This questionnaire will be available until Friday, November 22nd at 5:00 PM

New Business:

  • Election of CCA officers occurs at our next meeting, January 9, 2020. 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 Treasurer: Emery Taylor. Candidates must be present at the January 9 meeting or have spoken with a current officer about their willingness to serve if elected.

Announcements –   

  • Downtown Crozet Initiative (DCI) meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Crozet Library. Tentative agenda at: https://www.downtowncrozetinitiative.com/events
  • Crozet Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Parade Sunday, December 3 at 3:00 PM. Lineup is at 2:00 PM on Wayland Drive in Crozet. Organized by the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department. Parade starts at Wayland Drive (near Green House Coffee) and turns left at the 4-way stop, ending at the fire department.
  • Crozet Park Winter Brews Festival, December 7, 2019 from 11AM to 5:00 PM. Tickets are available now!  Special perks available for the first 300 tickets sold!  Live music, food trucks & more. Information at: http://www.crozetbeerfest.com/

 The next CCA meeting is January 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Field School
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 4-6 emails a month, all related to Crozet & Western Albemarle events and concerns.

Electronics Recycling Day at Ivy Material Utilization Center (IMUC)

September 29, 2019

Electronics Recycling Day at IVY MUC for Charlottesville & Albemarle Residents
Saturday, October 26, 2019 – 9 am to 3 pm
PRE-Registration required.

Rules for the e-Waste Event:

  • Print the confirmation email or save it to your phone to show the attendant for proof of registration. You will not be allowed to participate if you do not have your confirmation email.
  • Free disposal of electronic waste for residents of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville only
    • Proof of Residency will be required
    • This event is for residents only, no commercial participation will be allowed
  • Only electronic waste will be accepted
    • Computer systems and accessories, printers, copies, scanners, fax machines, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, and televisions
    • Other electronic items, such as vacuums, hair dyers, etc. will not be accepted during this evening.
  • No more than two (2) tube-style TVs or monitors per person
  • No more than ten (10) total items, per person
  • Please request a time window
    • We will do our best to accommodate time window requests, however times will be filled in the order in which they are received. If your preferred time is full, but you are within the first 350 to register, we will move you to the next closest, open time
    • Final time window assignments will be designated in your confirmation email
      • The confirmation email will be sent AFTER the time window is full

For questions, please call 434-977-2970.

Registration:

Will begin at 8am on Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The available time windows will be:

  • 9 – 10:30am
  • 10:30am – 12pm
  • 12 – 1:30pm
  • 1:30 – 3pm
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