Fluvanna Area News (FAN Mail) is an email information service of Fluvanna County government to help keep residents and others informed of happenings around the county. These periodic emails include information about upcoming public meetings, county- or schools-sponsored community events, and other topics of general interest. Read more. Please share with family, friends, and neighbors.
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FAN Mail Volume 6 | February 10, 2023 |
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Fluvanna Area News & Updates |
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Fluvanna County Employment Opportunities |
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Spotlight: Information Technology Specialist
Position is full-time non-exempt, performing implementation and support for systems, applications, telephony, network infrastructure, and other services in the Fluvanna County IT Service Portfolio. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Information Technology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs implementation and support for systems, applications, and monitoring tools
- Serves as primary contact for end-user help desk requests
- Provides implementation and support for County IT projects
- Performs systems administration and maintenance of assigned servers
- Assists with server hardware maintenance
- Provides application support, desktop support, and VoIP phone system support
- Performs network infrastructure configuration, installation, maintenance, and monitoring
- Responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining workstation operating system and servers, including virtual servers, in support of business process requirements
- Performs software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
- Schedules installations and upgrades following established IT policies and procedures
- Performs scheduled and preventive maintenance on servers and workstations as required
- Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum performance levels
- Conducts routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
- Assists in the inventory and accountability of all county hardware assets from procurement to disposal
- Provides team support and maintenance of LAN hardware and software
- Acts as the primary point for all IT help desk requests and directly services these requests or escalates them as required
- Assists in the implementation and support for server and workstation hardware including the Dell PowerEdge and Unity lines. Maintains Dell-certified technician status
- Assists in the configuration, implementation, and administration of Microsoft Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, Group Policy, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, Certificate Services, Microsoft 365, SAN/NAS, Ubiquiti and Unifi, MiTel VoIP phone systems, and other advanced systems
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of all aspects of information technology; ability to resolve help desk requests and incidents under limited supervision and with a high degree of accuracy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, other public officials, associates, contractors, and the general public; have a working knowledge of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016/2019, and Ubiquiti and Unifi appliances.
Fluvanna County provides excellent benefits
(paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, retirement).
Fluvanna County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Boards, Commissions, & Committees |
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Want to make a difference in your community?
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors is always looking for residents who want to serve their community through appointment to a Board, Commission, or Committee.
More information about Fluvanna County Boards and Commissions can be found here.
Current and Upcoming Vacancies
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Boards, Commissions, Committees
Meetings Calendar
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Legend:
BOS = Board of Supervisors | PC = Planning Commission | EB = Electoral Board |
JRWA = James River Water Authority | EDA = Economic Development Authority |
SSB = Social Services Board | PR = Parks & Recreation | BOE = Board of Equalization
Click on Meeting Links below for additional information.
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Mon, Feb 13, 2023
- (EDA) 5:00pm Regular Meeting
- (EDTAC) 6:00pm - Regular Meeting
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
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Fluvanna County Economic Development
Jennifer Schmack
Director of Economic Development
PO Box 540
132 Main Street
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Debbie Smith, Emergency Management Coordinator
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Tax Help 2023 @ Fluvanna Library
Fluvanna Tax-Aide at the Fluvanna County Library is expected to be open for preparation of income tax returns this tax season beginning the 5th of February.
For us to help prepare your taxes this year, you MUST
STEP ONE
Make an appointment. There are two ways to make an appointment:
We encourage you to go online to make your own appointment. On your browser, go to https://taxaidecville.wordpress.com/. Go to the page for Fluvanna appointments. Please pay attention to the directions. Only make one appointment: if you have to change your appointment, call us at the number below and leave a message.
Or you can call our volunteers and ask them to help you set up an appointment (or to change your appointment). We have a new phone number this year: call this number and leave a message: 434-373-0984 .
STEP TWO
After you have made your appointment - Pick up a packet of information and forms at the Fluvanna Library. If you cannot get to the library to pick up a packet, leave a message at 434-373-0984 .
STEP THREE
Fill out the forms completely BEFORE you come to your appointment.
STEP FOUR
Gather your tax forms and papers.
STEP FIVE
Come to the Library with all your forms and tax papers at the appointment time.
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Cyndi Hoffman, Librarian
Fluvanna County Public Library, 214 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, VA 22963
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Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation
Aaron Spitzer, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mailing Address: PO Box 70, Palmyra, VA 22963
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Pleasant Grove House and Museum
Phone: 434-589-2016
Physical Address:
271 Pleasant Grove Dr
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Fluvanna Community Center
Phone: 434-842-3150
Physical Address:
5725 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
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Department of Social Services |
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Fluvanna County Department of Social Services
Kim Mabe, Director
Physical Address:
Carysbrook Complex, 8880 James Madison Highway, Fork Union, VA 23055
Mailing Address:
PO Box 98, Fork Union, VA 23055
Telephone: (434) 842-8221 | Fax: (434) 842-2776
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Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office
Eric Hess, Sheriff
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Crime Tip HOTline
Phone:
(434) 589-8211 (24 hours)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 113, Palmyra, VA 22963
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Physical Address:
160 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Administrative Office Hours:
M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Physical Address: 265 Turkeysag Trail, Suite 115, Palmyra, VA 22963
Mailing Address: PO Box 44, Palmyra, VA 2963
Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays
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Well-Water Testing- February 20, 2023. Do you have a well, spring or cistern? Learn about your water quality through affordable, confidential testing and become empowered to make decisions about system maintenance and water treatment. Test kits are $65 (Need-based subsidies are available.) Register today- 434-591-1950
Fluvanna 4-H January Newsletter- Learn more about what our Fluvanna 4-H members have been up to. Contact the VCE-Fluvanna Office today to learn more about how you can become involved in our educational programs, field trips, service projects, leadership training and more. 434-591-1950
Fluvanna 4-H Camp- July 10-14 Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. Join us for one week of fun at an overnight camp for youth ages 9-13. Canoeing, swimming, archery, and fishing are just a few of the activities offered during the week. Teen counselor applications are also being accepted. Registration is open now.
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Fluvanna County Cooperative Extension Office |
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Physical Address:
5725 James Madison Highway
Fork Union, VA 23055
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 518
Fork Union, VA 23055
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Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Phone: 434-591-1950
Fax: 434-591-1951
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Master Gardeners/Master Naturalists |
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Fluvanna County Public Schools
14455 James Madison Highway | Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Phone: 434-589-8208 | Fax: 434-589-5393
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Interagency Council & Regional Partners |
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Mission:
- A network of human service agencies and organizations committed to improving resources and services to meet the needs of the Fluvanna community.
Vision:
- A community that partners to improve the quality of lives.
Values:
- Every person has something to contribute to the community.
- All people have dignity and worth and deserve respect
- Community Collaboration through effective communication
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Fluvanna County Adult Education
All classes meet in the Fluvanna Adult Education Center located at 14455 James Madison Highway, Palmyra, VA (lower level of Administration Building, class entrance on left of building). All classes and materials are free. Open enrollment.
Day Class 9:00 AM – 12 Noon Tuesdays and Thursdays
To register for Zoom online Evening Class 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays Call 434.961.5461
For additional information, please call 434-589-1623 or 434-842-9273
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The Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation (FLHF) is looking for land to build housing for Seniors in Fluvanna County. Preferred areas are Fork Union, Bremo Bluff, Palmyra and Kents Store, but location is flexible. FLHF is a 501c3 that accepts donations and will provide documentation to allow the donor a tax deduction for the full value of the land. If you are interested in a leaving a legacy in Fluvanna, or just have some land that would be suitable for purchase, please contact Kim Hyland, FLHF Director at khyland@louisa.org.
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Peers in Power Group
This is a group that allows those in recovery to share their experiences and discuss issues with the common problems of alcoholism and /or drug addiction as they relate to continued sobriety. We aim to openly talk about our personal circumstances because we understand what each other is going through and use these experiences to help one another learn how to combat addiction on a daily basis. Through this, we aim to inspire lasting positive change. The result is a resilient fellowship that creates… Peers in Power.
For questions about the group, individuals should contact Matt Britt at 987-7738.
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The Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE) provides support and education around intimate partner violence to residents of Albemarle, Charlottesville, Louisa, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson.
If you are a community organization, school, or group that would like to partner with our prevention education program, please contact aweathersby@shelterforhelpinemergency.org. All programs are grant-funded and thus there is no cost to participate.
If you need support (shelter, legal advocacy, hotline): 434-293-8509
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Shelter has planned events to help get teens and parents involved in the discussion. 2022 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Events
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Utility News and Alerts for Fluvanna County |
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Dominion Energy Information
Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Information
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Fluvanna County Contact Information |
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Mozell H. Booker, Chair - Fork Union District
Patricia Eager, Vice Chair - Palmyra District
John M. Sheridan - Columbia District
Chris Fairchild - Cunningham District
Tony O'Brien - Rivanna District
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Fluvanna County Administration
PO Box 540 | 132 Main Street | Palmyra, VA 22963
P: (434) 591-1910 | F: (434) 591-1913
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