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FAN Mail Volume 45 | November 24, 2023 | |
Fluvanna County Employment Opportunities | |
Fluvanna County is seeking a full-time HVAC Apprentice to assist will assist the HVAC/R Specialist in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service, and repair of HVAC/R systems. The HVAC/R Apprentice will also assist the HVAC/R Specialist with inspections and tests of both high/low-pressure heating systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions and assist with required repairs through the replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of thermostatic controls and blowers. The HVAC /R Apprentice will also comply with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of refrigerants, chemical substances, and materials.
This position is classified as Essential Personnel and may be called upon to work during weather closures and emergencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The HVAC/R Apprentice assists the HVAC/R Specialist with maintenance and repairs to building mechanical systems. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Assists with HVAC/R installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on air conditioning units, heating systems, ventilation units, and refrigeration equipment including heat pumps, compressors, electric motors, boilers, intake and exhaust fans, generators, chillers, blowers, fans, and computerized control systems.
- Assists with diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC/R systems
- Assists with disassembling mechanical or electrical machinery, equipment, and systems to retrofit or replace all ancillary components as required. Assists with checking clearances, and voltages and performs ampere measuring as required before bringing any equipment/system back into service.
- Assists with monitoring inventory for mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Performs work professionally following OSHA and EPA regulations, equipment specifications, and established safety procedures.
- Demonstrates basic computer competency including email, web browser, and word processing.
- Assists with other building maintenance tasks as needed.
- Assists Public Works with snow and ice removal as required.
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Fluvanna County provides excellent benefits
(health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, retirement).
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, references,
Fluvanna County is an Equal Opportunity and
V3 "Virginia Values Veterans" Certified Employer
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Pearson Mass Appraisal is beginning their reassessment work for 2025, and will be visiting each property in Fluvanna County. Appraisers will be visiting properties throughout the County from now until late 2024, and will be traveling in vehicles with "Fluvanna Reassessment" signs. For additional information, please call the Commissioner of the Revenue Office at (434) 591-1940.
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Boards, Commissions, & Committees | |
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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County meetings are open to public attendance.
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Beginning Oct 18, 2023, Fluvanna County will no longer provide Zoom access for public comment. Anyone wishing to provide public comment on matters before the Board or Planning Commission may appear in person at any meeting or provide comments by email to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in advance of the meeting. Comments made also be made using the My Two Cents form.
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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Upcoming Public Hearings
Wed, December 6, 2023
Tue, December 12, 2023
Wed, December 13, 2023
Wed, December 20, 2023
Wed, January 3, 2024
- (BOS) 5:00pm Regular Meeting
Tue, January 9, 2024
- (PC) 7:00pm Regular Meeting
Wed, January 10, 2024
- (JRWA) 9:00am Regular Meeting
Wed, December 17, 2024
- (BOS) 7:00pm Regular Meeting
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Fluvanna County Community Development
Douglas Miles, Director of Community Development
Mailing Address: PO Box 540, Palmyra, VA 22963
Web | Phone: 434-591-1910 | Fax: 434-591-1911
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Planning and Zoning
Douglas Miles , Zoning Administrator
434-591-1910
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Building Inspections
Andy Wills, Building Official
434-591-1935
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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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Jim True
Emergency Services Supervisor
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Cyndi Hoffman, Librarian
Fluvanna County Public Library, 214 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, VA 22963
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Join Fluvanna County Parks and Rec on December 14th through December 17th for the Community of Lights Celebration!
Drive through light show at Pleasant Grove Park.
FCPR is looking for businesses, organizations, groups, clubs, scout troops, churches, families or anyone who would like to set up a family friendly holiday light display.
You may display a sign or banner promoting your business or organization etc.
Space will be approximately 15' x 15'. FCPR will be supply the electricity. This Event is FREE!
Deadline to Register, Noon December 8, 2023: https://fluvanna.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1845
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Enjoy the evening sky by observing and identifying celestial events in the park each month. Observations will occur each month at the start of the new moon phase for optimum sky lighting conditions. Meeting times will vary, due to changing sunset and new moon times. Bring your sky viewing equipment, if you have items like binoculars, and telescopes, to aid in celestial observations. If you want to use your cell phone as a star gazing aid, consider downloading the astronomical apps that are offered for no cost for Apple and Android cell phones. The Apple program is called "Sky Guide”, and the Android program is called "Sky View Lite".
Please register in advance for free: https://fluvanna.recdesk.com
Star Gazing in the Park meets and parks in the front field of Pleasant Grove Park, adjacent to Rt. 53.
December 8: Please arrive no later than 5:00 pm. A guide will help you park in the designated parking area. Bring your sky viewing equipment to view the Ursids meteor shower. Viewing will end at 10:00 pm and all visitors must depart the park by 10:15pm. An alternate meeting date will be December 9 should the weather be unacceptable on the 8.
During star gazing events, amateur astronomers may be available to discuss and help identify interesting celestial activities.
Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
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Mountain Biking at Pleasant Grove
We will be providing beginner group rides for anyone who would like to know more about the trail system at Pleasant Grove. Riders will learn and fine tune basic riding skills while experiencing the extensive trail system in a supportive setting of like-minded riders. Bring a bike, helmet, water bottle and snack and be ready to ride.
If you have a bike that needs a tune up, message Fluvanna Trail Guy or call 434-987-9379.
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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 | |
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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Blue Ridge Health District
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Fluvanna County Health Department
County Administration Building
132 Main Street
Palmyra, VA 22963
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Health Clinic
(Immunizations, WIC, Family Planning, etc.)
2nd Floor
434-591-1960
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Environmental Health
(Water, septic, Vital Records, etc.)
1st Floor
434-591-1965
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Fluvanna County Cooperative Extension Office | |
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 | |
Rivanna Master Naturalists
Bring the family and enjoy a Virginia Master Naturalist-led Monthly Hike on the first Saturday of each month at 10 AM. Please register in advance: Eric Armentrout at 434-842-3150 or email at earmentrout@fluvannacounty.org or online at Programs (recdesk.com)
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Fluvanna Master Gardeners
The Fluvanna Master Gardeners Horticultural Help Desk at the Fluvanna Public Library is Open for the Summer!
The Help Desk is staffed from 2 to 5pm every Tuesday until October. Come visit us to chat about all things horticultural. We're here to answer your gardening questions.
You can also get help by contacting us here or through the Help Desk tab at the top of any of our web-pages and completing the Contact Us form.
You can also call the Fluvanna Virginia Cooperative Education office in Fork Union at 434-591-1950 and ask the staff to convey your message to us.
Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Monthly Hikes on the 1st Saturday of the month. See Calendar for details.
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Fluvanna County Public Schools | |
Adult Education
Learning is life-long! Choose the time and class that is best for you. Pre-GED, GED, & ESL.
All classes take place in the School Administration Building at 14455 James Madison Hwy, Palmyra, VA 22963
Online classes call 434-961-5461
In-person classes Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-Noon
Families Learning Together
Classes available Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 9:00am-2:00pm
(Must have a child ages birth - 10years old)
Learn to speak English - aprender ingles.
Fluvanna County Adult Education Classes are FREE!
Call (434) 842-9273 or (434) 589-1623 for information.
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Fluvanna County Public Schools
Dr. Peter Gretz, Superintendent
14455 James Madison Highway | Palmyra, Virginia 22963
Phone: 434-589-8208 | Fax: 434-589-5393
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Interagency Council & Regional Partners | |
The Fluvanna County Interagency Council is comprised of over 25 local and regional human service organizations.
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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Drop-off boxes will be at the following locations:
Administration Building
Library
Department of Social Services Building
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SARA is hosting a winter support group for adult women and nonbinary individuals from December 5th to January 30th at our office! We intend for this group to be a space where survivors can provide peer-to-peer support for each other, build connections, strengthen confidence to assert boundaries, and discuss their healing journey. We will begin screening calls from November 13th-17th which must be completed before attending. Fill out this form if you're
interested in joining or learning more: https://apricot.socialsolutions.com/document/edit/id/new/form_id/490
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Winter weather will be here soon...
We are starting our Emergency Bag Food Collection for 2023. We deliver 4 days of shelf stable meals to clients so they have food in case we are closed for inclement weather. Please share this information with friends, churches, or other community organizations who might be interested in sponsoring Emergency Food Bags.
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EMERGENCY FOOD BAGS
Fluvanna Meals on Wheels asks the community to fill and donate Emergency Food Bags so that we may deliver these bags before the winter storms hit. These “E-Bags” contain 4 full meals, which our clients are to use in the event that we are unable to deliver their lunchtime meals due to inclement weather. For a list of item to donate, visit our web site at mealsonwheelsfluvanna.org.
IMPORTANT DATES AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Emergency Food Bag Drop off
Meals on Wheels Office - 105 Crofton Plaza, Suite 8
Oct 20th through Dec 15th, 2023
Monday – Friday (8am-1pm) – also by appointment (please call numbers below)
* Please notify the office staff or leave a note with your name and the number of bags dropped off
Points of Contact Office: 589-1685
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The Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation has been expanding capacity and needs volunteers with skill sets. Do you have an interest in helping neighbors and have skills that would benefit the community? The Foundation is seeking to expand its volunteer base and fill the following four positions critical to accomplishing our goals and mission.
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Volunteer Administrator
- Volunteer Fundraising Assistance
- Volunteer Access Ramp Coordinator
If you are interested in any of the listed positions, please respond to KHyland@louisa.org.
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The People's Choice Art Shows invites you to vote for your favorite local art pieces now through November 20th. Then join the Fluvanna Art Association for a free public awards reception on November 25th at 12:30PM. The art show and reception are held at the Fluvanna County Public Library. | |
Utility News and Alerts for Fluvanna County | |
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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