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 29 | August 4, 2023 |
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Fluvanna Area News & Updates |
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Fluvanna County Employment Opportunities |
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Code Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer |
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The County of Fluvanna is recruiting for the position of full-time Code Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer. Will perform intermediate technical work enforcing the zoning ordinance and various environmental codes; does related work as required.
Work is performed under regular supervision.
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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.
- Enforcing zoning ordinances and various environmental codes and inspecting properties, maintaining records and preparing reports.
- Enforces zoning ordinances and environmental codes.
- Researches records for ownership data and sends violation notices.
- Inspects properties for compliance with ordinances, codes, and submitted plats/blueprints.
- Responds to complaints; conducts inspections.
- Maintains records and files concerning inspections and re-inspections.
- Issues stop work orders on non-permitted properties.
- Responds to complaints received at the counter, over the telephone, through email, or by mail.
- Provides backup support to Building Inspections as an inspector, as needed.
- Serves as an E&S Site Inspector as needed.
- Performs related tasks 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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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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Tue, August 8, 2023
Wed, August 9, 2023
Wed, August 16, 2023
Wed, September 2, 2023
Tue, September 12, 2023
Wed, September 13, 2023
Wed, September 20, 2023
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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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Are you ready for hurricane season?
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Debbie Smith
Emergency Management Coordinator
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Jim True
Emergency Services Supervisor
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Preschool Programs @ Fluvanna Library
Twisted Tuesdays
(it's a Messy Monday mixed with Wee Wednesday!)
Weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 starting on July 18th to August 22nd
Join us for an outside messy craft &/or sensory bin play alongside themed & pre-selected book choices for checking out & borrowing!
Summer Time Story Time
Weekly on Fridays from 10 - 10:30ish starting July 21st until August 25th
Join us for stories & songs on the front porch with Ms. Erinn :)
These programs are suitable for Toddlers, Pre-K, & Kindergarten aged children - caregivers must be present!
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Cyndi Hoffman, Librarian
Fluvanna County Public Library, 214 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, VA 22963
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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 |
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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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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 |
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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 Master Gardeners
Bring the family and enjoy a Virginia Master Naturalist-led Monthly Hike on the first Saturday of the month. Meet at the Rail Trail Trailhead to hike the Rail Trail, where we will expand on the Nature and History Walk Guide. We will see what is happening in the woods at this time of year and how it affects the wildlife in this habitat. You will also see the efforts to remove the invasive Ailanthus Trees from the park to help prevent the spread of the Spotted Lantern Fly, a serious threat to our vineyards and fruit crops. this is a 1.2 mile out and back gently sloped trail. More information can be found here.
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.
Rivanna Master Naturalists
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 |
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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 |
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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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DONATIONS NEEDED FOR SURVIVOR COMFORT BAGS!
Our Crisis Services team is requesting the following donations:
Fidget Toys
Bags of M&Ms
Lavender Sachets
Lavender Oil/Lotion
Donations are welcome to be shipped or dropped off at SARA's main office, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Sexual Assault Resource Agency
335 Greenbrier Drive, STE 102
Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Registration Open for 21st Fluvanna Leadership Class
Registration for the 21st class of the Fluvanna Leadership Development Program is underway, and the class typically fills quickly. The class is open to any county resident interested in learning more about how Fluvanna County works and how to more effectively get things done here.
The in-person classes are held every other Thursday from Aug. 24-March 25 (except holidays) and include opportunities to meet face-to-face with everyone who’s anyone in the county, both in and outside governments. Classes are in various locations around the county and include topics such as schools, county government, community services, economic development and infrastructure and more.
Class membership costs $75 and includes a free bus tour of the county, free lunch, a graduation dinner and snacks at most classes. Registration and additional information are at www.fluvannaleadership.org.
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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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