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<div>The [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]] (ACHS) is a private, non-profit educational organization founded in 1940 to study, preserve, and promote the history of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. <br />
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ACHS' research library, administered by a librarian on the staff of the [[Jefferson-Madison Regional Library]], contains over 4,000 books and bound periodicals, as well as thousands of photographs, manuscripts, maps, pamphlets, newspapers, and vertical files. Its museum collection contains over 3,000 artifacts. In 2009 ACHS, under the direction of [[Steven G. Meeks]] led a successful effort to save the [[Hatton Ferry]] from oblivion after [[VDOT]] decided to cease operation of the nations' last hand poled ferry. ACHS is now working with Albemarle County to acquire access to the [[Historic Albemarle County Jail No. 5]] in [[Court Square]] for use a community museum. ACHS has offered limited public tours of the jail facility. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Historic jail to open doors to public|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/mar/26/historic-jail-open-doors-public-ar-930425/|author=Ted Strong|pageno=|printdate=March 26, 2011|publishdate=March 26, 2011|accessdate=March 28, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
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Since 1994, the Society has been located in downtown Charlottesville in the historic [[McIntire Building]].<br />
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==Mission Statement==<br />
"The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society nurtures and promotes awareness and appreciation of local history by encouraging the identification, collection, study, and preservation of the materials of history; by striving for excellence and quality in research and interpretation of collections and local history; and by disseminating knowledge through educational activities, so that the past may shed light on the present and the future."<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - About Us|url=http://albemarlehistory.org//index.php/about|author=|work=|publisher=|Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Societylocation=|publishdate=|accessdate=30 Dec. 2010}}</ref><br />
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==Efforts of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society==<br />
These efforts include but are not limited to<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - About Us|url=http://albemarlehistory.org//index.php/about|author=|work=|publisher=|Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Societylocation=|publishdate=|accessdate=30 Dec. 2010}}</ref><br />
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*Encouraging the collection and preservation of manuscript and printed materials and other physical remains pertaining to the history of Charlottesville and Albemarle County;<br />
*Promoting historical programs, lectures, exhibitions, and other educational activities;<br />
*Facilitating writing and reporting upon local history in its relation to the local community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Nation, and foreign countries;<br />
*Exhibiting such material in its own or other museums or elsewhere and maintaining and operating a library and museum for housing and displaying historic materials.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
[http://albemarlehistory.org official site]<br />
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[[Category:Museums]]<br />
[[Category:History]]<br />
[[Category:North Downtown]]<br />
[[Category:Non-profit organizations]]<br />
[[Category:1940 establishments]]<br />
[[Category:Celebrate 250 Partners]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Albemarle_Charlottesville_Historical_Society&diff=32320Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society2013-12-12T23:16:58Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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<div>The [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]] (ACHS) is a private, non-profit educational organization founded in 1940 to study, preserve, and promote the history of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. <br />
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ACHS' research library, administered by a librarian on the staff of the [[Jefferson-Madison Regional Library]], contains over 2,000 books and bound periodicals, as well as thousands of photographs, manuscripts, maps, pamphlets, newspapers, and vertical files. Its museum collection contains over 1,500 artifacts. In 2009 ACHS, under the direction of [[Steven G. Meeks]] led a successful effort to save the [[Hatton Ferry]] from oblivion after [[VDOT]] decided to cease operation of the nations' last hand poled ferry. ACHS is now working with Albemarle County to acquire access to the [[Historic Albemarle County Jail No. 5]] in [[Court Square]] for use a community museum. ACHS has offered limited public tours of the jail facility. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Historic jail to open doors to public|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/mar/26/historic-jail-open-doors-public-ar-930425/|author=Ted Strong|pageno=|printdate=March 26, 2011|publishdate=March 26, 2011|accessdate=March 28, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
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Since 1994, the Society has been located in downtown Charlottesville in the historic [[McIntire Building]].<br />
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==Mission Statement==<br />
"The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society nurtures and promotes awareness and appreciation of local history by encouraging the identification, collection, study, and preservation of the materials of history; by striving for excellence and quality in research and interpretation of collections and local history; and by disseminating knowledge through educational activities, so that the past may shed light on the present and the future."<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - About Us|url=http://albemarlehistory.org//index.php/about|author=|work=|publisher=|Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Societylocation=|publishdate=|accessdate=30 Dec. 2010}}</ref><br />
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==Efforts of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society==<br />
These efforts include but are not limited to<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - About Us|url=http://albemarlehistory.org//index.php/about|author=|work=|publisher=|Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Societylocation=|publishdate=|accessdate=30 Dec. 2010}}</ref><br />
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*Encouraging the collection and preservation of manuscript and printed materials and other physical remains pertaining to the history of Charlottesville and Albemarle County;<br />
*Promoting historical programs, lectures, exhibitions, and other educational activities;<br />
*Facilitating writing and reporting upon local history in its relation to the local community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Nation, and foreign countries;<br />
*Exhibiting such material in its own or other museums or elsewhere and maintaining and operating a library and museum for housing and displaying historic materials.<br />
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==References==<br />
<references/><br />
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==External links==<br />
[http://albemarlehistory.org official site]<br />
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[[Category:Museums]]<br />
[[Category:History]]<br />
[[Category:North Downtown]]<br />
[[Category:Non-profit organizations]]<br />
[[Category:1940 establishments]]<br />
[[Category:Celebrate 250 Partners]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Montalto&diff=20391Montalto2011-06-16T03:16:45Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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<div>[[Image:montalto300.jpg|right|thumb|300px|View of Montalto from Downtown Charlottesville]]<br />
[[Montalto]] is the 1,278-foot-high mountain that makes up the view from [[Monticello]]'s back steps, and is the grassy mountaintop visible from much of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. [[Thomas Jefferson]] referred to it as the "high mountain" that formed the view from his "little mountain." Jefferson purchased Montalto in 1777.<br />
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The [[Thomas Jefferson Foundation]] (TJF), which owns and operates Monticello, purchased 330 acres of Montalto in 2004. In 2008, the [[Piedmont Environmental Council]] partnered with the TJF to permanently protect 150 acres of Montalto's most visible lands with a [[conservation easement]]. The [[Saunders-Monticello Trail]] runs parallel to Route 53 and provides access to the base of the mountain. <br />
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Repose, the main house on the summit of Montalto was completely renovated as a conference/retreat center and opened for its first conference on May 13, 2011. Area dignitaries attended a formal opening of the facility on June 14, 2011. Repose was originally built in 1910. The house was restored with duplicate clay roof tiles, the originals having been long missing, which makes the house stand out with its striking orange tint.<br />
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Montalto has been known as Patterson's Mountain, after the builder of Repose; and as Brown's Mountain, the owners from around 1950-1975. -{{clear}}<br />
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[[Category:Mountains]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Steven_G._Meeks&diff=20390Steven G. Meeks2011-06-16T03:08:24Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Memberships */</p>
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==[[2007 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
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==[[2003 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
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==Memberships==<br />
*[[Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Architectural Review Board]]<br />
*[[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]]<br />
*[[Biscuit Run State Park]] Advisory Committee<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Meeks, Steven G.}}</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Steven_G._Meeks&diff=20389Steven G. Meeks2011-06-16T03:07:26Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Memberships */</p>
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==[[2007 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
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==[[2003 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
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==Memberships==<br />
*[[Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Architectural Review Board]]<br />
*[[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]]<br />
*[[Biscuit Run Park]] Advisory Committee<br />
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==References==<br />
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==[[2007 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
{{2007 election/SoilWater}}<br />
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==[[2003 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
{{2003 election/SoilWater}}<br />
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==Memberships==<br />
*[[Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Architectural Review Board]]<br />
*[[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]]<br />
*[[Biscuit Run Park}} Advisory Committee<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Meeks, Steven G.}}</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Biscuit_Run_State_Park&diff=20387Biscuit Run State Park2011-06-16T03:05:22Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Advisory Committee */</p>
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'''Biscuit Run State Park''' is a planned 1,200-acre Virginia State Park in [[Albemarle County]]'s [[Neighborhood 5]] [[designated growth area]]. <br />
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The land for the park was once intended for the large [[Biscuit Run (development)|Biscuit Run development]] as well as a 400-acre County Park, but was purchased by the Commonwealth in January 2010.<br />
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==Master Planning==<br />
The '''Biscuit Run State Park Master Plan Advisory Committee''' is meeting to develop the park’s master plan, including an inventory of natural and cultural resources. A public meeting will be held on {{As of|2011|6|6|alt=June 6, 2011}} at the Albemarle County Office Building to discuss the group's recommendations to date. <ref name="20110503-ct">{{cite web|title=Biscuit Run State Park goals and objectives refined in advance of public hearing|url=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2011/05/biscuit_run.html|author=Brian Wheeler|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=May 3, 2011|accessdate=May 3, 2011}}</ref> The goal is to have a master plan in place by the end of 2011. <ref name="20110503-ct" /><br />
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===Advisory Committee===<br />
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|+ '''Biscuit Run State Park Master Plan Advisory Committee {{as of|2011|1|26|lc=on}}'''<ref>{{cite email|subject=Copy of Biscuit Run advisory committee roster|from=Gary Waugh|sourceorg=Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation|to=Brian Wheeler|repositoryorg=Charlottesville Tomorrow|senddate=26 January 2011}}</ref> <br />
| align="left" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Member Name'''<br />
| align="left" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Organization'''<br />
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| Johnny Finch||Virginia Association for Parks, President<br />
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| Lonnie Murray||[[Natural Heritage Committee|Albemarle Natural Heritage Committee]], Chair<br />
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| William Sanford||Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club<br />
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| Christopher Gist||Certified League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor<br />
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| Barbara Landes||Virginia Horse Council<br />
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| Rex Linville||[[Piedmont Environmental Council]]<br />
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| Rosanne Simon||[[Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards]], Board Member<br />
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| [[Steven G. Meeks]]||[[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]], President<br />
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| [[Thomas Foley]]||Albemarle County Executive<br />
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| Bryan Elliott||Assistant Albemarle County Executive<br />
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| [[Wayne Cilimberg]]||Albemarle County, Director of Planning<br />
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| [[Ann Mallek]]||[[Albemarle County Board of Supervisors]], Chair<br />
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| [[Bob Crickenberger]]||Albemarle County Parks and Recreation, Director<br />
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| [[Stephen W. Williams]]||[[Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission]], Executive Director<br />
|-<br />
| [[Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr.]]||Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (Scottsville)<br />
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| [[Forrest Marshall]]||adjacent landowner<br />
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| Peter Clark||property owner<br />
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| Chris Scott||IMBA- state representative. Owner of Shenandoah Mountain Touring<br />
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| Charlie Armstrong||[[Southern Development]], Vice President, Land Development<br />
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| [[Ken Boyd]]||Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (Rivanna)<br />
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| [[David J. Toscano]]||Delegate<br />
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| [[Robert B. Bell]]||Delegate<br />
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| [[R. Creigh Deeds]]||Senator<br />
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| Tom Smith||Division of Natural Heritage<br />
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| Marshall Barron||VDOT District planning staff<br />
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| Dan Painter||VDOT District planning staff<br />
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| Ursula Lemanski||NPS Rivers and Trails Program<br />
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|}<br />
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==County fair?==<br />
Commonwealth officials have indicated willingness to discuss the [[Albemarle County Fair]] operating at the site until they find a permanent home<ref>{{cite-cville|printdate=09/21/2010 - 09/27/2010|title=County fair to find new home at Biscuit Run?|url=http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064435450&ShowArticle_ID=11802009103526076|author=Will Goldsmith|pageno=|printno=|publishdate=September 21, 2010|accessdate=September 21, 2010}}</ref>. However, nothing official has materialized for the 2011 County fair. <br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{wikipedia link|Biscuit_Run_State_Park}}<br />
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[[Category:Neighborhood 5]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Michie_Tavern&diff=20345Michie Tavern2011-06-14T01:34:05Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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[[Image:Michie-Tavern.jpg|thumb|300px|Photo Credit: Panoramio<ref>http://www.panoramio.com/photo/36433892</ref>]]<br />
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[[Michie Tavern]] is a Virginia Historic Landmark established in 1784 by Scotsman [[William Michie]].<br />
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Originally located on the road between [[Free Union]] and [[Earlysville]], the tavern served as the social center of its community and provided travelers with food, drink and lodging. It remained in operation, and in the Michie family, until 1910 when it came to be owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia.<br />
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In 1927, the Tavern was purchased by Josephine Henderson, who had it moved the sixteen miles to its present location close to [[Monticello]] for use as an antique shop in an attempt to capture some of the tourist traffic heading to the newly opened Monticello.<ref name=roanoketimes>{{cite web|url=http://www.roanoke.com/entertainment/insideout/eat/wb/190308|publishdate=January 08, 2009||title=Don't be a stranger to Michie Tavern|accessdate=12 Oct 2009|author= Dolores Kostelni|work=Roanoke Times}}</ref><br />
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[http://www.michietavern.com/ Michie Tavern website]<br />
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[[Category:Historic preservation]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Steven_G._Meeks&diff=20344Steven G. Meeks2011-06-14T01:11:34Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Memberships */</p>
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==[[2007 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
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==[[2003 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
{{2003 election/SoilWater}}<br />
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==Memberships==<br />
*[[Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Architectural Review Board]]<br />
*[[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Meeks, Steven G.}}</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Paul_R._Brockman&diff=20315Paul R. Brockman2011-06-10T04:54:07Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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<div>Paul Robert Brockman died from Melanoma on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Tilghman Edwards Brockman; daughter, Lauren Tilghman Brockman of Raleigh, North Carolina and her husband, John Balla, and their children, Lilly and Alex; daughter, Rebecca Fortner Brockman Zuvich of Raleigh, North Carolina and her husband, Paul, and their son, Elliot. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Taylor and her husband, Laurence, and nieces, Linda, Sandy and Sheri.<br />
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He was born on May 5, 1934, in Girard, Kansas, the son of the Reverend Herbert Cecil Brockman, a Methodist Minister, and Naomi Fortner Brockman, a teacher.<br />
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Mr. Brockman was raised in Kansas, graduating from Shawnee-Mission High School in 1952, and from Baker University in 1959. While in college, he served as a supply minister for local Methodist churches. From 1956 until 1958, he served with the United States Army Intelligence Corps. In 1966, a NASA Career Education Award enabled him to pursue graduate study at The University of Virginia and to be named a Fellow of the National Institute of Public Affairs. He later received his M.A. in Government from The American University.<br />
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He joined the United States Public Health service in 1959, as a Congressional correspondent for the Indian Health Program. In 1960, he became field administrative officer for the National Health Survey. After postgraduate law studies at the University of Iowa, he joined NASA during the Apollo buildup in 1962.<br />
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In 1963, he became executive assistant and resources management officer for NASA's development of science and applications activities for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions. He provided support to the Science and Technology Advisory Committee for Manned Space Flight. He also served for eight years as a management consultant in the Apollo-to-Shuttle management transition and became NASA's first state, local and federal inter-governmental relations officer. He served an interim assignment with the United States Office of Education. One of his proudest accomplishments was helping the Commissioner obtain funding for the initiation of Sesame Street, against Congressional opposition.<br />
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Retiring from Federal service in 1985, he became Vice President of LFW Management Associates, and President of Advanced Development Distribution, Inc. He continued to work in the areas of technology transfer and inter-governmental relations, including serving as an advisor to the state of Montana. In retirement, he was a part-time financial consultant helping young couples, a designer and builder of homes, and director of the fundraising plans for a new home for domestic violence victims in Charlottesville.<br />
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He served on the Falls Church City Council, Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and as Vice President of COG. He founded Historic Falls Church, Inc., a building preservation firm. He preserved a Civil War fortification in Stafford County that is now on the national and state registers of historic places. He co-chaired the joint local-Federal committee for United States Bicentennial events. He founded the United States Scottish Fiddling Revival, Ltd., and the annual United States National Scottish Fiddling Championships.<br />
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As a leader in the Episcopal church, he served on the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia from 2010, until the time of his death. He was an alternate Deputy to the General Convention in 2009, a vestry member of[[St. Paul's Memorial Church]], Charlottesville, chair of its Centennial Committee and Junior Warden in 2009, and a delegate to the Diocesan Council from 2005 until 2010. He previously served on the vestry of Christ Episcopal Church, Georgetown, D.C., and as a lay reader and chalice bearer at both The Falls Church and at Christ Church, Alexandria.<br />
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He was a member of the [[Beacon Club]] of Charlottesville, a Mason and holder of the 50-year pin from the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite. He was past-president and former board member of the [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]]. He also served as President of the Virginia/North Carolina Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters.</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Paul_R._Brockman&diff=20314Paul R. Brockman2011-06-10T04:52:39Z<p>Mrhis2ry: Created page with "Paul Robert Brockman died from Melanoma on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Tilghman Edwards Brockman; daughter, Lauren Tilghman Brockman o..."</p>
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<div>Paul Robert Brockman died from Melanoma on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Tilghman Edwards Brockman; daughter, Lauren Tilghman Brockman of Raleigh, North Carolina and her husband, John Balla, and their children, Lilly and Alex; daughter, Rebecca Fortner Brockman Zuvich of Raleigh, North Carolina and her husband, Paul, and their son, Elliot. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Taylor and her husband, Laurence, and nieces, Linda, Sandy and Sheri.<br />
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He was born on May 5, 1934, in Girard, Kansas, the son of the Reverend Herbert Cecil Brockman, a Methodist Minister, and Naomi Fortner Brockman, a teacher.<br />
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Mr. Brockman was raised in Kansas, graduating from Shawnee-Mission High School in 1952, and from Baker University in 1959. While in college, he served as a supply minister for local Methodist churches. From 1956 until 1958, he served with the United States Army Intelligence Corps. In 1966, a NASA Career Education Award enabled him to pursue graduate study at The University of Virginia and to be named a Fellow of the National Institute of Public Affairs. He later received his M.A. in Government from The American University.<br />
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He joined the United States Public Health service in 1959, as a Congressional correspondent for the Indian Health Program. In 1960, he became field administrative officer for the National Health Survey. After postgraduate law studies at the University of Iowa, he joined NASA during the Apollo buildup in 1962.<br />
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In 1963, he became executive assistant and resources management officer for NASA's development of science and applications activities for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions. He provided support to the Science and Technology Advisory Committee for Manned Space Flight. He also served for eight years as a management consultant in the Apollo-to-Shuttle management transition and became NASA's first state, local and federal inter-governmental relations officer. He served an interim assignment with the United States Office of Education. One of his proudest accomplishments was helping the Commissioner obtain funding for the initiation of Sesame Street, against Congressional opposition.<br />
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Retiring from Federal service in 1985, he became Vice President of LFW Management Associates, and President of Advanced Development Distribution, Inc. He continued to work in the areas of technology transfer and inter-governmental relations, including serving as an advisor to the state of Montana. In retirement, he was a part-time financial consultant helping young couples, a designer and builder of homes, and director of the fundraising plans for a new home for domestic violence victims in Charlottesville.<br />
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He served on the Falls Church City Council, Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and as Vice President of COG. He founded Historic Falls Church, Inc., a building preservation firm. He preserved a Civil War fortification in Stafford County that is now on the national and state registers of historic places. He co-chaired the joint local-Federal committee for United States Bicentennial events. He founded the United States Scottish Fiddling Revival, Ltd., and the annual United States National Scottish Fiddling Championships.<br />
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As a leader in the Episcopal church, he served on the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia from 2010, until the time of his death. He was an alternate Deputy to the General Convention in 2009, a vestry member of St. Paul's Memorial Church, Charlottesville, chair of its Centennial Committee and Junior Warden in 2009, and a delegate to the Diocesan Council from 2005 until 2010. He previously served on the vestry of Christ Episcopal Church, Georgetown, D.C., and as a lay reader and chalice bearer at both The Falls Church and at Christ Church, Alexandria.<br />
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He was a member of the Beacon Club of Charlottesville, a Mason and holder of the 50-year pin from the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite. He was past-president and former board member of the [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]]. He also served as President of the Virginia/North Carolina Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters.</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Scottsville&diff=20313Scottsville2011-06-10T04:39:56Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Government */</p>
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<div>{{neighborhood-stub}}[[image:20080808-Scottsville1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Scottsville, Virginia]]<br />
'''Scottsville''' is a town at the Horseshoe Bend along the [[James River]] located partly within [[Albemarle County]] and partly within [[Fluvanna County]], having a population of 555 recorded in the 2000 Census.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
In 1744, the courthouse for the new County of Albemarle was established at a site that would latter became known as [['''Scott's Landing''']]. This site was to west of the present day Town of Scottsville. The house of Edward Scott was used as a temporary courthouse until one could be built. This site was used as the county seat until 1762 when a new courthouse was erected in the new Town of Charlottesville. Gradually all evidence of this early community faded from site and history. <ref name="comp-plan">{{cite web|title=Town of Scottsville Comprehensive Plan|url=http://www.scottsville.org/images/uploads/2008_Comprehensive_Plan.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=Town of Scottsville|location=|publishdate=June 18, 2008|accessdate=December 28, 2010}}</ref>. <br />
<br />
<br />
The General Assembly established Scottsville as a town in 1818<ref name="comp-plan" /> and it was officially incorporated in 1833 at the northern-most point of the river<ref name=musuemabout>{{cite web|title="About the Museum."|publisher=Scottsville Museum|accessdate= 28 June 2010|url=http://smuseum.avenue.org/about/home.html}}</ref>. Scottsville was founded as a river town with a tobacco inspection station and a ferry. It served as a port on the [[James River]] for the batteaux that traveled up and down the river. The original town was formed around 15 acres owned by Dr. John Scott. The town expanded rapidly, especially after the Kanawha Canal on the James River was completed to Scottsville in 1840<ref name="comp-plan" />. Growth was curtailed near the end of the Civil War when in 1865 US General Phil Sheridan, along with General Custer, came through the town. Five weeks latter these troops were at Appomattox. A massive flood in 1870 set the town's economy back, as well as further flooding in 1877 and 1888<ref name="comp-plan" />. <br />
<br />
In 1944, the United States Rubber Factory established operations in Scottsville, reviving the economy. However, many people commuted to their work, and did not move to the town. Population declined to as few people as 239 in 2000<ref name="comp-plan" />. A massive flood control project was completed in 1989, enabling the town to escape the constant threat of flooding. This factory closed in early 2009 and now sits empty.<br />
<br />
On January 1, 1994, Scottsville annexed 856 acres of [[Albemarle County]], growing the population by several hundred<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
<br />
==Government==<br />
Scottsville was established in 1818 and incorporated in 1833. The town operates under a mayor-council form of government with its own Town Administrator and Clerk. The six-member Town Council and the mayor are elected from at-large districts for a term of two years. Elections occur on the first Tuesday of May in even-numbered years. <br />
<br />
Other town boards include the Planning Commission, the [[Scottsville Architectural Review Board]], and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Planning Commission develops a Comprehensive Plan every five years to guide development, updates the town’s Zoning Ordinance, and hears zoning issues. The Architectural Review Board’s role is to protect the character of the historic district by reviewing plans for new construction and alterations to structures within the historic district and entrance corridors. The Board of Zoning Appeals hears requests for variances to the zoning ordinance and appeals of determinations by the zoning administrator. Each of these boards is filled by volunteers receiving no compensation for their time and effort, other than the satisfaction of knowing they have given their best to serve the community.<br />
<br />
*[[Clark W. Draper III]], Scottsville Town Administrator<br />
*[[Amy E. Moyer]], Town Clerk<br />
<br />
*[[Barry Grove III]], Mayor<br />
*[[Daniel Gritsko]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Brandon Maupin]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Lisa Roberson]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Ron Smith]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[John Snoddy]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Craig Stratton]], Town Councilor<br />
<br />
*[[James M. Bowling IV]], Town Attorney<br />
<br />
*[[Robert H. Layman]], Chief Scottsville Police Department<br />
<br />
==Budget & Finance==<br />
*FY2009 budget for the Town of Scottsville is $426,080.<ref name="DailyProgress">{{cite-progress|author= Bacaj, Jason|title="Scottsville council to consider new taxes."|publishdate=23 June 2009|accessdate=23 June 2009|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/scottsville_council_to_consider_new_taxes/41839/}}</ref><br />
<br />
*Scottsville has not had a real estate property tax rate separate from that levied by the County of Albemarle since 1992.<ref name="DailyProgress"/> <br />
<br />
:“We’re pretty dependent on our meals tax because we’re one of the only towns that doesn’t have its own property tax levy,” Town Administrator Clark Draper said. In a copy of the proposed budget, the meals tax accounts for the largest portion of the town’s revenue, a little more than 22 percent. <br />
<br />
:Scottsville hasn’t had real-estate taxes since 1992, when it expanded and annexed part of Albemarle County. The deal with the county was that if Scottsville annexed county land, the town couldn’t have real-estate taxes for five years, Draper said. Since then, the town has been able to maintain its budget without real-estate taxes, he said.<br />
<br />
==Expansion==<br />
In 2010, [[Scottsville Planning Commission]] heard a request from a developer to re-zone 50 acres of rural land under the town's jurisdiction to make way for a new residential neighborhood. The commission unanimously recommended approval<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Scottsville development proposal draws little response|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/20/scottsville-development-proposal-draws-little-resp-ar-728336/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|pageno=|printdate=December 20, 2010|publishdate=December 20, 2010|accessdate=December 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>. The town currently encompasses 979 acres<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
<br />
==Business and Economic Development==<br />
*Scottsville Chamber of Commerce<br />
*Economic Development Office<br />
<br />
==Emergency Services==<br />
*[[Scottsville Police]]<br />
*Fluvanna County Police<br />
<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Fire]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Rescue]]<br />
<br />
==Tourism==<br />
*Civil War Memorials<br />
*Civil War Graveyard<br />
*Veterans Memorial<br />
*Canal Basin Square<br />
*[[Scottsville Museum]]<br />
*[[Hatton Ferry]]<br />
<br />
===Lodging===<br />
*High Meadows Inn<br />
*Lumpkins Motel<br />
*James River Inn<br />
<br />
===Shopping===<br />
<br />
===Dining===<br />
*330 Valley Street<br />
*China Cafe<br />
*Country Blessings Natural Foods<br />
*Lumpkins Restaurant<br />
*Pee Wee's Pit BBQ<br />
*Sam Doggs<br />
*Subway<br />
<br />
===Exhibits===<br />
<br />
===Parks===<br />
*[[Dorrier Park]]<br />
*[[Canal Basin Square]]<br />
*[[Totier Creek Park]]<br />
<br />
===Recreation===<br />
River<br />
*Fishing<br />
*Tubing<br />
*Boating and Canoeing<br />
<br />
Walking Trails<br />
*SCAN<br />
<br />
Swimming<br />
*Scottsville Pool<br />
<br />
Sports<br />
*Basketball<br />
*Soccer<br />
*Tennis<br />
*Baseball<br />
<br />
==Events==<br />
<br />
May<br />
*Farmers Market Opening Day<br />
*Memorial Day Service<br />
<br />
June<br />
*[[Rhythm on the River]]<br />
*[[Farmers' Day]]<br />
*[[Batteau Festival]]<br />
<br />
July<br />
*Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks<br />
*[[Bill on Wheels Car Show]]<br />
*[[Sunset on the James]]<br />
<br />
August<br />
*[[Scottsville Tomato Festival]]<br />
*[[Annual Crab Festival]]<br />
<br />
September<br />
*[[River Bend Beer Festival]]<br />
<br />
October<br />
*[[Bluegrass Jam at Totier Creek Park]]<br />
*[[River Bend Run/River Bend Arts Festival]]<br />
<br />
December<br />
*[[Festival of Lights]]<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
[[Scottsville Magisterial District]]<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.scottsville.org/ Scottsville's home page]<br />
*[http://www.scottsvilleva.com Scottsville's Community Chamber of Commerce]<br />
*{{OnWikipedia|Scottsville%2C_Virginia}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Scottsville|*]]<br />
[[Category:1818 establishments]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Scottsville_Architectural_Review_Board&diff=20312Scottsville Architectural Review Board2011-06-10T04:39:13Z<p>Mrhis2ry: Created page with "The Architectural Review Board’s role is to protect the character of the historic district by reviewing plans for new construction and alterations to structures within the hist..."</p>
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<div>The Architectural Review Board’s role is to protect the character of the historic district by reviewing plans for new construction and alterations to structures within the historic district and entrance corridors. Changes that affect the outside appearance of a building in the historic district and in the entrance corridors require approval from the Architectural Review Board. <br />
<br />
<br />
*[[Jeffrey Plank]], Chair ARB<br />
*[[Ruth Klippstein]]<br />
*[[Steven G. Meeks]]<br />
*[[Fred Schneider]]<br />
*[[Craig Stratton]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Steven_G._Meeks&diff=20311Steven G. Meeks2011-06-10T04:36:03Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Memberships */</p>
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<div>{{bio-stub}}<br />
<br />
==[[2007 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
{{2007 election/SoilWater}}<br />
<br />
==[[2003 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
{{2003 election/SoilWater}}<br />
<br />
==Memberships==<br />
*[[Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Architectural Review Board]]<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/> <br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Meeks, Steven G.}}</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Scottsville&diff=20309Scottsville2011-06-10T04:34:06Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Government */</p>
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<div>{{neighborhood-stub}}[[image:20080808-Scottsville1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Scottsville, Virginia]]<br />
'''Scottsville''' is a town at the Horseshoe Bend along the [[James River]] located partly within [[Albemarle County]] and partly within [[Fluvanna County]], having a population of 555 recorded in the 2000 Census.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
In 1744, the courthouse for the new County of Albemarle was established at a site that would latter became known as [['''Scott's Landing''']]. This site was to west of the present day Town of Scottsville. The house of Edward Scott was used as a temporary courthouse until one could be built. This site was used as the county seat until 1762 when a new courthouse was erected in the new Town of Charlottesville. Gradually all evidence of this early community faded from site and history. <ref name="comp-plan">{{cite web|title=Town of Scottsville Comprehensive Plan|url=http://www.scottsville.org/images/uploads/2008_Comprehensive_Plan.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=Town of Scottsville|location=|publishdate=June 18, 2008|accessdate=December 28, 2010}}</ref>. <br />
<br />
<br />
The General Assembly established Scottsville as a town in 1818<ref name="comp-plan" /> and it was officially incorporated in 1833 at the northern-most point of the river<ref name=musuemabout>{{cite web|title="About the Museum."|publisher=Scottsville Museum|accessdate= 28 June 2010|url=http://smuseum.avenue.org/about/home.html}}</ref>. Scottsville was founded as a river town with a tobacco inspection station and a ferry. It served as a port on the [[James River]] for the batteaux that traveled up and down the river. The original town was formed around 15 acres owned by Dr. John Scott. The town expanded rapidly, especially after the Kanawha Canal on the James River was completed to Scottsville in 1840<ref name="comp-plan" />. Growth was curtailed near the end of the Civil War when in 1865 US General Phil Sheridan, along with General Custer, came through the town. Five weeks latter these troops were at Appomattox. A massive flood in 1870 set the town's economy back, as well as further flooding in 1877 and 1888<ref name="comp-plan" />. <br />
<br />
In 1944, the United States Rubber Factory established operations in Scottsville, reviving the economy. However, many people commuted to their work, and did not move to the town. Population declined to as few people as 239 in 2000<ref name="comp-plan" />. A massive flood control project was completed in 1989, enabling the town to escape the constant threat of flooding. This factory closed in early 2009 and now sits empty.<br />
<br />
On January 1, 1994, Scottsville annexed 856 acres of [[Albemarle County]], growing the population by several hundred<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
<br />
==Government==<br />
Scottsville was established in 1818 and incorporated in 1833. The town operates under a mayor-council form of government with its own Town Administrator and Clerk. The six-member Town Council and the mayor are elected from at-large districts for a term of two years. Elections occur on the first Tuesday of May in even-numbered years. <br />
<br />
Other town boards include the Planning Commission, the Architectural Review Board, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Planning Commission develops a Comprehensive Plan every five years to guide development, updates the town’s Zoning Ordinance, and hears zoning issues. The Architectural Review Board’s role is to protect the character of the historic district by reviewing plans for new construction and alterations to structures within the historic district and entrance corridors. The Board of Zoning Appeals hears requests for variances to the zoning ordinance and appeals of determinations by the zoning administrator. Each of these boards is filled by volunteers receiving no compensation for their time and effort, other than the satisfaction of knowing they have given their best to serve the community.<br />
<br />
*[[Clark W. Draper III]], Scottsville Town Administrator<br />
*[[Amy E. Moyer]], Town Clerk<br />
<br />
*[[Barry Grove III]], Mayor<br />
*[[Daniel Gritsko]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Brandon Maupin]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Lisa Roberson]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Ron Smith]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[John Snoddy]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Craig Stratton]], Town Councilor<br />
<br />
*[[James M. Bowling IV]], Town Attorney<br />
<br />
*[[Robert H. Layman]], Chief Scottsville Police Department<br />
<br />
*[[Jeffrey Plank]], Chair ARB<br />
*[[Ruth Klippstein]]<br />
*[[Steven G. Meeks]]<br />
*[[Fred Schneider]]<br />
*[[Craig Stratton]]<br />
<br />
==Budget & Finance==<br />
*FY2009 budget for the Town of Scottsville is $426,080.<ref name="DailyProgress">{{cite-progress|author= Bacaj, Jason|title="Scottsville council to consider new taxes."|publishdate=23 June 2009|accessdate=23 June 2009|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/scottsville_council_to_consider_new_taxes/41839/}}</ref><br />
<br />
*Scottsville has not had a real estate property tax rate separate from that levied by the County of Albemarle since 1992.<ref name="DailyProgress"/> <br />
<br />
:“We’re pretty dependent on our meals tax because we’re one of the only towns that doesn’t have its own property tax levy,” Town Administrator Clark Draper said. In a copy of the proposed budget, the meals tax accounts for the largest portion of the town’s revenue, a little more than 22 percent. <br />
<br />
:Scottsville hasn’t had real-estate taxes since 1992, when it expanded and annexed part of Albemarle County. The deal with the county was that if Scottsville annexed county land, the town couldn’t have real-estate taxes for five years, Draper said. Since then, the town has been able to maintain its budget without real-estate taxes, he said.<br />
<br />
==Expansion==<br />
In 2010, [[Scottsville Planning Commission]] heard a request from a developer to re-zone 50 acres of rural land under the town's jurisdiction to make way for a new residential neighborhood. The commission unanimously recommended approval<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Scottsville development proposal draws little response|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/20/scottsville-development-proposal-draws-little-resp-ar-728336/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|pageno=|printdate=December 20, 2010|publishdate=December 20, 2010|accessdate=December 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>. The town currently encompasses 979 acres<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
<br />
==Business and Economic Development==<br />
*Scottsville Chamber of Commerce<br />
*Economic Development Office<br />
<br />
==Emergency Services==<br />
*[[Scottsville Police]]<br />
*Fluvanna County Police<br />
<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Fire]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Rescue]]<br />
<br />
==Tourism==<br />
*Civil War Memorials<br />
*Civil War Graveyard<br />
*Veterans Memorial<br />
*Canal Basin Square<br />
*[[Scottsville Museum]]<br />
*[[Hatton Ferry]]<br />
<br />
===Lodging===<br />
*High Meadows Inn<br />
*Lumpkins Motel<br />
*James River Inn<br />
<br />
===Shopping===<br />
<br />
===Dining===<br />
*330 Valley Street<br />
*China Cafe<br />
*Country Blessings Natural Foods<br />
*Lumpkins Restaurant<br />
*Pee Wee's Pit BBQ<br />
*Sam Doggs<br />
*Subway<br />
<br />
===Exhibits===<br />
<br />
===Parks===<br />
*[[Dorrier Park]]<br />
*[[Canal Basin Square]]<br />
*[[Totier Creek Park]]<br />
<br />
===Recreation===<br />
River<br />
*Fishing<br />
*Tubing<br />
*Boating and Canoeing<br />
<br />
Walking Trails<br />
*SCAN<br />
<br />
Swimming<br />
*Scottsville Pool<br />
<br />
Sports<br />
*Basketball<br />
*Soccer<br />
*Tennis<br />
*Baseball<br />
<br />
==Events==<br />
<br />
May<br />
*Farmers Market Opening Day<br />
*Memorial Day Service<br />
<br />
June<br />
*[[Rhythm on the River]]<br />
*[[Farmers' Day]]<br />
*[[Batteau Festival]]<br />
<br />
July<br />
*Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks<br />
*[[Bill on Wheels Car Show]]<br />
*[[Sunset on the James]]<br />
<br />
August<br />
*[[Scottsville Tomato Festival]]<br />
*[[Annual Crab Festival]]<br />
<br />
September<br />
*[[River Bend Beer Festival]]<br />
<br />
October<br />
*[[Bluegrass Jam at Totier Creek Park]]<br />
*[[River Bend Run/River Bend Arts Festival]]<br />
<br />
December<br />
*[[Festival of Lights]]<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
[[Scottsville Magisterial District]]<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.scottsville.org/ Scottsville's home page]<br />
*[http://www.scottsvilleva.com Scottsville's Community Chamber of Commerce]<br />
*{{OnWikipedia|Scottsville%2C_Virginia}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Scottsville|*]]<br />
[[Category:1818 establishments]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Scottsville&diff=20307Scottsville2011-06-10T04:27:46Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Government */</p>
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<div>{{neighborhood-stub}}[[image:20080808-Scottsville1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Scottsville, Virginia]]<br />
'''Scottsville''' is a town at the Horseshoe Bend along the [[James River]] located partly within [[Albemarle County]] and partly within [[Fluvanna County]], having a population of 555 recorded in the 2000 Census.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
In 1744, the courthouse for the new County of Albemarle was established at a site that would latter became known as [['''Scott's Landing''']]. This site was to west of the present day Town of Scottsville. The house of Edward Scott was used as a temporary courthouse until one could be built. This site was used as the county seat until 1762 when a new courthouse was erected in the new Town of Charlottesville. Gradually all evidence of this early community faded from site and history. <ref name="comp-plan">{{cite web|title=Town of Scottsville Comprehensive Plan|url=http://www.scottsville.org/images/uploads/2008_Comprehensive_Plan.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=Town of Scottsville|location=|publishdate=June 18, 2008|accessdate=December 28, 2010}}</ref>. <br />
<br />
<br />
The General Assembly established Scottsville as a town in 1818<ref name="comp-plan" /> and it was officially incorporated in 1833 at the northern-most point of the river<ref name=musuemabout>{{cite web|title="About the Museum."|publisher=Scottsville Museum|accessdate= 28 June 2010|url=http://smuseum.avenue.org/about/home.html}}</ref>. Scottsville was founded as a river town with a tobacco inspection station and a ferry. It served as a port on the [[James River]] for the batteaux that traveled up and down the river. The original town was formed around 15 acres owned by Dr. John Scott. The town expanded rapidly, especially after the Kanawha Canal on the James River was completed to Scottsville in 1840<ref name="comp-plan" />. Growth was curtailed near the end of the Civil War when in 1865 US General Phil Sheridan, along with General Custer, came through the town. Five weeks latter these troops were at Appomattox. A massive flood in 1870 set the town's economy back, as well as further flooding in 1877 and 1888<ref name="comp-plan" />. <br />
<br />
In 1944, the United States Rubber Factory established operations in Scottsville, reviving the economy. However, many people commuted to their work, and did not move to the town. Population declined to as few people as 239 in 2000<ref name="comp-plan" />. A massive flood control project was completed in 1989, enabling the town to escape the constant threat of flooding. This factory closed in early 2009 and now sits empty.<br />
<br />
On January 1, 1994, Scottsville annexed 856 acres of [[Albemarle County]], growing the population by several hundred<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
<br />
==Government==<br />
Scottsville was established in 1818 and incorporated in 1833. The town operates under a mayor-council form of government with its own Town Administrator and Clerk. The six-member Town Council and the mayor are elected from at-large districts for a term of two years. Elections occur on the first Tuesday of May in even-numbered years. A [[Scottsville Planning Commission|planning commission]] advises the council on land-use decisions. <br />
<br />
*[[Clark W. Draper III]], Scottsville Town Administrator<br />
*[[Amy E. Moyer]], Town Clerk<br />
<br />
*[[Barry Grove III]], Mayor<br />
*[[Daniel Gritsko]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Brandon Maupin]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Lisa Roberson]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Ron Smith]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[John Snoddy]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Craig Stratton]], Town Councilor<br />
<br />
*[[James M. Bowling IV]], Town Attorney<br />
<br />
==Budget & Finance==<br />
*FY2009 budget for the Town of Scottsville is $426,080.<ref name="DailyProgress">{{cite-progress|author= Bacaj, Jason|title="Scottsville council to consider new taxes."|publishdate=23 June 2009|accessdate=23 June 2009|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/scottsville_council_to_consider_new_taxes/41839/}}</ref><br />
<br />
*Scottsville has not had a real estate property tax rate separate from that levied by the County of Albemarle since 1992.<ref name="DailyProgress"/> <br />
<br />
:“We’re pretty dependent on our meals tax because we’re one of the only towns that doesn’t have its own property tax levy,” Town Administrator Clark Draper said. In a copy of the proposed budget, the meals tax accounts for the largest portion of the town’s revenue, a little more than 22 percent. <br />
<br />
:Scottsville hasn’t had real-estate taxes since 1992, when it expanded and annexed part of Albemarle County. The deal with the county was that if Scottsville annexed county land, the town couldn’t have real-estate taxes for five years, Draper said. Since then, the town has been able to maintain its budget without real-estate taxes, he said.<br />
<br />
==Expansion==<br />
In 2010, [[Scottsville Planning Commission]] heard a request from a developer to re-zone 50 acres of rural land under the town's jurisdiction to make way for a new residential neighborhood. The commission unanimously recommended approval<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Scottsville development proposal draws little response|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/20/scottsville-development-proposal-draws-little-resp-ar-728336/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|pageno=|printdate=December 20, 2010|publishdate=December 20, 2010|accessdate=December 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>. The town currently encompasses 979 acres<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
<br />
==Business and Economic Development==<br />
*Scottsville Chamber of Commerce<br />
*Economic Development Office<br />
<br />
==Emergency Services==<br />
*[[Scottsville Police]]<br />
*Fluvanna County Police<br />
<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Fire]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Rescue]]<br />
<br />
==Tourism==<br />
*Civil War Memorials<br />
*Civil War Graveyard<br />
*Veterans Memorial<br />
*Canal Basin Square<br />
*[[Scottsville Museum]]<br />
*[[Hatton Ferry]]<br />
<br />
===Lodging===<br />
*High Meadows Inn<br />
*Lumpkins Motel<br />
*James River Inn<br />
<br />
===Shopping===<br />
<br />
===Dining===<br />
*330 Valley Street<br />
*China Cafe<br />
*Country Blessings Natural Foods<br />
*Lumpkins Restaurant<br />
*Pee Wee's Pit BBQ<br />
*Sam Doggs<br />
*Subway<br />
<br />
===Exhibits===<br />
<br />
===Parks===<br />
*[[Dorrier Park]]<br />
*[[Canal Basin Square]]<br />
*[[Totier Creek Park]]<br />
<br />
===Recreation===<br />
River<br />
*Fishing<br />
*Tubing<br />
*Boating and Canoeing<br />
<br />
Walking Trails<br />
*SCAN<br />
<br />
Swimming<br />
*Scottsville Pool<br />
<br />
Sports<br />
*Basketball<br />
*Soccer<br />
*Tennis<br />
*Baseball<br />
<br />
==Events==<br />
<br />
May<br />
*Farmers Market Opening Day<br />
*Memorial Day Service<br />
<br />
June<br />
*[[Rhythm on the River]]<br />
*[[Farmers' Day]]<br />
*[[Batteau Festival]]<br />
<br />
July<br />
*Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks<br />
*[[Bill on Wheels Car Show]]<br />
*[[Sunset on the James]]<br />
<br />
August<br />
*[[Scottsville Tomato Festival]]<br />
*[[Annual Crab Festival]]<br />
<br />
September<br />
*[[River Bend Beer Festival]]<br />
<br />
October<br />
*[[Bluegrass Jam at Totier Creek Park]]<br />
*[[River Bend Run/River Bend Arts Festival]]<br />
<br />
December<br />
*[[Festival of Lights]]<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
[[Scottsville Magisterial District]]<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.scottsville.org/ Scottsville's home page]<br />
*[http://www.scottsvilleva.com Scottsville's Community Chamber of Commerce]<br />
*{{OnWikipedia|Scottsville%2C_Virginia}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Scottsville|*]]<br />
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<div>{{neighborhood-stub}}[[image:20080808-Scottsville1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Scottsville, Virginia]]<br />
'''Scottsville''' is a town at the Horseshoe Bend along the [[James River]] located partly within [[Albemarle County]] and partly within [[Fluvanna County]], having a population of 555 recorded in the 2000 Census.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
In 1744, the courthouse for the new County of Albemarle was established at a site that would latter became known as [['''Scott's Landing''']]. This site was to west of the present day Town of Scottsville. The house of Edward Scott was used as a temporary courthouse until one could be built. This site was used as the county seat until 1762 when a new courthouse was erected in the new Town of Charlottesville. Gradually all evidence of this early community faded from site and history. <ref name="comp-plan">{{cite web|title=Town of Scottsville Comprehensive Plan|url=http://www.scottsville.org/images/uploads/2008_Comprehensive_Plan.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=Town of Scottsville|location=|publishdate=June 18, 2008|accessdate=December 28, 2010}}</ref>. <br />
<br />
<br />
The General Assembly established Scottsville as a town in 1818<ref name="comp-plan" /> and it was officially incorporated in 1833 at the northern-most point of the river<ref name=musuemabout>{{cite web|title="About the Museum."|publisher=Scottsville Museum|accessdate= 28 June 2010|url=http://smuseum.avenue.org/about/home.html}}</ref>. Scottsville was founded as a river town with a tobacco inspection station and a ferry. It served as a port on the [[James River]] for the batteaux that traveled up and down the river. The original town was formed around 15 acres owned by Dr. John Scott. The town expanded rapidly, especially after the Kanawha Canal on the James River was completed to Scottsville in 1840<ref name="comp-plan" />. Growth was curtailed near the end of the Civil War when in 1865 US General Phil Sheridan, along with General Custer, came through the town. Five weeks latter these troops were at Appomattox. A massive flood in 1870 set the town's economy back, as well as further flooding in 1877 and 1888<ref name="comp-plan" />. <br />
<br />
In 1944, the United States Rubber Factory established operations in Scottsville, reviving the economy. However, many people commuted to their work, and did not move to the town. Population declined to as few people as 239 in 2000<ref name="comp-plan" />. A massive flood control project was completed in 1989, enabling the town to escape the constant threat of flooding. This factory closed in early 2009 and now sits empty.<br />
<br />
On January 1, 1994, Scottsville annexed 856 acres of [[Albemarle County]], growing the population by several hundred<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
<br />
==Government==<br />
The former Albemarle County Seat, Scottsville was established in 1818 and incorporated in 1833. The town operates under a mayor-council form of government with its own Town Administrator and Clerk. The six-member Town Council and the mayor are elected from at-large districts for a term of two years. Elections occur on the first Tuesday of May in even-numbered years. A [[Scottsville Planning Commission|planning commission]] advises the council on land-use decisions. <br />
<br />
*[[Clark W. Draper III]], Scottsville Town Administrator<br />
*[[Amy E. Moyer]], Town Clerk<br />
<br />
*[[Barry Grove III]], Mayor<br />
*[[Daniel Gritsko]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Brandon Maupin]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Lisa Roberson]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Ron Smith]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[John Snoddy]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Craig Stratton]], Town Councilor<br />
<br />
*[[James M. Bowling IV]], Town Attorney<br />
<br />
==Budget & Finance==<br />
*FY2009 budget for the Town of Scottsville is $426,080.<ref name="DailyProgress">{{cite-progress|author= Bacaj, Jason|title="Scottsville council to consider new taxes."|publishdate=23 June 2009|accessdate=23 June 2009|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/scottsville_council_to_consider_new_taxes/41839/}}</ref><br />
<br />
*Scottsville has not had a real estate property tax rate separate from that levied by the County of Albemarle since 1992.<ref name="DailyProgress"/> <br />
<br />
:“We’re pretty dependent on our meals tax because we’re one of the only towns that doesn’t have its own property tax levy,” Town Administrator Clark Draper said. In a copy of the proposed budget, the meals tax accounts for the largest portion of the town’s revenue, a little more than 22 percent. <br />
<br />
:Scottsville hasn’t had real-estate taxes since 1992, when it expanded and annexed part of Albemarle County. The deal with the county was that if Scottsville annexed county land, the town couldn’t have real-estate taxes for five years, Draper said. Since then, the town has been able to maintain its budget without real-estate taxes, he said.<br />
<br />
==Expansion==<br />
In 2010, [[Scottsville Planning Commission]] heard a request from a developer to re-zone 50 acres of rural land under the town's jurisdiction to make way for a new residential neighborhood. The commission unanimously recommended approval<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Scottsville development proposal draws little response|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/20/scottsville-development-proposal-draws-little-resp-ar-728336/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|pageno=|printdate=December 20, 2010|publishdate=December 20, 2010|accessdate=December 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>. The town currently encompasses 979 acres<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
<br />
==Business and Economic Development==<br />
*Scottsville Chamber of Commerce<br />
*Economic Development Office<br />
<br />
==Emergency Services==<br />
*[[Scottsville Police]]<br />
*Fluvanna County Police<br />
<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Fire]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Rescue]]<br />
<br />
==Tourism==<br />
*Civil War Memorials<br />
*Civil War Graveyard<br />
*Veterans Memorial<br />
*Canal Basin Square<br />
*[[Scottsville Museum]]<br />
*[[Hatton Ferry]]<br />
<br />
===Lodging===<br />
*High Meadows Inn<br />
*Lumpkins Motel<br />
*James River Inn<br />
<br />
===Shopping===<br />
<br />
===Dining===<br />
*330 Valley Street<br />
*China Cafe<br />
*Country Blessings Natural Foods<br />
*Lumpkins Restaurant<br />
*Pee Wee's Pit BBQ<br />
*Sam Doggs<br />
*Subway<br />
<br />
===Exhibits===<br />
<br />
===Parks===<br />
*[[Dorrier Park]]<br />
*[[Canal Basin Square]]<br />
*[[Totier Creek Park]]<br />
<br />
===Recreation===<br />
River<br />
*Fishing<br />
*Tubing<br />
*Boating and Canoeing<br />
<br />
Walking Trails<br />
*SCAN<br />
<br />
Swimming<br />
*Scottsville Pool<br />
<br />
Sports<br />
*Basketball<br />
*Soccer<br />
*Tennis<br />
*Baseball<br />
<br />
==Events==<br />
<br />
May<br />
*Farmers Market Opening Day<br />
*Memorial Day Service<br />
<br />
June<br />
*[[Rhythm on the River]]<br />
*[[Farmers' Day]]<br />
*[[Batteau Festival]]<br />
<br />
July<br />
*Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks<br />
*[[Bill on Wheels Car Show]]<br />
*[[Sunset on the James]]<br />
<br />
August<br />
*[[Scottsville Tomato Festival]]<br />
*[[Annual Crab Festival]]<br />
<br />
September<br />
*[[River Bend Beer Festival]]<br />
<br />
October<br />
*[[Bluegrass Jam at Totier Creek Park]]<br />
*[[River Bend Run/River Bend Arts Festival]]<br />
<br />
December<br />
*[[Festival of Lights]]<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
[[Scottsville Magisterial District]]<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://www.scottsville.org/ Scottsville's home page]<br />
*[http://www.scottsvilleva.com Scottsville's Community Chamber of Commerce]<br />
*{{OnWikipedia|Scottsville%2C_Virginia}}<br />
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[[Category:Scottsville|*]]<br />
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<div>[[Image:Albemarle+County.jpg|right]]'''Albemarle County''' is located in Central Virginia. The county seat is in [[Charlottesville]], though the two jurisdictions are separate. A portion of the [[University of Virginia]]'s Central Grounds is also located within Albemarle County. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
Albemarle County was formed in 1744 and is named after [[Willem van Keppel]], the second Earl of Albemarle. He was a British diplomat who served at one point as Governor of the Virginia colony. <ref>Rainville, Lynn. "LoCoHistory » Blog Archive » The Earl and the Queen." LoCoHistory. 3 Feb. 2007. Web. 21 July 2010. <http://www.locohistory.org/blog/albemarle/2007/02/03/the-earl-and-the-queen/>.</ref>. In 1761 Albemarle County was split three ways, creating the new counties of [[Buckingham]] and [[Amherst]]. Latter [[Nelson County]] was split off from [[Amherst County]] and parts of [[Buckingham County]] was split off to help creat the counties of [[Campbell]] and [[Appomattox]]. In 1761 the western most portion of [[Louisa County]] was added to Albemarle. The current borders were established in 1777 when [[Fluvanna County]] was split off. <br />
<br />
The original county seat was located at [[Scott's Ferry]] which was west of the present day town of [[Scottsville]], but was moved to Charlottesville in 1762.<br />
<br />
==Population==<br />
<br />
The 2010 U.S. Census counted 98,970 people in Albemarle, making it the 10th largest county in Virginia. That represents a 17.6% increase from 2000. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Analyzing area's growth will be key for future planning|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/feb/05/analyzing-areas-growth-will-be-key-future-planning-ar-823178/|author=|pageno=|printdate=February 6, 2011|publishdate=February 5, 2011|accessdate=February 9, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Geography==<br />
The county has a total area of 722.61 square miles<ref>"Albemarle County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau." State and County QuickFacts. Web. 29 June 2010. <http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51/51003.html>.</ref>. Much of it can be explored using the County's [http://gisweb.albemarle.org/ Geographic Information Service].<br />
<br />
==Zoning and development==<br />
35 square miles (5%) of Albemarle County has been set aside as [[Designated Growth Areas]] while the remainder of the County lies in the [[Rural Area]]s. The County conducts planning efforts to channel growth into Development Areas in order to maintain the rural character of the County, facilitate economical service delivery and to promote neighborhood-style development as the preferred design.<br />
<br />
Each of the County's designated growth areas is either master planned, or a master plan is pending. These are for [[Crozet Master Plan|Crozet]], [[Places29 Master Plan|the area surrounding U.S. 29]], the [[Pantops Master Plan]], and the [[Village of Rivanna Master Plan]]. <br />
<br />
Oversight of land use issues is performed by staff in the [[Albemarle County Department of Community Development|Department of Community Development]].<br />
<br />
== County Government ==<br />
The County's legislative body is the [[Albemarle County Board of Supervisors]]. Various boards and commissions help provide guidance to the Board as well as to the County Staff. A [[County Executive]] is hired by the Board of Supervisors to implement their policies, prepare and execute the [[Albemarle County Budget|budget]], and to direct day-to-day operations of the County government.<br />
<br />
All planning in the County is guided by the [[Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan|Comprehensive Plan]], which was adopted in 1980. Capital improvement projects are managed by the County's [[Office of Facilities Development]].<br />
<br />
For electoral representation, the county is split into six [[Magisterial Districts]]: [[White Hall Magisterial District|White Hall]], [[Scottsville Magisterial District|Scottsville]], [[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]], [[Jack Jouett Magisterial District|Jack Jouett]], [[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]], and [[Rivanna Magisterial District|Rivanna]]. A full map is available [http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forms_center/departments/community_development/forms/county_maps/Magisterial_Districts_and_Voting_Precincts.pdf here].<br />
<br />
County government is guided by the [http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyexec&relpage=4413 County's Strategic Plan] which sets benchmarks for key goals. <br />
<br />
Albemarle is also a member of the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission]]. <br />
<br />
In August 2010, the county was awarded a AAA bond rating by Standard & Poor's<ref>Albemarle County. County Receives AAA Bond Rating From Standard & Poors. Albemarle County. Albemarle County, 19 Aug. 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://www.albemarle.org/navpages.asp?info=release&ID=11713>.</ref>.<br />
<br />
===Mission statement===<br />
"To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds"<br />
<br />
=== Vision statement ===<br />
"Albemarle County will feature walkable and self sufficient communities. The Countryside will be rural. The County's natural resources and natural beauty will be maintained. The County's educational system will be world class and the County's quality of life will be exceptional."<br />
<br />
== Communities ==<br />
<br />
[[Scottsville]] is an independent town located along the James River in the southern part of the County. It has its own town council and police force. <br />
<br />
{{Main|List of Albemarle communities}}<br />
While Albemarle County only has one independent town, there are several distinct [[Communities|communities]] in the County. <br />
<br />
Unincorporated areas include [[Crozet]], [[Batesville]], [[Earlysville]], <br />
[[Free Union]], [[Ivy]], [[Keene]], [[North Garden]], [[Keswick]] and [[Covesville]]. <br />
<br />
== Infrastructure ==<br />
<br />
The County's water supply is managed by the [[Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority]]. The County Executive serves as one of five voting members of the RWSA's Board of Directors. Albemarle County residents on public water pay their bills to the [[Albemarle County Service Authority]], which maintains the delivery to its customers. <br />
<br />
The County does not currently build its own roads, but there has been discussion of taking on more responsibility to build and finance road projects{{fact}}. The County has a priority list for how [[Virginia Department of Transportation]] funding should be spent on both primary and [[Albemarle County Secondary Six-Year Priority List|secondary roads]]. Two members of the Board of Supervisors participate on the [[MPO Policy Board]], a regional body that plans for area transportation. <br />
<br />
The County has its own [[Albemarle County Fire and Rescue Department|Fire and Rescue Department]].<br />
<br />
===Pedestrian safety===<br />
One concern is whether the county's urban areas provide sufficient opportunities for pedestrians{{fact}}.<br />
<br />
== External Links ==<br />
*[http://www.albemarle.org/ Albemarle County website]<br />
*{{OnWikipedia|Albemarle_County,_Virginia}}<br />
*[http://gisweb.albemarle.org/ Albemarle County Geographic Information Systems]<br />
*[http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/webapps/boards/bc/allrecs.asp County list of Boards and Commissions]<br />
*[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyexec&relpage=8004 Albemarle County Strategic Plan FY07 - FY10]<br />
*[http://albemarle.org/upload/images/forms_center/departments/community_development/forms/Land_Use_and_Planning_Glossary.pdf Land Use and Planning Glossary]<br />
*[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyatty&relpage=2784 Zoning code]<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
{{Geographic location<br />
|Center=[[Albemarle County]]<br />
|South=[[Buckingham County]], across the [[James River]]<br />
|North=[[Greene County]]<br />
|Northeast=[[Orange County]]<br />
|East=[[Louisa County]]<br />
|Southeast=[[Fluvanna County]]<br />
|Southwest=[[Nelson County]]<br />
|West=[[Augusta County]]<br />
|Northwest=[[Rockingham County]]<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Albemarle County|*]]<br />
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<div>[[Image:Albemarle+County.jpg|right]]'''Albemarle County''' is located in Central Virginia. The county seat is in [[Charlottesville]], though the two jurisdictions are separate. A portion of the [[University of Virginia]]'s Central Grounds is also located within Albemarle County. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
Albemarle County was formed in 1744 and is named after [[Willem van Keppel]], the second Earl of Albemarle. He was a British diplomat who served at one point as Governor of the Virginia colony. <ref>Rainville, Lynn. "LoCoHistory » Blog Archive » The Earl and the Queen." LoCoHistory. 3 Feb. 2007. Web. 21 July 2010. <http://www.locohistory.org/blog/albemarle/2007/02/03/the-earl-and-the-queen/>.</ref>. In 1761 Albemarle County was split three ways, creating the new counties of [[Buckingham]] and [[Amherst]]. Latter [[Nelson County]] was split off from [[Amherst County]] and parts of [[Buckingham County]] was split off to help creat the counties of Campbell and Appomattox. In 1761 the western most portion of Louisa County was added to Albemarle. The current borders were established in 1777 when [[Fluvanna County]] was split off. <br />
<br />
The original county seat was located at [[Scott's Ferry]] which was west of the present day town of[[Scottsville]], but was moved to Charlottesville in 1762.<br />
<br />
==Population==<br />
<br />
The 2010 U.S. Census counted 98,970 people in Albemarle, making it the 10th largest county in Virginia. That represents a 17.6% increase from 2000. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Analyzing area's growth will be key for future planning|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/feb/05/analyzing-areas-growth-will-be-key-future-planning-ar-823178/|author=|pageno=|printdate=February 6, 2011|publishdate=February 5, 2011|accessdate=February 9, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Geography==<br />
The county has a total area of 722.61 square miles<ref>"Albemarle County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau." State and County QuickFacts. Web. 29 June 2010. <http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51/51003.html>.</ref>. Much of it can be explored using the County's [http://gisweb.albemarle.org/ Geographic Information Service].<br />
<br />
==Zoning and development==<br />
35 square miles (5%) of Albemarle County has been set aside as [[Designated Growth Areas]] while the remainder of the County lies in the [[Rural Area]]s. The County conducts planning efforts to channel growth into Development Areas in order to maintain the rural character of the County, facilitate economical service delivery and to promote neighborhood-style development as the preferred design.<br />
<br />
Each of the County's designated growth areas is either master planned, or a master plan is pending. These are for [[Crozet Master Plan|Crozet]], [[Places29 Master Plan|the area surrounding U.S. 29]], the [[Pantops Master Plan]], and the [[Village of Rivanna Master Plan]]. <br />
<br />
Oversight of land use issues is performed by staff in the [[Albemarle County Department of Community Development|Department of Community Development]].<br />
<br />
== County Government ==<br />
The County's legislative body is the [[Albemarle County Board of Supervisors]]. Various boards and commissions help provide guidance to the Board as well as to the County Staff. A [[County Executive]] is hired by the Board of Supervisors to implement their policies, prepare and execute the [[Albemarle County Budget|budget]], and to direct day-to-day operations of the County government.<br />
<br />
All planning in the County is guided by the [[Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan|Comprehensive Plan]], which was adopted in 1980. Capital improvement projects are managed by the County's [[Office of Facilities Development]].<br />
<br />
For electoral representation, the county is split into six [[Magisterial Districts]]: [[White Hall Magisterial District|White Hall]], [[Scottsville Magisterial District|Scottsville]], [[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]], [[Jack Jouett Magisterial District|Jack Jouett]], [[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]], and [[Rivanna Magisterial District|Rivanna]]. A full map is available [http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forms_center/departments/community_development/forms/county_maps/Magisterial_Districts_and_Voting_Precincts.pdf here].<br />
<br />
County government is guided by the [http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyexec&relpage=4413 County's Strategic Plan] which sets benchmarks for key goals. <br />
<br />
Albemarle is also a member of the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission]]. <br />
<br />
In August 2010, the county was awarded a AAA bond rating by Standard & Poor's<ref>Albemarle County. County Receives AAA Bond Rating From Standard & Poors. Albemarle County. Albemarle County, 19 Aug. 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://www.albemarle.org/navpages.asp?info=release&ID=11713>.</ref>.<br />
<br />
===Mission statement===<br />
"To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds"<br />
<br />
=== Vision statement ===<br />
"Albemarle County will feature walkable and self sufficient communities. The Countryside will be rural. The County's natural resources and natural beauty will be maintained. The County's educational system will be world class and the County's quality of life will be exceptional."<br />
<br />
== Communities ==<br />
<br />
[[Scottsville]] is an independent town located along the James River in the southern part of the County. It has its own town council and police force. <br />
<br />
{{Main|List of Albemarle communities}}<br />
While Albemarle County only has one independent town, there are several distinct [[Communities|communities]] in the County. <br />
<br />
Unincorporated areas include [[Crozet]], [[Batesville]], [[Earlysville]], <br />
[[Free Union]], [[Ivy]], [[Keene]], [[North Garden]], [[Keswick]] and [[Covesville]]. <br />
<br />
== Infrastructure ==<br />
<br />
The County's water supply is managed by the [[Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority]]. The County Executive serves as one of five voting members of the RWSA's Board of Directors. Albemarle County residents on public water pay their bills to the [[Albemarle County Service Authority]], which maintains the delivery to its customers. <br />
<br />
The County does not currently build its own roads, but there has been discussion of taking on more responsibility to build and finance road projects{{fact}}. The County has a priority list for how [[Virginia Department of Transportation]] funding should be spent on both primary and [[Albemarle County Secondary Six-Year Priority List|secondary roads]]. Two members of the Board of Supervisors participate on the [[MPO Policy Board]], a regional body that plans for area transportation. <br />
<br />
The County has its own [[Albemarle County Fire and Rescue Department|Fire and Rescue Department]].<br />
<br />
===Pedestrian safety===<br />
One concern is whether the county's urban areas provide sufficient opportunities for pedestrians{{fact}}.<br />
<br />
== External Links ==<br />
*[http://www.albemarle.org/ Albemarle County website]<br />
*{{OnWikipedia|Albemarle_County,_Virginia}}<br />
*[http://gisweb.albemarle.org/ Albemarle County Geographic Information Systems]<br />
*[http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/webapps/boards/bc/allrecs.asp County list of Boards and Commissions]<br />
*[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyexec&relpage=8004 Albemarle County Strategic Plan FY07 - FY10]<br />
*[http://albemarle.org/upload/images/forms_center/departments/community_development/forms/Land_Use_and_Planning_Glossary.pdf Land Use and Planning Glossary]<br />
*[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyatty&relpage=2784 Zoning code]<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
{{Geographic location<br />
|Center=[[Albemarle County]]<br />
|South=[[Buckingham County]], across the [[James River]]<br />
|North=[[Greene County]]<br />
|Northeast=[[Orange County]]<br />
|East=[[Louisa County]]<br />
|Southeast=[[Fluvanna County]]<br />
|Southwest=[[Nelson County]]<br />
|West=[[Augusta County]]<br />
|Northwest=[[Rockingham County]]<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category:Albemarle County|*]]<br />
[[Category: TJPDC Jurisdictions]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville&diff=20303Charlottesville2011-06-10T04:12:48Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* History */</p>
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[[Charlottesville]] is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of 43,475.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Analyzing area's growth will be key for future planning|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/feb/05/analyzing-areas-growth-will-be-key-future-planning-ar-823178/|author=|pageno=|printdate=February 6, 2011|publishdate=February 5, 2011|accessdate=February 9, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
<br />
The city is home to the [[University of Virginia]] which provides another 9,000 part-time residents. Incorporated in 1762<ref>Barrick, Ric. City's 250th Anniversary of Incorporation. Rep. Charlottesville, 2010. Web. 19 May 2010. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20100517-CC-History-Celebration-staff-report.pdf>.</ref>, Charlottesville is located on 10.4 square miles of land and is completely surrounded by [[Albemarle County]]. Charlottesville is also the County seat, though it is an independent city with a separate government. <br />
<br />
The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the two jurisdictions as one of 363 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the nation. Its 2005 population of 188,016 ranked 212th in the nation<ref name=bea>{{cite web|url=http://www.bea.gov/regional/bearfacts/action.cfm?yearin=2005&areatype=MSA&fips=16820|title=Bearfacts, Charlottesville, VA|publisher=Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce|accessdate=24 Jan 2010}}</ref>. The MSA also includes [[Albemarle County|Albemarle]], [[Fluvanna County|Fluvanna]], [[Greene County|Greene]] and [[Nelson County|Nelson]] Counties. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
Charlottesville was chartered in 1762 to serve as the new county seat of Albemarle County along the [[Three Notch'd Road]] from Richmond to the Shenandoah Valley<ref>Barrick, Ric. City's 250th Anniversary of Incorporation. Rep. Charlottesville, 2010. Web. 19 May 2010. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20100517-CC-History-Celebration-staff-report.pdf>.</ref>. The town got its name from [[Queen Charlotte]], the wife of King George III<ref>Rainville, Lynn. "LoCoHistory » Blog Archive » The Earl and the Queen." LoCoHistory. 3 Feb. 2007. Web. 21 July 2010. <http://www.locohistory.org/blog/albemarle/2007/02/03/the-earl-and-the-queen/>.</ref>. Charlottesville transitioned from a town to an independent city in 1888.<br />
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== Government ==<br />
Charlottesville's city government is run by a [[City Manager]] who is supervised by a five member [[City Council]]. One of the councilors is selected as Mayor for a two-year term. The current mayor is [[Dave Norris]]. {{as of|2010|12|15}} there were 832 full-time employees and 72 part time employees<ref>E-mail to Sean Tubbs from Michele Hogan, City of Charlottesville Human, received on December 15, 2010 and retrieved on January 4, 2011</ref>.<br />
<br />
===City Council===<br />
{{Main|City Council}}<br />
Councilors are elected every other November to four-year terms. The next election is scheduled for November 1, 2011. The seats currently held by Councilors [[Satyendra Huja]], [[Holly Edwards]] and [[David Brown]] will be on the ballot. Brown has indicated he will not be seeking re-election. <br />
<br />
===Departments===<br />
{{stub|article=list}}<br />
*[[Charlottesville Department of Economic Development|Department of Economic Development]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Department of Finance|Department of Finance]]<br />
*[[Department of Neighborhood Development Services]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation|Department of Parks and Recreation]]<br />
*[[Department of Public Works]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Social Services Department|Department of Social Services]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Fire Department|Fire Department]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Office of Budget and Performance Management|Office of Budget and Performance Management]]<br />
*[[City Assessor|Office of the City Assessor]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville's Commonwealth's Attorney|Office of the Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney]]<br />
*[[City Manager|Office of the City Manager]]<br />
*[[Office of the City Treasurer]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Office of Human Resources|Office of Human Resources]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Police Department|Police Department]]<br />
*[[City of Charlottesville Public Schools|Public Schools]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville sheriff|Sheriff's Office]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Utility Billing Office|Utility Billing Office]]<br />
<br />
====Board and Commissions====<br />
*[[Commission on Children and Families]]<br />
<br />
====Joint government organizations====<br />
*[[Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority]]<br />
*[[Jefferson Madison Regional Library]]<br />
*[[Rivanna Solid Waste Authority]]<br />
*[[Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department]]<br />
<br />
===Staff===<br />
The City Manager [[Maurice Jones]], who oversees a city staff with over 931 full-time equivalentsspread across several departments.<br />
<br />
Other staff include:<br />
*[[Craig Brown]], City Attorney<br />
*[[Richard Harris]], Deputy City Attorney<br />
*[[Jim Tolbert]], Director of Neighborhood Development Services<br />
*[[Brian Daly]], Director of Parks and Recreation<br />
*[[Judith Mueller]], Director of Public Works<br />
*[[Ric Barrick]], Director of Communications<br />
*[[Bernard Wray]], Director of Finance<br />
<br />
===Government association memberships===<br />
{{stub|article=list}}<br />
Charlottesville's government is a member of [[Virginia First Cities]].<br />
<br />
[[Category: Charlottesville]]<br />
<br />
== Neighborhoods ==<br />
{{Main|List of Charlottesville Neighborhoods}}<br />
Charlottesville is home to several neighborhoods, both formally defined by the planning department, and informally defined within the community. <br />
<br />
== Infrastructure ==<br />
The Department of Public Works buys water from the [[Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority|RWSA]] and the Utility Billing Office charges residents directly. <br />
<br />
== Legal Agreements ==<br />
{{stub|article=list}}<br />
Charlottesville's government is bound by legal agreements with other area governments and some notable private enterprises:<br />
*[[Revenue Sharing Agreement]]<br />
*[[Franchise agreement with Comcast]]<br />
<br />
== Awards ==<br />
{{Main|List of superlative awards}}<br />
Charlottesville is repeatedly listed among "best places to live" rankings in many publications. <br />
<br />
Authors Bert Sperling and Peter Sander selected Charlottesville as the best place to live in the United States for the year 2004{{fact}}. The Arbor Day Foundation named Charlottesville a Tree City USA in 2007<ref>{{cite-progress|title=City to enlist aid of 'tree advocates'|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/27/city-enlist-aid-tree-advocates-ar-591649/|author=Rachana Dixit|pageno=|printdate=October 28, 2010|publishdate=October 27, 2010|accessdate=October 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>.<br />
<br />
===Tourist attractions===<br />
Tourism is a significant part of the area economy{{fact}}. Major attractions include:<br />
*The [[University of Virginia]]<br />
*[[Monticello]]<br />
*[[Downtown Mall]]<br />
<br />
==Grant-funding==<br />
Charlottesville's budget is made up of several revenue sources, including grant funding. In December 2010, the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation awarded the city $12,520 to support a Youth Internship Program operated by [[Community Attention]], <br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
[http://www.charlottesville.org City of Charlottesville official government website]<br />
{{Wikipedia link|Charlottesville,_Virginia|whylink=wellcovered}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charlottesville|*]]<br />
[[Category:1762 establishments]]<br />
[[Category: TJPDC Jurisdictions]]<br />
[[Category: 2010 CACF grant recipient]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville&diff=20302Charlottesville2011-06-10T04:10:37Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* History */</p>
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<div>{{Cville250-Feature}}<br />
[[image:citylogo.jpg|right|120px]]<br />
[[Charlottesville]] is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of 43,475.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Analyzing area's growth will be key for future planning|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/feb/05/analyzing-areas-growth-will-be-key-future-planning-ar-823178/|author=|pageno=|printdate=February 6, 2011|publishdate=February 5, 2011|accessdate=February 9, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
<br />
The city is home to the [[University of Virginia]] which provides another 9,000 part-time residents. Incorporated in 1762<ref>Barrick, Ric. City's 250th Anniversary of Incorporation. Rep. Charlottesville, 2010. Web. 19 May 2010. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20100517-CC-History-Celebration-staff-report.pdf>.</ref>, Charlottesville is located on 10.4 square miles of land and is completely surrounded by [[Albemarle County]]. Charlottesville is also the County seat, though it is an independent city with a separate government. <br />
<br />
The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the two jurisdictions as one of 363 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the nation. Its 2005 population of 188,016 ranked 212th in the nation<ref name=bea>{{cite web|url=http://www.bea.gov/regional/bearfacts/action.cfm?yearin=2005&areatype=MSA&fips=16820|title=Bearfacts, Charlottesville, VA|publisher=Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce|accessdate=24 Jan 2010}}</ref>. The MSA also includes [[Albemarle County|Albemarle]], [[Fluvanna County|Fluvanna]], [[Greene County|Greene]] and [[Nelson County|Nelson]] Counties. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
Charlottesville was chartered in 1762 to serve as the new county seat of Albemarle County along the [[Three Notch'd Road]] from Richmond to the Shenandoah Valley<ref>Barrick, Ric. City's 250th Anniversary of Incorporation. Rep. Charlottesville, 2010. Web. 19 May 2010. <http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20100517-CC-History-Celebration-staff-report.pdf>.</ref>. The town got its name from [[Queen Charlotte]], the wife of King George III<ref>Rainville, Lynn. "LoCoHistory » Blog Archive » The Earl and the Queen." LoCoHistory. 3 Feb. 2007. Web. 21 July 2010. <http://www.locohistory.org/blog/albemarle/2007/02/03/the-earl-and-the-queen/>.</ref>.<br />
<br />
== Government ==<br />
Charlottesville's city government is run by a [[City Manager]] who is supervised by a five member [[City Council]]. One of the councilors is selected as Mayor for a two-year term. The current mayor is [[Dave Norris]]. {{as of|2010|12|15}} there were 832 full-time employees and 72 part time employees<ref>E-mail to Sean Tubbs from Michele Hogan, City of Charlottesville Human, received on December 15, 2010 and retrieved on January 4, 2011</ref>.<br />
<br />
===City Council===<br />
{{Main|City Council}}<br />
Councilors are elected every other November to four-year terms. The next election is scheduled for November 1, 2011. The seats currently held by Councilors [[Satyendra Huja]], [[Holly Edwards]] and [[David Brown]] will be on the ballot. Brown has indicated he will not be seeking re-election. <br />
<br />
===Departments===<br />
{{stub|article=list}}<br />
*[[Charlottesville Department of Economic Development|Department of Economic Development]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Department of Finance|Department of Finance]]<br />
*[[Department of Neighborhood Development Services]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation|Department of Parks and Recreation]]<br />
*[[Department of Public Works]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Social Services Department|Department of Social Services]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Fire Department|Fire Department]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Office of Budget and Performance Management|Office of Budget and Performance Management]]<br />
*[[City Assessor|Office of the City Assessor]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville's Commonwealth's Attorney|Office of the Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney]]<br />
*[[City Manager|Office of the City Manager]]<br />
*[[Office of the City Treasurer]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Office of Human Resources|Office of Human Resources]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Police Department|Police Department]]<br />
*[[City of Charlottesville Public Schools|Public Schools]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville sheriff|Sheriff's Office]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Utility Billing Office|Utility Billing Office]]<br />
<br />
====Board and Commissions====<br />
*[[Commission on Children and Families]]<br />
<br />
====Joint government organizations====<br />
*[[Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority]]<br />
*[[Jefferson Madison Regional Library]]<br />
*[[Rivanna Solid Waste Authority]]<br />
*[[Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority]]<br />
*[[Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department]]<br />
<br />
===Staff===<br />
The City Manager [[Maurice Jones]], who oversees a city staff with over 931 full-time equivalentsspread across several departments.<br />
<br />
Other staff include:<br />
*[[Craig Brown]], City Attorney<br />
*[[Richard Harris]], Deputy City Attorney<br />
*[[Jim Tolbert]], Director of Neighborhood Development Services<br />
*[[Brian Daly]], Director of Parks and Recreation<br />
*[[Judith Mueller]], Director of Public Works<br />
*[[Ric Barrick]], Director of Communications<br />
*[[Bernard Wray]], Director of Finance<br />
<br />
===Government association memberships===<br />
{{stub|article=list}}<br />
Charlottesville's government is a member of [[Virginia First Cities]].<br />
<br />
[[Category: Charlottesville]]<br />
<br />
== Neighborhoods ==<br />
{{Main|List of Charlottesville Neighborhoods}}<br />
Charlottesville is home to several neighborhoods, both formally defined by the planning department, and informally defined within the community. <br />
<br />
== Infrastructure ==<br />
The Department of Public Works buys water from the [[Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority|RWSA]] and the Utility Billing Office charges residents directly. <br />
<br />
== Legal Agreements ==<br />
{{stub|article=list}}<br />
Charlottesville's government is bound by legal agreements with other area governments and some notable private enterprises:<br />
*[[Revenue Sharing Agreement]]<br />
*[[Franchise agreement with Comcast]]<br />
<br />
== Awards ==<br />
{{Main|List of superlative awards}}<br />
Charlottesville is repeatedly listed among "best places to live" rankings in many publications. <br />
<br />
Authors Bert Sperling and Peter Sander selected Charlottesville as the best place to live in the United States for the year 2004{{fact}}. The Arbor Day Foundation named Charlottesville a Tree City USA in 2007<ref>{{cite-progress|title=City to enlist aid of 'tree advocates'|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/27/city-enlist-aid-tree-advocates-ar-591649/|author=Rachana Dixit|pageno=|printdate=October 28, 2010|publishdate=October 27, 2010|accessdate=October 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>.<br />
<br />
===Tourist attractions===<br />
Tourism is a significant part of the area economy{{fact}}. Major attractions include:<br />
*The [[University of Virginia]]<br />
*[[Monticello]]<br />
*[[Downtown Mall]]<br />
<br />
==Grant-funding==<br />
Charlottesville's budget is made up of several revenue sources, including grant funding. In December 2010, the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation awarded the city $12,520 to support a Youth Internship Program operated by [[Community Attention]], <br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<references/><br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
[http://www.charlottesville.org City of Charlottesville official government website]<br />
{{Wikipedia link|Charlottesville,_Virginia|whylink=wellcovered}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charlottesville|*]]<br />
[[Category:1762 establishments]]<br />
[[Category: TJPDC Jurisdictions]]<br />
[[Category: 2010 CACF grant recipient]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville%27s_250th_Anniversary&diff=20301Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary2011-06-10T04:08:01Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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[[:Category:1762|1762]] is the year in which Charlottesville was chartered as a town in the Colony of Virginia. City Council has set aside $50,000 for a celebration of [[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]] to mark the event in [[:Category:2012|2012]]. Staff, [[Ric Barrick]] have been meeting with community leaders and potential partners to discuss how to proceed with the celebration.<ref>Tubbs, Sean. "City Prepares to Celebrate 250th Birthday." Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. 19 May 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/05/-city-prepares-to-celebrate-250th-birthday.html></ref> The target date for a celebration is November 12, 2012, the 250th anniversary of the drafting of Charlottesville's charter. In Charlottesville's 2011-12 budget an additional $25,000 was set aside for the celebration to be matched equally by private contributions.<ref name="dp20110118" >{{cite-progress|title=Location of buried time capsule a mystery|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/jan/16/location-buried-time-capsule-mystery-ar-777580/|author=Rachana Dixit|pageno=|printdate=January 18, 2011|publishdate=|accessdate=January 18, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
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[[Becky Clay Christensen]] is the facilitator for the city the process of preparing for Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary, which will have the theme "a Year of Stories."<ref name="dp20110118" /><br />
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As part of Celebrate 250!, a logo will be featured on everything – exhibits, displays, banners, posters, and signs. The logo was created by the talents of [[Rick Bickhart]], a local graphic designer who donated his time and talents for the event. <br />
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Part of celebration will involve digging up a time capsule that was buried for the 200th anniversary in 1962. The location for this time capsule was never marked on any map nor was any marker placed to denote its precise location. Through the assistant of NAEVA Geophysics the location has been narrowed down. Extraction will occur in April of 2012. [[Steven G. Meeks]] of the [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]] says it is buried near Charlottesville's circuit court. A new time capsule with a marker will be buried on December 23, 2012 - the date Charlottesville's charter was signed by the colonial governor.<ref name="dp20110118" /><br />
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==Featured stories==<br />
''Here are some of the featured articles related to this event:''<br />
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==Steering Committee==<br />
Committee members announced October 6, 2010<ref>Barrick, Ric. "Council Appoints Board Positions." Message to Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow. 6 Oct. 2010. E-mail.</ref><br />
*[[Mark Beliles]], Co-Chair<br />
*[[Steven G. Meeks]], Co-Chair<br />
*Marnie Allen<br />
*George Benford<br />
*[[Preston A. Coiner]]<br />
*[[Nancy Damon]]<br />
*Anne Gilliam<br />
*Jacqueline Lichtman<br />
*Morgan MacKenzie-Perkins<br />
*Deborah Prum<br />
*Karen Shepard<br />
*[[Bob Stroh]]<br />
*Edwina St. Rose<br />
*Heather Walker<br />
*[[Satyendra Huja]]<ref>Charlottesville City Council Meeting. City Hall, Charlottesville. 7 February 2011. Public Meeting.</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
<references/> <br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
* [http://celebrate250.com website]<br />
* [http://celebrate250.wordpress.com blog - location of actual RSS feed for site above]<br />
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[[Category: 2012 establishments]]<br />
[[Category: History]]<br />
[[Category: Major events in Charlottesville]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville_Historic_Resource_Committee&diff=20300Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee2011-06-09T19:01:54Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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<div>The Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee (HRC) was originally created by City Council in 1998 “to promote and help develop the historic resources of the community.” The committee serves an important educational function for the City’s historic preservation program. Their mission is to advocate for historic preservation; to promote an appreciation of local historic resources, both tangible and intangible; and to encourage and coordinate, with appropriate municipal agencies, civic organizations, institutions and individual scholars, the documentation and interpretation of local history. The HRC is supported with a small annual budget from the City.<br />
<br />
The HRC meets monthly in City Hall, and is staffed by the Preservation and Design Planner in Neighborhood Development Services. Some accomplishments include:<br />
• Creating new state and local historic markers around the City, such as the Jackson P. [[Burley High School]] marker and the [[McGuffey Elementary School]] and [[Jefferson High School]] National Register plaques;<br />
• Hosting celebrations such as the [[Sacajawea]] ceremony; <br />
• Maintaining a display case in the Transit Center with topics such as [[Frances Brand]] paintings, [[Paul Goodloe McIntire]]’s gifts; and the current historic district series;<br />
• Creating innovative ways to bring history alive, such as the colorful landmark posters for City buses and an audio tour;<br />
• Reprinting their popular Historic Charlottesville Walking Tour brochure. <br />
<br />
Current (2012) HRC members include: <br />
[[Melanie Miller]] - co-chair<br />
[[Mary Hill Caperton]] -chair<br />
[[Mark Beliles]],<br />
Helena Devereux,<br />
Winston Churchill Gooding,<br />
Genevieve Keller,<br />
Edwina St. Rose - appointed in 2012,<br />
Ingrid Smyer-Kelly,<br />
[[Steven G. Meeks]], ex-officio as president of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - appointed in 2007</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville_Historic_Resource_Committee&diff=20299Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee2011-06-09T18:59:36Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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<div>The Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee (HRC) was originally created by City Council in 1998 “to promote and help develop the historic resources of the community.” The committee serves an important educational function for the City’s historic preservation program. Their mission is to advocate for historic preservation; to promote an appreciation of local historic resources, both tangible and intangible; and to encourage and coordinate, with appropriate municipal agencies, civic organizations, institutions and individual scholars, the documentation and interpretation of local history. The HRC is supported with a small annual budget from the City.<br />
<br />
The HRC meets monthly in City Hall, and is staffed by the Preservation and Design Planner in Neighborhood Development Services. Some accomplishments include:<br />
• Creating new state and local historic markers around the City, such as the Jackson P. [[Burley High School]] marker and the [[McGuffey School]] and [[Jefferson School]] National Register plaques;<br />
• Hosting celebrations such as the [[Sacajawea]] ceremony; <br />
• Maintaining a display case in the Transit Center with topics such as [[Frances Brand]] paintings, [[Paul Goodloe McIntire]]’s gifts; and the current historic district series;<br />
• Creating innovative ways to bring history alive, such as the colorful landmark posters for City buses and an audio tour;<br />
• Reprinting their popular Historic Charlottesville Walking Tour brochure. <br />
<br />
Current (2012) HRC members include: <br />
[[Melanie Miller]] - co-chair<br />
[[Mary Hill Caperton]] -chair<br />
[[Mark Beliles]],<br />
Helena Devereux,<br />
Winston Churchill Gooding,<br />
Genevieve Keller,<br />
Edwina St. Rose - appointed in 2012,<br />
Ingrid Smyer-Kelly,<br />
[[Steven G. Meeks]], ex-officio as president of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - appointed in 2007</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville_Historic_Resource_Committee&diff=20298Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee2011-06-09T18:57:45Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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<div>The Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee (HRC) was originally created by City Council in 1998 “to promote and help develop the historic resources of the community.” The committee serves an important educational function for the City’s historic preservation program. Their mission is to advocate for historic preservation; to promote an appreciation of local historic resources, both tangible and intangible; and to encourage and coordinate, with appropriate municipal agencies, civic organizations, institutions and individual scholars, the documentation and interpretation of local history. The HRC is supported with a small annual budget from the City.<br />
<br />
The HRC meets monthly in City Hall, and is staffed by the Preservation and Design Planner in Neighborhood Development Services. Some accomplishments include:<br />
• Creating new state and local historic markers around the City, such as the [[Jackson P. Burley High School]] marker and the [[McGuffey School]] and [[Jefferson School]] National Register plaques;<br />
• Hosting celebrations such as the [[Sacajawea]] ceremony; <br />
• Maintaining a display case in the Transit Center with topics such as [[Frances Brand]] paintings, [[Paul Goodloe McIntire]]’s gifts; and the current historic district series;<br />
• Creating innovative ways to bring history alive, such as the colorful landmark posters for City buses and an audio tour;<br />
• Reprinting their popular Historic Charlottesville Walking Tour brochure. <br />
<br />
Current (2012) HRC members include: <br />
[[Melanie Miller]] - co-chair<br />
[[Mary Hill Caperton]] -chair<br />
[[Mark Beliles]],<br />
Helena Devereux,<br />
Winston Churchill Gooding,<br />
Genevieve Keller,<br />
Edwina St. Rose - appointed in 2012,<br />
Ingrid Smyer-Kelly,<br />
[[Steven G. Meeks]], ex-officio as president of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - appointed in 2007</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville_Historic_Resource_Committee&diff=20297Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee2011-06-09T18:57:05Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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<div>The Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee (HRC) was originally created by City Council in 1998 “to promote and help develop the historic resources of the community.” The committee serves an important educational function for the City’s historic preservation program. Their mission is to advocate for historic preservation; to promote an appreciation of local historic resources, both tangible and intangible; and to encourage and coordinate, with appropriate municipal agencies, civic organizations, institutions and individual scholars, the documentation and interpretation of local history. The HRC is supported with a small annual budget from the City.<br />
<br />
The HRC meets monthly in City Hall, and is staffed by the Preservation and Design Planner in Neighborhood Development Services. Some accomplishments include:<br />
• Creating new state and local historic markers around the City, such as the [[Jackson P. Burley High School]] marker and the [[McGuffey School]] and [[Jefferson School]] National Register plaques;<br />
• Hosting celebrations such as the [[Sacajawea]] ceremony; <br />
• Maintaining a display case in the Transit Center with topics such as [[Frances Brand]] paintings, [[Paul Goodloe McIntire’s]] gifts; and the current historic district series;<br />
• Creating innovative ways to bring history alive, such as the colorful landmark posters for City buses and an audio tour;<br />
• Reprinting their popular Historic Charlottesville Walking Tour brochure. <br />
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Current (2012) HRC members include: <br />
[[Melanie Miller]] - co-chair<br />
[[Mary Hill Caperton]] -chair<br />
[[Mark Beliles]],<br />
Helena Devereux,<br />
Winston Churchill Gooding,<br />
Genevieve Keller,<br />
Edwina St. Rose - appointed in 2012,<br />
Ingrid Smyer-Kelly,<br />
[[Steven G. Meeks]], ex-officio as president of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - appointed in 2007</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville_Historic_Resource_Committee&diff=20296Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee2011-06-09T18:55:52Z<p>Mrhis2ry: Created page with "The Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee (HRC) was originally created by City Council in 1998 “to promote and help develop the historic resources of the community.” ..."</p>
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<div>The Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee (HRC) was originally created by City Council in 1998 “to promote and help develop the historic resources of the community.” The committee serves an important educational function for the City’s historic preservation program. Their mission is to advocate for historic preservation; to promote an appreciation of local historic resources, both tangible and intangible; and to encourage and coordinate, with appropriate municipal agencies, civic organizations, institutions and individual scholars, the documentation and interpretation of local history. The HRC is supported with a small annual budget from the City.<br />
<br />
The HRC meets monthly in City Hall, and is staffed by the Preservation and Design Planner in Neighborhood Development Services. Some accomplishments include:<br />
• Creating new state and local historic markers around the City, such as the [[Jackson P. Burley High School]] marker and the [[McGuffey School]] and [[Jefferson School]] National Register plaques;<br />
• Hosting celebrations such as the [[Sacajawea]] ceremony; <br />
• Maintaining a display case in the Transit Center with topics such as [[Frances Brand]] paintings, [[Paul Goodloe McIntire’s]] gifts; and the current historic district series;<br />
• Creating innovative ways to bring history alive, such as the colorful landmark posters for City buses and an audio tour;<br />
• Reprinting their popular Historic Charlottesville Walking Tour brochure. <br />
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Current (2012) HRC members include: <br />
[[Melanie Miller]] - co-chair<br />
[[Mary Hill Caperton]] -chair<br />
[[Mark Beliles]]<br />
Helena Devereux<br />
Winston Churchill Gooding<br />
Genevieve Keller<br />
Edwina St. Rose<br />
Ingrid Smyer-Kelly<br />
[[Steven G. Meeks]], ex-officio as president of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Steven_G._Meeks&diff=20295Steven G. Meeks2011-06-09T18:48:20Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Memberships */</p>
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==[[2007 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
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==[[2003 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
{{2003 election/SoilWater}}<br />
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==Memberships==<br />
[[Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee]],<br />
[[Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee]],<br />
[[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]],<br />
[[Scottsville Architectural Review Board]]<br />
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==References==<br />
<references/> <br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Meeks, Steven G.}}</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Steven_G._Meeks&diff=20294Steven G. Meeks2011-06-09T18:47:53Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Memberships */</p>
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==[[2007 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
{{2007 election/SoilWater}}<br />
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==[[2003 election]] for Soil and Water Director, Thomas Jefferson District==<br />
{{2003 election/SoilWater}}<br />
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==Memberships==<br />
[[Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee]]<br />
[[Charlottesville Historic Resource Committee]]<br />
[[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]]<br />
[[Scottsville Architectural Review Board]]<br />
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==References==<br />
<references/> <br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Meeks, Steven G.}}</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Scottsville&diff=20293Scottsville2011-06-09T16:07:35Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* History */</p>
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<div>{{neighborhood-stub}}[[image:20080808-Scottsville1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Scottsville, Virginia]]<br />
'''Scottsville''' is a town at the Horseshoe Bend along the [[James River]] located partly within [[Albemarle County]] and partly within [[Fluvanna County]], having a population of 555 recorded in the 2000 Census.<br />
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==History==<br />
In 1744, the courthouse for the new County of Albemarle was established at a site that would latter became known as '''Scott's Landing'''. This site was to west of the present day Town of Scottsville. The house of Edward Scott was used as a temporary courthouse until one could be built. This site was used as the county seat until 1762 when a new courthouse was erected in the new Town of Charlottesville. Gradually all evidence of this early community faded from site and history. <ref name="comp-plan">{{cite web|title=Town of Scottsville Comprehensive Plan|url=http://www.scottsville.org/images/uploads/2008_Comprehensive_Plan.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=Town of Scottsville|location=|publishdate=June 18, 2008|accessdate=December 28, 2010}}</ref>. <br />
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The General Assembly established Scottsville as a town in 1818<ref name="comp-plan" /> and it was officially incorporated in 1833 at the northern-most point of the river<ref name=musuemabout>{{cite web|title="About the Museum."|publisher=Scottsville Museum|accessdate= 28 June 2010|url=http://smuseum.avenue.org/about/home.html}}</ref>. Scottsville was founded as a river town with a tobacco inspection station and a ferry. It served as a port on the [[James River]] for the batteaux that traveled up and down the river. The original town was formed around 15 acres owned by Dr. John Scott. The town expanded rapidly, especially after the Kanawha Canal on the James River was completed to Scottsville in 1840<ref name="comp-plan" />. Growth was curtailed near the end of the Civil War when in 1865 US General Phil Sheridan, along with General Custer, came through the town. Five weeks latter these troops were at Appomattox. A massive flood in 1870 set the town's economy back, as well as further flooding in 1877 and 1888<ref name="comp-plan" />. <br />
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In 1944, the United States Rubber Factory established operations in Scottsville, reviving the economy. However, many people commuted to their work, and did not move to the town. Population declined to as few people as 239 in 2000<ref name="comp-plan" />. A massive flood control project was completed in 1989, enabling the town to escape the constant threat of flooding. This factory closed in early 2009 and now sits empty.<br />
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On January 1, 1994, Scottsville annexed 856 acres of [[Albemarle County]], growing the population by several hundred<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
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==Government==<br />
The former Albemarle County Seat, Scottsville was established in 1818 and incorporated in 1833. The town operates under a mayor-council form of government with its own Town Administrator and Clerk. The six-member Town Council and the mayor are elected from at-large districts for a term of two years. Elections occur on the first Tuesday of May in even-numbered years. A [[Scottsville Planning Commission|planning commission]] advises the council on land-use decisions. <br />
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*[[Clark W. Draper III]], Scottsville Town Administrator<br />
*[[Amy E. Moyer]], Town Clerk<br />
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*[[Barry Grove III]], Mayor<br />
*[[Daniel Gritsko]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Brandon Maupin]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Lisa Roberson]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Ron Smith]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[John Snoddy]], Town Councilor<br />
*[[Craig Stratton]], Town Councilor<br />
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*[[James M. Bowling IV]], Town Attorney<br />
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==Budget & Finance==<br />
*FY2009 budget for the Town of Scottsville is $426,080.<ref name="DailyProgress">{{cite-progress|author= Bacaj, Jason|title="Scottsville council to consider new taxes."|publishdate=23 June 2009|accessdate=23 June 2009|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/scottsville_council_to_consider_new_taxes/41839/}}</ref><br />
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*Scottsville has not had a real estate property tax rate separate from that levied by the County of Albemarle since 1992.<ref name="DailyProgress"/> <br />
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:“We’re pretty dependent on our meals tax because we’re one of the only towns that doesn’t have its own property tax levy,” Town Administrator Clark Draper said. In a copy of the proposed budget, the meals tax accounts for the largest portion of the town’s revenue, a little more than 22 percent. <br />
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:Scottsville hasn’t had real-estate taxes since 1992, when it expanded and annexed part of Albemarle County. The deal with the county was that if Scottsville annexed county land, the town couldn’t have real-estate taxes for five years, Draper said. Since then, the town has been able to maintain its budget without real-estate taxes, he said.<br />
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==Expansion==<br />
In 2010, [[Scottsville Planning Commission]] heard a request from a developer to re-zone 50 acres of rural land under the town's jurisdiction to make way for a new residential neighborhood. The commission unanimously recommended approval<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Scottsville development proposal draws little response|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/20/scottsville-development-proposal-draws-little-resp-ar-728336/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|pageno=|printdate=December 20, 2010|publishdate=December 20, 2010|accessdate=December 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>. The town currently encompasses 979 acres<ref name="comp-plan" />.<br />
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==Business and Economic Development==<br />
*Scottsville Chamber of Commerce<br />
*Economic Development Office<br />
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==Emergency Services==<br />
*[[Scottsville Police]]<br />
*Fluvanna County Police<br />
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*[[Scottsville Volunteer Fire]]<br />
*[[Scottsville Volunteer Rescue]]<br />
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==Tourism==<br />
*Civil War Memorials<br />
*Civil War Graveyard<br />
*Veterans Memorial<br />
*Canal Basin Square<br />
*[[Scottsville Museum]]<br />
*[[Hatton Ferry]]<br />
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===Lodging===<br />
*High Meadows Inn<br />
*Lumpkins Motel<br />
*James River Inn<br />
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===Shopping===<br />
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===Dining===<br />
*330 Valley Street<br />
*China Cafe<br />
*Country Blessings Natural Foods<br />
*Lumpkins Restaurant<br />
*Pee Wee's Pit BBQ<br />
*Sam Doggs<br />
*Subway<br />
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===Exhibits===<br />
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===Parks===<br />
*[[Dorrier Park]]<br />
*[[Canal Basin Square]]<br />
*[[Totier Creek Park]]<br />
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===Recreation===<br />
River<br />
*Fishing<br />
*Tubing<br />
*Boating and Canoeing<br />
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Walking Trails<br />
*SCAN<br />
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Swimming<br />
*Scottsville Pool<br />
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Sports<br />
*Basketball<br />
*Soccer<br />
*Tennis<br />
*Baseball<br />
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==Events==<br />
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May<br />
*Farmers Market Opening Day<br />
*Memorial Day Service<br />
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June<br />
*[[Rhythm on the River]]<br />
*[[Farmers' Day]]<br />
*[[Batteau Festival]]<br />
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July<br />
*Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks<br />
*[[Bill on Wheels Car Show]]<br />
*[[Sunset on the James]]<br />
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August<br />
*[[Scottsville Tomato Festival]]<br />
*[[Annual Crab Festival]]<br />
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September<br />
*[[River Bend Beer Festival]]<br />
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October<br />
*[[Bluegrass Jam at Totier Creek Park]]<br />
*[[River Bend Run/River Bend Arts Festival]]<br />
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December<br />
*[[Festival of Lights]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
[[Scottsville Magisterial District]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.scottsville.org/ Scottsville's home page]<br />
*[http://www.scottsvilleva.com Scottsville's Community Chamber of Commerce]<br />
*{{OnWikipedia|Scottsville%2C_Virginia}}<br />
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[[Category:1818 establishments]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Albemarle_Charlottesville_Historical_Society&diff=20291Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society2011-06-09T15:42:19Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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The [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]] (ACHS) is a private, non-profit educational organization founded in 1940 to study, preserve, and promote the history of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. <br />
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ACHS' research library, administered by a librarian on the staff of the [[Jefferson-Madison Regional Library]], contains over 2,000 books and bound periodicals, as well as thousands of photographs, manuscripts, maps, pamphlets, newspapers, and vertical files. Its museum collection contains over 1,500 artifacts. In 2009 ACHS, under the direction of [[Steven G. Meeks]] led a successful effort to save the [[Hatton Ferry]] from oblivion after [[VDOT]] decided to cease operation of the nations' last hand poled ferry. ACHS is now working with Albemarle County to acquire access to the [[Historic Albemarle County Jail No. 5]] in [[Court Square]] for use a community museum. ACHS has offered limited public tours of the jail facility. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Historic jail to open doors to public|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/mar/26/historic-jail-open-doors-public-ar-930425/|author=Ted Strong|pageno=|printdate=March 26, 2011|publishdate=March 26, 2011|accessdate=March 28, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
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Since 1994, the Society has been located in downtown Charlottesville in the historic [[McIntire Building]].<br />
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==Mission Statement==<br />
"The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society nurtures and promotes awareness and appreciation of local history by encouraging the identification, collection, study, and preservation of the materials of history; by striving for excellence and quality in research and interpretation of collections and local history; and by disseminating knowledge through educational activities, so that the past may shed light on the present and the future."<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - About Us|url=http://albemarlehistory.org//index.php/about|author=|work=|publisher=|Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Societylocation=|publishdate=|accessdate=30 Dec. 2010}}</ref><br />
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==Efforts of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society==<br />
These efforts include but are not limited to<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - About Us|url=http://albemarlehistory.org//index.php/about|author=|work=|publisher=|Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Societylocation=|publishdate=|accessdate=30 Dec. 2010}}</ref><br />
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*Encouraging the collection and preservation of manuscript and printed materials and other physical remains pertaining to the history of Charlottesville and Albemarle County;<br />
*Promoting historical programs, lectures, exhibitions, and other educational activities;<br />
*Facilitating writing and reporting upon local history in its relation to the local community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Nation, and foreign countries;<br />
*Exhibiting such material in its own or other museums or elsewhere and maintaining and operating a library and museum for housing and displaying historic materials.<br />
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==Board of Directors==<br />
*[[Steven G. Meeks]], President<br />
*[[Mark Bell]], Vice President<br />
*[[Robert W. Tharpe]], Treasurer<br />
*[[Jarrett D. Millard]], Secretary<br />
*[[Paul R. Brockman]], Past President (deceased 2011)<br />
*[[George Davies]] (2008-2010)<br />
*[[Christine Devine]]<br />
*[[Raymond C. Doss]]<br />
*[[Fred Dove]] (2005-2010)<br />
*[[Bobby Montgomery]]<br />
*[[David Poist]] (2008-2010)<br />
*[[Lynn Rainville]]<br />
*[[Leni Sorensen]] (resigned 2011)<br />
*[[Don Swofford]]<br />
*[[David Wayland]] (2008-2010)<br />
*[[Clara Belle Wheeler]]<br />
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==2011 Board Members Elected==<br />
On Sunday November 14, Members were elected to a term of three years.<br />
*[[Bobby Montgomery]]<br />
*[[Edwina St. Rose]]<br />
*[[Rob Craighurst]]<br />
*[[Steve Thompson]]<br />
*[[Bob O'Halloran]]<br />
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==References==<br />
<references/><br />
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==External links==<br />
[http://albemarlehistory.org official site]<br />
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[[Category:Non-profit organizations]]<br />
[[Category:1940 establishments]]<br />
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The [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]] (ACHS) is a private, non-profit educational organization founded in 1940 to study, preserve, and promote the history of [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]]. <br />
<br />
ACHS' research library, administered by a librarian on the staff of the [[Jefferson-Madison Regional Library]], contains over 2,000 books and bound periodicals, as well as thousands of photographs, manuscripts, maps, pamphlets, newspapers, and vertical files. Its museum collection contains over 1,500 artifacts. It also operates the [[Historic Albemarle County Jail No. 5]] in [[Court Square]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Historic jail to open doors to public|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/mar/26/historic-jail-open-doors-public-ar-930425/|author=Ted Strong|pageno=|printdate=March 26, 2011|publishdate=March 26, 2011|accessdate=March 28, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
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Since 1994, the Society has been located in downtown Charlottesville in the historic [[McIntire Building]].<br />
<br />
==Mission Statement==<br />
"The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society nurtures and promotes awareness and appreciation of local history by encouraging the identification, collection, study, and preservation of the materials of history; by striving for excellence and quality in research and interpretation of collections and local history; and by disseminating knowledge through educational activities, so that the past may shed light on the present and the future."<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - About Us|url=http://albemarlehistory.org//index.php/about|author=|work=|publisher=|Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Societylocation=|publishdate=|accessdate=30 Dec. 2010}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Efforts of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society==<br />
These efforts include but are not limited to<ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society - About Us|url=http://albemarlehistory.org//index.php/about|author=|work=|publisher=|Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Societylocation=|publishdate=|accessdate=30 Dec. 2010}}</ref><br />
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*Encouraging the collection and preservation of manuscript and printed materials and other physical remains pertaining to the history of Charlottesville and Albemarle County;<br />
*Promoting historical programs, lectures, exhibitions, and other educational activities;<br />
*Facilitating writing and reporting upon local history in its relation to the local community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Nation, and foreign countries;<br />
*Exhibiting such material in its own or other museums or elsewhere and maintaining and operating a library and museum for housing and displaying historic materials.<br />
<br />
==Board of Directors==<br />
*[[Steven G. Meeks]], President<br />
*[[Mark Bell]], Vice President<br />
*[[Robert W. Tharpe]], Treasurer<br />
*[[Jarrett D. Millard]], Secretary<br />
*[[Paul R. Brockman]], Past President (deceased 2011)<br />
*[[George Davies]] (2008-2010)<br />
*[[Christine Devine]]<br />
*[[Raymond C. Doss]]<br />
*[[Fred Dove]] (2005-2010)<br />
*[[Bobby Montgomery]]<br />
*[[David Poist]] (2008-2010)<br />
*[[Lynn Rainville]]<br />
*[[Leni Sorensen]] (resigned 2011)<br />
*[[Don Swofford]]<br />
*[[David Wayland]] (2008-2010<br />
*[[Clara Belle Wheeler]]<br />
<br />
==2011 Board Members Elected==<br />
On Sunday November 14, Members were elected to a term of three years.<br />
*[[Bobby Montgomery]]<br />
*[[Edwina St. Rose]]<br />
*[[Rob Craighurst]]<br />
*[[Steve Thompson]]<br />
*[[Bob O'Halloran]]<br />
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==References==<br />
<references/><br />
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==External links==<br />
[http://albemarlehistory.org official site]<br />
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[[Category:History]]<br />
[[Category:Non-profit organizations]]<br />
[[Category:1940 establishments]]<br />
[[Category:Museums]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville%27s_250th_Anniversary&diff=20289Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary2011-06-09T15:32:08Z<p>Mrhis2ry: </p>
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[[:Category:1762|1762]] is the year in which Charlottesville was chartered as a town in the Colony of Virginia. City Council has set aside $50,000 for a celebration of [[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]] to mark the event in [[:Category:2012|2012]]. Staff, [[Ric Barric]] have been meeting with community leaders and potential partners to discuss how to proceed with the celebration.<ref>Tubbs, Sean. "City Prepares to Celebrate 250th Birthday." Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. 19 May 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/05/-city-prepares-to-celebrate-250th-birthday.html></ref> The target date for a celebration is November 12, 2012, the 250th anniversary of the drafting of Charlottesville's charter. In Charlottesville's 2011-12 budget an additional $25,000 was set aside for the celebration to be matched equally by private contributions.<ref name="dp20110118" >{{cite-progress|title=Location of buried time capsule a mystery|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/jan/16/location-buried-time-capsule-mystery-ar-777580/|author=Rachana Dixit|pageno=|printdate=January 18, 2011|publishdate=|accessdate=January 18, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
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[[Becky Clay Christensen]] is the facilitator for the city the process of preparing for Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary, which will have the theme "a Year of Stories."<ref name="dp20110118" /><br />
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As part of Celebrate2250!, a logo will be featured on everything – exhibits, displays, banners, posters, and signs. The logo was created by the talents of [[Rick Bickhart]], a local graphic designer who donated his time and talents for the event. <br />
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Part of celebration will involve digging up a time capsule that was buried for the 200th anniversary in 1962. The location for this time capsule was never marked on any map nor was any marker placed to denote its precise location. Through the assistant of NAEVA Geophysics the location has been narrowed down. Extraction will occur in April of 2012. [[Steven G. Meeks]] of the [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]] says it is buried near Charlottesville's circuit court. A new time capsule with a marker will be buried on December 23, 2012 - the date Charlottesville's charter was signed by the colonial governor.<ref name="dp20110118" /><br />
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==Featured stories==<br />
''Here are some of the featured articles related to this event:''<br />
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==Steering Committee==<br />
Committee members announced October 6, 2010<ref>Barrick, Ric. "Council Appoints Board Positions." Message to Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow. 6 Oct. 2010. E-mail.</ref><br />
*[[Mark Beliles]], Co-Chair<br />
*[[Steven G. Meeks]], Co-Chair<br />
*Marnie Allen<br />
*George Benford<br />
*[[Preston A. Coiner]]<br />
*[[Nancy Damon]]<br />
*Anne Gilliam<br />
*Jacqueline Lichtman<br />
*Morgan MacKenzie-Perkins<br />
*Deborah Prum<br />
*Karen Shepard<br />
*[[Bob Stroh]]<br />
*Edwina St. Rose<br />
*Heather Walker<br />
*[[Satyendra Huja]]<ref>Charlottesville City Council Meeting. City Hall, Charlottesville. 7 February 2011. Public Meeting.</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://celebrate250.com website]<br />
* [http://celebrate250.wordpress.com blog - location of actual RSS feed for site above]<br />
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[[Category: Major events in Charlottesville]]</div>Mrhis2ryhttps://cvillepedia.org/index.php?title=Charlottesville%27s_250th_Anniversary&diff=20288Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary2011-06-09T15:08:31Z<p>Mrhis2ry: /* Steering Committee */</p>
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[[:Category:1762|1762]] is the year in which Charlottesville was chartered as a town in the Colony of Virginia. City Council has set aside $50,000 for a celebration of [[Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary]] to mark the event in [[:Category:2012|2012]]. Staff have been meeting with community leaders and potential partners to discuss how to proceed with the celebration.<ref>Tubbs, Sean. "City Prepares to Celebrate 250th Birthday." Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. 19 May 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/05/-city-prepares-to-celebrate-250th-birthday.html></ref> The target date for a celebration is November 12, 2012, the 250th anniversary of the drafting of Charlottesville's charter. <ref name="dp20110118" >{{cite-progress|title=Location of buried time capsule a mystery|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/jan/16/location-buried-time-capsule-mystery-ar-777580/|author=Rachana Dixit|pageno=|printdate=January 18, 2011|publishdate=|accessdate=January 18, 2011|cturl=}}</ref><br />
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[[Becky Clay Christensen]] is the facilitator for the city the process of preparing for Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary, which will have the theme "a Year of Stories."<ref name="dp20110118" /><br />
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Part of celebration will involve digging up a time capsule that was buried in 1962, but only if it can be located. Steven Meeks of the [[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society]] says it may be buried near Charlottesville's circuit court, but no one knows for sure.<ref name="dp20110118" /><br />
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==Featured stories==<br />
''Here are some of the featured articles related to this event:''<br />
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==Steering Committee==<br />
Committee members announced October 6, 2010<ref>Barrick, Ric. "Council Appoints Board Positions." Message to Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow. 6 Oct. 2010. E-mail.</ref><br />
*[[Mark Beliles]], Co-Chair<br />
*[[Steven G. Meeks]], Co-Chair<br />
*Marnie Allen<br />
*George Benford<br />
*[[Preston A. Coiner]]<br />
*[[Nancy Damon]]<br />
*Anne Gilliam<br />
*Jacqueline Lichtman<br />
*Morgan MacKenzie-Perkins<br />
*Deborah Prum<br />
*Karen Shepard<br />
*[[Bob Stroh]]<br />
*Edwina St. Rose<br />
*Heather Walker<br />
*[[Satyendra Huja]]<ref>Charlottesville City Council Meeting. City Hall, Charlottesville. 7 February 2011. Public Meeting.</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://celebrate250.com website]<br />
* [http://celebrate250.wordpress.com blog - location of actual RSS feed for site above]<br />
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