Scottsville
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Scottsville is a town along the James River located partly within Albemarle County and partly within Fluvanna County, having a population of 555 recorded in the 2000 Census.
History
In 1744, the town of Scott's Landing became the seat of the newly formed Albemarle County [1]. Scottsville was founded as a river town with a ferry and to serve as a port on the James River for the batteaux that traveled up and down.
The town was officially incorporated in 1833 at the northern-most point of the river[2].
Government
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 planning commission advises the council on land-use decisions.
- Clark W. Draper III, Scottsville Town Administrator
- Amy E. Moyer, Town Clerk
- Barry Grove III, Mayor
- Daniel Gritsko, Town Councilor
- Brandon Maupin, Town Councilor
- Lisa Roberson, Town Councilor
- Ron Smith, Town Councilor
- John Snoddy, Town Councilor
- Craig Stratton, Town Councilor
- James M. Bowling IV, Town Attorney
Budget & Finance
- FY2009 budget for the Town of Scottsville is $426,080.[3]
- Scottsville has not had a real estate property tax rate separate from that levied by the County of Albemarle since 1992.[3]
- “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.
- 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.
Expansion
The Scottsville Planning Commission recently 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[4].
Business and Economic Development
- Scottsville Chamber of Commerce
- Economic Development Office
Emergency Services
- Scottsville Police
- Fluvanna County Police
Tourism
- Civil War Memorials
- Civil War Graveyard
- Veterans Memorial
- Canal Basin Square
- Scottsville Museum
- Hatton Ferry
Lodging
- High Meadows Inn
- Lumpkins Motel
- James River Inn
Shopping
Dining
- 330 Valley Street
- China Cafe
- Country Blessings Natural Foods
- Lumpkins Restaurant
- Pee Wee's Pit BBQ
- Sam Doggs
- Subway
Exhibits
Parks
Recreation
River
- Fishing
- Tubing
- Boating and Canoeing
Walking Trails
- SCAN
Swimming
- Scottsville Pool
Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Baseball
Events
May
- Farmers Market Opening Day
- Memorial Day Service
June
July
- Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
- Bill on Wheels Car Show
- Sunset on the James
August
September
October
December
See also
Scottsville Magisterial District
References
- ↑ Web. Town of Scottsville Comprehensive Plan, Town of Scottsville, June 18, 2008, retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ↑ Web. "About the Museum.", Scottsville Museum, retrieved 28 June 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Web. "Scottsville council to consider new taxes.", Bacaj, Jason, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, 23 June 2009, retrieved 23 June 2009.
- ↑ Web. Scottsville development proposal draws little response, Brandon Shulleeta, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, December 20, 2010, retrieved December 28, 2010.