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PUBLIC NOTICE
Davenport & Company LLC - A Finanical Perspective of Northampton County
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will receive public comment at its meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the former circuit courtroom,16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, Virginia, to afford interested persons the opportunity to be heard or to present written comments concerning a proposed amendment to the Enterprise Zone. The proposed amendments will include deletions of properties with non-commercial zoning and the inclusion of properties with Commercial or Industrial zoning.
Handicapped assistance available: Call 757/678-0440
PUBLIC NOTICE
A public input meeting to discuss drafting a water quality improvement plan for Northampton County stream segments on the state “dirty waters” list will be held in Eastville, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 7:00pm. Please see the full press release below.
Land Fill Capping
Aerial photo of landfill during capping
Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendments and Text
Revised zoning regulations, including an amended zoning map, were effective Oct. 21, 2009.The links below access the adopted zoning map and text. A notice will be posted when the County Code is updated in the American Legal Publishing website.
2009 Revised Zoning Regulations
PUBLIC NOTICE
To address budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2010, Northampton County has imposed furloughs (unpaid leave) for the full staff of the following departments: County Administration, Planning & Zoning, Building, Finance, IT, Facilities Management, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Code Compliance)
Furlough Dates Include:
Friday, October 9, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Additional furlough dates will be imposed throughout the year for selected staff, and will be advertised. These additional dates will not result in the closure of the county offices
PUBLIC NOTICE
In an effort to reduce costs, the Northampton County Board of Supervisors has reduced the operating hours of the County’s Waste Collection Centers, to be effective Sunday, November 1, 2009. New Operating Hours are :
Monday—Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The County’s Sanitary Landfill will also implement its Winter Hours’ schedule effective November 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010.
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Land Use Information and Application Links:
Land Use Policies & Financial Budget Overview
Code of Virginia - "Agricultural and Forestal District Act"
Applications:
Application for the creation of or addition to agricultural/forestal districts.
Please note that §33.010 (AFD Program) of the County Code was repealed on August 11, 2009.
New Floating Dock at Oyster
Swine Flu Information
Information regarding the swine flu is posted at the C.D.C. website at http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.
Other Swine Flu Information. (PDF)
Cost of Land Uses Study
The Cost of Land Uses study by Thomas Point Associates, Inc. and Peter Johnston Associates, Ltd. dated April 7, 2009 is now available for download below:
Broadband Telecommunications Survey
Northampton and Accomack Counties are conducting a survey of residents and businesses to assess current and future broadband needs, including telephone, TV and internet services. Your answers will help determine where there are needs and what should be done to help bring new jobs and work opportunities to the area. All answers are strictly confidential.
Capitol Improvement Plan
As of May 2007, several phases of the new 55-acre County Complex have been completed.
Phase I
- Construction and completion of a 6,725 sq. ft. Temporary Housing Unit (jail facility) in September 2004 at a cost of $1,269,525. The purpose of this facility significantly reduces the number of inmates being housed in other facilities due to the limitations of the existing 1914 jail building. This facility will be converted into office space for the Sheriff and law enforcement personnel as well as the Emergency Operations Center upon the completion of the Regional Jail facility.
- Construction and completion of a 14,577 sq. ft. Social Services Building in January 2005, at a cost of $2,075,081.
- Construction and completion of a 24,500 sq. ft. Courthouse in January 2006, at a cost of $5,479,956. The facility provides a long-range solution to the space needs of the Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court as well as the Clerks of each of these courts, and the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.
Phase II
- Construction and completion of the Eastern Shore Regional Jail facility to serve Northampton and Accomack Counties. The core infrastructure services have been designed and constructed to accommodate the full 325-bed correctional facility; however, only the first phase of the housing pods, totaling 145 general confinement beds, has been constructed. The facility is scheduled to open May 2007. Total cost is $23,656,826 with an estimated reimbursement from the state of $11,573,614.
- Construction and completion of a water tower and wastewater system for the County Complex buildings, including the existing County Administration building. This infrastructure was included as part of the regional jail, social services and courthouse capital budgets.
Phase III
Funding has been obtained to complete the final phase of work on the County Complex which includes the following:
- Conversion and renovation of the Temporary Housing Unit into the Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center.
- Renovation and expansion of the County Administration building, incorporating the 1899 courthouse and the 1914 jail into this renovation project.
- Construction of a new building near the new courthouse to house Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Services, which is currently using office space on the second floor of the 1899 courthouse.
It is anticipated that Phase III will be completed in 2008-2009.
The County has actively upgraded its method of collection and disposing of municipal waste. A total of six manner waste collection centers, located in each election district, are being constructed. These centers will allow for the collection of residential trash as well as recycling material, scrap metal, bulky items, waste oil and car batteries. Four of the six sites have been constructed at Birdsnest (District 3), Wardtown (District 5) and Bayview (District 2) and Hare Valley (District 6) and operational between 2006-2008. The two remaining centers will be constructed and opened in 2009.
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