April 2019 Message From The County Administrator

Message from the County Administrator

April, 2019

This message is a monthly update in 2019 to better update our citizens and visitors to our website. The information serves as a status report for ongoing projects, and also serves as a preview to different happenings that are in the planning stages.

The Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meetings this month on Tuesday, April 9 and Tuesday, April 23 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Boardroom. A worksession will precede the April 9 meeting at 6:00. The tentative topics to be discussed are: (1) Marl Bank Drive stormwater project request; (2) Position Control Chart request for the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office; and (3) 2019 General Assembly update.

Prior to the April 23 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a reception commemorating National County Government Week will be held from 5-7 p.m. in the John Kines Employee Breakroom.

The Board of Supervisors will hold a Budget worksession at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 in the Boardroom. A public hearing will be held on the FY ’20 Budget at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 in the Boardroom as part of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

Members of the Board of Supervisors and County Staff will participate in a joint meeting of Region one and four of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Fort Pickett Officer’s Club.

Parks & Recreation will host the Appomattox River Regional Park 5K Trail Run beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6.

Two travel baseball tournaments will be held this month at Prince George baseball fields: (1) Quest for the Best on April 6-7; and (2) USSSA Wood Bat Blast Baseball Tournament April 27-28. Games begin at 8 a.m. daily.

The Prince George Animal Services & Adoption Center will host an ‘Adoption Event’ from 9 a.m. – 12:00 Noon at Tractor Supply on Saturday, April 6.

The Prince George Social Services Advisory Board will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, April 8 at the offices of the Social Services Department.

The Extension Leadership Committee (ELC) will meet at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, April 9 in the Community Room of the Human Services Building.

The Riverside Regional Jail will host the 21^st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9.

The ‘Little Feet Meet’ for Special Olympics will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at Prince George County.

The Prince George School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 in the Boardroom.

The Prince George Business Roundtable will hold its next meeting at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, April 10 at the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM).

The Crater Community Hospice will host a ‘Caregivers Café’ at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the Petersburg Library.

The Southside Virginia Association of Realtors will host a breakfast at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 11 at Luca Italian Restaurant.

The Virginia’s Gateway Region will hold its Annual Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at the Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum.

The Fire & EMS Advisory Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in the Boardroom.

The Burrowsville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a ‘Paint Nite’ at 6 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Burrowsville Community Center.

Parks & Recreation will host ‘Opening Day Ceremonies’ for baseball/softball and hold a Field Dedication Ceremony for Thomas Bendall at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Moore Sports Complex.

The Social Services and Police departments will host a ‘Toddler Fair’ from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Prince George Library and Scott Park.

The Appomattox River Wine Festival will be held from 12:00 Noon – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Appomattox Boat Harbor.

The Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in the Boardroom.

Rowanty Technical Center will host a Job Fair at 9 a.m. Monday, April 15.

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the Boardroom.

The 12^th Annual Richard Bland College Foundation Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the Petersburg Country Club.

Fort Lee will host a ‘Procurement Conference & Expo’ Wednesday, April 17 at the Lee Club.

The Prince George Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will meet at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, April 17 in the Community Room of the Human Services Building.

The James River Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at the Prince George Library.

A Dedication Ceremony of the ‘Reggie Jones Gymnasium’ at the Central Wellness Center will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19.

‘Clean Community Day’ will be held from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20 in the Police Department Parking Lot.

A ‘Book Sale’ will continue at the Burrowsville Community Center from 10 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Saturday, April 20.

Parks & Recreation will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20 at Temple Park.

Prince George TRIAD will meet Monday, April 22 at 1 p.m. at the Prince George Library.

Prince George County employees will participate in ‘Denim Day 2019’ on Wednesday, April 24.

A workshop on writing business plans will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the Prince George Library.

Riverside Regional Jail will host Judicial Open House tours April 25-26 from 5-8 p.m. each day.

The Friends of Burrowsville School will host a ‘Spring Plant Sale’ from 8 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Saturday, April 27 at the Burrowsville Community Center.

Parks & Recreation will host a ‘Community Yard Sale’ from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 27, at Temple Park.

‘National Drug Take Back Day’ will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Prince George Police Department Parking Lot.

The Annual Kite Festival and 1K Fun Run will be held from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 27, at Temple Park.

The Prince George Heritage Center will host a 10^th Anniversary Celebration from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

The Harbor Blast Concert series will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Appomattox Boat Harbor.

Here is a capsule glance of other activities that will be happening within County government during the month of April:

The Board of Supervisors at its April 9 meeting will receive two reports: (1) the monthly VDOT report; and (2) 2019 Farmers Market.

The Board of Supervisors at its April 9 meeting will hold three (3) public hearings: (1) Eastern Star Chapter & Masonic Lodge leasing space at the Central Wellness Center; (2) Equalization of real estate tax rate based on assessment; and (3) Establishment of 2019 Tax rates for all categories.

The Board of Supervisors at its April 9 meeting will consider authorizing Staff to advertise a public hearing to consider ordinance changes related to duties of the County Administrator.

The Board of Supervisors at its April 9 meeting will discuss the application for an ABC License from Prince George Farms, Inc. (Sheetz).

The Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing Staff to advertise a public hearing for the VDOT Six-Year Secondary Plan.

The Board of Supervisors at its April 9 meeting will consider awarding a contract for administration of the Employee Cafeteria Plan.

The Board of Supervisors at its April 23 meeting will consider two reports: (1) Regional Heritage Center; and (2) Quarterly Financial Report.

The Board of Supervisors at its April 23 meeting will consider a new administrative policy pertaining to ‘Workplace Wellness.’

The Board of Supervisors at its April 23 meeting will consider revisions to the Position Control Chart.

The Board of Supervisors at its April 23 meeting will consider renewals for employee health, dental & vision insurance.

Activities are underway for various Parks & Recreation spring activities and registration is finalizing for summer events. Information can be received at www. http://www.princegeorgecountyva.gov.

Construction will move forward this month on a new fire station along Route 10/Moody Road.

The new courtroom located in the Lower Level of the Courthouse is expected to be near completion this month.

Construction of stormwater projects in Birchett Estates and Cedar Creek will continue this month.

Construction will continue this month on a new building for the Virginia Physicians for Women and Sheetz Convenience Store in the Puddledock area.

New home construction continues in the subdivisions of Eagle Preserve, the Meadows and Brickhouse Landing.

Design and planning will continue this month on two utility extension projects on Route 156 and near the Food Lion Distribution Center.

Construction will take place this month on a new sidewalk between the Police Department and the administrative offices.

Planning meetings will begin this month on the construction of a new fire station at Jefferson Park.

Registration has begun for the 2019 Citizens Academy. Contact jstoke@princegeorgecountyva.gov for details.

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