NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHANGE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Public Hearing that was to be held on Tuesday, July 8^th  at 10:00 a.m., concerning the Tappahannock-Essex County Airport Authority request to rezone 24 acres of the Airport Property from A-2 Agriculture to M-2 Light Industrial has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July, 15^th at 7:00 p.m., at 109 Cross Street in the Essex County School Board Office and County Office Building.

 

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, ESSEX COUNTY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Regular Essex County Board of Supervisor's meeting for Tuesday, July 8th at 9:30 a.m., has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July, 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at 109 Cross Street in the Essex County School Board Office and County Office Building.

The Board of Supervisor's Work Session that was to be held following the July 8th regular meeting has been cancelled.

 

Well Water Clinic - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Kick Off Meeting - July 21st at 7:00 PM or July 22nd at 10:00 AM
Location - Essex School Board Building, 109 Cross Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560
For a flyer containing more information click HERE.

Fracking Presentation File Download

On Wednesday June 4th, 2014 the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy gave a presentation on Fracking. The file used for the presentation is available for download by clicking below.
For a PDF version of the presentation click HERE
For a Power Point version of the presentation click HERE (requires Microsoft Power Point or Power Point viewer)

To download Power Point viewer from Microsoft, click HERE

Pothole Reporting Tool

Essex County Citizens please use the following website to report potholes on VDOT roads:

http://www.virginiadot.org/info/faq-potholes.asp

If you encounter a pothole on a state-maintained road, report the problem here. You can also call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) to report any road maintenance issues.

Public Hearing - Essex County Planning Commission

On June 17, 2014 the Essex County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. in the Essex School Board Office and County Complex. The purpose of this meeting is to hear a Rezoning Request by the Tappahannock Essex County Airport Authority, to rezone 24 acres of the Airport Property from A-2 Agriculture to M-2 Light Industrial.  Also at this meeting the Planning Commission will review the updated Comprehensive Plan.  The public is invited to this meeting.  Should you wish to view the Rezoning Request, please contact Jeffrey Hodges, Zoning Administrator at 804-443-4951

***Important Public Announcement***

Effective 5/30/2014
Wares Wharf Beach is CLOSED to the public.

New Pool Rules for the 2014 Season

New rules will be going into effect at the Marsh Street Pool for the 2014 season.
Click HERE for a copy of the new rules.

Job Posting: Director of Parks and Recreation - Full Time

Currently Reviewing Applicants
Essex County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation. 
Salary: $40,000 to $55,000 DOQ/DOE (+) benefits.
This position is responsible for planning and directing all recreation and parks activities for the County. The position directs all programs and events; develops short and long-term plans, goals and objectives; supervises program implementation; studies the community and establishes and implements strategic plans for departmental response to existing and forecasted needs.
For complete details about the position of Director of Parks and Recreation visit our website www.essex-virginia.org/employment.htm or call (804) 443-4331. 
Internal applicants apply May 20 – May 27, 2014.  Open to all applicants May 28 – June 20, 2014.  Open until filled. EOE.

Job Posting - Director of Economic Development - Full Time

Essex County and the Essex County Economic Development Authority are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Economic Development.  Salary: up to $75,000 DOQ/DOE (+) benefits.
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing programs to promote the growth and development of the economic base within Essex County and the Town of Tappahannock, which includes (but is not limited to):  retention and expansion of existing businesses, recruitment and attraction of new businesses, identifying and/or providing resources for new or existing businesses (including funding, training, technical, regulatory and grant application assistance, etc.), forming or strengthening partnerships with elected officials, local organizations, community and other groups.
For complete details about the position of Director of Economic Development visit our website www.essex-virginia.org/employment.htm or call (804) 443-4331.
Open until filled. EOE.

VDOT and Essex County Six Year Plan

The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Board of Supervisors of Essex County held a joint Public Hearing on May 13, 2014, in regards to the proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2020 in Essex County and on the Secondary System Construction Budget for Fiscal Year 2014/15. Click HERE to review the proposed Plan and Budget.

NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE FOR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, ESSEX COUNTY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE there will be a change in the date of the Board of Supervisors meeting for August, which is normally held on the second Tuesday of the month. The new date will be Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., at 109 Cross Street, Essex County School Board Office and County Office Building.

 

 

Job Posting - Seasonal Lifeguard - Currently reviewing applicants

Essex County Parks and Recreation
Job Title: Seasonal - Lifeguard  - Currently reviewing applicants
25 - 30 Hours per week, May 23 – September 1, 2014, $9.00 per hour

The Essex County Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard for the Marsh Street Pool.  The position requires a current lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid certificate.  Experience lifeguarding preferred.
For more information please contact Kay Carlton at 804-443-2470.  To be considered, a completed Essex County employment application is required and may be obtained online at the County’s website at http://www.essex-virginia.org/employment.htm or from Pam Smith, Administrative Services Manager, at the Beale Building.  Return completed applications to Pam Smith, Administrative Services Manager at the Beale Building.  Application deadline is May 15, 2014.
For a full job description click HERE

Essex County is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Posting - Seasonal Pool Attendant - Currently reviewing applicants

Essex County Parks and Recreation
Job Title: Seasonal – Pool Attendant  - Currently reviewing applicants
25 - 30 Hours per week, May 23 – September 1, 2014, $7.50 per hour

The Essex County Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Pool Attendant working primarily at the Marsh Street Pool.  The position will be responsible for concession sales, grounds keeping, cleaning, maintenance and other tasks as required in an outdoor environment.
For more information please contact Kay Carlton at 804-443-2470.  To be considered, a completed Essex County employment application is required and may be obtained online at the County’s website at http://www.essex-virginia.org/employment.htm or from Pam Smith, Administrative Services Manager, at the Beale Building.  Return completed applications to Pam Smith, Administrative Services Manager at the Beale Building.  Application deadline is May 15, 2014.
For a full job description click HERE
Essex County is an equal opportunity employer.

REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF PROGRAM

ESSEX COUNTY
REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF PROGRAM
Application Deadlines:
previous applicants - March 1st
new applicants - September 1st

• Are you 65 years of age or older or totally disabled before Jan 1st?
•Do you have annual income (total household) of $27,500 or less?
•Is your net worth less than $100,000 (excluding home & one acre)?
•Is the property located in Essex County your primary residence?

If you answered “yes” to all of the questions above, you may qualify for tax relief up to $750 on your primary residence real estate taxes. Forms are available in the office or at www.essex-va.org/taxrel.htm.

Thomas M. Blackwell
Commissioner of the Revenue
317 Prince Street, P.O. Box 879
Tappahannock, VA  22560
804.443.4737 / cor@essex-virginia.org