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ISSUE YEAR VOLUME

� JV Boys Basketball winners Page 6

� Speedwell Fire De-partment holds training page 2

� Christmas light win-ner awarded page 5

Wythe the news T HE H U B O F SO UT H W EST V I RG IN I A .

Hemp Farming Resolution passed On January 8, 2013, the Wythe County Board of Supervisors held its bi-monthly meeting at the County Admin-istration Building. At the meeting, the Board elected a chair and vice chair, discussed a proposed Agricultural Ex-position Center, accepted a Stormwater Management Grant, appointed com-mittee members, reviewed a hemp farming resolution and looked at pro-gress made by Wythe County Rescue Squad. Cellell Dalton, County Administrator, opened the first meeting of the 2013 year with nominations for the Wythe County Board of Supervisors Chairper-son. Daniel McDaniel, East Wytheville Supervisor, was reelected as Chairper-

son. Supervisor Gary Houseman was also reelected as Vice Chairperson. Supervisor Tim Reeves reported that he, Supervisor Horney, and Dalton met with Mark Munsey on December 28 to discuss the proposed Agricultural Ex-position Center. He explained that they provided criteria parameters to the en-gineer for the evaluation of each poten-tial site for the Center. Supervisor Reeves noted that site loca-tion, convenience, accessibility, securi-ty, visibility, compatibility with sur-roundings, costs, site configuration and size, expansion capability, and parking were considered. He added that they plan to meet with the engineer in Feb-ruary to review the preliminary evalua-

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On January 22, 2013, the Wythe Coun-ty Board of Supervisors held its bi-monthly meeting at the County Admin-istration Building. At the meeting, the Board held a public hearing, appointed committee members, presented a trans-portation bill and spoke with Wythe County Rescue Squad. A public hearing to solicit public input on local community development and housing needs in relation to Depart-ment of Housing and Community De-velopment Funding for a project in

Wythe County was held at the meeting. Chair Danny McDaniel inquired if anyone present wished to address the Board concerning this matter. With no one to address the Board, Chair McDaniel closed the public hearing. Cellell Dalton, County Administrator, reported that the most recent housing project completed was in Austinville with a cost of $700,000. He explained that the County is currently consider-ing a housing rehabilitation project in Slabtown, as well as, the addition of

utilities to a subdivision in the Route 52 area. The Board made several committee appointments for 2013. The appoint-ments are follows: 1. Community Policy and Manage-ment Team Department of Social Services Director, Lewis Lafon

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Wythe County Christmas Parades

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ATTENTION RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OWNERS

Please familiarize yourself with the

WYTHE COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE #2008-1

In light of recent flooding in Wythe County, the Building Inspection Department would like to remind everyone of the re-quirements for recreational vehicles located within the various flood zones of the County. The following requirements shall apply: D. Standards for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles 1. All manufactured homes placed, or substantially improved, on individual lots or parcels, in expansions to existing manufactured home parks or subdivisions, in a new manufactured home park or subdivision or in an existing manufacture home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home has incurred substantial damage as the result of a flood, must meet all the requirements for new construction, including the elevation and anchoring requirements in Article 4, section 4.2 (A) and (B), and section 4.3 (A). 2. All manufactured homes placed or substantially improved in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision must be elevated so that

a. the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated no lower than the base flood elevation; or,

b. the manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least an equivalent strength, of no less than thirty-six (36) inches in height above the grade;

c. the manufactured home must be securely anchored to the adequately anchored foundation system to re-

sist flotation, collapse and lateral movement; 3. All recreational vehicles placed on sites must either

a. be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days; Please Notify Building Inspection Department so the move can be verified.

b. be fully licensed and ready for highway use (a recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its

wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices and has no permanently attached additions); or,

c. meet all the requirements for manufactured homes in Article 4, section 4.3 (D).

4. All owners of a recreational vehicle placed on a site within the flood plain must have an evacuation plan approved by the Building Official for removal of the recreational vehicle during a flood period prior to receiving a building permit for the installation of any utilities to serve the recreational vehicle.

The requirements above are only a portion of the Ordinance. The ordinance applies to all structures which are located in flood prone areas. Please follow the link below to see the Ordinance in it’s entirety.

http://www.wytheco.org/documents/ord2008-1.pdf

Any questions may be directed to the Building Inspection Department.

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Planning Commission Spotlight Construction projects Wytheville to RR water extension The water service along A Frame Drive and the extension St. Paul Ln and east on Huffard Ln has been completed. Customers along these line may apply for service at any time. Customers will receive an offi-cial letter explaining the details con-cerning connection requirements. Wytheville to Speedwell Water Pro-ject Construction has begun on a water extension project that will extend water from the existing county water system on West Lee Hwy to the Speedwell area. The water will be extended along South Fork Drive, Old Stage Rd., Tabernacle Rd, Sce-nic Trail , Crockett Rd on to Grayson Turnpike Rd and on to Speedwell. In addition a one-half million gallon water tank will be constructed along Grayson Turnpike. The water exten-sion will bring a much needed sec-ondary source of water to the Speed-well community which now relies on two wells to serve the 180 customers including the Speedwell Elementary. In addition the extension will help those along the route with water quality and quantity issues and pro-vide fire protection. This project is approximately 12% completed and is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. Old School Road water Project Steve Martin’s Trenching was awarded the contract and work began in late December. The extension will loop around Old School Rd to the end of Marble Ln. The water main installation is nearly completed and the contractor will begin setting wa-ter meters soon. The county inspector has been contacting customers along this route to discuss meter locations. This work should be completed in

March 2013. Grahams Forge Sewer project The Grahams Forge Phase III sewer project is progressing on schedule and the contractor has completed approximately 80% of the work . The project will provide sew-er service along East Lee Hwy near Gateway mobile home park to the Estes Truck terminal. Customers in the project area will be notified by mail of a completion date and con-nection requirements. This project is scheduled for completion in March of 2013. Applications for service can be made at any time at the Coun-ty Administration building. Project in the planning stages Slabtown community improvements project; The County is evaluating the information received from the community surveys which will deter-mine if the project will meet grant eligibility requirements. This evalua-tion will outline to what extent the improvements project will encom-pass, which could include water sys-tem improvements, roads and hous-ing. Exit 24 Wastewater The Board of Supervisors has com-missioned a Preliminary Engineering Report that will outline construction alternatives, cost estimates and po-tential funding to construct a wastewater system at exit 24 on I-77, Poplar Camp. A draft report is under review and should be completed in March 2013. Castleton Road/Barren Springs Wa-ter Extension The Board of Supervisors has com-missioned a Preliminary Engineering Report that will outline construction alternatives, cost estimates and po-

tential funding to construct a water system extension along Castleton Road to Barren Springs. A draft report is under review and should be completed March 2013. Jackson Elementary School Exten-sion; The county has receive grant

funds from the Mt Rogers Planning district commission and Southeast Rural Community Assistance Pro-gram to design a water extension to serve the Jackson elementary school and also approximately twelve homes along the route which have contaminated wells. The de-sign is 90% completed and funding applications are being prepared for construction and related costs. Speedwell Phase II; Design of a

water main extension from the in-tersection of Crockett Road and Grayson Turnpike north toward Wytheville is underway and ap-proximately 75% completed. This project will provide water service along Grayson Turnpike to approxi-mately 200 customers. Additional areas that are being considered for service are Barrett Mill Rd and Pump Hollow Rd. Residents along these two roads will be mailed a survey to gain their input on any water needs they may have.

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Schedule of Events

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 31 1 County

Offices

Closed

2 3 4 5

6 7 Planning

Commission

8 Board of

Supervisors

9 10 11 12

13 14 15 Water

Committee

Tourism

Committee

16 17 Budget

Committee

18 County

Offices

Closed

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20 21 County

Offices

Closed

22 Board of

Supervisors

23 24 25 26

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January 2013

• 1/15 Water Committee

will meet in the confer-

ence room of the County

Administration Building,

340 S 6th Street, Wythe-

ville at 9:30 a.m.

• 1/15 Tourism Committee

will meet in the Board

room of the County Ad-

ministration Building,


ville at 6 p.m.

• 1/17 Budget Committee

will meet in the confer-

ence room of the County

Administration Building,


ville at 8 a.m.

• 1/22 Wythe County

Board of Supervisors

will hold its bi-monthly

meeting at 9 a.m. in the

County Administration

Building, 340 S 6th

Street, Wytheville.

Jackson Elementary School Short Sports program for boys and girls ages 3-6 years old is geared towards learning the basic motor skills to basketball, baseball, tennis and football. Mondays Feb. 4-25; 6 -6:45PM at Jackson Memorial Elemen-tary School. Deadline for registration: Mon-day, January 28. Call (276)223-4517 to register.

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Wythe County Water Updates Construction projects Wytheville to RR water extension The water service along A Frame Drive and the extension St. Paul Ln and east on Huffard Ln has been completed. Customers along these line may apply for service at any time. Customers will receive an offi-cial letter explaining the details con-cerning connection requirements. Wytheville to Speedwell Water Pro-ject Construction has begun on a water extension project that will extend water from the existing county water system on West Lee Hwy to the Speedwell area. The water will be extended along South Fork Drive, Old Stage Rd., Tabernacle Rd, Sce-nic Trail , Crockett Rd on to Grayson Turnpike Rd and on to Speedwell. In addition a one-half million gallon water tank will be constructed along Grayson Turnpike. The water exten-sion will bring a much needed sec-ondary source of water to the Speed-well community which now relies on two wells to serve the 180 customers including the Speedwell Elementary. In addition the extension will help those along the route with water quality and quantity issues and pro-vide fire protection. This project is approximately 12% completed and is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. Old School Road water Project Steve Martin’s Trenching was awarded the contract and work began in late December. The extension will loop around Old School Rd to the end of Marble Ln. The water main installation is nearly completed and the contractor will begin setting wa-ter meters soon. The county inspector has been contacting customers along this route to discuss meter locations. This work should be completed in March 2013. Grahams Forge Sewer project

The Grahams Forge Phase III sewer project is progressing on schedule and the contractor has completed approximately 80% of the work . The project will provide sew-er service along East Lee Hwy near Gateway mobile home park to the Estes Truck terminal. Customers in the project area will be notified by mail of a completion date and con-nection requirements. This project is scheduled for completion in March of 2013. Applications for service can be made at any time at the Coun-ty Administration building. Project in the planning stages Slabtown community improvements project; The County is evaluating the information received from the community surveys which will deter-mine if the project will meet grant eligibility requirements. This evalua-tion will outline to what extent the improvements project will encom-pass, which could include water sys-tem improvements, roads and hous-ing. Exit 24 Wastewater The Board of Supervisors has com-missioned a Preliminary Engineering Report that will outline construction alternatives, cost estimates and po-tential funding to construct a wastewater system at exit 24 on I-77, Poplar Camp. A draft report is under review and should be completed in March 2013. Castleton Road/Barren Springs Wa-ter Extension The Board of Supervisors has com-missioned a Preliminary Engineering Report that will outline construction alternatives, cost estimates and po-tential funding to construct a water system extension along Castleton Road to Barren Springs. A draft re-port is under review and should be completed March 2013. Jackson Elementary School Exten-

sion; The county has receive grant

funds from the Mt Rogers Planning district commission and Southeast Rural Community Assistance Pro-gram to design a water extension to serve the Jackson elementary school and also approximately twelve homes along the route which have contaminated wells. The de-sign is 90% completed and funding applications are being prepared for construction and related costs. Speedwell Phase II; Design of a

water main extension from the in-tersection of Crockett Road and Grayson Turnpike north toward Wytheville is underway and ap-proximately 75% completed. This project will provide water service along Grayson Turnpike to approxi-mately 200 customers. Additional areas that are being considered for service are Barrett Mill Rd and Pump Hollow Rd. Residents along these two roads will be mailed a survey to gain their input on any water needs they may have.

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