NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOF THE CARROLL COUNTYBOARD OF SUPERVISORSAND OF THE CARROLLCOUNTYPLANNING COMMISSION

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors and the Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a Joint Public Hearing on Thursday, November 18, 2010, in the auditorium of Carroll County High School, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, for the purpose of soliciting public comment pertaining to approval and adoption of the Carroll County Comprehensive Plan.

Copies of the proposed Comprehensive Plan are available for download at www.plancarrollcounty.org or in the County Administrator’s Office and/or the Office of Land Use and Planning.

All members of the public are invited to attend and speak at the Public Hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CARROLL COUNTYOF THE CARROLL COUNTYPLANNING COMMISSION

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 12, beginning at 3:00 p.m. with a joint meeting with the Carroll County Board of Supervisors and the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee in the Board Meeting Room of the Carroll County Governmental Center for a workshop concerning the Comprehensive Plan.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance.

Following this public hearing, the Planning Commission meeting will continue in Room B130 of the Carroll County Governmental Center.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CARROLL COUNTYBOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND OF THE CARROLL COUNTYPLANNING COMMISSION

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors and the Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a Joint Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, in the Board Meeting Room of the Carroll County Governmental Center, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, for the purpose of soliciting public comment pertaining to amending the current Chapter 113, Code of Carroll County, Subdivision of Land, by revising subsections 113-27(1), 113-29(F) and by adding subsection 113-29(G). Copies of the proposed amendments to the Ordinance may be obtained from the Carroll County Administrator’s Office, Carroll County Office of Land Use and Planning, or the Carroll County Building Official’s Office. The proposed amendments to the Ordinance can also be  downloaded here. 

All members of the public are invited to attend and speak at the Public Hearing.

CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CORRECTED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Board Meeting Room of the Carroll County Governmental Center.

The purpose of this Public Hearing is to hear public comments regarding the proposed abandonment of a section of old State Route 672 (New Hope Road), beginning at a point approximately 2330 feet from the end of state maintenance, and extending southward 3130 feet to a point 5460 feet from the end of state maintenance.

All members of the public are invited to attend and to speak at the Public Hearing.

Note: This road was originally advertised as Route 678.

CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF CARROLL COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMUNITY MEETINGS

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors and the Carroll County Planning Commission are updating the Carroll County Comprehensive Plan. Community meetings will be held at the place and time listed below to hear citizen comments concerning the first draft of the Plan. Members of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors, members of the Carroll County Planning Commission, and members of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee may be in attendance at these meetings and public business matters will be discussed.

August 16, 2010 Woodlawn School cafeteria ..........5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Hillsville Elementary gym .......................................7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

August 17, 2010 Gladesboro Elementary gym......... 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

August 18, 2010 Oakland Elementary gym.............. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

August 23, 2010 Saint Paul School cafeteria............5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

All citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in one of the community meetings. In addition to the community meetings, you may submit comments by visiting www.plancarrollcounty.org, or submit comments to Ronald Newman, Assistant Administrator for Land Use and Planning at 605-1 Pine Street Hillsville, VA 24343 or rnewman@carrollcountyva.org.

Public Auction - Horses

Carroll County will be holding a Public Auction of (4) Four Miniature Horses to include (1) Paint Stud Pony, (1) Pregnant Mare Miniature Horse, (2) Gilding Miniature Horses. This auction will be held on Sunday, August 29th 3:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the County Fairgrounds located at 564 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, Va. 24343 in conjunction with the Carroll County Fair.

Notice for Friday, August 6th, 2010

Due to a scheduled event on Friday, August 6th the Carroll County Governmental Center will be operating with minimal staffing beginning at 11:00 a.m.

We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CARROLL COUNTY, VIRGINIATO IMPOSE A TAX ON THE PROBATE OF A WILL OR GRANT OF ADMINISTRATION AND IMPOSING A FEE OF $25 FOR THE RECORDATION OF A LIST OF HEIRS OR AFFIDAVIT FILED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 64.1-134 OR 64.1-135 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA

Pursuant to § 15.2-1427 of the Code of Virginia, Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Carroll, Virginia (the “County”), will conduct a public hearing at the meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County to he held on August 9, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Board of Supervisors meeting room at the Carroll County Courthouse located at 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, Virginia to receive public comment to consider and adopt an ordinance imposing a tax on the probate of a will or grant of administration in an amount of one-third of the amount of the state tax thereon as provided in § 58.1-1712 of the Code of Virginia, and imposing a fee of $25 for the recordation of a list of heirs or affidavit filed pursuant to §§ 64.1-134 or 64.1-135 of the Code of Virginia;


A copy of the full text of the Ordinance and documentation for the proposed fees is on file in the office of the County Administrator of Carroll County, 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, Virginia 24343 and is available for public inspection during normal business hours or you may download here.


Anyone needing assistance or accommodation under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act should call the County Administrator’s office at (276) 730-3001.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CARROLL COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COUNTYWIDE COMMENT MEETING

Date: August 3, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Place: Carroll County High School Cafeteria

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors and the Carroll County Planning Commission are updating the Carroll County Comprehensive Plan. The first draft of the Plan is available for public review at www.plancarrollcounty.org.

There will be a countywide meeting will be held August 3, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Carroll County High School to receive public comments concerning the Plan.

All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. Members of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors and members of the Carroll County Planning Commission may be in attendance at this meeting and public business will be discussed.

Laurel Fork Volunteer Fire Department Recruitment Announcement

The Laurel Fork Vol. Fire Department (LFVFD), in Laurel Fork, Virginia will celebrate its 45th anniversary of incorporation in 2011. As the department nears this significant milestone, it must continue to develop new leaders to provide this important community service.

LFVFD is currently accepting applications for prospective volunteer firefighters, auxiliary, and administrative vacancies to strengthen its fire department and community service for the citizens it serves.
To be considered, candidates must meet certain qualifiers established in the By-Laws of the LFVFD and Carroll County’s Fire Service. Members will receive orientation and training related to their area of interest and department need.

Applicant instructions: To obtain an application for membership, and to become involved in supporting the LFVFD, please contact any of the following LFVFD members:

David Parlier     276-733-5205

Dale Edmonds    276-730-4363

Karen Widner     276-728-8949

Butch Coleman    276-733-5298

To request an application by mail please write:

LFVFD Recruitment Committee

PO BOX 74 Laurel Fork, VA 24352

Initial Application Deadline: August 30, 2010

Business meetings are open to the public and are held the first Monday night of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 13386 Danville Pike (US 58) in Laurel Fork.

EMT B Class Carroll County Emergency Services

There are plans to hold an EMT B Class at the Carroll County Fire Rescue building on Floyd Pike in Hillsville starting mid August. Anyone interested should fill out the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM, or you may register by phone 276-730-3007, or by email Kathy Surratt before July 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Anyone taking this class must hold a CPR certification. In the event you do not hold this certification, please contact to arrange a CPR class before the start of the EMT-B class.

The cost for the class is dependent upon the affiliation with a county squad or fire department:


1. If affiliated with a county squad or fire department, the cost would minimal for your class supplies which would be:

a. 5 inch three ring binder
b. Two pencils with eraser and a blue/black pen NO RED
c. Dry-erase marker and highlighter
d. 4x5 index cards
e. There will be a test fee at the end of the class of $50.
f. Text book and workbook will be provided but at the end of the class the text book is to be turned back in to the agency in good condition otherwise replacement cost of the lost or destroyed book of $90 will be required.


2.    If you are not affiliated with a squad or fire department you will be required to pay $100 for the class and $90 for the book and workbook up front as well as the test fee ($50) at the end of the class.


There is a maximum class size of 25 and students participating will be based on first come, first serve if you are affiliated with a local squad or department, anyone not affiliated may participate if space is available.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE CARROLL COUNTYPLANNING COMMISSION

The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold three Public Hearings on Thursday, July 15, 2010, in the Board Meeting Room of the Carroll County Governmental Center, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical.

The purpose of the first Public Hearing will be to hear public comment concern the request by Brian Dixon for a variance pursuant to Carroll County Code Section 113-43 to allow for a reduction to the minimum length of ownership required for a Family Subdivision as required by Carroll County Code Section 113-30. All members of the public are invited to attend and speak at the Public Hearing.

The purpose of the second Public Hearing is to hear public comment concerning the request by Flashover Investments, LLC, pursuant to Carroll County Code Section 113-43
for a variance to allow for an extension of the time limit between approval of the preliminary subdivision plat and presentation of the final subdivision plat as required by Carroll County Code Section 113-18, for New River Oaks Phases II & III. All members of the public are invited to attend and speak at the Public Hearing.

The purpose of the third Public Hearing is to hear public comment concerning the request by Morris International for a variance to the lot size requirement listed in Carroll County Code Section 113-29, for Chestnut Creek Luxury RV Resort. All members of the public are invited to attend and speak at the Public Hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The County of Carroll hereby provides notice that an application for funding has been filed with USDA, Rural Development for funding of a proposed Fire Truck, which consists of a tanker/pumper.

A public hearing on the proposed project will be held on July 12th at 5:30 p.m. Anyone requesting information on this project or to offer comments should attend this meeting, which will be held at the Board of Supervisors room.

Publish Date: July 2, 2010