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Charlotte County “Eco” Kids Kollege Scheduled for July 26th – July 30th

June 1, 2010 - The Southside Soil & Water Conservation District, Charlotte County Extension Office, Old Dominion RC&D, and Charlotte County are partnering once again to offer Eco Kids Kollege, a one week, half-day program for children ages nine through twelve.  This year Eco Kids Kollege students will spend the week learning about local wildlife and animal habitats while enjoying games, crafts, and other hands-on activities.  Special events planned for the week include a presentation on animal track identification, a habitat scavenger hunt, and The Wildlife Center of Virginia’s “Home Sweet Habitat” program featuring live animals.

Eco Kids Kollege will be held July 26th through July 30th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Heartland Regional Business Park in Keysville.  The cost is $30 per student and pre-registration is required.  For more information or to obtain a registration form call the Charlotte County Administrator’s Office at 542-5117.




Resolution Presented to Joseph D. Barkley, II
Dave Guill & Joe Barkley
David M. Guill, Chairman of the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors presents resolution to Mr. Joseph D. Barkley, II on April 20, 2010.

(photo courtesy of the Southside Messenger)
RESOLUTION
Honoring Mr. Joseph D. Barkley, II


Whereas, Mr. Joseph D. Barkley, II, has been the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Halifax Residency Administrator and Resident Engineer since 1975 with the responsibility for the maintenance and construction of highways in Halifax and Charlotte Counties; and  

Whereas, Mr. Barkley worked on numerous projects during his 35 years of service to Charlotte County; and  

Whereas, Mr. Barkley became a registered Professional Engineer after graduating from Virginia Tech in 1968 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil Engineering; and  

Whereas, Mr. Barkley was instrumental in authorizing the planning and completion of various major projects in Charlotte County including the development of the Heartland Regional Industrial Park, Millard B. Rice Bridge, the Route 746 Watkins Bridge, the 360 Bypass in Keysville and various other major road and route improvements throughout the county; and  

Whereas, the state made the decision to consolidate VDOT’s Residency Offices realigning Charlotte County to the Dillwyn Residency; and  

Whereas, Mr. Barkley will no longer be serving Charlotte County in the capacity of Residency Administrator; and

Whereas, he has proven to be a very competent, cooperative, responsive and dedicated Virginia Department of Transportation employee in offering assistance to Charlotte County and will be sincerely missed,  

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors expresses its sincere appreciation to Joseph D. Barkley, II, for his assistance and dedication to the County of Charlotte and its citizens during his 35 years of tenure.    



 Charlotte County Building Inspector's Office Relocating
On April 1, 2010, the office of John Hess, Charlotte County Building Inspector/Erosion and Sediment Control Officer, will be relocated to the County Administration Office at 250 LeGrande Avenue, Suite A, in Charlotte Court House.  This change will make the permitting process more convenient for citizens and will help the County better coordinate zoning and building activities. 

After April 1st, Charlotte County building permits and land disturbing permits must be obtained at the County Administration Office.  The Building Inspector’s office hours will remain the same, Monday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm.  If you have any questions regarding Charlotte County’s permit requirements please contact Mr. Hess at his new office.  He can be reached by telephone at (434) 542-5117 or by fax at (434) 542-5248. 

Charlotte County Receives Sewer and Water Enhancement Grant  
On July 30, 2009 the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission approved Charlotte County’s request for a $1,500,000 grant to fund the Drakes Branch Prison Sewer and Water Enhancement Project, subject to an unqualified opinion from the Commission’s bond counsel that the intended use is eligible under the terms of their bond issue.  The grant funds will be used to upgrade the Drakes Branch wastewater treatment facility and finalize engineering, permitting, and construction of a water treatment plant for the Town of Drakes Branch in preparation for the anticipated prison facility. The planned water and sewer facilities will also have adequate reserve capacities to serve additional commercial growth resulting from prison support services and other industry.

Sheriff's Department Seeking Grant Funding for Mobile Data System Expansion
May 8th, 2009 – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department intends to seek funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to expand their in-vehicle mobile data system.  If awarded the grant, funds would be used to purchase mobile data system software & equipment that would provide law enforcement officers greater access to information while in the field, improving safety and enhancing job performance.  The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system.