Looks like spring is right around the corner! Let’s hope there aren’t any more cold days in the future.
York Supervisors to Host Next Budget Work Session Tonight
The York County Board of Supervisors will continue its discussion of the 2014 budget at 6 p.m. today with a work session at York Hall.
At their last work session Tuesday, the Supervisors focused on contributions to the school division and on alternate ways to generate revenue that would not require an increase in the real estate tax rate. County Supervisor James McReynolds’ proposed 2014 budget includes a 2.3 cent raise on that rate, which would come one year after the supervisors voted to raise the tax by 8.4 cents.
McReynolds presented the board with other methods of generating revenue at Tuesday’s meeting. He said the board has two options remaining that would generate enough revenue to be considered meaningful: the implementation of a stormwater fee and a utility tax.
The board still has about a month to finish ironing out the budget. To do this, they will continue to host work sessions throughout the month. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 25 at York Hall.
At the work session, the supervisors will also consider a proposal to extend the county’s sewer system to a proposed development called Osborn Landing.
According to a memo from McReynolds, the county’s sewer has the capacity to handle the waste produced by Osborn’s Landing, a proposed 20.38 acre development that would feature 16 residential lots.
The connection fee would be $99,200. The developer would be required to install 1,721 feet of vacuum sewer main to connect to the county’s existing facilities.
Watermen’s Museum Open on Weekdays Beginning Tuesday
The Watermen’s Museum opened on weekends a few weeks ago, but now the museum will receive visitors during the weekdays.
From now until Thanksgiving, you can visit the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, call 877-2641.
Gallery at York Hall to Open for Season Tuesday
The Gallery at York Hall will open for the season at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The first exhibit features quilts. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays from April through December and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, call 890-4490.
Board of Supervisors Looking for Applicants for Transportation Safety Commission
The York County Board of Supervisors is looking for citizens interested in serving on the York County Transportation Safety Commission.
A term appointment on the commission lasts three years. Meetings are at noon on the second Monday in March, June, September and December.
Those who are interested in applying to join the commission can obtain an application at the County Administrator’s Office on Ballard Street in Yorktown or by clicking here.
Tabb Library to Host Spring Break Movie Night for Teens
Area teens can come see “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Tabb Library.
Registration is not required for the screening of the 169-minute movie. All ages are welcome, though an adult must accompany children ages 12 and under.
Flora Foray to be Held at New Quarter Park on Saturday
Curator Emeritus of the College of William and Mary herbarium Donna Ware will lead a Flora Foray from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at New Quarter Park.
The event will celebrate the publication of “Flora of Virginia,” a reference book that describes 3,164 plant species that can be found growing in the wild throughout Virginia. Ware will lead attendees through the park to find living specimens of some of the plants in the book.
For more information, call York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3513 or 890-5840.
Peepapalooza to be Held Tuesday at Tabb Library
Children age 6 through 12 can participate in Peepapalooza from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Tabb Library. Attendees can expect story time and decoration of peeps.
Registration is not required. For more information, call 890-5110.
York Supervisors Need Applicants for Colonial Behavioral Health Board
The York County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants from county residents who want to serve on the Colonial Behavioral Health Board in the event of future vacancies.
The regional board provides administration and coordination services for mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse programs. Meetings are at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Colonial Behavioral Health office in Williamsburg.
You can obtain an application at the County Administrator’s Office or by calling 890-3320. You can also find an application by clicking here.
