Town of Clarksville Virginia

Mayor Allgood has rescheduled the normal Town Council Meeting for May 18^th to May 25^th at 6:30 p.m. at the Clarksville Community Center located at 103 Woodland Drive in Clarksville, VA.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Clarksville Town Council and the Clarksville Planning Commission shall hold a Joint Public Hearing on May 25^th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Clarksville Community Center located at 103 Woodland Drive to hear a request from Martijn Broeders for a Special Use Permit for the property located at 104 Shiney Rock Road, Clarksville, VA (PRN 26342) to operate a Bed and Breakfast.  A copy of the application is available for review in the Town Hall.  Persons wishing to comment may do so at the hearing or by submitting written comments to the Town Manager, P. O. Box 1147, Clarksville, VA  23927 by 5:00 p.m. on May 24^th, 2021.  For questions, please call 434-374-8177 or email to townmanager@nullclarksvilleva.org.

As Vaccinations Rise, Governor Northam Announces Expanded Capacity, Social Gathering Limits to Begin May 15

~ More than half of all adults in Virginia have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine ~

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that sports and entertainment venues in Virginia may begin to operate with expanded capacity, and social gathering limits will increase beginning Saturday, May 15th. The announcement comes as vaccinations continue to rise in the Commonwealth, and more than half of all adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All Virginians age 16 and older are now eligible to for the vaccine.

Governor Northam made the announcement in a new video message.

“It’s good news that half of all adults in Virginia have gotten a shot so far,” Governor Northam said. “Vaccination numbers are up, and our COVID-19 case numbers are substantially lower than they were earlier this year. So, we have been able to begin easing some mitigation measures. We took a few more targeted steps this week, and we will do more next month.”

“I’m optimistic that we will be able to take more steps in June. We are working to significantly ramp up vaccinations even further and aim to reduce capacity limits in June, hopefully all the way. But some things need to continue—we all need to keep wearing masks, social distancing, and encouraging each other to get a shot. It’s how we take care of one another.”

The Governor also reminded Virginians that getting vaccinated keeps communities safer, and allows expanded personal activities—for example, people who have been fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine after an exposure, per guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Commonwealth will continue to mandate mask-wearing and social distancing, even as commercial restrictions are further eased. Key changes in the Sixth Amended Executive Order Seventy-Two will go into effect in about three weeks and include:

Social gatherings: The maximum number of individuals permitted in a social gathering will increase to 100 people for indoor settings and 250 people for outdoor settings. Social gatherings are currently limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.

Entertainment venues: Indoor entertainment and public amusement venues will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity or 1,000 people, up from 30 percent capacity or 500 people. Outdoor venues will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity—up from 30 percent—with no specific cap on the number of attendees.

Recreational sporting events: The number of spectators allowed at indoor recreational sporting events will increase from 100 to 250 spectators or 50 percent capacity, whichever is less. Outdoor recreational sporting events will increase from 500 to 1,000 people or 50 percent capacity, whichever is less.

Alcohol sales: Restaurants may return to selling alcohol after midnight, and dining room closures will no longer be required between midnight and 5:00 a.m.

The full text of Sixth Amended Executive Order Seventy-Two and Order of Public Health Emergency Nine is available here. Updated guidelines for specific sectors can be found here.

Earlier this week Governor Northam made minor changes to the existing mitigation measures, including increased accommodations for cross-country events, school-based fine arts performances, and expanded access to bar seating in restaurants with strict social distancing. These changes are reflected in the current Fifth Amended Executive Order Seventy-Two available here.

Visit virginia.gov/coronavirus/forwardvirginia for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Virginia has now administered more than 5.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and is currently giving almost 77,000 shots per day. Over 3.5 million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine, more than half of all adults in Virginia and more than 40 percent of the total population.

Virginians over the age of 16 can schedule an appointment for vaccination by visiting vaccinate.virginia.gov or calling 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1).

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Mayor Allgood has rescheduled the normal Town Council Meeting for April 20, 2021 to April 27, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Due to the State of Emergency Declared by the Governor of Virginia and the County of Mecklenburg related to the COVID-19 Epidemic the meeting will be held electronically.  The Town Manager and the Town Clerk will be present at the Town Hall for the meeting and will host the meeting via ZOOM and will be Live Streamed on YOUTUBE using the following link:  https://youtu.be/wxPR-Tsvi9k

Any attendance by the public will need to follow social distancing, wear face covering, and have no more than 10 people in the Town Hall at a time.  Citizens wishing to provide oral or written comments at the meeting should contact the Town Hall in advance at 434-374-8177, or by e-mail at townmanager@nullclarksvilleva.org , or by U.S. Mail sent to P. O. Box 1147 – Clarksville, VA 23927.

Clarksville Town Council Meeting Agenda – April 27 2021

Governor Northam Announces Limited Capacity Increases for Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings, Some Entertainment Venues as Vaccinations Rise

~ Approximately one in four Virginians vaccinated with at least one dose ~

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rise in Virginia, certain sports and entertainment venues may begin to operate with additional capacity and indoor and outdoor gathering limits will increase starting Thursday, April 1. He amended Executive Order Seventy-Two with the next steps of the “Forward Virginia” plan to safely and gradually ease public health restrictions while mitigating the spread of the virus. More than two million Virginians, or approximately one in four people, have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

“With increased vaccination capacity and our health metrics continuing to trend the right direction, we can safely take these targeted steps to ease certain mitigation measures,” said Governor Northam. “Virginians have come so far over the past year, and now is not the time to simply throw the doors open or let down our guard. While some capacity limits will be increased, we must all remember to stay vigilant and work together to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities.”

The Commonwealth will maintain a Safer at Home strategy with continued mitigation strategies like physical distancing, teleworking, and universal mask requirements. Key changes in the Fourth Amended Executive Order Seventy-Two include:

Social gatherings: The maximum number of individuals permitted in a social gathering will increase to 50 people for indoor settings and 100 people for outdoor settings. Social gatherings are currently limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.

Entertainment venues: All indoor and outdoor entertainment and public amusement venues must continue to operate at 30 percent capacity. Indoor venues must operate at 30 percent capacity or with a maximum of 500 people, an increase from the current cap of 250 people. Outdoor venues must operate at 30 percent capacity, with no specific cap on the number of attendees. These venues were previously limited to 30 percent capacity or up to 1,000 attendees, whichever was fewer.

Recreational sporting events: The number of spectators allowed at recreational sporting events will increase from 25 to 100 people per field or 30 percent capacity, whichever is less for indoor settings, and from 250 to 500 people per field or 30 percent capacity, whichever is less for outdoor settings.

In-person graduation and commencement events: Last week, Governor Northam issued preliminary guidance on safe in-person graduations and commencements, which included a cap of 5,000 people or 30 percent of the venue capacity for outdoor events, whichever is less. Events held indoors may have up to 500 people, or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Attendees must wear masks and follow other guidelines and safety protocols to ensure proper distancing.

The full text of Fourth Amended Executive Order Seventy-Two and Order of Public Health Emergency Nine is available here. Updated guidelines for specific sectors can be found here. Visit virginia.gov/coronavirus/forwardvirginia for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Virginia has now administered more than 3.1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine and is currently giving approximately 50,000 shots per day. Virginians are strongly encouraged to make sure they are pre-registered at vaccinate.virginia.gov, or by calling 877-VAX-IN-VA, to ensure that the Virginia Department of Health has all the relevant information to reach out when individuals are eligible to schedule vaccination appointments.

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DOMINION SLOW ROLLS TO IMPACT WEEKEND TRAFFIC

ON THE CLARKSVILLE BYPASS (ROUTE 58) IN MECKLENBURG

Expect delays on scheduled work days

MECKLENBURG, Va. – Dominion Energy has scheduled a series of weekend slow rolls on the Clarksville Bypass (Route 58) in Mecklenburg County to facilitate electric wire pulling work. Slow rolls will take place on March 27-28, and April 3-4. Drivers should expect brief delays in 10-minute windows from sunrise to noon in both directions of Route 58.

Additionally, temporary road closures will be in place on the following routes during wire pulling work:

• From Route 58 east

Greenhouse Drive (Route 815)

Noblin Farm Road (Route 722)

Shiney Rock Road (Route 723)

• From Route 58 west

Oakley Lane

Arbor Lane

Garner Lane

Jeffress Road (Route 702)

• Route 15 north entrance ramp from Route 58 east
• Route 58 west business entrance ramp from Route 58 west

The wire pulling work is part of Dominion Energy’s ongoing Buggs Island-Plywood 115 kV Electric Transmission Rebuild Project, spanning Halifax and Mecklenburg counties.

Anyone with questions about the project can contact Dominion Energy at

powerline@nulldominionenergy.com or 888-291-0190.

VDOT’s customer service center is also available any time by calling 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623).

For the latest real-time traffic information or road conditions, call 511 or visit http://www.511virginia.org.  

http://www.arts.virginia.gov/

On Wednesday March 10, the House of Representatives passed a $1.9 trillion relief package, providing another round of emergency aid for communities and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A signature component of the President’s agenda during his first 100 days, the bill provides important provisions for the arts.

These include $135 million for the National Endowment for the Arts (and explicit support for the federal-state partnership) and $1.35 billion more for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, as well as significant non-arts-specific support, including providing stimulus checks to many individuals and families, an extension of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, and $350 billion in aid to state and local governments.

The National Endowment for the Arts is in the process of determining funding categories for their component of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). We anticipate that the guidelines and application will be available in late April.

If you have questions about the direct Arts Endowment ARP grants, please review the FAQs

Clarksville Town Council Meeting Agenda – March 16 2021

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING March 16, 2021 – 6:30 P.M.

These meetings are being held pursuant to and in compliance with the Town of Clarksville Emergency Ordinance for Continuity of Government related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ordinance allows the Town Council of Clarksville and Town related Boards to meet electronically due to COVID-19 pandemic and to be in compliance with the Governors Executive Orders which do not allow for groups larger than 10 people. Anyone who would like to address the Town Council or make public input, must contact the Town Manager at 434- 374-8177, by e-mail at townmanager@nullclarksvilleva.org, or by US Mail at P.O. Box 1147 – Clarksville, VA. 23927 in advance of the meeting. Any information provided will be provided to the Town Council and put in the public record.

The Town Manager and the Town Clerk will be present at the Town Hall for the meeting and will host the meeting via ZOOM and it will be Live Streamed on YOUTUBE using the following link:

https://youtu.be/AgzKRVnwkRc

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes –Regular Meeting – February 16, 2021
4. List of Vendors Paid During – February 2021
5. Approval of Financial Statements – February 2021
6. Public Input for Consideration for the 2021-2022 Budget
7. Public Input for Extension of Marina Lease
8. Opportunity for Public Comment

The public is invited to make comments that would not necessarily require scheduling as a separate agenda item. Everyone speaking is asked to state his or her name and address via the condition of the Emergency Ordinance identified at the top of the agenda.

9. Town Operations Report –   A. Sidewalk Project / B. Bids – Exterior Repairs and Painting Town Hall (Enclosure 9B)
10. Police Activity Report –     Body Cam & Taser Update
11. Unfinished Business
    1. Planters Warehouse Update
    2. Small Business Recovery Assistance Update (Enclosure 11B)
    3. Search Grant – Water Plant Expansion (Enclosure 11C)
    4. Clarksville Marina Sublease Renewal (Enclosure 11D)
    5. Marina Building Update
    6. Shentel Franchise Renewal Update
    7. Vaccinations Update
    8. Budget 2021-2022 Update (Enclosure 11H)

12. New Business
    1. Wine Festival (Enclosure 12A)
    2. Lake Life Live (Enclosure 12B)
    3. MBC – Easement Community Center (Enclosure 12C)
13. Closed Session – Personnel and Property – Pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A) (1 and 3)

14. Adjournment