Culpeper County News

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Culpeper County
Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Seats to be filled as of April 1, 2010

Would you like to be an advisor to the Board of Supervisors?
Would you like to have a voice in shaping policy without having to run for office?

If this sounds good to you -- there is an opportunity!
Are you aware that the Board of Supervisors has committees which make recommendations on issues in a variety of areas of community life? Perhaps you have an interest, knowledge, or experience that is needed?

If you would like to contribute your service on a board or committee, we would like to hear from you. Please call the Administrative Office at 540-727-3427 for an application or download it here.

Applicants are sought for the following seats:

One: Disability Service Board

Seats become available as terms end December 31 of the current year. All interested parties are encouraged to apply, including incumbents. Seats for terms ending December 31, 2010 are as follows:

Two: Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee
Two: Agricultural Resource Advisory Committee
Two: Airport Committee
One: Cable Commission
One: Culpeper Economic Development Advisory Commission
Three: Disability Service Board
Two: Economic Development Authority
Two: Human Services Board
One: Town and County Joint Board of Zoning Appeals
Two: Library Board (Catalpa and East Fairfax Districts)
Two: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (Cedar Mountain District and Stevensburg District)
One: Piedmont Workforce Network
One: Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board/Area Agency on Aging

Committee Descriptions

Board of Equalization Meeting

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for Culpeper County will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change can be granted, the taxpayer or his agent must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must provide substantial evidence that the assessment of the property is not uniform with the assessments of other similar properties or that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value.

Appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes to minimize waiting. To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call 540-727-3444, ext 285, from 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at 151 North Main Street, Suite 109, Culpeper, Virginia. The dates and times are:

December 30, 2009 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

(Additional dates and times will be scheduled if necessary and advertised)

By order of the Culpeper County Board of Equalization.

Current vacant seats for Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Culpeper County
Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Seats to be filled as of November 1, 2009

Would you like to be an advisor to the Board of Supervisors?
Would you like to have a voice in shaping policy without having to run for office?

If this sounds good to you -- there is an opportunity!
Are you aware that the Board of Supervisors has committees which make recommendations on issues in a variety of areas of community life? Perhaps you have an interest, knowledge, or experiance that is needed?

If you would like to contribute your service on a board or committee, we would like to hear from you. Please call the Administrative Office at 540-727-3427 for an application or download it here.

Applicants are sought for the following seats:

One: Agricultural Resource Advisory Committee
One: Human Services Board
One: Library - Jefferson District
One: Parks & Recreation - East Fairfax District

Collection of Delinquent Personal Property Taxes

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Starting in September 2009, the Culpeper County Treasurer’s office will begin the assignment of delinquent personal property tax accounts to the collection firm of TACS (Taxing Authority Consulting Services, P.C.). The tax accounts that will initially be assigned to TACS are those accounts with unpaid personal property tax balances that have been due for more than two years. A 20% fee to be added to the delinquent accounts assigned to a collection agency or attorney. In this way, the costs of collection are borne by the delinquent taxpayer and not by tax-abiding citizens.

To avoid the assignment of their delinquent account, taxpayers must take prompt steps to resolve their tax obligations. To review your accounts, please contact the Culpeper County Treasurer’s office by telephone (540) 727-3442, FAX (540) 727-3478 or e-mail David DeJarnette, Treasurer ddejarnette@culpepercounty.gov
Online payments can be made at our eTreasurer website.

Understanding the risk feral hogs pose to native wildlife, livestock, and people.

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Marcus Gray is the new Wildlife Disease Biologist for USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services, responsible for Virginia. If you would like a better understanding of the risks of feral hogs or would be willing to allow access to your property for disease sampling, he would like to hear from you. Hearing from you will assist in their efforts to understand the risk feral hogs pose to native wildlife, livestock and people. Mr. Gray can be contacted by mail, telephone or email at the following:

Virginia Wildlife Disease Biologist
USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services
PO Box 130
Moseley, VA 23120
Office: 804-739-7739
Cell: 804-314-8074
Marcus.B.Gray@aphis.usda.gov

Board of Equalization meeting schedule

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for Culpeper County will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change can be granted, the taxpayer or his agent must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must provide substantial evidence that the assessment of the property is not uniform with the assessments of other similar properties or that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value.

Appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes to minimize waiting. To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call 540-727-3444, ext 285, from 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at 151 North Main Street, Suite 109, Culpeper, Virginia. The dates and times are:

June 16 & 18, 2009 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

July 28 & 30, 2009 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

August 18 & 20, 2009 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

(Additional dates and times will be scheduled if necessary and advertised)

By order of the Culpeper County Board of Equalization.

Boards, Committees, and Commissions vacancies for 2009

Fri, 22 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Culpeper County
Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Seats coming vacant in 2009

Would you like to be an advisor to the Board of Supervisors?
Would you like to have a voice in shaping policy without having to run for office?

If this sounds good to you -- there is an opportunity!
Are you aware that the Board of Supervisors has committees which make recommendations on issues in a variety of areas of community life? Perhaps you have an interest, knowledge, or experiance that is needed?

If you would like to contribute your service on a board or committee, we would like to hear from you. Please call the Administrative Office at 540-727-3427 for an application or download it here.

The two following seats are available in 2009:

Two: Agricultural Resource Advisory Committee
One: Culpeper Economic Development Advisory Commission
One: Disability Services Board
Two: Economic Development Authority
One: Germanna Community College Board
Four: Human Services Board
One: Public Transportation Board
One: Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board of Area Agency on Aging

10th Annual 4th of July Car & Bike Show

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Downtown Culpeper – The Depot & Davis Street - 10 am – 3 pm

The 10th Annual 4th of July Car & Bike Show will take place in Downtown Culpeper at Davis Street and the Depot. The show is open and free to spectators. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. and include custom, classic, and antique, cars, motorcycles, and trucks. This year will highlight a feature car - the Ford Thunderbird. Registration for participants is from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration is suggested. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m., and the Awards Presentation starts at 2:30 p.m.

Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.

540-825-4416

crievents@culpeperdowntown.com

www.culpeperdowntown.com

Culpeper County Treasurer & Commissioner of the Revenue Relocate Offices

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The offices of the Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue of Culpeper County will be relocating to 151 N. Main Street (Wachovia Bank Building) the weekend of April 4th. The offices will open at the new location on Monday, April 6th at 8:30 am.

Board of Equalization begins meeting

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
FOR
COUNTY OF CULPEPER

Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for Culpeper County will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change can be granted, the taxpayer or his agent must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must provide substantial evidence that the assessment of the property is not uniform with the assessments of other similar properties or that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value.

Appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes to minimize waiting. To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call 540-727-3444, ext 285, from 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at 151 North Main, Culpeper, Virginia. The dates and times are:

Tuesdays and Thursdays
Beginning
April 7, 2009, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Ending
May 28, 2009, Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

(Additional dates and times will be scheduled if necessary and advertised)

By order of the Culpeper County Board of Equalization.