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Festival Grant Funding

Festivals are a vital part of Tourism in Scott County. Scott County Tourism Development Committee has established a grant fund to assist with promoting Scott County Community Festivals. If you, or your organization, are responsible for organizing a community festival in Scott County, you are welcome to apply for grant funding with the Scott County Tourism Development Committee. Grant applications are due August 16, 2010, 4:00 PM for any festival that will be held from now through June 30, 2011.

Grant Application: Download (6KB) PDF File

Determination of grant recipients is the sole decision of the Scott County Tourism Development Committee. Each grant submission will be given fair evaluation and consideration.

Employment Position: Solid Waste Center Attendant

SOLID WASTE CENTER ATTENDANT – Fairview Site. Part-time, up to 32 hours per week. Requirements: Ability to lift 25 pounds, as well as demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, work in a team environment, and greet the public in a courteous and helpful manner. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: verifying county residency of those using the facility, maintaining the Solid Waste Center in an orderly and clean manner, maintaining the refuse containers by painting as needed, and keeping the surrounding grounds manicured by weed-eating or mowing the grass. Post-offer/pre-employment physical exam and drug screen required. To apply, submit a Scott County application no later than Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 4:30 p.m. to Rufus Hood, County Administrator, County of Scott, 336 Water Street, Gate City, VA 24251.
Applications - (276-386-6521) or download PDF File

Board of Equalization

The Scott County Board of Equalization meetings are held in the County Offices, 336 Water Street, Gate City, VA 24251. Scheduled appointments will be heard through May 7, 2010. For more information, call 276-386-6521.

FY 2009-10 Budget

Scott County Fiscal Year 2009-10 Budget: Download (188KB) PDF File

Subdivision Ordinance

Scott County Subdivision Ordinance: Download (136KB) PDF File

Samsung Recalls Jitterbug Phone

From the National Emergency Number Association: "Samsung is voluntarily recalling thousands of "Jitterbug" cell phones because they may fail to connect to emergency 911 service when out of range, according to federal regulators." Read full article Link opens in a new broswer window

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Zoning Ordinance

Scott County Zoning Ordinance: Download (430KB) PDF File

Zoning FAQ's

For approximately four years, the Planning Commission has been working on drafting a zoning ordinance for consideration by the Scott County Board of Supervisors. The Commission has now completed the task and is prepared to proceed with presenting the finished product to the Board of Supervisors. The following document contains information regarding this zoning ordinance: Adobe Reader PDF File | Microsoft Word DOC File

Open Appointments

The Scott County Board of Supervisors is taking applications from citizens interested in serving on:

  • Buildling Code Appeals Board (2 appointments)
  • Library Board (Unexpired Term)

Application forms may be obtained at:
County Administrator's Office, County Office Building
336 Water Street
Gate City, VA 24251

by calling (276) 386-6521 or by download: Adobe Reader PDF File | Microsoft Word DOC File

Board Meeting Minutes Summary

The latest summary of the Board of Supervisors meeting: Download (4/14/2010) PDF File

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Next Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Wednesday August 4, 2010 @ 8:30 AM at the Scott County Administrative Office.