Editor’s note: if you can, find the time to attend the monthly Crozet Community Association meetings; they are among the best ways to meet fellow Crozetians and learn about the goings-on in Crozet.
The minutes of the November meeting were approved.
David Wayland has received the Crozet bumper stickers (which are the Crozet family crest). They are available at various local stores, library, etc.
New officers were elected for 2009:
President: Sarah Henley, Vice President: David Wayland, Secretary: Judi Burbes, Treasurer: Emery Taylor
Moment in History:
Phil James was not available for the meeting, but the group discussed the history of the Crozet library; included in the discussion were memories of the Women’s Club serving as a library, the bookmobile serving as library, and the various buildings that served as libraries.
New Business/Reports:
Tim Tolson spoke to the topic of the new library. General agreement has been reached on the arrangement of the new facility. Of course, the economic deterioration may well affect the schedule of funding. All citizens are encouraged to communicate with their legislators (federal and state) as well as the Board of Supervisors, to put the library on the list of “shovel ready” projects to be submitted for federal funding. Wendy Saz (our head librarian) reported that the National Assoc of Libraries has put the Crozet library at the top of their shovel ready requests!! Although the library itself may not be shovel ready in the next 6 months, the new Main St. could be. The library is seen as a way to help bring economic stimulus to the downtown area of Crozet. The library is the 4th busiest in the area (behind Central, Northside, and Gordan Ave). Tim and the library committee will be looking for sources of funding for the library going forward.
NOTE: the committee working on the new library meets the 4th Monday of the month, at 4:30 (new meeting place will probably be at the Meadows).
Kelly Strickland spoke for the Crozet Park Board regarding the proposal to put a cover over and expand the pool at the park. This proposal was one of three competing for funding from the Board of Supervisors; the other proposals are for the Y and Star Swimming (in N. Albemarle). It appears that these have all been put on the back burner (due to the economic situation), although surprisingly, the BOS initially seemed to favor the non-public proposal by Star Swimming.
Tom Loach (our representative on the Planning Commission) addressed questions on the industrial area proposed along Rt 64. This has been pushed to back to be included in the revision to the Crozet Master Plan, which will start later this year. There are questions in terms of watershed protection (the stream on the property has recently been rated as only of fair quality already). This area is not attached to the growth area as defined under the Master Plan.
Tom also spoke to the Gas Station proposal along Rt 250. Currently the water usage estimates are being reevaluated.
On a positive note, Tom indicated that the Crozet Streetscape is being funded and should be proceeding.
Items requiring followup:
Recycling within Crozet is still an unresolved item. The last update presented to the CCA was that the RSWA (Rivanna Sewer and Water Authority) was to present a proposal. It was also mentioned that Carroll Connelly is collecting cans for the Lions Club. Kathleen will follow-up on the RSWA status, and Barbara Westbrook will speak with Carroll to determine the extent of recycling he’s willing and able to support. Ray McCauley also indicated that he would be willing to do a pickup from a central location.
The CCAC proposal regarding the light industrial area will be forwarded to Judi Burbes by Tim Tolson for presentation/voting for concurrence at the next CCA meeting.
Most years the Crozet community sponsors a cleanup day in April. Judi Burbes will follow-up with Heidi Sonen (who has led this in the past) and WAHS to determine what role the community could play in the cleanup for 2009.
Advocacy Items:
The Fire Department will be celebrating it’s 100th year of service. The department will be sponsoring a contest to develop a new logo. Details will be unveiled in the near term.
The Blackfriars Theater in Staunton is apparently feeling the squeeze of the economic situation, and is asking for contributions for any donors who would like to support the theater.
Submitted:
Judi Burbes, Secretary
I am a resident of The Meadows in Crozet.
For the past several months mail delivery service has badly deteriorated.
I subscribe to Netflix. Previously if Netflix notified me that a selected movie was going to arrive on a given date – (usually the day following the e-mail notification) 99% of the time it was delivered on that date. Recently Netflix movies have been lost, replacements never received. I pay a flat fee to Netflix to enable me to have 3 movies out at any given time. Obviously, if I don’t get the movie, I have nothing to return, so where I used to view 4 or 5 movies per week that has been severely degraded. I am paying but not receiving.
Another example. My monthly bill from Comcast is normally received about the 1st of each month. During the month of May no billing was ever received. My June bill came on June 8th 5 days later my May billing arrives.
To counter the Netflix problem I had my “ship to” address changed to my daughter’s home in Cory Farm, and the late and/or missing problem has been eliminated.
I understand this problem may emanate from the closing of a U.S.P.S. sorting facility formerly in Charlottesville.
Not having attended any of your meetings, I have no way of knowing whether this U.S.P.S. problem has ever been brought up as a problem for discussion.
I ran across your website while browsing the internet searching for any reference to Crozet mail service.
Any suggestion you might have to bring this problem to the attention of someone or some group that can address it for resolution will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Lee G. Showalter
5736 Meadows Drive
Apt. #3
Crozet, VA 22932
823 2790