Scott County, Virginia - Latest Information

Zoning Information
Public Notice
Open Employment Position: Emergency Communication Specialist
Rabies Vaccine Distribution
Open Appointments
February Board Meeting Minutes Summary
Next Board Meeting

Zoning Information

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 | Microsoft Word

Public Notice

The Scott County Board of Supervisors will receive petitions from residents wishing to have roads or streets taken into the State System for public maintenance under the County's Rural Addition Program. The petition should address a road or street that abuts the petitioners' property, but is not yet included in the Virginia State Secondary Road System. To be eligible, the road must meet the requirements of VA Code Section 33.172.1 or 33.1-229, et seq. Residents must use the required petition form, which is available at the County Administrator's Office, 336 Water Street, Gate City, VA 24251, Phone (276) 386-6521. Petitions must be completed and returned to the County Administrator's Office no later than 4:00 p.m. February 29, 2008.

Open Employment Position: Emergency Communication Specialist

Scott County E-911 is recruiting part-time positions as Emergency Communication Specialist. Candidate must have experience and knowledge of the geographic area of Scott County, computer data entry, communications equipment operation, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access programs. Candidate must have the ability to multitask, type at a reasonable rate of speed, speak distinctly and operate a motor vehicle.

Candidates must be able to obtain certification as a DCJS Dispatcher within one year of employment. Must be able to pass a multitasking test, background investigation, and submit to drug screening post-offer/pre-employment. Position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D; valid driver's license.

Applications are available at and must be submitted with completed resume to Scott County 9-1-1, 239 Nena ST, PO Box 395, Gate City, VA 24251 (276)-386-7220.
EEO/AA

Rabies Vaccine Distribution

Beginning on or about October 9, 2007, approximately 310,000 coated sachet baits containing the oral rabies vaccine will be distributed across a 1,940 square-mile bait zone in southwestern Virginia. These baits will be distributed by low-flying aircraft throughout a vaccination area that includes parts of seven counties: Buchanan, Dickenson, Scott, Russell, Washington, Wise, and Tazewell. The aerial bait drop is expected to last for about 1 week. As the oral rabies vaccination baits are aerially distributed, a navigator controls the bait machine and turns off the machine as necessary to avoid dropping baits on roadways, structures, large bodies of water, etc. In late October 2007, USDA personnel will distribute approximately 10,800 oral rabies vaccine baits by handbaiting or by baiting from vehicles in suburban and developed areas within the bait zone.

The oral rabies vaccine baits used for handbaiting the urban/suburban areas are square blocks made of fishmeal and fish oil. The vaccine is contained inside of a plastic packet in the hollow center of the block. Each bait is imprinted with a toll free number (1-877-722-6725) for people to call for assistance or information if they find or come in contact with a bait. The oral rabies vaccination baits, which will be aerially distributed over the majority of the bait zone, are plastic packets of vaccine, which are coated with a sticky, scented substance to attract raccoons.

If anyone finds an ORV bait, they should leave it alone, or if it is intact and out in the open, they could toss it deeper into the weeds or brush. To handle a bait, they should wear gloves and wash their hands immediately afterwards. Anyone who comes in contact with the liquid vaccine contained within the bait should contact his or her local health department. General information about the program and the baits is available from the USDA, Wildlife Services office, 804-739-7739.

Open Appointments

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

Planning Commission
1 four-year term
Recreation Advisory Board
1 three-year term from District 1
1 three-year term from District 3

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 downloaded here: Adobe Reader | Microsoft Word

February Board Meeting Minutes Summary

The summary of the February meeting of the Board of Supervisors can be found here.

Next Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Wednesday May 7, 2008 at 8:30 AM.


	Scott County Information
	Latest Information Zoning Information Public Notice Open Employment Position: Emergency Communication Specialist Rabies Vaccine Distribution Open Appointments February Board Meeting Minutes Summary Next Board Meeting Zoning Information 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 \| Microsoft Word Public Notice The Scott County Board of Supervisors will receive petitions from residents wishing to have roads or streets taken into the State System for public maintenance under the County's Rural Addition Program. The petition should address a road or street that abuts the petitioners' property, but is not yet included in the Virginia State Secondary Road System. To be eligible, the road must meet the requirements of VA Code Section 33.172.1 or 33.1-229, et seq. Residents must use the required petition form, which is available at the County Administrator's Office, 336 Water Street, Gate City, VA 24251, Phone (276) 386-6521. Petitions must be completed and returned to the County Administrator's Office no later than 4:00 p.m. February 29, 2008. Open Employment Position: Emergency Communication Specialist Scott County E-911 is recruiting part-time positions as Emergency Communication Specialist. Candidate must have experience and knowledge of the geographic area of Scott County, computer data entry, communications equipment operation, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access programs. Candidate must have the ability to multitask, type at a reasonable rate of speed, speak distinctly and operate a motor vehicle. Candidates must be able to obtain certification as a DCJS Dispatcher within one year of employment. Must be able to pass a multitasking test, background investigation, and submit to drug screening post-offer/pre-employment. Position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D; valid driver's license. Applications are available at and must be submitted with completed resume to Scott County 9-1-1, 239 Nena ST, PO Box 395, Gate City, VA 24251 (276)-386-7220. EEO/AA Rabies Vaccine Distribution Beginning on or about October 9, 2007, approximately 310,000 coated sachet baits containing the oral rabies vaccine will be distributed across a 1,940 square-mile bait zone in southwestern Virginia. These baits will be distributed by low-flying aircraft throughout a vaccination area that includes parts of seven counties: Buchanan, Dickenson, Scott, Russell, Washington, Wise, and Tazewell. The aerial bait drop is expected to last for about 1 week. As the oral rabies vaccination baits are aerially distributed, a navigator controls the bait machine and turns off the machine as necessary to avoid dropping baits on roadways, structures, large bodies of water, etc. In late October 2007, USDA personnel will distribute approximately 10,800 oral rabies vaccine baits by handbaiting or by baiting from vehicles in suburban and developed areas within the bait zone. The oral rabies vaccine baits used for handbaiting the urban/suburban areas are square blocks made of fishmeal and fish oil. The vaccine is contained inside of a plastic packet in the hollow center of the block. Each bait is imprinted with a toll free number (1-877-722-6725) for people to call for assistance or information if they find or come in contact with a bait. The oral rabies vaccination baits, which will be aerially distributed over the majority of the bait zone, are plastic packets of vaccine, which are coated with a sticky, scented substance to attract raccoons. If anyone finds an ORV bait, they should leave it alone, or if it is intact and out in the open, they could toss it deeper into the weeds or brush. To handle a bait, they should wear gloves and wash their hands immediately afterwards. Anyone who comes in contact with the liquid vaccine contained within the bait should contact his or her local health department. General information about the program and the baits is available from the USDA, Wildlife Services office, 804-739-7739. Open Appointments The Scott County Board of Supervisors is taking applications from citizens interested in serving on: Planning Commission 1 four-year term Recreation Advisory Board 1 three-year term from District 1 1 three-year term from District 3 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 downloaded here: Adobe Reader \| Microsoft Word February Board Meeting Minutes Summary The summary of the February meeting of the Board of Supervisors can be found here. Next Board Meeting The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Wednesday May 7, 2008 at 8:30 AM.