JCC Notebook: Supes to Meet, Leadership Academy Accepting Applications and More

By Desiree Parker Saturday, February 11, 2012

News form the county this week includes an upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting, information about nominations that are being accepted for Historic Preservation awards and applications being accepted for a leadership academy, as well as news about a local supervisor and college professor who appeared recently on National Public Radio. Supervisors to Meet

Supervisors will meet Tuesday to hold a public hearing on appropriation of funds to cover Hurricane Irene damage, and to discuss the applicants for the vacant Jamestown District seat.

The county has filed claims with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a total of $2.55 million to cover hurricane damage. Included in the amount is $2.3 million for debris removal and $84,000 in emergency protective measures, including emergency response overtime. These claims are cost-shared: 75 percent by the federal government, 15 percent from the state government and 10 percent from the county.

In a memo about the claim, staff suggests the Board approve a $250,000 appropriation of county funds to cover the county portion of the funding.

Also, the Board will consider the six applicants who recently interviewed with the Board for the vacant Jamestown District seat. Supervisors need to make a decision soon; if they can’t agree, the decision will go to the Circuit Court. Read the story on the interviews here.

The Board will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Building F of the county government complex on Mounts Bay Road.

Historical Commission seeks nominations for Historic Preservation Awards

The James City County Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the 2012 Historic Preservation Awards.

Historic Preservation Awards are presented by the Historical Commission to individuals, groups or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the preservation of historic resources in the County.

Nominations can be made for anyone active in identifying, documenting, preserving or disseminating educational information about the County’s historic buildings, archaeological sites or other historic resources. Forms and return instructions are available online or by calling 253-6685. Nomination forms are due March 19.

The Commission is also accepting applications for new members interested in promoting their mission to document, commemorate, preserve, protect and promote the rich historical heritage of James City County. Applications are available online here.

For more information, contact the Planning Division at 253-6685 or email planning@james-city.va.us.

James City County Citizen Leadership Academy Accepting Applications

James City County residents are encouraged to apply to become part of the 2012 Citizen Leadership Academy (CLA) scheduled to begin March 14.

The free ten-session program is designed to give an in-depth look at how local government works and how citizens can become involved. The Academy covers topics such as civic engagement, economic development and tourism, public safety and the County budget. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to see their government in action during a full-day County tour.

Most sessions are held at the Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 5537 Centerville Rd. Applications and the program schedule are available online or by calling 259-4986.

Class size is limited to 25 participants and attendance is required at all sessions. The deadline for applications is Feb. 24.

Supervisor and W&M Professor On NPR

Chair of the William and Mary Government department and James City County Supervisor John McGlennon offered his opinions in interviews with National Public Radio this week.

McGlennon, who is listed on the college’s website as an expert available to speak to the media about presidential, state and local government, spoke Wednesday about GOP hopeful Rick Santorum’s campaign. Listen to a clip of the interview here.

McGlennon was also interviewed by NPR last week regarding the President’s State of the Union Address.

McGlennon’s research focuses on political party activists and on political competition.