Here are some additional notices from the Town of Edinburg:

Please note the following dates on your calendar as the 2012 pickup dates for recycling:

January 4 and 18; February 1, 15 and 29; March 14 and 28; April 11 and 25; May 9 and 23; June 6 and 20; July 5 and 18; August 1, 15 and 29; September 12 and 26; October 10 and 24; November 7 and 21; December 5 and 19. 

Note:  If the roads are bad, or in case of an emergency that Wednesday, we will pick up the recycling the next day in that week, if possible.

Recyclable Items:

Paper:  Newspaper, magazines, books and cardboard.  All paper items must be in a paper bag or tied up in small bundles so that we can handle them.  Note:  We take cardboard boxes, but they must be broken down or cut up into small bundles and tied up, so that we can handle them.

Glass:  All colors.  (No window glass).  Note:  Please take lids off containers.

Plastic:  #1 through #7, with tops removed.  Note:  We cannot take bowls, oil jugs, or any plastic bottles that had paint or gas in them.

Tin:  All kinds of cans, lids removed.  Note:  Except paint cans and aerosol cans.

Aluminum:  All kinds.

STYROFOAM CANNOT BE PLACED IN RECYCLE BINS.

Please rinse your recycle items to help control odor.  Also, please note that the recycling bin is to be used for recyclable items only.  If you have brush or other trash in the bin, neither the Trash Service employees, nor the Town Recycling crew will pick it up.  We would appreciate the bins being used for recyclable material only.

Note:  If you do not have a recycling bin or if you have one of the old Rocco bins and would like a new Rubbermaid bin, or if you have questions about the recycling program, please call Ron Ross at the Maintenance Department Shop, (540) 984-4592, or e-mail town@shentel.net 

We appreciate your help in our recycling program, which is designed to keep the waste down in our county landfill, and the waste off the streets.  We hope that you will recycle as much as you can. 


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of Edinburg, Virginia, that an Ordinance to Adopt Budgets for the General Fund, Enterprise Fund and Capital Improvement Projects, and Equipment Replacement Funds; Establishing Real and Personal Property Tax Rates, Establishing Compensation Amounts/Rates, Setting Fees for Water, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Auto Tags, and Other Fees, and Establishing Annual and Specific Appropriations, be as follows:

 

            WHEREAS in accordance with the Town Code and Code of Virginia, it is the determination of the Town Council that the annual appropriation resolution should be enacted to budget and appropriate funds for several objects, funds, and purposes for which the Council must provide in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012; and

 

            WHEREAS the Mayor has prepared and presented to the Town Council a proposed budget outlining the anticipated revenues, expenditures, and transfers for the fiscal year.  The budget includes the estimated revenues and other financial sources required, establishes the proposed tax rate for all real and personal property taxes, as well as fees for Town licenses and services; and

 

            WHEREAS the Town Council held a public hearing on April 26, 2011, after publishing notice in a newspaper having general circulation in the Town of Edinburg.

 

            NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Edinburg:

 

Section 1: Budget and Appropriations

            That from and out of the monies and balances known to be in the General Fund and Enterprise Fund of the Town of Edinburg and from all monies anticipated to come into all funds during the twelve month period ending June 30, 2012, there shall be, and hereby are, budgeted and appropriated the following sums for use by the several departments of the Town and for the objects and purposes for which the Town must provide during the 2011-2012 fiscal year:

 

GENERAL FUND REVENUE:                 Proposed Budget

Total General Fund Revenue                                $722,851

 

ENTERPRISE FUND REVENUE:                       Proposed Budget

Total Enterprise Fund Revenue                             $665,685

 

GENERAL FUND EXPENSE:                  Proposed Budget

Total General Fund Expense                               $722,851

 

ENTERPRISE FUND EXPENSE:                        Proposed Budget

Total Enterprise Fund Expense                              $665,685

 

Section 2: Implementation

            For the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 the “Town of Edinburg 2011-2012 Final Budget” line item detail document, including the Capital Improvement Plan detail documents, is hereby adopted and made part of this ordinance by reference. The salaries and specific current year equipment and vehicle acquisitions as well as capital projects are specifically authorized for implementation by the Mayor.

 

Section 3: Fees and Rates

            For Fiscal Year 2012 the following payments, rates, and fees to be charged are hereby established:

 

Real Property Tax                            $0.16 per $100 assessed value

 

Personal Property Tax                     $0.85 per $100 assessed value

 

Vehicle License Tax                          Motor Vehicle                         $25

                                                            Motorcycle                              $18

                                                            Trailers over 1,500 GVW       $25

 

Cemetery Lots                                    Town Resident $750        Out of Town $1,200
                                                             Open/Close Graves $600  Cremations $250

 

Water User Fee                                 0-3,000 Gallons in Town        $21.75 per month

                                                            0-3,000 Gallons out/Town      $32.65 per month

                                                            Over 3,000 Gal. in Town        $3.75 per 1,000 per month

                                                            Over 3,000 Gal. out/Town      $5.65 per 1,000 per month

 

Sewer User Fee                                  0-3,000 Gallons in Town        $20.75 per month

                                                            0-3,000 Gallons out/Town      $31.15 per month

                                                            Over 3,000 Gal. in Town        $3.75 per 1,000 per month

                                                            Over 3,000 Gal. out/Town      $5.65 per 1,000 per month

 

Trash Pickup Fee                  In Town as defined in §134-4                        $7.75 per month
                               Apartments/townhouse with dumpsters                        $3.90 per month

 

Late Fees                                            5% after 20th of the month

Reconnection Charge                        $25.00

Deposit for Renters                           In Town Water or Sewer only      $60      Out of Town $75        

                                                            In Town Water and Sewer            $100    Out of Town $125      

 

Water/Sewer Tap Fees

 

 All water and sewer tap fees are subject to requirements and standards as set forth in Chapter 68, Fees, of the Town Code, as amended. 

 

Water Connection Fees                    Standard 3 /4” or 5/8” meter   $5,000

                                                            1 inch meter                             $6,000

                                                            1-1/2” meter                            $7,000

                                                            2” meter                                  $8,000

                                                            3” meter                                  $9,000

                                                            4” meter                                  $10,000

Hotels, motels, tourist courts, nursing or convalescent home         $600 per rental unit

                                                                                                            Plus meter size fee

 

Out of Town Water Connection Fees                                                 50% higher

 

Sewer Connection Fees                     Standard 3 /4” or 5/8” meter   $10,000

                                                            1 inch meter                              $11,500

                                                            1-1/2” meter                             $12,500

                                                            2” meter                                   $13,500

                                                            3” meter                                   $14,500

                                                            4” meter                                   $15,500

Hotels, motels, tourist courts, nursing or convalescent home          $600 per rental unit

                                                                                                             Plus meter size fee

 

Out of Town Sewer Connection Fees                                                50 % higher

 

Meals Tax                                                                                          5%

 

Permit Fees

Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals                                                  $225

Zoning Permit,signs,fences,decks,acc.buildings,additions                 $20                 

Zoning Permit, residential including townhouses                                $25

Zoning Permit,commercial,apartments,anything in Historic Dist.     $35

Special Use Permit                                                                              $225

Subdivision Review                                                                               $75 for single lot

                                                                                                               $75 + $20 per lot

                                                                                                            for two or more lots

 

Site Plan Review                                                                                 $225 plus any cost                         for                                                                                                         review by engineer or                                                                                                              agency required.

Rezoning                                                                                             $225

Fiscal Impact Model Fees

Residential Rezoning Model                                                           $1,550

Additional Phase Fee, per phase                                                        $300

Combination Residential/Commercial Rezoning                             $1,850

Additional Phase Fee, per phase                                                         $500

 

Other Development Costs

            Surety Bond for Road Construction,based on linear feet      $100   

             Infrastructure, based on engineer’s estimate.                                    Estimated cost

Legislative Compensation

Town Council Members                                                                      $300/year

Mayor                                                                                                  $500/year

 

Swimming Pool Fees

Children under 4                                                                                     $1

Students                                                                                                  $2

Adults                                                                                                      $3

Pool Passes:

Individual, in Town                                                                              $60

Individual, out of Town                                                                       $70

Family, in Town                                                                                 $115

Family, out of Town                                                                          $130

 

Pool Parties:                                                                                       $100

 

Town Park-Shelter Rental

Large Shelter #1                                                                                    $55

Pine Shelter #2                                                                                       $40

Ruritan Shelter #3                                                                                 $40

 

Section 4: Service Charges

 

Publications

Town Code Books                                                                              $125

Subdivision Ordinance                                                                         $20

Zoning Ordinance                                                                                 $20

Historic District Survey                                                                       $20

 

Repairs, Installation, Emergency Employee/Equipment Costs

Backhoe                                                          $50/hour

Kubota/Backhoe                                             $40/hour

Small Dump Truck                                          $35/hour

Large Dump Truck                                         $45/hour

Bucket Truck                                                  $45/hour

Pickup Truck/Tool Truck                               $20/hour

Bobcat Skid Loader                                        $40/hour

Air Compressor                                               $35/hour

Jack Hammer or Pierce Tool                         $20/hour- 1 hour minimum

Asphalt Saw                                                    $20/hour- 1 hour minimum

Sewer Machine                                               $100/hour- 1 hour minimum

Public Works Staff                                         $25/hour/person (includes benefits)

Police Officer                                                  $25/hour/person (includes benefits)

Police Vehicle                                                 $20/hour

 

 

Section 5: Effective Date

This Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2011.

 

Introduced at a meeting of the Mayor and Town Council on April 12, 2011.

 

Public Hearing Held:  April 26, 2011

Adopted:  April 26, 2011 at Special Meeting of the Town Council.

 

                                            



----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PROPOSED 2011-2012 BUDGET, EDINBURG, VIRGINIA
Acct #s INCOME                                               
3110000 General Property Taxes  2010-2011 Amend10-11        2011-12
3110101 R/E Taxes 144,648.00 193,900.00 177,460.00
3110301 P/P Taxes 64,072.00 63,000.00 73,500.00
3110601 Penalties & Interest 900.00 1,500.00 1,000.00
Total General Property Taxes 209,620.00 258,400.00 251,960.00
3120000 Other Local Taxes
3120100 Local Sales Taxes 35,000.00 33,000.00 35,000.00
3120200 Utility Taxes 22,000.00 26,600.00 13,100.00
3120300 BPOL Taxes 29,500.00 32,000.00 39,500.00
3120500 Vehicle License 20,500.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
3120600 Bank Stock Taxes 28,410.00 35,008.00 35,008.00
3121100 Meals Tax 39,000.00 41,000.00 42,000.00
Total Other Local Taxes 174,410.00 187,608.00 184,608.00
3130000 Permits/Fees
3130307 Zoning Fees 500.00 500.00 500.00
Total Permits/Fees 500.00 500.00 500.00
3140000 Fines & Forfeitures
3140101 Court Fines 7,750.00 17,000.00 15,000.00
3140102 Parking Fines 250.00 400.00 400.00
Total Fines & Forfeitures 8,000.00 17,400.00 15,400.00
3150000 Rev. Use of Prop/Money
3150202 Rental Park Shelters 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00
Total Rev. Use of Prop/Money 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00
3160000 Charges for Services
3161202 Swimming Pool Fees 19,000.00 21,000.00 21,800.00
3161301 Sales of Cemetery Lots 7,000.00 7,200.00 6,600.00
3161302 Open/Close Graves 5,000.00 6,500.00 6,500.00
3161800 Charges for Proffers 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Charges for Services 31,000.00 34,700.00 34,900.00
3180000 Misc. Revenue
3180300 Expenditure Refunds 1,000.00 29.00 1,000.00
3189903 Gifts & Donations 1,000.00 1,105.00 4,000.00
3189905 Museum Expense Reimb. 450.00 300.00 350.00
3189908 Recycling Income 1,400.00 3,382.00 2,500.00
3189911 Other 1,200.00 53,544.00 1,500.00
3189915 EHF Reimburse 85,000.00 40,000.00 85,000.00
Total Misc. Revenue 90,050.00 98,360.00 94,350.00
3220000 Revenue from Commonwealth
3220107 Rolling Stock Taxes 1,220.00 1,242.00 1,242.00
3220108 Police Dept. Local Aid - 599 20,851.00 20,851.00 20,853.00
3220109 PPTRA 15,670.00 15,670.00 15,670.00

                     3220110

Communication Tax 

 

 

  13,500.00 

 

Total Revenue/Commonwealth 37,741.00 37,763.00 51,265.00
3240000 Categorical Aid
3240101 Criminal Justice Srvc. Grant 1,500.00 1,490.00 1,500.00
3240201 Fire Programs 8,000.00 7,200.00 7,200.00
3240301 Street & Highway Maintenance 5,000.00 1,902.00 2,500.00
Total Categorical Aid 14,500.00 10,592.00 11,200.00
3410000 Non-Revenue Receipts
3410100 Insurance Recovery 1,000.00 3,465.00 1,000.00
3410200 Sale of Land/Vehicle/Bldg 0.00 0.00 1,000.00
3410410 Line of Credit Loan 20,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00
3410430 Notes Payable 50,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00
Total Non-Revenue Receipts 71,000.00 68,465.00 77,000.00
TOTAL REVENUES GENERAL FUND 639,221.00 716,188.00 723,583.00
3165000 Water Revenues
3165110 Water Fees 202,535.00 207,000.00 210,000.00
3165120 Water Penalties 3,000.00 3,500.00 3,500.00
3165130 Water Taps 15,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00
3165150 Water Reimbursed Expense 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Total Water Revenues 225,535.00 225,500.00 233,500.00
                                              
3165000 Sewer Revenues
3165210 Sewer Fees 188,733.00 192,000.00 195,000.00
3165220 Sewer Penalties 3,000.00 3,500.00 3,500.00
3165230 Sewer Taps 30,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00
3165250 Sewer Reimbursed Expense 5,000.00 6,278.00 5,000.00
Total Sewer Revenues 226,733.00 221,778.00 233,500.00
3165000 Trash Revenues
3165310 Trash Pickup Fees 48,000.00 43,000.00 48,685.00
Total Trash Revenues 48,000.00 43,000.00 48,685.00
3410000 Non-Revenue Receipts
3410410 Line of Credit Loan 20,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00

                     3410430

Notes Payable 

            50,000.00

            85,000.00

 50,000.00 

 

                                3410440 Grant             75,000.00             0.00             0.00
Total Non-Revenue Receipts 145,000.00 110,000.00 75,000.00
TOTAL REVENUES ENTERPRISE FUND 645,268.00 600,278.00 590,685.00
EXPENSES
GENERAL FUND EXPENSES
01 General Government Administration
11110-1100 Town Council Salaries 2,300.00 3,735.00 3,800.00
11110-5810 Dues & Memberships 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
12110-1100 Town Manager Salaries 48,214.00 48,214.00 48,214.00
12110-2100 FICA/Medicare Tax 3,688.00 3,688.00 3,688.00
12110-2210 VRS 4,580.00 5,795.00 5,795.00
12110-2300 Health Insurance 6,858.00 6,858.00 6,858.00
12110-2400 Life & Disability Insurance 967.00 967.00 1,000.00

12110-3330 

Bank Charges 

0.00 

2,500.00 

2,500.00 

 

12110-5540 Convention & Education 250.00 100.00 100.00
12210-3100 Legal Services 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
12240-3100 Audit 9,500.00 9,500.00 9,500.00
12410-1100 Clerk/Treas/Admin Assist. Salaries 51,584.00 51,584.00 51,584.00
12410-2100 FICA/Medicare Tax 3,946.00 3,946.00 3,946.00
12410-2210 VRS 4,900.00 5,185.00 5,185.00
12410-2300 Health Insurance 20,016.00 20,016.00 20,016.00
12410-2400 Life & Disability Insurance 620.00 620.00 650.00
12410-2700 Workers' Comp premium 158.00 158.00 158.00
12410-3120 Accounting Services 6,500.00 4,260.00 4,500.00
12410-3500 Printing & Binding 300.00 300.00 300.00
12410-3600 Advertising 400.00 275.00 300.00
12410-5210 Postal Services 600.00 600.00 600.00
12410-6001 Office Supplies 500.00 1,500.00 1,000.00
12410-8101 Machinery & Equipment 250.00 360.00 250.00
Total Gen. Gov. Administration 172,131.00 176,161.00 175,944.00
03 Public Safety
001 Law Enforcement
31100-1100 Salaries 87,983.00 87,983.00 86,487.00
31100-2100 FICA/Medicare 6,731.00 6,731.00 6,616.00
31100-2210 VRS 4,833.00 5,264.00 5,264.00
31100-2300 Health Insurance 9,888.00

11,576.00

11,576.00
31100-2400 Life & Disability Insurance 1,018.00 1,018.00 1,800.00
31100-2700 Worker's Comp premium 2,356.00 2,457.00 2,400.00
31100-3320 Radar Calibration 270.00 270.00 270.00
31100-3321 Vehicle Maintenance 1,500.00 2,000.00 3,750.00
31100-3600 Advertising 200.00 100.00 200.00
31100-3700 Laundry & Dry Cleaning 600.00 600.00 600.00
31100-3800 Court costs 3,800.00 3,800.00 3,800.00
31100-5540 Education & Training 2,000.00 1,700.00 2,360.00
31100-6001 Office Supplies 3,000.00 2,500.00 3,000.00
31100-6008 Vehicle & Equipment Fuels 4,000.00 5,500.00 4,500.00
31100-6010 Police Supplies 365.00 365.00 365.00
31100-6011 Uniforms & Wearing Apparel 1,575.00 1,575.00 1,575.00
31100-6014 Other Operating Supplies                   1,000.00               600.00 500.00
31100-8101 Machinery & Equipment Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Public Safety 131,119.00 134,039.00 135,063.00
002 Fire & Rescue Services
32200-5600 Volunteer Fire Dept Contribution 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00
32200-5601 State Grant Pass Through 8,000.00 7,200.00 7,200.00
32300-5600 Rescue Squad Contribution 250.00 250.00 250.00
Total Fire & Rescue Services 12,250.00 11,450.00 11,450.00
04 Public Works
Streets
41200-1100 Salaries 18,614.00 13,534.00 13,534.00
41200-2100 FICA/Medicare 1,424.00 1,036.00 1,036.00
41200-2210 VRS 1,769.00 1,928.00 1,928.00
41200-2300 Health Insurance 4,326.00 4,400.00 4,400.00
41200-2400 Life & Disability Insurance 239.00 175.00 180.00
41200-2700 Worker's Comp premium 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00
41200-3310 Repair & Maintenance Services 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
41200-5410 Lease/Rental of Equipment 250.00 0.00 100.00
41200-6007 Repair & Maintenance Supplies 5,000.00 7,000.00 5,000.00
Total Public Works 33,722.00 30,173.00 28,278.00
General Properties
43200-3310 Repair & Maintenance Services 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00
43200-5110 Street Lights 14,100.00 12,000.00 12,000.00
43200-5112 Electric Maintenance Shop 4,250.00 3,500.00 3,700.00
43200-5114 Electric Town Hall 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
43200-5116 Christmas & Map Lights 600.00 600.00 600.00
43200-5120 Heating Services 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
43200-5230 Telecommunications 11,500.00 13,800.00 13,800.00
43200-5308 General Liability Insurance 8,985.00 8,985.00 9,750.00
43200-6007 Repair & Maintenance Supplies 1,000.00 750.00 750.00
43200-6008 Vehicle & Equipment Fuels 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
43200-6011 Uniforms & Wearing Apparel 4,400.00 4,400.00 4,400.00
43200-8101 Machinery & Equipment Costs 750.00 750.00 750.00
Total General Properties 56,385.00 55,585.00 56,500.00
Cemetery
43300-1100 Salaries 13,544.00 17,955.00 17,955.00
43300-2100 FICA/Medicare 1,036.00 1,374.00 1,374.00
43300-2210 VRS 1,287.00 1,442.00 1,442.00
43300-2300 Health Insurance 3,090.00 3,090.00 3,090.00
43300-2400 Life & Disability Insurance 170.00 170.00 170.00
43300-2700 Worker's Comp premium 985.00 985.00 985.00
43300-3320 Maintenance Contract 6,200.00 3,500.00 3,500.00
43300-5110 Cemetery Lights 200.00 320.00 250.00
43300-6014 Operating Supplies 1,00.00 1,500.00 1,000.00
Total Cemetery 27,512.00 30,336.00 29,766.00
07 Parks, Recreation & Cultural
71100-1100 Salaries & Wages 20,459.00 20,459.00 20,459.00
71100-2100 FICA/Medicare 1,565.00 1,565.00 1,565.00
71100-2700 Worker's Comp premium 484.00 484.00 484.00
71100-3320 Maintenance Service Contracts 1,600.00 1,600.00 1,600.00
71100-5100 Tennis Court Lights 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00

71100-6002 

Food Supplies 

0.00 

3,500.00 

3,500.00 

 

71100-6013 Recreational Supplies 11,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00
72100-5110 Museum Utilities 200.00 100.00 100.00
73200-5600 Library Contributions 250.00 250.00 250.00
73300-1100 Edinburg Mill Salaries 25,000.00 32,000.00 40,000.00
73300-2100 FICA/Medicare 1,913.00 2,448.00 3,060.00
73300-2700 Worker's Comp premium 1,642.00 1,389.00 1,000.00
73300-5600 Federal Grant Pass Throughs (TEA-21) 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Parks,Recreation,Cultural 69,613.00 84,295.00 87,518.00
08 Community Development-Zoning
81400-3100 Professional Services 500.00 500.00 500.00
81400-3500 Printing & Binding 100.00 0.00 100.00
81400-3600 Advertising 250.00 250.00 250.00
Total Comm. Develop-Zoning 850.00 750.00 850.00
09 Nondepartmental
001 Nondepartmental
91100 Contingency Reserve 4,821.00 22,326.00 30,387.00
Total Nondepartmental 4,821.00 22,326.00 30,387.00
004 Capital Projects
94110 Edinburg Mill 20,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
94200 Iron Fence 1,500.00 0.00 5,000.00
Total Capital Projects 21,500.00 50,000.00 55,000.00
005 Debt Service
95110 Principal 60 month note 0.00 0.00 0.00
95111 Interest 60 month note 0.00 0.00 0.00
New 60 month note Principal       23,192.00       23,192.00 24,12700
New 60 month note Interest        8,467.00         8,467.00 7,532.00
95114 Principal 2007 Police Cruiser 0.00 0.00 0.00
95115 Interest 2007 Police Cruiser 0.00 0.00 0.00
95118 Principal 2008 Police Cruiser 1,974.00 3,996.00 4,190.00
95119 Interest 2008 Police Cruiser 219.00 390.00 196.00
95120 Principal Line of Credit - Town 20,000.00 0.00 30,000.00
                         95121  Interest Line of Credit              3,540.00       3,540.00     3,010.00  
        Shentel Principal Payment       22,222.00             22,222.00 22,222.00

                        95123 

Principal 12 month note 

29,369 

29,369.00 

0.00 

 

                        95124 

Interest 12 month note 

335.00 

335.00 

0.00 

 

                        95125 

Princ. 90 day note 

0.00 

25,000.00 

0.00 

 

                        95126 

Interest 90 day note 

0.00 

302.00 

0.00 

 

                        95127 

Princ. 12 month note, 75,000 

0.00 

4,000.00 

21,000.00 

 

                        95128 

Int. 12 month note, 75,000 

0.00 

260.00 

500.00 

 

Total Debt Service 109,318.00 121,073.00 112,777.00
TOTAL EXPENSES GENERAL FUND 639,221.00 716,188.00 723,583.00
ENTERPRISE FUND
04 Public Works
Trash Expenditures
44000-33201 Trash Pickup Fees 30,000.00 28,000.00 35,500.00
44000-33202 Landfill Fees 13,000.00 9,500.00 13,000.00
Total Trash Expenditures 43,000.00 37,500.00 48,500.00
Water Operating Expenses
44100-1100 Salaries 47,172.00 47,172.00 47,172.00
44100-2100 FICA/Medicare 3,611.00 3,611.00 3,611.00
44100-2210 VRS 4,486.00 4,984.00 4,984.00
44100-2300 Health Insurance 11,184.00 11,184.00 11,184.00
44100-2400 Life & Disability Insurance 607.00 522.00 600.00
44100-2700 Worker's Comp premium 1,434.00 1,434.00 1,434.00
44100-3100 Professional Services 300.00 311.00 300.00
44100-3110 Operating Contract 42,354.00 42354.00 42,354.00
44100-3310 Repairs & Maintenance Contract 2,000.00 3,000.00 2,500.00
44100-3500 Printing & Binding 1,000.00 500.00 750.00
44100-3600 Advertising 500.00 250.00 300.00
44100-3700 Permits 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00
44100-5110 Utilities 18,000.00 18,000.00 18,000.00
44100-5210 Postal Services 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
44100-5308 General Liability Insurance         4,492.00       4,492.00 4,491.00
44100-5410 Lease/Rent of Equipment 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
44100-6001 Office Supplies 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
44100-6008 Vehicle & Equipment Fuels 5,000.00 6,200.00 6,000.00
44100-6009 Vehicle & Equipment Supplies 5,000.00 5,500.00 5,000.00
44100-6014 Operating Supplies 7,000.00 17,126.00 15,000.00
44100-8101 Machinery & Equipment Costs 2,000.00 2,500.00 1,500.00
Total Water Operating Expenses 166,640.00 179,640.00 176,981.00
Sewer Operating Expenses
44200-1100 Salaries 47,172.00 47,172.00 47,172.00
44200-2100 FICA/Medicare 3,611.00 3,611.00 3,611.00
44200-2210 VRS 4,486.00 4,983.00 4,983.00
44200-2300 Health Insurance 11,184..00 11,184.00 11,184.00
44200-2400 Life & Disability Insurance 607.00 607.00 610.00
44200-2700 Worker's Comp premium 1,341.00 1,341.00 1,341.00
44200-3100 Professional Services 500.00 500.00 500.00
44200-3110 Operating Contract 42,354.00 42,354.00 43,205.00
44200-3310 Repairs & Maintenance Services 3,000.00 7,500.00 4,000.00
44200-3320 Sludge Disposal 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
44200-3500 Printing & Binding 1,000.00 500.00 1,000.00
44200-3600 Advertising 500.00 250.00 300.00
44200-3700 Permits 1,750.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
44200-5110 Utilities 23,500.00 23,500.00 23,500.00
44200-5210 Postal Services 1,500.00 2,000.00 1,500.00
44200-5308 General Liability Insurance         4,492.00         4,492.00 4,491.00
44200-5410 Lease/Rent of Equipment 1,000.00 500.00 500.00
44200-6001 Office Supplies 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
44200-6008 Vehicle & Equipment Fuels 5,000.00 6,200.00 6,000.00
44200-6009 Vehicle & Equipment Supplies 5,000.00 5,500.00 5,000.00
44200-6014 Operating Supplies 7,500.00 12,000.00 10,000.00
44200-8101 Machinery & Equipment Costs 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00
Total Sewer Operating Expenses 171,497.00 181,694.00 177,097.00
09 Nondepartmental
94500 Water System Improvements 83,854.00 11,000.00 5,020.00
94700 Sewer System Improvements 14,216.00 10,000.00 3,188.00
Total Nondepartmental 98,070.00 21,000.00 8,208.00
005 Debt Service
Water

95501 

Arbitrage 

0.00 

111.00 

0.00 

 

95510 Principal Water VRA Bond 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
95511 Interest Water VRA Bond 18,145.00 18,145.00 17,929.00
95112 Principal Water Bond A 97 11,566.00 11,566.00 12,098.00
95113 Interest Water Bond A 97 25,250.00 25,250.00 24,718.00
95114 Principal Water Bond B 97 3,984.00 3,984.00 4,167.00
95515 Interest Water Bond B 97 8,688.00 8,688.00 8,505.00
95116 Principal 2006 Truck 2,144.00 2,144.00 1,498.00
95117 Interest 2006 Truck 127.00 127.00 103.00
95520 Principal Line of Credit               10,000.00               0.00 5,000.00
                        95521  Interest Line of Credit              1,850.00       1,850.00     500.00  

                        95523 

Principal 12 month note 

14,685.00 

16,873.00 

0.00 

 

                        95524 

Interest 12 month note 

167.00 

183.00 

0.00 

 

                        95525 

Principal 90 day note 

0.00 

12,500.00 

0.00 

 

                        95526 

Interest 90 day note 

0.00 

302.00 

0.00 

 

                        95527 

Principal 12 month note, 75,000 

0.00 

4,000.00 

21,000.00 

 

                        95528 

Interest 12 month note, 75,000 

0.00 

260.00 

500.00 

 

Total Debt Service Water 101,606.00 110,983.00 101,018.00
Sewer
95710 Principal Sewer Bond A 88 9,118.00 9,118.00 9,585.00
95711 Interest Sewer Bond A 88 10,166.00 10,166.00 9,699.00
95712 Principal Sewer Bond 90 3,912.00 3,912.00 4,112.00
95713 Interest Sewer Bond 90 6,012.00 6,012.00 5,812.00
95714 Principal Sewer Bond B 88 2,174.00 2,174.00 2,285.00
95715 Interest Sewer Bond B 88 2,399.00 2,399.00 2,287.00
95716 Principal Sewer Jet  1,687.00 1,687.00 0.00
95717 Interest Sewer Jet 14.00 14.00 0.00
                      95716S Principal 2006 truck 2,144.00 2,144.00 1,498.00
                      95717S Interest 2006 Truck 127.00 127.00 103.00
                         95720 Principal Line of Credit       10,000.00             0.00 20,000.00
                         95721  Interest Line of Credit              1,850.00             1,850.00     2,000.00  

                        95723 

Principal 12 month note 

14,685.00 

16,873.00 

0.00 

 

                        95724 

Interest 12 month note 

167.00 

183.00 

0.00 

 

                        95725 

Principal 90 day note 

0.00 

12,500.00 

0.00 

 

                        95726 

Interest 90 day note 

0.00 

302.00 

0.00 

 

                        95727 

Principal 12 month note, 75,000 

0.00 

4,000.00 

21,000.00 

 

                        95728 

Interest 12 month note, 75,000 

0.00 

260.00 

500.00 

 

Total Debt Service Sewer 64,455.00 69,461.00 78,881.00
TOTAL EXPENSES ENTERPRISE FUND 645,268.00 600,278.00 590,685.00





-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BEGINNING OF HISTORIC DISTRICT ORDINANCE AND  GUIDELINES

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ORDINANCE
               


Edinburg, proposed Historic District Ordinance, September 11, 2007 Draft

 

 

ARTICLE X

HISTORIC DISTRICT

 

 § 175-60.  Statement of Intent.

 

A.    The intent of this section is to implement the Comprehensive Plan goal of                 

      protecting our natural, scenic and historic resources and provide a means to   

      recognize and protect the historic, architectural, cultural, and artistic heritage   

      of the community, and to promote and protect the health, safety, recreational,

      educational, economical, and general welfare of Edinburg through the

      identification, preservation and enhancement of its buildings, structures,

      sites, districts, objects, neighborhoods, landscapes, places and areas which

      have special historical, cultural, artistic, architectural or archaeological

      significance as provided by Section 15.2-2306 of the Code of Virginia, as

      amended, hereinafter the “Virginia Code”.

 

B.     A survey of architectural resources within the corporate limits of the Town of

      Edinburg was completed in the spring of 1997.  Its purpose was to identify

      and document approximately 170 architectural properties in an area defined

      as the proposed Edinburg Historic District. The three main objectives of the

      project were to survey the historic resources within the proposed historic

      district boundaries, write a survey report on the findings and complete a

      National Register Nomination application for the Edinburg Historic District to

      be accepted by the Virginia Historic Resources Board.  The survey report not

      only established an historic context for the surveyed properties, but also

      serves as a planning document for making land use decisions and assists the

      Town in the creation of a Historic District Ordinance.  The proposed Edinburg

      Historic District was approved and placed on the National Register of Historic

      Places July 22, 1998.  The survey resulted in the documentation 186 properties with a total of 305 individual histroic  resources including; 133 single dwellings, 19 commercial or mixed use buildings, four churches, two hotels, a train station, a mill, 2 warehouses, 41 grages, thirty-six chicken coops, 22 sheds, 8 barns, 8 meat-houses, five kitchens, 3 workshops, 2 bridges, 2 cemetereteries, two foundations, 2 privies, one station, one fountain, one gatepost and stairs, one pump house, road trace and mill ruin, and a town hall building.   The Edinburg Town Council established the Designated Historic District as an Overlay of  the Town’s Official Zoning Map, June 13, 2006.

 

C.     It is hereby recognized that the deterioration, destruction or alteration of said

      buildings, structures, sites, districts, objects, landscapes, places and areas

      may cause the permanent loss of unique resources which are of great value

      to current and future generations of Edinburg, the Commonwealth of Virginia,

      and the Nation, and that special controls and incentives are warranted to

      ensure that such losses are avoided.

 

 

§ 175-61.  The purposes for establishing an historic district ordinance are:

 

A.    To protect the historic significance and integrity of the properties within the historic district which are or may be recognized for having association with historic events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Edinburg’s history; or have association with significant persons; or posses distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or have the potential to yield information important to prehistory or history.

 

B.     To preserve and improve the quality of life and sense of place for Edinburg’s residents by protecting familiar and treasured tangible, visual elements in the area.

 

C.     To promote tourism and other economic benefits by protecting historical, architectural, archaeological and cultural resources, including historic landscapes attractive to visitors and thereby supporting local business and industry.

 

D.    To stabilize and improve property values by providing incentives for the upkeep and rehabilitation of significant older buildings and structures and encourage appropriate land use planning and development that will enhance both the economic viability and historic character of the district.

 

E.     To educate residents, students and tourists about the local cultural and historic heritage as embodied in the historic district through the preservation of Edinburg’s architectural and archaeological past that demonstrates the social and artistic development pattern of our predecessors.

 

F.      To promote local historic preservation efforts and to encourage the identification and nomination by their owners of eligible individual historic properties to the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.

 

G.    The promotion of harmony of style, geographical context, form, color, proportion, scale, height, width, spacing, setback, orientation, rhythm, traditional quality, appearance, texture, finish and material between buildings of historic design and those of more modern design.

 

H.    To develop the historic areas, not in a vacuum, but as a vital area in which each succeeding generation may build with the quality and sensitivity of past generations.

 

I.       Encourage sound stewardship and foster a sense of pride in Edinburg’s heritage resources.

 

§ 175-62.  Definitions related to Historic Zoning.

 

For the purpose of Article X of this chapter, certain words and terms are defined as follows.  These definitions and terms are in addition to those set forth in

§ 175-2 of this chapter and apply only to those areas included in the Town’s Designated Historic District.

 

 

 

Aggrieved Person – A person with an immediate, financial and substantial interest in an action taken by the Zoning Administrator or the Architectural Review Board (the ARB) under this Ordinance, as opposed to a remote or indirect interest.

 

Alteration – Any change, modification or addition to the form, materials, workmanship, design, appearance, texture or details of all or a part of the exterior of any building, structure, site, or object other than normal repair, maintenance, and landscaping.

 

Architectural Significance – Importance of a property based on physical aspects of its design, materials, form, style or workmanship and recognized by National Register Criterion No. 3.

 

Area of Significance – The aspect of historic development in which a property made contributions for which it meets the National Register Criteria, such as architecture, agriculture, commerce, community planning and development, politics/government, religion, etc.

 

Association – Link of an historic property with an historic event, activity, or person, and the quality of integrity through which an historic property is linked to a particular past time and place.

 

Building – A resource created principally to shelter any form of human activity, including, but not limited to, a house, barn, meat house, bank, store, church, town hall, courthouse, jail, library, garage, or hotel.

 

Building Official – The person designated by the locality to administer and enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

 

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) – The approval statement signed by the Chairman of the Architectural Review Board or designated staff member which certifies the appropriateness of a particular request for the construction, alteration, reconstruction, repair, rehabilitation, restoration, demolition, or relocation of all or part of any building, structure, site or object within an historic district, subject to the issuance of all other regional permits needed for the matter sought to be accomplished.

 

Contributing Building – A building, which has historic significance by reason of type, period, design, style, workmanship, form, materials, architectural details, or historic association to a significant event or person or has or may yield information important to prehistory or history.

 

Contributing Properties – Those parcels of land containing a contributing building, structure, site or object adding to its historic significance and so designated on the inventory map and inventory of contributing properties and non-contributing properties which are identified in the July 1, 1997, Edinburg Historic District Survey Report.  This survey and accompanying files and photographs are adopted as a  part of this Ordinance.  The designated contributing properties, which may or may not be individually listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register or National Register of Historic Places, are those properties which by reason of type, period, design, style, workmanship, form, materials, architectural details, or have historic association to a significant event or person, or have or may yield information important to prehistory or history and relation to surrounding properties contribute favorably to the general character of the part of the Historic District in which they are located.

 

Contributing Resource – A building, site, structure, district or object adding to the historic associations, historic architectural qualities or archaeological values for which a property is significant because it was present during  the period of significance, relates to the documented significance of the property and possesses historic integrity or is capable of yielding important information about the period; or it independently meets the National Register Criteria.

 

Corridor District – A geographical area contiguous to arterial streets or highways on a significant route of tourist access to the locality or to designated historic landmarks buildings, structures or districts therein or in a contiguous locality determined by the Governing Body to be an historic district.

 

Cultural Landscape – A geographic area, including both cultural and natural features, associated with an event, person, activity, or design style that is significant in the history of the locality, state or the nation.  Historic sites, landscapes designed by a landscape architect, master gardener, architect or horticulturist and vernacular landscapes developed by human use and activities are types of culture landscapes.

 

Design – A quality of integrity applying to the elements that create the physical form, plan, space, structure and style of a property.

 

District – One of the five resource types, being a concentration, linkage or continuity of sites, buildings, structures or objects united historically or aesthetically by plan or physical development.

 

Eligibility – The ability of a property to meet the National Register Criteria.

 

Feeling – A quality of integrity through which a historic property evokes the aesthetic or historic sense of past time and place.

 

Historic Area – An area containing one or more buildings or places in which historic events occurred or having special public value because of notable architectural, archaeological or other features relating to the cultural or artistic heritage of the community, of such significance as to warrant conservation and preservation.

 

Historic Context – An organizing construct for interpreting history that groups information about historic properties which share a common theme, common geographical location and common time period.  The development of historic contexts is a foundation for decisions about the planning, identification, evaluation, registration and treatment of historic properties, based upon comparative significance.

 

Historic District – Any geographical area delineated by the governing body from time to time and consisting of public or private property, containing a significant concentration, linkage or continuity of contributing properties containing contributing building(s), structure(s), site(s), or object(s), united historically or aesthetically by plan or physical development and having a common historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural heritage being of such interest and significance as to warrant conservation and preservation.

 

Historic Landmark – A building, structure, district, site or object determined to have historical, architectural or archaeological statewide or national significance listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

 

Historic Property -  Any prehistoric or historic building, district, site, structure or object.

 

Historic Significance -  Importance for which a property has been evaluated and found to meet the National Register Criteria.

 

Integrity – The authenticity of a property’s historic identity, evidenced by the survival of physical characteristics that existed during the property’s historic or prehistoric period.

 

Level of Significance – The geographical level – local, state or national – at which a historic property has been evaluated and found to be significant.

 

 

Local Significance – The importance of a property to the history of its community, this locality, general vicinity or area.

 

Location – A quality of integrity retained by a historic property existing in the same place as it did during the period of significance.

 

Materials -  A quality of integrity applying to the physical elements that were combined or deposited in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property.

 

National Historic Landmark (NHL) – An historic property evaluated and found to have significance at the national level and designated as such by the Secretary of the Interior.

 

National Register Criteria – The established criteria for evaluating the eligibility of properties for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (which is the same criteria used for inclusion in the Virginia Landmarks Register).  Specifically, the quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture is present in districts, sites, building, structures and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association, and:

 

1.                  That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or

 

2.                  That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or

 

3.                  That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or

 

4.                  That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

 

 

National Register of Historic Places -  The official federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture.

 

National Significance – The importance of a property to the history of the United States as a nation.

 

Non-Contributing Building – A building that does not add to the historic architectural qualities, historic associations or archaeological values for which a property is significant because it was not present during the period of significance or does not relate to the documented significance of the district; or due to alterations, disturbances, additions or other changes, it no longer possesses historic integrity or is capable of yielding important information about the period/ or it does not independently meet the National Register Criteria.

 

Non-Contributing Property – A property that does not add to the historic architectural qualities, historic associations or archaeological values for which a resource is significant because it was not present during the period of significance or does not relate to the documented significance of the district; or due to alterations, disturbances, additions or other changes, it no longer possesses historic integrity or is capable of yielding important information about the period; or it does not independently meet the National Register Criteria.

 

Non-Contributing Resource – A building, site, structure, district or object that does not add to the historic architectural qualities, historic association or archaeological values for which a resource is significant because it was not present during the period of significance or does not relate to the documented significance of the district; or due to alterations, disturbances, additions or other changes, it no longer possesses historic integrity or is capable of yielding important information about the period; or it does not independently meet the National Register Criteria.

 

Normal Repair and Routine Maintenance – For the purpose of maintaining the existing condition of the building, structure, site or object, normal repair and routine maintenance involves the repair of existing materials and features with equivalent material through stabilization, consolidation and conservation of historic materials, features and workmanship when the physical condition of these character-defining features has deteriorated.  Routine maintenance includes repainting the same or different color, but does not include the initial painting of masonry surfaces on any contributing resource.

 

Object – The resource term used to distinguish from buildings and structures those constructions, which are primarily artistic in nature, or are relatively small in scale and simply constructed.  Although it may be, by nature or design, movable, an object is associated with a specific setting or environment, i.e., sculpture, statuary, monuments, boundary markers, fountains.

 

Period of Significance – The span of time in which a property attained the significance for which it meets the National Register Criteria.

 

 

Preservation – The process of determining what to keep from the present for the future and applying measures to sustain the existing form, integrity, type, style, design, details, workmanship and materials of an historic property.  Work, including preliminary measures to protect and stabilize the property, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials and features rather than extensive replacement and new construction.

 

Rehabilitation – The act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features, which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values.

 

Resource – Any building, structure, site, district or object that is part of or constitutes a historic property.

 

Restoration – The act or process of accurately recovering the form, features, character, materials and details of a property and its setting as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of later work or by the replacement of missing earlier work.

 

Setting – A quality of integrity applying to the physical environment of an historic property.

 

Site – One of the five resource types, being the location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or a building or structure, whether standing, ruined or vanished, where the location itself possesses historic, cultural, or archaeological value regardless of the value of any existing or non-existing structure.

 

Site Improvements – Structural changes to the grounds of a property including the installation or alteration of walls, fences, or structures, paving, regarding, and the installation or removal of major plantings.

 

State Significance – The importance of a property to the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

Structure – One of the five resource types distinguished from a building, being a functional construction made usually for purposes other than creating shelter, including, but not limited to, a gazebo, windmill, communication tower, bridge, canal, roadway, power plant, fence, silo.

 

Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) – The official state of Virginia list of districts, sites, buildings and structures of historical, architectural or archaeological statewide or national significance.

 

Workmanship -  A quality of integrity applying to the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture, people or artisan.

 

§ 175-63.  The Architectural Review Board.

 

Creation of the Architectural Review Board (the ARB) and Membership.

 

 A.  For the general purposes of this article and specifically to preserve and

       protect historic places and areas in the historic district through the control of

       demolition and relocation of such places and through the regulation of

       architectural design and uses of buildings, structures, sites and objects in

       such areas, there is hereby created a board to be known as the “Architectural

       Review Board” (the “ARB”) to be composed of five (5) voting members.  The

       members of the Architectural Review Board shall be appointed by the

       Town Council.

 

B.     Members of the ARB shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years and shall

      serve at the pleasure of the Town Council.  Initial appointments shall be for

      two (2) members for four (4) years and three (3) members for two (2) years,

      so that terms of office shall be staggered.  Members shall serve until their

      successors are appointed.

 

C.     Any member of the ARB may be removed from office by the Town Council

      for neglect of duty, malfeasance, the continued absence from the regular or

      called meetings of the ARB or ongoing disregard for the positive mission of

      the Historic District and the ARB, as determined by the Town Council.

 

D.    Members of the ARB shall receive such compensation as may be authorized

      by the Town Council, from time to time.

 

§ 175-64.  Interests and qualifications of members.

 

A.    Members of the Architectural Review Board shall have demonstrated a

      positive interest in preserving the architectural integrity of the buildings,

      structures, sites and objects within the designated history district(s).  One (1)

      member may be selected among the membership of the planning commission. 

      To the extent practicable, at least one (1) member should be a licensed

      architect, or have experience in the field of architecture, and one (1) should be

      an architectural historian or have substantial background in local, state, or

      national history or in historic preservation, architecture, archaeology or culture

      preservation or in landscape architecture, or should be a licensed contractor

      or be employed in the building materials industry. 

     The Town shall make every effort to appoint residents of Edinburg as members

     of the ARB.  It may become necessary to seek members from areas outside of

     the corporate limits of the Town to obtain the desired knowledge and skills

     required for the ARB.  Such members shall have demonstrated an interest in

     historic preservation within the Town of Edinburg and surrounding areas.

 

B.     Members shall make every effort to attend training sessions periodically

      sponsored or approved by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the

      Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, Preservation Virginia,

      or other organizations, including those arranged by the staff of the Planning

      Department, that are involved with historic preservation issues, design and

      review standards or other work of the ARB.

 

C.     The ARB shall elect from its own membership a chairman and vice-chairman  

      who shall serve annual terms and may succeed themselves.  Until the ARB has staff of

      its own, The Town Clerk  and Town Manager shall serve as administrative staff to the

      ARB and maintain all records, minutes and files relating to the ARB meetings.

 

§ 175-65.  Powers and duties of the Review Board.

 

The powers and duties of the Architectural Review Board shall be as follows:

 

A.     The ARB shall administer the provisions of this Ordinance in accordance with duties as set forth in Article X of  Chapter 175, Zoning.

 

B.     The ARB shall use the Historic District Design Guidelines established by the Planning Commission and approved by the Town Council that are consistent with the provisions established herein and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation for each such district.  The ARB may, from time to time, recommend amendments and additions to the Town Council for consideration.

 

C.     The ARB may, from time to time, recommend areas for designation as Historic Districts, and additions or deletions to districts;

 

D.    The ARB shall review and approve or deny all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in any Historic District.  Decisions of the board are binding upon applicants, unless and until said decisions are overturned on appeal;

 

E.     Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of the locality regarding protection of local historic resources;

 

F.      Periodically conduct, or cause to be conducted, a survey of historic resources in the community according to guidelines established by the State Historic Preservation Office;

 

G.    Disseminate information within the locality on historic preservation issues and concerns;

 

H.    Coordinate local preservation efforts with those of local historic and preservation organizations, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and other parties, both public and private;

 

I.       Receive and act on public comment;

 

J.       Advise owners of historic properties of issues of preservation, as requested;

 

K.    Make recommendations to the Town Council regarding authorization of plaques to commemorate historic resources;

 

L.     Seek out funds to forward the purposes of this Ordinance, and to make recommendations to the governing body regarding the use of the funds;

 

M.   Investigate and support incentives programs including heritage tourism events and activities;

 

N.    Investigate and support heritage education activities.

 

§ 175-66.  Power to adopt rules of procedure.

 

A.    The ARB shall be authorized to adopt rules of procedure for the transaction of

      its business and implementation of the purposes of this Ordinance.  The rules

      of procedure shall not conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance.

 

B.     The ARB may request the Town Council to employ or contract for such secretaries, clerks, legal counsel, consultants and other technical and clerical services as the ARB may deem necessary for the transaction of its business. Such requests shall be considered within the constraints of the Town’s budget.  The ARB shall have the authority to request the opinion, advice or other aid of any officer, employee, board, bureau or commission of the Town.

 

C.   The ARB shall submit an annual report of its activities to the Town Council at

       the regularly scheduled June Town Council meeting.

 

 

§ 175-67.  Creation of Designated Historic Districts.

 

A.      In accordance with the Virginia Department of Historic Resource’s criteria and

      guidelines, the Town Council conducted a survey of architectural resources

      within the corporate limits of the Town in the spring of 1997. The resulting 

      survey documented 186 properties resources within the defined area and 

     resulted in the identification of 305 individual contributing historic resources. 
     T
he proposed Edinburg Historic District was approved and placed on the

      National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1998.  The Town Council

      established the District as an Overlay of the Town’s Official Zoning Map, June    

      13, 2006.  The Edinburg Historic District Survey Report, Inventory and Historic

      District Inventory Map are adopted as part of this Ordinance.

 

B.       The ARB may, with the approval of Town Council, conduct or cause to be

conducted a survey of additional buildings, structures, objects and sites for the purpose of identifying additional resources which have historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance, and for the purpose of compiling appropriate descriptions and documentation to create additional Historic Districts when they feel the need exists to do so.  Upon completion of a survey or updating of the inventory, the ARB shall use the survey results to recommend to the Town Council the designation of a new Historic District or revisions to the existing Historic District.  In accomplishing the survey and study, the ARB shall place particular emphasis upon evaluating and incorporating the findings of historic, architectural, and archaeological surveys and studies already completed.  The resulting new or updated inventory shall be recommended to the Town Council for adoption as a part of this Ordinance.

 

C.       Based upon the inventory, or any amendment thereto, the ARB shall prepare and

       recommend for adoption by the Town Council, as part of this Ordinance, the

       resulting inventory map hereinafter called the “Inventory Map”.  When adopted by

       the Town Council, following the recommendation of the ARB and the Planning

       Commission, the Inventory Map, and any amendments thereto, shall be a part of this

       Ordinance and shall be filed with this Ordinance and with the Zoning Map.  Any new

       Designated Districts created as a result of the Inventory Map, or any amendment

       thereto, shall become an Overlay of the Town’s Official Zoning Map upon adoption

       by the Town Council.

 

D.      Buildings, structures, objects or sites designated as properties which contribute to the

       historic character of the District shall be shown as contributing properties for the

       purpose of this Ordinance.  Contributing properties that are further distinguished with 

       individual listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of

       Historic Places will also be noted.  Buildings, structures, sites or objects that do not

       contribute to the Historic District shall be shown as noncontributing properties.

 

E.   The ARB may propose to the Town Council one or more Historic Districts based upon

       the inventory and the Inventory Map, or any amendments thereto.  Historic Districts

       so proposed or later modified shall be established as amendments to the Zoning

       Ordinance.  Upon receipt of a proposal, the Town Council shall initiate an amendment

        in compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

§ 175-68.  Preparation of report on a proposed designation.

 

A.      The ARB shall prepare and submit a report to the Planning Commission evaluating the proposal to establish an additional district or amend the existing Historic District.  Such report shall identify the Historic District boundaries as well as the historic, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance of buildings, structures, objects or sites to be protected, and describe present trends, conditions and desirable public objectives for preservation.  Upon review, the Planning Commission shall forward a recommendation to the Town Council for consideration.  In addition, such report shall include the following specific information:

 

(1)      An analysis of existing structures by period of construction, architectural style,

       type, form, materials, design, integrity, condition and matters relating to site

       conditions, such as building location, location of yards and other open spaces,

       access to interior lots and off-street parking provided.

 

(2)      A description of individual buildings, structures, sites and objects that add

       historic significance to a property and premises of substantial public interest,

       with maps, photographs and other data indicating the public importance of their

       preservation and the particular features to be preserved.  These shall be identified

       as contributing properties and be noted as such in the report.

 

(3)      An analysis of the extent and historic significance of identified archaeological

       sites including general location maps, photographs and other data indicating the

       public importance of a particular site.

 

(4)      The boundaries of the proposed Historic District, or expansion area, and the  

       location of the District’s core and all contributing properties, including those

       individually listed on State and National Registers, and noncontributing

       properties shall be shown on a proposed Map.

 

(5)      Recommendations concerning regulations to be applied within the

District, to supplement or modify general regulations set forth in this Ordinance and any Guidelines adopted pursuant thereto.

 

B.      Criteria for evaluating the merits of a given building, structure, site or object shall be

       based on architectural features as well as historic associative factors. Certain   

       buildings, structures, objects or areas, although not associated with a historic

       personage or event, may be valuable examples of the community’s physical and

       cultural heritage.  Buildings, structures, objects and sites of local significance shall

       be evaluated as well as those of State and National significance, and any structures

       individually listed upon the National Register of Historic Places or the Virginia

       Landmarks Register shall be designated upon the community’s register as

      contributing NRHP and VLR properties.  In addition, such evaluation should be based

      on the following specific matters:

 

(1)    The evaluation shall respect the qualities of each architectural and landscape style

      or type and its geographical context and shall judge a resource’s merit on how

      well it exemplifies the distinguishing characteristics of said style or type. 

      Consideration will be given to:

 

(a)    Significance of architectural design, period, form, method of construction,

      character-defining details or representation of a significant distinguishable

      entity whose components may lack individual distinction.

 

(b)    Scale, size and/or interrelationships of resources and/or environmental

       features.

 

(c)    Significant patterns of development.

 

(d)   Quality of workmanship.

 

(e)    Amount of surviving original fabric.

 

(f)     Remaining outbuildings or dependencies.

 

(g)    Original location and/or use.

 

(h)    Surrounding environment, including gardens, landscaping and walks.

 

(i)      Aesthetic or artistic quality.

 

(j)      Original integrity of the resource and its details.

 

(2)    It is related to a park, street configuration, open space, hill, body of water or

       landscaped grounds of significance in the areas of urban planning or landscape

       architecture.

 

(3)    It is contiguous with a neighborhood, district, building, structure, object or site

       that meets one or more of the foregoing criteria, and changes to it could impact

       the neighborhood, district, building, structure, object or site that meet the

       foregoing criteria.

 

(4)    It fosters civic pride in the community’s past and enhances the community’s

       attractiveness to visitors.

 

(5)    Historical and/or Cultural Significance.  Buildings, structures, objects, district or

       sites relating to one or more of the following National Register Criteria will be

       considered historically or culturally valuable.

 

(a)    Association with historic personage.

 

(b)    Association with historic event.

 

(c)    Work of leading architect or master craftsman.  (Associative value of Criterion (c)-architectural significance.

 

(d)   Site of cultural significance that has or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history

 

(e)    In addition, sole surviving or infrequent surviving building types and structures not historic in themselves but adding to the character of an Historic District need to be considered as potentially deserving preservation.

 

§ 175-69.  Boundaries of Historic Districts.

 

A.      The boundaries of an historic district shall, in general, be drawn to include areas

       containing historic landmarks as established by the Virginia Board of Historic

       Resources, and any other concentration, linkage or continuity of buildings, structures

       or places in which historic events occurred or having special public value because of

       notable architectural or other features relating to the cultural or artistic heritage of the

       community of such significance and integrity as to warrant conservation and

       preservation.  The district may include either individual buildings or places of such

       character, and a reasonable distance beyond, to incorporate the contributing setting,

       or it may include areas or groupings of resources which have significance relative to

       their patterns of development or social and economic or architectural

       interrelationships even though some in the defined area might not possess significant

       merit when considered alone.

 

B.      Historic District boundaries may also be drawn to include any area of unique

       architectural value located within designated conservation, rehabilitation or

       redevelopment districts and land contiguous to arterial streets or highways, as

       designated under Title 33.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, found by the

       Town Council to be significant routes of tourist access to the locality or to designated

       historic districts, landmarks, buildings or structures.

 

C.      The boundaries of an historic district shall conform to the boundaries of individual

       lots of record to the extent possible.  Where a street is proposed as an historic district

       boundary, the edge of right-of-way adjoining the district shall be deemed the district

       boundary.

 

§ 175-70.  Existing Zoning not affected.

 

The regulation of an Historic District shall be in addition to the regulations of the underlying zoning, and shall be applied so as to overlay and be superimposed on such other zoning districts as permitted by the provisions of this Chapter and shown on the Official Town Zoning Map.  Any property lying within an Historic District shall also lie within one or more of such other zoning districts, which shall be known as underlying districts.  The regul