PREVIOUS VOICES FROM THE ISLE VIDEOS

Storm Response - What the County does to prepare & respond to major storms.
Andrea Clontz, Emergency Management Coordinator:
Using the October 2015 Nor'easter and Hurricane Joaquin as examples, Andrea shares information on how the County prepares and responds to weather related emergencies. Hosted by Don Robertson. October 2015.
PARK TO PARK TRAIL PROJECT:
Jamie Oliver, Transportation Project Manager, provides information on the County’s upcoming Park–to-Park Trail project and its benefit to the community.  Hosted by Don Robertson.  October 2015.

FOR MORE INFO on the project, click here
 Sept 30 thru Oct 5, 2015: There were multiple weather events impacting Isle of Wight County and preparedness is very important. The County provided some basic information regarding preparedness and ways for citizens to stay informed as the weather system progresses.
The Virginia Department of ​Emergency Management
​presents ​three new ​sign-language videos on:
Traveling during severe weather
Preparing for Flooding
Information and Resources
  • VIDEO SIGNED FUA: At its regular meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved a Facility Use Agreement that had also been approved and signed by the Carrollton and Windsor Volunteer Fire Departments.The Facility Use Agreement creates consistency relative to the County’s interaction with volunteer fire and rescue agencies and outlines the responsibilities of the County and the volunteer agencies as it relates to the use, maintenance, etc. of facilities.
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  • VIDEO RECYCLING: Isle of Wight County has one of the most comprehensive recycling programs in the state.  The County operates a single-stream recycling program and opportunities for recycling are provided at all of the County’s refuse sites.  This video gives residential customers a basic overview of all of the items accepted for recycling in Isle of Wight County.​
Fire & Rescue Services Interview  There is a great deal of interest in the relationship between the County and the local volunteer fire/rescue and EMS agencies.  The County is served by a combination of paid and volunteer staff that work extremely well together.  This video will provide an insider’s look at the successful partnership between the County and the volunteer agencies and how that partnership helps to improve the services offered to citizens.
Featuring (left to right) Chief Brian Carroll, Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, Chief Jeff Terwilliger, Isle of Wight County Emergency Services, and Chief Jason Stallings, Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Impact of Annexation on the County
At the request of the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, Anne Seward, provided an overview of the impact of annexation on the County at the August 27th Board of Supervisors meeting.

Please view the presentation on this complex subject and the potential ramifications that annexation would have on the County.
Waterline to Gatling Pointe
There has been a lot of discussion in the community and media recently about the proposed Waterline to Gatling Pointe.

In November 2014, the Board of Supervisors directed County staff to move forward with a preliminary engineering report of the proposed waterline.

Watch this video of the results of the preliminary engineering report and need for the waterline that were presented at the August 27th Board of Supervisors meeting.
VIDEO: ANNE SEWARD - A THREE YEAR PLAN
The County Administrator provides a brief outline of her role and responsibilities and gives viewers some insight into the challenges that lie ahead.  She outlines a three year financial plan and why it is important to address land use and other challenges.
To compliment this video, please also click below to read a document, which provides bulleted details on the financial plan. Including: What Is It? How Are We Going to Do It? Why is it Important? Where Are We Now? and What Is Next? 
VIDEO: REX ALPHIN - MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors discusses his role and responsibilities as a an elected official.  He also notes some of the County’s challenges, successes, and opportunities.




County Beat: Central Permitting, Voices & Upcoming Events in Fall
Hosted by Don Robertson this Isle of Wight County Virginia "County Beat" features: 
1) Award Winning Central Permitting - Art Berkley, Director of Inspections & Beverly Walkup, Director of Planning and Zoning
2) VOICES from THE ISLE - Judy Winslow, Director of Tourism
3) Upcoming Special Events - Terry Rhinier, Special Events Coordinator
County Beat: Topics: Hurricanes, Recycling & Olden Days (June 26 & 27) in Downtown Smithfield. 
State of the County Video: 
A number of Voices from the County and its service partners are featured in the State of the County video including Board of Supervisors Chairman, Rex Alphin; County Administrator, Anne Seward; County School Superintendent, Katrise Perera; Director of Information Resources and Legislative Affairs, Don Robertson; Sheriff, Mark Marshall; Chief of Emergency Services, Jeff Terwilliger; Director of Inspections, Art Berkley; Business Development Manager, Amy Ring; Director of Parks and Recreation, Mark Furlo; Social Services Director, Pam Barton; and Director of Smithfield and Isle of Wight Tourism, Judy Winslow. 

Also check out the Town Managers Videos - Peter Stephenson (Smithfield)  & Michael Stallings (Windsor) 
RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS: A  presentation to the Board of Supervisors at the June 18th meeting by H. Blount Hunter - Retail & Real Estate Research. There is no sound on this video  and each slide has a 15 sec transistion.  If you need more time to read, just hit the STOP PLAY Button. 
 "GENERATIONAL LENS": A presentation from the June 3rd Joint Session (Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission) meeting. Also check out some other  links on our Current News Page regarding Isle2040.
If you can't watch the entire video, check it out at the 4:20 mark for an overview of the presentation. 

Thanks for viewing. Check out our Voices Coming page to see topics for future videos! 

Links for additional sites & information

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County Website - www.IWUS.net
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2014 Economic Development Annual Report