Quick Reminder for

Attention

The Town of Tazewell is offering an informational class for people who may want to learn more about their local and county government. The class will be in partnership with Southwest Virginia Community College and should be of great interest to the county and town's citizens. The class will be taught by Tazewell's Town Manager Jerry Wood. Mr. Wood has been a part of the town and county's government for several years, serving in such positions as Town Manager, Mayor, Council Member, and County Board of Supervisors.

This Citizen's Class will center mainly on how our local governments were designed and how they operate. There are many times when people have questions about the difference between our local government and our county governments, including the people in charge of running each location and the elected offices that each one have. How those positions operate and why we have them in place are some of the facts that will be discussed in class. This class will incorporate tours of your government offices and a chance to meet some of the people appointed and elected to serve your community.

The class will be held on Thursday nights starting in February at the Town of Tazewell. Southwest Virginia Community College will give three (3) governmental college credits for this course. If you are interested please call Ms. Flora Sinkford at 988-1892.

COUNCIL MEETINGS
Meeting's Minutes
The Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. unless a public hearing is planned prior to the meeting. If you have a concern and would like to appear before Town Council, please contact the Town Manager at 988-2501.

BUSINESS LICENSE
Based on zoning, there are limitations to the types of businesses allowed in Town. The initial fee for a business license is $20 with $0.15 per $100 gross receipts each year. Forms are mailed January of each year, and licenses are due March 1. For more information, Call 988-2502.

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Billie McGinnis Water Clerk tazwater@taztown.org 988-2504

"CLEAN UP MONTH"

Each year the Town designates one month from the April 15 to May 15 to be "clean up month". During this time, the Town sanitation crews will collect any special garbage free of charge, excluding appliances and any items the landfill will not allow such as paint, oil, and tires. During this month, you may stop by the Town Municipal Building and receive 5 free trash bags.

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Monthly Fees: Residential $11.00 (In Town) - $16.50 (Out of Town) Dumpster Fees 2 yard - $6.00 per pick up 4 yard - $9.50 per pick up 6 yard - $12.50 per pick up 8 yard - $15.50 per pick up

Refuse must be secured in containers so it will not fall out, blow out, or be scattered by animals; and the containers should have handles for lifting. Receptacles should not weigh more than 40 pounds. Extra pickup items will be picked up free of charge; however, prior notification must be given to the Town of Tazewell before the garbage collection day. You will need to come by the office, fill out a Special Pickup Form and receive your stickers to place on the items. Brush may be picked up for a $32.00 fee per load and the brush must be 3’ or less in length. All garbage should be sat out by 8:00 a.m. on the designated garbage pickup day. Garbage pickup may be delayed on days of inclement weather. When the Town Municipal Building is closed for a holiday(s), the garbage scheduled for pick up on the day(s) closed will be picked up on the following business day. For additional information regarding garbage collection, please call 988-2504.

The Town now has a cardboard recycling program for businesses with collection on Monday and additional days as necessary. For information on the recycling program, please call 988-2501.

UTILITY BILLING

Utility bills for water, sewer, and garbage are mailed on the first business day of each month. This bill is due in full by the last business day of the same month or a 1.5% penalty is applied. Charges are based on gallon consumption. Charges are as follows:
IN TOWN: 0 - 2,000 Gallons

• $19.85 Water
• $22.27 Sewer
• $ 11.00 Garbage Collection (Mandatory)
• $53.12 Total Minimum Bill

*** For Every Additional 1,000 gallons of water, $3.45 is charged. *** For Every Additional 1,000 gallons of sewer, $3.86 is charged.

OUT OF TOWN: 0 - 2,000 Gallons

• $29.77 Water
• $33.40 Sewer
• $63.17 Total Minimum Bill
• $16.50 Garbage Collection (Optional)
• $79.67 Total Minimum Bill With Garbage.

***For Every Additional 1,000 gallons of water, $5.16 is charged.***
For Every Additional 1,000 gallons of sewer, $5.79 is charged.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

For emergencies related to water and sewer during office hours, simply call 988-2504. After hours, town crews can be dispatched through the 911 Office.

For information regarding the Fire Department call 988-5888. For any emergencies call 911.

	Linda Griffith Clerk Treasurer taztreas@taztown.org 988-2502
Leeanne Billings Accounting Clerk tazactclerk@taztown.org 988-2502

TAXES (REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY)

A resident of the Town is responsible for paying taxes to the Town of Tazewell as well as Tazewell County. Statement of taxes are mailed by November and due by December 5th. Real estate taxes are billed based on $0.25 per the $100, and the personal property taxes are billed based on $0.50 per the $100. Tax payments may be mailed or paid in person at the municipal office. For further information, please call 988-2502.

VEHICLE DECALS

A town resident must purchase a town decal - not a county decal. Any vehicle, motorcycle, or utility trailer registered in the Town is required to display a decal. Forms are mailed in April and due May 15th of each year. Decals are $10.00 per vehicle. If a form is not received, present registration and one may be obtained and completed at the municipal office. If you need further information, telephone 988-2502.

You are invited to look at the Town of Tazewell’s current Code book which has Charter information as well as the current town Ordinances.

Town Code of Tazewell

Please click on the link to bring up the code. You may use the search engine in the Code Book to look up anything listed in the Ordinances.

Contact Information

Town of Tazewell, Virginia
(All Numbers Are 276 Area Code)

Phone Numbers:

Town Business Office	988-2501
FAX	988-2505
FOR AN EMERGENCY	911
Fire Department (Non-Emergency)	988-5888
Police Department	988-2503
Administration	988-2501
Recreation Department	988-5404
Sewage Plant	988-2943
Town Treasure	988-2502
Water Department	988-2504
Emails Administration
Jerry Wood	tazmgr@taztown.org
Robin Brewster-admin. assistant	tazadmasst@taztown.org
Linda Griffith-treasurer	taztreas@taztown.org
Leeanne Billings- acct. clerk	tazactclerk@taztown.org
June Repass- Accts. Payable	tazcustserv@taztown.org
Billie McGinnis-Water clerk	tazwater@taztown.org
Tracie Lewis-Rec.Secretary	tazrecsec@taztown.org
Emails Directors
Steve Fredricks-Public Works	tazwdir@taztown.org
Betty Conn - Recreation	tazrecdir@taztown.org
Town Fire Department	tazfire@taztown.org
Police Chief	tazpolchf@taztown.org

June Repass Accounts Payable Clerk tazcustserv@taztown.org 988-2501

COMMUNITY INFORMATION CHANNEL (Channel 14)

This channel is the community information channel on the local cable. This channel is used to provide citizens with general information about Tazewell and upcoming events which are planned throughout the area. To place an announcement on this channel bring your flyer or written information to the municipal offices or you may call 988-2501.

Rentals Available:

The American Legion Building is available to rent. The rate is $65.00 to rent it and a refundable deposit of $30.00 is also required.
The old JR High and Lincolnshire pool are also avaliable to rent from our recreation department.

HOLIDAYS

The Town Municipal Offices recognize and close for these holidays:
New Year's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
1/2 day before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day (two days)
Christmas Day
1/2 day Christmas Eve

HOURS

The municipal offices are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Location And Geographic Features

The Town of Tazewell, Virginia is located in the geographical center of Tazewell County and is easily accessible via U.S. Route 19-460 and intersects with nearby Interstates 77 and 81 or by rail. It lies within the valley and ridge province of the Appalachian Highlands between the Appalachian Mountains on the southeast and the Cumberland Plateau and the Allegheny mountains on the northwest. Tazewell, which serves as the Tazewell County seat, is located about 22 miles southwest of Bluefield, West Virginia, 79 miles northeast of Bristol, Virginia and 85 miles west of Roanoke, Virginia.

History

The Town Of Tazewell was first settled in 1799, and was incorporated in 1870. It was first called Jeffersonville Township, the Tazewell Courthouse and finally, Tazewell. The Town serves as the County seat of Tazewell County and is one of the most historic areas in the County. The original character of the community has been preserved with its tree-lined streets and well-groomed Victorian houses.

Historical Houses