The City of Radford is seeking citizen representatives to serve on various Boards and Commissions.  The organizations listed below have terms coming to an end.  For more information on a particular Board or Commission, please visit the “Boards & Commissions” section of our website, www.radford.va.us.

Anyone who is interested in serving on a particular Board or Commission is encouraged to submit a resume’ and brief letter of interest by June 14, 2012 to:

City of Radford

Attn: City Clerk

10 Robertson St.

Radford, VA 24141

# of open positions/Agency name                             Length of appointment/any restrictions

(2) Agency on Aging                                                   one year appointments ending 9/30/14

(3) Beautification Commission                                                three year appointment ending 6/30/16

(1) New River Community Action                               four year appointment ending 6/30/17

(1) Radford Industrial Development Authority                        four year appointment ending 6/30/17

(2) Library Board                                                         four year appointment ending 6/30/17

(1) Library Board (teen rep)                                         one year appointment ending 6/30/14

(3) Recreation Commission                                         three year appointment ending 6/30/16           

(1) NRV Alcohol Safety Program                               one year appointment ending 6/30/14

(1) Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater                                   four year appointment ending 12/31/17 

            Treatment Authority

(1) Radford Dept of Social Services Board                  four year appointment ending 12/31/17

(1) Zoning Board of Appeals                                       five year appointment ending 6/30/18

(1) New River Resource Authority                              four year appointment ending 6/30/17

(1) NRV Economic Alliance                                        one year appointment ending 6/30/14

(2) City/University Joint Advisory Commission                      (1) one year appointment ending 6/30/14

                                                                                    (1) two year appointment ending 6/30/15

(6) Highlander Festival Committee                              one year appointment ending 6/30/14

(6) Tourism Commission                                             one year appointment ending 6/30/14

(6) Tourism Commission                                             two year appointment ending 6/30/15

See attached flyer on Sales Tax Holiday: Sales Tax Holiday

National Safe Boating Week May 18-24, 2013

Time to Remember Life Jackets Save Lives

Richmond, VA — National Safe Boating Week is May 18 - 24, 2013, and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is reminding all boaters to remember some important safety tips this boating season.  One of the best ways for boaters to stay safe is to always wear a life jacket while on the water.  A significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their life jackets.  The VDGIF wants boaters to "Wear It" - make a commitment to wear their life jackets at all times while on the water.

While getting ready for the boating season, boat owners need to make sure they have life jackets in good condition that fit every occupant of the boat, including children.  There are numerous life jacket designs that appeal to youngsters, and by getting them involved in the selection they are more likely to wear one without a fuss.  Inflatable life jackets make it easy for adults to "Wear It" while enjoying their time on the water and being a good role model for young people on their boats.

Before you head out on the water, remember to take a boating safety course!  Virginia's Boating Safety Education Compliance Requirement states boaters must take a boating safety education course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and accepted by VDGIF.  This requirement is being phased in over the next several years and applies to all Personal Watercraft (PWC) operators and operators of boats with motors of 10hp and greater. Currently, all PWC operators age 14 and older and motorboat operators 30 and younger must complete a boating safety education course and have proof of that in their possession while operating a boat or PWC.  The next important date is July 1, 2013, when all motorboat operators age 40 and younger will be required to complete a boating safety education course and carry proof of that in their possession while operating the vessel.

Our optional Lifetime Virginia Boating Safety Education Card is available to those who meet the boating safety education requirement.  This durable, 'driver's-license' styled card is available for a fee of $10.00.  You can get an application by visiting our website: www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/lifetime-boater-card/.

To learn more about boating laws in Virginia and about boating safety education courses, visit the Department's website at: www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating.  Remember, everyone wants to have a safe, enjoyable day on the water.  Do your part by wearing your life jacket and taking a boating safety education course.  Be responsible, be safe, and have fun!

 The Water and Wastewater Department will be beginning a water main renewal project on Calhoun Street and going from Tyler to Lawrence Avenue in the next week.  This project should take about three to four weeks.