Town of South Boston  

Strategic Goals and Objectives for 2006-2008

Adopted by South Boston Town Council on August 14, 2006  

1.  CONSOLIDATION OF SELECTED COUNTY AND TOWN SERVICES

A.        Continue to work with Halifax County and the Town of Halifax to evaluate and implement the Draper Aden Halifax County Water and Sewer Master Plan recommendations regarding:

·        consolidation of utility services

·        meeting the  water supply needs of  the Town of Halifax ; and

·        providing  rate reduction relief for out-of –town customers  

B.         Renew efforts with Halifax County to consolidate the two existing library facilities into a one centralized location in the Halifax County Urban Planning Area.  

C.        Upgrade Police Department computer system to enhance information sharing capabilities for law enforcement purposes and accommodate future technologies in regional and state interoperability projects.  

2.  FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – FY 2007-2008

A.        Landfill Closure  

3.  PRIORITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (TOWN FUNDED)– FY 2008-2011

A.        Stormwater management upgrades (prioritized)

B.         Community Park in Sinai area

C.        Recreation Center           

4.  PRIORITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (GRANT/REVENUE SHARING DEPENDANT) FY 2008 -2011 

A.        North Main Street – TEA-21 Improvement Grant

B.         Cotton Mill Park

C.        Biking/Hiking Trail

D.        Storm water management upgrades (prioritized)  

5.   STRATEGIC PLANNING AND LAND USE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

A.        Comprehensive Plan Update Completion

B.         North Main Street Historic Planning Area  

6.   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

A.  Maintain and market Enterprise Zone incentives to encourage business expansion and development.   Aggressively pursuing State Enterprise Zone Renewal Application to increase size and retain State program incentives.  

B.    Encourage historic redevelopment within and around the Crossing of the Dan site and promotion as a tourist destination.  

7. EMPHASIZE MISSION AND VALUES ON A DAILY BASIS  

A.  Enhance the Quality of Life for South Boston citizens by providing effective municipal services .   

B.   The South Boston Town Council places special value on:

·        Leadership

·        Innovation

·        Customer Service

·        Integrity

·        Open government