Applicants needed for advisory boards

Osceola County government is looking for interested residents to apply for vacancies on several advisory boards.

Members of these boards are appointed by the County Commission. Most committees meet regularly; service is voluntary.

The below advisory boards have vacancies, with terms ending Dec. 31, 2011. General information regarding each board and any special qualifications are included. If you are interested in being considered, go to http:// www.osceola.org/bcc

101-8966-0/advisory_

board_online_application.cfm and fill out the application online. The application can also be downloaded and faxed to Mary Rogers at 407-742-2391 for consideration by the commission.

Vacancies include:

• Community Development Block Grant Citizens Advisory Task Force. One at large member is needed representing the low- to moderate-income sector. For additional information, call Jamie Rowland with Human Services 407-742-8405. Candidates must live in Osceola County.

The task force increases public awareness of the function of the Community Development Block Grant program and the types of assistance available to low- and moderate-income residents. This also includes the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The committee reviews the applications and Housing Assistance Plan, providing input on these documents. The committee also is very involved in preparing for the upcoming block grant Entitlement Program.

• Parks and Recreation Committee, one position open, to fill a vacancy until Dec. 31, with an opportunity for reappointment. Candidates must live in County Commission district 2. The committee reviews parks and recreation policies in order to improve services.

• Planning Commission, one opening, must live in district 2. The commission makes recommendations to the County Commission regarding the development of land through zoning and planning.

For more information, contact Mary Rogers at 407-742-2382.

Roadwork to bring traffic delays

Due to milling and resurfacing work, drivers should expect traffic delays on Osceola Parkway and Buenaventura Boulevard beginning Friday at 7 p.m. and continuing through early Monday morning.

County officials said drivers should expect periodic lane shifts/diversions and detours through the intersection of Osceola Parkway and Buenaventura Boulevard.

Through Friday, there will be a lane shift on Thacker Avenue in front of Osceola High School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will still be two lanes of traffic flowing at all times.

Motorists are urged to use caution when approaching these areas.

For more information, contact the Osceola County Public Information Office at 407-742-0100.