2013-01-09 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Dorothy A. Jaeckle
Stephen A. Elswick
Arthur S. Warren
James M. Holland
Daniel A. Gecker
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on January 9, 2013
3:00 P.M. SESSION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Approved Election of Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle as Chairman for 2013.
Approved Election of Mr. Stephen Elswick as Vice Chairman for 2013.
Approved Regular meeting dates for 2013.
Approved Procedures of the Board of Supervisors Governing Meetings in 2013.
Approved Reappointment of Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle and Ms. Barbara Smith
(alternate) to serve on the Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (Crater MPO).
Approved Appointment of Mr. Stephen Elswick to serve on Virginia’s Gateway
Region Board.
Confirmed by Appointment of Mr. Daniel Gecker and Mr. James Holland to serve on
Chairman the Budget and Audit Committee.
Confirmed by Appointment of Mr. Daniel Gecker and Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle to serve on
Chairman the County Employee Benefits Committee.
Confirmed by Appointment of Mr. Stephen Elswick and Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle to serve
Chairman on the Joint County/School Board Liaison Committee.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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The Board observed a moment of silence in memory of retired employee Barbara
Fassett and her daughter, who recently lost their lives tragically.
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Mr. Stegmaier stated staff looks forward to working with the Board this year. He
further stated 2012 was a great year for the county with the opening of Amazon, Kroger
at Stonebridge, Uptown Alley and the Aquatics Center coupled with other economic
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development successes. He noted the county won its 6 America’s Promise Award,
received 11 NACo awards and 1 VACo award, adopted a new Comprehensive Plan and
maintained AAA bond ratings and other financial benchmarks as well as many other
accomplishments.
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Mr. Stegmaier announced that due to recent rainfall events within the Appomattox
River drainage basin, water levels in Lake Chesdin have fully recovered and water is
now flowing over the dam. ARWA and its member jurisdictions lifted mandatory water
restrictions on January 3, 2013. Water levels remain low in Swift Creek Reservoir, but
this is a time of low water usage.
Ms. Martha Burton, Director of Tourism for Petersburg Area Regional Tourism (PART),
provided the Board with an update regarding the activities of PART and the economic impact
of tourism in the region.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Daniel J. Holser, Chief Magistrate 11 th
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and 12 Judicial Districts, to serve on the Community Criminal Justice
Board.
Approved Nomination/appointment of Ms. Michelle McQueen and Ms. Arleen
Reinhardt, to serve on the Youth Services Citizen Board.
Approved Nomination/reappointment of Ms. Marcia Phillips, Mr. Charles Dane
(alternate), Mr. Robert C. Key and Dr. Sheryl Bailey (alternate), to
serve on the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority.
Approved Nomination/appointment of Ms. Tracy Kemp Stallings, to serve on the
Personnel Appeals Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved Streetlight installation in the Bermuda District in the River Walk at
Rivermont subdivision, in the cul-de-sac of South Hackberry Road.
CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Firefighter Stewart Ringwood, Jr., Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution supporting the installation of signs advising of an additional
maximum fine for exceeding the posted speed limit on Bayview Drive.
Adopted Resolution approving the financing plan for Richmond International
Airport expansion, modernization and renovation.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the Honorable Daniel A. Gecker as 2012
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
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Approved Award of contract and appropriation of funds for documenting the
location and mapping the storm drainage systems throughout
Chesterfield County.
Approved Award of contract for maintenance and repairs at the Bensley and
Rivers Bend Fire and Emergency Medical Services Stations.
Approved State road acceptances of roads in Heart Quake Section 1 at Foxcreek,
Collington Section 15, Heart Quake Section 2 at Foxcreek and Prescotts
Level Section 1 at Foxcreek.
Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a sidewalk easement across the
property of Economic Development Authority of the County of
Chesterfield.
Approved Lease assignment to TowerCo 2013 LLC.
Deferred until Conveyance of easement across Crestwood Elementary School property
January 23, 2013 to Virginia Electric and Power Company.
Approved Designation of right of way for Harrowgate Road.
Approved Request for permission from Woodlake Community Association,
Incorporated for proposed underground electrical conduit, two electrical
charging posts, tie-up posts and a light pole to encroach within a
sixteen-foot sewer easement and an impoundment easement for the
Swift Creek Reservoir across Shelter Cove Pointe.
Approved Initiation of an application for a variance to the required side yard
building setback for an existing accessory structure located on Skybird
Road.
Approved Appropriation of road cash proffer funds and award of a construction
contract for the Newbys Bridge Road Realignment and Turn Lanes at
Jacobs Road Project.
Approved Set date of January 23, 2013, for public hearing to consider the FY2014
Transportation Alternative Project.
REPORTS
Accepted Report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts.
Accepted Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital
Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
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6:30 P.M. SESSION
Deputy County Administrator William D. Dupler gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout Thomas W. Payne, III led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing the Highlands Massey Classic Committee for its
outstanding fundraising efforts.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the 2012 L.C. Bird Skyhawks Varsity Football
Team for its superior achievement and outstanding representation of
Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Boy Scouts Mr. Thomas W. Payne, III, Mr.
Stuart McClaskey Mapes, Mr. Jonathan Montraville Wert, Mr. Howard
P. Estes, III, Mr. William Nelson Simmons, Mr. Michael Neal
McMullen, Mr. Ian Jared Coffin, Mr. Zachary Louden Reyes, Mr.
Dalton Jared Lackey, Mr. Dylan Jacob Lackey and Mr. Alan Zhang
upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Pastor Shawn Franco presented the Board with a petition of thanksgiving and prayer from the
Chesterfield citizens of Cornerstone Assembly of God.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Deferred until Amendments to Chapter 19 of the County Code and adoption of a
April 10, 2013 policy regulating alternative financial institutions.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Bob Olsen expressed concerns relative to the Board of Supervisors’ policies and
procedures.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. until January 23, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
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