2013-04-10 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 April 10, 2013
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report that due to the Board’s sound financial
management and careful monitoring of spending, Chesterfield debt is still rated in the
“nine-A’s” club, not only for the county but also our utility system.
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Mr. Stegmaier announced that Sabra broke ground on their new “Center of Excellence”
and the addition will soon be up and running as they have received their Certificate of
Occupancy. The center will be a modern-day research and development facility in
Virginia to establish best practices on all aspects of culinary, food science, production,
engineering, packaging, supply chain and product delivery.
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Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report that the Jefferson Cup and Ultimate Cup soccer
tournaments were held in late February and March at various venues, including River
City Sportsplex in Chesterfield County and were highly successful. Hotel rooms, local
restaurants and other establishment benefited from the out of town visitors that came
and spent their tourism dollars.
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Mr. Stegmaier announced that the Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership
with the School Board and Greater Richmond Fit4Kids, has been awarded a new
“KaBOOM” playground at Bensley Park. KaBOOM! is a national non-profit
organization dedicated to saving play for America's children.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing April 21-27, 2013, as “Administrative
Professionals Week.”
WORK SESSIONS
A Work Session was held regarding the County Administrator’s proposed FY2014 budget, the
proposed FY2014 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership
Annual Plan, the proposed FY2014-FY2018 Capital Improvement Program and the utility and
tax relief for the Elderly and Disabled Ordinance changes.
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DEFERRED ITEMS
Approved Amendments to Chapter 19 of the County Code and adoption of a
policy regulating Alternative Financial Institutions.
NEW BUSINESS
Adopted Ordinance amendments relating to Department of Utilities fee changes.
Adopted Ordinance establishing the annual tax levy on various classes of real
estate and personal property, including a $0.95 real estate tax.
Adopted The FY2014 Community Development Block Grant Program and the
HOME Investment Partnerships Annual Plan.
Deferred until The FY2014-FY2018 Capital Improvement Program.
April 24, 2013
Adopted Ordinance amendments relating to tax relief for the elderly and disabled
program.
Adopted The FY2014 Biennial Financial Plan.
Deferred until Resolution appropriating funds for FY2014.
April 24, 2013
Approved Authorization to proceed with the Reams Gordon Library and
Harrowgate Road Fire Station Projects.
Approved Authorization to initiate process of preparing for a meals tax and bond
referenda.
CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Sergeant Wendal R. Peyton, Police Department,
upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Beverly Canada, Social Services
Department, upon her retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing April 2013, as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”
in Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Connor William Yoke upon attaining the
rank of Eagle Scout.
Adopted Resolution recognizing May 12-18, 2013, as “National Law
Enforcement Week” in Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the State Convention of the IOTA State
Organization, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
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Approved Initiation of application for conditional use approval and conditional use
planned development approval relative to a second dwelling unit on
property located on Little Creek Lane.
Deferred until Application for the demolition of a designated historic structure, the
May 22, 2013 Clarke Residence, located on Centralia Road.
Approved Conveyance of easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company to
serve the Bensley Park Cell Tower Site.
Approved Request for permission from Norman W. Manuel and Caroline B.
Manuel for a proposed privacy fence to encroach within an eight-foot
easement across Lot 5, Block A, Estridge, Section A.
Approved Request for permission from Chesterfield County Public Schools to
install a private water service and designate a private easement on
county property to serve a build-a-house dwelling on Woodpecker
Road.
Approved Award of contract for the Elkhardt Tank Renovation Project.
Approved Designation of right of way for the streetscape project on Jefferson
Davis Highway in the vicinity of Falling Creek.
Approved State road acceptance of roads in Collington Section 8, Harpers Mill
Section 1, Collington Section 9 and Timsbury Pointe.
Approved Authorization to amend the county’s Fiscal Services Agreement with
the Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority.
Approved Chesterfield County Towing Contract.
Approved Set date of May 22, 2013, for public hearing to consider an amendment
to the FY2013-FY2018 Secondary Road Construction Six-Year Plan
and adoption of the FY2014 Secondary Road Construction Budget.
Approved Set date of May 22, 2013, for public hearing to consider an ordinance
amendment relating to banner signs.
Approved Award of construction contract to Haley Builders for Phase II of the
Animal Shelter Renovation Project.
REPORTS
Accepted Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital
Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Bob Olsen expressed concerns relative to the cash proffer policy.
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6:30 P.M. SESSION
Mr. Allan Carmody, Director of Budget and Management, gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout William Daniel Polk led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Girl Scouts Miss Kathryn Laura Bungarden,
Miss Hannah Michelle Hartsoe and Miss Alexandra Yvette Valorose
upon attaining the Gold Award.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Boy Scouts Mr. William Daniel Polk, Mr. Caleb
Baker Taylor, Mr. Brian Andrew Davis and Mr. Michael Scott Klotz
and upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Steve O’Neill expressed concerns relative to various county related issues.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Comprehensive Plan Implementation – Bridge the Gap Ordinance
Amendments – Part 1.
Approved Authorization of the issuance and sale of general obligation school
bonds to the Virginia Public School Authority.
Adopted Ordinance to vacate a portion of a fifty-foot easement for streets within
Block A, Otterdale Park Subdivision.
NEW ITEM ADDED BY UNAMINOUS CONSENT
Approved Section 21 of the Appropriations Resolution related to percent personal
property tax relief.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. until April 24, 2013, at 3 p.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
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