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2013-09-18 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 September 18, 2013 3:00 P.M. SESSION COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS ? Dr. Edward E. Raspiller, president of John Tyler Community College introduced himself to the Board of Supervisors. ? Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report that the James River Advisory Council had a very successful regional river cleanup last Saturday. More than 900 volunteers among 15 sites picked up trash along the James River and several feeder creeks or streams, working to make the river a cleaner place. ? Mr. Stegmaier introduced State of Virginia’s Emergency Management Citizen Corps Director, Ms. Linda Rubin and the President of Virginia First, Mr. Gary Lupton who presented an award to county representatives Ms. Sherri Laffoon of Emergency Management and Ms. Debbie Leidheiser, Senior Advocate. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management's Citizen Corp Program has awarded this program as "Most Outstanding Program" due to the innovative and collaborative team efforts of Human Services and Public Safety groups to reach out to home health care organizations. ? Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report that the 2013 Best of the Web awards winners have been announced and Chesterfield County has been selected as one of the finalists. The program showcases governments whose websites demonstrate innovation, usability and functionality for users. RESOLUTIONS & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS Adopted Resolution recognizing Battalion Chief Mark R. Nugent, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing Firefighter Dale Field for his heroic efforts. Adopted Resolution recognizing Corporal Michael D. Nash, Police Department, upon his retirement. 1 DEFERRED ITEMS Adopted Resolution authorizing acceptance of a recreational trails program grant for the R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks. Approved to Lease of real property at the softball complexes at Harry G. Daniel Park advertise a new at Iron Bridge and Warbro Athletic Complex for the operation of request for softball programs. proposals Approved Proposed revisions to the Cash Proffer Policy. APPOINTMENTS Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Stephen Elswick to serve on the Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Approved Nomination/appointment/reappointment of Dr. Julie Ranson and Mr. David Glass to serve on the Youth Services Citizen Board. Approved Nomination/reappointment of Mr. Daniel Smith, Mr. David Matthews and Mr. Gary Armstrong to serve on the GRTC Transit System Board. Approved Nomination/reappointment of Mr. Robert W. Andrus, Steven M. Applegate, Mr. Michael C. Bricker, Mr. William G. Fields, Mr. Mike Gill and Mr. Timothy D. Grider to serve on the Board of Building Code Appeals. Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Steve Uphoff to serve on the Chesterfield County Airport Advisory Board. Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Willie H. Lewis, Jr. to serve on the Committee on the Future. CONSENT ITEMS Adopted Resolution recognizing October 6-12, 2013, as “Fire Prevention Week” in Chesterfield County. Adopted Resolution recognizing Sergeant Matthew D. McCartney, Police Department, upon his retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing Corporal L. Preston Pinkleton, Police Department, upon his retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing Captain Albert S. Thompson, III, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement. 2 Approved Donation of surplus property to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science. Approved Design, appropriation of funds and authorization to award a construction contract for the East River Road Widening Project. Approved Appropriation of funds and authorization to award a construction contract for the Route 60 Mall Access Improvement Project. Approved State road acceptance of roads in Harpers Mill Section 2. Approved Memoranda of understanding for radio interoperability between the Chesterfield County Police Department and the City of Colonial Heights, Powhatan County and the City of Hopewell. Approved Request for permission from David S. Clements and Elizabeth B. Clements for a proposed concrete driveway to encroach within a sixteen-foot drainage easement across Lot 27, Summer Lake, Section 6. Approved Acceptance of parcels of land along Charter Colony Parkway and LeGordon Drive from Charter (E&A), LLC. Approved Acceptance of parcels of land along West Hundred Road from DDR Bermuda Square LLC. Approved Acceptance of parcels of land along Iron Bridge Road from Faith Memorial Baptist Church. Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a sixteen-foot drainage easement and temporary Virginia Department of Transportation drainage easements across the property of Charter (E&A), LLC. Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a sixteen-foot drainage easement across property of DDR Bermuda Square LLC. Approved Change Order Number One for the Elkhardt Water Tank Renovations Project. REPORTS Accepted Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD Ms. Renee Farkas urged the Board to create an interactive web page in order for citizens to log complaints/concerns regarding the Shoosmith Landfill. 3 6:30 P.M. SESSION Dr. Sheryl Bailey, Deputy County Administrator, gave the invocation. Eagle Scout Thomas Godon led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. RESOLUTIONS Adopted Resolution recognizing October 8, 2013, as “Christmas Mother Day” in Chesterfield County. Adopted Resolution recognizing September 2013 as “Workforce Development Month” in Chesterfield County. Adopted Resolution recognizing the 2013 Chesterfield Baseball Clubs Incorporated Bronco-11-Year-Old All-Star Team for its outstanding accomplishments and its excellent representation of Chesterfield County. Adopted Resolution recognizing the Midlothian Rotary Club for its outstanding charitable efforts. Adopted Resolution recognizing Boy Scouts Mr. Thomas Andrew Godon, Mr. Patrick Eugene Holder, Mr. Eric Kalata and Mr. Zachary Chase Scribner, upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD Mr. Ralph Carter expressed concerns relative to the imposition of a meals tax. Mr. Bob Olsen expressed concerns relative to the fee for providing documents under the Freedom of Information Act. Ms. Jackie Whitmore expressed concerns relative to the imposition of a meals tax. Ms. Julie Ranson expressed concerns relative to the imposition of a meals tax. Ms. Carrie Coyner presented information relative to the annual Massey Classic golf tournament, a special fundraising event dedicated to the eradication of cancer research, education and treatment. 4 REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS 13SN0131 (AMENDED) In Dale Magisterial District, request of Terraforge, Inc. Remanded to for amendment of conditional use planned development (Case Planning 05SN0219) relative to the deletion of cash proffers; modifications to Commission open space and recreational areas; and amendment of zoning district map in a Residential (R-12) District on 174.8 acres fronting 2,400 feet on the east line of Conifer Road, 480 feet south of Bellbrook Drive. 13SN0505 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Jack R. Wilson, III for Deferred until rezoning from Community Business (C-3) to General Business (C-5) October 23, 2013plus conditional use approval and amendment of zoning district map to permit motor vehicle title lending on .3 acre known as 11648 Jefferson Davis Highway. 13SN0135 (AMENDED) In Dale Magisterial District, request of Nash Approved with Road/Woodpecker Road, LLC for amendment of zoning (Cases proffered 05SN0229 and 10SN0205) to modify the payment schedule of a conditions transportation contribution and to amend cash proffers relative to escalation and amendment of zoning district map in a Residential (R-40) District on 396.5 acres fronting 1,100 feet on the southeast line of Nash Road, 3,200 feet northeast of Eastfair Drive. 13SN0539 In Matoaca Magisterial District, request of MGME Richmond- Approved with Harbourside, LLC for amendment of conditional use planned one proffered development (Case 88SN0056) relative to uses and amendment of condition zoning district map in a Neighborhood Business (C-2) District on 3.3 acres fronting 260 feet on the south line of Hull Street Road, 210 feet west of Mockingbird Lane. 13SN0540 In Midlothian Magisterial District, request of Holiday Signs of Approved with conditional use to permit an electronic message center sign and proffered amendment of zoning district map in a General Industrial (I-2) District conditions on 26 acres fronting in three (3) places for a total of 260 feet on the north line of Midlothian Turnpike, west of Watkins Centre Parkway, also fronting in two (2) places for a total of 1150 feet on the west line of Watkins Centre Parkway, north of Midlothian Turnpike. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD Ms. Dorothy Kaull expressed concerns relative to transportation services provided to county citizens. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. until October 9, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. 5