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2015-03-25 Board Summary Board of Supervisors Stephen A. Elswick Arthur S. Warren Dorothy A. Jaeckle James M. Holland Daniel A. Gecker County Administrator James J.L. Stegmaier Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on March 25, 2015 3:00 P.M. SESSION COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS  Mr. Dupler announced the county’s Health and Social Services departments were recently recognized by the State Health Department and asked to share best- practices regarding our successes in conducting pre-admission nursing home screenings in a timely manner. This is a new area of focus for our departments in the last few years as new state legislation required that pre-admission screenings be completed within 30 days of request.  Mr. Dupler reported the newly expanded Brandermill Woods was issued a Certificate of Occupancy.  Mr. Dupler reported the county’s Building Inspection Department became aware of some water leaks and well cap safety issues at a disabled homeowner’s residence. He recognized American Leak Detection, Lyttle Service Company and Colonial Plumbing and Heating Company, for donating their services to handle needed repairs for the resident.  Mr. Dupler was pleased to announce Virginia Business just released news that Chesterfield County has been named the top locality in the east for operating a new distribution warehouse based on a corporate site selection study. The study revealed Chesterfield is poised to benefit from growing port traffic at the Port of Virginia in Norfolk as a result of the expansion of the Panama Canal set to open next year. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Julia S. Council, Chesterfield County Public Library, upon her retirement. WORK SESSIONS A Work Session was held regarding the proposed FY2016 budget for the Commonwealth’s Attorney and Management Services. 1 APPOINTMENTS Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. William S. Feasenmyer to serve on the Community Criminal Justice Board. CONSENT ITEMS Adopted Resolution recognizing Lieutenant Harry T. Gladding, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing April 12-18, 2015, as “Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week” in Chesterfield County. Adopted Resolution recognizing April 2015 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Chesterfield County. Approved State road acceptances of roads in Magnolia Green Section G and Rivers Bend South II. Approved Request for permit for Woodlake Community Association to stage a fireworks display at the Woodlake Pavilion/Amphitheater. Approved Award of contract to Cherry Bekaert LLP for financial auditing services. Approved Acceptance of parcels of land for Powhite Parkway extended and along the west right of way line of Otterdale Road from Rountrey Development Corporation. Approved Acceptance of parcels of land along Old Hundred Road from G.B.S. Holding, LTD. Approved Award of construction contract for Chesdin West and River Road Water Pump Station Improvements. Approved Request for permission from Genevieve D. Jenkins and R.D. Jenkins to install private water services within private easements to serve properties on Lake Dale Road. Approved Request for permission from Thomas Eric Cavey for a gravel driveway to encroach within a fifty-foot county right of way to access property on Hickory Road. Approved Designation of right of way, Virginia Department of Transportation drainage and storm water management best management practice easements and conveyance of easements to VEPCo and Verizon for the Old Bermuda Hundred Road – I-95 to Old Stage Road Project. Approved Designation of right of way and variable width slope and drainage easements for Virginia Department of Transportation maintenance for the extension of North Otterdale Road. Approved Amendment to the 1996 Schools Grounds Maintenance Consolidation Agreement. 2 Approved Expanding the membership of the Chesterfield Capital Construction Goals and Accountability Committee to include an architect and a member of the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce. Approved Authorization for the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign the request to the Governor for local workforce development designation. Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Bermuda, Clover Hill, Dale, Matoaca and Midlothian District Improvement Funds to the School Board for post-prom celebrations. REPORTS Accepted Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases. 6:30 P.M. SESSION Mr. Stephen A. Elswick, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, gave the invocation. Mr. David Pritchard, Special Projects Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD Mr. Rodney Martin addressed the Board relative to the Internal Audit FY2014 Report Card. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing Ordinance amendments to the County Code relating to Utilities held and Department connection fees and Utilities user charges. ordinance to be considered on April 15, 2015 Public hearing Ordinance amendments to the County Code relating to Subdivision held and Construction Plan “Table Review” and fees. ordinance to be considered on April 15, 2015 Public hearing Proposed 2016 Tax Rates. held and ordinance to be considered on April 15, 2015 Public hearing Proposed FY2016 Community Development Block Grant Program and held and the HOME Investment Partnership Annual Plan. program/plan to be considered on April 15, 2015 3 Public hearing Proposed FY2016-FY2020 Capital Improvement Program. held and program to be considered on April 15, 2015 Public hearing Proposed FY2015 Annual Financial Plan. held and plan to be considered on April 15, 2015 The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. until April 15, 2015, at 3 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. 4