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03-29-2017 Board Summary Board of Supervisors Dorothy A. Jaeckle Leslie A. Haley Christopher M. Winslow James M. Holland Stephen A. Elswick County Administrator Joseph P. Casey Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on March 29, 2017 3:00 P.M. SESSION WORK SESSIONS  Dr. Casey recognized Ms. Laurenia Mangum, a caseworker from the Social Services Department, and read a letter from a county resident expressing their appreciation for her helpfulness and professionalism.  Dr. Casey was pleased to report that applications for the new Government Citizens Academy will be accepted beginning April 15, with the first class held on May 16. Through interactive sessions and optional tours of facilities, residents will get a comprehensive look at how and why programs and services are provided. The academy will create a hands-on learning opportunity where citizens will have the chance to provide feedback relative to how the county is doing.  Dr. Casey announced on March 25, the Police Department was awarded accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The accreditation award is the successful culmination of years of work and dedication to providing the highest level of police service to the community. A Work Session was held to update the Board of Supervisors on the status of the General Assembly and the county’s legislative program. A Work Session was held to brief the Board of Supervisors on the development of the Department of Community Enhancement. A Work Session was held to update the Board of Supervisors on the public safety communications system. A Work Session was held to brief the Board of Supervisors on the status of the Parks and Recreation/Richmond Volleyball Club public-private partnership. A Work Session was held regarding the County Administrator’s proposed FY2018 budget, including presentations from various area of county government and schools. 1 CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held pursuant to 1) Section 2.2-3711(A)(7), Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, for Consultation with Legal Counsel Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice Regarding Consideration of the Chesterfield County Public Schools Supplemental Retirement Plan; 2) Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1), Relating to the Performance of a Specific County Employee; 3) Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), Relating to the Disposition of an Interest in Publicly-Held Real Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position and Negotiating Strategy of the County; and 4) Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), Relating to the Acquisition of an Interest in Publicly Held Real Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position and Negotiating Strategy of the County. 6:00 P.M. SESSION The Honorable James Holland, Dale District Supervisor, gave the invocation. Colonel Thierry Dupuis led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION UPDATE  Dr. Casey stated earlier this month it was announced that the Richmond Volleyball Club, which has more than 3,000 members, is planning to move into a 50,000-square- foot volleyball facility that the Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority plans to build in the Stonebridge development just off Midlothian Turnpike. In addition to RVC, the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department plans to use about 5,000 square feet of the building for community programs and events such as fitness classes.  Dr. Casey was happy to report that Niagara shared a picture of their first shippable pallet of 24-pack Niagara water that was filled and wrapped at the Chesterfield plant. This project was delivered “on time and on budget,” and they were grateful to the Chesterfield team for their work. APPOINTMENTS Approved Nomination/appointment of Ms. Samantha Hollins to serve on the Community Policy and Management Team. CONSENT ITEMS Approved Budget amendment to Schools grant fund. Approved Award of construction contract to Virtexco Corporation for renovations to the Central Library Building. 2 Approved Award of a requirements contract for electrical arc flash engineering and analysis services to RMF Engineering, Incorporated. Approved Award of a contract to Guernsey Tingle for architectural and engineering services for Fire and Emergency Medical Services facilities. Approved Acceptance of state roads in Summer Lake Section 9 and Roxshire Section 15. Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a variable width impoundment easement across property of Ashlake, LLC. Approved Designation of Virginia Department of Transportation drainage easements for Horner Park Road. Approved Lease extension for the temporary Hull Street Road Police Station. Approved Set date of May 24, 2017, as a public hearing to consider the abandonment of a portion of Deergrove Road, State Route 7333. Approved Authorization to transfer funds, appropriate funds and award construction contracts for the Horner Park and Lake Chesdin Trail Projects. Adopted Resolution authorizing the issuance of Virginia Resources Authority special fund revenue bonds for financing a new indoor sports facility at Stonebridge. Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Cinthia Sprinkle, Department of Mental Health Support Services, upon her retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing Lieutenant Robert F. Burnette, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing “Chesterfield County Classics Week.” Approved Transfer of District Improvement Funds from the Dale District Improvement Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase and install a scoreboard on the football field at Ironbridge Park. Approved Transfer of District Improvement Funds from the Bermuda, Clover Hill, Dale, Matoaca and Midlothian District Improvement Funds to the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department to purchase bronze castings for the memorial wall honoring firefighters and emergency medical technicians who have died in the line of duty. 3 CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD Mr. David Lee, a Bermuda District resident, expressed concerns relative to the nuisance of his neighbors’ loud, barking dogs. Ms. Kathryn Haines, a Midlothian District resident, expressed concerns regarding the reduction of trips by the 64x Stony Point Express and the new proposed GRTC bus plan. She also urged the county to adopt a meals tax to solve the problem of increasing poverty. Ms. Denisha Potts, vice president of the Chesterfield NAACP, expressed concerns relative to Ms. Jaeckle’s comments regarding ESOL classes in the county. Ms. Jenefer Hughes urged the Board for a reintroduction of a county meals tax as a significant revenue generator. Mr. Rodney Martin expressed concerns relative to unfunded pension liabilities of Chesterfield County Public Schools. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing Ordinance amendment to the County Code relating to Utilities user held and charges. ordinance to be considered on April 26, 2017 Public hearing Proposed 2017 tax rates. held and ordinance to be considered on April 26, 2017 Public hearing Proposed FY2018 proposed Community Development Block Grant held and Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Annual Plan. program/plan to be considered on April 26, 2017 Public hearing Proposed FY2018-FY2022 proposed Capital Improvement Program. held and program to be considered on April 26, 2017 Public hearing Proposed FY2018 proposed annual financial plan. held and plan to be considered on April 26, 2017 The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. until April 26, 2017. 4