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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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