08-20-1956 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Super~isors of Chester-
field County, held at the Court-
house on August 20, 1956, at
8:00 p.m.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman
Mr. H. T. Goyne
Mr. R.J~ Britton
Hr. Stanley R.Hague, Jr.
Mr. Marshall F. Drtskill
Absent:
Df. Robt. O. Gill
This day Mr. Stuart Taylor, Architect, from .the firm of E.Tucke~ Carlton, came
before the Board explaining the completed plans for the new office building at
the Courthouse. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of M~. Driski11,
seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that the Chairman of this Board and its
Clerk are authorized to sign. s contract with the architect, which contract sets
out the fees tote paid and the work tote accomplished, said contract havi~g been
approved by the Commonwealth's Attorney,
On motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that the plans
for tho office building at the Courthouse, presented by the architect, be, and
they are hereby approved.
And be it further resolved that the firm of E.Tuoker Carlton bo requested to
callfor bids according to plans and specifications outlined, said bids tote
returned notilater than October 5, 1956, at 2:00 p.m.
This day Mr. Richter came before the Board seeking the Board's approval of a
subdivision plan near Five ~orks, Dale District. Upon consideration whereof
and on motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that due to
tho acreage involved, a variance be granted from the Subdivision Ordinance to.
allow recordation of a plat showing a road approximately 2500 feet long with no
cross roads.
This day Mr. Davis, owner of a trailer court on Rt.360, 0amc before the Board
seeking the Board's approval of the ~onstruction of a sewer line from the sewer
line recently laid from Roanoke Street to the MoP, ire Shopping area to the Davis
Trailer Court. Upon consider*riCh whereof, and on motion of Mr. Britton,
seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board approve the construction
of said sewer line to the ~avis Trailer Court, provided Mr. Davis signs a contract
with tho County, which contract would bo similar to contracts signed by others
seeking similar service.
This day the bids on Contract A-3 andA-4 Water Improvement Program, came before
the Board and it appeared that Mr. S.J, Bellwas the low con,ratter. It was
generally agreed, however, that some contact would be made with Mt.Bell to seek
an extension of time during which the County can sign the necessary contracts
for this work. The extension being ~ecessary due to the bond market and the
fact that the County as not sold its bonds at this ~ate.
On motion of Mr. Hritton, seconded by Mr. ~is~ikl, it is resolved that this Board
authorize the T~easurer of the County of Chesterfield to transfer $200,000.00
from the unappropriated surplus of the General County Fund to the Utility
Construction Fund, which amount is robe repaid from the water bonds tote sold in
the near future,
This day the E~ecutive Secretary cited the fact that two inqm~ries had been
received concerning the possibility of connecting to the Kenmore Ridge Sewerage
Tromtment Plant, said inquiries being from outside of the area, ~0r Which the
~ewerage service was designed. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion
of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Hr. Britton, it is resolved that the County Engineer
be and he hereby is requested to investigate all s~oh reques~and ascertain
the extent of enlarging the present sewerage treatment plant retake care of
the request.
Whereas. the Land Company of Virginia,Incarporated, of Virginia Corporation, by
acreement dated November 3, 1953, agreed to convey unto the County of Chesterfield
Virginia, the Kenmore Ridge Sewage treatment plant, and all related facilities; an.
Whereas, the County of Ohesterfield agrees to accept the said system for operation
and maintenance under certain conditions: and
Whereas, the County EnKineer h~ made a study and repoDt~to~ the Board of Supervisor
on the condition of the facilities, and the feasibility of operation by the
Gounty; and
Whereas, tho Commonwealth's Attorney has examined the deed to the property and tho
easements to the sewer lines, etc.
Now, Therefore, Be [t-~esolved, that the Board of Supervisors will assume ~wnershi
of said sewage facilities, and the operation and maintenance thereof, subject to
the terms of the contract with the Land Company of Virginia, Incorporated, for
replacement of certain items within a period of three (3) years and under conditio
sst forth in a~reement, da~ed ~ovember 3, 1953, and does approve the deed oonveyinI
the system to the County of Chesterfield, dated the 5th day of Decemoer, 1955.
Be it Resolved, that service charges willbe levied on the users of said system
the first billing date following adoption of this resolution in accordance with
following rates, which may be revised from time to time as conditions warrant:
Each single family dwelling two dollars ($2.00) per month; commercial
es%ablishmdnts 100 pc? ~ent of the water bill --(credit for commercial users).
Be it further Resolved, that the charges for sewage service willbe rendered with
the water bill, and payment of sewage charges will be subject to the same rules
and regulations governing water bills.
Be it further Resolved, that all money collected shall be deposited to a separate
sewer account.
Be it Further Resolved, that application for allfuture sewage co~ne~tio'ns shallbe
made with the Utilities Department, and that all sewers and connections shall:,be
installed in accordance with present or future specifications.
Be it Further Resolved, that this resolution shallbecome effective with the
adoption of this resolution.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this
Board grant permission to the Southern Materials Company to connect to the City
of Richmond water supply to its location on Gofer Road,
And be it further resolved that the Executive Secretary be and he hereby is
authorized to write the usual letter to the City of Hiohmond informing them
of this action.
This day the Executive Secretary ~ad a letter from the Clover Hill Fire De
requesting an additional fire siren be placed in the 'vicinity of Bethia or
Winterpock, It was generally agreed that the Executive Secretary be request,
to inform them that such a siren is available in Manchester and might possibly
be used in that area.
This day the Executive Secretary read a letter from Senator Bird and Mr. Minetree
Folkes concerning the Welfare Department in the County, which letters are receivd¢
and filed,
This day the matter.of appoin%ing a trdstee and paying agent fop the Water Revemul
t~nd Issue came before the Board and Mr. Nar$ A. Smith of the F.W.Oraigie and
Company recommended in writing that of the proposals received, the Central
National Bank had by far the best pr6posal ~or the County. Upon consideration
whereof and on motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved
that the Central National Bank be and it hereby is appointed as trustee and
agent for the County of Chesterfield for the $4,~00,000 bond issue t. obe sold in
the near future,
On motion of Mr. Driskill, second by Mr. ~a§ue, it is resolved that the Executiv{
Secretary be and he herebyiis authorized to pay tothe firm of E. Tucker Carlton
~5105,?0, which amount is ZS~ of the est&m&ted total fee for the new office
building,
On motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by Mr,Driskill, it is resolved that this Board
approve the request of Mr. Geo. W.Moore, Jr,, Treasurer of the County of
Chesterfield in the amount of $9080,~2, sent to'the State Compensation Board
for office supplies and office equipment,
This day the report of the P~lice lock-up inspection was read and filed wi~h the
Board~s papers,
On motion of Mr, Dr~skil~,seconded by
Pinkaey Sowers, be paid the sum of $50.00 for examining the title of Lot ?,Block
in Ben Air Hei§hts, at the order of the Circuit Court of the County.
This day a Court Order concerning' the $3,500,000 School Bond Issue was read and
filed with the Board*s papers,
On motion of Mr, Hague, seconded by Mr,Driskill, it is resolved that the contract
between the Board of Supervisors and the Got~ Index Company for the completie~.:of
the closing out of the Grantee-~rantor Index, which contract is in the amount
of $12,~78.00, be and it hereby is approved, subject tothe final approval of the
Commonwealth's Attorney.
End be it further resolved that the Ghairmanand the Clerk of this Board be and
they hereby are authorized to si~n said contract.
On motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the Purchas]
Clerk be requested to ascertain the type of addin~ machine necessary for the Sher~
and secure price on same.
On motion of Mr, Driskill, seconded by Mr, Britton, it is resolved that this Boar(
adjourn until September 6, 1956', at 8:00 p.m,
-' ~E~xecutive Secretary