09-28-1948 MinutesVIRGINIA: At a meeting of the Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield Co_u~ty
held atthe Courthouse on Sept.2~
1948, at 8:00 p.m.
Present:
J. G. Hening, Chairman
J.C .McKesson
Irvin G. Homer
H. T. Goyn e
James W. Gordon, Jr.
Absent: P. W. Covington
This day Mr. Chas. R. Willis, representative of Scott, Homer and Mason, Inc.,
appeared before the Board regardimg the bonds which were to be delivered tothe
Board of Supervisors and stated that as to date no word had been received from
the New York Attorneys regarding the same, but he hoped that within a day or two
some informZion would be forthcoming.
This day the matter of street lights in Chesterfield County was called to the
attention of the Board by Mr. J.C.McKesson, who stated he felt that some lights
should have been installed before this. Upon consideration whereof, and on
motion of Irvin G. Hornet, it is resolved that the Executive Secretary be and he
hereby is requested to communicate with Mr. Holtzclaw, of the Virginia Electric
and Power Company and inquire why some action had not been taken on this request.
This day the Executive Secretary reporte~ that as he had been instructed at a
previous meeting, to investigate the possibility of removing the telephone switch-
board from the Police Department to some other location on the grounds, that he
had contacted the Telphone Company and had the following report:
That the switchboard could be removed £o some Other location and that a night key
box installed at the Police Department which would serve only the Police Department
and not the extensions which would cost for installation $7.00 and a monthly rate
of approximately $27.50. That an installation could be made of a dual switchboSd
which would give the same service for night and day to all extensions, with an
installation charge of $185.00 and an approximate monthly charge of $47.75, or that/
the entire system could be changed to dial with no installation charge but with a
total monthly charge of $368.00, whichwould be approximtely $150.O0 per month more
than the present monthly rate. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of
James W.Gordon, Jr., it is resolved that the Executive Secretary be and he hereby
is instructed to inform the State Parole Board that we wish to establish the
switchboard in the roo~ now being occupied by them and if they were able to use the
room jointly withthe switchboard operator they could remain, otherwise it would be
necessary for the Parole Board to seek other quarters.
And be it further resolved that the Executive Secretary arrange with the Cheesapeak~
and Potomac Telephone Company for the installa~$on Of a dual switchboard arrangemer
in t he ~fice now used by the Parole Board.
This day the Committee previously appointed by the Chairman of this Board to confer
withthe Police Department regarding the needs, made the following report:
"The Committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors on August lO, 1948,
to investigate the matters pertaining to the improvement of the Police
Department met at the home of Nr.J.C.McKesson on August 12, 1958, and there
were present: Mr.H.T.Goyne, I~r. Irvin G. Hornet, Mr.J.C.McKesson, Mr.
Chas. A. Ryburn, Chief of Police and the Executive Secretary.
A veyy.thouough discussion of the Police Dep~.rtment witch its needs and activities
was naa and t~e Chief of Police stated that in order to furnish complete uniforms
to policemen it was necessary that the accessories as well as the clothing be
furnished, which included belt, revolver, handcuffs, etc. and it made for a much
better department if this was all uniform equipment, so that ammunition could be
purchased in larger quantities and a better appearance would be made. The
Chief stated that one of the greatest needs he could see for the Police Department
was the purchase of a patrol wagon to be used for transporting prisoners both by
the Police and the Sheriff, because it was very dangerous to transport prisoners
in private car~ which afforded no means of protection for t he d river an~ he hope~
that in the near future some arrangements could be made for the purchase of a
patrol wagon. Along the line of equipment for the better operation of the
department he felt that some type of gas bomb~equipment s~ould be had, either
tear gas or gas bomb would be a very effective and safe method of disbursing
crowds, if there was a crowd that needed to be disbursed. Along with other
suggestions, the Chief stated he felt that it was very essential that the Police
officers b~ giv$~ a lO~.~ i~.gre~s~_in salaryand since the Board had increased the
allowance for mxzeage xn ~ne 2ozzce Department, it put the department somewhat in
lane with other departments in the State, and to clarify this point the Chie~
presented information from a number of police departments throughout the State
as tot he number of men, type o~ equipment and pay for these men. In order t o
more adequately serve the area of Chesterfield County, there should be at least
$ additional men to the Department. In bringing these discussions to a summary
and cost of the same, the Oommittee estimated that it would necessitate an increas~
as follows:
Accessories for Policemen
Patrol Wagon
Gas Equipment
Increase in salary- 10%
Mileage (As approved by Board)
~ additional men, equipment & salary
$1150.00
3OOO.OO
50.O0
3000.O0
6500.00
14000.00
$28,700.00
The $28.700.00 would b~e~,~an annual increase for the Police budget withthe exception~
of $3000.00 for a ~wagon which would not be an annual reoccurence and $1150.OI
for accessories to uniforms. While this amount appears to be very large it
was the feeling of the Committee that serious consideration should be given to such
portions of the recommendations as would be within the ability of the County to do.~
This report was thoroughly discussed by the Board. Upon consideration whereof,
and on motion of H.T.Goyne, it is resolved that the Executive Secretary be and he
hereby is instructed to provide for the Police Department, complete uniforms,
including accessories a s listed, and to purchase such tear gas materials as necessa~
.y.
Regarding the request for additional salary for the Police officers and dispatchers
it was decided that since hhere had been a decision to purchase cars by the County
~or the Police Department the matter of salary should be held over until that time,
but that the Dispatchers should be considered immediately. Upon consideration
whereof, and on motion of Irvin G.Horner. it is resolved that the Dispatchers'
salary as of October l, 194~, should be $165.00 per month amd that the dispatcher
serving as Clerk to the Police Department should receive an additional $10.00 per
non th.
Regarding additional men for the Police Department it was decided that it was~
essential that the Police Department have additional personnel. Upon ¢on~ideratign
whereof, and on motion of James W.~ordon, Jr. it is resolved that the Chief of /
Police be and he hereby is instruCCed to recommend to the Judge of Circuit
Court, with the consen~ of the Board, two additional police officers and that one
of the present officers should be advanced to the g fade of an investigator.
This day came Chas. A.Ryburn, Jr., Chief of Police, of the County of Chesterf~ ld,
and requested that this Board consider the establishment of rank of personnel
in the Police Department of sai~ County, and to fix the compens~tion within said
personnel accordingly, and
Whereas, it appearing that by authority of Chapter 21 of the Acts of Assembly of
19~4, this Board of Supervisors is authorized to establish rank of personnel of
the Police Department and fix compensation according to rank, ~pon consideratio~
whereof, and on motion of H.T.Goyne, it is resolved that the following ranks of
personnel in the Police Department of Chesterfield County be, and the same hereby
are established, to-wit: The Chief of Police, shall have the rank of Major; an
Assistant Ch~ f who shall have the rank of Captain; and one police officer with the
rank of Lieutenant; and
Be it further resolved, that the Chief of Police is ~reby authorized and empowered
to select from the personnel of said Department a man tobe designated as assistant
chief and to prescribe his duties; and to select fromthe personnel of said department
a man tobe lieutenant and to prescribe his duties, and
Be it further resolved that this resolution shall be effective as of October 1,1948.
This day Mr.J.G.Hening stated that he had investigated the cost of %he operation
of police cars in Henrico County and found the cost of operation to be approximatel~
one-half of that paid for mileage and operation of police cars in Chesterfield
County and felt that immediate steps sho~ be taken to purchase cars by the CountE
for the Police Department. Upon consideri&ion whereof, and on motion of H.T. ~
Goyne, it is resolved that the Executive Secretary be and he hereby is instructed
to secure prices on c ars suitable for the Police Depertment of Chesterfield County
and report his findings to the BoaDd at a later date.
This day Mr. Chas. Ryburn, Jr., Chief of Police, reported to the Board that he
felt that some speed restrictions ehould be placed on some of the roads within
the County and submitted the following recommendations:
1. Road #1107, the River, Brickyard or DuPuy Road, from railroad at Ettrick
to Colonial Heights - 25 miles per hour.
2. Route #36, Chesterfield Avenue, Ettrick from Railroad to Petersburg City
Limits at Campbell's Br~ge. ----25 miles per hour.
Route #36, River Road from EttrickCity Limits to Matoaca City Limits,
35 miles per hour, or if this is not possible, then for approximately
1/2 mile from limits of Ettrick, west ---35 miles per hour
Road #627, Woodpecker Road, 1/2 mile out from Ettrick -- 35 miles per hour.
Road #628, Hickory Road, 3/10 mile from intersection withRt.36 to Butler's
Store .... 35 miles per hour.
Road #617, Point O'Rocks Road, from intersection with Rt. l0 to S.A.L.RR.--
35 miles per hour.
Road #161, Belt Boulevard, from McGuire Hospital Main Gate to Roube #60 --
25 mi~ s per hour
Route #10, from_Bramch's Church to intersection with Belt Boulevard at
McGuire Hospital, excepting the two school zones --- 35 miles per hour.
Road #647, from Branch's Church to intersection with Route #l, the. Stop 15
Road --- 35 miles per hour.
10. Kingsland Rt. #611, from S.A.L.RR., back of Chimney Corner to A.C.L.RR.--
35 mile s per hour from Southside Nursery Rt. 612 bo ~t. 611--35 miles per hou
1/2 mile.
ll. Beech Road, Rt.655 - 654 to Fire tower --- 35 miles per hour.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of H.T.Goyne, it is resolved that the
Virginia Department of Highways be and it hereby is requested to make a survey
of this request and take such action as would be proper.
This day the Executive Secretary stated that on 50th Street in the subdivision of
?Woodstock" there had been built some houses for which apparently no building
permits had been issued and on lots which did not cc~form to the regulations of
the ;.Zoning Ordiaance, by the Colonial Group, who owned the rest of the lots in
this development and who were requesting permission to build on lots which did not
conform Izith ~the Zoning O~dinance. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion
of J.C.McKesson, it is resolved that all building be stopped on 5tOh Street until
this nm tier can be straightened out.
And be it further resolved that.the Executive Secretary be and he hereby is
instructed to contact Mr. Howard Taylor, who is reported to have financed the
building of th~ese homes to ascertain why no building permits were requested for
this construction.
This day the ExecUtive Secretary read an offer from Mr.E.L.Mumma stating he had
installed in "Grove Place" subdivision a water system that he would like to have
the County take over and operate. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion
of H.T.Goyne, it is resolved that the Chairman appoint a Committee to confer with
Mr.Mumma regarding this matter. Whereupon, the Chairman appointed Mr.H.T.
Goyne and the Executive Secretary.
This day the Executive Secretary read a letter from Mr.E.L.Mumma requesting that
Mason Avenue in the subdivision of "Grove Place" subdivision be taken into the
State Secondary System. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of H.T.Goyn
it is resolved that the County Road Engineer be and he hereby is instructed to
view Mason Avenue in the subdivision of "Grove Place" and have same taken into the
State Secondary System, provided it meets with the requirements of the Virginia
Department of Highways.
Ordered that the meeting be now adjourned until 8:00 p.m. October 5, 1948.
'~ e~c ~?~v~%~ c r e t ary
Chairman