12-28-1948 MinutesPre sent:
James G.Hening, Chairman
H. T. Goyne
P. ~V. Covington
Irvin G. Homer
J.C .McKesson
James W.Gordon, Jr.
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chester~
field County, held at the Court~
hhuse on December 28, 1948. ~
This day ~r. James W. Gordon, Jr., presented to the Board a deed for
which the fire house at Bon Air has been built which was a gift from t he lo~ on
~Vir. Gordon to
Chesterfield County. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of J ~ '
.C .McKesson
it is resolved th~ this deed be accepted and tha~ the Executive Secretary be
instructed torecord the same.
This day the Executive Secretary stated that in accordance with previous instructio~
he had investigated the possibility of purchasing an adding machine for the Trial
Justice Office and that )ir. Ivey, Clerk of Trial Justice had recommended, if possi
the Board purchase the Burroughs Machine for the sum of $285.00, less 10~.
Upon consideration wheregf, and on motion of H.T.Goyne, the Executive Secretary
is authorized to purchase the Burroughs adding machine for the Trial Justice
Office. And be it further resolved ~hat the sum of $256.50 be and it hereby
is appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund ~o Caloital
Outlay-Furniture and Fixtures. ·
This day the Executive Secretary stated he ?md a request from the Clerk of Court
for twenty~four {2~) deed books and bids having been received f
Office Supply, Everett Wadder Comoanv an~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~^ _.r.°m. thee Richmond
· - ~ "~ ~---~ ~pany, wnlcn oi~s were
iden6ical. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Irvin G. Horner~
it is resolved that the Executive Secretarv be authorized to purchase twenty-four
(24) Deed Books for the Clerk's Office from either of these bids in accordance with
the wishes of the Clerk.
This day the Executive Secretary stated that in accordance with directions of the
Board of Supervisors he had received bids from the J.P.Bell Company, Everett Waddey~
Virginia Stationery Company, Cole, Harding & James, and the Richmond Office Supply
Company for a deed book rack for the Clerk,s Office, and that the Everett Waddey
Company was the low bidder on this r~ck. Upon consideration whereof, and on
motion of Janes W. Gordon, Jr., it is resolved that the Executive Secretary be and
he hereby is instructed to purchase this rack from the Evere~t Waddey Company for
the sum of $1164.00.
And be it further resolved that the sum of $1164.00 be and it her~-by is appropriate~
from the unapporpriated surplus of the General Fund to Capital Outlay-Furniture and
Fixtures.
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This day the Executive Secretary read a letter from l~ir. J.C.~orris, County M~xna~er
of Warwick County, stating there was available at the Airport Authority in Warwick
County some fire hydrants which could be bought at a reasonable price. Upon
consideration whereof, and on motion of James W. ~ordon, Jr., the Executive
Secretary is authorized to investigate the situation and if the price is reasonable
to purchase the fire hydrants.
This day Mr. Jamed W. Gordon, Jr., reported he had conferred with the citizens of
Mi41othian concerning the report made by the Light Committee regarding the
installation of street lights in the Village of Midlothian and that he recommended
that the two lights within the Village be moved to other locations and that three
additional lights be placed there.
This day Nr. L. E. Walton of L. E. Walton & Compsny, appeared before the Board
requesting the rezoning of an area known as "Westover Park" from Agriculture to
Residential-2, and a portion of the same to Local Business, as indicated on the
Plat submitted by him, which matter had been duly sdvertised. There appearinE
no objections to the rezoning, it is resolved on motion of J.C.McKesson, that the
area now be~n~ develo ed as the subd~vxs~o " s ,,
· - P ' ' ' n of We'tover Park be and the same is
hereby r~oned from &griculture to Residential-2. And be it ~urther resolved
that the area so i~dicated as Parcel ~A"on this Plat be rezoned to Local Business.
This day Mr. A. Clair Sager, Atty., representing
Board concerning the rezoning of Lots 214, 21~, Mr. Walter'Hicks, came before th~
216 and 217, in the subdiv~ion of
"Cloverdale, and presented a number of facts in this matter together with a group
of citizens from this area; and there appeared Mr. John Pe~ sall representing a
group of citizens opposing this rezoning. Upon consideration whereof, and on
motion of J.C.McKesson, it is resolved that the application for the r ezoning ~
Lots 214, 21~, 216 and 217, in the subdivision of "Cloverdale,, from Agriculture to
General Business be and the same is hereby denied.
This day Mr. J.C.McKesson stated he had been contacted by l~r. Geo, W. M~ncos,
regarding a well aud distribution lines in "Chesterfield Gardens", serving
]% cusbomers, stating that Mr. Mancos had off,red to sell this installation to
Chesterfield County for one-half of the original cost to him which would be
$1350.00. Upon consideration whereof, aud on motion of H. T. Goyne, it is
resolved that the matter of purchasing this system be referred to a Committee
of Mr. McKesson and the Executive Secretary to confer with Mr. Mancos and report
back t o this Board for action.
This day the Executive Secretary stated the police cars recently purchased would
be ready for insurs~uce as of January l, 19~9 and it was essential that some
coverage of insurance be made and submitted Prices from the companies relative to
this. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of H.T.Goyne, it is resolved
that the Executive ~ecretary be and he hereby is instructed to contact Mr. E.C.
~icClenney, reprewenting the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and
request that this Company put coverage on the police cars with the understanding
that revisions will be made as soon as figures are available fromthe State
Insurance Bureau.
This day the Chief of Police, C.A.~yburn, Jr., cameb efore the Board regarding the
increase in salary of members of the Police Dep~tment as of January l, 1949, wheni
the c ars for the Police Department will be furnished by Chesterfield County.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of H.T.Goyne, it is resolved that all
members of the Police Department receive an increase of $40.00 per month, with the
exception of the Chief, who would receive an increase cf $25.00 per month.
This motion died for the want of a second.
Upon further consideration, and on motion of Irvin G. Homer, it is resolved that
all patrolman and investigators receive an increase of $25.00 per month; that the
lieutenant receive an increase of $30.00 per month; that the c~tai~n receive an
increase of $~5.00 per month. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of
J.C.McKessca, it is resolved that the Chief receive an increas~ of $15.00 per
month.
On this matter Mr.J.G.Hening voted "No" and asked that his vote be so recorded.
This day the Executive Secretary read a letter from the Secretary of the Virginia
StSte Chamber of Commerce requesting that the County of Chesterfield increase
its subscription to the State Chamber. Upon consideration whereof, and on
motion of J.C.McKssson, the letter is received and filed.
As requested in resolutions of this Board the following additions to the Secondar~
System of Chesterfield County are hereby approved:
Queen Anne Drive - Beginning at a point 0~15 Mi4 W. of Int. ~(t. 734 and Rt. 644,
running northerly 0.27 Mi. to the intersection of Calvert
Drive. L~ngth 0.27 Mile.
Effingham Drive - Beginning at~ a point on Queen Anne Drive 0.05 Mi. N. Int.
Queen anne ~rive ane Rt. 644, running westerly and northerly
0.31 Mi. to%he int. with Calvert Drive. Length 0.31 I,gile.
Cliff Road - Beginning ~t a point on Queen Anne Drive 0.05 ~,~i. N. of Int. Queen
Anne Drive and Rt. 644, running easterly 0.O~ Mi. to dead end.
Length 0.0~ Mile.
Yorkshire Drive - Beginning at a point on Cliff Road, ~.06 Mi. E. of Int. cf
queen Anne Drive running northerly 0.22 Mi. to Int. C~vert
Drive. Length 0.22 miles.
Calvert Drive - Beginning at a point at the Int. of Yorkshi~ Drive and Cavalier
Circle, runnin!~ westwardly O.16 Mi. to a daad end. Length 0.16 Mi
Cavalier Circle - Beginning ~t a point at the Int. of Yorkshire Drive and
Calvert Drive running northeasterly to a cul-de-sac.
Length 0.06 Mile.
Second Avenue - Beginning at a point on Rt. 1, 0.01 Mi. S. Iht.Rt. 1602, running
eastwardly 0.20 Mil to Dead End. Length 0.20 Mile.
Crest Lane - Sxtension Rt. 1~42- beginning at end Of maintenance on Rt. 1642
running easterly O.10 ~ii. to Dead End. Length O.10 Mile
Chase Avenue and Cardwell Avenue - Beginning at a point on ~t. 1631, O~10
W. Int. Rt. 1631 and Rt. 1629, running northwardly O~ 5 Mil e to
Int. Rt. 1628, thence northwardly O.15 I~i. to Ric~hmond City Limits.
Length O.10 Mile.
Extension Rt. 1629 - Beginning at a point at end of maintenance on Rt. 1629,
running northwardly O.lO Mile to Dead End. Length O.lO ~i.
Baldwin ~oad - Beginning at a point at the Int. of Rt. 619 and Rt. 616, running
northeastwardly 0.70 ~li. to Dead End. Length 0.70 Mile.
Clay Road - Beginning at a point on Rt. 360, 0.10 Mi. E. Rt. 360 and Rt. 652,
running into a southeasterly direction 0.70 Mi. to Dead End.
Length 0.70 Mile
Manor Road - Beginni.ng at a point on Rt. 145, O.10 Mi. West of Int. Rt. 145 and
Rt. 750, running northwardly 0.45 Mi. to Dead End. Length 0.45 Miles
Percival Street - Extension of Rt. 15lQ - beginning at a point at the In~.~t.1512
and Rt. 1510 r~]ning southeasterly 0.15 Mi. to a point on Rt.616
0.10 Mi. southwest of Int. Rt. 1511 andRt. 616. Length O.15 Mil
This day ~r.H.T.Goyne again brought up the ~m~tter of the extension of water lines
along Rt. 616 to Rt. #1, and along Rt. #1 from the intersection of Rt. 616 to the
intersection o±Rt. 1,'which matter was very thoroughly discussed. Upon
consideration whereof, and on motion of J.C.McKesson, ~ is resolved that steps be
taken to sell the additional ~100,000.00 worth of revenue bonds authorized to
be sold and from the proceeds of this sale the amount of $30,O00.00 be set aside
for the erection of a tank near Dutch GaD, the install~tion of a 6" line from
Chester to Rt. #1 along Rt. 616 and the installation of an 8" line along Rt. ~1
from the intersection of Rt. 616 and Rt. ~1 to the intersection of Rt~ 10 and
Rt. #1~ and the installation of a 6" line through the Villa?e of Chester connectin~
with the present 6" line on Rt. 144 with the line from Rt. ~16.
This day the matter of laying down rules and regulations for the operation of the
County cars used in the Police Department was discussed. Upon consideration
whereof, and on motion of James ~Y. Gordon, Jr., it is resolved that the ~hief of
Police make recommendations for these rules to be submitted to the Board on
Janus ry 11, 1949~
This day I,~. Irvin Craig came before the Board making a report of a conference
between officials of Colonial Heights and the Executive Secretarv and himself ,
and stated that after consideration; no agreement had been reached but certain
tentative offers had been suggested. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion
of James W.Gordon,Jr., it is resolved that Messrs. Irvin G. Craig and W.H.Caldwelll,
be, and they are hereby authorized and directed totransmit to the Council of'the
~ity of Colonial HeighDs, through Messrs.~Harry L. Snead and Fred R.Shepherd,
its City Attorney and Mayor, respectively, the offer of thisBoard toadjust the
controversies which have arisen out of the City's transition from a town on
March 19, 1948, upon tho f ollowing basis, but without prejudice to the County's
rights in the premises should a settlement be not affected:
(11 ~he Gity'will assume as its share of the County's indebtedness the
$152~489. of School Bonds as shown under the title "Debt Assumption"
in the Memorandum handed Messrs. Snead and She~er~ !at ~e~ ~eeting
with Messrs. Craig and Caldwell on December 8, 1948.
{2) The County will transfer or cause to be transferred to the City,full title
and ownership in and to the Colonial Heights Elementary school together
with all furniture and equipment therein.
(3) ~he County and City will agree that the amount of tax~s to be collected
on assessments against real and tangible personal property in the City
of Colonial Hei hts for the ta~ year 1948 is the adjusted £igu~e of
g ti tl ~'~
$67,491., which is shown under Revenues on page ~_ of the emc~.ang~um
handed I~ssrs. Snead and Shepherd. The County will turn over to tne
City this entire sum of $67,491., ~ess only the City's share of the
expenses of maintaining the Court, Clerk's Office, etc. from July l, 194R,
forward and a fair charge for services performed for the City by the County
since that date, thereby relieving the City of any charge for services,
whet~er mchool, welfare, public health, street-lighting or otherwise,
rendered it by the County du~ng the period March 19, 194~-June ~0, 1948,
inclusive.
(4) Settlement on the foregoing basis will entail a conveyance of the school
propertv by the County School Board, which holds record title thereto, and $
concurrence in that part of the proposed agreement which relates to school
operations for the period March 19, 194g-June 30, 1948, inclusive,
and this Board will use its best efforts to secure the cooperation of the
School Board to these ends should this proposal be acceptable to the City's
Council.
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Executive ~eb reUary
Ordered that the meeting be now ad.1ourned until January 10, 1949, at