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2023-03-22 Minutes 23-73 3/22/2023 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES MARCH 22, 2023 Supervisors in Attendance: Mr. Kevin P. Carroll, Chair Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr., Vice Chair Mr. Christopher M. Winslow Mr. James M. Holland Dr. Mark S. Miller Dr. Joseph P. Casey County Administrator Mr. Carroll called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. INVOCATION The Honorable Chris Winslow, Clover Hill District Supervisor, gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board approved the minutes of February 22, 2023, as submitted. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 4. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE AGENDA ITEMS AND ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR CHANGES IN THE ORDER OF PRESENTATION There were no requests to postpone agenda items and additions, deletions or changes in the order of presentation. 5. REPORTS 5.A. DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (DIF) MONTHLY REPORT The Board approved the District Improvement Funds (DIF) Monthly Report. 23-74 3/22/2023 6. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE 6.A. SOAR 365 PRESENTATION OF 2022 COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD TO CHESTERFIELD COUNTY Dr. Casey announced on February 23rd at the ACCA Shriners Center, Chesterfield County was recognized as SOAR365’s 2022 Community Champion of the Year at their awards banquet. Mr. John Walker, President and CEO of SOAR365, accompanied by Mrs. Kelly Fried, Director of Mental Health Support Services, and Dr. Worsley, Deputy County Administrator for Human Services, made a formal presentation to the Board. Board members congratulated Mrs. Fried and Dr. Worsley for the tremendous accomplishment. 6.B. OTHER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION UPDATES There were no other County Administration Updates at this time. 7. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Winslow announced he attended the Swift Creek Elementary School PTA’s monthly meeting and commented on various community meetings regarding the budget. Mr. Holland announced he attended the Richmond Region Tourism board meeting on March 16th, the Sheriff’s Promotion Ceremony on March 17th, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Tour on March 20th at the new Richmond Temple. Dr. Miller announced yesterday he attended a ceremony to mark the start of demolition at the former Spring Rock Green shopping center to clear a path for the new Springline at District 60 development. Mr. Ingle announced he sat down with Communications and Media for an episode of “Chesterfield Behind the Mic” earlier today to share his thoughts on some of the latest news in the Bermuda District. He also attended the Teen Summit RVA this past weekend, as well as the Community Services Board annual recognition dinner on March 16th. Mr. Carroll announced he attended the USCAA Small College Basketball National Championships on March 12th by serving as a judge of the dunk contests, held two Community Conversations regarding topics relative to the Matoaca District, the Youth Citizens Board meeting on March 13th, and the Quest ribbon cutting event on February 27th. 8. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS There were no resolutions or special recognitions at this time. 23-75 3/22/2023 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.A. APPOINTMENTS On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board nominated/appointed Ms. Karen Bell to serve on the Committee on the Future, representing the Dale District, whose term is at the pleasure of the Board. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B. CONSENT ITEMS 9.B.1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS 9.B.1.a. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN CARL W. ADAMS, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, UPON HIS RETIREMENT On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, Captain Carl W. Adams will retire from the Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, on February 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams completed Recruit School #25 in 1995 and has faithfully served the county for twenty-five years in various assignments as a firefighter and officer at the Bon Air, Midlothian, Buford, Airport, Swift Creek and Courthouse Fire and EMS Stations; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams served the citizens as an Emergency Medical Technician at the Paramedic level beginning in July 2001; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams obtained his Rapid Sequence Intubation endorsement in February 2009 allowing him to provide a higher level of life-saving intervention; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on September 5, 2009, and served as the C-shift officer at the Midlothian and Courthouse fire stations, and then served in Fire Administration; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams was promoted to the rank of Captain on March 10, 2018, and served as the Emergency Operations Support Captain in Fire Administration; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams joined the Tactical Medic Team in February 2016 and served as the team leader from November 2019 through May 2022. During Captain Adams’s tenure as team leader, he was successful in growing the team’s response capabilities by adding additional positions and a Tac Team response vehicle; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams was awarded a Unit Citation for his involvement in the successful outcome of fireground operations at a multibuilding apartment complex fire at Old Buckingham Station apartments in May 1995; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams was awarded a Unit Citation for his involvement in the successful outcome of citizens trapped in an apartment fire on September 21, 2007; and 23-76 3/22/2023 WHEREAS, Captain Adams was awarded a Lifesave Award for his involvement in the successful outcome of a burn victim rescued from Meadowdale Apartments on September 21, 2007; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams was awarded a Unit Citation for his involvement in the successful outcome of a citizen suffering cardiac arrest on November 8, 2011; and WHEREAS, Captain Adams was awarded a Unit Citation for his involvement in the successful outcome of citizens involved in a two-vehicle accident on November 9, 2013; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors recognizes the contributions of Captain Carl W. Adams, expresses the appreciation of all residents for his service to the county, and extends their appreciation for his dedicated service and their congratulations upon his retirement. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.2. REAL PROPERTY REQUESTS 9.B.2.a. ACCEPTANCE OF PARCELS OF LAND 9.B.2.a.1. DESIGNATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR MT. HERMON ESTATES On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board approved the designation of three parcels of land containing a total of 0.738 acres for Mt Hermon Estates. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.2.a.2. ACCEPTANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO OAK LAKE BOULEVARD FROM 38443 MIDLOTHIAN VA, LLC On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land containing 0.031 acres adjacent to Oak Lake Boulevard from 38443 Midlothian, VA, LLC and authorized the County Administrator to execute the deed. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.2.a.3. ACCEPTANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO CENTER POINTE PARKWAY AND BRANDERMILL PARKWAY FROM THALES ACADEMY On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land containing 0.302 acres adjacent to Center Pointe Parkway and Brandermill Parkway from Thales Academy and authorized the County Administrator to execute the deed. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 23-77 3/22/2023 9.B.2.a.4. ACCEPTANCE OF PARCELS OF LAND ADJACENT TO SALEM CHURCH ROAD FROM REEDY SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT CO, LLC On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board accepted the conveyance of two parcels of land containing a total of 0.182 acres adjacent to Salem Church Road from Reedy Springs Development Co, LLC and authorized the County Administrator to execute the deed. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.2.b. CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENTS 9.B.2.b.1. TO CONSIDER CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENTS TO VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUND AND OVERHEAD EASEMENTS ACROSS FALLING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND FALLING CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute an agreement with Virginia Electric and Power Company for underground and overhead easements across Falling Creek Elementary School and Falling Creek Middle. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.2.c. REQUESTS TO QUITCLAIM 9.B.2.c.1. REQUEST TO QUITCLAIM A TEMPORARY TURN AROUND EASEMENT ACROSS THE PROPERTIES OWNED BY ASHTON PARK DRIVE CHESTER, LLC AND LCP ASHTON CREEK PO, LLC On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute a quitclaim deed to vacate a temporary turn around easement across the properties owned by Ashton Park Drive Chester, LLC and LCP Ashton Creek PO, LLC. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.2.d. REQUESTS FOR PERMISSION 9.B.2.d.1. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ALLOW A PROPOSED PRIVATE WATER SERVICE LINE WITHIN A PROPOSED PRIVATE WATER EASEMENT TO SERVE THE PROPERTY AT 15401 BEACH ROAD On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board granted permission to allow a proposed private water service line within a proposed private water easement to serve the property at 15401 Beach Road and authorized the County Administrator to execute the water connection agreement. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 23-78 3/22/2023 9.B.3. DECLARE COUNTY PROPERTY AT 13824 LAWING DRIVE SURPLUS AND SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONVEYANCE On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board declared county property at 13824 Lawing Drive surplus and authorized staff to offer the property for sale and set April 26, 2023, as the date to hold a public hearing to consider the conveyance of the property. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.4. ACCEPTANCE OF STATE ROADS On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets described below to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Project/Subdivision: Sunset Hills Towns Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Subdivision Streets Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: §33.2-705, 33.2-334 Street Name and/or Route Number • Eventide Drive, State Route Number 8488 From: Sunset Hills Drive, (Route 2331) To: Halflight Drive, (Route 8489), a distance of 0.08 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 277, Page 73-78 Right of Way width (feet) = 53 • Halflight Drive, State Route Number 8489 From: Eventide Drive, (Route 8488) To: Nightfall Drive, (Route 8490), a distance of 0.08 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 277, Page 73-78 Right of Way width (feet) = 53 23-79 3/22/2023 • Halflight Drive, State Route Number 8489 From: Nightfall Drive, (Route 8490) To: Halflight Court, (Route 8491), a distance of 0.06 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 277, Page 73-78 Right of Way width (feet) = 53 • Halflight Drive, State Route Number 8489 From: Halflight Court, (Route 8491) To: The end-of-maintenance, a distance of 0.01 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 277, Page 73-78 Right of Way width (feet) = 53 • Nightfall Drive, State Route Number 8490 From: Sunset Hills Drive, (Route 2331) To: Halflight Drive, (Route 8489), a distance of 0.08 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 277, Page 73-78 Right of Way width (feet) = 53 • Halflight Court, State Route Number 8491 From: Halflight Drive, (Route 8489) To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.04 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 277, Page 73-78 Right of Way width (feet) = 53 And, further, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the street described below is shown on a plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised this Board the street meets the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets described below to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Project/Subdivision: Magnolia Market Avenue Phase 1 Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Subdivision Street Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: §33.2-705, 33.2-334 Street Name and/or Route Number • Magnolia Market Avenue, State Route Number 8484 From: Magnolia Green Parkway, (Route 7692) To: The end-of-maintenance, a distance of 0.15 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 240, Page 62 Right of Way width (feet) = 102 23-80 3/22/2023 And, further, the Board adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets described below to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Project/Subdivision: Centerpointe Townes Section 1 Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Subdivision Streets Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: §33.2-705, 33.2-334 Street Name and/or Route Number • Colonyhouse Boulevard, State Route Number 8493 From: Charter Colony Parkway, (Route 950) To: Cobalt Avenue, (Route 8494), a distance of 0.05 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 55 • Colonyhouse Boulevard, State Route Number 8493 From: Cobalt Avenue, (Route 8494) To: Cantina Lane, (Route 8495), a distance of 0.09 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 86 • Cobalt Avenue, State Route Number 8494 From: Market Center Drive, (Route 8496) To: Altavista Boulevard, (Route 8498), a distance of 0.06 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 55 • Cobalt Avenue, State Route Number 8494 From: Altavista Boulevard, (Route 8498) To: Colonyhouse Boulevard, (Route 8493), a distance of 0.05 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 55 23-81 3/22/2023 • Cobalt Avenue, State Route Number 8494 From: Colonyhouse Boulevard, (Route 8493) To: Revelry Boulevard, (Route 8497), a distance of 0.06 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 55 • Cobalt Avenue, State Route Number 8494 From: Revelry Boulevard (Route 8497) To: The end-of-maintenance, a distance of 0.04 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 55 • Cobalt Avenue, State Route Number 8494 From: Market Center Drive, (Route 8496) To: The end-of-maintenance a distance of 0.01 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 55 • Market Center Drive, State Route Number 8496 From: Charter Colony Parkway (Route 950) To: Cobalt Avenue, (Route 8494), a distance of 0.04 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 75 • Market Center Drive, State Route Number 8496 From: Cobalt Avenue (Route 8494) To: The end-of-maintenance, a distance of 0.01 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 50 • Revelry Boulevard, State Route Number 8497 From: Cobalt Avenue (Route 8494) To: Cantina Lane, (Route 8495), a distance of 0.09 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 86 • Altavista Boulevard, State Route Number 8498 From: Cobalt Avenue (Route 8494) To: Cantina Lane, (Route 8495), a distance of 0.08 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 86 • Cantina Lane, State Route Number 8495 From: Revelry Boulevard (Route 8497) To: Colonyhouse Boulevard, (Route 8493), a distance of 0.05 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 51 • Cantina Lane, State Route Number 8495 From: Colonyhouse Boulevard (Route 8493) To: Altavista Boulevard, (Route 8498), a distance of 0.05 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 51 23-82 3/22/2023 • Cantina Lane, State Route Number 8495 From: Altavista Boulevard (Route 8498) To: The end-of-maintenance, a distance of 0.01 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 51 • Cantina Lane, State Route Number 8495 From: Revelry Boulevard (Route 8497) To: The end-of-maintenance, a distance of 0.02 miles Recordation Reference: Plat Book 273, Page 61 Right of Way width (feet) = 51 Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.5. SET PUBLIC HEARING 9.B.5.a. TO APPROVE LEASE RENEWAL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA) AT CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AIRPORT On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board set a public hearing for April 26, 2023, to consider a lease renewal for DMA at the Chesterfield County Airport. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.5.b. SET PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CODE AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO RECREATIONAL SUBSTANCES On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board set a public hearing for April 26, 2023, to consider a code amendment relative to recreational substances. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.6. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 9.B.6.a. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WOODS EDGE ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT On motion of, seconded by, the Board authorized the Director of Procurement to award a construction contract in the amount of $3,608,015 to Dickerson Construction, LLC and execute all necessary changes orders up to the full amount budgeted for the project. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 9.B.6.b. FOR FALLING CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NON- POTABLE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS On motion of, seconded by, the Board authorized the Director of Procurement to award a construction contract to American Contracting and Environmental Services, Inc in the amount of $1,124,500 and execute all necessary change orders up to the full amount budgeted for the Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Non-Potable Water System Improvements. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 23-83 3/22/2023 10. FIFTEEN-MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS Mr. Robert “Peppy” Jones expressed concerns relative to illegal advertising signs in the Midlothian area. Reverend Jonathan Glenn Spencer Lemons expressed concerns relative to various issues involving the county’s Police Department. 11. DEFERRED ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 22SN0064 In Bermuda Magisterial District, Mendoza RV is a request for conditional use to permit parking of a recreational vehicle outside the rear yard and amendment of zoning district map in a Residential (R-12) District on 0.3 acre known as 4612 Finney Court. Density will be controlled by zoning conditions or ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for Suburban Residential II use (2 to 4 dwellings per acre). Tax ID 790-640-4021. Mr. Thomas Jenkins provided a brief summary of the case. He stated the applicant is requesting conditional use to park a recreational vehicle outside of a real year in a Residential District. He further stated both the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial. (It is noted the public hearing was closed at the February 22nd meeting.) Mr. Ingle stated the applicant does not want to follow staff’s recommendations. Mr. Ingle then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Holland, for the Board to deny Case 22SN0064. Ayes: Carroll, Ingle, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 12. REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONING PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA 22SN0026 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, Deerhill Employment Facility is a request for rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to General Industrial (I-2) with a conditional use to permit outside storage plus conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements and amendment of zoning district map on 13.48 acres known as 11900 Deerhill Road. Density will be controlled by zoning conditions or ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for Industrial and Corporate Office/Research & Development/Light Industrial uses. Tax ID 739-686-2750. Ms. Hall introduced Case 22SN0026. She stated the district supervisor is requesting a deferral until the Board’s regularly scheduled April 26, 2023, meeting. Mr. Ingle recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Carroll called for public comment on the deferral. There being no one to speak to the deferral, the public hearing was closed. 23-84 3/22/2023 On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board deferred Case 22SN0026 until the April 26, 2023, regularly scheduled meeting. Ayes: Carroll, Winslow, Holland and Miller. Nays: None. 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Carroll stated this date has been advertised for this Board to hold five public hearings on the following: (1) the proposed ordinance amendments relating to the Department of Utilities fee changes; (2) proposed tax rates for 2023; (3) Community Development Block Grant and HOME Annual Plan; (4) the proposed FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan; and (5) the proposed FY2024 budget. He further stated the purpose of these public hearings is to allow the public the opportunity to comment on these items. He then explained how the three-minute time limit works. He noted the Board would not be making decisions on the FY2024 budget items this evening. Mr. Matt Harris provided a brief recap of the FY2024 proposed budget. He also reviewed the various work sessions and community meetings held to date. Mr. Chip Hughey then provided the Board with highlights from the memorandum compiled and submitted to the Board by the Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). 13.A. TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES FEE CHANGES Mr. George Hayes, Director of Utilities, stated this date and time has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider proposed ordinance amendments relating to the Department of Utilities fee changes. Mr. Carroll called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the ordinance amendment will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 5, 2023.) 13.B. TO CONSIDER PROPOSED 2023 TAX RATES Mr. Harris stated this date has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider proposed 2023 tax rates. Mr. Carroll called for public comment. Mr. Fred DeMay urged the Board to provide county citizens tax relief because of last year’s $49.2 million county surplus. Ms. Eleanor Plummer expressed concerns relative to the increase in her property value assessment. There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. 23-85 3/22/2023 (It is noted the 2023 tax rates will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 5, 2023.) 13.C. TO CONSIDER FY2024 PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN Mr. Dan Cohen, Director of Community Enhancement, stated this date has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider the FY2024 proposed Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnership Annual Plan. Mr. Carroll called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the FY2024 CDBG Program and the HOME Annual Plan will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 5, 2023.) 13.D. TO CONSIDER FY2024-2028 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Mr. Harris stated this date has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider the FY2024-2028 proposed Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Carroll called for public comment. There being no one to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the FY2024-FY2028 Capital Improvement Program will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 5, 2023.) 13.E. TO CONSIDER FY2024 PROPOSED BUDGET Mr. Harris stated this date has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider the FY2024 proposed budget. Mr. Carroll called for public comment. Ms. Rachel Ramirez, Executive Director of Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) and Midlothian District resident, expressed her gratitude to the Board for their support of LLI. Ms. Diane Barbour, LLI learner, expressed her gratitude to the Board for their support of LLI. Mr. Rick Kaerwer, LLI learner, expressed his gratitude to the Board for their support of LLI. Mr. Fred DeMay urged the Board to provide county citizens tax relief because of last year’s $49.2 million county surplus. Mr. Greg Beasley, President of the Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Association, urged the Board to adopt the budget as proposed and expressed his appreciation to the Board. Dr. Ben Pearson-Nelson, President of the Chesterfield Council of PTAs, spoke in support of fully funding county schools. 23-86 3/22/2023 Ms. Dominique Chatters spoke in support of fully funding Chesterfield County Public Schools and expressed concerns relative to development in the county. Mr. Wayne Maybach expressed concerns relative to the increase in his property value assessment. Mr. Tom James expressed concerns relative to the increase in his property value assessment. There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. (It is noted the FY2024 Budget will be considered at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 5, 2023.) Mr. Carroll announced the conclusion of the series of public hearings related to the FY2024 budget, tax rates, CIP, Utilities Department fee proposals, and the CDBG and HOME programs. He thanked the public for coming out and participating in the process. He stated the public’s input during the public hearings, the various community meetings that have been held, and other comments that may come forward will be helpful as the Board continues its work leading up to budget adoption tentatively planned for the evening session on April 5, 2023. 13.F. TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Mr. Jeff Mincks, County Attorney, stated this date has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider the establishment of a Tourism Improvement District (TID). He further stated the proposed TID, which has been requested by local lodging business owners, would establish a fee of 2 percent of gross short-term rental revenue for lodging businesses that have forty-one rooms or more anywhere in the county. He stated the proposed fees would be collected and paid in a manner similar to the County’s transient occupancy tax. He further stated Richmond Region Tourism has been identified as the administering non-profit organization who would oversee the expenditure of the collected fees for the purpose of increasing tourism to the County. He stated the statute requires that the Board hold a public hearing to hear comments on the proposed TID. He noted written notice of the public hearing and a copy of the proposed TID plan were provided to all lodging business owners in the County who would be affected by the TID. He stated lodging business owners will have an additional thirty days from the conclusion of the public hearing to submit written objections to the TID. He further stated unless objections are received from lodging business owners who will pay fifty percent or more of the expected fees, the Board will have the option of passing an ordinance to establish the TID at a later date, currently scheduled for April 26, 2023. Mr. Carroll called for public comment. Mr. Robert Reed, representing SMI Hotel Group, fully endorsed the establishment of the Tourism Improvement District. Ms. Amishi Amin, representing Shamin Hotels, voiced her support of the establishment of the TID. 23-87 3/22/2023 There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued relative to the proposal. No action was taken by the Board. 13.G. TO CONSIDER AMENDING SECTION 9-16 OF THE COUNTY CODE TO PERMIT REFUNDS OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE TAX REVENUE Mr. Mincks stated this date has been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider amending Section 9-16 of the County Code to permit refunds of surplus real estate tax revenue. He further stated the General Assembly has authorized localities, pursuant to VA Code Section 15.2-2511.1, to adopt a local ordinance to permit the local governing body to refund surplus real estate tax revenue back to taxpayers if i) the locality reports an overall surplus for the fiscal year and 2) the governing body votes to approve the refund. He noted if this ordinance is enacted by the Board, this authority would apply to the current fiscal year as well as future fiscal years when deemed appropriate by the Board of Supervisors. He stated this date was advertised for a public hearing to consider adopting such an ordinance. Mr. Carroll called for public comment. Mr. Fred DeMay voiced his support of the proposal. There being no one else to speak to the issue, the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued relative to the consideration. No action was taken by the Board. 14. REMAINING MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND ZONING REQUESTS There were no remaining manufactured home permits and zoning requests. 15. FIFTEEN-MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS There were no requests to address the Board at this time. 16. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Dr. Miller, the Board adjourned at 7:49 p.m. until April 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. for a meeting in the Public Meeting Room. __________________________ ___________________________ Joseph P. Casey Kevin P. Carroll County Administrator Chairman