02-09-1983 MinutesBOARD C"[;' SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
February 9, 1983
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. J. Royall Robertson, Chairman
Mr. R. Garland Dodd, Vice Chairman
Mr. C. L. Bookman
Mr. Harry G. Daniel
Mrs. Joan Girone
Mr. Richard L. Hedrick
County Administrator
Staff in Attendance:
Mr. Stanley Balderson,
Dir. of Planning
Mr. N. E. Carmichael,
Commissioner of Revenue
Chief Robert Eanes, Fire
Department
Mr. Phil Hester, Dir. of
Parks & Recreation
Mr. Elmer Hodge, Asst.
County Administrator
Mr. Richard McElfish,
Env. Engineer
Mrs. Mary Arline McGuire,
County Treasurer
Mr. Robert Masden, Dir.
of Human Services
Mr. Steve Micas, County
Attorney
Mr. Jeffrey Muzzy, Dir.
of Community Develop.
Mr. F. O. Parks, Dir. of
Data Processing
Col. Joseph Pittman,
Chief of Police
Mr. Dexter Williams,
Chief of Trans. Plan.
Mr. Robertson called the meeting to order at the Courthouse at
10:05 a.m. (EST).
Mr. Dodd gave the invocation.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
approved the minutes of January 26, 1983 as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Hedrick stated that he had received a call from Dr. Howard
Sullins, School Superintendent~ requesting that item ~6 on the
Agenda relating to the residential/treatment program for the
emotionally disturbed children be withdrawn from consideration by
the Board of Supervisors. On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by
Mr. Bookman, the Board withdrew consideration of the
residential/treatment program for emotionally disturbed children
~rom the Agenda as request%ed by the School Superintendent.
Mr. Dodd stated that no matter what. the reason and rationale was
for the County not proceeding with this program which would help
people, was very disappointing and disheartenin~ to him. He
stated he felt it was a bad. commentary for the residents, it was
a sign of selfishness and of not understanding what the program
involves. He stated there are two homes in Chester such as this
which have never created a problem but have helped a lot of
people of a similar nature. He stated it bothered him that the
County would not do what is right.
Mr. Bookman stated that this matter was brought to the Board in
an effort to save money, not for the welfare of the students. He
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stated that to say the County would be saving local money by
receiving it from the state, ~.s not exactly right as it is all
tax money. He stated that if the program were presented to the
Board because of the welfare and betterment of the students, it
would be entirely different.
A vote being taken:
Ayes: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Bookman and Mrs. Girone.
Abstentions: Mr. Dodd and Mr. Daniel.
Mrs. Girone stated that the reason she made the motion for
withdrawal was in response to the School Superintendent's request
and that is why it is being handled in this manner.
Mr. Hedrick explained to the citizens present that the issue
would not be discussed any further at this time. Mrs. Reynolds,
a resident of Winterpock, stated that they had a vital concern
regarding this matter and if it had not been for the newspaper
article, they would not have known anything about the proposal.
She stated that if the issue is to be raised again, they would
like to be notified. She stated that she hoped the Board did not
believe that the residents are insensitive to the needs of the
children because they are not but there are other considerations
in a matter such as this. She stated that she did not feel this
was an appropriate or advisable location for this facility and
that another can be found.
Mr. Daniel explained to those present that the only question
before the Board of Supervisors was whether or not to submit the
grant application, they were not addressing the issue of location
or any other particular point of the program. He stated it would
still have been up to the School Board to determine the financial
feasibility of the program and study the possible locations if
the grant were approved. He stated he felt the Board had been
unduly criticized in this matter. Mr. Bookman stated serving the
public was not the issue which he felt would have been a
different situation, but it was whether or not the funding were
approved as to whether or not the County proceeded with the
program.
Chief Dennis Turlington was present and stated that the County
had received an Award of Merit from the Richmond Metropolitan
Blood Service for the significant increase in participation
during 1982. He stated that there were three drives during 1982
providing 239 units of blood. He stated that since December 16,
1975, there have been 21 drives resulting in the collection of
1,182 units of blood by the Courthouse employees. He recognized
Mrs. Barbara Burke, his secretary, who had arranged and organized
the drives. Mr. Hedrick congratulated Chief Turlington and his
staff for their successful community service efforts.
Mr. Masden stated that the Board appropriated funds to maintain a
full time dentist in the Health Department to deal with indigent
students, and since that time participation by some dental
students from MCV has been triggered. He stated this is a unique
program and that PM Magazine filmed a special on it which will be
aired on February 23, 1983.
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the
following resolution was adopted:
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Jcan Cirone has served on the Board of
Supervisors since January, 1976; and
WHEREAS, the Board indicated their support and confidence in
Mrs. Girone by aDDointing her Chairman from October 27, 1982
through January 12, 1983.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of Chesterfield County hereby recognizes the outstanding
leadership and direction provided by Mrs. Girone; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby presents Mrs.
Girone with this plaque to express their respect and admiration
for an outstanding demons%ration of ability and influence from
October 27, 1982 through January 12, 1983.
Ayes: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Daniel.
Absention: Mrs. Girone.
Mr. Robertson presented Mrs. Girone with the plaque and
resolution. Mrs. Girone expressed her appreciation to the Board
for this recognition.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board adopted
the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The SRC YMCA is organizing a week set aside to pay
tribute to the fine work and service of the YMCA through
Y-Guides, Y-Princesses and Trail Blazers organization; and
WHEREAS, The Y-Guides, Y-Princesses and Trail Blazers
organized for the betterment of the mental, spiritual, physical
and social welfare of the youth, in an active community
organization of father and son/father and daughter; and
WHEREAS, Being an active community organization, the SRC
YMCA and Shawondassee Council of Y-Guides and Y-Princesses would
like to proclaim this week father and son/father and daughter
week.
HENCE, This week will be recognized to all citizens of
Chesterfield County as Father and Son/Father and Daughter Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of Chesterfield County does hereby proclaim the period of
February 13-19, 1983 as Y-Guides, Y-Princesses and Trail Blazers
Week in Chesterfield County and calls attention to all citizens
of this observance.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Dodd presented the resolut~ion to Mr. Robert Huddleston, Chief
of the Shawondassee Council of Y-Guides, Y-Princesses and Trail
Blazers, who was present. Mr. Huddleston stated that this
recognition is for the purpose of informing County citizens what
their program is all about and to promote the welfare of
father-son/father-daughter relationships. He briefly explained
some of the activities which involved the handicapped, the
underprivileged, fatherless children, etc. He stated there are
400+ family units in the nations and there are seven nations. Hz
introduced Mr. Bill George who presented the Board with honorary
headbands and feathers of the Council.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
Whereas, Art education programs offered throughout
Chesterfield are of inestimable value in teaching our children t¢
express themselves creatively and in helping them to understand
the world in which they live; and
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Whereas, The achie~ements of art students throughout the
County of Chesterfield should be honored and their dedicated
teachers recognized.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors that March be designated as Youth Art Month
in Chesterfield and encourages all our citizens to be cognizant
of the talent, creativity and vision displayed by the youth in
Chesterfield County; and
Further, Be It Resolved that the Clerk of the Board forward
a copy of this resolution to the Virginia Art Education
Association.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Dodd, be it resolved
that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The success of Scouting for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts
and Explorers depends on our community organizations; and
WHEREAS, There are thirty-nine churches, synagogues,
schools and parent-teacher associations, service and fraternal
clubs, and other community organizations and firms that have been
chartered in our area by the Boy Scouts of America to use the
scouting program; and
WHEREAS, The volunteer leaders selected by these chartered
organizations are performing an outstanding service for 2,214
boys and young men and women; and
WHEREAS, The Robert E. Lee Council' of the Boy Scouts of
America and its corps of dedicated volunteer leaders are
providing necessary support to the leaders in the seventy Cub
Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Explorer posts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors extends sincere appreciation to our
community organizations that use the scouting program and to
their volunteer leaders;
AND, FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
hereby declares the week of February 6-].2, 1983, as Scouting
Anniversary Week and urges our citizens to join with them in
expressing appreciation to the community organizations and their
volunteer scouting leaders for bringing the "Spirit of Scouting"
to our young people.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Robertson presented the resolution to Mr. Brian Karch and Mr.
Charlie Martin who were present representing the Scouting
organizations.
Mr. Dodd introduced Mr. Richard Do,d, his son, and recognized
several other students from the Thomas Dale High School
Government Class who were present observing the meeting.
Mr. Hedrick stated this date and time had been advertised to
consider an ordinance relating to parking regulations on public
and private property and increasing the penalty for parking in a
space reserved for the handicapped. Mr. John R. Smith inquired
about the questions posed at the last hearing of this matter and
requested that the report be summarized. Mr. Micas stated that~
the BOCA Code initially imposes the requirement for handicapped
parking spaces which are administered by the Planning Department
and covered under the site plan review process as well. He
stated that other jurisdictions charge various fees ranging from
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$1 to as much as $100 and the handicapped organization supported
an effective penalty to discourage parking in handicapped zoned.
He stated that the Courts have fines in the amount of $25 for
moving violations and it was felt that amount might be
inconsistent with other fines issued in the court. He stated
that the Commonwealth's Attorney's office indicated they do
occasionally prosecute in the absence of a vertical sign but that
many defendants indicate ~they could not read the pavement sign
and have avoided conviction.
Mr. Smith stated that the appropriate marking by vertical signs
was the major point of discussion at the last meeting. He stated
that he felt this was most important and should be a requirement.
He stated also that there was a question regarding the
relationship between handicapped spaces and regular spaces. Mr.
Micas stated that the BOCA Code controls this and the Board does
not have the authority to change the requirements of the Code.
He stated further that the report does address the size and
vertical signs which was discussed. Mr. Smith stated that the
BOCA Code dealt mainly with building construction and that he
felt it could be changed.
Mrs. Girone stated there are two pieces of legislation pending
before the General Assembly which are sponsored by Senators Goode
and Owen. She stated 'this should be deferred until additional
information could be obtained and until the General Assembly
dealt with this matter. Mr. Warren Vaughan stated that Henrico
County has vertical signs but he felt the question is with the
enforcement. After further discussion, it was on motion of Mrs.
Girone, seconded by Mr. Daniel, resolved that further discussion
of this ordinance be deferred until April 13, 1983 at 10:00 a.m.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Hedrick stated that this time and date had been scheduled for
a public hearing to consider an ordinance relating to fire
prevention and protection. Chief Eanes was present and stated
the County has been under the 1970 AIA Code and would like to
change to the BOCA Fire Prevention Code. He stated there have
been some changes made since the original ordinance was prepared.
tie stated that a portion has been deleted which required that a
certain amount of copies of the Code be in the County
Administrator's office, that the listing of certain types of
equipment due to ~ecent state law changes be deleted, that the
reviewing committee be the Circuit Court rather than the Board of
Supervisors which would be a more judiciary hearing, etc. He
stated that they will enforce this Code through education and
engineering, with enforcement being last. He stated the
committee is in accor~ with this proposal. Mr. Dodd stated the
Circuit Court would be the end result anyway in the case of an
appeal. Chief Eanes stated this would only shorten the p~ocess
of an appeal. He added there has never been an appeal since the
adoption of the County Code.
Mr. Dodd commended Chief Eanes for involving all segments of the
community on the Committee and the Committee for their
cooperation and efforts in this regard. There was no one present
to discuss this matter. On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs.
Girone, the Board adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE
COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD~ 1978~ AS AMENDED,
BY REPEALING CHAPTER 9, AND BY ADDING
CHAPTER 9.1 CONTAINING SECTIONS 9.1-1 THROUGH
9.1-9 RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND
PROTECTION AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Boa~'d of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That Chapter 9 of the the Code of the County of
Chesterfield, 1978, as amended, is repealed.
(2) That the Code of the County of Chesterfield, Virginia,
1978, as amended, is amended by adding Chapter 9.1, Sections
9.1-1 through 9.1-9 as follows:
CHAPTER 9.1
FIRE PROTECTION
Sec. 9.1-1 Fire Prevention Code Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by the board of supervisors for the
purpose of prescribing regulations covering conditions hazardous
to life and property from fire or exDlosion, that certain code
known as The BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code, 1981 Edition, save
and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or
amended. The BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code, 1981 Edition, as
hereinafter modified and amended, is hereby adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from
the date on which this chapter shall take effect, the provisions
thereof shall be controlling within 'the limits of the county.
Sec. 9.1-2 Definitions.
(a) Wherever the words "name of jurisdiction" are used, it
shall be held to mean Chesterfield County, Virginia.
(b) Wherever the term "fire official" is used, it shall be
held to mean the chief of the Fire Department of Chesterfield
County, Virginia or his duly authorized representative.
(c) Wherever the term "legal counsel of the jurisdiction"
is used, it shall be held to mean the county attorney for
Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Sec. 9.1-3 Amendments.
The BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code, 1981 Edition is hereby
amended and changed in the following respects:
(a) Article [ is hereby amended by adding the following
sections:
Sec. F-101.6. Plans Review and Certificate of Occupan~
It shall be the responsibility of the fire official to
assist the County building inspector in the review of construc-
tion plans for compliance with the fire protection provisions of
the Uniform Statewide Building Code for all structures and/or
facilities, except detached one and two family dwellings, prior
to the issuance of a building permit. Furthermore, the fire
official shall assist the County building inspector in performing
pre-occupancy inspections of new structures and/or facilities
prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Sec. F-101.7. Fire Hydrants.
During the site and/or construction plans review process for
new construction, or alteration ~hereof or change in use as
originally permitted of any building or structure, the fire
official shall have the authority to require the installation of
fire hydrants as he deems necessary to have water available for
fire fighting purposes. The need for such fire hydrants will be
.determined by the use, and size of the structure involved and the
availability of water in the area of the property. The number of
fire hydrants, their placement and the desired fire flow shall be
determined by regulations established from nationally recognized
standards.
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Sec. F-102.1.1. Inspection by Others.
The fire official may designate such other persons as he
deems necessary, to make fire safety inspections. Such persons
shall use this Code as the basis for such inspections.
Sec. F-102.2.3. Impersonations.
It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to use a
badge, uniform or any other credentials so as to gain access to
any building, structure, vehicle or premises or to otherwise
falsely identify himself as the fire official or his designated
representative.
Sec. F-102.8. Authority to Take Photographs.
Pursuant to appropriate ].awful authority, the fire official
or his duly authorized representative is authorized to make such
sketches and take such photographs as he may find necessary to
document conditions observed that are apparent or actual
violations of the provisions of this code. Subsequent to a fire,
explosion, or other emergency, such photographs may be taken as
are necessary to adequately depict the conditions for the purpose
of investigation. No person shall interfere with, refuse, or
obstruct such sketching or photograph making.
Sec. F-105.4.1. Exception.
If the observed violation is of such a nature as to present
an imminent or severe fire or life safety hazard, a summons may
be issued, at the discretion of the fire official, in lieu of a
notice of violation.
Sec. F-108.0. Notification of Fire Official.
Sec F-108.1 General.
In any building, structure or premise subject to inspection
under any provision of this code, when a fire or evidence of'
there having been a fire is discovered, even though it has
apparently been extinguished, it shall immediately be reported to
the fire official or his designee. This shall be the duty of the
owner, manager or person in control of such building, structure
or premise at the time of discovery. This requirement shall not
be construed to forbid the owner, manager or person in control of
said property from using all diligence necessary to e×tinguish
such fire prior to the arrival of the fire department.
(b) Article 1 is hereby amended by deleting Sections
F-]04.1~ F-104.2 and F-105.5.1 in their entirety.
(c) Article 1 is hereby amended by amending Sections
F-102.1, F-103.1, F-103.2, F-105.3.2 and F-105.5 to read respec-
tively, as follows:
Sec. F-102.1 Enforcement Officer.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the chief of the
fire department or his duly authorized representative to enforce
the provisions of the fire prevention code as herein set forth.
The designated enforcement officer of this code is herein
referred to as the "fire official".
Sec. F-103.1. General.
It shall be unlawful to engage in any activity involving the
handling, storage or use of hazardous substances, materials or
devices; or to maintain, store or handle materials; to conduct
processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property
without first obtaining a permit for each activity from the fire
official.
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Sec. F-103.2. Permits._Re~quired.
Permits are required for the various uses and activities as
provided in Article 27 and 28 of this code. Permits shall at all
times be kept on the premises designated therein and shall at all
times be subject to inspection by the fire official.
Sec. F-105.3.2. Unlawful Continuance.
Any person who shall refuse to leave, interfere with the
evacuation of other occupants, or continue operation after havinc
been given an evacuation order or order to cease operation except
such work as he is directed to perform to remove a violation or
unsafe condition, shall be in violation of this section and
subject to the penalties as set forth in Section 9.1-7, Code of
the countY of Chesterfield, Virginia, 1978, as amended.
Sec. F-105.5. Failure to Correct Violations.
If the notice of violation is not complied with within the
time specified by the fire official, the fire official may issue
a summons for said violation or any offenses against the code.
Further, the fire official shall, request the county attorney to
institute the appropriate legal proceedings to restrain, correct
or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of
the unlawful use of the building or structure in violation of the
provisions of this code or of any order or direction made
pursuant thereto.
(d) Article 2 is hereby amended by adding the following
definitions to Section F-201.0:
Fire Lanes: An area designated by clearly visible signs
and/or markings in which parking shall be prohibited, whether on
public or private property, to ensure ready access for and to
fire fighting equipment and facilities.
Occupant: Any person physically located or situated in or
on any property, structure or vehicle irrespective of the length
of time or the reason for such occupancy.
Overcrowdin__~: Exceeding the maximum occupancy load of any
occupancy as described by this Code or the Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Code; or the arrangement of occupants in such
a manner as to block any means of egress.
(e) Article 3 is hereby amended by adding the following
sections:
Sec. F--301 .... 7 Endangerin_ ~_Other. Pr~
No person shall kindle or authorize to be kindled nor
maintain any permitted fire in such a manner that it will
endanger the property of another.
Sec. F-303.1.1. Sweati~ Joints.
Any person using a torch or other flame-producing device for
sweating pipe joints in any building or structure shall have
available in the immediate vicinity where the sweating is done
one approved fire extinguisher or water hose connected to a water
supply. Combustible material in the close proximity of the work
shall be protected against ignition by shielding, wetting, or
other approved means. In all cases, the person performing the
work shall remain in the vicinity of the sweating operation for
one-half (1/2) hour after the torch or flame producing device has
been used.
Sec. F-306.2. Storage or Display in Roofed-Over Malls.
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Combustible goods, merchandise, decorations or vehicles may
be displayed or placed in the common areas of a roofed-over mall
only if such display or placement is in compliance with regula-
tions established by the fire official. It shall be the respon-
sibility of the owner, manager or his designated representative
to notify the fire official prior to such usage of the
roofed-over mall.
Sec. F-311.3. Signs and Markings.
Signs and markings to delineate fire lanes as designated by
the fire official shall be provided and installed by the owner or
his agent, of the property involved.
Sec. F-311.4. Illegal Use.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave an
unattended vehicle in or to otherwise obstruct such designated
and marked areas.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, locate any
equipment, materials, or any other object in or otherwise
obstruct such designated and marked areas.
3. Penalty for violation of this Section shall be the same
as outlined for other parking violations in the Chesterfield
County Code.
Sec. F-313.0. Cooking Devices.
Sec. F-313.1. General.
No charcoal cooker, brazier, hibachi or grill or any
gasoline or other flammable liquid or liquefied petroleum gas
fired stove or similar device, except gas fired ranges designed
for indoor use, shall be ignited or used within or on the balcony
or covered patio of any residential buildings, except detached
one and two family dwellings, or similar occupancy unless more
than eight feet from said structures. The management shall
notify their tenants in writing of this code requirement at the
time the tenant initially occupies the apartment and from time to
time thereafter as may be necessary to ensure compliance.
Sec. F-315.0. Storage, Park or Repair.
Sec. F-315.1. General.
It shall be unlawful to store, park or repair any vehicle,
tool or equipment that has a fuel tank that contains a flammable
or combustible liquid or liquefied petroleum gas as a source of
fuel within or on any residential building or structure, or part
thereof, unless such building or structure is built for the
purpose of such storage~ parking or repairing as provided above
in accordance with and in compliance with all requirements of the
Uniform Statewide Building Code and this code. This Section
shall not apply to detached one and two family dwellings unless
such storage, parking or repairing is conducted as a business.
Such businesses shall then comply with ail applicable provisions
of the Building Code and the Chesterfield County Code.
Sec. F-316.0. Fire/Smoke Dampers.
Sec. F-316.1. General.
Ail required fire and/or smoke dampers, including all
hardware or equipment necessary for the proper operation thereof,
shall be maintained in proper working order. The use of any
unapproved hold open device(s) is prohibited.
Sec. F-317.0. Fire/Separation Walls.
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Sec. F-317.1. General..
Ail fire walls and/or fire separation walls shall be
maintained to the integrity and fi. re resistance rating required
for the use and occupancy of the building or structure involved.
(f) Article 3 is hereby amended by deleting Sections
F-301.4 and F-311.2 in their entirety.
(g) Article 3 is hereby amended by amending Sections
F-301.0, F-301.I, F-301.2, F-301.3, F-301.5, F-301.6, F-303.0,
and F-311.1 to read, respectively, as follows:
Sec. F-301.0. Outdoor Fires.
Sec. F-301.1. General.
The provisions of this section pertain to outdoor fires
permitted by the State Air Pollution Control Board and Chapter
10, Article IV of the Code of the County of Chesterfield,
Virginia, 1978, as amended.
Sec. F-301.2. Permitted Fires.
Ail outdoor fires permitted by the State Air Pollution
Control Board and Chapter ]0, Article IV of the Code of the
County of Chesterfield, Virginia, 1978, as amended are deemed to
be permitted fires as that term is used herein.
Sec. P-301.3. Location Restricted.
No person shall kindle nor authorize to be kindled any
permitted fire unless the fire ~s not less than fifty (50) feet
from any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent the
fire from spreading to within fifty (50) feet of any structure.
Sec. F-301.5. Attendance at Open Fires.
Permitted fires shall be constantly attended by a competent
person until such fire is extinguis~ed. This person shall have
fire extinguishing equipment readily available for use as deemed
necessary by the fire official.
Sec. F-301.6. Prohibited Outdoor Fires.
The fire official may prohibit any or all outdoor fires
which are or could be offensive or objectionable due to smoke or
odor emissions when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances
make such fires hazardous. The f~re official shall order the
extinguishment, by the permit holder or the fire department, of
any outdoor fire which creates or adds to a hazardous or
objectionable situation.
Sec. F-303.0.
Joints.
Torches for Removinq Paint or Sweating Pipe
Sec. F-311.1. Designation.
When he deems it necessary, The fire official shall
designate fire lanes on public streets and on private property,
devoted to public use such as, but not limited to, commercial,
industrial or residential buildings, for the purpose of
preventing parking in front of or adjacent to fire hydrants or
providing access for fire fighting equipment.
Ail buildings less than forty-eight (48) feet in height
shall have an all weather fire lane twenty (20) feet in width
within thirty (30) feet of the longer side or as required to
provide access for fire fighting activities and equipment or as
specified on an approved site plan.
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All buildings more than forty-eight (48) feet in height
shall have an all weather fire lane twenty (20) feet in width
parsllel to each of two opposing sides of the building fifteen
(15) to twenty (20) feet away from the building or as required to
provide access for fire fighting activities and equipment or as
specified on an approved site plan.
(h) Article 4 is hereby amended by adding the following
sections:
Sec. F-402.6. Tampering.
It shall be unlawful for any person to tamper with, damage,
destroy or to use without just cause or authorization any fire
protection system, fire extinguisher, fire alarm system, hydrant,
etc., installed in or on any building, structure or property
within the County.
Sec. F-402.7.
Connections.
Blocking Fire Hydrsnts and Fire Department
It shall be unlawful to obscure from view, damage, deface,
obstruct or restrict the access to any fire hydrant or any fire
department connection that is located on public or private
streets, access lanes or on private property.
Sec. F-403.8.1.
De tect~s.
Heat, Smoke, Flame and Other Fire Output
Each automatic detector, system of detectors and associated
equipment shall be continuously maintained in reliable operating
~condition at all times. All detection devices and systems shall
be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the
requirements of NFiPA 72E.
Sec. F-403.9.1. Submission of Test and Inspection Records.
It shall be the responsibility of any person or firm
providing or conducting testing and/or inspections of fire
protection systems within the County, to submit a copy of the
results of the aforementioned tests and/or inspections to the
fire official.
(i) Article 4 is hereby amended by amending Sections
F-400.2, F-402.1, F-403.4, F-407ol and F-407.2.4 to read as
follows:
Sec. F-400.2. Installations.
Before any fire alarm, detection or fire suppression system
is installed, enlarged or extended, a permit shall be secured
from the building official. Plans and specifications shall be
reviewed by the fire official prior to the issuance of the
mechanical and/or electrical permit.
Sec. Fu402.1. General.
Ail fire protection systems, dew[ces, units and service
equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition at all
times, and it shall be.unlawful for any owner or occupant to
reduce the effectiveness of the protection; except this shall not
prohibit the owner or occupant from temporarily reducing or
discontinuing the protection where necessary to make tests,
repairs, alterations or additions. The fire official shall be
notified before disconnection and interruption of protection,
tests, repairs, alterations or additions are started and upon
its completion and shall be advised of the extent of and reason
for such work. The restoration of the protection shall be
diligently pursued.
Sec. F-403.4. Suppression System Tests.
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Ail suppression systems shall be inspected, tested and
maintained in accordance with the appropriate NFiPA Stand~ard
listed in Appendix A.
Sec. F-407.1. General.
Ail hand operated portable fire extinguishing equipment
shall be of an approved size and type suitable to the
occupational use of the building and shall be installed in
corridors or other locations visible, unobstructed and readily
accessible to the occupants of the building in accordance with
NFiPA 10 listed in Appendix A. The installation, maintenance an~
recharging of fire extinguishing equipment shall be in accordance
with NFiPA 10 listed in Appendix A.
Sec. F-407.2.4. Construction Operations.
Ail building operations during construction shall be
provided with not less than one approved fire extinguisher~
suitable for the hazard, in every storage or construction shed or
office, whether said shed or office is inside or outside of a
building, and at each usable stairway on all floor levels.
During demolition, portable fire extinguishers shall be available
in the locations listed above.
sect ion:
Article 5 is hereby amended by adding the following
Sec° F-501.2.1.
The marking of means of egress through storage areas may be
required as deemed necessary and appropriate by the fire
official. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or his
agent to mark and maintain such aisles as required.
(k) Article 5 is hereby amended by amending Section F-503.5
to read as follows:
Sec. F-503.5. Elevator Warning Signs.
Ail elevator lobby call stations on all floor levels in
buildings shall be marked with approved signs reading as follows:
Use Stairways in Case of Fire - Do Not Use Elevators. The
requirements of this section shall apply to ~xisting as well as
new buildings.
(1) Article 27 is hereby amended by amending Section
F-2700.3 to read as follows:
Sec. F-2700.3. Insurance Required ~or Blasting.
Before a permit to do blasting is issued, as required under
Section F-2700.2, the applicant for such permit shall file, with
the fire official, a certificate or proof of insurance in such
form, amount and coverage as determined by the county attorney to
be adequate, in each case, to indemnify the County against any
damages arising from the permitted blasting.
(m) Article 28 is hereby amended by adding the following
sections:
Sec. 2802.0. Unmanned Rockets.
Sec. 2802.1.
Rockets.
The Des_i~_~_n, Cons%ruction and Use of Model
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The design, construction and use of unmanned rockets shall
be reasonably safe to persons and property. Evidences that the
design, construction and use of unmanned rockets are in accor-
dance with NFiPA 1122L, shall be evidences that such design,
construction and use provides reasonable safety to persons and
property.
(n) Article 28 is hereby amended by amending Sections
F-2801.1 and F-2801.2 to read as follows:
Sec. 2801.1. General.
It shall be unlawful for any person to store, to offer for
sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any
fireworks, except as provided in the rules and regulations issued
by the fire official for the granting of permits for supervised
public displays of fireworks by the jurisdiction, fair associ-
ations, amusement parks and other organizations.
Every such display shall be handled by a competent operator
approved by the fire official and fire department of the juris-
diction and shall be of such a character and so located, dis-
charged or fired as in the opinion of the fire official, after
proper inspection, shall not be hazardous to property or endanger
any person. Public displays shall be in general accord with the
applicable sections of NFiPA 494L.
Sec. 2801.2. Insurance Required for Display.
Before a permit is issued for a f~reworks display, as
required under Section 2800.2, the applicant for such permit
shall file, with the fire official, a certificate or proof of
insurance in such form, amount and coverage as determined by the
legal department of the jurisdiction to be adequate, in each
case, to indemnify the jurisdiction against any damaqes which may
be caused either to a person or persons or to property by reason
of the permitted display, and arising from any acts of the
permittee, the permittee's agents, employees or subcontractors.
(o) Article 29 is hereby amended by adding the following
sections:
Sec. F-2902.2. Loadin$ Rack Fire Protection.
At bulk storage terminals where the loading of tank vehicles
with flammable or combustible liquids is accomplished through
automation and there is not a terminal employee in attendance
during the loading, the loading rack area shall be protected by a
completely automatic fire suppression s},stem approved by the fire
official. This system shall be designed to provide fire pro-
tection to both the loading rack and tank vehicles located in the
loading rack. These systems shall be supervised by an accredited
central station facility.
Sec. F-2904.5(6). Testi~
Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the fire official
that there is underground seepage of flammable or combustible
liquids in any area within the County, the fire official shall
serve notice, within that area, on the owners, tenants or occu-
pants of all lots where underground tanks and/or pipelines
containing flammable or combustible liquids are maintained that
such seepage exists. Upon receipt of such notice, the owners,
tenants or occupants shall immediately cause tests, as required
by the fire official, to be made on all such underground tanks,
and assorted underground pipelines.
Sec. F-2905.4.2.7. Rental Storage Occupancies.
Storage of flammable and combustible liquids in rental
storage facilities shall be prohibited.
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(p) Article 29 is hereby amended by amending Sections
F-2901.6 and F-2905.4.2~2 to read as follows:
Sec. F-2901.6. Disposal of Waste.
A person shall not permi~, cause to be permitted or partic-
ipate in the pouring, dumping or discharging of flammable or
combustible liquids, or any waste liquid containing petroleum or
its products into or upon any street, pavement, highway, drainage
canal ditch, storm or sanitary drain or flood control channel,
lake or waterway, or upon the ground. All petroleum products
shall be stored and disposed of in accordance with regulations
set forth by the fire official.
Sec. F-2905.4.2.2. Assembly Occupancies and Residential
occupancies Not Covered Under F-3905.4.2.1.
Storage of flammable and combustible liquid shall be
prohibited.
(q)
section:
Article 31 is hereby amended by adding the following
Sec. F-3104.5. Eme_r~enc¥ Services.
All companies who have liquefied petroleum gas equipment in
service in Chesterfield County shall have a qualified maintenance
person available at all times to respond and assist fire
department personnel with emergency incidents involving their
equipment.
(r) Appendix A is amended by changing the following NFiPA
standard reference numbers to those numbers as indicated
hereafter:
1) 12-77 changed to ].2-80
2) 12a-77 changed to 12a-80
3) 12b-77 changed to 12b-80
4) 13-78 changed to 13-80
5) 13a-78 changed to i3a-81
6) 14-78 changed to ].4-80
7) 16-74 changed to 16-80
8) 17-75 changed to 17-80
9) 20-78 changed to 20-80
10) 30-78 changed to 30-81
11) 54-74 changed to 54-80
12) 96-78 changed to 96-80
13) 211-78 changed to 211-80
14) 231c-75 changed to 231c-80
15) 231d-75 changed to 231d-80
(s) Appendix A is amended by adding the following standard
reference numbers and titles as follows:
NFiPA 72E-78
NFiPA 24-77
Automatic Fire Detectors
Ou%side Protection
Sec. 9.1-4. Modifications.
The chief of the fire department shall have power to modify
any of the provisions of the BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code,
1981 Edition, as herein amended, upon application in writing by
an owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent, when there are
practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict
letter of the code; provided, that the spirit of the code shall
be observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done.
The particulars of such modification when granted or allowed and
the decision of the chief of the fire department thereon shall be
entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy
shall be furnished the applicant.
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Sec. 9.1-5.
'~e ~-hq e f.
Establi~![~]~l_ept of office of fire chief; duties of
(a) The BOCA Basic ~' ~
~Ir.. Prevention Code, 1981 Edition, as
herein amended, shall be enforced by the chief of the fire
department of the county which is hereby established and shall b
operated under his supervision.
(b) The chief of the fire department shall be appointed by
the board of supervisors on the basis of examination to determin,
his qualifications. Such fire chief shall serve at the pleasure
of the board of supervisors at a salary to be fixed by them.
(c) The chief of the fire department shall be charoed with
the prevention of fires and the protection of life and property
against fire, and he shall be responsible for the maintenance an
care of all property and equipment used by his department, the
planning and directing of all fire fighting and fire prevention
activities, the performance of various miscellaneous public
services of an emergency nature and the management of personnel
and all operations of the fire department.
(d) The chief of the fire department may detail such
members of the fire department as inspectors as shall from time
to time become necessary. He shall recommend to the board of
supervisors the employment of t~chnical inspectors, who shall be
selected through an examination to determine their fitness for
the position.
(e) The chief of the fire department shall make a report
annually to the county administrator of the activities of the
fire department; it shall contain all proceedings under this
code, with such vital statistics as the chief of the fire
department may wish to include therein; the chief of the fire
department shall also recommend any amendments to the fire code
which he deems necessary and desirable in the public interest.
Sec. 9.1-6. Appeals.
When it is claimed that the provisions of the BOCA Basic
Fire Prevention Code, 1981 Edition, as herein amended, do not
apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been
misconstrued, or wrongly interpreted, the aggrieved party may
appeal the decision of the fire chief to the circuit court withi~
thirty days from the date of the final decision.
Sec. 9.1-7. Penalties.
(a) Any person who shsl! violate any of the provisions of
the BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code, 1981 Edition, as herein
amended, or fail to comply therewith, or who shall violate or
fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or who shall buil~
in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plan~
submitted and approved thereunder, or who shall fail to comply
with such an order as affirmed or modified by the board of
supervisors or by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall
severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance
respectively be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of
not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment of not mor~
than thirty days or by both such fine and imprisonment. The
imposition of one penalty for any single violation shall not
excuse the violation or permit it to continue and each day that
such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) In addition to the penalties specified in Section
9.1-7(a), the chief of the fire department or his duly authorize~
representative may invoke any other lawful procedure, such as ·
injunction, abatement, or otherwise, as may be necessary to
prevent, restrain, correct or abate any violation of this
chapter.
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Sec. 9.1-8.
marshals.
Authorit~__of fire marshal and assistant fire
The county fire marshal or his assistants, appointed
pursuant to Section 27-36 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
~mended, shall hsve the authority to arrest, to procure and serve
warrants and to issue summonses in the manner authorized by
general law for violations of this chapter and of all fire
safety, fire prevention and related ordinances, as permitted by
Section 27-34.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Sec. 9.1-9. Severability~
If any provision of this ordinance or any application
thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of
this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
ordinance are ~clared to be severable.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Parks stated that the Data Processing Department would like
to upgrade its main computer equipment as it has not been done
since June, 1980 and there have been many new and enhanced
systems added to this computer. He reviewed the trend of
computer utilization since 1980 which increased approximately
130%. He stated this high demand has caused a capacity problem
with current systems and additional capacity is needed for new
systems that the County plans to develop in the future as well as
normal growth. Mr. Hedrick stated that a study indicates this
will result in a net savings of $2,000 over current expenditures.
He stated this does involve contractual agreements and contract
authorization by the Board but no additional funds are required.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board:
Authorized the upgradi~]g of the present computer equipment
with Commonwealtlh Computer Advisers at $19,031 per month for
42 months totalling $799,302;
e
Changed from a straight rental to a lease/purchase program
of auxiliary equipment for a savings of $4,000 per month;
Authorized the County Administrator to execute all necessary
documents upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
~ote: Unanimous
Mr. Ramsey stated the current budget was adopted on the premise
that the debt service on the bonds the County sold last year
~ould be paid from ~The interest earned on the investment of those
funds. He stated the Treasurer has earned $].,750,400 to date and
~e are confident that the County will earn enough interest by the
~nd of the year to fully pay the debt service due on the bonds.
Fhe Board and County Administrator expressed appreciation to Mrs.
~cGuire for her wise investments and ha~dling of the funds. On
notion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board
~ppropriated interest earned on 1982 bond proceeds in the amount
)f $2,428,313 for payment of debt service on the $22,500,000 1982
]eneral Obligation Bonds.
fore: Unanimous
4r. Ramsay stated that representatives of the Virginia Municipal.
League and the Virginia Association of Counties have recently
completed negotiations with Vepco .for a contract for a].l Virginia
localities which is retroactive to July i, 1982 and would expire
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11.
on June 30, 1985. He stated it will mean about a 13% increase
for the current year and about an 8% increase for the following
two years. He stated this increase was budgeted. Mr. Bookman
inquired if this matter were of general application because he
does have a material, financial interest in Vepco as he owes them
money for his monthly electric bi]].. Mr. Micas stated it was.
Mr. Ramsey stated that the County has not yet been asked to
contribute to the fund to pay for the attorneys' fees for the
negotiation but expects to be asked in the near future. He
stated it would be approximately $10,000 for the cost of the
negotiation which cost is based on a population formula. He
stated there are no funds budgeted for our portion of the
negotiation cost but that staff will be bringing this matter back
to the Board at the appropriate time for an appropriation. The
Board requested that a listing of the total cost and how the
shares are divided also be submitted. On motion of Mrs. Girone,
seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board authorized the County
Administrator to accept and execute the negotiated contract with
Vepco for the County.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board
accepted the resignation of bit. Dean Combee as Airport Manager
effective December 31, 1982.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Hodge stated that Mr. Thomas D. Callahan, III is currently
Air~ort Manager of the Municipal Airport in Kendallville, Indiana
and is available to begin work in Chesterfield on February 14,
].983. He gave a brief outline of Mr. Callahan's work experience
and credentials and stated the Airport Advisory Board had
participated in the recruitment and they were also in agreement.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
approved the appointment of Mr. Thomas D. Callahan, III as
Airport Manager for Chesterfield County effective February 14,
1983.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Muzzy stated ~:hat when the City of Richmond recently returned
to the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission they
requested a number of changes be made to the Charter. One of
which was the voting membership. He stated that the full
Commission and the Executive Committee have considered and
approved this change regarding the voting membership. He stated
the overall membership would still remain 28, however, changes
would be made which would result in the City having one
additional vote and Hanover has voluntarily given up one which
they have never taken advar~tage of even though entitled to. Mr.
Daniel stated the actual Charter would be amended to reflect the
formula change in that once you obtain a population of 200,000,
any jurisdiction would be entitled to an additional member even
though this change effects only the City of Richmond at this
time. He noted that }{enrico and Chesterfield Counties are within
several thousand of receiwing an additional member as well.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the followJ~ng
resolution was adopted:
Whereas, The Virginia Area Development Act (Title 15.1),
Chapter 34, Section 15.1-1400, et seq., Code of Virginia (1950),
as amended, authorized the organization of a Planning District
Commission by written Charter Agreement; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Title 2.1, Chapter 6.1, Section
2.1-63.5 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, geographic
boundaries of Planning District 15 have been established; and
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Whereas, The governing bodies of the governmental
subdivisions embracing the majority of the population within sai(
Planning District have organized a Planning District Commission
by written Charter AgreemeDt;
Whereas, This Chapter Agreement provides in Article X,
Section 1 that it may be amended only by concurring resolutions
of all member governmental subdivisions of the Commission after
proposed amendments have been submitted to the Commission for it~
review and comment to the member governmental subdivisions; and
Whereas, The Conm~ission has reviewed the resolution
proposed herein and has recommended its adoption.
Therefore, Be ItReso_Lved~ by the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County, Virqinia:
That on the 9th day of February, 1983, it hereby adopt~
the Amendment to the Charter Agreement of the Richmond
Regional Planning District Commission, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution.
That the County Administrator of Chesterfield County be
and hereby is authorized and directed to sign and
execute, on behalf of Chesterfield County, the
Amendment to the Charter Agreement of the Richmond
Regional Planning District Commission, a copy of which
Amendment is attached to this resolution.
That Joan S. Do]ezal, Deputy Clerk to the Board of
Supervisors, be and hereby is authorized and directed
to witness the signature of said County Administrator
and to affix the official seal of the County of
Chesterfield on said Amendment to the Charter Agreement
of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission,
a copy of whO. ch is attached to this resolution.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Hedrick stated that the lease agreement with the Enon
Athletic Association to operate the concession facility at Point
of Rocks Park needs to be advertised prior to being considered.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
authorized a public hearing to be held to consider this matter on
February 23, 1983 at 10:00 a.m.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Hodge stated that the County staff had met with
representatives of the S~ate Department of Aviation and the
Federal Aviation Administration and they in~end to fund the
Airport Expansion in phases. He stated the first phase would be
$750,000 as of October~ 1983 as that is the beginning of their
fiscal year. He stated they have suggested that we hire a
consultant and engineer which would be done contingent upon
funding. He stated they have assured the County that they will
fund the entire project and are very complimentary of the Airport
and staff, especially James Zook, regarding this project· On
motion of the Board, staff was authorized to initiate the
proposal process for the se].ection of a consultant for the design
phase and bring back to the Board the execution of a contract for
the Airport Runway' expansion.
Vote: Unanimous
Mrs~ Girone indicated that the County Airport has a fine
reputation within the State which has been indicated by the
Virginia Airport Commission who is very familiar and impressed
with the Airport.
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13.B.
14.
15. A.
Mr. Hedrick stated the next item was setting of a public hearing
date to consider an oIdinance relating to the payment of
supplemental tax bills. Mr. Carmichael stated that it is his
intention not to have anyone unjustly charged a penalty on their
taxes. He stated, for example, if a bill is sent out late or not
at all, a taxpayer should not be Fenalized because of a mistake
at the County level. He stated this has been the practice in the
past and the ordinance will officially eliminate the penalty in
such instances from being applied to a taxpayer's bill. On
motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board set the
date of March 23, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. for a public hearing to
consider an ordinance re].ating to payment of supplemental tax
bills.
Vote: Unanimous
Mrs. Girone informed the Board that a letter would be coming to
the Board from the Administrator of Johnston Willis Hospital, as
they have received their first 'tax bill under the new bus~ness
license tax adopted by the B<~ard. She stated they were rather
upset in that the bill was for $38,000.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board set the
date of March 23, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. for a public hearing to
consider an ordinance relating to business license taxes for
operators of amusement machines.
Vote: Unanimous
Mrs. Girone stated that the Board had changed the leaf burning
laws to prevent the burning of leaves on weekends in the Fall.
She stated that this was so successful and since people are used
to not burning on weekends that it should also be extended into
the Spring. Mr. Bookman stated he felt it might be best not to
address this matter again as what was previously approved was
successful but he would support the setting of a hearing date.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board set
the date of March 9, 1983 to consider an ordinance relating to
permissible areas and times for the open burning of leaves.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
respectfully requests the Circuit Court Judges to appoint Mr.
Randolph Frank Horowitz as a Police Officer for Chesterfield
County effective February 14, 1983.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Hedrick advised the Board. of outstanding appointments.
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board
appointed Mr. Stanley Balderson to the Transportation Safety
Commission representing Dale District effective immediately and
whose term is at the pleasure of the Board. '
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Bookman excused himself from the meeting.
Mr. McElfish stated that two of the districts with requests for~
street lights have utilized all their funds and any cost
approvals will need appropz~iations. Mrs. Girone stated that in
the future she would not be able to support requests for
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lighting subdivisions because she could easily bring 30 such
requests. Mrs. Girone stated that if the Board were to decide to
light entire subdivisions and turn the County into a city, the
citizens should know that it would mean a change in the tax
structure. Mr. Daniel stated that he had approved lights in
subdivisions but they always involved safety aspects and met the
criteria.
Mr. Bookman returned to the meeting.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
approved the installation of street lights at the following
locations in Clover Hill District:
Intersection of Providence Road and Shadymist Drive
Intersection of Providence Road and Elkhardt Road
Intersection of Starlight and Elkhardt Road
And further that $672 be appropriated from the contingency
account for the intersection of Providence Road and Shadvmist
Drive and with the understanding that funds would be appropriated
from the contingency account for the Providence Road and Elkhardt
and Starlight and Elkhardt intersections as well when the costs
are determined. Mr. Bookman requested that high pressure sodium
lights be installed.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Daniel the Board
authorized the installation of a street light on Pinetta between
Route 60 and Brucewood Road if it meets the criteria with any
associated funding to be expended from the Midlothian District 3¢
Road Funds.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
approved the installation of a street light at the intersection
of Shamrock Drive and Thornington Drive and appropriated $791
from the contingency account for this installation.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Daniel requested that Mr. McElfish update him on the request
for street lights at Meadowdale Boulevard. Mr. McElfish stated
the ideal place to install them would be across from the single
family homes and the people who own the business
establishments will not give easements. He stated they have
informed the lady requesting the lights of the problems
encountered and asked her to inquiFe if the people on the
residential side would give easements. Mr. Daniel requested that
Mr. McElfish check further into this matter.
Mr. Bookman stated he felt the Police Department, Fire Department
or some designated department should notice when street lights
are out and report ~hem to Environmental Engineering or Vepco.
Mr. McElfish stated the Police Department does this as well as
the Boy Scouts and the Departmen~ recently began sending a staff
person out at night to inspect the lights.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board
authorized the County Administrator ~o sigo a save-harmless
agreement with the Vir~inis Department of ~ighways and
Transportation and with the ~eveloper of Belmont Hills
Subdivision for water leaving West Road.
Vote: Unanimous
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15 .D'.
16.A.1.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
hereby requests the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation to complete the roads in Random Woods, Section 3,
and further the Board appropriated $3,200 from the General Fund
Contingency Account for regrading the stone surface and prime/
double-seal, with the understanding that should any legal action
bring forth funds to the County for this work, that it be placed
in the fund balance. It is understood that the County Attorney's
office will begin legal proceedings regarding this matter which
is normal procedure.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board:
Authorized t~'le County Administrator to enter into a
supplemental contract with Vepco, Spencer Quick Stop and
Jack Shoosmith for additional pavement and storm sewer
construction as a part of the Southern Area Landfill access
road.
Authorized the County Administrator to enter into save-
harmless agreements and notify the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation that the County accepts
responsibility of the waters traversing the County's
Southern Area Landfill property.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Hedrick commended staff and Planning Department for the
successful negotiations with the different property owners in
order that a better pro~ect bas been proposed.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board
authorized the County Administrator 'to execute any necessary
documents for employment of an independent traffic engineer'~ if
necessary, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 in crder that the
County might move expeditiously on the access plan in the Jahnke
Road/Chippenham interchange area.
Vote: Unanimous
The County Administrator stated that he would determine whether
the acquisition of engineering services represented an emergency
which would allow hiring outside of the provisions of the
County's purchasing ordinance.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
authorized the County Administrator to acquire financial
consulting services for developing a financial package for
Powhite Parkway and Route 288. '
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
accepted the counteroffer of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Davis in the
amount of $1,100 for right-of--way and a construction easement for
the Enon Church Road Recreational Access Project - 0746,
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board denied
the counteroffer of Mr. Harold A. Jinkins, et al., in the amount
of $8,000 and further authorized the County Attorney to institute
condemnation proceedings against the property owner listed below
if the amount as se%: opposite his 9ame is not accepted. And be
it further resolved that the County Administrator notify said
property owner by registered mail of the intention of the County
to enter upon and take the property which is the subject of said
condemnation proceedings. An emergency existing, this resolution
shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
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16.B.1.
16.B.2.
1.6.C.1.
16.C.2.
Mr. Harold. A. Jinkins, et al.
Vote: Unanimous
Enon Church Road
Recreational Access
Project
$1,095
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
approved the request of the MidlothJ. an Company and authorized
staff to aid them in acquiring easements necessary for a trunk
line along Mansfield Branch subject to Midlothian Company
executing a contract agreeing to pm¥ for the cost of the
acquisition.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
approved the request from Mr. Elmer R. Batey for refunds from
sewer connection fees collected for off-site sewers in the amount
of $3,500, Contract S82-59D.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board approved
the request of the State Water Control Board and committed to
participate in the cost of the monitoring of the James River in
the amount of $5,000 per year for two years subject to 205(j)
funding and approval of the final monitoring plan.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board awarded
and authorized the County Administrator to execute any necessary
documents for Contract W82-50CB/6(8)2501 for construction of
water lines on Enon Church Road to William M. Harman in the
amount of $141,830.08.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board
approved and authorized the County Administrator to execute any
necessary documents for the following Sewer Contract:
S82-37CD/7)8)2372, Danhurst Woods, Section 1
Developer: MANCO Associates
Contractor: Piedmont Construction Commany, Inc.
Total Construction Cost: $25,420.45
Estimated County Cost: $ 920.00 - refund through sewer
connection fees
Code: 574-1-11781-7221
Vote: Unanimous
Mrs. Girone requested a listing of the people who would be
receiving sewer for the Danhurst Woods contract.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
approved and authorized the County Administrator to execute any
necessary documents for the following water contract:
W83-15CD/6(8)3152, Rolling Hill - Off-site
Developer: Rolling Hill Development Company
Contractor: Coastline Contractors, Inc.
Total Contract Cost: $21,900.00
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Estimated County Cost: $18,890.95 - refund through connections,
cash refund and refund for
oversize and off-site mains
Estimated Developer Cost: $3,0~9.05
Code: 366-1-11684-7221
And further the Board transferred $11,690.95 from
380-1-62000-7212 to 380-1-63152-7212.
Vote: Unanimous
The Board received the report of developer water and sewer
contracts executed by the County Administrator.
The Board received the audit report on the Community Development
Block Grant Funds, 1980 and 1981.. -
Mr. Hedrick stated the Board had also received a copy of a letter
from Gloucester County with the staff's recommendations and no
further action would be taken at this time.
Mrs. Girone inquired about the work sessions on the budget. Mr.
Hedrick stated that the budget is a couple of weeks behind
schedule. Mr. Ramsey sta~ed within two weeks the budget may be
ready for presentation to the Board.
Mr. Hedrick advised %ha~. the County had been officially notified
that the roads in the following subdivisions had been officially
accepted into the State Secondary System effective as indicated:
River Road Estates, Section 2 {01-21-83)
Sacks Lane - Beginning at the intersection with
Brickhouse Drive, State Route 1173, and runninq
southerly 0.05 mile to the intersection with S~sha
Court, then continuing southerly 0.09 mile to the
intersection with Shaker Drive, then continuing
southerly 0.03 mile to end in a dead end.
Sasha Court - Beginning at the intersec~ion with
Sacks Lane and running easterlv 0.10 mile to the
intersection with Shaker Drive, then continuing
easterly 0.06 mile to end in a cul-de-sac.
Shaker Drive - Beginning at the intersection with
Sacks Lane and running easterly 0.13 mile to tie into
Sasha Court, again Shaker Drive beginning at the
intersection with Sacks Lane and running westerly
0.04 mile to end in a dead end.
Oakmont, Section 2 (0].-21-83)
Laurel Oak Road - Beginninq at the end of Laurel Oak
Road, State Route 3068, and running weseerly 0 04 mile
to the intersection with Laurel Oak Circle, then continuing
westerly 0.03 mile to the intersection with Finch Court,
then continuing westerly 0.14 mile to the intersection
with Blue Oak Court, then continuing westerly 0.14 mile
to the intersection wi. th Emorv Oak Lane, then continuing
westerly 0.12 mile to end in a cul-d~-
~ sac.
I,aurel Oak Circle - Beginning at the intersection with
Laurel Oak Road and running southerly 0.04 mile to end
in a cul-de-sac. '
Length
0.17 mi.
0.16 mi.
0.17 mi.
0.47 mi.
0.04 mi.
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Finch Court - Beginning at the intersection with Laurel
Oak Road and running northerly 0.03 mile to tie into
proposed Finch Court, Falconbridge, Section A.
Blue Oak Court - Beginning at the intersection with
Laurel Oak Road and running southerly 0.04 mile to end
in a cul-de-sac.
Emory Oak Lane - Beginning at the intersection with
Laurel Oak Road and running northerly 0.03 mile to end
in a dead end.
Falconbridge, Section A (01-21-83)
Finch Court - Beginning at the intersection of
Falconway Lane, State Route 2880, and running
southerly 0.03 mile to tie into proposed Finch
Court in Oakmont, Section 2.
Courthouse Green, Section B (01-21-83)
Husting Road - Beginning at the intersection with
Krause Road, State Route 903, and running easterly
0.06 mile to the intersection with Husting Court, then
continuing easterly 0.09 mile to a temporary
turnaround.
Husting Court - Beginning at the intersection with
Husting Road and running southerly 0.07 mile to
end in a cul-de-sac.
Wyntrebrooke, Sections 1 and 2 (01-25-83)
Wyntrebrooke Drive - Beginning at its intersection
with Walmsley Boulevard, Route 647, extending
southwest 0.12 mile to the intersection of
Wyntrebrooke Court, then southwest 0.06 mile to the
intersection of Fallbrooke Drive, then southwest
0.06 mile to the intersection of Summerbrooke Drive,
then southwest 0.03 mile to a dead end.
Wyntrebrooke Court - Beginning at its intersection
with Wyntrebrooke Drive, extending southeast 0.05 mile
to a cul-de-sac.
Fallbrooke Drive - Beginning at its intersection with
Wyntrebrooke Drive, extending southeast 0.08 mile to
the intersection of Falibrooke Court, then northeast
0.12 mile to the intersection of Summerbrooke Drive.
Fallbrooke Court - Beginning at its intersection with
Fallbrooke Drive, extending southeast 0.04 mile to a
cul-de-sac.
Summerbrooke Drive - Beginning at its intersection
with Wvntrebrooke Drive, e×tending northeasterly
0.28 mile to the intersection of Fallbrooke Drive,
then northwest 0.09 mile to the intersection of
Summerbrooke Court, then northwest 0.09 mile to
the intersection of Wa]msley Boulevard, Route 647.
Summerbrooke Court - Beginning at its .intersection
with Summerbrooke Drive, extending southwest 0.06
mile to a cul-de-sac.
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0.03 mi.
0.04 mi.
0.03 mi.
0.03 mi.
0.15 mi.
0.07 mi.
0.27 mi.
0.05 mi.
0.20 mi.
0.04 mi.
0.46 mi.
0.06 mi.
Smoketree, Sections F and G (0].-27--83)
Spirea Road - Beginning where State maintenance ends,
Spirea Road, State Route 2780, and going 0.06 mile
southwesterly to intersection with Yucca Drive,
then continuing 0.09 mile southwesterly to
intersection with Sunflower Lane, then continuing
0.03 mile southwesterly to tie into proposed Spirea
Road extended.
Yucca Drive - Beginning at intersection with Spirea
Road and going 0.10 westerly to intersection with
Yucca Lane, then continuing 0.03 mile westerly to
intersection with Yucca Court, then continuing 0.03
mile westerly to a temporary turnaround.
Yucca Lane - Beginning at intersection with Yucca
Drive and going 0.07 mile northwesterly to a
cul-de-sac.
Yucca Court - Beginning at intersection with
Yucca Drive and going 0.08 mile southeasterly to
a cul-de-sac.
Sunflower Lane - Beginning at intersection with
Spirea Road and going 0.24 mile easterly to a
cul-de-sac.
Gordon School Place - Beginning at intersection
with Gordon School Road, State Route 2776, and going
0.07 mile southerly to a cul-de-sac.
Glenhaven Road - Beginning where State maintenance
ends, Glenhaven Road, State Route 2782, and going
0.10 mile southerly to a cul-de-sac.
Chesdin Heights, Section I (01-27-83)
Beldon Drive - Beginning at intersection with
River Road, State Route 60~, and running southerly
0.09 mile to intersection with Fades Court, then
continuing southerly 0.05 mile to a temporary
turnaround.
Eades Court - Beginning at its ~ntersection with
Beldon Drive and running easterly 0.09 mile to a
cul-de-sac.
Length
0.18 mi.
0.16 mi.
0.07 mi.
0.08 mi.
0.24 mi.
0.07 mi.
0.1o
0.14 mi.
0.09 mi.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
adjourned at 1]:55 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on February 23, 1983.
Vote: Unanimous
Ri~'.rd ~. HedrV[~-k
County Administrator
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