06-08-1983 MinutesBOARD OF S[~PERVISORS
MINUTES
June 8, 19U3
Supervisors in Attendance:
Staff in Attendance:
Mr. J. Royall Robertson, Chairman
5~. R. Garland Dodd, Vice Chairman
Mr. C. L. Bookman
~r. Harry G. Daniel
Mrs. Joan Girone
Mr. Richard L. Hedrick
County Administrator
Mr. Stanley Balderson,
Dir. of Planning
Mr. Tom Callahan, Airport
Manager
Mr. Phil Hester, Dir. of
Parks and Recreation
Mr. Robert Hodder, Chief
Building Official
Mr. Elmer Hodge, Asst.
County Administrator
Mr. William Howell, Dir.
of General Services
Dr. Burt Lowe, Admin. of
Mental Health/Mental
Retardation
Mrs. Mary Lou Lyle,
Internal Auditor
Mr. Robert Masden, Dir.
of Human Services
Mr. 9ichard McElfish,
Dir. of Env. Eng.
Mrs. Mary Ar]Nine McGuire,
County Treasurer
Mr. Steve Micas, County
Attorney
Mr. Jeffrey Muzzy, Dir.
of Community Develop.
Mr. Rick Parks, Dir. of
Data Processing
Mr. Lane Ramsey, Dir. of
Budget and Accounting
Ms. Jean Smith, Dir. of
Social Services
Mr. Robert Wagenknecht,
Library Dir.
Mr. David Welchons, Dir.
of Utilities
Mr. Robertson called the meeting to order at the Courthouse at
10:05 a.m. (EDST).
Mr. Dodd gave the invocation.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
approved the minutes of May !1, 1983, as amended.
Ayes: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Girone.
Abstention: Mr. Bookman because he was not present at this
meeting which he indicated was the first meeting he
had missed in 8 years.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
approved the minutes of May 18 and May 25, 1983, as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
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2. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR' S COMM..ENTS
Mr. Hedrick introduced Ms. Roxanne Wilson, student of Virginia
State University, who would be acting as the Board's intern for
the summer, would be attending meetings with the Board and
working with staff in this regard. He stated this was being done
in conjunction with the joint agreement with Virginia
Commonwealth University and Virginia State University which was
discussed at that time regarding the possibility of a student who
is considering Government as a career being placed in the County
to learn about the affairs and operation of government. He
stated he felt this was a good opportunity to work with public
officials and to ascertain how a local government operates. Ms.
Wilson stated she looked forward to working with the Board and
expressed her appreciation for this opportunity.
Mr. Hedrick stated the County had received an award from the
National Association of Counties (NACO) and introduced Mr. Hodge.
Mr. Hodge stated that Jay Stegmaier, Budget Analyst, submitted an
application to NACO regarding the County's Linking Funding,
Performance and Pay System for which the County has received a
1983 Achievement Award. He stated that the staff was commended
for their budget monthly performance reports and ranked #2 in the
nation and have been invited to present this at one of the
national conferences. Mr. Hedrick and the Board commended the
Budget staff for their outstanding performance.
16.B. IZAAK WALTON PARK - RECREATIONAL FACILITY
Mrs. Girone stated the citizens of the Izaak Walton Park area are
discussing this matter and she felt a deferral was in order. On
motion of Mrs. Girone~ seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board deferred
until August 10, 1983, consideration of a request to the Planning
Commission to schedule a public hearing for the purpose of
reconsidering the Izaak Walton Park Conditional Use for a
Recreational Facility.
Vote: Unanimous
3. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAJOR CHARLIE E. RICHTER
On motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, Major Charlie E. Richter retired fro~ the
Chesterfield County Police Department on May 31,-- -i~83, and
Whereas, Major Richter provided thirty-five (35) years of
quality police service to the citizens of Chesterfield County;
and
Whereas, Chesterfield County and the Board of Supervisors
will miss Major Richter's diligent service.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that this Board publicly
recognizes Major Richter and extends on behalf of its members and
the citizens of Chesterfield County their appreciation for his
many years of service to the County;
And, Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this Resolution
be presented to Major Richter and that this Resolution be
permanently recorded among the papers of this Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Robertson presented Major Richter with the framed resolution.
Major Richter expressed appreciation for the resolution and
stated it had been his pleasure to serve Chesterfield County. He
stated he had the opportunity to serve with some wonderful
people, the employees of Chesterfield County, and he hoped that
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he had contributed in some way to the citizens and to the County.
He stated that the Police Department was one of the finest in the
Country and it needed the Board's support.
4. CHESTERFIELD HISTORIC SITES BOOK
Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong, Chairman of the Heritage Commission,
announced that the "Chesterfield County, Early Architecture and
Historic Sites" book by Jeffrey M. O'Dell went on sale on June 6,
1983 at the County Libraries for $17.50. She stated that prior
to this book's completion, there were only two major works
dealing with the history of the County which were "An Old
Virginia County" and "History and Geography of Chesterfield
County, Virginia". She stated a fourth book by Richard Jones,
which will deal with the history of the County, is also being
written at this time. She stated all of these books will add
something different to the historical quality and meaning of the
County. She referred also to the excellent work being done by
the Historical Society with their journal and write-ups of
certain sites of interest, etc. which will hopefully, raise the
interest of citizens in the County's history. She extended
special appreciation to Mr. O~Dell for his constant research for
facts and better literary expressions for better readability.
She stated that there could be some errors in the book because of
its magnitude and requested that if anyone finds an error,
additions and/or addendums to the material, to please let her
know as she was certain there would be a reprint at a later date.
She stated the book was dated 1983 in lieu of when it first
began, and since that time some sites have changed hands, been
demolished, etc. which is not misinformation but was too costly
to update after the original had been sent to the printer. She
introduced Mr. Bruce Wingo of the Heritage Commission who was
also active in this project. She expressed appreciation to
Messrs. Bill Ernst, Jim Zook~ Mrs. Girone and members of the
Heritage Commission for their cooperation and assistance in this
project as well. She stated that 3,000 copies were printed Qhich
should net the County $52,500, hopefully within six months, minus
a complimentary copy each to the Virginia Landmarks Commission
and the author.
Mrs. Armstrong stated that the Board would be sent an invitation
to attend a presentation and signing social for the book on June
26, 1983 at 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Magnolia Grange at which time the
author and a representative of the Virginia Landmarks Commission
would be present. She thanked the Board for the~ support for
the printing of the book and Mr. Bruce Wingo for~is help.
The Board extended their appreciation for Mrs. Armstrong's
continued support of the project as well as the assistance from
Messrs. Jeffrey Muzzy, Stan Balderson and Dexter Williams.
20. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NUCKOLS VS. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board went
into Executive Session to discuss legal matters relating to
Nuckols vs. the Board of Supervisor~ as permitted by Section
2.i-344 (a) (6) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
Reconvening:
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A. CONVEYANCE OF LAND IN CITY OF RICHMOND
Mr. Hedrick stated this date and time had been scheduled for a
public hearing to consider the conveyance of a .2 acre parcel
owned by the County in the City of Richmond to the Trinity AME
Zion Church Mission. Reverend George Schultz was present and
stated that they would like to purchase this property for $1,500
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which would be used for worship for his small congregation. He
stated currently they are renting from the Manchester Community
Association. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
authorized the Chairman of the Board to execute a deed conveying
a ..2 acre parcel located along Bryce Lane in the City of Richmond
to George Schultz and Thelma Schultz for the purchase price of
$1,500.
Vote: Unanimous
5.B. AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6 RELATING TO BUILDINGS
Mr. Hedrick stated this date and time had been advertised for a
public hearing to consider an ordinance amending, adding to and
reenacting Chapter 6 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield
relating to buildings. Mr. Hodder stated that the proposed
amendments bring the Code into compliance with the new State
procedures related to certification of electricians, plumbers and
building related mechanical workers within Ithe County. He
reviewed each of the amendments, a copy of which is filed with
the papers of this Board. He stated that the amendments have
been reviewed by the Richmond Home Builders Association, the
Southside Home Builders Association, the Plumbing, Heating and
Cooling Contractors Association, the Electrical League of
Richmond, the Virginia Chapter of the National Electrical
Contractors Association, and the Central Virginia Contractor's
Association. He stated numerous meetings were held and comments
from these organizations were encouraged and incorporated into
the amendments. He stated the ordinance does not regulate home
improvement contracting but that will be in draft form before the
Board in the near future and the same procedure involving
affected groups will be followed. He stated the associations are
in support of the changes as proposed. He stated his
appreciation for the cooperation of the committees and groups
that met and to the County Attorney's office, especially Mr.
Mincks.
Mr. Phil Duhamel, Chairman of the Building Codes and Technology
Committee of the Richmond Home Builders Association and
representing 475 members in the Richmond area, stated they are in
support of the proposed ordinance and expressed appreciation for
having the opportunity to participate in reviewing the ordinance.
He expressed appreciation for Mr. Hodder's cooperation and
assistance in this matter. There was no oppositio~ present. Mr.
Dodd commended staff for including the affected groups in the
discussion of this ordinance.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board adopted
the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, ADD TO AND REENACT CHAPTER 6
OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA,
1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BUILDINGS
BE IT OPDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Chesterfield, Virginia:
1. That Chapter 6 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield
is amended, added to and reenacted as follows:
CHAPTER 6.
BUILDINGS
Article I. In General.
6-1.
6-2.
6-2.1
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code--Applicability
to county.
Building official.
Unsafe structures; authority of building official
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6-3.
6-4.
6-5.
6-6
§6-6.1
Rules and regulations of building official.
Permit Fees
Board of Building Code appeals.
Certification and bonding of electricians, plumbers,
and building related mechanical workers.
Violations and penalties.
Article II. Electricians and Electrical Installations.
6-7.
6-8.
6-9.
6-10.
6-11.
6-12.
6-13.
6-14.
6-15.
6-16.
6-17.
6-18.
6-19.
6-20.
6-21.
6-22.
6-23.
6-23.1
6-24.
6-25.
6-26.
6-27.
6-28.
6-29.
6-30.
6-31.
6-32.
§ 6.38.
6-39.
6-40.
6-41.
6-42.
6-43.
6-44.
6-45.
6-46.
6-47.
6-48.
6-49.
6-50.
6-51.
6-51.1
6-52.
6-53.
6-54.
6-55.
6-56.
6-57.
6-58.
6-59.
6-60.
Electrical permits--Required; persons to whom issued.
Issuance; rejection
Master electrician's certificate--Required of
persons engaged in electrical business.
Applications.
Examination of applicants; issuance.
Bond.
Invalidity when holder leaves firm.
Transfer; notice of change of address.
Employment of Journeymen electricians by holder.
Fees.
Revocation.
Reciprocity
Journeyman electrician's certificate--Required;
exception.
Applications; qualifications; journeyman's
certificate prerequisite to issuance of master
certificate.
Examinations; issuance.
Transfer.
Revocation; Reinstatement.
Appeals to Chesterfield County Building Code Appeals
Board.
Fees
Reciprocity.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Inspections.
Certificates of inspection and approval.
Article IV. Plumbers and Plumbing
Master plumber's certificate--Required of persons
engaged in plumbing business
Applications. ~'
Examinations; issuance.
Bonds.
Invalidity when holder leaves firm
Transfer; notice of change of address.
Employment of journeyman plumbers.
Revocation; reinstatement.
Reciprocity.
Journeyman plumber's certificate--required; exception.
Applications.
Examinations; issuance.
Transfer.
Revocation; reinstatement.
Appeals to Chesterfield County Building Code Appeals
Board
Reciprocity.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Repealed.
Issuance and sale of copies of Plumbing Code.
Installation of plumbing by home owner.
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Article VI. Building Related Mechanical Workers
6-70.
6-71.
6-72.
6-73.
6-74.
6-75.
6-76.
6-77.
6-78.
6-79.
6-80.
6-81.
6-82.
6-83.
6-84.
6-85.
6-86.
6-87.
6-88.
6-89.
6-90.
6-91.
Definition
Mechanical permits--required; persons to whom issued.
Issuance; rejection.
Master mechanical worker's certificate--required of
persons engaged in building related mechanical worker
business.
Applications.
Examination of applicants; issuance.
Bond.
Invalidity when holder leaves firm.
Transfer; notice of change of address.
Employment of journeyman mechanical workers by holder.
Fees.
Revocation.
Reciprocity.
Journeyman mechanical worker's certificate--required;
exception.
Applications; qualifications; journeyman's certificate
prerequisite to issuance of master certificate.
Examinations; issuance.
Transfer.
Revocation.
Appeals to Chesterfield County Building Code Appeals
Board.
Fees.
Reciprocity.
Inspections.
Article I. In General.
Sec. 6-1. Virginia Uniform Statewide Building
Code--Applicability to county.
(a) The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, a copy of
which is and shall remain on file in the office of the buildin~
official, shall control all matters concerning the construction
of all buildings and structures, and the procedures for the
administration and enforcement of such standards.
(b) For the purposes of this county Code and other ordinance~
and resolutions of the board of supervisors, the Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Code may be referred to as cited as the
Building Code.
Sec. 6-2. Building official.
There is hereby established the office of bui~'ding official,
which shall consist of the building official and such assistants
and inspectors as may from time to time be authorized by the
board of supervisors. The building official, assistants and
inspectors shall, at a minimum, meet the qualifications set out
in sections 102.5 and 102.6 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code. It shall be the duty of the building official to
administer and enforce the provisions of the Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Code within the county, and for this purpose
the office of building official shall be deemed to be the
"building department" within the purview of section 36-105 of the
Code of Virginia. The building official is authorized to
delegate his powers, duties and responsibilities under this
chapter.
Sec. 6-2.1.
official.
Unsafe structures; authority of building
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter,
the building official shall have the authority to require the
owners of any property within the county to remove, repair or
secure any building, wall or other structure located on such
property, which the building official shall determine endangers
the public health or safety of other county residents.
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(b) If a buildingr wall or other structure located in the
county is determined by the building official to endanger the
public health or safety of county residents, the building
!official shall cause notice to be served on the owner of the
Ilproperty upon which such building, wall or other structure is
Ilocated, requiring the owners to remove, repair or secure such
~building, wall or other structure. If the owner named in the
'notice cannot be found after a diligent search, such notice shall
be sent by registered or certified mail, to the owner at his last
known address. A copy of the notice shall also be posted in a
conspicuous place on the property upon which such building, wall
or other structure is located.
(c) The owner of the property upon which such building,
wall or other structure is located shall remove, repair or secure
same, as specified in the notice, within 30 days of the delivery
by hand of the notice to the owner or within 30 days of the
mailing of the notice to the owner, or within 30 days of the date
on which the notice was posted, as provided herein, whichever is
later. If the owner shall fail to take the action required by
the building official and specified in the notice within this
time period, the building official may arrange for such building,
wall or other structure to be removed, repaired or secured, as
specified in the notice, and the costs and expenses of such
removal, repair or securement shall be chargeable to and paid by
the owner of such property and may be collected by the county as
taxes and levies are collected.
(d) Every charge authorized by this section with which the
owner of such property shall have been assessed and which remains
unpaid shall constitute a lien against such property.
Sec. 6-3. Rules and regulations of building official.
Other rules and regulations necessary for the administration
and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
may be promulgated by the building official, with the approval of
the board of supervisors; and it shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any such rule or regulation so
promulgated and approved when a copy thereof has been placed on
file in the office of the building official and is there made
available to the public for inspection and use during all regular
business hours.
Sec. 6-4. Permit fees. ~i
(a) Generally. Unless otherwise excepted, no permit to
begin work for new construction, alteration, removal, demolition
or other building operation for construction required by the
several provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building
Code shall be issued until the fees prescribed in this section
shall have been paid. No amendment to a permit necessitating an
additional fee because of an increase in the estimated cost of
the work involved shall be approved until the additional fee has
been paid. All such permits shall be issued by the building
official on forms approved and furnished by his office. The fees
for permits shall be based upon the project cost in accordance
with the following schedule:
(1) Building:
Se
Residential Building
finished area ................. $1.00 per
20 square feet,
1500 square
feet minimum
unfinished area ............... $1.00 per
30 square feet
accessory building min. fee ......... 10.00
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(2)
b. Demolition ........................... 10.00
c. Moving or relocating buildings ........ 10.00
de
Commercial Building
Structure, excluding
signs; two thousand
dollars or less ....................
10.00
Each additional thousand ............. 3.00
Mobile home, including buildings,
electrical and plumbing ............ 25.00
Signs
Sign permit, two
thousand dollars
or less ........... 10.00
Each additional thousand ............. 3.00
Mechanical:
When the cost of labor and material
(applicant's cost) involved in install-
ation, alteration, replacement and/or
repair
is:
$0-300 ....... 10.00
$5o1-1,ooo .. 20.00
$1,001-2,000 ............... 25.00
$2,001-3,000 ............... 30.00
$3,001-4,000 ............... 35.00
$4,001-5,000 ............... 40.00
Over $5,001 . .. 40.00
plus $3.66 f~'~'~itional
$1,000 or fraction thereof
Maximum permit fee ...... 1,500.00
( 3 ) P lumbinq:
The fee for each plumbing permit issued shall
include the installation, alteration,
replacement, and/or repair of any one or all
of the following: Water service piping;
building sewer (including con~ection to the
C~u~ty water system), water d.~tribution
piping; building sewer (including connection
to the County sewer system); drain waste, and
vent piping; gas piping; private or public
wells, pumps; storm drains; traps & fixtures.
When the cost of labor and material
(applicant's cost) involved in install-
ation, alteration, replacement and/or
repair is:
$0-300 10.00
$501-1,000 · · . 20.00
$1,001-2,006 '. . 25.00
$2,001-3,000 ............... 30.00
$3,001-4,000 ............... 35.00
$4,001-5,000 ............... 40.00
Over $5,001 ....... 40.00
plus $3~66 ~AA ~a~ additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof
Maximum permit fee ...... 1,500.00
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e. Active Solar System
When the cost of labor and material
(applicant's cost) involved in install-
ation, alteration, replacement and/or
repair is:
$0-300 ..................... 10.00
$301-500 ................... 15.00
$501-1,000 ................. 20.00
$1,001-2,000 ............... 25.00
$2,001-3,000 ............... 30.00
$3,001-4,000 ............... 35.00
$4,001-5,000 ............... 40.00
Over $5,001 ............... 40.00
plus $3 66 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof
Maximum permit fee ...... 1,500.00
f. Septic tank permit .................... 25.00
(4) Electrical:
Se
When the cost of labor and material
(applicant's cost) involved in install-
ation, alteration, replacement and/or
repair is:
$0-300 ..................... 10.00
$301-500 ................ -... 15.00
$501-],000 ................. 20.00
$1,001-2,000 ............... 25.00
$2,001-3,000 ............... 30.00
$3,001-4,000 ............... 35.00
$4,001-5,000 ............... 40.00
Over $5,001... ...... 40.00
plus $3'00 ~g~ g~g~ additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof'
Maximum permit fee ...... 1,500.00
(5)
Electrical, plumbing and building related
mechanical workers cards:
Se
Master card .......................... 5.00
Examination .......................... 20.00
Journeyman card ~ 5 00
Examination ......................... ~ 10.00
(b) Exemptions from fee requirement.
(1) No fee shall be required for building permits for
construction when the cost of such construction is less than five
hundred dollars and such construction would not involve securing
any other permit as required by section 109.0 of the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code.
(2) No fee shall be required to be paid for permits to
be issued for the construction of buildings designed for and used
to house religious assemblies as a place of worship.
(c) Disposition of fees. Ail permit fees required by this
section shall be paid by the applicant to the county treasurer or
his deputy at the time the application for permit is filed with
the building official, and upon receipt of such fees, the
treasurer shall deposit same to the credit of the county general
fund.
Sec. 6-5. Board of Building Code appeals.
(a) The owner of a building or structure or any other
person may appeal from a decision of the building official
(i)
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refusing to grant a modification of the provisions of the
Building Code covering the manner of construction or materials to
be used in the erection, alteration or repair of a building or
structure or (ii) revoking the certificate of any person, which
certificate was issued under the provisions of this chapter, to
the board of appeals. Application for appeal may be made when it
is claimed that: The true intent of the Building Code or the
rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of the Building Code do not fully
apply, or an equally good or better form of construction can be
used.
(b) The Board of Building Code appeals shall consist of
nine members, at least four of whom shall be tradesmen, and shall
be appointed and function in conformity with section 118.0 of the
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
(c) Compensation of the members of the board of Building
Code appeals shall be set by the board of supervisors.
Sec. 6-6. Certification and bonding of electricians,
plumbers, and building related mechanical workers.
(a) Ail electricians, plumbers and building related
mechanical workers shall be certified in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter, except those who are Class A
Registered Contractors pursuant to Section 54-129.1 of the Code
of Virginia.
(b) Ail electrical, plumbing and building related
mechanical workers doing business in Chesterfield County shall be
bonded in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, except
those currently registered as Class A Contractors pursuant to
Section 54-129.1 of the Code of Virginia.
(c) No person certified or licensed either by the state -
board of housing, this county, or by any other locality in the
state prior to July 1, 1978, shall be required to obtain such a
certificate in this county.
Sec. 6-6.1. Violations and penalties.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person within the county
to violate, or fail to comply with any provision of the Building
Code. Any person convicted of a violation or failuye to comply
with any provision of the Building Code within the~ounty shall
be punished by a fine of not more than one thousan~dollars.
Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed to be a
separate offense.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail
to comply with any provision of this chapter concerning
certificates required to engage in plumbing, electrical or
building related mechanical work within the county. Any person
convicted of a violation or failure to comply with any such
~rovision, shal~ be punished by a fine of not more than five
undred dollars
Article II. Electricians and Electrical Installations.
Sec. 6-7.
issued.
Electrical permits--Required; persons to whom
No electrical work shall be performed until a written
application therefor has been filed with the building official
and the building official has issued a written permit therefor.
Permits shall be issued only to electrical contractors registered
~y the state or persons holding valid master electrician certif-
icates issued by the county under the provisions of this article,
~xcept that a permit may be issued to a homeowner for work to be
done by him in his own homey at the discretion of the building
Dfficial.
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Sec. 6-8. Issuance; rejection.
It shall be the duty of the building official to examine
applications for permits within a reasonable time after filing.
If, after examination, he finds no objection to the same and it
appears that the proposed work will be in compliance with the
laws and codes applicable thereto and the proposed construction
or work will be safe, he shall approve such application and issue
a permit for the proposed work as soon as practicable. If his
examination reveals otherwise, he will reject such application,
noting his findings in a report to be attached to the
application, and returning a copy to the applicant.
Sec. 6-9. Master electrician's certificate--Required of
persons engaged in electrical business.
No person shall engage in the business of electrical
contracting in the county unless certified as a master
electrician under the provisions of this article or unless such
business is under the direct supervision of.a master electrician
so certified or except as provided in section 6-18.
Sec. 6-10. Applications.
Every person who desires to engage in the business of
electrical contracting shall make application in writing to the
building official for a master electrician's certificate, and
every contracting firm that desires to so engage shall make
application through an individual who is authorized by the firm
to represent it, using a form of application prescribed by the
building official.
Sec. 6-11. Examination of applicants; issuance.
An applicant for a master electrician's certificate shall'
appear in person before the building official and shall
~emonstrate by way of examination his practical and technical
knowledge and experience in laying out and supervising electrical
~ork. If upon such examination an applicant satisfies the
~uilding official that he is competent to engage in such
Ousiness, the building official shall issue to the applicant a
naster electrician's certificate which shall entitle such person,
Dr the firm which he represents, to obtain from the commissioner
9f revenue a license to engage in the business of e~ectrical
:ontracting in the county upon payment of license ~xes
prescribed by law therefor. Applicants for a master
~lectrician's examination must have a journeyman certificater or
neet qualifications necessary to obtai~ such certifiCate, as well
~s one year of experience and supervision of the installation and
~epair of electrical equipment and related apparatus utilized
~ithin the area of electrical work.
Sec. 6-12. Bond.
Every person to whom a master electrician's certificate has
)een issued under the provisions of this article shall execute
and deposit with the office of building official a bond payable
to the county in the sum of five thousand dollars, with corporate
surety approved by the county attorney and conditioned that such
Ierson will comply with the provisions of this article and all
orders, requirements, decisions, determinations, rules and
regulations made pursuant there-to or pursuant to any other law or
Drdinance with respect to any electrical work done by him in the
county. When any such electrical work shall be found to be in
violation of any of such provisions, orders, requirements,
~ecisions, determinations, rules and regulations by the building
Dfficial, he shall notify the electrical contractor, in writing,
to make such work conform with such provisions, orders,
requirements, decisions, determinations, rules or regulations
within ten days after receipt of such notice. If the electrical
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contractor fails, refuses or neglects to make such work to so
conform in accordance with such notice, the building official
shall notify the surety on the bond, in writing, to comply with
such provisions, orders, requirements, decisions, determinations,
or regulations, and if the surety fails, refuses or neglects so
to do within five days after receipt of such notice, the amount
of bond shall be forfeited to the county. No bond shall be
required of any person currently registered under the provisions
of Code of Virginia, section 54-129.1, nor shall a bond be
required of any person who is employed by an organization which
has executed and deposited with the building official a bond, as
provided herein, in the name of such organization as principal.
Sec. 6-13. Invalidity when holder leaves firm.
Every master electrician's certificate issued to a person
representing a contracting firm shall remain valid for the firm
only so long as the person to whom the certificate was issued
remains in the employ of or otherwise actively engaged in the
business of such firm. In the event such person to whom such
master electrician's certificate has been issued should leave the
employ or become no longer actively engaged in the business of
the firm, such firm shall forthwith lose its right to engage in
the business of electrical contracting in the county until such
time as some other representative of the firm shall have obtained
a master electrician's certificate in accordance with the
provisions of this article.
Sec. 6-14. Transfer; notice of chan~e of address.
No master electrician's certificate shall be transferable.
Every person holding a master electrician's certificate shall
give immediate notice to the building official of any change of
address of the place of b~lsiness of such person or of the firm
which he represents.
Sec. 6-15. Employment of Journeymen electricians by holder.
No master electrician or contracting firm shall employ or
authorize any person to do electrical work of any kind in the
county, unless the person is certified as a journeyman
electrician under the provisions of this article except as
otherwise provided herein.
Sec. 6-16. Fees.
Every person making application for an exami tion for a
master electrician's certificate shall pay the examination fee
when the application is filed.
Sec. 6-17. Revocation.
Any master electrician's certificate may be revoked by the
building official upon written charges and after a hearing by the
building official establishing the fact that the holder of such
certificate is incompetent or guilty of a material breach of the
provisions of this article. No master electrician's certificate
may be renewed until the person for whom the certificate was
revoked demonstrates his competence before the building official
or until, he has satisfied the building official that breaches of
the provisions of this article will not reoccur. Any master
electrician's certificate which has been revoked twice shall not
be renewable.
Sec. 6-18. Reciprocity.
Persons who have been qualified to engage in the business of
electrical contracting in any city, county or town in this state
are exempt from the requirements of the examination provisions of
section 6-11. Such persons shall be issued certificates as
prescribed by section 6-]1; provided that such persons maintain a
valid examination certificate. Persons currently registered --
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under the provisions of Code of ¥irginia, section 54-129.1 are
exempt from the provisions of section 6-11.
Sec. 6-19.
exception.
Journeyman electrician's certificate--Required;
No person, for compensation, shall make any additions or
alterations in the arrangement of any electrical system in the
county or wire any building for the placing of any electric
lights, meters, heating, devices or apparatus requiring the use
of electrical current, unless such person is the holder of a
journeyman electrician's certificate and is certified as a
journeyman electrician under the provisions of this article;
provided, that an apprentice may do such work under the
supervision of a journeyman on the job; and provided, that the
provisions of sections 6-19 to 6-25 shall not apply to any person
currently registered under the provisions of Code of Virginia,
section 54-129.1.
Sec. 6-20. Applications; qualifications; ~ourneyman's
certificate prerequisite to issuance of mas~er certificate.
Every person who desires to engage in the business of
performing electrical work as a journeyman electrician shall make
application in writing to the building official for a journeyman
electrician's certificate, using a form of application prescribed
by the building official. Applicant's desiring to obtain
certification as a journeyman shall furnish evidence that one or
more of the following experience and education standards have
been attained:
(a) Four years of practical experience in the area of
electrical work or a directly related area of expertise.
(b) Successful completion of a registered apprenticeshi~
system established in accordance with the Virginia voluntary
apprenticeship in the area of electrical work.
(c) An associate degree in the area of electrical work and
two years of practical experience in the area of electrical work.
(d) Bachelor's degree and a study of engineering and a
curriculum related to electrical work and one year of practical
experience in the area of electrical work.
Sec. 6-21. Examinations; issuance.
Applicants shall appear in person before the building
official and shall demonstrate by way of examination their
practical and technical knowledge and experience in electrical
work. If upon such examination an applicant satisfies the
building official that he is competent to engage in such work,
the building official shall issue to the applicant a journeyman
ielectrician's certificate authorizing him to engage in electrical
'work when his certification fees have been paid as prescribed.
Sec. 6-22. Transfer.
No journeyman electrician's certificate shall be
transferable.
Sec. 6-23. Revocation~ Reinstatement.
Any journeyman electrician's certificate may be revoked by
the building official upon written charges and after a hearing by
the building official establishing the fact that the holder of
such certificate is incompetent or guilty of willful breach of
the provisions of this article. No journeyman electrician's
certificate may be renewed by the building official until the
person from whom the certificate was revoked demonstrates his
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competence before the building official or until he has satisfied
the building official that breaches of the provisions of this
article will not reoccur. Any journeyman electrician's
certificate which has been revoked twice by the building official
shall not be renewable.
Sec. 6-23.1. .Appeals to CheSterfield County Board of
Building Code ApPeals.
Ail appeals tO decisions of the building official under
Article II shall follow the procedure set forth in section 6-5 of
this chapter. Any person whose certificate has been revoked
pursuant to sections 6-17 or 6-23 of this chapter and who submits
an application for appeal to the Board of Building Code Appeals
within three business days of the decision of the building
official revoking such person's certificate, shall be permitted
to engage in electrical work, as if he had a valid certificate,
until the Board of Building Code Appeals renders a decision; if
such person shall fail to make a timely application for appeal as
herein provided, he shall not be permitted to engage in
electrical work unless and until the Board of Building Code
Appeals renders a decision reversing the decision of the building
official.
Sec. 6-24. Fees.
Every person making application for an examination for a
journeyman electrician's certificate shall pay the examination
fee when the application is filed.
Sec. 6-25. Reciprocit~
Persons who have been qualified to engage in electrical work
as journeyman electricians in any city, county or town in this
state are exempt from the requirements of the examination
provisions of section 6-21.
Sec. 6-31. Inspections.
The building official shall, during the installation of an
electric wiring system, make or cause inspections to be made to
assure compliance with this article.
No work in connection with an electric wiring system shall
be covered or concealed until it has been inspected ~s prescribed
in this section and permission to do so has been .~ven by the
building official. .~
The building official shall, within twelve working hours
after notice of the completion of the electrical wiring for which
a certificate is required by this article, make or cause to be
made an inspection iof such, and such tests as may be necessary to
determine that it conforms with this article.
The building official shall make or cause to be made a
reinspection of an!electric wiring installation, whenever he
deems it necessary ~in the interest of public safety.
If an electric wiring system upon reinspection is found to
be defective and unsafe, the building official shall revoke all
permits relating to such systems in effect at that time and the
use of such system ishall be discontinued until it has been made
to conform to this iarticle and the rules established by the
building official pursuant thereto and a new permit has been
issued by the building o~ficial.
Sec. 6-32. Certificates of Inspection and Approval.
It shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of, or to
supply current for ielectric wiring for light, heat or power in a
building or structure unless the required certificate of
inspection and approval has been issued.
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The building official will, if the owner of a building under
construction has complied with the other provisions of this Code
and other ordinances of the County regarding the construction and
use of such building, give temporary permission for a reasonable
time to supply and use current in part of an electric
installation before such installation has been fully completed
and the certificate issued, subject to such reasonable rules and
regulations as he may promulgate for the public safety and
welfare.
Article IV. Plumbers and Plumbing.
Sec. 6-38. Master plumber's certificate--Required of
persons engaged in iplumbin~ business.
No person shall engage in the business of plumbing as a
contractor in the County, unless certified as a master plumber
under the provisions of this article or unless such business is
under the direct supervision of a master plumber so certified or
except as provided iin section 6-46..
Sec. 6-39. Applications.
Every person Who desires to engage in the business of
plumbing as a contractor shall make application, in writing, to
the building official for a master plumber's certificate, and
every contracting ~irm that desires to so engage shall make
application through an individual who is authorized by the firm
to represent it, usiing a form of application prescribed by the
building official.
Sec. 6-40. ~xaminations; issuance.
An applicant for a master plumber's certificate shall appear
in person before thie building official and shall demonstrate by
way of examination his practical and technical knowledge and
experience in layin~ out and supervising plumbing work. If upon
such examination ani applicant satisfies such building official
that he is competen~ to engage in such business, the building
official shall issue to the applicant a master plumber's
certificate which shall entitle such person or the firm which he
represents to obtain from the commissioner of revenue a license
to engage in the buisiness of plumbing in the county, upon payment
of license taxes prescribed by law therefor. Applicants for a
master plumber's examination must have a journeymaD certificate,
or meet qualifications necessary to obtain such c~tificate, as
well as one year ofi experience and supervision of~he
installation and rePair of plumbing equipment and related
apparatus utilized Within the area of plumbing work.
Sec. 6-41. Bonds.
Every person tO whom a master plumber's certificate has been
issued under the prOvisions of this article shall execute and
deposit with the office of the building official a bond payable
to the county in the sum of five thousand dollars, with corporate
surety approved by the county attorney and conditioned that such
person will comply With the provisions of this chapter and all
orders, requirementS, decisions, determinations, rules and
regulations made pursuant thereto or pursuant to any other law or
ordinance with respect to any plumbing work done by him in the
county. When any such plumbinq work shall be found to be in
violation of any such provisions, orders, requirements,
decisions, determinations, rules or regulations by the building
official, he shall notify the plumbing contractor, in writing, to
make such work conform with such provisions, orders,
requirements, decisions, determinations, rules or regulations
within ten days after receipt of such notice. If ~he plumbing
contractor fails, refuses or neglects to make such work to so
conform in accordance with such notice, the building official
shall notify the surety on the bond, in writing, to comply with
such provisions, orders, requirements, decisions, determinations,
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rules or regulations and if the surety fails, refuses or neglects
to do so within five days after receipt of such notice, the
amount of the bond shall be forfeited to the commissioner of
revenue. Persons currently registered under the provisions of
Code of Virginia, section 54-129.1 are exempt from the provisions
of this section, nor shall a bond be required of any person who
is employed by an organization which has executed and deposited
with the building official a bond, as provided herein, in the
name of such organization as principal.
Sec. 6-42. Invalidity when holder ]°eaves firm.
Every master plumber's certificate issued to a person
representing a contracting firm shall remain valid for the firm
only so long as the person to whom the certificate was issued
remains in the employ of or otherwise actively engaged in the
business of such firm. In the event such person to whom such
master plumber's certificate has been issued should leave the
employ or become no longer actively engaged in the business of
the firm, such firm shall forthwith lose its right to engage in
the business of plumbing in the county until such time as some
other representative of the firm shall have obtained a master
plumber's certificate in accordance with the provisions of this
article.
Sec. 6-43. Transfer; notice of change of address.
No master plumber's certificate shall be transferable. Any
master plumber's certifica~e which has been issued shall continue
in force without re-examination. Every person holding a master
plumber's certificate shall g~ve immediate notice to the building
official of any change of address of the place of business of
such person or of the firm which he represents.
Sec. 6-44. Employment of journeymen plumbers.
No master plumber or contracting firm shall employ or
authorize any person to do plumbing work of any kind in the
county, unless the person is certified as a journeyman plumber
under the provisions of this article except as otherwise provided
herein.
Sec. 6-45. Revocation; Reinstatement.
Any master plumber's certificate may be revoked by the
building official upon written charges and after i. hearing by the
building official establishing the fact that the ~older of such
certificate is incompetent or guilty of willful breach of the
provisions of this article. No master plumber's certificate may
be renewed by the building official until the person for whom the
certificate was revoked demonstrates his competence before the
building official or until he has satisfied the building official
that breaches of the provisions of this chapter will not reoccur.
Any master plumber's c~rtificate which has been revoked twice
shall not be renewable.
Sec. 6-46. Reciprocity~
Persons who have been qualified to engage in the business of
plumbing contracting in any city, county or town in this state
are exempt from the requirements of the examination provisions of
section 6-40. Such persons shall be issued certificates as
prescribed by section 6-40. Persons currently registered under
the provisions of Code of Virginia, section 54-129.1 are exempt
from the provisions of sections 6-38 to 6-45.
Sec. 6-47.
exception.
Journeyman plumber's certificate--Required;
No person shall make any connection to any sewer, drain,
waste pipe, vent pipe, water pipe or gas pipe or make any
additions or alterations in the arrangement of any plumbing
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system in the county unless a certified journeyman plumber is on
the site except as provided for under section 6-44 unless such
person is currently registered under the provisions of Code of
Virginia, section 54-129.1 in which case such person shall be
exempt from the provisions of sections 6-47 to 6-52.
Sec. 6-48. Applications.
Every person who desires 'to engage in the business of
plumbing as a journeyman plumber shall make application in
writing to the building official for a journeyman plumber's
certificate, using a form of application prescribed by the
building official. Applicant's desiring to obtain certification
at journeyman shall furnish evidence that one or more of the
following experience and education standards have been attained:
(a) Four years of practical experience in the area of
plumbing work or a directly related area of expertise.
(b) Successful completion of a registered apprenticeship
system established in accordance with the virginia voluntary
apprenticeship in the area of plumbing work.
(c) An associate degree in the area of plumbing work and
two years of practical experience in the area of plumbing work.
(d) Bachelor's degree and a study of engineering and a
curriculum related to plumbing work and one year of practical
experience in the area of plumbing work.
Sec. 6-49. Examinations; issuance.
Applicants shall appear in person before the building
official and shall demonstrate by way of examination their
practical and technical knowledge and experience in plumbing
work. If upon such examination an applicant satisfies the
building official that he is competent to engage in such work,
the building official shall issue to the applicant a journeyman
plumber's certificate authorizing him to engage in plumbing work
when his license fees have been paid as prescribed.
Sec. 6-50. Transfer.
No journeyman plumber's certificate shall be
transferable. ~.
Sec. 6-51. Revocation; reinstatement.
Any journeyman plumber's certification may be revoked by the
building official upon written charges and after a hearing by the
building official establishing the fact that the holder of such
certificate is incompetent or guilty of a material breach of the
provisions of this article. No journeyman plumber's certificate
may be renewed by the building official until the person from
whom the certificate was revoked demonstrates his competence
before the building official or until he has satisfied the
building official that breaches of the provisions of this article
will not reoccur. Any journeyman plumber's certificate which has
been revoked twice by the building official shall not be
renewable.
Sec. 6-51.1.
Appeals Board.
Appeals to Chesterfield County Building Code
Ail appeals to decisions of the building official under
Article IV shall follow the procedure set forth in section 6-5 of
this chapter. Any person whose certificate has been revoked
pursuant to sections 6-45 or 6-51 of this chapter and who submits
an application for appeal to the Board of Building Code Appeals
within three business days of the decision of the building
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official revoking such person's certificate, shall be permitted
to engage in plumbing work, as if he had a valid certificate,
until the Board of Building Code Appeals renders a decision; if
such person shall fail. to make a timely application for appeal as
herein provided, he shall not be permitted to engage in plumbing
work unless and until the Board of Building Code Appeals renders
a decision reversing the decision of the building official.
Sec. 6-52. Reciprocit~l~
Persons who have been qualified to engage in the business of
plumbing as journeyman plumbers in any city, county or town in
this state are exempt from the requirements of the examination
provisions of section 6-49. Such persons shall be issued
certificates as prescribed in section 6-49. Persons currently
registered under the provisions of the Code of Virginia, Section
54-129.1 are exempt from the provisions of Sections 6-47 to 6-51.
Sec. 6-59. Issuance and sale of copies of Plumbing Code.
The building official shall issue copies of the Plumbing
Code to any person upon request; provided, however, that the
person shall pay the county the cost of providing the copy so
issued.
Sec. 6-60. Installation of plumbing by home owner.
Ail plumbing installed by a home owner shall comply with the
requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and
all other requirements of the Chesterfield County Code and in
such event the word "owner" shall be substituted for the word
"plumber" throughout the Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Article VI. Building Related Mechanical Workers
Sec. 6-70. Definition.
For the purposes of this article, building related
mechanical work shall consist of heating, air conditioning,
ventilation and gas piping work performed in conjunction with a
building or structure.
Sec. 6-71. Mechanical permits-~quired; persons to whom
issued.
No building related mechanical work shall be~Performed until
a written application therefor has been filed with the building
official and the building official has issued a written permit
therefor. Permits shall be issued only to mechanical contractors
registered by the state or persons holding valid master
mechanical certificates issued by the county under the provisions
of this article, except that a permit may be issued to a
homeowner for work to be done by him in his own home.
Sec. 6-72. Issuance; rejection.
It shall be the duty of the building official to examine
applications for permits within a reasonable time after filing.
If, after examination, he finds no objection to the same and it
appears that the proposed work will be in compliance with the
laws and codes applicable thereto and the proposed construction
or work will be safe~ he shall approve such application and issue
a permit for the proposed work as soon as practicable. If his
examination reveals otherwise, he will reject such application,
noting his findings in a report to be attached to the
application, and returning a copy to the applicant.
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Sec. 6-73. Master mechanical worker's certificate--
Required of persons engaged in building related mechanica'~ worker
~usiness.
No person shall engage in the business of building related
nechanical contracting in the county unless certified as a master
nechanical contractor under the provisions of this article or
unless such business is under the direct supervision of a master
mechanical worker so certified or except as provided in section
6-82. This section shall become effective December 31, 1983.
Sec. 6-74. Applications.
Every person who desires to engage in the business of
9uilding related mechanical contracting shall make application in
~riting to the building official for a master mechanical worker's
~ertificate, and every contracting firm that desires to so engage
shall make application through an individual who is authorized by
the firm to represent it, using a form of application prescribed
9y the building official.
Sec. 6-75. Examination of applicants~ issuance.
An applicant for a master building related mechanical
~orker's certificate shall appear in person before the building
Dfficial and shall demonstrate by way of examination his
practical and technical knowledge and experience in laying out
~nd supervising building related mechanical work. If upon such
~xamination an applicant satisfies the building official that he
is competent to engage in such business, the building official
shall issue to the applicant a master mechanical worker's
~ertificate which shall entitle such person, or the firm which he
~epresents, to obtain from the commissioner of revenue a license
~o engage in the business of building related mechanical
~ontracting in the county upon payment of license taxes
~rescribed by law therefor. Applicants for a master building
~elated mechanical worker's examination must have a journeyman
~ertificate or meet qualifications necessary to obtain such
~ertificate as well as one year of experience and supervision of
~he installation and repair of building related mechanical
~quipment and related apparatus utilized within the area of
building related mechanical work.
Sec. 6-76. Bond.
Every person to whom a master mechanical workg~.'s
~ertificate has been issued under the provisions o~'this article
shall execute and deposit with the office of building official a
~ond payable to the county in the sum of five thousand dollars,
~ith corporate surety approved by the county attorney and
~onditioned that such person will comply with the provisions of
~his article and all orders, requirements, decisions,
~eterminations, rule and regulations made pursuant thereto or
~ursuant to any other law or ordinance with respect to any
~uilding related mechanical work done by him in the county. When
~ny such building related mechanical work shall be found to be in
ziolation of any of such provisions, orders, requirements,
decisions, determinations, rules and regulations by the building
official, he shall notify the mechanical contractor, in writing,
to make such work conform with such provisions, orders,
requirements, decisions, determinations, rules or regulations
within ten days after receip-k of such notice. If the mechanical
contractor fails, refuses or neglects to make such work to so
conform in accordance with such notice, the building official
shall notify the surety on the bond, in writing, to comply with
such provisions, orders, requirements, decisions, determinations,
or regulations, and if the surety fails, refuses or neglects so
to do within five days after receipt of such notice, the amount
of bond shall be forfeited 'to the county. No bond shall be
required of any person currently registered under the provisions
of Code of Virginia, section 54-129.1, nor shall a bond be
required of any person who is employed by an organization which
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nas executed and deposited with the building official a bond, as
)rovided herein, in the name of such organization as principal.
Sec. 6-77. Invaliwdity when holder leaves firm.
Every master mechanical worker's certificate issued to a
)erson representing a contracting firm shall remain valid for the
~irm only so long as the person to whom the certificate was
issued remains in the employ of or otherwise actively engaged in
the business of such firm. In the event such person to whom such
master mechanical worker's certificate has been issued should
leave the employ or become no longer actively engaged in the
Dusiness of the firm, such firm shall forthwith lose its right to
~ngage in the business of building related mechanical contracting
in the county until such time as some other representative of the
firm shall have obtained a master mechanical worker's certificate
in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Sec. 6-78. Transfer; notice of change of address.
No master mechanical worker's certificate shall be
transferable. Every person holding a master mechanical worker's
~ertificate shall give immediate notice to the building official
Df any change of address of the place of business of such person
Dr of the firm which he represents.
Sec. 6-79.
holder.
Employment of journeymen mechanical workers by
No master mechanical worker or contracting firm shall employ
)r authorize any person to do building related mechanical work of
~ny kind in the county, unless the person is certified as a
iourneyman mechanical worker under the provisions of this article
~xcept as otherwise provided herein.
Sec. 6-80. Fees.
Every person making application for an examination for a
naster mechanical worker certificate shall pay the examination
Gee when application is filed.
Sec. 6-81. Revocation.
Any master mechanical worker certificate may be revoked by
~he building official upon written charges and afte~ a hearing by
~he building official establishing the fact that t~.~ holder of
~uch certificate is incompetent or guilty of a material breach of
~he provisions of this article. No master mechanical worker's
~ertificate may be renewed until the person for whom the
~ertificate was revoked demonstrates his competence before the
)uilding official or until he has satisfied the building official
~hat breaches of the provisions of this article will not reoccur.
~y master mechanical worker's certificate which has been
~evoked twice shall not be renewable.
Sec. 6-82. Recipro~t_~/.
Persons who have been qualified to engage in the business of
)uilding related mechanical contracting in any city, county or
~own in this state are exempt from the requirements of the
~xamination provisions of section 6-75. Such persons shall be
kssued certificates as prescribed by section 6-75. Persons
~urrently registered under the provisions of Code of Virginia,
~ection 54-129.1 are exempt from the provisions of section 6-75.
Sec. 6-83. Journeyman mechanical worker's certificate--
Required; exception.
No person, for compensation, shall make any additions or
~lterations in the arrangement of any mechanical system in the
~ounty for the placing of any mechanical devices or apparatus,
]nless such person is the holder of a journeyman mechanical
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worker's certificate and is certified as a journeyman mechanical
worker under the provisions of this article; provided, that an
apprentice may do such work under the supervision of a journeyman
mechanical worker on the job; and provided, that the provisions
of sections 6-83 to 6-87 shall not apply to any person currently
registered under the provisions of Code of Virginia, section
54-129.1.
Sec. 6-84. Application~; qualifications; Journeyman's
certificate prerequisite to issuance of master certificate.
Every person who desires to engage in the business of
performing building related mechanical work as a journeyman
mechanical worker's shall make application in writing to the
building official for a journeyman mechanical worker's
certificate, using a form of application prescribed by the
building official. Applicant's desiring to obtain certification
as a journeyman shall furnish evidence that one or more of the
following experience and education standards have been attained:
(a) Four years of practical experience in the area of
mechanical work or a directly related area'of expertise.
(b) Successful completion of a registered apprenticeship
system established in accordance with the virginia voluntary
apprenticeship in the area of building related mechanical work.
(c) An associate degree in the area of building related
mechanical work and two years of practical experience in the area
of building related mechanical work.
(d) Bachelor's degree and a study of engineering and a
curriculum related to building related mechanical work and one
year of practical experience in the area of mechanical work.
Sec. 6-85. Examinations; issuance.
Applicants shall appear in person before the building
official and shall demonstrate by way of examination their
practical and technical knowledge and experience in building
related mechanical work. If upon such examination an applicant
satisfies the building official that he is competent to engage in
such work, the building official shall issue to the applicant a
journeyman mechanical worker's certificate authorizing him to
engage in building related mechanical work when his certification
fees have been paid as prescribed. ~.
Sec. 6-86. Transfer.
No journeyman mechanical worker's certificate shall be
transferable.
Sec. 6-87. Revocation.
Any journeyman mechanical worker's certificate may be
revoked by the building official upon written charges and after a
hearing by the building official establishing the fact that the
holder of such certificate is incompetent or guilty of willful
breach of the provisions of this article. No journeyman
mechanical worker's certificate may be renewed by the building
official until the person from whom the certificate was revoked
demonstrates his competence before the building official or until
he has satisfied the building official that breaches of the
provisions of this article will not reoccur. Any journeyman
mechanical worker's certificate which has been revoked twice by
the building official shall not be renewable.
Sec. 6-88.
Appeals Board.
Appeals to Chesterfield County Building Code
Ail appeals to decisions of the building official under
Article VI shall follow the procedures set forth in section 6-5
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of this chapter. Any person wkose certificate has been revoked
pursuant to sections 6-81 or 6-87 of this chapter and who
submits an application for appeal to the Board of Building Code
Appeals within three business days of the decision of the
building official revoking such person's certificate, shall be
permitted to engage in building related mechanical work, as if he
had a valid certificate, until the Board of Building Code Appeals
renders a decision; if such person shall fail to make a timely
application for appeal as herein provided, he shall not be
permitted to engage in building related mechanical work unless
and until the Board of Building Code Appeals renders a decision
reversing the decision of the building official.
Sec. 6-89. Fees.
Every person making application for an examination for a
journeyman mechanical worker's certificate shall pay the
examination fee when the application is filed.
Sec. 6-90. Recipr.~ocity.
Persons who have been qualified to engage in building
related mechanical work as journeymen mechanical workers in any
city, county or town in this state are exempt from the
requirements of the examination provisions of section 6-85.
Sec. 6-91. Inspections.
The building official shall, during the installation of any
building related mechanicsl work make or cause inspections to be
made to assure compliance with this article.
No work in connection with any building related mechanical
work shall be covered or concealed until it has been inspected as
prescribed in this section and permission to do so has been given
by the building official.
The building official shall, within twelve working hours
after notice of the completion of the building related mechanical
work for which a permit is required by this article, make or
cause to be made an inspection of such, and such tests as may be
necessary to determine that it conforms with this article.
The building official shall make or cause to be made a
reinspection of building related mechanical work..~henever he
deems it necessary in the interest of public safe .~.
If any building related mechanical work upon reinspection is
found to be defective and unsafe, the building official shall
revoke all permits relating to such systems in effect at that
time and the use of such system shall be discontinued until it
has been made to conform to this article and the rules
established by the building official pursuant thereto and a new
permit has been issued by the building official.
Vote: Unanimous
5.C. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FOR ENON CHURCH ROAD
Mr. Hedrick stated this date and time had been advertised for a
public hearing to consider the conveyance of property acquired
for the Enon Church Road Access Road project to the Commonwealth
of Virginia which is necessary for the completion of the
recreational access for Point of Rocks Park. There was no
opposition present. On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr.
Bookman, the Board authorized the Chairman to execute a deed
conveying title to the parcels located along Enon Church Road to
the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation for $10.00
consideration to the State.
Vote: Unanimous
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6. DESIGNATION OF COUNTY .AUDITORS FOR 1982-83 AUDIT
Mr. Daniel questioned the bidding process for auditors in the
future since this is the second year of a three year contract
with Peat, Marwick and Mitchell. Mr. Ramsey stated that the
process followed for this contract also met the new requirements
which they intend to continue to follow~ On motion of Mr.
Daniel, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board designated Peat, Marwick
and Mitchell as the auditors for the 1982-83 audit and that the
contract for audit services be increased from $43,000 to $53,000
for next year for the extra work required to be performed by
federal and state agencies. (It is noted that an additional
appropriation will not be necessary as the additional fee will be
allocated to those programs that previously required a separate
audit.)
Vote: Unanimous
7. RENEWAL LEASE FOR DATA PROCESSING BUILDING
Mr. Dodd inquired if the County had an option to buy this
building and what the cost per square footage was for this lease.
Mr. Hodge stated $7.00 per sq. ft. for the'three year lease. He
stated that the County does have an option to buy but it is not
as favorable as it could be. He stated he felt the asking price
would be approximately $700,000. Mr. Dodd stated the County had
large amounts in this leasing and thought we should consider
buying it or finding another alternative. Mr. Hedrick stated
that there have been requests for the future for space .for a new
Courts building and Social Services and he hesitated to acquire
new space at this time as some other space will become available.
Mr. Dodd stated he felt the Board should look at alternatives
regarding the leasing of this building and/or make some other
arrangements. There was some discussion regarding the relocation
of offices and how they can all be accommodated. Mrs. Girone
stated that she felt the first step in addressing the space
problem would be placing before the voters, a Social Services.
Building which would be largely funded by the State as well as a
new Courts Building.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
approved and authorized the County Administrator to enter into a
three year contract for lease of the existing Data Processing
Building, located at 6701 Krause Road, in the amount of $189,660
which funds for FY 84 in the amount of $63,220 have been
budgeted.
Vote: Unanimous
8. MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM
Dr. Clinton Pettus, Chairman of the Community Services Board, was
present on behalf of the Board in support of the acceptance of
funds to expand the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Clubhouse
program for the chronic mentally ill. Dr. Lowe reviewed the
progress of the program and stated that the State is transferring
monies from institutions to local areas. He stated this funding
becomes part of the on-going State funding and there is no more
jeopardy regarding the allocation of these funds than any other
money from the State and is as firm a commitment as can be
obtained. He stated the staff supported this expansion. Mr.
Dodd stated the program has been very well accepted in the
community of Chester because of %he understanding residents in
the area. He stated that a participant in the program expressed
her appreciation for the County providing this facility which
prevents her from being institutionalized. Mr. Bookman stated he
fully supported this program and that others have labeled him as
being opposed to such programs, which he is not.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
authorized the County Administrator to accept a grant in the
amount of $34,147 from the State for the expansion of the Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Clubhouse Program for the chronic
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mentally ill.
Vote: Unanimous
9. LIBRARY ITEMS
9.A. SUM~RY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Masden stated that the Library System began last year
approximately $100,000 short of what was needed to maintain
existing service levels. He stated some management studies were
instituted and staff took initiaHives to improve the financial
status and management of the Library and as a result, there is
expected to be very little or no deficit at all this year. He
stated his appreciation to Mr. Bob Wagenknecht and staff who have
improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.
Mr. Wagenknecht explained that the circulation has grown 56% in
the last five years and of the libraries serving 100,000 or more
population, this is more than any other library system in the
State. He stated reference services, readers advisory, etc. has
grown by 500%. He stated that all of this is not due to
population growth, as the population has grown by only 23% in
comparison. He stated that the results of a survey they
conducted September, 1982 and April, 1983 observing the use of
library and material in the Library, they project the in-house
use of library material actually exceeds items checked out. He
stated the number of visitors has increased 16% from last year.
He gave statistics regarding opening hours, budget figures vs.
other library systems, staffing, etc. He stated that the
collection is small because it is a new library system and has
not had the resources that other larger, established libraries
have. He stated he felt in the future, we need to allocate a
higher percentage of fuDds into collection development,
materials, shelving, etc. He stated the cost per visitor has
decreased 19% in one year.
He stated some accomplishments in the past year were:
3.
4.
5.
Negotiated a continuation agreement with the Appomattox
System.
Twice conducted patron circulation and library in-house use
survey which plots hourly use and trends.
Staff reallocation program.
Developed new clsss specifications and are now developing
job descriptions based on those specificationS.
Established new policies and procedures manua
Mr. Dodd stated it was gratifying to hear of the large use of the
library and the negotiated contract with the Appomattox but he
would like to see the Enon area considered for a branch library
as there are 6,000-7,000 residents in the area.
Mrs. Girone commended the leadership brought to the County which
is exactly what the County needed and felt it had been a very
productive year. She stated Bon Air indicated support for the
Library system at a meeting Mr. Wagenknecht recently attended and
she felt the Board might address the collection question in the
near future.
9.B. NON-RESIDENT LIBRARY FEES
Mr. Wagenknecht proposed changing the method of determining the
annual non-resident library fee to actually reflect what is paid
by the average County resident for library services. He stated
the figure suggested is $11.00 versus the $5.00 fee currently
charged, which was determined by dividing the total operating
cost of the library by the County's population. He stated he
would like this to be established as a policy so that annually it
could be adjusted as necessary.
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On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board:
Approved the establishment of an annual non-resident fee for
library services of $11.00.
e
That the staff be authorized to make adjustments as
necessary each January for the non-resident fees which fee
will be determined by dividing the total operating cost of
the library system by the updated population figure.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Wagenknecht discussed other fee increases involving deposit
cards for County visitors; forgotten cards and overdue materials
collection. He suggested a fee which could be partially
reimbursed for the deposit card for County visitors; that each
forgotten card, the person be charged 10¢ each time rather than
25¢ each fourth time; and that every time a library collector has
to make a house call to collect long overdue books, a charge of
$2.00 be assessed. Mr. Bookman stated he felt that the deposit
card for County visitors would cost more in handling than would
be realized and suggested a flat fee. Mr. Daniel questioned the
$2.00 fee for collecting the book as he felt that may not be
enough.
After further discussion, it was on motion of Mr. Bookman,
seconded by Mr. Daniel, resolved that that consideration of these
three additional fee increases be deferred until June 22, 1983.
Vote: Unanimous
10. CONFIRMING PROCEEDINGS OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
10.A. FLINCHUM ENTERPRISES, LTD.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
Whereas, the Industrial Development Authority of the County
of Chesterfield (the Authority) has considered the application of
Flinchum Enterprises, Ltd. (the Company) for the issuance of the
Authority's industrial development revenue bonds in an amount not
to exceed $1,000,000 (the Bonds) to assist in the financing of
the Company's acquisition, renovation and equippin~ of a facility
or use by the Company or one or more of its subsid~'aries for the
(1) service and assembly of hydraulic and pneumatic components,
(2) rental and service of hydraulic and other equipment for
utilities, (3) storage for the construction business and (4)
appurtenant office facilities (the Facility) in Chesterfield
County, Virginia, and has held a public hearing thereon on May
17, 1983; and
Whereas, the Authority has requested the Board of
Supervisors (the Board) of Chesterfield County, Virginia (the
County), to approve the issuance of the Bonds to comply with
Section 103(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended;
and
Whereas, a copy of the Authority's resolution approving the
issuance of the Bonds, subject to terms to be agreed upon, and a
record of the public hearing has been filed with the Board.
Be It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, Virginia:
1. The Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia, approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Industrial
Development Authority of the County of Chesterfield for the
benefit of Flinchum Enterprises, Ltd., to the extent required by
Section 103 (k), to permit the Authority to assist in the
financing of the Facility.
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2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds, as required
by Section 103 (k), does not constitute an endorsement of the
Bonds or the creditworthiness of the Company, but, as required by
Section 15.1-1380 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended,
the Bonds shall provide that neither the County nor the Authority
shall be obligated to pay the Bonds or the interest thereon or
other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and moneys
pledged therefor and neither the faith or credit nor the taxing
power of the Commonwealth, the County nor the Authority shall be
pledged thereto.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
Vote: Unanimous
10.B. WAVERLY TEXTILE PROCESSING, INC.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
Whereas, the Industrial Development Authority of the County
of Chesterfield (the Authority) has considered the application of
Waverly Textile Processing~ Inc. (the Company) for the issuance
of the Authority's industrial development revenue bonds in an
amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (the Bonds) to assist in the
financing of the Company's acquisition, construction and
equipping of a facility for printing and processing of textiles
(the Facility) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, and has held
a public hearing thereon on May 17, 1983; and
Whereas, the Authority has requested the Board of Supervisor~
(the Board) of Chesterfield County, Virginia (the County), to
approve the issuance of the Bonds to comply with Section 103 (k)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended; and
Whereas, a copy of the Authority's resolution approving the
issuance of the Bonds, subject to terms to be agreed upon, and a
record of the public hearing has been filed with the Board.
Be It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, Virginia:
1. The Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia, approves the issuance of the Bonds by th~. Industrial
Development Authority of the County of Chesterfiel~ for the
benefit of Waverly Textile Processing, Inc., to the extent
required by Section 103 (k), to permit the Authority to assist in
the financing of the Facility.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds, as required
by Section 103 (k), does not constitute an endorsement of the
Bonds or the creditworthiness of the Company, but, as required by
Section 15.1-1380 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the
Bonds shall provide that neither the County nor the Authority
shall be obligated to pay the Bonds or the interest thereon or
other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and moneys
pledged therefor and neither the fait'h or credit nor the taxing
power of the Commonwealth, the County nor the Authority shall be
pledged thereto.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
Vote: Unanimous
11. SOCIAL SERVICES ITEMS
%'i.A. ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATIONS UNDER PUBLIC LAW 98-8
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
approved and authorized acceptance of $18,466 (to be used by
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September 30, 1983) for emergency lodgings and/or one month only
emergency rent payments and $31,750 (to be used by June 30, 1984)
for emergency needs which includes shelter and utility costs as
well as essential medical care and other social services for use
by the Social Services Department clients which funds will be
made available under Public Law 98-8°
Vote: Unanimous
Ms. Smith stated that the Department's applications for general
relief during this past winter and spring have escalated at an
alarming rate due primarily to unemployment.
ll.B. OPPOSING ACTION OF STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Mrs. Janice Mack, member of the Social Services Board, was
present and explained that recently the State Board of Social
Services directed that caseload standards established in the
early 1970's and used only as a guide to date, be applied
strictly across the Board without exception. She stated that
this is taking from the local governing body, the authority to
implement programs based on its needs. She stated that the
Social Services Board needs to have the flexibility to decide on
programs at Chesterfield's level rather having the State indicate
what will and will not be accomplished. Mr. Daniel indicated
that since this decision was made at a small meeting in
Southwestern Virginia and without appropriate notice to affected
agencies, he felt it improper.
On motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, the State Board of Social Services has taken action
which removes much planning, allocation of funds, and social
service decisions from local jurisdictions; and
Whereas, local boards of social services are authorized to
render decisions pertaining to social service matters, not in
conflict with federal/state statutes, and to establish policies
governing the services to be delivered; and
Whereas, local governing bodies allocate funds to support
the many complex social welfare programs based on local needs,
available resources, and through the most cost-effective and
efficient manner; and
Whereas, the recent decisions of the State Bq~.rd of Social
Services has potential impact on local funding by .~dding more
state mandates and reallocation of funds while reducing funding
for other services which the community may consider to be more
urgent; and
Whereas, the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Social Service
Agency will be limited in providing the expected level of
preventive and quality services through a possible reduction in
staff; and
Whereas, such reductions are based on outdated criteria, and
without consideration for unique and innovative projects a
locality may be delivering to assist families and individuals.
Be It Hereby Resolved, that the Chesterfield Board of
Supervisors joins the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Board of
Social Services in respectfully requesting the State Board of
Social Services to reconsider its action of May, 1983, by
restoring local flexibility, planning, and decisions affecting
utilization of staff and funds to local social service boards who
can best determine the service needs of our citizens; and
Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Governor of the Commonwealth, State Legislators
representing Chesterfield County, the State Board of Social
Services and the Commissioner of Social Services.
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Vote: Unanimous
12. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR RECREATIONAL FUNDS
On motion of Mr. Daniel., second, ed by Mr. Bookman, the Board
approved and authorized the County Administrator to apply for and
accept a grant in the amount of $71,490 to complete landscaping
and/or trail work at Camp Baker, Ettrick Park, Greenfield
Athletic Complex, Harrowgate Park, Huguenot Park, Point of Rocks
Park, Providence Athletic Complex, Robious Athletic Complex and
Rockwood Park through the Small Business Administration Grant
Program; and further the Board authorized the appropriation and
expenditure of any funds received.
Vote: Unanimous
Mrs. Girone inquired if these funds could be used for the
adjustment to the Robious Park water line. Mr. Hester stated
that would not quality under this program. Mr. Dodd requested
that the Camp Baker Advisory Committee be notified about this
matter.
13. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES
13.A. ORDINANCE RELATING TO A FEE FOR BAD CHECKS IN COUNTY
Mrs. McGuire was present and explained that the proposed $10 fee
would not be imposed when a problem occurred at the bank or if a
person made the check acceptable within five days of when it is
returned. After some discussion and agreement by Mrs. McGuire,
it was generally agreed that this fee charge be advertised for
$20 rather than $10. On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr.
Dodd, the Board set the date of July 13, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. to
consider an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article 1, of the Code
of the County of Chesterfield, 1978, as amended by adding Section
8-12.4 relating to a fee for uttering, publishing or passing bad
checks in payment of taxes or other sums due to the County.
Vote: Unanimous
13.B. PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO FY 83-84 SECONDARY ROADS BUDGET
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board set
the date of July 13, 1983 at 10.00 a.m. for a joi~ public
hearing by the Board of Supervisors and Virginia ~epartment of
Highways and Transportation to consider the FY83-84 Secondary
Roads Annual Budget.
Vote: Unanimous
The Board agreed a work session on this budget was unnecessary.
14. CONSENT ITEMS
~i4.A. STATE ROAD ACCEPTANCE
This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with
direction from this Board, made report in writing upon his
examination of Castle Hollow Road, Castle Hollow Court, Castle
Hollow Terrace, Royal Ridge Road, Kingscros$ Road and Kingscross
Court in Queensmill, Section B and Section C - Phase I,
Midlothian District.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dodd,
seconded by Mr. Daniel, it is resolved that Castle Hollow Road,
Castle Hollow Court, Castle Hollow Terrace, Royal Ridge
Road, Kingscross Road and Kingscross Court in Queensmill,
Section B and Section C - Phase I, Midlothian District, be and
they hereby are established as public roads.
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And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation, be and it hereby is requested to
take into the Secondary System, Castle Hollow Road, beginning
where State maintenance ends, Castle Hollow Road, State Route
1389, and going .16 mile northeasterly to a cul-de-sac. Again,
Castle Hollow Road, beginning where State maintenance ends, State
Route 1389, and going .12 mile northwesterly to intersection with
Castle Hollow Court, then continues .14 mile northerly to
intersection with Castle Hollow Terrace, then continues .05 mile
northerly to a temporary turnaround; Castle Hollow Court,
beginning at intersection w~th Castle Hollow Road and going .06
mile easterly to a cul-de-sac; Castle Hollow Terrace, beginning
at intersection with Castle Hollow Road and going .10 mile
easterly to a cul-de-sac; Royal Ridge Road, beginning where State
maintenance ends, Royal Ridge Road, State Route 1387, and going
.10 mile northwesterly to a cul-de-sac; Kingscross Road,
beginning where State maintenance ends, Kingscross Road, State
Route 1388, and going .04 mile northwesterly to intersection with
Kingscross Court, then continues .04 mile northwesterly to a
temporary turnaround; Kingscross Court, beginning at intersection
with Kingscross Road and going .09 mile westerly to a cul-de-sac.
These roads serve 76 lots.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors
guarantees to the Virginia Department of Highways a 50 ft.
right-of-way for all of these roads. These sections of
Queensmill are recorded as follows:
Section B, Plat Book 36, Pages 28 and 29, June 9, 1980
Section C, Phase I, Plat Book 38, Page 86, May 29, 1981.
Vote: Unanimous
This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with
directions from this Board, made report in writing upon his
examination of Crumpland Road in Qualla Gardens, Section 1,
Matoaca District.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dodd,
seconded by Mr. Daniel, it is resolved that Crumpland Road in
Qualla Gardens, Section 1, Matoaca District, be and it hereby is
established as a public road.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia.Department of
Highways and Transportation, be and it hereby is r~u~sted to
take into the Secondary System, Crumpland Road, beg'inning at its
intersection with Qualla Road, State Route 653, extending
northeast .19 mile to a temporary turnaround. This road serves 9
lots.
And be it further resolved that the Board of Supervisors
guarantees to the Virginia Department of Highways a 50 ft.
right-of-way for this road. This section of Qualla Gardens is
recorded as follows:
Section 1, Plat Book 17, Page 27, August 8, 1969.
Vote: Unanimous
14.B. APPROPRIATION FOR AIRPORT/INDUSTRIAL PARK TAXIWAY
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
transferred $20,000 from the Industrial Park Reserve Account,
111-1-00880-0000, to the Airport Taxiway Account,
330-1-92304-4393, to cover additional costs for materials, labor
and construction administration and inspection for the taxiway
project in addition to any small unanticipated contingencies.
Vote: Unanimous
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14.C. APPRAISAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATION FOR AIRPORT EXPANSION
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
authorized the County AdmiDistrator to enter into contracts for
appraisal services with the lowest responsive and responsible
bidders and that the Board of Supervisors appropriated $51,000,
which represents the remainder of the County's 5% match for the
first phase of the Airport Expansion Project, from the Airport
Industrial Park Account.
Vote: Unanimous
16.C. STREET LIGHT REQUEST
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board deferred
consideration of a request for a street light near 4533 Haymarket
Lane until June 22, 1983.
Vote: Unanimous
17. BEXLEY COSMOPOLITAN TO VIRGINIA FIRST SAVINGS AND LOAN
Mr. Micas stated that the new developers of Bexley, who have
taken over the property, are willing to give the County a new
bond in an additional amount which will complete the roads and
utility work. He stated staff recommended approval. Mr. Ron
Hudson was present regarding this matter. On motion of Mr.
Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board approved and authorized
the County Administrator to execute, on behalf of the County,
an Assignment of Rights Under Subdivision Bond for Bexley
Cosmopolitan to Virginia First Savings and Loan.
Vote: Unanimous
18. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
18.A. CONVEYANCE OF PARCEL OF LAND TO COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board set the
date of July 13, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. to consider the conveyance of
a parcel of land to the Commonwealth of Virginia for road
improvements at Route 619, ~appy Hill Road, and Jefferson Davis
Highway.
Vote: Unanimous ~'
18.B. SPECIAL DRAINAGE EASEMENT - STONY POINT CHURCH
Mrs. Girone stated this has been a long standing problem and the
road is constantly flooded as all the water is coming down from
the shopping center. She stated she would like to approve the
agreement but she would like to have the work accomplished as
well. She stated it has been on the drainage list for years
which the Board has not funded. Mr. McElfish indicated that
there were no Midlothian 3¢ Road funds available for this project
which cost is estimated at $80,000. He added this project could
not be completed until next Spring. Mrs. Girone stated that she
did not have any projects from the Board contingency fund in
1982-83 and she would like the Board to consider funding this
project from the contingency. After further discussion and on
motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
approved and authorized the Chairman and County Administrator to
execute this agreement and accept the drainage easement on behalf
of the County between Stony Point Church and the County of
Chesterfield, (Tax Map 10-6/10-10, Parcel 33); and further the
Board authorized staff to prepare an updated, revised estimate to
fund the construction of the project which is to be brought back
to the Board at the earliest possible date.
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Vote: Unanimous
18.C. CONSENT ITEMS
18.C.1. WATER CONTRACT, BRANDYWINE FOREST, SECTION E
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:
W83-60CD/6(8)3602, Brandywine Forest, Section E
Developer: Bogese, Incorporated
Contractor: I.P.K. Excavating Co., Inc.
Total Contract Cost: $29,526.90
Estimated County Cost: 2,473.84 - Refund through connections
for oversize mains
Estimated Developer Cost: $27,053.06
Code: 559-1-00556-0000
Vote: Unanimous
18.C.2. ADJUSTMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
appropriated $13,348.08 from 563 surplus to 380-].-63011-4393 in
order to complete Water Project No. W83-1C, Buford Road Water
Line Relocation. (This was necessary to cover the cost of the
materials furnished by the Ceunty and changes in the plan
required by the Highway Department.)
Vote: Unanimous
18.D. DEVELOPER WATER AND SEWER CONTRACTS
Mr. Welchons presented the Board with the developer water and
sewer contracts executed by the County Administrator.
19. REPORTS
Mr. Hedrick stated that the County had been formally notified
that the roads in the following subdivision had been officially
accepted into the State System effective May 23, ~983:
Length
Cameron Run, Section 2
Castlebury Drive - Beginning at the end of State
maintenance for Castlebury Drive, State Route 1552,
and running easterly 0.15 mile to the intersection
with Eagle Point Road, then continuing northeasterly
0.13 mile to end in a temporary turnaround.
0.28 mi
Eagle Point Road - Beginning at the intersection with
Castlebury Drive and running southerly 0.03 mile to
end in a dead end; again Eagle Point Road, beginning
at the intersection with Castlebury Drive and running
northerly 0.06 mile to the intersection with Hemlock
Road, then continuing northerly 0.03 mile to end in a
temporary turnaround.
0.12 mi.
Hemlock Road - Beginning at the end of State maintenance
for Hemlock Road, State Route 1588, and running easterly
0.12 mile to end at the intersection with Eagle Point
Road.
0.12 mi
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15. HIGHWAY ENGINEER
~r. Frank Gee, Resident Eng~neer with the Virginia Department of
~ighways and Transportation, was present.
~r. Gee stated appreciation on behalf of the Department, for the
~onveyance of right-of-way along Enon Church Road. He stated
~his project was anticipated to be on July advertisement
~chedule.
~r. Gee stated the Highway Commission has approved Line "A" of
~he 1-95/295 connector and plan to go to the Federal Government
~or their concurrence in that decision. He stated this line
~onnects Chippenham Parkway with Laburnum Avenue, eventually over
~o 295.
k6.A. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESIDENCY OFFICE OPERATIONS REPORT
Ir. Balderson stated there had been some questions regarding the
~irginia Department of Highways and Transportation Residency
Ipffice operations and Mr. Gee was present to discuss this with
~he Board. He stated staff had answered some questions raised by
~arious Board members and these questions and answers were part
)f the written material.
~r. Gee presented the Board with a report, a copy of which is
filed with the papers of the Board. He presented slides
indicating how the maintenaDce funds are set up within the
framework of the Residency in comparison with other funds the
County receives which combines primary and secondary allocations
including maintenance replacement, construction, administration,
building and grounds and capital outlay. He stated this is the
entire amount of funds received for FY 82-83 which is $13,000,000
Df which maintenance is $3,000,000 of that amount and maintenance
Ieplacement is $1,800,000. He stated maintenance items are such
~hings as patching pot ho]es, snow removal, cutting grass, etc.
He stated maintenance replacement are resurfacing items such as
new plant mix, surface treatment, etc. He stated the report is
~ivided into three categories: organizational structure,
standards in ordinary maintenance and funding and how the
~ategories are broken down. He out].ined the residency personnel,
the equipment and its use and materials. He stated the residency
has six maintenance headquarters, of which five are in
~hesterfield County and one in Powhatan County, and Camp 13. ~e
stated that his budget had been reduced which included all
~spects of the operation. He stated JLARC had completed a study
Dn the maintenance operations as well as other op~ati~ns, and
they recommend that each of the five areas in Chesterfield County
should have 282 miles to maintain and currently each area
naintains 256. He stated the State takes in approximately 40
niles per year in new subdivisions, rural additions, etc. He
stated this is taken into consideration in the allocation process
in each fiscal year to take care of the portion between one
Iiscal year and another for the mileage the Department takes in.
He stated the Department requires a maintenance fee until the
~llocation becomes available. He stated if the road was accepted
into the System, the maintenance fees runs until July, but they
~lso require a maintenance bond for one year after the road comes
kn. Mr. Bookman stated if ~ longer bond were required, it would
~elp some of the Department's problems. Mr. Gee stated that this
is standard across the state unless there is full inspection
)efore the roads come in, then no bond is required.
~rs. Girone inquired about increasing standards for construction
~f roads. Mr. Gee stated they have developed minimum standards
~tatewide which are minimum standards, but each local
urisdiction has the option of adopting their own subdivision
~tandards. He stated if the jurisdiction's standards are greater
~han the Department's standards, then they in-turn become the
)epartment's standards for that locality. He stated Fairfax and
?rince William Counties have adopted their own standards which
~xceeds the Department's standards in some degree but in most
)art are in conformance. Mrs. Girone inquired if a better grade
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of road could be required on collectors in a subdivision and
Iwould that cut down on the amount of maintenance. Mr. Gee stated
the County could and it should reduce the maintenance costs.
Mr. Gee reviewed the equipment for each maintenance operation and
the need to schedule the equipment which is shared. The Board
questioned the feasibility of sharing equipment and its
efficiency. He stated JLARC had scrutinized their equipment and
had to eliminate some as it was not felt it was justified.
Mr. Gee stated that JLARC and the Department are working on
standards for the Department at this time. He briefly reviewed
one activity's maintenance division standard and what is
involved.
Mr. Gee stated the funding for maintenance of $3,264,000
available for ordinary maintenance, personnel takes up
$1,400,000 with equipment about $900,000, materials $860,000. He
stated that most maintenance replacement is let to contractors
($1,500,000) with $31C,000 for the Department for such things as
replacing pipes, etc. He stated the funds are based on the
historical data on needs of the area and presented to the
Department and they make the allocation. He stated now the
Department has to meet the bottom line figure but not each
individual item but JLARC is looking into meeting each item as
well which will remove a lot of flexibility of adjusting items.
He stated the maintenance operation is going under a lot of
scrutiny by JLARC and the Department to see what its standards
should be and the funding level necessary to meet those standards
as well as other studies are being done on staffing from the
administrative level and the maintenance level, etc. He stated a
study on maintenance areas by JLARC, recommended the elimination
of one area, but the Department was successful in their argument
with the mileage that is being taken in, which area would have to
be replaced within a matter of two years so it is not
economically feasible to do away with one area only to replace it
again in two years. He stated that they have began a two-week
schedule in order that all will know what work will be done
within that time.
Mr. Dodd stated he felt the Department should consider going
under a railroad track rather than going over as in Enon as a lot
of money could be saved. He also indicated that the sharing of
equipment may not be as cost effective as it appears as work can
be delayed months if weather is bad on the days scheduled.
.Mr. Bookman stated the Department was spending $2~00,000 on
!personnel and equipment but there is no mileage b~ng
iaccomplished. Mr. Gee stated that $2,500,000 maintains only what
iyou have such as patching, snow removal, cutting grass, pulling
~shoulders, adding stone to shoulders, pulling ditches, etc. Mr.
Bookman stated a lot of money could be saved if people cleaned
their own ditches. Mrs. Girone inquired if 1 supervisor to 10
men is being looked into as well as the five areas. Mr. Gee
stated yes.
The Board thanked Mr. Gee for the presentation. Mr. Gee stated
if there were any other questions he would be glad to answer them
on an individual basis or meet to review the report further in
detail.
15. HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Mrs. Girone stated that on Cranbeck, turning left or right onto
Robious, there is a high bank with weeds, and inquired when that
could be cut. Mr. Gee stated site distance problems that are of
a critical nature, the Department tries to take care of
immediately. He stated that if it is not a critical nature, they
put it on the schedule and try to accomplish the work within two
weeks. He stated they will be cutting the bank and will schedule
this as soon as possible.
Mr. Daniel stated on Chippenham and Route 10, the weeds were so
high and are reaching that point again. He stated if you are on
Ironbridge, coming off of Chippenham, you have to be aware
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there is an intersection as you cannot see it. He stated along
Hopkins Road, the median stri. p is high with weeds as well. Mr.
Gee stated 16 inches is the standard when they try to schedule
them for cutting.
Mr. Daniel stated that a strong statement for the need for a
traffic light for Belmont and Turner was passed two weeks ago and
inquired what could be done to get this project moving. Mr. Gee
stated that this would be addressed at the Budget presentation
~and there are funds provided for a traffic signal and there is an
incidental construction item for additional pavement at this
intersection. He stated they have been working very diligently
to get this approved and it has been approved contingent upon the
Department putting in the pavement that is necessary for the
light to function and that is why the paving is in the budget.
He stated the signal cannot be installed until the pavement is
completed for turning movements to function properly. He stated
it is anticipated that this intersection will be improved with a
light by spring or summer of ].984 barring any problems with
obtaining the necessary right-of-way.
Mr.. Daniel inquired about the construction of improvements at
Chippenham and Hopkins that started 'this spring. Mr. Gee stated
that he hoped the entire system will be completed by July or
August barring bad weather.
Mr. Daniel thanked the Department for the paving of Ironbridge
Road by the Airport.
Mr. Bookman inquired about Pocoshock and Route 360 and signal
improvements at the hill as it is dangerous. Mr. Gee stated the
resolution has been forwarded to the Traffic and Safety Division
for investigation. He stated that previously it was recommended
that a signal study be done and that there may be a possibility
of a safety improvement project to cut the hill down on Route
360. He stated he could not give a date for the project but it
appears the volumes are not there for signalization. Mr. Bookman
~iscussed volume for the side roads. Mr. Gee stated that 150 vph
for a total of 8 hours throughout the day, and not averaged. He
stated that there is another criteria of delay that might be
considered but he did not think this will meet the criteria
~ither.
~r. Bookman commended the Department for work accomplished on
Providence Road.
~r. Dodd inquired.if it would be helpful if the B~rd adopted a
~esolution regarding where 295 is crossing the railroad in the
Enon area, and the dirt used from going under could be used in
some low areas and also mentione~ the noise level. Mr. Gee
stated the decision had been made to proceed over the tracks and
ne would discuss this further with him as there were other
~onsiderations such as some physical constraints regarding the
~ppomattox River, etc. but they are also looking at the noise
problem.
~r. Dodd inquired if a resolution should be passed by the Board
nentioning the railroad right-of-way for a by-pass for the
~hester as a separate project. Mr. Gee stated that he did not
think both projects in the Chester area would be approved. Mr.
)odd requested that Mr. Muzzy and Mr. Williams list Chester
)y-pass as a separate project from Route 10 in Chester as it is
tot on the County list.
4r. Dodd inquired if Mr. Gee had heard anything on the truck
~raffic on Osborne Road east. Mr. Gee stated that would be before
~he Commission within the next two months. He stated the
)epartment did make a recommendation approving the restriction of
~ruck traffic. Mr. Dodd inquired when Route 1 would be repaved.
4r. Gee stated that certain portions of it are to be resurfaced
~hich are near John Tyler Community College, another section
)eyond the Half-way House and others but he would inform Mr. Dodd
~xactly where all were.
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Mrs. Girone inquired about the intersection of Winterfield and
Route 60 and the possibility of a signal light installation. She
stated she had received several calls regarding this. Mr. Gee
stated that the Department would be restudying this. Mrs. Girone
stated that the summer studies are not valid, that they should be
accomplished before school is out or after it begins again. Mr.
Gee stated they are going to look at this in conjunction with the
Le Gordon Drive project. Mrs. Girone stated the School would be
opening in August, 1984. Mr. Gee stated that they are going to
look at which way the Department wants to go as far as
improvements and what type of project. Mrs. Girone inquired if
there would be enough time to install whatever improvements are
decided. Mr. Gee stated he felt there would be enough time
depending on what they decide to do, but hopefully it will be in
before school opens if started now provided there are no problems
regarding right-of-way, etc. He stated that if they do have to
relocate a residence in the area, it would be an 18 month time
period in order to comply with legal requirement. Mrs. Girone
stated if the Department will not be able to get the maximum
done, how will children get to school and requested that a
contingency plan be prepared by the Department in order to get
the children to school safely and expediously.
21. APPOINTMENT/RESIGNATION - TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
accepted the resignation of Mr. N. Leslie Saunders, Jr. from the
Chesterfield County Toll Road Authority effective immediately;
and further the Board appointed Mr. Thomas E. "Tuck" Perkins to
replace Mr. Saunders whose term is effective immediately and
will expire on June 23, 1986.
Vote: Unanimous
22. EXECUTIVE SESSION - USE OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board went
into Executive Session to discuss use and location of public
facilities as permitted by Section 2.1-344 (a) (2) of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
Reconvening: ~
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
adjourned at 3:30 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. on June 22, 1983.
Vote: Unanimous
L f~ H'e~rick
County Administrator
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