12-07-1983 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
December 7, 1983
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. J. Royall Robertson, Chairman
Mr. R. Garland Dodd, Vice Chairman
Mr. Harry G. Daniel
Mrs. Joan Girone
Mr. Richard L. Hedrick
County Administrator
Supervisors Absent:
Mr. C. L. Bookman
Staff in Attendance:
Mr. Elmer Hodge, Asst.
County Administrator
Mr. Steve Micas, County
Attorney
Mr. Jeffrey Muzzy, Dir.
of Community Develop.
Mr. Lane Ramsey, Dir. of
Budget and Accounting
Mr. Jay Stegmaier, Senior
Budget Analyst
Mr. Robertson called the meeting to order at the Courthouse at
3:05 p.m. (EST).
Mr. Geoffrey Applegate and Mr. Jesse Mayes, Supervisors-Elect,
were also present.
Mr. Hedrick informed the Board that Mr. Bookman would not be
present at the meeting todav and that Mr. Dodd may come in late
as he was called out of town unexpectedly.
1. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EASEMENT ?OR DUPONT
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
approved and authorized the Chairman to execute an agreement for
a 10 ft. wide parcel of land for DuPont which is adjacent to the
30 ft. wide easement previously obtained and locate~ at the
Chippenham interchange with 1-95 for a price of $2,460.00. It is
noted the County will retain title to tilis parcel.
Ayes: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Girone.
Absent: Mr. Dodd and Mr. Bookman.
2. DECEMBER 23, 1983 DECLARED COUNTY HOLIDAY
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. Robertson, the Board
declared December 23, 1983 as an additional holiday for County
employees for 1983.
Ayes: Mr. Robertson, ~.{r. Daniel an~ Mrs. Girone.
Absent: Mr. Dodd and Mro Bookman.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Hedrick stated that an Executive Session was necessary to
discuss the acquisition or use of real property for public
purposes. It was g.nera.~ly ~greed this would be held after the
work session.
4. WORK SESSION ON TAY~ ISoUEo
Mr. E].mer Hodge was r~,re~.~ent to ~dj .... ~,~.~
~ ~c .... tax issues relating to
equity, industrial development a~'~d land use.
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Mr. Robertson stated that before discussion begins regarding land
use, his farm is currently under the land use program. Mr.
Applegate stated that he also has land under the land use program
in the County. Mr. Micas stated that with the two disclosures,
this would be a law of general applicability and both would be
free to discuss the issues.
Mr. Hodge presented the Board with a report on three issues that
had been previously requested by the Board:
Machinery, Tools and Heavy Equipment Taxes
Personal Property Taxes on Airplanes
Land Use
Mr. Jay Stegmaier discussed the machinery and tools tax rate and
that of heavy equipment. He stated that most localities use this
same basic method for assessing machinery and heavy equipment.
He stated that it was felt that industrial development will be
followed by the secondary industries and this is a tax inducement
to manufacturers. He reviewed the tax rates of the other
localities as compared to Chesterfield. He stated each $.10
reduction on the tax rate will mean a loss of $15,000-$20,000 to
the County. He stated that to equalize both taxes for machinery
and tools and heavy equipment would be $1.24 for each rather than
$1.00 and $3.60, respectively. After some discussion of the
matter, it was generally agreed that perhaps a slight reduction
to the $3.60 could be made when the tax rates are established in
March.
Mr. Stegmaier stated the Commissioner will be changing the method
of assessing airplanes as personal property. He stated that it
will be 100% of the book value and the County should adjust the
tax rate or the tax bills will rise three-fold. Mr. Daniel
requested a report be prepared as to the tax assessed at the Byrd
Airport, Petersburg, Hanover and other surrounding airports. Mr.
Stegmaier stated that Henrico uses the depreciated cost method
for assessing taxes. It was agreed that the tax rate plus the new
method of assessment should be close to the tax rate that
currently exists and if increases are necessary it could be
accomplished in phases.
Mr. Hodge discussed the land use program in the County. He
reviewed and explained the forestal and agricultural district
program. Mrs. Girone inquired if the County had reviewed each
parcel in the program. Mr. Diggs stated that most have been
reviewed but all should be finished in the near future. He
stated some have been eliminated but others may take the appeal
process for being eliminated and no assessment of dollars can be
made at this time. There was some discussion regarding roll back
for those parcels which qualify and the time limit they are
allowed under the program before selling the parcels.
Mr. Dodd joined the meeting.
Mr. Stegmaier stated that Fairfax sets a minimum limit of 25
acres for the land use program, Hanover took this measure as a no
growth area, etc. Mr. Dodd requested information regarding
Amelia, Powhatan, etc. and to look at other considerations and
not just real estate. Mrs. Girone stated she felt the County
should wait a year to see what results have been gathered and how
it affects the County. Mr. Dodd stated he would not like to see
this program hurt the small landowner in the County. Further
discussion ensued regarding classification and ownership of land
use parcels for assessments and the use of agricultural and
forestal districts.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board went
into Executive Session to discuss acquisition or use of real
property for public purposes as permitted by Section 2.1-344 la)
(2) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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Ayes: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Girone.
Absent: Mr. Bookman.
Reconvening:
The Board recessed to travel to Brandy's Restaurant where a
meeting with the Legislative Delegation was scheduled.
Reconvening:
5. DINNER MEETING WIT}{ LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
The Board met and discussed the proposed 1984 legislative package
with the Legislative Delegation.
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
adjourned at 8:30 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 1983.
Ayes: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Girone.
Absent: Mr. Bookman.
Richa'rd R.. Hedrick
County Administrator
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