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2009-11-04 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES November 4, 2009 u ^+1- 0 Supervisors in Attendance: Mr. Arthur S. Warren, Chairman Mr. Daniel A. Gecker, Vice Chrm Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle Mr. James "Jim" Holland Ms. Marleen K. Durfee Mr. James J.L. Stegmaier County Administrator Staff in Attendance: Mr. Will Davis, Dir., Economic Development Ms. Mary Lou Lyle, Acting Dep. Co. Admin., Human Services Ms. Sarah Snead, Acting Deputy County Admin., Human Services Mr. M. D. Stith, Jr. Dep. County Admin., Community Development Mr. John Easter introduced Mr. Gary Rhodes, Chairman of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Mr. Rhodes commented briefly on the work of the Greater Richmond Chamber, specifically mentioning the Capital Region Collaborative, a partnership between the Chamber and the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission. He also highlighted three themes of the Chamber: high speed rail; workforce development; and child development. He commended the Chesterfield Business Council for being active in the community. Mr. Easter then introduced Mr. Kim Scheeler, President of the Greater Richmond Chamber. Mr. Scheeler provided details of the Chamber's strategic planning process. He expressed appreciation to the Chesterfield Business Council for arranging the meeting with the county's elected officials. Mr. Warren commented on how good it is to work with the Richmond and Chesterfield Chambers of Commerce, as well as the Chesterfield Business Council. He expressed the current Board's goal of stimulating business in the county and cited the recent reduction in planning fees as an example of an action to support this goal. He also expressed appreciation for the Business Council's involvement in the county's comprehensive planning process. The members of the Business Council introduced themselves and their businesses. Mr. Easter reminded everyone of the Intercity Visit to Raleigh, North Carolina on April 21-23, 2010 and encouraged participation as a great networking and learning opportunity. He mentioned that Mr. Holland is co-chairing the visit. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. until November 16, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. for a joint meeting with members of the School 09-634 11/04/09 Board and the county's Legislative Delegation at the Eanes- Pittman Public Safety Training Center. es J. Stegma er unty Administrator ~ ~~ Arthur S. Warren Chairman J J J 09-635 11/04/09