2009-11-04 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
November 4, 2009
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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
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Board and the county's Legislative Delegation at the Eanes-
Pittman Public Safety Training Center.
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