2009-11-18 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Arthur S. Warren
Daniel A. Gecker
Dorothy Jaeckle
James M. Holland
Marleen K. Durfee
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on November 18, 2009
3:00 P.M. SESSION
Mr. Stegmaier provided an update to the Board regardingrecent economic development initiatives,
specifically Bon Secours announcement a proposed facility to be located at the Watkins Centre and a
major expansion at the Maruchan Plant. He also stated that the budget community meetings are
progressing well with excellent attendance.
Mr. Rob Churchman, engagement partner from KPMG, LLP, presented the county’s FY2009
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to the Board.
Mr. Dave Schulte, Executive Director of the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism organization, briefed
the Board on the work of the organization, of which Chesterfield is a member.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing B&B Printing for exemplary environmental stewardship.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Charles L.T. Ellis, Mr. Patrick Shellenberg, and Ms.
Ruth R. Sims as the 2009 Senior Hall of Fame Inductees.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved Reappointment of Mr. James J.L. Stegmaier, County Administrator, and Mr. Roy
E. Covington, Director of Utilities, to serve on the Appomattox River Water
Authority Board, whose terms shall be effective November 21, 2009 and expire on
November 21, 2013.
Approved Reappointment of Mr. James J.L. Stegmaier, County Administrator, and Mr. Roy
E. Covington, Director of Utilities, to serve on the South Central Wastewater
Authority, whose terms shall be effective November 21, 2009 and will expire on
November 21, 2013.
Approved Created two new memberships on the Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee
(CBAC) and appointment of Mr. Anthony Russo and Dr. James Shultz, to serve on
the Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee, whose terms shall be effective
immediately and shall expire on September 30, 2011.
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STREETLIGHT INSTALLATIONS
Approved Streetlight installations in the Dale District: In the Mason Woods subdivision in
the vicinity of 4403 Mason Valley Court and in the Matoaca District: In the
Summerford subdivision at the intersection of Summerford Drive and
Summersedge Terrace.
CONSENT ITEMS
The 2010 Legislative Program.
Adopted
Resolution recognizing Ms. Martha H. Geisen, Department of Real Estate
Adopted
Assessments, upon her retirement.
Resolution recognizing Mr. Phillip Thorpe, Utilities Department, upon his
Adopted
retirement.
Resolution recognizing Mr. Thomas Clay, Collections Division of Waste and
Adopted
Resource Recovery, upon his retirement.
Resolution recognizing Mr. Alexander Joseph Clark, upon attaining the rank of
Adopted
Eagle Scout.
Resolution recognizing November 2009, as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month”
Adopted
in Chesterfield County.
Public hearing set for December 2, 2009, for the Board to consider a lease-purchase
Approved
agreement with Chesterfield Alternatives, Inc. for a Build-A-House Project located
on property adjacent to Meadowbrook High School.
Approved Public hearing set for December 16, 2009, for the Board to consider (i)
modifications to the Walthall Primary Enterprise Zone Boundary and the
Midlothian Subzone #2; and (ii) amending the County Code Section 6-5 related to
tax relief in the enterprise zones and subzones.
Approved Public hearing set for December 16, 2009, for the Board to consider an amendment
to Section 19-514(d)(1) of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as
amended, pertaining to gravel surface treatment for parking areas accommodating
storage of recreational vehicles.
Approved Public hearing set for December 16, 2009, for the Board to consider the real estate
tax exemption request of The Eppington Foundation.
Approved Public hearing set for December 2, 2009, for the Board to consider FY2011
Enhancement Projects.
Approved State road acceptance for Somers Lake Section B, Arabella at the Highlands,
Grampian at the Highlands, Hallsley Section 1 – Portion, Hayward Village Section
A at Charter Colony, Old Bon Air Road – Portion, and Watkins Centre Parkway.
Approved The design for the River Road at North Ivey Mill Road Sight Distance
Improvement Project; authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator to execute easement agreements for relocation of utilities if
needed; and authorized the award of a construction contract, up to $200,000 to the
lowest responsible bidder.
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Approved Canceled the public hearing scheduled for November 18, 2009 to consider the
abandonment of a State Road adjacent to Watkins Centre Parkway.
Approved Award of construction contract to Johnson & Glazier Construction Co., Inc. in the
amount of $460,337.50 for County Project #01-0199 Jahnke Road Water Line
Improvements and authorized the County Administrator to execute the necessary
documents.
Approved Request for permission from Richard M. Wood and Beth T. Wood for an existing
concrete driveway and a proposed concrete block retaining wall to encroach within
a 16-foot drainage easement across Lot 6, King’s Farm at Riverdowns, Section 5.
Approved Request for permission from Sherry M. Confer for a proposed and existing fence to
encroach within an 8-foot easement across Lot 21, Block O, Scottingham, Section
H.
Approved Request for permission from Zhe Zhang and Fei Han for a wooden picket fence to
encroach within a 16-foot drainage easement across Lot 63, Edgewater At The
Reservoir, Section 8.
Approved Request for permission from LATC, LLC for brick pavers to encroach within a 20-
foot sewer easement across property at 13200 North Woolridge Road the
Headstock Amphitheatre At The Green.
Approved Request for permission from LATC, LLC for stage structure, deck, seating area,
proposed asphalt path, existing wooden bridge and brick pavers to encroach within
a variable width SWM/BMP easement across property at 13200 Woolridge Road
the Headstock Amphitheatre At The Green.
Approved Request for permission from Angela Nadeau a proposed block retaining wall and
fence to encroach within a 16-foot easement across Lot 3, The Sanctuary At
Watermill, Section A.
Approved Request for permission from Westerleigh Community Association, Inc. for an
asphalt walkway to encroach within a 16-foot sewer easement between Lots 1 and
2, Westerleigh, Section 2.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land containing 0.263 acres along Cloverleaf Drive from
Caswell Associates Limited Partnership.
Approved Acceptance of parcels of land containing 0.806 acres for the extension of Weir
Road from DSRA II, LLC.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land containing 0.045 acres along Genito Road from
Genito Station LP.
Approved Acceptance of parcels of land containing a total of 0.263 acres along Courthouse
Road from Hyles Baptist Church.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land containing 0.026 acres along Genito Road from
Shockley, LLC.
Transfer of fund and authorization to proceed with Route 360 Eastbound Lane
Approved
Extension at Ashlake Parkway Project.
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Transfer of fund and authorization to proceed with Eppes Falls Road Paving
Deferred to
Project.
December 16,
2009
Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a 16-foot water easement across the property of
Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.
Approved Transfer from Midlothian District Improvement Fund to the Department of Utilities
to pay the connection fee to install an irrigation system in a median located within
VDOT right-of-way on Riverton Ridge Drive.
Approved Transfer from Midlothian District Improvement Fund to the Chesterfield County
School Board to purchase two Dell Laptop Computers, 16 CD players,
whiteboards, mathematics kits and literacy instructional books for Robious
Elementary School.
Approved Transfer from Matoaca District Improvement Fund to the School Board to purchase
cheerleading uniforms for Tomahawk Creek Middle School.
Approved Transfer from Clover Hill District Improvement Fund to the Transportation
Department to apply slurry seal on portions of Smoketree Drive and Gordon School
Road.
REPORTS
Accepted
Report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts and a Report on Status of
General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital Projects, District Improvement
Funds and Lease Purchases.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Ms. Nancy Brown, President of the Chesterfield Humane Society, addressed the Board relative to the
Chesterfield Animal Shelter working with Richmond Animal League to provide low cost spaying and
neutering of shelter animals prior to adoption.
Ms. Sharon Cornett, President of Richmond Animal League, urged the Board to establish a no-kill
policy for the Chesterfield Animal Shelter. She provided details of the Richmond Animal League new
facility built in Chesterfield to assist with low cost spaying and neutering of shelter animals.
Mr. Bob Olsen addressed the Board relating to the need for enforcement of county’s sign policy.
Ms. Andrea Epps expressed appreciation to the Fire Department for their quick action when her
chimney caught on fire.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Dr. Timothy Amador, Senior Pastor, Iglesia Bautista Misionera gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout Stephen Andrew Butler, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America.
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RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Delegate Kirk Cox for his support of economic and
community development efforts.
Adopted Resolutions recognizing Mr. Stephen Andrew Butler, Jr., Mr. Brent Jarred Elder,
and Mr. James Adam Fletcher, upon attaining the rank of eagle scout.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Ms. Jane Weisenfels, a county resident, requested the Board establish a committee to work with the
Chesterfield Animal Shelter to establish no kill guidelines.
Ms. Jane Lanham, a county resident, requested the Board establish a committee to work with the
Chesterfield Animal Shelter to establish no kill guidelines. She stated the Chesterfield Humane
Society is unequipped to deal with the problems at the shelter.
Mr. Bob Herndon addressed the Board regarding establishment of a committee to work with the
Chesterfield Animal Shelter to establish no kill guidelines.
Ms. Robin Starr, the CEO of Richmond SPCA, addressed the Board relative to establishing a
partnership with Chesterfield County to remove healthy animals from the animal shelter to assist with
adoption.
Mr. Ron Ridenour, a county resident, addressed the Board regarding the need to make the application
for Real Estate Tax Relief for the elderly more user friendly.
REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS
In Midlothian Magisterial District a request of HOLIDAY SIGNS, INC. for a
08SN0235
Conditional Use to permit a computer-controlled, variable message, electronic
Denied
sign in a General Business (C-5) District on 11.2 acres fronting the north line
of Hull Street Road, approximately east of Turner Road also fronting the east
line of Turner Road, north of Hull Street Road. Tax ID 765-698-Part of 9008.
08SN0285 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of EMERSON-ROPER
Remanded to COMPANIES, LLC for rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Community
Planning Business (C-3) with Conditional Use to permit multifamily use plus
Commission Conditional Use Planned Development to permit exceptions to Ordinance
requirements on 5.0 acres fronting the north line of Chester Village Drive
across from Village Creek Drive. Tax ID 787-657-6225.
In Midlothian Magisterial District a request of VICTORY LADY for
08SN0286
Conditional Use to permit a computer-controlled, variable message, electronic
Deferred to April
sign in a Community Business (C-3) District on 1.9 acres fronting the north
2010
line of Midlothian Turnpike, west of Robious Road. Tax ID 749-709-1045.
In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of BOBBY W. POWERS for
10SN0110
renewal of manufactured home permit 04SN0254 to permit a temporary
Deferred to
manufactured home in a Residential (R-7) District on .35 acre known as 2621
January 2010
Velda Road. Tax ID 794-666-5947.
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In Clover Hill Magisterial District a request of RICHARD E. STRAUSS for
09SN0226
rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to General Business (C-5) on 2.5 acres
(Amended)
fronting the east line of Johnston Willis Drive, north of Trade Court. Tax IDs
Approved with
746-707-6556 and 6940.
proffered
conditions
10SN0106 In Dale Magisterial District a request of NVR, INC. for an amendment of
Approved with Conditional Use Planned Development (Cases 05SN0219 and 08SN0238)
proffered relative to garage orientation and house sizes in a Residential (R-12) District
conditions on 185.7 acres fronting the east line of Conifer Road at its intersection with
Old Hopkins Road. Tax IDs 784-675-1052; 784-676-5382, 5981, 6098,
6679, 7378, 7395, 7976, 8093, 8674, 8792 and 9372; 784-677-5400; 785-675-
2976, 3080, 3186, 3291, 3397, 3771, 3975, 4081, 4186, 4291 and 4496; 785-
676-0071, 0089, 0769, 2781, 2890, 3401, 3607, 3712, 3818, 4502, 4607 and
8097; 785-677-1340, 1434, 2754, 3100, 3236, 3310, 3418, 3527, 3658 and
4240.
10SN0112 In Clover Hill Magisterial District a request of REGINA C. FOSTER for a
Acknowledged Conditional Use to permit a group care facility in a Residential (R-7) District
the withdrawal on .3 acre and known as 1417 Chevelle Drive. Tax ID 763-700-1142.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amendments to the County Code relating to voluntary, mandatory and
Approved
emergency restrictions on the use of public water during drought and/or
emergency conditions.
Amendments to the County Code relating to dam break inundation zones.
Approved
The conveyance of leases of real property at various park sites and athletic
Approved
complexes for operation of food concessions by co-sponsored athletic
associations and leagues.
Amendments to the County Code relating to police permits for nightclubs.
Approved
Amendments to the County Code relating to shooting arrows from bows near
Deferred to
buildings.
February 2010
The leasing of county property at the Chesterfield Airport.
Approved
The exercise of eminent domain for the acquisition of water and temporary
Approved
construction easements for the Jahnke Road Waterline Replacement Project.
The meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m. until December 2, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Public Meeting Room.
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