2010-01-27 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Daniel A. Gecker
James M. Holland
Dorothy Jaeckle
Arthur S. Warren
Marleen K. Durfee
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on January 27, 2010
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
The County Administrator recognized Ms. Debbie Burcham and the Chesterfield
Community Services Board for the reaccreditation received from the Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Ms. Burcham thanked staff for their work in
reaching this goal.
Ms. Brenda Lee Steppe, the Virginia Partnership and Data Services Specialist for the
United States Census Bureau made a presentation to inform the Board of the United
States Census Bureau’s Partnership Program. She stated the Census Bureau and
Chesterfield County through the County’s 2010 Census Complete Count Committee are
working together to inform and encourage our citizens to participate in the 2010 Census
with a goal of surpassing the response rate of 2000.
Mr. Dale Totten, Residency Administrator, Chesterfield Residency, VDOT, provided an
update on the safety of the Genito Road bridge structure over Swift Creek.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing February 7-13, 2010, as “Burn Awareness
Week” in Chesterfield County.
WORK SESSION
A Work Session was held regarding the proposed FY2011-FY2015 Capital Improvement
Program.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Appointment of Mr. Vincent Burgess to serve on the Community
Services Board, whose term is effective immediately and shall
expire on December 31, 2012.
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STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION
Approved Streetlight installations in the Bermuda District as follows:
Intersection of Indian Hill Street and Woodsedge Road, on the
existing pole. In the Dale District as follows: In the Trampling
Farms subdivision: Ronson Road, vicinity of 5130/5140 on the
existing pole.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approved Acceptance and appropriation of a grant from the United States
Department of Energy, through the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.
Approved Acceptance and appropriation of a grant from the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Criminal History
Records Improvement Program.
Approved State road acceptance for Belle Spring Townes, Kimlynn, Center
Pointe Parkway Extended, Kings Farm at Riverdowns Section 6, and
Redeemer West Lutheran Church.
Approved Renaming of Hackberry Road in Bermuda Gardens, Section B to
South Hackberry Road.
Approved The transfer of $53,300 from HOME Contingency to the H.O.M.E.
Down Payment Assistance Program.
Approved Acceptance of two parcels of land containing a total of 0.120 acres
along Hickory Road from Shiloh Baptist Church.
Approved Request to quitclaim a variable width water, sewer and drainage
easement and a variable width drainage easement across the
property of Rivermont Development Company, LLC.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Chesterfield County as a 2010 Census
Partner.
Approved Transfer Clover Hill District Improvement Funds to the Chesterfield
County School Board to purchase three “computers on wheels” for
Providence Elementary School.
Approved Set public hearing date of February 24, 2010, for the Board to
consider amending Sections 15-96, 15-121, 15-122.2, 15-133, 15-
162 and 15-246, of the County Code relating to the “good character”
standard for certain business permits.
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REPORTS
Accepted
Report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts and Report on
Roads Accepted into the State Secondary System.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Reverend Dr. Margaret Kutz, Chester United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout Edward “Alex” Horansky led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Dr. Dana Bost, President of the Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. commended the Board for its efforts to educate the citizens of Chesterfield
County in regards to Census 2010.
Ms. Stella Edwards, President of the County Council of PTA/PTSAs, stated the
community is willing to pay for the services it needs and urged the Board to increase the
real estate tax rate to assist with funding the school system.
Mr. Freddy Boisseau expressed concerns relating to the taxpayers’ money being spent
wisely. He requested the budget be provided to the citizens in a spreadsheet format so it
would be easier to understand.
Ms. Judy Dorazio, a 22-year teacher, suggested the Board increase the real estate tax rate
in order to fund the school system adequately.
Mr. Richard Peterson stated if the core services, such as police, fire and education, are
not funded the community will suffer. He suggested the Board increase the real estate tax
rate in order to fund the school system’s budget.
RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Edward Alexander Horansky upon
attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the 2009 American Legion Post 137
baseball team on its outstanding representation of Chesterfield
County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the 2009 Thomas Dale Knights Football
Team on its outstanding representation of Chesterfield County.
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REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS
10SN0110
In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of BOBBY W.
Deferred to July
POWERS for renewal of manufactured home permit 04SN0254 to
28, 2010
permit a temporary manufactured home in a Residential (R-7)
District on .35 acre known as 2621 Velda Road. Tax ID 794-666-
5947.
10SN0129
In Matoaca Magisterial District a request of CARL AND
Deferred to
MELISSA KEENE for a Conditional Use to permit a dwelling
February 24,
separated from the principal dwelling in a Residential (R-7)
2010
District on 0.6 acre known as 6103 River Road. Tax ID 781-609-
4017.
10SN0135
In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of FORREST MELTON
Approved subject
for a Conditional Use and to permit a residential stock farm in a
to the conditions
Residential (R-7) District on 10 acres lying off the north line of
Kingsland Road, west of Dorsey Road. Tax IDs 788-673-4461 and
7166.
10SN0144
In Matoaca Magisterial District a request of HOLIDAY SIGNS
Approved subject
C/O ALLEN M. TWEDT for an amendment to Conditional Use
to conditions
Planned Development (Case 87SN0134) relative to signage in a
proposed by Ms.
Community Business (C-3) District on 10.6 acres located in the
Durfee and not
northeast corner of Brad McNeer Parkway and Hull Street Road
accepting the
and the north line of Craig Rath Boulevard, across from Sapphire
proffered
Drive. Tax IDs 732-676-8872 and 733-675-0245.
conditions
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approved
Adjustments to the County Code relating to signs for community
events and calculations for sign copy area.
Denied
Adjustments to the County Code relating to directional signs for
new residential communities.
Approved
The appropriation of funds for the Route 10 (I-95 to Ware Bottom
Spring Road) Widening project.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Ms. Beverly Bowlus requested the Board to increase the real estate tax rate to increase
funding for the school system.
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Ms. Heather Hart requested the Board to increase the real estate tax rate to increase
funding for the school system.
Ms. Nancy Wood, a teacher at Manchester High School, requested the Board increase the
real estate tax rate to ensure adequate funding for the school system.
Mr. Frank Cardella, President of the Chesterfield Education Association, requested the
Board increase the real estate tax rate to ensure adequate funding for the school system.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. until January 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the Public
Safety Training Center for a joint meeting with the School Board.
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