2010-02-24 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 February 24, 2010
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Stegmaier stated staff has identified a federal program to assist with funding for the
removal of hydrilla from the Swift Creek Reservoir. He also updated the Board
regarding the Woolridge Road reservoir crossing.
Ms. Mary Ann Curtin provided an update to the Board on the status of bills in the
General Assembly.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Corporal Charles E. “Chuck” Morton, upon
his retirement.
DEFERRED ITEM
Adopted Ordinance to amend Section 14-10 of the County Code relating to
shooting arrows from bows near buildings.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved Advertisement of tax rates for tax year 2010 and advertisement of
the FY2011 and FY2012 Budget, Capital Improvement Program,
Community Development Block Grant Program, and other
ordinance changes.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Appointment of Colonel Thierry G. Dupuis to the John Tyler ASAP
Policy Board, whose term is effective immediately and will expire
on February 23, 2013.
1
Approved Appointment of Sergeant David J. Higgins to the Towing Advisory
Board, whose term is at the pleasure of the board.
STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION
Approved Streetlight installations in the Bermuda District as follows: In the
Trueheart Heights subdivision, upgrade to existing 7000 Lumen
Mercury Vapor fixtures to the County residential standard 8000
Lumen Sodium Vapor fixtures: Old Centralia Road, vicinity of
11360; Rochelle Road, vicinity of 11400; and Rochelle Road,
vicinity of 11520.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approved Acceptance of Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(SAFER) Grant Award from the Department of Homeland Security.
Adopted Resolution approving the financing of the SportsQuest Project and
the issuance of the bonds by the Economic Development Authority
to assist in the financing of the project.
Approved Award of a contract to C.D. Hall Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$421,750.00 for maintenance and repairs at the Manchester, Enon,
Clover Hill, Buford, and Phillips Fire and EMS stations.
Approved Conveyance of an easement to Virginia Electric and Power
Company for a 15-foot underground easement to provide service to
five mobile classrooms at Robious Middle School, 2701 Robious
Crossing Drive.
Approved Conveyance of an easement to Virginia Electric and Power
Company for a variable width easement for the realignment of
overhead power lines and power poles at Clover Hill High School,
13900 Hull Street Road.
Approved Accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land containing 0.001 acres
along West Hundred Road from Irene W. Carnes.
Approved Accepted the conveyance of two parcels of land containing a total of
0.024 acres along West Hundred Road from McLaughlin Holdings,
LLC.
Adopted Request for permission from PMF LLC for an existing asphalt
pedestrian trail to encroach within two variable width storm water
management system best management practice system easements
2
and a 30-foot sewer easement across Open-Space D, The Sanctuary
at Watermill, Section A, and Open-Space C and Lots 25, 26, 27 and
28, The Sanctuary at Watermill, Section B.
Approved Request for permission from Angela C. Ragsdale for a proposed
gravel driveway to encroach within 50-foot unimproved right of way
off of Woods Edge Road.
Approved Approved the design; appropriated funds from Traffic Shed 13 road
cash proffers; authorized staff to proceed with right-of-way
acquisition; authorized the advertisement of an eminent domain
public hearing, if necessary, to acquire the right-of-way; authorized
the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator
to execute easement agreements for relocation of utilities; authorized
the County Administrator to enter into the customary VDOT and
environmental permit/mitigation agreements; and authorized the
award of a construction contract(s), to the lowest responsible
bidder(s) for the Chalkley Road Curve Realignment Project north of
Ecoff Avenue.
Approved
Transfer of funds for the Brandermill Headwall Replacement Project
from the General Road Improvement Account.
Approved
Transfer of funds from the Parks Improvement Contingency
Account and execute Change Order Number One for the Robious
Landing Park pathway construction contract with Southern Paving
Corporation.
Approved
Appropriation of funds received from the Henricus Historical
Foundation to the Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital
Budget for the construction of “Rocke Hall” building at Henricus
Historical Park and authorized the County Administration to award
and execute a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
Approved
Set a public hearing date for April 14, 2010, for the Board to
consider the proposed Dominion Virginia Power waste management
facility to be located at the Dutch Gap electric power plant.
Approved
Set a public hearing date for April 14, 2010, for the Board to
consider amendments to Chesterfield County Code Sections 4-21
and 4-36 relating to the definition of kennel and the license tax
imposed on kennels.
Approved
Award of contract for the installation and maintenance of landscape
improvements to the Midlothian Turnpike Median in the
Chesterfield Towne Center – Southport Area to RSG Landscaping
and Lawn Care, Inc.
Approved
Authorized the receipt and appropriation for the Fire and EMS
Department, Office of Emergency Management, of grant funds from
3
the State Homeland Security Program Grant for heavy tactical
rescue team equipment, practical exercise and training for the
Division 1 – Regional Technical Rescue Team.
Approved
The design, authorization to proceed with right-of-way acquisition
and construction, authorization to award construction contract,
authorization to enter into agreements, and transfer funds for the
Route 10 Widening (Frith Lane to Greenyard Road) Bond Project.
Passed over
Creating a committee to review the sign ordinance and report to the
Board of Supervisors with recommendations for specific areas
which should be considered for amendment.
Approved
The appropriation of funds and authorized the award of a bid for the
Route 10 (I-95 to Ware Bottom Spring Road) Widening project.
REPORTS
Accepted
Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future
Capital Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Mr. George Beadles, a Clover Hill resident, urged the Board to do what was necessary to
maintain the county’s AAA bond rating.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Dr. Wilson Shannon, Pastor, First Baptist Church Centralia, gave the invocation.
A musical selection was provided by the First Baptist Church Centralia choir.
Deputy County Administrator M.D. "Pete" Stith, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America.
RESOLUTIONS
th
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Lottie Howlett Carolina on her 104
birthday.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Ms. Sara Whitten addressed the board regarding proposed budget cuts to the school
system and the affect they will have on the students’ futures.
4
Mr. Robert Wilson addressed the Board requesting funding for the Chester House.
Ms. Brenda Stewart expressed appreciation to the Board for not advertising a higher tax
rate. She stated there are further cuts that can be made on the county and school sides.
REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS
10SN0129 In Matoaca Magisterial District a request of CARL AND
Approved subject MELISSA KEENE for Conditional Use to permit a dwelling
to the imposed separated from the principal dwelling in a Residential (R-7)
conditions District on 0.6 acre known as 6103 River Road. Tax ID 781-609-
4017.
10SN0114 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of VIRGINIA
Approved with ELECTRIC & POWER COMPANY C/O DOMINION
proffered RESOURCES, INC. for rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to
conditions Heavy Industrial (I-3) of 179.6 acres with Conditional Use to
permit an electric power generation plant and disposal facility for
fossil fuel combustion products on the entire 842.1 acre tract
fronting the north and south lines of Coxendale Road, east of Old
Stage Road and at the southwest corner of Old Stage Road and
Coxendale Roads. Tax IDs 802-665-4390; 805-662-7764; 805-
666-2525; 806-662-8465; 806-664-8063; 807-660-1776; and 811-
660-3332.
10SN0133 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of COSTELLA HALL
Approved with for Conditional Use to permit motor vehicle repair incidental to a
proffered dwelling in a Residential (R-7) District on 0.5 acre known as
conditions 10201 and 10211 Elokomin Avenue. Tax IDs 795-666-5531 and
5823.
10SN0156 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of ROBERT A. MILLS
Approved with for rezoning from Corporate Office (O-2) to Community Business
proffered (C-3) on 0.6 acre known as 3453 West Hundred Road. Tax ID
conditions 793-655-4597.
10SN0159 In Clover Hill Magisterial District a request of BALZER &
Approved with ASSOCIATES INC – BROWN’S BLUFF for amendment of
proffered zoning (Case 04SN0269) relative to house size in a Residential (R-
conditions 12) District on 21.7 acres fronting on the west line of Alberta
Road, south of Carol Anne Road. Tax ID 743-676-9756.
10SN0164 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of KEVIN BOYNTON
Approved subject for renewal of manufactured home permit 06SN0242 to permit a
to the conditions temporary manufactured home in a Residential (R-7) District on
1.6 acres known as 3032 Freedom Lane. Tax ID 787-688-2995.
10SN0177 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of GLENN S.
Approved subject ROBERTS, SR. for renewal of manufactured home permit
to the conditions 02SR0268 to permit a temporary manufactured home in a
Residential (R-7) District on .5 acre known as 2700 Shields Road.
Tax ID 796-660-7512.
5
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approved
Amendments to 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.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Mr. LJ McCoy, President of Chesterfield County Branch NAACP, urged the county to
strongly consider a qualified person of color for the position of Deputy County
Administrator after Pete Stith’s retirement.
Ms. Mary Frye, a county teacher, addressed the Board regarding the proposed cuts to the
school system.
Ms. Pat Campbell, a teacher at Perrymont Middle School, addressed the Board regarding
the proposed closing of the school. She stated the school is for the students who need
additional assistance in the classroom.
Ms. Laurie Newill stated she was very disappointed in the Board’s decision to not
consider raising the tax rate. She stated damaging the excellent school system is the
worst economic decision made by the county.
Mr. Daren Gardner praised the Board for its decision to keep the real estate tax rate
unchanged.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. until March 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the public
hearing room.
6