2010-03-10 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
March 10, 2010
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Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. Daniel A. Gecker, Chairman
Mr. James Holland, Vice Chairman
Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle
Mr. Arthur S. Warren
Ms. Marleen K. Durfee
Mr. James J. L. Stegmaier
County Administrator
Staff in Attendance:
Mr. Mike Bacile, Dir.,
Purchasing
Ms. Janice Blakley,
Clerk to the Board
Mr. Kevin Bruny,
Chief Learning Officer
Ms. Debbie Burcham
Exec. Dir., Community
Services Board
Mr. Joe Campbell, Dir.,
Juvenile Detention Home
Mr. Allan Carmody, Dir.,
Budget and Management
Ms. Jana Carter, Dir.,
Juvenile Services
Ms. Marilyn Cole, Asst.
County Administrator
Mr. Roy Covington, Dir.,
Utilities
Ms. Deborah Dugger, Dir.,
Youth Group Home
Mr. William Dupler,
Building Official
Colonel Thierry Dupuis,
Police Department
Dr. Suzanne Fountain,
Asst. Dir., Social Work
Mr. Mike Golden, Dir.,
Parks and Recreation
Mr. John W. Harmon,
Real Property Manager
Mr. Russell Harris, Mgr. of
Community Development
Services
Mr. Thomas E. Jacobson,
Dir., Revitalization
Mr. Donald Kappel, Dir.,
Public Affairs
Mr. Rob Key, Director,
General Services
Ms. Tara Kunkel, Drug Court
Administrator
Mr. Louis Lassister, Dir.,
Internal Audit
Mr. Mike Likins, Dir.,
Cooperative Extension
Ms. Mary Lou Lyle, Acting
Deputy County Admin.,
Management Services
Mr. Mike Mabe, Director,
Libraries
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Ms. Mary Martin-Selby,
Dir. of Human Resource
Services
Mr. John McCracken, Dir.,
Transportation
Mr. Richard M. McElfish,
Dir., Env. Engineering
Mr. Steven L. Micas,
County Attorney
Mr. Jay Payne, Asst. to
Dep. County Administrator
Ms. Karen Reilly,
Comprehensive Services
Administrator
Chief Edward Senter,
Fire Department
Mr. Jim Stanley, Security
Manager, Environmental &
Security Management
Ms. Sarah Snead, Acting
Deputy County Admin.,
Human Services
Mr. M. D. Stith, Jr.,
Deputy County Admin.,
Community Development
Mr. Thomas Taylor, Dir.,
Community Development
Block Grant
Mr. Richard Troshak, Dir.,
Emergency Communications
Center
Mr. Kirk Turner, Dir.,
Planning
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Mr. Gecker called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at
3:01 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.A. JANUARY 29, 2010 JOINT MEETING WITH SCHOOL BOARD
1.B. FEBRUARY 10, 2010 REGULAR MEETING
l.C. AMENDMENT TO NOVEMBER 18, 2009 MINUTES
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved the January 29, 2010 minutes from the joint meeting
with the School Board, as submitted; the February 10, 2010
minutes, as submitted; and amended the Board minutes of
November 18, 2009, to correct the road distance for the state
road acceptance on Brightwalton Road to the actual 0.20
miles.
Ayes:. Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
2. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
2.A.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Stegmaier stated he was not going to provide an update on
projects at this time due to the budget presentations on the
agenda.
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3. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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Ms. Durfee stated there were two
meetings held in the Matoaca
attendance by the citizens. She
community meetings scheduled to
22, 2010 at Matoaca High Schc
Manchester High School.
Comprehensive Plan community
District, which had good
further stated there are two
discuss the budget on March
ol, and March 30, 2010 at
Mr. Gecker stated there is a community meeting to discuss the
budget scheduled for the Midlothian District on March 15,
2010 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Edward's Catholic Church.
Mr. Warren stated there is a community meeting to discuss the
budget scheduled for the Clover Hill District on March 11,
2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Monacan High School.
Mr. Holland stated there is a community meeting to discuss
the budget scheduled for the Dale District on March 18, 2010
at 7:00 p.m. at Meadowbrook High School.
Ms. Jaeckle stated there are two community meetings to
discuss the budget scheduled for the Bermuda District on
March 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Assembly of God at
7:00 p.m. and March 22, 2010 at 10:30 at Chester Baptist
Church.
4. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE AGENDA ITEMS AND ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS OR CHANGES IN THE ORDER OF PRESENTATION
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
added Item 8.C.l.e., Resolution Supporting the FY2011 Federal
Appropriations Requests, and added Item 8.C.7., Set Public
Hearing for Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Amendments
Relating to Residential Lot Sizes in Agricultural Zones.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
5. RESOLUTIONS
There were no Resolutions at this time.
6. WORK SESSIONS
6.A. PROPOSED FY2011 BUDGET
6.A.1. HUMAN SERVICES
Ms. Snead provided an overview of funding for the Human
Services Division including anticipated changes from FY2010
to FY2011. She stated the total reduction for the FY2011
budget is $5.4 million with 83 fewer positions over the last
two years. She further stated the programs of the Human
Services Division address the health, welfare and safety of
the county's citizens, often the most vulnerable. She stated
the programs also target the recreation, cultural and
educational needs of the community. She reviewed some of the
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accomplishments of Parks and Recreation, Mental Health
Support Services, Youth Planning and Development,
Chesterfield County Health District, Social Services and
Libraries. She provided a breakdown of the contacts made
with citizens by the Human Services Division. She stated the
Adult Drug Court manages the second highest drug court
caseload and the Juvenile Drug Court treats the second
highest average daily population in the state. She further
stated the drug courts are more cost effective than
incarceration. She stated the Parks and Recreation
Department had over 4 million visitors to the parks in
FY2009, with over 30,000 youth and 9,900 adults participating
in sports. She further stated the Human Services departments
could not achieve the quality, efficiency or have the
capacity to meet the service demands without the many
partnerships throughout the community. She provided a
breakdown of the caseloads for employees in Mental Health
Support Services. She stated in spite of serving as many
persons as possible, long wait lists persist for most of the
services offered by Mental Health Support Services. She
further stated the workloads in Social Services are
increasing dramatically due to the economy with a growth of
56 percent over the last five years. She stated the
employees of the Human Services Division have an absolute
commitment to providing the most efficient, effective and
cost conscious programs possible for the citizens. She
further stated the division was guided by the following
principles while developing department budgets: critical to
continue to provide the core or critical services and
programs; innovation and creativity is more critical than
ever while approaching the budget deficit; reduce the budget,
and where possible to impact the least number of citizens;',
and to continue to improve processes wherever possible to
become more efficient. She stated the Human Services budget
reductions were developed without knowing the outcome or
impact of the General Assembly decisions. She further stated
the proposed reductions in Parks and Recreation will have
some of the most significant impacts on citizens using the
programs with a total reduction of $1.9 million, which is a
17.5 percent reduction in local funding. She stated there
are many organizations that are offering ways to minimize the
impacts of the program eliminations and facility closures.
She reviewed the proposed budget reductions for Mental Health
Support Services and the Libraries. She stated the Library
System, Parks and Recreation and Mental Health Services are
faced with the largest dollar reductions. She provided
details of process improvements which resulted in both
financial savings and program improvements. She stated the
presentation provides a brief overview of some of the
departments within the Human Services Division specific to
budget reductions and the impact. She expressed appreciation
to the members of the Board for their support and to the
staff of the Human Services Division for the dedication and
commitment.
In response to Mr. Warren's question, Ms. Snead stated
approximately 20,000 citizens visit the Rockwood Nature
Center each year. She further stated the Rockwood Nature
Center is staff's number one priority if funding is
available.
In response to Ms. Jaeckle's questions, Ms. Snead stated
elimination of the adult athletic programs and outdoor
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adventure nature programs does not include the loss of
revenue. She further stated there would be additional loss
of revenue. She stated the reduction to Access Chesterfield
services was $150,000, which would eliminate the trips for
the users which are not critical. She further stated there
are currently over 3,000 persons registered to use Access
Chesterfield, who use the voucher program to help pay for a
portion of the trip.
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Ms. Durfee expressed appreciation for the well thought-out
and documented presentation. She stated the county needs to
keep in mind the continued emphasis on the deep history of
Chesterfield, especially with the upcoming events as the
county celebrates 400 years. She further stated the history
of the county also brings in economic development.
Ms. Snead stated the history programs are one of staff's
priorities, if there is an ability to reinstate some of the
funding. She further stated the Historical Society has
provided a proposal to partner with the county for the
historical programs.
Mr. Holland expressed appreciation for the hard work of the
employees of the Human Services Division. He further
expressed concerns relative to the elimination of services in
the community which affect large numbers of citizens. He
stated the parks in the county had 4.2 million visits and the
county has made an investment in the parks via the bond
referendum. He expressed concerns relative to the reductions
in the Parks and Recreation Department despite the investment
that has been made. He stated the elimination of adult
athletic programs leads the citizens towards a sedentary
society which is the opposite of what is trying to be done
with regard to our youth. He requested information on the
number of visitors who use the libraries on Thursdays. He
inquired whether one library could be left open if libraries
were to close on Thursdays.
Ms. Snead stated the requested information on the usage of
the libraries would be provided to the Board.
Mr. Gecker stated the proposed reductions in the presentation
are the County Administrator's view of what should be cut.
He further stated the Board has a desire to keep programs
that have a higher citizen impact, perhaps at the expense of
some programs that have lesser citizen impact. He stated the
Budget and Audit Committee continues to look through the
administrative services of the county, the portion which
supplies services in house as opposed to the public, for ways
to reduce in order to keep more of the services that are
consumer directed. He further stated the decisions to be
made get harder unless the Board has information on a timely
basis.
In response to Mr. Gecker's question, Ms. Snead stated she
and Mr. Golden will work with the groups who are willing to
partner with the county to assist with the programs proposed
for elimination, to receive a timeline to present to the
Board. She further stated all of the groups understand the
need to work quickly.
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Mr. Decker requested more information on the proposed
reduction line items to be made more accessible to the
public.
Ms. Snead stated more detailed information would be provided
to the Board members on each of the Mental Health lines.
Mr. Decker suggested placing the information regarding the
proposed budget cuts on the website in line item detail in
order to get basic information to the public as to what is
being proposed in time for citizens to react . He stated if
the information is not provided to the public, the Board may
not receive the appropriate level of feedback from the public
as to what should be reconsidered.
Ms. Snead stated she would work to see what additional
detailed information would be helpful to those making
decisions and to make them more transparent.
Mr. Decker stated keeping children busy after school helps in
keeping them out of trouble. He further stated when
utilizing numbers for one program which may be reduced, it is
fair to look for the same type of information for other
proposed reductions.
In response to Mr. Decker's question, Ms. Snead stated there
are approximately 10,000 participants in adult recreation
programs.
Discussion ensued relative to the correlation between outdoor
programs and keeping children out of trouble.
Mr. Holland expressed concerns about the statistics used in
relation to the drug courts and the work that SAFE is doing
within the community.
In response to Mr. Holland's question, Ms. Snead stated Mr.
Golden and his staff are the primary contacts for the partner
organizations. She further stated she will provide a list to
the Board of all of the organizations with which the county
is working.
Mr. Holland stated 15 percent of the Parks and Recreation
Department's positions being eliminated is high. He
expressed concerns relative to cuts when people are cut
because preserving jobs is a high priority to him.
Ms. Durfee stated there were over 200 at the last Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission meeting, so there are
obviously a lot of people in the county who are interested in
the programs offered by Parks and Recreation. She further
stated it would be good to get a list of the high priority
areas that citizens spoke about during the meeting to the
Board. She inquired about the investment made in the Parks
and Recreation Department over the last 5 to 10 years versus
the significant cuts.
Mr. Warren congratulated Ms. Snead on the wonderful job she
is doing with the Human Services Division. He stated the
budget seems to be imbalanced away from senior adults. He
further stated the history and adult programs in the county
are very important. He requested a breakdown of the number
of users for each item proposed to be cut.
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Ms. Snead stated she will provide the requested information
to the Board. She further stated she will incorporate
information on how much of the costs are borne by volunteers
to help offset the costs to the county.
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Ms. Jaeckle stated children that are involved in outdoor
activities are the ones that are more likely to be successful
in school and least likely to get into trouble. She further
stated the county spends a small amount of money in Parks and
Recreation in order to keep our community engaged. She
stated the county does not want to lose the adult and older
populations without children because they do not cost the
county any additional money.
6.A.2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Stith presented an overview of Community Development's
FY2011 proposed budget. He stated the Community Development
Division services the citizens, the business community, Fort
Lee and county departments. He reviewed the accomplishments
and departmental reductions of the Revitalization, Building
Inspections, Economic Development, Environmental Engineering,
Planning, Transportation, and Utilities Departments. He then
reviewed the proposed user fee increases for the Utilities
Department. He stated the Economic Development Department
has announced new investments of $162 million. He thanked
the Board for its continued support.
In response to Ms. Durfee's question, Mr. Stith stated the
user fees for water and wastewater connections were adjusted
in 2009.
6.A.3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Mr. Thomas Taylor presented an overview of the FY2011 budget
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Investment Partnership Fund. He reviewed the uses for grants
received and the statutory goals, national objectives and
local priorities of the programs. He provided information on
the disbursements made in each district from the programs.
He reviewed the FY2009-FY2010 non-housing projects which were
funded by the programs. He then reviewed the accomplishments
of the CDBG and HOME programs, which includes 37 housing
projects completed. He stated the program provided public
service activities to more than 22,190 county residents. He
further stated 961 code enforcement violations were
corrected. He provided FY2010-FY2011 proposed budget totals
for CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Fund. He reviewed
FY2010-FY2011 CDBG funding requests and recommendations in
the categories of Code Enforcement, Economic Development,
Housing, Public Service, and Planning and Administration.
Mr. Holland expressed concern relative to the disparity in
the amount of CDBG funds allocated across the districts.
In response to Ms. Durfee,
the Board with a breakdown
been spent over the last 10
7. DEFERRED ITEMS
Mr. Taylor stated he would provide
of how the investment monies have
years.
There were no Deferred Items at this time.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A. APPOINTMENTS
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
suspended its rules to allow simultaneous nomination/
appointment of members to serve on the Substance Abuse Free
Environment (SAFE) Board of Directors and the Sustain Our
Communities Committee.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.A.1. SAFE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
simultaneously nominated/appointed Mr. Richard T. Chance to
serve on the Substance Abuse Free Environment (SAFE) Board of
Directors, whose term is effective immediately and ends on
September 30, 2012.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.A.2. SUSTAIN OUR COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
simultaneously nominated/appointed Mr. Paul Grasewicz to
serve on the Sustain Our Communities Committee, whose term is
effective immediately and expires on December 31, 2012.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.B. STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION COST APPROVALS
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
deferred the following streetlight .installation to April 14,
2010:
MATOACA DISTRICT:
In the Baileys Grove subdivision:
• Baileys Grove Drive, vicinity of 21137/21143
Cost to install streetlight: $2,633.24
• Baileys Grove Drive and Baileys Path Road
Cost to install streetlight: $2,151.49
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved the following streetlight installation cost
approval:
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MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT:
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At the entrance to Midlothian Wood Condominiums:
• Le Gordon Drive and Midlothian Wood Boulevard, on
the existing pole
Cost to install streetlight: $1,037.31
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.C. CONSENT ITEMS
8.C.1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
8.C.i.a. RECOGNIZING MARCH 2010, AS "PURCHASING MONTH"
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the purchasing and materials management
profession has a significant role in the quality, efficiency
and profitability of business and government throughout the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the purchasing and materials management
professionals, through their combined purchasing power, spend
$700 billon every year and have a significant influence upon
economic conditions in our community and throughout the
world;. and
WHEREAS, in addition to the purchase of goods and
services, the purchasing and materials management profession
engages in or has direct responsibility for functions such as
executing, implementing and administering contracts;
developing forecast and procurement strategies; supervising
and/or monitoring the flow and storage of materials; and
developing working relations with suppliers and with other
departments within the organization; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County is a leader in developing
and promoting a purchasing system of equality and integrity
that maximizes the value of public funds and provides fair
and equitable treatment to all persons involved in public
purchasing; and
WHEREAS, governmental purchasing and other associations
around the world are sponsoring activities and special events
to further educate and inform the general public on the role
of purchasing within business, industry and government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes the month of
March 2010, as "Purchasing Month" in Chesterfield County and
encourages all citizens to join in commemorating this
observance.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
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8.C.l.b. RECOGNIZING MARCH 14-20, 2010, AS "INHALANTS AND
POISONS AWARENESS WEEK"
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, there are over 1,400 products such as gasoline,
propane, correction fluid, aerosols, computer dusters and
nitrous oxide that are widely available, inexpensive, and can
be misused by inhaling their fumes to produce a state of
intoxication; and
WHEREAS, data from the National Institute for Drug Abuse
and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America has shown that
more than 2 million children in the United States experiment
with inhalants each year but nine out of ten parents are
unaware or deny that their children have abused inhalants;
and
WHEREAS, a child can immediately die from Sudden
Sniffing Death Syndrome the very first, or any, time he or
she experiments with an inhalant or suffer damage to the
brain and other organs; and
WHEREAS, inhalants are abused most frequently by younger
adolescents; and
WHEREAS, many parents and other adults know very little
about inhalant abuse and do not realize that children can die
or be severely harmed from such use; and
WHEREAS, Substance Abuse Free Environment Inc. (SAFE),
Chesterfield County's substance abuse prevention coalition,
has been educating students, parents, community members,
school staff and others who work with children and
adolescents about preventing inhalant abuse; and
WHEREAS, SAFE worked with school administrators to
ensure student school supply lists specify non-abusable
products, creating safer environments at school and at home;
and
WHEREAS, such efforts have contributed to a 44 percent
reduction in inhalant abuse by eighth-graders in Chesterfield
County between 2005 and 2007 as measured by the Prevention
Needs Assessment Survey; and
WHEREAS, inhalant prevention efforts need to be ongoing
for greatest effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, "National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week"
is March 14 - 20, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes March 14-20, 2010, as
"Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week" in Chesterfield County
and urges all adults to learn more about how to prevent this
dangerous practice among our children.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
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8.C.l.C. RECOGNIZING MR. MAX PEARSON ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY
AND FOR HIS MANY BUSINESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN
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On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mr. Max Pearson, a prominent and longtime
Chesterfield County business owner, will celebrate his 90th
birthday on March 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson spent his early years in Mena,
Arkansas, where he delivered newspapers for the Mena Star,
shined shoes at a local barber shop, played football with the
Bearcats, and first base on the Mena Travelers baseball team;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson demonstrated his entrepreneurial
spirit early in life when he became the owner-operator of a
Gulf gas station in Mena when he was only 18 years of age;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson sold that business in the spring of
1940 and played minor-league baseball in the Cotton States
League; and
WHEREAS, that same year, Mr. Pearson served with the
National Guard at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson returned from Ft. Sill and shortly
thereafter, hitchhiked to Memphis, Tennessee, to join the
U.S. Navy; and
WHEREAS, when he was discharged after his service in the
Navy, Mr. Pearson was in Washington, D.C., and in need of
employment, and so began driving a taxi cab; and
WHEREAS, by the time he had turned 25 years of age, Mr.
Pearson was the owner of the Arlington Yellow Cab Company,
which he later sold to start a career as a manager and agent
for jockeys at most of the major race tracks from New England
to Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson and his wife, Billie, had two
children, and when his son was old enough to start school in
1952, Mr. Pearson stopped traveling and began selling real
estate in Arlington, Virginia, and after two years, formed
his own company, Pearson Properties, and an affiliated
building company; and
WHEREAS, in 1963, Mr. Pearson acquired and built a new
Volkswagen dealership in Arlington, and soon afterwards, a
Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in Richmond, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, in 1965, after acquiring a Honda franchise, Mr.
Pearson began building numerous other dealership holdings,
and currently is chairman of Pearson Honda, Pearson Hyundai,
Pearson Mitsubishi, Pearson Pre-Owned and Pearson AutoMax in
Chesterfield County, and seven other dealerships in Henrico
County, Virginia, and in Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson also has many other holdings
outside of the automobile industry; and
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WHEREAS, Max Pearson, the young man who showed an early
talent for establishing successful businesses, has become a
respected leader in the automotive industry and was the first
appointee to the Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board when
then-Governor Jim Gilmore named him to that board; and
WHEREAS, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors,
on behalf of the residents of Chesterfield County,
appreciates Mr. Pearson's many contributions to the economy
in Chesterfield County and the region; and
WHEREAS, the auspicious occasion of his 90th birthday
provides an opportune time to express that appreciation to
Mr. Pearson.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the .Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of all Chesterfield
County residents, recognizes Mr. Max Pearson and extends
sincere appreciation for his many investments in Chesterfield
County over the years, and all best wishes for a happy 90th
birthday, and many more.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.C.l.d. RECOGNIZING MS. JACQUELYN R. HILL UPON HER
RETIREMENT
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Ms. Jacquelyn R. Hill will retire on April 30,
2010 after providing twenty-eight years of dedicated and
faithful service to Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill began her career with the Chesterfield
County Department of Mental Health Support Services in August
1981 as a Clinical Social Work Intern, and was hired as a
Rehabilitation Counselor II on June 1, 1982, promoted to
Mental Health Clinician in 1984, Senior Mental Health
Clinician in 1985, Outpatient Mental Health Services
Supervisor in 1989, Acting Outpatient Services Manager in
1990, and Adult and Emergency Services Supervisor in 2004;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill provided counseling services to
countless Chesterfield County citizens, and clinical
supervision that expertly guided the work of staff in
Outpatient Services and other programs including Children and
Adolescence Services Team, Chester House, Family Intervention
Program, and Social Services; and has been regarded as an
outstanding practitioner and model for exemplary professional
practice; and established an impeccable reputation for
excellence in all facets of her work; and was recognized as a
leader throughout the organization, receiving Employee of the
Year on two occasions; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill served as the coordinator of
Chesterfield Community Services Board's dynamic student
program for 14 years, overseeing the training of graduate
students and interns; and served as liaison to the Social
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Work Department at Virginia Commonwealth University; and
served on the VCU Social Work Field Instructor's Advisory
Board, providing exceptional leadership and guidance to
students and field supervisors; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Hill promoted efficiency through her
superior organizational skills, attention to .detail, and
initiative for developing documentation manuals for students,
trainees and staff, streamlining processes whenever possible,
and continuously seeking ways to improve the quality of
services; and
leadership in all of these endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill served with distinction on countless
inter-disciplinary teams, including the interagency Sex Abuse
Task Force, Diversity Advisory Group, Peer Review. Committee,
Immediate Services Team, and countless other collaborative
team projects; coordinated the NACo award winning medication
group program, and developed an innovative and effective
Psychiatric Rehabilitative Services consult program,
demonstrating excellent team work skills and exceptional
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill established a reputation for
maintaining a high degree of professionalism while
communicating warmth, care, understanding, sensitivity and
respect for others, and prompt, reliable service to consumers
and staff, demonstrating leadership in recognizing the
accomplishments of others and celebrating success; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hill will be sorely missed for her
professional contributions and her commitment to the high
quality of services provided to those served by the
Chesterfield Department of Mental Health Support Services.
NOW, •THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the contributions of
Ms. Jacquelyn R. Hill, and extends its appreciation for her
twenty eight years of dedicated service to the county,
congratulations upon her retirement, and best wishes for a
long and happy retirement.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.C.l.e. SUPPORTING THE FY2011 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS
REQUESTS
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On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County submits funding requests to
our federal legislators each year under the federal
appropriations process; and
WHEREAS, the county has received more than $6.8 million
in funding from the appropriations process since 2004 for
various programs including transportation, technology, public
safety and human services; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County is submitting requests for
funding consideration under the federal fiscal year 2011
appropriations process for the following programs: Route 10
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Widening (Bermuda Triangle To Meadowville) - $19,000,000;
Public Safety Response Systems Replacement - $20,000,000;
Enon Combined Public Safety Training Support Building - $
9,600,000; Route 360 Widening (Winterpock to Woodlake Village
Parkway) - $12,000,000; and
WHEREAS, in addition the county is seeking funding
through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Aquatic Control
Program for the Swift Creek Reservoir Hydrilla Control
Program - $2,920,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors hereby supports funding for the
above named projects under the 2011 federal appropriations
process and submits said projects to our federal legislators
for consideration.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.C.2. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION FROM HERMAN P. SCHLIMMER, JR.
FOR A PROPOSED FENCE TO ENCROACH WITHIN A SIXTEEN-
FOOT EASEMENT, TEN-FOOT TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT AND A FIFTY-FOOT GREENWAY EASEMENT ACROSS
LOT 13, BLOCK J, WALTHALLMILL, SECTION 4
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved the request for permission from Herman P. Schlimmer,
Jr. for a proposed fence to encroach within a 16-foot
easement, 10-foot temporary construction easement and a 50-
foot greenway easement across Lot 13, Block J, Walthallmill,
Section 4, subject to the execution of a license agreement.
(It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of
this Board.)
Ayes:
Nays:
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Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
None.
TRANSFER OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
8.C.3.a. FROM THE DALE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FUND TO THE
SCHOOL BOARD TO PURCHASE ONE "COMPUTER ON WHEELS"
FOR HENING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
transferred $2,750 in Dale District Improvement Funds to the
Chesterfield County School Board to purchase one "Computer on
Wheels" for J.G. Hening Elementary School.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.C.3.b. FROM THE BERMUDA, CLOVER HILL, DALE, MATOACA AND
MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS TO THE SCHOOL
BOARD FOR POST-PROM CELEBRATIONS
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
transferred $1,800 from the Bermuda District Improvement
Fund, $2,800 from the Clover Hill District Improvement Fund,
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$800 from the Dale District Improvement Fund, $2,800 from the
Matoaca District Improvement Fund, and $2,300 from the
Midlothian District Improvement Fund to the Chesterfield
County School Board for drug- and alcohol-free post-prom
celebrations.
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Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.C.4. DESIGNATION OF A WELL LOT AT GRANGE HALL ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
designated a well lot at Grange- Hall Elementary School and
authorized the County Administrator to execute the
Declaration. (It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with
the papers of this Board.)
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.C.5. STATE ROAD ACCEPTANCE
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on plats
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board the
streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision
Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests
the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets
described below to the secondary system of state highways,
pursuant to Section 33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the
Department's Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees
a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any
necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project: Silver Mews Section A
Z~-pe Change to the Secondary System of State
Reason for Change: New subdivision street
Pursuant to Code of Virginia §33.1-229
Street Name and/or Route
• Silver Mews Lane, State Route Number 7462
Old Route Number: 0
From: Conifer Rd., (Rt. 640)
To: Silver Mist Av., (Rt. 7463), a distance of
Recordation Reference: Pb. 190 Pg. 46
Right of Way width (feet) = var
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• Silver Mist Avenue, State Route Number 7463
Old Route Number: 0
From: Silver Mews Ln, (Rt. 7462)
To: Temp EOM, a distance of: 0.03 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 190 Pg. 46
Right of Way width (feet) = var
• Silver Mist Avenue, State Route Number 7463
Old Route Number: 0
From: Silver Mews Ln, (Rt. 7462)
To: Spratling Wy., (Rt. 7464), a distance of: 0.12 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 190 Pg. 46
Right of Way width (feet) = var
• Silver Mist Avenue, State Route Number 7463
Old Route Number: 0
From: Spratling Wy., (Rt. 7464)
To: Temp EOM, a distance of: 0.04 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 190 Pg. 46
Right of Way width (feet) = var
• Spratling Way, State Route Number 7464
Old Route Number: 0
From: Silver Mist Av., (Rt. 7463)
To: Spratling Ct., (Rt. 7465), a distance of: 0.08 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 190 Pg. 46
Right of way width (feet) = 47
• Spratling Court, State Route Number 7465
Old Route Number: 0
From: Spratling Wy., (Rt. 7464)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.04 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 190 Pg. 46
Right of way width (feet) = 47
And, further, the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on plats
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board the
streets meet the. requirements established by the Subdivision
Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests
the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets
described below to the secondary system of state highways,
pursuant to Section 33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the
Department's Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees
a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any
necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Project: Swift Creek Estates Section 1
Type Change to the Secondary System of State Additioa
Reason for Change: New subdivision street
Pursuaat to Code of Virginia X33.1-229
Street Name aad/or Route
• John Nliastoa Jones Parkway, State Route Number 5716
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Old Route Number: 0
From: 0.06 miles east of Matoaca High School., (Rt. 9086)
To: Amonte Py., (Rt. 7466), a distance of: 0.41 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Amoate Parkway, State Route Number 7466
Old Route Number: 0
From: John Winston Jones Py., (Rt. 5716)
To: Creekbed Rd., (Rt. 7470), a distance of: 0.11 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = var
• Creekbed Road, State Route Number 7470
Old Route Number: 0
From: Amonte Py., (Rt. 7466)
To: Round Rock Rd., (Rt. 7471), a distance of: 0.27 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 44
• Creekbed Road, State Route Number 7470
Old Route Number: 0
From: Round Rock Rd., (Rt. 7471)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.14 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Round Rock Road, State Route Number 7471
Old Route Number: 0
From: Creekbed Rd., (Rt. 7470)
To: Round Rock PL., (Rt. 7473), a distance of: 0.16 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 44
• Round Rock Place, State Route Number 7473
Old Route Number: 0
From: Round Rock Rd., (Rt. 7471)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.11 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Rouad Rock Road, State Route Number 7471
Old Route Number: 0
From: Creekbed Rd., (Rt. 7470)
Old Route Number: 0
From: Round Rock Pl., (Rt. 7473)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.04 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 44
• Round Rock Road, State Route Number 7471
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To: Round Rock Ct., (Rt. 7472), a distance of: 0.11 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Round Rock Court, State Route Number 7472
Old Route Number: 0
From: Round Rock Rd., (Rt. 7471)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.05 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Round Rock Road, State Route Number 7471
Old Route Number: 0
From: Round Rock Ct., (Rt. 7472)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.07 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Amonte Parkway, State Route Number 7466
Old Route Number: 0
From: Creekbed Rd., (Rt. 7470)
To: Simmons Branch Rd., (Rt. 7467), a distance of: 0.19 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 90
• Amonte Parkway, State Route Number 7466
Old Route Number: 0
From: Simmons Branch Rd., (Rt. 7467)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.07 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 90
• Simmons Branch Road, State Route Number 7467
Old Route Number: 0
From: Amonte Py., (Rt. 7466)
To: Simmons Branch Ct., (Rt. 7468), a distance of: 0.07 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Simmons Branch Court, State Route Number 7468
Old Route Number: 0
From: Simmons Branch Rd., (Rt. 7467)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.05 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Simmons Branch Terrace, State Route Number 7469
Old Route Number: 0
From: Simmons Branch Rd., (Rt. 7467)
To: Cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.23 miles.
Recordation Reference: Pb. 164, Pg 75 & Db 3909, Pg 65
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
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8.C.6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KPMG LLP FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT
SERVICES
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On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
authorized the County Administrator to enter into a contract
with KPMG LLP for financial auditing services.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
8.C.7. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LOT
SIZES IN AGRICULTURAL ZONES
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
referred zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments relating
to residential lot sizes in agricultural zones to the
Planning Commission; directed the Commission to hold a public
hearing and make its recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors no later than April 20, 2010; and set the Board
of Supervisors' public hearing for such amendments for April
28, 2010.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
9. REPORTS
9.A. REPORT ON STATUS OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE, RESERVE FOR
FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS, DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
AND LEASE PURCHASES
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
accepted the following report: A Report on Status of General
Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital Projects, District
Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
10. FIFTEEN-MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
Ms. Amy Pruitt requested the Board not reduce the funding for
Mental Health.
Ms. Heather Hart requested the Board to continue analyzing
the budget of the School Board.
11. DINNER MEETING AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 502 WITH MEMBERS OF
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
recessed to the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, Room
502, for dinner with members of the Community Services Board.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
Mr. Mike Giancaspro, Chairman of the Community Services
Board, provided the Board with information on the FY2011-
FY2012 budget reduction impacts on the Community Services
Board.
Discussion ensued relative to Access Chesterfield and the use
of emergency medical records.
It was generally agreed that the Board recess to the Public
Meeting Room for the evening session.
Reconvening:
12. INVOCATION
Mr. Larry Trotter, Minister in Training, Tabernacle Baptist
Church, gave the invocation.
13. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
Eagle Scout Francis "William" Ronnau IV led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
14. RESOLUTIONS
14.A. RECOGNIZING THE CHESTERFIELD ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA
SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS
OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Mr. Kappel introduced members of the Chesterfield Alumnae
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, who were
present to receive the resolution.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Ms. Durfee, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta, Inc. promotes sisterhood, scholarship, and service,
and the promotion of Christian values throughout Chesterfield
County; and
WHEREAS, the organization's public service is centered
around its Five-Point Program Thrust, which includes: Mental
and Physical Health, International Awareness and Involvement,
Economic Development, Political Awareness and Involvement,
and Educational Development; and
WHEREAS, their community service work includes voter
registration drives, census awareness, educational
symposiums, restoration of rights forums, gubernatorial
debates, healthy lifestyles workshops, HIV awareness, Habitat
for Humanity, Bright Beginnings, Adopt-A-School, CARITAS, and
the Gift of Reading, to name just a few; and
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WHEREAS, the Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter on an annual
basis gives thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to
Chesterfield County high school students; and
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WHEREAS, the Chesterfield Alumnae. Chapter has performed
its many public service projects in Chesterfield County, and
it is fitting that the County of Chesterfield recognize the
work of this special group of college educated, African
American women.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 10th day of March 2010,
publicly recognizes the outstanding community service of the
Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc., congratulates the members on 15 years of uninterrupted
service; and offers unanimous accolades of praise and tribute
for their commitment to excellence in service.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
Mr. Holland presented the executed resolution to the members
of the Chesterfield Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
and expressed appreciation for their work in the community.
The members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority expressed
appreciation for the resolution and invited the Board members
to attend the 2nd Annual Community Day at the Asbury United
Methodist Church.
14.B. RECOGNIZING BOY SCOUTS UPON ATTAINING THE RANK OF
EAGLE SCOUT
14.B.1. FRANCIS WILLIAM RONNAU IV, MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
14.B.2. MILES PENDLETON JONES, MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
14.B.3. ROBERT DONALD REINER, MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
14.B.4. ANDREW MICHAEL REINER, MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
14.B.5. JONATHAN BARNES HESTER, MIDLOTHIAN DISTICT
Mr. Kappel introduced Mr. Francis William Ronnau IV, Mr.
Robert Donald Reiner, Mr. Andrew Michael Reiner, and Mr.
Jonathan Barnes Hester, who were present along with members
of their family, to receive their resolutions.
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated by
Mr. William D. Boyce on February 8, 1910, and was chartered
by Congress in 1916; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America was founded to build
character, provide citizenship training and promote physical
fitness; and
WHEREAS, after earning at least twenty-one merit badges
in a wide variety of skills including leadership, service and
outdoor life, serving in a leadership position in a troop,
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carrying out a service project beneficial to their community,
being active in the troop, demonstrating Scout spirit, and
living up to the Scout Oath and Law, Mr. Francis William
Ronnau IV and Mr. Miles Pendleton Jones, both of Troop 876,
sponsored by Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, and Mr.
Robert Donald Reiner and Mr. Andrew Michael Reiner, both of
Troop 829, sponsored by Saint Matthias' Episcopal Church, and
Mr. Jonathan Barnes Hester, Troop 2842, sponsored by Swift
Creek Baptist Church, have accomplished those high standards
of commitment and have reached the long-sought goal of Eagle
Scout which is received by only four percent of those
individuals entering the Scouting movement; and
WHEREAS, growing through their experiences in Scouting,
learning the lessons of responsible citizenship, and
endeavoring to prepare themselves for a role as leaders in
society, William, Miles, Rob, Andrew and Jonny have
distinguished themselves as members of a new generation of
prepared young citizens of whom we can all be very proud.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 10th day of March 2010,
hereby extends its congratulations to Mr. Francis William
Ronnau IV, Mr. Miles Pendleton Jones, Mr. Robert Donald
Reiner, Mr. Andrew Michael Reiner and Mr. Jonathan Barnes
Hester and acknowledges the good fortune of the county to
have such outstanding young men as its citizens.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
Mr. Gecker presented the executed resolutions and patches to
Mr. Ronnau, Mr. Reiner, Mr. Reiner and Mr. Hester,
congratulated them on their achievements and wished them well
in future endeavors.
Mr. Ronnau, Mr. Reiner, Mr. Reiner and Mr. Hester provided
details of their Eagle Scout projects and expressed
appreciation for their parents' support.
(It is noted Mr. Miles Pendleton Jones was absent from the
meeting due to illness.)
15. FIFTEEN-MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
Miss Morgan Ledbetter, a former student of Perrymont Middle
School, urged the Board not to close Perrymont Middle School.
Ms. Katie Demone urged the Board to not reduce the funding
for Rockwood Nature Center. She presented ideas to assist
with funding for the center.
Mr. Omari White, a faculty member at Perrymont Middle School,
urged the Board to not close Perrymont Middle School.
Mr. Gecker stated the closure of Perrymont Middle School is
an operational decision of the School Board.
Ms. Judy Stoneman stated the citizens in support of Perrymont
Middle School need to rally against the School Board. She
further stated citizens need to be educated on the policies
of the county.
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16. REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONING
PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE HEARD IN THE FOLLOWING
ORDER: - WITHDRAWALS/DEFERRALS - CASES WHERE THE
APPLICANT ACCEPTS THE RECOMMENDATION AND THERE IS NO
OPPOSITION - CASES WHERE THE APPLICANT DOES NOT ACCEPT
THE RECOMMENDATION AND/OR THERE IS PUBLIC OPPOSITION WILL
BE HEARD AT SECTION 18
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05SN0239* (Amended)
In Clover Hill Magisterial District, THE CHEATHAM FAMILY
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP requests rezoning and amendment of zoning
district map from Agricultural (A) to Community Business (C-
3) with Conditional Use to permit multifamily and townhouse
uses plus Conditional Use Planned Development to permit
exceptions to Ordinance requirements on 63.5 acres fronting
approximately 550 feet on the north line of Hull Street Road,
also fronting approximately 2,400 feet on the west line of
Route 288 and located in the northwest quadrant of the
intersection of these roads. Density will be controlled by
zoning conditions or Ordinance standards. The Comprehensive
Plan suggests the property is appropriate for regional mixed
use uses. Tax IDs 733-680-Part of 9439; 734-678-2276; and
734-681-0526 and 3904.
Mr. Turner stated the applicant has requested a deferral of
Case 05SN0239 to the Board's regularly scheduled March 2011
meeting.
Mr. Andy Scherzer, the applicant's representative, requested
the Board defer the case to March 2011, to allow the
applicant time to work on this project and for the adoption
of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Gecker called for public comment.
Ms. Andrea Epps spoke in support of the deferral request,
stating it will allow time for the applicant to meet with the
surrounding neighborhoods.
Mr. Warren stated he looks forward to the day the plans come
together.
On motion of Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
deferred Case 05SN0239 to the Board's regularly scheduled
March 2011 meeting.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
In response to Ms. Durfee's question, Mr. Gecker stated the
request has taken so long because the property is a difficult
piece of land and the applicant has been working with
Brandermill.
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In Matoaca Magisterial District, CARRIE E. COYNER requests
amendment to zoning (Case 89SN0354) and amendment of zoning
district map relative to density and buffers on 165.5 acres
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and conditional use to permit recreational uses on 554.5
acres of a 565.5 acre tract in a Residential (R-15) District
fronting 1650 feet on the west line of Old Hundred Road, 1430
feet south of Scottwood Road. Density will be controlled by
zoning conditions or ordinance standards. The Comprehensive
Plan suggests the property is appropriate for residential use
of 2.0 units per acre or less and conservation/recreation
use. Tax IDs 710-696-7117; 712-697-6782; 713-697-2740, 3955,
5464, 6081, 6696; 713-698-7012, 7633, 8049, 8663, 8978, 9896;
714-699-0616, 0735, 0750, 0862, 2778, 4697; 714-700-6005 and
7711; and 714-701-2019.
Mr. Turner presented a summary of Case lOSN0142 and stated
the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval
subject to the conditions and acceptance of the proffered
conditions.
Ms. Carrie Coyner, the applicant's representative, requested
the Board approve the three amendments to the previous zoning
case as requested. She stated the amendments are clean up
issues to assist the developer in developing the property.
She further stated this development will provide housing for
all citizens. She provided details for each of the requested
changes.
Mr. Gecker called for public comment.
There being no one to address the request, the public hearing
was closed.
Ms. Durfee expressed concerns relative to the request to
remove the buffer line that is on the perimeter between the
old Hallsley Project and the Woodle property without some
sort of language provided for tree preservation.
On motion of Ms. Durfee, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
deferred Case lOSN0142 to April 28, 2010.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
lOSN0185
In Bermuda Magisterial District, SHARON R. AND ALBERT F.
BAKER request renewal of manufactured home permit 035R0263 to
permit a temporary manufactured home in a Residential (R-7)
District on .3 acre known as 10225 Brightwood Avenue. The
density of such amendment is approximately 3.3 units per
acre. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for residential use of 2.51 to 4.0 units per
acre. Tax ID 794-665-3036.
Ms. Sharon R. Baker, the applicant, stated she was in
agreement with the recommendations in the report.
Mr. Gecker called for public comment.
There being no one to address the request, the public hearing
was closed.
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
approved Case lOSN0185 subject to the following conditions:
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1. The applicants shall be the owners and occupants of the
manufactured home. (P)
2. This manufactured home permit shall be granted for a
period not to exceed seven (7) years from date of
approval. (P)
3. No additional permanent living space may be added onto
this manufactured home. This manufactured home shall be
skirted, but shall not be placed on a permanent
foundation. (P)
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
lOSN0160
In Dale Magisterial District, KELLY BROD, RYAN HOMES requests
Conditional Use and amendment of zoning district map to
permit a model home in a Residential Townhouse (R-TH)
District on 0.1 acre known as 5509 Belle Pond Drive. Density
will be controlled by zoning conditions or Ordinance
standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for residential use of 7.01 dwelling units per
acre or more. Tax ID 772-692-4559.
Mr. Robert Clay presented a summary of Case lOSN0160 and
stated the Planning Commission recommended approval and
acceptance of the proffered conditions. He further stated
staff recommends denial due to the request not conforming to
the Plan and being incompatible with area development.
Ms. Kelly Brod, the applicant, requested the Board approve
the request.
In response to Ms. Durfee's request, Ms. Brod stated the
property being used is decorated as a home and will be sold
once vacated.
Mr. Gecker called for public comment.
There being no one to address the request, the public hearing
was closed.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Ms. Durfee, the Board
approved Case lOSN0160 and accepted the following proffered
condition:
A model home shall be permitted, provided that:
(1) In addition to its permanent use as a
dwelling, such home may be used as a temporary
real estate office for the purpose of
marketing Belfair Townhouse subdivision,
located along Belrun Road.
(2) This temporary real estate office shall be
limited to a period of two ( 2 ) years f rom the
date of approval of this Conditional Use.
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(3) The dwelling is not the primary real estate
office for the company marketing the
subdivision.
(4) The dwelling is not used as a construction
office or for the storage of construction
equipment and/or materials. (P)
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
17. PUBLIC HEARINGS
17.A. TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY CODE TO
PERMIT WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS TO BE LOCATED IN
AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS
Mr. Joseph Feest stated this date and time had been
advertised for the Board to consider proposed amendments to
the County Code to permit wind energy systems to be located
in agricultural, residential, office, commercial and
industrial districts with certain restrictions. He presented
an overview of the amendments.
Mr. Gecker called for public comment.
There being no one to address the request, the public hearing
was closed.
In response to Ms. Durfee's questions, Mr. Feest stated the
height of the utility scale wind energy system ranges from
150-feet to 300-feet. He further stated the decision to cap
the height of the towers at 75-feet was due to concerns
expressed regarding a height of 120-feet being allowed in
residential and agricultural districts. He stated limiting
the height of the tower will not affect the amount of
kilowatts which are generated by the wind energy systems. He
further stated a 10-kilowatt system could provide
approximately 2/3 of the power needed for an average 1,600
square foot, 3-bedroom home, if there were peak wind
conditions.
Mr. Holland made a motion, seconded by Ms. Durfee, for the
Board to adopt the amendments to the County Code to permit
wind energy systems to be located in agricultural,
residential, office, commercial and industrial districts with
certain restrictions.
In response to Mr. Gecker's questions, Mr. Micas stated if
the Board wanted to eliminate this use by right in specific
districts, a general newspaper advertisement would suffice.
Mr. Gecker then called for a vote on the motion of Mr.
Holland, seconded by Ms. Durfee for the Board to adopt the
following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD,
1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTIONS 19-65,
19-124, 19-131, 19-181, AND 19-301 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
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(1) That Sections 19-65, 19-124 19-131, 19-181 and 19-301 of
the Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are
amended and re-enacted to read as follows:
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DIVISION 4. R-88 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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Sec. 19-65. Uses permitted with certain restrictions.
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-88
District subject to compliance with the following conditions
and other applicable standards of this chapter. If these
restrictions cannot be met, these uses may be allowed by
conditional use, subject to section 19-13:
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(h) Wind Energy Systems (WES) provided that:
(1) WES shall be located on a lot that is a minimum of
5 acres;
(2) WES shall be located in the rear yard;
(3) WES shall have a rated capacity of no greater than
10 kilowatt hours (kWh);
(4) WES shall be limited to one per lot;
(5) the tower height (including the blade assembly
measured from the highest sweep point) shall not
exceed ten (10) feet for each one complete acre of
land in the parcel where the WES is to be located,
to a maximum of seventy-five (75) feet;
(6) no portion of the blade sweep shall extend within
twenty (20) feet of the ground;
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(7) setbacks from any property line shall be a minimum
of two (2) times the tower height including the
blades measured from the ground to the highest
point of the blade sweep area;
(8) WES noise level shall not exceed 60 decibels as
measured from the closest property line. The level
may be exceeded during short-term events such as
utility outages and/or severe wind storms;
(9) guy wired or lattice towers shall be prohibited;
(10) WES shall not be artificially lighted unless
required by the FAA or appropriate authority;
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(11) the base of the WES tower shall incorporate
measures to prevent non-authorized personnel from
ascending the tower for a distance of 12 feet from
grade;
(12 ) at such time as the WES ceases to be used for its
intended purpose for a period exceeding twelve (12)
consecutive months, such WES shall be dismantled,
and it and all associated equipment removed from
the property; and
(13) The applicant shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and
regulations.
(14) WES may be roof mounted provided that:
a. the WES will be mounted to a principal
dwelling or accessory structure on the
property it is intended to serve,
b. the lowest point of the arc of the blade shall
be ten feet above the height of the structure
being mounted to; and
c. the WES height does not exceed height
restrictions set forth in section 19-556 for
principal and accessory structures.
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Sec. 19-124. Uses permitted with certain restrictions.
The following uses shall be permitted in the A District
subject to compliance with the following conditions and other
applicable standards of this chapter. If the following
restrictions cannot be met, these uses may be allowed by
conditional use, subject to section 19-13:
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(g) Wind Energy System (WES) as specified for R-88
District.
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DIVISION 16. O-1 NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE DISTRICT
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Sec. 19-131. Uses permitted with certain restrictions
The following uses shall be permitted in the O-1
District subject to compliance with the following conditions
and other applicable standards of this chapter. If the
following restrictions cannot be met, these uses may be
allowed by conditional use, subject to section 19-13:
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(1) Wind Energy Systems (WES), provided that:
(1) a site plan shall be required in accordance with
sections 19-263 to 19-272, as applicable;
(2 ) WES shall be located on a lot that is a minimum of
5 acres;
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(3) the height of the tower and blades at the highest
point shall not exceed ten (10) feet for each one
complete acre of land in the lot where the WES is
to be located to a maximum of seventy-five (75)
feet;
(4) guy wired or lattice towers shall be prohibited;
(5) setbacks from any property line shall be a minimum
of two (2) times the tower height including the
blades measured from the ground to the highest
point of the blade sweep area;
(6) WES shall not be lighted unless required by the
Federal Aviation Administration or appropriate
authority;
(7) WES shall be limited to one per lot, and shall be
sited on the lot it is intended to serve;
(8) Standards for locating WES shall comply with the,
adopted tower siting policy, as applicable;
(9) the base of the WES tower shall incorporate
measures to prevent non-authorized personnel from
ascending the tower for a distance of 12 feet from
grade;
(10) WES shall be limited to a maximum power generation
of 100 kilowatt hours (kWh);
(11) The applicant shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and
regulations; and
(12 ) at such time as the WES ceases to be used for its
intended purposes for a period exceeding twelve
(12) consecutive months, such WES shall be
dismantled and it and all associated equipment
removed from the property;
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The following uses shall be permitted in the I-1
District subject to compliance with the following conditions
and other applicable standards of this chapter. If the
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following restrictions cannot be met, these uses may be
allowed by conditional use, subject to section 19-13:
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(k) Wind energy systems (WES) as permitted in section
19-131.
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ARTICLE VI. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 19-301 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words
and phrases shall have the following meanings:
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Wind Energy System (WES): A wind energy system,
consisting of a wind turbine, a tower, and associated control
or conversion electronics, which is used primarily to reduce
on-site consumption of utility power. Excess power generated
by the WES and not presently needed for on site consumption
may be used by the utility (i.e. net metering).
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(2) That this ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon adoption.
Ayes: Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, Durfee, and Gecker.
Nays: None.
In response to Mr. Warren's question, Mr. Micas stated the
county's noise ordinance would not address the kind of noise
generated by the wind energy systems.
Ms. Durfee stated the wind energy systems are being designed
to make less noise than older systems.
In response to Ms. Jaeckle's question, Mr. Gecker stated the
ordinance does have a 5-acre minimum requirement, which would
eliminate most neighborhoods as locations for the wind energy
systems.
In response to Mr. Holland's question, Mr. Feest stated the
demand for the wind energy systems in the county will be
marginal.
In response to Mr. Gecker's question, Feest stated only a
couple locations in the county would be economically viable
to place the wind energy systems.
17.B. TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A FIFTY-FOOT
UNIMPROVED COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS FOX CHAPPEL
ROAD AND TEMPORARY TURNAROUND EASEMENTS WITHIN
WELLINGTON FARMS, SECTION E
Mr. Stith stated this date and time had been advertised for
the Board to consider an ordinance to vacate a 50-foot
unimproved county right of way known as Fox Chappel Road and
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temporary turnaround .easements within Wellington Farms,
Section E.
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Mr. Will Shewmake, the Wellington Farms Homeowner's
Association's representative, provided a background of the
request. He requested the Board approve the request.
Ms. Martha McKay, the President of the Wellington Farms
Homeowner's Association, requested the Board approve the
request.
Ms. Andrea Epps stated the Planning Commission eliminated the
requirement for the stub road and converted it to open space
and the action had the affect of eliminating public access.
There being no one else to address the request, the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. Shewmake stated the tentative subdivision plat
anticipated a public road would be located where the right of
way was dedicated and it was amended to eliminate the public
road so the right of way is not needed. He further stated
the developer that wants to use the emergency access is the
one who is responsible for building it and the development
maintaining it.
Ms. Jaeckle made a motion, seconded by Mr. Warren, for the
Board to adopt an ordinance to vacate a 50-foot unimproved
county right of way known as Fox Chappel Road and temporary
turnaround easements within Wellington Farms, Section E.
Ms. Jaeckle stated she received thousands of emails on this
request when she was elected to the Board because of the fear
of a road being built and cars going through a neighborhood.
She further stated all parties involved worked hard to come
up with an agreement. She stated the Wellington Farms
Homeowners' Association has the fear that in the future the
plan for the road could come back.
In response to Mr. Gecker's question, Mr. Harmon stated upon
vacation of the right of way, the property will belong to
adjoining landowners. He further stated Mr. Shewmake has
quitclaim deeds from the two adjoining lot owners to
ultimately convey the property to the Wellington Farms
Homeowner's Association once it is vacated.
Mr. Shewmake stated he has provided copies of the quitclaim
deeds to the county.
Mr. Gecker stated he has no concerns with having the road
stopped. He further stated with what was done at the
Planning Commission level the county does not get to come
back and place a road on the property. He stated there is
not a compelling reason to complete the vacation of this
property. He expressed concerns regarding land that is
designated as emergency access being in the hands of private
landowners. He stated this request is a bad precedent for
the county to start placing emergency access on what will
become privately held land. He further stated since the
county wants to retain rights for utilities and drainage,
ownership should not be given up.
In response to Ms. Durfee's questions, Mr. Shewmake stated
the developer has agreed to reduce density from over 150 lots
to below 100 lots. He further stated it is a stub road.
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Mr. Gecker stated the property is now designated open space
on the plat.
Mr. Shewmake stated the county still has the right of way to
build a road on the property.
Mr. Gecker stated the county could not build a road on the
property without redoing the subdivision plat.
Mr. Shewmake stated the concern of the homeowners'
association is that as long as the property is owned by the
county, it can ultimately be built as a right of way.
Mr. Gecker stated the presentation of facts is important to
how this request ends up.
In response to Ms. Durfee's questions, Mr. Shewmake stated if
the county vacates the property, no one can demand it become
a public road. He further stated there are a number of stub
roads that may want to do the same thing as this request. He
stated this is a unique situation, in which the emergency
access was negotiated in the beginning of the process for the
development and was recorded as such. He further stated
there are no other accesses out of the other property other
than Centralia Road.
Ms. Jaeckle stated it was surprising that when Centralia
Station was approved with the access going to Hopkins Road,
it was then decided not to build the Hopkins Road extension
but to leave the zoning in place for the neighborhood.
Discussion ensued relative to deferring the request to allow
time for the Board to have discussions to provide clarity.
Ms. Durfee made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Holland,
for the Board to defer consideration of an ordinance to
vacate a 50-foot unimproved county right of way known as Fox
Chappel Road and temporary turnaround easements within
Wellington Farms, Section E until April 14, 2010.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: Jaeckle.
17.C. TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE PORTIONS OF SUNNY
DELL ACRES
Mr. Stith stated this date and time had been advertised for
the Board to consider an ordinance to vacate portions of
Sunny Dell Acres.
Mr. Gecker called for public comment.
Mr. Harmon stated the request is to vacate a subdivision for
expansion of a parking lot. He further stated the applicant
intends to rent RV storage spaces in this area.
There being no one to address the request, the public hearing
was closed.
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Ms. Durfee, the Board
deferred consideration of an ordinance to vacate portions of
Sunny Dell Acres until April 14, 2010.
Ayes:
Nays:
Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.,
None.
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19. FIFTEEN-MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
Miss Raven Carter urged the Board not to close Perrymont
Middle School.
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Ms. Shakita Carter urged the Board not to close Perrymont
Middle School.
Mr. Freddy Boisseau expressed concerns relative to the lack
of transparency found by the Thomas Jefferson Institute in
Chesterfield government.
Mr. Stegmaier stated the county's website is going to be re-
evaluated according to the Executive Director of the Thomas
Jefferson Institute. He further stated the prior study
performed by the Thomas Jefferson Institute was performed on
the county's old website on which it was a lot harder to
locate information. He stated the Board has taken big steps
in terms of improving openness in government to include being
one of the first localities anywhere to have live web
streaming of the Board meetings.
Mr. Barry Wood urged the Board to increase the Police
Department's salaries.
20. ADJOURNMENT
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On motion of Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adjourned at 8:17 p.m. to March 24, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the
Public Meeting Room.
Ayes: Gecker, Holland, Jaeckle, Warren, and Durfee.
Nays: None.
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Count Administrator
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Chairman
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