2010-12-01 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Daniel A. Gecker
James M. Holland
Dorothy A. Jaeckle
Arthur S. Warren
Marleen K. Durfee
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on December 1, 2010
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier announced that a draft Comprehensive Plan has been posted online and is
available to the public. He noted that a special report on the Comprehensive Plan will be
published in the December 29 edition of the Chesterfield Observer. Community meetings
on the plan have been scheduled for January, one in each district and two in Matoaca.
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Mr. Stegmaier announced that the first edition of the county’s e-newsletter, Currents, was
launched on Tuesday. The newsletter contains district, countywide, and business news,
meeting schedules and contact information. Currents will be published quarterly.
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Mr. Stegmaier noted that the St. Frances Watkins Centre groundbreaking ceremony is
scheduled for next Thursday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Ms. Nancy Briggs for her service as a member
of the Community Services Board.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Eric C. “Ricky” Miller, Environmental
Engineering Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. H. Russell Harris, Ombudsman/Manager of
Community Development, upon his retirement.
DEFERRED ITEM
Approved Consideration of revised county streetlight policy.
No action taken Request to aid Lucas Properties, L.L.C. in the acquisition of offsite
sewer and temporary construction easements for Corner Rock
Subdivision, Phase II.
Deferred for 60 Consideration of an ordinance amendment relating to attached family
days dwelling units.
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APPOINTMENTS
Approved Appointment of Mr. Antonio Bedford, Mr. M. Imad Damaj, and Ms.
Tiffany Taylor-Minor to serve on the Chesterfield County Multicultural
Advisory Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Deferred for 30 Streetlight request in the Eagle Cove subdivision.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Transfer of Community Development Block Grant Recovery Funds and
Approved
Community Development Block Grant Funds to the Chesterwood
Drainage Project.
Public hearing date of December 15, 2010 for the Board to consider the
Approved
tax exemption request of Richmond Battlefields Association, Inc.
Public hearing date of January 12, 2011 for the Board to consider
Approved
amending Section 6-15(e) of the County Code relating to the
requirements for the issuance of business licenses.
Request for permission from John K. McEwen for an exception to the
Approved
use of public water for a proposed residential structure located on
Halloway Avenue.
Approved Request for permission from Gregory L. Shumate and Donna M.
Shumate for an exception to the use of public water for a proposed
residential structure located on Young Manor Drive.
Approved
Request for permission from Donald E. Blom and Sharon L. Blom to
construct a boat dock on Swift Creek Reservoir.
Approved
Request for permission from Stephen J. Chiocca and Sally D. Chiocca
to construct a boat dock on Swift Creek Reservoir.
Approved
Designation of a Virginia Department of Transportation slope and
drainage easement along Iron Bridge Road.
Approved
Approval of design, authorization to proceed with right-of-way
acquisition, authorization to enter into agreements, appropriation of road
cash proffer funds, and authorization to award a construction contract
for the Newbys Bridge Road realignment and turn lanes at Jacobs Road
Project.
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REPORTS
Accepted
Report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts.
Accepted
Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital
Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
Accepted
Report on roads accepted into the State Secondary System.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Ms. Mary Linda Mann expressed concerns relative to a crime cover-up and alleged corruption.
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held 1) pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,
relating to the performance of a specific county employee; and 2) pursuant to Section 2.2-
3711(A)(1) Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, relating to the appointment of a specific county
employee.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Mr. Holland gave the invocation.
Mr. Daren Gardner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Daren Gardner for his patriotism and civic
spirit.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Ms. Dana Wilson as a MathMovesU Math Hero
Award winner.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. R. M. “Dickie” King, Jr., Vice-Chairman of Henricus Foundation Board of Directors, Mr.
John Siddall, Chairman of Henricus Foundation Board of Directors, and Mr. John Pagano,
Henricus Historical Interpreter/Educator addressed the Board regarding the importance of
preserving Henricus.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approved Conveyance of abandoned right of way for Cornerstone Boulevard.
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CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Bob Olsen addressed the Board regarding a proposed policy change for conditional use
proffered electronic sign requirements.
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. until December 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
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