2011-08-24 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Arthur S. Warren
Dorothy Jaeckle
James M. Holland
Marleen K. Durfee
Daniel A. Gecker
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on August 24, 2011
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Jim Graham, Deputy Chief, and Ms. Emily Ashley, newly appointed Emergency
Management Coordinator of the Department of Fire and EMS, provided an update on the
preparation for Hurricane Irene.
Ms. Julia Williams, President of the Chesterfield County Fair Association, updated the Board on
this year’s fair.
Mr. Stegmaier announced good news in the area of economic development – Cuore, a
telemarketing firm company that took over the old JC Penney call center will be adding 400 jobs;
Bryant & Stratton College held a ribbon cutting on August 18th for their campus expansion,
which will bring expanded employment and educational opportunities for county residents; and
Wells Fargo held a ribbon cutting at their Amberdale Drive location earlier this month.
Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report that a reservoir survey performed in June 2011 showed
hydrilla to be absent in 93% of the Swift Creek Reservoir, with a trace amount detected in other
parts of the lake, an indicator that the sterile grass carp have been extremely effective in
significantly reducing hydrilla.
Mr. Stegmaier announced that a team from Police, the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of
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Fire and EMS are currently planning a “September 11 Memorial Service” on September 9 at
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11:00 a.m. to commemorate the 10 Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 disasters at the
World Trade Center, The Nations Pentagon and Shanksville, PA.
Mr. Stegmaier reported that the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will
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present a free concert by the Richmond Symphony on Sunday, September 11, at 5:00 p.m., at
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the Henricus Historical Park to commemorate the 10 anniversary of the 9/11 disaster. A rain
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date is scheduled for September 12, at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Stegmaier announced that Chesterfield County will be hosting a group from the Gravesham
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Town Twinning Association for Henricus’ 400 anniversary commemoration, which will be held
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on September 17-18.
Mr. John Lugbill from Sports Backers provided an update on sports tourism in the county.
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BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Ms. Durfee announced that the Matoaca District will hold community meetings at Cosby High
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School at 7:00 p.m. on August 29 and at the Ettrick-Matoaca Library at 7:00 p.m. on August
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Mr. Holland reported that he attended the NACo Annual Conference last month. He shared
information in regards to iCivics, a new online game which helps students gain understanding of
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county government. He announced that he attended the National Night Out on August 2. He
commended the Multicultural Committee on holding a successful World Café Conversation on
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August 18. He reported that he attended the Pony 2011 Bronco 11 World Series and
congratulated Chesterfield on their achievements.
Ms. Jaeckle expressed appreciation to those Bermuda District residents who voted in yesterday’s
primary election. She announced there will be two citizen input meetings regarding the Draft
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Comprehensive Plan on September 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bensley Community Center and at
7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dale High School Auditorium.
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Mr. Warren announced on September 22, there will be a joint Clover Hill and Midlothian
District citizen input meeting regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan at 7:00 p.m. at Monacan
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High School. He reported that the Volunteer Sign Removal Program just completed its 4 year
and 40,101 illegal signs have been removed during that time. He mentioned the program began
at a suggestion by Dick Page.
Mr. Gecker announced that the Midlothian District will hold a citizen input meeting regarding
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the Draft Comprehensive Plan on September 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Elkhardt Baptist Church.
RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adopted Recognition of 2011 NACo and VACo Achievement Award winners.
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Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Charles J. Haessig on his 90 birthday.
DEFERRED ITEMS
Approved Resolution approving the Economic Development Authority’s issuance of
tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds for acquiring, renovating,
and equipping Colonial Ridge and Bermuda Run apartments.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Appointment of Ms. Karen Diane Thomas to serve on the Community
Criminal Justice Board.
Approved Appointment/reappointment of Ms. Rhea George and Mr. Scott Simmons to
serve on the Youth Services Citizen Board.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing September 5-9, 2011, as “National Payroll Week” in
Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Lieutenant Robert F. Easter, Fire and Emergency
Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Sergeant W. Jerome Pannell, Police Department,
upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Harry C. Seeberger, Utilities Department, upon
his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Ms. Rachael M. Harvey and Ms. Jasmine M. Heath
upon attaining the Gold Award.
Approved Public hearing date of September 21, 2011, to consider an amendment to the
County Code relating to electronic message centers and receive public
comment on the electronic message center sign policy.
Approved Public hearing date of September 21, 2011, to consider an amendment to the
County Code relating to landscape maintenance bonding.
Approved Public hearing date of September 21, 2011, to consider an amendment to the
County Code relating to the encroachment of storm water management and
best management practice facilities into buffers.
Approved Music/entertainment festival permit from the Chesterfield County Fair
Association for the annual county fair.
Approved Music/entertainment festival permit from the Chesterfield County Chamber of
Commerce for the celebration of the Vine Wine Festival.
Approved Music/entertainment festival permit from the Chesterfield Berry Farm for its
music festival series.
Approved Music festival permit for Dr. Walter D. Felton’s “Saturday Smiles
Community Appreciation Day” Festival.
Approved Approval of the Chesterfield County Police Department Towing Contract Fee
Addendum.
Approved Authorized the County Administrator to enter into joint aid agreements with
other localities.
Approved Authorized the receipt and appropriation of funds from the Rescue Squad
Assistance Grant Program and the transfer of matching Emergency Medical
Services Revenue Recovery Funds to replace five defibrillators.
Approved Transfer of Dale District improvement funds to the Parks and Recreation
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Department for improvements to the existing football field at Meadowbrook
High School.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land along the east line of Ironbridge Road from
Wawa-#673 Ironbridge Chester, LLC.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land along Cloverleaf Drive from Caswell Associates
Limited Partnership.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land for the extension of Tredegar Lake Parkway
from Waterford Business Center, LC.
Approved Request for right of entry for the Coalfield Road Sidewalk from Sycamore
Village Drive to Midlothian Village Shopping Center Project.
Approved Request for permission from John H. Elms and Mary R. Elms for a proposed
fence and lean-to to encroach within a portion of a sixteen-foot easement
across Lot 20, Resubdivision of Lots 7 and 8, Block E, Brentwood.
Approved Conveyance of easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company to provide
service to Millworks at the Green Office Park.
Approved Request for exception to county streetlight policy for the Genito Road/Old
Hundred Road/Charter Colony Parkway Sidewalk and Streetlight Project.
Approved Authorization for the County Administrator to execute a health care contract
with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and renew a dental care contract
with Delta Dental Plan of Virginia for 2012.
Approved Parks and Recreation construction contract for Huguenot Park and Sports
Fields enlargement and additional parking.
Approved Parks and Recreation construction contract for the Mary B. Stratton Park
sports fields.
Approved Approval of additional appropriation and transfer of funds for the two/three-
story curtain wall and HVAC Replacement Project and authorization for
County Administrator to approve additional change orders for the project.
Approved State road acceptance of roads in Arbor Meadows Section 2 and The
Sanctuary at Watermill Section B.
Approved Authorization of construction change orders 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.
Accepted Report on Roads Accepted into the State Secondary System.
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CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held 1) pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A) (1), Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended, relating to the performance of a specific county employee.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Pastor Derrick Parson, Asbury United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout Parker Mann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Ernie Landrum for his outstanding volunteer
service.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. James Briggs for his service as a member of the
Economic Development Authority of Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing “Great Denim Days Donation Week” in Chesterfield
County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center on its
noteworthy national achievement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Parker Lewis Mann, Mr. Louis Randolph Milton
and Mr. Robert English Snidow, Jr., upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Mr. Bob Olsen addressed the Board relative to enforcement of illegal banners and signs.
REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS
11SN0234 In Matoaca Magisterial District, request of Chris Stewart for amendment of
Deferred until conditional use planned development (Case 85SN0035) and amendment of
September 21, zoning district map to permit a nightclub in a Neighborhood Business (C-2)
2011 District on .9 acre known as 13923 Hull Street Road.
11SN0238 In Bermuda Magisterial District, Vickie M. Snead requests renewal of
Deferred until manufactured home permit 04SR0323 to permit a temporary manufactured
January 2012 home in a Residential (R-7) District on .9 acre known as 2651 Velda Road.
regularly
scheduled
meeting
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11SN0229 In Midlothian Magisterial District, request of New Life Outreach Intl. for
Approved with conditional use approval and amendment of zoning district map to permit a
conditions private school in an Agricultural (A) District on 17 acres fronting 530 feet
on the east line of Turner Road, 520 feet north of Elkhardt Road.
11SN0235 In Matoaca Magisterial District, request of Pegasus Tower Development
Approved with Company, LLC for conditional use approval and amendment of zoning
proffered district map to permit a communications tower in a Residential (R-25)
conditions District on 4 acres known as 5000 Woolridge Road.
11SN0245 In Matoaca Magisterial District, request of Children’s Home of VA Baptist,
Approved with Inc. for conditional use approval and amendment of zoning district map to
proffered permit child and adult day care center use in an Agricultural (A) District on
conditions 25 acres of a 257.5 acre tract known as 6900 Hickory Road.
12RW0103 In Dale Magisterial District, request of Donald W. Staples for an exception
Approved with to Section 19-232 of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requirements of
conditions and six the Zoning Ordinance to permit encroachment into the Resource Protection
findings Area (RPA) buffer along an unnamed tributary to Falling Creek as a result
of the construction of a room addition and associated appurtenances to an
existing residential structure.
11SN0208 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, request of Gerald V. Notare for
Approved with conditional use approval and amendment of zoning district map to permit a
proffered business (paving contractor) incidental to a dwelling in an Agricultural (A)
conditions District on 3.7 acres fronting 290 feet on the north line of West Providence
Road, 220 feet west of Stemwell Boulevard.
11SN0230 In Dale Magisterial District, request of Lewis W. Combs, Jr. for conditional
Approved with use approval and amendment of zoning district map to permit a two-family
one condition and dwelling in a Residential (R-7) District on .9 acre fronting 95 feet on the
proffered east line of Courthouse Road, 1275 feet south of Hull Street Road.
conditions.
11SN0231 In Dale Magisterial District, request of Lewis W. Combs, Jr. for conditional
Approved with use approval and amendment of zoning district map to permit a two-family
one condition and dwelling in a Residential (R-7) District on .9 acre fronting 100 feet on the
proffered east line of Courthouse Road, 1370 feet south of Hull Street Road.
conditions.
11SN0232 In Dale Magisterial District, request of Lewis W. Combs, Jr. for conditional
Approved with use approval and amendment of zoning district map to permit a two-family
one condition and dwelling in a Residential (R-7) District on .9 acre fronting 110 feet on the
proffered east line of Courthouse Road, 1480 feet south of Hull Street Road.
conditions.
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11SN0233 In Dale Magisterial District, request of Lewis W. Combs, Jr. for conditional
Approved with use approval and amendment of zoning district map to permit a two-family
one condition and dwelling in a Residential (R-7) District on .9 acre fronting 115 feet on the
proffered east line of Courthouse Road, 1590 feet south of Hull Street Road.
conditions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Ordinance to permit the discharge of pneumatic guns on private
property.
Adopted Ordinance relating to the definitions of “illegal gambling” and
“gambling device.”
Adopted Ordinance relating to disclosure requirements for real estate
assessment procedures.
Adopted, as Ordinance relating to the Treasurer’s fee imposed for returned
amended checks.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. until September 21, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the public meeting
room.
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