2011-10-12 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 October 12, 2011
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Stegmaier announced that earlier today the America’s Promise Alliance declared that
Chesterfield County has been selected for the fifth consecutive time as one of the 100 Best
Communities for young people.
Mr. Stegmaier stated the county has completed the closing on the sale of Cloverleaf Mall to
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make way for the redevelopment of this site. On October 25 at 11:00 a.m., a ceremony to mark
this significant event is planned along with Crosland, Kroger and community partners.
Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report that the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities
received the “Employer Support Award” at the recent joint annual meeting of the Virginia
Section of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation.
Mr. Stegmaier announced that the Chesterfield Employees Association will be hosting a Canine
Carnival on October 29, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Chesterfield County
Fairgrounds.
Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report that the Association of Local Government Auditors recently
completed a peer review of the county’s Internal Audit Department for compliance with
government auditing standards for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2011.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Holland announced the Dale District will hold two community meetings regarding “What’s
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Happening in the Dale District” on October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hopkins Road Elementary
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School Cafeteria and on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Meadowbrook High School Lecture
Hall. He provided details of Board accomplishments during the past four years. Lastly, he
announced he will participate in Chesterfield Business Council’s Candidates Forum for the Dale
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District on October 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Meadowbrook High School.
Ms. Jaeckle announced the Bermuda District will hold a community meeting regarding the
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electronic message center sign policy and ordinance on October 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Thomas Dale
High School.
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Mr. Gecker announced on October 13, there will be a joint Midlothian and Clover Hill District
CBC Candidates Forum at 7:00 p.m. at Clover Hill High School.
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Ms. Durfee announced that the Matoaca District held a community forum on August 29 at
Phillips Fire Station. She also announced she will accompany Mr. Gecker on a Virginia Beach
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ICF-MR tour on October 14.
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Mr. Warren announced that on September 22, a joint Clover Hill and Midlothian District
citizen input meeting was held regarding the Comprehensive Plan. He reported the Clover Hill
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District held another citizen input meeting regarding the Comprehensive Plan on September 29.
He announced that several Board members attended the Manchester Volunteer Rescue
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Squad/Company 24 Opening Ceremony on October 1. Lastly, he announced he provided
welcoming remarks for the Virginia Correctional Association Training Institute.
WORK SESSIONS
A Work Session was held to update the Board regarding Chesterfield Community Services
Board highlights, challenges and agency data.
RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Captain Richard M. Matiak, Jr., Fire and Emergency
Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Appointment of Mr. Daniel K. Smith, Mr. David Matthews and Mr. Gary
Armstrong to serve on the GRTC Board of Directors; and authorized the
County Administrator or his designee to appear at the GRTC annual meeting
and vote on behalf of the county for the GRTC Directors appointed by the
Board and by the Richmond City Council.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approved Acceptance and appropriation of grant funds awarded by the United States
Department of Justice for the 2011 Intellectual Property Enforcement,
Training and Technical Assistance Program.
Approved Acceptance and appropriation of grant funds awarded by the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Chesterfield County to
support the operations of the Dual Treatment Track Program.
Adopted Resolution supporting the installation of signs advising of an additional
maximum $200 fine for exceeding the posted speed limit in the Queensmill
and Cedar Crossing Subdivisions on Kingscross Road and Lady Ashley Road.
Approved State road acceptance of roads in Elm Crest and Ashley Woods at Elm Crest,
Fuqua Farms Section F and Willow Creek Section 2.
Approved Request for permission from Patrick Ding-Cheung Yu for a fence to encroach
within an eight-foot easement across Lot 6, Haywood Village Section A at
Charter Colony.
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Approved Request to quitclaim a variable width water easement across the property of
Fern Springs LLC.
Approved Acceptance of two parcels of land along County Line Road from JMS
Investments.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land along County Line Road from Oakbridge
Corporation.
Approved Request from Robert Norris Picardat for approval for existing private sewer
services within private easements serving properties on Harrowgate Road and
Jefferson Davis Highway.
Approved Public hearing date of October 26, 2011, to consider FY2013 Enhancement
Project.
Approved Public hearing date of October 26, 2011, to consider appropriation of funds
and authorization to proceed with the Route 10 (Bermuda Triangle Road to
Meadowville Road Widening Project.)
Approved Appropriation of funds and authorization to proceed with the Woolridge
Road, South of Crown Point Road, Curve Improvement Project.
Approved Award of construction contract for Watkins Annex Park Improvements and
transfer of funds within the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement
Program.
Approved Transfer of District Improvement Funds from the Matoaca District
Improvement Fund to the School Board to purchase avenue banners for
Matoaca High School to replace those that were damaged or lost during
Hurricane Irene.
Approved Transfer of District Improvement Funds from the Bermuda District
Improvement Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department for costs
associated with the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Bensley Park.
REPORTS
Accepted Report of 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.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Reverend Mark Roberts, New Direction Evangelistic Church, gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout James Lawrence Bates V led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. James Lawrence Bates V upon attaining the rank
of Eagle Scout.
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Adopted Resolution recognizing Dr. Samuel A. Madden, Sr. on his 100 birthday.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the Matoaca High School Girls Softball Team on its
outstanding representation of Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing October 23-29, 2011, as “Chesterfield goes to College
Week.”
Adopted Resolution recognizing community partners for assistance with Hurricane
Irene response and recovery.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Mr. Bob Olsen addressed the Board relative to its procedures concerning conflicts of interest.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. until October 26, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the public meeting
room.
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