2011-12-14 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 December 14, 2011
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier announced that last week the county received very positive news that
Chesterfield's triple AAA bond rating has been reaffirmed following an intensive review
from Moody's, one of the nation's three primary rating agencies.
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Mr. Stegmaier reported that Chesterfield County was recently named #18 in the
Government/Military category on the 2011 Leadership 500 ranking by Leadership
Excellence.
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Mr. Stegmaier announced tomorrow will mark a significant event in the County’s
economic development progress with the opening of the ($12.2 million) Meadowville
Interchange.
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Mr. Stegmaier reported that The National Association of Town Watch has released its top
award winners for participation in the 2011 National Night Out. Chesterfield ranked
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seventh nationally and 1 in the state among localities with populations of 300,000 or
more.
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Mr. Stegmaier announced that on Thursday, December 1st the Chesterfield Emergency
Planning Committee (CEPC) hosted a Volunteer Reception to recognize the over 500
volunteers in Neighborhood Watch and the Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT).
RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Recognition of Chesterfield County Employees of the Year.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. James B. Herring, Police Department, upon his
retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Stewart Hancock, General Services Department,
upon his retirement.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Deputy First Class William H. Cotton, Sheriff’s
Office, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. David Jewell, General Services Department, upon
his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Mysore S. Gangadharamurthy, Utilities
Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing The Honorable Marleen K. Durfee for her service on
the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Graham Thomas Gresham upon attaining the rank
of Eagle Scout.
Approved Request for entertainment permit for the Home Building Association of
Richmond to hold a home show at the Summer Lake Community.
Approved Conveyance of easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company to relocate
cable and provide service to mobile classrooms at Watkins Elementary
School.
Approved Contract for the purchase of land adjacent to Huguenot Park.
Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a variable width Storm Water Management
System/Best Management Practice Easement across the property of Unity
Christ Church of Bon Air.
Approved State road acceptances of Mount Gilead Boulevard.
Approved Award a contract to Evans Construction Company for the Ettrick-Matoaca
Library renovations.
Approved Public hearing date of January 25, 2012, for the Board to consider Draft
Countywide Comprehensive Plan.
Approved Appropriation and transfer of funds for engineering services for the regional
pond in Charter Colony.
Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Matoaca District to the
School Board to purchase new percussion instruments for the Manchester
High School Band.
Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Matoaca District to the
School Board to purchase technology equipment for Cosby High School.
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Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a variable width backwater easement across
the property of Economic Development Authority of the County of
Chesterfield.
REPORTS
Accepted Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital
Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Dr. Sheryl Bailey gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout Matthew Bennett Wells led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTIONS
Adotped Resolution recognizing Mr. Clyde Carwile, General Services Department,
upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the heroic actions of Mr. Randy Rowekamp and Mrs.
Sara Rowekamp.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Matthew Bennett Wells upon attaining the rank
of Eagle Scout.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Mr. Ralph Carter expressed concerns relative to the proposed Comprehensive Plan and personal
property rights.
Ms. Nancy Woolridge addressed the Board relative to the proposed Comprehensive Plan and
affordable housing options for the elderly.
Mr. Paul Grasewicz addressed the Board relative to Agenda 21 and property rights.
Ms. Sandy Brasili expressed concerns relative to the proposed Comprehensive Plan and water
conservation.
Ms. Jackie Whitmore expressed concerns relative to the proposed Comprehensive Plan and
personal property rights.
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REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS
12SN0105 In Midlothian Magisterial District, request of Holiday Signs c/o Allen M.
Remanded to Twedt for conditional use planned development approval and amendment of
Planning zoning district map to permit a computer-controlled, variable message,
Commission electronic sign and exceptions to Ordinance requirements in a General
Business (C-5) District on .5 acre known as 11665 Midlothian Turnpike.
12SN0111 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, request of Southshore Shops LLC for
Approved with amendment of conditional use planned development (Case 01SN0121) and
proffered amendment of zoning district map to permit cocktail lounge use in
condition Neighborhood Business (C-2) and Corporate Office (O-2) Districts on 4.8
acres located in the northeast corner of Southshore Point and Southshore
Drives.
12SN0130 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, request of Scot Hawthorne for conditional
Approved with use approval and amendment of zoning district map to permit a contractor’s
proffered office and storage yard incidental to a dwelling in an Agricultural (A) District
conditions on 8.8 acres fronting 120 feet on the west line of Courthouse Road, 700 feet
north line of Tabor Lane.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approved Ordinance to designate real property owned by Patient Services, Inc. to be
exempt from property taxation.
Approved Ordinance to designate real property owned by Affordable Residences in
Chesterfield II to be exempt from property taxation.
Approved Lease of real property at the Lowe’s Athletic Complex for the operation of
soccer and other programs with Chesterfield United Soccer Club.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Mr. Douglas Barker addressed the Board relative to the principles of liberty and personal
property.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. until January 11, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the public meeting room.
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