2012-03-07 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Daniel A. Gecker
Dorothy A. Jaeckle
Arthur S. Warren
James M. Holland
Stephen A. Elswick
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on March 7, 2012
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Stegamier reported that yesterday, the county sold approximately $67.5 million in general
obligation bonds to Bank of America Merrill Lynch at the true cost of 2.05% on the total
offering; the new money bonds priced at a TIC of 2.5%. Over the last week, the county was
informed by each of the three credit agencies that our AAA rating has been reaffirmed on the
county’s general obligation bonds.
Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to announce that the second building in the Bon Secours new medical
office complex at Watkins Center is nearing completion, and that Priority Volkswagen recently
opened their new dealership in the Walthall area joining several other car dealerships that have
opened in recent years in the area and continuing to build this part of the county as a destination
for car shopping.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Holland announced the Dale District held a community meeting regarding the county’s
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proposed FY2013 budget on March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Meadowdale Library.
Ms. Jaeckle announced the Bermuda District held a community meeting regarding the county’s
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proposed FY2013 budget on March 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Chester Library and will hold a joint
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community meeting with Ms. Carrie Coyner on March 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Thomas Dale High
School.
Mr. Elswick was sad to announce that Mr. Danny Parnell, a long-time employee of the Utilities
Department passed away yesterday.
Mr. Gecker announced the Midlothian District will hold two community meetings regarding the
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county’s proposed FY2013 budget on March 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Midlothian Middle School and
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on March 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Elkhardt Baptist Church.
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WORK SESSIONS
A Work Session was held regarding the County Administrator’s FY2013 proposed budget
including presentations from the Human Services Division and Community Development
Division.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointment of Mr. Victor Branch, Mr. Minesh Patel, Mr. Millard D.
Approved
Stith, and Mr. Ben A. Romer to serve on the Multicultural Advisory
Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Streetlight installation in the Bermuda District in the Chester
Approved
community, at the intersection of Snead Street and Winfree Street.
Streetlight installation in the Matoaca District in the Oak Hill Estates
Deferred until
subdivision, at the intersection of Oak River Drive and River Road.
April 25, 2012
CONSENT ITEMS
Memorandum of Understanding between the county and U.S.
Approved
Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Request to quitclaim a portion of a sixteen-foot water easement across
Approved
the property of Swift Creek, L.P.
Approved
Request to quitclaim a portion of a sixteen-foot sewer easement across
the property of Yong Hak Lee and Keum Ho Lee.
Approved
Request to quitclaim a sixteen-foot water easement across the property
of Rivermont Condominiums, Incorporated.
Approved
Request for permission from Joseph P. Burns for a proposed privacy
fence to encroach within a sixteen-foot drainage easement across Lot
19, Hollymeade, Section A.
Approved
Request for permission from Centex Homes for a proposed mulch
pedestrian trial to encroach within various easements across open space
in Cambria Cove, Section One.
Approved
Right of Entry for the Cogbill Road Sidewalk from Chesterwood Drive
to Meadowbrook High School Project.
REPORTS
Accepted
Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital
Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
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6:30 P.M. SESSION
Mr. Louis Lassiter, Assistant County Administrator, gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout Bryan Dempsey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Recognizing Mr. Bryan Thomas Dempsey and Mr. Casey Michael Kirk
upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Rick Trader addressed the Board relative to the county’s noise ordinance.
Mr. Dickie King addressed the Board thanking them for allowing him to express his gratitude for
their support of Henricus Historical Park.
Mr. Peter Martin addressed the Board relative to residential growth and population in the county.
Mr. Freddy Boisseau addressed the Board relative to free market development practices.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No action taken Ordinance to amend the County Code relating to development standards
for buffers and screening and fees for appeal.
Approved Appropriation of up to $75,000,000 for the refunding of Series 2002,
2005A, 2006 and 2007 general obligation bonds as well as Series 2004
Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) bonds and closing costs.
Adopted Resolution authoring the county to contract a debt and issue general
obligation school bonds in the principal amount of $22,000,000 for the
purpose of financing the costs of various capital school improvement
projects.
Approved Lease of space on the county’s Physic Hill Water Tank.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. until March 14, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
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