2012-06-27 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 June 27, 2012
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier was happy to report that Capital One announced today that it will invest
more than $150 million to establish a new data center in the county’s Meadowville
Technology Park.
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Mr. Stegamaier also reported that Sabra Dipping Company announced last week that it is
undertaking a significant expansion of its plant located in the Ruffin Mill Industrial Park,
as well as constructing a new research and development facility.
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Mr. Stegmaier recognized the efforts of Mr. Richard Cordle and staff in the Treasurer’s
Office for providing excellent customer service during the tax season. He also
recognized Mr. Joe Horbal, Commissioner of the Revenue, and his staff for the work they
perform on the front end of the tax assessment process, making it effective and efficient.
He congratulated Mr. Cordle on being selected as the 2012 Treasurer of the Year by the
Virginia Treasurer’s Association.
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Mr. Stegmaier reported that in June the county successfully refinanced almost $20
million certificates of participation which resulted in a present value savings of $1.1
million or approximately 5% of the value of the certificates refinanced. The successful
bidder was Guggenheim Securities, which purchased the certificates at a true interest cost
of 2.19%.
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Mr. Stegmaier noted the Board of Supervisors is to be commended for its decision last
fall to participate in VDOT’s revenue sharing program for road projects. He stated VDOT
just approved $10 million in matching funds which, together with the county’s $10
million commitment, will fund many significant road improvement projects.
Mr. Mike Estes, the Commissioner’s Director of Strategic Initiatives for VDOT, presented
VDOT’s proposals related to instituting a toll for improvements to I-95.
Ms. Emily Ashley, Emergency Management Coordinator, updated the Board on emergency
preparedness actions since Hurricane Irene last August.
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BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Holland proudly announced that his daughter was getting married this weekend.
Ms. Jaeckle announced she recently had the opportunity to visit a very impressive small
business, Progressive Engineering Co., a precision gear and machine parts manufacturer located
in Chester, that employs a number of students from the Tech Center.
Mr. Gecker was pleased to report that two James River High School graduates Miss Kellie Wells
and Miss Shannon Taylor are headed to the 2012 Olympics in London.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Dr. Thomas Pakurar for his outstanding
contributions to Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Deputy First Class Joseph B. Moneymaker,
Sheriff’s Office, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Master Deputy James E. Harvey, Jr., Sheriff’s
Office, upon his retirement.
WORK SESSIONS
A Work Session was held regarding the 2012 General Assembly Legislation.
Approved Scheduling of public hearings and directing staff to review various
legislative issues.
A Work Session was held regarding the annual review of cash proffer calculations.
Approved Maintaining the current maximum cash proffer per dwelling unit for
FY2013 of $18,966 and considering changes to the cash proffer policy
related to timing of payments at the July 25, 2012 meeting.
DEFERRED ITEMS
Approved Proposed adjustments to Planning Department fees.
Approved Exercise of eminent domain for the acquisition of permanent water and
temporary construction easements across the property of Mr. R. F.
Ranson and Ms. Tamara R. Anderson for the Grange Hall Elementary
School Offsite Waterline Extension Project.
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APPOINTMENTS
Approved Nomination/reappointment of Mr. John Hughes and Mr. Harril
Whitehurst to serve on the Economic Development Authority for the
County of Chesterfield.
Approved Nomination/reappointment of Mr. E. Frank Dunton and Mr. Jack R.
Wilson, III to serve on the Board of Building Code Appeals.
Approved Nomination/appointment Mr. Herbert Richwine, Lt. John K. Jacobs, and
Mr. Jonathan H. Jackson (alternate) to serve on the Richmond Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Citizen Transportation Advisory
Committee.
Approved Reappointment of Mr. Sam Kaufman, Mr. Chris Zitzow, Mr. Quenton
Lee, Mr. Jay Lafler, and Mr. John Pettengill to serve on the
Chippenham Place Community Development Authority Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved Streetlight installations as follows: In the Clover Hill District in the
Brookfield Subdivision, at the intersection of Hartford Lane and
Woodward Drive; and in the Matoaca District in the River Ridge
Subdivision at the intersection of Riverway Road and Riverpark Way.
CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Firefighter Mark S. Walker, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Donna D. Wicker, Commissioner of the
Revenue’s Office, upon her retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Elizabeth Woolridge, Chesterfield-
Colonial Heights Department of Social Services, upon her retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Corporal Robert E. Balducci, Jr., Police
Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Career Office Donald M. Ivey, Police
Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Auxiliary Captain Perry W. Hornbarger, Police
Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Willie Clarke, Information Systems
Technology Department, upon his retirement.
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Adopted Resolution regarding employer and member retirement contributions to
the Virginia Retirement System.
Adopted Resolution supporting Chesterfield County’s participation in the
Certified Crime Prevention Community Certification Program.
Adopted Resolution adopting the Chesterfield Emergency Operations Basic Plan,
2012 update.
Adopted Resolution requesting installation of “Watch for Children” signs on
Eastman Road in the Hylton Park and Shenandoah Hills Subdivisions.
Approved Request for music/entertainment festival permit for a carnival at the
Jefferson Davis Flea Market.
Approved Request for music/entertainment festival permit for Saint Augustine
Catholic Church’s Festival.
Approved Request for a permit to stage a fireworks display for Chesdin Landing’s
Independence Day celebration.
Approved Public hearing date of July 25, 2012 to consider amendments to the
County Code pertaining to regulated occupations and services.
Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Dale District
Improvement Fund to the School Board to purchase interactive white
boards for Jacobs Road Elementary School.
Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Dale District
Improvement Fund to the School Board to fund construction of dugout
roofs and a score board at the softball field at Meadowbrook High
School.
Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Matoaca District
Improvement Fund to the Juvenile Detention Home to purchase ten
electronic readers for the Post-Dispositional Program.
Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Midlothian District
Improvement Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department for the
department to purchase materials for FC Richmond to erect a pavilion at
Huguenot Park to honor the memory of Corporal William Kyle
Middleton.
Approved Donation of a surplus truck to the Petersburg Fire Department.
Approved Addition of improvements to Wagner’s Way and the Police Department
parking lot to the Route 10 Widening (Frith Lane to Greenyard Road)
Bond Project.
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Approved Refer application for the demolition of a designated historic structure to
the Preservation Committee for recommendation.
Approved Change order for Mary B. Stratton Park sports fields.
Approved Change order for Phase II modifications at Proctors Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Approved Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Richmond to serve
juveniles displaced by the closing of the City Juvenile Detention Home.
Approved Amendment to the Chippenham Place Community Development
Authority Memorandum of Understanding.
Approved State road acceptances of roads in Greenbriar Woods Section 3, LEC
Apartments, Springridge at Swift Creek, Harpers Mill/Otterdale Road
Phase 1, and Otterdale Road Phase 2/Harpers Mill Parkway Phase 2, a
portion of.
Approved Initiation of application for conditional use planned development
approval to permit a freestanding sign to be located along Iron Bridge
Road at Ridgedale Parkway.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land along Lawing Drive from William A. and
Cheryl A. Battle.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land along Ramblewood Drive and Lawing
Drive from Bermuda Industrial Associates of Colonial Heights.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land along Jefferson Davis Highway and Velda
Road from Colony Village, LLC.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land along Woolridge Road from Phyllis P.
Garrison.
Approved Acceptance of parcel of land along Miners Trail Road from Queensgate
Properties, LLC.
Approved Purchase of a parcel of land for turning lane and road improvements to
Harrowgate Road for Fire/Emergency Medical Services Station No. 21.
Approved Request for permission from Steve W. Escobar and Jessica L. Dodt-
Escobar for a proposed fence to encroach within two easements across
Lot 23, Magnolia Green, Section B.
Approved Request for permission from Tyler Fawbar and Allison Fawbar for a
proposed fence to encroach within a sixteen-foot drainage easement
across Lot 20, Magnolia Green, Section A.
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Approved Request for permission from David L. Palumbo for a proposed deck to
encroach within a sixteen-foot drainage easement across Lot 9, The
Timbers at Summerford.
Approved Request for permission from Robert C. Schrum, Jr. to install a private
water service within a private easement to serve property on Enon
Church Road.
Approved Request for permission from Joshua A. Spears and Jamie L. Spears for a
proposed fence to encroach within two easements across Lot 73,
Harper’s Mill, Section 2.
Approved Request for permission from Eugene T. Thomas, Jr. and Tia K. Thomas
for a proposed fence to encroach within a sixteen-foot drainage
easement across Lot 1, Bexley West, Section 5.
Approved Award of construction contract for the North Bailey Bridge Road
Waterline Project.
Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia State University for
water and wastewater services.
Approved Conveyance of easement to Verizon Incorporated for an electronics
cabinet to provide additional service to the Matoaca Middle School
West for technology upgrades.
Approved Transfer of funds and authorization of change orders for the Chalkley
Road Curve Realignment Project north of Ecoff Avenue.
Approved Authorization of change orders for and additions to the Powhite
Parkway/Old Hundred Road (Route 288 to Watermill Parkway)
Widening Project.
Approved FY2012 year-end adjustments.
Approved Performance agreement with Sabra Dipping Company to create a
“Center for Excellence” research and development facility in
Chesterfield County.
Approved Extension of time for Planning Commission recommendation on
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
Approved Authorization to award a construction contract for the Robious Road
Widening Bond Project from Twin Team Lane to Robious Forest Way.
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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 of Planning Commission Substantial Accord determination for
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation (Case 12PD0165) to permit a
public park at the Point of Rocks historic grounds and home.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Dr. Sheryl Bailey gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout Matthew James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Croxton’s Incorporated on its 40 th Anniversary
as a valued member of Chesterfield County’s business community.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Ms. Mary “Liz” Welchons for her contributions
to the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Board of Social Services.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. J.K. Timmons, Sr. for his outstanding
contributions to the development of Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Paul Daskiewicz, Chesterfield County’s
2012 Teacher of the Year.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Boy Scouts Mr. Matthew Douglas James, Mr.
Cory Anthony Samartano, Mr. Eric Dominic Underwood, Mr. Matthew
R. Armantrout, and Mr. Jan Carlton LaRiviere, upon attaining the rank
of Eagle Scout.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Freddy Boisseau addressed the Board relative to the franchise agreement between Comcast
and Chesterfield County.
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CONSENT ITEM (CARRIED OVER FROM AFTERNOON SESSION)
Approved Creation of School Health Nurse positions.
REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS
12SN0105 (Amended) In Midlothian Magisterial District, request of Holiday Signs
Acknowledged c/o Allen M. Twedt for conditional use approval and amendment of
withdrawal by zoning district map to permit a computer-controlled, variable message,
applicant electronic sign in a General Business (C-5) District on .5 acre known as
11665 Midlothian Turnpike.
12SN0134 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Ironbridge Corner LC for
Deferred until amendment of conditional use (Case 07SN0375) and amendment of
July 25, 2012 zoning district map relative to age restriction in a Community Business
(C-3) District on 19.8 acres located in the northeast corner of the
intersection of Ironbridge Parkway and Iron Bridge Road.
12SN0161 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Floyd E. Ragsdale for
Approved with rezoning and amendment of zoning district map from Agricultural (A)
one proffered to General Business (C-5) on 3.3 acres fronting 450 feet on the east line
condition of Happy Hill Road, 2100 feet south of Woods Edge Road.
12SN0222 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Michael Dunaway for
Approved with renewal of manufactured home permit (Case 05SR0299) and
conditions amendment of zoning district map to permit a temporary manufactured
home in a Residential (R-7) District on .1 acre known as 10220
Brightwood Avenue.
12SN0228 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Keith Jones for renewal of
Approved with manufactured home permit (Case 06SR0107) and amendment of zoning
conditions district map to permit a temporary manufactured home in a General
Business (C-5) District on 3.4 acres known as 1800 Willis Road.
12SN0201 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of CMA Properties, Inc. for
Approved with conditional use planned development approval and amendment of
one proffered zoning district map to permit exceptions to Ordinance requirements
condition relative to signage in a General Business (C-5) District on 8.1 acres
known as 2100 Walthall Center Drive.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approved Exercise of eminent domain for the acquisition of permanent water and
temporary construction easements across the property of WLW, L.L.C.
for the Grange Hall Elementary School Offsite Waterline Extension
Project.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. until July 25, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
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