2012-10-10 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 October 10, 2012
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier reported that two county initiatives were among those recognized
recently as Bright Ideas by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation
at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University: 1) the SAFE, Inc.
Compliance Checks initiative, which resulted in a 75% decrease in sales of alcohol to
minors from off-premise alcohol outlets; and 2) the Build a House program, which is a
collaborative effort between Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services,
Chesterfield County Public Schools and Chesterfield Alternatives Inc.
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Mr. Stegmaier stated Henricus Historical Park recently hosted a welcome reception for
Publick Days and dedicated the Drumwright Education Fund in honor of retired
Henrico Deputy County Manager George T. Drumwright Jr. He was pleased to report
that several thousand visitors attended Publick Days at the park, which has become a
cultural focal point for the county and was recently voted 2012 “Best Park” by readers
of Richmond.com.
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Mr. Stegmaier reported that the Utilities Department recently received the American
Water Works Association Public Communications Achievement and Community
Relations Award for outstanding communications techniques and efforts during a major
water line construction project, which impacted 1750 homes.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Deputy Chief James E. Graham, Jr., Fire and
Emergency medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing October 21-27, 2012, as “Chesterfield County
Goes to College Week.”
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WORK SESSIONS
A work session was held regarding the proposed 2013 Legislative Program.
A work session was held to update the Board regarding Chesterfield Community Services
Board highlights, challenges and agency data.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Nomination/reappointment of Mr. Daniel Smith, Mr. David Matthews
and Mr. Gary Armstrong to serve on the GRTC Transit System Board of
Directors.
Approved Nomination/reappointment of Ms. Sarah Snead to serve on the
Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Corporation Board.
Approved
Nomination/appointment/reappointment of Mr. Brian Harding, Mr.
William Coronado, Mr. Jack Bettin, Ms. Melody Stone, Mr. Richard
Jacobs and Mr. Robert Bryant to serve on the Citizens Budget Advisory
Committee.
CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing October 2012 as “Crime Prevention Month” in
Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Battalion Chief Robert M. Harmon, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Firefighter Irl R. Weatherford, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Timothy Odell, Utilities Department, upon
his retirement.
Adopted Resolution supporting the installation of signs advising of an additional
maximum $200 fine for exceeding the posted speed limit on Robindale
Road.
Approved Acceptance of FY2013 Highway Safety Project Grants awarded by the
Department of Motor Vehicles for speed enforcement and alcohol
enforcement.
Approved Receipt and appropriation of grant funds from the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Chesterfield County.
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Approved Public hearing date of November 14, 2012, to consider amendments to
the county’s Floodplain Management Ordinance.
Approved Grant agreement with the Economic Development Authority and the
Greater Richmond Aquatics Partnership.
Approved Grant agreement with the Economic Development Authority and
Uphoff Ventures related to construction of Uptown Alley.
Approved Grant agreement with the Economic Development Authority and
Honeywell International.
Approved Annual renewal of the Economic Development Authority note for the
Cloverleaf Mall purchase.
Approved Revisions to School Board FY2013 Grant Fund appropriations.
Approved Award of contracts for mechanical engineering services to Thompson
Consulting Engineers and 2rw Consultants.
Approved Award of construction contract to Godsey and Son, Incorporated, for the
extension of an offsite waterline along Belmont Road.
Approved State roads acceptance of roads in Meadowville Landing at Rivers Bend
Section 1.
Approved Request to quitclaim various easements across the property of William
K. Thibault and Lori S. Thibault.
Approved Request to quitclaim a storm water management system/best
management practice easement across the property of Whitco, L.L.C.
Approved Request from Kenneth F. Luckham and Mary R. Luckham for
permission for a proposed fence to encroach within a 16-foot drainage
easement across Lot 10, The Sanctuary At Watermill, Section B.
Approved Request from Enon Land Company II, LLC for permission for a
concrete dumpster pad to encroach within a 16-foot sewer easement
across property on Johnson Creek Drive.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land along Osborne Road from The Tracy C.
Bratton and Anna Haley Bratton Estate.
Approved Request for music/entertainment festival permit from the Chesterfield
County Chamber of Commerce for the Celebration of the Vine Wine
Festival.
Approved Transfer of funds and award of construction contract for the Genito
Road/North Beach Road/Harbour Pointe Road Headwalls Revenue
Sharing Project.
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Approved Transfer of District Improvement Funds from the Dale District
Improvement Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department to make
improvements to the existing varsity baseball field at Meadowbrook
High School.
Approved Transfer of District Improvement Funds from the Bermuda District
Improvement Fund to the School Board to purchase band instruments
for Elizabeth Davis Middle School.
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.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Reverend Marc Roberts, New Direction Evangelistic Church, gave the invocation.
Mr. Kirk Turner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approved Lease of county property at Harrowgate Park with New Cingular
Wireless.
Adopted Ordinance to vacate variable drainage easements within Open Space A,
Magnolia Green, Section H-1 and an access and drainage easement
across Lots 15 and 16, Magnolia Green, Section H-1.
Adopted Resolution requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation
restrict through truck traffic on Westfield Road from Winterfield Road
to Sycamore Square Drive.
Action deferred Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield County.
until 10/24/12
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. until October 24, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
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