2012-11-14 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 November 14, 2012
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier updated the Board on the recent grand opening of the Swift Creek
Family YMCA at Hampton Park. The facility is a 45,000 square feet multilevel
building and is the 17th built by the YMCA of Greater Richmond and it includes a
7,600-square-foot main workout studio, complete with new cardio machines, circuit
training, free weights and a spacious area for core exercises.
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Mr. Stegmaier updated the Board on the progress of the Sabra plant expansion in the
Walthall area. The facility is expected to be completed in the first half of next year.
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Mr. Stegmaier updated the Board on the construction of the Capital One facility at
Meadowville which is expected to be completed in fall of 2013.
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Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to inform the Board that the Chesterfield Community
Services Board Department of Mental Health Support Services received a three year re-
accreditation for all of its programs from the Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
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Colonel Thomas A. Rivard, 59 Ordnance Brigade, provided details of the efforts of Fort Lee’s
Ordnance Center and School to become actively engaged with the Chesterfield County
community, as part of a larger effort of the U.S. Army.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing the 2012 Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame
Inductees.
WORK SESSIONS
A Work Session was held to update the Board on the activities of the Chesterfield-Colonial
Heights Department of Social Services.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Battalion Chief Paul L. Newton, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Mark G. Bryant, Parks and Recreation
Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Connie L. Sexton, Utilities Department,
upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Charles R. Chitwood, Juvenile Detention
Home, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing November as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Month” in Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Handy L. Lindsey, Jr. for his service as
President and CEO of The Cameron Foundation.
Approved Authorized the appropriation of State Criminal Alien Assistance
Program grant funds from the Department of Justice for the Sheriff’s
Office.
Approved Authorized the receipt and appropriation of grant continuation funds
from the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Sheriff’s
Office BRIDGE Substance Abuse Treatment Program.
Approved Mutual Aid Agreement between Chesterfield County Fire and EMS and
the Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services Division.
Approved State road acceptance of roads in Heart Quake Section 3 at Foxcreek.
Approved Acceptance of a donation from Dominion Virginia Power.
Approved Set date of November 28, 2012, for a public hearing to consider lease of
real property at Robious Landing Park for the operation of the Robious
Landing Boathouse.
Approved Set date of December 12, 2012, for a public hearing to consider the
personal property tax exemption request of Swift Creek Mill Theatre,
Incorporated.
Approved Set date of December 12, 2012, for a public hearing to consider the real
estate tax exemption request of New Life for Youth, Incorporated.
Approved Set date of December 12, 2012, for a public hearing to consider the real
estate tax exemption request of Chesterfield Alternatives, Incorporated.
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Approved Set date of December 12, 2012, for a public hearing to consider the real
estate tax exemption request of Affordable Residences of Chesterfield,
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Adopted Set date of December 12, 2012, for a public hearing to consider the real
estate tax exemption request of Richmond Affordable Housing.
Approved Request to quitclaim portions of a storm water management system/best
management practice easement across the property of Economic
Development Authority of the County of Chesterfield.
Approved Request from Brock E. and Courtney McAllister for an exception to the
use of public water for a proposed residential structure located on Vance
Drive.
Approved Designation of a well lot at Horner Park.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land along Bellwood Road from Smith Iron
and Metal Company, Incorporated.
Approved Acceptance of four parcels of land along Lockhart Road from 8524 Hull
Street Road, LLC.
Approved Request to vacate and rededicate a sixteen-foot water easement across
the property of Midlothian Dental Lab Associates, LLC.
Adopted Appropriation of funds and authorization to proceed with the Beach
Road at Brandy Oaks Shoulder Widening Project.
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.
Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Matoaca District
Improvement Fund to Phillips Volunteer Fire Department to purchase
signage for the Phillips Volunteer Fire Station.
Approved Waiver of the August 1, 2012 deadline date for filing the application for
tax exemption and set date of December 12, 2012, for a public hearing
to consider the real estate tax exemption request of Richmond Kickers
Youth Soccer Club, Incorporated for its Ridgedale Parkway facility.
Approved Waiver of the August 1, 2012 deadline date for filing the application for
tax exemption and set date of December 12, 2012, for a public hearing
to consider the real estate tax exemption request of Richmond Kickers
Youth Soccer Club, Incorporated for its Hensley Road facility.
Approved Waiver of the August 1, 2012 deadline date for filing the application for
tax exemption and set date of December 12, 2012, for a public hearing
to consider the real estate tax exemption request of Gujaral Samanvay
Parivar, also known as the Cultural Center of India.
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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.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Reverend Dr. Felicia T. Douglas, New Covenant Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
Mr. Mike Golden, Director of Parks and Recreation, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing the Planning Commission for its tireless efforts
in the development of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Moving
Forward…The Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing November as “Lung Cancer Awareness Month”
in Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the 2012 Cosby High School Girls Varsity
Soccer Team for outstanding achievements and representation of
Chesterfield County.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the 2012 Cosby High School Girls Varsity
Softball Team for outstanding achievement and representation of
Chesterfield County.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Bob Olsen expressed concerns relative to possible tax increases to Chesterfield County
homeowners as a result of changing cash proffers.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Ordinance to allow taxicab companies to charge passengers an
additional $2.00 for trips originating at Richmond International Airport.
Adopted Floodplain Management Ordinance amendments.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. until November 28, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public
Meeting Room.
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