02-29-68 MinutesV%RGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
February 29, 1968 at 7:00 P.M.
Er. Irvin G. Hornet, Chairman
Mr. B. O. BroWning, Vice-cbt.
Mr. J. Ruffin, Apperson
Mr. F. P. Dietsch
Mr. A. R. Martin
Mr. C. J. Purdy
Mr. Lee R. Gordon, Comm. Atty.
Hr. Howard A. Mayo, Jr., Co. Planner
Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Engr.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. John E. Longmire, Asst.
On motion of Hr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the minutes
o£ February 14, 1968 be and they hereby are approved.
$5000.00 for office supplies and $500.00 for postage.
There was read a resolution from the County of Henrico which stated that the Count5
authorities were against the proposed Bill for merging Henrico County and the City
of Ric~ond which letter was filed with the Board's papers.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
tbe feasibility of installing two traffic control lights on Bryce Lane at it~ +
68-5U.
Mr. Posenau comes before the Boa~d requesting a Use Permit fo conduct a business
office in his home in Midlofhian Magisterial District, on a parcel of land of irre-
gular shape fronting 100 feet on Swanage Road and extending eastwardly 160 feet
i more or less, being 300 feet, more or less south of Mighgate Road and better known
!as 111 Swan~ge Road. Refer to Sec+ 28-1 (3) Blk. G, Lot 8.
iWhereas, this matter bad been dexerred from Februar~ 14, 1968 and there is ~o one
!present fo oppose the granting of this Use Permit, it is on motion o~ Mr. Martin,
i seconded by Mr. Dietsch, resolved that a Use Per~it to conduct a Business Office
ion the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is granted, provided there
are no advertising signs or storage outside of the building.
Mr. Clyde Jordan, representing a delegation of Firemen, comes before the Board re-
of the people iD the Co~ty favored paid firemen. On motion of Mr. Apperson, secor
and Fire Association work together to present some plan by which this program can
of the low bid of $512,600 submitted by Andrews, Large and Whidden from Parmville,
Virginia.
came in late to the bid opening and submitted an unsealed bid which the Common~
should consider the bid of Mr. Walder and waive the necessity of a sealed bid.
$512,600.00 submitted by Andrewg, Large and Whidden, be and it hereby is accepted.
On motion of Hr. Apperson, seconded by ~r. ~rowning, it is resolved that kids be
received on the razing of t~ee buildings, which must be removed for the Court's
addition and that this work be accomplished as soon as possible at the lowest bmd.
be constructed, which completion date is estimated to be August, 1968.
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Mrs. E. C. Godsey, representing tb~ Chester Woman's Club, comes before the Board
presenting a map of the area Of Chester with ~ street lighting system sug§ested by
the Virginia Electric & Power Company and also a map o£ the same area showing stree
light Ioeations recox~ended by fhe Woman's Club. These were in groups of 1, 2 and
3 pr.ority of approximately ~0 .n each group. Upon consideration whereof, and on
motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that thzs proposal be
Hr. Lee Gordon, Co~u~onwealth's Attorney, explains the functions Of the Collector of
Delinquent Taxes. It was pointed out that Mr. ~. B. Gillimm, who had been handlin(
this matter for the County was now deceased and that the matter of & replacement
had been advertised to th~ legal profession in the County Rnd little interest was
received.
upo~ consideration whereof, and on motion of ~r. Apperson, seconded by Hr. M&rtin~
it is resolved that this Board invite Mrs. Bhyllis Renick to consult with the Board
On the possibility Of her filling this position.
On motion Of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is r~solved th&t the game
claim of Mrs. Pearl T. Stephan for rabbits hilled by dogs in the amount of $16.00
be and it hereby is approved for payment.
This day again the matter of p~chasing ho~e receiver~ for the various fire depart-
lents in the County to $~pplement those already in use was discussed before the
Board and it was cited that the 126 requested would cost approximately $25,000.00.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperso~, seconded by Mr. 9urdy,
it is resolved that the Purchasing Agent be requested to purchase up to five (5)
home receiver~ for each Fire Department.
Th~s day there were presented to this Board the following bids for sale of the
$i4,600.000 School Bonds of Chesterfield County, Vlsginia, dated ~arch l, 1968,
which were received at 12:00 Noon, Eastern Standard Time. on the 29th day Of
February. 1968 at the Office of the 6tare Commissioner on Local Debt of the Common~
wealth of Virginia, Finance Building, Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia.
The Ch~se ~anhattan Ba~, F. W. Crai~ie Comp~ny and Associates, School Bohd~
lng March 1, 1969 to 1984, both inclusive, at4.3 per centum; School Bonds maturing
March 1, 1985 to 1988, both inclusive at 4.40 per esntu~, plus a premi%~ of
$9,635.00 at an effective interest rate of 4.33156 per centum the aggregate amount
of interest upon all of the bonds issued from their date until their respective
maturities after deducting the premiL~m bein~ $6,640,285.00.
Halsey Btewarb & Company, Inc., Morga~ Guaranty Trust Co~pany and Associates,School
Ponds maturing March 1, 1969 to 1971, both inclusive, at 5.30 per centum: school
bonds matur,ng March 1, 1972 to 1981, both inclusive, at 4-1/4 per centum and
school bonds maturing March 1, 1982 to 1988, both inclusive at 4.40 per centum,plus
a premium of $730.00 at an effective interest rate of 4,36452 per centum, the aggr~
gate amount of interest upon all of the bonds Of the i~sue fro~ their date until
their respective maturity ~fter deducting the premium being $6,690,815.00.
Pirst ~ational City B~Dk ~nd Associates, school bonds maturing March 1, 1969 to
1970, both inclusive, at 5 per centum; school bonds maturing March 1, 1971 to 1983
both inclusive, at 4730 per cent~ and school bondm maturing March 1, 1984 to
both inclusive, at 4.40 per centum, plus a premium of $455.00 at an effective inte
deducting the premium being $6,672,492.00.
both inclusive at 4-1/4 per centum. School Bonds maturing March 1, 1979 to 1984,
premium being $6.770,093.00.
The following resolution was introduced by Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson, seconded by Mr.
I Company, Inc. and Associates, £or the aforesaid $11,680,000 School Bonds maturing
respective maturities, after deducting the premium being $6,640,285.00 is hereby
is an effective rate of 4.33156 per centum.
On motion of .Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that at the
request of the Supt. of the Welfare Department the sum of $12,000 be and it hereby
is appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the County General Fund to Hosp~
talization - 085-225.0. And the Treasurer of the County is hereby requested to
transfer the sum of $12,000 from the unappropriated surplus to 085-225.0 Account
It is here noted that the State Welfare Department will pay one-half of this
amount.
The Rev. Jack Rivers and Mr. Richard Meiler come before the Board seeking to have
the County's appropriation to the Richmond Area Psychiatric Clinic raised from
$2500.00 to $4300.00 and presents evidence showing that this is the County's share
in this Clinic expense.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin,
it is resolved that this request be included in the consideration for the budget of
the next fiscal year.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the follow-
ing special water aontracts be and they hereby are approved:
AC-47t Surrywood, Section A $28,913.75
AR-597C Derrying Manor Apartments 1,836.50
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Appers~n, it is resolved that contract
C-466A for the installation of a water line in Wentworth Street be awarded as
follows:
The pipe to Grinnell Company, inthe amount of $10,404.00
The installation of said pipe to the Halifax
Construction Company, in the amount of 8,310.50
The fillings to the County of Chesterfield 2,051.78
or a total cost of the Project of $20,766.28.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that contract
65-11-58 for the installation of sewer lines in the Grandview-Fairway Acres area,
be awarded as follows:
Installation to the Larrymore Construction Co.
Pipe to the Concrete Pipe & Products Company
For the manhole frames and covers to the Richard
Foundry in the amount of
for a total of
$228,776.95
21,497.00
3,647.80
$ 278,524.55
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the Treasure]
of the County be and he hereby is requested to transfer from the unappropriated
surplus of the Water Improvement, Replacement and Extension Fund, item 63-230, the
sum of $300,000 to 63-230-234 Construction Contracts, and the sum of $200,000 to
63-230-323 Materials and Supplies.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Treas-
urer of the CountY be and he hereby is requested to transfer from the unappropriat~
surplus of the County's General Fund $450,000 to Item 11-101-320 - Maps and Suppli~
the sum of $2,232.55 to 11-101-400.1 - Motor Vehicle Replacement, and the sum of
$200.00 to Item 11-101-403 - New Furniture and Fixtures.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, .it is resolved that condemnati¢
proceedings be authorized against the following named citizens who have been sub-
mitted the following amounts:
George W. Thomas $250.00 - Project 6511120A/31
Falling Creek Sewers
Albert S. Karve!is 50.00 - Project 6511-58/9
Sewer Line in Cherokee Estates
~eirs of Mason Brown (unknown) Project 6511-40/4
Manchester,District
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to close Happy Hill Road, between Route #1 and
Route 620 to facilitate the installation of certain water facilities.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that this Board
grants construction permits for the installation of underground facilities to the
following named companies:
Installation of gas mains:
City of Richmond South Gardens, Section "A"
Commonwealth Distribution Corporation Bexley Subdivision
Along the following Routes: Rt. 60, 672, 647 and 678
Electric Cables
Virginia Electric & Power Co. Bexley Subd. Sect. 1
telephone Cables
C & P Telephone Company Castlewood Road at Cogbill Road
Mr. Robert Patterson, Attorney, represent Mr. Morton Zed and others, comes before
the Board requesting a reduction in the sewer connection charges for the Mancheste~
Lake property area, near Rt. 360 and Bywood Lane. He points out that this land was
purchased in 1965 and believed to be zoned commercial and subsequently found that
the zoning maps of the County were somewhat in error and took considerable time to
have the property rezoned to correct this deficiency and has experienced other de-
lays at a great cost in financing. He cites further that he had reserved 100 sewer
connections on this sewer line in 1965 and requests that the County give him some
consideration from the present $300.00 connection charge per apartment.
After much consideration and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is
resolved that the County charge Mr. zed $100.00 each for the 100 apartments that hz
wished to build originally and $300.00 for the remaining 88 apartments which he
proposes to build.
The County Engineer presented a plan to install water in certain portions of the
Falling Creek Farms Subdivision, which calls for the expenditures by the County of
approximately $10,000 to install 915 feet from Rt. 360.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Brownin¢
it is resolved that this plan be approved and the Engineer is authorized tocomplet~
this program.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following
erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment:
Leon Ray Graber
Atlas Fence Company
Fanny Farmer Candy Shops,
License plate $5.00
Contractors License 21.40
Inc. 1968 License 10.00
At the request of the Chesterfield Chapter the Order of DeMolay and on motion of MI
Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the following resolution be
adopted:
WHEREAS, the ORDER OF DEMOLAY is a character building organization of young
men fourteen to twenty-one years of age, who are seeking to prepare themselves as
better leaders and citizens of tomorrow by developing those traits and strengths
of all good men; and
WHEREAS, the organization carries out the aforementioned goals through pro-
grams of athletic competitions, social activities, civic and charitable service
projects; and
WHEREAS, all the DeMolay members of Chesterfield Chapter Order of DeMolay
will observe the period of March 17-24 as "International DeMolay Week" in celebra-
tionof their 49th Anniversary, so as to exemplify to all citizens here and else-
where their many activities, and to show recognition to their millions of Senior
DeMolays~
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield Coun~
that March 17 - 24, 1968 be observed as International DeMolay Week, and this Board
calls upon all citizens to join in saluting the young men of the Order of DeMolay
and in expressing our grateful appreciation of the fine examples set by these youn~
leaders in contributing to the welfare and character of other young men in this
community, thus aiding in the development and leadership of tomorrow.
There was read a letter from Mrs. T. E. Reekes, President, McGuire Circle Woman's
Club, in support of the employment of paid firemen in .the fire departments~f the
County.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Brownin(
it is resolved that this letter be received and filed with the Board's papers.
There was read a letter from Mr. Harry A. Howell, President of the Bensley Volunte
Rescue Squad, requesting the Board's permission to install a bay station at its ne
location on Jefferson-Davis Highway.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch
it is resolved that this matter be referred to the Fire Committee.
There was read a request from the School Board for the purchase of 31 sixty-six
passenger school buses and 3 thirty-six passenger school buses for a total cost of
$214,470.65. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded
by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this matter be deferred to March 13, 1968.
There was presented a reqUest to close a portion of Pompey Springs Road, adjacent
to Hopkins Road and to relocate same at a 90° angle.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch,seconded by Mr. Purdy, it
is resolved that this request be and it hereby is referred to the Planning Commis-
sion and Engineers for further study.
On motion of ~4r. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the Purcha~
ing Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to give one credit card to each Fire De-
partment which requests same, so that the system of purchasing gas for the various
fire engines be cleared and facilitated.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the followin(
interfund transfers be and they hereby are approved:
$35.00 from 11-101-412.0, Replacement of St, Signs to 11-101-403.0 - Furniture and
fixtures
100.00 from 11-010-201.0, Auditing to 11-010-215.0 - Repairs
100.00 from 11-010-201.0, Auditing to 11-010-218.0 - Postage
150.00 from 11-010-220.0, Travel, Bd. of Supv. to 11-010-220.1, Travel, Exec. Sec'
250.00 from 11-010-201.0, Auditing to 11-010-319, Office Supplies
300.00 from 11-061-106.0, Comp. Police, to 11-061-403.0, Furn. & Fixtures
1601.00 from 11-022-319.0, Office Supplies to 11-022-405.0 - Office Equip.
106.00 from 11-022-319.0, Office Supplies to 11-022-403.0 _ Furn. & Fixtures
53.00 from 11-071-211.0, Auto Ins. to 11-071-211.1, Liability Ins.
196.00 from 11-102-319.0, Office Supp. to 11-102-403.0, Furn. & Fixtures
15.00 from 13-155-293,0 Group Hosp. to 13-155-213.0, Workmen,s Comp.
250.00 from 31-201-298.0 Contingencies to 31-201-203.0, Materials & Supp.
1000.00 from 31-201-298,0 Contingencies to 31-201-992.2 _ W & S Conn. Chg. Refund
7.00 from 11-054-319.0, Office Supp. to 11-054-218.0, Postage
And Be It Further Resolved, that the coding of check number 413 dated August 16,
1967 in the amount of $722.00 be changed from 11-021-319.0 (Commissioner of the
Revenue - Office Supplies to 11-031-319.0 (Treasurer, Office Supplies).
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that a Varianc,
be granted to Mr. W. T. Goode, residing at 3800 Centralia Road, for the construc-
tion of a dwelling on a 90-ft. lot adjacent to his home.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following
requester street lights be referred to the Street Light Committee:
Intersection of Wallowa and Hathaway
Intersection of Warwick and Bramwell
There was presented a layout of some 10 lots facing State Rt. 743 in Dale District~
which road has a 30-ft. width and said lots are 150 feet wide and have as much as
an acre in each. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson,
ed by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this Board approves the proposal by Mr.
Crouch to develop this land provided he gives a 10-ft. strip to the County of Ches-
terfield for utilities.
Mr. Richard Robertson, Director, of the Richmond Regional Planning Commission comes
before the Board stating that the street names that are duplicated in the Richmond
Metropolitan area are to receive further study and would like the approval of the
Board to study this problem and a statement that the Board will cooperate insofar
as possible in changing the duplicated street names.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning
it is resolved that the Richmond Regional Planning Commission.study this problem
and present its findings to the County Board of Supervisors who will cooperate
insofar as possible.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the follow-
lng resolution is adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County herewith re-
quests its representative to the Senate of the Virginia General Assembly and the
Senate Committee on Education and Public Institutions to do all in their power to
defeat the proposed House Bill 915, which tends to further separate the operation
of the County School System from the citizens of the County. By taking away the
right of the governing body to decide on individual items of the School budget thi:
legislation would further reduce the power of elected officials to control specific
items in the budget which are out of line with the needs of the community.
It is here noted that Mr. Purdy does not vote and that Mr. Apperson votes Nay.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that a fire truc]
for the Wagstaff Fire Department be and it hereby is authorized to be purchased.
On. motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
continue to meet at night on the fourth Thursday of the months of March and April.
it is here noted that Mr.'Browning and Mr. Purdy vote Nay.
On motin of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
resolu.tion be adopted:
WHEREAS, all the property owners of all the land abutting a certain unopene~
alley, as shown on Section Sheet 3B-61, Bon Air Knolls, Midlothian District, Ches-
terfield County, Virginia, copy of which is attached to the Petition filed in this
matter and also attached to the Declaration of Vacation, which Section Sheet is of
record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia
in Plat Books 1-155, 3-50 & 51, 4-138 & 139, have petioned this Board to vacate
said unopened alley and to have it legally closed; and
WHEREAS, the said unopened alley has never been open to public use, but has
remained in the undisputed use, occupation and possession of the pasties ko the
Petition, namely, Daniel Tinsley, unmarried, and Glenn G. Thompson and Jean M.
Thompson, his wife, and their predecessors in title, and such alley is not desir=
able for the development of the lands abutting them or any other land; and
$~EREAS, the closing of said alley and the vacation of said plat showing
Lots 1, 2, 6 and 7 of Block 63 will not abridge or destroy any of the rights or
privileges of other property owners within the bounds of the area shown on Section
Sheet 3B-61, Bon Air Knolls, of record.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors doth approve
the vacation of the 25 foot alley shown on Section Sheet 3B-61, Bon Air Knolls,
commencing on the north side of the unopened portion of 6th Street between Buford
and McRae Streets, running in a northerly direction 100 feet and designated to
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serve Lots 1~ 2, G & 7 ct Block G3, Bon Air Knolls, said alley being 20 feet zn
width and terminating at the south line of Tract 29 of Bon Air Knolls.
This resolution is conditioned upon and shall become operative when the Rfor
mentioned parties shall have executed and acknowledged for record on a form approve
by the Commonwealth's Attorney and the County Bngineer an appropriate Declaration o
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court and said Clerk shall indicate
Knells in Plat Book 4, page 138, Clerk's Office, Circuit Court of Chesterfield Coun
Dn motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this Board
adjourns at 11:55 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. on March 13, 1968.
Executive Se~r~ ta~y