04-29-68 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
April 29, 1968 at 7:30 P.M.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Hornet, Chairman
Mr. H. O. Browning,'Vice-Chr.
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. F. F. Dietsch
Mr. A. R..Martin
Mr. C. J. Purdy
Mr. Morris Mason, Comm. Atty.
Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Eng.
Mr. Howard A. Mayo, Jr., Co. Planner
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y. ,
Mr. John E. Longmire, Asst. Exec. S~c'y.
The Executive Secretary gave a brief explanation of the proposed budget of 1968-'6~
Mr. Roy E. Staples comes before the Board and states his opposition to the Kinder-
garten Program and suggests that we have more economy in the County.
There was read a letter from Mr. J. K. Timmons admonishing the Board to be frugal
in the spending of the County's money.
Mr. Van Vleck, speaking for the Parent-Teacher Associations in the County, cites
the fact that the $1,000,000 plus reduction in the School Budget has hurt some
programs.
Mrs. Elsie Elmore raises the question about the feasibility of the Board getting a
mandamus from the Court to force the collection of taxes.
Upon further consideration of the budget, Mr. Martin makes the following motion,
which was seconded by Mr. Purdy:
A tentative budget for the County of Chesterfield in the amount of $.45,402,401
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969 was advertised in the Richmond Times-Dis-
patch on April 12, 1968 and April 29, 1968 was set as the date for a public hear
on said budget. Therefore, it is resolved that this Board of Supervisors of Ches-'
terfield County, Virginia, held public hearings in accordance with the resolution
passed on April 10, 1968 for informative purposes on a contemplated budget for the
fiscal year 1968-'69. This budget is for informative and fiscal planning purposes
and is not approved, adopted or ratified by the Board of Supervisors.
~Fnereupon, Mr. Apperson states that he requests the License Tax revenue be left
blank so that an ordinance can be passed raising the Business and Professional
License Tax, and makes a motion that same be done, which motion is seconded by Mr.
Dietsch. After a further general discussion, Mr. Apperson makes a concurrent
amending motion to reduce the proposed Personal Property rate of $3.40 to $3.30.
A vote being taken on this motion, Mr. Dietsch and Mr. Apperson vote Aye. Mr.
Browning, Mr. Purdy and Mr. Martin vote No.
A vote being taken on the original motion concerning the passage of the budget -
Martin, Mr. Purdy and Mr. Homer vote Aye.
Mr. Apperson, and Mr. Browning vote Nay.
Mr. Dietsch abstains from voting stating that there is not sufficient money in thei
proposed budget for quality education.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the Board
fix as a tentative County and district levies for the year 1968 on each $100.00
assessed and liable for such levies, for the purpose of meeting the requirements
of the County budget, to-wit:
Real Personal
Estate Property
Bermuda Magisterial Dist. ~ $3.40
Clover Hill Mag. Dist. 3.10 3.40
Dale Magisterial Dist. 3.10 3.40
Manchester Mag. Dist. 3.10 3.40
Midlothian Mag. Dist. 3.10 3.40
MatOaca Mag. Dist. 3.10 3.40
Ettrick San. Dist. 3.10 3.40
Farm Mchy.
and
Livestock Machinery
10¢ 65¢
10¢ 65¢
10¢ 65¢
10¢ 65¢
I0¢ 65¢
10¢ 65¢
10¢ 65¢
The above levy shall also apply on the real estate and tangible personal property
of Public Service Corporations within the County, based on the assessment fixed by
the State Corporation Commission.
Whereupon, Mr. Apperson makes an amending, motion to reduce the Personal Property
Tax from $3.40 to $3.30.
A vote being taken on the amended motion - Mr. Apperson votes aye.
Mr. Browning, Mr. Dietsch, Mr. Martin, Mr. Purdy and Mr. Horner vote No.
A vote being taken on the original motion to set the rates:
Mr. Martin, Mr. Dietsch, Mr. Purdy and Mr. Horner vote Aye.
Mr. Apperson and Mr. Browning vote No.
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On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the request
of the Association of Chesterfield County Volunteer Fire Departments for increased
insurance coverage be referred to the Fire Committee for study.
on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. 'Purdy, it is resolved that this Board
request Mr. Lancaster, Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Highways to!
draw up the proper resolution for the consideration of the Board concerning the
request of certain property owners on Oakland Avenue for the installation of curbs
and gutters.
There was read a letter from Mr. Kenneth Barton concerning t~e need ~or an airport
in the County and after discussion of this matter, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson
~econded by Mr. Dietsch, resolved that a Committee be appointed to study the possi-
bility of constructing an airport in the County and to see what interest could be
obtained from various plane owners in support of such a project.
Mr. Howard Mayo, Jr. was appointed Chairman of the Committee and the remaining
bers will be appointed at a later date.
A discussion was hel~ concerning the condemnation of certain property on ~imm¥
Winters Road for a sewer line and it was agreed that no further action would be
taken on this matter.
There was read'a letter from Mr. Morris Mason, Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney, con-
cerning the contract which the County has with Mr. Wilbur Pinchbeck concerning the
rebates for certain sewer connections on Warwick Road.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin,
it is resolved that the Commonwealth's Attorney be requested to advise Mr. Pinchbe,
that under the contract the future sewer connections would be $300.00.
The problem of serving the area south of Harrowgate Road and west of Route #1 was
discussed briefly before the Board and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr.
Dietsch, it is resolved that this Board requests the County Engineer to resurvey
the area for possible solution to several sewage problems.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the Chairm~
and Clerk of this Board be and they hereby are authorized to sign an agreement
offering to purchase additional land at the Courthouse.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the follo~ng
transfers within the Dog Tax Fund be and they hereby are approved, and the Treasur-
er is requested to make said transfers:
Dog Tax Fund - 11-120
$400.00 from Fowl claims (501.0) to Issuing Dog Tags (150.0)
250.00 from Livestock claims (502.0) to Issuing Dog tags (150.0)
150.00 from Materials & Supplies (323.0) to Issuring Dog tags (150.0)
100.00 from Record Books & Tags (3i7~0) to Issuing Dog tags (150.0)
50.00 from Livestock Claims (502.0) to Compensation of Dog Wardens (116.0)
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the Treasur~
of the County be and he hereby is requested to transfer $89,197.00 from the
priated surplus of the County's General Fund to the Library Fund.
It is here noted that $51,000 is the amount unspent in the 1966-'67 budget and
carried forward from that year.
The sum of $36,197.00 is money advanced by the General Fund for the purchase of
books to be repaid from State and Federal Funds.
There was read a letter from Mr. Carl W. Watkins, Jr., Chairman of a Committee of
the Board of Directors of the Richmond Area Association for Retarded Children, re-
questing the Board's approval to allow said organization continued use of Camp
Baker on a long-range planning and development program for the care of retarded
children.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Appe~son, seconded by Mr,
it is resolved that this Board notify the Richmond Area Association for Retarded
Children that continued use of the Camp Baker facilities would be authorized for a
long-range program for this purpose. It is here noted that Mr; Martin votes No,
sta~ing that he was unalterably opposed to integration under these circumstances.
The proposed allocations for Primary roads in the Richmond District were read,
which amount would approach $3,000,000 with much of the allocation being shared wi~
adjacent counties.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the ExecutJ
Secrerary be authorized to pay~certain employees in the Purchasing Department for
unused vacations.
There was a brief discussion concerning dog problems in the County, however, no
further action was taken on this matter.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this
adjourn at 11:35 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. on May 8, 1968.
Executive Secretary Chairman