02-05-1976 MinutesPresent:
Mr. E. Merlin OINeill, Chairman
Mrs. Jean Girone, Vice~ Chairman
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. C. L. Bookman
Mr. Leo Myers
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co, Admin.
VIRGINIAI At an adjourned meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of Chester-
field County, held at the Courthouse
on February 5, 1976, at 1:00 p.m.
Also Present~
Mr, James Condrey, Dir.~ Cen, Acctg.
Mr~ Lee Falwell, Asst, Co: Admin.
Mr, Robert Galusha, Dir, of Personnel
Mr. C, G, Manuel, Asst, Co. Admin.
Mr, Michael Ritz, Planning Director
Mr. Bill Moseley~ architect, introduces Messrs, Jonathan Naylor, Andrew Schoerke,
Robert Murphy and Richard Vogel, Mr, Schoerke presents a slide review of plans
for the new office building. Mr, Naylor explains the methodology in arriving at
the present plans and explains the estimated costs which are: the base building
$3,915,700, with all costs added $5,220,280 and explains that an additional 11,000
square feet can be obtained from an unfinished basement for approximately $150,000
There is a general discussion of the merits of proceeding with the plans and con-
struction, the necessity for space~ etc, After much consideration of this matter,
it is on motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr, Myers~ resolved that further con-
sideration of this matter be deferred until February 11, 1976.
~yes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson~ Mr. Bookman and Mr, Myers.
Mr. Michael Ritz introduces several people in attendance at 3:00 p,m. for a dis-
cussion on the Greater Richmond Transit Company and the prospect of obtaining
UMTA fdnding for Chesterfield County.
Mr~ Henry Church, General Manager of GRTC, speaks briefly on the matter and pre-
sents Mr. John Ports who explains in detail the complex controls concerning this
federal grant. Mr, Charles Beddow, lawyer representing the Bon Air Transit Com-
pany, questions the efficacy of a five year plan. Mr. Ritz explains the origin
of the five year plan, Mr, Calvin Major, representing the Virginia Passengers
Association, speaks briefly. Mr. Joe Vinsch from the Crater Planning District
explains the transportation planning for that area which includes the southern
part of Chesterfield, Mr, Carmichael states that Greyhound will serve any citi-
zens that want to be served on the present routes running by that Company.
The Chairman requests all private companies to request, either individually or in
concert what they would like the County to do for them in promoting mass transit
in Chesterfield County.
The Board adjourns for dinner,
Reconvening:
Dr. Wagner presents the Health budget.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs, GironeI it is resolved that this Board
go into Executive Session to discuss personnel problems,
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr, Apperson, Mr, Bookman and Mr. Myers~
Reconvening:
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr, Bookman, it is resolved that this Board
adjourns at 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 p,m, on February 9, 1976,
Ayes: Mr. O~Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr, Apperson, Mr, Bookman and Mr. Myers,
~fl W.'Bur~ett, Secretary
Merlin O'Neill, ~hai~mXa~n ~