03-08-1976 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
March 8~ 1976~ at 5:00 p.m.
Present:
Also Present:
Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill, Chairman
Mrs. Joan Girone, Vice-Chairman
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. C. L. Bookman
Mr. Leo Myers
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co. Admin.
Battalion Chief David Barfield, Fire
Department
Captain Carl Cimino, Fire Department
Mr. James Condrey, Dir. of Central Acctg
Battalion Chief F. W. Dolezal, Fire
Department
Chief Robert Eanes, Fire Department
Mr. Lee Falwell, Asst. Co. Administrator
Mr. C. G. Manuel, Asst. Co. Administrato
Chief Dennis Turlington, Fire Marshal
Mrs. Agnes Martin presents the budget of the Nursing Home.
Dr. Preston Leake, Mrs. Gene Knoop, Ms. Pat Lamprey and Mrs. Cooper are present
to speak on the Library budget. Dr. Leake explains the proposed budget and the
amount of money needed to complete the capital budget.
The Board recesses for dinner.
Reconvening at 7:30 p.m.:
Chief Eanes presents Chiefs from all 12 Fire Departments. Chief Van Bowen thanks
the Board for its cooperation'and, in reference to the budget cut for the Fire
Depart.ment, States that $15,404 eliminated from the Fire Prevention Bureau would
have financed a badly needed position which would have prevented future fires in
the County~ Chief Reckley supports this statement and requests that the Board
not cut this item. Chief Bowen cites the amount of $12,090 for training and $80,00£
for an air unit which amounts were eliminated and states that the air unit is
vitally needed, citing many reasons for such a statement. The Chairman advises
that bids should be received for this unit along the lines discussed by Chief
Eanes and Chief Bowen. Chief Bowen makes a strong request to hire six additional
people for the Bon Air Fire Department now so that they can be properly trained
by July 1, 1976, with the admonition that daytime manpower is in short supply.
Chief Turlington and Battalion Chief Barfield show slides of the Tivoli fire and
explain the events of this fire.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that this Board
go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel problem.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
Reconvening:
The matter of air pollution is discussed with particular emphasis on leaf burning.
Chief Eanes requests a fence around a portion of Manchester athletic fields to
pro~ect Fire Station #2.
Chief Eanes cites the habit of having a fire unit at the Southside Speedway and
states that this no longer can be justified.
The Chairman thanks Chief Eanes on behalf of the Board and requests him to express
deep appreciation to all of the firefighters in the County for the exceptionally
fine job in suppressing fires in the County.
Mr. Robert Painter with Dave Welchons, Charles Quaiff, Raymond Birdsong and Craig
Bryant discuss the Utility budget. Mr. Quaiff presents and explains the proposed
budget.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it is resolved that this Board
go into Executive Session to discuss personnel problems.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
Reconvening:
It is on motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this Board
adjourns at 1:15 a.m. to Wednesday, March 10, 1976, at 9:00 a.m.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
M. W. Burnett, Secretary
E. erlin O'Neill, Chairman