07-26-1976 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting
of the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County, held at the
Courthouse on July 26, 1976, at
7:30 p.m.
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, County Administrator
The Chairman calls the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. to discuss with the Fire
Standard Board of the Fire Department the policies by which the various Fire
Departments of the County should operate later. Ail companies are represented
and introduced.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it is resolved that this
Board reaffirms the establishment of the Fire Standards Board and its duties
as outlined on November 27, 1974.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill; Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
Chief Van Bowen discusses the need for an Air Unit which has been reduced
in cost to $64,029.75. After considerable discussion on the need for such
a vehicle, it is on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved
that'~ the Company purchase an Air Unit at a cost of $64,029.75 to be financed
from Revenue Sharing Funds.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
Chief Van Bowen and others discuss the needs for repairing and altering
the various Fire Departments of the County, at a cost of approximately $77,000
and states further that if the Board could finance $33,000 of that amount it
could take care of immediate needs and that the Fire Standard Board would see
to the proper distribution of this amount. After some discussion of this
matter, it is on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that
the sum of $33,000 be appropriated from ~e Revenue Sharing Fund to the Fire
Department Construction Fund to finance immediate improvements.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
The district chiefs are in need of $500 which is an annual fee for financing
the chiefs meetings, postage, minutes, etc.
Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr.
Bookman, resolved that the sum of $500 be appropriated from the Unappropriated
Surplus to the Fire Department Budget to finance this cost.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
Chief Cunningham coming from Enon Fire Department discusses the need for
condemnation on .33 of an acre. It is generally agreed that this matter be
first given to the Right-of-Way Department to make a final effort to acquire
this property prior to condemnation.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it is resolved that this
Board accept title and maintain cost of a new unit for salvage and rescue
operation purchased by the Midlothian Fire Board at an approximate cost of
$10,000.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Bookman.
It is resolved that this Board authorizes the purchase of a jeep from Haynes
Motor Company at a price of $7,405.05 at a delivery of 45 days.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Bookman.
It is generally agreed that the request of the Bon Air Fire Department be
deferred for the purchase by said department of a car for the transportation
of the Chief of the Fire Department to fires. It is cited that such a vehicle
was necessary to get through traffic in the built up area.
The problem of shooting fireworks in the County is to be studied by the Fire
Department who will make a recommendation at a later date.
The problem of getting abandoned structures razed is discussed and it is
generally agreed that the Building Inspector be requested to give immediate
action on certain structures.
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this
Board adjourns at 11:35 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. on July 27, 1976.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Bookman.
MK. W. Burnett, Secretary
E. Merlin O'Neill, airman