07-30-1976 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting
of the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County, held at
Meadowbrook Country Club on July 30,
1976, at 12:00 noon.
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. Lee O. Falwell, Asst. Co. Admin.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co. Admin.
The meeting is called to order by the Chairman.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mrs. Girone, it is resolved that this Board
go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. ~yers.
Reconvening:
The Board adjourns to return to the Courthouse complex.
Reconvening at 2:30 p.m.:
The Board meets with the Department Heads to discuss matters relative to the
new administration. Mr. O'Neill addresses the group stating basically that there
would be no change in adminislrative philosophy. Other members of the Board speak
briefly and Mr. Falwell speaks seeking cooperation and assistance from the Depart-
ment Heads.
Mr. Burnett speaks thanking the Department Heads for their working with him as
a team. Mr. O'Neill states that the Board would like to have quarterly dinner
meetings with the Department Heads to discuss matters of government operation.
Mr. Jim Condrey thanks the Board on behalf of the County directors and employees
for the fringe benefits recently acquired.
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the County
Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to institute condemnation proceedings
against the property owners listed below if the amount offered by the County as
set against the property owners listed below if the amount offered by the County
as set out opposite their names is not accepted. Be it further resolved that the
County Administrator notify the said property owners by registered mail of the
intention of the County to enter upon and take the property which is to be the
subject of the said condemnation proceedings. An emergency existing, this resolu-
tion shall be, and it is hereby declared in full force and effect immediately upon
passage.
John W. and Ruby B. Bishop
S73-33T/0 $25.00
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Gir~ne, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
There is some discussion regarding the Home for the Aged and the rates for water
and sewer charges and fees. Mr. Apperson states that as the structure is set up
now there is no category for a Home of this nature. After further discussion of
the matter it is generally agreed that the County Attorney should prepare a pro-
posed amendment to the Ordinance creating a separate classification for rest homes
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it is resolved that the follow-
ing resolution be and it hereby is adopted:
Be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of the county of Chesterfield,
Virginia, in regular meeting assembled that the Chairman of said Board be, and he
hereby is, authorized to enter into an agreement with the Seaboard Coast Line
Railroad Company, and to sign same on behalf of said County whereby said Railroad
Company grants unto said County the right or license to install and maintain, for
the purpose of a sewer main, a line of pipe across the right of way and underneath
the track or tracks of said Railroad Company at Richmond, Virginia; as more
particularly described in said agreement, which agreement is dated June 22, 1976,
a copy of which agreement is filed with this Board of Supervisors.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Change
Order #1 in the decrease amount of $16,953.00 for Sewer Contract S73-27T~ Swift
Creek Trunk, be and it hereby is approved.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
Mr. O'Neill discusses the Organization and Functions Manual, 1976-77, prepared
by the Personnel Department and commends and thanks Mr. Galusha, Director.
After some discussion of the Sanitation Supervisor job classification, it is
agreed that Mr. Galusha should rectify the problems with the General Services
Department.
Mr. Dennis Parker, Airport Manager, discusses his need for an Avionics Supervisor
After some discussion of the matter, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson~ seconded by
Mr. Bookman, resolved that Mr. Parker be authorized to employ Mr. Larry Larson at
Step I of the Classification Pay Scale and to pay $1,000 moving expenses, said
moving expenses to b~ paid when Mr. Larson has established residence in the Count~
with his family~
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr~ Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it is resolved that this Boar~
adjourns at ~:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 1976.
Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers.
It is noted that a meeting of the Board was not held on August 3rd for lack of
a quorum.
M~4 'W~. ~Burhett, Secretary
E. ~Merl-in O'Neill, C]~rm~n