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10-13-1976 MinutesPresent: Mr. E. M~rlin O'Neill, Chairman Mrs. Joan Girone, Vice-Chairman Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson Mr. Co.Lo' Bookman Mr. Leo Myers Mr. Lee O. Falwell, Co. Admin. VIRGINIA: At a regular n~eting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on October 13, 1976, at 9:00 a.m. Also Present: Mr. Stanley Balderson, Principal Planner Mrs. Joan Dolezal, Secretary Mr. C. G. Manuel, Asst. Co. Admin. Mr. Mmrris Mason, Attorney Mr. Steve Micas, County Attorney Mr. Michael Ritz, Director of Planning Mr. Jares Schiavo, Zoning Inspector ~he Chairman called the meeting to order. Mr. Apperson gave the invocation. Mrs. Girone made some correct_ions to the minutes of September 22nd. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Booknmn, resolved that the minutes of September 29th were approved. 'Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs~ Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on notion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the minutes of September 8th were amended. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. %he Board of Supervisors this day approved all claims presented to the County for the month September, 1976, and authorized the Treasurer of the County to issue warrants as follows: Total Amount General Fund Check 138632-140810 Revenue Sharinq Fund Check 138711-140744 County Library Fund Check 138650-140786 Law Library Fund Check 139516-139567 County Road Fund Check 139333-139412 Airport Fund Check 138634-140779 County Garage Check 138646-140755 Storeroom Check 138656-140773 Workmen's Compensation Check 138647-140322 Manpower Check 138695-140751 Social Services Check 138250-140589 Nursing Home Check 001981-140786 Library Construction Check 139420-140778 School Board Check 138820-140358 $394,319.12 $203,790.34 $20,034.81 $130.50 $10.084.93 $30 250.17 $39 676.34 $2 677.61 $1 382.82 $2542.23 $106853.13 $86,019.88 $134,955.26 $782,890.81 New School Bond Construction Check 138939-140335 School Bond Construction Check 139687-140337 School Payroll Deduction Check 138851-139994 County Payroll Deduction Check 139215-140761 Utilities Check 015524-015325 Water O~eratin~ Check 015306-015565 Water Debt Fund Check 015482-015539 Water Imp. Re~l. Ext. Check 015327-015564 County'Water Construction Check 015474 Water Meter Deposit Check 015494-015525 Water Meter Installation Check 015315-015556 Utilities Storeroom Check 015318-015558 Ettrick Utility Check 015311-015446 Sewer Revenue Check 015344-015524 Sewer O~eratin~ Check 015340-015561 Sewer Im~r. Re~l. Ext. Check 015308-015562 Sewer Bond Construction Check 015317-015469 Utilities Workmen's Compensation Check 015555 Brandermill Sewer Acquisition Check 015437-015495 Brandermill Sewer Debt Total Amount $191,421.07 $454,724.46 $100,798.96 $2,659,418.19 $657.67 $21,700.27 $105,333.75 $81,326.49 $9,255.00 $430.00 $16,081.57 $9,548.32 $895.83 $133.06 $9,986.32 $1,065,229.89 $208,089.59 $12.00 $802,319.24 Mr. Warren of the State Department of Highways and Transportation was present. He presented the Board with a copy of the Fiscal Sur~m3z~y of the Work performed by the Secondary Budget for the Seccndary Roads in ~hesterfield fbunty, 1975-76. Mr. Bookman inquired about the stop sign at the intersection of Walmsley and Turner B~ads, about repairs on Moseley and Pear Orchard RDads and about culverts and the right-of-way on Ruthers ~oad. Mr. Warren stated he would check into these situations. Check 015535 $5,888.58 Mr. Apperson introduced Mr. Richard M. Smith, Chief Transpertation Planner with the Richn~nd Negional Planning District Conmlission, who is the liaison person between the County and the RRPDC. Mr. Smith stated that the RRPDC was appreciative for the support received from the Board and offered assistance whenever needed. Mr. Apperson inquired about the light situation at Cloverleaf Mall. Mr. Warren stated that the Highway Department had been making plans to change the timing of the lights but he had not seen the details yet. Mr. O'Neill inquired about the continuation of Bass Street and stated that water is standing at Mr. Cum~der's house. Mr. Warren stated he would investigate the matter. Mr. Falwell stated that the Board ha d received a request frc~ the School Board asking that contractors be excluded from the payment of fees for building permits related to public school ccnstruction. Mr. McBride was present and stated that there are only two instances when fees can be e~mpted: 1. When the cost is less than $500 and involves no other permit and 2. When the construction is designed and used for religious worship. He stated that this was in the ODunty Code and to his knc~ledge this had never been done before. Mr. Micas stated that he felt the Board could not Fake this exception but they could appropriate the money from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund if they felt the School Board was in need of relief. Mr. McBride stated that the fee schedule was set up so that his office could pay for itself. Mr. Bookman suggested that Mr. McBride detail the exact cost and charge only that arno%mt. Mrs. Girene stated that this Would set a precedent and then the same thing would be done for the Mental Health/Mental Betardaticn Building, the Courts Building, etc. After further consideration of this matter, it was cn ~otion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this request for e~emption from building permit fees for construction of public school facilities be denied. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Myers. Abstention: 51r. Bookman. ~here was some discussion of the survey for child care needs in the County and it was generally .agreed that this matter be deferred. Mr. Condrey stated that the Fire Department had received a $5,000 contribution from the DuPont Fibers Division to be used in the construction of a new fire training building. On motion.of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, it was resolved that planned budget revenue account 11-000-901.0 Contributions was increased by $5,000.00 and the planned budget expendi- tures for 11-073-601.0 New Buildings also was increased by $5,000.00. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that a letter be written from the Board of Supervisors expressing their appreciation to DuPont Fibers Division for their contribution to the construction of the new fire training building. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded.by Mr. Bookman, resolved that $107,690 was appro- priated from the Unappropriated Surplus of the Ceneral Fund to: 11-061-499.4 Cormmmication $ 32,297 11-061-499.5 Police Investigatory Equipment 5,081 11-061-499.6 Planning and ~esearch 33,711 11-061-499.7 Upgrading Personnel 36,601 $ 107,690 And further, it was resolved that Planned Budget P~venue Account 11-000-618.2 Police Grants was increased by $107,690. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that the Treasurer be and he was authorized to negotiate a short-term loan not to exceed $2,000,000 in accordance with Section 15.1-545 and 15.1-546 of the Code of Virginia. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that the Treasurer of Chester- field Co%nty be, and he was authorized to transfer the sum of $477,450 from account 77-67.1, P~served for Interest Payable to accO~mt 72-83, Nevenue Realized. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that the County Treasurer, CeorgeW. MDore, Jr., was authorizedto Fake transfers from the General Fund of the County, as needed, but not to exceed the amDunt in the Planned Budget for the fiscal year 1976-77 to the following funds: 13 - Co%mty Library Fund 21 - Virginia Public Assistance Fund 41 - School Operating Fund And it was further resolved, that the Treasurer was authorized to make transfers of funds from the Se~er Revenue Fund to the Sewer Operating Fund and Sewer Debt Fund of the County, as needed, but not to exceed the arount of the Planned Budget and approved additions thereto of the fiscal year 1976-77. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. Mrs. Gircne explained that she had received a request from the Bicentennial Connittee for $900 to pay for the overprinting of the Muster Day Program. After consideration of this matter, it was on ~otion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that $900 be appropriafed from the Unappropriated Surplus of the General Fund to account 11-189-299.2 Bicentennial Committee and~ hopefully the County would be reimbursed from future sales of the Muster Day Program. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. Mr. Ritz distributed a proposed budget and capital improvement program schedule to the Board. Mr. Myers stated that he felt the Board would be locking itself in and this would not be only planning. Mr. Falwell stated that a Capital Improvement Program would put everything in per- spective .for long-range planning. After considerable discussion of this matter, it was generally agreed that the Board would have a study session on Wednesday, October 20th at 10:00 a.m. to discuss further a Capital Improvement Program for the County. It was on motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that the following resolution was approved: Whereas, the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County requested that f_he Greater. Richmond Transit Corporation and the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation aid the CO~ty in developing an express park and ride lot next to Bon Air Baptist cllUrch; and Whereas, the community reaction to this specific location is negative as expressed at the public hearing held September 9, 1976; Nc~, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Board of Supervisors requests the Greater · RicbJapnd Transit Corporation and the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to discontinue any further consideration of this site; and Further, resolved to extend their full appreciation to their professional staff personnel who prepared the materials for, and made the preparations at, the public hearing; and Further, resolved that the County remains interested in locating an express park and ride lot in the Bon Air area. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. ~;ers. It was generally agreed that a resolution regarding the Housing and Urban Development grant be deferred at the request of the Planning Director. Mr. Ritz stated that Mr. Richard Cox had requested the refund of a portion of his application fee for Zoning Case #76S163. Mr. Bookman stated that this involved a case of mistake in judgment and felt two-thirds of the fee should be refunded since the request for rezoning stopped in early stages. Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson were concerned about other applicants applying for refunds when their cases were denied and using the same reason. It was gener- ally agreed that this matter be deferred. After some discussion of the proposed statement on the Powhite Extension by the Planning Director, it was on motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that the statement as prepared and corrected was the position of the County and said statement to be read by Mr. Ritz at the hearing on October 18th and same was filed with the papers of this Board. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Myers. Abstention: Mr. Bookman because he was not satisfied with the Board's prior reconnendation that Line "E" was appropriate. There was considerable discussion regarding the parking of school buses in areas zoned resi- dential. It was generally agreed that this matter be deferred 30 days which would provide additional time to research other alternatives and receive input from citizens. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mrs. Girone, resolved that the follc~ing Ordinances be advertised for Public Hearings on November 10th at the specified tinles: 1. Ordinance for Investigation of Fire Department Personnel - 11:00 a.m. 2. Ordinance Amending the Subdivision Regulations - 11:30 a.m. 3. Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance - 12:00 noon Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. Mr. Apperson explained that he had received a request from the residents of Berwick Village for the Comty to pay the mnthly fee for 12 street lights if they paid for the installation of the lightS. Mrs. Girone inquired if this would set a precedent. Mr. Apperson stated that he did not think so. It was generally agreed that a policy governing the installaticn and monthly maintenance fee should be decided upon and it was further agreed that this should be discussed after the Engineering Agenda on October 18th if time permitted. It was on moticn of Mrs. Girone, seccnded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the game claim Of Mr. M. D. Motley be referred back to the Animal Control Department for reevaluation as to the amomt to be paid. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on ration of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this Board supported the employment of a Work Release Counselor whose salary would be $9,600 per year Which funds are being shifted f~ another po~iticn,~in the. Sheriff's budget which was not filled for the County jail which position should develop the Work Release Program at the Jail to its fullest potential. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Gircne, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman ~nd Mr. Myers. Mr. Falwetl stated that he had investigated the possibility of using CETA funds for so~e of the work release programs and funds are available according to Manpower representatives. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seoonded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that the request for bingo games and/or raffles from the Disabled American Veterans and the J. G. Hening P.T.A. be and they were approved for a period of one year. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girc~e, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. Mrs. Girone presented the Board with a pamphlet published by the State Air Pollution Control Board regarding the burning of leaves which could be mailed with the utility bills. She stated that the dates when burning is allowed in £hesterfield and the fact that f~esterfield will pick up bagged leaves at no cost will be added to the pamphlet. 5he Board agreed this would be appropriate and approved it~ enclosure cormmncing October 25th. Mr. Bookman stated that developers in the northern part of the County need landfill sites and that some restrictions in the Zoning Ordinance are preventing new sites from becoming .available and operable.. Mrs. Girone stated that she felt this problem needed to be addressed, not only regarding the developers but for future landfill 'sites. Mr. Apperson stated that he was ~n the Landfill Con, tree, not to address the problem of where developers could dispose of their stumps, trees, etc., but that he would get with the Director of Planning to ascertain the need for a meeting of the full Committee. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved ~hat this Board go into E~cutive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. Beconvening: 76SR178 Ms. B~nnie B. Wallace requested renewal of a mbile home permit to park a m~bile home on property belonging to Mr. Edgar H. Lancaster, grandfather of the applicant, and better known as 3520 Bluffside Drive. Tax Map Sec. 67-1 (1) parcel 18 (Sheet 23). Ms. Wallace stated that this request was necessitated because of sc~ae child care problems she was facing. There being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that this request for a mobile home permit was approved for a period of two years. Ayes: Mrs. Girone, Mr. Auperson and Mr. Bookman. 76S180 Ms. Pearl Trent requested a mobile home permit to park a mobile hom~ cn property belonging to Mr. Thomas E. Trent, father of the applicant, and better knc~m as 4248 Curtis Street. Tax Map Sec. 115-11 (2) flhester Blk. M-2, Lot 378. (Sheet 32). Ms. Trent stated tha~ she would be living in the m~bile home and would have County water and a septic tank. There being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that this request for a m~bile home permit was approved for a period of two years. Ayes: Mrs. Gir~ne, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S182 Ms. Patricia A. Jordan requested a mobile home permit to park a m~bile home on property belonging to Mr. Herbert Waldrop, Jr., father of the applicant, and better knc~zn as 10000 Beaumont Avenue. Tax Map Sec. 81-16 (5) Central Park, Btk. 7, Lots 19-22. (Sheet 23). Ms. Jordan stated that she and her four children would be living in the mobile home. There being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Appersc~, resolved that this request for a mobile home permit was approved for a period of two years. Ayes: Mrs. C~rene, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S183 Mr. Marvin J. Mitchell requested a mobile home permit to park a mobile home cn property which belongs to Mrs. Ruth P~ynolds, grandmother of the applicant, and better known as 1428 Railroad Avenue. Tax Map Sec. 15-8 (2) Winterfield, Parcel 4. (Sheet 7). Mr. Schiavo stated that two of the adjacent landowners have not signed the application. Mr. Mitchell stated that Mrs. Edens was deceased and he did not have an address for the Southern P~_ilroad CorNpany. 5here being no opposition, it was on r~Dtion of Mrs. Gircne, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved %hat this request for a nmbile home permit be approved for a period of two years. Ayes: Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S184 Ms. Phyllis C. Creel requested a mbile home permit to park a mobile home on property which belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Pearle S. Clarke, parents of the applicant, and better known as 6620 Hopkins Boad. Tax Map Sec. 66-4 (1) parcel 8. (Sheet 22). Ms. Creel stated she would be utilizing public water and sewer. ~here being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that this request was approved for a period of two years. Ayes: Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76SR19 3 Ms. Adele M. Burke requested renewal of a m~bile home permit to park a nobile home on property which she owns and better kn°wn as 7600 Hopkins Poad. Tax Map Sec. 66-12 (1) parcel 4. (Sheet 22). 55ere being no opposition, it was on ration of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this request for a mobile home permit was approved for a period of two years. Ayes: Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76SR179 Mr. David C. Belcher, III, requested renewal of a mobile home permit to park a mobile home on property which belongs to Mr. Jake Cox, brother of %he applicant, and better known as 21811 Ferndale Avenue. Tax Map Sec. 186-4 (1) parcel 26. (Sheet 52). %here being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Apperson, secc~ded by Mr. Bookman, resolved %hat %his request for a mobile home permit was approved for a period of two years. Ayes: Mrs. GirOne, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S181 Mr. Norman E. Tolston requested a mobile home permit to park a mbile home on property which belongs to ~. Frank A. Clark, brother-in-law of the applicant, and better known as 7525 Woodpecker Rpad. Tax Map Sec. 146 (1) parcel' 24. (Sheet 40). Mr. Balderson stated that this case was before the wrong Board and %hat the Board of Zoning Appeals would hear this case on the first Tuesday on November. 76S160 In Bemmuda Magisterial District, Jchn H. Williams requested a Variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frontage for dwelling purposes. %his parcel lies 800 feet off %he north line of Happy Hill Boad, measured from ~a point 2,000 feet east of its intersection with Branders Bridge tlDad. T. M. Sec. 132-6 (1) part of parcel 7 (Sheet 41). Mr. Myers stated that he had been asked by Mr. Williams to defer this variance because of some changes that might necessitate a new application. Mr. Reese Tucker was present and stated that the land in question is not for sale and reads a letter from one of the co-owners, Mrs. 6blden, stating her intention not to sell now or in the forseeable future. Mr. Tucker stated that Mrs. Golden was being badgered to sell, that she was about to have a nervous breakdown over this, that this was his only reason for opposition and that he would not oppose a variance in the area if this piece of land was not inxolved. After ccnsideration of this matter, it was on ration of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this variance request was denied. Ayes: Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Ms. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S185 In Dale Magisterial District, Ms. Sandra W. Arnold requested a Variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frontage for dwelling purposes. This parcel of land lies 550 feet off the south line of Centralia Road, measured from a point 1,050 feet east of its intersection with Hollyberry Drive. T. M. Sec. 96-10 (1) part of parcel 7 (Sheet 31). Mr. Apperson stated that he had spoken with Ms. Arnold on several occasions about the future develo~aLmnt in the area. After further consideration of the matter, it was on notion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Booknran, resolved that this variance request was approved subject to the conditions that Ms. Arnold access by a private road easement and further that the County will not.have any responsibility in the maintenance or building of this road until it is brought up to State specifications by others and accepted into the State system. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S186 In Bermuda Magisterial District, Wayne Cook requested a Variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frontage for dwelling purposes. This parcel lies 670 feet southeast of the eastern terminus of Prince George Avenue, measul~d from a point 200 feet east of its inter- section with Maranatha Avenue. T. M. Sec. 152-1 (2), Rivermont, part of parcel 1 (Sheet 44). Mr. Cook was present and stated that he objected to the 50 foot public road easement that was being required. After further discussion of the matter, it was ca notion of Mr. Myers, seoonded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that this variance request was approved with the understanding that Mr. Cook use a 20' road. easement from Point B to Point D and further that the County will not~ have any responsibility in the maintenance or building of this road. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S187 In Bermuda Magisterial District, Danny Lee Parnell requested a Variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frontage for dwelling purposes. This parcel lies 480 feet off the east line of Hopkins Road, measured frcr~ a point 830 feet-south of its intersection with O~ntralia Road. T. M. Sec. 97-5 (1) part of parcel 14 (Sheet 32). After considerable discussion with Mr. and Mrs. parnell regarding the road dedication, it was on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that this request was deferred for 30 days. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S188 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, Edward F. M~nath requested a Variance to use a parcel of land which fronts along an unimproved public road for dwelling purposes. This parcel fronts along the east line of Msnath Road (unimproved) and is located 1,300 feet south of its inter- section with .Rsams Road. T.M. Sec. 27-7 (1) parcel 9 (Sheet 8). There being no opposition present, it was on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this request was approved with no conditions since the dedication of the road is almost completed. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookn13n and Mr. Myers. 76S189 In Bermuda Magisterial District, Graham S. Webb requasts a Variance to use a lot, which fronts along an unimproved public road for dwelling purposes. This lot fronts along the north line of Rivervi~ Road (unimproved) and is located 1,600 feet southwest of its intersection with Enon Church Road-. T. M. Sec. 135-13 (2) Cameron Farm t~sub, lot 45, Sheet 42. Mr. and Mrs. Webb were present and after some discussion of problems that exist with the road, it was on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that this request was deferred for 30 days. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman andMr. Myers. 76S190 In Matoaca Magisterial District, Philip R. Marsh requested a Variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frontage for dwelling purposes. %his parcel lies 1,200 feet off the north line of River Road, measured from a point approximately 2,800 feet west of its inter- sect/on with Eanes Road. T. M. Sec. 179 (1) Parcel 9 (Sheet 52). ~here being no opposition, it was on notion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this variance was approved. Ayes: 'Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. 76S191 In Dale Magisterial District, thomas M. Oook requests a Variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frcatage for dwelling purposes. %his parcel lies northwest of the western terminus of Lake Hills Court. T. M. Sec. 41-12 (1) part of parcel 9 (Sheet 15). %here being no oppositica, it was on notion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mrs. Girone, resolved that this variance request was approved. Ayes: Mr, O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. Mrs. Pointer came before the Board and Gave a brief summary of how the r~tter of tax relief for the elderly came to be a Board matter this year. She stated she was extremely disappointed to hear that the Board had voted on this issue at a previous maehing when she was not present and inquired what she could do to bring it the matter back before the Board. Mr. O'Neill stated that he felt the citizens in his district were satisfied with the outcome and he would not change the way in which he voted. Mrs. Gircne and Mr. Myers agreed. Mr. Apperson and Mr. Bookn~n stated that the citizens in their districts did not feel much relief was given by the Board's action. It was generally agreed that Mrs. Pointer, if she felt this still needed further consideration, should discuss this matter with the Board next September after this policy had been in operation to see what effect it did have on the elderly citizens and if it needed amending next year, it could be prepared for in the budget. Mr. Falwell states that the VACD Conference will be held in RDanoke on Nove~oer 7t~h, 8th and 9th. -It was on ration of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the County accept the whi~3e dogwood tree and thank the Bermuda Hundred fhapter of the Daughters of the Ar~rican Revolution for this tree in celebration of our County's 200th Birthday. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, M~. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on ration of Mr. Apperson, seccnded by Mr. Myers, resolved that the Judges of the Circuit Court be and they were requested to appoint June I. Jones as a School Guard for the Co~ty of fhesterfield effective October 15, 1976. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the County enter into a contract with Riverside Hospital to do a financial analysis organizational study, etc. of the Chesterfield County Nursing Home which study should be complete within 45 days and cost $6,000 which will be paid from the present Nursing Home appropriations. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was generally agreed that the Board would have a Police Con~nittee meeting at 4:30 p.m. ca Wednesday, October 20th after the Personnel Committee meeting. It was on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that Mr. Richard Cox be refunded two-thirds of zoning application fee for Case #76S163 because Mr. Cox mistakenly applied for rezoning~ Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. Mr. Apperson stated that he thought the appointed members or alternates should regularly attend the Ridnmond Begional Planning District Conxnission meetings because items of concern to Chester- field County are on the agendas. Mrs. Girone agrees end cites some instances when Chesterfield's representation meant a great deal. All members agreed and stated they would try to be m~re conscientious about attendance at these meetings. Mr. Zook came before the Board and stated that Conm~ity Development Funds could not be used to fund the Day Care Study in the County. He stated that he was not sure if there were any excess Title 20 funds or if they would be used. After further discussion of the matter, it was on notion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that the Comprehensive Day Care Advisory Council be authorized to proceed with ~nild Care Study for Chesterfield County, the cost ($7,000) of sud~ study to be paid from federal or state sources if possible. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was on notion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that the request of the Midlothian Volunteer Fire Department for renewal of their bingo and/or raffle permit was approved for a period of cae year. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman and Mr. Myers. It was generally agreed that the Board invite the CIC to lunch at 12:00 noon on October 22nd. It was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that this Board adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 18, 1976, for a meeting to discuss the County Engineer's agenda. · Aye/.- ~Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone, Leal'weirdO F~ ~ Mr..Appers°n' Mr. Bookman~ -~ ~-~L~and Mr. Myers. ~2~~ , · , tarv E. Merli5 ~'Neill, Chairmah