2014-01-08 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
James M. Holland
Stephen A. Elswick
Dorothy A. Jaeckle
Arthur S. Warren
Daniel A. Gecker
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on January 8, 2014
3:00 P.M. SESSION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Approved Election of Mr. James Holland as Chairman for 2014.
Approved Election of Mr. Stephen Elswick as Vice Chairman for 2014.
Approved Regular meeting dates for 2014.
Approved Procedures of the Board of Supervisors Governing Meetings in 2014.
Approved Reappointment of Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle and Ms. Barbara Smith
(alternate) to serve on the Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (Crater MPO).
Approved Appointment of Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle and reappointment of Mr. Jim
Daniels to serve on Virginia’s Gateway Region Board.
Confirmed by Appointment of Mr. Daniel Gecker and Mr. James Holland to serve on
Chairman the Budget and Audit Committee.
Confirmed by Appointment of Mr. Daniel Gecker and Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle to serve on
Chairman the County Employee Benefits Committee.
Confirmed by Appointment of Mr. Stephen Elswick and Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle to serve
Chairman on the Joint County/School Board Liaison Committee.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier stated staff looks forward to working with the Board this year. He
further stated 2013 was a great year for the county with the announcement of 14
economic development projects with more than $217 million in investment including;
Capital One’s Data Center, the expansion at Sabra and the recent announcement of
MedLine industries distribution center among others. He noted the county received 9
NACo awards, 1 VACo award, and, maintained AAA bond ratings and other financial
benchmarks as we stayed the course of fiscal prudence against a challenging economic
climate.
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Mr. Stegmaier stated the Governor’s Office announced recently that Chesterfield
County has been awarded $1.6 million in grants from the Storm Water Local
Assistance Fund for the following three projects: Wrens Nest Road-bank stabilization
and channel grade control structural retrofits, Midlothian Mines Park stream
restoration, Swift Creek Watershed storm water pond.
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Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report another Sports Tourism success. He stated the
Greater Richmond Aquatic Partnership, GRAP, will host two big swimming events in
2014—the VHSL Group 5 & 6 State Swimming and Diving Championships Feb. 20-
22, and the Eastern Zone Long Course Championships in August.
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Mr. Stegmaier announced the opening of the “Cook Out” restaurant on Midlothian
Turnpike at the site where Daryl’s used to be located. In addition, right down the road
at the entrance to Stonebridge, a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is under construction and
should open soon.
RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Ms. Ruth P. Roberts for her service as a member
of the Chesterfield Community Services Board.
DEFERRED ITEMS
Approved Public hearing date of February 12, 2014, to consider the restriction of
through truck traffic on North Enon Church Road.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved Streetlight installation in the Matoaca District in the Eagle Cove
subdivision in the cul-de-sac of Talon Point Court.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Anil Patel to serve on the Petersburg
Area Regional Tourism Board.
Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Neil Amin to serve on the Richmond
Region Tourism Board.
Approved Nomination/appointment/reappointment of Mr. James J.L. Stegmaier,
Mr. William D. Dupler and Mr. Roy E. Covington to serve on the
Appomattox River Water Authority Board.
Approved Nomination/appointment/reappointment of Mr. James J.L. Stegmaier,
Mr. William D. Dupler, and Mr. Roy E. Covington to serve on the
South Central Wastewater Authority Board.
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Approved Nomination/reappointment of Mr. Jeffery Howard to serve on the
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority Board.
CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing the Honorable Dorothy A. Jaeckle as 2013 Chair
of the Board of Supervisors.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Pamela M. Cimburke, Emergency
Communications Center, upon her retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Ms. Donna H. Baker, Utilities Department, upon
her retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Cory Aaron Johnson upon attaining the rank
of Eagle Scout.
Approved Public hearing date of February 12, 2014, to consider an amendment to
the County Code relative to temporary family health care units.
Approved Authorized the receipt and appropriation of 2013 State Homeland
Security Program grant funds to manage a regional project for the
Central Virginia All-Hazards Incident Management Team.
Approved Authorized the County Attorney to petition the Circuit Court, on behalf
of the Board of Supervisors, for a Writ of Election to fill the vacancy in
the office of Sheriff of Chesterfield County.
Approved Authorized the receipt and appropriation of the 2013 Emergency
Management Performance Grant.
Approved Request for entertainment festival permit from the Chesterfield County
Chamber of Commerce for the Celebration of the Vine Wine Festival.
Approved Transfer of anticipated Virginia Department of Transportation
reimbursements and authorization to award a construction contract for
the Route 60 Mall Access Improvement Project.
Approved Request for permission from Paul L. Davis and Patricia M. Davis for a
proposed fence to encroach within an eight-foot easement across Lot 24,
Queensgate, a resubdivision of Lots 24 and 25, Section 1.
Approved Request for permission from Barney McLaughlin and Martha
McLaughlin to install a private sewer service within a private easement
to serve property on Lee Street.
Approved Request for permission from Dean T. Miller and Amy P. Miller for a
proposed fence to encroach within an eight-foot easement across Lot 9,
Queensgate, Section 1.
Approved Request to quitclaim a variable width Virginia of Transportation slope
and drainage easement across the property of Marsha DeGonia.
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Approved Request to quitclaim a variable width storm water management
system/best management practice easements and variable width storm
water management/best management practice access easement across
the property of Bon Secours-Saint Francis Medical Center,
Incorporated.
Approved Renewal of lease of The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour to provide
senior citizen programs.
REPORTS
Accepted Report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts.
Accepted Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital
Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Bob Olsen expressed concerns relative to the Board’s policies and procedures.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Mr. Allan Carmody, Director of Budget and Management, gave the invocation.
Eagle Scout Alexander Kyle Spillman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Boy Scout Mr. Alexander Kyle Spillman and
Mr. Patrick James Tuite, upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Battalion Chief David E. Bailey, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Pastor Shawn Franco and Pastor Neil Wheeler presented the Board with a petition of
thanksgiving and prayer from the Chesterfield citizens of Chesterfield County churches.
John Pettengill addressed the Board relative to cash proffers.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Ordinance amendments to Section 5-6 of the County Code relating to
the removal of derelict nonresidential structures.
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. until January 22, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
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