07-28-75 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on July 28,
1975, at 4:00 p.ml
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman
Mr. Leo Myers, Vice-Chairman
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co. Admin.
Also Present:
Mr? Lee O. Falwell, Asst. Co. Admin.
Mr. C? G. Manuel, Asst. Co. Admin.
Mr. Morris Mason, County Attorney
Mr. Michael Ritz, Planning Director
The Chairman calls the meeting to order to discuss a progress report on the design
of the new Courthouse facilities by the architects. Representatives of Moseley-
Kling Associates present a series of studies showing the necessity for each build-
ing component to be placed as designed. It is stated that the County has the op-
tions at this time whether to construct 75,000 square feet at an estimated cost of
$45 per square foot or 81,000 square feet at an estimated cost of $47 per square
foot. The larger building would have a somewhat sophisticated Board Room which
would be the focal point of the entire complex. There are several things that
have to be accomplished to accommodate the plans presented--turn the library build-
ing slightly to fit in with the overall appearance of the property, buy all or a
portion of the Allen Property on Lori Road, approve the general layout of planned
construction and indicate which option the Board wishes to take on the first build-
lng. It is generally agreed that the Board would discuss this matter in greater
detail at a later date.
On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that Mrs. Retha
Kraehenbuehl be and she hereby is appointed to the Richmond Regional Planning
District Commission as its citizen member which term will be for six months.
Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the Chair-
man and the Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to sign the Urban Planning
Assistance Project Agreement calling for the expenditure of $40,000 of federal
money for planning purposes.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr, O'Neill, it is resolved that the pro-
jects to be constructed with the Housing Community Development Act funds be listed
as:
Installation of Sewer: Aldridge Avenue $ 84,500
Ampthill Gardens 45,500
Planning for FutUre Project Needs:
13,000
Total $143,000
And be it further resolved that the County Administration take the necessary steps
to complete this program as listed.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that bids be
received for a triple-wide trailer for the Mental Health building and a possible
cost of moving the new Mental Health building. It is noted here that the Chapter
10 Board has requested the Mental Health administrators to stay in the Courthouse
vicinity rather than moving to other areas.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill,
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this
Board go into Executive Session to discuSs matters in litigation.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
Reconvening:
M. W.~Bdgnett, Secretary
It is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, resolved that this
Board adjourns at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. o~st 13, 1975.
Ir~in G. Ho~ne~, ~hairman