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11-26-75 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on November 26~ 1975~ at 9:00 Present: Mr. Irvin G. Homer, Chairman Mr. Leo Myers, Vice-Chairman Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson Mr. A. J. Krepela Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co, Admin. Also Present: Mr. Stanley Balderson~ Chief Planner Mr: Raymond Birdsong, Asst, Co, Eng. Battalion Chief F, W. Dolezal, Fire Dept. Chief Robert L? Eanes, Jrt, Fire Dept. Mr. John Harmon, Right~of-Way Agent Mr. C, G. Manuel, Asst. County Admin. Mr. Morris Mason~ County Attorney Mr. Robert Painter, Co, Engineer Mr. Willis Pope, Right-of-Way Engineer Mr. Douglas Pritchard, Engineer I Mr. Michael Rtiz~ Planning Director Ms. Joan Smith, Secretary Mr. Apperson gives the invocation. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr, Myers, it is resolved that the minutes of November 12th, 17th and 19th be and they hereby are approved. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the County vacate an easement and accept .another to replace same for Day Realty at the Walthall Interchange, a copy of which transfer is recorded with the Board's papers. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Horner introduces four students from the Urban Public Policy Making Class at Virginia Commonwealth University. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr, O'Neill, it is resolved that the County Engineering Department be and it hereby is authorized to accept the lowest re- sponible bid for the construction of overflow piping on the Elkhardt tanks. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr O'Neill i On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that since the '~ State is revoking the pres. t certificate number 1W36 that the County agrees to · the revocation and accepts a permit in place thereof and that further the Chair- i~ man be and he hereby is authorized to sign an instrument accomplishing same. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. After some discussion of the matter, it is on motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr.. Myers, resolved that the County proceed with the implementation of the recom- mendations to improve the Matoaca Water System which report was made by R. Stuart Royer and Associates dated September, 1975. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. il~There is some discussion concerning the sewer installation on Sheringhma Drive, Contract S74-39T. It is generally ag~reed that this matter be deferred and added to the list of potential projects. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by-Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that an extension of time to January 16, 1976, for English Construction Company for Contract S73-25T, Ashton Creek Pump Station, be and it hereby is approved since there will be no loss of revenue to the County. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that T & E Construc- tion Company, Inc. be and it is hereby granted an extension of time for Contract 7032-11A, Miller's Run, since there will be no loss of revenue to the County. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O~Neill, On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that Richard L. Crowder Construction, Inc. be given an extension of time until December 10, 1975, for Contract S74-37T, Halloway Sewer, since there will be no loss of revenue to the County. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr, Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr, O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr, Myers, it is resolved that Stamie E. Lyttle Company, Inc. be granted an extension of time until January 16, 1976, for Contract S74~31T, Crooked Branch Sub-trunk Extension since there will be no loss of revenue to the County. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr, Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill, On motion of Mr. Homer, seconded by Mr. O'Neill~ it is resolved that Roanoke Construction Company be given an extension of 108 days beginning May 27, 1975, for Contract 7032-10, Falling Creek from Route 360 to approximately Courthouse Road, with the understanding that liquidated damages will have to be assessed later. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill, On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the County accept an easement from Vepco at Routes 1 and 301, Contract S73-33T, Searcy Collectors. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. There is some discussion with Mr, Paul D, Maxwell regarding the condemnation of his property. It is generally agreed that this matter should be investigated fur- ther since there is c~nsiderable difference in the estimated land values. On motion of Mr. Horner, 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 out opposite their names is not accepted. Be it further resolved that the County Administrator notify the said property owners by registered mail on DecemBer 1, 1975, of the intention of the County to enter upon and take the prop- erty which is to be the subject of said condemnation proceedings An emergency existing, this resolution shall be and it is hereby declared in full force and effect immediately upon passage, and be it further resolved that negotiations be continued. David F. Freeman and Margie M. Freeman S74-36T/B Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr, Apperson and Mr. Krepela, $47O.00 On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the County Engineer be authorized to hire a Construction Inspector II and to purchase an additional vehicle which total expense will be approximately $8.200 for the re- mainder of the year. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr, Krepela. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that in the County Engineering Budget the sum of $20,090 be transferred from Account 11-106-234.0 to 11-106-323.0. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr, Krepela, it is resolved that two sewer laterals be installed in the Watch Run area near Little Creek Lane. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. After consideration of the matter and upon the recommendation of the County Engi- neering Department and the Highway Department, it is resolved that the County purchase 40 feet of 48 inch pipe at an approximate cost of $575 and it is the re- sponsibility of the Town and County Day Nursery to install same. Ayes: Mr. Horner~ Mr. Myers, Mr, Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill~ Mr. Krepela states that Mr. Stuart Loughborough and Mr. John Neves are pres.ent to discuss the condemnation proceedings taken last week against them. After con- siderable discussion, it is generally agreed that this matter will be deferred for further investigation by the Engineering Department. There is some discussion of the roads in Belfair, Section "A". After considera- tion whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that the County send the developer a registered letter and that after December 10, 1975, if the roads are not repaired or the County has not been advised as to what action the developer intends to take, the County will fix the roads and bill the developer for improvements. Ayes: Mr, Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Harold Burgess comes before the Board representing Mr. and Mrs~ Clarence D. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Clem Johnson who in 1969 had land condemned by the County. He states that the County offered Mr~ and Mrs~ Smith $200 and their claim is for $1,285 and the offer made to Mr. and Mrs~ Johnson was $35 and their claim is in the amount of $1~200. He states that he must request the Board of Supervisors to take action in these eases and that it was his understanding that this action had to be taken before the suit could be filed and the matter adjudicated. Mr. Burnett states that this time and date has been set for a Public Hearing on the special sanitary sewer plan for the Route 60 area~ There being no opposition presnet~ it is on motion of Mr, Krepela~ seconded by Mr~ the following resolution be and it hereby is approved: ~ Appers°n' resolved that Whereas, the County deems it necessary and desirable to develop and estab- lish a Comprehensive Sewer Improvement Program for the area identified and scribed below which area has common and related sewer conditions; and Whereas, Yam Hong Woo (developer) desires to develop a certain parcel of land owned by it and located within the said sewer area described below and agrees to finance this Comprehensive Sewer Improvement Program in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Section 7~2~1 of Chapter 16 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield~ Virginia, and in accordance with the County's standards and regu~ lations heretofore established under the style "Policies and Guidelines for the Preparation of Subdivision Plans and Site Development Plans for Roads Drainage and Erosion Control;" and , Whereas, the off site sewerage facilities to be constructed are necessary and required, at least in part, by the construction and improvement of the land owned by the said developer. Now, therefore, be it resolved that there be and is hereby established a Comprehensive Sewer Improvement Program for the compact and contiguous area hav- i~g common and related sewer .conditions described as follows; to wit: All those certain pieces or parcels of land~ lying and being in Midlothian District, Chesterfield County, Firginia, fronting along the north line of State Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike) and located eastward from the intersection of the said State Route 60 and Research Read, containing $~18 acres, more or less~ and being more particularly shown on a plat dated September 25, 1975, prepared by the Chesterfield County Engineering Department, a copy of which plat is attached here- to and made a part hereof by this reference for a complete and accurate metes and bounds description of the land included in the Comprehensive Sewer Improvement Program~ And be it further resolved that there be imposed upon the land area described above, the County's Comprehensive Sewer Improvement Program in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Section 7.2~1 of Chapter 16 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, Virginia, and the standards and regulations heretofore adopted and styled: "Policies and Guidelines for the Preparation of Subdivision Plans and Site Development Plans for Raods, Drainage, and Erosion Control." Be it further resolved that the County Engineering Department implement a Comprehensive Sewer Improvement Program for the area described above in accord- ance with the said standards and regulations Ayes: Mr. Horner~ Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr: Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Chief Eanes and Battalion Chief Dolezal come before the Board to answer any ques- tions regarding the report of the Fire Committee. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. 0'Neill~ it is resolved that a Fire Alarm Supervisor be employed as soon as feasible~ Ayes: ~r. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. A~person Mr Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that $1,000 be given to each fire department for equipment which amount had been eliminated from the present Fire 8udget. Ayes: Mr. Horner~ Mr. Myers, Mr~ Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr? Myers, it is resolved that a brush truck for Clover Hill Fire Department and a brush utility truck for Manchester Fire Department be and they hereby are approved for next year's budget. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson~ Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. It is generally agreed that Chief Eanes be requested to make a list of all neces- sary maintenance problems that face any fire department along with the estimated cost and present same to the Board of Supervisors at its first meeting in January. On motion of Mr O'Neill, seconded by Mr Apperson, it is resolved that three paid fire fighters be added to the Chester Fire Department and three paid fire fighters be added to the Ettrick Fire Department as of April 1, 1976. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr~ Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr, Apperson, seconded by Mr? Myers, it is resolved that Chief Eanes be allowed to contract with a foam company to purchase foam supplies to be de- livered by helicopter, if necessary, Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr, Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr Myers~ it is resolved that the County guarantees to the Phillips Volunteer Fire Department insurance for the volunteer fire fighters, electricity, heating and telephone service. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr, Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr: Krepela and Mr~ O'Neill. On motion of Mr, O'Neill, seconded by Mr~ Myers, it is resolved that the County Engineer be requested to employ a consultant to study the water supply system in Ettrick. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr, Apperson, Mr, Krepela and Mr. O'Neill, On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O~Neill, it is resolved that the accident · insurance for the volunteer fire fighters be increased in scope and awarded to the Chesterfield Insurers, Inc, who submitted the low price of $13,371 for three years. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr, O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers~ it is resolved that plans be authorized for the construction of a new fire training structure to replace the one recently condemned from further use and that funding be included in the 1976- 77 budget for the construction of.this building. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr, Myers, Mr, Apperson, Mr, Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Zane Davis, along With other members of the Museum Committee, come before the Board. Mr. John R. Robertson states that the County of Chesterfield has some great history and the Museum Committee has relics of the past which should be preserved in a museum which they would like the County to help finance in the amount of $75,000. He states that the estimated cost will be about $200,000 for the museum and they will try to raise the remaining portion. There is some con- cern voiced by the audience regarding the security of the museum and also from Mr. Burnett on the fact that the money is not allocated. After consideration of this matter, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, resolved that the Board of Supervisors guarantees up to $75,000 for the construction of a museum. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill, Nays: Mr. Krepela votes no because there may be insufficient funds. The Chairman appoints Mr. Apperson, Mr. ~4yers, Mr. O'Neill, Mr. Zane Davis, Mr. John Robertson and Mr, L, L. Brooks as members of a committee to discuss the location, security, etc, of the proposed museum, It is generally agreed that this Board adjourns for lunch. Reconvening: 7SS096 In Midlothian Magisterial District, J. K. Timmons requests rezoning from Resi- dential (R-7) to Office Business (0) of a one acre parcel fronting 711 feet on Huguenot Road and being located approximately 450 feet northeast of the inter- section of Briar Patch Drive with Huguenot Road, Refer to Briarwood Hearth, Phase 3 & 4, Lot 4B (Sheet 2). Mr. Jim Parkinson, attorney, comes before the Board representing J, K. Timmons and states that his client agrees with the requirements suggested by the Planning Commission. He states that if the office building is not constructed, they do plan to possibly build a savings and loan building. Mr. Bill Cheatham comes be- fore the Board representing the Olde Coach Civic Association and the Robious Area Civic Association and states he is not opposed to "0" zoning but believes this will be a precedent for other areas in the future and registers concern over the amount of traffic in the area. He adds further that the residents would like to see a plan of what is proposed for the area before it is discussed further. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr, Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apper- son, resolved that this case be and it hereby is deferred until January 28, 1976, giving time for a meeting to be held with the Highway Department, Mr. Cheatham and Mr. Timmons to discuss the layout of the area, Ayes: Mr. Myers~ Mr. Apperson, Mr, Krepela and Mr: O~Neill, Nays: Mr~ Hornet, 755102 In Midlothian Magisterial District~ J, J, Jewett requests a Conditional Use to permit the construction of professional offices in an .Agricultural (A) District on a 4.05 parcel fronting 1~006 ft, on Courthouse Road~ also fronting approxi- mately 1,004 ft, on Branchway Road~ and being located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of the aforementioned roads~ T, M~ 17~13 (1) Parcel 1 (Sheet 8)~ Mr. Jim. Hays, representing J, K. Timmons~ comes before the Board and states that they do not want rezoning of this area but prefers a use permit so that the Board can control or regulate the development, Mr. Hays presents the plans and aerial photos of the parcel in question, He states that this building will consist of 9,000 square feet now with approximately 30 employees~ Mr. Val Graham comes before the Board in opposition tQ this request because the residents of Stonehen. ge do not want any type of commercial or business buildings constructed and presents a petition signed by approximately 400 residents in the immediate area. Mr. Robert Cotter states that Mr. Timmons~realized this t.and would have to be rezoned at the time of purchase and they want to preserve the character of the area. Mr. Richard Dawson states there will be a traffic problem with the vehicles in this area, Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr, Krepela, seconded by Mr, Myers, resolved that this request be denied on the basis that this is residential and should be developed as same for the welfare of the community. Ayes: Mr. Myers, Mr, Apperson and Mr, Krepela, Abstentions: Mr. Hornet and Mr. O'Neill, 755197 In Midlothian Magisterial District, George Gratz requests rezoning from Agri- cultural (A) to Residential (R-7) and (R-IS) of a 245 acre parcel lying approxi- mately 1,800 ft, off the south line of Midlothian Turnpike measured along Walter Park R~ad and fronting on both sides of Walter Park Road for approximately 6,000 ft. and being bounded on the east by Falling Creek, T~ M, 26 (1), parcels I, 2, 2,1, 2-2, 2-3 (Sheet 7) ~ Mr. Jim Hays comes before the Board to answer any questions regarding this case. There being no opposition, it is on motion of Mr~ Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apper- son, resolved that this request for Residential (R-7) and (R~IS) be and it hereby is approved. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr, Krepela. ~! 755166 In Bermuda Magisterial District, Richmond Cold Storage Co,, Inc. requests rezon- ing from Agricultural (A) to General Industrial (M-2) of a 171.6 acre parcel fronting 1,865 ft. on West Hundred Road, also fronting 1,123 ft, on Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, and being located in the northeast quadrant of the inter- section of the aforementioned roads, and being bounded on the north line by the James River. T, M. 116-8 (1), Parcels 5, 8, 11, 12 & 13; I17~5 (1) Parcels 1 & 2; 117-9 (1) Parcel 3 (Sheets 32 & 33). On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this re- quest be and it hereby is deferred until January 28, 1976 at the request of the applicant. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr, Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 755198 In Bermuda Magisterial District, Don A, Sowers, Jr, requests rezoning from Resi- dential (R-7) and Community Business (B-2) to General Business (B-3) of a 1,25 acre parcel fronting approximately 230 ft. on East Hundred Road and being located approximately 600 ft, northwest of its intersection with Enon Church Road. T, M. 138-8 (3) Five Point Acres, Lots 13 & 13A (Sheet 42) , Mr. Sowers comes before the Board to answer any questions the Board may have. There being no opposition to this request, it is on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Krepela, resolved that this request for General Business (B-3) be and it hereby is approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commis- sion. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Krepela. 75S199 In Midlothian Magisterial District, The Bon Air Green Company requests (1) A conditional use to permit the construction and use of a 7 500 square £oot com- mercial parking area in a Residential (R-15) District on the rear portion of a parcel fronting approximately 130 ft. on Buford Road and being located opposite the intersection of Bannon Road and Buford Road~ (2) An amendment to a previsouly granted conditional use for a Planned Develop- ment (Case #73S084) to permit the construction of two commercial parking spaces that would encroach on a 50 ft. required buffer~ zone~ on a parcel fronting ap- proximately 170 ft. on West Huguenot Road, also fronting approximately 100 ft. on McRae Raod and being located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of the aforementioned roads. T. Ms 10~2 (1) parcels 7 & 17 (Sheet 3). Upon consideration whereof and there being no opposition, it is on motion of Mr. Krepela~ seconded by Mr. O'Neill, resolved that this request he and it hereby is approved. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers~ Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 75S201 In Clover Hill Magisterial District~ Brandermill requests an amendment to a pre- viously granted conditional use (Case #74S021) for Planned Development as fol- lows: (1) to permit Single Family A use in Single Family B tracts; Single Family A or B use in Single Family C trafts; Single Family A, B, or C use in townhouse tracts; Single Family A, B, C, or Townhouse use in Multiple Family and Condominium tracts. All of the above variations subject to approval by the Planning Commis- sion during schematic plan review, (2) to permit a change in the use of tracts~ 534 and 662 (21.53 acres combined) from a golf and racquet club to villas and a golf and racquet club or villas only~ a change in the use of tract 713 (23.39 acres) from villas to a golf and racquet club and villas or a golf and racquet club only, (3) to permit a reduction in the required side yard on townhouse lots from twelve (12) ft. to ten (10) ft. These requests are on a 2,443.53 acre par- cel fr~onting approximately 8,850 ft. on Hull Street Road, approximately 7,700 ft. on the south line of Geniot Road and being located on the west line of Old Hund- red Road between Genito Road and Hull Street Roadr T. M~ 36 (1) 4; 46 (1) 23~1 ~ 32-1; 4~ (1) 6-~&. 9;~6~ (1) 6, 8 & 9~ 61~12, 1 & 6' 61-16 (1) 5' and 62 (1) 20 ~Sheets 13 & 20), ' ' Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Krepela, resolved that this request be and it hereby is approved, Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr~ Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 75S16g Mr. Myers states that this case involves Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Finn who are trymng to obtain a deed for thief property and then would like to place a mobile home on same. (Refer to Central Park, Blk 8, Lots 19-25 and better known as 2931 General Boulevard (Sheet 23). It is on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Krepela, resolved that this request be and it hereby is deferred until February 25, 1976~ Ayes: Mr, Hornet, Mr, Myers~ Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill, 75S229 (Reconsideration) In Clover Hill Magisterial District, Mr. Michael W? Crostic requests a Variance to use a parcel of land which has no public road frontage for dwelling purposes. This parcel lies 3,500 ft. off the west line of Claypoint Road as measured from a point approximately 3/4 of a mile north of its intersection with Qualla Road. T. M. Sec. 77 (1) Parcel 3-2 (Sheet 21). Mr. Crostic comes before the Board and states that since other people in the area have been granted similar variances 'he would like the same treatmentr Mr. Homer states that he understands the situation, that the County needs to have the road in question surveyed and get the right-of-way problem straightened out. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr, Horner~ seconded by Mr. Krepela, resolved that this Board employ Mr~ Blankenship, who did the original survey, to survey from Point B approximately 500 ft, of the road in question, all as shown on a map filed with the papers of this Board. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr, Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Upon further consideration of this matter, it is on motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Krepela, resolved that this Board grant a Variance to Mr. Crostic to use the parcel of land which has no public road frontage provided that after the road is surveyed, Mr. Crostic will get the necessary easements and rights-of- way and the County Attorney is hereby requested to prepare the necessary deeds for this transaction. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers~ Mr. Apperson~ Mr, Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mrs. Julia Chilson comes before the Board stating that she and others feel the leaf burning ordinance should be repealed or at least the burning of leaves should be prohibited when the atmospheric condition is not condusive to lifting the smoke from the ground. Mr, R, E. Davis, Mr~ Gene Vasse, Mr. Spencer Shriver all cite health conditions which are made worse by the leaf burning allowed in the County. Dr. Donahue, representing the Virginia Lung Association and the Systic Fibrosis Foundation~ et al.~ states that smoke inhalation from leaf burn- lng is very bad for health, can hospitalize people, can bring on conditions that are not evident, etc. He states that he feels all leaf burning should be pro~ hibited. Mr. Pete Hayes, Mr. Sam Wagstaff~ Mr. Don Hodgins and Mr, Bob Stewart come before the Board speaking in favor of the leaf burning ordinance and citing the facts that leaves are helpful when green, fire hazards exist when leaves just lie around, if there ~s not an ordinance people will dump leaves any and everywhere~ the burning does not effect everyone in a bad way, there has to be a way to eliminate leaves~ etc. Mrs. Girone states that she has received approximately four phone calls opposing leaf burning in the County. The Board members state they have had very little opposition the ordinance in the County. It is generally agreed that this matter should be studied further and that since D~cember 15th is the cut off date for burning leaves~ there really is nothing that can be done to prohibit the burning this year due to the advertisements, etc. that have to be made, On motion of Mr. Hornerj seconded by Mr, Krepela~ it is resolved that the County Attorney and the County Administrator investigate the alternatives to the County ordinance and report to the Board any suggested solutions, Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Krepela and M~ O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the salary of the Board of Supervisors be increased from $3,000 to $5,000 effective Jan- uary 1, 1976. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson~ Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Burnett brings the Board's attention to a letter in their packet from Mr. Fugate to Mr. Fred Gray regarding Route 147, Mr. Burnett states that the Highway Department has officially notifice' the County that the roads in the following subdivisions have been taken into the State System of Roads: McKESSON PLACE SUBDIVISION Lake Drive - from a point 0.01 mile southwest of Route 2354, southwesterly 0,11 mile to its inter- section with U. S, Route 360, COURTHOUSE GREEN APARTMENTS, SECTIONS 1 & 2 Statute Street from its intersection with Krause Road easterly, northeasterly 0.31 mile to a dead end. PROVIDENCE GREEN - SECTION B Newstead Drive from its intersection with Provincetown Drive southerly 0.06 mile to a temporary turnaround. PROVIDENCE GREEN - SECTIONS A, B & C Provincetown Dri4e - from its intersection with Route 678 easterly 0.15 mile to its intersection with Newstead Drive thence easterly 0.26 mile to its intersection with State Route 733. SIXTY-WEST COMMERCIAL PLAZA - SECTION B Trade Road - from its intersection with Route 772 (Research Road) westerly 0.07 mile to a dead end. 0.11 mile 0.31 mile 0.06 mile 0.41 mile 0.07 mile On motion of Mr, Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved, at the request of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, that this Board requests the State Highway Department to accept the extension of Route 1514 across the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad right-of-way so that the Railroad Company can make certian improvements at this crossing. ~yes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. Whereas, the Adamson Company has just completed and occupied a new 160,000 square foot plant on Ramblewood Road; and Whereas, the ABC Foundry and Building Supply Company, presently located on said road, has expanded considerably in the past few years~ and Whereas, the two said companies have created an increase in traffic of approxi- mately 500 cars per day and the combined capital outlay for said two companies is approximately $4.5 million with further expansion contemplated. Now, therefore, be it resolved on motion o£ Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, that this Board reqeusts the Highway Department to improve with Indus- trial Access Funds, Ramblewood Road approximately 1/2 (one-half) mile from Pine- bark Road to the 01d Dominion Iron and Steel Plant. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill~ On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the pro- posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance affecting the sign portion of same be and it hereby is referred to the Planning Commission for their review and recommen- dation. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr~ O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson~ it is resolved that the follow- ing game claims be and they hereby are approved for payment: George Alvin Walker 15 pigs (Berkshire) $ 525.00 John Tatro 16 fowl 66.48 James Gordon 1 ewe 26.00 A. M. Wygal 27 Sexlink Chickens 67.50 Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr, O'Neill. Christine E. Rowland Dollar Savings Bank Old Dominion Soil Con-sultants, Inc. Western Union Teleg. Co. William M. Bradley, Jr. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the fol- lowing erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are recommended for payment: Erroneous Assessment for 1975 $ 44.20 Personal Property Erroneous Assessment for 1975 107.10 Personal Property Erroneous Assessment for 1975 83.30 Personal Property Erroneous Assessment for 1st 148.53 half of 1975 Personal Property Erroneous Assessment for 1975 18.70 Personal Property Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. It is generally agreed that appointments to ABIDCO be deferred until all members have had a chance to consider this matter. It is generally agreed that the request of the Recreation Director for restroom and storage facilities at various County parks be and it hereby is deferred. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that: The Chairman and the County Administrator be authorized to sign the accept- ance agreement concerning the Community Development funds recently approved by HUD; 2. That the Chairman and County Administrator are hereby authorized to sign a letter of credit agreement for the acceptance of the HUD money; and 3o That the Chairman and County Administrator are authorized to request release of funds pursuant to Section 104 (H) of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the fol- lowing list of holidays be approved: New Year~s Day Lee-Jackson Day Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas Eve January 1, 1976 January 19, 1976 February 16, 1976 May 31, 1976 July 5, 1976 September 6, 1976 October 11, 1976 November 11, 1976 November 25 & 26, 1976 December 24, 1976 Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'~Neill, On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the widen- ing of the bridge on Hickory Road be and it hereby is added to the resolution passed by the Board on December 30. 1974, listing the priorities of road work to be done in the County. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr, Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill, On motion of Mr, Apperson, seconded by Mr O'Neill, it is resolved that fencing be purchased for the Airport from 01d Forge Landscape and Fence Company who sub- mitted the low bid of $9,470,30. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr~ Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O~Neill, It is generally agreed that the Personnel Committee report should be deferred until the Supervisors have had time to consider same. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that bids be authorized to be received on the furniture requested by the Chief of Police for his new quarters on the second floor of the office building. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. App-erson and Mr O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that $3,818 be and it hereby is transferred to the Bicentennial Committee Fund from the Unappropriated Surplus of the General Fund. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr, O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr, Myers, it is resolved that the cars for various departments be and they are hereby awarded to the low bidders which list is filed with the papers of this Board. Ayes: Mr. Myers and Mr. O'Neill. Abstentions: Mr. Homer and Mr. Apperson. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this Board go into Executive Session to consider a personnel matter, Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. Reconvening: It is on motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Horner, resolved that Mr. Apper- son be and he hereby is appointed to represent Chesterfield County on the 208 Consortium in place of Mr. Horner. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr~ Apperson and Mr. O'Neill, Whereas, bids on the Nuttree Creek trunk lines have been advertised to be received on December 4, 1975; and Whereas, the Bond Resolution for the sale of $2.4 million to be guaranteed by Brandermill, has not been approved by all parties. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the bids on the Nuttree trunk sewer be deferred to January 26, 1976, and Brandermill be requested to get its fin- ancing in order before January 26, 1976, Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that Contract S75-60D in the amount of $2,100 and Contract W75~73CD in the amount of $2,800 be awarded to the Stamie E. Lyttle Company for work on Oakdale Avenue, however, work is not to be authorized until the people concerned are contacted. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Ritz gives a summary of the Community Development Plan for next year. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this meeting be adjourned at 7~15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 4, 1975. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. ~pperson and Mr. O'Nei/~l~. ) /M. ~. B~r~ett, Secretary lrvi G. H rner, hairman '