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04-12-1969 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on April 23, 1969 at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman Mr. H. O. Browning, Vice-Chr. Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson Mr. F. F. Dietsch Mr. A. R. Martin Mr, C. J. Purdy Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y. Mr. John E. Longmire, Asst. Exec. Sec'y. Mr. Morris Mason, Comm. Atty. Mr. Howard A. Mayo, Jr., Co. Planner Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Engineer On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the minutes of April 9, 1969 be and the same are hereby approved. The Ordinance for the removal of inoperative automobiles was proposed for adoption at this time. After some discussion, Mr. Apperson moves that the Ordinance be de- ferred until the new Zoning Ordinance is adopted, which motion was seconded by Mr. Purdy. A vote on this motion showed that Mr. Apperson and Mr. Purdy vote Aye and Mr. Dietsch, Mr. Martin, and Mr. Browning vote Nay, After further discussion, and On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning,i~ is resolved that the following ordinance be and it hereby is adopted: _ An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 3, Article III of the Chesterfield County Code by adding thereto Section 3-20 providing for removal 'of inoperative automobiles on residential property. SEC. 3-20REMOVAL OF INOPERATIVE AUTOMOBILES FROM RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. It shall be unlawful for any.person, firm or corporation to keep any automobile or automobiles on any property within' the County zoned for residential purposes whose condition is such that it is economically impractical to make them operative, except when kept within a fully enclosed building or structure. It is here noted that Mr. Apperson votes Nay and Mr..Purdy abstains from voting. Mr. W. F. Williams, comes before the Board presenting a petition signed by a group of people in the area of Genito Road and Rt. 360 requesting help from the Board of Supervisors in soliciting a survey of this general area for the establishment of a Postoffice. Mr. Williams cites the current need for such a facility in the expand- ing area which would greatly expand this need in a few years. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that since the citizens of the area have indicated by petition re- ceived a desire for better postal service in the area of Genito Road and Rte. 360, that this Board requests its representative to the Congress, Mr. David Satterfield, III, to lend assistance in seeking a study or survey from the Postal Department of this area for the possible improvement of Postal Service by the establishment of a Postoffice at this location. Mr. Eugene Glenn comes before the Board seeking the vacation of a recorded plat of Old Gun Acres and states that there have been certain changes in the subdivision of land in this development which changes have been approved by the Planning Commissio and upon the vacation of said plat a new one will be recorded with the minor change on lot lines. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Martin,seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board be and he hereby is autho- rized to sign a Vacation Agreement for Old Gun Acres. Mr. Ivey P. Blue, Jr. comes before the Board requesting that an Ordinance be pre- pared and a public hearing held on the sale of beer and wine on Sunday from 6:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight. After much discussion of this matter, it is on motion of Mr Purd ....... ~ ~.~ Apperson resolved that this Board seek a t' . .,. ~ n advisory referendum in the General Elec-il ion in ~ovemDer on whether beer and wine should be sold on Sunda~7 in the Count,~ Chester field. ~ It is here noted that Mr. Martin and Mr. Browning vote NaY, saying that this is against their principles. Mr. Charles B ' · · O Keefe comes before the Board presenting a letter to each Superviso~ complaining that the Dog Wardens should keep all dogs confined in the Dog Pound a period of ten days or else the law should be changed to permit transferring of dogs to individuals prior to the end of confinement in the County dog pound. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that this matter be referred to the Commonwealth,s Attorney for in- vestigation and report· Mr. Richard Robertson comes before the Board speaking for the Regional Health Care Planning Committee and explains in general the aims of such an organization. Upon consideration Whereof, and On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the Chairman of this Board appoint a member to serve on this Committe and to give assistance in any way possible in furthering the program outlined by Dr. Howard McCue, however this in no way binds the County for financial support. Whereupon, the Chairman appoints Dr. A. R. Martin to serve in this capacity. Mr. Daniel Patrom, who is President of the Chesterfield Civic Association heads a delegation of some five people requesting a street light at the end of Rt. 619. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this request be referred to the Street Light Committee for investi~ gation. Mr. Patrom further requested that there be a 35-mph speed zone establishedtl on Lawing Drive. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it 'is resolved that this Board request the Highway Department to study the traffic situation on Lawing Drive and establish a 35-mph speed zone if possible. Mr. Patrom further requested that there be installed a cross-over on Route ~10 to allow the interchange of traffic in front of the Richmond ~astics new plant. Mr. George Elder.speaks for the Richmond Plastics Plant and cites the need for a cross-over at this location, stating that there is now approximately 75 employees at this plant and a new proposed industrial park will undoubtedly bring additional need for a break in the median strip at this location and states that the lack of cross-over creates traffic hazards. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning,i is resolved that this Board requests the Highway Department to construct a cross- over or link in the median strip on Rte. 10 in the vicinity of the Richmond Plasti. Plant. There. was a brief discussion of the request of Mr. Weeden R. Brown for a Variance to allow the construction of a double trailer home on the Point O'Rocks Road. It was generally agreed that this matter be held for further investigation. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following ordinance.be advertised for public hearing and adoption on May 28, 1969: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND and reordain Chapter 14, ArtiCle III, of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, Virginia,~y amending and reordaining Section 14-37 and Section 14-38' concerning the adoption of the National Electrical Code to adopt the 1968 Edition of the National Electrical · Code of the National Fire Protective Association for electric Wiring and apparatus in the County of Chesterfield, Virginia, and to provide where copies may be obtained and where copies are to be filed. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the salary and expense request of the Commissioner of the Revenue as sent to the Compensati6n Board, be received. The Board had indicated previously that it would hear a discussion of the County Budget at this time. There appears approximately 125 people to make statements or support various phases of the County budget. Mrs. L. E. Armstrong states that she wishes quality education, that the County need to move in t~e direction of pay-as-you-go, that.she is proud of the School Adminis- tration building and states that the cutting of the School budget is a punitive action. Mr. H. N. 'Robinson, President of the Huguenot P-T.A., states that his area has not been overlooked in the spending of tax money but that the Board must keep in mind that it is taxpayers money and thanks Mr. Dietsch and Mr. Apperson for their stand in supporting the School budget. Mrs. L. H. Alley stated that the County needs adequate salaries for both teachers and administrators and that sabbaticals and degrees with extra credits will bring a better class of teachers to our system. Mrs. Anne Dorsey~ states that she would like to have the best possible education for her three children. Mr. Leonard Rogers, President, Chesterfield Education Association, described how the proposed budget was made and speaks essentially for teacher aids. Mr. Sam Wagstaff speaks in favor of the cut by the Board of Supervisors and states that the School Board is throwing away too much money, that an 18% increase for ad- ministrators, salaries is too much. Mr. Franklin Pinchbeck cites the vote on the State Bond Issue for education as be- lng very much for education in Chesterfield County. Mr. Charles Jones, President of J. L. Francis P-T.A., challenges the citizens of th County to see the program at this new school and states fUrther that he was told tk budget presented by the School Board was a "raw-boned" budget. Mr. Garland Farnsworth, President of the Shenandoah Community Association,opposes the proposed cut. Mr.School King BoardDunn'budget.President Falling Creek P-T.A. speaks against the proposed cut in t~ Mr. Robert Shellingberger, President of the Grange Hall P-T.A. speaks for the parents of this area and states that if taxes have to be raised for education - the~ raise taxes. Mr. Don Hodgins states that Chesterfield now has a quality educational system, tha~i the cut by the Supervisors would not reduce the present level of education and~ speaks in favor of the reduction. Mr. Alan Sigler, who has been a resident of Chesterfield for 44 days speaks in general for the School System. ~ .___R._ob_e.rt ,Van Vl?ck,~ who is Ch_airman of a Budget Study Council, speaks in favor = ~-~ in Taxes to ~inance quality education and states that the School Administr~ tion building is a structure of which the citizens of the County are justly proud. Mr. B. M. Seal, President of the Broad Rock School P-.T.A.d'ites deficiencies in the Recreational Program. Mr. Charles Miles speaks for teacher aids. Mrs. Burley speaks for an expanded program for retarded children. Mrs. J. G. Rose, from the Crestwood P-T.A. states that 200 citizens in the Crest- wood area are in favor of the School Budget. Rev. William Eagles wants specialized and individual help for teachers. Mr. Apperson states that he supports a proposal that Mr. Dietsch will present. Mr. Dietsch states that he wants quality education in this County, that he agrees with the Board as a whole not to give a blank check to the School Board, that the School budget is not clearly presented, that he does not favor a 5% merit increase for everybody, that such increase should be earned, that there are gross inequities in salaries, vacation schedules between the School Board and the rest of the County are different, that teachers should be raised more toward the end of the pay range rather than at the beginning to compensate career teachers and proposes a reductio~ in the School budget as follows: Administration Instruction Attendance & Health Service Other Educational Programs $12,000 32!,000 54,826 285,000 $672,826. It is here noted that a petition from Rock Creek Park Civic Association and a lettc from Mr. Robert L. Harris in support of schools are received. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the follow- ing water contracts be and they are hereby approved: 646A - Traway Drive, Revere Estates AR-386C - Oakhurst Manor Apts. Phase V A-651 - Winfield Apts. Section A $750.00 $2,523.50 $ 2,862.00 On mOtion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that sewer con- tract S-69-13CD for the installation of sewers in Meadowdale, Section D be and it hereby is approved. On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that contract 6511-24 for the installation of sewers in the Dorchester Subdivision and adjacent areas be awarded to F. L. Showalter, Inc. in the amount of $220,606.80. There was a general discussion on the drainage program in the county and several trouble spots were briefly discussion. On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded bY Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County Engineer be requested to study the problems in the entire County and to recommend drainage program by which the County can eliminate drainage problems. There arose a discussion of the cost.of sewers on the Powhite Creek and particular- ly to the Chippenham Hospital. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, is resolved that the County Engineer with the Executive Secretarymeet with Hospital officials, to work out an acceptable program. On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County pa~ from its 3¢ Road Fund the sum of $320.00 to pay a share of the cost of installing storm sewer while sanitary sewer is constructed on the property of Mr. William 0 Oberg on Stratford Road. ' It is here noted that the owner paid for the pipe and the S~zwer Department paid $200.00 for this project to correct future complications with the sewer system. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board mad report in writing upon his examination of Ida Avenue in Searcy Subdivision, Section "1 and 2", Bermuda Magisterial District, which shows that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said road be established as a public road Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that Ida Ave in Searcy Subdivision, Sections "a and 2", Bermuda District, be and it hereby is established as a public road. And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it here by is requested to take into the Secondary Road System, Ida Avenue, from its inter- section with Rt. 1148, northeastwardly .17 mi. This road serves 6 houses. And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the Virgini Department of Highways, a 50-ft. right-of-way for this road. Plat for Section 1 re corded in Plat Book 9, page 22 on January 19, 1955 and plat for Section 2 recorded in Plat Book 9, page 95 on January 17, 1956. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with~directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Astor Road, Luton Road, Luton Court,It Huntwood Road and Huntwood Court, in Longwood Acres Subdivis~°n, Section "D", Man-!i chester Magisterial District, which shows that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said roads be established as public roads. ue ~pO~ c~n~lderatlon whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that Asto~ ~o~f ~u~on, Road! Luton Court, Huntwood Road and Huntwood Court. in Lonqwood Acre~l ~u~!slo~, Section "D",Manchester District, be and they hereby'are established a~i pUD~lC roaos. And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it her~ by is requested to take into the Secondary Road System, Astor Road, from its inter-~ section with U.S. Rt. 360, southeastwardly .11 mi. to Luton Road; Luton Road, from its intersection with Astor Road, southeastwardly .06 mi. to existing maintenance on Rt. 2313 and from the same interesection northeastwardly .07 mi. to Huntwood Rca thence northeastwardly .0~ mi.; Luton Court, from its intersection with Luton Road, southeastwardly .06 mi. to a cul-de-sac; Huntwood Road, from its intersection with Luton Road, southeastwardly .10 mi. to Huntwood Court, thence southeastwardly .05 mi.; Huntwood Court, from its interesection with Huntwood Road, southwestwardly .0~ mi. to. a cul-d-sac. These roads serve 19 houses. And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the VirginJ Department of Highways, a 60-ft. right-of=way for Astor Road, and 50-ft. rights-of way for all other roads. Plat recorded in Plat Book 15 page 58 on September 22, 1966. ' This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Woodward Drive, Morelock Drive, Shannon Road and Sutherland Road, in Brookfield Subdivision, Section "A", Midlothia Magisterial District, which shows that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said roads be established as public roads. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Martin, it is resolved that Wood- ward Drive, Morelock Drive, Shannon Road and Sutherland Road, in~Brookfield Subdi- vision, Section "A" Midlothian District be and they hereby are established as public roads. ' ' And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it her~ by is requested ~to take into the Secondary Road System, Woodward Drive, from its intersection with Rt. 678, westwardly .1© mi. to Morelock Drive, thenc~ westwardly .07 mi. to Sutherland Road, thence westwardly .09 mi.; Morelock Drive, from its intersection with Woodward Drive, southwardly .06 mi. to Shannon ~oad. thence scut · w~rd~y .03 ~1~, and from the same intersection with Woodward Drive n~r~h~]~ mi. ~o a cu±-oe-sac~ Shannon Road, from its intersection wiih More~oc~ wardly .16 mi.~ Sut~erland Road, from its intersection with Woodward Drive. ~orth- wardly and westwardly .11 mi. These roads serve 29 houses. ' And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the Virgini~ Department of Highways, a 70-ft. right-of-way on Woodward Drive from Rt. 678 to Morelock Drive~ 60-ft. right-of-way on remaining portion of Woodward Drive, and - 50-ft. rights-of-way on all other roads. Plat recorded in Plat Book 16, page 71 o~i September 3, 1968. Mr. R. W. Wagner who was recently appointed to the Chesterfield Industrial Develop- ment AuthoritY states that he cannot serve since he has been transferred to Louisiana. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that Mr. G. Edward Brown be and he hereby is appointed to the Chester- field Industrial Development Authority. On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the followin~ game claims be and it hereby is approved for payment: Ii James L. Parham 12 laying hens ~ $2.00 each $24.00 ? Rt. ~1, Box 94 ~ Chester, Virginia On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the Chair- man and Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby authorized to sign an Agreement to purchase 27.4 acres lying and being in Dale Magisterial District, Chesterfield County, and being more particularly described in a plat of survey made by J. K. Timmons and Associates, Civil Engineers, Richmond Virginia, dated June 28, 1968, and revised February 18, 1969. ' And be it further resolved, that the Commonwealth,s Attorney requests the Judge of the Circuit Court to appoint an AttorneY to examine the title to this property. A letter was read from the Director of the Capital Region Park Authority, stating that the operating budget has been reduced to the extent that the per capita reques is now 10~ rather than the 16¢ previously requested.. On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this County pay its share at 10¢ per capita of the Park Authority,s budget if all of the other localities approve. It is here noted that Mr. Browning votes No. It was generally agreed that the Executive Secretary would secure a price for doinc certain grading for ball diamonds at the Beulah School. On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the following resolution is ~nanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the County School Board of Chesterfield County has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department<of Health, Education and Welfare under the terms of which several existing schools'in the Chesterfield Count System will be closed in September, 1969, and September 1970, and~ WHEREAS, it appears that the transfer to other schools of all of the studen- who would otherwise attend the schools to be closed will in some cases, result in overcrowding of such other schools and require the use of expensive tempora y facilities : and uld tion case now ending against Chesterfield County co WHEREAS, the annexa P result in a loss of territory and schools and require a red~strlbutmon of student and WHEREAS, any such redistribution could result in a second transfer of the same students within a two year period which would be disruptive and educationally undersirable, and WHEREAS, any such redistribution might require reconsideration of the use t be made of the sch'ools now planned for abandonment~ now; therefore BE IT RESOLVED That the Board of Supervisors request that the County School Board and the Division Superintendent reconsider the school plan and seek a modification or termination of the aforesaid agreement with the Department of Heal~, Education and Welfare. On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that Mr. Robert Eanes be and he hereby is re-appointed as Fire Marshal for the coming year. On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that Mr. Clyde Coleman, Chairman of the Manchester Community Center, be notified officially of th~ Fire Program for the coming year. On motion of Mr. Dietsch, secOnded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that Mr. Robt. A.. Painter, County Engineer be appointed as the County's representative on the James River Basin Advisory Committee which Committee is charged with plarring the use and control of the water resources of the James River. There was read a letter from Mr. Charlie W. S~igalt complaining of the hazardous condition of Rt. 604, Genito Road. It was generally agreed that this situation would be called to the attention of the Highway Department. On motion of Mr. DietSch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the judge of circuit court, the Honorable Ernest P. Gates be requested to appoint Michael Francis Joyce, James Michael Dudley and Ronald Clement O'Shields Police Officers for the County of Chesterfield. And be it further resolved, that the chief of Police be authorized to employ Earl L. Stewart as a Police Dispatcher. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by ~{r. Purdy, it is resolved that the sum of $50.00 be transferred from 11-031-214.1 to 11-031-251.1 - Data Processing Forms in the Treasurer's office, and the sum of $20,000 be transferred from 11-180-199.0 to 11-140-215.0 - Buildings and Grounds. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a street light be authorized at the intersection of the Gwynnbrook Road and Penrose Drive iq Mid lothian District. On motion of ~Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the bid for 33 Police cars with air-conditioning and 4 others for the Fire Department and Dog Wardens without air-conditioning be accepted~ and the cars purchased from the low- est bidder. It is here noted that Mr. Browning votes 1~o stating that he approves the purchase but without air-conditioning. There were presented bids for furniture for the Commonwealth's Attorney, Judge Gat~t and Judge Shelton and upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this furniture be purchased from the Kenneth C. Hart Company of Norfolk, Virginia, who submitted the low bid. It is here noted that Mr. Purdy and Mr. Browning vote Nay. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Executi+ Secretary take such Steps as are necessary to clear the growing trash dump from thai property at the end of Cedar Grove Court. On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the grounds of the pumping station in Ettrick be cleaned. On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board request the Highway Department to install a "'Stop and Go" traffic light at the intersection of Rts. 144 and 10 and Winfree Street to clear up traffic congestion at this hazardous intersection. On motion of Mr'. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County Planner be authorized to travel to certain colleges in an attempt to hire competen~t personnel for the Planning Department. There was read a letter from Miss Lucy Corr, Supt. of Public Welfare, notifying th~ On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board adjourn at 9:00 P.M. until 9:00 A.M. on May 14, 1969. Executive Secretary