07-23-1969 MinutesPresent:
Mr. Irvin G. Homer, Chairman
Mr. H. O. Browning, Vice-Chr.
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. F. 'F. Dietsch
Mr. A. R. Martin
Mr. C. J. Purdy
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on July 2
1969 at 2:00 P.M. '
Also Present:
Mr. M6rris Mason, Asst. Comm. Atty.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. John E. Longmire, Asst. Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. Howard A. Mayo, Jr. Co. Planner
Mr. Rbt. A. Painter, Col Engineer
Mr. Robert Slocum, Mr. Stanley and Mr. Baldock come before the Board presenting
checks amounting to $8592.50, being one-fourth of the gross proceeds derived from
the sale of timber from the Pocahontas State Park. Whereupon, the Chairman thanks
the representatives of the State Division of Forestry for their cooperation in main.
taining this Park in the County of Chesterfield.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the minutes o
July 9, 1969 be and they hereby are approved.
The Board .was notified by letter from the Highway Department that the following
roads had been officially accepted into the State Secondary System:
Brookfield Subdivision, Section "A"
Morelock Drive-from Woodward Drive to 0.03 mile north
to cul-de-sac and from Woodward Drive to 0.09 mile south
to a cul-de-sac
Shannon Road - from Morelock Drive to a cul-de-sac
Woodward Drive - from Route 678 to a cul-de-sac
Sutherland Road - from Woodward Drive to a cul-de-sac
0.12 mile
0.16 '
0.26
0.11
Official note was made of the Public Hearings for improvements to Rt. 653 and Rt.
678, copies of which are filed with the papers of this Board.
Dr. J. W. Wallace and Mr. Lawrence Chavis come before the Board requesting sewer
service for lots along Plumtree Street in Matoaca District. Dr. Wallace states tha
the Virginia State College is phasing ou't campus housing and that negroes need hous
lng areas, and states further that he cannot pay the total cost of the sewer line
but but would like to pay the pro-rata share of its cost.
Mr. Dave Welchons, a County Engineer, states that the cost of the proposed sewer li:
would be approximately $6700.00 and the cost of the water line, plus fire protectio:
would be approximately $2500.00.
It is ascertained that eight (8) building lots could be served from this sewer line
on Plumtree Street and that the owners of five such lots were in agreement to pay
the pro-rata share of the cost.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Dietsch,
it is resolved that the County Engineer be authorized to install a sewer main on
Plumtree Street from its intersection with Roosevelt Avenue westwardly to the prop-
erty of Dr. Wallace at an approximate cost of $6700.00, subject to the receipt of
$850.00 from the owners of five lots on which there will be added a $200.00 connec-
tion charge when the house is built.
Mr. W. E. Hall comes before the Board to show cause why a Use Permit to repair shoe
at 4970 Warwick Road should not be rescinded.
Mr. Dietsch states that there has been erected a sign contrary to the stipulations
contained in the Use Permit and also that the Use Permit was granted with the pro-
vision that the noise would not be objectionable to his neighbors. Mr. Hall states
that he did not understand the conditions by which the Use Permit was granted.
Mr. J. L. Hoff, who lives next door cites grievances concerning this shoe repair
shop.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin,
it is resolved that Mr. Hall be requested to move his shoe repair shop by November
24, 1969.
Mr. Charles Beddow comes before the Board representing Mr. Franklin D. Taylor and I!
Mr. George W. Ford, requesting a Variance to construct a house on one-half acre il
situated 557 feet south of Rt. 360, approximately 2 miles west of Swift Creek.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it
is resolved that a Variance be granted to Mr. George W. Ford to allow the sale of a
lot 136 feet wide and a Variance be granted to Mr. Franklin D. Taylor to allow the
construction of a dwelling on a lot that is 136 feet wide and fadng an unimproved
road.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that contract
S-69-26CD for the installation of a sewer line to the property of Mr. A. L Davis
be and it hereby is approved. '
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the Chairman
and Clerk of this Board be and they hereby are authorized to sign an agreement be-
tween the County and the State Highway Department for adjusting water mains on Rt.
150, with certain changes made to the agreement..
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that a 2" water
line on Oakland Avenue be replaced prior to the hard-surfacing on said road.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County
~gineer be authorized to install a water line to the Subdivision of Estridge with
citizens requesting service and the subdividers Mr. Eeisiger and Mr. Rudolph
assisting in the Project.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the County
Policy for Sewer Connection Fees, service charges and extensions adopted May 10,
1967 be and it hereby is amended by adding thereto a new paragraph under service
charges entitled "Apartments, Trailer Parks, Trailer Camps Hotels, Motels and
Tourist Cabins", reading as follows: '
Seventy Percent (70%) of the water bill with a minimum charge of
$3.50 per month for each unit served.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that a proposed
form letter seeking new sewer connections on proposed sewer lines be and it hereby
is approved.
Mr. Tom Daniel, a County Engineer, makes a progress report of the installation of
sewer mains to serve the area of Route 1, between Swift Creek and Harrowgate Road.
The problem .of negotiating with Mr. William A. Henshaw across whose land on Wake-
field Road a sewer line was installed, comes before the Board and it was generally
cOncluded that there would be no attempt at this time to increase the offer made
for this easement.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that a sewer ease-
ment granted by Mr. Robert C. Witham, recorded in Deed Book 876, page 215, which
easement is no longer needed, be and it hereby is abandoned.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. P~rdy, it is resolved that a contract
for certain drainage improvements in the Meadowbrook East Subdivision be awarded to
Fred W. Barnes Company, in the amount of $18,230.50.
And be it further resolved, that the Engineering Department be authorized to have
the surrounding points of each lot staked.
It is understood, that 50% of the cost of this project will be billed to the 3¢ Fund
and 50% to the Drainage Fund.
There was a brief discussion held concerning the status of the Reedy Creek drainage~i
problem and it was generally concluded that this matter would be discussed with
City of Richmond.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that an agree-
ment with the Geological Survey Agency of the United States Government for maintain
ing a gauging station on Falling Creek at a cost to the County of Chesterfield of
$600.00 be and it hereby is approved and the Chairman and Clerk are hereby autho-
rized to sign said agreement.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the following!
game claims be and they hereby are approved for payment:
Catherine R. Roane 1 Sheep - 3 years old
Rt. ~7, Box 151 $20.00
Petersburg, Va.
Francis R. Newcome
Rt. #1, Box 134
Chesterfield, Va.
1 Goat (registered
25.00
We P, Atkins
6120 Howell Drive
Richmond, Virginia
10 Chickens _ 5 weeks old
5.00
Catherine R. Roane 4 Sheep _ 3 years
Rt. 7 Box 151 80.00
Petersburg, Va.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the request~
of Mr. J. T. Rose to attend the International Association of Assessing Officers
Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, be and it hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the Execu_l
rive Secretary write to the SPCA informing them that the County cannot add to its
present budget as requested.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this Board
appoints Mr. Lee Gordon, Commonwealth's Attorney, to the Police Retirement Committe~
t~ serve a 4-year term ending June 30, 1973.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the ExecutiVe
Secretary be authorized to notify the State Compensation Board its approval of the
hiring of Mr. John Dotson at an annual salary of $8500.00.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the State Cor
poration Commission be respectfully requested to ascertain the assessment of.publici
service corporations in the County of Chesterfield after annexation.
There was read a letter of commendation of the Police Department signed by Mr. Henr~
V. Winn, Jr., which letter is filed with the papers of this Board.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this Board
signifies its agreement to abandon the unused right of way at Halesworth and Hugue-ii
not Roads and agrees that if Mr. Robert B. Fielding will secure the Proper legal
papers to carry out this action that same will be approved by the Board.
On motion of Mr._~iet~ch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the request
of the Judge of ulrcult Court, the Honorable Ernest P Gates to have re~a~
portraits of the Circuit Court building and to purchase plates for same at an appro~
mate cost of $400.00 be and it hereby is approved.
by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that a letter from!
On
motion
of
Mr.
Browning,
seconded
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine men concerning a request to opp°se~
the discontinuance of certain Passenger trains operating between Richmond, Va. and
Atlanta, Ga. be received and filed with the papers of this Board.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Chesterfield officially proclaims the week of August
3-9, 1969 as 1969 as "Spider Week" to emphasize and dramatize the tmemendous good
will and benefits accruing to the metropolitan area because of the Athletic Program
at the University of Richmond.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the bid for
certain dental equipment to be installed in the Health Department Clinic ~e ~warded
to the Powers an~ Anderson Dental Company, who submitted the lowest of bids receive~
on this project of $9567.40.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the bid for
furnishing certain X-ray equipment for the Health Department Clinic be awarded to
the Westinghouse Electric Company, who submitted~the low bid of $21,164.98.
·
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the recommen-
dations of the Fire Committee be and they hereby are approved, which recommendation~
are as follows:
1. The Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase 6 chain saws
to be used on the brush trucks in the County.
2. The Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase approximately
$2000 worth of equipment ~or the Chester Fire Dept.
3. That the Fire Chief be requested to look for a new location
to replace the Manchester Fire Department if same is annexed
into the City of Richmond.
4. The Fire Chief is requested to look at various plans for
fire houses for a possible reproduction in order to save time
in the building program.
5. The Fire Chief is requested to advise the Bon Air Fire Depart-
ment to provide the space for paid firemen and the County will
provide the paid firemen when said apace is completed.
6. The Fire Chief is authorized to hire a training officer for
the County Fire Department.
7. The Fire Chief is requested to discuss with the officials of
the Bon Air Fire Department a possible relocation of this
program to the maximum advantage of the County, the volunteers
in the area and the citizens of the area.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that Mr. David
Barfield, presently Fire Inspector, be and he hereby is promoted to the office of
Fire Marshal.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following ~
five (5) street lights be approved for installation as recommended by Mr. John Long~
mire and the request for a street light at the eastern end of Elliham Avenue be re-ii
ferred to the Street Light Committee:
1. At the intersection of Tyrone Street and Cogbill Road
2. At the intersection of Brixham Drive and Mohawk Drive
3. At the intersection of Woodberry Lane and Wexford Lane
4. At the intersection of Starcross Road and Kingslynn Rd.
5. At the Enon Fire Department
WHEREAS, Mr. S. R. Goodman has requested the County to pay $450.00 for the
spreading of certain dirt on Lot 35 on Leicester Road and to pay $250.00 to spread
certain dirt on Lot 30 of Boroughbridge Road, which dirt was dredged in digging a
drainage ditch along this right of way from five years ago by the Highway Depart-
merit, and
WHEREAS, The S~ate Highway Department has indicated it would remove the re-
maining dirt for approximately $250.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved that Mr. Dietsch makes the following motion
which Was seconded by Mr. Martin: That the County pay to Mr. Goodman one-half of
his claim or $225.00 for spreading this dirt on his lot which motion failed by a
vote of 2-4. ,
Upon further consideration of this matter, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch,
seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this Board requests the Highway Depart_ii
ment to remove the dirt from along this property at an approximate price of $250.00!~
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the Executiveli
Secretary be requested to contact Mr. Davidson, Resident Engineer or Mr. Treat,
District Engineer, on the problem of extending Cogbill Road and the problem of the
improvement of Halloway~Avenue and report'back to his Board.
I~ was generally agreed tha~ the Executive Secretary would contact Mr. Larry sterl_ii
lng concerning the shrubs yet to be installed on top of the wall in Dutch Village.
After some discussion of the possibility of changing the form of government in the
CountY.of Chesterfield, Mr. Dietsch makes the following, motion which was seconded
by Mr. Apperson: ,
Be it Resolved, that this Board requests the Commonwealth,s Attorney
to investigate the procedures involved in initiating the change in the
form of government in Chesterfield County.
A vote being taken on this motion, there were 2 Ayes and 4 Nays.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this Board
adjourn at 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. August 13, 1969.
Secretary
YChai~man