05-30-1972 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
held at the Courthouse on May 30, 1972
at 5:00 P.M.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman
Mr. Leo Myers, Vice-Chairman
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr.,A. J. Krepela
Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill
Also Present:
Mr. Oliver D. Rudy, Comm. Atty.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. John E. Longmire, Asst.Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. James R. Condrey, Accountant
Mr. Michael Ritz, Co. Planner
Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Engineer
Mr. David Welchons, Asst. Co. Eng.
Mr. W. S. Carnes, Mr. Lee Gordon and Mr. John Dodson comes before the Board.
Mr. Carnes.requested Mr. Horner to =etract statements made at the Board of
Supervisors' meeting on May 24th concerning his actions in the request for
a Use Permit to build apartments before the Board of Zoning Appeals. He
states that he wants to keep his reputation clean and requested Mr. Horner
to state exactly what he did wrong.
Mr. Lee Gordon and Mr. John Dodson both state that they were the Attorneys
in the case and statements made by Mr. Horner have reflected on their integrity.
Mr. Gordon states further that Mr. Carnes did not know what route they would
take in applying for a Use Permit but he talked with the Commonwealth's
Attorney and officials of the Planning Department and were told that the
Board of Zoning Appeals was the correct route.
Mr. Horner said that his statements were general, that all governmental units
looked bad when so many people applied for Use Permits for apartments at the
last minute for the Board of Zoning Appeals to pass on zoning without adequate
site plans.
After much discussion of this matter, Mr. Hornet states that he did not
criticize the Attorneys in the case and feels that he said nothing at which
anyone should take offense.
There was presented an Ordinance providing for the establishment of a
centralized system of financial administration and rules concerning same,
which ordinance was read and reviewed by the Board.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by
Mr. Myers, it is resolved that said ordinance be advertised for adoption
provided the Treasurer and the Commissioner of the Revenue have no opposition.
AMes: 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 the
following erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment:
James H. Magee
6900 Winfree Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
Abbie R. Howell
12525 Richmond Street
Chester, Virginia
Patricia Oo Ralston
6100 Strathmore Road
Richmond, Virginia
W. S. Carnes, Inc.
W. S. Carnes, Inc.
W. S. Carnes, Inc.
W. S. Carnes, Inc.
Ayes:
1972 Co. Trailer License
$4.00
1972 Co. motor vehicle license
3.50
1970 Per. Prop. Tax bills
28.56
Duplicate charges 27.96
Bad percolation (Indian Springs) 12.09
Indian Springs 12.09
Indian Springs 12.09
Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
The County Engineer comes before the Board discussing sewer connection charges
and the availability of sewers in a number of different areas.
Mr. Garland Dodd and Mr. Frank Blackwell, representatives of the Richmond-
Petersburg To~l Road Authority come before the Board and it is on motion of
Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this Board go into
Executive Session.
i~ Reconvening:
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that
Mr. A. L. Stein be allowed to pay the sewer connection fees for ninety(90)
units at the Bellwood Terrace Apartments on the installment plan since these
units have been buiAt for several years and are currently using septic tanks.
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
County Engineer be authorized to connect the Chester Dry Cleaning Company
to the sewers in Chester.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepels and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that since
the expense for connecting the property at 13156 Jefferson-Davis Highway
to the County sewer system was so great that the connection charge of $500.00
be refunded to Mr. Foresta, the applicant.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the
award,~of the drainage contract D71-03 for the installation of storm sewers
and other drainage improvements in the Village of Ettrick be awarded to
R. L. Crowder for the sum of $36,463.71, and said costs to be financed by
$9,000.00 from the Highway Department, $2,000.00 from the 3¢ Road Fund and
the rest from the Drainage Fund.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
The County Engineer informed the Board that the Department of Welfare and
Institutions were again requesting water for the convict camp on Courthouse
Road and further negotiations would be developed.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
County Engineer be allowed to attend the American Water Works Convention
in Chicago.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
game claim for Mrs. Herbert A. Green in the amount of $36~00 be approved
for payment.
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 the
following transfers in the 1971-'72 budget be made:
A. General Fund
Appropriate $42,204 (75% of Purchasing's 1971-'72 budget of
$56,272.00) from unappropriated surplus to 11-700-941.0,
School Operating Budget.
2. Increase estimated revenue by $42,204.00 in account 11-000-915.7,
Reimbursement for ~ervices-Schools.
Be
Ayes:
School Operatin~ Fund:
1. Increase appropriations by $42,204.00 in the account 41-4il-299.4,
Purchasing Department Costs.
2. Increase revenue account 41-000-001.1, Transfer from General
Fund by $42,204.00
Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
following amounts be transferred from 11-500-403.0 to the following categories:
$1,180.00 to 11-014-405.0
791.00 to 11-140-403.0
929.00 to 11-104-403.0
100.00 to 11-051-403.0
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 the
firm of Daniel A. Robinson & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, be
and they hereby are employed to audit the County's accounts for the year '71-'72.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, M~. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There were read letters of commendation to the County Fire Department from
the District Forester, Mr. G. W. Augsburger and the State Department of
Welfare and Institutions, Mr. Robert E. Carter, both letters complimenting
the Fire Department on its excellence in operation.
There were read resolutions from the New Kent County and Henrico County
Boards of Supervisors concerning the Richmond P~gional Planning District CommissiOn.
On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that a i
condition on the zoning case of Mr. C. K. Wilson, which case is styled 72-35CS be~
amended to read a "solid fence 6 feet high" rather than "7 feet high.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There was presented a request for a Variance on a 2.1-acre parcel of land
lying generally at the northern end of Gravelbrook Drive, which parcel was
divided the second time.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Homer, seconded by
Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a variance to build a dwelling as requested,
be granted with the following provisions:
1. That a 50-ft. roadway be dedicated for public use.
2. That said road be improved to meet the State's specifications.
3e
That a quitclaim deed be obtained from the Commonwealth National
Gas Company for that portion of the gas line that lies beneath the
50-ft. right of way ontwo sections of this road.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr..Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that
this Board requests the Highway Department to install a 25-mph speed sign
on Falstone Road in Meadowbrook Estates and Edenberry Drive in the Stone
H~nge Subdivision.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
The request of the Virginia Electric & Power Company for an easement to
set a power pole to serve the location of a proposed trailer at the eastern
end of Riverside Drive, approximately 300 feet distance from Jean Drive,
was discussed along with the request from Mr. Plumblee for the improvement
of Riverside Drive in a reasonable maner and it appearing that there were
great problems attendant to this situation, it is on motion of Mr. Myers,
seconded by Mr. O'Neill, resolved that this Board will not grant an ease-
ment to the Virginia Electric & Power Company for the location of a power
pole on said right-of-way and the plan for construction of Riverside Drive
be denied.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There was presented a request of Mr. O. H. Vaughn of 5911 Ironbridge Road
for a Variance to allow the addition to a home in the rear of his present
home and it appearing that on November 10, 1965 a Variance was granted
to allow the second home on this deep parcel of land, and there appearing
that no real harm can result from the improvement of this property it is
on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that a Variance
be granted to Mr. Vaughn for the improvement of the second home on this,lot.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. M~ers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that
a sign stating "No Fishing from Bridge" be installed on the b~idge on
Woolridge Road at the Swift Creek Lake.
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 the
Treasurer be and he hereby is requested to turn over the 1970 delinquent
Personal Property tax bills to Mr. J. D. Williams as soon after July 1, 1972
as possible.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that two
(2) members of the Assessing Staff be authorized to attend the VAAO Conference
at the University of Virginia.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Krepela, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
request of the Commissioner of the Revenue for an increase in the 1972-'73
budget in the amount of $25,120.00 be and it hereby is approved.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that
since the members of the Planninq Commission meet twice each month that
the compensation be increased from $25.00 to $50.00 per month.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
It was generally agreed that the road to the Nursing Home should be improved
with plant-mix at the expense of the General Fund.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neil, it is resolved that this
Board adjourns at 1:12 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. on June 14, 1972.
/ E~?e.c~'t'tve Secretary