01-10-1973 MinutesVIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
held at the Courthouse on January 10, 1973
at 9:00 A.M.
Present:
Also 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. Oliver D. Rudy, Comm. Atty.
Mr. Morris Mason, Asst. Comm. Atty.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. C. G. Manuel, Asst. Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Engineer
Mr. David Welchons, Asst. Co. Engineer
Mr. Raymond Birdsong, Asst. Co. Eng.
Mr. Michael Ritz, County Planner
Mr. Stan Balderson, Senior Planner
The invocation was given by the County Administrator, M. W. Burnett.
The Board of Supervisors this day approved all claims presented to the County
for the month of December~ 1972, and authorizes the Treasurer of the County
to issue warrants as follows:
Genial County Fund:
Check No. 55046 - 55~46
$1~801;817175
County Library
Ch'eck No. 551~4 - 55374
Law Library
Check No. 55359-55376
8tt23,04
237.00
Road Fund
Check No. 54018
County..Gara~
Check No. 53150 - 54160
County Storeroom
Check No. 53725 - 54378
1,400.00
13~163._63
lt368.04
Workmen's Compensation Fund
Check No. 54143 - 54174
Social Services
Check No. 53156 - 53605; 53607 - 5F610;
No. 54236 - 54305; 53928 - 52936;
No. 54087 - 54088; 54306 - 54311;
No.54038 - 54085~ 54296 - 54520; 54086
Nursing Home
Check No. 54389 - 54387
Ettrick Operating
Check No. 54015 - 54318
250.00
78~246o81
13~077.24
693.61
Sales Tax
Check No. 53926
Payroll Deduction
Check No. 53611~5~393
4.10
53~998.88
Water Refund
Check No. 7307 - 7434
$ 106.55
Water Debt Fund
Check No. 7405 - 7459
19~344.38
Water Improvemamh Fund
Check No. 7305 - 7449
62~964.00
Water Meter Deposit Fund
Check No. 7355 - 7439
445. ~0
Water Meter Interest Fund
Check No. 7414 - 7472
26~157.~65
Central Stores
Check No. 7301 7410
23~144.84
Sewer
Check No. 7431~7432,7433 and 7434
29.65
Sewer Operatinq
Check No. 7203 - 7298
Sewer ~mpr~.~p~aG~¢nt & Ext. Fund
Check mo. 73¥~ - 74~U
53~163.73
State Sales Tax
Check No. 7300
4.1,0
Utility Workmen's Compensation
Check No. 7313,7361~7383. 7422, 7450, 7457
175.26
Liability Insurance Reserve Fund
Check No. 7384
1,I~2.46
The County Administrator called for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Apperson
made the motion to elect Mr. Horner as Chairman for a period of one year, citing
the fact that seniority in a position of this kind was necessary.
Mr. Myers states that Mr. Horner is the recognized leader for Chesterfield,
that the County needs good leadership at this time and seconds the motion.
There being no further nominations a vote bas called on the motion.
All vote Aye.
Mr. Horner thanks the Board for its confidence and trust and plies his best
efforts to make the County of Chesterfield one of the best in ~e State.
Whereupon the Chairman asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman and it is on
motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill resolved that Mr Myers be
re-elected Vice-Chairman. ' '
!iAyes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
i ~r. Jack Loftis comes before the Board speaking on behalf of sewers for the
ilSouthampton community. He states that it is his understanding that Richmond
ilwill let bids in March for the necessary sewer work in the City and petitions
~i[the Board for action now to meet such a schedule. After much discussion of
I~this matter, it is on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved
!!that the County Engineer be requested to complete the engineering and to get
l;bids on the installation of sewers in the Southampton Acres Subdivision so
~that the County can be in a position to let bids whenever the City doew so.
?Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
Mrs. B. Sapp comes before the Board citing the need for sewers on Canasta Drive
and Zion Hill Road which area is at the beginning of the Kingsland Creek
drainage area.
Mr. Prosise explains that a storm sewer can be installed, for approximately
$4,200.00 which would %ower the water table considerably in the area and that
the prospect of getting sanitary sewers to this location is rather remote.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by
Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the County Engineer be requested to prepare
working plans for the storm sewer, to get the amount of Highway participation
involved in this project and to proveed with the job.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the following
water contracts be and they hereby are approved:
W73-6CD Pocoshock Townhouses, Phase I $30,292.00
W73-8CD Belmont Parkway Apts., Phase II 19,341.50
The County Engineer presents requests from several residents facing Route 147
immediately west of the Shopping Center on Route 147 and Robious Road, which
requests were for the extension of water lines westwardly along Route 147.
After much discussion of the possibility involved and the potential good for
the County, it is on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. O'Neill resolved
that the County Engineer be authorized to extend the water lines westwardly
provided the residents of the area paid one-half of the cost.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There was presented the following'roads officially taken into the Highway
Secondary System of roads:
Additions
· Brighton Green Subdivision, Sec~i.on. 12
Harmad Drive - From its intersection with Forkland Drive, (Route 1999)
westwardly 0.06 mi. to Whitaker Road, thence westwardly -.10 mile to Hedge-
lawn Drive, thence westwardly 0.10 mile to Harmad Ct. thence southwestwardly
0.04 mile to Ryder Road.
Whitaker Road - from its intersection with Harmad Drive southwestwardly
.05 mile to Whitaker Circle, thence southwardly .03 mile
Whitaker Circle - From its intersection with Whitaker Road southwestwardly
.02 mi. to a cul-de-sac.
.30 Mi.
.08 mi.
Harmad Court - from its intersection with Harmad Drive northwestwardly
'i .03 mile to a cul-de-sac
~i Hedgelawn Drive - from its intersection with Harmad Drive southeastwardly
ii .10 mile
· Patromdale Subdivision
Patromdale Drive - From its intersection with Route 145 (Centralia Road)
southwardly and wouthwestwardly .14 mile to a temporary cul-de-sac
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this
Board requests the Highway Department to improve Omaha Street as outlined in
a letter dated December 15, 1972 from Mr. E. L. Covington, Resident Engineer,
with the County paying $2,289.37 of the estimated Cost.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
.03 mi.
.10 mi.
mile
On motion of Mr. HQrner, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
Highway Department"and do what is possible to fix the damage coming from the
Cloverleaf Mall by the Sears Store via a ditch to Chippenham Parkway.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
Mr. Ralph Puccinneli speaking on behalf of the Richmond Chapter of Certified
Public Accountants seeks a delay in the filing date of personal property from
the recently imposed March 5th date, and it was generally decided that Mr.
Puccinneli consult with the Commissioner of the Revenue as to the possibility
of some relief from the 5% penalty from commercial accounts.
Mr. James Gorden, Attorney, representing Mr. Hickson, Mr. Hawthorne and
Mr. Simmons comes before the Board citing the fact that Mr. Hickson, the
contractor had been given building permits for 35 homes in the Chestnut
Hills Subdivision and had sold 31 of the homes and cannot possibly meet the
Board's requirements to have paved streets in front of all houses to be occupied.
Mr. Hawthorne, the road contractor, explains the propblems in getting roads
ready for hard-surfacing and stakes that he was advised not to hard surface
the roads until next year.
Mr. Simmons, developers, states the problems of selling lots and the general
development of the property.
Mr. Horner cites the complaints he had received concerning the roads and building
development in this subdiviision.
Mr. E. L. Mumma, County Building Inspector, states that he has good cooperation
from the builder and recommends that he get a letter from the new owner saving
the County harmless from the road problems. After much discussion of this
problem, it is onmotion~ of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Krepela, resolved that
the Building Inspector obtain a list of the homes started as of this date and
and continue to give permits but Certificates of Occupancy will be given on
new permits only when the road is surface-treated, with the firm understanding'
that the roads in this subdivision will be surfaced-treated as quickly as
weather permits, and with a further understanding that this resolution only
applies to Chestnut Hills Subdivision.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
Mrs. Robert Koolage, speaking for the League of Women Voters invited the
Board of Supervisors to the Branch Memorial House on January'18 at 10:00A.M.
to hear a discussion of the area policy, o
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
72-101CS
Mr. T. E. Peterson, representing Mr. John W. Harlan, comes before the Board
requesting, the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-l) of a parcel
of land of rectangular shape, containing 19.24 acres, fronting 455.94 feet'on
Point O' Rocks Road, extending southwardly to a depth of 1,863.46 feet and
being located approximately 724 feet east of the intersection of Spruce Road
(Route 904) in Bermuda Magisterial District. Refer to Tax Map Sec. 152-1
(2) lots 2 and 3., Rivermont.
Mr. Peterson states that he has met with Mr. Fred Gray, who is the Attorney
for the opposition and agrees to the 25'setback on the rear lots.
Mr. B. H. Jennings states that he would like to see two more cross streets
on this subdivision plat to facilitate the division of land in the area and
it was pointed out that this would have to be taken up with the Planning
Commission, which had the authority to design subdivisions.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill,
is is resolved that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is
rezoned to R-1 with the stipulation that the Planning Commission will impose
t~e 25' setback.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
72-102CS
Mr. J. K. Timmons, representing the Stern Realty Corporation, comes before the
Board requesting the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-2) of a
parcel of land of irregular shape, containing 102.8 acres, fronting approximately
3,161 feet on Old Buckingham Road (Rt.677), extending northwardly to a depth of
approximately 1,850 feet, southwardly to a depth of approximately 2,048 feet,
and being located 2,750 feet northwest of the intersection of Old Buckingham
Road and Huguenot Road (Rt. 147) in Midlothian Magisterial District. Refer to
Tax Map Sec. 16-6 (1) parcels 3 & 4~ and 16-7 (1) parcel 16.
Mr. Timmons presents a letter of intention showing how the land will be subdivided
which is somewhat over the R-1 requirements.
Mr. Leonard Paris, who represents the opposition, states that the people in the
area agree to the stipulations made in said letter and are quite happy with th e
resulting compromise. -
It was noted that the Planning Commission recommended R-1.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. O'Neill,
i.t is resolved that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is
rezoned for R-1 purposes with the restrictions in the letter signed by
i J' K. Timmons and the accompanying maps dated January 10, 1973.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
! '
73-S001
~.Mr. Harry M. Goodwin, Jr. comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from
iResidentiat (R-l) to Residential (R-2) and the grantinq of a conditional Use
Permit to construct 35 apartment units on a parcel of iand of rectangular
iishape, containing 2.89 acres, fronting approximatel 390 feet m
i!on Larkspur Road ~ ....... . Y ore or less.
~ ...... .r _. , =~u zz-on~lng approximately 370 feet on Rock .......... :
~uu~u~c In rite northwest cuadrant ~ ~ ~-~ ..... . ~=~ ~nu oelr~3
= ~ ~= ~u=z~uulon of the azorementioned
roads in Midlothian Magisterial District. Refer to Tax Ma Se
~l_o_c~k~A, L?t A, and states ~hat he wishes to bu~ ~ ..... ~ . c. 10-14 (2)
~ ~ ~uwnnouses that would
zun= zrom $250.00 to $275.00 each and that such a facility would be a real
asset to the area.
Mr. Robert Bruce speaks in favor of the proposal, citing the fact that the Federal Government is against keeping developed land vacant.
Marie Quinn, presents seven people who are present and opposed to the request
and presents a petition by numerous people in the area.
Mr. John Knight, Mr. Robert Brooks, and Mr. l.ianry ~[atts, all speak against
the proposal.
Mr. Goodwin in rebuttal states that there is plenty of rental property in the
area and that this does not set a precedent.
After much consideration of this proposal, it is on motion of Mr. Krepela,
seconded by Tlr. Myers, resolved that the request for Townhouses, on the above
described property be, and it hereby is denied.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. ~lyers, ~[r. Apperson, ~r. ~repela and Mr. O'Neill
~ 73-S002
Mrs. ~. T. Burke comes before the Board requesting from Convenience Business
(B-l) to General Business (B-3) of a part of a parcel of land of triangular
shape containing approximately 0.5 acres fronting approximately 300 feet on
Chester Road (Rt. 145) and being located in the northwest quadrant of the
intersection of the aforementioned roads in Bermuda ~lagisterial District.
Refer to Tax ~ap Sec. 81-11 (1) part of parcel 4.
Mrs. Burke states that the~? will repair the roof, replace necessary siding,
repair the windows and install an 8 ft. fence of solid construction around the
property, that she wishes %o work in the office and will use the outside area
to store the necessary trucks and trailer when not in use.
Tlr. Irving Friend strongly opposes the request, stating that he wishes to buil¢]
a $40,000 home on Kingsdale ~[oad and states further that the area Church opposes
the request.
Mr. Irby Brown and Mr. Milton Friend owners of the adjacent property oppo.se the
request.
P[rs. Burke in rebuttal, states that they will improve the property greatly from
what is is now.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of ~lr. ~4yers, seconded by Mr. Krepela,
i.t is resolved that the request be denied.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. ~iyers, ~4r. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and [~[r. O'Neill.
73-S006
Tlr. William E. Frazier and Mr. Abraham Fisher come before the Board requesting
a conditional Use Permit to park a mobile home on an individual parcel of land
located on the north side of the Midlothian Turnpike, approximately 1,500 feet
west of the intersection of the Midlothian Turnpike (Rt. 60) and Crowder Drive
(Rt. 1005) in Midlothian District. Refer to Tax Map Sec. 15-11 (2) lot 15,
Winterfield, and it was generally agreed that this matter would be deferred ~o
January 24, 1973.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, ~Ir. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
The matter of installing underground electric service to the Airport from
Route 10 again comes before the Board and it was pointed out that this could
be accomplished for an additional sum of $8,102.00 or a total payment of
$9,473.00, it is on motion of ~'ir. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill resolved that
the underground electric service be installed, from Route 10 to the Airport.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. ~4yers, Mr. Apperson, T.~r. Krepela and ~r. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the contract
for purchasing oil originally accepted by the Board be approved and the County
Administrator is authorized to sign said contract providing the Commonwealth's
Attorney approves same.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. ~tyers, Mr. Apperson, ~'ir. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
The Proctors Creek sewage treatment plant again comes before the Board. Upon
consideration whereof and on motion of ~ir. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it
is resolved that the County Engineer be and he hereby is requested to take
every possible action to get approval from the Health Department for the
construction of this facility and to take every possible action to get any
Federal and State funds for the financing of this project when possible.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers Mr. Apperson, ~Ir. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Piyers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County grants permission to the Wilson
Trucking Corporation to build a future addition to their trucking facility
over an existing County easement in which a 42" storm sewer pipe located at
Route 1 and Swineford Road subject to the following conditions.
1. That theWilson Trucking Corporation will grant to the County all the
necessary easements within its property for the construction of a
storm sewer' system in the area.
2. The future addition to the trucking concern is to be d~signed so that
no additional stress is placed on the ~2" storm sewer pipe.
That Wilson Trucking Corporation shell be responsible for any damage
to the pipe or the building placed ~Ter the pipe due to the construction
and/or operation of the facility.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Hornet, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the ease-
ment in the Subdivision of Shenandoah requested to be vacated by Mr. J. J. Jewett
be deferred to a later meeting since the Commonwealth's Attorney ruled that the
advertising had not been accomplished.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the
Agreement between theCounty of Chesterfield and the Highway Department for the
construction of utilities in the vicinity of Route 288 and Route 10, be and it
hereby is approved and the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized
to sign said contract.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepe!a and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, the following resolution is
adopted:
WHEREAS, by agreement and deed dated April 3, 1969 and recorded June 20, 1969,
in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia,
between the Board of Supervisors and Maynard R. Powell and Evelyn W. Powell,
his wife, reference is hereby made to certain sewer connections being made
available to the Powells or their assigns; and
WHEREAS, THE POWELLS have assigned 200 of said connections to G. E. Miles
and j. P. Spinner, and said assignees have requested from the Board of Super-
visors in affirmation as to the availability of said connections and the time
of their availability~
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County that in keeping with contractual responsibility as set forth in the
above agreement and deed, the Board agrees to the availability of the afore-
mentioned sewer connections at the rate of 40 connections per year cumulative
which is acceptable to G. E. Miles and J. P. Spinner, assignees of Maynard R.
Powel.l~ and'Evelyn W. Powell, husband and wife, said connections 'to be used only
in connection with the development of the land which G. E. Miles and J. P. Spinner
have asreed to purchase from the Powells.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
Mrs. Gene Knoop, the County's Librarian, and several members of the Library
Board, again comes before the Board seeking to locate the main Library on
Route 10, rather than immediately north of the School Board. ~.ir. Chamberlain,
a consultant for the State of Virginia, having had experience in Canada, is
introduced as one who has some expertise in the location of libraries and states
that visibility and accessibility are the two most important factors in the
location of libraries, and speaks with enthusiasm against the proposal of
locating the library behind the School Board.
It was generally agreed that certsin other locations on Route 10 be investigated
and this matter would again be discussed in the meeting of January 24, 1973.
There was read a letter from Mr. D. C. Watson, Secretary of Basy, Inc., stating
that this organization had withdrawn its application for matching fund grants
through the LEAA. -~
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers
it is resolved that this Board s ' ~ ' ~ '
re~clnc its action of May 24, 1972 in s ~. =
, ~upDor~
of a grant for the operation of the Spanish Castle.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. C'Neill.
cT~h~efe w.af re_ad a...letter from Mr. T. T. Brady, District Manager of VEPCO,
.~mng nne zact that due to the litigation now in effect the present contract
with the County would be terminated at its expiration on April 1, 1973 but that
the Company would not propose to take any further action with respect to electric
rates until the present appeal is decided.
~On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that this
;Board authorizes Mr. Frederick T. Gray to appeal the VEPCO decision by the State
i!;'C°rp°rati°n. . Commission to the State Supreme Court along with several other
,: localmtmes.
i!Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers Mr. Apperson, ~ir. Krepe!a and Mr. O'Neill.
i!On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by ~[r. O'Neill, it is resolved that this
~Board requests the Commonwealth,s the Commonwealth,s Attorney to consult wi th
i~tr. J. D. Williams, the Countv's License Inspector, to investicate the propriety
iof adjusting the license taxe~ on VEPCO and other utility companies
iAyes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and [~[r. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr Krepela, seconded by ~ir. ~,iyers, it is resolved that the
erroneous tax claims be approved for payment:
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Stewart L. Pillow & Nancy S.
Taxes for 1972
Taxes for 1971
Taxes for 1970
Taxes for 1969
Taxes for 1968
Taxes for 1967
Taxes first & second
half of 1972
Ayes:
$269.70
269.70
269.70
269.70
269.70
269.70
16.74
Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, 9ir. Apperson, Mr. Krepe!a and ~lr.O'Nei!l.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the
County Purchasing Department be authorized to sell any surplus foam from which
the Fire Department may have on hand due to the consolidation of 'this equipment.
Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On Motion of Mr. Myers, seconded }Dy ~.ir. Krepela, it is resolved that the Fire
Insurance coverage for the Courthouse and adjacent buildings be increased
approximately 20%.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, ~r. ~2yers, Mr. Apperson, ~[r. }2repela and ~ir. O'Neill·
On motion of Mr. Krepe!a, seconded by Mr. ~lyers, it is resolved that Mr. C.G.
Manuel be empowered to sign all papers as Assistant County Administrator and
that his signature be recognized by all Departments.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. ~'lyers, ~r. Apperson, ~-Ir. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
WHERE~S, certain people have entered suit against the Richmond Metropolitan
Authority to stop the construction of the expressway eastwardly to downtown
Richmond; and
%~HEREAS it seems an unwarranted and unjust waste of money to take such action~and
~'~HEREAS, the citizens of Chesterfield County will be irreparably impeded in
their travel to downtown Richmond;
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THEREFORE, on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by ~r. Apperson,
that this Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County wholeheartedly supports
the Richmond Metropolitan Authority in the extension of the expressway eastwardly
to the downtown area.
Ayes: Mr. Horner Mr. ~iyers ~ir. Apperson, ~ir. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
WHEREAS, the extension of the Powhite Parkway is vi.tally necessary to the
movement of traffic in northern Chesterfield County[ and
WHEREAS, THE Virginia Department of Highways has not deemed it prudent to put
the construction of this trafficway in its ten-year program indicating that
this department will not build such an important facility for at least ten years, and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Metropolitan Authority has hesitated to take productive
steps to have the Powhite Parkway extended beyond Chippenham Parkway; and
;'fHEREAS, the lack of acquiring rights-of-way for such a trafficway in a rapidly
developing area is causing great consternation and hardship in the County of
Chesterfield and its citizens;
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, THEREFORE, On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr.
Apperson, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County requests its
members in the State General Assembly to seek legislation to allow the County
of Chesterfield to form an Authority to construct the Powhite Parkway from
Chippenham Parkway to Route 60 and beyond Route 60, if necessary
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. ]<repela and ~r. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
County Planner be authorized to advertise a r, lulti-family zoning for Mrs
Annie Myers free of charge. '
Ayes: Mr. Horner Mr l'~yers ~4r Apperson, Mr Krepela and Mr. O'Neill
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by ~ir. Krepela, it is resolved that the
following ordinances be introduced for a hearing:
An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Chapter 6, Article 10, Section 6-222
of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, Virginia, to provide for
the beginning and termination date of the license tax year thereunder
for 1973-1974 and thereafter.
An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Chapter 6 A ~' ,
rulcle 10 Section 6-215
of the Code of Chesterfield County, VirgiDia ~o provide for the levy
and assessment of an increased license tax on passenger vehicles and
motorcycles for the license tax year commencing January 1, 1974.
An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Chapter 6, Article 10, Section
6-218 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, Virginia, to provide
for refunds and proration of license taxes assessed under Chapter 6,
Article 10, for 1973, for the calendar year 1974 and thereafter.
An Ordinance to amend and re-ordain Chapter 6, Article 10, Section 6-216
of the Code of Chesterfield County, Virginia to provide for the levy
and assessment of an increased license tax on trucks for the license
tax year commencing January 1, 1974.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There arose a discussion of the proposal }Dy the City of Richmond to change its
Charter to allow the City to run bus service to adjacent counties and beyond
if necessary.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that
~his Board will agree to such a Charter change by the City of Richmond affecting
the busing of citizens outside of the City providing the provision is placed
thereon that the governing body will have to approve the extension of bus service
into the County.
Ayes: Mr. Apperson, Mr. }[re!~ela and Mr. Homer.
Abstaining: Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Myers.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by ;'-ir. Myers, it is resolved that this
Board go into Executive session.
Reconvening:
~.~HEREAS, IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County by the Commonwealth's Attorney that the worklcad in his
office has increased iD. an inordinate manner, making it necessary to emplov .
an additional secretary and to require the part-tin]e attorneys to work ~dd[tional
hours, and
WHEREAS, this Board realizes the increasing responsibility that the Commonwealth's
Attorney's office has at this time[
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on motion of l~[r. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers,
that the Commonwealth,s Attorney be authorized and instructed to seek the
approval of the Virginia State ~ompensation Board in the employmen~ of an
additional secretary at a salary of no more than $400.00 per month and to seek
the approval for raising the salary of Mr. Herbert Gill beginning January I, 1973
to June 30, 1973, the sum of $500.00. '
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Krepela and seconded by Mr. ~4yers, it is resolved that this
Board adjourns at 7:55 P.~i. to 5:00 P.M. on January 18, 1973~ at which time a
discussion of utilities is scheduled.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
~ecretar--y