07-23-1973 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia, held at the Courthouse on
July 23, 1973 at 5:00 P,M.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Homer, Chairman
Mr. Leo Myers, Vice-Chairman
Mr. J. Ruffi~ Apperson
Mr, E. Merlin O'Neill
Absent:
Mr, A. J. Krepela
Also Present:
Mr. Robert Eanes, Chief, Fire Dept.
Mr. Robert A. Painter, Co. Eng.
Mr. Michael Ritz, Co. Planner
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co. Administrator
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
applications of the parties listed below be accepted for the purchase of
Airport Industrial Park-land in the quantities set out opposite each of the
applicants names for the purchase price of $10,000.00 per acre:
1. W. Eugene Glenn, Inc.- 200 feet fronting on the North Line of White
Pine Road, extending back 550 feet.
2. L. R.. Cobaugh - 100 feet fronting on the north line of White Pine
Road, extending back 550 ft.
3. George O. Gratz - 200 feet fronting on the North Line of White Pine
Road, extending back 550 ft,
4. William G. Brandt, Jr. - 100 feet fronting on the North line of White
Pine Road, extending back 550 feet.
5'. John C. Stinson, Jr. - 100 feet fronting on the North line of Wh±te
Pine Road, extending back 550 feet.
6. George O. Gra~z - 225 feet fronting on the South line of White Pine
Road, extending back 250 feet.
Be it further resolved, that the Chairman and Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute such instruments as will be required to effec~ the above transfers.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr% Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
Nays: None
At 7:30 P.M, the Board meets with the Chiefs of 11 Fire Departments with the
exception of Chief Vincent from Midlothian. '
Mike Lohr, Chief of the Manchester Fire Department, discusses with the Board
the following problems:
1. The blocking of fire hydrants in Shopping Centers inmulti-family
· complexes and in some cases the lack of adequate fire lanes at schools. He
suggested that the Board requests the General Assembly to give the County
authority to control these hazards to adequate fire protection.
2, The Fire Department again.makes a request to have fire hydrants
installed in multi-family areas before the group is co~mpleted. Mr. L~hr cites
examples of what happens when this is not done.
3. A plea was made to have the masonry walls or common walls extend
through the roof of Townhouse Projects at least 6" and cites reasons for same.
4. Mr. Lohr makes a request to implement Phase I of the Fire Station
by purchasing land in the vicinity of Route 60 and Buford Road.
5. It is requested that $1,000.00 be paid to each Fire Company to
supplement funds on hand for the purchase of equipment and needed accessories.
Upon consideration of these requests, it Ks on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded
by Mr. Myers, resolved that the Commonwealth.s Attorney be requested to examine
the statutes and to ascertain how the Gemeral Assembly could grant .~ to the
County the right to control pa~king in front of fire hydrants on private property.
The County Administrator is asked to contact members of the General Assembly
to seek relief in this situation.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the sum
ef $1,500.00 be approved for repairing the heating system in the Ettrick Fire
Department. And the Fire Chief is requested to renovate a portion of the upstairs
for paid firemen.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that Brookhill
Company be authorized to install a new traffic control light in front of the
Ettrick Fire Department at a cost of approximately $1,350.00.
Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr, Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill,' it is resolved that the sum
of $1,000.00 be given to the Wagstaff Fire Department to purchase turnout gear
which allocation was omitted in the 1971-72 fiscal year.
Ayes: Mr. Hofner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Hornet, seconded by Mr.. App.erson, it is resolved that the
sum of $430.00 be given to the Wagstaff Fire Dept. to pay for one-half of
the expense of paving the parking lot.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this
Board adjourns at 11:15 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on July 24, 1973.
Ayes; Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
~. W. Burnett, Secretary