07-25-1973 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
held at the Courthouse on July 25, 1973
at 2:00 P.M.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Homer, Chairman
Mr. Leo Myers, Vice-Chairman
Mr.. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. A. J. Krepela
Mr. E. Merlin O~Neill
Also Present:
Mr. Morris Mason, Asst. Comm. Atty,
Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Engineer
Mr. David Welchons, Asst. Co. Eng.
Mr. Michael Ritz, Co. Planner
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co. Administrator
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the minutes
of July 9 and 11, 1973 as amended be and they hereby are approved.
Ayes: Mr. Morner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is ~esolved that the
following ordinance be and it.hereby is approved:
AN ORDINANCE to vacate a 16 foot drainage easemen~ across Lots 2 and 3,
Block B, in the subdivision of Rock Creek Park, Section B, a plat of which
made by J. K. Timmons, Surveyor, Richmond, Virginia, dated May 2, 1956, is
recorded in Plat'Book 9, Page 132, in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court ef
Chesterfield County, Virginia, said easement to he vacated being more particularl
shown and marked in red on a copy of the aforesaid plat made by J. K. Timmons,
Surveyor, dated May 2, 1956, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by this reference.
WHEREAS, Ernest W. Rose, Jr., and Connie Rose have petitioned the Board
of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia, to vacate a certain 16 foot
drainage easement across Lots 2 and 3, Block B~ Rock Creek Park, Section B,
a plat of which made by J. K. Timmons, Survel;or, Richmond, Virginia, dated
May 2, 1956, is recorded in Plat Book 9, page 132, in the Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia, said easement being more
particularly shown and marked in red on a copy of the aforesaid plat made by.
J. K. Timmons, Surveyor, dated May 2, 1956, a cepy of w~.£ch is attached hereto
and made s part hereof, and notice of the adeption of such ordinance has been
given in accordance~with Section 15.1-431 of t~he Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the county
of Chesterfield, Virginia:
1. That pursuant to Section 15.1-482, of the Cede of Virginia, 1950 as
amended, that the 16 foot drainage easement described a~ve, as shown on ~he
plat of Rock Creek Park, Section B, aforesaid, and further shown and marked
in red on the plat of J. K. Timmons, aforesaid, be and it is hereby vacated.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect in accordance with
Section 15.1-482 of theCode of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and a certified
copy thereof together with the plat attached shall be recorded in the Clerk's
Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
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.the
following water contracts be and they hereby are approved:
W73-50Cd ~lareddon, Section "A" $14,730.50
W73-52D Millanne 24,469.60
W73-46D Roxbury Square Apts. 47,500.00
W73-1CD Surreywood North 43,479.00
Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the Chairman
of this Board be authorized to sign an agreement between'the Southern Ry. Company
of Chesterfield County for the right to construct and maintain a sewer pipe
line across the Southern Ry. at or Dear Robious, Virginia.
Ayes: Mr. Morner, Mr. Myers, Mr, Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the
County pay for a drainage easement off Omaha Street so that said street having
been improved by the State Highway Department be taken into the State Secondary
System.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, 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
Ritht-of-Way Department be and it hereby is authorized to submit a bona fide
offer te Miller & Sterling across the properties of the Lafayette Apartments
for a dxainage and utility easement and should said offer be refused that
¢~nd~mna~ion proceedings be instituted,%due to the emergeRc¥ of the drainage
in the area.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
It was agreed that the County ~ngineer and County Administrator review the
area south of Route 10 to Route 618, and the new industries ~resently seeking
to locate therein in an effort to supply an adequate amount of water'for fire
fighting purposes.
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Mr. John Moore comes before the Board, representing Mr. Ronald A. DeAngelis,
requesting the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to General Business (B-3) of
a parcel of land of rectangular shape, containing 9.36 acres, fronting approxi?
mately 450 feet on Hull Street Road (Rt. 360) extending southwardly to a
depth of approximately 800 feet, and being located approximately 1,200 feet
east of the intersection of Hull Street Road and Baldwin Creek Road (Rt. 730)
in Clover Hill Magisterial District. Refer to Tax Map Sec. 73 (1) parcel 16-3
(Sheet No. 19).
Mr. Moore explains the reasons for his request to B-3.
Mr. DeAngelis further esplains that he wishes to repair mobile homes and self-
contained travel trailers.
Mr. Homer states he is greatly concerned about this use in this area.
Upon discussion of this matter and on motion of Mr. Homer, seconded by
Mr. Myers, it is resolved that this request be denied.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
Nays: Mr, Apperson vo=es No stating that the rest of the property in the area
cannot be controlled 'and'we should not a~tempt to control this area.
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Mr. John Moore, representing the Lone Star Properties, Inc., comes before the
Board requesting the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-2) and
Townhouse for sale {R-7) two parcels of land of irregular shape, containing
304 acres,,fronting approximately 1,500 feet on Newby's Bridge Road (rt.649).,
and being located approximately 1,800 feet south of the intersection of Newby's
Bridge Road and Walmsley Boulevard, In Clover Hill Magisterial District. Refer
to Tax Map Sec. 51-1 (1) parcels 1 & 2 and 40-13 (1) parcel 8-1 (Sheet No. 15).
Mr. Moore cites his reasons for requesting Residential ~ 2 zoning. He states
the the original request of R-7 can be waived at this time and requested that
the entire tract be zoned R-2 but he states further that his client may at a
later date again request multi-family zoning on a portion of ~is property.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Homer, seconded by Mr. Myers,
it is resolved that the entire tract be zoned R-2.
Ayes: Mr. H0rner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela ~and Mr. O'Neill.
Mr. Robert Wolf, President of the Chesterfield County Civic Association Chapter
I, and cites the problems in the County 'involving trash pick-up and pre~ented
petitions signed by 434 people requesting weekly pick-up in heavily populated areas
It was pointed out to Mr. Wolf that garbage collection was available for most
of the people in the County from private sanitation companies, that it would
be a tremen~o~us, problem for the County to pick up trash and garbage'County-wide,
and theft the matter would be discussed further.
It was pointed out that the State'Health Department had initiated a policy in
which the governiog 'body of each locality must approve the construction of a
sewage treatment plant in the locality ahd that the Day Realty of Richmond, Inc.
had r~qxaested approval of a sewage treatment package plant at the Wal~hall
Interchange for the Day's End Inn.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill it is resolved that approval
be given for a sewage treatment plant provided ~he developers will pay $300.00
per room for connection priviledges.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
It was cited that the following roads had been officially accepted into the
State S~condary System of roads:
Salisbury Subdivision, Section H-2
Elmstead Road - From its intersection with Castlebridge Road, northeastwardly
0.04 miles'a/nd fromnthe same intersection with Castlebridge Road southwardly 0.05
Castlebridge Road - From the southeastern end of maintenance on Castlebridge
Road (rt. ~2:5) 0.03 .miles southeast of its intersection with Route 1027
southeastwardly 0.18 miles to Elmstead Road, thence so~theastwardly 0.03 mil 0.21
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
It was agreed that the request of Mr. O'Neill to install a fire hydrant at the
intersection of Carmel and Trebly Road be deferred for further consideration.
After some discussion of the problem, Mr. Horner offers the following motion:
Be it Resolved that the sum of $300.00 be paid to Mr. Taylor for the alleged
removal of dirt from his property when the water line was installed recently
by S. E. Lyttle & Company. A vote being taken: Mr. Horner votes Aye
Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill vote Nay.
Mr. A1 Basy, Mr. Fred King and Mr. Russ Moore with Mr. Carl Wise, Director of
Recreation, come before the Board in behalf of the Chesterfield Baseball Clubs,
Inc., a private corporation now serving some 2200 children in the County.
Mr. Basy, the President of this Corporation requested some cooperative agreement
with the County in the Construction of baseball fields in the new County park.
It was generally agreed that Mr. Mike Ritz, County Planner and the County
Administrator, meet with the Chesterfield Baseball Clubs and work out an
agreement covering the use of four more ball fields in the new park and present
said agreement to this Board for further approval.
Mr. Ritz presents preliminary plans for the development of a new park at the
Courthouseand Rt. 360.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers,
it is resolved that the preliminary plans be and they hereby are approved and
the County Planner is authorized to secure final plans and secure bids for
the construction of the project.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
Ther~ was presented a letter signed by Mr. J. W. Pugh, Jails Supt. for the State
citing the fact that the Sheriff and his staff "are to be commended for maintainin~
this institution in such a good condition and adhereing to the rules and regula'
tions of this Department." ' -
Upon consideration whereof,-and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill
it is resolved that this Board publicly records its compliments and thanks to
the Shefiff~Of the County, Mr. E. L. Wingo, for maintaining the County Jail
in such a high Standard.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, .Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There was~resented a proposed ordinance providing for some tax relief for certain
elderly persons.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela
it is resolved that the said ordinance be advertised for a public hearing on
August 22, 1973 at 7:00 P.M.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
amount of $3,545.00 be appropriated from unappropriated surplus of the General
Fund to Item ll-050-102-Compensation of Judges.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepeia and Mr. O~Neill.
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
following budget codes be changed due to the change in the District Courts:
1. Function lla051-000.00, Circuit Court, to 11-050-000.0.
2. Designating function 11-051-000.0 as Juvenile and Domestic Relations
District Court.
3. Function 11-052-000.00 from County court to General District Court.
On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
sum of $9,750 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General
Fund to ll-052-102-Compensation of Judges for the supplement to Judge Daffron's
salary for the period June 1, 1973 to June 30, 1974'
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the
expenditure account of the Juvenile Detention Home-ll-064-405.0-Office equip~
ment be increased $4,500.00 and the Revenue Account ll-~OO-630.0-be increased
in like amount, which transfers money from the State into the 1972-'73 budget.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill
On motion of Mr. Krepela , seconded by Mr. Myers, it is 'resolved that the
following resolution be and it hereby is adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia, in session assembled:
That the entire area embraced within a one mile radius from the Philip
Spencer Hancock monument in front of Midlothian High School, or in the event
the monument is moved, within a one mile radius from MidlOthian High School in
the community of Midlothian be, and the same is hereby designated as a Bird Sanctuary.
~hat it shall be unlawful to trap, hunt, shoot or attempt to shoot or molest in
any manner any bird or wild fo~l or to rob bird nests or wild fowl ne~ts.
That provided, however if starlings or similar birds are found to be congregating
in such numbers in a particular area that they constitute a nuisance or menace
to health or property in the opinion of the proper health authorities of Chester-
field County, then in such event, said health authorities shall meet with
representatives of the Audubon Society and Midlothian Garden Club and Midlothian
District Supervisor, after having given at least three days actual notice of
the time and place of said meeting. If, as a result of said meeting, no
satisfactory alternative is found to abate such nuisance, then said birds may
be destroyed in such numbers and in such manner as is deemed advisable by said
health authorities under the supervision of the Chief of Police of Chesterfield county,.
Ayes: Mr. Morner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that Mr. Charle~
Ritchie, Manager of the Chesterfield County Credit Union be placed on the County,s
payroll so that he might receive the fringe benefits offered County employees,
with the understanding that the Credit Union shall reimburse the County for all
expenses of the County in this matter.
Ayes: Mr. Morner, 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:
Midlothian Pharmacy Personal Property taxes $ 132.94
United Leasing Corp. Personal Property taxes 2,283.73
Dennis C. Johnson
Hunter Bros.
Donald B. Heslep, Inc.
Keturah E. Whitehurst
Keturah E. Whitehurst
Keturah E. Whitehurst
Donald E. Heslep, Inc.
Clyde N. Gauldin & co.,Inc.
Clyde N. Gauldin & Co. Inc.
Ha~ry & Ann M. Bowen '
Edwin'C. Laird, Est.
Charles H. Reed
Charles H. Reed, et al
Charles M. Reed et al
Joseph H. MCConnell
Kingsland Land Corp.
W. S. Carnes
W. S. Carnes
W. s. Carnes
W. S. Carnes
W. S. Carnes
W. S. Carnes
W. S. Carnes
W& S. Carnes
W. S. Carnes
W. S. Carnes
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trus'eee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee~
Trustee
Trustee
Bobby T. & Helen W. Dean
Harry J. BoIton
Ballard Shavers, et ux
Augustine I. Dalton
S. P. Driskill
~irginia R. Driskill
M. G.Investments, Inc. et al
M. G. Investments, et al
M, G. Investments, Inc.et al
Salisbury Corporation
Salisbury Corporation
Salisbury Corporation
Salisbury Corporation
Raymond L. Lawless
L.D. Carter
Sherman T.Garrett & Junie J.
Clarence A. Mall
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George D. Thomas First half of 1973 taxes 4.56
George D. Thomas First half of 1973' taxes 9.12
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr, Myers, Mr. apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the
County seek bids for a franchise for CABLE T.V. Service in the County of Chesterfield.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Appersen, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There was presented a letter from Mrs. Gene Knoop, Library DireCtor, stating
that the Library B~ard had recommended the re-appointment of Mr. W. W. Gordon
as a Trustee of the Chesterfield Library Board.
After some consideration of this matter, Mr. Apperson makes the following
imotion which was seconded by Mr. O'Neill:
Be it Resolved that W, W. Gordon be and he hereby is re-appointed as Trustee
of the Chesterfield County Library Board for a perio~ of 4 years.
Whereupon, Mr. Krepela makes a substitute motion:
Be it Resolved that Mrs, Jean Girone be appointed to the Chesterfield Library
Board..
A vote b~ing taken on the'substitute motion:
Ayes: Mr. Krepela
Nays: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
A vot~ being taken on the original motion:
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There was an appeal for $5,455.00 from the County of Chesterfield to finance
preliminary drawings fc~the Science-Museum to be built in the City of Richmond~
which amount is Chesterfield's share of approximately $35,000 to be raised from
Planning District 15 to finance this project.
By agreement this matter is held over for farther investigation.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a street
light be placed in the rear of the Chester Fire Department at the recommendation
of Mr. Willis Pope, Engineer~in charge of Street lights.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
There was presented an audit of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court which
stated that full accounting had been made for all records and receipts.
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded .by Mr. Apperson, it-is resolved that the
County issue a b~ilding permit for the Matoaca Squad, without charge.
Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr~ Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mt. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that a
Variance be granted to Mr. M. E. Floyd to construct a dwelling on a 50-ft.
easement north of Kingsland Road as shown on a plat filed with the papers of
this. Board, with the understanding that there will be no further development on
this easement until the subdivision is properly recorded and the County has
no responsibility to maintain er construct the said road.
Ayes: Mr. Morner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr..Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the Library
site at the intersection of Lori Road and Route 10 as shown on a plat recorded
with the papers of this Board, be and it hereby is approved.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. App~rson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that this Board
adjourns at 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. on August 8, 1972.
Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.
{~. W. Burnett, County Administrator
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