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09-26-1973 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on September 26 1973 at 2:00 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. Morris Mason, Asst. Comm. Atty. Mr. M. W. Burnett, County Administrator Mr. C. G. Manuel, Asst. Co. Admin. Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Eng. Mr. David Welchons, Asst. Co. Eng. Mr. Wm. Prosise, Asst. Co. Eng. Mr. Michael Ritz, Co. Planner On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the minutes of August 30 and September 12, 1973, be and they hereby are approved. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded' by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the follow- ing water contracts be and they hereby are approved: W73-60CDU Fitzhugh Avenue $ 500.00 W73-64CD Bury 7,989.60 W73-67D Stonehenge, Section "F" 8,162.00 Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by ¥~. O'Neill, it is resolved that the following sewer contracts be and they hereby are approved: S73-53D Salisbury, Section M $97,764.00 S73-52D Settlers Landing, Section "B"12,235.30 S73-9D Belfair Townhouses 251,539.20 S73-56D Brighton Green, Sect. 13 19,934.20 S73-55CD Scottingham, Sect. "F" 57,960.70 On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that contract S72-54CD9 for the installation of sewers along Falling Creek, near Stonehenge be awarded to the S. O. Jennings Construction Corporation, who submitted the ~ow bid of $359,057.00. Ayes: Mr. Horner, 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 water Service Line Policy be and it hereby is adopted: The developer shall have water service lines, meter yokes and meter boxes installed in all new subdivision streets after the road is constructed to sub-grade and prior to the base course being p~aced. The developer shall pay $60.00 for each connection at the time application is made for the service lines. When the meter is applied for, an additional charge of $140.00 shall be made. When requi, red, sewers shall be installed prior to the installation of water mains and service lines. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepeta'and Mr. O'neill. Mr. William Prosise comes before theBoard to explain the engineering and problems concerning the drainage on Gardner,s Branch and states that the entire project will cost $133,000.00. Mr. Apperson cites some of the history concerning this project and states that he wishes now to proceed with two parts of this program which would cost approximately $44,000.00. Mr. Krepela raises the question as to how this work will be financed and it was generally concluded that after the bids are received that financing will be decided at tha~ time. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of. Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that Mr. ~r~sis~be authorized to seek bids on Sections 4 and 5 of this project according to plans submitted to the Board of Supervisors. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr, O'Neill. Nay: Mr. Krepela. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that this Board grants a Variance to Mr. and Mrs. Davis for the construction of a dwelling on a 50-ft. right-of-way to be dedicated, leading southwardly from Kingsland Road as shown on a plat filed with the papers of this Board, with the firm understand- ing that the County has no responsibility to construct or maintain'said right-of- way and the said 50-ft. right-of-way will be dedicated by Mr. Clark, father of Mrs. Davis. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Appers~n, Mr. Krepeta and Mr. O'Neill. .On motl:gn, pf Mr. O.Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson. it is resolved that ~ v~ e grante~ to.~Mr., and Mrs. Brown for the construction of a dwel]~ ~n .... of parc,e% 90.~1 of Tax Map 179, wlth the understandin~ that a 50 ft rn~a cat - - .......... ~ - ed to ~Ro~u~te 669 and with the firm understanding that the County will have no r'esponsibiti~y to construct nor maintain said 50-ft. right-of-way. Ayes: Mr. Homer, M-r. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that a variance be granted to Mr. and Mrs. William N. AndKews for the construction of a dwelling on a portion of Parcel 45, on Tax Map 110 provided a 50-ft. road is dedicated to Route 655 with the firm understanding ~hat the County has no responsibility to construct or maintain said 50-ft. right-of-way. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the request for a Variance for Marshall T. Whitman 970 W. Providence Road be and it hereby is denied. ' ' Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. o'Neill. Mr. Ritz, County Planner, presents to the Board bids for the construction of a portion of the Rockwood Park and indicated that Shoosmith Bros. was the apparent low bidder~ h~ever, certain items in the bid could be deleted and certain other items should be added in order to arrange for the completion of as many ball dia- monds as possible by next spring. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion oi Mr. Myers, seconde~ by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the bids for grading and clearing and other work be awarded to Shoosmith Bros. and that a Committee of C. G. Manuel, Michael Ritz and M. W. Burnett be appointed to negotiate with the Shoosmith firm with respect to constructing as many ball diamonds and parking facilities as possible by next spring. 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 tha~ the proposed changes in zonir~3of approximately 25 parcels be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendations. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the County Planner be authorized uo review the Matoaca Rescue Squad site plans ~thout charge. Ayes: Mr. Morner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and ~. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the County Administrator be authorized ~to sign the statements presented by the Water Control Board concerning the changes in certification for 8 lagoons in the County. Ayes: Mr. Morner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr.. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it ~s resolved that the following Ordinance be and it hereby is adopted: AN ORDINANCE to amend and reOrdain Chapter 11, Articl~ I Section 11-11.3 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield Virginia by providing for payment of tangible personal property taxes, when re~urns therefor shall be made, and further providing for penalties for late filing and late payments, interest on delinquent taxes and allowing fo~ extension of time within which to file such returns. BE IT ORDAINED BY T~E BOARD oF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA: 1. That Chapter 11, Article 1, Section 11-11.3 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield, Virginia be amended to read as follows: SECTION 11-11.3 Payment of Personal Property Taxes. For the calendar year 1973, and each calendar year thereafter the tangible personal property tax levied on personal property situated in the county shall be due and payable on June fifth of each calendar year. Any person failing to pay any such taxes on or before the due date, shall incur a penalty thereon of five per centum which shall be added to the amount of taxes due from such taxpayer which, when collected by the treasurer, shall be accounted for in his settlements. All returns of tangible personal property and machinery and tools subject to taxation shall be filed by every person liable for the tax with the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue, on forms furnished by it, on or before March first of each calendar year. Any person failing to file such return on or before the due date shall incur a penalty thereon of five per centum which shall be added to the amount of taxes oF levies due from such taxpayer, which when collected bythe treasurer, shall be accounted for in his settlements. Neither of such penalties shall exceed ten percentum of %he tax assessment of such penalty shall not be deemed a defense to any criminal prosecution for failing to make the return of taxable property as required by law or this ordinanc~ In addition to the penalties provided herein, any such taxes th at remain unpaid on January first of the year next following that for which such taxes are assessed, shall be delinquent and interest thereon of six percentum commencing on July one of the year next following that which such taxes are assessed shall be added to the amount of taxes or levies due from such taxpayer, which, when collected by the treasurer, shall be accounted for in his settlement. An extension of time for the f£1ing of tangible personal property returns may be granted bY the Commission of the Revenue upon receipt of a written request from the taxpayer. The taxpayer must submit this request for an extension of time before March 1st, and must state the reason for the request for an' extension of the filing date. Upon receipt of such request, the Commissioner of the Revenue shall grant or refuse the request, and shall notify the taxpayer accordingly. Any extension Of the filing date shall be for a fixed number of days not to exceed, in any event, 60 days. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'~ei!l. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Route 711 west of Route 147 be officially names Robious Road. Ayes: .Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the County Administrator explore the feelingsof various Rescue Squads in the County as to the free gifts of water and sewer service. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Appe~son, seconded by ~. Myers, it is resolved that the Chief of the FireDepartment be authorized to install up to 3 gas tanks at various fire houses to safeguard the supply of gasoline during any emergency. Ayes: Mr. Hornerj Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. The following roads have been officially accepted into the State Secondary System of .roads:' Lakewood Farms Subdivisiont Section Ivywood Road - Beginning at its intersection with Buxton Court 0'.05 mile'northwardly to a cul-de-sac, thence 0.09 mile south from its intersection with Buxton Court to a cul-de-sac Buxton Drive - Beginning at its intersection with Ivywood Road 0.04 mile west to State maintenance Buxton Court - Beginning at its intersection with Ivywood Road eastwardly 0.06 miles, thence southwardly 0.12 miles to a cul-de-sac Parkwood Subdivision~ Sections I and II Traywey Drive - From existing State maintenance southwardly 0.18 miles to its intersection with Queen Scot Road Traywa~ Court - Beginning at its intersection with Traywa~-~ Drive 0%05 mile easterly to a cul-de-sac Scot Drive - Beginning at its intersection with Trayway Drive westerly 0.07 mile to its intersection with Elmart Road and from its intersection with Trayway Drive easterly 0.11 mile to a cul-de-sac Elmart Road - from the existing State maintenance southwardly 0.10 m~ke to its intersection with Queen Scot Drive, thence 0.03 mile to a dead end. Ayes: 0.14 Mi. 0.04 Mil O. 18 Mi. 0.18 mi. 0.05 mi. 0.18 mi. 0.13 mi. Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. WHEREAS, on September 25, 1973 a public hearing was held on the improvement of Kingsland Road, Route 611, Project 0611-157-C-501, and WHEREAS, there was considerable opposition to widenin~ and re-alignment in certain areas by those persons directly affected by enc~oachmen= of the road: and WHEREAS, THE function of the roadway is that of carrying local traffic generated by those who live in the area and are affected by the change~ and WHEREAS, there are safety features in the project that are worthy of consideration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. MyerS, that-this Board recommends that the improvements at the intersection of Route 611 with Route 637, Hopkins Road, the improvements at the intersection of Route 611 with Route 145, Chester Road, and signal lights at both tracts of theSeaboard Coast Line Railroad be installed. And be it further resolved, that the widening and realignment of Route 611, Kingsland Road, be deleted from the project.. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. There was a brief discussion concerning the construction of Routes 76 and 288. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the sum Of $100.00 be paid to Mrs. Marjorie Berry for the destruction of four (4) pigs. Ayes: Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is reso'lved that $100.00 be awarded, to Sam Whitt for the destruction of one (1) Black Angus calf killed by dogs. Ayes: Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, the followlng resolution is adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County that the application of the Chester Civic Association for permission to conduct Bfngo games and/or raffles, having been received by the Board and duly considered,i[ permission is hereby granted said applicant, the Chester Civic Association, tO conduct Bingo games and/or raffles subject to the conditions as set forth in said permit.. Ayes: Mr. H0rner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. On motion of Mr. Appsrson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that this Board requests the Judge of Circuit Court, the Honorable Ernest P. Gates to appoint Johnny Cecil Sparks as a Police Officer for the County of Chesterfield, Beginning October 15, 1973. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. , it is resolved that the on the construction of the On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers County Administrator be authorized to seek bids entrance structure at Route 10 and the Airport. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mrl Myers, it is resolved that b~ds be obtained on the Terminal Building at the County Airport as soon as plans are available. Ayes: Mr..Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela end ~. O'Neit'l. On motion of Mri Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the Police Department.'s budget for 1973-74 be increased in the General Fund as follows:ii (1) Increase expense account 11-061-310.2 Radio Equipment Grant by $12,000o0~i. (2) Increase revenue account 11-000-618.3 Police Grant by $9,000.00. It is understood that the ~3,000.00 additional will come from the appropriated surplus of the County's General Fund. - Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neil-1. On motion of Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that $15,696,624.01~ Mr. be appropriated for the quarter ending December 31, 1973 as follows: Fund Number i1 General Fund 12 Revenue Sharing Fund 13 Library 14 Law Library 15 Roads 16 Airport Fund 17 County Garage 21 Welfare Fund 22 Nursing Home 41 School Operating 48 Bond Money-Schools 60 Water Revenue 61 Water Operating 62 Water Debt AJ~oun t $4,392,247 192~630 105,725 1,000 0 45,470 45,732 324,810 1.95 ~ 455 6,443,636 26,568 379,750 247,156 146,810 Fund Number Name Amount 63 Wac.er Impr., Repl. & Ext. 604,650 64 Water Construction 50,000 66 Meter Installation 443,750 69 Ettrick Sanitary District 9,190 70 Sewer Revenue 284,000 71 Sewer Operating 148,830 72 Sewer Debt 227,775 73 Sewer Impr., Repl. & Ext. 1,381~440 $15,696,624 Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Kr~la and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board requests the Highway Department to widen Lakeview Road, Route 626 from the City limits of Colonial H~ights to Woodpecker Road and that the engineering and funding be accomplished as soon as possible. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the following.resolution be and it hereby is approved and adopted, effective October 1, 1973, for al'l County Departments and any County office or agency receiving all or part of its funding from the General Fund of the County: 1. Annual Leave --Annual leave allowances shall be provided for each completed month of service at the rate of one working day for employees with less than five full years of service, one and a quarter days for employees with more than five but less than ten full years of service, and one and a half days for employees with ten or more full years of service. Annual leave sllowances may be accumulated not to exceed at the date of separation or aD the end of ahy calendar year twenty-four working days for employees with less than five years of service, thirty working days for employees with five but less than ten years of service, and thirty-six working days for employees with ten or more full years o~ service. 2. Sick Leave - Sick leave credits shall be provided at the fete of one and one quarter working days for each completed calendar month of service. Sick leave allowances may be used for authorized absences as follows: An illness or injury incapacitating the employee to perform his duties; exposure to a contagious disease such that presence on duty would 3eopardize the health of fellow workers or the public; illness or death in the immediate family requiring the attendance of the employee. The "intmediate family" shall be interpreted to include only, the employee's parents, wife, husband, children, brother, sister and any other relative living in the household of the employee. The period of absence which may be charged against sick leave in this application may not exceed three calendar days for an illness of one cause, for ~n in3ury or'death, and may not exceed a total of six calendar days within a calendar year~ appointment for examination and treatment related to health when such appointment cannot reasonabi~ be scheduled during non- work hours. No sick leave shall be allowed following cessation of work because of pregnancy. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepe!a and Mr. O~Neill. On motion Of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this Board approves the request of the Commissioner of the Revenue in funding its share of the proposed increase from $768.00 to $900.00 per month for Mr. W. H. Wingfield, provided the State will approve its proportionate share. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the heating system at the Dog Pound be improved at a cost of approximately $1,050.00 and the Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer $1,050.00 from the unappropriat surplus of the General Fund to 11-120-215. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and ~Lr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to borrow a sum not to exceed $2,000,000 until avails of December 5, 1973 are realized. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolv,ed that the fencing of Safety Village be awarded to the Berrall-Jasper Fence Company, who submitted the low bid of $7,375.00. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill~ On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by ¥~. Apperson, it is resolved that the resolution passed on August 22, 1973 approving the construction of a sewage treatment plant in the subdivision of Beach Manor, be and it hereby is rescinded. A-yes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and ~. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board approves the plan presented by the County Administrator for the financing of the construction of a drainage system which will include the construction of an Industrial Access road, leading from Willis Road southwardly along Burge Avenue to the Preston Trucking Company, with the amount of County contribution being a maximum of $25,000 which drainage system will alleviate the necessity of improving drainage structures in Bellwood Manor. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. The Chairman appoints Mr. Apperson, Mr. Manuel and Mr. Burnett as a Committee to select a site for the collection of abandoned vehicles. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill it is resolved that the following! ordinance be introduced for passage: ' AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 6 of the Code of the County of Chesterfield Virginia, by adding thereto a new Article, Article Xi providing for dispositio~ of abandoned motor vehicles, and new sections, Sections 6-228 'through 6-234~ Section 6-228 providing for definition of certain words: Section 6-228 providing for the County to take custody of abandoned motor vehicles and employ personnel or contract for such service: Section 6-230 providing for giving of notice to registered owner; Section 60-31 providing for sale of abandoned vehicle and .disposition of proceeds: Section 6-232 providing for taking vehicles abandoned in garages: Sect£on 6-233 providing for disposition of inoperable abandoned vehicles and Section 6-234 progiding for surrender of certificate of title when vehicle to be demolished and records to be kept by demolisher. 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 Mr. Prosise be authorized to spend u~ to $300.00 of 3¢ Road Fund money from Dale District for improving drainage conditions on Cascade Street immediately west of Chippenham Parkway. , Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that this Board go into Executive Session to discuss a matter of litigation. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepe!a and 5~. O'Neill. Reconvening: On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Lt. John Simmons, Safety Director, be authorized to seek the employment of a secretary for his office. Ayes: Mr. Morner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. WHEREAS, the traffic conditions on Route 60 have increased at peak Periods to a point where the movement of traffic is extremely slow and hazardous, WHEREAS, there appea~s nothing in the immediate future to alleviate the traffic conditions on Route 60~ hear Chippenham Parkway.~. and WHEREAS, the County has provided at this intersection the rights-of-way for a cloverleaf interchange on its side of Chippenham Parkway, and WHEREAS, it appears that the construction of a cloverleaf at this point would be of great value in the control of traffic, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Supervisors strongly suggests to the Highway Department that steps be taken immediately to construct a. cloverleaf interchange at the intersection of -Routes 60 and 150. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. WHEREAs, the traffic on Routes 60 and 360 has grown in an inordinate manne~, far beyond the expectations of Highway officials; and WHEREAS, the building program of the County would guarantee that the increase in traffic will continue at an even greater degree; and WHEREAS, GOOD PLAS/NING, even at this late date, would demand that rights- of-way be purchased and plans be perfected for the widening of Routes 60 a~d 360~ fieldNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Chester- County requests the Highway Department to begin immediately ~o plan for nd the widening of Routes 60 and 360, the purchase of the necessary rights-of-way and the funding of said construction~ and further, to notify the Chief Planning Director of any necessary rights-of-way that must be acquired for the widening of said roads, so that the County may aid in the acquisition thereof. - Ayes: ~r. H0rner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this Board adjourns at 7:30 P.M. to October 10, 1973 at 9:00 A.M. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Irvln G Mo~6r, Chairman