04-29-1965VIRGINIA: At am adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County~
held at the Courthouse on April 29~ 1965, at
2:00 p.m.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G.Horner, Chairman
Mr. H. T. Goyne
Mr..R.J.Britton
Mr. J.Ruffin. Apperson
Mr.Herbert O.Browning
Mr. Ernest P.Gates, Comm. Atty.
Mr. Robt. A.Painter, Co.Engineer
Mr. Howard A.Mayo, Jr. Co. Planner
Mr. M.W.Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
)Ir. A.R. Martin absent due to hospitalization.
On motion of Mr.Apperson, seconded by Mt.Browning, it is resolved that the minutes
of April 14, 1965, be and the same are aoproved.
65-8S. Mr. Mam of the Mann Realty Company comes before the Board requesting a
Use Permit in Rlidlothian ~agisterial District, to construct a Radio Tower on a
three-acre parcel of land of t~iangular shape, fronting 770 feet on the southern
right of way of the Southern Railroad and having an average depth, of 190 feet,
the property being 535 feet northeast of the crossing of Route 714 and the
Southern Railroad, which request has been deferred from April 14, 1965.
Mr. Harmon an~ Mr. Martin of the Motorola Electronics Corporation state that the
Company will be responsible for any interference in the immediate area and state
'further th~ their Company will furnish and pay for the installation of the
interference filters should same be required in the immediate area.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it ~
is resolved that the application for a Uwe Permit to construct a Radio Tower be .
and it hereby is anproved with the provision of the guaranteed interference filters!
in the immediate area.
Mr.Apperson abstains from voting.
There was reada petition from the Southaven Subdivision on Elkhardt Road signed ~V
some 71 families requesting sewerage facilities in their area. Upon consideration
whereof, and on motion of ~r. Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that
this Board requests the Engineering Department to review the situation as soon as
POssible to ascertain the feasibility of c~nstructing a sewer system in this area.
Whereupon, Mr.lgalter Smith and others come before the Board in opposition to the
request previously passed, stating that through a misunderstanding they had waited
in the main courtroom for this he~ring. R~.Smith cites letters sent to Mr.
Martin,Supervisor, in opposition and states that most of the people in the area
object to the proposal.
It is here' noted that after consideration the Board took no further action on this
matt er.
There appeared several p~ople in support of a County-wide Library System and speak
generally of the nec~ssity for the establishment of same. Upon consideration
whereof, and on motion of Mr.Apperson~ seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that
this Board appoint a Library Board on May 1 2, 1965.
On motion of ~r.Britton, seconded by ~r.Apperson, it is resolved that ~he petition ·
from the Pinetta Drive area be referred to the Highway Department for investigation!~
concerning the intersection of Buford Road and North Pinetta Drive. ~
On motion of Mt.Browning, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that the Engineering
Department be requested to review the petition concerning the maintenance of the
Powhite Sewage Lagoon.
Three p~ople from the vicinity of the intersection of Kingsland Road and Chester
Road come before the Board requesting further consideration for a s~.reet light on
this corner, which had been denied previously by this Board.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by ~r.Apperson, it is resolved that the entire
Board visit this site for further consideration.
On motion of Mr. Br~tton, seconded by Mr.A~person, it is resolved that the following
Special Water Contract~ be and they hereby a re approved:
~C-179G - ~oodmont, Section E ~,9~O.17
AR-tO3J -Worthington Farms, Section F 12,912.O0
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that the Chairman
and Clerk of this Board be authorized to sign an Agreement with the Highway Depart-
~nt for moving utility lines for the improvement of ~almsley Boulevard.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mt. Browning, it is resolved that the County
Engineer be allowed to attend the American Water Works Association meeting in
Portland, Oregon, provided sa~sfactory financial arrangements can be formulated
by the next meeting.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr.Goynek it is resolved that the following
sewer contracts be and they hereby are approved:
S - 65-13D - Willis Road
S -65-20D - Worthington Farms,Section F.
S- 65-28D - Marlboro. Subd.
On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
accepts the recommendation of the County Engineer ~nd the Consulting Engineers
concerning the liquidated damages on the installation of sewers in Chester.
On motion of ~r.Britton, seconded by R~.ADperson, it is resolved that this Board
agrees to allow the Baptist Ohurch on Newell Road to pay ~3000.00 for the
installation of a sewer line and to recover 9500.00 for each family connect~n~ on
this road not to exceed 92500.00.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
abandons a sewer easement at Trevillian Road in Bon Air, provided a new easement
is ~iven by the citizens ~ that area.
On motion of ~r. Apperson, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that the County
Engineer take the necessary steps to apply for Federal funds to supplement the
County's installation of sewers by May 1, 1965.
The County Engineer gave a report on the condition of street signs in the built-
up areas of the County. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of ~r.Brittoni~
seconded by ~.Ap~erson, it is resolved that the Street Sign Department be
authorized to replace all of t~e street s~gns which are rusty and generally
deteriorated.
On motion of ~r.Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the County
Engineer be requested to study the feasibility of installing sewer lines to the
Alice Heights area.
There was presented a summary of Highway fun~s allocated to the Richmond District
and particularly to Chesterfield County by the Highway Department. Upon considerai~
tion whereof, and on motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by ~r.Browning, it is resolved
that the Executive Secretary be requested to prepare a list of major Primary needs.
There was road a letter from the Highway Department citing the fact that Rt.l132
would be keDt open from Rt.#t eastwardly to the new Route 620.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by ~ir. Britton, it is resolved that the bill
for the audit of the County for the year 1963-'64 be approved for payment.
There was presented a jail report made by the Department of Welfare and Institutions
which re~ort approved the present operation of the County Jail.
On motion of ~r.Browning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
recommends to the Judge of Circuit Court, th~ Honorable William O1~, the appoint-
ment of Mr. Jimmy L.Ownby as Dog Warden for the County of Chesterfield, the same
having been recommended by the Chief of Police, E.P.Gill.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr.A~person, it is resolved that the game
claim of ~r. John M.Apple~ate in the amount of ~35.28 be and it hereby is a~prove~
for payment.
On motion of ~r. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that t~e
following erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment:
Billy Shefflett
4031 Dorset Road
Richmond, Virginia
Floyd R.Hudson
3707 Greet Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
Refund 1965 truck license plate
error in gross weight
$3.50
196~ Real Estate Tax
28.00
James E. Dawson
3901 Autumn Lane
Richmond, Va.
196~ Personal Propertyand
Co. Capitation Taxe~
.20
Robert Gene ,umphrles
7001 Harvette Circle
Richmond, Va.
196~ Personal P~operty &
County Capitation Tax
$22.76
The Executive Secretary presented reports and recommendations on the street light
request on Saromont and Dogwood Avenues off Harrowgate Road, and Cherry Street in
the Locust Grove Subdivision. Upon consideration whereof, a2d on motion of
Mr. Goyne, seconded by ~r. Apperson, it is resolved that the two locations in question
be viewed by the Light Committee.
Mt. Spencer, head Sanitarian of the Health Department, comas before the Board citing
the necessity for estqblish~n? improved procedures for the dumping of septic tank
effluent biz the various sanitary companies. On motion of Mt.Browning, seconded
by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board requests the Health Department to
study the problems and make recommendations for the dumping of septic tank effluent.
On m~ion of ~'ir. Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
agrees to appropriate sufficient funds to the School Board to allow a ~500.00
raise in the salary scale of County School teachez, s for the year 1965-~66 and
~eouests the School Board to re-submit the corrected School Budget showing the
category of total .Instruction.
WHEREAS, the Chesterfield Junior Chamber of Commerce has requested the County's
cooperation in establishing a S~udent Government Day and has agreed to take care
of all details incident to this program; and
WHERE~S, the establishing of a Student Governmen~ Day will promote interest and
understanding of County Government among the stu~ent~ of our 'County,
NOW, THERE,'ORE, BE IT ~ESOLVED, on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Britton,
that May 13, 1965, be, and it hereby is ordered aa the First Student Government Day
in Chesterfield County.
On motion of Mr. A~person, seconded by Mr. Browning~; it is resolved that the
Treasurer be and he hereby is requested to transfer ~1500.00 ~rom the unappropriated
surplus of the General Fund to Item ~C in the County'budget.'
On motion of Mr.Apperson, seconded by Mt. Browning, it is resolved that Mr.H.T.
Goyne, Supervisor of Bermuda District be and he hereby is appointed to the Steering
Committee composed of nine localities involved in the location of a Technical
Colle'ge in the Micinity.
On motion of ~.Apperson, seconded by Mt. Browning, it is resolved that this meeting
be adjourned at 5:51 p.m. to May 12, 1965, at 9:00 a.m.
~xec ut~ ve Secretary