06-23-1966Present:
Mr. Irvin G.Horner, Chairman
Mr. H. T. Goyne
Nr.R.J.Britton
Mr. J.Ruffin Apperson
Mr. Herbert O.Browning
~4r. A.R. Martin
VIRGINIA: At a regular ad.iourned meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County
held at the Courthouse on June 23. 1966, at
2: O0 p.m.
Mr. Oliver D.Rudy,Comm. Atty.
Mr. Howard A. Mayo, Jr. Co. Planner
Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Engineer
Nit. JohnD.Williams, Lic. Inspector
Mr. M.W.Burnett,Exec. Sec'y.
~[r. John E. Longmire, Asst.
On motion ofMr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that the minutes
: of June 8 and 13, 1966, be and they hereby are approved.
This being the day advertised for a public hearing on the question of a Local
County Sales Tax in Chesterfield County the Chairman asked that all those wishing
to speak on the question to come ~.orwar~.
Mr. Oates McCullen speaks against the Sales Tax, stating that since Stafford County
had not adopted a Sales Tax,' therefore, Chesterfield will not stand alone in failing
to do so.
Mr. Henry Knabe of ~iidlothian District speaks against the Sales Tax and presents a
petition signed by approximately 500 citizens of the area opposing the adoption of
a Sales Tax.
Mr. A.J.Shoosmith, representing the Virginia Con~ervativ~ Party, Chesterfield ~
~ommittee, speaks against the Sales Tax stating that the.=citiz~ns are now being
ov er taxed.
Mr. James Rush opposes the Sales Tax and states that he would rather see an increase
in Real Estate Taxes.
Mr.A.G.Rouzie speaks against the Sales Tax, stating that it is illegal to overtax
the citizens.
~r. Raymond Havenor, speaks against the Tax, stating that senior citizens and young
married couples '~ill be hurt by this type of Tax.
Fir. Richard Gayle speaks against the Sales Tax and states he wants no changes in
the Tax System.
~lrs. Dorothy ~rmstrong speaks in favor of the Tax and states that the Board should
plan for changes rather than adapt to changes. Mrs. Armstrong further states
that citizens want schools, parks, open spaces, libraries, etc. all of which take
additiona i monies.
Mr.J.J.Jewett'speaks in opposition to a Sales Tax, wanting the County to wait for
the people's reaction hoping that the State will take off tax at the next General
Assembly.
R~rs. Elsie Elmore, sDeaks in favor of the tax, statin~ also that the citizens
want libraries, schools, etc. ~trs. Elmore further states that she thinks it is
unfair that the machinery tax is lower than that in the surrounding area, and
stresses the importance of local authority.
Mr. Leo ~4yers speaks in favor of the Tzx, stating that since %he State has cast
the die and a need exists for vocational education and otherproposed County
programs, ~?~t now is the time to adjust our taxes.
Mr. Apperson asks that all those present opposing the enactment of a 1¢ Sales Tax,
please stand.
T,~w~enty persons of the approximately 35 stand in opposition.
Upon consideration whereof, Mr. R~artin moves: That Chesterfield County adopt
the 1¢ ~ales Tax, which motion was seconded by ~4r.Goyne. In the discussion that
followed, Mr.Apperson moves: That the matter be laid upon the table. A vote being
taken on the substitute motion, Mr. Apperson votes Yea, all other Board members
vote Nay.
Mr. Irvin Horner reads a letter from Mr. Thomas B.Philli~s , Chairman, Chesterfield
Committee of ~Virginia Conservative Party, which letter states that it is
irresponsible to impose a tax when the governing body does not know the amount that
will be collected.
Chesterfield should not adopt this Tax just to get on the bandwagon, it is the
Committee's feeling that s~ch a tax promotes apathy on the part o~ the citi~.ens.
Mr. Apperson amends the original motion as follows: Section 3. Effective date
of this Ordinanca This Ordinance shall be effective ~5 days after the costs
from the t966-~67 school budget be restored. A vote being taken on this motion,
Mr. ADperson votes Yea, all other Board members vote Nay.
Mr. ADperson amends the original motion as follows: Section 3, Effective date of
this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be in effect &5 days after consent for the
ordinance is obtained by the Consultants of annexation, k vote being taken -
Mr.ApDerson votes Aye, all other BOard members vote Nay.
Mr. apperson amends the original motion as follows: Section 3. Effectiwe Date
of this Ordinance. The effective date of this ordinance shall be &5 days
after th re is no anticipated surplus in the budget forecast for the next
budget year. A vote being taken, on this motion, Mr. ADperson votes Aye. All
other Board members vote Nay.
Mr. Apperson amends the original motion as follows: Section 3. Effective Date
of this Ordinance. This ordinance shall be in effect 45 days after arrangements
have been made with the State to share one-half the cost of the License Inspector's
Office and one-half the cost of the Assessor's Office. A vote being taken, ~r.
Apperson votes Aye. All other Board members vote Nay.
A vote being taken on the original motion: Mr.Apperson ~otes Nay, allother Board
members vote Aye.
Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the following ordinance be and it hereby is
adopted .'
AN ORDINANCE to impose a local County Sales Tax in Chesterfield County,
Virginia, pursuant to Chapter 8.1, Title 58 of the Code of Virginia
(Chapter 151, Acrs of Assembly of 1966} at the rate of one per cent
to provide revenue for the General Fund of Chesterfield County; such
tax to be added to the rate of the State Sales Tax imposed by Chapter
8.1, Title 58 of the Code of Virginia, and to be subject to all the
provisions of Chapter 8.1, Title 58 of the Code of Virginia, all the
amendments thereto, and the rules and regulations published with respect
th ereto.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOa~ OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, as follows:
Section 1. General Retail SalesTax for the County of Chesterfield.
Pursuant to Title 58, Chapter 8.1, Section 58-4gl.49 of the Code of Virginia
a local general retail sales tax at the rate of one per cent to provide revenue
for the General Fund for the County of Chesterfield is hereby levied. Said tax
shall be added to the rate of the State sales tax imposed by Chapter 8.1, Title
58 of the Code of Virginia. It shall be subject to all provisions of Chapter
8.1 of Title '58 af the Code of Virginia, all the amendments thereto, and the rules
and regulations published with respect thereto.
Section 2. A~ministration and Collection.
Pursuant to Title 58, Chapter 8.1, Section 58-441.49 of the Code of Virginia,
the local general retail sales tax levied pursuant to this Ordinance shall be
administered and collecfed by the State Tax Commissioner of the Commonwealth of
Virginia in the same manner, subject to the same penalties as provided for the
State sales tax, with the adjustments required by Sections 58-441.50 and 58-441.51.
Section 3. Effective Date of this Ordi. nance
Effective date of this ordinance shall be the 1st day of September, 1966.
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County shall forthwith
forward to the State Tam Commissioner of the Conm]onwealth of Virginia a certified
copy of this ordinance, so that it will be received within five (5) days after
its adoption.
66.40C. R~r.Edward M.Ciejek appears before the Board seeking the rezoning from
Agriculture to General Business (C-2) of a parcel of land of irregular shape,
fronting 252 feet on Route 60 and extending southwardly 1083 feet, along a
proposed road, said parcel being 1o550 feet east of North Courthouse Road (Rte.
653} in Midlothian ~lagisterial Diotrict.
Mt.Hunter Martin appears in opposition to this request, stating that he is
a property owner in the area and desires to see that Busies Zoning does not
extend more than 500 feet from Rt.60.
~2~. McGraw appears speaking in behalf of IVir.Ciejek's requests and presents to
the Board plans of the building his firm intends to constructthere~n.
Mr. J.J.Jewett appears to speak in opposition to this request on behalf of the
Shenandoah Corpo rati on.
Mt.Dick Henshaw, representing the Bon AirRealty, speaks in opposition to the
requested rezo ning.
~ir. Henry Forman, representing the Shenandoah Community Association, speaks in
opposition, until there is a comprehensive plan for the Rt.60 area.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Nit. Rlartin, seconded by Mr.Goyne,
it is resolved that the request of Mr. Ciejek for rezoning fhe aforedescribed
parcel of land from Agriculture to General Business be and it hereby is approved,
Subject to the approval of plans and speci~fcations, and that no truck terminals,
junk yards, trailer courts, dance halls, open air theaters, be permitted.
66-11U. Col. J.P.Fox appears before the Board, representing the John Tyler
Technical College, requesting that a Use Permit be granted to operate a temporary
administrative office on property owned by W.S.Carnes, fronting 11~ feet on the
north line of RoutelO and also fronting 220 feet on the east line of Montclair
Road, being anproximately 3500 feet west of Route 1 and 301, in Bermuda Magisteriml
District. Mr. E.R.Forrest, appears speaking in opposition to the proposed Use
Permit and presen~ a petition signed by thirty-one persons in opposition thereto.
Mrs. Rose Martin sneaks in opposition, stating that many other facilities are
available in the area for the propowed Use and that a traffic hazard would be cre~ted
by excessive automobile parking in this area.
Mrs.Faye Purvis speaks in opposition to this request, stating that 'she desires
to see the proposed office established elsewhere.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Nit. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Britton,
it is resolved that the request of Col.J.P.Fox for a Use Permit for the John
~ Tyler
Technical College administrative offices be granted for a period of one (1)
year with the stipulation that no extension will be considered.
On motion of Mr. Britton, secOnded by Mr.Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
requests the State Highway Department to condemn an easement which will be required
upon the installation of the pipe culvert under Hopkins Road in the Deerbourne
Subdivision, provided the State Highway Department will maintain the ditch involved~
This day the matter of vacating an unopened street in Manchester District came befo~
theBoard. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Brttton, seconded by Mr.
~ Martin,~ the following resolution is adopted:
WHEREAS, applicatio~ has been made in writing to the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Chesterfield, Virginia, by Harry Grandis and Harriet Grandis, his
wife, to approve the vacating of an unopened street lying west of Hopkins Road,
Manchester District, as shown upon "Plat Showing Road to be Vacated. A parcel of
land lying between Hopkins Road and Pompey Spring Road in Chesterfield County,
Virginia," made by J.K.Timmons & Associates,Civil EnEineers, dated October 22, 1965~
a copy of which is filed with the application herein; and it having been made to
appear to the satisfaction of the Board that the above named persons are all of
theowners of the property abutting said unopened street desired to be vacated;
that said street has never been open to public use and is not desirable for the
development of the land abutting or any other land; that such action will not
abridge or destroy any of the rights of privileges of other property owners within
the bounds of the area of land shown on the plat entitled, "Map 'of Subdivision of
Blunt's Estate", recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfielld
County, Virginia, in Plat Book 3, page 32; and that it would not be in the public
interest to expend public funds for the opening of said street;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, Virginia, that it hereby approves the closing of and vacation of an
unopened street lying west of Hopkins Road, Manchester District, as shown on the
plat filed with the application and as described in the hereinafter mentioned
declaration of vacation, and that it hereby approves the Delcaration of Vacation
executed by the abutting landowners, a copy of which is filed with said application.
Mr. and ~[rs. Joseph S.Blackburn appear before the Board requesting a Variance from
the Building Code to allow the construction of an addition to their house trailer
on Seminole Avenue to provide additional living space.
Upon consideratio~ whereof, and on motion of Mr. Ooyne, seconded by Mr. Browning,
it is resolved that the request of Mr. and Mfs.Blackburn for a Variance to allow
an addition to their house trailer on Seminole Avenue be and it hereby is approved.
There was receibed a letter from N,r. W. Courtney Wells, Realtor, stating that the
booklet entitled "Chesterfield County, Virginia", has been very valuable to the
County in the past and recommended to theBoard that this booklet be updated and ma~e
available. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion ot Mr. Martin, seconded by
Mr. Goyne,. it is resolved that this letter be held for further consideration.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that this Board
acknowledges the letter received from the General Services a~ministration stating
that Chesterfield County may apply for 11.478 acres parcel of land located at the
Defense Supply Center.
And be ir'further resolved, that the Executive Secretary be and he hereby is
authorized to write to the General Services Administration requesting that
consideration be given by the G.S.A. to offer this property to the County of
~hesterfield as a gift for soecific use as a recreational area.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Browningi~ it is resolved that this Board
appoints Mr. John W.Pearsall and Mr. Irvin G. Horner as representatives from
Chesterfield County to the Richmond Metropolitan Authority.
On motion of Mr. Britton, sefonded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that the following
standard water contracts be and they hereby are approved:
A-~14 - Grindall Creek Park, Commercial Area
AC-gl3 - Meadowbrook Manor
(of this amount $12,A~9.50 is the
~estimated cost of gas installation
and $47,268.00 is the estimated cost
of water installation)
$1&lO.O0
59,728.00
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by M~.Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
approves the County Engineer's recommendation for the installation of a 12" water
line on Dodamead Street from Lafon Street to the existing 12" line on Winfree
Street and the in stall~t ion of a 12" line on Harrowgate Road from Lafon Street to
the existing 12" line.
It was generally agreed that the expense incurred in the renewing and replacing
of services will be borne by the property owners.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by ~4r. Apperson, it is resolved that the followin~
sewer contract be and it hereby is approved:
S-66-29D - Grindall Creek Park, Commercial Area
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that the Agreement
between the Southern' Railway Company and the County of Chesterfield to construct
and maintain a sewer line on the right of way of the Company's property at Robious~.
Virginia, be approved.
And be it further resolved, that the Chairman of this Board beand it hereby is
authorized to siga said Agreement for the County of Chesterfield.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that this Board
instructs the Executive Secretary towrite to the Virginia Department of Highways
requesting that the naming of the Bridge crossing the Appomattox River on Rt. 10,
be delayed for thirty (30) days in order that Chesterfield County will be able to
submit a name to be considered.
On motion of Mr.Apperson, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
authorizes any member and the. Executive Secretary to attend the Annual meeting
the National Association of Counties to be held in New Orleans, La. on '~uiy 17-20,
1966, at tba County's expense.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mt. Browning, it is resolved that the Executive
Secretary be and he hereby is authorized to sell scrap metal located at the
Courthouse at a price not less than 80¢ per 100 lbs., subject to the approval of
the Commonwealth's Attorney, concerning that which has previously been donated to
the County. '
It is here noted that Mr. Goyne votes '"No".
On motion of Mr.A~person, seconded by Mt.Browning, it is resolved that the
Treasurer of the County, Mt. George W. Moore, Jr., be and he hereby is authori~,ed
to reimburse Mt. Ernest P.Gates, Mr. Oliver D.Rudy and Mr. John Daffron in the
amount of $85.68 each, for expenses incurred in attending the Association of
Commonwealths' Attorneys at Virginia Beach, Virginia, on June 16-18, 1966.
On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by l~Browning, it is resolved that the Treasurer
of the County, Mr.G ~
eorge N. Mgore, Jr. be and he hereby is a,uthorizRd topay to
Mr. Ernest P.Gates the sum of $2500.00 as compensation for additional services
rendered in connection with annexation proceedings instituted by the City of
Richmond V. County of Chesterfield.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of EastWeyburn Drive in Stratford Oxford
llills,Section "W", Midlothian Magisterial District, which shows that in the opinion
of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said road be established as a
public road.
Upon consideration wher~o~nd on motion of Mr.Martin, it is resolved that East
Weyburn Drive in-St~f~im, Section "W" Midlothian Nmgisterial District,
be and ~t hereby is established as a public road.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it
hereby is requested to take into the Secondary Road System, East Weyburn Drive,
from the intersection of Rt. 1890 and Rte. lb11, .16 of a mile southwardly to
Rt.2622. This road serves 3 houses.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarant~es to the
Virginia Department of Highways a 5C-ft. right of way for this road. Plat
recorded in plat Book 12, pages 87-90, on June ~, 1962.
This day the County Road Engineer in aacordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his exa~ ina~on of Southmoor Road, Falstone Road and
Tyme Road in the Meadowbrook Subdivision,Sections "B" and "C" in Dale District,
which shows that in the opinion of the Gounty Road Engineer it is expedient that
said ro~ds be established as public roads.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.A?person, it is resolved that
Southmoor Road, F~ and Tyme Road, in the Meadowbrook Subdivision,
Sections "B" and "C", in Dale District, be end they hereby are established as
public roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highwuys be and it
hereby is reqt~sted to takeinto the Secondary Road System, Southmoor Road, from
a point on Rt. 2321, .21 of a mile east of Rt.2329, .40 of a mile south to Monza
Drive~ which point is .27 miles east of Rt.2318; Tyme Road, from a point on
Rt.2320 .10 of a mile northwardly to the intersection of Rt. 2~22, .16 of a ~ile
east and south to MonzaLSrive, which point is .20 of a mile east of Rt.2318.
These roads serve 20 houses.
And be it further resolved that the Board of Supervisors guarant~es to the
Virginia Department of Highways 50-ft. rights of way for these roads. Plat
recorded -Section "B" -Plat Book 12, Pages 9, 10 and 11 on June 6,1960.
Section "C"-Plat Book 1~, pa~es ~6,37 and ~8 on December 16, 196~+.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of Kenova Drive, Rushton Road,
Gaffney Road, Perlock Road, Ashwood Road, Woodworth Road and Dawnshire Road, in the
Quail Oaks Subdivision, Section "C", Bermuda Magisterial District, w~icb shows that
in the opinion of the County Road Sngineer it i.~ expedient that said roads be
established as public roads. ' '
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that Kenova
Drive, Rushton Road, Gaffney Road, Perlock Road, Ashwood Road, Woodworth Road and
Dawnshire Road in the Quail Oaks Subdivision, Section "C", Bermuda Magisterial
District, be and they hereby are established as public roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it
hereby is requested to take into the Secondary Road System, Kenova Drive, from the
western end of-maintenance on'Rt. 1466, .09 mile west of the intersection with
Rushton Road; Rushton Road, from a point on Rt.1462, .08 of a mile north to the
intersection of Rt. lg66, .15 of a mile west to Ashwood Road; Gaff ney Road, from a
point on ~t, 1462, .lg of a mile north of its intersectiofi with Rt. 1466, .15 of a
mile west to Ashwood Road; Perlock Road, from a point at the western end of
maintenance on Rt. 1416, ~l~ of a mile westwardly toa cul-de-sac; Ashwood Road,
from the intersection of Rushton Road, .08 of a mile north to Gaffney Road, thence
.07 of a mile north to Perlock Road, thence .07 of a mile north to Woodworth Road,
thence .04 of a mile north to a cul-de-sac; Woodworth Road, from a point on Rt.1444i
u. lnese ro~ds servejp homes.
And be it further resolved, that this Board of Supervisors guarantees to the
Virginia Department of Highways 50-ft. rights of way for these roads. Plat recorde~
in Plat Book 13, pages 44 and 45 on July 3, 1963.
This day the County Road Engineer in accorsance.~ with directions from this Board
made reoort in writing upon his examination of Jaymont Drive, Alfaree Drive and
Vestry Road, in Kendale Acres, Dale ~[agisterial District, which sho~s that in 'the
opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said roads be established
as public roads.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that
Jaymont Drive, Alfaree Road and Vestry Road in Kendale Acres, Dale Magisterial ~
District, be and they hereby are established as public roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it
hereby is reguested to take into the Secondary Road System, Jaymont Drive, from a
point on Rt.037, .12 of a mile northwardly to its intersection with Rt. 145, .18 ~
of a mile west to a cul-de-sac; Alfaree Road. from a point on Jaymont Drive .08 of
a mile westward to its intersection with Rt.637, .09 of a mile northwardly to a
cul-de-sac; VeStry Road, from a point on Alfaree Road .06 of a mile northward to
its intersection with Jay~ont Drive .12 miles westward to a cul-de-sac. These
roads serve 5 houses.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the
Virginia Department of Highways 50-ft. rights of way for these roads. Plat
recorded in Plat Book l~, Page 82, July 28, 1965.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of Lingle Lane, Cascade Street,
Deertrail Drive and Lingle Court in the Beechwood Subdivision,Secti~on "C", in
Dale Magisterial District, which shows that in the opinion of the County Road Engimeer
it is expedient that Said roads be established as public roads.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that
Lingle Lane, Cascade Street, Deertrail Drive and Lingle Court in the Beechwood
Subdivision, Section "~", Dale Magisterial District, be and they hereby are
established as public roads.
And be it further resolved that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it
hereby is requested to take into the Secondary Road System, Lingle Lane from a
point on Rt.2380, .08 miles west of its inDersection with Rt.2381, south and east
.20 miles and northwardly from the same point .09 of a mile to ~ascade Street;
Cascade Street, from a point onRt.2339, .10 miles north of its intersection with
Rt.2380, .12 miles west to Sprucewood Avenue, thence .09 miles west to Lingle Lane~,
thence .03 miles west to a dead end; DeeDtrail Drive, at the end of maintenance
on Rt.2390, .03 miles westwardly to Lingle Lane; Lingle Court, from a point on
Lingle Lane, .09 mi]~ south of Rt.2380, .03 miles eas~ to a cul-de-sac.
These roads serve 13 houses.
And beit further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the Virginia
Department of Highways 50-ft. rights of way for these roads. Plat recorded in
Plat Book 14, pages 17 and 18 on Augus? 17, 1964
'
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of Edmnshire Road and Rivington Drive
in the Edenshire Subdivision in Dale ~iagisterial District, which shows that in the
opinion of the County Road Sngineer, it is expedient that said roads be established
as public roads.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that
Edenshire Road andRivington Drive in the subdivision of Edenshire, Dale DiStrict,
be ane they hereby are established as public roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it
hereby is requested to take into the Secondary Road System,Edenshire Road, from a
point on Rt. 10, .38 miles ~east of its intersection with Rt. 632, .10 miles
southwardly to Rivington Drive, thence.17 miles southwardly to a cul-de-sac;
Rivington Drive, from a point on Edenshire Road, .10 miles south of Rt. 10, .05
miles East to a cul-de-sac. These roads serve ~ house.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the Virgimi9
Department of Highways 50-ft. rights of way for these roads. Plat 'recorded in
Plat Book 15, page 2g, on March 30, 1966.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr.Goyne, it is resolved that this meeting
be adjourned at 6:20 p,m. to July 7, 1966 at 7:30 p.m.
Executive Secretary
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