03-25-1970 MinutesPresent:
Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman
Mr. H. O. Browning, Vice-Chr.
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. A. R. Martin
Mr. C. J. Purdy
Absent:
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
March 25, 1970, at 2:00 P.M.
Also Present:
Mr. Morris Mason, Asst. Comm. Atty.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. Howard A. Mayo, Jr., Co. Planner
Mr. Tom Daniel, Asst. Co. Engr.
Mr. F. F. Dietsch
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the minutes
of March 11, 1970, be and they hereby are approved with the following correction:
In the Zoning Case 70-8U, Mr. Apperson withdraws from the Board of Supervisors in
the consideration of this case.
The following Ordinance as explained and the revisions reviewed and discussed. Upon
consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it'is
resolved that the following ordinance in summary be advertised for hearing on April
22, 1970, at 2:00 P.M.:
AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Chapter 3 of the Code of the County of
Chesterfield, Virginia, by adding thereto Article IV, Section 3-20, to provide for
definitions of related words~ Section 3-21, to provide for methods of disposal Of
refuse~ Section 3-22, to provide for posting of hours and rates and to make it un-
lawful to dump refuse at any other time[ Section 3-23, to provide a penalty for
violation[ Section 3-24, to provide for the requirement of a permit[ Section 3-251,
to provide for the requirement of making application for permit~ Section 3-26, to
provide for issuance of permits~ Section 3-27, to provide for revocation of permitsi~
Section 3-28, to provide for requirement of license to operate, and Section 3-29,
provide for inspection of sites by Health Department.
70-1up
Mr. John Thomas, Atty., comes again to speak for the request of the $chneider's Dis-
posal Service, Inc., for a Use Permit to operate a sanitary landfill on 30-acres of
land east of Rt. 95 as previously described on February 11 and March 11, 1970.
Mr. Thomas states that his client will operate under the proposed Ordinance to con-
trol public Iandfills.
Mr. John Dodson, speaks for Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. Hogan in opposition to the re-
quest, stating that the Board should delay this Use Permit until it has acted on
the proposed Ordinance. He states further that this is not the highest and best use
of the land and that his clients are still concerned over the policing of this
operation.
Mr. Martin states that in his opinion the County needs additional space for landfill
activities.
Mr. Purdy states that the County should provide space for a landfill and control
same.
Upon further consideration and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it
is resolved that this request is not in the best interest of the County and the Use
Permit is.hereby denied.
Mr. Martin votes Nay.
Mr. Apperson votes Nay and states that a denial of this application will hurt an
industrial program of the County.
The motion is carried and the request is denied.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the following
water contracts be and they hereby are approved:
(a) W70-4D Meadowdale, Section 2, Phase 2 $23,685.00
(b) W70-3D Lee Street - Chester Shopping Center
(c) W70-6CDU Conifer Road
It is here noted that Mr. Purdy abstains from voting.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the County
Engineer be authorized to install a water line on Adkins Road to the property of
Mr. W. S. Pinchbeck, provided the sum of $12,000 is advanced by Mr. Pinchbeck or
others.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the sum of
$150,000 be transferred from the Sewer Debt Fund (72-191) to the Sewer Bond Construc-
tion ~und (77-90) due to the payment by the City of Richmond for Debt Service on
Sewer Bonds.
!On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the Chairman
land Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to sign a Special Sewer Agreement for
ilthe extension of sewers on Rt. 1 and Swift Creek under Project S69-25D.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the Executive
Secretary be authorized to write a letter of intent to Mr. Roy Ward to allow access
to the property as soon as possible to facilitate the construction of sewers at Rt.
1 and Swift Creek.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following
sewer Contracts be and they hereby are approved:
(a) S70-4D
Meadowdale, Sect. 2, Phase 2
(b) S70-3CD
Belmont Hills, Sects. A & B
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that Route 731 be
inamed Russwood Lane.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that Route 721 be
and it hereby 'is named Penmar Drive./
It is generally agreed that the naming and numbering of Rt. 743 be given further
study.
iiOn motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following
inamed people be offered the stated amounts for easements along the stated projects
!and due to the emergency of the program condemnation proceedings be instituted if
.the offer~is not accepted:
Project 6511-3A/1 Herbert C. Gill & Olive S. Gill, wife $35.00
Project 6511-3A/3 Ren~ Robertson, widow $25.00
Project 6511-3A/8 Wortha T. Butler, Jr., and Sylvia
Adams Butler, wife $15.00
Project 6511-3A/10 Rena B. Robertson, widow $25.00
IMr. Tanner, owner of a service station known as City Oil Gulf in the City of Colonial
Icomes before the Board requesting some action on the part of the County to give him
t!a portion of the calls for wrecker service in the area.
It was generally agreed that this matter would be discussed with the Executive Secre~
tary and the Chief of Police.
Mr. Robert Shellenbarger, Chairman, of the Council of P.T.A.'s, presents Mrs. Loftin
Alley, who speaks on the proposed School budget, stating that there is some increase
necessary in the School budget because Title III funds were lost for the coming year,
that State standards have been imposed calling for increased administration, that
the accreditation program may be hurt in the event the'~School budget is reduced and
that by 1976 there will have been 12 000 new students added to the Chesterfield
School system.' '
Mr. Shellenbarger states that the first budget presented to the School Board was
much higher and requested that no further reduction be made.
Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Elmore and others were present.
The Chairman announced that the Board would consider this request when the School
budget is reviewed in the final budget consideration.
;'There was presented a report from the United States Coast G
!Virginia Highway7 De~a~ ~ ........ uard, stating that the
~ _. = ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ques~e~ permission to construct a bridge across the
Itoames ~lve~ for Rt. 295· Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr P .
fls?conded by Mr Apperson it is reo^~ ............. ' urdy.
· , oomv~u a~dL ~nls Doar~ of ~u ervisors
!!{>e~d.County states p~blicly its complete endorsement of .... ~- ' - ~f Chest~r-
~ pro]ec~ an~ requests
~na~ it be accelerated in every way possible.
WHEREAS, the Governor o~ the Commonwealth, the Honorable A. Linwood Hilton,
has declared April 6-18, 1970, as Clean-Up Weeks in the State of Virginia; and
Whereas, this Board of Supervisors wishes to su orr
ization of "Keep Virginia Beautiful ~ ,, ..... pp the program of the Organ-
, ~u. no nne extent that not only the County of
~hesterfield. but the entire State will benefit[ and
Whereas, there are numerous areas in the County of Chesterfield in which each
citizen could, by a little effort, truly clean-up and make this County a sparkling
example to be emulated by all Virginians,
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THEREFORE, on motion of Mr A erson.
dy, that the weeks of A~r' · .'~ pp . seconded by Mr. Pur-
r 11 6 - 18, 1970, be desmgnate~ as Clean-Up Weeks, that all
Garden Clubs, Civic Organizations and other Associations be urged to generate enthus.
iasm wherever possible to support this program and that each citi'zen is hereby re-
quested to do everything possible to clean-up all private and public property.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the game claim
of W. Wayne Kidd in the amount of $8.00 be and it hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a School flash-
ing light for the Bensley Elementary School be purchased and placed on Dundas Road.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following
erroneous tax claims be and they hereby approved for payment:
Union Bag Camp Paper Corp.
Florence B. 'Gill
Automobile Rentals, Inc.
S. F. Hinkle
Ormonde Smith
1970 Co. motor vehicle
sticker
1970 Co. motor vehicle
sticker
Personal Property tax 1969
House Trailer assessed
incorrectly
1969 Personal Property
$17.00
10.00
43.52
11.56
3.40
Dr. W. H. Webb
1969 Professional license
27.10
Robert W. S. Smith
1969 Personal Property Tax 37.40
John C. Miller, Jr.
Barton & Boyd, Inc.
1969 Personal Property Tax 16.32
Contractor's license 27.92
William G. Brandt, Jr. &
Robert F. Morse
Professional license
267.10
Herman C. and Ruth M. Coleman
Duplicate Assessment
9.12
Norris C. & Christine Moore
Globe Realty Co., Inc.
Mathematical error 58.28
1969 Personal Property Tax 14.76
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the bid
for printing 10,000 History books for the County be awarded to the William Byrd
Press for the approximate amount of $5689.00.
There was read a letter from the Department of Welfare and Institutions stating that
the County must by May 1, 1970, decide which it will do, establish a Commodity Food
Distribution or a Food Stamp Project.
It was generally agreed that advice would be obtained from the Welfare Department
concerning this Program.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved ~hat the followin~
street lights be authorized:
Stanbrook Drive and Belmar Drive
ESsling Road and Clairton Road
Arundel Avenue and Kedleston Avenue
And be it further resolved, that the request for a street light at Route ~10 and
Parker Lane be referred to ~he Light Committee.
WHEREAS, a bridge across the Appomattox River connecting the Southern part of
Chesterfield and the City of Colonial Heights with Rt. 36 near Fort Lee would be of
great value to all adjacent Counties and Cities in the area; and
WHEREAS, a new bridge as described would be of inestimable benefit to the citizens
of the area in eliminating traffic hazards and congestion as well as reducing dis-
tances traveled~ and
WHEREAS, a new bridge and connecting roadway would greatly promote the growth of
commerce and industry in this area of Virginia[ and
WHEREAS, the construction of a new bridge and connecting roadways has been sche-
duled by the State Highway Department for 1985,
NOW, BE IT'RESOLVED THEREFORE,on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy,
that the State Highway Department be requested to accelerate the construction of a
new bridge and connecting roadways from Temple Avenue in Colonial Heights to Rt.36
near Fort Lee to eliminate traffic congestion, hazards and excessive distances and
to benefit the citizens in this important area of Virginia.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that ~he request
of Mrs. Sarah P. Pamplin to carry her son, Randolph as a dependent on the County's
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Program be and it hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the sum of
$157.00 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to
11-031-212 for the increase in Surety Bond for the Treasurer.
iand Clerk of this Board be authorized to sign a Claim's Waiver with the City of New
~,York for Robert L. Zentmeyer in his study with the Fire Department of said City.
iOn motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County
!Library be authorized to purchase from donations a flag pole to be erected at the
Chester Library in memory of Capt. Douglas W. Murphey, Jr.
There was read a letter from Mr. Hugh P. Nolen, Director of Dept. of Buildings and
Grounds for Chesterfield School System, requesting the use of the Administration
Building for the storage of school equipment.
It was generally agreed that the Executive Secretary discuss this request with the
Fair officials.
~It was generally agreed that the County would not continue its affiliation with the
National Association of Counties.
!On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the sum of
$308.00 be paid to Bernard A. Gill, Jr., for examining the title of the property
,owned by Diana W. Burleigh and the sum of $348.00 be paid to Mr. Raymond O Powers,
itJr., for examining the title to property owned by Elizabeth E. Wingfield, ~11 as
ordered by the Circuit Court.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the Commonwealth's
Attor~y be authorized to file a suit against Curtis L. Rudolph and wife for speci-
fic performance agreed to in an option for the County to purchase certain lands on
Rt. 10.
WHEREAS, there are presently citizens living in the County who cannot call by tele-
phone other citizens in the County without paying a toll charge[ and
WHEREAS, there have been received numerous complaints concerning the inability to
talk within a political subdivision without a toll charge,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning,
that this Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County requests the officials of the
C&P Telephone Company and the Judges of the State Corporation Commission to review
the telephone charges in the.County of Chesterfield to the extent that a program
will be promoted that will allow all citizens in this County to talk with each other
by telephone without a toll. charge.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that this Board ad-
journs at 5:55 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. on April 8, 1970.
Executive Secretary