05-27-1970 MinutesPresent:
Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman
Mr. H. O. Browning, Vice-Chr.
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. F. F. Dietsch
Mr. A. R. Martin
Mr. C. J. Purdy
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
May 27, 1970 at 2:00 P.M.
Also Present:
Mr. Morris Mason, Asst. Comm. Atty.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. John E. Longmire, Asst. Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Engineer
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the minutes
of May 13, 1970, be and they hereby are approved with the, following addition: In
the request for a Use Permit No. 70-18, add the following words - "and advertising
signs be limited to two (2) square feet.'J
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the following resolution is
approved:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 15.1-481 of the Code of virginia, the County
of Chesterfield does hereby consent to the vacation of the plat of subdivision dated
August 1, 1968, by LaPrade Bros,, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, entitled 'Bexley,
Section 3, Manchester District, Chesterfield County, Virginia,' which was recorded
in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of this County in Plat Book 16, pages. 68,
69 and 70: and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors are
hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute, affix and attest the seal of
the County, respectively, to such instruments.as may be necessary to effect such ~
vacation.
There appears a delegation from the Chalkley School area requesting further improve-
ment to the recreational facilities of this school. Upon consideration whereof,
it is on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the Purchas-
ing Agent be authorized to improve the recreational facilities at the Chalkley School
according to a plan presented by the citizens of the area and provided further that
the School Board will agree to the work proposed to be accomplished.
Mr. Lee Winters, representing the Chesterfield Jaycees, comes before the Board pre-
senting two resolutions passed by the Chesterfield Jaycees, which resolutions re-
quested the Board of Supervisors to set up a Vice Division within the Chesterfield
Police Department and to establish a Chesterfield Mental Health Clinic for the
treatment of mental illnesses in the County.
There was read a letter from the Chief of Police stating the action taken by the
Police Department in combatting the use of narcotics. Mr. Winters states that since
annexation the drug traffic is moving to Midlothian High School, that the County
needs the services of a full-time aquad concentrating solely on this problem.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin,it
is resolved that this matter be referred to the Police Committee.
iiUpon consideration of the request of the Jaycees on Mental Health, it is resolved
on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, that this request be referred to'
the Mental Health Committee for further consideration.
The Board thanked Mr. Winters for his assistance and expressed appreciation to the
Jaycees for their concern in local government.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Contract W-70-
10D for the installation of water mains to the Chester Townhouses in the amount of
$770.00 be and it hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Contract S-70-
1CD for the installation of sewers to the Ashton Creek Mobile Homes Park, be and it
hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the Engineer-
ing Department be authorized to install a water line for a distance of approximately
1700 feet on General Boulevard, provided 15 customers prepay the connection cost.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that two (2) air
compressors be purchased for the Utility Department, one at the low bid of $3185.00
to the Municipal Sales and the second at the sum of $4326.00 from McIlhaney Engineer-
ing Company.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the Common-
iwealth's Attorney institute condemnation proceedings against the property owner (s)
listed below if the amounts offered by the County as set out opposite their name(s)
is not accepted.
Be it further Resolved, that the Executive Secretary notify the said property ownerCs)
by registered mail on May 28, 1970, of the intention of the County to enter upon andl
take the property which is to be the subject of the said condemnation proceedings.
An emergency existing, this resolution shall be, and it is hereby declared in full
force and effect immediately upon passage:
OWNER TYPE OF
i - PROJECT AMT. ~ASEMENT DISTRICT
~James L. Johnson &
i!Mellie H. Johnson 6511-20B/21 $35.00 Sewer Manchester
ilWilliam A, Scherer, Jr.
!!& Lucil~e M. SCherer 6511-20B/22
~ 35.00 Sewer Manchester
i[M. W. Trammell 6.
iiViola R. Trammell 6511-20B/19
ilLewis 25.00 Sewer Manchester
W. Talbott &
iiElsie S. Talbott
?G 6511-20B/18 55.00 Sewer Manchester
i arnett T. Settle &
i[Nancy B. Seftle 6511-20B/17 25.00 Sewer Manchester
!iRoy D. Lea &
iiDoris K. Lea 6511-7/1 25.00 Sewer Matoaca
iEarl L. Orcutt &
i~Wmlla M. Orcutt
!i S68-1C,Plat L 70.00 Sewer Manchester
liOn motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
!iapproves the request of Mr. Tom Daniel to employ Kenneth G. Smith & Associates, to
~isurvey the drainage area from Werth Street to Route #10 and Rt. 144 in Chester, for
i[a cost not to exceed $400.00.
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!in motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that
ilnection fee f~r the Briarwood Swim and Racquet Club be established at the sewer con-
. the required
llrate of $750.00 per acre, which would amount to $11,250.00 for the 15-acres involved
?in this facility which amount would guarantee 15,000 gpd volume in the sewer line
l'with the stipulation that this amount be paid within thirty days.
iThere was read a letter from Mr. L. R. Treat, District Engineer, Virginia Department
of Highways, concerning the Appomattox Bridge request by Colonial Heights.
iiOn motion of Mr. Browning seconded b Mr ·
iitlve Secretary7 ~ ........ , ..... Y.~ · Apperson, mt ls resolved that the Execu-
'i ' ~= ~u~uz~zea ~o abate ~ne real estate tax on the 23-acres recently
!conveyed by t~e Goyne Estate to the John T let C
liof 1969 and fo~ ~ .............. Y ommunlty College for the last half
~ ~ pozsion oz l~O which would be due ' . .
llApril 15, 1970. prior to the transfer on
?On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following
~ erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment:
~[Sandra H. & Jerry W. Ukrop 1969 County Retail
~.iS°uthern Materials Co., Inc.
!Joe & Mallissie H. Beal
Joe & Mallissie H. Beal
Merchant License $10.00
1970 County Trailer
licenses $25.00
Duplicate Bldg.
assessment 141.98
Duplicate Bldg'.
assessment 70.99
On motion of Mr. AppersoD, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County
give contributions to the various Rescue Squads for services rendered the Nursing
Home.
lOn motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that appraisers be
ihired to appraise the value of three (3) tracts of land to be condemned for the
'airport.
There was read a request for street lights in the Hidden Valley Estates Subdivision.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this matter
be referred to the Light Committee.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that permits for
pyrotechnic displays on July 3 and 4, 1970, be granted to the Southside Speedway and.
the Briarwood Swim & Racquet Club, provided the Fire Chief approves of the necessary
arrangements. .
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the re&ues~
of Chief J. G. Rose of the Bon Air Fire Department for four (4) fire hydrants t~ be
located at the Virginia State Police complex be referred to the State of Virginia
for consideration. '
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that a commercial
iirate be charged for the sale of water to fill the swimming pool at the Y~iCA Camp.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, the following resolution be and it
hereby is adopted:
WHEREAS, there has been much unrest on the campuses of the State Colleges resulting
in demonstrations of various kinds causing great damage to property and periodic
interruption to the educational programs~ and
~, WHEREAS, Dr. T. Marshall Hahn, President of the Virginia Polytechnic institute,
acted in commendable fashion in stopping such action at his College,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia, warmly commends Dr. T. ~[arshall Hahn for the courageous and effective man-
ner in which he dealt with student unrest at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute
It is here noted that Mr. Purdy votes Nay and Mr. Browning does not vote.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this Board
requests Mr. Tom Daniel, Drainage Engineer, to examine the drainage conditien one-
half block west of Buford Road, beginning at Gray's Shopping Center to ascertain the
best and cheapest method of channeling this surface water.
.' On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Plr. Browning, it is resolved that this meet-
Ii ing adjourns at 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. on June 10, 1970.
edutive Secretar~