07-08-1970 MinutesVIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Board
of Supervisors of Chesterfield County~ held
at the Courthouse on July 8,1970 at 9:00 A.M.
Present:
Mro Irvin G.Horner, Chairman
Mr. H. 0. Browning, Vice-Chairman
Mro F. F. Dietsch
Mr. Ao R. Martin
Absent:
Mr. J.Ruffin Apperson
Mr. C.JoPurdy
Also Present:
Mr. Morris Mason, Assr. Comm. Attyo
Mr. M.W.Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. John Eo Longmire,Asst. Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. Howard A. Mayo~Jr. Co. Planner
Mr. Robt. k. Painter~ Co. Engineer
Mr. Raymond Birdsong, Asst. Co. Eng.
The invocation was given by MrJ Burnett.
The Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County this day approved all claims
presented to the County for the month of June~ 1970~ and authorized the Treasurer
of the County to issue warrants as follows:
General County Fund
Vouchers .- Check No' 22469 - 22591
County Library
Vouchers - Cheek No. 22686 - 22425
Law Library
Vouchers - Check No. 22530-22702
Road Fund (3¢):
Voucher - Che~k 22546
State and Road Siqn Fund
Vouchers - Check NO.22221, 22840
County Garaqe Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 22232 - 22841
County Storeroom
Vouchers - Check No. 22806-22815
Workmen's Compensation
Vouchers - Check No. 22354 - 22233
$398,494.00
13,770.52
224.00
3~947.85
671.66
9~075.61
1,150.49
464.46
County Recreation Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 22232 - 22718
County Nursinq.Home
Vouchers - Check No. 22213 - 2281t
Ettrick Operatinq
Vouchers - Check No. 22449 - 22543
Payroll Deductions:
Vouchers - Check No. 22844 - 22450
Total General Fund
11~515.21
9,178.63
3t254.21
156~439.90
608~186.54
Wmter Revenue Fund
Vouchers Check No. 2289-2297
Water Operating Fund:
Vouchers - Check No. 2430-2343
P/ater Improvement.
Vouchers - Check No. 2276-2453
County Water Construction
Vouchers - Check No. 2276-2287
Water Meter Deposits
Vouchers - Check No. 2332-2404
i! ~Water Meter Installation Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 2276-2484
$54.53
$79~461.03
104~691.85
234.76
485.00
37,538.43
Central Stores
Vouchers - Check No. 2163-2458
Refund Sewer Revenue
Vouchers - Check No.2290
Sewer Operatinq Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 2353 - 2~80
Sewer Improvement~ Replacement & Extension Fun,-]
Vouchers -Check No. 22a8 - 2488
4~282.58
5.26
16~ 791.61
276~015.39
Sewer Service Installation Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 2276-2423
State Sales Tax Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 2298-2461
Total Water and Sewer
45~217.07
124.78
564,902.29
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the minutes
of the meeting of June 24, 1970, be, and they hereby are approved.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the following
sewer contracts be and they hereby are approved:
S-70-10D Meadowbrook Manor - Lots 14 & 15, Sec.
S-70-7D Meadowdale, Sectbn "E"
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that Contract
S-70-2CD be continued but reduced in scope since all of the developers have not pre-
paid connections to finance this program.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this Board
awards Contract 6511-30A in the amount of $184,211.85 to the Wrenn-Wilson Construc_
tion Company, Durham N. C. for the construction of a trunk sewer on the Pocosham
Creek. '
f On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the Chairman
~ and Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby authorized to sign a change order
incorporating the current wage schedule for contract 6511-30A.
There was presented a petition signed by some 35 persons requesting water service
in .the Central Park Subdivision and it was cited by Mr. Birdsong that the cost of
extending water mains in the most feasible fashion would be approximately $28,000.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Dietsch,
it is resolved that the request be approved for the installation of water in Central
Park, provided 34 paid connections were obtained.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the County
pay its one-half or the sum of $700.00 for financing a gauging station on Falling
Creek and sign an agreement with the Federal Government to initiate this action.
The following roads have been officially accepted by the Highway Department:
Hu~uenot Farms Subdivision, Section "H"
Yuma Road - from Route 1898 to 0.04 mile southeast of
Saratoga Road
Saratoga Road - from Route 704 to 0.04 mile south of
Yuma Road
0.15 mile
0.31 "
There arose a discussion concerning a number of Highway problems[ however, no
official aCtion was taken.
There was presented a copy of the Final.Primary Budget fuDr the year 1970-'71 which
was unchanged from the Preliminary Budget.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this Board
approves the request of the Library Director and establishes a Petty Cash Fund not
to exceed $25.00 for the Hazen Branch Library.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the following
erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment:
Clarence E. Walters Incorrect house measurement $35.96
George F. & Mary M. Street Transfer error 3.25
Hal H. Hampton, Jr. Per. Property taxes 1969 57.80
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that a Lease
Agreement between the Virginia Electric & Power Company and the County of Chester-
field for certain properties at the boat landing on the James River be and it here-
by is approved and the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are authorized to sign saidi'
Lease Agreement.
There was read a resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors of Henrico County,
withdrawing from the Capital Area Comprehensive Health Planning Council, which reso-
lution is filed with the papers of this Board.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the request
of the Chesterfield Small Arms Club, Inc. for a pyrotechnic display on Sunday even-
ing, July 12, 1970, be and it hereby is approved subject to the approval of the
Fire Chief. '
It is. here noted that Mr. Browning votes Nay, with the comment that such an activity
might not be compatible with Church services in the area.
There was read a letter from the State Office of Civil Defense citing the possibility
of a coal shortage during the coming winter.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that an $8.00 re-
fund be sent to Mr. J. H. Stanley for an unused building permit.
On motion of Mr. Browning, Seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the locatioR
of the warehouse-shop facility as proposed on Krause Road, immediately south of the
gas line, as shown on a letter filed with the Board's papers be approved and the
School Board is hereby authorized to build this facility on a parcel of ~nd 400' x
500' provided the plans and specifications of this warehouse be approved by the
Board of Supervisors in order that the architectural stability of the Courthouse
complex be maintained.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the proposed'
ordinance providing for a license tax on owners of automobiles which do not display
current license plates be advertised according to law for a public hearing.
The Executive Secretary reported that for the past six months the County had been
losing money on its landfill operations and that an estimate of the cost of operation
for the coming fiscal year would take an increase in the charge of 25¢ per cubic
Yard to 40¢ per cubic yard at the landfill to produce revenue to meet the expected
expend i tures.
~iMr. Russell Morris and five other contract haulers complain ~ed about the proposed
increase in landfill charges; however, after a discussion of the problem, it is on
~motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, resolved that the charge for cover-
ing solid waste at the ~Chesterfield landfills be increased from 25¢ to 40¢ per cubic
yard, beginning August 1, 1970.
"70-30CS
Mr. L. T. Jenkins, representing Mae Belle Woodard, comes before the Board requestin~
'the rezoning from Residential-2 to Local Business (C-l) of a parcel of land of irre,
gular shape, fronting 191.5 feet on Rte. 10 extending eastwardly to a depth of 137.16
feet and being located 150 feet north of the intersection of Cogbill Road and Rte.
10 in Dale Magisterial District. Refer to Sec. 52-14 (1) part par. 21.
There appears no one in opposition to this request and the Planning Commission hav-
ening recommended approval, it is on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Martin,
~resolved that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned to Local
Business C-.l, subject to the plans, specifications and layout being approved by the
County Planner.
i170_32C~ '
'i!Mr. Robert M. Goodman comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from Residential
i!(R-2) to Townhouse (TH-l) of a parcel of land of irregular shape having a broken
frontage of 801.56 feet on Drewry Bluff Road (Rte. 1606) and extending southeastward_
ly 1306.2 feet, being 100 feet southwest of the intersection of Drewry Bluff Road
(Rte. 1606) and Swineford Road in Bermuda Magisterial District. Refer to Sec. 67-2'
parcel 8 & Sec. 67-3 par. 5 & 6-1.
Mr. Goodman states that he as a Use Permit for a 160-unit apartment house on this
tract of land and wants to change the zoning to TH-1.
Mr. Henry Miller states that he is President of the Corporation owning the apartment
houses on the eastern side of the land in question and desires some assistance from~
Mr. Goodman in correcting the drainage in the area.
IMrs. Woodward comes before the Board stating that she did not know the land was zon-.
led when she purchased her home in December., 1969, and cites the over-crowding of the
Bensley School and cites the fact that single family dwellings would be more compat-
ible to this area. It was also pointed out that the land had already been zoned for
apartments and that Townhouses would probably be more compatible to this area.
~pon further consideration, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin,it
is resolved that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned for
Townhouses (TH-i) purposes.
70-23UP
Mr. E. M. Fowler, President of the Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad, comes before
the Board requesting a Use Permit to operate a Rescue Squad substation on a 2.37 acre
parcel of land of irregular shape fronting 100 feet on Genito Road (Rte. 604) ex-
tending southwardly to a depth of 714.43 feet and being located 335.13 feet south-
east of the intersection of Genito Road & ~lintwood Road in MidlOthian Magisterial
District. Refer to Sec. 49-9 (1) parcel
Mr. Fowler states that the application for a Use Per,it to operate a Rescue Squad on
Genito Road had previously been heard by this Board and deferred and requested that
it again be deferred indefinitely.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it
is resolved that the request of the Manchester Rescue Squad be and it hereby is de-
ferred to November 11, 1970.
t70-24UP
Mr. & Mrs. Edward I. Samuel come before the Board requesting a Use Permit to sell
antiques on a parcel of land of irregular shape containing 6.06 acres fronting 150
feet on Qualla Road (Rte. 653) extending northeastwardly to a depth of 1472.27 feet
and being located 5400 feet, more or less, north of the intersection of Qualla Road
and Courthouse Road, (Rte. 655) in Dale Magisterial District. Refer to Sec.. 92 (1)
parcel 35.
There appearing no one to oppose this request, it is on motion of Mr. Browning,
seconded.by Mr. Dietsch, resolved that a Use Permit to sell antiques on the above
described parcel of land, be, and it hereby is granted to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel only.
170-25UP
iMrs. Fra -
nces ~. Carter comes before the Board reauestin a U ' ' '
fltypesetting business on a Ma ....... ~ _ g se Permit to operate a
p zce£ os ±aha os rec~an u±ar s '
IIUpp Street extending southwestwardlv ~ = ~ ~=g~^~. ~ h~pe fronting 105 feet on
~[feet southwest of ~ ~ ....... =~] ~ ~=~, oz ,uu ~eet and being located 200
~ ~*u~ec~lon os dessup Road and UpD Street in D · · ·
!!District. Refer to Sec. 52-7 (2) par. 61 & part of par.--62, ale Mag~sterzal
Mr. Carter states that he would like to set up a linotype business on a part time
basis in his garage in his wife's name so that they could do part time work. There
appearing no one in opposition to this request, it is on motion of Mr. Martin,
seconded by Mr. Dietsch, resolved that a Use Permit to operate a typesetting busi-
ness on the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is granted to Mrs. Carter
only, provided there be no signs displayed or additional buildings constructed for
this operation.
70-26UP
Mr. Fred E. Brooks, representing Electronic Research Ltd., comes before the Board
requesting a Use Permit to operate engineering offices and electronics shop on a
parcel of land of irregular shape fronting 360.04 feet on Swineford extending north-
wardly to a depth of 200 feet and being located 585 feet southwest of the intersec-
tion of Swineford Road & Rte. 1 & 301 in Bermuda Magisterial District. Refer to
Sec. 53-15 (1) parcel 2-1.
Mr. Brooks cites the fact that no additional buildings will be constructed and ade-
quate parking space exist on the site.
There was read a petition signed by three adjacent property owners stating that they
had no objections to this Use Permit.
Also received is a letter from officers of the Drewry,s Bluff Presbyterian Church
stating that the ~ficials of the Ct~urch have no opposition to the granting of this
Use Permit.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin,
it'is resolved that a Use Permit to operate engineering offices and electronics
shop on the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is granted to the Elec-
tronics Research Lts. only, for a period not to exceed five (5) years, and provided
further that advertising signs be limited to no more than two (2) square feet. ~
70-27UP
Mr. Purcell C. 'Payne comes before the Board requesting a Use Permit ko sharpen tools
and do minor cabinet work on a parcel of land of rectangular shape fronting 145 fee%
on Route 60, extending northwardly to a depth of 570 feet and being located 800 fee~,
more or less, northwest of the intersection of Rte. 60 and Coalfield Road (Rte. 754)
in Midlothian Magisterial District. Refer to Sec. 15-12 (2) par. 45.
Mr. Payne states that he wishes to use an existing garage as a work shop. There
appearing no opposition to this request, it is on motion of Mr. Martin, seconded.by
Mr. Dietsch, resolved that a Use Permit to sharpen tools and do minor cabinet work
on the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is granted, provided no addi-
tional buildings are constructed and advertising signs be limited to two (2) square
feet.
The Executive Secretary advised the Board that the County had received a letter
from Mr. Jospeh A. Costa, District Manager, Bureau of the Census, stating that Ches-
terfield populatiOn had been given a preliminary count of 76,677 and that consider-
ing building permits, school population and estimates from Dr.
State Authority on population, it appears that the preliminary Lorin Thompson, a
figure for Chester_ .
field is 5,000 or more low. Further, that a letter should be sent to Mr. Costa re-
questing a spot check or a re-count in Chesterfield of the population.
generally agreed that everything possible be done to effect a true count It was
County,s population, of the
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that a contract
be negotiated with J. K. Timmons & Associates for work to be done on the airport
according to a letter dated June 16, 1970, and filed with the papers of this Board.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Marti . · '
P~r~e~v_i~l_i.e b.e' empl_oyed as Systems Analyst and Pro~nl--i-t--1-s~res.°~lve~d that Mr. Ronald
F=~u~'L~n~ at a salary of $12,250 00 per annum ~L"LL~r zor the ~ata Processing De-
And be it further resolved, that the sum of $3200.00 be appropriated from the un-
appropriated surplus of the General Fund to Item 11-015-013.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this Board
adjourn at 4:45 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. on August 12, 1970.
/ ' ' ×ecutive Secretary -- /~' /Chairman