08-26-1970 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
August 26, 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. Robert A. Painter, Co. Engr.
Mr. David Welchons, Asst. Co. Engr.
Mr. Tom Daniel, ~sst. Co. Engr.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the minutes
of August 12, 1970, be and they hereby are approved.
Mr. Glen Richardson, Soil Scientist for the Co'~nty, presents a book entitled "Soils
of Chesterfield County, Virginia,~' which is the summation of soil surveys taken in
the County over the last eight years and states that the book is generally available
to citizens of the County. Whereupon, the Chairman thanks Mr. Richardson for his
efforts.
Mr. Tom Daniel comes before the Board along with Mr. Glen Richardson, Mr. R. M.
Sprous-e~ Mr..Marshall Jones. and Mr. James Chudoba, which Committee has been consider-
ing soil erosion in the County for sometime and recommends that the governing body
enforse the development of an erosion control ordinance.
After much discussion of this matter, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by
Mr. Browning,. resolved that the above named Committee be authorized and requested
to draw an erosion control ordinance, taking into consideration the needs of the'
County and the legal limitations.
Mr. J. K. Timmons and Mr. Jake Limerick of R. Stuart Royer & Associates, come before
the Board to discuss the proposed sewer study of the entire County which will cost
approximately $40,000.00.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it
is resolved that a contract be prepared authorizing a sewer study of the County by
the J. K. Timmons Company and the R. Stuart Royer & Associates.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that water contract
W-70-23DU fOr the installation of water on Pickett Avenue in the amount of $500.00
be and it hereby is approved.
There was some discussion on the possibility of the installation of sewer facilities
in Sheffield Court in the Brookwood Road Section, The Route 1 area south of the Johm
Tyler COllege and the area around the Bellwood Trailer Park, and it was generally
concluded that each situation would have to stand on its own economic feasibility.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County Engi-
neer be requested to delay the installation of a water line on the Courthouse Road
in the vicinity of Luck's Lane until the proper easements are donated._
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that due to extenu-
ating circumstances of the installation of water mains on Parker Avenue in the
Forest Glen. Subdivision, that the sum of $200.00 be charged for a water connection
on lots on which the water line is adjacent and the sum of $300.00 be charged on
those lots on the opposite side of the street, providing the $200.00 connections
are paid for within the next thirty (30) days.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the Engineering
Department be authorized to deed the small pieces of land in Belmont Acres in return
for sewer easements on the Falling Creek.
!iOn motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County
iiEngineer be authorized to make certain r~pairs to the sewer mains in the Ettrick
Sanitary District.
The County Engineer cited that Drainage Project D70-3CS, at the intersection of Old
.Hundred Road and Rt. 10 would cost approximately $4512.00 and the State Highway De-
partment should participate in this amount 46% in that local participation had been
promised from some of the surrounding businesses.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. ApperSon, it is resolved that the aforemen-
tioned contract be and it hereby is approved upon the condition that money be obtain-
ed from the surrounding businesses to support this pro~ect.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdv. it is resolved that a proposal
from the J. K. Tlmmons Company for an engineeri~ study for a certain portion of
Ettrick in relation to storm drainage, the cost of which stud w .
$3600 00, includin~ ~re~ara~: ...... Y ould not exceed
· ~ ~ m u~u~ om p±ans ano con~ract be, and it hereby is approved,
with the understanding that this work will get underway in the near future.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that since the cost
of installing street signs in the County of Chesterfield has increased to the point
that the County is losing a considerable amount of money each year in rendering this
service, that the price charged subdividers for street signs be increased to $13.00
for the installation of one sign and $31.00 for the installation of two signs on one
post.
!ion motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that a Street Sign
crew be established and that all street signS in the County be erected on poles fur-
nished by the State and put up by County forces.
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t is here noted that .Mr. Apperson votes No, stating that this is an unnecessary
cost to the County..
!!On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that tuitions for
~ certain courses taken by the County Engineering personnel be paid by the County, pro-
vided the cOurse is completed with a passing grade.
The County Engineer makes a strong plea for the hiring of a chemist to work jointly
in the Sewer Treatment Plant and the Water Treatment Plant.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a Chemist be
hired to render this service.
There was presented a summary of past due utility accounts and after some discussion
of this matter, it is resolved on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. PUrdy,tha~
this BQard request written recommendations from the County's Auditor on the procedure
of cancelling these accounts.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Di~tsch, it is resolved that the collec-
tion of delinquent utility accounts in the annexed area be given to a City attorney
for collection. ~
iiThere was presented a request from Chief Robert Eanes to purchase a Mack Fire truck
originally~constructed for Rutland, Vermont, at a price of $37,000 and is available
now to the County for $34,000, and also a request in writing from the Ettrick Fire
Department stating that they had reviewed the specifications on this pumper and feel
it will fill the needs of the Ettrick Fire Department in replacing the American-
LaFrance pumper purchased in 1955.
iUpon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning,
i it is resolved that the Mack Fire truck be purchased for the Ettrick Fire Department
~at a price of $34,000.00.
Mr. Robert Hart, President, Bensley-Bermuda Rescue Squad, comes before the Board en=
dorsing the request which was presented in writing by Mr. Lynn Newcomb, Chairman,
Chesterfield County Highway Safety Commission, for the purchase of a crash truck
which would cost $15,700.00 of which the Fedmral Government will pay 50%, provided
the local government will pay the remaining 50% from tax avails.
Mr. Hart states that the truck is sorely needed since there is no other crash truck
in the County at this time.
Upon consideration of this request, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr..
Purdy, resolved that the Chairman appoint a Committee to investigate this situation
further.
~!There arose a discussion of Chesterfield,s position in the Region Park Authority.
iiMr. F. W. Alley from Henrico County, made a brief statement against the Park Auth -
iiity. Whereupon, Mr. Dietsch states that there was n .... ~ ........ .... or
l'that it was not open for discussion, v ~L~u~ uuncernlng tn~s mat~er,
!Whereupon, Mr. Martin makes a motion that any consider ' . ,
~ in the Pa~ ~~-- = ........ ~ ~ at.on of Chesterfield s status
~ ~ ~~uy ~ ~e~erre~ until the Referendum in Henr~ h=o ~ ~
li~ner~up~n, Mr. Apperson seconds the motion. ~ ............... u.
iia vote being taken: Ayes - Mr. Martin, Mr. Dietsch, Mr. Purdy and Mr. Apperson.
Nays - Mr. Browning and Mr. Homer.
Upon further consideration of this matter, Mr. Morris Mason made certain statements
concerning the alleged loan of $9000.00 by the Authority for promoting the Bond Re-
ferendum some months ago.
Whereupon, it is resolved on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. PUrdy, resolved
that the Commonwealth,s Attorney be requested to investigate the matter of the
$9000.00 expense for advertising and to advise the Board concerning this matter.
There was presented by Mr. Tom Daniel a map showing the drainage failures in the
Brighton Green Subdivision caused by the exceptionally heavy rains of August 19th.
A recommendation was presented that the engineering services be solicited to study
the entire Brighton Green area and to propose a plan whereby remedies can be effected.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch,
it is resolved that the firm of R. Stuart Royer & Associates, be requested to
accomplish this work. - ~ ·
There was presented a budget summary of the Highway expenditures in the County of
Chesterfield for the year 1968-'69.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Chief of
Police, Col. E. P. Gill be authorized to employ Mr. William Lewis Adams as a Police
Dispatcher. '
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the tempo-
rary employment of Mr. Paul F. 0sterbind as Dog· Warden be made permanent in an effort
to combat the numerous dog complaints in the County.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Hr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this Board of
Supervisors requests the Highway'Department to
funds a road approx'imately 1400 feet in length construct with Industrial Access
to serve the Adley Express Company
who is planning to build a $600 000 building to. serve the East Coast with a Break-
Bulk Truck Terminal. ' ~ '
There will be 150 people employed at this location and approximately fifty passing
truck drivers. Th.is.road will serve up to 150cars per day and from 75 to 100 trucks
~p~_e~r day.. So_me additional expansion is planned .but this is nebulous at this time
--'ne expected completion date will be Januar- . .
.tlon of this road is estimate ~. ~ y 15. 1971, and the cost of the c
ifin nor d _~ ~21,000. There is a f' . onstruc
g thwardly from Revmet ~ =~ ......... lfty ft. right-of-way
~ ~- Ro~ ~ -~u~eolately east of Rt. 95. ~ ru_____
Ii On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. A
!i Supervisors requests the Hi~hw ........ ppe.rson, it is resolved that this Bn~r~
w_ith Rt. 732 northeastwardl~, ~3:~p.~r.~ment to improve Rt. 616 from its in
i!~'U.nd.s to serve a ~3 nnn ~3 ~u .~s intersection with Rt 615 w~ ...... .~_~c~on
of ~- · v ,uuu~uuu plant now bein~ con~ ....... ~' ._ ~u~ mnuustrlal Access
~,~erlca. ~ ~uauuuec Dy t~e Development Company
This road will serve 500 cars daily, 25 heavy trucks and 25 light trucks, involving
~ 250 employees, many tradesmen and salesmen. The time for comPletion will be early
1971. A 100,000 square ft. addition is planned in the future.
ii On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the Sheriff
and the Executive Secretary meet ~ith 'officials of the Department of Welfare and
InstitUtions to review the' plans for the addition to the Chesterfield County jail.
There was read a request from the Chiefs of the County Fire Departments for a meet-
ing with the. Board to discuss certain problems and the date of September
was .set for the Fire Committee to meet with the various Fire Chiefs' 17, 19~0,
There was presented a resolution from the School Board requesting the transfer of a
sum of money received from the Federal GoVernment for the training of Teacher Sub-
stitutes. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded b Mr,
Apperson, it is resolved that the sum of $14,352.00 be transferred from the Ge y
neral
Fund of the County to 41-423-236.2 in accordance with the request of the County
School BOard.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the sum of
$900.00 be transferred from the General Fund to 11-104-100 for the compensation of
Planning and Zoning Boards.
There was presented a letter from A. E. Dick Howard, concerning the revised Consti-
tution in School Divisions.
Whereas, this Board on June 8, 1966, zoned certain property for the Cloverleaf Mall
Shopping Center requiring a 20-ft. buffer zone on the west side adjacent to the lots
fronting on Granite Springs Road and it now appearing that from the proposed use of
the land in this area that this 20-ft. screened area can reasonably be reduced to 8
feet which would be more compatible with the design of the Shopping Center,it is on
motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the 20-ft. buffer
zone previously required be and it hereby is reduced to 8-feet.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that this Board
agrees to pay one-half of the cost of a substitute Secretary in the Commonwealth,s
Attorney's office during one week's vacation at a cost of $55.00.
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:
Wheeling Corrogating Co.
Statesville, N. C.
Robertshaw Controls Co.
Edith D. Clements
Personal Property tax 1969
1970 Co. Lic. stickers
Personal Property Taxes
1969
Mead B. Laird, et al, Trustee First half 1970 Taxes
$34.00
30.00
11.42
1.24
There was read a letter from the Governor, the Honorable Linwood Holton, stating
that he had approved the Highway Safety Program sUbmitted by'the Highway Safety Com-
mission of Chesterfield County and congratulated the County on the fine projects
developed to meet area problems.
There was read a letter from Mr. W. R. Davidson, Resident Engineer, ~irginia Depart_
ment of Highways, citing the fact that a study of the intersection of Rte. 360 and
604 indicates that flasher signals are not warranted at this time.
motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Appersono it is resolved that this Board
tfaccepts the dedication of the road widening of Branders Bridge Road given by the
t COlonial Memorial Gardens, Inc. which right of Wa is a '.'
ilc~nter line alon~ th ..... ~ ~. .......... Y .strip of land 25-ft. from the
~ .... ~ ~n~ os nran(:ers Drloge Road
liOn motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the game claim
itof Mrs, R. L. Turner, Chester, Virginia in the amount of $32.00 be and it hereby is
!!approved for payment. '
i?he Executive Secretary advised the Board that the cost of Blue Cross-Blue Shield
ilinSurance coverage for County employees would be increased approximately 16%.
liOn motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson., it is resolved that two of the
Assessors be sent to the Annual Convention of the Virginia Association of Assessing
Officers at National Bridge September 23, 24 and 25, 1970.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that a petition
from the citizens of Centralia Gardens requesting zoning of that area for residential
purposes be sent to the Planning Department to be advertised as a request from the
Board of Supervisors.
'iOn motion
~i be grante~f Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that a Variance
to Mr. Roy Woodlief to build a dwelling on an acre of land fronting on
tWalden Road extended, provided the County assumes no responsibility for the construc-
Ition or maintenance of this road.
lion motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that a Variance'
Ibe granted to Mr. James Mayfield for the construction of a dwelling on 1-acre of
!Iland fronting on a 50-ft. right-of-way leading southwardly from Centralia Road,
iapproximately 1-1/4 mi, from Rt. 10.
i!On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. PurdY, it is resolved that the report of
the Light Committee for the installation of nineteen (19) street lights in the County
!be and it hereby is approved.
IOn motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Execu-
~tive Secretary be requested to contact the proper authorities for the installation
i of a traffic signal at the crossing of DuPuy Road and the SCL.RR.
!There was a brief discussion concerning the salary of Mrs. Knoop,
brarian, and the need for additional space in the Library system, however, no action
iwas taken on these matters the County's Li-
There was presented a bill from Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McGuire, residing at 608 N. Pinetta
Drive, which bill lists the damages sustained in the flooding of their property on
August 19th.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it
is resolved that this bill be sent to the Highway Department since it is apparent
that the property flooded because of the size of the culvert under Pinetta Drive.
IOn motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this Board
!adjourn at 6:45 P.M. until 9:00 A.M. on September 9, 1970,