11-11-1970 MinutesPresent:
Mr. irvin G.Horner~ Chairman
Mr. HoO.Browning, Vice-Chr.
Mr. J. Ruffin.Apperson
Mr. F.F. Dietsch
Mr. A. Ro Martin
Mr. C.J.Purdy
VIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
held at the fburthouse on November 11,1970~
at 9:00 A.M.
Also Present:
Mr. Oliver D. Rudy, Comm. Atty.
Mr. Morris Mason, Asst~Comm. Atty.
Mro M. W.Burnett~ Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. John E. Longmire~Asst. Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. Robt. Ao Painter, Co. Eng.
Mr. David Welchons,Asst. Co. Engo
Mr. Raymond Birdsong,AsstoCo. Eng.
Mr. Browning gives the invocation.
The Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County this day approyed all claims
presented to the County for the month of October, 1970~ and authorized the
Treasurer of the County to issue warrants as follows:
$252,739.72
General County Fund
Vouchers - Check No° 25466-25984
COunty Library Fund
Vouchers - Chedk Nc. 25511-25988
Law Library
VouChers - Check No. 25525 and 25693
10,905.15
31.00
County Garage
Vouchers - Check No. 25581-25989
14~402.57
County Storeroom
Vouchers - Check No. 25712,25526-25527,25711~25800~25809,
25878-25879~25990-25992
535.34
Workmen's Compensation
Vouchers'- Check No. 25528-25530. 25713-25714, 25880,
25915, 2599~ 25875
496.95
Social Services
Vouchers - Check No. 25161-25464, 25917-25936
59~025.92
County Nursinq Home
Vouchers-Check No. 25551-25999
27,437.98.
'~ttrick Operatinq Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 25567-25581
7,916.19
Payroll Deduction
Vouchers - Check No. 25573-25916
Water Revenue Fund
Vouchers-Check No. 3123~ 3170-3172
Water Operatinq Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 2995-3149
143,779.29
18.67
51~464.28
Water Improvement Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 2987, 2991, 3033, 3093, 3118-3140
29~321.57
County Water Construction
Vouchers - Check No. 2987, 3030-3031, 3028 and 3029
Water Meter Deposit
Vouchers - Check No. 3034-3039, 3127-3134
39.91
285.00
_Water Meter Installation Fund
Vouchers _ Check NOo 2959, 2960, 2987, 2955, 3112-3124
!!..Central Stores
· Vouchers - Check No. 2956,2963, 2968 and 2969, 3002-3141
,.Refund Sewer Revenue
VOuchers - Check. NO~3t23, 3169
Sewer Operatinq
Vouchers-Check No. 2962-3158
$7,291.02
4,492.38
14.00
5,072.10
!iSewer Im rovement Re lacement & Extension
Vouchers- Check No. 2967, 2984, 3001-3150
?_Sewer Service Installation
il --
~ Vouchers -Check No. 2980, 2987, 3015, 3099,
i~i_State Sales Tax
il Voucher-Check.No. 3040
· ii Utility Workmen, s Compensation
!~ Vouchers- Check No 3107, 3099, 3159 and 3167
.U. tility Liability Insurance Reserve
~ Vouchers-Check No. 3018 and 3099
3137,3168
486~358.40
13,805.48
23.72
~67.00
25.00
On motion of Mr. Apperson,seconded by Mt. Browning, it is resolved that the minutes
of October 28, 1970, be and the same are hereby approved.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch,seconded by Mr.Martin, it is resolved that contract
S70-29D for the installation of sewers in the Newberry Towne, be,and it hereby
is approved.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch,seconded by Mr.Martin, it is resolved that the Common-
wealth,s Attorney institute condemnation proceedings against the property owners
listed below if the amounts offered by the County as set out opposite their names
are not accepted:
Pro3ect 6511-45/1
Pro3ect 6511-45/2
George W.Wilson and Mildred E.
Wilson, his wife
C.B.Crowder, Jr. and Isabel N.
Crowder
$50.00
110.00
100~00
Be it Further Resolved, that the Executive Secretary notify the said property
owners by registered mail on the ,16th day of November, 1970, of the intention of
the County to enter upon and 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 its passage.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that ~he
Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase a small aluminum building to house
the boiler equipment for the Utility Department.
On motion of Mr-Purdy~seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Highway bills.
for the construction of sidewalks be and the same are hereby approved',
And be it further resolved, that the sum of $17,500.00 be transferred from the
unappropriated surplus of the County to Item 11-500-699 for the payment of said
bills.
Lyndall C.Dunning and Virginia K,
Dunning
Project 6511-45/6 Henry B.Whitt and Virginia F.
Whitt
110.00
Project 6511-45/~
ment to the intersection of ~ ........ 3 ~u~nm g~quesEln~ immrove~
.i% ms generally agreed that this net~n o~d~.
......... ~w~war~e~ ~o the Highway Department .
along with a plea that this intersection be given further study in light of the
many apartment houses and other developments located in this area.
There was read a letter from the Highway Department citing the fact that a 3-phase
traffic light had been installed at Route !0 and Chippenham.
i!Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. A ers .
ii i% is resolved %hat this Board re ............. PP~ on?seconded by Mr. B~ownin ,
ii signals or si ns is' ~=~u~ u~e mzgnway ~epartment to install s g
g adv in the tray ' . ome
or turning signal, g elllng public that there ms a leading green light
i!0n motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the
following erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment:
I! Elbert Turner Duplicate assessment $5.86
Lew Held and Gail M. Held
William A. Luckett
Wayne D. AleXander
Wayne D. Alexander
Wayne D. Alexander
Wayne $. Alexander
Kenneth M.A1 spaugh
Ailie F.Fuqua
Augustine I.Dalton, Jr.
Inez S. Cook
James Marshall Seay '
jJ[~[ ~nn~ ~argaret H. Whittaker
argaret H. Whittaker
Assessed for first half of
1970-now in City of Richmond
Now in City of Richmond
First half of 1970 taxes
First half of 1970 taxes
First half of 1970 taxes
First half of 1970 taxes
First half of 1970 taxes
First half of 1970 ta~es
First half of 1970 taxes
First half of 1970 ta~es
First half of 1970 taxes
1970 taxes (First half)
1970 taxes (First half)
5.58
68.51
10.85
10.85
10.85
10.85
9.30
27.59
6.51
10.85
8.06
~.86
4.03
!i On motion of Nr. Browning seconded b
ii $17.00 be ' , y Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the sum of
i dogs. pa~d to Mr. H.F.Wall, Hickory Road, for game killed in his yard by
ii This day the County Road Engineer in a~cordance with directions from this Board
i, made report in writing upon his examination of Woodward Drive, Woodward Court,
il Jade Road, Hartford Lane, Sutherland Road, Crestwood Drive and Ch ·
· ' =Pm'~ merle· ums~ric=.
il ~n the Broo. kfz.eld Subdivision, Section "B", in Midlothian M ...... a.dw~el~l.D.rmve:
upon consioeration whereof, and on motion of Mr Martin_ it is res
Woodward Drive, Woodward Cour~ .~^ m~_= = ;~ ~ _ , _ olved that
~, ~=== ~u=u, narErorG Lane, 5utherland Road,
Crestmont Drive and Chadwell Drive, in the subdivision of Brookfield,Section "B-
Midlothian District, be, and they hereby are established as ublic '
,And .be it further resolved, that the Virginia Denartmen~ of up~ ...... r_o~dso _ ._
hereby is requested to take into the Secondary System, Woodward Drive_
western end of maintenance on Woodward D=~r~ ..... = ........ ,_fr~om_the
thence westwardly .05 mile to Woodward Court, thence westwardly .10 mile to
Hartford Lane; Woodward Court, from its intersection with Woodward Drive, south-
westwardly .05 mile to a cul-de-sac; Jade Road, from its intersection with
Woodward Drive, northeastwardly .06 mile to Sutherland Road, thence northwardly .
· 03 mile; Hartford Lane, from its intersection with Woodward Drive, northeastward~y
· 08 mile to Sutherland Road; Sutherland Road~ from its intersection with Hartford
Lane, eastwardly .03 mile to Crestmont DriPe, thence eastwardly .11 mile to Jade
Road, thence eastwar dly .04 mile to Chadwell Drive, thence eastwardly o03 mile
to existing maintenance; Crestmont Drive, from its intersection with Sutherland
Road, northwardly °03 mile; Chadwell Drive, from its intersection with Sutherlandi
AR~d~ no.rth~eastwardly ,03 mile. These streets serve 28 houses.
e iE further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors quarantee~ to the
Virginia Department of Hi~hHays a 60-ft. right of way on Woodward Drive and
50feet right-of-way on all others in this sebdivision. Plat recorded in Plat BoO~
17, Pa~e 67, on May 8~ 1970.
This day the County Road ~hgineer in accordance with directions from this Board i
made report in writing upon his examination of Olde Coach Drive, Sandgate Road,
Sainbury Drive, Sainbury Court and Warmimster Drive in the subdivision of
Olde Coach Village, Section "A" in Midlothian Magisterial District.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr°Martin,it is resolved that Olde
Coach Drive, Sandgate Road, Sainsbury Drive, Sainsbury COurt and Warminster Drive
inndt~ Qu' ' 'SiaOrneOef ~albdT sC~ach Village, Section "B", Midlothian District, be
~edrle~Y ed as public roads.
And beeit further resoSlved~ that the Virginia Department of Highways, be, and it
hereby is requested to take into the Secondary System, Olde Coach Drive, from
its intersection with Route .147~ westwardly .07 mile to Sandgate Road, thence
westwardly .06 mile to Sainsbury Drive, thence westwardly °03 miles; Sandgate
Road, from its intersection with Oid9. Coach Drive, northwardly and northwestward~y
°30 mile to Warminster Drive, thence .03 mile westwardly; Sainsbury Drive, from ~
its intersection with Olde Coach Drive, northwardly .20 mile to Warminster Drive;i
Sainsbury Court, from its intersection with Sainsbury Drive, southwestwardly .03
mile to a cul-de-sac; Warminster Drive, from the southern end of maintenance on
Warminster Drive, northwardly .03 mile to Sandgate Road, thence southwardly .06
mile to Sainsbury Drive, thence southwestwardly ,03 mile. '~'hese roads serve
53 houses.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Su er
glnla Department of Highways, 50 feet rights-of-way for these roads Plat
Vir ' ' ' p visors guarant~es .to the
recorded in Plat Book 16, Pages 95 and 06 on December 13, 1968.
There was presented a resolution from the School Board requesting the addition
of $110~444.94 to both the revenue and expenditure sides of the School budget.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr.Apperso~
it is resolved that the following additions be made to the School budget:
Library Books-Title II 41-423-314.1
Public Law 89-10-Title Ii
· Teacher Aide-Training
In-Service Training-EPDA
Compensation Elem. Teachers
Public Law 89-10-Title Iii
Other Educ. Programs
Compensation Instr. Pers.
Public Law 89-10-Title I
Program for Underachieving
Children-PUNCH
Vocational Education,PUNCH
Individual Diagnostic Teaching
Program in Reading
Pilot S tudy-State
41-682.4
41-423-236.2
41-653.8
41-421-134.1
41-682.4
41-434-134.1
41-682.4
41-435-000.0
41-652.1
41-436-000~0
41-650.7
$16~550.67
16,550.67
3~219.00
3,219o00
9,766.37
9,766°37
32~314o00
32~314.00
45,i50.00
45~150.00
3,444.90
3,444.90
On motion of Mr. Dietsch;seconded by Mr. Purdy~ it is resolved that the following
two street lights, having been recommended by Ms. Longmire, be approved for
installation&
Dulwich Drive and Hartwell Drive
Banton Street and Dulwich Drive
And be it further resolved, that the request for a street light on October Road
at Melody Road be referred to the Light Committee.
On motion of ~r.Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy~ it is resolved that Mr. D±etsch
and the Executive Secretary meet with the members
of the Bensley-Bermuda and the
Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squads in an attempt to iron out boundary disputes.
On motion of ~r. Purdy~seconded by Mr. Dietsch~ it is resolved that a letter be i
written to congratulate the Bensley-Bermuda Rescue Squad for winning a competenc~
award.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch~seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that a letter
be written to Miss Brenda Faye Childress congratulating her on being Miss
Chesterfield.
There was read a letter from Miss Lucy Corr, stating the new prices currently
being charged at the County Nursing Home.
There was presented a letter from Mr.J.T.Rose~ submitting his resignation from
the position of Real Estate Assessor~ effective January 1, 1971~ after 17-~ yea~s
of service. On motion of Mr.Martin,seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved th~It
this r~signation be accepted and a letter be written to Mr. Rose thanking him
for a valuable and devoted service to the County of ~Chesterfield during his
tenure of offiCe.
On motion of ~. Apperson,seconded by Mr. Purdy~ it is resolved that Mr. Morris
Mason be and it hereby ia ppointed to collect and/or settle the below listed
Persa,nal Property Accou~ts~ compensation for which shall be the minimum fee
established by the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association schedule made
and provided for such cases:
1. Bartlett~ H.R.
T/A Southern Motor Lines
Mime Corporation
c/o Whitehouse Motor Lodge
3. A.W.Bosher~ Inco
On motion of Mr. Apperson,seconded by Mr.Browning~ it is resolved that the
'Judge of Circuit Court~ the Honorable Ernest PoGates~ be~ and he hereby is
requested to appoint Morris G.~aughan as a Police Officer for the County of
Chesterfield.
And be it further resolved,that the Chief of Police, Col. EoP.Gill~ be authorize~
to employ James Edwin Campbell aa a Police Dispatcher for the County of ChestenWield.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that at the
request of the Sheriff of the County of Chesterfield, that the following changes
be made in the Sheriffts Department, with the approval and support of the State
Compensation Board:
1. That one (1) new deputy for the jail be employed at a salary of $5520.00.
2. That the salary of two (2) deputies be increased to $5520.00 per annum,
from $5300.00 and $5500.00.
3. That at the request of the Jail Superintendent, a woman be employed
to supervise the Jail cook, the purchasing of food and supplies, to
aid in the transportation of women prisoners and to do secretarial
work, setting up a better accounting system for prisoner expenses at a
salary of $5,000.00.
On motion of Mro Purdy~ seconded by r. Apperson, it is resolved that this
appoints Mr. Elton Ro Beverly as a m~mber of the Chesterfield Library Board
to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dro WoH.Maguigan.
Board
On motion of Mr. Dietsch,seconded by Mt.Martin, it is resolved that Mrs. Barbara
Booker be appointed to the Chesterfield Library Board to replace Mr.Edwin Brooks,
when his tenure of office ends.
There was presented a bill in the amount of $209.50 for the damages suffered by
the residents of 21514 Panni%l Street recently when the sewer system failed.
Upon consideration whereof~ and on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr.
Apperson, it is resolved that the bills for this overflow of sewerage be paid~
provided the Ettrick Sanitary District Committee approveso
On motion of Mr° Apperson,seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that this Board
approves the request of the Commissioner of the Revenue for $200.00 to cover
repairs on two Burroughs machines.
The Executive Secretary presented the audit of the County for the year 1969-'70
which audit was prepared by Daniel A. Robinson & Associates and a letter of
approval by the State Auditor of Public Accounts°
On motion of Mr° Purdy,seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that the sum of
$11t747.00 be transferred from ADC-21-083-706 to Child Care Payment 21-083-706.2
to Record Payments made to gendors for Child Care by the Department of Social
Services.
On motion of Mr.BrOwning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
Treasurer of the County be and he hereby is requested to transfer the sum of
$24,500.00 from the unappropriated surplus Of the General Fund to 11-071-400ol
Replacement of motor vehicles to provide funds for the new Ettrick Fire truck.
And be it further resolved, that the Treasurer of the County be and he hereby is
requested to transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from the unappropriated surplus of
the Ettrick Sanitary District to 31-201-234-Construction contracts to provide
payment for the improvement to the sewer sytem.
On motion of Mr° Martin,seconded by Mt. Browning, it is resolved that a forklift
truck be purchased for the Utility Department to be used in the storage yard.
WHEREAS, Mr.W.S.Pinchbeck owns Lots 28, 29 and 30 on Lyndale Court in the
Subdivision of Bedford, recorded in the Chesterfield County Clerk's Office
in Plat Book 15, page 29; and
WHEREAS, an easement is recorded between Lots 29 and 30; and
WHEREAS, the owner wishes to make two lots out of the three lotst which
will necessitate the vacation of the drainage easement between Lots 29 and 30
and dedicating a new easement as shown on a Plat drawn by J°K.Timmons, dated
March 10, 1970 and filed with the papers of this Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED~ on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by
Mr. Purdy, that the Board of Supervisors approves th~ vacation of the 16'
easement between Lots 29 and 30 of Section "A",of the Subdivision of Bedford
recorded in Plat Book 15, page 29 and accepts the dedication of a 16' easement be-
tween the two new lots as shown on a plat filed with the papers of this Board.
70-36CS
Mr. John Lo Coukos, again comes before the Board in behalf of the request to
change the zoning from C-1 to C-2 of a parcel of land fronting on McRae Road
and Forest Hill Avenue.
It was pointed out that this rezoning would be provided for in the new Zoning
Ordinance in that C-2 business would not fit into the general neighborhood at
this time.
It is resolved on motion of ~ir.Martin,seconded by Mr. Dietsch, that this
application be deferred for four (4) months.
70-52CS
In Dale Magisterial District the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors request
the rezoning from Agricultural to Residential-(~-2) of a parcel of land of
irregular shape fronting 1753.09 feet on Centralia Road extending northwardly to,
a depth of 341~&$1 feet~ being located at the intersection of Shamrock Drive,
Telstar Drive, Shiloh Drive and Centralia Road~ better known as the subdivision
of Centralia Gardens and Centralia Gardens Annex. Refer to Sec. 80-16 & 96-3,4~
7 and 8 (2) and (3)~ including all of lots and parcels therein~ exclusive of
Lot 49 on tax map Sec. 96-8 (2).
Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Roberts speak for the rezoning of this area~ citing the
fact that it is an old subdivision plat that was put on record prior to zoning
requirements for residential neighborhoods. Upon consideration whereof, and
on motion of Mr. Apperson~seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the
aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned for R-2 purposes.
70-53CS
It is here noted that Mrs. Mae L. Rowlett withdraws the request for zoning on
Rt. 145.
70-54CS
The H.S.M.Comp~ny, represented by Mr. James Hubbard comes before the Board
requesting the resoning from Agricultural to Local Business (C-l) of a parcel of
land of triangular shape containing 2.0 acres fronting 280 feet on the Midtothian
Turnpike extending southwestwardly to a depth of 679,4 feet, being located ~
approximately 250 f~et northwest of the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike
and Tuxford Road~ better known as 9501, 9505 Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian
Magisterial District. Refer to Sec. 18-13 & 17-16 (1) parcel 3. ~
Mr.Hubbard reduces the request to a depth f 340 feet.
Mr. Towell Durham states that he is opposed to the Zoning request because he
does not wish to see this property used for some of the uses allowed in C-1
business and believe that it will hurt the subdivision of Shenandoah.
Mt.Garland Farnsworth, representing the Shenandoah Civic Association states that
this organization has high investments in recreation in the area and does not
wish the trees to be cuE.
Mr. George Johnson, owner of an adjacent lot and Mr. Bobert Hastings~ Pastor
of the Church~ oppose the request.
Mr. Geurge W. Moore, opposes the rezoning.
Upon consideration whereof~ and on motion of Mr. Martin~ seconded by Mr. Dietsch,
it is resolved that the aforedes~ribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned
for C-1 business to a ~pth of 340 feet~ provided a suitable buffer strip along
the southeast line of the project he provided and all site plans, landscaping
and building layout be approved by the Planning Department.
It is here noted that Mr. Apperson votes No.
70-55CS
Mr.Howard E. Grubbs comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from
Agricultural to General Business (C-2) ~ the remainder of a parcel of land of
irregular shape containing 4.86 acres fronting 347.7Q feet on Jefferson Davis
Highway~ extending westwardly to a depth of approximately 1000 feet, being
located approximately 155 feet north of the intersection of Jefferson Davis
Highway (Rte.301) and State Route 1129 in Bermuda Magisterial District. Refer
to Sec. 163-10 and 11, the remainder of parcel 16o
Mr.Grubbs states that he wishes to continue his trailer court and upgrade same
with sewers.
On motion of Mr.Purdy~seconded by Mr. Dietsch~ it is resolved that the afore-
described parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned for C-2 ~neral Business
purposes.
70-23U
In Midlothian Magisterial District the Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squa~ Inc.
requests 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) extending
southwardly to a depth of 714.43 feet and being located 335.13 feet southeast
of the intersection of Genito Road and Clintwood Road. Refer to Sec.49-9 (1)
parcel 9.
It was reported that Mr. Fowler wishes this request to be withdrawn~ however~
such a rep omt could not be substantiated as there was no one present in support
of or opposing the request.
On motion of Mr. Martin,seconded by ~r. Dietsch, it is resolved that this zoning
request be deferred for thirty (30) days.
70-41U
Mr.Leroy P. Barden comes before the Board requesting a Use Permit to operate a
florist shop on a parcel of land of rectangular shape containing 2.56 acres
fronting 160.50 feet on Bethia Road (Rte. 661) extending eastwardly 700°04 feet
being located approximately 5/10 of a mile southwest of the intersection of
McEnally Road (Rte. 702) and Bethia Road in Clover Hill Magisterial District.
Refer tO Sec. 75 (1) part of parcel 15.
Mr. Barden states that he wishes to operate a florist shop and requested a
sign no larger than 2-sq. feet.
Upon consideration whereof~ and on motion of Mr.Apperson,second~d by Piro Browning,
it is resolved that a Use Permit for the operation of a florist shop on the afore-
described parcel of land be and it hereby is granted with the stipulation that a~
advertising sign no greater than 2-sq. feet be displayed.
70-42U
Mr.J.W.Keith, Jr. comes before the Board requesting a deferment to December 9~
1970, saying that the citizens of the area had the wrong idea concerning the use
and wishes at this time to clarify the issue.
Mr. Ray Powers states that the petitioners have had time to explain the request
and the case should be heard at this time.
whereupon, Mr'. Kei%h states that the Briarwood Club was opposed by many people
of the area and that it would be a distinct asset to the community~ that the
homes in Briarwood Subdivision sell in exce~s of $40~000~ that the zoning reques~
for this land is the highest and best use that can be made of this land and that
utilities are not insurmountable, that the project will cost in excess of
$17~000.00.
Mr. J.J.Jewett speaks for the Salisbury Club and states that a 9-story building
is too high in this area.
Mr. Fred Gray~ Attorney, for some of the opposition, presents ~ petitions signed
by 310 people against the proposed use of this land and states that in the
Briarwood Subdivision that 38 of the 43 families oppose this request.
Mr° Ray Powers, Jr.,Attorney, representing himself states that the whole charac~r
of the neighborhood would be changed and cites need for better traffic control,
increased fire equipment and if the land is rezoned he will be forced to ask for
the same use of his land.
Col. William Hasselback speaking for the Old Gun Civic Association, states his
opposition.
Mrs. McDaniel states that this will be detrimental to the area because of the
demand for additional schools and the creation of additional traffic.
Mr. Leonard Gempp~ Mr. Douglas Woolfolk, Mr. Gordon Marshall~ Mrs. Cahill and
Mr. ~omas Humphrey~ all ppeakin opposition. ~
Mr. Jack Keith in rebuttal states that it appmrs that the people would rather
have apartments or businesses.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch,seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that this Use
Permit request be and it hereby is denied.
On motion of Mr. Purdy~seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
request hhe Highway Department to again consider the Board's former request for
a traffic control light at the intersection of Routes 10 and 145 at Winfree
Avenue, in light of the recent rash of accidents occurring at this location.
On motion of Mr. Purdy,seconded by ~r.Browning, it is resolved that a Variance
be granted to Mr°Herbert Sweet to allow the construction of a dwelling in a
business area with a front setback of 22' instead of 25'~ said building being
on Map 117-9, Parcel 1-1.
On motion of mr. ~etsch,seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
County Engineer be authorized to accept Alternate A in the bid for the installa-
tion of sewers to the Hospital on Jahnke Road, if it appears to be in the best ~
interest of the County.
On motion of Mr.Browning, seconded by Mr° Apperson, it is resolved that the
letter from Mrs° Elsie C. Colson and Mr. Sterling B. Robb concerning the street
naming of South Street in Ettrick be received and the Executive Secretary is
requested to write to each explaining the current situation.
On motion of Mro Browning, seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that a
Variance be granted to Mro William J. Coleman to allow the construction of a
dwelling on 2.4 acres as shown on Map 144-Parcel 17~ the same being on a private
road approximately 200 feet south of Reedy Branch Road~ with the provision that
the County has no responsibility for the impuovement of maintenance of said road.
On motion of the entire Board, it is resolved that the following resolution be
adopted:
WHEREAS~ the County Of Chesterfield has for a number of years believed
that the existence of threats of annexation~ boundary change under the Aldhizer
plan or some form of compulsory consolidation have been a major impedament to
metropolitan cooperation; and~
WHEREAS, the School Board of the City of Richmond has filed a motion
in the U.S.District Court for the joining of the school districts of Chester-
field, Henrico and the City of Richmond, which motion presents a new form of
threatened compulsory joinder; and
WHEREAS, there was no consultation with any official of the County of
County of Chesterfield before such action was 'taken; and
WHEREAS, the County of Chesterfield has entered into several cooperative
programs in good faith with the City of Richmond, which actions were used as a
basis for the joinder plea;
NOW~ THEREPORE~ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTERFIELD
COUNTY THAT IT DOES:
1. Join in the plea of the Council of the City of Richmond that the School
Board of the City of Richmond reconsider its action in the light of thedangers
of the precedent it seeks to establish~
2. Assure and guarantee to the citizens of this County that it will
vigorously oppose said motion with every legal~ legislative and administrative
means the Board has at its command~
3. Call on the School Board of the City of Richmond to withdraw said
motion, which motion violates all spirit of cooperation in the metropolitan area
and which disregards completely representations made by the City of Richmond to
the Annexation Court in the Chesterfield County case.
4. Call on the Governor, Attorney General~ Chesterfield Countyts
Commonwealth's Attorney and its representatives in
the
General
Assembly
specifically and all the members of the legislature collectively~ to oppose th~s
motion in their respective capacities~ in the interest of preserving the citizens'
confidence in public education and preserving the concept of local government.
The Chairman requested the Commonwealth's Attorney and the Executive ~cretary
to prepare a catalogue of all functions in which the County cooperates with the
City of Richmond and to be closely scrutinized in light of the present school
Situation and the spirit of cooperation in the metropolitan area.
On motion of the entire Board, the following resolution is adopted:
In light of the motion filed by the City of Richmond School Board and ~he
UoS.Federal District Court which seeks to consolidate the school divisions of
Chesterfield~ Henrico and the City' of Richmond~ and which seeks to make the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County a party to those proceedings~ ~
BE IT RESOLVED~ that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County
hereby employ s Frederick T.Gray to represent the Board of Supervisors in these
proceedings~ and to do all that is necessary to protect the Board's interest
t erein.
The Board further recognizes the fact that Mr°Gray is a member of the
General Assembly of Virginia~ and hereby advises that the Board should not '
seek legal services in this matter based on a competitive bid basis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDt that the Board of Supervisors urges the School
Board to obtain counsel to represent their interest in this matter and assures
said Board of Supervisors' support in their efforts to resist this latest move
by the City of Richmond.
On motion of Mr. Purdy~seconded by Mr.Browning~ it is resolved that this Board
requests the Planning Commission tostudy further the proposed Ordinance on
modular homes and give to the Board of Supervisors its recommendations.
On motion of the entire Board~ it is resolved that the Commonwealth's Attorney
be and he hereby is requested to prepare a Charter to be considered in the
proposal to change the status of the County of Chesterfield to that of a City.
On motion of the entire Board~ 'it is resolved that the Privilege and Election
Committees of the General Assembly be and they hereby are requested not to place.
the County of Chesterfield in any situation where a Floater Delegate would be
involved with the City of Richmond.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch~seconded by Mr. Apperson~ it is resolved that this
adjourns at 6:30 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. on November 25~ 1970.
~ / ~xecutive Secretary
Chairman
Board