01-27-1971 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County~ held at the Courthouse on
January 27~ 1971 at 1:00 P.M.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman
Mr. H.O.Browning~ Vice-Chr.
Mr.J.Ruffin Apperson'
Mr. F.F.Dietsch
MroA.R.Martin
Mr.C.J.Purdy
Also Present:
Mr. Oliver D.Rudy, Comm. Atty.
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. Eng.
Mr. Willis Pope~ Asst. Co. Engo
On motion of Mr. Apperson~seconded by Mr. Browning~ it is resolved that the
minutes of January 8~ 13 and 20~ 1971, be and the same are hereby approved.
On motion of MroPurdy~seconded by Mr.Browning~ it is resolved that this Board
accepts the conveyance from Charlotte B. and E.EoWingfield,et als, of property
purchased for the Chesterfield County Airport.
It is here noted that Mro Apperson votes No.
On motion of Mr. Purdy~seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that water
contract W71-SCD for the installation of water on Chalkley Road in the amount'
of $800.00 be and it hereb~ is approved.
On mOtion of Mr.Dietsch~ seconded by Mr. Purdy~ it is resolved that sewer
contract ~0-27CD for the installation of a trunk sewer from Surreywood to
ProVidence Road be awarded to the Roanoke Construction Company, who submitted
the low bid of $189~585.00.
On motion of Mt.Martin,seconded by ~r. Purdy~ it is resolved that the Common-
wealth's Attorney institute condemnation proceedings against L.R. and Mae
Luck on Project 6511-69/3 and Eldridge V. and Annie R. Granor on Project
W70-~CD/14 if the amounts of $25.00 and $35.00, respectively~ offered by the
County, are not accepted.
And.~be.it .further..regol~ed~ that the Executive Secretary notify the property
owners by registere~ mail on January 29, 1971 of the intent of the County to
enter upon and take the property which is to be the subject of the said condemna-
tion proceedings. An emergency existing~ this resolution shall be, and it is
hereby declared in full force and effect immediately upon passage.
On motion of Mr.Martin~seconded by Mr. Browning~ it is resolved that the sum of
$600.00 be transferred from the unappropriated surplus to (Drainage Program)
11-106-323~ for the purpose of installing 200 ~eet of 18" concrete pipe between
Lots 6, and 7, Block Dy Shenandoah, Section "B "~ with the understanding that
the Highway Department ~ould be requested to aid in this project.
On motion of Mt.Browning,seconded by Mr. Purdy~ it is resolved that this Board
approves the recommendation of the Auditors in charging off uncollected accounts
in the Sewer. Department in the amount of $4247.85 and in the Water ~partment
$22~312.46 or a total of $26~560.31.
It is here noted that uncollected accounts have not been charged off since
June ~0~1959.
There was read a resolution from the Planning Commission requesting that the
Zoning Ordinance be completed without further delay.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch~sedonded by Mr. Purdy~ it is resolved that the sum of
$8250.00 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund
to Item 41-411-201 to pay for the audit of the School system.
On motion of MroMartin~seconded by Mr. Dietsch~ it is resolved that both the
Revenue and Expenditure Accounts of the School budget be increased in the
following amounts:
The Influence of a Hearing Development Program
on the Cognitive Growth and Hearing Skills of
Elementary Students
Pilot Study-State
Pilot Study-VCU
Emergency School Assistance Grant
Emergency School Assistance Grant
Title I~, Library Books
P.L. 89-10-Title II
41-437-000.00
41-651.4
41-651-5
41-438-000.0
41-682.7
41-423-312.1
41-682.4
$5~353.50
2~676.75
2~676.75
65,000.00
65~000,00
8,024.00
8~024.00
These revenues and expenditures are increased provided the funds come in from
the Federal Government.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch;seconded by Mr.Apperson~ it is resolved that the request
of the School Board to approve the offering of statements of intent to employ
up to 120 additional teachers for the year 1971-'72 school session at the current
salary scheduler Whichwillbe adjusted if the scale is increased in the 1971-'72
budget.
On motion of Mr. Apperson~seconded by Mr. Dietsch~ it is resolved that the
recommendation of the Fire Committee to standardize the color of fire engines
%o be purchased by the County in the future~ the color to be yellow~ since this
color has been proved to be more easily seen at night.
It was pointed out that the liability insurance for the County fleet of vehicles
had been increased to .$300,000 per accident and that it would cost $1506.00 to
raise this coverage to $500~000.
The Board took no further action in this matter.
The Fire Committee reported that it had discussed at length the request of the
~idlothian Fire Department for a fire truck that would exceed the standard s~eci-
fications of the County.
Mr. Johnson~ President of the Mi~dlothian Fire Department~ states that the
Company needs the high-pressure features of the new truck.
Chief Eanes states that the County has agreed to have standard specifications.
Mr. Dietsch states that in his opinion the high pressure pump ~nd the extra
volume Should not be purchased, that we should stick with the agreed specifications.
Mr.Browning states that the County Fire personnel should meet with the Midlothian
Fire Department in an attempt to resolve the situation.
Mr. Martin states that we should re-bid the fire truck.
Mt. Homer states that we should give the volunteers what they want because we
are saving a lot of money with the Volunteem Fire Department.
No action was taken at this time on this request,
On motion of Mr. Dietsch,seconded by Mr.Purdy~ it is resolved that a Variance re-
quest of Mr. D.L.Best to build a dwelling on an unimproved road known as Klm DriYe,
leading southwardly from Walmsley Boulevard as shown on Map Section 40-7 ((1))
Parcel 15 be approved~ subject to the understanding that the County would not
improve or maintain Kim Drive.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch~seconded by Mr.Purdy, it is resolved that this Board
go into Executive Session to consult with Mr. Fred Gray.
Reconvening:
On motion of Mt.Martin,seconded by Mr.Phrdy~ it is resolved that the request of
the County Library for the sum of $3000.00 be appropriated from the unappropriated
surplus to 13-185-214 for the renting of extra space for the Library system.
On motion of P[r.Apperson~seconded by Mr.Martin~ it is resolved that Mt.Franklin
Lloyd Hanks be appointed as Dog Warden.
And be it further reselved~ that the Judge of Circuit Court~ the Honorable
Ernest P.Gates~ be requested to approve the appointment of Mt.Hanks as a Special
Police OffiCer for the County of Chesterfield.
On motion of Mr. Purdy~seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that since the
State law may soon give the counties the right to reduce the assessment under
certain conditions for home owners who have passed the age of 65~ that the
Commonwealth,s Attorney be requested to investigate this matter and present a
plan whereby Chesterfield could initiate such a program.
The Precinct map submitted by the Electoral Board was again reviewed by the
Board of Supervisors. Mr. Apperson requested that the name of Bensley Precinct
be changed to Drewry's Bluff and that the Beach Precinct should be re-instated
as drawn on the map.
Mr. Browning requested that Graves Road be used instead of Hickory Road to
divide the Matoaca Precinct from Winfree's Store.
Mr. Sam Wagstaff makes a plea to keep the voting precinct at Wagstaff Circle.
Mt. Homer requested that the Wagstaff Precinct be not changed and that the
western end of Clover Hill be divided into two Precincts~ Winterpock and
Skinquarter.
Upon consideration of this matter, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by
Mr. Martin~ resolved that the Precinct Map as amended be sent to the Judge
of the Circuit Court~ along with a formal resolution describing the boundaries
of each Voting Precinct, which resolution will be filed with the minutes of this
Board.
On motion of Mr. Apperson~seconded by Fir. Dietsch~ it is resolved %hat this Boar~
adjourns at 6:00 P.M. to February 3, 1971 at 7:30 P.M.
xecu%zve Secretary