03-24-1971 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. Ji Purdy
VIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
March 24, 1971 at 1:00 P.M.
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.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this
Board go into Executive Session to hear a report from Attorneys on School
litigation and the School Superintendent on the School budget.
It is here noted that Mr. Martin and Mr Dietsch vote No.
Reconvening at 2:00 P.M.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the
following water contracts be and the same are hereby approved:
W7t-15D Brookfield $13,935.70
W71-13D Enon Avenue 1,803.30
W71-14CD Surreywood 11,975.50
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the
request of Mr. A V. Fleming to waive a part of the contract for water line
extension to Clifton Farms and allowing him to apply said momey toward the
extension of said line to Route 360 be and it hereby is approved.
On the recommendation of the Coun'ty Engineer and the Consulting Engineer that
liquidated damages be waived in the construction of Old Town Creek lagoon,
it is on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, resolved that the
liquidated damages against the Halifax Builders, Inc. in the construction of
the Old Town Creek lagoon be and they hereby are waived.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a fire
hydrant be placed in the vicinity of Route 1 and Reymet Road provided the
cost be borne by the Harvey,s Food Center.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that at the
request of the Engineering Department, the sum of $4,266.00 be approved for
correcting the drainage in the vicinity of Dell Drive.
It was cited that a drainage condition existed in Olde Coach village and the
Briarwood Subdivision, which projects will be reviewed by the drainage
Engineer for report at a later date
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved tkat at the
recommendation of the Engineering Department the County will pay one-half of
the cost of installing the storm sewer line across a lot on Dar!in9ton Road
in Rock Springs Farm, provided the lot owner pays one-half the cost of the
storm sewer pipe.
There was cited a petition on the condition of the Brighton Green sewage
lagoon and the County Engineer reports that he is having areation installed
and the State Health Department is assisting in this project.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the road
leading from Old Farm Road to the Educational TV Station be and it hereby is
named Sesame Street.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded bv Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this
Board refers to the Planning CommissiOn the request of Mr. Hoppy Hobson for
the construction of a dwelling on a private road off the Newby's Bridge Road.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this
Board requests the Judge of the Circuit Court, the Honorable Ernest P. Gates
to appoint the following named persons to the Board of Equalization for the
year 1971:
J. L. Longest
W. S Carnes
Frank L. Holt
A. J. Goodwyn
Finley R. Albright
There was cited a Notice from the Compensation Board that hearings would start
on March 31, 1971 on the salary and ~xpense requests of Constitutional Officers.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the
request of the Highway Department for the purchase Of land
020-130-C-501, from the Camp Baker site, as shown on plans for Project 065-
, recorded with the
Board s papers be and it hereby is approved, subject to the approval of the
Engineering Department as to future easements for utility lines and subject
to Commonwealth Attorney,s approval as to the disposition of the proceeds from
such sale.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by ~r. Dietsch, it is r~solved that the
following erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment:
Elna F. Stansbury Incorrect assessment placed on
2521 Norcliff Road 1963 Rambler $1.36
Richmond, Virginia 23234
Eloise Horn
2507 Alfalfa Lane
Richmond, Virginia
LesSer D. Reagan
7748 Midlothian Pike
Richmond, Virginia
1970 Per. Pro. Tax $17.68
Duplicate assessment $51.00
M. L. Vaughan IBM Error $5.58
M. L. Vaughan IBM Error $10.54
On motion of ~r. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that at
the request of the Library Board that the appropriation of $1,050.00 from the
surplus funds of the Library budget be and it hereby is approved for the pur-
pose of sending three Staff members to the ALA Convention in Dallas, Texas.
It is here noted that Mr. Homer and Mr. Browning vote No.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that a
Committee be appointed to investigate the possibility of combining in some
way the Library facilities of the School Board and of the County Library
system. ?hereupon, the Chairman appoints Mr. Dietsch to be Chairman of
such a Committee composed of one School Board member and a member of the
Library Board.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the
sum of $200.00 as requested by the Library Board be transferred from the
surplus funds of the Library budget to finance the tuition of certain members
of the Library staff to the Virginia Intra-Library Update at VCU.
There was read a letter from Mr. E. Claude Berger, 7114 Elkhardt Road,
complaining about a drainage condition. It was generally conCluded that the
Highway Department should make some corrections in this situation if same
are warranted.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this
Board grant permission to the Wagstaff Fire Department to improve and surface
treat the parking lot around the Fire house.
It was cited that three (3) bids had been received from sixteen requests sent
out, for the purchase of a new piece of equipment for the Chesterfield land-
fill; that although the bid from the Bemiss Equipment Corporation selling
the Altis-Chalmers Model HD-12G was $42,000 net taking into consideration the
exchange dozier, which price was $1,028. higher than the next low bid, it
was the recordation of the workmen using the piece of equipment and the
officials in this Department ~hat the extra advantages of this machine would
more than compensate for the difference between the first and second bids.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by
Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this Board purchase the Allis-Chalmers
equipment at a net price of $42,000.00.
There was read a Notice from ~r. ~. R. Davidson, citing the Highway's
willingness to hold a public hearing on the improvement of a one-lane
bridge on Beulah Road and it was generally concluded that no such public
hearing was necessary.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the
1971-'72 Budget for the County of Chesterfield in the total amount of
$42,987,968.00 be and it hereby is introduced for its advertisement for a
public hearing on April 7, 1971 at 7:30 P.M.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the
following ordinance be introduced and advertised for a public hearing on
April 14, 1971 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. ·
WHEREAS, on June 19, 1968, the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, Virginia, adopted an ordinance pursuant to Chapter 27, Title 15.1 of
the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, establishing the Capital Region Park
Authority: and
WIqEREAS, no indebtedness has been created by the Capital Region Park
AuthoritY which would prohibit the withdrawal by Chesterfield County or any
of its political subdivision members: and
WHEREAS, the County of Henrico, a member of the Capital Region Park
Authority, has by ordinance withdrawn from the said Park Authority,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, Virginia, that the ordinance heretofore adopted on June 19, 1968,
establishing membership in the Capital Region Park Authority be, and it is
hereby repealed. '
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the County of Chesterfield, Virginia, does
hereby withdraw from the Capital Region Park Authority.
return to the County of Chesterfield, Virginia, such portion of the per capita
financial contribution remaining as has not been obligated or expended.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage as
provided by law.
On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that a
Variance be granted to Mr. William Haskins to allow the construction of a
dwelling on Parcel 7, Tax Map insert 107B, provided fifteen (15) feet be given
for the widening.of the 20-ft. road in front of said house and the Common-
wealth's Attorney is requested to draw up a deed for the dedication of this
15-ft. strip of land to the County.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this
Board grant a Variance to Miss Dorothy Mae West for the construction of a
dwelling on a parcel of land fronting on a road leading from Kingsdale Road
on the western side of the Centralia Baptist Church, provided a 50-ft right
of way can be obtained through said property.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the
report of the Street Light Committee be and it hereby is approved, which
report calls for the installation of eight (8) new street lights and the
changing of a light from the intersection of Rivermont and Florence to Florence
in Alberta Court.
There was read a letter from Mrs. T. V. Robinson of Chester, concerning the
dog problems in the area. Up. on consideration whereof and on motion of
Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. ~iartin, it is resolved that the Executive
Secretary write to Mrs. Robinson explaining the progress made in this area.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by'Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the
ordinance making minor changes to the Townhouse Ordinance be introduced and
the planning Commission is requested to hold a public hearing on the passage
of this ordinance.
There was held a discussion of the problems involved in the writing of an
ordinance to locate trailers and modular homes under varying conditions in
the Country of Chesterfield. It was generally agreed that this matter would
be discussed further with the Commonwealth's Attorney and others concerned.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that two (2)
additional cases be purchased for the Museum Committee to be located temporar-
ily in the halls of the Court Building.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that this
Board'go into Executive session to meet with the County District Fire Chiefs.
Reconvening:
It is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, resolved that
this Board adjourn at 8:30 P.M. to April 7, 1971 at 7:30 P.M.
~Chairn~n