04-28-1971 MinutesPresent:
Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman
Mr. H. O. Browning, Vice-Chr.
Mr. F. F. Dietsch
Mr. A. R. Martin
Mr. C. J. Purdy
Abs en t:
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of of
the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at 'the Courthouse on April 28, 1971
at i:00P.M.
Also Present:
Mr. Oliver D. Rudy, Comm. Atty.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. J. E. Longmire, Asst. Exec. Sec,y.
Mr. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Eng.
Mr. David Wetchons, Asst. Co. Eng.
Mr. C. G. Manuel, Dir. Gen. Services
Mr. Robt. Eanes, Chief Fire Dept.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this
Board go into Executive Session to discuss with the Commonwealth Attorney
school litigation.
Reconvening_
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the
minutes of April 7, 14, and 19th be and they hereby are approved as amended.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purcy, it is resolved that the
following water contracts be and they hereby are approved;
W71-18CD Stonehenge, Section "C" $51,995.05
W71-19D Arkay Drive 2,670.00
. On motion of Mr. ~iartin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that sewer
contract S71-12D, Poncono, Phase I, Section "B", be and it hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the
Chairman and Clerk of this Board be and they hereby are authorized to execute
on behalf of the County a sewer easement across County owned property on
Powhite Creek.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the
County Engineer be authorized to purchase new County maps for districts,
approximately 38" x 50" in size and showing the present magisterial district lines.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that this
Board accepts the new policy embodied in a survey letter for securing the
need and acceptance of sewers in certain areas and that said survey letter
be accepted as amended.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the
County Engineer be authorized to attend a Convention of the Water Works
Association in Denver, Colorado.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning,
County vacate and abandon the lateral portion of'a it is resolved that the
sixteen-foot sewer easement
located on property now or formerly belonging to Fre~ H. Lord and Lucille S.
ilLord, his wife, in Midlothian District, Chesterfield County, Virginia, as
- shown on a plat prepared by R. Stuart Royer and Associates, Consulting Engineers,
~Richmond, Virginia, dated August 20,' 1968, and last revised June 4, 1969.
iiBe it Further Resolved, that the Chairman and Clerk be and they hereby are
'authorized to execute an~ and all instruments necessary to effectuate the
said vacation.
~There was read a letter from Mr. William N. Hahn concerning the drainage
condition of the Brighton Green area. It was generally agreed that the
~Executive Secretary would write to Mr. Hahn explaining the situation.
The Executive Secretary was requested to reply to a letter from ~Ir. ~. V. Hallam
~iconcerning certain drainage problems in the Bloomfield Road Area.
.~The Executive Secretary was requested to write to Mr. Calvin O. Tiller,
-President Rock Creek Park Civic Association, citing certain conditions
~affecting the Rock Creek Park Lake.
ilThere was read a letter from the Department of Welfare and Institutions
complimentin~ the Sheriff of the County, ~r. Emmett Wingo, for "keeping his
jail in good-condition and adhering to the rules and regulations of the Dept."
iOn motmon of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that erroneous
assessment for Howard S. Hall in the amount of $44.95 be and it hereby is approved.
~There was presented to the Board the official salary and expense request of
the Commonwealth,s Attorney and the Commissioner of the Revenue.
!Upon con~:~ideration whereof and on motion of Mr. P~r~y seconded by Mr. Dietsch,
ilit is resolved that the Executive Secretary be directed to notify the
~iCompensation Board of the variances existing between the request of Mr~ Walker,
'~Commissioner of Revenue, sent to the Compensation Board and-the amounts approved
i~by the Board of Supervisors.
:.It is here noted that Mr. Martin abstains from voting.
On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the
Nursing Home be authorized to have a fire and smoke detection system installed
at approximately $3,500.00.
There was presented a request from the School Board dated March 10, 1971,
requesting the Board of Supervisors to appropriate the sum of $1,250.00 to
the Scholarship Aid Fund.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this
Board appropriates the sum of $1,250.00 for five (5) scholarships, with the
understanding that the State of Virginia will repay approximately 60% of this
amount.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that a
street light be authorized for the Trinity United Methodist Church located
at the Courthouse.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the
sum of $100.00 be given for the Convention meeting of the VirGinia Citizens
Planning Association in the City of Richmond. ~
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the sum
of $257.00 be added to the current budget of the Treasurer, one-half of which
would be reimbursed by the State of Virginia, according to the Treasurer's
letter dated April 22, 1971 and filed with the papers of this Board.
Bids were presented for the replacement of certain sea%~ which have deteriorated
at the County's stadium. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Purdv,
Seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the bid from the Safeway Steel ~
Products Company for aluminum benches at the bid price of $5,855.00 be accepted.
Cm motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that Mr.
R~Fmond M. Sprouse be and he hereby is granted permission for a pyrotechnic
display at the Salisbury Country Club and the Briarwood Swim and Racket Club
on July 4, 1971, subject to the approval of the County Fire Marshal.
On motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the sum
of. $1,374.00 be appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the General
Fund of the County to the Welfare Department for financing the County's
share of certain Data Processing assistance given to the State Welfare Depart-
ment and for certain maintenance ~ the Social Services building.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the
5% increase be given to Robert Burton, County Dog Warden, to bring in line
the salary paid in this position with other similar salaries.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that a
Variance be granted to Mr. Charles Crowder for the construction of a dwelling
on an unimproved portion of Hampton Avenue on Parcel 34~ of Tax,Map 180-16,
provided he improved the road to his dwelling to meet the .
and grants his portion ~ = ~n ....... State s specifications
....... z~. rmgn~-oz-way before the' building is occupied.
On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the
Executive Secretary be authorized to sign an application to the Federal
government for funds to construct a Safety Town on County-owned property at
the Courthouse.
There was cited a letter from Mrs. Seldon A. Mann of Chester, Virginia,
complaining of certain problems with the dogs on the adjacent lot and the
reply from the Executive Secretary.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by
Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that both letters be filed with the papers of
this Board.
There arose a discussion concerning the disposition of the ~Road funds of
the County since the County has been re-districted into five (5) magisterial
districts of equal population.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by
Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the available 3¢ Road funds in the old
Manchester Magisterial District be transferred to Clover Hill Magisterial
District and all appropriations to the 3¢ Road funf of the County after
July 1, 1970 be divided equally among the five (5) five districts.
All vote Aye. -
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the
Commonwealth,s Attorney and Building Inspector be requested to examine the
Building Code and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for any
changes that may be necessary.
On motion of Mr. Pnrdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch. it is resolved that a
Variance be granted to Mr. William R. Weir. to ~llow th . '
a home on Lot 4. Bloc ~ ~_~ ...... ,. . e construction of
. k 8, ~u~i ~ ~UD~tv1s1on, provided he connects to
the County utilities and with the understanding that the County will not
be responsible for the maintenance or construction of the roadway in front
of said lot.
On motion of Mr..Purdy, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that this
Board go into Executive session to discuss pending litigation.
Reconvening _
It is on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Martin, resolved that this
Board adjourns at 6:4~o 5:00 P.M. on M~3, 1971.
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