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03-22-1972 MinutesPresent: Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman Mr. Leo Myers, Vice-Chairman Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson Mr. A. J. Krepela Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on March 22 1972 at 1:00 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. Robt. A. Painter, Co. Engineer Mr. David Welchons, Asst. Co. Eng. Mr. Michael Ritz, Co. Planner On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the minutes of March 8 and 15, 1972, be, and they hereby are approved. There was a delegation headed by Mr. William E. Sanderlin from the Rock Creek Civic Association, comes before the Board stating that they would like the Interchange of the Powhite Parkway and Buford Road to be eliminated and requested there be provided an earthen dam to shield the noise from the Powhite Parkway from the fine homes in the immediate vicinity. Several questions were raised by Mr. Sanderlin on why trucks would be allowed on such a highway, why the Parkway cannot be relocated and the necessity of protecting wildlife in the Lake at this location. Mr. Carlton W. Gurney asked the Board to view all of the roads and corridors presently under study as to cost, efficiency and ecology. Mr. Hornet read a letter from Mr. HOdge of the Highway Department citing the fact that the elimination of the Interchange was presently under study. Mr. Krepela states he hopes the Board will back the people in this area and their desire to save harless the many fine homes in the area Mr. Myers states that he lives within a few hundred feet of Rt. 95 and sometimes it is not pleasant. It was generally agreed that it would be sometime before any decision would be made by the Highway Department and the Board at that time would take action~ as to the best interest of the County. Mr. Linwood Hasty, President of the Spring Hill and Gatewood Civic Association comes before the Board with a small delegation of people in the area citing the fact that roadway conditions were extremely hazardous. He cited three specific locations; (one), a bridge across Pocoshock Creek on Providence Road, the bridge being 19 feet wide and approximately 36 feet long with a curve in the road on both sides of said bridge. There are railings but no signs to show the dangerous narrow condition of the bridge which cannot accommodate the passage of two large vehicles. (2) The intersection of Reams Road and Providence Road which is almost a blind intersection with very short sight distance and is extremely dangerous for the many school buses that use this intersection. (3) the intersection of Sharpstead and Providence where the sight distance is 224 ft. again creating a dangerous situation for the school buses that use this intersection. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion cf Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. ADDerson, it is resolved that the Highway Department be requested to take immediate.' Steps to alleviate these three conditions. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. J. p. Hudson and his son Porter Hudson, come before the Board complaining of the work done by the County's contractors in installing a sewer line along Pocoshock Creek in the vicinity of Twilight Lane and specifically complains of the dirt and rocks put on the north side of the Creek which on heavy rains ponded all of the water on their land and the two culverts placed on the Creek which seem to divert the water. Mr. Painter states that he has met with Mr. Hudson on two different occasions and sees no real damage to his property, ~hat Mr. Quesenberry, owner of the land in question, does not want the dirt and rocks removed and under the Virginia law he has aright to improve his side of the Creek if he so wishes that the County will take the pipe out of the Creek. ' Mr. Welchons explains that the rocks came from Surreywood where it was blasted and the dirt was haused in to make a road over land to facilitate the installa- tion of the sewer. Mr. Mason states that Mr. Hudson is complaining about what Mr. Quesenberry has done and that the County has no legal responsibility. It was generally agreed that Mr. Horner would view this property with Mr. Hudson in an effort to ascertain what can be done. On motion of Mr. O'Neill seconded by Mr. Apperson it is resolved that the Sewer Agreement S72-1CD involving 240 sewer connections to. the Hyde Park Subdivision which calls for $19,536.50 in on-site sewers and $14,298.25 in off-site sewers be and it hereby is approved Ayes: Mr. Horner Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Sewer Agreement S72-3CD involving sewer connections to 200 Trailer spaces in the Greenleigh Mobile Home Park, be and it hereby is approved. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Henson, of J. K. Timmons & Associates, comes before the Board presenting a sewer study of the Ashton Creek, Enon-Johnson Creek and Timsberry Creek and explains the various options available to the County in sewering these locations. It was generally agreed that this matter would be studied further. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this Board approves the request of Mr. P. F.Kain for three connections on the Enon lagoon. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Painter, County Engineer, reports that Colonial Heights has asked the Water Control Board for an increase in the scope of its sewer work to take care of the sewerage from the County along the Old Town Creek area and that it will be necessary to have two (2) separate contracts with Colonial Heights to agree on the details of this situation. It was generally agreed that this matter would be discussed at a'later date. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this Board go into Executive Session to meet with the Honorable Frederick Gray, Mr. Segar Gravatt and Mr. Oliver D. Rudy. Reconvening: Mr. Albert E. McCants, Jr., comes before the Board on behalf of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board, citing the program and work of this Board and requested the Board of Supervisors to approve the request for $7,000~00, Matching Funds for the Chapte~ 10 Program to match the money appropriated: WHEREAS, the management of Camp Baker, for Retarded Children, has made application for State funds under the Chapter 10 program, and WHEREAS, the Chesterfield Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board has approved this application, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, that th~ Board approves the application of Camp Baker, for Retarded Children, for $7,000.00 of Chapter 10 funds to improve the Summer Camp for retarded chilren program. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. There was read a letter from Mr. W. S. Pinchbeck concerning the Wedgewood Subdivision and the hardships in putting this plat to record due to drainage easements required by the Highway Department. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the County of Chesterfield will condemn the necessary easements for the Wedgewood Subdivision and will guarantee same.to the Highway Department so that said subdivision may be recorded. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. There was read a letter from the Salisbury Corporation agreeing to pay the cost of certain drainage easements for the recordation ofSection H-3. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the County of Chesterfield will condemn ~he necessary easements for the Salisbury Subdivision, Section H-3, and will guarantee same to the Highway Department so that said Subdivision of Salisbury, Section H-3 may be recorded. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. There was read a letter concerning the Black Heath Subdivision and it was agreed that this matter would be investigated further. There was read a letter from Otho E. Farrar requesting another twelve (12) months extension on the insurance coverage allowed R. M. Farrar. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that since Mr. R. M. Farrar was &n employee of the Utility Department who was injured in a hold-up that he be allowed to stay on the County's hospitalization coverage for an additional twelve months.. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that the request to send Sgt. Mason Chalkley to a Police Seminar in Washington, D. C. for a periof of three (3) days be and it hereby is approved. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that $100.00 Petty Cash Fund be established for the Police Department. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the follow- ing erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for paying: Charles R. Swagger 3814 Falstone Road Richmond, Virginia Charles R. Swagger 3814 Falstone Road Richmond, Virginia Marian C. Green Chester, -Va. Personal Property tax 1971 10.88 Personal Property tax 1971 55.08 1972 Co. Beverage License ~1709 20.00 Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. There was presented a game claim in the amount of $516.00 and it was agreed that this matter would be investigated further. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the present budget be amended to show: $7,850.00 Revenue from Federal Grants 11-000-618.5 $7,900.00 Revenue from contributions -11-000-901 Appropriate $15,750.00 to 11-500-400.1 Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the present budget be amended as follows showing the appropriation of $1,914.00 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the following: $637.00 to Item 012-101 600.00 to Item 012-104 ; 400.00 to Item 104-102 277.00 to Item 104-104 Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. There .was presented a request of Mrs. William J. Clayton for a Variance to build a dwelling on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block G, in the old Bon Air Subdivision. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that a reasonable solution to this problem would be the cutting of six (6) lots into two (2) building sites fronting on Bon View Drive, that McRae Street be closed and the property divided and the 400 ft. section of Bon View Drive between McRae and Rockcrest be completed, and that this problem be investigated in an effort to effect such a solution. The request for a Variance by Mrs. Mary Cooper was deferred for further study.. There was a resolution from the School Board concerning the Chester Woman's Club plea for safety. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the resolution from the School Board dated March 8, 1972, requesting the Board's approval of the proposed School budget for the year 1972-73 in the amount of $32,043,486.00 be and it hereby is received. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. There was read a resolution from the Salem Ruritan Club of Culpeper, Virginia, concerning School Consolidation and Constitutional rights. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson,.it is resolved that approval be given for the construction of a Memorial Chapel to Mrs. Rose Royer at Camp Baker, the total cost of which would be approximately $2,500.00 and donated by relatives and employees of Mrs. Royer, which chapel would be used as a meeting place at the Retarded Children's Camp. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the firm of J. K. Timmons be employed to design the water and sewer lines to the proposed Vocational School site and County Airport. It is here noted that Mr. Apperson abstains from voting. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O~Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the budget for the County of Chesterfield in the total amount of $42,237,887.00 be received and advertised for a public hearing on April 12, 1972, at 7:30 P.M. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. There was presented a proposed Ordinance for the licensing and control of community antennae Television Systems. It was generally agreed that this proposed Ordinance be given further study. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this Board adjourns at 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on March 27, 1972. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Chairman Secretary