07-26-62 MinutesVIkGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
July 26, 1962, at 2:00 p.m.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G.Horner, Chairman
Mr. H. T.Goyne
Mr. Stanley R.Hague, Jr.
Mr. R.J.Britton
Mr. H.K.Hagerman
Mr. Marshall F. Dri skill
62-33. Mt.John Thomas, representing Mr.V.C.Blick, comes before the Board requesting
certain rezoning from Agricultural to General Commercial.of property in the
Rivermont Hills Subdivision, on Rt. 10, Bermuda District, which was deferred from
July 11, 1962.
~r.L~D. Grimm'ett~, representing the citizens of the area, states that he has been
retained recently to represent the opposition in the area and requested that the
matter be delayed until ~ugust 8, 19~2, in order that he might prepare in greater
detail the opposition. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Goyne,
seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that this matter be deferred until August
1962 meeting.
Mr.~¥.J.Tucker comes before the Board, requesting permission toput in two
trailers on his property, and it was gener ally agreed that the matter should ~be
handled by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that this Board
recommends to the Judge of the Circuit Court, the Honorable Willian Old, the
appointment of Mr.James M.Rudd, to be a Police Officer,
There was read a letter from the Highway Department stating that the cost of moving
the Virginia Electric & Power Company's facilities on Rt. 618, to be approximately
~?00.00, and stated further that under the requirements of the Industrial Access
Fund it would be necessary for the County to paythis cost. Upon consideration
~nereof, and on motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr.Driskill, it is resolved that
the rights of way and utility easements on Rt. 618 be checked by the Commonwealth's
Attorney.
There was presented a map showing the boat landing at the Virginia Electric &'
Power Company's property on the James River, which map was prepared at the
~request of the Commonwealth's Attorney in order that a lease agreement be reached
on a parking area for the boat. landing at this location. Upon consideration
Whereof, and on motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by ~'lr.Britton, it is resolved that this
Board requests the map to show the right of way on the Old Osborne Turnpike.
On motimn of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the Highway
Dep~tment be requested to improve, to meet %he minimum specifications of the
Highway Department, that section of LaSalle Drive,between Keaneland Farms and
LaVeta Drive, and charge same tothe 3~ Road Fund of the County.
Mrs Pierce comes before the Bo~d requesting a building permit for a new dwelling
to ~eplace an existing ~itding~ her property at the end of Twinridge Lane and
it was cited that there was only a 20-f~t road in front of herhouse. Upon
consideration whereof, and on motion of ~r.Driskill,s~conded by Mr. Britton, it is
resolved that the Building inspector be and he hereby is authorized to issue a
building permit to Mrs. Pierce for the erection of a dwelling, provided she obtains
a 50-ft. right of way from her property to the Bon Air Hills Subdivision, or to
Rt.678 or Rt. 60.
It is here noted that Mr.H~e votes No.
On mo%ion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board go
into Executive Session.
Reconvening -
~n motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved that a Special
Contract No.568 for the installation of a water system in the McKesson Place be
and it hereuy is approved, and the Chairman and Clerk are authorized to sign
said contract.
i~here was presented certain estimates for the construction of a trailer court on
the Fair Grounds to be used for trailers for the Fair and other events at said
location, the combined total being in excess of ~8~000.00. Upon consideration
whereof, and on motion of Mt. Hague, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that bids
be obtained for the installation of water and sewage only, and that the bids be
awarded to the low bidder for the installation of these utilities.
Mt. Fred Pease, Jr., Mr. Frank Landrum and Mr. Olin Taylor comes before the Board
being representatives of the ~'~.useum Committee, and request that the County pay
for the mounting of certain Civil War pictures. Upon consideration whereof,
and on motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved that this request
be granted, provided the Buildings and Grounds Committee be charged with the
approval of the location of~ these pictures in the hallways of the new office
building.
There was presented a request for three (3) air conditioners to be placed in the
old School Board Building recently vacated by the T.B. Association and now used by
the School Board. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded
by Mr. Hagerman, it is resolved that this request be investigated further by the
Executive Secretary.
There was presented a request from Mr.G.G.Gwaltney, Chief ~f the Chester Volunteer
Fire Department, for the purchase of a smoke ejector fan to be used to eliminate
excessive smoke from fires. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.
Hague, seconded by Mr. Oriskill, it is resolved that this request be denied since it
has not been customary in the past to purchase this equipment.
On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mt. Hague, it is resolved that the request '
for a pyrotechnic display at the Virginia State College on October 19, 1962, be,
and it hereby is approved, subject to the usual supervision of the Police Department.
On motion ofMr.Driskill, seconded by ~'~r. Britton, it is resolved that the following
erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are approved for payment;
Mr. M.J. Flippo for the year 1961
Mr. M.J.Flippo for the year 1960
Mr. Alfred E.~'ange
· Gray Construction Company
$4o8.2o
~o8.2o
6.50
6.50
There was presented a reque~st, signed by Mr.John J.Kaf~ka, Methodist Youth Fellowship
Sub-District Counsellor, for the use of the Exhibition Building on August 25,
1962~ by approximately 75 young people from the areas around Chesterfield.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Mr.Goyne,
it is resolved that the request of Mr.Kafka be approved, and that this Board request
the School Board to remove the books and other ~chool Board equipment by August 23,
1962.
This day t~e ~ounty Roa~ Engineer in aco~rdance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of Platinum Road (Wilson Road) in
the Goodrick-Brown Estate, Manchester District, which shows that in the opinion
of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said road be established as a
public road.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr.Briitton, it is resolved that
Platinum Road (Wilson Roadl in the Goodrich-Brown Estate, Manchester District, be,
and it hereby is established as a public road.
And be it further resolved that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it hereby
is requested to take into the Secondary Road System, Platinum Road,beginning at
the end of maintenance on Rt. 2211, extending southwardly .0~ $iles to a turn-
around. This road serves 2 houmeso
And be it further resolved, that the Bcard of Supervisors. of Chesterfield County
guarantees tothe Virginia Department of Highways, a right of way of not less than
50 feet for this road. Dedication of said right of way recorded in Plat Book 11,
Page 55, Chesterfield Courthouse, Virginia.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of Cromwell Road, Chancellor Road and
Chancellor Place, in the Cambridge Subdivision, Section 2, Midlothian Magisterial
District, whichshows that in theopinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient
that said roads be established as public roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it
hereby is requqested to take into the Secondary Road System, Cromwell Road,
beginning at a point on Route 1917, .10 miles south of Route 1978, and extending
southwardly .06 miles to (l~ncellor Road; Chancellor Road, beginning at the
intersection of Cromwell and Chancellor Roads and extending southwardly .26
miles to a turn-around; Chancellor Place, beginning at a point on Chancellor
Road .16 miles south of Cromwell Road and extending westwardly .05 miles to a
turn-around. These roads serve 7 houses.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County
guarantees to the Virginia Department of Highways rights of way of not less than
50 feet for these roads. Dedication of said rights of way recorded in Plat BoDk
12, Page 82, Chesterfield Courthouse, Virginia.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of Deerfield ~rive in Deerfield
Estates, Section "A", Dale ~lagisterial District, which shows that in the opinion
of the County Road Engine~er it is expedient that said road be established as a
public road. Upon consider'stion whereof, and on motion of Mr. Hague, it is
resolved that Deerfield Drive, in Deerfield Estates, Section "A",Dale District, be,
and it hereby is established as a public roa~l.
And be it further resolved that the Virginia Dep~artm~nt ~ Highways be and it
hereby is requested to take into the Secondary Road System, Deerfield Drive,
beginning at the intersection of Routes 2006 and 2007, and extending westwardly
.05 miles to a turnaround. This road serves 2 houses.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County
fan, ecs to the Virginia Department of Highways, a right of way of not le~ than
feet for this road. Dedication of said ri ht of
~ .... g way recorded in Plat Book 12,
Pages 2&-25, Chesterfield uourthouse, Virginia.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made
repo~t in writing upon his examination of Ewell Road andDwayne Lane, in the Brighten
Green Su~,division, Section3, ~idlothian Magisterial District, which shows that
in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said roads be
established as public ~oads. Upon consider~tion whereof, and on motion of Mr.
Driskill, it is r'esolved that Ewell Road and DwayneLane in the Brighton Green
Subdivision,Section 3, Mi~lothian District, be, and it ~ ereby is established as
public roads. And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of
Highways be ~'~'n~ ~.t hereby is requested to t~ke into the ~econdary Road System,
Ewe!l P~oad, beginning at a point on Rt.755, .08 ~f a mile northeast of Rt. 1976,
extending northwardly .1~ of a mile to Dwayne Lane; I~l~ayne Lane, beginnin~ at a
point on Ewell ~Qoad, .16 of a mile north o~Rt.755 a~ extending westwardly .!i of
a mile to th~we~ern property line. These roads serve 18 houses.
And be it further re~olved that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield .~ount~.~
guarantees to the Virginia Depsrtm~n~ of Hi?ihways rights of way of not less ~h~n
50 feet for ~se roads. Dedic~tion of said rights of way recorded in Plat Book
12, Page 8~, Chesterfield Courthouse, Virginia.
There was presented a report from Mr. John D.Wiltiams, Jr., Deputy Delinquent
Tax Collector, showing that of the 195~- delinquent Personal Property Taxes turned
over ~ th~s Department in the amount of $21,011.00, $16,382.O0 had been
collected, and from the Delinquent Taxes of 1957 in the amount of $26~O67,
$19,563.O0 had been collected. Upon consideration whereof, end on motion of
Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that this Board compliments
· '~r.~i-lliams on a job exceptionally well-done and con,meres him for his efforts in
collecting Delin~.uen~ Pe~son~l Y~roperty Taxes.
On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by ~h~.Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
appoint the following trustees to the Chesterfield County Policemen's Pension
and Retirement System:
I~r. George W.~oore,Jr., whose term shall be ~ years.
Mr. Ernest P. Gates, whose term shall be 3 years.
Mr. D.W.Murphey, whose term shall be 2 years.
On motion of Mr.Driskill, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that any Police
Officer not now a member of the Police Benevolent Association may pay up his back
dues andbecome a fully accredited member of the new Po!icemen's Pension and
Retirement System.
On motion of ~r. Britton, seconded by ~r. Driskill, it is resolved that a game claim
for Mr.J.G.Cordle, Jr., in the amount of $1&8.10 be ~nd it hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by P~r. Goyne, it is resolved that the following
Ordinanfe be and it hereby is adopted:
AN ORDINANCE to amend the Code of the Gounty of Chesterfield,
Virginia, Chapter 3, ArticJ]e 1, by adding a new section to be
kno~uu as Sec. ~-6.1 to provide adequate trash and garbage
containers and the collection thereof for motels,, apartment
houses and shopping centers.
SE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR~ OF THE COUNTY OF
CHESTERFIELD, 'VIRGINIA:
1. ThatChapter 3, Article 1, of the Code of the County of Chesterfield,
Virginia, is amended by adding a new section to be known as Sec.3-6.1 as follows:
Sec,3.6-1. Trash and garbage containers and disposal thereof
for motels, etc.
It shall be the duty of the owner or operator of all motels, apartment
houses and shopping center's to provide adequate, tightly covered, leak-p~oof
trash and garbage containers ~or the occupants therein, to be conveniently located
on the grounds of each motel, apartment house or shopping center.
In addition there', the owner or operator of all motels, apartment
houses and shopping centers shall provide an adequate service for the collection
of such trash and garbage.
An emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect upon its passage.
There~ was read a request signed by Mrs. Rose W.Royer, Chairman, Of the Camp Baker
School for Retarded Children, requesting approximately $~OOO.00 to complete
$8500.00 worth of necessary work ~efore the building can be renovated for a school
for retarded children. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Goyne,
seconded y Mr.Driskill, ~t ~s resolved that $3,000.00 be appropriated to improve
the Camp,Baker facilities, if it meets with theapproval of the heirs of the
JeffreSs Estate, and all work accomplished by this ~und is subject to the
inspection of the County authorities.
On motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the following
resolution be and it hereby is adopted:
WHEREAS, it would appear desirable that the newly elected officers of
the League of Virginia Counties assume their respective offices as soon as
possible after the League's Annual meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FuESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County, Virginia, petition the Recording Secretary of the League
of Virginia Counties to circulate to all members not less than thirty days
before the 1962 Annual Meeting of said League a proposal to amend Article IV(c)
of the Constitution of the League of Virginia 5ounties as follows:
Delete all of Article IV(c) of the Constitution of the League
of Virginia Counties which reads, ""The Officers elected at the
Annual Meeting shall assume office as of the fir'st day of December
following their election and shall hold office until their successors
are elected ."
Substituting therefor the following:" The Officers elected at the
Annual Meeting shall be installed and assume office as of the date
of their installation at the Annual Meeting, and they shall hold office
untiltheir successors are elected and installed."
And be it futher resolved, that a second resolution concerning the rates be
investigated f~ther.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the
minunes of Jure 13, 28 and July 11, 1962, be, and tt"ey hereby are approved.
On r~otion of Yr.Driskill, seconded by Mr.Hague, it is resolved that this Board
adjourn to August 8;~1962, at 9:00 a.m.
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