04-25-1963 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of %he
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
April 25, 196~, at 2:00 p.m.
Present:
Mr. IrvinG.Hornet, Chairman
Nr. H.T. Goyne
Mr. R.J.Britton
Mr .H.K.Hagerman
Mr. Marshall .F.Driskill
Absent:
Mt.Stanley R.Ha~ue, Jr.
On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr. Ha~erman, it is resolved that the County
Surveyor, Nr.B.W.LaPrade, be authorized to survey theChurch lot which the County
proposes to give to the Trinity Methodist Church at the Courthouse.
Mr.William Long comes before the Board explaining the reasons for building a
duplex on Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 12, of Ampthill HeiEhts, which building was in
line with existing buildings but is in one section of the right-of-way for the
widening of Walmsley Boulevard. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion
of Mr.Britton, seconded by ~ir. Hagerman, it is resolved that this Board agrees
to abandon the right-of-way, provided R~r. LonE's Attorney draws up the necessary
deeds for the vacation of this right-of-way for the entire strip along this block
in Ampthill Heights.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that Mr.H.M.Lifsey
be granted a Variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the building of a
home on Dyer Lane, it being pointed out that the owner, Mrs. Bookman, did not wish
to sell the land nor subdivide it at this time and the proposed dwelling would not
materially affect the subdivision in the future.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded hy Mr. Britton, it is resolved that this Board
grant a Variance %o ~r. William C.Yauger to build a dwelling on Treely Road on a
parcel of land that was sold previously bu~ does not come up to %he subdivision
standards.
And be it further resolved, that all such lots within this original parcel that
were previously sold be given building permits, since it appears that the road
rights of way have been granted and the necessary easements for drainage have
been received.
On mo~ion of Mr,Goyne, seconded by ~r. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board
grant Er. Glen W.Butler a Variance for the Bhilding of a dwelling on a parcel of
land of 85-acres recorded in Deed Oook 120, Page 464, upon his written agreement
that he will not ask theBoard of Supervisors to help in the repair or maintenance
of the road to his home.
On motion of Rlr.Goyne, seconded by ~r.Britton, it is resolved that the Executive
Secretary be authorized to spend not more than $300.00 for improving the boat
landing parking lot and to purchase seven "No Parking" signs as set out by the
Chief of Police for the control of traffic in the area.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by ~lr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board
grant to Mt. John Holt, approval for the construction of the Broadman Apartments,
allowing 120-units on the 4.73 acres of land on the west side of Rt. l0 at
Grindall Creek.
There was read a letter from the Clo'~er Hill Fire Department requesting a new
truck, citing the reasons for the request. Upon consideration whereof, and
on motion of ~r. Driskill, seconded by Mr. HaEerman, it is.resolved that this
request be sent to the Fire Committee for further study.
On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr.Driskill, it is resolved that a Handie-Talkie
for fire fighting purposes be purchased at the best available price.
On mosion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Nr. Brit~on, it is resolved that the Building
Inspector be and he hereby is requested to inspect the Chester Fire House, since
it has been reported that a large crack appears in one of the walls.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that t?~is Board
accepts a deed for a sewer easement from J.B.Herald and Ethel M. Adams.
On motion of ~r. Hagerman, seconded by ~r.Britton, it is resolved that the
£ollowing two game claims be and they hereby are aoproved for payment:
Berry Wilkins, Rt.#5, Petersburg, Va.
25 laying hen~ @ $1.25 each (7 or 8 lbs)
$31.25
Bennie E.Johnson-2721 Hopkins Road
hens-7 lbs. @$1.O0 eac5 ' ~.00
On motion of ~]r.Britton, seconded by ~r. Hagerman, it is resolved that the
erroneous tax claims listed below, be, and they hereby are aoproved for
payment: ·
Menokin Corporat ion
J.B.Morrisette, 290& Jefferson Davis Hwy.
$93.60
3~ · 6~+
On mo~ion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that a Committee
be appointed to investigate the petition from the Quail Oaks Area reporting '~
the presence of mosquitoes in stagnant ponds. Whereupon, the Shairman appoints
Mr.Goyne, a representative of the Health and Engineering Dep~rtment, and the
Executive Secretary to view this condition.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Bir.Driskill, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to correct the drainage on Huth Road, and to
obtain an easement if necessary and charge same to the 3¢ Road Fund of the County.
On motion of Mr. Dri:skill, seconded by Mr.Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
authorizes the payment of $400.00 to' ~r.R.Pinkney Sowera as ordered by the Judge
of the Circuit Court for the examination of the title~ in Bon Air Heights, so
that the objections to the water tower could be waived.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr.Driskill, it is resolved that the new
contract with the Health Department be and it hereby is approved setting forth
a sum of $500.00 per month for the rental of the Health building to the Health
Department.
The Executive Secretary presented a proposal from the Yarger & Associates, Inc.,
for a position classification and a pay survey proposal for the County of
Chesterfield employees.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill,
it is resolved that ~r.Yarger be invited to aopear before the Board and explain
further the services he proposes to render.
On motion of Mr.Driskill, seconded bv Mr. Britton, it is resolved that the request
of Mt. Harry Schneider for permission to dump in the new land-fill of the County
be postponed until the next meeting of this Boar~.
On motion of Mr.Driskill, seconded by Mr.Goyne, it is resolved that the following
sums be and they hereby are appropriated from the unappropriated surplus of the
General ~und~:
$1OO.O0 to 3D
$1~00.00 to 8-e-h.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the road
running from the Courthouee Road~at the Atlantic Coast Line Overpass to the
Commonwealth Natural Gas property be and it hereby is named Cardwell Road,
provided it does not conflict with other names in the locality.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Judge of the Circuit Court, the Honorable William Old, to re-appoint
Mr. Landon Blan~enship a~ a Dog Warden for the ensuing year.
On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that this Board
purchase from the RichmOnd Motor Company, one Ranchero for the sum of $1531.95,
being the low price submitted, for use of the County Dog Warden.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of Rodophil Road, Cumbermeade Road
and Clodfelter Drive, in the subdivision of North Beulah Village, Dale MaEisterial
District, which shes that in the ghows that in the opinion of the County Road
Engineer it is expedient that said roads be established as public roads.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Hague, it.is resolved that
Rodophil Road, Cumbermeade Road and Clodfelter Drive, in the in the subdivision
of North Beulah Village, Dale District, be and ~ey~ereby are established
as public roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of Highways, be~ and ·
it hereby is requested to take into the Secondary RoadSystem, Rodophil Road,
beginning at a point on Rt.710, .04 miles east of Rt.860 and extending northwardly
0.09 miles'to the northern property line; Cumbermeade Road, beginning at a point
on Rt. 710, .06 miles west of Rt.640 and ex~e~ding northwardly O.~6miles
west of Rt.640 and extending northwardly .06 miles to $1~dfelter DriVe; Clodfelter
Drive, beginning at a point on Cumbermeade Road .06 miles north of Rt.710
and extending westwardly .~ miles to Rodophil Road. These roads serve 4 houses.
~nd be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
Virginia, guarantees to the Virginia Deoartment of Highways, rights of way of not
less than 50 feet for these roads. Dedication of said rights of way in Plat
Book 10, Page &l, Chesterfield Courthouse, Virginia.
On motion of ~lr. Britton, seconded by R~r. Driskill, it is resolved that the noad
running from the Courthouee Road at the Atlantic Coast Line Overpass to the
Commonwealth Natural Gas property be and it hereby is named Cardwell Road,provided
it does not conflict with other names in the locality.
On motion of Fnr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Judge of the Circuit Court, the Honorable William Old, to re-appoint
Iza~.Landon Blankenship as a Dog Warden for the ensuring year.
On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to install"No Dumping" signs on the Shell Road
· n an effort to elimirate the depoait~ of trash now accumulatinK on this road.
On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that a street
light be installed in front of the Bon Air Presbyterian Church on Route l&7.
Dr. Wazner and his associates come before the Board and explain the various
facets of the Health Department. Mt.Tom Lewis explains the work of the
Sanitarians. Mt.Pate explains the inspections of establishments Mr. Dan ~mos
explains the work of the Soil Scientists. Df. Wagner sums up t~e work of the
Department and was congratulated by the Board for the efficiency of his Department.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that the Standard
~ater Contract No.332-A, Falling Creek Court, for the installation of water mains
in the amount of $2252.50, be and it hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Hagerman, it is resolved that the following
Special Water Contracts be and they hereby ar~ aoproved:
R-593 - Glen Echo Special "K"
59& - ~cCormick and Woosley - Westchester
597-A - Normandale Terrace
On. motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by ~r.Goyne, it is resolved that the General
Cons%roction Company be allowed to pay $222.17 as payment of a $303.00 bill of
long standing, the same being_, less engineering charges.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it isresolved that this Board allow
the Herman Realty Company to prepay 40 connections in the Scottmar Subdivision,
in order to connect to the Powhite Creek sewer system.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded byMr.Hagerman, it is resolved that the sewer
contract for McCormick and Woosley in WestchesteD be and it hereby is approved.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that since the
Contract 610?-20, with theEnglish Construction Company, has been changed
considerably, and said Company now requests that we allow $1.O0 extra per foot
for the installation of 8" sewers, that this Board allows 50¢ per foot extra for
the installation of the 8" sewer lines on this contract.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that the following
street names b~. and they hereby are changed:
East Hundred Road be changed to West Hundred Road, from the ACLRR.
to Grid Base Line at Route 619.
That portion of Grove Avenue south of Hundred Road in the Subdivision
of Grove Place, be changed to Grove Place.
That portion of West Hundred Road (St. Rte 1505) be changed to Old
Hundred Road.
That Elmwood Circle { a ~.ortion of) be changed to Elmwood Lane.
That a portion of Elmwood Circle be changed to Cliff Lawn ]ioad.
fhat a portion of Grove Avenue north of Hundred Road and east of
Osborne Road, in the subdivision of Pleasant Dale, b~. changed to
'Nest Grov~ Avenue.
It is recon~nended that all street names in Chester with a prefix be
dropped except where a prefix is needed under the ne&V house numbering
syst em.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr.Hagerman, it is resolved that this Board
offer to Mt. Sam. Ellison $500.00 for a 10t 500 x 100 feet back of his ice plant
on the Petersburg Pike.
On motion of Nr. Hagerman, seconded t~y Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
again hirethe Auditor of Public Accounts, Mr.J.Gordon Bennett, to audit the
County's books for the year 1962-'63.
On motion, t~e meeting is adjourned to ~ay 8, 1963, at 9:00 a.m.
Execrative Secretary