04-28-1961 MinutesVIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Board
of upervzsors of Chesterfield County,
held at the Courthouse on ~pril 28, 1961,
at 7;~0 p.m.
Present:
Mr. IrvinG.Homer, .Chairman
Mr. H. T. Goyne
~4r. Stanley R.Hague, Jr.
Mr. H.K.Hagerman
Mr. R. J.Britton
Mr. karshall F.Driskill
A letter signed by Mr.J.Gordon Bennett, Auditor of Public Accounts, was read for
the Board's hearing, which letter gave certain suggestions as to changing the
recordation in the Board's~minutes of the County warrants issued each month.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Hagerman,
it is resolved that beginning January 1, 1961, the warrants of the County will not
be listed individually but will be recorded as per fund and check number, showing
the aggregate amount paid from each Fund in accordance with the form and manner
prescribed by the Auditor of Public Accounts.
On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr.Rriskill, it is resolved that this Board
request the State Auditor of Public Accounts to again audit the County's books
for the year 1960-'61.
On motion of M~.Hague, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that the amount of
~125.O0 be given from the County of Chesterfield to the Ricbznond SPCA Construction
Fund, with the understanding that the County is at this time seeking to develop
its own dog pound facilities and no further contributions will be made.
It is here noted that Mr. Driskill votes "No".
After another general di,.~cussion of the necessity of a County-owned dog pound,it
was generally agree~ that a plan be drafted by the Executive Secretary and presented
to this Board.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the Co~on-
wealth's Attorney be and he hereby is requested to draft an ordinance setting forth
the amounts to ~e charged for duplicating pictures and other records from the Police
Department that are available to the public.
A general discussion ensued concerning the problem invol~d by the construction of a
sewage lagoon Oh the Powhite Creek to serve the general area of~'Woodmont,,.
On motion of ~lr.Britton, seconded oy Mr.Hagerman, it is resolved that the Executive
Secretary be and he hereby is authorized to contact Mr.F.B. Jones, Chairman of
Amelia County Board of Supervisors, relative to the use by Amelia County of
Chesterfield's jail.
On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by ~r.Britton, it is resolved that a letter from
the Thomas Dale Band Boosters' Club requesting additional funds be and it hereby is
referred to the School Board.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination of Tamby Road in the Subdivision of
Nottingham, Section &, in Midlothian Magisterial District, which shows that said
road be established as a public road.
Upon consideration whereof, ~.nd on motion of Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that
Tamby Road in the Subdivision of Nottingham, Section &, Mi~lothian Magisterial
District, be, and ~he same is hereby 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 of Chesterfield County,
~amby ~oad, from a pomnt on (Chippenham Road) Rt.18~8, .06 of a mile west of
(Hickory Road) Rt.18&2, .05 of a mile south to a dead end. This road serves 2
houses.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervi~i~ors of Chesterfield County
guarantees to the Virginia Department of Highways, a rfght of way of not less than
50 feet.
Dedication of said right of way in Plat Book 10, Page 33, Chesterfield Courthouse,
Virginia.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Hagerman, it is resolved that a letter from
the R~gional Planning Co~mission concerning the location of Rt.6~ be received and
filed with the Board's papers.
There was read a communication from the League of Virginia Counties eXplaining
to some degree the proposal of Mr.E.B.Pendleton, Jr.,Treasurer of Virginia,
concerning the plan of school financing, using the excellent credit rating of the
State of Virginia to help all of the localities of said State.
After a general discussion of the merits of this plan, it is resolved on motion of
Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr.Driskill, that this Board records its approval of such a
tentative plan and request those officials who have the jurisdiction to investigate
and develop the plan to a point of operation.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Oriskill, it is resolved that this Board
contribute any and all electric poles not in use to the Optimist Club for use in
lighting the ball field.
It is here noted that the poles are to be given but not warranted in any fashion
what soever.
On motion, the m~ing is adjourned to 9:00 a.m. on May 10, 1961.
Execut lye Secretary