05-21-1957 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County~
held at the Courthouse on May 21, 1957, at
7:30 p.m.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Hornet, Chairman
Mr. HIT. Goyne
Mr. R. J.Britton
Nit. Stanley R. Hague, Jr.
Mr. H.K.Hagerman, Jr.
Absent:
Mr. Marshall F. Driskil
This day the ExecutiveSecretary presented a request from the Johnson-Saunders
Theater for fire works display on or about June 8, 1957, which is to be the
opening date of the'Circle Theater, near the S6uthside Plaza Shoppin~ Center,
and again on July 4, 1957. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of
Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved that this request be granted
subject to the usual restrictions placed on £ireworks displays.
This day there was read a request from the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
concerning the financing of the preliminary engineering plans on the Appomattox
River Dam Project, which set out Chesterfield's share ih this cost-to be
$4500.00. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Hague, ~econded
by Mr.Hagerman, it is resolved that this request be deferred for further study.
This day Nr. Ivey Blue, Attorney, representing a group of citizens from the
Quail Oaks Subdivision came before the Board presenting petitions signed by
127 persons requesting improvements to said roads and presenting pictures
showing the condition of these roads during the month of February, 1957.
Whereupon, after due consideration of this matter, Mr.Goyne reiterated the
fact that the County had agreed several years ago tO share in the cQst of the
construction of the Quail Oaks roads to the extent of 50%. Mr. Blue stated
that the people in the area could not raise any money for the requested
improvements. Mr. Goyne requested that the citizens of this area again conside~
this matter and raise as much money as possible.
This day Mr. Louis Longest and others came before the Board requesting the
Board's final approval of an agreement to make thirty (30) sewer connections
on new sewer lines to be laid ~n the Forest Glen Subdivision in exchange for
thirty (30) sewer connections in the Morrisdale Subdivision previously approved
Came also, Mr.Clinton F. Noe and obherm wishing a connection on said sewer line
by stating that the cost of $750.00 per connection was in his opinion too high.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Nr. Goyne, seconded by Mr.Britton,
it is resolved that this Board approve the contract between Lyttle and Barnes,
~essrs. Longest,~rueheart and Barnett, and the County of Chesterfield, which
contract specifies the restrictions on the change of sewer serviee in this area
And be it further resolved that the Chairman of this Board and its Clerk be
and they hereby are authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the County.
On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr.Britton, Be it Resolved:
That pursuant to Section 507 of the resolution adopted by the Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County on March 7, 1957, auth~izing the issuance
of $~,OO0,OO0 Water R~venue Bonds of the County, the Board of Supervisors
directs the Central National Bank, Trustee, under Said resolution, to invest
$1,300,000 in ninety day Treasury bills and SI11,500. in 3½% U.~.Government
Certificates due April 15, 195~, out of funds held by the Trustee in the '
Construction Fund.
Further, the Clerk of this Boar~ is directed to certify a copy of this
resolution and deliver ~he same to the Central National Bank, Trustee, as
aforesaid.
On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr.Britton, Be it Resolved:
That the Board of Supervisors authorizes the Chairman of this Board to submit
a requisition to the Central National Bank, Trustee, under resolution
authorizing the issuance of $4,000,000 Water ReKenue Bonds, to pay to the
County thesum of $435,000 heretofore advanced by the Qounty from the General
Fund and expended for the construction of water system improvements, including
materials, equipment, labor and charges m~de by contractors, builders and
material men for work in connection with the construction of said water system
improvements, pursuant to Section 505 of the aforesaid resolution; and
Further, the Chairman is authorized to make the certification required by
Section 505 of the aforesaid resolution.
This day the ExecutiveSecretary read a resolution passed by the School Board
which request is as fdllows:
On motion of Mr. Lyne, seconded by Mr. Curtis, the Superinteddent
was empowered to request of the Board of Supervisors permission
to transfer funds from any surplus categories in the current
budget totake care of the purchase and erection of temporary
buildings and architects' fees, and further to request that
any income to the General Fund that has not been anticipated in
the current budget be allocated by the Board of Supervisors
to Capital Outlay.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by M r.Britton, it is resolved that this matter
be deferred for further study.
It was generally agreed that another meeting with the citizens of Grindall
Creek be called as soon as' all the details of the sewer connection with the
City of Richmond are completed.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that the Jamestown
COmmittee be and it hereby is authorized to have printed the booklet compiled by
Nrs. Betty Weaver on the history of the County.
This day t~he Executive Secretary presented an offer from the Dietrick Realty
Company on the property owned by Mrs. Alice Cogbill here at the Court House.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Goyne, me~onded by Mr. Britton,
it is resolved that the Executive Secretary be and he hereby is requested to
write to the Dietrick Realty Company expressing our thanks for an offer to sell
the Cogbill proper~y at a price of $20,000.00 and reiterating our offer to
buy at a price of $15,O00.00.
This day there came before the Board the matter of granting a Use Permit to
remove gravel on the following described property:
In Bermuda Magisterial District, a 30-acre parcel of land
fronting 535 feet onRt. 'lO and extending 700 feet northwardly
along the east side of the Old Stage Road, thence northeastwardly
between parallel lines 600 feet apart~a distance of 2000 feet
and lying north and adjacent to Curtis Lumber yard, on which is
requested a Use Permit to remove gravel by Mr. H. T.Goyne.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by Mr. Britton,
it is resolved that a Use P~rmit to remove gravel be and it hereby is granted
on the aforedescribed parcel of land, subject to the following conditions:
That all roadways on, and all vehicular entrances and
exists from, the private properties on which such
operations are conducted-to any public roads shall be
located bo secure safety, to lessen congestion and to
facilitate transportation and shall be so maintained
as to eliminate any nuisance from dust to neighboring
properties.
That all equipment used for the production or transportation
of materials shall be ~onstructed, maintained and operated
in such a manner as to eliminate as far as practicable
hoises, vibrations or dust which are injurious or annoying
to persons living in the vicinity.
That the land will be restored to a level condition, so
that the ssme may be usable at the termination of excavation.
The peaks and depressions caused by the removal shall be
reduced so as to minimize erosion due to rainfall, and the
area of excavation shall be left in such a condition to be in
substantial conformity to the land area immediately surrounding.
That a bond or other suitable guarantee be furnished prior to
undertaking any work under this permit guaranteeing the faithful
performance of all of the applicable requirements set out in
this permit.
5. That upon failure of the applicants to comply with these
conditions, this permit shall immediately stand removed.
On motion of ~r. Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that the Executi~
Secretary be and he hereby is authorized to pay Mr.C.E.Nuchols the sum of
$&664.37, for the completion of the ~ealth Building.
This day Mr.William M.Benton and Mr. A.O. Heath requested the extension of
a water line on Wood Dale Subdivision., lying east of the new Centralia Road,
on which a 6" line will be installed under the Eounty's Master Plan of Water
Improvement. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Goyne,
seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that this Board grant the request
of R~.Benton and Mr. Heath, provided they advance the entire cost of the
construction of this line, and the County hereby agrees to reimburse 50% of
said cost when the money is available.
It is generally agreed that this is in no way creating a policy or setting
a precedent due to the exigency of this situation this action seems necessary.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that on the
recommendation of Major C.W.Smith, Chief of Police, that Mr. Joseph Edward
Pittman, Jr., be and he hereby is appointed as dispatcher, effective June l,
1957.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconde, d by Mr. Hagerman, it is resolved that a water
contract for the installation of a 2" line on Chesterfield Lodge be and it hereby
is approved, and the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are authorized to sign
said contract.
On motion of'Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that a contract
signed by Mr.S.T.Wagstaff for the installation of water lines in and to the
subdivision of Irvindale be and it hereby~ is approved, and that the Chairman and
Clerk of this Board be and they hereby are authorized to sign said contract on
behalf of this Board.
On motionof Mr. Britton, seconded by R~r.Hagerman, it is'resolved that this Board
grant a variance to Rlr.Smauel B.Scott, owner of Lot 19, Block A, Section A,
Stratford Hills, to allow the construction of his home approximately 17 feet
from his side line,
It is here noted that the adjacent property owners give consent to this actior~.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by ~4r.Hague, it is resolved that the game
claims in the amount of %2.80 be approved and paid to }4rs. W.C.Farmer.
On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by ~r.Britton, it is resolved that a variance
be granted to Mr. Lawrence Hamm to building a dwelling at theintersection of
Rutledge Street and Hopkins Bt~et in the Orange Hill Subdivision, not less than
5 feet from his south property line.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Nr. Hagerman, the meeting is adjourned
until May 31, 1957, at 7:30 p.m.
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