10-01-1957 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County
held at the Courthouse on Odtober l, 1957, at
8:00 p.m.
Present:
Rlr. IrvinG.Homer, Chairman
Mr. H. T. Goyne
Hr. Stanley R.Hague, Jr.
~r. }I. K. Hsg erman
~r. R.J.Britton
Absent: Mr. Marshall F.
Driskill
This day the Executive Secretary read a letter from Mr.D.W. Murphey on behalf
of Mr. Jerry Saddlemire, requesting permission to park 5 trucks in one of the
barns on the Fair~Grounds, during the winter for the sum of $200.00. Upon
consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Hagerman,
it is resolved that this Board approve the request of Mr. Saddlemire to house
five carnival trucks in one of the barns on the Fair Grounds for the sum of
$200~O0 provided all batteries on said trucks be disconnected.
This day Mr. W.L.S.Blankenship and Mr. Chas. Matze came before the Board
seeking a resolution to clear up the intention of certain easements recorded
in his subdivision. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Britton,
seconded by Mr.Hague, it is resolved that the following resolution be adopted:
Whereas, certain plats of subdivisions have been recorded in the Clerk's!
Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County,'Vir~nia, namely; the plat
of Windsorview, Section i, recorded in Plat Book lO, pages 4 and 5; the plat of
Westlake Hills,Section 2, recorded in Plat Book 9, page 9~; and the plat of
Westlake Hills, Section 3, recorded in Plat Book 10, page 6; and
Whereas, the subdivision certificates on the face of each of said plats
provide in part that "Easements may be taken over without cost, for alley use
by appropriate public authority," and
Whereas, easements shown on said plats are of various types and at
various locations, to-wit: eight and sixteen foot easements for drainage and
utilities along the rear and sides of certain lots, five foot easements for
utilities along the front of certain lots and adjacent to the dedicated streets;
and five and ten foot easements for drainage across certain lots and 'along the
property lines of certain lots; and
Whereas, it was intended by the owners of sai~subdivisions that onlyii
the eight and sixteen foot easements may be taken over, without cost, for alley!
use by appropriate publlc authority, and
Whereas, it is desired to eliminate any queen, ions as to which easement
may be taken over, without cost, for alley use;
Be it Resolved, that only the eight and sixteen foot easements shown
on the recorded plats of Windsorview, Section l, recorded in the Clerk's Office
of the Circuit Court of Ehesterfield County, Virginia, in Plm~ Book lO, pages 4
and 5; Westlake Hills, Section 2, recorded in Plat Book 9, page $~, and the pla~
of Westlake Hills, Section 3, recorded in said Clerk's Office in Plat Book ~0,
page 6, are subject to being taken over by the County of Chesterfield without
cost, for alley use, and the Clerk is directed to note the contents of this
resolution on the face of the said plats where recorded.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Hague, the following resolution is
adopted:
Whereas, the Board of Supervisors has been petitioned by the owners
of the hereinafter described property to partially vacate the subdivision plat
of "Stratford Hills, Section N", Chesterfield County; Manchester District,
made by J.K.Timmons, Engineer and Surveyor, Richmond, Virginia, dated May 12,
1955, and recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County,
Virginia, in Plat Book, page 133; and
Mhereas, said Board believes that it is to the best interests of
said County to approve such vacation;
Now, Therefore, Be 'it Resolved, that the Board of Supervisors doth
hereby approve the partial vacation of the subdivision of ~tratford Hills,
Section N, recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County,
Virginia, in Plat Book 9, page 13~; and the Clerk of sai~ Circuit Court is
hereby authorized and directed to make notation of reference to this resolution
on the aforesaid subdivision plat and also on said. Deed of Partial Vacation
prior to its recordation; and upon such being done, said subdivision plat shall
be, and is hereby vacated solely as to Lots 1 through &, Block A, as shown on
that certain plat Stratford Hills, Section N~ Chesterfield County, Manchester
District, made by J.K. Timmons, Engineer and Surveyor, Richmond, Virginia,
dated May 12, 1955, and recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court,
Chesterfield County, Virginia, in Plat Book 9, page 133.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board
made report in writing upon his examination'of Rock Creek Lane in R6ck Creek
Park Subdivision, in Midlothian Magisterial District, which report 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. Driskill~ it is resolved that
Rock Creek Lane in Rock Creek Park Subdivision, Midlthian District, be, and the
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, Creek Rock Lane,
from a point on Rt. 678, .46 of a mile south of Rt. 755, .31 of a mile east to
dead end. This road serves 3 houses.
And be it further resolved,, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County guarantees a right of way of not less than 5Ofeet for this road.
This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this
Board made report in writing upon his examination of LaBrookDrive, LaSalle
Drive and LaVeta Drive, in Bema~ont Hills Subdivision, in Manchester Magi
District, which report shows 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.Britton, it is resolved that
LaBrook Drive, BaSalle Drive and LaVers Drive in Beaufont Hills Subdivision
in Manchester District, be, and the same are hereby established as public road~
And be it further resolved that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it
hereby is requested to ~ ke into the Secondary Road System, LaBrook Drive,
on Rt.60 .28 of a mile west of Rt,684, .14 of a mile north and
from a point . ! ....... ~ A ~.~ erom a ooint on LaBrook
northeast ~ . rom
Drive, .14 of a mile north and northeastwardly f , -
north t~ LaMar Drive, thence .07 of a mile northwardly to LaVeta Drive; ~aYeta
Drive, from a point on LaSalle Drive, .07 of a mile north to La~4ar Drive,
.11 of a mile eastwardly to a dead end. These roads serve 9 houses.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors o~ Chesterfield
County guarantees a right of way of not less than 50 feet for these roads.
This day the Executive Secretary reported that Mohawk Drive formerly called
Rattlesnake ~oad had been accepted into the State Secondary System as of
October 1, 1957.
This day there was presented from the office of Mr.J.Gordon Bennett an
audit of the County Court and the Judge of said ~ourt, which audit complimente~
the Judge for the excellent manner of keeping the records of his office.
This day a let%er was read from Mr.J,W.Huffman, President of the National
Institute of Governmental PurChasing, Inc, welcoming the County of Chesterfie!~
into said organization.
This day a letter was read from Mt.Fred Thompson, School Superintendent,
acknowledging receipt of the Board's resolution for a survey of the number
of children presently attending school residing in trailers in Chesterfield
County.
On motion of ~4r. Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved that this
Board aUthorize the County Engineer to pay $540.00 per month for an inspector
on ~he water lines now being installed in the County.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by ~rr.Hagerman, it is resolved that the Wa~(
Department of the County and Branch's Pharmacy be and they hereby are declared
collecting agencies for the water bills of the County's Water De~ rtment.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by ~r.Hague, it is resolved that the
County Engineer be and he hereby is authorized to purchase a trailer from
theBaker Eguipment Company, which County submitted the low bid.
The Chairman read to the Board a letter he received from the Commonwealth's
Attorney advising him that the County was unable to obtain an easement from
the officials of the Virginia State College for the proposed installation of
sewer lines and a water pumpin~ station in .conne_c~i~o~th the im~ovements
now under (~on~Ct$~n in the~Ettrick Sanitary Dlsurxcu, due to the lack
of authority authorized by the General Assembly to the State Board of
Education to grant easements to political subdivisions. The ~hairman was
advised that assurances had been given by State officials to assist in
obtaining the necessary amendment in the next mession of the General Assembl
to authorise the granting of such easements. The letter recited the fact
that the College officials would allow the County to proceed with the work
if approval would be granted by the Attorney General of Virginia and the County
would agree.to remove the sewer lines and improvements if authority is not
obtained from the General Assembly to grant such easements.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Nr. Hagerman, seconded by ~r.HagUe,
it is resolved that the County Engineer is authorized to proceed with the
installation of sewer lines and construction of the water pumping station on
the college property after securing the approval of the State Board of Education
upon the condition that if the State Board of Education Does not receive
authority to grant such easements, then the County will remove the improvements
and sewer lines and restore the property to its former condition.
On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by ~r.Britton, it is resolved that the
sum of $350.00 be paid to Mrs. I.T.Butler for a sewer easement in the Ettrick
Sanitary Di strict.
On motion of I~r.Goyne, seconded by i~ir.Hague, it is resolved .that this Board
request the Circuit Court to appoint an attorney to examine title s on all ease-
ments and land purchased ih the Ettrick Sanitary District for sewer improvements
On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mt. Hague, it is resolved that the County
Engineer be and he hereby is authorized to hire an inspector from the engineerir
firm of Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern, which inspector is charged with the
inspection of all sewer improvements currently being made in the Ettrick San~ar
District.
On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved that the County
Engineer be and he hereby is authoriz ed to make a firm offer of $400.00 for a
small portion of land situated on Rt.36, and adjacent to and west of the Atl~nti(
Coast Line RR. tracks, under the ownership of the Cooley Estate.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that the Church
of God at ~th and Decatur Streets be and it hereby is granted a variance
in the building requirements to allow the construction of an addition to said
Church not less than 26 feet from the front property line.
On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr.Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
grant to Mr.E.H.Titmus, on the Nash Road, a variance from the building require-
ments to allow the construction of a 2-room addition to the existing house, whicl
is currently too close to the front right of way.
On motion of R~r.Britt~n, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved t~at this Boar¢
offer to give to the School Board a sufficient number of Chesterfield County
history books to use in the &th and 7th grades, which books remain the
property of the County School Board.
This day the Executive Secretary read a letter from Mrs. Rosa M.Eanes, Matoaca,
requesting a street light on Jackson Street. Upon consideration whereof,
and on motion of Mr.Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that this
matter be referred to the Light Committee.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr.Hagerman, ~t is resolved that the road
leading southwardly from Rt. 10 in front of the proper~y of Wilburn, be
considered as a Rural Road when the next Run, Road budget is made up. ~
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Hagerman, it is resolved that the
Executive Secretary be and he hereby is authorized to apply for Federal Aid
for the proposed sewer system in the northern part of the County.
On motion of Mr.~itton, seconded by Mr. Hagerman, it is resolved that the
minutes of August'13 and 29th and September 3, 10 and 17th, be and they are
hereby approved.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved that this
Board adjourn until 10:O0 a.m. on October 8, 1957.
Executive' Secretary