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08-05-1958 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, he~d at'the Courthouse on August 1958, at 7.30 p.m. Present: Mr. Irvin G.Horner, Chairman Mr. H. T. Goyne Mr. R.J.Britton Mr. Stanley R. Hague, Jr. Mr.H.K.Hagerman Mr. Marshall F.Driskill This day the Ordinance for the imposition of a recordation tax having been duly advertised for public hearing on this date came before the Board, and thgre appearing no one opposition the proposed Ordinance, upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by'Mr.Britton, it is resolved that the following Ordinance be and it hereby is enacted~ An Ordinance to impose a recordation tax in an amount equal to one-third of the amount of the 3tare. recordation tax collectible for the State on the first recordation of each taxable instrument in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, except no ta~ shall be collected in a case which the State recordation tax ie specifically fifty Cents; and prescribing the,duties of the Clerk ~fl the collection thereof. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY as follows: Sec. 1. There is hereby imposed a County recordation tax in an amount equal to one-third of the amount of the State recordation tax collectible for the State on the first recordation of each taxable instrument; provided, no tax be imposed under the Ordinance upon the recordation of any instrument in which the State recordation tax is specifically fifty cents. Sec. 2. That where a deed or other instrument conveys,covers 9r r~lat?s to ropertv located pa~cly in Chesterfield County and partly in another ooun~y or ~ity or in other Counties or Cities, the tax imposed under the authority of this'Ordinance shall be compueted only with respect to the property located in Chesterfield County. Sec.3. The Clerk of the Circuit Court of this County collecting the tax imposed under this ordinance shall pay the same into the tmeasury of this County. For his services in collectin~ the tax i~posed by this Ordinance, the Clerk shall be compensated by the County of Chesterfield out of the treasury of this County in an amount of five (5) per cent of the local tax collected fr~a the recordation of taxable instruments under this Ordinance. . Sec.$. The Clerk of the ~ircuit Court of this CountF shall compile and furnish the necessary information t~ the Board of Supervisors of this Count~' so that the Board may, at least, semi-annually, pay into the ~reasury of the City of Colonial Heights an amount equal to the recordation tax collected on the recordation of instruments taxable under this Ordinance with respect to propertF located in the City of Colonial Heights, less the proportional compen-~ sation paid by the County to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for his services in collecting the same. Bec.5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on September8 1958, and thereafter. This day Mr. Allan Fleischer and Mr. Ralph May came before the Board requestin~ the approval of a plan for the installation of sewers to the property known as the Bliley Tract, lying east of the Forest View School. Mr. Fleischer stated that the CitF of Richmond ~ngineering Department had tentatively approved the ~lan;that his client would agree to enter into a contract with the County similar to the contract for sewerage in the Southside Plaza. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskt it is resolved that this Board tentatively approve the plan~ and authorize the County Engineer and the Executive Secretary to negotiate a contract with the City of Richmond for a companion contract between the developer and the County: for the Board's approval. It is further resolved, that the Board would charge a ~250.O0 connection charge for each house connected to said sewer lina,$1OO.00 of said charge would be a credit to the developer to repay the cost of installing certain lines that could be used by the future s~wer syste~ of the County. It is further understood that the sewer rates are to be determined by the Board Supervisors and subject to cha~e from time to time. This daf Mr. William Walker came before the Board in behalf of the Chesterfield Junior C_h~_~ber of Commerce, citing some of the plans and accmnplishments of the said organization, and seeking the Board's a~proval of a ~ss Chesterfield" Contest. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr.Driskill, it is resolved that the following resolution be and it hereby is approved: Whereas, the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County desires that recognition be given to the talented and beautiful* young women of the County; and Whereas, the Annual Tobacco Festival held in Richmond, Virginia, has been notably lacking in past years in not having a representative of Chesterfield County as an e~trant; and Whereas, the Chesterfield Junior Chamber of Commerce has exnressed its willingness to sta~e a contest for the purpose of selectin~ a talented and beaut£ful youn~ woman resident of the County to reprewent the County in the 1~5~8 Tobacco Festival in Richmond, Virginia. Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved; That the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County endorses the entry of Miss Chesterfield County in the 1958 Tobacco Festival in Richmond, Virginia, and urges the residents and civic 'organizations of the County to give their support to the conSest staged by the Chesterfield Junior Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of selecting ,Miss Chesterfield County of 1958". This day the Executive Secretary read a letter from Nr.A.J.Mtlls to Mr. J.V. Clarke, relative to the financial condition of the Highway fur~s in the County~ onsideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Driskill, seconded by Mt.Hague, UitP°~sCresolved that the Executive Secretary be and he hereby is requested to con. tact Nr. Mills and seek an appointment with Er.F.A.Davis in an attempt to clarify certain questions the County has concerning the possibility of securing additi6nal funds to surface-treat subdivision re,ds. On motion of ~r. Hagerman, seconded by ~r. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board authorize the employment of Nr.A.C.Branch to be the Utility employee in the Ettrick Sanitary District. This day Mr. Painter, County Engineer, notified the Board that certain chan~es in the proposed plan for installing sanitary sewers and' storm sewers at the parking area'at the Courthouse were necessary,on motion of Nr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved that the County Engineer be and he hereby is requested to negotiate the best possible price with the Garrett Construction Company on the proposed changes. On motion of ~r. Driskill, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that this Board approve the plan and install water to the areas north of Wayland, which plan would be via 3-acres, Bannister Road and to Westgate with an 8" line. On motion of Mr.Hague, seconded by_Nr. Driskill, it is resolved that a standard w~ter contract in the amount of ~2651.29 in the suUdivision of Seaton Acres be and the same is hereby approved. On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr.Driskill, it is resolved that a standard water contract in the amount of $1806.25 for the Forest Hill Farms Subdivision be and it hereby is approved. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Richland Road, in the subdivision of Richland Acres, in Dale ~agisterial District, which repeat shows that in the opinion of the County Road Engine~. it is expedient that said road be established'as a public road. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Hague~ it isresolved that Richland Road, in Richland Acres Subdivision, Dale 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 State Secondary System, Richland ~oad from a point on Rt.60~, ~42 of a mile northwest of the intersection with Rt.651, and .~5 of a mile southwardly to a dead end. This road serves 6 houses. And be it further resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield Count2 guarantees a right of way of not less than 50 feet bo the Virginia Department of Hihways for this road. Dedication of said righ~of way being recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 1~5, Chesterfield Court House, Virginia. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Knollwood Drive in the on of Bon Ai~ Terrace in Midlothian Magisterial District, whichreport Subdivisi edient that sai~ County Road Egnineer it is ex shows that i.n.t.h.e o. pinion of the_ . ~ deration Xw~ereof and on of Mr. Drlsktil, ~t lS resoAveu ~A~',~ · ..... ~t~°onn Air Terrace, Mi~lothian District, be, and the sa~e is hereby estaOlxsnec 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 State Secondary system, Knollwood Drive, in the subdivision of Bon AirTerrace, at the intersection of ~t.1760 and Rt. 1762, northeastwardly .07 o f a mile to ,rsdell Lane, thence .13 of a mile northwardly to a turn-around. This serves 7 houses. And be it further resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County guarantees a right of way of not less than 50 feet to the Virginia Department of Highways for this road. Dedication of said right. Of way being recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 75, Chesterfield Court House, Virginia. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Arran Road and Hickory Road in the Nottingham Subdivision, Section 3, Midlothian Magisterial District, which report shows that in the opinion of the CountyRcad Engineer it is expedient that said roads be established as public roads. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Driskill, it is resolved that Arran Road and Hickory Road in the Nottingham Subdivision, MidlothianDiB~rict, be, and the same are hereby established as public roads. And be it further resolved, thatthe Virginia Depar~nent of Highways be and it' hereb is re uested to take into the Secondary System of Highways, Arran Road, from ~ pointqon Rt. lkT, .07 of a mile south of Rt.1858, .21 of a mile wes~ Hickory ;~ wardly to Road Hickory Rqa~, f~o~ the western end of Arran Road, .06 of a mile northwardly to Rt. 185S,'~hence .08 of a mile northwardly to Rt.1830. These roads serve 20 houses. And be it further resolved thatthe Board of Supervisors of Ches~erfield County guarantees a right of way of not less than 50 feet for these roans. · Dedication of said rights of way being recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 115, Chesterfield County Court House, Virginia. This day a li s~ of roads recently taken into the Highway syste~ were read and filed with the Board's papers, which list is as follows: Effective August 1, I958: Sc0t~dal~ SubdivSsion - Holly Lane - From the intersectionof Routes 1652 and ~6~3 and 'running east 0.05 mile toScottdale Street. Length 0.05 mile. ~cottdale Street - From'a point on'Holly Lane 0.05 mile east of the intersection of Routes 1~2 ~nd 1653, running 0.03 mile south to a dead end. Length 0.03 mi. Svlvania-S~bdivision . ~rid~a~. Avenue - From intersection of Routes 1136 and 1~O, .O.O~ F~' no~chwest tO'Sylvania' Road. Length 0.03 mile. SFlv%n~a Road - From Meridian Avenue 0.O] mile northwest of Routes 1136 and 1I~O, and running northeast O.O~ mile to de~d end. Length 0.30 mile. A .ril A res SubdSviston - Dehorn Drive- From a p~int on, out? 1937(~hitlone Driw ~O2 mii®"so~th of R~e 655, ~d running 0.12 mxAe eou~nwes~ to a dead end. Length 0.12 mile. Southaven Subdivision - Kin~snqrt Lane .- From a point on Route 663, 0.35 mile eaSg"of Route 650 a~-~-runhing ncr"~'h 0'15 mile to dead end, Length 0.15 mile. n Air T trace Subdivision - lno.llwod Drive - From end of Route 1760 O.14mile ~o~th~ast~of Route '67'5 to ~.13 mile north~asg to turn-around. Length 0.13 L~ynhaven Subdivision - B~r~ick Road - From a point on Route 682, .0.07 mile northwest ~ RoUte 70~ ~ running ~outh and west 0.18 mile ~o a dead end. Length O.18 mile. O From a point on Be~wick Road 0.11 mile south and west of Route 682 .05 mile north to dead end. Length 0.05 mile. Mor~_h!ake Hills Subdivision -Carribbean' Lane - From a point on North Road URoute 650} 0'28'mile's°ut~ or'cute ~7, an running O.16 mile wes~ to Ghent Drive. Length 0.16 mile. Ghent Drive- From a point on Oarribbean Lane, 0.O~ mile south to Melville ~th 0.05 mile. Melville 9rive - From a point on 6bent'Drive, 0.15 mile south of Carribbean Lane, 0.'O'~ mi~e west to dead end and 0.06 mile east to dead end. Length O.15 McGuire Manor Suvdiyision-Clarkson Road - Fro~ a point at the intersection of RoUte 2252 and Rout~ 2253'~ O.10 mile east to Sunbury Road. Length 0.10 mile. Sunburv Road..- From a point on Clarkson Road, O.12 mile southeast to Sheffield Road 'at intersection of Routes 22~+ and 2255. Length 0.10 mile. Irv. in ~a!.e Sub. division-Starlight Drive.- From a point on Route 553, O.15 mile ~e~t of Route 733 and running north O.~$ 'mile to dead end. Length O.15 mile. Claremon~ Subdivision - N~w~ll Road - From a point on Route 686 at intersection o~ R~ute'lgl5 and running'O.11 mi['~ 'northeast to H~ntland Road.Length 0.11 mile. Huntland Road - From a point on NewellRoad 0.11 mile n~theast of Route 686 ~orthwest 0.18 mile to Westover Drive. Length 0.18 mile. Winfgr~ Lane - From a point on Huntland Road 0;13 mile northwest of Newell Road, 0.05. 'mile west to dead end. Length 0.05 mile. Whitlone Drive - From a point on' Huntland Road 0.10 mile northwest of Newell Road,' 'O.OS'mile west to dead end. Length 0.08 mile. Wlstover Dr.ire- From a point on Huntland Road O.18'mile northwest of Newell arid ~unning' 0.06 mile west to dead ~nd. Length 0.06 mile. On motion of Mr.Driskill, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that the resolution passed August 13, 19~, be changed to read ,from Willis Street weatwardly to Pulliam Streete, which resolution requested the,~ighway Department to improve Bullington Street, between the above named streets, at a cost not to exceed $165.00, which cost is to be paid from the 3~ Road Fund of the County. ion of Mr.Goyne seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board On mot ....... ' ~--~ ~neer to estimate the cost of im_provin~ request mr. nan~s~er~ ~=,,~ ~.e- ~ , . ifications on the north- the existing bridge sufficient to meet the State spec eastern end of Rt.?2~. ~hereas, this Board ~as requested the Highway Department to construct a road leading southwardly from Rt. lC, a~proximately 500 feet to the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches in the Eorr[sdale Subdivision, and · it a ears that there is no public right of way at this point at this Whereas, PP n of Mr. Go e seconded by +~... ,,~ onsideration whereof, and ~n m~tio ..... _Y~A_~_ ~.~ ~a~ mr.,age__r~an! %~.x-_f~r~-;[-~27j~hi to obtain-for the County a aee~ O~ a of the Morrxsca%e uxvx~ ~-~-~---, to the Presbyterian and ~f wa leading from Rt. 10 southwardly SO-foot ri~t . ~ ....... .-~ ision or such evidence as is Ha rman seconded by~r. HamAe, it is resolved that a On mo%ion ?f M~.=.g~. -~[~m,n, residing in the vicinity of Hopkins_Road.and petition sxgneu yy ~ ~ ....... Rutledge Avenue xn ~ne Orange the Highway Department and the Executive Secretary for suggestions as to a possible remedy. On motion of Mr.Hagerman, seconded by Mr.Goyne, it is resolved that a petition signed by approximately 25 people who travel and live on Rt.633, requesting hard-surfacing, be referred to the Highway Department for consideration. This daf the Executive Secretary presented a copy of the contract between the County of Chesterfield and E.Tucker Carlton for the drawing of plans for the boiler room repairs, and upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by Mr~.Hagerman, it is resolved that the contract be approved and the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are authorized to sign said contract s~Ject to the a~proval of the Commonwealth's Attorney. This day the Executive Secretary reported that he had received a letter from Mr. John Pershing, General Manager, Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike Authority, which letter promised prompt attention to the draimge situation at the inter- section of the Toll Road and Willis Road. On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mt.Hague, it is resolved that the following changes be authorized in thenew office building: (1) Certain changes in the Judge's bench at a cost not to exceed $200.oo. (2) Certain other changes in the electrical work not to exceed $3o0.oo. On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved that this Board authorize the refund in the amount of $33.12 be made to Mr.E.W. Flora, which amount is the difference in the corre£ted assessment on the property of the Home Acres Subdivision. On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr.Bague, it is resolved that an agreement proposed by the Commonwealth's Attorney covering the indemnification of the County in case there is a call upon the City of Richmond Fire Department by a County business be sent to the various businesses requesting said service. This day the Executive Secretary reported from the Compensation Board on the financial status of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the year ending December 31, ~957, which re~ort is filed with the pa~ers of this Board. a re uest was read from the Memorial Guidance Clinic for an This day q ......... appropriation rvr ~ne ~lscaA year Executive Secretary contact Miss Lucy ~orr, $~pt. or welfare, zor recommenaa~z, in this matter. On motion of Rr. Hague, seconded by EroHagerman, it is resolved that this Board delay action on a request of Dr. Gates for a window air-cond~tonin~ for the Clerkts Offflce in the Health Center, for furthe~ study. On motion of~r.Britton, seconded byMr.Driskill, it is resolved that Rt. Debrito be given a-variance to allow the construction of a buildin~ on the German School Road, 65 feet from the center line of said road. On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that this Boar~..~.i appoint Mr. Roger Ellington'to the Planning Commission of Chesterfield CoUnty. i On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it Ss'resolved that the Treasurer of the County of Chesterfield invest up to $$,OOO~OOO. of the School Construction Fund in Government securities or denosit said money in various banks at the best.possible intere~ rate. On motionof Mr.Driskil~. seconded by Er. Hague, the meeting is adjourned to August 12, 1958, at 10.00 a.m.