05-31-1954 MinutesPresent:
Hr. Irvin O. Homer, Ghairman
~r. H.T. Goyno
Dr. Robt. 0. Oil1
)Ir. J.P. Uunter
Mr. R.J. B~itton
}~. Stanley R. Hague, Jr.
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chester-
field County, held at the Court-
house on May 31, 1934, at
8:00 p.m.
This day the Budget for the year 1954-'55 in the amount of $7,644,609.76, which
was tentatively adopted on April 28, 1954, and havin~ been duly advertised accordS1
to law was again considered, and it is resolved on motion of ~. Gunter, seconded
by }~. Hague, that the budget,including all of the various departments of the
County as noted, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for
the year 1954-155.
It is here noted that Dr. Gill voted "No"o
Mr. Goyne stated that he would not oppose the passage of the budget but still is
not in favor of the method of raising the revenue specifically in so far as it
relates to the machinery tax.
Whereas, in accordance with the law of the Commonwealth the proposal to adopt
and fix levies required by the budget for the year 1954-855 has been made public
according to the law, and
Whereas, this day was fixed for the public hearing on same,
Now, Therefore, on motion of ~[r. Gunter, seconded by Mr. Hague, it is resolved
that the following general levies for the County of Chesterfield in support of this
budget heretofore adopted, be, and the same are fixed, to-wit:
Bermuda Magisterial District .................. $2.Z0
Clover Hill Magisterial District .............. Z.Z0
Dale ~iagisterial District ..................... Z.20
Manchester Magisterial District ............... 2.Z0
Matoaca Magisterial District .................. 2.Z0
Midlothian Magisterial District ............... 2.20
Ettrick Sanitary District ..................... 2.60
All Districts - Machinery ...................... 40
This day ~. Kemp and others appeared before the Board, citing the fact that the
Manchester Athletic Association has secured enough money to have lights installed
on the soft ball diamond on the Manchester $0hool grounds, and requested that
this Board ~onate $500.00 for the hiring of an instructor to aid in the summer
work on the athletic field.
Mr. Britton made the following motion:
That this Board grant the request of $500.00 to the ~anchester Athletic Association
which money would pay for the hiring of an athletic director. This motion died
for the want of a second.
It was generally agreed that this matter be delayed until a further meeting and
that this delegation should petition the $ohool Board for aid.
This day a delegation appeared to discuss the location of a convict camp on Rt.
604 as advertised. Mr. C.F. Kellam, Resident Engineer, of the Virginia Department
of Highways, explained the plans and proposals.
Mr. D.P. Edwards, Supt. of Convict Camps for Virginia, presented pictures and
explained the operation and aims of establishing a permanent convic~ camp. Messrs.
Han~nel, Bradbury, Johnson, $te11, Pinkleton, being citizens residing in the area
asked various questions concerning~e location of said convict camp.. A rising
i vote was taken and some 30 people arose to oppose the location of this convict
camp at the suggested place. ~. Hague made the statement that he did not think '
the Board should consent to the location of this camp as ~gested in view of the
opposition present. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of ~r. Hague, seconded
by ~. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board take under advisement and defer action
luntil a later meeting.
IThe Board interviewed ~. C.~. tmedberg for the position ~ County Engineer.
iThis day ~r. J.M. ~%ilkinson appeared before the Board requesting the installation
of a wate~ line in the subdivision of Meadow Ridge unde~ the old policy of water
I line extensions and
Whereas, Mr. Wilkinson stated he had agrt~ed to put the number of houses necessary
itc furnish a 20~ return on said line and was informed by the Executive Secretary
~that if this was done the County would install a water line with its own capital,
the same being the water extension policy prior to the recent change. On motion
icl Mr. Gunter, seconded by ~. Hague, it is resolved that this ~a~d grant the
Irequest of Mr. Wilkinson and install approximately ?00 feet of 4" line on
iArundel Avenue, in the subdivision o£ Meadow Ridge.
On motion of Mr. B~itton, seconded by }~. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
will not allow any more exceptions to the p~esent Oounty water extension policy.
On motion of )lt. Gunter, seconded by ~r. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
employ Mr. George D. Shropshiret Jr.~ as County Engineer~ at a salary of
$6500.00 per year and transportation, to be effective as soon as Mr. 5h~opshire
can start work with the County.
This day the Executive Secretary presented a bill in the amount of ~135.75 for
surgical to )~. ~ane Gray Davis for an accident sustained in the line of duty.
On motion of Mr. ~itton, seconded by Mr. Gunter, it is resolved that the Executiv~
Secretary be and he hereby is authorized to pay to ~. ~ane Gray Davis said sum of
$1~5.75 provided he will sign a waiver on subsequent claims.
This day the Executive Secretary presented a resolution from the Richmond area
Safety Council extending its appreciation for bringing its fatility rate to a
record low, which resolution is filed with the papers of this Board.
This day the Executive Secretary read a letter from~e State Water Control Board
and it was generally agreed that additional prices for ~he treatment of Ettrick
sewerage be obtained from the City of Petersburg as soon as possible.
This day the Executive Secretary presented a jail inspection report which report
is received and filedo
This day the Executive Secretary read a letter fromthe Department of Welfare and
instutions accepting our offer of installation of a ~" line along Hey Road.
Xt was generally agreed that the Executive Secretary write tothis Department and
inform them of the change in the policy of extending mains in the Gounty and
requesting that they sign new contracts in line with these two policies.
On motion, the meeting is adjourned until June 8, 195~, at 10:00 a.m.
· ' ' E~ec~tive Secretary
Chairman