04-09-1997 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
April 9, 1997
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. Arthur S. Warren, Chairman
Mrs. Renny B. Humphrey, Vice Chrm.
Mr. Edward B. Barber
Mr. Harry G. Daniel
Mr. J. L. McHale, III
Mr. Lane B. Ramsey
County Administrator
Staff in Attendance:
Colonel Carl R. Baker,
Police Department
Dr. William Bosher,
School Board Superintendent
Mr. Craig Bryant, Dir.,
Utilities
Mr. Steven Calabro, Dir.,
County Airport
Mr. N. E. Carmichael,
Commissioner of Revenue
Mr. Richard Cordle,
Treasurer
Ms. Maryanne Curtin,
Budget and Management
Ms. Faith L. Davis,
Clerk to the Board
Mrs. Doris R. DeHart,
Asst. Co. Admin.,
Legis. Svcs. and
Intergovern. Affairs
Chief F. W. Dolezal,
Fire Department
Mr. William D. Dupler,
Building official
Mr. Michael Golden, Dir.,
Parks and Recreation
Mr. Bradford S. Hammer,
Deputy Co. Admin.,
Management Services
Mr. Russell Harris,
County Ombudsman
Ms. Mary Lou Lyle,
Dir., Accounting
Mr. Robert L. Masden,
Deputy Co. Admin.,
Human Services
Mr. R. John MCCracken,
Dir., Transportation
Mr. Richard M. McElfish,
Dir., Env. Engineering
Mr. Gary R. McLaren, Dir.,
Economic Development
Mr. Steven L. Micas,
County Attorney
Mr. Francis M. Pitaro, Dir.,
General Services
Mr. William D. Poole,
Asst. Dir., Planning
Mr. James J. L. Stegmaier,
Dir., Budget & Management
Mr. Frederick Willis, Jr.,
Dir., Human Resource Mgt.
Mr. Warren called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at
2:00 p.m.
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTEn
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mr. Barber, the Board
approved the minutes of March 26, 1997, as submitted.
Vote: Unanimous
2. COUNTY ADMINISTRATORIS COMMENTS
Mr. Ramsey introduced Mr. John Taylor, Chairman of the Henricus
Foundation, to report to the Board on the progress in the
rebuilding of the historic Citie of Henricus.
Mr. Taylor expressed appreciation to the Board, on behalf of the
Trustees of the Henricus Foundation, for its interest in and
support of the Foundation in its mission "to provide
educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities through
the preservation, reconstruction, and development of the Citie
of Henricus." He stated that the Henricus Foundation operates
under three guiding principles including having the highest
regard for the historical significant of the Citie of Henricus;
recognizing the natural and historical environment of the
Henricus site and working to preserve it as a cultural and
recreational opportunity for individuals, families, and
organizations; and anticipating the value of tourist-oriented
programs and support activities which enhance the enjoyment and
understanding of the Henricus experience. He stated that
historic reconstruction has begun at Henricus Park and presented
a brief slide presentation of drawings and photos of
construction for the historic Citie of Henricus. He expressed
appreciation to the Board for its appropriation of $318,000 to
fund construction of Phase I of the Visitors Center. He
reviewed resource development issues and fund raising efforts
for completion of construction on the site. He expressed
appreciation to Mr. Ramsey and County staff for their
cooperation and assistance throughout this endeavor and stated
that the Foundation is fortunate to have Mr. McHale representing
Chesterfield County on the Foundation's Board of Trustees. He
invited each of the Board members to visit the site.
Mr. Warren expressed appreciation to Mr. Taylor for his
leadership and stated that he has visited the facility and it
was a wonderful experience. He further stated that the site
favorably reflects on Chesterfield County's assets.
Mr. Ramsey then introduced Mr. Micas.
Mr. Micas introduced Mr. Jeffrey Mincks, Deputy County Attorney,
who recently was named winner of the Local Government Attorneys
1997 Public Service Award for the Outstanding Deputy or
Assistant Attorney in the State at its annual meeting. He
stated that this is the most prestigious award that is available
to assistant attorneys in Virginia and noted that this is only
the third time this recognition has been awarded. He stated
that over the years, Mr. Mincks has litigated many cases of
State-wide significance; that he has been very generous in
contributing to other localities across the State; and noted
that he is now assisting Colonial Heights in a case. He further
stated that Mr. Mincks is a teacher at the Police and Sheriff's
Academy and noted that he has taught many related State police
agencies such as State Police, Virginia State University Police,
Hopewell, Petersburg, and others. He stated that Mr. Mincks
community service is an example of his commitment to serving
others. He further stated Mr. Mincks has been a volunteer Music
Director for Saint Anns Catholic Church; that he is the Chairman
of the Board of the Colonial Heights Youth Art Center is
President of the Arts Center; and that, over the years, has
appeared as an actor in such productions as Brigadoon, My Fair
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Lady, Kismet, and a Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The
Forum; that he is a Board member of the Fort Lee Theatre
Company; and that he is the father of eight children. He
recognized Mr. Mincks' wife, Kym, and three of his children --
John, Christian, and Grace. He stated that he, personally,
could not have enjoyed his successes without Mr. Mincks' wise
counsel and personal loyalty and that he truly represents the
kind of employee that brings honor to the entire County. He
displayed the Award given to Mr. Mincks by the Local Government
Attorney's Association.
Mr. Mincks stated that his accomplishments would not have been
possible without the support of Mr. Micas, the Board, and Mr.
Ramsey. He expressed appreciation to the Board for the
recognition and introduced his wife, Kym, and three of his
children, who were present at the meeting.
Mr. Warren congratulated Mr. Mincks, on behalf of the Board, for
his accomplishment.~
3. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Barber expressed appreciation and commended Mr. Stegmaier
for a job well done in presenting the proposed FY97/98 Budget at
his last constituents meeting; that he attended the Briarwood
civic Association meeting on April 8, 1997 with the topic of
discussion being the widening of Robious Road; that he will be
attending a Woodmont civic Association meeting on April 15,
1997; that a Clover Hill, Matoaca, and Midlothian public input
meeting will be held April 21, 1997 with members of the RMA;
that he will have a special constituents meeting on April 22,
1997 at Bon Air Elementary School; and that he will be attending
the Midlothian YMCA Kick-Off Reception on April 24, 1997. He
presented a gift to Mr. Ramsey, who recently became a new
grandparent.
Mrs. Humphrey stated that she has held several community
meetings with various civic and homeowner associations across
the Matoaca District; that she meets regularly with CAPAAMMD;
and that she attended a meeting in the Winterpock area with the
River Ridge Community Association on April 8, 1997 and noted the
Association expressed its appreciation to the Board for
inclusion of the new Winterpock Fire Station in the approved
Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. McHale stated that Mr. Stegmaier was also his guest speaker
at his last constituents meeting regarding the proposed FY97/98
Budget and commended him on his presentation. He stated that he
represented Mr. Warren at the Volunteer Reception on April 8,
1997 and noted that volunteers in Chesterfield County contribute
over 180,000 hours per year in service to the County.
Mr. Daniel stated that he has been out of town recently visiting
family, therefore, he has not held any community meetings.
Mr. Warren expressed appreciation to each of the Board members
for their efforts in the FY97/98 Budget process. He stated that
a combined Clover Hill, Matoaca, and Midlothian meeting will be
held April 22, 1997 at which time RMA staff will address their
proposals for a toll increase. He noted that Ms. Becky Dickson,
Assistant Budget Director, was his guest speaker at his last
constituents meeting, and expressed appreciation to her for the
presentation. He commended Budget staff for their tremendous
efforts in this Budget process.
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REQUESTS TO POSTPONE ACTION, ADDITIONS, OR
CHANGES IN THE ORDER OF PRESENTATION
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mr. Barber, the Board added
Item 8.B.2., Nomination/Appointment to the Disability Services
Board and, adopted the Agenda, as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
5. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
5.A. RECOGNIZING APRIL, 1997 AS "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH"
Ms. Snead introduced Ms. Karen Vaughan, Senior Social Worker,
who was present to accept the resolution.
On motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a reality that touches
all segments of the community of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County is committed to supporting
families through programs that will prevent child abuse and
neglect; and
WHEREAS, there are numerous dedicated individuals and
organizations in the County who work daily to break the cycle of
child abuse and neglect and to develop resources for families;
and
WHEREAS, every child has a right to live rather than to
exist, to be a person rather that a possession, and to be equal
with every other human being, regardless of age; and
WHEREAS, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
recognizes and supports the efforts to resolve the issue of
child abuse and neglect and to promote prevention services to
strengthen families in our locality.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors publicly recognizes April 1997 as "Child
Abuse Prevention Month".
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby extends
its appreciation to Child Protective Services Workers for their
dedication to working with families and that this resolution be
called to the attention of all citizens.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Warren presented the executed resolution to Ms. Vaughan and
commended all social workers for their dedication and commitment
to resolving the issue of child abuse and neglect.
Ms. Vaughan expressed appreciation for the recognition.
RECOGNIZING APRIL 13-17, 1997, AS "NATIONAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK"
Senior Deputy Elswick introduced Ms. Tammy Higgins, 1996
Emergency Communications Officer of the Year who was present to
accept the resolution.
On motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:
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WHEREAS, dedicated Public Safety Telecommunicators daily
serve the citizens of Chesterfield County by answering calls for
service for police, fire, and emergency medical services and by
dispatching the appropriate equipment expeditiously; and
WHEREAS, the critical functions performed by Public Safety
Telecommunicators also include those related to conservation
operations and many other operations performed in conjunction
with federal, State, and local government agencies; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators work to improve
the emergency response capabilities of communication systems
through their leadership and participation in on-going training
programs; and
WHEREAS, the week of April 13-19, 1997 has been set aside
to recognize Public Safety Telecommunicators and their essential
role in protection of life and property.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors publicly recognizes April 13-19, 1997 as
"National Telecommunicators Week" in Chesterfield County in
honor and recognition of our Public Safety Telecommunicators and
the vital contributions they make to the safety and well-being
of our citizens, firefighters, police officers, and emergency
medical services personnel.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Warren presented the executed resolution to Ms. Higgins,
accompanied by Lieutenant Robert C. Pridemore, Senior Captain
Robert P. Avsec, James McDonnell, Mr. Irvin Hall, Ms. Sarah
Harris, and Mr. Frances Williams and commended them for their
contributions towards the safety and well-being of citizens
across the County. He noted that Chief Dolezal and Ms. Higgins
will be the host of the next "Community Matters" show.
RECOGNIZING APRIL 13-19, 1997 AS "VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
WEEK" IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
Mr. Willis introduced Ms. Janice Grabham, Coordinator of the
Volunteer Program in the County's Group Home, who was present to
accept the resolution.
On motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, volunteers have contributed significantly to the
quality of life in Chesterfield County, in the Commonwealth, and
in the Nation; and
WHEREAS, volunteering is recognized as an integral part of
government and industry in contributing to the achievements that
enhance our Nation; and
WHEREAS, volunteers enrich our cultural diversity with
their backgrounds, experiences, and talents; and
WHEREAS, volunteering can strengthen family bonds and
foster increased respect between youths and the elderly; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are community leaders in showing a
genuine self-sacrificing spirit that benefits countless
individuals; and
WHEREAS, volunteers enable us to meet, and often exceed,
the goals of the organization, thereby, increasing the quality
service provided to citizens; and
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WHEREAS, volunteers show a personal interest in the needs
and concerns of others and often place those needs above their
own.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors publicly recognizes April 13-19, 1997 as
"National Volunteer Week" in Chesterfield County and urge all
citizens'to honor volunteers for their contributions to the
County.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Warren presented the executed resolution to Ms. Grabham and
expressed appreciation to her and all volunteers for their
contributions and unselfish efforts towards the quality of life
in the County.
Ms. Grabham expressed appreciation for the recognition and
stated that volunteers at the Group Home enhance the programs,
provide various services, and touch children lives in which they
work with.
6. WORK SESSIONS
6.A. FY98 PROPOSED BUDGET
Mr. Daniel stated that the Budget and Audit Committee met today
and that he feels consensus was reached for supporting the $1.09
tax rate and approving a balanced Budget.
Mr. McHale stated that he feels the Budget and Audit Committee
has a recommendation that makes sense. He further stated that
he feels, while every addback has not been accommodated, all
major concerns of the Board of Supervisors have been addressed
in the proposed FY97/98 Budget.
Mr. Daniel stated that if anyone wishes to add an item to the
proposed Budget, a corresponding source must be found to fund
that item.
Mr. Stegmaier stated that the changes to the County
Administrator's proposed FY97/98 Budget assume that the tax rate
will remain at a $1.09, which will allow $1,950,000 in
additional revenue in next year's Budget. He then reviewed
Budget and Audit Committee recommendations including adding
$7,400 to the Board of Supervisors Budget for dues to the VML
and VACo organizations; a net increase of $22,700 in local funds
for four new Commonwealth Attorney positions; adding $96,900 to
fully fund the level of State approved funds for services for
youth under the Comprehensive Services Act; adding $75,000 to
fund a Fire EMS Study; adding $56,000 for various fire station
repairs; a change of $35,700 in expenditures and $33,800 in
revenue for miscellanies changes and corrections throughout the
Budget; adding $50,000 to fund the County's portion of a study
for the County/School Pay Plan; adding $582,100 for various
Board requests; adding $150,000 to the Fund Balance (the result
of adding $2 million in additional revenue due to the tax rate
not being reduced); adding $9,800 for the Parks and Recreation
Dutch Gap Conservation; adding $900,000 in funding for the
School System; and allocating $19,000 to the General Fund
Reserve for Capital Projects. He noted that the $1,950,000,
from the $1.09 tax rate, plus the miscellaneous revenues,
represent the total of $2,066,000 in changes/additions. He
stated that another change made to the proposed Budget, due to
the interest expressed by the Board, was funding of a water line
for Henricus Park and funding for some Community Development
Block Grant service programs. He further stated that funds for
the water line and the service programs will be allocated from
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a reduction in the Fire Department's budget due to the Community
Development Block Grant paying for a life support ambulance for
the Bensley Fire Station. He reviewed, in detail, the
additional items requested by various Board members and noted
that these items make up the $582,100 referenced earlier in the
presentation and include: adding $13,200 to the Parks and
Recreation Budget for new facilities at the Warbro Road Athletic
Complex and Manchester High School; adding $14,400 to Parks and
Recreation for operating costs for Carver Middle and Gates Mill;
funding $20,700 for CCHASM; funding $25,000 for the TRACCS to
Work Program; funding $21,100 for a Social Services Fraud
Investigator position (no net cost to the General Fund); funding
$16,700 for a part-time position to support the work of the
James River Task Force; and funding $69,000 for consultant
services for the Design/Transportation Study of Route 360/Genito
Road area.
Mr. Warren inquired as to whether the Budget included the cost
of the Traffic Signage Program? Mr. Stegmaier stated that the
$69,000 could be used for the Traffic Signage Program.
Mr. Stegmaier continued to review changes requested by the Board
of Supervisors including adding $50,000 for Friends of the
Chesterfield Riverfront; addressing a phase-in of the expansion
of the curbside recycling program, which will be absorbed in the
FY98 Budget; funding an additional $50,000 for the Fire/Police
Career Development Program; funding $336,000 for sixteen new
Police vehicles associated with grant positions; absorbing, cost
for the Police K9 Program and the "Major Case Squad" for
Criminal Investigations; adding $25,000 for the Central Virginia
Independent Living Center; and adding $10,000 for Salvation Army
programs.
Discussion, comments, and questions ensued relative to funding
for fire station repairs and the time-frame in which the repairs
will be made; funding for consultant services for the 360/Genito
Road project being a top priority, in terms of Plans, for the
Planning Department; the goals being different between the James
River Task Force part-time position and the Friends of the
Chesterfield Riverfront full-time position; the staffing level
at the Central Virginia Independent Living Center; and the
possibility of the County paying for a staff person to oversee
Friends of the Chesterfield Riverfront.
Mr. Barber stated that he feels the County needs to be cautious
in hiring employees of non-profit or public service type groups
outside the County.
Mrs. Humphrey requested staff to submit information to the Board
regarding how the phasing in of the curbside recycling program
will work. She stated that she supports any plans for absorbing
the cost of the K-9 Unit in the Budget. She commended Mr.
Ramsey and staff for including the Fraud Investigator position,
for the Social Services Department, in the proposed Budget and
noted that this position will pay for itself and is an example
of Total Quality Improvement.
Mr. Barber stated that he would like staff to submit to the
Board a comparison of the staff and County Administrator's
recommended changes to the FY97/98 Budget and those
recommendations of the Budget and Audit Committee and staff. He
further stated that the allocation to the School System has been
adjusted downward and that he feels it would be wise for the
Board to seek some conversation with the School Board regarding
this reduction. He stated that it would be difficult for him to
support the reduction in the School's ~allocation from
approximately $900,000 to $800,000. He further stated that if
there are strong concerns regarding this reduction on the side
Of the School Board, he would like those concerns expressed
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before the Board makes its final vote on the proposed FY97/98
Budget.
Mr. Warren stated that the Budget and Audit Committee met this
afternoon and, at that meeting, the Schools allocation was
reduced from $900,000 to $800,000 in order for the proposed
Budget to be balanced. He stated that several of the Board
members only recently learned of the change just prior to
commencement of the Board meeting.
When asked, Dr. Bosher stated that he will not say that the
School System will not be able to make it without the $100,000.
He further stated that he hopes the Board will consider,
regardless of the numbers, that there was a County increase of
less than two percent, when at the same time, the County and
School System agreed to increase compensation by 3.5 percent.
He stated that because there were not a large amount of unfunded
items brought forward by the School Board, that does not mean
the School System does not have needs. He stated that he hopes
there will always be consideration for the fact that there are
always needs and expressed some concerns relative to maintenance
issues at the Schools and teaching positions. He expressed
appreciation to the Board for what they have done to support the
School System and their continued support in the future. He
stated the School Board worked diligently to bring forward a
reasonable, balanced Budget. He further stated that the only
difference in terms of the proposal he addressed with the School
Board, is the $100,000 reduction.
Mr. Warren clarified that Dr. Bosher would need to go back to
the School Board and address the $100,000 reduction. He
expressed concerns relative to the lateness in this proposed
$100,000 reduction from the School System -- (money that is
obviously needed). He stated that the County will most likely
end the year with some additional surplus funds and that he
would like to see the School System's Budget fully funded at
this time. He further stated that, in good faith, he is willing
to delay funding ($69,000) for the consultant services for the
Design/Transportation Study for Route 360/Genito Road area until
such time, or if, surplus funds are made available.
Mr. Daniel stated that there is currently $50,000 in the
County's General Fund Reserve that can be used towards the
$69,000 to make Mr. Warren's request possible.
It was generally agreed to take $31,000, from the addition to
the Reserve, to be used towards Mr. Warren's request (which
meant that the Reserve addition is now $19,000).
Mrs. Humphrey stated that she also was not comfortable with the
$100,000 reduction in the School Board's Budget and commended
Mr. Warren for his exceptional leadership in delaying his own
request. She stated that she supports the recommendation of Mr.
Warren.
Dr. Bosher expressed appreciation to Mr. Warren for his effort
and stated that communication between the School System and
Board of Supervisors is of utmost importance.
Mr. Stegmaier briefly reviewed other changes in the proposed
FY97/98 Budget including $156,400 in changes in the grants
funds; a change in the utilities fund to make additional funds
available for the Utility CIP; and changes in the Comprehensive
Services and School Funds.
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6.B. FY98-2002 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mr. Stegmaier then reviewed revisions to the proposed FY98-2002
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including funding over one
year, instead of two, for the Clover Hill Sports Complex Phase
II and Iron Bridge Phase IV Projects.
Mrs. Humphrey excused herself from the meeting.
Mr. Stegmaier continued to review changes to the CIP including
$100,000 to fund the new Nature and visitor Centers for Maymont
Park; $100,000 funding for structural repairs at the Diamond;
$74,500 in funding for upgrades to utility services for the Fair
Association building (contingent upon the Fair Association
securing financing for construction); $167,500 in additional
funding for the Communication Systems Upgrade Project; adding
$300,000 to meet the Board of Supervisors intention related to
the Mulberry Zoning Request (improvements at Belmont and Cogbill
Roads); anticipating $459,050 in cash proffers for construction
of Woolridge Road Extended; adding $7.7 million to the FY98
School CIP for new elementary school technology (project still
planned for same date as stated in the Bond Referendum and this
really not being an addition; the project was only moved from
FY97 to FY98 for issuance); and adding approximately $3,200,000
in the Utilities Department CIP.
Mrs. Humphrey returned to the meeting.
Mr. Stegmaier briefly reviewed a summary of projects in the
Capital Improvement Program. He noted that the $7.7 million
increase in the Schools is not actually an increase, but because
funds were moved from a prior year into a future year, it seems
like an increase.
When asked, Mr. Ramsey stated that at a previous Board of
Supervisors work session, the Board requested staff to address
the potential of reducing the BPOL tax a year before it is
mandated by the General Assembly and address the issue of not
having a duplication of the $100 fee versus the tax. He further
stated that he and the Budget and Audit Committee did not make
a recommendation on this issue.
Mr. Daniel stated that if the Board chooses to implement the
General Assembly's action in FY98, $550,000 will have to be
found in the Budget to cover this.
Mr. Ramsey stated that he had made a recommendation that the
Board consider using the Reserve, that was set aside for the tax
decrease, and implement the $100 fee reduction for BPOL a year
before being required by the General Assembly.
Mr. Daniel stated that the Budget and Audit Committee
recommended that the $600,000 be held in abeyance because no one
knows what the future direction of the County will be regarding
a reduction in the tax rate. He further stated that if there is
a move to ever reduce the tax rate, the FY97 Budget will cover
the loss of the first half year revenue. He stated that the
Budget and Audit Committee did not recommend spending funds to
cover the BPOL revenue loss at this time.
Mr. Barber stated that this Board, in good faith, took the
General Assembly's recommendation and implemented them as they
were and, in doing this, the County double taxed some
businesses, without intending to do so. He stated that the
Board instituted a $100 fee for all business licenses and
established a floor of $100,000 in. gross receipts before anyone
was taxed, but when those businesses reach that $100,000
threshold they now pay that $100 fee in addition to the entire
BPOL tax from the first dollar they earn. He further stated
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that he feels the County is doing a disservice to those
businesses who reach the $100,000 threshold. He stated that the
General Assembly has now given the mandate that, in two years,
the County will no longer be able to collect that form of double
taxation. He recommended that the Board eliminate the $100 fee
for businesses over the $100,000 and consider adjusting, one
year earlier than the General Assembly will mandate, the BPOL
fee that the Board instituted one year ago.
Mr. Daniel stated that he does not have a problem with
implementing the $550,000 for BPOL, however, he feels there
needs to be some reductions in State directed public services
for every BPOL tax dollar that is taken out of the system. He
further stated that he is always open to continued discussions
on how to go about eliminating the $100 fee for businesses
reaching the $100,000 threshold. He stated that he feels the
Board still has time to continue to focus on the BPOL issue and
identify public services that the State BPOL is allocated to.
He stated that he is continuously receiving calls from
businesses supporting a reduction in BPOL taxes; that he hopes
the Board can reach a consensus during the next couple months
for implementation in January, 1998 regarding the BPOL issue;
and that he feels this Board is not in a position to reach a
consensus on the BPOL issue at this time.
Mr. Warren stated that he feels the Board is in the position to
reach a consensus on the BPOL tax issue at this time and that he
concurs with Mr. Barber that this is an unfair double taxation
on businesses in the County. He further stated that it has been
recognized that this tax is unfair, therefore, it is a question
of resolving it. He noted if the BPOL tax is eliminated, funds
will have to be allocated from the Reserve Account. He further
stated that he feels the Board is being unfair if it delays
removing this tax.
Mr. Ramsey clarified that the BPOL tax for the 1997 year is
being paid by businesses and there is nothing that can be done
at this time to undue that. He stated that the timing for
eliminating the BPOL tax would be effective January, 1998 and
the Board would need to amend the BPOL tax ordinance in late
summer to meet the time-frame for elimination of the BPOL tax.
Mr. Warren stated that the Board can budget for the change today
and send the signal to businesses that the Board is considering
eliminating the BPOL tax.
Mrs. Humphrey stated that she supports the recommendation of
sending a signal to businesses that the Board intends to
eliminate the $100 fee for businesses who gross over the
$100,000.
Mr. McHale stated that fairness is something that the Board
needs to address in its tax policy. He further stated that as
the County adjusts its tax policy, it must be adjusted fairly.
He stated that the vast majority of taxes are not paid by
businesses in the County, but by people who own residential real
estate in Chesterfield. He further stated that when real estate
tax rates are adjusted, it gives tax breaks to virtually every
property owner in the County. He stated that he also feels it
is a fairness issue if the Board reduces tax rates for a small
number of corporate citizens and ignores lowering the tax burden
on the vast majority of tax payers in the County. He further
stated that he concurs that the BPOL tax issue needs to be
rectified, however, he does not feel it needs to be addressed
this year. He stated that the Board has already done
approximately $1 million in BPOL tax reductions in its actions
last year, which accrued to small businesses. He further stated
that at the same time, the School Board lowered fees that are
paid by families who have young people in school. He stated
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that all these actions are good, however, it shifts the cost and
burden of taxes from fee payers and businesses to residential
rate payers. He stated that he feels the Board needs to be fair
to all rate payers and that if the Board continually fails to
address the issues of residential real estate payers, it is not
being fair to the vast majority of people who are paying the
bills in Chesterfield County. He further stated that he feels
very strongly about holding the $600,000 in the Reserve and
using those funds to begin to bring down the County's property
tax rates. He stated that he feels the Board needs to address
the BPOL issue next year and that he feels the Board can, in
good conscious, defer action on this issue until that time.
Mr. Warren stated that small businessmen in the County are
taxpayers; that double taxing for the same service is unfair;
and that double taxation is very different than the normal real
estate taxes that are charged in the County.
Discussion, comments, and questions ensued relative to how much
this year's revenue will exceed budgeted figures; a fraction of
a percent being the reduction of the County's earned surplus
ratio to total revenue; and whether the lower percent rate will
negatively impact the County financially with the bond rating
agencies in New York.
Mr. Ramsey stated that staff would have to consult the County's
advisor regarding the financial impact to the County.
Mr. Warren stated that staff has recommended that the Board
eliminate the $100 fee for businesses who gross over $100,000;
that staff did not recommend the Board reduce the tax rate; and
that he feels the Board needs to move forward at this time as
the issues have already been debated. He further stated that
the Board will have the opportunity to debate the motion at the
appropriate time.
7. DEFERRED ITEMS
There were no Deferred Items at this time.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A. BUDGET ITEMS
8.A.1. TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY
OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND RE-
ENACTING NEW SECTION 5.5 RELATING TO BUILDING
INSPECTION FEES
Mr. Stegmaier stated the Board held a public hearing on March
26, 1997 regarding adoption of an ordinance relating to Building
Inspection fees and briefly reviewed the fee changes. He noted
that changes will generate approximately $64,000 in revenue
which will assist in funding the additional Building Inspector
position and improvements in systems within the Community
Development area.
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mr. Barber, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE
COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 5-5
RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
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(1) That Section 5-5 of the Code of the County of
Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, is amended and re-enacted to
read as follows:
Sec. 5-5. Permit fees.
(a) Generally: Except as provided in this section, every
applicant for a building permit must pay the fees set forth in
this section before the building official issues a building
permit that is required by the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code, Volume I. If an applicant must pay an additional
fee because of an increase in the estimated cost of work, the
building official shall not issue an amended permit for the
additional work until the applicant has paid the additional fee.
(b) Fees shall be charged in accordance with the following
schedule:
1. Residential New Construction
a. Finished square footage:
ii.
Until July 1, 1999, $125.00 plus 0.438
percent of the estimated construction cost,
or $316.00, which ever is greater.
After July 1, 1999, 0.438 percent of the
estimated construction cost or $191.00,
which ever is greater.
Unfinished interior square footage:
0.438 percent of the estimated construction cost
or $52.00, which ever is greater.
Ce
~Unfinished exterior square footage:
0.438 percent of the estimated construction cost
or $36.00, which ever is greater.
Residential Additions:
0.438 percent of the estimated construction cost
or $52.00, which ever is greater.
Interior remodeling and alterations, accessory
buildings and sheds which are greater than 150
square feet:
0.438 percent of the estimated construction cost
or $36.00, which ever is greater.
fe
g.
h.
i.
Carports, canopies, pole buildings, gazebos and
pavilions: ............................ $36.00
Re-roofs, trim or siding .............. $36.00
Masonry and fireplace replacement/
relining .............................. $36.00
Manufactured and mobile homes:
In mobile home parks ................. $52.00
Not in mobile home parks ............. $36.00
Temporary certificates of occupancy
and renewals .......................... $36.00
Request for refund .................... $36.00
1. i. Swimming pools (above- and in-ground):
$36.00 plus 0.438 percent of the estimated
construction cost over $2,000.
ii.
Barrier permit for swimming pool, if
permitted separately from swimming pool
permit. · $36.00
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(3)
Foundation pour inspections ........... $325.00
Additional fee if concrete testing is
required because out-of-specification
concrete is used ............... $100.00
Additional fee for reinspection when
inspector is present and the concrete pour
has been canceled or delayed in excess
of one hour .................... $100.00
As an alternative to the county's
foundation pour inspection, the building
official shall accept inspection reports
from independent engineers who are
qualified and reliable
Commercial new construction:
a. New commercial buildings:
0.515 percent of the estimated construction cost
or $206.00, which ever is greater.
Commercial additions:
0.515 percent of the estimated construction cost
or $103.00, which ever is greater.
c. Signs:
$52.00 plus 0.515 percent of the estimated
construction cost over $2,000.
Tenant upfits, reroofs, pavilions,
buildings, repairs and renovations:
pole
$103.00 plus 0.515 percent of the estimated
construction cost over $2,000.
Temporary construction trailers:... $52.00
Swimming pools:
$103.00 plus 0.515 percent of the estimated
construction cost over $2,000.00.
Flag pole: ......................... $36.00
h. Tents (greater than 900 sq. ft.):.. $36.00
i. Temporary certificates of occupancy
and renewals ........................ $52.00
Request for refund ................. 20 percent
of original fee
Satellite dish ..................... $103.00
Auxiliary permits:
Electrical: When the cost of labor and materials
involved in installation, alteration,
replacement and/or repair is (rounded up to the
next dollar):
i. $300.00 or less ................ $36.00
ii $301 00--500 00 $41 00
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iii. $501.00--1,000.00 .............. $46.00
iv. over $1,000 $46.00 plus 0.515 percent of the
estimated cost over $1,000
Mechanical: When the cost of labor and materials
involved in installation, alteration,
replacement and/or repair is (rounded up to the
next dollar):
i. $300.00 or less ................ $36.00
ii. $301.00--500.00 ................ $41.00
iii. $501.00--1,000.00 .............. $46.00
iv. over $1,000 $46.00 plus 0.515 percent of the
estimated cost over $1,000
Plumbing: When the cost of labor and materials
involved in installation, alteration,
replacement and/or repair is (rounded up to the
next dollar):
i. $300.00 or less ................
ii. $301.00--500.00 ................
iii. $501.00--1,000.00 ..............
iv. over $1,000 ....................
$36.00
$41.00
$46.00
$46.00
plus 0.515 percent of the
estimated cost over
$1,000
cost of labor and materials
installation, alteration,
Gas: When the
involved in
replacement and/or repair is (rounded up to the
next dollar):
$36.00
$41.00
$46.00
over $1,000 .................... $46.00
plus 0.515 percent of the
estimated cost over
$1,000
i. $300.00 or less ................
ii. $301.00--500.00 ................
iii. $501.00--1,000.00 ..............
iv.
Active solar system: When the cost of labor and
materials involved in installation, alteration,
replacement and/or repair is (rounded up to the
next dollar):
i. $300.00 or less ................ $36.00
ii. $301.00--500.00 ................ $41.00
iii. $501.00--1,000.00 .............. $46.00
over $1,000 .................... $46.00
plus 0.515 percent
of the estimated
cost over $1,000
iv.
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(4)
(5)
Fire/sprinkler: When the cost of labor and
materials involved in installation, alteration,
replacement and/or repair is (rounded up to the
next dollar):
i. $300.00 or less ................ $36.00
ii. $301.00'-500.00 ................ $41.00
iii. $501.00--1,000.00 .............. $46.00
iv.
over $1,000 .................... $46.00
plus 0.515 percent
of the estimated
cost over $1,000
Well permit: When the cost of labor and
materials involved in installation, alteration,
replacement and/or repair is (rounded up to the
next dollar):
i. $300.00 or less ~ $36.00
ii. $301.00--500.00 ................ $41.00
iii. $501.00--1,000.00 .............. $46.00
iv.
over $1,000 .................... $46.00
plus 0.515 percent of the
estimated cost over
$1,000
Septic tank permit .................. $52.00
Other permits:
Annual certificate of compliance for elevators,
escalators (per floor), dumbwaiters and manlifts
payable on or before December 31 for the
following year: ..................... $20.00
Debris Manifest master permits: .... $25.00
c. Demolition, moving or relocation of a structure
ii. Commercial ..................... $103.00
Amusement devices:
Administrative permit only
(no inspections) ....................
$ 10.00
Kiddie rides (type B) .............. $ 15.00
Major rides ......................... $ 25.00
Spectacular rides ................... $ 45.00
Reinspections:
Reinspection fee: Fee charged for each
inspection after the second inspection which is
necessary because work was not completed for
inspection when the request for inspection was
made, or because corrections were not made
before calling for reinspection ..... $36.00
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(6) Administrative fees:
(2)
Vote:
Se
Code investigation fee:
Residential building/auxiliary, 20 percent
of original fee or $25.00, whichever is
greater.
ii.
Commercial building/auxiliary, 20 percent
of original fee or $50.00, whichever is
greater.
be
Permit amendments, extensions, reinstatements,
takeovers,
and transfers ...................... $36.00
Permit refunds: If an application for a permit
is canceled by written request to the building
official within 6 months of the application
date, or within 12 months of the issue date, a
refund will be granted. The following
administrative fees will be deducted from the
refund:
Residential building and other related
permits ........................ $36.00
ii.
Commercial building and other related
permits ....................... 20 percent
oforiginal
fee
o o o
That this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 1997.
Unanimous
8.A.2. TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY
OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDEDt BY AMENDING AND
RE-ENACTING NEW SECTION 18-27 RELATING TO UTILITY
MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER
Mr. Stegmaier stated the Board held a public hearing on March
26, 1997 regarding adoption of an ordinance relating to utility
monthly service charges for water and wastewater. He briefly
reviewed fee changes and noted that the additional revenue will
be used for the Rate Stabilization Fund to help ensure the
County can adequately replace aging infrastructure in the
utilities system.
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. Barber, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE
COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 18-27
RELATING TO UTILITY RATES
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That Section 18-27 of the Code of the County of
Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, is amended and re-enacted to
read as follows:
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Sec. 18-27. Utility charqes.
The consumer shall pay charges for utility
accordance with the following schedules:
(a) Monthly service charges.
shall be:
o o o
(2) Commodity cost charge.
(i) Water: $1.14 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf).
(Ii) Wastewater: $1.21 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf).
service in
The monthly service charge
(2) That this ordinance shall become effective May 1, 1997.
Vote: Unanimous
8.A.3. TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY
OF C~RSTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND
RE-ENACTING NEW SECTION 8-13 RELATING TO FEES CHARGED
FOR REVIEW OF EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Mr. Stegmaier stated the Board held a public hearing on March
26, 1997 regarding adoption of an ordinance relating to fees
charged for review and erosion and sediment control. He briefly
reviewed fee changes and noted that this change will generate
approximately $16,000 in additional revenue.
Mr. Barber stated that this fee change was generated by the
business community in an effort to bring forward a more
efficient process.
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE
COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 8-13
RELATING TO EROSION CONTROL FEES
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That Section 8-13 of the Code of the County of
Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, is amended and re-enacted to
read as follows:
Sec. 8-13. Fees.
(a) The applicant shall pay a program administration fee
to the county at the time that he submits to the environmental
engineer an erosion and sediment control plan. The amount of
the fee shall be:
(i)
For an erosion and sediment control plan for
land which is 10,000 square feet or larger and
not located in a proposed subdivision:
$1,000.00, plus $40.00 for each acre of land to
be disturbed.
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(2) That this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 1997.
Vote: Unanimous
8.A.4. TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY
OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AN~
RE-ENACTING NEW SECTION 9-141 RELATING TO T~ TAX ON
TELEPHONE SERVICES
Mr. Stegmaier stated the Board held a public hearing on March
26, 1997 regarding adoption of an ordinance relating to the tax
on telephone services, specifically, to the effective date of
the increase in the E-911 tax.
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY
OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
AND REENACTING SECTIONS 9-141, 9-142 AND 9-143 RELATING TO
THE CONSUMER TAX ON TELEPHONE SERVICES
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That Sections 9-141, 9-142 and 9-143 of the Code of
the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and
reenacted to read as follows:
ARTICLE X. TAX ON TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR E-911 SYSTEM
Sec. 9-141. Amount of tax.
Pursuant to the authority set forth in Code of Virginia, section
58.1- 3813, the county hereby imposes a tax to be used by the
county to pay the capital, installation and maintenance costs
and recurring maintenance, repair, system upgrade, and overhead
costs of its E-911 system. The tax shall be levied upon each
purchaser of telephone service from a corporation coming within
the provisions of 58.1-2600 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. The
tax shall be in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per telephone
line per month.
(Code 1978, § 8-38; Ord. of 4/10/96; (1))
Sec. 9-142. Exemptions.
The following persons shall be exempt from the payment of the
tax provided for herein:
(a)
The United States of America, the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and all political subdivisions, boards, agencies,
commissions and authorities of the state.
(b) Volunteer rescue squads.
(Code 1978, § 8-39)
Sec. 9-143. Collection and remittance by seller.
Every telephone service seller shall collect the tax imposed at
the time of collecting its service purchase price and shall pay
the taxes collected during each calendar month to the treasurer
on or before the fifteenth day of the second calendar month
thereafter, together with the name and address of any purchaser
who has refused to pay the tax. The required report shall be in
a form prescribed by the county administrator.
(Code 1978, § 8-40)
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Sec. 9-144. Records of seller.
Each telephone service seller shall keep complete records
showing all taxable purchases in the county, the price charged,
the dates of service, the dates of payment and the amount of tax
imposed. Such records shall be kept open for inspection by the
county, and the county shall have the right to make copies of
transcripts of the records during such time as it may desire.
(Code 1978, § 8-41)
Secs. 9-145 - 9-150. Reserved.
(2)
1, 1996.
That this ordinance shall become effective September
Vote: Unanimous
S.A.5. TO CONSIDER AND ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL TAX
LEVY ON VARIOUS CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF
CHESTERFIELD AND TO ADD A SEPARATE CLASS OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND
SEMI-TRaILERS WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF 10,000 LBS. OR MORE
WHICH ARE USED TO TRANSPORT PROPERTY FOR HIRE BY A
MOTOR CARRIER ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE
Mr. Stegmaier stated the Board held a public hearing on March
26, 1997 regarding adoption of an ordinance establishing the
annual tax levy on various classes of real estate and personal
property for the County of Chesterfield as follows. He further
stated that as of now, with changes in the proposed Budget, the
tax rate would be $1.09. He noted that the only change is the
addition of the new personal property class for vehicle trailers
and semi-trailers with a gross weight of 10,000 lbs. or more at
a rate of $.96.
Real Estate
Personal Property
Machinery and Tools
Airplanes
Personal Property
for Volunteer
Firefighter and
Rescue Squad
Members
Wild and Exotic
Animals
Vehicles Using
Clean and Special
Fuels
Vehicles, Trailers
and Semi-trailers
With a Gross Weight
of 10,000 Pounds
or More
$1.09
$3.60
$1.00
$o.5o
$0.96
$0.01
$3.24
$ .96
When asked, Mr. Daniel stated that the last time real estate tax
rates were increased was when the last bond referendum passed in
1988. He further stated that he has made a commitment to work
towards a continued reduction in tax rates. He further stated
that the Board has put business policies in place that clearly
show that the Board has taken a considerable amount of dollars
out of expenses in the County; that the Board made a commitment
years ago that it was going to have the most efficient County,
have a County whose financial structure could be looked at and
scrutinized by the outside. He further stated that he feels
when the County won the Senate Productivity and Quality Award a
couple years ago, it was clearly demonstrated that the County is
very efficient and has a sound financial structure. He stated
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that he is committed to voting for the $1.09 this year and
working towards a consensus that would result in a balanced
Budget. He further stated that after today, he will not support
any tax rate that is $1.09 or more and that the County has to
decrease its tax rates. He stated that other jurisdictions
continue to thrive with continued tax rate reductions and that
the County will continue to be at a rate disadvantage. He
further stated that the County needs to be begin addressing what
services can be tied directly to the BPOL tax rate reductions.
Mr. McHale stated that he will support the $1.09 tax rate at
this time, however, he would rather sacrifice the $2 million
that is being added back into the proposed Budget and support
the $1.08 tax rate if it were the will of the Board. He further
stated that he supports the comments expressed by Mr. Daniel;
that he does not feel the County can continue to survive over
the long term if tax rates are not reduced; that area
jurisdictions are currently competing for jobs and tax base;
that the County needs to get its tax rate down or it will have
a hard time competing with area jurisdictions; that he will
continue to work hard in getting the tax rate reduced; and that
he feels the tax rate needs to be below $1.00.
Mr. Barber stated that he supports the $1.09 tax rate; that the
November, 1996 Bond Referendum passed with unprecedented numbers
in each category which indicated a very strong support for local
government and schools; and that he did not receive any letters
about reducing the current tax rate. He further stated that
Chesterfield County is currently the population leader; that he
feels the County is exactly the way the community has wanted it
to be shaped; that he will not support reducing revenue that
goes toward the education of children; that he feels the County
has compared favorably to local jurisdictions, at a lower cost
and at the highest standards; and that he does not feel a $1.08
to $1.09 is the determining factor of whether the County is the
quality community we would like it to be because it only means
$12 to $15 per year to the average taxpayer.
Mr. Barber then made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, for
the Board to adopt the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY
ON VARIOUS CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR THE
COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Chesterfield that for the year beginning on the first day of
January, 1997, and ending on the thirty-first day of December,
1997, the taxes on property in all the Magisterial Districts of
the County of Chesterfield shall be as follows:
Sec. 1. Real Property and Mobile Homes.
On tracts of land, lots or improvements thereon and on
mobile homes the tax shall be $1.09 on every $100 of assessed
value thereof.
Sec. 2. Personal Property
(a) On automobiles, trailers, boats, boat trailers, other
motor vehicles and on all tangible personal property used or
held in connection with any mining, manufacturing or other
business, trade, occupation or profession, including
furnishings, furniture and appliances in rental units, the tax
shall be $3.60 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof.
(b) On aircraft as defined by Section 58.1-3503 and -3506
of the Code of Virqinia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $.50
on every $100 of the assessed value thereof.
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(c) On motor vehicles owned by members of volunteer rescue
squads, volunteer fire departments, volunteer police chaplains
and by auxiliary police officers as provided in Section 8-13.3,
Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1978, as amended, the tax
shall be $.96 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof.
(d) On wild or exotic animals as defined by Section 58.1-
3506 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be
$0.01 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof.
(e) On motor vehicles which use clean special fuels as
defined in Section 58.1-2101 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended, the tax shall be $3.24 on every $100 of the assessed
value thereof.
(f) On motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers with a
gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more used to transport
property for hire by a motor carrier engaged in interstate
commerce, the tax shall be $.96 on every $100 of the assessed
value thereof.
Sec. 3. Public Service Corporation Property.
(a) On that portion of real estate and tangible personal
property of public service corporations which has been equalized
as provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the Code of Virqinia, 1950,
as amended, the tax shall be $1.09 on every $100 of the assessed
value thereof determined by the State Corporation Commission.
(b) The foregoing subsections to the contrary
notwithstanding, on automobiles and trucks belonging to such
public service corporations the tax shall be $3.60 on every $100
of assessed value thereof.
Sec. 4. Machinery and Tools.
On machinery and tools used in a manufacturing or mining
business the tax shall be $1.00 on every $100 assessed value
thereof.
Vote: Unanimous
8.A.6. TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED FY98-2002 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mr. Stegmaier stated the Board held a public hearing on March
26, 1997 regarding adoption of the proposed FY98-2002 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP). He further stated that the CIP, with
revisions that were outlined earlier, will total $371.8 million.
Mr. Daniel stated that the Budget and Audit Committee has
reviewed the CIP.
Mr. Daniel then made a motion, on behalf of the Budget and Audit
Committee, for the Board to approve the FY98-2002 Capital
Improvement Program, as amended.
Mrs. Humphrey seconded the motion.
There was brief discussion relative to a motion not requiring a
second if it is a report that comes from a Committee.
Mr. Micas stated that the Board can accept the report without a
second, however, it is now adopting the CIP as a separate Board
decision which would require a second.
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Mr. Daniel requested the County Attorney to research the process
regarding a report that is given as a Committee, for the Body,
automatically being a motion on the floor and not requiring a
second.
Mr. Warren called for the vote on the motion made of Mr. Daniel,
seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, for the Board to approve the FY98-
2002 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
8.A.7. TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED FY98 OPERATING
BUDGET
Mr. Stegmaier stated that the Board held a public hearing on
March 26, 1997 regarding adoption of the proposed FY98 Operating
Budget.
Mr. Daniel stated that the Operating Budget is the one
recommended by the Budget and Audit Committee, subject to the
two modifications made during the work session -- reduction of
$69,000 from the consultant services and the $31,000 reduction
from the Reserve and shifting that $100,000 to the School
System.
Mr. Daniel then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Warren, for the
Board to adopt the proposed FY98 Operating Budget, as amended.
Mr. Warren stated that if there is a surplus at the end of this
fiscal year, the first item to be considered will be the
allocation of $69,000 for consulting services for the Design/
Transportation Study of Route 360/Geni~o Road Area.
When asked, Mr. Ramsey stated that the only item that has not
been addressed at this time and was recommended in the County
Administrator's proposed Budget is early implementation of the
General Assembly's action regarding the BPOL tax. He further
stated that funds in the Reserve at this time will have to be
addressed at some point in order to cover the loss in BPOL
revenue.
When asked, Mr. Stegmaier stated that staff reducing anticipated
revenue from BPOL taxes and allocating funds from the Reserve
would not change the gross appropriation of funds in the Budget,
therefore, a public hearing is not necessary.
When asked, Mr. Micas stated that he concurs with the comments
expressed by Mr. Stegmaier, however, the Board will need to
amend the BPOL ordinance, at a future public hearing, to make
changes in the BPOL tax.
Mr. Stegmaier stated that a public hearing would still have to
be held to change the BPOL ordinance, regardless of any action
taken today.
Mr. Warren offered a friendly amendment to motion to include
that the Board will be addressing the $100 fee, for businesses
that reach the $100,000 threshold, and will hold a public
hearing on the issue at the appropriate time.
Mr. Daniel stated that he would support a separate motion
regarding Mr. Warren's intent indicating that the Board will be
holding a public hearing on the BPOL reduction and the
identification of funding to support the reduction. He further
stated that he feels to tie it to the Budget would not be good
accounting practice.
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Mr. Warren noted again that if there is a surplus at the end of
this fiscal year, the first item to be considered will be the
allocation of $69,000 for consultant services for the
Design/Transportation Study of Route 360/Genito Road Area.
Mr. Warren then called for the vote on the motion made by Mr.
Daniel, seconded by him, for the Board to adopt the proposed
FY98 Operating Budget, as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Warren made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, for the
Board to suspend its rules at this time to add an item to the
Agenda.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Humphrey, the Board
authorized staff to advertise a public hearing to consider an
ordinance to eliminate the $100 fee for businesses in
Chesterfield County grossing over $100,000.
Vote: Unanimous
8.A.8. TO CONSIDER THE COUNTYtS 1997-98 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT AND HOME ANNUAL PLAN
Mr. Stegmaier stated the Board held a public hearing on March
26, 1997 regarding the County's 1997-98 Community Development
Block Grant and HOME Annual Plan. He further stated the Block
Grant and HOME Annual Plan total approximately $1.8 million.
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
approved the County's 1997-98 Community Development Block Grant
and HOME Annual Plan.
Vote: Unanimous
8.A.9. TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
FOR FY97-98
Mr. Stegmaier stated action requested is for the Board to adopt
a resolution to appropriate funds for FY97-98.
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE DESIGNATED FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS FROM
DESIGNATED ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR FY98 FOR THE OPERATING BUDGET
AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF
CHESTERFIELD
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Chesterfield:
(i)
That for the fiscal year beginning on the first
day of July, 1997, and ending on the thirtieth
day of June, 1998, the following sections shall
be adopted:
Sec. 1
The following designated funds and accounts shall
be appropriated from the designated estimated
revenues to operate and to provide a capital
improvements program for the County:
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General Fund
Estimated Revenue:
From Local Sources
General Property Taxes
Other Local Taxes
Licenses, Permits, Fees
Fines & Forfeitures
Other Local Revenue
From Other Agencies
State, Federal & Other Localities
Transfers & Reserves
Reserves
Transfer from CDBG Grant
Transfer from Utilities
Equity Transfer from Risk Management
Anticipated Fund Balance 7/1/97
Total Revenue
Appropriations:
General Government
Administration of Justice
Public Safety
Public Works
Health and Welfare
Parks, Rec., Cultural
Community Development
Non-Departmental
Debt Service
Operating Transfers
Health Center Commission
Fund Balance
Total General Fund:
Comprehensive Services Fund
Estimated Revenue:
From State & Other Localities
From General Fund
From School Fund
Total Revenue
Appropriations:
Operating Expenses
Total Comprehensive Services Fund
School Operatinq Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Local Sources
State
Federal
Transfer from School CIP Fund
Transfer from Risk Management Fund
Transfer from General Fund:
State Sales Tax
Local Taxes
Subtotal transfer from General Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Total Revenue School Operating Funds:
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$204,680,300
58,925,550
6,382,000
893,300
15,448,700
63,347,300
3,426,500
10,000
75,750
866,500
26,212,100
380,268,000
21,386,500
3,709,000
64,944,200
11,121,700
34,605,600
10,329,800
4,671,700
14,305,500
11,915,600
176,241,100
495,500
26,541,800
380,268,000
2,077,600
839,500
523,800
3,440,900
3,440,900
3,440,900
$11,466,350
105,262,850
8,586,800
1,600,000
300,000
28,586,500
135,181,000
163,767,500
1,000,000
$291,983,500
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Appropriations:
Instruction
Administration/Attend. & Health
Pupil Transportation
Operations & Maintenance
Debt Service
Food Services
Total Appropriations for School
Operating Funds:
School Capital Projects Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Interest Earnings
Total Revenue School Capital
Projects Fund
Appropriations:
Transfer to School Operating Fund
Total Appropriations School
Capital Projects Fund:
County Grants Fund
Estimated Revenue:
From the State & Federal Government
From the General Fund
Total Revenue
Appropriations:
Youth Services
Police Grants
Community Corrections Services
Community Corrections Options Grant
Family Preservation
Victim/Witness Assistance
Litter Grant
Pretrial Release
Community Development Block Grant
Housing
VJCCCA
TRACCS To Work
Domestic Violence Coordinator
Domestic Violence Prosecutor
Juvenile Detention USDA Grant
Drug Prosecution
Total County Grant Fund
County CIP Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Transfer from Utilities
Construction Management Charges
Other Localities
Transfer from General Fund
Total Revenue
Expenditures:
County Capital Projects
Total County CIP Fund
County Maintenance Projects Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Reimbursement from State
Transfer from General Fund
Total Revenue
199,783,062
10,357,229
12,738,469
28,423,340
29,956,000
10,725,400
$291,983,500
1,600,000
1,600,000
1,600,000
1,600,000
4,923,800
530,200
5,454,000
115,500
791,300
632,900
46,800
156,700
226,300
19,000
245,300
1,758,000
93,000
1,095,200
25,000
47,500
54,600
50,000
96,900
5,454,000
30,250
19,900
700,000
4,812,000
5,562,150
5,562,150
5,562,150
300,000
2,000,000
2,300,000
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Appropriations:
County Maintenance Projects
Total County Maintenance Projects
Cash Proffer Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Cash Proffers
Total Revenue
Appropriations:
Reimbursement
Total Expenditures
Vehicle and Communications Maintenance
Estimated Revenue:
Sales
Total Revenue
Appropriations:
County Garage & Motor Pool
Communications/Electronics
Addition to Reserves
Total Vehicle and Communications
Maintenance
Construction Manaqement Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Sales
Total Revenue:
Appropriations:
Construction Management Operations
Addition to Retained Earnings
Total Expenditures:
Risk Manaqement Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Service charges
Non-operating revenues
Beginning Fund Equity, 07/01/97
Total Revenue
Appropriations:
Risk Management Operations
Transfer to the General Fund
Transfer to School Operating Fund
Ending Fund Equity, 06/30/98
Total Risk Management Fund
Storeroom and Warehouse Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Sales
Service Charges
Total Revenue
Appropriations:
Operating Expenses
Total Storeroom and Warehouse Fund
Internal Distribution and Operations Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Sales
Transfer from General Fund
Transfer from School Operating Funds
Total Revenue
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2,300,000
2,300,000
64,400
64,400
64,400
64,400
7,877,200
7,877,200
7,204,900
592,500
79,800
7,877,200
411,000
411,000
379,200
31,800
411,000
2,240,400
300,000
2,732,700
5,273,100
2,489,100
866,500
300,000
1,617,500
5,273,100
3,050,600
136,500
3,187,100
3,187,100
3,187,100
330,500
67,100
128,200
525,800
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Appropriations:
Operating Expenses
Total Internal Distribution and Oper. Fund
525,800
525,800
County Airport Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Sales
Rental Fees
Total Revenue
321,700
99,000
420,700
Appropriations:
Airport Operations
Total County Airport Fund
420,700
420,700
Airport Capital Improvement Fund
Estimated Revenue:
Transfer from General Fund
Total Revenue
84,500
84,500
Appropriations:
Capital Improvements
Total Airport Capital Improvements Fund
Utilities Fund
84,500
84,500
Estimated Revenue: Service Charges
Capital Cost Recovery Charges
Transfer from General Fund
Used from Improvement Replacement Fund
Other Revenue
Total Revenue:
34,652,000
8,210,000
80,800
1,050,000
7,074,300
51,067,100
Appropriations:
Operations
Debt Service
Transfer to County Capital Projects
Transfer to General fund
Payment in Lieu of Taxes
Capital Projects
Total Utility Fund
26,114,000
7,667,100
30,250
55,750
1,709,500
15,490,500
51,067,100
Sec. 2
Appropriations in addition to those contained in
the general appropriation resolution may be made
by the Board only if there is available in the
fund an unencumbered and unappropriated sum
sufficient to meet such appropriations.
Sec. 3
Except as set forth in Sections 7, 13, 14, 16,
17, 18, 19, and 20 the County Administrator may,
as provided herein, authorize the transfer of any
unencumbered balance or portion thereof from one
classification of expenditure to another within
the same department or appropriation
function/category. The County Administrator may
transfer up to $20,000 from the unencumbered
balance of the appropriation of one appropriation
function/category to another appropriation
function/category. No more than one transfer may
be made for the same item causing the need for a
transfer, unless the total amount to be
transferred for the item does not exceed $20,000.
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Sec. 4
Sec. 5 (a)
Sec. 5 (b)
Sec. 6
Sec. 7
Sec. 8
The County Administrator may increase appropriations
for the following items of non-budgeted revenue that
may occur during the fiscal year:
Insurance recoveries received for damage to County
vehicles or other property for which County funds
have been expended to make repairs.
Refunds or reimbursements made to the County for
which the County has expended funds directly
related to that refund or reimbursement.
c. Any revenue source not to exceed $20,000.
Ail outstanding encumbrances, both operating and
capital, at June 30, 1997 shall be reappropriated to
the 1997-98 fiscal year to the same department and
account for which they were encumbered in the
previous year.
At the close of the fiscal year, all unencumbered
appropriations lapse for budget items other than
Capital Projects, reserves, refunds for off-site and
oversized water and wastewater facilities, grants,
and donations restricted to specific purposes.
Appropriations designated for capital projects will
not lapse at the end of the fiscal year but shall
remain appropriations until the completion of the
project or until the Board of Supervisors, by
appropriate ordinance or resolution, changes or
eliminates the appropriation. The County
Administrator may approve necessary accounting
transfers between funds to enable the capital
projects to be accounted for in the correct manner.
Upon completion of a capital project, staff is
authorized to close out the project and transfer to
the funding source any remaining balances. This
section applies to all existing appropriations for
Capital Projects at June 30, 1997 and appropriations
in the 1997-98 budget. The County Administrator may
approve construction change orders to contracts up to
an increase of $15,000 and approve all change orders
for reductions to contracts.
That the County Administrator may authorize the
transfer of Utilities Capital Projects funds that are
20% or up to $100,000 of the original project cost,
whichever is less, from any Utilities Capital Project
to any other Utilities Capital Project. Should the
actual contract price for a project be less than the
appropriation, the County Administrator may approve
transfer of excess funds to the funding source prior
to completion of the project.
The approval by the Board of Supervisors to request
and accept any grant of funds to the County
constitutes the appropriation of both the revenue to
be received from the grant and the County's expendi-
ture required by the terms of the grant, if any.
Allocation of Food Stamps will be considered a Board
approved grant for purposes of this section up to
the actual value of food stamps received. The
appropriation of grant funds will not lapse at the
end of the fiscal year, but shall remain appropriated
until completion of the project or until the Board of
Supervisors, by appropriate resolution, changes or
eliminates the appropriation. The County
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Sec. 9
Sec. 10
Sec. 11
Sec. 12
Sec. 13
Sec. 14
Sec. 15
Sec. 16
Administrator may reduce any grant appropriation to
the level approved by the granting agency during the
fiscal year. The County Administrator may approve
necessary accounting transfers between funds to
enable the grant to be accounted for in the correct
manner. Upon completion of a grant project, County
Administrator is authorized to close the grant
account and transfer back to the funding source any
remaining balances. This applies to appropriations
for grants outstanding at June 30, 1997 and
appropriations in the 1997-98 budget.
The County Administrator may appropriate both revenue
and expenditures for donations made by citizens or
citizen groups in support of County programs up to
$20,000. Any remaining unencumbered balance of a
restricted donation at the end of the fiscal year
will be reappropriated into the subsequent fiscal
year.
The County Administrator may reduce revenue and
expenditure appropriations related to programs funded
all or in part by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or
the federal government to the level approved by the
responsible state or federal agency.
The Director of the Accounting Department is autho-
rized to make transfers to the various funds for
which there are transfers budgeted. The Director
shall transfer funds only as needed up to amounts
budgeted, or in accordance with any existing bond
resolutions that specify the manner in which
transfers are to be made.
The Treasurer may advance monies to and from the
various funds of the County to allow maximum cash
flow efficiency. The advances must not violate
county bond covenants or other legal restrictions
that would prohibit an advance.
The County Administrator is authorized to make
expenditures from Trust & Agency Funds for the
specified reasons for which the funds were esta-
blished. In no case shall the expenditure exceed the
available balance in the fund.
The County Administrator may transfer supplemental
retirement, Worker's Compensation funds, healthcare
for retirees, and/or any. amount of the Insurance
Reserve funds consistent with the County's Risk
Management program to departments, as needed.
The portion of the reserve for capital projects
related to the school budget will be added to the
reserve for future capital projects in the general
fund; the portion related to the school budget will
be designated for school projects.
The County Administrator may appropriate revenues and
increase expenditures in excess of $20,000 for funds
received by the County from asset forfeitures for
operating expenditures directly related to drug
enforcement. This applies to funds currently on-hand
at June 30, 1997, and all funds received in the 1997-
98 budget year.
The outstanding balance of these funds at June 30,
1997 or June 30, 1998 shall not lapse but be carried
forward into the next fiscal year.
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Sec. 17
The County Administrator may increase the general
fund appropriation in the School Operating Fund,
contingent upon availability of funding and taking
into consideration any other expenditures which may
have occurred, based on the following schedule:
a. Increase general fund transfer/appropriation on
December 15 by $1,500,000.
b. Increase general fund transfer/appropriation on
February 15 by $1,500,000.
c. Increase general fund transfer/appropriation on
April 15 by $1,500,000.
Sec. 18
After completion of all necessary audit transactions
for General Fund and School Operating Funds, the
County Administrator may at his discretion, increase
appropriations or authorize transfers of existing
appropriations at June 30 as follows:
a. Subsequent to all audit adjustments, and if the
ending general fund balance is maintained at a
maximum of 7.5% of general fund expenditures,
designate all available FY97 operating funds for
the general fund reserve for future capital
projects or for subsequent years appropriations.
Sec. 19
The County Administrator is authorized to reallocate
funding sources for Capital Projects, arbitrage
rebates/penalties, and debt services payments and to
appropriate bond interest earnings to minimize
arbitrage rebates/penalties. This authority would
include the appropriation of transfers among funds to
accomplish such reallocations. Budgets for specific
Capital Projects will not be increased beyond the
level authorized by Sections 3 and 4.
This applies to funds currently on-hand in FY97, and all
funds received in the 1997-98 budget year.
Sec. 20
The County Administrator is authorized to transfer
among appropriation categories any amount of funds
associated with implementation of the Comprehensive
Services Act for at-risk youth and families and
funding associated with the implementation of the
VJCCCA Grant to record transactions.
Sec. 21
Sec. 22
Salaries for Planning~Commissioners will be increased
equivalent to the increase given to all County
employees.
Effective upon adoption of this resolution, the
County Administrator is authorized to approve
transfers among funds as long as total net spending
is not increased.
Sec. 23
Sec. 24
The County Administrator shall have authority to
appropriate actual State Compensation Board revenue
and associated expenditures, when such revenue is
provided for the purpose of funding new positions in
Constitutional officers' departments, provided that
the Board of Supervisors has approved the creation of
the new positions.
Effective with the FY97 budget and effective upon
adoption of this resolution, the Utilities Department
rate stabilization reserve shall be created and
maintained as per guidelines outlined below:
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Sec. 25
a) Beginning with fiscal year 2000, the minimum annual
contribution to the reserve will be 50% of the
previous year's depreciation on fixed assets.
b) The annual contribution to the reserve will
continue until 100% of accumulated depreciation on
the fixed assets is funded. If at the beginning
of a fiscal year a reserve balance exceeds 100% of
accumulated depreciation, a reduction in the
annual contribution may be considered.
c) Beginning with fiscal year 2000, funds cannot be
used from the rate stabilization reserve if the
balance falls below 25% of that utility's fixed
asset accumulated depreciation.
d) The declaration of a financial emergency by the
director of utilities and a corresponding four-
fifths vote by the Board of Supervisors at a
publicly advertised meeting declaring the
existence of such an emergency is required to
suspend Sec. 23-a, Sec. 23-b, and Sec. 23-c.
Effective with the FY98 budget and effective upon
adoption of this resolution, the School Board and/or
the School Superintendent may make expenditure
changes within the school appropriations as follows:
a) Transfers of $20,000 or less are subject to the
approval of the Superintendent.
b) Transfers of $20,001 to $499,999 require the
approval of the Superintendent and the School
Board.
c) Transfers of $500,000 or more require the approval
of the Superintendent, the School Board, and the
Board of Supervisors.
A budget status report reflecting changes to the approved
budget between appropriation categories, as amended,
shall be presented to the Board of Supervisors quarterly.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Warren stated that all motions passed by unanimous vote on
the FY97/98 Budget which is an example of democracy and the
Board of Supervisors acting collectively in the good of the
citizens of Chesterfield County. He further stated that debates
are good; that he is pleased to be a part of this Board; and
that he is happy to have worked with the School Board during
this process. He stated that this year's Budget process is
showing that Chesterfield is a leader in the region and
throughout the State. He expressed appreciation to each of the
Board members for their support in this process.
8.B. APPOINTMENTS
8.B.1. BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
suspended its rules at this time to allow simultaneous
nomination/appointment members to serve on the Board of Building
Code Appeals and the Disability Services Board.
Vote: Unanimous
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On motion of Mrs. Humphrey, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
simultaneously nominated/appointed Mr. David Rives to serve on
the Board of Building Code Appeals, whose term is effective
immediately and will expire June 30, 2000.
Vote: Unanimous
(It is noted that Mr. Rives is filling the vacancy of Mr.
William Howlett who resigned.)
8.B.2. DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
simultaneously nominated/appointed Ms. Sandra Griffin to serve
on the Disability Services Board whose term is effective
immediately and will expire June 30, 2000.
Vote: Unanimous
8.C. STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION COST APPROVALS
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
approved the following streetlight installation cost approvals:
DALE DISTRICT
* Mason Dale Drive and Mason Dale Way
Cost to install light: $1,013.91
* Cogbill Road and Phillips Lane - (Incorporate two existing
private lights into the County streetlight program.)
No cost install lights
MATOACA DISTRICT
* Happy Hill Road, 10 streetlights on existing poles, between
16300 and 16616
No cost to install lights
* River Road, vicinity of 14201
No cost to install light
MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
* Yarmouth Drive, in the cul-de-sac
No cost to install light
Vote: Unanimous
8.D. CONSENT ITEMS
8.D.1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
8.D.l.a. RECOGNIZING MR. BYRON WAKLEY FOR ATTAINING RANK OF
EAGLE SCOUT
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated by Mr.
William D. Boyce on February 8, 1910; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America was founded to promote
citizenship training, personal development, and fitness of
individuals; and
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WHEREAS, after earning at least twenty-one merit badges
in a wide variety of fields, serving in a leadership position in
a troop, carrying out a service project beneficial to his
community, being active in the troop, demonstrating Scout
spirit, and living up to the Scout Oath and Law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Byron Wakley, Troop 897, sponsored by Mount
Pisgah United Methodist Church, has accomplished those high
standards of commitment and has reached the long-sought goal of
Eagle Scout which is received by less than two percent of those
individuals entering the Scouting movement; and
WHEREAS, growing through his experiences in Scouting,
learning the lessons of responsible citizenship, and priding
himself on the great accomplishments of his County, Byron is
indeed a member of a new generation of prepared young citizens
of whom we can all be very proud.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors hereby extends its congratulations
to Mr. Byron Wakley and acknowledges the good fortune of the
County to have such an outstanding young man as one of its
citizens.
Vote: Unanimous
8.D.l.b. CONFIRMING PROCEEDINGS OF THE CHESTERFIELD INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR FINANCING OF INDUSTRIAL
REVENUE BONDS FOR ERNI COMPONENTS, INCORPORATED
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of the
County of Chesterfield ("Authority"), has considered the
application of ERNI Components, Inc. ("Company") requesting the
issuance of the Authority's revenue bonds in an amount not to
exceed $6,000,000 ("Bonds") to assist in the financing of the
County's acquisition and installation of additional equipment at
the Company's existing facility for the manufacture of
electronic connectors, switches and relays in support of the
telecommunications, computer, networking, defense and
instrumentation industries, located at 12701 N. Kingston Avenue
in the County of Chesterfield, Virginia, and has held a public
hearing on March 20, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code"), provides that the governmental
unit having jurisdiction over the issuer of private activity
bonds and over the area in which any facility financed with the
proceeds of private activity bonds is located must approve the
issuance of the bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the
County of CheSterfield, Virginia ("County"); the Project is
located in the County and the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Chesterfield, Virginia ("Board") constitutes the highest
elected governmental unit of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has recommended that the Board
approve the issuance of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's resolution approving
the issuance of the Bonds, subject to the terms to be agreed
upon, a certificate of the public hearing and a Fiscal Impact
Statement have been filed with the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA:
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1. The Board approves the issuance of the Bonds by the
Authority for the benefit of the Company, as required by Section
147(f) of the Code and Section 15.1-1378.1 of the Code of
Virginia of 1950, as amended ("Virginia Code") to permit the
Authority to assist in the financing of the Project.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds as required
by Section 147(f) of the Code, does not constitute an
endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the Bonds of the
creditworthiness of the Project or the Company, but, as required
by Section 15.1-1380 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as
amended, the Bonds shall provide that neither the County nor the
Authority shall be obligated to pay the Bonds or the interest
thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues
and moneys pledged therefor, and neither the faith or credit nor
the taxing power of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the County nor
the Authority shall be pledged thereto.
3. Pursuant to the limitations contained in Temporary
Income Tax Regulations Section 5f.103-2(f) (1), this resolution
shall remain in effect for a period of one year from the date of
its adoption.
4. The Board directs the County Administrator to request
an allocation of the State Ceiling (as defined in Section 15.1-
1399.10 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended) in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the Code of
Virginia of 1950, as amended, and any regulations or executive
orders issued thereunder.
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
Vote: Unanimous
8.D.l.c. SUPPORTING THE DESIGN OF THE ROBIOUS ROAD WIDENING
PROJECT FROM ROUTE 60 TO WOODMONT DRIVE
After brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr.
McHale, the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Robious Road, from Route 60 to Woodmont Drive,
currently carries over 20,000 vehicles per day; and
WHEREAS, Robious Road must be improved to safely and
efficiently carry this volume of traffic and the volume of
traffic projected to use Robious Road in the future; and
WHEREAS, the widening of Robious Road is included in the
Secondary Road Six Year Improvement Plan for Chesterfield
County; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
has conducted a public hearing on the Robious Road design.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors supports VDOT's Robious Road design.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board requests VDOT
to proceed with the widening of Robious Road as quickly as
possible.
Vote: Unanimous
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8.D.2. STATE ROAD ~CCEPTi~NCE
This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with
directions from this Board, made report in writing upon his
examination of the roads in Lippingham, Section 1, Bermuda
District, and
Whereas, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of
Transportation has advised the Director of Environmental
Engineering, the streets in Lippingham, Section 1, Bermuda
District, meet the requirements established by the Subdivision
Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of
Transportation, and
Whereas, the County and the Virginia Department of
Transportation have entered into an agreement, recorded in Deed
Book 2453, Page 405, January 21, 1994, for all stormwater
detention/retention facilities in the County.
Therefore, upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.
Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, it is resolved that the roads in
Lippingham, Section 1, Bermuda District, be and they hereby are
established as public roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of
Transportation, be and is hereby requested to take into the
Secondary System, pursuant to Section 33.1-229, Code of
Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements,
the following:
Name of Street: South Happy Hill Road
From: End of road at section limits,
0.17 mile west of Old Hampstead
Lane, State Route 4963
To: Existing South Happy Hill Road,
State Route 4964
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 92 feet.
Length: 0.17 mile
Name of Street: Lippingham Place Length: 0.04 mile
From: Lippingham Drive, 0.04 mile
southeast of South Happy Hill Road
To: South Happy Hill Road, 0.17 mile west
of Old Hampstead Lane, State Route 4963
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 70 feet.
Name of Street: Lippingham Drive
From: Cul-de-sac, 0.31 mile southeast
of Lippingham Place
To: Lippingham Place, 0.04 mile
southeast of South Happy Hill Road
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 50 feet.
Length: 0.31 mile
Name of Street: Lippingham Lane
From: Lippingham Drive, 0.24 mile
southeast of Lippingham Place
To: End of section limits, 0.07 mile
west of Lippingham Drive
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 50 feet.
Length: 0.07 mile
Name of Street: Lippingham Terrace
From: Lippingham Lane, 0.05 mile
west of Lippingham Drive
To: Cul-de-sac, 0.08 mile north
of Lippingham Lane'
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 50 feet.
Length: 0.08 mile
This request is inclusive of the adjacent slope, sight distance,
clear zone, and designated Virginia Department of Transportation
drainage easements indicated on the development plat.
These roads serve 49 lots.
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This section of Lippingham is recorded as follows:
Section 1, Plat Book 88, Pages 94 and 95, September 29, 1995.
Vote: Unanimous
This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with
directions from this Board, made report in writing upon his
examination of the road in Rivers Bluff and a portion of
Chesterfield Manor, Bermuda District, and
Whereas, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of
Transportation has advised the Director of Environmental
Engineering, the street in Rivers Bluff and a portion of
Chesterfield Manor, Bermuda District, meets the requirements
established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the
Virginia Department of Transportation, and
Whereas, the County and the Virginia Department of
Transportation have entered into an agreement, recorded in Deed
Book 2453, Page 405, January 21, 1994, for all stormwater
detention/retention facilities in the County.
Therefore, upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.
Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, it is resolved that the road in
Rivers Bluff and a portion of Chesterfield Manor, Bermuda
District, be and it hereby is established as a public road.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of
Transportation, be and is hereby requested to take into the
Secondary System, pursuant to Section 33.1-229, Code of
Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements,
the following:
Name of Street: Bermuda Avenue Length: 0.14 mile
From: Cul-de-sac, 0.14 mile west
of Richmond Street, State Route 2404
To: Richmond Street, State Route 2404,
at existing Bermuda Avenue, State Route 2406
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 50 feet.
This request is inclusive of the adjacent slope, sight distance,
clear zone, and designated Virginia Department of Transportation
drainage easements indicated on the development plat.
This road serves 6 lots.
This section of Rivers Bluff is recorded as follows:
Plat Book 74, Pages 31 and 32, January 31, 1991, and
the portion of Chesterfield Manor is recorded as follows:
Plat Book 4, Page 255, July 14, 1933.
Vote: Unanimous
This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with
directions from this Board, made report in writing upon his
examination of the road in Riggers Station, Section 2, Bermuda
District, and
Whereas, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of
Transportation has advised the Director of Environmental
Engineering, the street in Riggers Station, Section 2, Bermuda
District, meets the requirements established by the Subdivision
Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of
Transportation, and
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Whereas, the County and the Virginia Department of
Transportation have entered into an agreement, recorded in Deed
Book 2453, Page 405, January 21, 1994, for all stormwater
detention/retention facilities in the County.
Therefore, upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.
Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, it is resolved that the road in
Riggers Station, Section 2, Bermuda District, be and it hereby
is established as a public road.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of
Transportation, be and is hereby requested to take into the
Secondary System, pursuant to Section 33.1-229, Code of
Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements,
the following:
Name of Street: Trailtop Terrace
From: Riggers Station Drive,
State Route 4050, at intersection
of existing Trailtop Terrace,
State Route 4051
To: Cul-de-sac, 0.04 mile northeast
of Riggers Station Drive, State Route 4050
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 50 feet.
Length: 0.04 mile
This request is inclusive of the adjacent slope, sight distance,
clear zone, and designated Virginia Department of Transportation
drainage easements indicated on the development plat.
This road serves 6 lots.
This section of Riggers Station is recorded as follows:
Section 2, Plat Book 68, Page 55, October 27, 1989.
Vote: Unanimous
This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with
directions from this Board, made report in writing upon his
examination of the roads in Riggers Station, Section 3, Bermuda
District, and
Whereas, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of
Transportation has advised the Director of Environmental
Engineering, the streets in Riggers Station, Section 3, Bermuda
District, meet the requirements established by the Subdivision
Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of
Transportation, and
Whereas, the County and the Virginia Department of
Transportation have entered into an agreement, recorded in Deed
Book 2453, Page 405, January 21, 1994, for all stormwater
detention/retention facilities in the County.
Therefore, upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.
Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, it is resolved that the roads in
Riggers Station, Section 3, Bermuda District, be and they hereby
are established as public roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of
Transportation, be and is hereby requested to take into the
Secondary System, pursuant to Section 33.1-229, Code of
Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements,
the following:
Name of Street: Woodsacre Lane Length: 0.06 mile
From: Riggers Station Drive,
State Route 4050, 0.15 mile
west of Woods Edge Road, State Route 620
To: Cul-de-sac, 0.06 mile north of
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Riggers Station Drive, State Route 4050
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 50 feet.
Name of Street: Riggers Station Drive
From: Cul-de-sac, 0.26 mile west of
Woods Edge Road, State Route 620
To: Existing Riggers Station Drive,
State Route 4050
Guaranteed Right-of-Way Width: 50 feet.
Length: 0.11 mile
This request is inclusive of the adjacent slope, sight distance,
clear zone, and designated Virginia Department of Transportation
drainage easements indicated on the development plat.
These roads serve 11 lots.
This section of Riggers Station is recorded as follows:
Section 3, Plat Book 69, Page 18, December 4, 1989.
Vote: Unanimous
8.D.3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CENTRE STREET, GENITO
ROAD, AND ROBIOUS ROAD AS THE COUNTY'S FY98 CHESTERFIELD
ROAD FUND PROJECTS
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-75 of the Code of Virginia permits
the Commonwealth Transportation Board to make an equivalent
matching allocation to any County for designations by the
governing body of up to 25% or $500,000 whichever is greater of
funds received by it during the current fiscal year pursuant to
the "State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972" for use by
the Commonwealth Transportation Board to construct, maintain, or
improve primary and secondary highway systems within such
County; and
WHEREAS, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
appropriated $500,000 for the Chesterfield Road Fund with the
adoption of the FY98 Appropriation Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, VDOT has notified the County that $500,000 is the
maximum amount of Chesterfield County funds that will be match
by the State during FY98.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors has appropriated $500,000 to be
matched by the State for the FY98 Chesterfield Road Fund
(Revenue Sharing Program).
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matched funds be
allocated to the following projects:
$53,542
$654,356
Centre Street from Route 10 to Chester Road
Preliminary Engineering, Right-of-Way, and
Construction
($26,771 VDOT and $26,771 County)
Genito Road from Route 360 to Old Hundred Road
Preliminary Engineering, Right-of-Way, and
Construction
($327,178 VDOT and $327,178 County)
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$292,102
Robious Road from Midlothian Turnpike to Woodmont
Drive
Preliminary Engineering, Right-of-Way, and
Construction
($146,051 VDOT and $146,051 County)
Vote: Unanimous
8.D.4. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GODSEY & SON, INCORPORATED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER LINE FOR THE HENRICUS VISITOR
CENTER AND DUTCH GAP CONSERVATION AREAAND APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
awarded a contract to Godsey & Son, Incorporated and
appropriated $250,000 from the Utilities Department Water Fund
balance for construction o f a water line for the Henricus
Visitor Center and Dutch Gap Conservation Area and authorized
the County Administrator to execute the necessary documents.
Vote: Unanimous
8.D.5. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE SALE OF ~
SURPLUS PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE TO JOHN NESTE~
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board set
the date of May 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. for a public hearing to
consider the sale of a surplus parcel of real estate to John
Nester, in the amount of $47,500.
Vote: Unanimous
8.D.6. AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE A PARCEL OF LAND ON WILTON ROAD
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND OFFER PROPERTY FOR SALE
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
declared a 0.3479 acre parcel of land on Wilton Road (at the new
Carver Middle School) surplus property and authorized staff to
advertise the parcel for sale by sealed bids.
Vote: Unanimous
8.D.7. ACCEPTANCE OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND ALONG BUFORD ROAD
AND FOREST HILL AVENUE FROM EXXON CORPORATION
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
accepted, on behalf of the County, the conveyance of two parcels
of land -- one containing 0.0205 acres along Buford Road (State
Route 678) and one containing 0.0766 acres along Forest Hill
Avenue (State Route 683) from Exxon Corporation and authorized
the County Administrator to execute the necessary deed. (It is
noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this
Board.)
Vote: Unanimous
8.D.8. APPROVAL OF WATER AND SEWER CONTRACT FOR 4664 MELODY
ROAD
When asked, Mr. Micas stated that Mr. Daniel's housing value is
not likely to be affected by approval of this water and sewer
contract.
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On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
approved a water and sewer contract for 4664 Melody Road,
Contract Number 970041, as follows, which project includes the
extension of 95 L.F. of 6" offsite water lines and authorized
the County Administrator to execute any necessary documents:
Developer:
Contractor:
Contract Amount: Estimated Total
Total Estimated County Cost
Water (Offsite)
Estimated Developer Cost
Code: (Refund thru connections)
District: Dale
Norma J. Corbin
Mayton Construction, Incorporated
- $13,295.00
$ 1,444.85
$11,85:0.15
5B-572WO-E4D
Vote: Unanimous
S.D.9. AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT BETWEEN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AND DELTA AIRPORT
CONSULTING FOR AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board
authorized the County Administrator to execute a contract, for
a one year period (1997-1998), with Delta Airport Consultants
for the purpose of performing engineering services at the
Chesterfield County Airport.
Vote: Unanimous
9. HEARINGS OF CITIZENS ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS OR CLAIMS
There were no Hearings of citizens on Unscheduled Matters or
Claims at this time.
10. REPORTS
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mr. Barber, the Board
accepted the following reports:
A report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts and a status
report on the General Fund Balance; Reserve for Future Capital
Projects; District Road and Street Light Funds; Lease Purchases;
and School Board Agenda.
Vote: Unanimous
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.1-344A.7., CODE OF
VIRGINIA, 1950, AS AMENDED, TO DISCUSS PROBABLE LITIGATION
REQUIRING LEGAL ADVICE BY COUNSEL INVOLVING THE OLD
BUCKINGHAM STATION APARTMENT FIRE
On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, the Board
went into Executive Session Pursuant to Section 2.1-344A., Code
of Virqinia, 1950, as amended, to discuss probably litigation
requiring legal advice by counsel involving the Old Buckingham
Station apartment fire.
Vote: Unanimous
Reconvening:
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On motion of Mr. McHale, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has this day adjourned
into Executive Session in accordance with a formal vote of the
Board and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia
Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act effective
July 1, 1989 provides for certification that such Executive
Session was conducted in conformity with law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors
does hereby certify that to the best of each member's knowledge,
i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open
meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were
discussed in the Executive Session to which this certification
applies, and
ii) only such public business matters as were identified
in the Motion by which the Executive Session was convened were
heard, discussed, or considered by the Board. No member
dissents from this certification.
The Board being polled, the vote was as follows:
Mr. McHale : Aye.
Mr. Daniel : Aye.
Mr. Barber : Aye.
Mrs. Humphrey : Aye.
Mr. Warren : Aye.
12. DINNER
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, the Board
recessed to the Administration Building, Room 502, for dinner.
Vote: Unanimous
13. INVOCATION
Mr. Russell Harris gave the invocation.
14. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
Mr. William Poole led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America.
15. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Warren introduced Ms. Mary Ellen Howe.
Ms. Howe displayed a portrait that she painted of Sir Thomas
Dale to be placed at the Henricus Visitors Center. She stated
that she will also be painting a copy of the portrait of
Pocahontas which is currently at the Virginia Historical Society
and that painting is be reproduced for the Visitors Center.
When asked, she stated that she has painted many portraits for
the County including Lord Chesterfield; the four Confederate
Generals; Pocahontas; Philip Valentine Cogbill and his wife,
Julia Trueheart; Argile, The Race Horse at Chesterfield; Miss
Lucy Corr; Sheriff Gates; O.B. Gates Elementary School; and all
the Clerks of the Circuit Court.
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Mr. McHale expressed appreciation, on behalf of the Henricus
Foundation, to Ms. Howe for her generous gift. He stated that
the Foundation is looking forward to the opening the visitors
Center and that the portraits will make the visits to the Center
very memorable.
O RECOGNIZING APRIL 7-11, 1997 AS "CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
LOGISTICS WEEK"
Mr. James Dunn introduced Mr. Bill Heipp, representing Standard
Motors products and CLM Roundtable Past President, who was
present to accept the resolution.
On motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Council of Logistics Management was founded
in 1963 and later its affiliate, the Central Virginia
Roundtable, was established in 1990 -- both as non-profit
educational organizations that promote the logistics process in
the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Central Virginia Roundtable
is primarily to provide an educational forum at monthly business
meetings featuring corporate, governmental, military, academic
leaders, and consultants and tours of area businesses; and
WHEREAS, logistics is a term used to encompass
transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory planning,
customer service, and other related functions; and
WHEREAS logistics services are vital to the manufacturing
industries located within Chesterfield County, such as, but not
limited to, Reynolds Metals, Philip Morris, Hill PHOENIX,
Carter-Wallace, Great Coastal Transportation, and DSC Logistics;
and
WHEREAS, logistics is a growth industry with significant
economic opportunities, especially attractive to the County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors publicly recognizes April 7-11, 1997
as "Chesterfield County Logistics Week".
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Warren presented the executed resolution to Mr. Heipp and
acknowledged logistics as being a growth industry with
significant economic opportunities.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.A. AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE A TWENTY FOOT ALLEY AND PORTIONS
OF O'REILLY LANE AND LARKSPUR ROAD DEDICATED BY BON AIR
SUBDIVISION
Ms. Parr stated this date and time has been advertised for a
public hearing to consider an ordinance to vacate a twenty foot
alley and portions of O'Reilly Lane and Larkspur Road dedicated
by Bon Air Subdivision.
No one came forward to speak in favor of or against this
ordinance.
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On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Daniel, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE whereby the COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA,
("GRANTOR") vacates to BON AIR L.L.C., RONALD L. CHASE and
BARBARA F. CHASE, (husband and wife), JOHN R. KNIGHT and NELLIE
B. KNIGHT, (husband and wife), THOMAS B. SCHOLL, JR. and
MARGARET B. SCHOLL, (husband and wife), SHIRLEY A. HUDSON, RICKY
M. GEORGE, (married), LISA J. GEORGE, married, formerly LISA J.
MOORE, and THE HODGINS, L.L.C., a Virginia Limited Liability
Company, ("GRANTEES"), a 20' alley and portions of A Street (now
O'Reilly Lane) and B Street (now Larkspur Road) within Bon Air
Subdivision, MIDLOTHIAN Magisterial District, Chesterfield
County, Virginia, as shown on a plat thereof duly recorded in
the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County
in Plat Book 3, Page 51.
WHEREAS, Bon Air L.L.C., petitioned the Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia to vacate a 20'
alley and portions of A Street (now O'Reilly Lane) and B Street
(now Larkspur Road), on a map of Bon Air, MIDLOTHIAN Magisterial
District, Chesterfield County, Virginia more particularly shown
on a plat of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court
of said County in Plat Books 3, Page 51, dated JANUARY 1912, and
also shown on plat of Bon Air Knolls recorded in Plat Book 4,
Pages 138-141, and on Holiday Acres recorded in Plat Book 9,
Page 118. The easement petitioned to be vacated is more fully
described as follows:
A 20 Alley and portions of A Street (now
O'Reilly Lane) and B. Street (now Larkspur
Road), the location of which is more fully
shown on a plat by BALZER AND ASSOCIATES,
INC., dated JANUARY 30, 1977, a copy of which
is attached hereto and made a part of this
Ordinance.
WHEREAS, notice has been given pursuant to Section 15.1-
431 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, by advertising;
and,
WHEREAS, no public necessity exists for the continuance
of the streets and alley sought to be vacated.
GRANTEE hereby conveys unto the GRANTOR and GRANTOR
hereby reserves a 16' water easement on A Street (now Larkspur
Road) and a 40' variable width utility easement on B Street
(now O'Reilly Lane), as shown on the attached plat.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
That pursuant to Section 15.1-482(b) of the Code of
Virqinia, 1950, as amended, the aforesaid streets and alley be
and is hereby vacated.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect in
accordance with Section 15.1-482(b) of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, and a certified copy of this Ordinance,
together with the plat attached hereto shall be recorded no
sooner than thirty days hereafter in the Clerk's Office of the
Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia pursuant to
Section 15.1-485 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
The effect of this Ordinance pursuant to Section 15.1-483
is to destroy the force and effect of the recording of the
portion of the plat vacated. This Ordinance shall vest fee
simple title to the centerline of the streets and alley hereby
vacated in the adjoining property owners, free and clear of any
rights of public use.
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Accordingly, this Ordinance shall be indexed in the names
of the COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD as GRANTOR, and BON AIR L.L.C.,
RONALD L. CHASE and BARBARA F. CHASE, (husband and wife), JOHN
R. KNIGHT and NELLIE B. KNIGHT, (husband and wife), THOMAS B.
SCHOLL, JR. and MARGARET B. SCHOLL, (husband and wife), SHIRLEY
A. HUDSON, RICKY M. GEORGE, (married), LISA J. GEORGE, married,
formerly LISA J. MOORE, and THE HODGINS, L.L.C., a Virginia
Limited Liability Company or their successors in title, as
GRANTEES.
Vote: Unanimous
16.B. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
CHESTERFIELD, 1978t AS AMENDEDt BY AMENDING AND
RE-ENACTING SECTIONS 21.1-138 AND 21.1-139 RELATING TO
HOTELS AND RESTRICTED USES IN A CORPORATE OFFICE
0-2 DISTRICT
Mr. Poole stated that this date and time has been advertised
for a public hearing to consider an ordinance relating to
hotels and restricted uses in a corporate office 0-2 District.
He further stated that between the Planning Commission's public
hearing and tonight's meeting, the old zoning ordinance has
been repealed and the recodified ordinance has come into
affect. He requested that the Board defer consideration of
this ordinance until May 14, 1997 to allow staff to readvertise
the correct ordinance.
No one came forward to speak in favor of or against the
deferral.
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. Barber, the Board
deferred consideration of an ordinance relating to hotels and
restricted uses in a corporate office 0-2 district until May
14, 1997.
Vote: Unanimous
17. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mrs. Humphrey, the Board
adjourned at 7:15 p.m. until April 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. for a
combined Clover Hill, Matoaca, and Midlothian Districts
community meeting at Monacan High School auditorium to discuss
Richmond Metropolitan Authority toll improvements. (It is
noted that the Board, in its totality, will not be attending
this meeting.)
Vote: Unanimous
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County AdministratoI~
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Chairman
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