Loading...
05-09-1979 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES May 9, 19'79 Supervisors in Attendance: Mr. E. Mmrlin O'Neill, Sr., Chairmmn Mrs. Joan Girone, Vice-fhairmmn Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson Mr. C. L. Bookman Mr. R. Garland Dodd Mr. Nicholas M. Meiszer County Administrator Staff in Attendance: Mr. Phillip Hester, Director of Parks and Recreation Mr. Dean Martin, Nursing Home Administrator Mr. Steve Micas, County Attorne~ Mr. Jeffrey Muzzy, Director of Community Development Mr. Robert Painter, Utilities D Mr. Lane Ramsey, Budget Dire, Mr. O'Neill called the meeting to order at the Courthouse at 2:00 p.m. (EDST) Mr. Dodd gave the invocation. On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the Board approved the minutes of April 20, 25 and 30, 1979 as amended. Vote: Unanimous Mr. Harold Warren, representing Mr. Covington with the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation,was present. He presented the Board with a oopy of the public hearing informa- tion for the Route 360-150 interchange expansion. He added the public hearing was scheduled for June 6, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. at Manchester Hi.gh School. He stated the date to be advertised for construction zs August 19, 1981, at this time, and hopefully, it will be moved up. Mr. O'Neill stated the Hickory Road project has been delayed for six months because a permit has to be gotten. Mr. Warren stated that the delay is because this is considered a nay%gable stream and .,the Corps of ~Engineers must approve a permit to cross the str~e~a. Mr. Bookman ~inquired what could be done and suggested contacting our Senators and ~Congressmen to see if they could try to push these types of projects forward. It was genera] agreed not to take any action at this time. Mrs. Girone stated the lights at Turner Road are not working to all~.w the proper flow of traffic. Mr. Warren stated the lights are not working properly and will have to be resynchronized. Mrs. Girone inquired when Forest Hill and Buford Road would be repainted. Mr. Warren stated as Soon as possible. She inquired if the Highway Department could resurface Westfield Road as it was badly needed. Mr. Warren stated he would check into this mat ter. Mr. Dodd inquired when West Street would be improved. Mr. Warren stated it would be taken care of very soon. Mr. Dodd inquired about Curtis Street improvements. Mr. Warren stated work had begun on this project. Mr. Apperson stated that Cogbill Road still has not been painted. Mr. Warren stated they would be painting Cogbill as soon as possible. 79-207 m.a. 3.m. Mr. Bookman inquired if some work could be done to improve Taylor Coalboro Roa~s. as well as lining to be done on Ruthers Road and' Elkhardt between .~Turner and Providence Roads. Mr. Warren stated he would check into these matters. Mr. Dexter Williams, Chief of Comprehensive Planning, stated the seco~ndary road budget was $2,106,326 for construction expenditure for FY 79-80 and presented the Board with a list of the projects proposed for this budget. After further discussion of the matter, it was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dodd, resolved that the following resolution be adopted and further that the attached list of projects be approved for the FY 79-80 secondary road budget in.~priority ranking as listed below: Whereas, A joint public hearing by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation and the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors was held on March 14, 1979, regarding the FY 79-80 Secondary Roads Construction Budget; and Whereas, Statements were made by the public, Board members, County staff and the Virginia Department of Highways and Transport ation rep res entat ives. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors .adopt~ the following priority ranking..: 1. That the numbered projects are the top priority; 2. That the County-wide items are the second priority; That the budget items are the next priority and are ranked by budget item number. Vote: Unanimous Mr. D~xter Williams was present and stated an error had been made in computing the revenue sharing funds and the amount which should be designated for specific highway projects ls $220,405 and not $270,000. He listed the recommendations for these funds which included two recreational access pro.~ects. Mr. Bookman stated he thOught the purpose of using revenue sharing funds was to help major arterials and inquired if other monies were available for recreational accesses. Mr. Williams stated funds were available for recreational accesses but they were inadequate to complete the job and other monies had to be also. Mrs. Girone stated this again points out the unfair funding ~ormula u~ed for the County. After further discussion of the matter, it was on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mrs. Girone, resolved that the following resolution be and it hereby is adopted: Whereas, Section 33.1-75.1 of the Code of Virginia states that "the State Highway and Transportation Commission shall make an equivalent matching allocation to any county for designations by the governing body of up to fifteen percentum of funds receive by it pursuant to 'The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972' ,~ hereinafter referred to as 'revenue sharing funds'"; and Whereas, Chesterfield County's revenue sharing funds for Entitlement Period 10 amounts to $1,482,706. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board's resolution of March 28, 1979, regarding a contribution of revenue sharing funds to the secondary road system is rescinded; and Further, Be It Resolved that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors hereby designates 15% of its revenue sharing funds, an amount of $220,405, to be matched by $220,405 in funds from the State Highway and Transportation Com~nission and to be accounted for in the FY 79~180 budget year!; and 79-208 3. Co 3.m. Further, Be It Resolved that the County's contribution be apportioned in the following manner and matched by State fund~ $15,000 for maintenance work throughout the County on the settlement problem of old sewer lines, to be available to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportaticn on July 1, 1979 $ 5,000 for work on Old Centralia Road, Route 609, to be available to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation on July 1, 1979 $75,000 for plant mix overlay on Hickory Road, Route 628, from Route 36 to Route 600, to be available to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation on July 1, 1979 $65,405 for the Recreational Access Road project on Enon Church Road, Route 746, to be available to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation when expenditures for the completion of the project are necessary $60,000 for the Recreational Access Road project on Beach Road, Route 655, to be available to the Virginia ~ Department of Highways and Transportation when expenditures for the completion of the project are ne ce s s ary. Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board deferred consideration of a street light request for the inter- section of Huband and Pate Avenue until the Supervisor of the District could check into the matter further. Vote: Unanimous Mr. O'Neill informed Mr. Apperson that Ivtr. Anderson, a businessman in Dale District, had expressed some concern =egarding the improvement of Station Road which might attract additional business in the area. Mr. Apperson stated he would look into the possibility of using industrial access funds at this location. This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with directions from this Board, made.report in writing upon his examination of Castlebridge Road and Hailsham Circle in Salisbury Lakeside Section, Midlothian District. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, it is resolved that Castlebridge Road and Hailsham Circle in Salisbury, Lakeside Section, Midlothian District, be and they hereby are established as public roads. And be it further resolved that the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation be and it hereby is requested to take into the Secondary System, Castlebridge Road, beginning at intersection with Oakengate Road, State Route 1206, thence .18 mile southerly to tie into existing Castlebridge Road, State Route 1025; Hailsham Circle, beginning at its intersection with Oakengate Road, State Route 1026, thence . 15 mile southerly thenc~ · 09 mile easterly, thence .18 mile northerly to intersection with Oakengate Road, State Route 1026. These roads serve 35 lots. And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the Virginia Department of Highways a 50' right-of- way for all of these roads. This section of Salisbury is recorded as follows: Lakeside Sect+on~'~,~ Plat Book 21, Pages 80-83 February 5, 1974. 79-209 III. Vote: Unanimous ThUs day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with directions from this Board, made report in writing upon his examination of Dunraven Road in Mayfair Estates, Section C, Clover Hill District. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, it is resolved that Dunraven Road in Mayfair Estates, Section C, Clover Hill District, be and it hereby is established as a public road. And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department. ~ of Highways and Transportation, be and it hereby is requested to take into the Secondary ~System, Dunraven Road, beginning at the end of State maintenance (2081) southerly .06 mile to inter- section with Lumlay Road thence southerly . 20 mile to a temporary turnaround. This road serves 22 lots. And be it further resolved that the Board of Supervisors guarantees to the Virginia Department of Hi'ghways a 50 ft. right-of-way for this road. This section of Mayfair Estates is recorded as follows: Section C, Plat Book 28, Page 32, May 2, 1977. Vote: Unanimous Mr. Painter presented the Board with copies of ~evised water and sewer financial reports. Mr. Bookman inquired why the sewer figure had gone up so much. Mr. Quaiff stated that some- times the closing figures are not used and the Utilities Depart- ment uses estimated figures and then if there are large transfers tb.e ~.amount will reflect a larger sum. He stated also that some months transfers are not recorded until the next month and then there is two months transfers listed in the same month. Mr. Bookman inquired about the amount of money in the insurance fund and if it could be used for constructiOn projlects. He stated there appeared to be $1,525,000 for insurance and inquired if $525,000 of that could be used and the remainder saved for self-insurance. Mr. Bookman asged that this matter be investigate~ further by staff and t~at 'a report be presented to the Board as to whether or not these funds could be used for construction. On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to execute necessary documents for the following water contract: W79-66CD/6(7)9662 Crossroads Shoppers' World Developer: Crossroads Sh.oppers" World Associates Contractor: J. H. Martin & Sons Estimated Contract Cost: $48,540.45 Estimated County Cost: $ 3,416.48 Cash Refund and further the Board appropriated $3,416.48 from the 563 Surplus to 380-1-69662-7212 for the cash refund for off-site. Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the Board adopted the "County Policy for the Utilimation of Minority Business Enterprise" dated May 3, 1979, for the construction of the expansion of the Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, C-510484-03, a copy of which is filed with the papers of this Board. Vote: Unanimous 79-210 VII. 4. VIII. On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by~ M~s. Girone, the Board approved th request from J. K. Timmons & Associates for the payment for construction supervision for the Bailey"s Bridge Pumping Station, Project S73-10CD in the amount of $16,242.28 and further the Board appropriated $16,242.28 from the 573 Surplus to 380-1-73102- 2142. Vote: Unanimous It was generally agreed to defer consideration of the request from Mr. Marchetti to allow him to serve 229 lots through the Kings Forest sewers 'which deferr~al was req~l~ste~ by ~r. X~archetti On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board deferred consideration until May 23, 1979, of a counter-offer from Mr. and Mrs. E. Joseph Hatcher for a water line easement across their property at 7900 Iron Bridge Road. Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board authorized the County Administrator to execute a deed of dedication on behalf of the County from Douglass K. Woolfolk and Fred J. Bernhardt, Jr., Partners T/A The Bon Air Green Company, A Virginia General Partnership which consists of a 14 foot strip of land adjacent to Forest Hill Avenue, south of Forest Hill Avenue and east of Huguenot Road. Map Section 10-5. Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board authorized the County Administrator to execute a deed of dedication on behalf of the County from Rockwood Square Associates which consists of a 20 ft. wide strip of land on the west side of Courthouse Road, south of Route 360. Map Section 49-8. Vote: Unanimous Mr. Painter presented the Board with a copy of the developer water and sewer contracts e~ecute~ by the County Administrator. Mr. Bill George, Coordinator of the Youth Government Day and Youth Physical Director for the Southside YMCA, was present with students who will be participating in,~the Youth Government Day on May 17, 1979. Each student introduced himself by name, school and position they would be holding on Youth Day. On motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, The South Richmond Chesterfield YMCA is organizing a day to allow high school students to participate in their County government; and Whereas, These selected students shall portray the roles of County officials on the day of May 17, 1979; Hence, The Student Government Day will be recognized to the citizens. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims the day of May 17, 1979, as Student Government Day in accordance with the South Richmond Chesterfield YMCA, and calls attention to all citizens of this ob s ervan ce. Vote: Unanimous 79-211 7.B. On motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, The Young Homemakers of Virginia is a state-wide organization of young adults continuing their education in home and family living; and Whereas, The Young Homemakers of Virginia programs are directed to the realities of family living as it changes. Assistance is given to family members, especially the Young Home- maker, so they can see their goals more clearly and achieve them more effectively; and Whereas, Instruction provides systematic and consecutive learning experiences based on a wide variety of home and family life problems; and Whereas, The week of May 13-19, 1979, has been designated Young Homemakers of Virginia Week with the theme "Using Time Wisely To Improve the Quality of Life". Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors hereby declares the week beginning May 13 as Young Homemakers of Virginia Week in Chesterfield County and ur~es all citizens to acquaint themselves with the activities of Young Home~nakers of Virginia. Vote: Unanimous Mrs. Girone excused herself from the meeting. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board made the following changes in the school op~.ratJ~g budget for 1978-79: 1. a. Increased State Aid - Court Case by $2,525,122.36; b. Increased 141-1-21100-2111 Legal Fees by $300,184.95; c. Decreased General Fund Transfer by $2,525,122.36; 2.a.That revenue account 141-1-00013-1205 Insurance Recoveries be increased by $218,257.23 b.That expense account 141-1-21800-2645 Vandalism be increased $214,298.50 c. That expense account 141-1-21400-3401 S~pplies .be increased by $1,683.93 d. That expense account 141-1-21500-1250 Transportation be increased by $2,274.80 3. That $350,000 be tr~m~ferred from 141-21200 Instruction and $200,000 from 141-21900 Fixed Charges to 141-21400 Instructional Costs. Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board decreased Planned Budget Expense account 111-1-31400-4123 Contingency by $18,000 and increased Planned ~Budget Expense account 330-1-92520-4112 Improvement to Sites by $10,000 and increased Planned Budget Expense account 330-1-92520-4562 Furniture and Fixtures by $8,000, Chester Branch Library. Vote: Unanimous Mrs. Girone returned to the meeting. 79-212 8.B. 8.A. 10. 11. It was generally agreed to defer consideration of the bids for the Nursing Home addition ~and alternations until later in the day ~t~en the Board ~could see a copy of the plans. On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board awarded E. G. Bowles who submitted the low bid for the constructior of the first phase of the Point of Rocks Park in the amount of $330,174 as reconnmnded by the ccnsultant with the addition of alternate one which is to triple shoot the parking lots in an additional amotmt of $45,100. Vote: Unanimous Mrs. Girone inquired if the Parks and Recreation Department had started improving the Midlothian Annex field. Mr. Hester stated the teams will begin playing on the field this date. Mrs. Girone inquired what kind of field would be built. Mr. Hester stated a large field would be built because young teams could reduce the play ing area and older teams could play on the entire field and would serve two-fold. On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the Board awarded the contract for a neoprene gymnasium floor covering for the new Juvenile Detention Home Gymnasium to Marsteller Corporatior who submitted the low bid of $20,897.00. Vote: Unanimous The Board reViewed a copy ~of the ~ursing Home addition and alteration plans. Mr. Bookman inquired why the existing sewer line which would be under the proposed addition could not be covered with concrete rather than be encased in cast iron and relocated which im a more expensive process. He stated rather than abandoning the existing sewer line it could still be used and this alternative would be cheaper and just as~"sturdy. After ~urther discussion of the matter, it was on motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Dodd, resolved that all alternates to the base bid be rejected that the base hid be awarded to Walthall Con,~'truction Company who submitted the low bid of $186,943 and further that the staff rebid the alternate or issue a change order for the casing whichever is legally required. Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board approved the requests for a fireworks display for Southside Speedw~ on Ju~e 29, 1979 after 8:30 p.m. (Rain Date July 6, 1979) and for the Parks and Recreation Department on July 4, 1979 at 9:00 p.m., both of which are subject to the regulations of the Chesterfield County Fire Department. Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded bY Mr. Dodd, the Board reccmnended that the Circuit Court Judges appoint Mr. Ronald B. Mitchell as a Police Off{~er. effective July 9, ~1979. Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, befit resolved that pursuant to Section 58-1016 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the County Attorney is directed to enforce the County'~ liens for delinquent real estate taxes on the following Parcels of land: A parcel of la~zd located in the Matoaca Magisterial District of Chesterfield County, designated as 2 acres adjacent 79-213 12. 13. 14. to Indian Path Road on tax map 131-51. Parcels of land located in the Bermuda Magisterial District of Chesterfield County, designated as lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 37 and 38 of block 1 of Halfway House Heights Subdivision. o A parcel of land located in the Matoaca Magisterial District of Chesterfield County, designated as 1 acre fronting on Sta.te Route 636 on tax map 170(1)19-5, A parcel of land located in the Dale Magisterial District of Chesterfield County, designated as 1 acre adjacent to the Old "R and P Elec. Right of Way" on tax map 81-9(1)8-1. Vote: Unanimous Mr. Meiszer stated the next item on the agenda was to discuss the tax relief for the elderly program in the County. Mr. Bookman suggested that the income limit be increased to $8,500 and those making up to $8,500 not receive any real estate tax bills and that those elderly with an income from $8,501 - $10,000 pay 50% of the total real ~estate taxes due. Mrs. Girone stated that she had met some of the elderly residents in the County at a program at the Central Library and their main concern is economics. the cost of living, the cost of food, inflation, etc. Mr. O'Neill stated he felt the program currently in existence was not helping a widow who owns a house and six acres of land.becaus~e the land value ihas. increased enough to put 'the women out of the program. Mr. Wingfield stated about 47% of the elderly who are eligible are applying for the tax relief program but about 5Y% are not. After further discussion of the matter, it was on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd, resolved that the County Attorney be directed to prepare a proposed ordinance which would change the tax relief program for the elderly as follows: Any elderly person who has an income of between $0-8,500 and meets all other criteria will be exempt from 100% of their real estate taxes. Any elderly person who has an income of between $8,500-$10,000 and meets all other criteria will be exempt from 50% of the total of their real estate taxes. That the allowable net worth of the elderly person(s) be increased from $35,000 to $40,000 Vote: Unanimous On motion of Mr. Bookman,~seconded by Mr. Apperson, the Board approved the following erroneous tax claims for payment: Edgehill Co. Foy P. Ketcham Arthur Colb Erroneous 1978 Assessment Erroneous 1978 Assessment County Vehicle Licenses $ 2.80 4.15 30.00 Vote: Unanimous Mr. Meiszer informed the Board that the County had been formally notified that the roads ~t the following locations have been accepted into the State Secondary System, effective as indicated: Length Industrial Access Express Lane -Beginning at inter- section with Reymet Road (State Route 608) north 0.25 mile to Adley Express Company. (May 2, 19~) 0.25 mi. 79-214 Cameron Hills, Sections A and B (May 2, 1979) Okuma Drive - Beginning at end of State Maintenance (State Route 2435) westerly 0.03 mile to its inter- section with Koyoto Drive, thence westerly 0.01 mile to a dead end. Length 0.14 mi Koyoto Drive - Beginning at intersection with Okuma Drive southerly 0.08 mile to a dead end. 0.08 mi Lora Lynn Heights, Section 4 (May 1, 1979) Hemway Road - Beginning at intersection with Lora Lynn Road northerly 0.10 mile to State maintenance. Crossgate Road - Beginning at intersection with Lora Lynn Road northerly 0.09 mile to State main- tenance (State Route 1593) Chip Court - Beginning at intersection with Riderwood Way westerly 0.06 mile to a cul-de-sac. Lora Lynn Road - Beginning at intersection with Harrowgate Road (State Route 144) westerly 0.04 mile to intersection with Hemway Road thence westerly 0.08 mile to intersection with Crossgate Rci~d thence westerly 0.09 mile to intersection with Riderwood Way, thence 0.02 mile to a dead end. 0.10 mi 0.09 mi 0.06 mi 0.23 mi Riderwood Way - Beginning at intersection with Lora Lynn Road northerly 0.06 mile to intersection with Chip Court thence northerly 0.06 mile to a cul-de-sac. 0.12 mi Mr. Meiszer noted the various committees~commissions with appointments outstanding at this time. Mr. Meiszer stated the County had. received formal notification from the National Association of Counties that we have received five NACo New County, U.S .A. Achievement Awards for the followin programs: Parks and Recreation Programs Police Information Processing Mobile Air for Firefighters Promotional Tool Program Smoke Detectors for Elderly Mr. Meiszer presented the Board with a copy of the April, 1979 financial report. On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board of Supervisors this day approved all claims presented to the County for the month of May, 1979, and authorized the County Treasurer to issue warrants, a copy of which is filed in the Treasurer's Office. Vote: Unanimous Mr. Meiszer presented the Board with a copy of a letter received from Applegate Realty, Inc. regarding their Spring Clean Up prog~ Mr. Bookman excused himself from the meeting. Mr. O'Neill stated the Petersburg CETA Program had initiated a program called Operation Mainstream for the elderly and some of the Chesterfield residents were included. He stated that when the program was being audited, the auditors removed the Chester- field residents from the program. He stated this program was very beneficial to the elderly in the Ettrick and Matoaca area an 79-215 it was on his motion, seconded by Mrs, Girone, resolved that the County Administrator's Office contact the Henrico-Hanover- Chesterfield CETA Office to inquire how the elderly can be reinstated in this program through a cooperative effort or another method available. Vote: Unanimous Mr. Bookman returned to the meeting. Mr. Meiszer stated there would be an Energy Conservation ~Conference at the University of Richmond on May 11, 1979 at 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Gizrone stated this was the first such conference held on energy conservation and The Honorables John Warner and David Satterfield would be present. Mr. Meiszer stated the dedication of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court building would be held on June 15, 1979 at 2:30 p.m. He invited the Board to prepare a list of guests they would like to invite and send them to the County Administrator's office for inclusion in the total invitation list. Mrs. Girone distributed copies of an invitation to the Board for the Bon Air Celebration "Dignitary Ride" on May 19th. Mr, Meiszer stated he had received some communication from Mr. Obler, James River West Subdivision, who wanted to appear before the Board again regarding his sewer problem. It was generally agreed that this matter should be deferred further. Mr. Apperson stated the judges would like a Court Space Conmittee appoir because they will be receiving another General District Court Judge as well as another Circuit Court Judge as of July, 1980. Mrs. Girone stated that she was asked by the Midlothian Taxpayers Association to state that they would rather have the hours extended in the present facilities than build new facilities to accommodate the additional judges. Mr. O'Neill appointed Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bookman, Mrs. Girone and Mr. Meiszer to the Court Space Committee as the Board's representatives. It was generally agreed ~bat_ the IB_Qard would have lunch on May 23, 1979, with Mr. Jake Limerick. o~ * R. Stuart Royer & Assoc. to discuss a personnel matter, On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Vote: Unanimous Nicholas M. Meiszer County Administrator~j E .~'M~~i~/~' Chairman 79-216