12-19-1979 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
December 19, 1979
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. E. Mmrlin O'Neill, Sr., Cb~rnmn
Mrs. Joan Girone, Vice Chairman
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. Co L. Bookman
Mr. R. Garland Dodd
Mr. Nicholas M. Meiszer
County Administrator
Staff in Attendance:
Mr. Steve Micas, County Attorne
Mr. Jeffrey Muzzy, Director of
Comm~ity Development
Mr. lewis H. Vaden, Clerk of
Circuit Court
It is here noted that the meeting scheduled for December 6, 1979
was not held because a quorum was not present. Mrs. Girone
and Mr. Apperson heard the presentation on parks in the
County prepared by Virginia Commonwealth University students.
Mr. O'Neill called the meeting to order at the Courthouse at
2:08 p.m. (EST).
Mr. Dodd gave the invocation.
Mr. O'Neill stated the first order of business was consideration
of two zoning cases deferred from the November 28, 1979 meeting
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In Midlothian Magisterial District, R. Woodell and Ruth K. Mace
requested rezoning from Residential (R-15) to Agricultural (A)
plus a Conditional Use for professional offices on a .947 acre
parcel fronting approximately 255 feet on Forest Hill AVenue
and located approximately 150 feet east of its intersection
with Burroughs Street. Tax Map 10-7 (1) parcel 26 and 27 (Sheet
3).
Mr. O'Neill stated the applicants had requested withdrawal of
the application becaused they planned to file for a Conditional
Use Planned Development in the future. There being no one
present to represent the applicants, it was on motion of
Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that the Board
accept the request for withdrawal of this application.
Vote: Unanimous
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In Midlothian Magisterial District, Lawrence G. Kessler requeste~
rezoning from Residential (R-15) to Agricultural (A) with a
Conditional Use for professional offices on a .75 acre parcel
fronting approximately 260 feet on Forest Hill Avenue and
located approximately 400 feet east of its intersection with
Burroughs Street. Tax Map 10-7 (1) parcel 25 (Sheet 3).
Mr. O'Neill stated the applicant had requested deferral of this
case until March 26, 1980. There was-no one present to represenl
the applicant. Mr. Earl Baker came before the Board and stated
this was the 7th or 8th time he and representatives from the Bon
Air co~-~nity had appeared before the Board to state their
opposition to this application. He stated that they oppose the
request and the continued deferment will not stymie their
opposition. After further consideration of the matter, it was
on motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved
that the request for deferral until March 26, 1980 be approved.
Vote: Unanimous
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Mrs. Girone stated she had received a letter from Congressman
David Satterfield's Office regarding the proposed Post Office
at Pinetta and Route 60. She stated that Congressman Satterfiel~
inquired if the public would be interested in an automated
postal service in the Village. The general response from those
present was that an automated Post Office would not solve the
problem of~the need for more than 300 boxes and general service.
It was generally agreed that the Board would meet on January
2, 1980 at 11:00 a.m. for an organizational meeting and to elect
a Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Mr. Micas stated that DuPont had requested a construction easeme~
and quit-claim deed in the vicinity of Fort Darling Road. After
consideration of the matter, it was on motion of Mr. Dodd,
seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the County Administrator
execute any necessary documents for a quit-claim deed with
DuPont and a construction easement in the vicinity of
Fort Darling Road.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Richard Kavanaugh, Instrument Technical Representatives,
7400 Whitepine Road, came before the Board with a request to
purchase a lot in the Airport Industrial Park adjacent to the
lot where he currently operates his business. Mr. Kavanaugh
stated that he is prepared to purchase the adjacent lot for the
purpose of expanding his business immediately with the condition
that the County construct a taxiway from the Airport runway
to his business. He explained that although no written
commitment was made at the time he purchased his lot, it was
inferred that the County would construct the taxiway. He noted
his desire to remain at his present location, but that it would
not be feasible if the taxiway were not constructed.
In response to questions from Mr. O'Neill, Mr. Kavanaugh stated
that he would be installing instruments on the site, but had no
intention of selling fuel. Mr. Micas noted that since this was n
an agenda item, the Department of Economic Devleopment had not
had the opportunity to present their report to the Board. He
stated that prior to making a decision Economic Development
should present their report because of the other commitments
involved in the selling of the property.
Mr. Muzzy stated that he had discussed the possibility of
constructing a sod taxiway with Mr. McElfish, Chief of
Environmental Engineering, and Mr. Woodall, Director of
Economic Development, and they were currently exploring what woul~
be involved in the construction of this taxiway.
Mr. Kavanaugh explained his plans to the Board with the assistanc~
of sketches. In response to a question by Mrs. Girone,
Mr. Kavanaugh stated he would be responsible for any drainage
problems which may occur. Mr. Micas stated that financial
commitments should be closely evaluated and furthermore,
restrictive covenants must be waived in the selling of this
property and therefore a report from Economic Development should
be presented. Mr. Kavanaugh stated that he could wait 30 days
for a decision if the Board would agree not to revise the price
of the land. Mr. O'Neill indicated he had no intention of
raising the price for 30 days. The Board agreed that
since the other County departments had not had an opportunity
to present their findings, the request would be considered
on January 9, 1980.
Mr. O'Neill recognized Mr. Harry Daniel, SupervisorElect,
and Mr. Lewis Vaden, Clerk of Circuit Court. Mr. Vaden
officially swore in the newly elected Board of Supervisors and
supplied the Board members with their fidelity bonds; both
actions effective January 1, 1980.
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The Board moved to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel
matters as permitted by Section 2.1-344(3) of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
Reconvening:
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, the Board
awarded the construction contract for the Clover Hill Fire
Station to Kenbridge Building Systems who submitted the low
bid of $379,969.00.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of the Board, December 31, 1979 was declared a
holiday for County employees.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the Board
adjourned at 3:20 p.m. until January 2, 1979 at 11:00 a.m.
Vote: Unanimous
i~holas M. Meisz~r-/7
County Adminis trato~/
E. Merlin O'Neill, Sr.
Chairman
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