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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS August 11, 1986 Supervisors in Attendance: Staff in Attendance: Mr. R. Garland Dodd, Chairman Mr. Harry G. Daniel, Vice Chairman Mr. G. H. Applegate Mrs. Jean Girone Mr. Jesse J. Mayes Mr. R. L. Medrick, County Administrator Mr. Stove Micas, County Attorney Mr. Dodd called the meeting to order at Matoaca Middle School at 7:30 p.m. (EDST). 1. INVOCATI(~ Mr. John Royall Robertson, Chairman of the Charter Committee, gave the invocation. 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO P~CEIVE INPUT P.E~RDING i~O~OSED CH~sT~u~FIELD CO~Y ~ Mr. Dodd stated this date and time had been scheduled for a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the proposed Chesterfield County Charter. He welcomed and expressed appreciation to these present for having interest in the matter. He introduced the Board and Charter Committee members who were present, Mr. Dodd stated that there have been discussions on tho County's form of government for many years. He stated lest year the Board felt a Charter would be beneficial to the County but because thc issue was of such importance that the citizens should be involved prior to the Board taking any official action such as the County of Roanoke when they took thc matter to the General Assembly. He stated, as a result of trying to obtain participation and involvement, a fifteen (15) member committee was selected to draft a proposed Charter. He stated the Charter Committee met many times in their endeavor to devise a proposed Charter that would serve to Organize the governmental structure of Chesterfield County and, hopefully, benefit all its citizens. He introduced the Co~%~itteo members, commending them for their diligent efforts and dedication in accomplishing the task assigned. Mr. Micas presented a ~lide presentation and overview of the history of the establishment of local government in Virginia. He explained in brief detail the seven forms of government by which the 95 counties in the Commonwealth are governed and how the proposed Charter would affect Chesterfield County, if adopted. One citizen inquired if county officials have considered adopting a city charter sc that the County cannot be annexed again. Mr. Dodd stated there have been discussions, individually and with legislators. ~o stated it is the consensus that the Charter should be the first step and it may be wise to consider a city charter. He stated that although Chesterfield has i~unlty to annexation, at the present time, it is possible that such i~%~unity can be revoked. He stated a Charter could provide some added protection against the possibility of annexation. Mrs. Girone stated there is much turmoil statewide over annexations and agreed that the idea of becoming a ~ity is a 86-587