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VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on June 28, 1976, at 1:00 p.m. Present: Also Present: Mr. E.. Merlin O'Neill, Chairman Mrs. Joan Girone, Vice-Chairman Mr. C. L. Bookman Mr. Lee Falwell, Asst. Co. Admin. Mr. Michael Ritz, County Planner Mr. M. W. Burnett, County Admin. Absent: Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson Mr. Leo Myers Mr. Andy Schoerke of Vincent-Kling and Associates presents the latest plans for the new Courthouse building and explains the various alternates. The Board discusses the parking problems, the layout of the Board Room, the use of double windows, the design of the roof, the cost of partitioning among other things. It is generally agreed that the architects would prepare completed drawings so that bids may be received during the latter part of this year. On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it is resolved that the pyrotechnic display permit be issued to the. Chesterfield Baptist Church for July 4, 1976, at 9:00 p.m. subject to the conditions imposed by the Fire Prevention Bureau. ' Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone and Mr. Bookman. On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, it is resolved that a pyrotechnic display permit be issued to the Mr. Howard Litkenhaus for a display on July 4, 1976, subject to the conditions imposed by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone and Mr. Bookman. Dr. Howard Sullins and Mr. Bob Lux come before the Board to explain the status of the suit between the City of Richmond and the State School Board which involves some funds belonging to Chesterfield County. Upon consideration where- of it is on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, resolved that the sum of $1,100,000 be appropriated from the Unappropriated Surplus of the County to the School Board as a loan since it is apparent that the matter will not be adjudicated before the end of the fiscal year. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone and Mr. Bookman. Mrs. Girone gives a comprehensive report on the Capital Area Agency on Aging stating that the number of employees is growing as is the amount of services rendered, Mr. Ritz presents a diagram of signage at the Airport Terminal Building and upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, resolved that the proposed signage be approved and awarded to the lowest respon-. sible bidder and be it further resolved that the sum of $2,100 be appropriated from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Airport Fund to cover the cost of this project. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone and Mr. Bookman. Mr. Ritz gives a short but informative report on the 208 Study and it was generally concluded that the Board may wish to invite Mr. Simonoff and Mr. Councill to report on the activities of this Commission at a later date. Mr. Ritz states that the Public Hearings on the various alternate routes of 1-95 will be discussed at Meadowbrook High School on several occasions in the month of August. On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, Mr. Ritz is authorized to write a position paper in conjunction with others who are involved in this studyi! which paper will be presented at the Public Hearing. Ayes: Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Girone and Mr. Bookman. It was generally agreed that Mr. Woodfin should be asked to find 2,500 square feet for approximately 90 days to house the office of the Census takers. On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mrs. Girone, it is resolved that the report of the Committee on Courts be accepted and that the implementation of the report be initiated and that Mr. Falwell in conjunction with Mr. Burnett review the architects available and make some recommendation to the Board concerning the hiring of the architect to prepare plans for a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court building.