05-23-1974 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County, held at the
Courthouse on May 23, 1974, at 5:00 p.m.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Horner, Chairman
Mr. Leo. Myers, Vice-Chairman
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill
Absent:
Mr. A. J. Krepela
Also Present:
Mr. M. W. Burnett, County Administrator
Mr. C. G. Manuel, Asst. Co. Admin.
Mr. Robert Painter, County Engineer
Mr. Stanley Balderson, County Planner
Mr. Craig Bryant, Asst. County Engineer
Mr. Don Addison, Utilities
Also present at the meeting were Mrs. Carolyn Baker, Mr. Ray Ballard,
Mr. Thomas Cole and Mrs. Joan Girone.
Mr. Painter explains the proposed monitoring methods of Swift Creek, the bid
for the management of the monitoring program by EcolSciences and the
possibility of working on this project in conjunction with other interested
groups.
Mr. Craig Bryant explains the results of a meeting held with the officials o£
the State Water Control Board and Brandermill and states that he believes that
a cooperative program can be developed.
Mr. Ray Ballard questions whether the study will cover sedimentation.
Mr. Addison states Yes.
It was generally agreed that nothing could be accomplished at this time until
further work had been done on a cooperative program.
Mr. Painter discusses the request of the Highway Department to put the Howard
Johnson's on Route #10 on the County'S sewer system.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that
fifty-six (56) connections to the Ashton Creek lagoon be guaranteed to the
Greenleigh Trailer Court.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this
Board authorizes the exchange of easements to facilitate the sewer program
of the County as shown on a map drawn by R. Stuart Royer & Associates and
filed with the 'papers of this Board.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
minutes of May 8, 1974, be and they hereby are approved.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that a
"No Parking" sign be placed on the street end of the lot on which the Bon
tank is situated, which "No Parking" sign hopefully will cause a decrease in the
disturbances in the area.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a
Variance be granted to Mr. William L. Allen and Mr. W. L. Chappell for the
construction of two (2) dwellings on a 25 ft. easement running southwardly from
the Point O'Rocks Road as shown on a plat filed with the papers of this Board
and subject to the dedication of a 25 ft. road easement on the Point O'Rocks
Road through Parcel "B".
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a
Variance be granted to Mrs. Jacquelyn B. Cunningham to allow the construction
of a dwelling on lots 16-18, Block 11, Tax Map 97-4, subject to the Board of
Zoning Appeals granting a 25 foot variance to the lot width requirements or the
purchase of additional property to offset the requirements.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
Chairman and Clerk of this Board be authorized to sign a save harmless agree-
ment with the Highway Department in conjunction with the drainage from the
Wildwood Estate Subdivision, Section A, It is here noted that a similar
save harmless agreement has been signed by Mr. Ballard Crocker, Subdivider.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
following changes in the Zoning Ordinance be and they hereby are adopted,
which changes have been duly advertised for this public meeting:
Ao
To delete the existing wording of Section 19-1 (14)
and substitute therefor the following: "Office-ware-
houses when the warehouse area does not exceed
25,000 square feet."
To delete the first sentence of Section 21-5 (5) and
substitute therefor the following: "Ail buildings
shall observe front, corner side, and rear yards of
thirty (30) feet and side yards of twenty-five (25)
feet; except that where the yards are adjacent to a
railroad siding or navigable waterway, no yard shall
be required."
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that a
pyrotechnic display permit be given to the John Rolfe Players for a fireworks
display on July 4, 1974, at the home of Mr. E. R. Beverly, near Centralia.
AMes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
It was pointed out that the Grievance Procedure approved by the Board on
May 8, 1974, has been officially approved by the State Director of Personnel.
The increase in VSRS from 1.31% to 1.38% was sent to the County from the
Trustees of the Retirement System, which increase is generally due to.the
increase in benefits approved for July 1, 1974.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, Seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that under
Sect'ion 33.1-75.1, the Code of Virginia as amended, the County of Chesterfield
hereby notified the Highway Department that the County proposes to spend
$20,000 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in support of Secondary Roads
for the Year 1974-75, with the understanding that the Highway Department will
match this sum of money if said money is spent on maintenance or improvements
of roads in the County.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that a fee
of $10.00 be charged for each Bingo application permit.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Chesterfield and the Virginia
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries be and it hereby is approved.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
report of the Fire Committee be an'd it hereby is approved, which report
(1) allows improvements to the Ettrick Fire Station in the amount of
$1,500.00, (2) the County awards $1,000.00 to Mrs. Sullivan, widow of
J. Willard Sullivan, Jr., who died while driving the fire truck, (3) provide
· for work on the Midlothian Fire Department doorways in the amount of $8,238.40,
and (4) allow Chief Eanes to spend not more than $12,500 to complete the
outfitting of the new ladder truck for Ettrick.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the bids
for eighteen (18) Police cars and six (6) other motor vehicles as outlined
in bids received on May 17, 1974, be awarded to the low bidder in each case.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
Treasurer be authorized to transfer up to $600,000 from the Unappropriated
Surplus of the General Fund to the Nursing Home Construction Fund as a
temporary measure until the bonds are sold.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
Treasurer of the County be and he hereby is authorized to borrow up to
$700,000 for the construction of library facilities in the County of
Chesterfield on a short-term basis until the proceeds of the sale of the
$1,750,000.00 Bond Issue passed by the voters of the County on June 27, 1972,
are realized.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the sum
of $5,533.00 be appropriated from the Unappropriated Surplus of the General
Fund to 11-021-251.2 Machine Rental - $1,569.00 and 11-021-251.3 - Salaries -
$3,964.00, and the Revenue account of the Commissioner of the Revenue
11-000-620.1 be increased by $2,505.00 for the State's share.
$2,505.00
3,028.00
$5~533..00
State's Share
County's Share
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the sum
of $30,000 be appropriated from the Unappropriated Surplus of the General
Fund to the Airport Fund for the Operational Expenses through June 30, 1974.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that a Use
Report be advertised showing the proposed plan to spend the Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds as follows:
$1,072,910.00 ~o be spent on the County Office
addition and $20,000 to be spent on County Roads.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the
following changes be made in the budget of the Probation Department to
accommodate a recent grant for Furniture and Fixtures:
(a) Increase expense account 11-055-403.0
Fixtures, by $2,390.00.
Furniture and
(b) Increase Revenue Account 11-000-620.7, Shared Expenses
Probation, by $2,917.00.
$ 583.00 County Share
2~917.00 State Share
$3,500.00 Total Cost
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that $124.00 be
transferred from Item 405 of the 1974-75 budget of the Planning Department ~o
the same account in the 1973-74 budget in order that some dictating equipment
can be purchased this year at a saving rather than waiting until the following
year..
Ayes: Mr. Myers, Mr. Homer and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Horner, it is resolved that the
proposal of Robert D. Sayre for the testing and inspection services during the
construction of the Airport extension, in the amount of $6,900.00 be and it
hereby is approved.
Ayes: Mr. Horner and Mr. Myers.
Mr. Apperson abstains.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Homer, it is resolved that the price
of land at the Industrial Park at the Chesterfield County Airport be increased
$5,000.00 per acre.
Ayes: Mr. Horner and Mr. Myers.
Mr. Apperson abstains.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Homer, it is resolved that this Board
quests from the Highway Department Industrial Access Funds on Whitepine Road,
leading from State Route 10, westwardly and northwardly to a distance of one
mile, with the understanding that thirteen new industries will be constructed
within the next year involving a total outlay in excess of $3,000,000.
It is here noted that a 70 ft. right-of-way is provided, free of utilities, with
the exception of a sewer line, and further, that the County of Chesterfield
has already expended approximately $50,000 on said road.
It is understood and requested that this money would come from the 1974-75
Industrial Access Road Fund.
Ayes' Mr. Horner and Mr. Myers.
Mr. Apperson abstains.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
Compensation Plan of the Department of Social Services, the same being a part
of the Compensation Plan of the entire County, be and it hereby is approved.
Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the County
Purchasing Agent purchase a trailer To be used in the Food Stamp Program of the
Social Services Department at a price not to exceed $9,800.00.
And be it further resolved, that the sum of $9,800.00 be appropriated from
the Unappropriated Surplus of the County's General Fund for said purposes.
Ayes: Mr. Apperson and Mr. Myers.
Nays: Mr. Homer.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that
Laura M. Wetzel be paid $24.00 for the destruction of eight (8) rabbits by dogs
in the County.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
Filed with the papers of this Board is an approved copy of the operational
budget for the Richmond Metropolitan Authority.
The Board was notified that the Alcoholic Beverage Control had changed the
hours for the sale of mixed beverages in the State of Virginia, which notice is
filed with the papers of this Board.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers) it is resolved that due to
the increase in the minimum wage law to $1.90 per hour on May 1, the continuing
inflationary trends in medical and food costs and the necessity for crea~ing
additional revenue to finance $1,500,000 Bond Issue, that the Nursing Home
rates be increased $1.50 each per day, making the rates as follows:
Private Room
Semi-Private
Intermediate Care
$26.50 $21.50
Skilled Care 28.00 25.00
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
There Was read a letter from Mr. John J. Willis, Director of J & DR Court Service
Unit, Sixth Judicial District, to Mr. Patrick O'Hare, Superintendent,
Chesterfield County Juvenile Detention Home, highly complimenting Mr. O'Hare
for his expertise in running this fine facility.
There arose a discussion concerning the proposed recreational parks in Matoaca
and after considerable discussion of this matter, it is on motion of
Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved tha~ Mr. Fred Swearingen be contract-
ed, with Mr. Michael Ritz and Mr. C. G. Manuel to ascertain a proposal as to the
acquisition of a tract of land in the Treely Road area.
And be it further resolved, that an additional site be sought in Ettrick and
Matoaca for recreational purposes.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Hornet, it is resolved that this Board
accepts the offer of Mr. J. Dean Johnson, set forth in his proposal of
May 17, 1974, to purchase 300 feet on the side of Whitepine Road, with a depth of
250 feet, of the Chesterfield Airport Industrial Park land upon the terms and
conditions therein for the purchase price of $10,000.00 per acre.
Be it further resolved, that the Commonwealth's Attorney petition the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia, for approval and ratification of this
sale of land by the County to J. Dean Johnson.
Ayes: Mr. Horner and Mr. Myers.
Mr. Apperson abstains.
The matter closing the south end of Quinnford Boulevard was discussed before
the Board and it was the understanding that it was the general feeling in the
neighborhood that this road was to have been closed prior to this date.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill,
it is resolved that the County of Chesterfield abandons its rights, title and
interests to the right-of-way involved in the extension of Quinnford Boulevard,
south on Arvin Drive.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this
Board files with the State Water Control Board the problem of treating the
sewage from the Old Town Creek area since it is apparent that the City of
Petersburg cannot accommodate this volume of sewage for any length of time.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that this Board
adjourns at 10:45 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on June 12, 1974.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
~ -~'-W Bu'r--nett, sJcretary
G. Hor~'~r, Chair