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VIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on January 8, 1975 at 9:00 a.m. Present: Mr. Irvin H. Horner, Chairman Mr. Leo Myers, Vice-Chairman Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson Mr A. J. Krepela Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co. Admin. Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Raymond Birdsong, Asst. Co. Eng. A. J. Bridges, R/W Engineer C. G. Manuel, Asst. County Administrator Morris Mason, County Attorney Robert Painter, County Engineer William Prosise, Asst. County Engineer Michael Ritz, Planning Director Mrs. Joan Smith, Secretary Mr. David Welchons, Asst. County Engineer Mr. Apperson introduces Msgr. McMaham, of St. Augustine's Catholic Parish, who gives the invocation. The Monseigneur gives a brief history and states that he began with 185 families and now has 500 in his congregation. He states they are building a church at the corner of Hopkins and Beulah Roads on approximately 10 acres of land. Mr. Horner welcomes the Clover Hill High School Government Class. Mr. William. Pritchett, class teacher, thanks the Board for allowing the class to be present. Mr. Horner inquires if there are any questions and answers several. Mr. Burnett states that each year at the Board's first regular meeting of the new year, it is proper to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. He inquires if there are any nominations. Mr. Myers states that he does not want to elect a Chairman this morning but the Vice-Chairman can be nominated if the remainder of the Board so desires. He states he is non in the mood to vote for a Chairman as some things need straightening out and that if the rest of the Board would like to vote on the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, he will abstain. He states that he has spoken with the County Attorney and it is his understanding that if the Board votes by majority to defer this election, the present Chairman will serve until such time. as an elect- ion is held. He adds that Mr. Horner is not the reason why he is delaying this election. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this elect- ion be deferred on the basis of the observation of the Board members who do not feel this is the time to elect officersof the Board. Mr. O'Neill adds that he feels the Board should be more efficient and asks Mr. Burnett to suggest ways by which the Board's time can be saved. Mr. O'Neill states that this is no reflection on Mr. Horner, but the fault of all. Mr. Krepela states that he would like to set a date and asks Mr. Myers when he feels the time would be appropriate. Mr. Myers states that he does not want to be tied down toaparticular date and does not want to elaborate further. He states there are four other Board members who can elect officers at any time they feel it proper. Mr. Apperson states that it is his understanding that this matter can be brought up at any time since a specific date has not been set. Mr. Mason states that is the case. A vote being taken: Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill. Nays: Mr. Krepela. Mr. Myers inquires if this motion was also for the election of the Vice-Chairman. Mr. Apperson states that was his intention. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the minutes of the December llth meeting be and they hereby are approved with correction noted. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Covington comes before the Board to discuss road matters. Mr. Burnett inquires how the Powhite Expressway came to be on the 3 Year Plan when it was not on the 10 Year Plan. Mr. Covington states that it probably came about due to the action of the County. Mr. Krepela inquires how Mr. Burnett found out about this. Mr. Burnett states by way of the Transportation Committee of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission. Mr. Krepela states that he feels the County should receive a letter from the Highway Department with the actual disposition of roads in the County. Mr. Burnett states that even some of the officials of the Highway Department did not know that this road was in the 3 Year Plan. Mr. Covington states that he did not know of this action.