02-19-75 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,
held at the Courthouse on February 19, 1975
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
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Co. Admin.
Absent:
Mr. A. J. Krepela
Also Present:
Mr. J. A. Limerick, R. Stuart Royer & Assoc.
Mr. C. G. Manuel, Asst. Co. Admin.
Mr. Morris Mason, County Attorney
Mr. Arthur McBride, Building Inspector
Mr. Robert Painter, County Engineer
Mr. Michael Ritz, Planning Director
Mr. Painter and Mr. Limerick state a condition of the Construction Company of Moore,
Kelly and Reddish which Company is considerably behind in its construction schedule
on Falling Creek and is having financial difficulties. It was suggested by the
consultant and the bondholder that the work of this Company be completed by G. L.
Howard and Company which has the necessary heavy equipment and expertise to complete
this project.
After some discussion of this matter, it is generally agreed that Mr. Howard would
not be permitted to move a construction crew from the Proctors Creek Project to
the Falling Creek project.
Proposed ordinances are presented to increase the fees for the issuance of building,
plumbing, electrical and other permits. It was generally agreed that this matter
would be discussed at the next meeting after the Board has had a chance to review
and compare proposed changes in the County with those in other areas.
The matter of Chesterfield Baseball Clubs request for over-hanging backstops is
referred to the Recreational Director for a recommendation.
The request of the Chesterfield Baseball Clubs for naming the various batlfields
in Rockwood Park is denied and it is suggested that the ballfields be numbered.
The notice of the State Corporation Commission for additional revenue for the C & P
Telephone Company is filed with the papers of this~Board.
The request of the Airport Manager for $1,240 for an intercom system is discussed
and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the sum
of $1,240 be appropriated to the Airport Budget for an intercom system.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Lee Falwell
be and he hereby is appointed to be an alternate representative for the Public Safety
Committee and Transportation Planning Committee of the Richmond Regional Planning
District Commission.
Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr[ Myers and Mr. Apperson.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the removal
of certain trees, relocation of the fence surrounding the Fairgrounds, the renova-
tion of the concession area and the general clearing and grading for additional
parking areas be authorized at the Courthouse and be it further resolved that the
sum of $1,000 be appropriated from the Unappropriated Surplus to the Fairgrounds
account for use in the renovation of certian electrical work for the public address
system at the Stadium.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers and Mr. Apperson.
Mr. Morrill Crowe, member of the State Highway Commission, Mr. Louis Brett, Mr. Jack
Hodge and Mr. Everett Covington of the Highway Department meet with the Board to
discuss problems and needs of the County with regard to highways. There arises a
discussion concerning the extension of Powhite Parkway and since the County is in
litigation on this matter, it is on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson,
resolved that this Board go into Executive Session to discuss matters in litigation.
Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
Reconvening:
The Board discusses for about three hours many problems and needs with the officials
of the Highway Department.
On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Ayes; Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
Reconvening:
On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that this Board
adjourns at 1:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on February 26, 1975.
Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. O'Neill.
M. W. Burnett, Secretary
~JIr~v~ ~. Hobber, Chairman