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Mr. Welchons comes before the Board and gives the results of sewer surveys conducted in the following areas which are as follows: Chester Area - 49.8% returned contracts in the area of Richmond, Percival, Petersburg and Winfree Streets. Forest Acres - 60% returned contracts in the area of Reams and Adkins Roads. Kingsdale Road - 55.3% returned contracts. Radcliffe Road - 60.3% returned contracts and more may be possible if vacant lots are considered. Chester'Area - 50% returned contracts in the area of Bruce Farms, Lora Lynn Heights, etc. Mr. Painter states that he feels a survey should be made in the area of Rock Creek Road. Mr. Welchons states that the approximate cost for this area will be $13,000. Dr. Gibbey comes before the Board and states that five homes in this area are in bad need of sewers and all easements have been signed. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. ApperSon, it is resolved that the Engineering Department receive bids in this area and construct a sewer line if bids do not exceed $13,000. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Prosise states that the Engineering Department has received bids on Project D7~04C, for drainage improvements in Ettrick. He states that the low bid was in the amount of $25,198.50 for Part I of probably a two phase project to put in a drainage network in the area from East River Road to Chesterfield Avenue. He adds that the Virginia Department of Highways will pay $5,000 of the cost, the property owners of the 7-11 and Grocery Store will pay for the inlets in front of their place~ o~, business, and other property owners will pay for curb and gutters in front of t~ir property. He states the cost the County will experience will be approximately $18,63,6. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that Contract D74-04C for drainage improvements to Ettrick be and it hereby is awarded to IPK Construction Company in the amount of $25,298.50. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Prosise states that he has received a complaint regarding Tall Pine Road off of Old Bailey Bridge Road. He states that the road was recorded in 1965 and has never been taken into the State System and adds further that improvements need to be made such as the resurfacing of the road and pulling the ditches. It is gen- erally agreed that Mr. Prosise get an estimate from the Highway Department on the cost of this improvement and Mr. Krepela will use 3¢ Road Funds for this improve- ment. ~r. Prosise states that Mr. Krepela asked him to investigate the drainage problem at Brixham and Halstead. He states that the vacant lot ~is lower than the ditch and a builder would like to construct a dwelling on this lot but he would first have to fill in the lot causing a drainage problem on the adjacent lots. He states that this could be storm sewered for approximately $2,090 if the County did the work and that another estimate from a contractor was in the amount of $7,150. He adds that he recommends that this property owner dedicate an easement and pay $450 for the cost of the pipe across his property and the County do the work to con- struct this storm sewer. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the County construct a storm sewer in this area with the property owner granting an easement and paying for the cost of pipe across his property which is estimated to be $450. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Prosise presents preliminary for drainage in the area of Rt. 60 and Rt. 147. He states this would require the property owners or developers in the area to pay or make arrangements for drainage work in the area for the land as it is used. He states that this is a high level swamp area and would be done in two phases. Mr. Burnett states that he feels a plan should be presented showing the two different drainage areas. Mr. Horner voices his concern for landowners selling this property to unaware purchasers. Mr. Mason states that this would have to be advertised and adopted before it would be legal. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neitl~ resolved that this drain~age plan be referred to the Planning Commission for a recom- mendation. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Krepela states there is a delegation present to discuss with the Board the possibility of changing the County's form of government. Mr. Apperson inquires if Mr. Krepela realizes there is no compulsion on the part of the Judge to schedule