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03-12-75 MinutesVIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held at the Courthouse on March 12, 1975 at 9:00 a.m. Present: Mr. Irvin G. Hornet, 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. Also Present: Mr. Stanley Balderson, Chief Planner Mr. Raymond Birdsong, Eng. Asst. Mr. A. J. Bridges, R/W Engineer Sgt. Mason Chalkley, Police Department Mr Lee O. Falwell, Asst. Co. Admin. Mr C. G. Manuel, Asst. Co. Admin. Mr Morris Mason, County Attorney Mr Robert Painter, County Engineer Lt C. Eo Richter, Police Department Mr Michael Ritz, Planning Director Mrs. Joan Smith, Secretary Mr. David Welchons, Asst. Co. Eng. Mr. James Zook, Planner The invocation is given by Mr. Apperson. On motion of Mr. Ap~erson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the minutes of February 26, 1975, be and they hereby are approved. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. Mr. Painter introduces Mr. Ken Lueke with the Army Corps of Engineers who presents a study completed by the Corps on the Swift Creek Flood Plain and explains some of the details. He adds that they had planned to do a report on the Appomattox River but the State Water Control Board has received funds for this project and the report should be completed within six months. The Board thanks Mr. Lueke and the Corps of Engineers for their time and efforts in preparing this report. Mr. Burnett states that at a previous meeting, the Board erroneously approved the vacation of an alley easement in the Stonehenge Subdivision which had not been advertised properly. Mr. Shelly comes before the Board and states that it has now been advertised according to law and he would like this Ordinance reapproved. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the follow- ing Ordinance be and it hereby is approved and this resolution is to supersede the previous motion made at the meeting on February 26, 1975: On Ordinance to vacate a 16 foot wide alley easement along the southerly line of Lot 8, Block C, Section A, in the Subdivision of Stonehenge, Midlothian District, a plat of which made by F. T. Seargent, Certified Land Surveyor, dated September 20, 1966, in Plat Book 15, pages 62, 63 and 64, Clerk's Office, Circuit Court of Ches- terfield County, Virginia, the portion of said 16 foot wide alley easement being more particularly shown on map prepared by Lewis & Owens, Inc., Engineering and Surveying, dated March 19, 1974, revised January 24, 1975, a copy of which is at- tached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference; and WHEREAS, Irbane H. Ingram and Frances W. Ingram, his wife, have petitioned the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia, to vacate the unopened 16 foot wide alley easement along the aforesaid southerly line of Lot 8 as shown shaded in hatch marks and outlined in red on the aforesaid attached plat; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of this Ordinance has been given in accord- ance with Section 15.1-431 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Chesterfield: 1. That pursuant to Section 15.1-482, of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, that the portion of the unopened 16 foot wide alley easement described above and shown shaded in hatch marks and outlined in red on the plat attached, be, and it is hereby vacated. 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect in accordance with Sec- tion 15.1-482 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and a certified copy thereof, together with the plat attached, shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia. Ayes: Mr.Horner, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. Mr. Burnett states that the County has been formally notified that the roads in the following Subdivisions have been accepted into the State Secondary System of Roads: HICKORY HILLS, SECTION "B" (Effective 3-1-75) Ravensbourne Drive From its intersection with Hickory Road (Route 628), south- wardly .07 mile to Winterbourne Drive, thence southwardly .03 mile to a cul-de-sac. Winterbourne Drive From its intersection with Ravenshourne Drive, southeast- wardly .07 mile to Winterbourne Court, thence southeast- wardly ~11 mile to Willowdale Drive. Willowdale Drive From its intersection with Hickory Road (Route 628) south- wardly .05 mile to Winterbourne Drive, thence southwardly .03 mile to a cul-de-sac. Winterbourne Court From its intersection with Winterbourne Drive .03 mile southwardly to a cul-de-sac. 0.10 mile 0.18 mile 0.08 mile 0.03 mile CHESTERBROOK FARMS Effective 3-1-75) Birdie Lane From a point 0.14 mile westerly, thence northerly from its intersection with State Route 1582, northerly 0.11 mile to its intersection with Empire Parkway thence northerly~0.09 mile to its intersection with McAllister Drive'thence northerly 0.03 mile to a dead end. McAllister Drive From its intersection with State Route 1521 westerly 0.16 mile to its intersection with Birdie Lane, thence westerly 0.15 mile to its intersection with Empire Parkway. Empire Parkway From its intersection with State Route 1521 westerly 0.16 mile to its intersection with Birdie Lane, thence northwesterly 0.17 mile to its intersection with McAllister Drive thence northwesterly 0.06 mile to a cul-de-sac. 0.23 mile 0.31 mile 0.39 mile PHYSIC HILL, SECTIONS "B", "D" & "E" (Effective 3-1-75) Danforth Road From its intersection with Physic Hill Road southerly 0.27 mile to its intersection with Ranger Road, thence southerly 0.05 mile to a dead end. Ranger Road From its intersection with State Route 621 easterly 0.09 mile to its intersection with Celtic Road, thence 0.09 mile to its intersection with Mendota Road, thence 0.14 mile to its intersection with Danforth Road. Mendota Road From its intersection with Ranger Road southwesterly 0.16 mile to its intersection with Rosebud Road, thence Rosebud southeasterly 0.11 mile to a dead end. Celtic Road From its intersection with Ranger Road southwesterly 0.14 mile to a cul-de-sac; Celtic Road from its inter- section with Ranger Road northerly 0.20 mile to Physic Hill Road. 0.32 mile 0.32 mile 0.27 mile 0.34 mile Mr.'Burnett states that the Board has been invited to a Public Hearing to be held on March 25, 1975, at 10:00 a.m. by the Virginia Department of Highways and Trans- portation regarding the preparation of tentative allocations of Interstate, Arter- ial, Primary and Urban funds for the next fiscal year. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that a Public Hearing be held on April 9th at 10:00 a.m. to consider the closing of East Booker Boulevard and West Booker Boulevard to all truck traffic in excess of one (1) ton. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. Mr. Krepela thanks Mr. Covington for the installation of lights at the intersection of Route 147 and Robious Road. He adds that Route 147 between Route 60 and Robious Road is cracking up and inquires what can be done. Mr. Covington states that he will investigate the matter. ~r. Horner states that he is concerned with the trash and debris that is being dumped on Happy Hill Road between Route 1 and the Allied Chemical Road. He states it is blocking up the ditch and ca~aing drainage problems. Mr. Myers states that he would like this cleaned up and that he plans to ask the Police to patrol the area more frequently. Mr. Covington states he will look into the matter On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the follow~ ing resolution be and it hereby is adopted: WHEREAS, Primary Route 10, from Station 557+00 to Station 762+32, a distance of 3.893 miles, has been altered, and a new road has been constructed and approved by the State Highway Commissioner, which new road serves the same citizens as the road so altered; and WHEREAS, certain sections of this road follow new locations, these being shown on the altered sketch titled, "Changes in Primary and Secondary Systems Due to Relocation and Construction on Route 10, Project 0010-020-109, C501, dated at Richmond, Virginia, 8-1-74." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the portions, of Primary Route 10, i.e., Sections 1, 2, 3, and 8, shown in red on the sketch titled, "Changes in Pri- mary and Secondary Systems Due to Relocation and Construction on Route 10, Pro- ject 0010-020-109, C501, dated at Richmond, Virginia~ 8-1-74, a total distance of 1.22 miles be, and the same hereby is transferred to the Secondary System of State~ Highways, pursuant to Section 33-27 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; · And further, that the sections of new location, i.e., Sections 6 and 7, shown in brown on the aforementioned sketch, a total distance of 0.15 miles, be and the same hereby is, added to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to Sec- tion 33-141 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; And further, that the sections of old location, i.e., Sections 9 and 4, shown in blue on the aforementioned sketch, a total distance of 0.19 miles be and the same hereby is, abandoned as a public road, pursuant to Section 33-76.12 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; And further that the State Highway Commissioner be requested to take the neces- sary action to abandon the section of old location, i.e., Section 5, shown in green on the aforementioned sketch, a total distance of 0.04 miles, as a part of the Secondary System of State Highways as provided in Section 33-76.12 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the follow- ing resolution be and it hereby is approved: WHEREAS, Secondary Route 616 and Route 732, from Station 10+12.51 to Station 114+00, a distance of 1.967 miles, has been altered, and a new road has been con- structed and approved by the State Highway Commissioner, which new road serves the same citizens as the road so altered; and WHEREAS, certain sections of this new road follow new locations, these being shown on the attached sketch titled, "Changes in Secondary System Due to Reloca- tion and Construction on Route 616, Project 0616-020-164, C501, dated at ,Richmond, Virginia, 9-3-74." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the portions of Secondary Route 616 and 732, i.e., Sections 8, 4, and 5, shown in red on the sketch titled, "Changes in Secondary System Due to Relocation and Construction of Route 616, Project 0616-, 020-164, C501, dated at Richmond, Virginia, 9-3-74", a total distance of 0.37 miles be, and hereby is added to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to Section 33-141 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; d e~ that e ~ion of e~ 1Qcation~ i.e., Section 2, show~ in orange on th~ afo~e~ ~%as ,-b~ ap.d.t~e same nere~y ~a, tn re~ J~ t~e SecOnda~ Syste~'o ' State Hi~s. ' An~ further that'.the secti°ns of old location, i~e,, ~ectiona 7, .6 and 3, shown in blue on the aforementionod ~mtch~: a total dis-tance of. ~.'35 miles, '.be and the' ~ame is abandbned as a poblic road pursuant to Seehion 33'76.12 of'the Obde of'virginia of 1950, as anended; And further, that the State Highway Commissioner be requested to take the nec- essary action to discontinue the sections of old location, i.e., Section 1, shown in yellow on the aforementioned sketch, a total distance of 0.06 miles, as a part of the Secondary System of State Highways as provided in Section 33-76.7 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended. Ayes: Mr Horner Mr. Myers Mr. Apperson, Mr Krepela and Mr O'Neill ' ' ' · · · Mr. Painter states that he has received a request from the State Police Headquarters for connection to the County sewer system. Lt. Oliver and Mr. McGinley come before the Board and state that they have been given until July 1, 1977, to either upgrade their treatment facility or connect to the County system. Lt. Oliver states that the present facility could be upgraded to meet EPA requirements. He states that there zs approxzmately 81 acres of land znvolved zn the Polzce Headquarters and that apparently the most feasible solution to the problem would be to connect to the County system. He asks that the Board set a price of connection so that the budget could be prepared. Mr. Painter states that the per acre charge as per the policy of the board at this timewouldbe.$40,450. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the County offer sewer service to the State Police Headquarters for $40,450 and guarantee the necessarysmsements for construction of this line. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the follow- ing Sewer Contracts be and they hereby are approved: 1. S74-24D Bexley, Sections 2 and 4 $21,611.50 Stamie E. Lyttle Co., Inc. 2. S75-13CD Nuttree Creek 95,522.00 G. L. Howard, Inc. 3. S75-8D Chesterfield Library 8,391.55 Rada and Saunders, Inc. 4. S75-18D Poplar Grove - Brandermill 90,472.00 Stamie E. Lyttle-Co., Inc. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr~ Apperson and Mr. Krepela. Mr~ Myers states that he is unhappy with the apparent neglect of the county Engi- neer to inform the Supervisors from Matoaca and Bermuda as to the various actions of the County concerning the sewers in said Districts. He states that he would like to be informed at the same time other~ are, particularly when events occur in or affect his District. It was generally agreed by all concerned that the lines of communications would be improved. Mr. Welchons comes before the Board and states that 60% have signed and returned contracts in the Garland Heights area. Mr. Apperson states there has been some concern on which route the line will take and asks the Engineering Department to study further the two routes. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that T & E Con- struction Co~, Inc. be granted a 60 day extension of time on Contract 7032-6A caused by the delays due to inclement weather. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson,~Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that, upon recom- mendation of the Engineering Department, the County accept the Johnson easement under Contract S73-26T, Redwater Creek, and delete the stub line. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the follow- ing Water Contract be and it hereby is approved: W75-26D Route 360 - Warehouse Park $22,529.00 Hawkins and Dettor Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Welchons states that a petition has been received for water service on Hybla Road~ He states the cost will be approximately $20,000 and will serve 18 homes. It is generally agreed that this matter be deferred. On motion of Mr. Hornmr, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that Fred W. Barnes Construction Company be and it hereby is awarded Contract S75-6C for the installa- tion of sewers on Ghent Drive in the amount of $7,269.90 which was the low bid. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Appers~n, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department, Mr. R. G. Martz, be and he hereby is granted fifteen (15) additional sewer connections in Hickory Hill Estates. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the County Attorney be authorized no prepare a deed for the vacation of a 16' easement on Myron Avenue in return for an easement from Vepco, Sewer Contract 6511-19C/2. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Painter states that he would like to inform the Board that he received a letter from Mr. Limerick regarding the property needed by the Highway Department and Vepco at the Falling Creek Sewerage Treatment Plant and states that the Health Department may require more land. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the County Attorney institute condemnation proceedings against owners listed below if the amoun offered by the County as set out opposite their names is not accepted. Be it fur- ther resolved that the County Administrator notify the said property owners by registered mail on March 17, 1975, of the intention of the County to enter upon and take the property which is to be the subject of said condemnation proceedings. An emergency existing, this resolution shall be, and it is hereby declared in full force and effect immediately upon passage. Albert F. Weaver and Bettie W. Weaver S74-30T/C $724.63 Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Painter states that the County is considering condemning Mr. Reynold's property at this time. Mr. Reynolds comes before the Board and states that other alternative~ have not been pursued and he feels there could be a better route for this sewer line. He states that he would be willing be give an easement as long as the County does not take 56' of his property. It is generally agreed that this matter be de- ferred until March 26th to allow the Engineering Department to investigate an al- ternate route. 'On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Highway Department be requested to take the following roads into the State Syst'em: LAKE GENITO SECTION B Elshur Road Beginning at its intersection with State Route 775 easterly 0.10 mile to its intersection with Kellynn Drive. 0.10 mile Delgado Road Beginning at its intersection with State Route 775 easterly 0.04 mile to its intersection with Kellynn Drive thence easterly 0.03 mile to a dead end. 0.07 mile Kellynn Drive Beginning at its intersection with Delgado Road northeasterly 0.20 mile to its intersection with Elshur Road. 0.20 mile Ayes: Mr. Horner Mr Myers Mr Apperson, Mr Krepela and Mr O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that, upon recommendation of the Engineering Department, Mr. L. T. Jenkins is hereby author- ized to put a septic tank system drainfield in the County's easement on Lot 7 in Kimber ly Acres. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. It is generally agreed that the Board will hold a meeting to discuss the budget on Monday, March 17th at 5:00 p.m. Mr. James Zook comes before the Board and discusses the pre-application for funds for a community development program in Chesterfield. He states that two other pre- applications were submitted--one from Charles City County and a joint application from Hanover and Ashland. He states that Chesterfield will be competing for funds with these other two jurisdictions. Mr. Myers inquires if the County is committed to the priorities as listed. Mr. Ritz apologizes for the Board not being able to determine the priorities but there was a time element involved and that next year the Board will have input. He also adds that if the Board would like to change the priorities now they can. Mr. Zook states that the pre-application has been recommended for approval by the Physical Development Committee and now it will go before the full Commission for approval. There being no one present to discuss this matter, it is agreed that the Planning Officer proceed with the application. It is generally agreed that the request from the Council on Drug Abuse Control be deferred until a representative of the organization can be present to discuss the County's benefits from CODAC and its programs. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Chief of Police be authorized to purchase 110 copies of Police, Crimes and Offenses and Motor Vehicle Laws of Virginia at a cost of $2~420. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that Mr. George W. Moore, Jr., Treasurer, be and he hereby is authorized to negotiate a short term loan and borrow an amount up to and not to exceed $2,500,000 to meet casual deficits in anticipation of revenue in accordance with the law for such cases made and pro- vided. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the follow- ing erroneous tax claims be and they hereby are recommended for payment: Alvin D. Miller Peter A. Stack John W. Jones Marion Douglas Napier David P. Clarke Personal Property Tax for 1974 County License County License County License County License $42.16 15.00 25.00 30.00 15.00 Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Burnett states that he has received notice of a meeting of the State Compensa- tion Board that will be held on April 1, 1975, at 8:30 a.m. and will continue in session until all constitutional officers are heard. Mr. Burnett states that there will be a hearing before the State Corporation Com- mission on March 17, 1975, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss a common carrier franchise which would serve the area from Petersburg via U. S. Route 1 to Colonial Heights, thence via U. S. Route 1 and Virginia Highway 144 to Chester, thence via Virginia Highway 10 to Up S. Route 1~ thence via U. S. Route 1, to Richmond and return over the same route. Mr. Ritz states that the State Corporation Commission gave the ~present carrier 30 days in which to shape up and if he does not, the applying party will be given the opportunity to take~over. He adds that the State Corpora- tion Commission will hear this next week but the present company will be given the full 30 days before action is taken. Mr. Burnett states that Mrs. Dalton is present to discuss the donation of 23.2 acres at Fort Darling to the National Park Service. He adds that he feels the Board should have a more firm commitment from the National Park Service as to what they will or will not do with the area. Mrs. Dalton states that she feels Mr. Maule has committed himself as much as possible at this time and that the Board is arguing semantics. Mr. Myers states that he feels this is the best use for the land and that Mr. Burnett is just being careful as the Federal Government has promised and guaranteed things before and not come through. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Myers~ seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this Board authorize the transfer of 23.2 acres at the Fort Darling site to the National Park Service. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Burnett states that the License Inspector has had some difficulty with the definition of "retail merchant" and "wholesale merchant" in the County License Code and with the approval of the County Attorney has prepared an Ordinance change to clear up any possible misunderstandings in the definitions of these classifi- cations. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, resolved that the proposed change in the License Ordinance be ad- vertised for a Public Hearing on April 9th at 12:00 noon. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. The Board adjourns for lunch. Reconvening: 75S032 Mr. Frank McCormick comes before the Board representing Mr Jerry Walters who re- ' quests a 10'6" Variance. He states that the property owner adjacent to Mr. Walter's property is out of the Country at this time and cannot be contacted Mr. Myers states that he does not see any problem with the owners living next door granting the 6" Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Myers seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this Variance be and it hereby is granted with the understanding that Mr. Walters and his attorney should continue negotiating for the 6" strip of land. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 74S166 Mr. Schiavo states that the applicant has withdrawn his request for a Variance. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Homer, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that Mr. Leonard Wilson's request for withdrawal be and it hereby is accepted. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. .... i 75S054 On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the request of Mr. Tommy L. Hamilton be and it hereby is deferred until March 26, 1975. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 75S055 Ms. Ellen W. Wall comes before the Board to request a Variance which would allow her to build a dwelling on a parcel of land which has no public road frontage in Bermuda Magisterial District. Refer to Part of Lot 2, Forest Heights (Sheet 41). Mr. Schiavo states that if a 25' roadway is dedicated, which would or should be the minimum allowed, there is not enough square footage on which Ms. Wall can build according to the building code. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this request be and it hereby is deferred until March 26. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 75S056 Mr. Paul Stoots, attorney representing Mr. William D. Morrison, comes before the Board to answer any questions regarding Mr. Morrison's request. Mrs. Lois Toler, Mr. David R. Martin, Mr. Russ, Mr. and Mrs. Reichenberg, Mr. J. M. Applegate and ~Mrs. Franklin come before the Board in opposition to this request. Their reasons for opposing the request are that this will hurt the area because Mr. Morrison has not taken care of the home that exists now, the traffic in the area will be worse and because the residents in the area hope to develop a nice subdivision in the future. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this request be and it hereby is denied. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers Mr Apperson Mr Krepela and Mr. O'Neill ~ ' ~ ' · 75S057 Mr. W. G. Speeks comes before the Board to request a Variance to const~nct a dwell- ing on a parcel of land which has no public road frontage. Tax Map Sec. 49-6 (1) part of parcel 1. On motion of Mr. Horner, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this request for a Variance be and it hereby is granted subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 75SR017 Mr. William E. Fisher requests the renewal of a mobile home permit which would allow him to locate a mobile home on property which belongs to Rose Medley. Refer to Lot 15, Winterfield, in the vicinity of 13936 Midlothian Turnpike (Sheet 7). Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this request, be and it hereby is approved with renewal for same being effective January 24, 1977. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 75SR035 Mr. Benjamin F. Brooks comes before the Board requesting renewal of a permit to locate a mobile home on property which he owns. Tax Map Sec. 29-6 (1), parcel 5 and better known as 1114 Starview Lane. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Hornet, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this permit be and it hereby is renewed for a period of two years. Ayes: Mr. Horner Mr. Myers Mr. Apperson and Mr Krepela. 75SR036 Mr. Marty Wittershine, representing Mr. William C. Epperson, comes before the Board to request a mobile home permit to park a mobile home on property which he owns. T. M. Sec. 81-8 (1) parcel 12-3 and better known as 2520 Willis Road (Sheet 23). Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this request be and it hereby is approved for a period of two years. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. 75S037 Mrs. Boyd, mother of the applicant Carolyn B. Crowder comes before the Board to request a mobile home permit on land which she owns. Lot 6, Blk. D, Milhorn Tract {i~ and better known as 2703 Milhorn Street (Sheet 41) Mr. O'Neill inquires how long the trailer will be located at this address. Mrs. Boyd states that she is not sure as her daughter and grandson will be living here. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded'by Mr. Apper- son, resolved that this request be and it hereby is approved for a period to two years. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 74SR045 On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Mr. R. J. Ellis' request for renewal of a mobile home permit be and it hereby is deferred until April 9th. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. 75S054 Mr. Tommy L. Hamilton comes before the Board to request a Variance to build a dwell- ing on a parcel of land which has no public road frontage. Lots 74 and 75, West- over Farms (Sheet 33). Mr. Myers states that he is not familiar with this area and it is generally agreed~ by the Board that this matter be deferred until March 26th at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Burnett states that this Board has approved the request of the Police Depart- ment to apply for a grant to finance a Mobile Crime Laboratory which was orignially priced at approximately $20,000. Since the application was made, the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention's funds have been reduced and the State has said it will finance this project in the amount of $9,278 upon the condition that the County pay $9,770. Sgt. Chalkley and Lt. Richter speak for the approval of this request and cite that had such a vehicle been available, it would have been used by the Police Department 116 times per month during the past year. Lt. Richter states further that it will necessitate the hiring of four additional employees since it must be manned 24 hours a day. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill resolved that the request for $9,770 to purchase a Mobile Crime Laboratory vehicle be and it hereby is approved. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that the Ordi- nance changes to maintain eligibility for Federal Flood Insurance be and it hereby is referred to the Planning Commission. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Burnett states that he has received a request from Mr. Kelly Miller asking that the W~ C. Carnes Case be heard at 5:30 p.m. on March 26, 1975, as any other time will present a hardship on those in opposition to this case. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that Case #75S014, W. C. Carnes, be and it hereby is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Wednes- day, March 26, 1975. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. The following resolutions supersede resolutions passed by the Board previously as the resolutions were not exactly correct with regard to acreage at the Chester- field Industrial Park: On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board accepts the offer of Dempsey L. Bradley T/A Bradley Mechanical Company, set forth in his proposal dated April 15, 1974, to purchase 1.15 acres of the Chesterfield Airport Industrial Park land upon the terms and conditions therein for the purchase price of $10,000 per acre. Be It Further Resolved that the County Attorney petition the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia, for approval and ratification of this sale of land by the County to Dempsey L. Bradley T/A Bradley Mechanical Company and the Chairman~ and Clerk are authorized to execute a good and sufficient deed and deliver same to complete this transaction. This resolution supersedes the resolution adopted on ApriI 24, 1974. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board accepts the offer of Albert B. Collie, set forth in his proposal dated Dec. 3, 1973, to purchase 1.43 acres of the Chesterfield Rirport Industrial Park land upon the terms and conditions therein for the purchase price of $10,000 per acre. Be It Further Resolved that the County Attorney petition the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia, for approval and ratification of this sale of land by the County to Albert B. Collie, and the Chairman and Clerk are authorized to execute a good and sufficient deed and deliver same to complete this transaction. This resolution supersedes the resolution passed on January 17, 1974. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that at the re- quest of the County School Board, the sum of $23,850 be added to the School Bud- get which amount is to come from the State for the Training of the Gifted and Tal- ented Children. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of ~.~r. Krepela, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Ameri- can Legion Post 186 be and it hereby is granted permission to conduct Bingo Games and/or Raffles for a period of one year. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. l~r. Burnett states that he has received a request from members of the Bicentennial Committee for approximately $2,200 for a film strip which would be prepared by Mr. A1 Stuart on the history of Chesterfield County. Upon consideration whereof, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this request for $2~200 fr~n the Bicentennial Committee be and it hereby is approved. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. 74SR045 On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the pre- vious motion of the Board today be rescinded and that this mobile home permit re- newal be extended for six months at which time the Board will be advised of Mr. Ellis' accomplishments on the dwelling located adjacent to the mobile home, if same are not satisfactory, Mr. Ellis will be asked to move the trailer. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Dr. Joseph Hutt, who has been a resident of Chesterfield County for two years, comes before the Board to give his opinion of the Board accepting federal money to do a study on the Police Department of this County. He states that he feels it is entirely wrong and that soon the Government will take over as in Germany. He compares LEAA helping the Police Department to the Federal Government helping the School System which resulted in bussing; to the Federal Governmemt helping the Welfare Department which resulted in rules and regulations; and the Federal Government helping with sewer and land use which resulted in EPA not giving ap- proval unless regulations are strictly adhered to. He ends his presentation with a plea to the Board to reconsider doing the Police Study with LEAA funds and re- quests they protect our freedom from Federal controls. Mr. Myers states that the Federal Government does give out money to the State but the State distributes same and he does not feel this is the same as Federal control. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the Sheriff's request for six (6) additional bailiffs to man the Courts in the County of Chester- field at a salary of approximately $7,200 per annum be and it hereby is approved. It is here noted that the Sheriff's request is the result of a Court Order making it mandatory to have three bailiffs on duty at each Court at all times. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this Board approve a grant in the amount of $425 which cost to the County will be approxi- mately $21.25 to send one man to a three-day school in New York to be trained to use an Identi-Kit which man will return to teach others in the Department. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board hire the firm of Cresap, McCormick and Paget to do a Police Management Study of the County's Police Department in the amount of $24,750. It is here noted that this firm was not the iow bidder but is considered to be the best qualified by all those involved in the decision making process. Ayes: Mr. Hornet, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. KrePela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Jack Manuel states that he has contacted several contractors with wreckers who propose to move junk cars from the County and states further that Mr. Freddy Knight, ~itwho owns his own crusher~ has agreed to move cars at $8 per car subject to the re- ilceipt of $12 per car from the State Department of Motor Vehicles. liOn motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that in order to ilfacilitate the parking of junk vehicles, Fire Chief Robert Eanes be authorized to iburn the .DesCh~mps and Turner homes now on County property as a fire training project. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that Mr. Manuel get a contract signed by Mr. Knight to present to the Board for its approval as soon as possible. iAyes; Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the Adminis- tration be authorized to sell the County owned garage, formerly the Manchester Fire ~House, at Public Auction. ?Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. i!Mr. Jerry Jewett states before the Board that palm reading in the County~of Chester- ~i field requires an 18 month residency and that same should be eliminated since such a time limit would impose great hardships on people coming into the County to give ~this service. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded iiby Mr. Myers, it is resolved that Morris Mason be requested to prepare a change in the County Ordinance to eliminate this 18 month residency requirement and to adver- ~ tise same for a Public Hearing. ~iAyes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. There was a brief discussion held on the tax rate on money lenders and it was gener- ~ ally agreed that this matter should be studied further. On motion of Mr. Krepela, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, it is resolved that this Board iiadjourn for dinner until 8:30 p.m. at which time an Executive Session will be held with the Judges of the Circuit Court. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Reconvening: It is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, resolved that this Board adjourns at 10:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 1975. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. M. W. Burnett, Secretary ~ ~ti~n ~. ~n~r, Chairman