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On motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the following Ordinance be and it hereby is adopted: WHEREAS, there has been received and filed with the Board of Supervisors a petition by the residents of Bermuda Place Subdivision requesting the closing of portions of certain roads within the said subdivision to truck traffic and estab- lishing a 25 mile per hour speed limit upon said roads; and WHEREAS, it appearing in the best interest of the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Bermuda Place Subdivision to restrict truck traffic upon Bermuda Hundred Road from State Route 1-301 (Jefferson Davis Highway) to Old Stage Road and upon Old Stage Road from Bermuda Hundred Road to Pine Bark Road; and WHEREAS, it appearing in the best interest of the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Bermuda Place Sub- division to establish a residential speed limit of 25 miles per hour on said roads; and WHEREAS, it appearing that truck traffic may be conveniently rerouted along West Hundred Road, Pine Bark Road and Ramble Wood Road. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board requests the State Highway commission to prohibit the use by through traffic of any truck or truck and trailer or semi-trailer combination upon Bermuda Hundred Road from State Route 1-301 (Jef- ferson Davis Highway) to Old Stage Road and upon Old Stage Road from Bermuda Hundred Road to Pine Bark Road and establish on said roads a legal speed limit of 25 miles per hour for motor vehicles. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a true copy of this resolution to the State Highway Commission for approval and appropriate action on this request Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela. Mr. Apperson introduces Mr. Edward Councill of the Richmond Regional Planning Dis- trict Commission to answer any questions the Board may have with regard to the County joining the Planning Commission. Mr. Apperson states that Mr. Councill has informed him that any outstanding bills the County may have with the Planning Com- mission will be cleared from the books should the County decide to join. He states further that Mr. O'Neill, who is not present, has asked that this matter be carried over until he has some further input from the citizens in his District regarding this matter. He adds further that Mr. O'Neill is concerned with the service that the southern part of the County will receive. Mr. Myers states that he, too, would like to dis- cuss this with the people in his area. Mr. Horner states that he has been opposed to joining the Planning District Commission and he feels others may have mixed feelings and thinks it would be a good idea to hay& an open hearing on this matter. Mr. Burnett asks Mr. Councill about the HUD Planning Assistance Grant that has been awarded to the County. Mr. Councill states that he is not here to persuade Chesterfield to join the Planning District Commission or to act as an intervention- ist between the Board and others but to state that the Planning Commission is in- terested.in starting a good relationship with the County, forgetting all past his- tory. He states that the County will be eligible for the HUD Planning Assistance Grant, if and only if, the County joins the Planning Commission by July 1, 1975, which grant represents about $30,000-$40,000 in funds. Mr. Myers states that he understands that Mr. Ragsdale is opposed to the Service District concept. Mr. Councill states that Mr. Ragsdale is opposed and is current- ly trying to get the Service District Act repealed. He adds further that the Execu- tive Committee of the RRPDC and the full Commission are also opposed to this concept. Mr. Horner states that he feels a time and date should be set which would allow people in Chesterfield to come before the Board and express their opinions. It is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that June llth at 11:00 a.m. will be reserved to discuss the County of Chesterfield joining the Planning District Commission. Mr. Apperson states further that what Mr. Councill has said about HUD and its policy has existed for some time regarding the disbursement of funds to counties who are not members of planning district commissions but it had never been written down. He adds that now they are shutting the door on non-participating counties and feels it is necessary that Chesterfield participate. Mr. Horner states that the Planning District Commission has been helpful to Chester- field in some ways, for example, getting a member of the Board to participate in the 208 Planning and also being a member of the Executive Committee. He adds that he feels this was entirelY due to the Planning Commission and is grateful for same. Mr. Myers states that he feels the atmosphere of the entire situation has changed and that a lot more cooperation and understanding exists now. He states that the County has had its differences with the Planning District Commission and its mem- bership but now there is more trust in the individuals than ever before and feels all are moving towards the same goal. A vote being taken: Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson and Mr. Krepela.