Board of Supervisors
Frank J. Thornton, Chairman
Richard W. Glover, Vice-Chairman
James B. Donati, Jr.
David A. Kaechele
Patricia S. O'Bannon

County Manager
Virgil R. Hazelett, P.E.
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Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on October 25, 2005

 

Mr. Thornton led the Board, staff, and public in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Rev. Angelo Chatmon, Pastor, Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, provided the invocation.

 

The minutes of the October 11, 2005 Regular and Special Meetings and September 29, 2005 Special Meeting were approved.

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ COMMENTS


Mrs. O’Bannon commented on a session she recently attended at the Virginia Municipal League annual conference where there was discussion of the deployment of broadband services.  She pointed out that earlier this month the City of Manassas became the first municipality in the nation to implement full-scale broadband-over-power line technology, which simplifies Internet access for its citizens.  Mrs. O’Bannon expressed hope that Mr. Hazelett will review the feasibility of opening up local broadband services to competition as County staff continues ongoing negotiations with Comcast to extend the term of the County’s existing cable television franchise.

 

Mr. Thornton acknowledged the passing of civil-rights pioneer Rosa Parks on October 24, 2005, nearly 50 years after she refused to relinquish her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama.  He noted that Mrs. Parks’ courageous act of civil disobedience helped to change the fabric of this nation.

 

Mr. Thornton recognized Bryan Finch from Boy Scout Troop 444, sponsored by Reveille United Methodist Church, who was observing the meeting to fulfill a requirement for advancement to the rank of Star.  Bryan’s father, Brent Finch, was also present.

 

Mr. Kaechele, Mrs. O’Bannon, and Mr. Thornton recognized the following students from Douglas S. Freeman High school, who were observing the meeting for their Government class:  Matt Beattie, Holden Bryant, Angela Campagnoli, Joey Duty, Chris Gentry, Sam Gregory, Caroline Heggie, T. J. Mitchell, Christopher Norris, John Szumski, Rob Szumski, and Anthony VanNess.  

 

RECOGNITION OF NEWS MEDIA

Mr. Thornton recognized Olympia Meola from the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Jonathan Spiers from the Henrico County Leader.  

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

332-05

Approved

Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Local Supporters of the Henrico County Law Enforcement Assistance Efforts in Hancock County, Mississippi.  Accepting the proclamation was William H. Baxter, President and CEO of the Retail Merchants Association of Greater Richmond.  Joining him were George C. Peyton, Vice President for Government Relations, Retail Merchants Association of Greater Richmond; Robert S. Ukrop, President and CEO, Ukrop’s Supermarkets; James J. Kay, Airline Transport Pilot; Lt. Col. Joseph Strohman and Gunnery Sgt. Raymond D. Smith, United States Marine Corps; William Starzman, Manager of Business Development, Insight Technology; and Tanya Lin, Emergency Response Team Logistics Manager, Sprint NEXTEL.  Col. Henry W. Stanley, Jr., Chief of Police, and Lt. Col. Douglas A. Middleton, Deputy Chief of Police, assisted Mr. Thornton with the presentation.  Chief Stanley recognized the following personnel from the County’s Division of Police who were seated in the audience and who participated in Henrico County’s initial law enforcement assistance efforts in Hancock County:  Sgt. Dirk D. Engels, and Officers Kevin W. Harver, Donald B. Green, and Michael D. Raat.

 

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

333-05

Approved

Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Subsections (e) and (g) of Section 20-72 of the Code of the County of Henrico Titled "criteria for exemption" and "Schedule of exemptions," Respectively, to Increase the Amount of Financial Worth Permitted an Elderly or Disabled Individual to Qualify for Tax Relief Under the Real Estate Advantage Program (REAP).

 

334-05

Approved

 

Ordinance for Vacation of Right-of-Way in Mooreland Farms, located in the Tuckahoe District.

 

335-05

Approved

 

Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 7-51 of the Code of the County of Henrico Titled “Term” to Permit Extensions of the Term of a Cable Television Franchise.

 

336-05

Approved

 

Ordinance to Extend the Term of the Cable Television Franchise.

 

GENERAL AGENDA

337-05

Approved

 

 

Resolution for Award of Construction Contract for Meadowview Park.

338-05

Approved

Resolution to Accept the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, TRIAD Crime Prevention for Seniors Grant Award.

 

339-05

Approved

Resolution for Adoption of Policy Governing the Use of Deep Run Recreation Center.

 

340-05

Approved

Resolution for Adoption of Policy Governing the Use of Walkerton Tavern.

 

 

309-05

Approved

Resolution for Approval of Retention of Proceeds by School Board from Sale of Real Property for Portion of Echo Lake Elementary School Property, located in the Brookland District. 

 

341-05

Approved

Resolution for Signatory Authority for Award of Contract for Ridge Road Water Tank #2 Improvements to D & M Painting Corporation.

 

342-05

Approved

Resolution for Signatory Authority for Award of Construction Contract for F.Y. 2005 Fire Flow Enhancement Project to Possie B. Chenault, Inc.

 

 



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