Mrs. O’Bannon led the Board, staff, and public in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Rev. W. Phillip Bruening, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, provided the invocation.

 

The Board approved the minutes of the July 13, 2004 Regular and Special Meetings.

 

MANAGER’S COMMENTS

On May 20 – 23, 2004, professional golf’s Nationwide Tour returned to Henrico County with the County serving as the primary sponsor.  Currently known as the Henrico County Open, this exciting event drew more than 20,000 fans, received nationwide television coverage on the Golf Channel, and had an estimated impact on the local economy in excess of $4 million.  This year’s tournament raised $10,000 in charitable proceeds for the Virginia Home for Boys, the second oldest children’s home in the United States.  Established in 1846, the Virginia Home for Boys provides residential and emergency care, school programs, and therapeutic and aftercare services to at-risk children in a family-style environment on a 33-acre campus in Henrico County.  Dave Marhagey, Tournament Director, and Fred Agostino, Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority, joined Mrs. O’Bannon as she presented a check to Tod Balsbaugh, Executive Director of the Virginia Home for Boys. 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Matthew T. Martin, a resident of the Brookland District and representative of the Henrico Taxpayers Union, expressed opposition to a local meals tax.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ COMMENTS

 

Mrs. O’Bannon recognized the following Boy Scouts from Troop 772, sponsored by Discovery United Methodist Church, who were observing the meeting to fulfill requirements for their Communications Merit Badges:  Will Lyddane, Cameron Nash, and Jonathan South.  Parents Dale South and Jim Lyddane were also present.

 

Mrs. O’Bannon announced that Cheri Nolan, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the United States Department of Justice, had joined her and Sheriff Wade earlier in the day for a visit to the Recovery In A Secure Environment (RISE) program at the Henrico County Regional Jail.     

RECOGNITION OF NEWS MEDIA

Mrs. O’Bannon recognized the presence of Nicole Johnson of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Tom Lappas of the Henrico Citizen, and Jonathan Spiers of the Henrico County Leader.

 

PRESENTATION

Mrs. O’Bannon presented a proclamation recognizing August 1 – 7, 2004 as Clown Week.  Accepting the proclamation was Michael “Bonkers” Cox, Mideast Regional Vice President for Clowns of America International (COAI) and International Clown Week Coordinator for COAI Virginia Alley #3.  Joining him from COAI Virginia Alley #3 were Paula “Petunia” Ward, Secretary, and members Barbara “Sweet Thang” Cox, Maria “Charms” Levy, and Eric “Recycle” Seidel. 

RESIGNATION

 

245-04 Approved

Resolution accepting the resignation of Helen E. Harris from the Board of Real Estate Review and Equalization.

GENERAL AGENDA

246-04 Approved	Resolution for Award of Construction Contract for Old Cannon Estates Water System Improvements, Project No. 280040.
247-04 Approved	Resolution for Award of Annual Construction Contract for Road and Drainage Projects.