Mrs. O’Bannon led the Board, staff, and public in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Rev. J. Michael Poole, Pastor, Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, provided
the invocation.
The Board approved the minutes of the
September 14, 2004 Regular and Special Meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Wayne
Commodore, a resident of the Brookland District, presented allegations that he
and his young child had been physically attacked and racially profiled by
Henrico police officers and verbally harassed by Henrico sheriff’s deputies.
Lewis
Reid, a resident of the Tuckahoe District, thanked the Board for agreeing to
itemize the project categories on the proposed general obligation bond
referendum.
William
Walker, a resident of the Three Chopt District, questioned the County’s legal authority
to conduct security searches of citizens entering the Board Room for meetings
of the Board of Supervisors.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ COMMENTS
Mr.
Glover recognized Bradford Ambrose from Boy Scout Troop 570, sponsored by Hardy Central Baptist Church, who was observing
the meeting to fulfill a requirement for the Citizenship in the Community Merit
Badge. Joining Bradford was his father and
Assistant Scoutmaster, Brad Ambrose.
Mr. Glover also recognized the following Scouts from Troop 795,
sponsored by Glen Allen Baptist Church, who were observing the meeting to
fulfill a requirement for the Communications Merit Badge: Chris Boyd, Taylor Boyd, Andrew Butler,
Austin Butler, Ben Dessart, Richard Roberts, Kevin Schmidt, and Alex Smythers. Joining the Scouts was Robert Smythers, a troop
helper.
Mrs.
O’Bannon recognized a group of students from Douglas S. Freeman High School,
who were observing the meeting for their Government class. The following students were in
attendance: Kathryn Allan, Sally
Cheung, Court Crenshaw, Robert Dwyer, Amy Ellenbogen, Lauren Foley, Chris
Hamilton, Jennifer Herbert, Matt Jackson, Megan Machich, Alice McElhinney,
Mallory Micetich, Meagan Montgomery, Brad Peterson, Brad Rocheleau, Cabell
Rosanelli, Daniel Schutt, Stefanie Shank, Claire Urban, and Austin Wright.
RECOGNITION OF NEWS MEDIA
Mrs.
O’Bannon recognized the presence of Nicole Johnson of the Richmond
Times-Dispatch and Tom Lappas of the Henrico Citizen.
PRESENTATIONS
Mr.
Thornton presented a proclamation recognizing October 3 – 9, 2004 as
Cooperative Extension Week. Accepting
the proclamation was Bettye Thornton, Chairman of the Henrico Extension
Leadership Council. Joining her were
Matt Davidson, Council Vice-Chairman; Donald “Spec” Campden, Jr., Roy Farmer,
Jack Ferguson, and Gatewood Stoneman, Council members; Karen Carter, County
Agent; Kim Edmonds, Extension Agent for Family and Community Sciences; and
Yvonne “Nutty” Nutall, Youth Program Assistant for the Smart Choices Nutrition
Education Program.
Mr.
Kaechele presented a proclamation recognizing October 3 – 9, 2004 as
Paralegals’ Week. Accepting the
proclamation was Margaret Lewis, Paralegal in the Henrico County Attorney’s
Office, and a past president and founding member of the Richmond Association of
Legal Assistants.
Mr.
Glover presented a proclamation recognizing October 4 – 8, 2004 as Customer
Service Week. Accepting the
proclamation was Paula Reid, Manager of Employee Development and Training for
the County’s Department of Human Resources.
Joining her was Beth Jarrard, Human Resources Analyst II for the
Department of Human Resources’ Employee Development and Training Division.
Mr.
Donati presented a proclamation recognizing October 2004 as Henrico History
Month. Accepting the proclamation was
John Ayres, Varina District Representative for the Henrico County Historical
Society Executive Board. Joining him
was Dudley Lanthrip, Treasurer for the Society.
RESIGNATION
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319-04
Approved
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Resolution accepting the resignation of
George K. Thomas from the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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178-04
Deferred to
November 23, 2004 Meeting
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Ordinance Granting Property Tax Exemption
for Tuckahoe Village West Recreation Association.
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320-04
Approved
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Resolution
for Amendment to the FY2004-05 Annual Fiscal Plan to (1) Reappropriate Funds
for (a) Continuing Grant Programs/Trust Funds and (b) Certain Unencumbered
Balances from FY2003-04, and (2) Appropriate Funds for Certain New Programs.
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GENERAL AGENDA
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321-04
Approved
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Resolution Pertaining to
the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Henrico County in the Amounts and
for the Purposes Set Out Herein and Initiating a Voter Referendum Thereon and
on the Question of Whether Henrico County Should Be Authorized to Levy a
Meals Tax.
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322-04
Approved
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Resolution for Authorization
to Apply for and Accept a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grant from the
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
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323-04
Approved
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Resolution to Accept the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services TRIAD Award to the County of Henrico,
Division of Police, for Project LifeSaver.
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324-04
Approved
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Resolution
to Accept the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Transportation Safety
Services Award to the County of Henrico, Division of Police, for Traffic
Enforcement Overtime and Equipment.
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325-04
Denied
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Resolution for SIA-03-04 for East Area Middle
School Site Substantially in Accord with the Comprehensive Plan.
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326-04
Approved
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Resolution for SIA-04-04 for Fire Station 3
Relocation Site Substantially in Accord with the Comprehensive Plan.
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327-04
Approved
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Resolution for Signatory Authority for
Lease for Lakeside Avenue, located in the Fairfield District.
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328-04
Approved
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Resolution for Signatory Authority
for Award of Construction Contract, Phase II, for Lakeside Avenue Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation, Project No. 290965-4173.
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329-04
Approved
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Resolution accepting Doran Forest,
Section 1, and Four Mile Run, Section C, located in the Varina District; and
The Oaks at Crossridge, Section 1, located in the Brookland District, into
the County road system for maintenance.
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