Summary
of Actions Taken by the Board on March 27, 2007
Mr. Donati led the
Board, staff, and public in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rev. Cecil Chambers, Pastor, Skipwith Baptist
Church, provided the
invocation.
The
Board approved the minutes of the March 13, 2007 Regular and Special Meetings.
MANAGER’S
COMMENTS
The Virginia
Department of Environmental Quality has recertified Henrico County’s
Springfield Landfill as an Environmental Enterprise (E2) facility in
recognition of the facility’s voluntary pollution prevention efforts. E2 facilities have implemented an environmental
management system, made pollution prevention an important objective, and
achieved a sustained record of environmental compliance. Springfield Landfill became the first
facility in Henrico
County to receive E2
certification in 2003 and is one of 250 business and government facilities
across the Commonwealth to have attained E2 status. Gerald Seeley, Jr., Director of the Virginia
Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ’s) Piedmont Regional Office, presented
an award plaque to Steven J. Yob, the County’s Chief of Solid Waste, and Arthur
D. Petrini, the County’s Director of Public Utilities. Assisting Mr. Seeley with the presentation
was Sharon Kenneally Baxter, Director of DEQ’s Pollution Prevention Office.
A delegation of 17
persons from Yangju City, South Korea
led by Mayor Chung Bin Im and City
Council Chairman Dae Sik Won was attending the Board meeting as part of an
exchange visit to
Henrico
County. This visit marks the first step towards
Henrico and Yangju possibly becoming Sister Cities. A Board paper authorizing the Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors to sign a preliminary agreement between Yangju and Henrico County was on the agenda for this
meeting.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ COMMENTS
Mrs. O’Bannon noted
the recent passing of Peter Runkle, who was a Henrico citizen and former
Chairman of the Henricus Foundation Board of Trustees. She commented that Mr. Runkle would be very
much missed by the community.
Mr. Kaechele announced
that February 2007 marked the first time that monthly enplanements at Richmond
International Airport (RIC) exceeded those at Norfolk International
Airport. Enplanements at RIC have been steadily rising
since the two low cost carriers began offering service there. Mr. Kaechele also mentioned that two new short
term parking lots will open at RIC this summer so persons can meet arriving
passengers without leaving their vehicles.
These lots will be free to the public.
Mr. Donati recognized
two Indian Guides, John Wooley and Grayson Phillips, who were attending the
meeting to fulfill a requirement for their Cougar Badges. He also recognized the following Boy Scouts
from Troop 736, sponsored by St. Michael’s Catholic Church, who were observing
the meeting to fulfill rank and merit badge requirements as noted: Cory Bowles (Communications), Mark Davis
(Citizenship in the Community), Richard Galan (Second Class), Eric Pollitt
(Communications), Alex Prestia (Citizenship in the Nation), Dean Remedios
(Communications), Stephen Scipione (Communications), and Riley Stout
(Communications).
RECOGNITION
OF NEWS MEDIA
Mr. Donati recognized
Will Jones of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Tom Lappas of the Henrico Citizen.
PRESENTATIONS
Mrs. O’Bannon
presented a proclamation recognizing April 2007 as Child Abuse Prevention
Month. Accepting the proclamation were
Angela Merritt Verdery, Public Education Coordinator for Greater Richmond SCAN,
and Jane D. Crawley, the County’s Director of Social Services. Joining them was Gretchen B. Icard, the
County’s Child Protective Services Coordinator.
Mr. Glover presented a
proclamation recognizing April 2007 as Keep Henrico Beautiful Month. Accepting the proclamation was Christina
Harris, Chairperson of the Keep Henrico Beautiful Committee. Joining her from the Committee were
Vice-Chair Lynne M. Smolin-Yurchak and members Sherinna L. Gibson, Marian J.
Martin, Virginia M. Martin, and Jeanie V. Robinson.
Mr. Kaechele presented
a proclamation recognizing April 8 – 14, 2007 as Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week. Accepting the
proclamation was Col. Henry W. Stanley, Jr., the County’s Chief of Police. Joining him from the County’s Division of
Police were Maj. Mary Ellen Fahed, Support Operations; Capt. Stewart M.
Meredith, Jr., Commander of Communications; Suzanne T. Roberts, Emergency
Communications Manager; and Alyssa Morgan, 2006 Communications Officer of the
Year.
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Resolution Commending the Highland Springs
High School
Boys
Basketball Team, the 2007 Virginia High School League Group AAA
Champions. With Mr. Thornton's assistance, Mr. Donati presented the
resolution along with an honorary share of stock in
Henrico County
to Coach George B. Lancaster, Jr.
Joining Coach Lancaster were the team's captains Jamar Abrams, Brandon Rozzell, and Jay
Threatt; players Ketron Anderson, Harry Lee Daniel, Andrew Harrison, Chris
Hilliard, John Holleman, Michael Hubbard, Harvey Mills, Tony Purnell, David
Angelo Smith, and Kierre Winfield; managers Lanee Cosby, Kristin Marriott,
and Tatiana Mosby; and assistant coaches Tony Ross and Reginald Tennyson. Also in the audience from
Highland Springs
High School were
Activities Director Rudolph F. Ward and Principal Albert M. Ciarochi as well
as Henrico County School Superintendent Frederick S. Morton, IV and School
Board Vice Chairman Hugh C. Palmer.
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RESIGNATION
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Resolution accepting the resignation of
Timothy P. Torrez from the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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Ordinance to
Amend and Reordain Section 1-2 of the Code of the County of Henrico Titled
“Definitions and rules of construction,” to Add the Term “Designee.”
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Ordinance to Amend
and Reordain Section 13-34 of the Code of the County of Henrico
Titled “Loitering,” Relating to Loitering and Obstructing Free Passage.
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Ordinance to Repeal and
Reserve Section 13-37 of the Code of the County of Henrico Titled
“Sunday Closing Law inapplicable in county.”
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Ordinance to Repeal and Reserve Section 13-66 of the Code of the County of Henrico Titled “Teflon bullets.”
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Ordinance to Amend and Reordain subsection (c) of Section 22-3 of
the Code of the County
of Henrico Titled
“Powers and duties of director of public safety” to Allow Changes in Speed
Limits.
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Ordinance to Repeal and Reserve Section 22-35 of
the Code of the County of Henrico Titled “Permit required for parades and
processions; conduct generally” and to Add Article X to Chapter 22 of the
Code of the County of Henrico Titled “Parades,” including Section 22-361
Titled “Purpose of article,” Section 22-362 Titled “Definitions,” Section
22-363 Titled “Permit required; penalty,” Section 22-364 Titled “Permit
application,” Section 22-365 Titled “Issuance or denial of permit,” Section
22-366 Titled “Fee,” and Section 22-367 Titled “Revocation,” all Relating to
Parades.
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Resolution for Amendment to the FY 2006-07 Annual Fiscal Plan
for March, 2007.
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Resolution for
POD-11-07 for Approval of a Plan of Development for East Area
Elementary School.
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Ordinance for
Vacation of Temporary Turn-Around Easement in Cedar Station, located in the
Three Chopt District.
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Ordinance for Vacation of Right-of-Way in Beverly Hills, located in the Tuckahoe
District.
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Resolution for
Signatory Authority for Deed of Conveyance for Well Lot,
GPIN 809-724-8062, located in the Varina District.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Marchenko, a
resident of the Tuckahoe District, asked for clarification of the Board’s
action earlier in the meeting on the ordinance to repeal a section of the County Code
titled “Teflon Bullets.” He also
questioned the legality of the County’s tax relief program for the elderly and
the propriety of the County continuing to charge a vehicle license tax given
the Board’s recent decision to eliminate the vehicle decal.
Ann Sutherland, a
resident of the Fairfield District, asked the County to discontinue the
practice of contracting with private tree service companies to top trees in
County rights-of-way. She expressed
concern that this pruning practice was shortening the life of trees in her
neighborhood and throughout the County.
GENERAL AGENDA
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Resolution for Signatory Authority for Agreement to Explore Sister City
Relationship with Yangju City of the Republic of Korea.
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Introduction of Ordinance to
Amend and Reordain Section 17-64 of the Code of the County of Henrico Titled
“Bulky waste and vacuum leaf collection,” to Provide Collection Free of
Charge to Persons Enrolled in the REAP Program.
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Introduction of
Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Section
20-72 of the Code of the County
of Henrico Titled
“Criteria for exemption,” “Affidavit or written statement,” and “Schedule of
exemptions,” Respectively, All Relating to Tax Relief for the Elderly or
Permanently and Totally Disabled Under the REAP Program.
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Resolution for Award of Contract for Architectural and Engineering
Services for Clarke-Palmore House Historic Kitchen Restoration.
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Resolution for
Award of Contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for Short Pump Park
Expansion.
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Resolution for Signatory Authority for Lease on Lakeside Avenue,
located in the Fairfield District.
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Resolution for Signatory Authority for Acquisition of
Property from Tuckahoe Sports, Inc., located in the Tuckahoe District.
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Introduction of Ordinance to
Amend and Reordain subsections (b) and (c) of Sections 23-311 and 23-312
Titled “Water connection fees” and “Sewer connection fees,” Respectively, and
subsection (a) of Sections 23-313 and 23-314 Titled “Water service and volume
charges” and “Sewer service charges and rates,” Respectively, of the Code of the County of Henrico, All to Increase Utility Fees and
Charges.
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Resolution for Signatory Authority for Award of
Construction Contract for River
Road Meter Upgrades with Enviroscape, Inc.
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Resolution
for Amendment to Construction Services Agreement for Gambles Mill Outfall
Sanitary Sewer Improvements with G.L. Howard, Inc.
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Resolution
for Award of Annual Construction Contract for Water and Sanitary Sewer
Repairs and Improvements.
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Resolution
for Signatory Authority for Amendment to Contract for Conveyance of County
Real Property, located in the Varina District.
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Resolution
for Signatory Authority for Amendment of Host Agreement with BFI Waste
Services of Virginia,
L.L.C.
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Resolution
for Signatory Authority for Acquisition of Well Properties and Transfer of
Customers with Sydnor Hydrodynamics, Inc.
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Resolution
for Signatory Authority for Connection Fee Agreement with BFI Waste Services
of Virginia,
L.L.C.
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Resolution
for Signatory Authority for Amendment to Contract for Engineering Services
for Henrico County Communications Complex Stream Restoration Project. Project #1102-28007-1221, located in the
Brookland District.
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Resolution for Signatory Authority for
Amendment to Contract for Engineering Design Services for Hungary Spring Road
Improvements from West Broad Street to Staples Mill Road (approximately 1.48
miles). Project #2110.50704.28004.00579
(formerly #555540-704-154-00), located in the Brookland District.
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Resolution accepting West Hermitage Park, located in the
Brookland District; Telegraph Run, Section D, located in the Fairfield
District; Belle’s Landing and a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block A, Winngate,
located in the Three Chopt District; and Logan Estates, located in the
Tuckahoe District, into the County road system for maintenance.
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