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Additional multi-family units recommended for Meadowville Town Center

By Caleb M Soptelean on May 1, 2020 Chesterfield Government, Planning & Zoning

Courthouse Landing deferred By Caleb M. Soptelean On April 21, the Chesterfield County Planning Commission recommended an expansion of Twin Rivers LLC’s project on Meadowville Road and Meadowville Technology Parkway. Proposed site for additional multi-family units – 1301 and 1400 Meadowville Technology Parkway. The commissioners agreed to add 6.8 acres to the Meadowville Town Center development that was approved by the county supervisors in August 2017. The additional land brings the total project to 76.7 acres. The additional land — which is located at 1301 and 1400 Meadowville Technology Parkway, just south of Meadowville Road — could include up to…

Revised budget presented, tax rates approved

By Caleb M Soptelean on April 23, 2020 Board of Supervisors

Nearly $50M, hikes in salary cut from original It was a virtual meeting with each of the supervisors in a different location. On April 8, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors heard a revised budget presentation from deputy county administrator Matt Harris. The board approved 2020 real estate and personal property tax rates, which are the same as those of 2019. Harris said that county staff took a holistic approach to the budget revisions brought on by the impact to the economy from COVID-19. The revised Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fund budget — which the supervisors will vote on April…

Revised budget presented, tax rates approved

By Caleb M Soptelean on April 21, 2020 Board of Supervisors, Chesterfield Government

It was a virtual meeting with each of the supervisors in a different location. On April 8, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors heard a revised budget presentation from deputy county administrator Matt Harris. The board approved 2020 real estate and personal property tax rates, which are the same as 2019. Harris said that county staff took a holistic approach to the budget revisions brought on by the impact to the economy from COVID-19. The revised Fiscal Year 2020-21 General Fund budget — which the supervisors will vote on April 22 — totals $723.6 million compared to the original proposal…

Chesterfield releases revised FY21 budget proposal

By Press release on April 8, 2020 Chesterfield Government

Sets virtual meetings to engage public on changes caused by pandemic As Chesterfield County navigates the economic uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, county leaders have revised the FY2021 proposed budget and announced plans to continue engaging virtually with the public on the spending plan in accordance with health precautions aimed at preventing the spread of illness. The revised budget is available for review at blueprint.chesterfield.gov. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors has rescheduled its vote on the budget from April 8 to April 22. The board will still meet virtually April 8 to vote on the proposed tax rate…

Chesterfield launches “Standing together – Six Feet Apart” T-shirt fundraiser

By Press release on April 8, 2020 Chesterfield Government

Funds will support those experiencing food insecurity in the county On Friday, March 27, several local Chesterfield organizations partnered to launch the Standing Together – Six Feet Apart T-shirt fundraiser in support of the Chesterfield Food Bank and those experiencing “food insecurity,” during the COVID-19 outbreak. The shirts, available in both adult and youth sizes, may be purchased on Bonfire.com in a variety of colors. Adult-sized shirts cost $21.99 and youth-sized shirts cost 18.99, plus shipping. Partner organizations for the campaign include the Chesterfield Food Bank, Chesterfield County Public Schools, CCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement, Communities in Schools…

County has new EMC, supervisors ready budget adoption

By Caleb M Soptelean on April 2, 2020 Board of Supervisors

Chesterfield County supervisors held a restricted-access meeting March 25 that included a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget. Only two persons spoke during public comment at the meeting, likely due to the restrictions imposed because of fallout from the coronavirus. Among the items approved as part of the consent agenda was hiring Jessica Robison at the new Emergency Management Coordinator. She had been in place on an interim basis from March 7. The supervisors also approved a resolution recognizing county planner Darla Orr for 23 years of service. A lease for pad site No. 4 at the…

Chesterfield Emergency Operations Center launches call center

By Press release on March 26, 2020 Chesterfield Government

Call center will focus on general county operations and services during COVID-19 response The Chesterfield County Emergency Operations Center has announced the opening of a call center for Chesterfield residents who have general questions about county operations and services during the COVID-19 response. The call center will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call center phone number is (804) 751-2362. The call center will be staffed by county employees from multiple departments. Updated information regarding county resources will be made available to call center staff to assist residents who may not have Internet access…

County selects contractor to rewrite zoning ordinance

By Caleb M Soptelean on March 26, 2020 Board of Supervisors

The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors last week approved a contract for up to $1.01 million for a company to update the zoning ordinance. On March 11, the supervisors hired White and Smith LLC to develop a new ordinance and implement an online ordinance tool. That part of the contract totals $794,628. However, the company can earn an additional $216,280 to produce an in-house charrette, a public charrette and upgrades to the online ordinance tool. A charrette is a collaborative planning and design session. According to the staff report, much of the county’s current zoning ordinance is from 1997 and…

Gifted programs coming to two Bermuda schools

By Caleb M Soptelean on March 26, 2020 School Board

By a 4-1 vote with Matoaca board member Ryan Harter dissenting, the Chesterfield County Public Schools board on March 10 approved an expansion of the Center-Based Gifted Program to Carver and Elizabeth Davis middle schools. Gifted middle school students in the Bermuda District currently attend Matoaca Middle School. The expansion had been put off for two years. Several parents — including Lisa Blevins, Lucas Hill and former board member Carrie Coyner — spoke during public comment in favor of the expansion, although Bermuda resident Melinda Allio and former board member Rob Thompson of Matoaca spoke against it, with Allio asking…

Chase reflects on session; decries ‘assault on 2nd Amendment’

By Caleb M Soptelean on March 25, 2020 Politics, State News

Although Democrats dominated the recently-completed legislative session, state Sen. Amanda Chase was in favor of some bills that passed and wait Gov. Ralph Northam’s signature. Chase, a second-term legislator, co-sponsored a bill — SB 95 — that requires “balanced emergency billing.” The bill, she explained, will require insurance companies to work together to ensure that patients don’t get stuck paying for out-of-network doctors. Chase said that sometimes a person goes to an in-network hospital emergency room, but gets treatment from out-of-network medical service providers, which can result in financially devastating bills. The Chesterfield County Republican said she also supported a…

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