Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Good evening, everyone. I want to, personally on behalf of my peers, welcome you to the Henrico County Board of Supervisors June the 9th, 2026 meeting. Public comments will be given from the lectern in the back for everyone who is watching the live stream of tonight's meeting on the county website. You can participate remotely in the public comment portion of the meeting. Speakers, you will see a timer located at the back dais. Once you begin speaking, the timer will begin. You will see a yellow light alerting you to the remaining time once the timer turns red. You will also hear a beeping sound letting you know that your time has expired. Speakers on WebEx, the timer will begin when you begin speaking. You will hear a beeping sound when your time has expired. Go to Board of Supervisors webpage and right-go.us backslash supervisors. Click on Guidance for Board of Supervisors Meeting. Scroll down and click on the WebEx event. Moderator will let you know when it's your turn to speak. I want to thank you in advance. We're going to begin tonight, and we're going to ask that you remain standing until we allow you to sit down. We're going to begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation given this evening by Reverend Sarah Menke, Chaplain for Encircled. Will you please stand? I pledge allegiance to the flag.

Please pray with me. Holy One, we thank you for the gift of this day and this time together. As we meet and discuss the life and work of the Henricu community, root us in love and care that you have for all people. Fuel us with your wisdom, creativity, and curiosity as we exchange ideas. Move in our hearts, opening them to hear what each of us has to offer, bringing light to both possibilities and realities, drawing us always to consider what you would have us do and who you are calling us to be in this time and place. Empower us to bear your light to all we serve and equip us to live and work in ways that bring us all closer to your vision for our life together. Help us offer what we can to your service and your glory, mindful always of the grace that has been given to us, that we may in turn share that grace with others. In your name we pray. Amen. Amen.

You may be seated. Colleagues, I will call for a motion to approve the regular and special meeting minutes from Tuesday, May the 26th, 2026, regular and special meeting. It's been moved by Ms. Roundtree. Is there a second?

Second.

Seconded by Reverend Nelson. All in favor say aye.

Aye.

Those opposed, the ayes have it. The meeting minutes are approved. Mr. Manners, do you have any comments this evening?

Mr. Chair, members of the board, I have three comments this evening. The first one, simply an acknowledgement in that we announced earlier today the appointment of Doug Clavert as the new Chief of Fire for our Henrico Division of Fire. Now, for those of you that are looking for Doug, he is actually on a cruise this week. But I didn't want to let this moment go by without recognizing the service of an individual that has served our county remarkably well, and he is serving, he is standing on the shoulders of others, and that for the first time, you're going to see Jackson Boehner, who is our former fire chief. He is now the deputy county manager of public safety. He's up here on the dais with us and will do some remarkable work in his new role. But you can see some photos, and we had a little bit of fun with this because Doug is a Godwin graduate. Thanks to his family, we were given some photos from back in the day. But he grew up in Henrico. He was a multi-sport athlete. He attended Liberty University where he earned a bachelor's and master's degree in fire administration and executive leadership. He holds an associate's degree in fire science technology from Reynolds Community College and is a graduate of programs such as the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute and the National Fire Academy Community Risk Reduction Program. Chief Clavert brings more than 21 years of experience in municipal fire service to his new role with Henrico Fire, including 15 years in senior leadership and incident command roles. He came to our county in 2020 as an assistant fire chief and was promoted to deputy fire chief for operations and training in 2023. He also has served in key roles for the Henrico Incident Management Team and Central Virginia All Hazards Management Team. Prior to joining Henrico Fire, he served 15 years with the Richmond Fire Department, where he rose steadily through the ranks, holding positions ranging from firefighter to battalion chief. Doug is a true servant leader. He is committed to serving his colleagues throughout Henrico Fire and is dedicated to providing the best service possible to the residents of our county. We definitely look forward to his leadership and I see that Chief English is taking pictures of what we have up there from the Godwin basketball days and we look forward to a meeting between Chief Clevert in chief English on the basketball court soon. So ladies and gentlemen, I know he's not here, but if you can, can you recognize his service with a round of applause? So my second comment, Mr. Chair, members of the board, involves service and recognition of service. So I want to recognize Pat Johnson, who is here. Pat was born, ladies and gentlemen, in 1927. And Mr. Nelson is going to present Pat with something at the end of my comments. But he was born in 1927, the youngest of seven, and orphaned at age five. He spent a year in an orphanage before he and his two brothers were taken in and raised by an older sister in Washington, D.C. Now, on December 7th, 1941, when World War II began for the US, he was 14 years old, and his three older brothers joined the Navy and the Army. Pat, still too young to serve, volunteered as a junior air raid warden in Washington, DC, until he was old enough to enlist. In January of 1945, Pat enlisted in the Navy and was deployed to the Pacific in the early summer of 1945. Now on the way there, Japan surrendered. Pat's troop transport arrived in Okinawa only a few months after the Battle of Okinawa and he personally witnessed the aftermath. The war over, he served on an LST 936 and was also stationed on the Admiral Island of Manus. Did I say Manus? As a second class mechanics mate until his discharge in 1948. Think about that. Pat retired from a career with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and has resided in Sandston since 1968. Ladies and gentlemen, he will turn 100 in January. So this next part, our Verona District Supervisor is going to present Pat with this recognition.

It gives me great pleasure to present the Distinguished Community Service Medal to Mr. Johnson, who I just handed it to him. This medal is the highest honor that can be awarded by the Henrico County Board of Supervisors to an employee or a resident. who performs a significant action that benefits the community and or residents so profoundly that it goes above and beyond the call of duty. Such recognition may be for a single act of service or an extended period of service where the actions are carried out in a manner that reflects positively on the resident or the employee and demonstrates a commitment to the Henrico Way. Please join me in thanking Mr. Johnson for his service and his commitment to our country.

I have two wonderful sons in the area, and I'm proud to be in this county. I think you all do a good job.

Thank you, Mr. John. Thank you, sir.

One other thing that Teplank here.

Scott, the state commander. Come on forward. Pat was my grand marshal in the parade that got rained out for the second time. Two years ago, he got rained out. Well, we all decided, I'll give him this certificate. We all decided, Pat, you're going to be Legion of the Year. for the year 2026 in recognition of your leadership service as a member of the American Legion, benefiting the community, state, and nation. Presented by Sandston American Legion, Department of Virginia, this day.

Thank you, sir.

I got a kiss too. Thank you.

Thank you, John. Excuse me. I'm glad to see you.

I look forward to seeing you again. Hey, thank you, sir. I appreciate it.

Select it.

Mr. Chair, members of the board, June is also recognized as Pride Month, a time to celebrate the contributions, resilience, and diversity of LGBTQ plus individuals and communities. Enrico County remains committed to fostering a community where all people feel welcomed, valued, and respected. This evening, we're honored to welcome a valued community partner to offer remarks in recognition of Pride Month, Please join me in welcoming Marquis Mapp, Executive Director of Side by Side. Marquis, if you would come forward.

Good evening. My name is Marquis Mapp, he, they pronouns, and I proudly serve as the executive director for Side by Side, a 35-year-old organization serving LGBTQ plus youth across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Thank you, County Manager, Chair, members of the board, but really big shout out to all of the many educators, counselors, social workers, administrators, parents, and school staff across Henrico County who show up for LGBTQ plus youth each and every single day. We have had the great fortune to work alongside the Henrico community over the years, And so many in this community have brought their willingness to listen, to learn, and to support. And this has made a real difference in the lives of our queer youth and their families. That is what Pride is all about. For this month and all of the remaining months, Henrico County has shown us that it is committed to seeing a safer and more affirming community for all youth, but also and especially in this moment, LGBTQ plus youth. You'll have to forgive me as I know Pride Month is for all of our beautifully blended family, but I would be remiss if I did not share the importance and urgency surrounding our youth today. One in 10. One in 10 queer youth attempted suicide in 2025. And I don't know about you, but that is one too many. Pride is a celebration, but it's also a beacon An invitation to stand firmly for those we've lost and alongside those who need us right now. For many people, it is a reminder that they are not alone. It is an opportunity to see themselves reflected in the community and to know that their lives, their identities, and their futures are valued. Pride offers us visibility. It offers us hope and belonging at a time when so many people desperately need all three. At Side by Side, we see every day what happens when young people are given affirming spaces. They find confidence. They build community. They discover, and they know that they are not alone in these challenges. As we celebrate Pride Month, I want to reaffirm our commitment to Henrico County. We stand ready to continue our partnership. We stand proudly side by side with our youth, and we thank you for this recognition and this community's continued support. Happy Pride, y'all.

chair i have no other comments this evening thank you so much mr manager for those comments colleagues do you have any comments well i want to make a comment and i know i share this sentiment with all my peers because i sat on the stage i had a conversation with each one of us as we attended multiple high school graduations leaving moving on ceremonies the last couple weeks and so i speak on behalf of all five of us we want to say congratulations to every graduate to every graduate's family whether you're going to be enlisted, enrolled, or employed. I want to thank you for those persons who helped park cars, the persons who ushered us in safely, our police department, all school staff. And we are, as a county, as well as a management staff, we're excited that we experienced no incidents at any of our graduations. So we wish all of our graduates godspeed, and we can't wait to hear the wonderful things they shall accomplish. I want to quickly recognize media in the audience today. WTVR News 6, Kelsey Jones, Ben Montgomery, Henrico Citizen, Leanna Hardy. I want to thank you all and those who may be watching as well. Mr. Manager.

Mr. Chair, members of the board, you move into your agenda this evening. We begin with two presentations. Agenda item 120-26 is a resolution. expressing appreciation to Robert J. Bobby Ross. This resolution expresses the board's deepest gratitudes and best wishes to Bobby Ross for his future endeavors. Our Tuckahoe District Supervisor, Mr. Jody Rogish, is going to present this resolution of appreciation.

So move the resolution.

And coach, if you would come forward, sir.

It's going to take a few minutes to read this.

one up here for a second uh mr chair um for those of you don't know bobby ross long time um football coach um mentor teacher you know we've had a lot of coaches stand up here and i can't say enough about number one the coaching profession and what these leaders have done for young men and men young women in the community so it's a it's an admiral profession it is um Just, it's incredible. So thank you, Coach Ross, for that. This is a resolution from the Henrico County Board of Supervisors expressing the appreciation to Robert J. and Bobby Ross. Whereas Robert J. Bobby Ross graduated from Benedictine High School in 1955 and enrolled at the Virginia Military Institute, VMI, where he started as quarterback and defensive back for two seasons. And whereas Mr. Ross graduated from VMI with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History. And whereas after graduation he served in the United States Army as first lieutenant from 1960 to 62. And whereas Mr. Ross began coaching high school football at Colonial Heights High School and Benedictine High School. And whereas after coaching high school he moved on to the coaching at the college level as assistant coach with the College of William and Mary, Rice University, and the University of Maryland. And whereas in 1973 he accepted the head coaching job at the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina. And whereas Coach Ross held the position as head coach for five seasons and then moved on to spend four years as assistant coach with the Kansas City Chiefs before returning to head coach at the University of Maryland. And whereas Coach Ross won three consecutive ACC championships from 1983 to 1985. And after leaving the University of Maryland, he was named head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team. And whereas he led the Yellow Jackets to their best season in years, being ranked first in the UPI coaches poll and awarded the UPI National Championship trophy, with Coach Ross winning the Paul Bear Bryant Award and the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award. Whereas in 1991 Ross was named the head coach of the San Diego Chargers who clinched the AFC West title for the first time since 1981 and their first playoff bid since 1982. And whereas The 1992 Chargers are the only team in NFL history to reach the playoffs after starting 0-4. In his five seasons with the Chargers, they won two division titles and made the playoffs three times. And whereas after the 1996 season, Coach Ross became head coach of the Detroit Lions and led them to the 1999 playoff appearance. And when he was almost retired, whereas from 2004 to 2006, I think his wife Alice talked him into this, Ross became the head coach at West Point for the United States Military Academy. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Henrico County, Virginia, hereby expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Robert J. Bobby Ross for his extraordinary representation of our community in the world of sports. Be it further resolved that this resolution will be spread among the minutes of the meeting and a copy publicly presented to Mr. Ross as a token of the board's deepest gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavors. Signed by our chair, Roscoe D. Cooper, attested by Tanya Brackett, our clerk. Congratulations, Mr. Ross. I'll hold this and you can say a few words. Okay. Thank you.

I just first and foremost want to thank you for selecting me in this particular position. It's an honor for me, particularly being here from my hometown, which I was born and raised up in. I also want to thank Rudy Ward for a guy that put my name before you, I think. And that was a very, very nice thing to do. but I'm not the only one that deserves some recognition. She's not going to like it, but I want my wife to please stand up. Alice, please stand up. Okay? Now, my wife, okay, we will have our 67th anniversary this Saturday as being married, okay? That's number one. Thank you. But she was more than that. We moved 33 times. And my wife handled them all by herself and raised five kids and helped to raise 18 grandchildren. And she's been the love of my life for my entire life. OK. And I want to thank you. But you know, coaching players are the people who win. And I was very fortunate to have two players that still stand out in my mind as two of the greatest that ever played in the history of football. The first was Barry Sanders with the Detroit Lions. And people used to ask me, well, how did you coach Barry? I said, it was really very simple. All you had to do was say, run! And... And he would find a way to do it. And then the other one behind that was a very, very wonderful person as well, was Junior Seau, who was with us with the San Diego Chargers. And unfortunately, he had the problem with the CTE and lost his life during that period of time. But that's the type of people you have to have for coaches to come up here and win awards such as this. So I really thank you all very, very much for the opportunity that you've given me tonight. I am from Highland Park in Richmond here. I lived on the corner of, I know it was Dove Street. and I forget the name of the street, and then I moved to Fifth Avenue, and then from Fifth Avenue, I was up on Napoleon Street, and I was a Hotchkiss Field hang around guy, okay? And lived there most, a lot of my time in those years, really. But thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to be with you today, and I'm really honored and humbled by this particular award. Thank you very much.

Mr. Chair, members of the Board, your second presentation, Agenda Item 121-26, is a resolution expressing appreciation to Dottie Webster. This resolution expresses appreciation to Dottie Webster for her enduring contributions to the Meadowood community and her unwavering dedication to the Fairfield District. Our Chairman of the Board, Mr. Roscoe Cooper, is going to present this resolution. Mr. Chair?

So moved. Moved by myself, seconded by Reverend Nelson, all in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, the ayes have it. The resolution is approved. Come on up, Ms. Webster.

Oh, look at him.

This is a resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the Reichel County Virginia expressing our appreciation to Dottie Webster. Whereas Ms. Dottie Webster moved to Henrico County in 1968 and became a resident of the Meadowood community in November of 1993, Whereas she joined the Meadowood Community Preservation and Improvement Association in 2004, became the first editor of the association's newsletter in 2006, maintaining this position until 2024. Whereas in 2024, she was named vice president of the Meadowood Community Preservation Improvement Association, and was instrumental in keeping the local post office open, coordinating with other neighborhoods and key representatives of the U.S. Postal Service, and whereas Ms. Webster worked with the Fairfield District Supervisor to attend MCPIA meetings twice a year, establishing a rapport on behalf of the MCPIA with numerous Henrico County leaders, including the County Manager and Division of Public Utilities and Public Works. And whereas Ms. Webster was instrumental in getting leaders to attend MCPIA functions, and she sent so many emails. That's not in there. I just put that in there. That's not a part of the official record. And whereas her leadership was instrumental in keeping zoning the small industry on Carolina Avenue, attending all meetings to ensure neighborhood concerns were heard, and whereas Ms. Webster developed numerous petitions in support of MCPIA's interests, including the revocation of ABC licenses of undesirable businesses in Meadowood Shopping Plaza, and whereas she established rapport with the Richmond Raceway Association and assisted in getting leadership on their community leadership board, as well as participating in the national night out celebration. And whereas Ms. Webster led the initiative to install speed humps on locked drive and secure funds for the beautification of the Meadowood subdivision entrance.

I paid for that, right?

All right. And whereas... A little selfless plug on that one. And whereas she was instrumental in defeating a proposed rezoning of the Zaria flea market, attended and represented the Meadow Community and Reckless County Board of Supervisors meeting, Planning Commission meetings, and adjacent community association meetings. Now... Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Henrico County, Virginia, hereby express its deepest appreciation to Dottie Webster for the numerous contributions in improving the Meadowood community and neighborhood awareness. Be it further resolved that this resolution will be spread among the minutes of this meeting and a copy of publicly presented to Ms. Webster for her enduring contributions to the Meadowood community and her unwavering dedication to the Fairford District, signed by myself, Roscoe D. Cooper III, Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Ms. Tanya, in bracket, Clerk. Can we give Ms. Webster a hand clap, please? Thank you.

I'm not going to be long. Thank you so much for the special recognition. I'm sincerely grateful. It lets me know that community associations can accomplish so much when they develop and maintain rapport with their local officials. I was shocked to find out that I would receive this recognition because, to me, I'm just being able. Therefore, I would like to recognize the folks that made this possible. First, special thanks to our former leadership, Betty, Thomas, and George, as well as our new leadership, Anthony McLean, Gail Bynum, Chris Grave, Nell McLean, Barbara Giles, and others, some I may have missed, who work with me diligently to accomplish so many of our goals. Secondly, I want to recognize Meadowood Church of God, who allowed us to meet there for over 20 years, and our neighbor businesses, Touch of Class and Second Chance Sports Restaurant, who also offered their location for us to meet. Finally, I want to recognize each of the county managers that we have worked with since 2004, and especially our current county manager, Mr. Patokas, our former Fairfield District Supervisor, Frank Thornton, our current Fairfield District Supervisor, Dr. Roscoe C. Cooper, School Board Vice Chair, Ryan Young, who also penned my grandson when he graduated with the Knights, Becoming Kings organization, and some other people I want to thank too. Terrell Hughes, I think I saw him earlier. Joe Emerson, Michael Molan, Tanya Dabney, Leticia Hinton, Tony Stevens with Richmond Raceway, and so many others that listen to Meadowood and work closely with us to resolve issues and keep us updated on anything that might affect our community. Again, thank you, and please let me accept this award on behalf of Meadowood Community Preservation and Improvement Association.

Thank you.

I'm with him now.

Tyrone, she's with you now. She moved to Verona.

All right, Mr.

Chair, members of board, you move into public hearings rezoning cases. You have three items for your consideration this evening. The first one in the Brooklyn District, 122-26, is Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital with a conditional rezoning request that would go from R3 to 03C Office District, several parcels containing 1.6 acres located at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Paxton Street. Herein, the applicant is proposing a parking lot. Mr. Chair?

Thank you so much, Mr. Manager. Mr. Emerson?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Manager, members of the board. Before you this evening is a request to rezone 1.6 acres from R3 to O3C to allow St. Mary's Hospital to construct a 362-space surface parking lot on Paxton Street. The site is currently an open grass field next to the hospital's existing rear parking area. As you know, St. Mary's is in the middle of a larger multi-phase improvement project. The total number reported is roughly $370 million. That includes a new eight-story medical tower, a redesigned main entrance, relocation of the helipad to the rooftop, and reconfiguration of the parking areas. These improvements were approved last year through a provisional use permit. During community meetings for that case, parking shortages were repeatedly identified as a concern. The applicant proposes a new 362 space parking lot to help meet visitor and employee demand. The plan includes vacating Paxton Street while still maintaining access between Maple Avenue and Chase Street. tree-planted landscape islands throughout the lot and a 25-foot landscape buffer along Maple Avenue to help screen views from nearby homes. Proffers limit the site to parking use only, require the buffer, and include lighting standards. Even with the ongoing construction, the hospital continues to meet code requirements for parking. However, parking demand, especially for employees, has grown and the proposed lot would help reduce overflow parking on neighborhood streets. Although the county's comprehensive plan designates this area as suburban residential too, these parcels have been owned by the hospital for decades. and were cleared in preparation for future expansion. Staff finds a proposed use compatible with surrounding land uses and supportive of hospital operations. For these reasons, staff recommends approval, and the Planning Commission supported this request at its May 14th meeting. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to try and answer them.

Thank you so much, Mr. Emerson. Colleagues, are there any questions for Mr. Emerson at this time? None at this time, sir. Thank you so much, Ms. Smith. This is a public hearing. Are there any persons present in the audience that would like to speak to this case? Seeing none, are there any persons present? There's one, okay.

Hi, my name's Jennifer Lieberman. I'm honestly quite aghast that this is a topic that is even up for the board. But I suppose we truly believe that car-centric society is the most important way of getting from point A to point B. But anyways, this speech is titled, The Injection of Malaise That Coincides with a Cohort of Indefensibility. I gave a speech many months ago at this point in regard to violence, of course, Mercy Health really run amok in our health system. But nonetheless, it is a per se monolith as the sole religious hospital system in Henrico. But my issues really run with how it is ran, at least from what I understand. It is an organization that is against the labor movement and really cares more about the wealth they can extract from the community over the well-being of society, given the CEO in 2023 made over $12 million for all the blood, sweat, and tears he shed with how hard he worked. Going forward, I, like many in Henrico, have health issues. When a person needs to go to a provider, they likely are going to either an HCA or Bon Secours Mercy health group, as almost everything has been gobbled up. So what does that mean from a patient's perspective? They are more likely to wait months for an appointment, as likely speaking, these businesses overload the providers with an enormous caseload, say maybe a few thousand people because money is the most important thing. So what does that mean? Providers are more likely to burn out and leave the profession or maybe kill themselves because the stress is too much. Furthermore, when this happens, patients get worse care as they are rushed through the system, if they are even able to get in at all. What happens after this? A person's overall health gets worse, which leads to more money being spent per person, which leads which leads to more money funneling into a pro-heavy wealth business. I remember when I injured my liver three years ago because the hepatologist at one of their practices didn't think it was urgent. It would have been nine months before I could get into the door. I just shrugged it off, and luckily my liver recovered. but not everyone is lucky. On another note, another issue is abortion. Catholic hospitals are notorious for being hesitant with providing care even in cases of medical necessity. There was a woman that was refused care for an ectopic pregnancy a Catholic hospital recently in Illinois and was forced to go to another hospital even though the pregnancy was not viable and would likely kill her. This may or may not happen given their official stance is being supportive of medically necessary abortions. But it is a big what if if there is no provider at the time when that person is wheeled into the emergency room. Anyway, my ask today is that you say no to this parking lot expansion. If you say yes to this, from my perspective, because you don't want to do a community-based health system, you're saying that you support murder by numbers for the sake of profit and moral absolutionism.

Thank you so much. Is there anyone else in person who would like to speak to this item? Is there anyone online that would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you. Therefore, this public hearing is closed.

Mr. Smith. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have a couple of comments on this case. Obviously not a lot of community comment here tonight other than the one. But this case does translate back to a case from 2025 with regard to the hospital expansion overall. If you guys recall, if the applicant recalls, and I know my colleagues do, the biggest topic of this discussion was if the expansion was going to address some of the parking issues. This has been a parking issue for residents in the area with people parking throughout the neighboring roads. And this is just another piece of the puzzle to hopefully improve that area. If I recall from the staff report, the applicant has been assembling these 11 properties for 27 years. So this is not a yesterday. issue as we try to find room for parking. The one thing the speaker just mentioned that I think does resonate is that these parking spaces are used for medical visits. The majority of medical visits are a person self-driving to the facility or being brought by a caregiver. And these parking spaces are critical not only to the folks who need to seek the health care that they need, but to get these vehicles out of the neighboring jurisdictions. Mr. Emerson, I will ask for one favor on the map. If you can put the land use map up. One point with regard to this parking lot, it's probably page five of the staff report. Yeah, that one. You know, if you look at this block in totality from, let's call it Maple to Monument to Libby to Patterson, the entire block, other than four homes up on the corner of Brimo and Maple, The totality of this plot from Remo to Monument to Libby to Patterson is hospital and the city of Richmond property. This is the only residential piece in this plot. And quite frankly, it's been planned for more than two decades as we try to assume some additional parking here. So it does make perfect sense and it helps the community as a whole. I will say that the number one community issue when this case came up a year ago was parking. This helps to address it by the tune of 300 plus additional parking spots. I will say to folks who are worried about these lots from a housing perspective that just last meeting we had a discussion about 8,000 housing units which are available right around the corner to be built upon. So housing is not the issue here. We're not losing eight lots of housing. There's 8,000 units ready to be built by developers right around the corner in the Willow Lawn and Westwood area. What this is is responding to residents' concerns in this area and finally continuing to add to the parking capacity for this facility. I'll also add as a part of the $370 million investment, the applicant is adding additional parking by moving the helipad to the roof of the project of the tower all in an effort to make this square that Mr. Emerson showed here on the map a more viable entity for a growing health care industry. So, Mr. Chair, if any of my colleagues have any further questions, certainly entertain them. But on that note, if there are none, I move that we follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve RZ 2026-100669, Bon Secours, St. Mary's Hospital, with the proffers that were dated April 20, 2026. Thank you, Mr. Smith. Colleagues, are there any comments or questions from you all?

Second.

It's been moved and properly seconded. Moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Reverend Nelson. All in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, the ayes have it. It's approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, 97-26 out of the Three Chop District, the COVID Development Company, LLC, with a conditional rezoning request from A1 to R6C General Residence District, several parcels, containing 9.9 acres, located at the west line of Pouncey Track Road, near its intersection with Kane Road. Herein, the applicant is proposing townhomes. Mr. Emerson.

Yes, sir. Mr. Manager, thank you again. We do have a deferral request on this case that was filed this afternoon by the applicant requesting a deferral until July 28, 2026.

Thank you so much, Mr. Emerson. Colleagues, any comments? Ms. Rountree?

I am aware, I believe, Ms. Burton, see here.

So, and if I may take some liberty, Mr. Chair, I know that, and as I explained, anticipating this deferral request, typically we only take comment as to whether the deferral happened or not. There was a request that she speak to the substance of the case, recognizing that that would be put off until next week. So if it is okay with the chair and my colleagues, when the time comes for a public comment, I know that there are comments that she would like to share on behalf of the HOA that is not specific to the deferral.

Thank you, Ms. Rountree. This is a public hearing. Madam, if you'd like to speak, please do so. Yes, ma'am.

Thank you, Ms. Rountree. Good evening, distinguished supervisors, ladies and gentlemen. I am Marcia Barton. I live at 4720 Bacova Village Place. I'm secretary of the Unit Owners Association and a full time resident of Bacova Village senior community. As a homeowner, I spoke to this esteemed board on May 12th, citing the many reasons we as seniors object to the proposed cut through of this project's main road into our village. This is not simply an issue of one condo complex joining another condo complex. Our village is 41 single-family, age-restricted dwellings on condo-sized lots. Connecting our slower-paced senior community to a busy, densely populated family condo complex is a flawed idea because the needs of each community are distinctly different. Last week, I posted a letter to Supervisor Roundtree affirming neighborhood feelings about this connection. Because we average 70 to 85 years old, we are deeply concerned about our own safety and welfare. In that letter, I spoke to age-related infirmities of vision and hearing that affect sensory input, balance issues that make us prone to falls, or ailments that restrict mobility. These physical deficits make it essential for us to walk in the wider, flatter streets to exercise or to get from one place to another. Age-related neurological conditions cause forgetfulness, disorientation, and slower reaction times that make responding quickly to avoid dangerous situations extremely difficult. Allowing additional two-way traffic to pass our way, with the possibility of even 10 extra vehicles per day, places our safety in jeopardy. We chose to live our later years in the village because we felt that it afforded a quiet environment and protection from the intense activity of younger neighborhoods, those we lived in or grew up in the past. Aging in the village with the prospect of our roads becoming busier thoroughfares as harried townhome workers whip through our streets to access their mailbox cluster on their way to or from work has heightened worries about dodging vehicles when we are pedestrians or more importantly, as drivers, steering away from children playing in our roadways that we do not expect and cannot avoid. Residents have adapted to the weird ingress-egress configuration of our village. Not being able to complete a left turn is a nuisance, but most of us retirees are at our leisure to make legal turns and take slightly different routes to our destinations. Driving the extra half mile through a busy townhome neighborhood simply to make a legal left turn is not only confusing for some Bacova Village seniors, but elevates the level of danger to townhome families as well. We hope you will carefully consider the welfare of both communities in your decision whenever it occurs, and that granting zoning approval will include the elimination of even the possibility of a cut-through connection in perpetuity. Speaking now as a member of the Unit Owners Association Board, I add that we certainly do not object to the new development per se if it is deemed truly necessary to achieve housing objectives in Short Pump. We were gratified to see the revised proffer includes the language regarding the cut-through road, and I'm quoting here, pending private agreement with the Owners Association. I reiterate. This connection is not simply an issue of joining two similar communities. The revised proffer statement completely omits that we are a senior, age-restricted community structured unlike a traditional condominium or that we retain public policy protections. Please hear us clearly and for the record. We as a board are unanimous. We will not now nor in the future agree to open a connection between communities that quote, is deemed a burden to our health and welfare, a burden that puts our lives and property at risk. We are pursuing every line of investigation open to us currently, and we will take every step in our power to prevent any and every attempted penetration into our age-restricted community. As I close, I sincerely thank you, members of the Board of Supervisors, for your attention and look forward to a life-affirming outcome for our Bokova Village senior community.

Thank you so much. Is there anyone else that would like to speak to this?

Hi, my name is Jennifer Lieberman, again. This speech is titled, The Intersection of Corporatism and Intertwining into the Binds of the State to Create a Stranglehold of Turmoil. First, I thought I would talk more about treases. I don't know how to shut up about them. To continue my speech from the past two, The health benefits are enormous compared to the health degradation that comes with allowing more people to come into a community that is already over capacity. When people are able to be around nature, they are more likely to have They are more likely to be less depressed, more optimistic of the future, and sleep better, among so many other things. But on the opposite side, when you are surrounded by cars, pavement beyond what the eye can see, and ugly anti-nature architecture, people are more likely to stay inside, be very angry and bitter, and have a higher all-cause mortality as exercise becomes a chore due to spending more time in transit with how we see modern existence. In another turn, I've really wondered why this board has generally stood lock and key with the companies such as this as the proof of concept has never truly materialized unless the goal is to increase the property tax pool by building so much, which in turn causes the taxes to go up for residents who live nearby. I've said this before, but the median household income based on census.gov in Henrico County is $88,000. $783. The median average for individuals is around $50,000 for an entire county. Different areas, say Innsbruck or Shore Pump, hover around $110,000 for a household. And given Henrico County has between a 45% and 50% legally never married, divorced, or widowed population, meaning between 150,000 and 170,000 people, I have to wonder, who are these houses for? Because if we're being honest, individuals don't need that much space. I have to question, is this just a pet project to invite more people to Henrico County? I also have to wonder, given that I all but announced my intent to seek candidacy for next year's race against Jodi at last Monday's exploration meeting about the tax giveaway to big property developers, why allow so many people to come amongst the board and prove so much when the next board may try to come and mitigate some of the harm done by the senseless anti-nature overexpansionism that Henrico has done over the past 12 years. Thank you.

Thank you so much. Again, is there anyone else that would like to speak to this item in person? Not, is there anyone on? Yes, ma'am, please.

Hi, my name is Valerie Pegues Johnson. I did not come here to attend to speak with the intentions of speaking on this specific matter. But I'd like to say for the people who are sitting in front of our board, the county does put out a comprehensive plan. They have a 2009 comprehensive plan. I think we as citizens of this county should do our due diligence to go back and look at those reports because a lot of this overdevelopment and the things that we've seen over the years, including transportations, are included in that plan, 2009 plan, in addition to some amendments. So that information is available online. So I understand the concerns that are addressed here. I myself have concerns. But again, those reports are out there. The financial budget is out there. So those are some things that I think we really should take the time to investigate and research before we come to speak before the board. Thank you.

Thank you so much, ma'am. Anyone else? Seeing none, is there anyone online that would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you. Ms. Rountree.

Mr. Chair, thank you. This has been requested for a deferral again, and it was deferred last time, and I certainly don't take it lightly or intend to carry on projects any longer than they need to. I also don't want to prematurely either approve or deny a project I hear the concerns about that road that is one issue in that project in this project that I've certainly heard a lot about and I know that there have been discussions on it so I hear you thank you for coming out and for working amongst your community to have a united voice on that particular issue that is not my only concern or issue that I would like to have a little more time with on this particular project, and certainly counsel for the developer and the developer are familiar with the discussions that we have. I said, you know, when I got elected, frankly, that because of concerns about development that I believed we needed to be more intentional and not just approve Housing for housing's sake, although the housing crisis is certainly real, but we have to be very intentional about making sure that there are benefits to the community and that people can actually get into the homes that we are building, and that is becoming an ever increasing burden on people. And so I am approaching every project with an eye towards the burden on infrastructure, the burden on schools, the price point and affordability, as well as the fit to a particular community. And so that is along the lines of what the discussion on this particular project have been. I would love to see If a project is done in this area, and this is a continuation of the Bacova project, albeit different than Bacova Village, would love to see some of the affordability issues addressed because, as I had noted before, getting folks to continue to support $800,000 townhomes is a really tough position for me to be in because at some point we have to draw the line. So in any event, I am hopeful that further discussions may make this project workable because I do think that this is a parcel of land that would work with some development and have some housing there, but there are just some other discussions that we need to have. So this will be deferred. Mr. Chair, I move that REZ 2025-103169 Bacova Development Company, LLC, be deferred to the July 28, 2026 meeting at the request of the applicant.

Thank you so much, Madam Vice Chair. It's been moved by Mrs. Roundtree. Is there a second? Seconded by Reverend Nelson, all in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, the ayes have it.

The motion is approved. Next, Mr. Chair, 123-26 in the Verona District, Felicia Sanders with a conditional rezoning request from A1, Agricultural District to R2AC, one family residence district. This case is at the south intersection of Wilson Road and Mesa Road, and the applicant is proposing single family residences. Mr. Emerson.

Thank you, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, members of the board. Before you is a request to conditionally rezone approximately two and a half acres located at the southern corner of Wilson Road and Mesa Road. The applicant is proposing a change to to the zoning from A1 agricultural to R2AC to allow for single-family residential development. The 2026 Comprehensive Plan designates this area for traditional neighborhood development. While that designation can accommodate higher densities, the scale of development being proposed fits well with the surrounding neighborhood and is appropriate for this location. Property today includes a single-family home with driveways to both Wilson and Mesa Roads, along with several small outbuildings on the Mesa Roadside. Surrounding zoning includes A1 single-family homes to the west, R2AC homes to the north and south, George Baker Elementary School zoned A1 to the east. The applicant is seeking approval for up to five homes. which includes the existing house on the property. The concept plan proposes three new lots accessing Messer Road with shared access for two of those lots. Two lots including the existing home accessing Wilson Road and removal of the existing home's driveway connection to Messer Road. The proffers address a range of development details, including minimum finished floor area, architectural elevations, foundations, garages, and building and driveway materials. These are consistent with what you've seen in other recent zoning cases in this area. Staff supports this request, and the Planning Commission recommended approval at its May 15th meeting. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to try and answer them.

Thank you so much, Mr. Emerson. I've noticed some questions right now, colleagues and questions right now, uh, hearing none. This is a public hearing. Uh, is there any person present that would like to speak to this item? Is there anyone online that would like to speak to this item? There's no one to speak to this item. Thank you so much. Reverend Nelson.

Let's chair. I move that we follow the recommendation of the planning commission and approve our Z 2026. 1-0-0-3-4-7. Felicia Sanders with the revised proffers. Dated May 21st, 2026.

Properly moved by Reverend Nelson. Is there a second? Second. Seconded by Mr. Rogish. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. The item is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, you move into your public hearings. Other items? You begin with agenda item 124-26, which is a resolution for amendments to the fiscal year 2526 annual fiscal plan for the month of June. Mr. Crawford.

Thank you, Mr. Manager, and good evening, Mr. Chair, members of the board. This is the public hearing for the June amendments. These amendments were introduced at the last board meeting on May 26th, and the Amendments were duly advertised in the Henrico Citizen both May 29th and June 1st. If approved, the budget would be amended in total by $55.6 million. $38.2 million is requested for operating funds, including overtime costs for our public safety agencies in the amount of $11.5 million, an additional $8.6 million of requested for our school system. Additional $5 million is requested for additional hotel motel taxes collected but not budgeted or over what was originally budgeted. There's also a request of $7.4 million requested for the Children's Services Act program. Of that total, $2.7 million is the local portion. There's also a request for additional tax relief funding and maintenance and repair funding for our Department of General Services. Within the capital budget, the total there is $17.4 million and nearly $15 million of that is a federal grant, Safe Streets and Roads for All, for pedestrian improvements throughout the community. And then 1.4 million dollars for the replacement of engine 310 with that as an overview I'll be happy to answer any questions the board has at this time Thank You miss Crawford colleagues any questions from miss Crawford Hearing none.

This is a public hearing is anyone present in the audience would like to speak to this item Yes, ma'am You have to go to podium, please. If you don't mind

I'm sorry, this matter concerns the 2026 fiscal year budget, is that correct?

Yes, ma'am, it does.

Okay. As you may remember, I had spoke out, I believe it was 2023 or 2022, about my opposition against the county's decision to support the 95 or 96 gallon recycling carts and the $5.7 million initiative to respond to support that program. I did send out an email to several department heads and I received a response back from, I believe his name is John Clary, C-L-A-R-Y. And I'm going to quote verbatim the email communication. It says the $5,715,521 in charges for services recycling listed at fiscal year 2024 Annual comprehensive financial report on the exhibit of revenues, budget, and actual governmental funds is the amount of transfer from the general fund to the special revenue fund, which accounts for the recycling program. For many localities, and Henryco is no exception, solid waste collection and recycling activities do receive some amount of general support fund. Ms. Peggis-Johnson and Query has brought to our attention that this line item has been classified as charges for services. However, it should be general fund transfer, and we will adjust this accordingly for our fiscal 26-year reporting. So my question is, has these changes been implemented in this report that we've just heard?

Ma'am, these are budget amendments for the current fiscal year. The email that you are copied on is speaking to an adjustment that will be made as of year-end, and yes, that adjustment will be made.

I appreciate you responding to that. Thank you.

Yes, ma'am.

Thank you so much for your question and your comment. Anyone else present that would like to speak to this item? Is there anyone online that would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much, madam. Hearing that, this public hearing is closed. Colleagues, any other questions? If not, is there a motion? So moved. Been moved by Mrs. Rauch. Is there a second?

Second.

Second by Reverend Nelson. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. The resolution is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, 125-26 is an ordinance. This is a vacation of Alley. 3100 Elmbrook Road, which is in the Worcester Gardens subdivision, which is in the Brooklyn District. Mr. Anthony.

Yes, sir. Thank you, Mr. Manager. Good evening, Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board. This ordinance would vacate an eight-foot alley located at the rear of 3100 Elmbrook Road. The owner has requested the vacation for proposed renovation and connection of two existing driveways around the rear of the property. The Real Property Division has processed this requested vacation through the Departments of Planning, Public Works, and Public Utilities without objection. Director of Real Property recommends approval of the board paper. County Manager concurs. I'll be happy to try to address any questions.

Thank you so much, Mr. Anthony. Colleagues, any questions for Mr. Anthony this time? Hearing none, this is a public hearing. Is there anyone present that would like to speak to this specific item? Seeing none, is there anyone online that would like to speak to this specific item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much. That being said, This public hearing is closed. Mr. Schmidt. Move the ordinance, please, sir. Mr. Schmidt has made the motion. Is there a second? Seconded by Ms. Rountree. All in favor say aye. Aye. The ayes have it. The ordinance is approved.

Next, Mr. Chairman, members of the board, 126-26 is a resolution in this case for declaration of surplus property, signatory authority, conveyance vacant parcel on Bethlehem Road. This is in the Brooklyn District. Mr. Anthony.

Thank you. Once again, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board, this board paper would declare a GP number seven, seven, two dash seven, four, three dash zero three, two as surplus to the needs of the county and authorizes the sale of the property, the property, the proper property LLC for $200, which was the assessed value of the property. When the buyer first offered to purchase it, buyer owns the adjacent property, real property division has processed this request to the departments of planning, public utilities, and public works without objection. The director of real property recommends approval of the board paper. The county manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions.

Thank you, sir. Colleagues, any questions, comments? If not, this is a public hearing. Is there anybody present that would like to speak to this particular item? If not, is there anyone online that would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much. Mr. Smith? Move the resolution, sir. It's been moved by Mr. Smith. Is there a second? Second. Seconded by Reverend Nelson. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Resolution is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair and members of the board, 127-26 is a resolution in this case for signatory authority for utility easement agreement with Virginia Electric and Power Company for a property on Gaten Road within the Tuckahoe District. Mr. Anthony.

Thank you once again, sir, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board. This would authorize the chair to execute an easement agreement with FEPCO for a 15-foot underground utility easement across a property located at 10600 Gaten Road. proposed utility easement will allow VEPCO to provide more reliable electric service to surrounding residents. The easement will not interfere with county's use of the land. The Real Property Division has processed this request to the Departments of Planning, Public Works, and Public Utilities without objection. The Director of Real Property recommended proof of the board paper. County Manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions.

Thank you, sir. Any questions, colleagues? Hearing none, is there an audience that would like to speak to this in person? Seeing none, is there anyone online that would like to speak to this?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much, Mr. Rogish. I move the resolution. Thank you, sir. Moved by Mr. Rogish, seconded by Reverend Nelson. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. The resolution is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair. Members of Board, 128-26 is an ordinance in this case to amend and reordain Section 17-59 titled Bulky Waste and Vacuum Leaf Collection of the Code of the County to set the fees for vacuum leaf collection. Mr. Hughes. Mr. Manager.

Thank you. Mr. Chair, members of the board, good evening. This board paper increases the fees for vacuum leaf collection services from $30 per stop to $50 for the first stop, $50 for the second stop, and $100 for each additional stop at the same address in a calendar year. The Director of Public Works recommends approval of the board paper and the county manager. I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Thank you so much, Mr. Hughes. Colleagues, any questions for Mr. Hughes? If not, this is a public hearing. Is there any person present that would like to speak to the specific item? Seeing none, is there anyone in line that would like to speak to this item?

There's no one to speak to this item.

Thank you so much, Mr. Rogish. Mr. Rogish, huh? I'm the one, huh?

I'll do it.

So move the ordinance. Second. Mr. Chair. Thank you, Mr. Rogish. Seconded by Mr. Smith. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed have it. The ordinance is approved.

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Members of the board.

that have signed up for public comments this evening, and I'll call you out or call your name out as you have signed up. The board does ask that you limit your time. Mr. Chair, you've got some instructions for speakers for public comments. There's a timer. Yes, sir.

Okay.

Thank you so much, Mr. Manager. Public comments will be given from the lectern in the back. Everyone who's watching the live stream of tonight's meeting on the county website, you can participate remotely in the public comment portion of the meeting. Speakers, you'll see a timer located at the back dais. Once you begin speaking, the timer will begin. You will see a yellow light alerting you to remain the remaining time. Once the timer returns red, you will hear a beeping sound letting you know that your time has expired.

All right, so we have Kate Fowler. Ms. Fowler, are you here? Are you on WebEx, Ms. Fowler?

She is not, sir.

Okay, we have Warren McCrickard. Mr. McCrickard, are you here? Yes, sir. Woo, stress. Here we go.

Got a timer. My dad was a minister. This is bad. Respected Henrico County Board of Supervisors, my name is Warren. I'm Executive Director of Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia. We are a social-emotional group mentoring organization that supports young men in Henrico County. I wanted to personally thank you on behalf of our board of directors, our staff, and the young men of Henrico County that we serve for your generous and increased contribution to our organization. As a graduate of the Henrico County School System, myself, and a proud Hermitage Panther, I truly appreciate that you see the work we are doing within the school system and throughout the entire county, including the East Henrico Rec Center Weekly Community Circle. We just launched a nine-week summer program and welcome each of you to visit and see your financial contribution in action. We'll follow up this meeting with some data regarding Henrico County and our work within the 2025-26 school year, but I wanted to highlight three things that come from a pre- and post-survey that we provide the young men who attend our mentoring circles. 85% of the Henrico boys in our program felt like they were part of a community. 83% of Henrico boys in our program felt like Boyz II Men helped them better manage their emotions in stressful situations. 90% of Henrico boys in our program ended the year feeling like helping other people was important. Thank you again for your support and belief. And finally, when I was in high school, Dick Glover was my Board of Supervisor representative. He made sure that young men in his community were seen and that their dreams were believed in and encouraged. It's men like him that over 25 years later helped me to continue to understand the true importance that each of you hold in our communities that we serve. We are only as strong as our weakest and most vulnerable. So I pray that we continue to work together to build strong, confident young men who can vocalize their feelings and live in their truth. We honor each of you, and we will be great stewards of these funds and the young men that they serve.

Thank you. Please tell your staff and your board members how appreciative we are as a board and accounting of your efforts in our community. And as you noted, the increase is recognition that we support your mission. Thanks so much.

Next, Mr. Chair, is Paolo Ticke. Paolo, if you would come forward, because I think you've got some presentation materials, and I want the board to be able to see them.

He's not from Tucker, is he? Oh, no, he has to go in the back. He has to go in the back.

Yeah, Paolo. Come forward. Should I just speak here? Yeah, right there.

Good evening, everybody. Good evening. Today, I'll be talking about Andover Hills' new traffic pattern and how it affects our neighborhoods. Pamphlets should have been handed out to you, which include everything that I will be talking to you about today, but in a condensed format. To briefly introduce myself, my name is Paulo Tique. I am a rising senior at John Randolph Tucker High School in the Advanced College Academy, and I currently live at 9533 Meadowview Road. Now to quickly get started, what is the problem at Andover Hills? Recently, Andover Hills has been repaved and has been introduced a new traffic pattern. Before the reconstruction, Mainland Drive used to be four lanes total, two for each way of traffic. Now, it is a one-way road with a shared turning lane in the middle. Initially, this new traffic pattern seemed effective. However, residents slowly realized that our new way of entering has its own dangers. It creates a sense of fear. When turning into the neighborhood, highly due to the two bullet points, middle road and speeding. When I say middle road, I mean that traffic that is turning into Andover Hills is forced into the middle of the road in the shared turning lane. Unfortunately, the shared turning lane starts slash ends directly in front of Andover Hills. This causes oncoming traffic to have to move slightly to the right in order to not hit turning traffic into Andover Hills. Furthermore, Drivers coming from Pemberton Road sometimes purposely go into the must-turn right lane in order to speed up and get in front of traffic. This sets a high default cruising speed that traffic follows. The actions of drivers are unpredictable, so it could either result in the left lane driver slowing down or speeding up. But either way, we don't want either one of those drivers hitting the turning driver. To add on, I surveyed our neighborhood and had them respond to a survey that I created. The first data graph on the left showcases how bad the traffic is at different times. However, the following pie chart represents how many times people enter our neighborhood from Malin Drive. Everyone who responded to that pie chart enters at least weekly coming from Parham Road. For my proposal, I propose that the shared turning lane start slash end in between the entrances of Andover Hills Place and Spendthrift Court, where all the forestry is. From there, we place a designated turning lane into Andover Hills. Placing the shared turning lane in between the two entrances mentioned is useful because it allows more time for oncoming traffic from Pemberton Road to react and move over and away from the shared turning lane. Additionally, it would help with the flow more because Andover Hills is given that designated turning lane. It wouldn't interfere with traffic that is turning into Spendthrift Drive, the road directly across from Spendthrift Court. Lastly, the designated turning lane helps in keeping turning drivers out of the middle of the road, but also keeps the traffic behind the turning driver coming from Parham Road a one-lane road until approaching the intersection of Pemberton and Mainland. Thank you for your attention.

Well, that's phenomenal. Don't leave yet. Somebody might want to say something to you. But I just want to put a plug. When you go to college, I'm assuming if you do go to college, we're always looking for traffic engineers to come back. All right. Who wants to say something?

I do. Yes, ma'am. So I actually attended the Andover Hills annual neighborhood picnic. They're so gracious. They always invite me to their annual HOA meeting. And when I got there, Paolo and his mom introduced themselves to me, and he had those visual aids as well, and so immediately started expressing his concern to me about this traffic situation. And candidly, I said, I'm not a traffic engineer. I don't know what the answer to this is. But I was so impressed by the time that he had put forth and the fact that he had spoken with all of his neighbors. And you could even see as he was talking to me the pride on their face, knowing that he had spoken to them and had put this together for their safety. And they were nodding their heads in agreement as he was talking to me as well. And then, of course, the pride on mom's face. And I felt that as well. You guys probably know that celebrating our young people is one of my very favorite parts of this job. And so I said, please, please, please come out to our meeting on Tuesday so that my colleagues can hear what you have put together and the county manager can hear what you have together, and that you can be broadcast to all who care to watch on Henrico County to see what you have done. With the caveat that I don't know what our traffic engineer who is here will say to it, but it certainly is worth recognition, and I am sure that Mr. Hughes will be happy to speak with you. But even further, Mr. Manager, I remember not too long ago when we had another Tucker Tiger come and give a very passionate traffic-related presentation, and she was offered an internship and then went on to contribute greatly, I think, also with Student Government Day as well and just graduated. And so when I met Paolo, I thought, this is a wonderful opportunity for the county to pour into this young man as well.

So question for you, Paolo, what are you doing this summer?

Not much, sir.

To Ms. Roundtree's point, Mom, we have internships, so call me tomorrow, okay? Okay. And we'll put you to work. It is remarkable what this young man has done.

And, Paolo, you're about to get some money, brother. You're going to do all right this summer. Just miss the manager.

Mr. Chair, I don't believe we have anybody else that has signed up to speak. Is there anyone else that wishes to address the board this evening? Anyone on WebEx?

There's no one to speak on WebEx.

All right. So, Mr. Chair, you'd move into your general agenda, and we begin with Agenda Item 129-26. which is a resolution Ms. George presented in work session, election to provide enhanced hazardous duty benefits to emergency medical technicians. Yes, sir.

The sheriff just informed me there's somebody who'd like to speak.

Oh. You want to speak now? I can't hear a thing. No, I don't think so. Oh, she can't hear.

So the light's going to go green?

Sure. I apologize, ma'am.

Okay.

Yeah.

Thank you very much. I'm Brenda Hayes, and I'm a veteran's widow. My husband was a Vietnam veteran and was sick for a long, long time from Agent Orange. Y'all have a problem in Henrico County. And the bottom line is I want to read you what I read tonight. Our vision, this is from your website, Henrico is a community where everyone is thriving. Our mission, to enrich the lives of all those who live, work, and play, and engaging the community, providing education and resources, and promoting equitable access to opportunities. Our values are belonging, integrity, relationship, Service and sustainability, that didn't happen to me today. I have a background in organizational development and effectiveness. Quality management is dead in Henrico County. There's no collaboration between two similar departments in here. I had a call from a neighbor, Brenda, they're taking things out of your yard. jumped up without any shoes in my pajamas and ran down the road. And the contractor was there shoving stuff in his truck. The county didn't do its job. The bottom line is there was something on my door. They knew the house was vacant. They knew I wasn't there. I'd fallen and broken my kneecap and we're still recovering. And I spend Florida in the winter because of arthritis. I don't look my age, I don't act my age, and I don't think my age. But I'm 80 years old, and I have multiple disabilities. And you caused one to go off today. I pooped in my pants. That's what happened. We had four officers because I didn't know who to call. And when I tried to call the county, there was no one to listen to me. I just lucked out and found I had an inspector that I'd called before. And I think this is the nice one. He basically gets in touch with me. He said, Brenda, you need to find somebody. This one said, let me see if I can help you. The woman didn't do her job. The bottom line, the inspector... Deanna didn't do her job. She has my phone number. I've talked to her years ago. The bottom line is Maurice came out and I put two calls into Foothouse. Nothing. And the operator also is stonewalling me to get to the legal department because I want to warn him. The bottom line is you got a lawsuit coming. They threw my good stuff in their truck. And they were still throwing good stuff in there when the division manager, Maurice and John Gwaltney, and he's dead to me because he lied. He said, they shouldn't be throwing your thing. And then he came out and said, oh, well, they're old. They're no good. Pardon me. They worked last year. Old is good for me. I'm stretching. I'm just coming out of a three-year grief due to my husband's death. And he died because he chose to say yes to his country. And you're treating me like this? With these values? I don't think so. I asked to get my stuff off the truck and they refused. They took some good ones because I took pictures. Yes sirree Bobby, I took pictures. Good chairs. Cast iron. They took my thing which is like $500. County's got a lawsuit coming. I tried to warn you, and you wouldn't listen. The bottom line, this is broken. When the county manager will not return a phone call, when I can't get through to anybody, and when the bottom line is when I try to reach somebody for help, there is no help available. I said, Gwantney, get over here and look at this. Deanna didn't supervise the job. The person that was the contractor wasn't supervising his job. He was throwing stuff in there. Randomly. Pardon me, I can deal with old stuff. I'm not going to pay $7,500 for another sprayer where they were gathering it up. I'm not going to pay anymore for another one. Well, they're old. Pardon me, they worked last year. Old is good for me. I had somebody coming. The refrigerator at the bottom line is we were going to see if we could get it working again. I only have so much to go around, and there's no community help. In fact, let me tell you this. I had been to the county. I wanted to put one of the houses into a safe house for first responders, firemen and police, because they come with PTSD, treated or poorly treated, and they need a safe house. And it's a national thing that's going on. And the bottom line is the county said, oh, we got a committee for that. I said, how long your committee been working? A year? No, that's not good enough for fire and police. Not when they come with traumas. And the bottom line is, this is what's happening to people. Not these core values. And I want to know, what are you going to do about it? And I'm in your district, Mr. Verino. I'm pretty sure I'm in your district. 7205 Hermitage Road. I've got nothing but harassment. The other one, it was 8000 Woodman Road. It was on five acres. This was several years ago. I had a sip in there. The bottom line is no one could see it. No one. It's on five acres. No one could see it. The county said you've got to move it.

Ms. Hayes, can you hear me right now?

And I want an appointment with the chief of police that I can't get because he needs to know. I need house watches where the stuff was broken into. And I need him to know that the investigation that he did was not adequate. All right. And I can't hear. So if you mumble stuff, I can't hear. So I need for somebody to interpret. Because the clarity of audio was horrible in here.

Sheriff, Sheriff, I will call Ms. Hayes tomorrow.

I don't know if that's going to work or not.

Yeah. Ms. Hayes, if you can sit through the rest of the meeting, I'll talk to you afterwards. Will you let her know? He's going to talk to you after the meeting, okay?

He's going to what? He's going to talk to you after the meeting.

Okay.

Yep.

Thank you.

All right.

We got you.

Just playing music. Can you, like, not play music. I'm just playing.

All right. Is there anyone else that wishes to address the board this evening on WebEx in person? All right, Ms. Chair. Then seeing we would go back to the general agenda 129-26. Ms. George was getting ready to present the resolution for election to provide enhanced hazardous duty benefits to emergency medical technicians.

Yes, sir. Thank you so much, Mr. Chair, board members, Mr. County Manager. This board paper approves the irrevocable election to provide irrevocable election to provide enhanced hazardous duty benefits to full-time emergency medical technicians employed by the county. It also authorizes the county to pay for the employer costs for those benefits. The Director of Human Resources recommends approval of this board paper, and the County Manager concurs, and I will be happy to answer any additional questions that you may have.

Thank you so much, Ms. George. Colleagues, are there any questions for our Director of HR?

We talked about this earlier, right, Mr. Chair?

We sure did, sir.

Yes, sir, we did.

It's been moved by Reverend Nelson. Is there a second? Second. Seconded by Ms. Raunch. All in favor sign?

Aye.

Those opposed? The resolution has been approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of the board, 130-26 is a resolution for signatory authority. This is for acquisition of real property, drainage and flood mitigation, 11490 Greenwood Road. This is in the Brooklyn District.

Thank you once again, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board. This board paper would authorize the acquisition of 11490 Greenwood Road, the drainage and flood mitigation, for drainage and flood mitigation. The owner, Elizabeth Ann Trexler, Revocable Trust has agreed to sell the property for $6,800. Directors of Public Works and Real Property recommend approval of the board paper. The county manager concurs. I'll be happy to address any questions.

Thank you, Mr. Anthony. Colleagues, any questions for Ms. Anthony?

Hearing none, Mr. Smith.

Which lot is the...

This cellar.

Oh, where they live?

Yeah, are they adjacent or are they separate? Is it the big lot behind it that comes off the cul-de-sac or is it side by side? Do you know?

I will have to get that cleared up, sir, and report to you first thing in the morning.

Yeah, no rush. Just a quick question on that. No big deal, but I appreciate the good work on it. Will do. So moved, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Smith. I've been moved by Mr. Smith. Is there a second? Did you have a question?

I think Mr. Rogas might have a question.

Okay, Mr. Rogas. I have a question about that, Mr. Anthony. Yes, sir. Because that's on the other side of a road, is it possible that that would potentially cut through to that home?

I'm not sure. It could be a possibility. I'm not sure what the ultimate desire is from that property owner.

That home on the left, Mr. Rogues, that's kind of where I was going with my question. It comes off a cul-de-sac if it comes in a totally different direction and child's dead ends into it. I see that it's being acquired for drainage purpose. Is that correct? Mr. Anthony?

Sir, nothing would prevent an easement to connect to that road for that property owner.

Not from my perspective. Um, especially since the purpose is for, uh, drainage and flood mitigation. Uh, So I don't see any possibility of a roadway being carved out of that parcel.

Well, it would be a driveway in, you know, I think too, um, if we, if we don't have the answers to the question, is there, is there any harm in just holding this paper for a couple of weeks until we do?

Not at all.

Yeah.

Yeah. And that's on me, Mr. Anthony, you sent this to me, uh, on Thursday, and I looked through it, and it occurred to me this afternoon when I looked at it again, the reason I asked if you knew who the seller was, the acquisition of the property, the property is going to be owned by whom after the sale? County. It will be owned by the floodplain? Yeah, by the county. And I was just curious who was selling it, if it was 11-510, 11-484, or if it was... 11-415 on the back neighborhood. Just out of pure curiosity. I think, Mr. Rogues, that your thought is the same as mine. And, Mr. Manager, with the county owning it, it's not like – I think my fear was the same as yours, Mr. Rogues, right? That it would just be used as a cut-through and an entrance on to Greenwood.

But with the county owning it – I have no issues with this, yeah.

Yeah, then I don't have that issue. I'm just curious as to who the seller is. And is something like this – do we solicit – like, do we go after this for that, for the drainage need?

How does this come about? Sometimes it depends it we get a call from an owner with the drainage issue and we acquire parcels and in homes That are endangered This one probably we approached the owner, but I could get clarity on those questions for you.

So if you'll be Yeah

Let's do that. However, Mr. Newby, however that's possible. But I do want to be clear, Mr. Anthony, you sent this to me in plenty of time to have that question to you in advance, and I believe you even emailed me and asked me if I had a question on it. So my apologies for not having the question at that time. He's smiling, so he accepts your apology. So, Mr. Newby, is this just passed over? What's the action on this?

Chair, members of the board. Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Manager. Mr. Manager. This is not a public hearing. You can defer it as long as you want to any meeting that you like. So if you'd like to defer it to our next meeting on June 23rd, you could do a motion to that effect.

Mr. Smith?

Yes, sir. That would be fine. If I could make a motion to defer this item to our next regularly scheduled meeting. June 23rd? Yes, sir. Mr. Rogas?

Second.

All right. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? We are postponing this until June 23rd. Thank you, sir.

All right next is agenda item one 31 dash 26. This is a resolution for signatory authority. This is acquisition of real property, a vacant parcel near Zion town road, which is in the Tuckahoe district.

Mr. Anthony. Thank you. Once again, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, honorable members of the board. Uh, this board paper would authorize the acquisition of approximately 1.37 acres of vacant property near Zion town road for a future park. The owner, uh, Rebecca S Rose has agreed to sell the property. four two hundred thirty five thousand five hundred dollars director of Recreation and parks and real property recommend approval for paper County manager concurs and I will be able to answer two questions on this one Any questions colleagues It's rogers.

Mr. Anthony. Just one one quick question. I won't go to two but We are acquiring this for less than what it was assessed for I assume that is correct, sir We're getting we're getting a deal on this, right?

Yes, it was negotiated

And I have spoken to the contiguous property owners around this property, and this is contiguous to the land that was purchased last year through the Capital Land Conservancy for this potential park in the future. So with that, I don't have any other questions. I'll move the resolution if no other questions.

Thank you so much, Mr. Rogers. Ms. Rogers has made a motion. Is there a second? Second. Seconded by Ms. Rauch. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? The resolution is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of Board 136-26. This is a resolution for award of contract. This is an annual contract for construction and maintenance services, specifically basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts countywide. Mr. Zanino.

Thank you, Mr. Manager, Mr. Chair, members of the board. This board paper awards an annual contract to River City Tennis LLC for basketball, tennis, and pickleball court construction and maintenance services as needed and requested by the Division of Recreation and Parks. The contract is for a period of one year with two one-year renewal options. The county received three bids. Based upon a review of the bids, River City Tennis LLC was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Director of Recreation and Parks and Purchasing, Director, recommend approval of the board papers and the county manager concurs. I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Thank you so much, Mr. Zanino. Are there any questions for Mr. Zanino?

Question, Mr. Zanino. The variance is pretty good there between River City and the one at the bottom. Same scope of work?

Yeah, this would be unit priced, and that's how this came about. This is the second time we've done this. River City previously was held by Tennis Courts, Inc., so this will be the first time River City has had this contract.

And is this? Surfacing, the surface only?

It could be surfacing. It could be full reclamation. It could be a number of items related to hard surfaces. Repaint.

Would this be used for schools as well, for school tennis courts, or no?

We have worked with schools on the previous contract. We have.

Okay.

Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Rogerson. Any other questions? If not, is there motion?

So moved.

Moved by Reverend Nelson. Is there a second? Second. Seconded by Mr. Smith. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Resolution is approved.

Next, Mr. Chair, members of Board 133-26 is a resolution for award of contract. This is the Lakeside Avenue Bridge Replacement Project in the Fairfield District. Mr. Hughes. Mr. Manager.

Chair, members of the board, this board paper would award a construction contract for $9,235,000 to Sagres Construction Corporation for construction of the proposed Lakeside Avenue Bridge project. The work consists of removal of the existing structure and construction of a new steel girder structure wide enough to accommodate two 12-foot lanes and two 8-foot shoulders. The project also includes roadway approach modifications, drainage improvements, utility modifications and acquisition of right-of-way and easements. The project received two bids and based upon a review of those bids, Sagres Construction Corporation is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The final amount will be determined upon completion of the project by multiplying the actual unit quantities authorized by the county by the unit prices submitted in the contractor's bid. The county manager or the purchasing director as his designee is authorized to execute change orders within the scope of the project budget. Funding to support this contract is available within the project budget The directors of Public Works and purchasing recommend approval of the board paper and the county manager concur So one thing I'll add is a for this project total we've received about 5.5 million in state federal funding and there's about Which most that went to a lot of that went to design, but we have about 3.75 million set to cover the Cost of construction so happy to answer any other question.

Thank you so much. Mr. Hughes for that colleagues any questions from mr. Hughes

What's the length of the bridge? What's the length of the bridge? I could get that for you. Roughly? It's a few hundred feet. A few hundred feet. Thank you. It's a decent-sized bridge.

Okay, that's what I was, yeah.

Yep.

Any other questions? If not, so moved. Moved by myself, seconded by Reverend Nelson, all in favor say aye.

Aye.

Opposed, ayes have it. The resolution is approved. Mr. Mayor, any more comments for you tonight?

No other business, Mr. Chair.

Colleagues, anything else from you all?

One comment, Mr. Chair. National speech and debate event starts, I think, begins on Sunday, this Sunday. So nationwide, a lot of people coming out. Everybody's looking to volunteer at the airport. I think there's an event at Highland Springs next week as well. So just a reminder on that.

Thank you so much, Mr. Rogas. This meeting is adjourned. Have a good night, everybody.