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Volume 66 Number 46 • December 1, 2022
oochland’s 2022 Christmas Mother Grace Creasey, center, joined students from Goochland County Schools on Nov. 18 in celebrating the many donations they collected on behalf of local families in need. Pictured here, from left to right, are Noelle Kondon, Addisyn Winston, Creasey, Kaitlyn Payne and Maria Shirley. Not pictured is volunteer Susan Payne, mother of Kaitlyn Payne, who also worked the entire time. For more on this year’s Christmas Mother effort, see page 8.
By Roslyn Ryan Editor
Amanda Sullivan Adams has announced her intention to run for Clerk of Goochland County Circuit Court.
Adams, a lifelong county resident, has served in the Clerk’s Office for almost
eight years. She will be appointed clerk effective Jan. 1, 2023, to fill the unexpired term of Dale Agnew, who is retiring at the end of the year.
Adams graduated from Goochland County High School in 2002 and from Ferrum College in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She also earned a Juris Master’s degree from
the School of Law at Liberty University.
Adams followed her parents, both of whom retired from Goochland County, into public service. Her father, Luther Sullivan, is a retired Goochland County Deputy Sheriff, and her mother, Pat Sullivan, retired from the Goochland County Public School system. Her
While the plans for the new Goochland Elementary School have been simplified, concerns surrounding the project’s costs—particularly in light of inflation woes being felt across the country—remain as pressing as ever for local school division leaders.
During a Goochland County School Board workshop held on Nov. 22 to discuss the new school, Goochland County School Superintendent Jeremy Raley outlined several possible strategies the board could lean on to reduce the cost of the $56.7 million dollar project. Included among those ideas was looking at using lower cost materials that would not significantly impact the quality of the building, as well as putting off the purchase of big ticket items such as a whole-school generator.
The current price tag comes after
Photo by Brittany Valentine ADAMSCost estimate for the new Goochland Elementary School has increased about 33% since last year
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grandfather, Floyd Proffitt, retired as Goochland’s sole building inspector in 1995.
“I am looking forward to continuing to serve the people of Goochland,” Adams said. “I enjoy helping people. This job is complicated, but I am ready to maintain and enhance the exceptional service we provide to all our citizens.”
Agnew praised Adams’ work ethic and attention to
detail, noting that Adams excelled from the beginning as a probate clerk, trust fund administrator, bookkeeper and supervisor. “From her first day here, Amanda expressed a keen interest in all aspects of the clerk’s office,” Agnew said. “She is smart, she works hard and she is ready to lead this office.”
Adams and her husband Brian reside in Sandy Hook with their three children, Hunter, Hayden, and Mason.
in Cardwell, in front of a new Ford Model T. The young girl on the running board of the car is unidentified. According to the Bowles family, it was most likely a cousin since there are two new cars in the photograph but the family only owned one car. The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie and the Flivver) was built from 1908 to 1927. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile that “put America on wheels.”
1 acre; Michael C. Leabough Sr. to Mark Weiler, $320,000.
12.79 acres; Maryann E. Welch, trustee to Kirsti Stoneman, $865,000.
3.46 acres; Kenneth Douglas Johnson Jr. to Walter S. Burton Jr., $152,895.
87.5 acres; Sherry S. Moreman, trustee to James E. Kuenzel, $725,000.
2775 Broadland Way, Sandy Hook; John W. Lancaster to Dustin S. Plummer, $460,000.
3219 Cooley Road, Gum Spring; Ryan Bell to Diane M. Norris, $348,500.
3751 Grays Lane, Goochland; Masonry & Concrete LLC to Delante O. McGainey, $450,000.
Lot; R-C Construction
Inc. to J.R. Walker Homes LLC, $265,500.
Lot 10R, Block A, Section 1, Breeze Hill; Kevin S. Flanigan, trustee to Matthew Tartaglia, $930,000.
Lot 18, Boscobel; Joseph L. Mazella to George Benjamin Waldrup, $150,000.
Lot 3, Courthouse Creek; Charles Howard Randolph Rilee to Cameron Bachman, $165,000.
Lot 35, Tuckahoe Creek; Tuckahoe Creek LLC to Ellington Custom Homes LLC, $221,450.
Lots 32, 51 and 59, Section 3, Readers Branch; Readers Branch Partners LLC to Eagle Construction of Virginia LLC, $405,000.
Lots, Readers Branch;
Readers Branch Partners LLC to Eagle Construction of Virginia LLC, $1,080,000.
15610 Mosaic Creek Blvd., Richmond; Style Craft Homes Inc. of Virginia to Frederick T. Ferenbach, $462,349.
15620 Mosaic Creek Blvd., Richmond; Style Craft Homes Inc. of Virginia to Thomas W. Chetlen, $462,078.
15626 Mosaic Creek Blvd., Richmond; Style Craft Homes Inc. of Virginia to Charles E. Bailey, $493,870.
Parcel; Samuel I White PC, trustee to Gap Investments LLC, $172,000.
12365 S Readers Drive, Manakin Sabot; Eagle Construction of Virginia LLC to Robert James Nicol, $699,352.
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Goochland High School student and school board student representative Alexander Peskin was recently awarded a scholarship from the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA).
and RRMM Architects.
law or business degree.
Talk about a special day: Thoris Starke, a resident at Envoy at the Meadows, recently marked her 101st birthday. When she isn’t celebrating major milestones, Starke enjoys playing checkers, completing intricate puzzles and visiting with family and friends.
planning for the new school began in November of 2021.
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significant changes that simplified the original proposed design in an effort to reduce costs. The plan on the table now, which was designed by the architecture firm Stantec, features “a simple, straightforward design,” explained Bill Bradley, a principal architect with the company. And while the pared-down plan includes a more modest façade then the original and fewer amenities, “it still recognizes the commitment and investment that you’ve made in education,” Bradley told school board members.
Even with the design changes, concerns remain about the total budget for the project, which has jumped 33% since
The current dollar figure for the project includes what Raley referred to as “soft costs,” including fixtures, furnishings, permitting and technology costs, which total around $7.6 million. That figure has risen about $584,612. When it comes to the “hard costs”— those that center on the actual construction of the building-the total is $47,466,056, which is up $14,200,826.
“We’re not happy about this, but it is the market as we know it,” said Raley, noting that the $332 price-per-square-foot costs of the new school falls in line with various other school construction projects underway or recently completed around the region.
The estimated cost cur-
rently being considered comes courtesy of a bid by the Richmond-based construction firm Howard Shockey and Sons, a company with a number of large-scale school projects in its portfolio.
Raley explained that the company had committed to the current pricing for 60 days, after which the costs would need to be estimated again. He also noted that the rise in cost for the new elementary school mirrors what is being seen on construction projects around the country.
The new school, which will be located at the corner of Steeplechase Parkway and Bulldog Way near the Goochland High School/ Goochland Middle School complex, is currently set to open in 2024.
Peskin, the Board’s 2022-23 student representative, received a 2022 VSBA Exhibitors Scholarship, funded by exhibiting companies at the VSBA’s annual convention. The scholarship was awarded to three spring 2023 graduating seniors who serve as student school board representatives and was sponsored by Moseley Architects, McGraw Hill, Stantec Architects, Sodexo,
“Receiving the VSBA Scholarship is a special honor, and I am very grateful to have been chosen for it,” Peskin said. “It serves as an acknowledgment of my efforts in student advocacy and encourages me to continue to try to help and represent my community in matters that are relevant and important.
Peskin said he is currently considering pursuing either a
“Student representatives play an important role on our school board,” said Goochland County Public Schools division superintendent Jeremy Raley. “The board and I value students’ input as decisions are made that directly affect them and their futures. Alex brings a lot to the board, and I am pleased that the VSBA recognized him for his efforts.”
PESKINEarl J. “Mick” Mickens Sr., 85, of Mineral, Va., peacefully departed this life on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at home after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Hattie Morton
Mickens; brothers, John and Jean Mickens; sisters, Mary Williams and Hattie Lee Sims;
and son, Earl J. Mickens Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Ida Mae Kinney Mickens; son, Moses Mickens; three daughters, Rev. Juanita Mickens, Ruth Mickens and Brenda Mickens; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Johnson; and niece, Helen Towles; cousins and friends. In Earl’s last days on earth, he told his loved ones he had “Fought a good fight!” His remains rested at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, 2530 Dogtown Road, Goochland Va. 23063, where a visitation was held on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, from 2 to 7 p.m. and where a Celebration of Life service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
HARRIET VAN DUSEN
Harriett Ann Roberts Van Dusen, of Gum Spring, Va., died Nov. 10, 2022, at the age of 85. Harriett was born
Family Storytime will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 10 - 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5 with caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes, and much more. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.
The Rotary Club of Goochland will welcome Bill Martin of the Valentine Museum. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at The Residence Inn Short Pump at the Notch, 1800 Wilkes Ridge Circle.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime will be held at the
in Bath County, Va. to the late Harry Miller and Brownie Haxall McCune Roberts. They later moved to Staunton, Va., where she attended Robert E. Lee High School. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Miller, Stokley, Clemmer and Doris Roberts and Phyllis Zabrowski. Surviving are her husband, James Alan Van Dusen of Gum Spring; son, Tod Van Dusen (Bonnie) of Hadensville; daughter, Karyn Sparks (Steve) of Mechanicsville; and three grandchildren, Dale Van Dusen, Bryan Ray Sparks (Brittney) and Casey Rayann Sparks. Harriett was a member of Chamberlayne Baptist
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Church, where she served on a number of committees. She was a member of the Homemakers Sunday School Class and the TLC Mission Group. She had served as President of the Chamberlayne Elementary School PTA and was on the County Council of PTA’s. Harriett also served as Vice President of the Fairfield District and was the Director of Children’s Services. She retired from the Richmond Auto Trader, where she was the Circulation Manager. Harriett also worked parttime for the Virginia Farm Bureau. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to James River Hospice.
Goochland Branch Library from 10 - 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5 with caregiver. Participants will enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes, and much more! Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.
Family Storytime will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 10:3011 a.m. Enjoy a fun time with books, singing, rhymes, and much more! Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.
First Friday Films will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 4 - 6 p.m.
Round up the neighborhood crew and catch a full-length feature film the first Friday of every month! Call (804) 7493146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.
The Goochland Branch Library will host “Make it Snow” from1- 2 p.m. for ages 5-11. Participants will make their own holiday snow globe to use as a gift or fabulous household decoration. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.
Teen Game Day will be held at the Goochland Branch
GoochlandCares will host its annual Jingle Bell Bazaar on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Richmond Country Club. A not-to-be-missed holiday event, Jingle Bell Bazaar is free and open to the public and all proceeds benefit GoochlandCares.
Over 40 exhibitors will feature one-of-a-kind items.
“Jingle Bell Bazaar is a great way to kick-off the holidays,” said Sally Ashburn, event co-chair.
“This event has truly become a Goochland holiday tradition, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of neighbors in need,” added
Jane Frances, event co-chair.
Since 1952, GoochlandCares has been a safety net for low-income and uninsured Goochland residents.
From the Food Pantry, to the Clothes Closet, to the Medical Clinic, GoochlandCares’ 12 programs address hunger, health care, impending homelessness, insufficient clothing, inadequate education and domestic violence. GoochlandCares relies on the support of the community to continue to deliver services to the county’s most vulnerable neighbors.
Free admission and plenti-
ful, free parking will be available for visitors, who can shop from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission to the Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.) is $30 per person. Reservations are required. Call (804) 556-0714 or email emay@ GoochlandCares.org for more information.
Happy Hour Shopping, featuring hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Richmond Country Club is located at 12950 Patterson Avenue (just off 288). For more information, visit www. GoochlandCares.org.
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Library from 2 - 3:30 p.m. for ages 12-18. All teens are invited to enjoy a day of fun and games, bring a friend and meet some new ones. Call (804) 556-4774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.
Colorful Kids’ Luminaries will be the focus of an upcoming program at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. From 1- 2 p.m., participants will make a beautiful faux stained glass candleholder just in time for the holiday season! Call (804) 749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.
A Snowy Winter Luminary workshop will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 1 – 2 p.m. for those ages 12 and up. Participants will make a “snowy” luminary that is sure to light up even the longest winter night. Call (804) 749-3146 for more information.
Therapy Dog Reading will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. for students in grades K-5. Children taking part in this program can practice reading in a relaxed environment with a trained therapy dog from Caring Canines. Call (804) 5564774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information or to reserve a time.
The Rotary Club of Goochland will welcome Jonathan Lyle of the Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District. The meeting starts at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at The Residence Inn Short Pump at the Notch, 1800 Wilkes Ridge Circle.
Goochland Bridge Club is for those who want to learn how to play or those with a basic knowledge of the game. Each week there will be instruction and play time. Call (804) 5564774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.
The simple joys and beauty of the holiday season will descend on the Field Day of the Past show grounds at Redfield Farm in Amelia from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, when the Rockville-Centerville Steam & Gas Historical Association opens the grounds for its annual holiday festivity “A Celebration of the Season.”
Decorations and lights will illuminate the activities scheduled for the evening’s event. Guests can visit Santa’s Workshop, where an array of toys from the past will showcase the difference in yesterday’s child’s play from the gadgets and toys of today’s childhoods. A “post office” will be ready to receive letters to Santa. Guests can bring their own letters or write them on the grounds. Each letter mailed to St. Nick will
be personally answered by the Jolly Ole Ef himself.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their S’mores ingredients and make them over one of the firepits on the grounds. Dino Milliner will be stirring up some tasty Brunswick stew, the Amelia’s Lion’s Club will be offering up hot dogs and Freckles and Friends will have hot chocolate, all available for purchase.
Children (and even those young at heart) can help decorate the Christmas tree, which will be the centerpiece of the activities. Supplies for making handmade ornaments will be available at the event. A holiday setting complete with sled and colorful decorations will provide an ideal location for pictures.
Of course, no holiday event would be complete without Santa, who will be making an appearance dur-
ing the Celebration.
Admission to the event is a donation in the form of nonperishable food stuffs or monetary donations to the Amelia Christmas Father. Any proceeds from the event will benefit local charities and nonprofit organizations.
Sponsors of this year’s “A Celebration of the Season” include Anita Williamson with James River Realty Group, Absolute Weddings and Events, Jim Whitley and O’Neill’s Christmas Tree Farm.
The Field Day of the Past show grounds are located on Rt. 360, five miles east of Amelia. For more information, visit Facebook or the website www.fielddayofthepast.net or call (804) 741-8468. The RockvilleCenterville Steam & Gas Historical Association is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Fauquier Baptist Church will host “Advent Through Singing,” featuring the Jones Family Singers, from 2 – 4:30 p.m. The church is located at 2455 Dogtown Road in Goochland. For more information, visit www.fauquierbaptistchurch.org.
Goochland Bridge Club will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 3 – 5 p.m. for ages 18 and up. The Goochland Bridge Club is for those who want to learn how to play or those with a basic knowledge of the game. Each week there will be instruction and play time. Call (804) 5564774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.
Friday Book Group will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 11 a.m. – noon for those ages 18 and up. Join the group to discuss the monthly book choice! Call (804) 5564774 or visit the library at 3075 River Road West for more information.
Goochland Bridge Club will be held at the Goochland Branch Library from 3 – 5 p.m. for ages 18 and up. The
Read 2 Rover will be held at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. for children in grades K-2. Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, the library’s therapy dogs. Space is limited and registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9562747. Call the Rockville Branch at (804) 749-3146 or visit the library for more information to register for this rewarding program.
The Goochland Branch Library will host Crafternoon: Holiday Paper Clay Ornaments from 1 – 2 p.m. for those age 18 and up. Sign up for an afternoon of making beautiful paper clay ornaments for the holidays. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library. Call (804) 556-4774 for more information.
‘Celebration of the Season’ will offer chance to meet Saint Nick
Upon close examination, perhaps it makes sense why the reaction to Virginia’s mental health crisis has never—even in recent years as the issue became increasingly difficult to ignore—resembled an emergency response. Thanks to COVID-19, after all, we all now know what an outright, immediate, all-hands-on-deck approach to a public health crisis looks like. We know what can happen when people’s lives are endangered and significant, non-negotiable measures are taken immediately to ensure that individuals, families and communities are protected.
We know what we are capable of. So why, when it comes to supporting those facing mental health emergencies or caring for those with ongoing needs—both of which involve mitigating risks to individuals and society alike--has the response often been so slow?
There are certainly a number of reasons to consider, chief among them being that mental illness, for far too long, has been too easy to view as a pseudo-problem, or, even worse, as a failing on the part of the individual suffering from it. There is also the fact that those most at risk are often those without the financial or other resources needed to access care, i.e. those members or our society who are
too easily ignored. And finally there are the seemingly impossible cost calculations and resource shortages to contend with, making for an incredibly daunting tangle of problems to solve. It only stands to reason that if a policy maker is presented with a problem they don’t fully understand, that they must move mountains to solve, and that they can possibly ignore, the fact that an immediate full-court press isn’t initiated isn’t exactly surprising.
Given the dire needs of a mental healthcare system already under tremendous strain, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s pledge of support last week offered a glimmer of hope for those willing to see it as such.
On Nov. 23, days after a mass shooting at a Chesapeake Walmart that left seven people dead including the gunman, Youngkin promised a renewed focus on speed when it comes to accessing mental health services.
“It’s extremely important,” Youngkin said. “We know that we have been in a mental health crisis and there are some very immediate actions that we need to take.”
Let’s hope that the plan he sets forth is met with support from lawmakers, and that real, impactful change is forthcoming.
There is a lot of ground to make up, and the consequences of waiting have already proven catastrophic for so many.
This is a true story that happened in central Virginia.
A farm worker was spreading liquid cow manure on a field using a large tractor with a huge, side-unload, flail manure spreader behind it. When it’s unloading it’s like a hurricane.
Dear Editor, Official returns from November 8th’s election show Goochland’s turnout was 67% of active voters, substantially higher than the statewide average. Once again Goochland leads the Commonwealth in voter turnout.
Every single precinct but one exceeded 60% turnout; Blair led the county with 72% turnout.
We are thankful that voters were able to exercise their franchise without any serious difficulties or impediments. We are grateful for the goodwill of voters across the county who often stood in line patiently for more than 10 minutes to cast their ballots.
It is important to remember your neighbors whose civic responsibility made this possible. Their performance embodies the five ‘Rs’ of their training: Responsible, Resilient, Resourceful, Respectful and
Resolute.
At Fife, meeting for the first time at Byrd Elementary School, please thank Chief Robbin Bryce, Assistant Chief Sara Reed, Ella Helms, Francine Bryce, Debra Loving, Weston Royer and Meredith Moses.
At Hadensville, meeting at Company Six Fire House, please thank Chief Shirley Christian, Assistant Chief Kristofer Hutchinson, Darryl Payne, Willie Dickerson, Kenneth Siddons, Deborah Griffith, Jim Macinnis
and Thelma Hughes.
At Three Square, meeting for the first time at Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church, please thank Chief Keith Flannagan, Joanne Cousins, Lauri Brewer, Virgil Kopf, Gordon Cox and Rebecca Cox.
At Sandy Hook, meeting for the first time at the old Central High School, please thank Chief Shauna Sprouse, Assistant Chief Diana Nixon, Penny Athey, Michelle Matts, Patricia Clark and
A man from the city had bought a lot adjacent to the field. The farmer had been there for over 50 years, so he was there first, but the neighbor didn’t want him to fertilize with manure, so he kept accusing him of using DC sludge, which legally has to be injected into the subsoil. Manure can be spread on top of the ground.
The worker was getting ready to unload when a brand new, white Lexus with leather seats came sliding up. The next-door neighbor got out in his expensive clothes, leaving his door open. He went over to the rig driver and said, “Stop, you can’t spread that sludge on top of the ground, it has to be injected!” The farm worker said, “It’s not sludge Sir, I just loaded it from the lagoon. It’s cow manure, you CAN spread it on top of the ground.” The neighbor said, “You’re lying, I had it tested, it IS sludge!”
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The rig driver was a good old country boy, and when the other man said “you’re lying,” he revved up the motor and popped the power take-off into gear. A hurricane of liquid manure came flying out, covering the other guy, inside his car, outside of it, it was just a green mass in about 3 seconds.
Then the laborer got a little afraid about what he’d done, so he took it out of gear, hauled back to
the results are in:
Cynthia Young.
At the new Beaverdam Precinct, meeting for the first time at the Animal Rescue Center, please thank Chief Yvette Thomas, Assistant Chief Robert Walker, Geraldine Woodson, Christopher Long, Stephanie Casey, Joyce Walker and Michael Thomas.
At the new Randolph Precinct, meeting for the first time at Randolph Elementary School, please thank Chief Larry Finnegan, Assistant Chief Valerie Turner, Linda Boggs, Jennifer Anderson, Kristin Zimmerman and Dick Burgess.
At Shallowell Precinct, meeting at Grace Chinese Baptist Church, please thank Chief Caleb Fisher, Assistant Chief Fred Roensch, Patricia Fleming, Cheryl Fisher, Wanda Green, James D. Beam and Frances Mitchell.
At Centerville Precinct, meeting at St. Mathews Methodist Church, please thank Chief Patricia Bolling, Assistant Chief Julia Norris, Rogelia Stark, Haleigh Stark, Janet Stein, Mary Ortuno, David Miller, Richard Grebe and Ray Kniphuisen.
At Manakin Precinct, meeting at Dover Baptist
Look at that face—it’s glorious and it could be all yours. All the kisses and hugs you could ever want are just waiting for you with Frederick. Fred is very smart, we believe house trained, good on leash and loves his waggle ball toy. If you are looking for a life-long companion, give this boy a chance to win you over. Fred is neutered, tested, vaccinated and chipped.
The Goochland Animal Shelter, located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland, has many pets available to a good home. For more information on these pets, call (804) 556-5302. The shelter’s hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
the main farm, and pulled up into his boss’ driveway. The farmer met him in the yard and the worker said, “I think I messed up.” Knowing which field his employee was working in, the boss said, “Oh no, did you have to hit him?” About that time, blue lights came over the hill. A deputy was driving up with a green blob behind him. The second driver’s head was sticking out of the window so he could see, the car
was so covered. The guy got out and slopped and slogged over to the two men with the deputy, and shouted, “There he is! There’s the so-and-so who assaulted me! I want him arrested right now!” The deputy winked at the farmer and said, “Sir, I noticed that the field was posted ‘no trespassing’. Do you want me to arrest this man for trespassing, and bothering your workers?” The farmer said, “No, don’t do that, but tell him not to call these country boys liars. They don’t appreciate that.”
Church, please thank Chief Ursel Huber, Assistant Chief Marie Austin-Johnson, Kitty Williams, Charlotte Whitmire, Debra Arnold, Lisa Johnson, Constance Snead and Yvette Fleming.
At Blair Precinct, meeting at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, please thank Chief Daniel Thompson, Assistant Chief Cynthia Alvis, Nancy Lucy, Patti Hornsby, Susan Vaughan, John Grigg and Paul Spencer.
In the 45-day Early Voting Satellite Precinct, where more than 20% of our registered voters cast their ballots before Election Day, polls were staffed by Officers who rotated through the six-week period and went on to serve in their regular precincts on Election Day.
At the Central Absentee Precinct, please thank Chief Andy Williams, Assostant Chief Sue Weeks and Sam Bailey.
In the Goochland County administration we had unstinting help from dedicated staff in the IT Department and the Department of Buildings and Grounds who prepared the polling places for voters. Throughout the year the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator have provided the financial and material support essential to
an efficient operation. They all deserve our thanks.
The Goochland Sheriff’s Department provided unobtrusive but dependable and reassuring security through the day for which we were extremely grateful.
At the very hub of the operation, please thank Director of Elections/General Registrar Ryan Mulligan, Deputy Registrar Shannon Grayson and Assistant Registrar Leigh Ann Wight, who created a formidable team that worked seamlessly and tirelessly to ensure Goochland voters could exercise their democratic franchise.
In Goochland, we have every reason to give thanks.
Pam Johnson, Chair Robin Lind, Vice Chair Wanda Taylor, Secretary Goochland County Electoral Board
in my lane. I stopped, let the car continue on and it proceeded to make a left turn on Route 250 heading east, avoiding the traffic circle entirely.
Thankfully a head-on collision was avoided. I’m wondering if something could be done to prevent this from occurring. If the weather and traffic
were different, I fear something quite different would have resulted.
Richard Carchman Columbia
Dear Editor, Recently, while driving down Route 522 from Goochland toward Interstate 64, we approached the traffic circle at Route 250--clear weather, light traffic. As I slowly went around the circle, a car crossed the double yellow line
I felt thrilled recently at being invited to accompany my grown son on an adventure to Washington, D.C., for the day. Clarification: I was thrilled at the invitation, not necessarily the destination. I used to live in Alexandria, and would hop on the Metro often to volunteer at the National Archives at the behest of a former high school teacher who worked there. But that was more than 25 years ago. Washington, D.C., and the world and certainly I were younger and more innocent then. But the attraction of being wanted to share this day with my son outweighed any trepidation of traffic and other considerations in November 2022.
Our destination was the National Gallery of Art, for the purpose of seeing beautiful landscape paintings and sculpture. Richmond’s Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a treasure I frequent often, but it had been years since I visited the National Gallery of Art.
We drove to the Franconia-Springfield station in Alexandria to embark on this part of the trip. What I learned on this visit: now that I’m wiser, I can purchase a Senior discount pass. I had already bought my pass from the machine, but next time I will purchase the pass with significant discounts. Other valuable lessons learned: the Yellow Line to L’Enfant Plaza is closed until May. This was the line I had always taken to The Mall and walkable sites like the Smithsonian. But the Blue, Green and Red Lines were open. This change meant we’d have to stay alert, keep our wits about us and prepare to be flexible. We’d already agreed to do all of these things as part of prudent touring of the big city.
The flashing lights embedded in the station floor tile heralded our approaching car. I liked looking down the track for the bright lights and noise of an approaching train. We stepped in purposefully and chose seats, which were plentiful as it was a Thursday morning non-rush hour. Watching people of all ages and occupations join us provided
fresh anticipation of an adventure, a real outing.
Aside from obvious service uniforms of military passengers, most people were dressed casually and wearing suitable walking shoes. Student groups and families on vacation got on and off. Most passengers carried and consulted electronic devices. A threesome of boisterous teenagers got on and a pair of iPhone earpieces clattered down the aisle, unnoticed.
“!Con permiso!” I said loudly over their music (not sure where that came from, but I had heard them speaking when they got on). I pointed to the white earpieces on the floor. One of the party shrugged and retrieved them. I think he was embarrassed at having dropped them. The kids soon stretched out on the seats, until they all jumped up and hurried out at their anticipated station.
With quite a ride ahead, we exited briefly at Crystal City where we found a public restroom at the train (as opposed to Metro) station, then hopped back on the blue line toward The Mall, which has an atmosphere all its own. The gravel walkways, hotdog stands and expanse of green lawn lends an almost carnival vibe. Tents and a mike check for some event added to the sensation.
Speakers played a Steely Dan song that put a pep in my step. I had worn my trusted Ariat ankle boots whose soles gave me great traction. I also appreciated the ankle support; most comfortable shoes I own and best thrift store purchase ever. I felt very much in the moment and grateful I could (sort of) keep up with my son. Months of swimming at the gym reveal their benefits and I am thankful for the opportunity to move!
Once we disembarked, we had a few blocks to walk. We entered the East Building first, where we saw Rodin’s sculpture of “The Thinker,” not surprised he’s still mullling things over. We visited the roof, where a huge blue resin rooster stands, donated to honor the resilience of Americans during the Pandemic. That’s one big rooster!
The West building houses exquisite paintings. We favored the many rooms of landscapes by J.M.W. Turner, John Constable and John Singer Sargent. I had not known Pablo Picasso painted landscapes. I found it hard to imagine the size of any rooms of private residences some of the enormous paintings would require to be proportional. I own a print of one of the bucolic scenes of cattle in Sussex that is perhaps 3 feet wide. Even its small size requires placement above the piano or another spot with enough horizontal space to accommodate the expanse of English countryside in the painting. At the same time, I had only been exposed to photos of huge murals by Diego Rivera in magazines, so I was pleased to see a small but distinctive painting of his.
We spent a few hours in the Gallery’s West Building before heading back to take the Blue Line on the Metro that would take us back to Richmond. We hit the high traffic time period, felt especially on I-95 South, as accidents caused delays. I decided to treat us to dinner, so we escaped the rush hour by taking Exit 126 in Fredericksburg and finding a satisfying meal at a steakhouse. Traffic had cleared considerably when we left for the last leg of our day trip.
Thus ended our weekday caper to Washington, D.C. I checked my phone and was pleased to see we’d taken more than 13,000 steps. The day trip that at first took me out of my comfort zone as far as venturing into “the big city,” turned into an enjoyable day. So in addition to enjoying an adventure with my son, and viewing beautiful art, I got plenty of exercise. I am thankful God was preparing me for this day. Before I retired and started working out at my gym, I don’t think I could have had nearly this much fun at The Capitol!
Emily Walls Ray is a freelance writer, tutor, and former teacher of English and creative writing in the GCPS system from 2007-2020. She enjoys gardening, reading, church, and sewing, but most of all, being a grandmother. To read more of her stories, visit her blog at https://writetouchblog.wordpress.com/
Like so many other charitable organizations, Goochland’s Christmas Mother program was forced to adapt during the COVID19 pandemic, shifting its resources and reworking its procedures in the face of unprecedented challenges. But while some things have changed, according to 2022 Christmas Mother Grace Creasey, the needs the program seeks to meet remain just as critical.
As the most recent in a line of Goochland Christmas Mothers dating back to the start of the program in 1957, Creasey has been tasked with heading up an effort that this year expects to serve 230 local families. In order to take part in the program, residents must meet predetermined income requirements and submit an application. Those eligible include families with children, seniors aged 60 and over and those with a documented disability.
As Creasey explained to county supervisors in a presentation last month, some aspects of the program may look a bit different this year.
“The pandemic changed everything,” said Creasey, pointing out that Goochland is just one of many Christmas Mother programs that has chosen to adapt. While in the past a throng of volunteers would have headed out to shop for families and then spend hours wrapping gifts for distribution, the process has now been streamlined. Now, Creasey explained, each family is provided with a Food Lion gift card valued at around $130-$150
depending on the available Christmas Mother budget; a Walmart gift card for each member of the family; and a box of nonperishable, shelfstable food items.
The food items presented to each family are provided in part thanks to donation drives hosted by local schools, neighborhoods and civic organizations.
To Creasey, who is supported in her efforts by a dedicated board and host of passionate volunteers, the work is both challenging and uplifting.
“I think people would be truly humbled by what they see when you go and serve our families who are most in need in our community,” Creasey said. She also invited board members and anyone else in the community to join the organization on Dec. 10 for the annual distribution event, during which families are presented with their holiday items.
The event will be held at the Central High School Cultural and Education Center, located at 2748 Dogtown Rd, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Creasey also urged anyone who would like more information about the Goochland Christmas Mother program to visit www.goochlandchristmasmother.org, email info@ goochlandchristmasmother. org or call the Goochland Christmas Mother hotline at (804) 556-3441.
Anyone wishing to make a donation by check is requested to make it out to Goochland Christmas Mother and mail it to Goochland Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 322, Goochland, Va. 23063.
Trip to nation’s capital offered a chance to enjoy art—and get in some exercise
Out and About
Football season might be over for Benedictine, Goochland and Collegiate after their seasons came to an end in the postseason, but for a handful of their stars, there’s still a chance to impress college scouts with one more game on the field.
The three schools all saw some of their top seniors receive an invite to the upcoming Big
River Rivalry All-Star Game, which will take place on Dec. 17 at Day Field, Randolph-Macon’s home football stadium.
The all-star game pits the best players north of the James River against the best of the south, with players from every public and private high school in the Richmond All-Metro area eligible to compete.
Benedictine, coming off a season that featured an appearance in the VISAA State Championship, will see athletes
David Ngendakuriyo and Terae Baldwin featured on the north team.
Ngendakuriyo, who lined up as a wide receiver and running back throughout the season, was one of Benedictine’s top big-play threats with the ball in his hands and will look to continue to showcase his knack for highlight plays against the top talent in Richmond.
Baldwin, who committed to play with the Richmond Spiders, was a dominant pres-
ence across the defensive line alongside linemen like Joel Starlings, Zion Hunter and Jacob Moore.
Collegiate players Krystian Williams and Hayden Rollison will be joining those two Cadets on the north team after playing key roles on the Cougars’ offense this past season.
Williams, already a threestar recruit and Virginia Tech commit, was the most explosive receiver for the Cougars in his senior season, while also lin-
ing up as a deadly cornerback on the defensive end. Rollison, playing tight end, H-back and linebacker, generated recruiting buzz this season with his reliable pass-catching skills and leadership on the defensive end.
For Goochland, kicker Tyler Black and offensive lineman Easton Bowman will represent the Bulldogs after their season ended in the regional semifinals.
Black made his commitment to the Wake Forest Demon
Deacons before his senior year, while Bowman announced his commitment to Old Dominion in early October.
Bowman was part of an offensive line that featured multiple seniors and was considered one of the strongest elements of the Bulldogs’ offense that relied on a run-heavy scheme. Black was a reliable placekicker that continued to display his range on field goal attempts after building on a strong junior season.
By Robby Fletcher Sports Editor
Goochland volleyball’s 15-9 record, regional runnerup bid and state tournament appearance had many people pitch in on the successful season, and now a handful of those players involved are getting much-deserved recognition.
One of those players is senior Nina Smith, who capped off a fantastic volley-
ball career at Goochland by making the All-State second team for Class 3 schools.
After Smith, Layla Ford, Avery Jastrzemski and Nicole Brown were featured as AllRegion honorees, Smith received one last accolade as she bids farewell to her high school volleyball career.
Smith, who played the role of opposite hitter this year, was a kill specialist for the Bulldogs, finishing her final season with 191 kills.
For her career, she leaves Goochland with 473 kills, leaving her mark as a dynamic attacker with a rifle of a shot that often left the opposition hopelessly diving toward the floor in their attempts to save the point.
In her final game with the Bulldogs in a state tournament loss to York High School, Smith had the second most kills among her teammates, finishing with eight in the close loss to go with two digs.
On her senior night against Monticello on Oct. 18, which the Bulldogs won in three sets, Smith and her fellow seniors had a dominant performance on their special night, with Smith adding seven kills, two digs and two blocks.
Ending her run with the team on a high note, Smith’s talent and leadership didn’t go unnoticed as she finds her name among the best in the state after a senior season to remember.
Benedictine football may not have gotten the end result it was looking for in its highly-anticipated title game rematch with Trinity-Episcopal, but there were plenty of highlights across the 2022-23 season.
Finishing the season with an 8-4 record and sending off a talented senior class, the Cadets and head coach Greg Lilly will return next season with the hopes of getting back to the VISAA State Championship for a third consecutive year.
With Trinity winning the state title for a second time, Benedictine and the rest of the VISAA will look to knock off the defending champs in the hopes of killing their chances at a potential three-peat.
Building up to the rematch with the Titans, the Cadets won a 20-0 shutout at home over St. Christopher’s in the state semifinals, which was one of many dominant performances from a stout and discplined defensive unit. In their 12 games this season, that defense had four shutouts and held teams under 10 points two more times.
The 23-player senior class featuring Benedictine stars like Joel Starlings, Jacob Moore, Wes Buleza, Henry Berling and John Garbett was a special one that leaves a legacy and standard of consistency for upcoming Cadets to live up to, and next year’s senior class should again be an exciting one.
Returning players like defensive backs Khalil Moore and Khamari Veney, wide reciever Riley Roarty, powerful running back Leo Boehling and tight end Luca Puccinelli are some notable faces that’ll step into larger leadership roles on the field and off of it.
Goochland baseball is getting ready for its season after hosting its second annual Hot Stove fundraiser, which was held at T Brady Saunders Boy Scout Camp on Nov. 19.
The event featured a silent auction, a food truck and a meet and greet opportunity with multiple MLB and local baseball stars.
Baseball players and coaches like Guy “Rock” Hansen, Tracy Woodson, Scott Mayer and Dylan Stoops were in attendance as special guests,
meeting those in attendance, signing autographs and helping the team raise money for its upcoming season in the process.
Hansen and hitting coach Doug Toombs also spoke to those in attendance during the event.
There was also a special appearance from the Richmond Flying Squirrels mascot, Nutzy.
Activities during the Hot Stove included a pitching radar speed station, an area to make s’mores and a firetruck display courtesy of the Goochland Fire Department.
GoochlandPowhatanCommunityServices (GPCS)hasreceivedanunsolicitedproposal underthePPEAfordevelopmentofa10,000 sq.ftofficebuilding,constructedbasedonthe needsofGPCSandtobeleasedonalong-term basistoGPCS.TheproposedlocationofthefacilityisintheCourthouseareaofPowhatan CountyadjacenttothePowhatanCountyAdministrationbuilding.GPCSintendstoevaluatetheproposal,maynegotiateaninterimor comprehensiveagreementwiththeproposer basedontheproposal,andwillreceiveforsimultaneousconsiderationanycompetingproposalsthatcomplywiththeproceduresadoptedbytheBoardandthePPEA.Anyinquiries aboutproposalsmaycontactCarinneKightat (804)556-5400.
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Inre:RandolphW.McElroy,deceased (W20-12)
Itappearingthatareportoftheaccountsof TCVTrust&WealthManagement,Inc.,byBryanA.Stark,agentfor,ExecutoroftheEstateof RandolphW.McElroy,deceased,andofthe debtsanddemandsagainsttheaboveestate havebeenfiledintheClerk’sOffice,andthat sixmonthshaveelapsedsincethequalificationoftheExecutor,onmotionoftheExecutor; ItisORDEREDthatthecreditorsof,andallothersinterestedin,theaboveestatedoshow cause,ifanytheycan,onthe 20thdayofDecember,2022at1:30p.m., beforethisCourtat itscourtroomat2938RiverRoadWest, Goochland,Virginia,againstthepaymentand deliveryoftheEstateofRandolphW.McElroy, deceased,tothedistributeeswithoutrequiring refundingbonds.
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TimothyK.Sanner, JUDGE IASKFORTHIS: MaureenC.Ackerly(VSBNo.43534)
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InexecutionoftheDeedofTrustintheoriginal principalamountof$150,228.00,datedApril 17,2009,andrecordedasInstrumentNumber 090004156inGoochlandCountylandrecords, theappointedSubstituteTrusteewillofferfor saleatpublicauction inthefrontoftheCircuit CourtbuildingforGoochlandCounty,2938RiverRoadWest,Goochland,VA23063onFebruary07,2023at12:45PM, thepropertydescribedinsaiddeedoftrust,locatedattheabove addressandmoreparticularlydescribedas follows:
ALLTHATCERTAINTRACTORPARCELOF LANDLYINGANDBEINGINBYRDDISTRICT, GOOCHLANDCOUNTY,VIRGINIA,CONTAINING 2.47ACRES,ACCORDINGTOASURVEYAND PLATTHEREOFMADEBYCARROLLGILLISPIE, C.L.S.,DATEDMAY4,1972,WHICHPLATISRECORDEDINTHECLERK’SOFFICE,CIRCUIT COURT,GOOCHLANDCOUNTY,VIRGINIAIN DEEDBOOK126,PAGE461,ANDONWHICHIT ISMOREPARTICULARLYDESCRIBEDASFOLLOWS:
BEGINNINGATAPOINTONTHEEASTERNSIDE OFSTATEHIGHWAYROUTE#669ANDADJOININGTHELANDSOFJOEJOHNSON;THENCE NORTH68DEGREES15’EAST689FEETTOAN IRONINCORNER;THENCESOUTH14DEGREES 15’EAST152FEETTOASTAKEINCORNER; THENCE,SOUTH68DEGREES15’WEST729 FEETTOTHERIGHT-OF-WAYOFSAIDROAD; THENCE,UPTHESAIDRIGHT-OF-WAYOF STATEHIGHWAYROUTE#669DUENORTH160 FEETTOTHEPOINTOFBEGINNING.
BEINGTHESAMEREALESTATECONVEYEDTO JUSTINH.RICKMANBYDEEDFROMROBERT MARTIN,DATEDAPRIL8,2009,ANDRECORDED INTHECLERK’SOFFICE,CIRCUITCOURT. GOOCHLANDCOUNTY,VIRGINIASIMULTANEOUSLYHEREWITH.
ALLOFBORRROWER’SOBLIGATIONSSECURED BYTHISSECURITYINSTRUMENTALSOSHALL BESECUREDBYTHEFOLLOWINGMANUFACTUREDHOME: MAKE:OAKWOOD,MODEL,MANUFHOME, YEAR:2006,SERIAL/VIN#:ROC719846NCAB, ANDLEGNTHXWIDTH:40X27.00
Thepropertyandimprovementswillbesoldin "asis"physicalconditionwithoutwarrantyof anykind.
TERMSOFSALE:Anon-refundablebidder’s depositof10%ofthesalepriceor10%ofthe originalprincipalamountofthesubjectDeed ofTrust,whicheverislower,bycashier’sor certifiedcheckrequiredattimeofsaleexcept forthepartysecuredbytheDeedofTrust. Riskoflossonpurchaserfromdateandtime ofauction.Balanceofthepurchasepricemust bepaidbycashier’scheckwithin15daysfrom saledate.ExceptforVirginiaGrantortax,all settlementcostsandexpensesarepurchaser’sresponsibility.Taxesarepro-ratedtothe dateofsale.Purchaserisresponsibleforobtainingpossessionoftheproperty.Ifpurchaserdefaults,depositmaybeforfeitedandpropertyresoldattheriskandcostofthe defaultingpurchaserwhoshallbeliablefor anydeficiencyinthepurchasepriceandall costs,expensesandattorney’sfeesofboth sales.IfTrusteedoesnotconveytitleforany reason,purchaser’ssoleremedyisreturnof depositwithoutinterest.Thissaleissubjectto post-saleauditofthestatusoftheloansecuredbytheDeedofTrustincludingbutnot limitedtodeterminingwhetherpriortosalea bankruptcywasfiled,aforbearance,repaymentorotheragreementwasenteredintoor theloanwasreinstatedorpaidoff;inanysuch eventthissaleshallbenullandvoidandpurchaser’ssoleremedyshallbereturnofdeposit withoutinterest.Thiscommunicationisfrom adebtcollectorandisanattempttocollecta debtandanyinformationobtainedwillbe usedforthatpurpose.
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2022District5;2011District5-CU-2012-00002AApplicationbyYWLHoldings,LLCrequestingrenewalof ConditionalUsePermitCU-2012-00002tooperatealandscapingsupplybusinesslocatedwithintheflood fringeportionofthe100-yearfloodplainon14.30acresat12290PattersonAvenueonTaxMapNo.64-10-78-A.ThepropertyiszonedBusiness,General(B-1).TheConditionalUsePermitisrequiredbyCounty ZoningOrdinanceSection15-460,inaccordancewithSections15-464and15-459.TheComprehensive PlandesignatesthisareaasCommercial.
2022District1;2011District1-RZ-2022-00009ApplicationbyOliver’sTrailLLCrequestingarezoningof 89.504acresfromAgricultural,General(A-1)toResidential,Preservation(R-P),withprofferedconditions, atNewLineRoadandCabinRoadonTaxMapNos.13-1-0-28-0and13-1-0-10-0todevelopasubdivision withtwenty(20)lots.TheComprehensivePlandesignatesthisareaasRuralEnhancement.
CountyWide-ZOA-2022-00001OrdinanceamendingZoningOrdinanceSections15-102and15-272(Uses andstructurespermittedbyright(P)orbyconditionalusepermit(CUP))toallowlimitedmeatprocessing facilitiesbyconditionalusepermitintheAgricultural,General(A-1)andIndustrial,General(M-2)District;to addusestandardsandparkingandloadingrequirementstoSections15-283(Commercial/Industrial)and 15-331(ParkingandLoadingRequirements);andtoaddusetoSection15-500(Definitions)
2022District1;2011District1-CU-2022-00014ApplicationbyHaysGottwaldrequestingaConditional UsePermitforlimitedmeatprocessingfacilityona25.19-acreportionofTaxMapNo.6-1-0-55-0atOld FredericksburgRoad.ThisportionofthepropertyiszonedAgricultural,General(A-1).TheConditionalUse PermitisrequiredbyCountyZoningOrdinanceSection15-102,inaccordancewithSection15-283.H.The ComprehensivePlandesignatesthisareaasRuralEnhancement.
OrdinanceamendingCountyCodeChapter13(Taxation),ArticleIII(TaxReliefforCertainElderlyand DisabledPersons),Sec.13-66tochangetherealestatetaxreliefaffidavitsubmissiontoallowresidents tofilebeforeJanuary1;andArticleX(TransientOccupancyTax),Secs.13-266through269toalignthe County’stransientoccupancyprovisionswithstatelawupdatesenactedbythe2022VirginiaGeneral Assembly,specificallytostreamlinethereportingandpaymentprocess
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County wideOrdinance Amendment
ZOA-2022-0 0003-County Codeamendment to ZoningOrdinance Sections 15-314(PlanofDevelopment)and15-322(SubdivisionImprovements)tochange whensidewalksandstreettreesneedtobeinstalledinresidentialdevelopments, todefinetheareatobedepictedonplansofdevelopment,toincludestandards fortheinstallationoftemporarysigns,andtorequiremaintenanceofinstalled improvements;andaddingSection15-326(Planofdevelopmentcompliance) toclarifytherequirementthatallimprovementscomplywithanapprovedplanof development;andanamendmenttoSubdivisionOrdinance(CountyCodeAppendix B),Article7(MajorSubdivisions),Section3(Bond)toshortenthetimeforsubdivision improvementstobecompleted,toconditiontheapprovalofanextensionoftimeto completesubdivisionimprovements,andtoallowreductionsinsuretiesbasedon certainconditions
CountywideOrdinanceAmendment
ZOA-2022-00004-CountyCodeamendmenttoZoningOrdinanceSection15-273 (Districtstandards)toclarifybuildingheightrequirementsintheIndustrial,General (M-2)District
CountywideOrdinanceAmendment
ZOA-2022-00005-CountyCodeamendmenttoZoningOrdinanceSections 15-102and15-112(Usesandstructurespermittedbyright(P)orbyconditionaluse permit(CUP))toallowsmallcontractorstoragebyconditionalusepermitinthe Agricultural,General(A-1)andAgricultural,Limited(A-2)Districts;toadduseand relatedtermstoSection15-500(Definitions);andtoaddusestandardstoSection 15-283(Commercial/Industrial)
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2:00PMCalltoOrder
•INVOCATION
•PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE
1.PresentationofResolutionofRecognitiontoMr.RobinLind
2.Chair’sComments
3.CountyAdministratorComments
4.CitizenComment
5.ApprovalofActionMinutes:November1,2022Minutes
6.Reports
a.VDOT
b.FireRescue
c.IntroductionofNewCountyStaff
d.PlanningandDevelopmentActivity
e.APReport f.BroadbandUpdate g.BoardReports
7.ConsentItems
a.ResolutioninitiatingandreferringtothePlanningCommission anamendmenttoZoningOrdinanceSection15-56(Preapplicationsandapplications)toremovethecommunity meetingrequirement.
b.RequesttoinitiateandrefertothePlanningCommission forpublichearingonJanuary5,2023anordinance repealingCountySubdivisionOrdinanceArticle10(Access Management)
c.RequesttosetforpublichearingonJanuary3,2023,an ordinanceamendingCountyCodeChapter11(Purchasing; SurplusProperty),ArticleII(PurchasingDirector),Sec.11-12, andArticleIV(ContractFormationandMethodsofSource Selection),Secs.11-27,11-33,11-34,and11-36toremove referencestousingabidder’slist;increasemonthlyreporting ofemergencypurchasesfrom$1,000to$10,000;increase thepurchaseamountrequiringthreequotesfrom$5,000 to$10,000;removecountywebsitepostingofpurchases over$30,000;andincreasethesmallpurchaselimitandthe capitalprojectscontractamountneedingboardapprovalfrom $150,000to$200,000
d.RequesttosetforPublicHearingonJanuary3,2023an ordinanceamendingGoochlandCountyCodeSection14-39 (Firehydrantpainting)tochangetherequiredcoloroffire hydrantsfromredtoreflectivesilver;Section9-90(Fines) toincreaseallfire-relatedparkingviolationfinesto$100 andlatefeesto$15;Chapter6(PublicSafetyServices), ArticleII(EmergencyMedicalServices),Secs.6-30–6-35to
decreasethecostandsimplifytheprocessforissuingpermits toallowemergencymedicalservicesvehiclestoprovide nonemergencypatienttransportation;andAppendixC(Fee Schedule)toreducethecostofemergencymedicalservices vehiclepermits
e.RequesttosetforPublicHearingonJanuary3,2023an ordinanceamendingCountyCodeSections6-53(Permissible openburning)and6-56(Permits)toaddopenburning restrictionsinResidentialPlannedUnitDevelopment(RPUD) andMixedPlannedUnitDevelopment(MPUD)zoningdistricts, andtoclarifynoticeandpermitrequirements
f.ResolutionamendingtheFiscalYear2023GoochlandCounty Budgetbytransferring$150,000fromthenondepartmental reserveforcontingenciesexpensestotheplanning departmentbudgetforupcomingconsultantprojects
g.ResolutionapprovinganamendmenttotheRappahannock RegionalCriminalJusticeTrainingAcademyCharter AgreementandBylaws
h.ResolutionauthorizingtheCountyAttorneytopetitionthe CircuitCourttorequestthatNoSpecialElectionbeorderedto FilltheOfficeofCircuitCourtClerk
i.ResolutionamendingtheFiscalYear2023Goochland CountyBudgetbybudgetingandappropriatinganadditional $1,000,000totheDepartmentofPublicUtilitiesRehabilitate& Replace(R&R)FundandauthorizingtheCountyAdministrator toexecuteanagreementwithSpinielloCompaniesforthe rehabilitationandreplacementoftheEasternGoochland PumpStationForceMain
j.AuthorizationforCountyAdministratortoExecuteCentral VirginiaWasteManagementAuthorityAgreementandFirst Amendments
k.ConsiderationofaResolutiontoSupporttheVirginiaAmerica 250Commission
l.Considerationofthe2023HolidayCalendar
8.NewBusiness
a.PresentationoftheFiscalYear2022AnnualComprehensive FinancialReportbytheCounty’sExternalAuditors,PBMares b.PresentationonFreedomofChoiceMarker
SusanF.Lascolette,District1
NeilSpoonhower,Chair,District2
JohnLumpkins,Vice-Chair,District3
CharlieVaughters,District4
KenC.Peterson,District5
portionofthe100-yearfloodplainon14.30acresat12290 PattersonAvenueonTaxMapNo.64-1-0-78-A.Theproperty iszonedBusiness,General(B-1).TheConditionalUse PermitisrequiredbyCountyZoningOrdinanceSection 15-460,inaccordancewithSections15-464and15-459. TheComprehensivePlandesignatesthisareaasCommercial. b.2022District1;2011District1-RZ-2022-00009Application byOliver’sTrailLLCrequestingtorezone89.504acresfrom Agricultural,General (A-1)toResidential,Preservation(R-P),withproffered conditions,atNewlineRoadandCabinRoadonTaxMapNos. 13-1-0-28-0and13-1-0-10-0todevelopasubdivisionwith twenty(20)lots.TheComprehensivePlandesignatesthisarea asRuralEnhancement.
c.CountyWide-ZOA-2022-00001OrdinanceamendingZoning OrdinanceSections15-102and15-272(Usesandstructures permittedbyright(P)orbyconditionalusepermit(CUP))to allowlimitedmeatprocessingfacilitiesbyconditionaluse permitintheAgricultural,General(A-1)andIndustrial,General (M-2)District;toaddusestandardsandparkingandloading requirementstoSections15-283(Commercial/Industrial)and 15-331(ParkingandLoadingRequirements);andtoadduse toSection15-500(Definitions)
d.2022District1;2011District1-CU-2022-00014Application byHaysGottwaldrequestingaConditionalUsePermitfor limitedmeatprocessingfacilityona25.19-acreportionof TaxMapNo.6-1-0-55-0atOldFredericksburgRoad.This portionofthepropertyiszonedAgricultural,General(A-1). TheConditionalUsePermitisrequiredbyCountyZoning OrdinanceSection15-102,inaccordancewithSection15283.H.TheComprehensivePlandesignatesthisareaasRural Enhancement.
e.OrdinanceamendingCountyCodeChapter13(Taxation), ArticleIII(TaxReliefforCertainElderlyandDisabledPersons), Sec.13-66tochangetherealestatetaxreliefaffidavit submissiontoallowresidentstofilebeforeJanuary1;and ArticleX(TransientOccupancyTax),Secs.13-266through269 toaligntheCounty’stransientoccupancyprovisionswithstate lawupdatesenactedbythe2022VirginiaGeneralAssembly, specificallytostreamlinethereportingandpaymentprocess
13.Adjournment:TheBoardofSupervisorswilladjournasfollows:
•Tuesday,December13,2022,1:00PMBoardofSupervisors
TransportationWorkSession,ConferenceRoom270
12.PublicHearings
a.ConditionalUsePermitCU-2012-00002tooperatea
•Tuesday,January3,2023,2:00PMBoardofSupervisors
Organizational/RegularMeeting,and6PMPublicHearings. Thisisadraftagendaonlyandsubjecttochange.
