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Vol. 29, No. 46 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | March 20, 2013
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Supervisors opt for partial proffer return By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Sometimes, the most difficult decisions come down to two choices. That’s the position members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors found
themselves in as they prepared to consider plans for reviving lost cash proffer funds for road construction in the county. After eliminating the county’s cash proffer policy in November, the supervisors intended to replace those funds
with a $10 vehicle fee. But some board members did not support that proposal, and supervisors withdrew a public advertisement announcing a public hearing on the proposed fee. Last month, Public Works director Michael Flagg and Planning director
David Maloney proposed the Business Wednesday by a 4-3 margin. and Residential Development Road For developments with less than 50 Improvements Transportation Policy lots, Flagg suggested a baseline starting that restored cash proffers on some figure of around $2,300. new residential development in the Those were the two options precounty. see PROFFER, pg. 17 Supervisors approved that plan last
County funding remains level
Counselor of Year
Department heads to supervisors on budgets: needs continue to increase By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors listened patiently as several department heads commented on their proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2014 at last Wednesday’s regular meeting. There was a general theme as Col. David R. Hines, sheriff; Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools; Janet Lawson, director of Human Resources; Commonwealth’s Attorney Trip Chalkley; and Steven Herzog,
Most said the mostly level allotted amounts were adequate, but all identified future challenges for their departments that will require increased revenues. Hines said he is appreciative of the three restored positions in his department, but cited growing challenges that threaten levels of service citizens have come to expect from the office. COL. DAVID R. HINES The sheriff said the modest increase in his office’s 2014 director of Public Utilities; addressed the supervisors with budget is a positive indicator of comments on the proposed a solid relationship between the department and the board. document.
“Last year we stated that current funding levels are not sustainable,” Hines said. “There is a modest increase in our proposed 2014 operational budget and I have to tell you that is a much-needed first step.” The sheriff said long-range plans would require additional funding for technology, training and personnel. Hanover’s crime rate is recognized as the lowest in the Greater Richmond Metro region. He said that’s attributable to a dedicated staff, a
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Elizabeth Beatley, center, of Pole Green Elementary School, was recognized during the March 12 meeting of the Hanover County School Board by School Board chair Ann F. Hagan Gladstone, left, and Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, for being named Elementary School Counselor of the Year. More details on the meeting can be found on page 5.
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