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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1956_06_11 41 REGULAR MEETING, June 11 , 1956 At a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia , held in the Council Chambers on Monday , June . 11 , 1956, at 7 :30 o 'clock, P. M. , there were present E. B. White, Mayor, Horace M. Hallett , Recorder, George J. Durfey, Reginald K. Gheen, Howard B. Gill, C. R. Hollandsworth, C. R. Lytle, and Thelma J. Smoot , .Councilmen. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and upon II motion of C. R. Lytle, seconded by George J. Durfey, and unanimously carried , . were approved as read . The Auditor-Treasurer presented his monthly statement for the month of May, 1956, and)PYs current bills , and upon motion of Howard B. Gill, seconded by Reginald K. Gheen, and unanimously carried , the following resolution was adopted : BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in ;y Virginia, that the Auditor-Treasurer, be, and he is hereby auth-. CO orized and directed to pay the following bills : CI • . . Q - Virginia Electric & Power Company : a • Street Lighting $178.00 '""" White Way Lighting15.20 . Power Pump House) 44.70 • Power (New Well) 24 .00 - • Power (Harrison Spring) -- 9 .25 Lights (Town Office) .90 • Sireen, Fire House - 1.30 $ 273.35 . C. & P.. Telephone Company of Virginia 19.25 - Hankey 's Radio Service 8.00 - Frank Marr 6.00 . i L. S. Hutchison Esso Stations - 32. 57 - ' Leesburg Hardware 9.94 ' T•. J. Hatcher _ 22.66 ' Armfield , Harrison & Thomases' 3.98 - Arlington .Stone Company 23.63 - • Moore, Clemens & Company 97.16 - J. T . Hirst & Company, Inc . 2.34 Raymond R. Rodrick---- 57. 12 ' Raymond L. Hough 30.00 ' S. Reed Galleher, Treasurer of Loudoun County 88. 52 - Loudoun Times-Mirror .. - . 93.05 ' Koontz Equipment Corporation 66.09 - - 5.09 "- Noland Company, -Inc . 76.66- Crump Company, Inc . 19.75 The Ford Meter Box Company , Inc . 83.42 ' Leesburg Service Station 97 . 60 ' Total (General Fund) $1 , 111 .09 ' Bill paid June 22: - Leesburg Hardware (for Mower) $312.75 The Street Committee recommended that no further repairs be made on Alco Street at this time. They stated that an investigat- ion of the request for the need of repairs for this street had been . made and they were of the opinion -that there were many areas in the Town that were in much greater need than the said Alco Street . The Council discussed at some length the need of repairs , - - . along Loudoun Street, . . - • - • C.•. Mayor White stated that the time, 8:00 o 'clock P. M. had " been set to give any citizen an opportunity to express his views regard- . ing the proposed budget for the• year beginning July 1 , 1956, through June 30 , 1957. No citizen expressed any opinion regarding the pro- - posed budget , and upon motion of Reginald K. Gheen, seconded by _ Thelma J. Smoot , and unanimously carried , the following resolution was adopted . 42 • WHEREAS , the following proposed budget was presented to Coun- cil on the 14th day of May, 1956, and the same was published- in a • • newspaper published in the Town of Leesburg, and every citizen was given an opportunity to express his views regarding this budget at the regular meeting of the Town Council on .June 11th, 1956, and no • obtecti.ons, were made thereto by .any citizen Of the Town ,of Leesburg. • NOW, THEREFORE ,. -BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia , that the following budget , be,, and the same is hereby approved and adopted : PROPOSED BUDGET , TOWN OF LEESBURG, IN VIRGINIA STATEMENT SHOWNING ACTUAL RECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS July 1 , 1954 - June 30 , 1955 AND ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS . July 1 , 1956 —June 30 , 1957 • REVENUES REVENUES: Estimated Actual . Estimated Estimated TOWN GENERAL FUND: 19.55 1955 1956 1957- Property Taxes $15,000.00 $15,814.91 $17 ,000.00 $19 ,600..00 Licenses , 7 ,000.00 9 ,475.94 8,000.00 9, 500.00 . Water Rent19 ,000.00 27 , 375.18 ' .27 ,000.00 28,000.00 Fines and Costs .1, 500..00-- - 1,720.25 . 1,000.00 2,000.00 Rents . .--900.00-- -- - 900.00 900.00 None - Parking Meters 6, 500.00- . 6,356.04 6, 500.00 6, 500.00 National Bank Stock Tax.8, 800.00 --. .. 9-,308.72 9 ,000 .00 9 , 500.00 ABC Profits --- -5,000.00- 4 ,995.49 5,000 .00 4,800.00 Motor Vehicle Rolling---- - - - - Stock Tax --- 5.00-- - • 9.91 5.00 10.00 Miscellaneous- -- -- 325.00 1 , 590.49 1, 150 .00 . 1 ,700.00 Totals-- -- - -$64,030.00 $77 , 546.93 -$75, 555.00. $.81 , 610.00 OPERATION •FXPFNSFS : Town Genreal Fund - . , Esti. : Esti . - -- Approp. - -Expend. Expend . - Expend . 1955 - _ - , 1955• 1956 - . 1957 • Administration: • ... $2,280.00 -65,.777-.45 - $3,255.00 $5,175.00 COLLECTJON9F--JXES- AND OTHER -RECEIPTS :- - Office of Town Treasurer ...$5, 500 .00 -- $5,903.44 $6,640.00 $6,700.00 PROTECTION- OF-.PERSONS. AND PROPERTY: Policing and. -Investigating $10 ,.000.00 $9, 671 .71 $9,910 .00 $10,850.00 Confinement and Care of - Prisoners 400.00 46.72 400.00 500.00 Fire Control, Prevention and Extinction 1 ,200.00 2, 103.70 2,085.00 2, 500.00 • Total $11 ,600.00 $11 , 822.13 $12,395.00 $13,850.00 • -• CONSERVATION OF HEALTH: • Maintenance and- Operation Sewer System: $2,000.00- $1 ,869.33 $2, 368.00 $2, 500.00 PUBLIC WORKS -- WATER DEPARTMENT : Maintenance and Operation - Water System $4, 800 .00 $6,343..06 .$7,243.00 $7, 500.00 • PROMOTION Of CLEANLINESS: , • Refuse Disposal $7 ,500.00- $9, 560.16 $10,005.00. $9,000 .00 43 • BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS : Maintenance and Operation of Buildings and Grounds $1; 800.00 $ ' 871: 56 • $1 ,097.00. $ 600.00 HIGHWAYS: • (� . Street Inspection, Mainten- • "" - ance and Repairs • $7 ,000.00 $7,702.72 $8,465.00 $8, 500.00 Street Lighting . $2, 800.00 $2, 533.32 $2,900.00 $3,700.00 • Total $8, 800.00 $10,236.04 $11 , 365.00 $12,200.00 EDUCATION =- SCHOOLS : Payment to County for - Schools $3,000.00 $3, 102.90 $3,000.00 $3,200.00 • ELECTIONS : - ' Compensation of Election • . Officials None 83.16 None 100.00 N MISCELLANEOUS OPERATION FUNCTIONS : • Employer 's Fed. Ins . Contri- • et butions $500.00 . $584.69 $540.00 $600.00 • CE CAPITAL OUTLAY -- TOWN GENERAL FUND: Administration $4,000.00 $4,340 .28 $4,020.00 $2, 500.00 Office of Town Treasurer None 225.00 None . None Policing and Investigating None None . None $2,000 .00 Sewer Department • $3,000.00 $5,207.81 $ 360.00 $1 , 500.00 Water Department None $9,420.60 $2, 365.00 $2, 500.00 Buildings and Grounds • $ 200.00 . None None $2,785.00 Street and Sidewalks $3,000 .00 $ 108.00 $1 ,877.00 $3, 500 .00 . Total $10,200 .00 $19 ,301.69 $8, 622.00 $14,785.00 II DEBT SERVICE : * Redemption of Debt $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $8,000.00. $5,000.00 Interest . $1 ,050.00 $1 ,005.00 $1 ,025.00 $ 400 .00 Total $5,050.00 $5,005.00 $9,025.00 $5,400.00 • • • • Grand Totals • $64,030.00 $80 ,460. 58 $75, 555.00 $81; 610.00 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS -- CONSTRUCTION: ' • - Estimated Sewer Rental Receipts $6,000.00 $11 ,000.00 Payment Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds• and Interest $1 ,660 .00 $ 7,320.00 • • Estimated Surplus $4,340.00 $ 3, 680.00 • • • Upon motion of Thelma J. Smoot ,. seconded by Howard B. Gill and unanimousi carried,• the following ordinance was adopted : • BE -IT ORDAINED,• by the Council of the Town of Leesburg , in Virginia , that the- general tax and license ordinance for the ?own of Leesburg, in Virginia , as amended , adopted May 23, 1938, be further amended by adding thereto the following : 63:. TRADING STAMPS . • On every- person, whether acting for himself or as agent for another engaged in the selling or redeem-, •ing of trading stamps , coupons , tokens or other device for a like purpose, or who shall engage in the business of providing plans or schemes• for the use by others of• such stamps , coupons , tokens or other device for a like purpose, a specific license tax of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) payable upon the issuance of said license, and thereafter a license tax of Three Per Cent . -(3%) of the gross receipts of every such person for each calendar 44 quarter, payable on the 15th day of the ne 'tucceeging cal- endar month. The license requiaal herein. shalsl- no.t e. required of a' person who as an incident' to his business as a wholesale or retail merchant or manufacturer in the Town of Leesburg, . in Virginia , issues or redeems trading stamps, coupons , tokens or other devices for a like purpose. " Any peison 'or agent engaging in any such business without pay- ing the- license therefor, shall be fined Five Hundred Dollars ,,($500. ) , and for failing to make any of the quarterly payments herein requir- 'ed the fine -"shall be Five 'Hundred. Dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Any person or agent who shall fail to pay any fine imposed on him for the violation of this ordinance, shall be imprisoned for not less than 'thirty (30) 'clay nor thdre than sixty (60) days . This amendment shall become effective on and after July 1,, 1956. Mr. B. Powell Harrison, Of the Town Planing Commission submitted a report and made certain recommendations regarding annexation and the street development plan. • And upon motion 'of 'Reginald K. Gheen, seconded by C. R. Lytle, - and unanimously carried , the following resolution was adopted : - - BE IT RESOLVED, 'by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in . Virginia , that the Council receive the report of the Planning Com- Mission regarding annexation for further, study. And upon motion of Reginald K. Gheen, seconded by C. R.- Lytle, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted : BE IT RESOLVED, by/theCouncil of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia , that the Council accept the report of the street develop- ment plan for further 'study. Upon motion of ,Reginald K. Gheen , seconded by Thelma J. Smoot , and carried' by a vote of . five to "one, Gheen, Smoot, Durfey,' Hollands- Worth and Gill for, Lytle against, the following resolution was adopt- ed : • BE IT RESOLVED; by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, that the Council hold a special meeting in the Council Chambers of the Town of Leesburg on June 12th, at 7 : 30 o 'clock, P.M. An application from Mr. Reed Johnson requesting permission for a water connection to a temporary water line at Parker Road and Route 7 was read , and after some lengthly discussion on this matter, 'and upon motion of Reginald K. Gheen , seconded by C. R. Lytle,- and the vote being three for and three against , the-Mayor casting the tie-breaking vote, and against the proposed resolution, the follow- ing resolution was defeated. B • E IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia , that Mr. Reed Johnson be given permission to connect to the temporary water line at. Parker Road , and that the Town set the necessary water meter for said installation.. • Upon motion of Reginald K. Gheen, seconded by C. R. Lytle, and unanimously._carried , the .following resolution was adopted :- BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, that the Council hold a special meeting in the Council Chambers in the. Town of Leesburg on June 26th, 1956, at 8:00 o 'clock, P. M. for the purpose of considering a report on annexation and street development , and to take such action as they deem necessary. Upon motion of Reginald..K. .,Gheen, seconded .by C. R. Hollands- worth, and' unanimously carried , the , following resolution was adopted : BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in: , Virginia; that the Town 's Attorney and the Mayor be requested to defend' the Town of Leesburg in the motion for judgment being heard in the Circuit Court and against the Town of Leesburg. • 4 The Police Committee reported that the Town Police Car was in need of a great deal of -repair, and the the said Police Car should be completely overhauled , or that a new motor be installed , and upon -motion of C. R. Hollandsworth, seconded by George J. Durfey, and carried by a vote of four to nothing , Hollandsworth, Durfey, .Gheen and Lytle for, Gill not voting , and Mrs . Smoot not present for this resolution, the following resolution was adopted : - BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, that Mr. Howard B. Gill , be, and he is hereby .authorized ' and directed to have the Town !s Police Car overhaulrfl and such other work done to the said car that he deems necessary, and that all repairs to be made on the said Police Car in the future be made by Mr. Howard -B.• Gill . • There being no further business , upon motion duly made, seconded and carried , Council adjourned . g4 1 C4 Mayor Recorder M SPECIAL,MEETING, JUNE 12 , 1956 °-' At a Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg, held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, June 12, 1956 , at . 7 :30 o' clock P. M. , there were present E. B. White, Mayor, George J. Durfey, Reginald K. Gheen, Howard B. Gill, . C. R. Hollandsworth and C. R. Lytle, Councilmen. Due to the absence of- the Recorder, and upon motion duly made, seconded. and carried, Reginald K. Gheen was elected to serve as Recorder Pro-tem. Upon motion of C. R. Hollandsworth, seconded by C. R. Lytle, and carried by a vote of four to nothing, Hollandworth, Lytle, Gheen and Durfey' for, Gill not voting, the following resolution was adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of, Leesburg, in Vir- ginia, that the resolution adopted on the 11th day of June, 1956, authorizing. Mr. Howard B. Gill to have certain repair work done to the Town Police Car and providing that he make all future repairs on said car, be, and it is hereby rescinded. Upon motion of Reginald K. Gheen, seconded by George J. Durfey and -unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, it is the desire of the. Council of the Town of Lees- burg, in Virginia, to carry out at the earliest possible date the . recommendation of the Planning Commission as prosposed for the' development of the parking area West of King Street and East of Wirt Street, between Loudoun and Market Streets ; and, WHEREAS , negotiations have been undertaken to obtain the nec- essary property from the present owners to carry out said develop- ment ; and, • WHEREAS , said property owners have not as of this date agreed upon;_a sales price or terms and conditions under which they would rent.'or sell said property to the Town, of Leesburg, in Virginia; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the sense of the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, that unless the ,obtaining of said property can be negotiated and proposed contracts submitted for the approval of .the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia, on or before June 26 , 1956 , that the Town Council, at a Specail Meeting to be held on June 26 , 1956, have as its. first order of business the consideration of the advisability of institut- -- ing condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of said property. Council heard Mr. Julian Tarrant, Town Planning Consultant', ex- . plain the Planning Commission' s recommendations for annexation and major thoroughfare plans.. Maps and exhibits were presented and ' questions asked by the Mayor and Council.