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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1965_01_18 67. MINUTES OF JANUARY 4, 1965 MEETING. • There being no further business to come before the group, upon motion of Councilman Fishback, seconded by Councilman Lowenbach, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. ayor GAS Clerk of t e Council MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JANUARY 18, 1965. A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Cham- bers, Leesburg, Virginia, on January 18, 1965. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with Councilman Orr leading the group in prayer. Those present were Councilmen C. A. English Cole, C. Grey Dodd, C. Maloy Fishback, Maurice R. Lowen- bach, Jr. , Robert A. Orr and John W. Pumphrey. Also present were Town Manager James W. Ritter, Jr. and Town Attorney George M. Martin. yD The minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1965 were approved with general IfJ consent. C Mr. Ritter reported that the report from Johnson and Williams re the finan- • v cial study being made of the effect of a bond issue on the water and sewer rates . should be ready by next Monday night and that Mr. Williams was willing to meet . with Council any time after that. Mayor Rollins called a Special Meeting of the Council for Wednesday, January 27th at 7:30 P.M. to hear this report and take action on this matter. Councilman Pumphrey reported that he .had some complaints with regard to ice and snow not being cleared from sidewalks by residents and he believed that the law regarding this situation should be enforced. Councilman Cole read an excerpt from a pamphlet put out by the FHA entitled "Public Facility Loans and Grants, Advances for Research of Planned Public Works." This article explained that Federal money could possibly be available to the Town for an overall and interlocking plan for storm drainage in the Town. This matter was discussed and, at the suggestion of Councilman-Fishback and the direction of Mayor Rollins, Town Manager Ritter was asked to look into this matter further. Councilman Lowenbach reported on his meeting with Mr. Carleton Penn in re- gard to curb and gutter and sidewalk around his new building. Mr. Penn wishes to sell the tip of land containing 339 square feet, plus the square footage on Edwards Ferry Road along side of his building, at 31.00 per square foot, the Town to put in curb around his building and he will pay for the sidewalk. After a great deal of discussion, it was decided that Councilman Fishback would talk to Mr. Penn with regard to this situation and bring a report back to Council. Mr. Richard E. Hill, representing Mr. Robert Perkins, a proposed purchaser of Parker Trailer Court, addressed the Council , seeking clarification of the status of Mr. Parker 's license with regard to this trailer court. Town Attorney George Martin presented the facts regarding Mr. Parker 's license over the years, citing excerpts from the minutes of the Town Council meetings as far back as 1954. It was brought out that Mr. Parker has never utilized the south side of his land and Mr. Hill stated that Mr. Perkins would like to know if he has a vested right . in this area that has never been utilized. The Mayor asked Mr. Martin if he would advise Mr. Perkins that he has a vested right in this land to develop it as a trailer park. Mr. Martin said he could not answer this question. Councilman Cole suggested that Mr. Hill ask his client to present plans to Council as to the sewer, water, lights, . jacks, recreation area, etc. proposed for this trailer court. Mr. Hill agreed to do this and report back to Council. Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Dodd, the follow- ing resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 6 to 1, Councilman Cole casting the dissenting vote: 68: MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 1965 MEETING. BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that $300.00 be appropriated for the purchase of testing equipment at the Sewer Plant, in accordance with instructions from State Health De- partment. Mayor Rollins asked Councilman Cole to explain to Council the effect of a $$400,000 bond issue for storm drainage on the tax rate. Mr. Cole stated that, assuming that Council would want to offset the bond issue with the payment of Mr. Wallace on the old airport land, there would be a 10 cent increase across the Board through 1972 on both personal property and real estate for 10 year bonds. If Council does not wish to offset it with Mr. Wallace 's payments, it would cost 35 cents for 10 years, or 20 cents for 20 years, approximately. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned with general con- sent at 9:10 P.M. • 'lam ___ CflIli/7 • Mayor • • Clerk of t e CounciilXll MINUTES OF CALL MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JANUARY 27, 1965. A call meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Cham- bers, Leesburg, Virginia, on January 27, 1965. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Councilmen C. A'. English Cole, C. Grey Dodd, C. Maloy Fishback, Maurice R. Lowenbach, Jr. , Robert A. Orr and John W. Pumphrey. Also present were Town Manager James W. Ritter, Jr. and Town Attor- ney George M. Martin. Mr. Ritter was appointed Clerk Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the Council. Mayor Rollins stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss with Johnson and Williams the financial feasibility study for sewage plant improve- ments. Mr. Cole said that he felt that the report did not cover all the facets • of the financial situation. Mr. Fishback said that the report did not cover all the problems which exist in connection with expansion and the report does not provide for any additional treatment at the plant. Mr. Lowenbach stated that he felt the Council should decide exactly what they wanted to do. Dr. Orr said that he had not seen the report and he wanted someone to ex- plain the contents. The Mayor reported that the study explains how the Town would finance a $950,000.00 expenditure, but the report does not explain how the second million would be financed. The Mayor also stated that he felt that the present plant should,be expanded and he•believes that Federal money will be available shortly for sewage treatment expansion. • At this time, Mr. Jack Williams and Sam Furcron appeared and, in answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Williams explained briefly that the Town could finance a sewer program as the first step. Mr. Lowenbach- said that he felt that Loudoun County would not be amenable to making a grant towards sewage facilities in the Town- of Leesburg. • • • In answer to Mr. Cole 's question, Mr. Williams explained how he had arrived at the population projection factors as shown in the report. Mr. Williams pointed out that the Water Control Board had definitely stated that Leesburg would have to build a holding pond in connection- with any sewage treatment expansion program. Mr. Fishback said that he felt that the plant should be increased in size first and the holding pond built later , and also that the Town should- go ahead with something feasible that we can pay for. Mr. Williams reminded the Council that the cost of construction goes up about six per cent each year. . On motion of Mr. Fishback, seconded by Mr. Cole, and on a recorded vote of 6 to 1,• with Mr. Lowenbach voting against, the following motion was passed: To repeal the resolution passed by the Town Council at their meeting on June 29, 1964 'authorizing Johnson and Williams to proceed with plans and specifications on sanitary sewage facilities shown as (a) , (b) , (c) and (d) in the resolution; and that Johnson and Williams be authorized to