HomeMy Public PortalAbout1967_01_11 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JANUARY 11, 1967
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council
Chambers, 12 W. Loudoun Street , Leesburg, Virginia on January 11, 1967. The
meeting was called to order by the Mayor , with Councilman Cole offering the
prayer. Those present were : Mayor Kenneth B. Rollins, Councilmen C. A. Eng-
lish Cole , C. Maloy Fishback, Maurice R. Lowenbach, Jr. , Walter F. Murray,
Robert A. Orr and John W. Pumphrey; also Town Manager James W. Ritter, Jr.
and Town Attorney George M. Martin.
The Minutes of the meeting of December 28, 1966 were approved with general-
consent.
II/ Town Manager James W. Ritter reported that the Telephone Co. had today
moved poles back on the N. King Street project, these poles now appearing to ,
be in the middle of the sidewalk. They are , however, they are set on the basis
that they will be in the center of the 2-foot median immediately in back of the
new curb to be installed on the project. It is hoped that work will start on
this construction when the weather opens up.
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Mr. Ritter also called to attention one item appearing on the Agenda. The
Highway Department is now requiring subdividers to put up a defect bond; a
N $2,500.00 bond for one year has been required for Virginia Knolls, Section 2.
N This is something new here , although this rule has been in effect for quite
some time, but never enforced here. Although this will do no. good for the
Csubdivisions now being built, if adopted by the Town, it will affect those
U built in the future. This will protect the Town against any defects in ma-
terials or workmanship for a period of one year-.
Councilman Cole asked that holes in front of 42 S. Harrison Street be
repaired.
Councilman Pumphrey inquired whether a policeman had yet been hired, to
which Mr. Ritter replied "No. "
Mayor Rollins read to Council a letter from Mr. R. K. Gheen concerning
' the number of vacant offices in downtown Leesburg. The Mayor also read to
Council his reply, and asked that the Planning Commission make a study of
this situation and make some recommendation to improve this plight. (Letters
attached hereto)
Mayor Rollins asked that Council members remain for executive session after
this meeting to discuss the appraisal of the Kincaid land. He also asked Mr.
Cole to take up with the Finance Committee the appraisal on Potters Field
and to recommend a specific amount for this property.
A bid was opened at this time from Frederick Cablevision, Inc. for the
franchise to operate a Community Antenna Television System in the Town, this
being the only bid received for this francise. (Bid attached hereto) The
following four alternative bids were proposed:
(1) A payment of 1% of total monthly subscriber fees the first year,
2% the second year, 3% the third, 4% the fourth, and 5% the fifth
year.
(2) A payment of $500 the first year, $750 the second, $1 ,000 the
third and thereafter.
(3) 8% of net profit the first year , 9% the second , 10% the third
year , and thereafter.
(4) A payment to the City of whichever of the first three alter-
' nates affords the highest amount.
Mr. John I. Hanly, President of this Corporation, and Mr. Pennington, the
engineer , were present to answer several questions posed by various Council
members. Mr. Samuel D. Engle and Mr. Wilbur C. Hall , attorneys for the Cor-
poration, were also present. Upon motion of Councilman Lowenbach, seconded by • '
Councilman Murray, Council voted unanimously to accept Method No. 4, which is
payment to the City of whichever of the first three alternates affords the
highest amount. Mayor Rollins asked if this cable would affect other tele-
vision 'sets and radios not on the cable. Mr. Pennington replied that there
should be none , butthat it would be corrected if such should occur. It is
hoped that this System will be in operation for the fall football season.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 1967 MEETING.
Upon motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Lowenbach, the fol-
lowing Ordinance was unanimously adopted :
• AN. ORDINANCE GRANTING UNTO FREDERICK CABLEVISION, INC. , ITS SUC-_
CESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE, RIGHT OF CONVENIENCE OR PRIVI-
LEGE TO ERECT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN POLES, CABLES , AND ALL OTHER
, , ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURES , OR. FIXTURES NECESSARY AND INCI-
DENTAL TO THE OPERATING OF A COMMUNITY ANTENNA SYSTEM SERVICE AND
CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SERVICE, SUBJECT TO THE
LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS HEREIN SET FORTH UNDER, OVER, UPON,
AND ACROSS THE STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES OF
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!;• • THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ERECTING,
OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A COMMUNITY ANTENNA SYSTEM AND CLOSED
CIRCUIT TELEVISION TRANSMISSION SERVICE FOR THE USE OF THE RESI-
• DENTS AND CITIZENS OF SAID TOWN, AND FOR THE PERSONS, FORMS, AND
CORPORATIONS DOING BUSINESS THEREIN, AND TO USE THE PROPERTY OF
OTHER COMPANIES UPON SUCH ARRANGEMENTS AND CONDITIONS AS THE COM-
PANIES MAY AGREE.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, County of
Loudoun, State of Virginia:
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Ordinance shall be known and may be
cited as the "COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE."
SECTION 2. Definitions.. For the purpose of this Ordinance the
following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have
the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context,
words used in the present tense include the future, words in the
plural number include the singular number and words in the singu-
lar number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always
mandatory and not merely directory.
(1) "Town" is the Town of Leesburg, Virginia.
(2) "Company" is the grantee of rights under this Franchise.
(3) "Council" is the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, Vir-
ginia.
(4) "Person" is any person, firm, partnership, association, cor-
poration, company or organization of any kind.
SECTION 3. Grant of Authority. There is hereby granted by the
Town to the Company the right and privilege to construct, erect,
operate , and maintain, in, upon, along, across, above, over and
under the streets, alleys, public ways and public places now laid
out or dedicated, and all extensions thereof , and additions there-
to, in the Town, poles, wires, cables, underground conduits, man-
holes and other television conductors and fixtures necessary for the
maintenance and operation in the Town of a community television sys4
tem for the interception, sale and distribution of television signals.
SECTION 4. COMPLIANCE with Applicable Laws and Ordinances. The Com-
pany shall, at all times during the life of this Franchise, be sub-
• ject to all lawful exercise of the police power by the Town, and to
such reasonable regulation as the Town shall hereafter by resolution
or ordinance provide.
SECTION 5. COMPANY LIABILITY--Indemnification. It is expressly un-
derstood and agreed by and between the Company and the Town that the
Company shall save the Town harmless from all loss sustained by. the
Town on account of any suit, judgment, execution, claim, or demand
whatsoever , resulting from negligence on the part of the company in
the construction, operation or maintenance of its television system
in the. Town. The Town shall notify the Company's representative in
the Town within Ninety (90) days after the presentation of any claim
or demand, either by suit or otherwise, made against the. Town on ac-
count of any negligence as. aforesaid on the part of the Company.
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The Company shall also take out and maintain throughout the term of
this grant insurance against personal injury with limitations of
not less than $100,000 - $300,000, and insurance against property
damage in the amounts of not less than $50,000 - $100,000 for the
benefit of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia.
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SECTION 6. The Company shall install its poles, wire, cables, fix-
tures and appurtenances in accordance with the requirements of the
National Electrical Code and the current edition of the National
Electrical Safety Code, and so as not to interfere with the instal-
lation of the Town, or of any public utility engaged in serving the
Town. All poles, posts, or other structures, and all lines, equip-
ment and connections in, over, under and upon the streets, sidewalks,
alleys and public grounds or places of the Town, wherever situate or
located , •shall at all times be kept and maintained in a safe, suit-
able and substantial condition, and in good order and repair.
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SECTION 7. The Company shall furnish the Council , and keep filed
with the Town Manager , true and accurate maps or plats of all exist-
ing and proposed installations, and the Town hereby reserves the
N right at all times to reject any proposed installation whose man-
C4 ner or place of construction it deems contrary to public interest,
N and may order and direct the Company, at its own expense , to move
the location or alter the construction of any existing installation
wherever the Council deems the public interest to require such re-
moval or alteration, having due regard to the equities of the par-
ties concerned and the purpose of this grant.
SECTION 8. Conditions on Street Occupancy.
(1) Use. All transmission and distribution structures, lines and
equipment erected by the Company within the Town shall be so to
cated as to cause minimum interference with the proper use of streets,
alleys, and other public ways and places, and to cause minimum inter-
ference with the rights or reasonable convenience of property owners
who adjoin any of the said streets, alleys or other public ways and
places.
(2) Restoration. In case of any disturbance of pavement, side-
walk, driveway or other surfacing, the Company shall, at its own
cost and expense and in a manner approved by the Town Inspector,
replace and restore all paving, sidewalk, driveways or surface of
any street or alley disturbed, in as good condition as before said
work was commenced , and shall maintain the restoration in an approved
condition. •
• (3) Relocation. In event that at any time during the period of this
Franchise the •town shall lawfully elect to alter , or change the grade
of , any street, alley or other public way, the Company, upon reason-
• able notice by the Town, shall remove, relay, and relocate its poles,
wires,• cables, underground conduits, manholes and other telephone fix-
tures at its own expense.
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(4) Placement of Fixtures. The Company shall not place poles or other
fixtures where the same will interfere with any gas, electrid or tele-
phone fixture , water hydrant or main, and all such poles or other fix-
tures placed in any street shall be placed at the outer edge of the
sidewalk and inside the curb line , and those placed in alleys shall
be placed close to the line of the lot abutting on said alley, and
them in such a manner as not to interfere with the usual travel on ! ,
said streets, alleys and public ways.
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(5) -Temporary Removal of Wire for Building Moving. The Company shall,
on the request of any person holding a building moving permit issued
by the Town, temporarily raise or• lower its wires to permit the moving
of buildings. The expense of such temporary removal, raising or lower-
ing of wires shall be paid by the person requesting the same, and the
Company shall have the authority to require such payment in advance.
The Company shall be given not less than forty-eight hours ' advance
notice to arrange for such temporary wire changes.
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(6) Tree Trimming. The Company shall have the authority to trim
trees upon and overhanging streets, alleys, sidewalks and public
places of the Town so as to prevent .the branches of such trees
from coming in contact .with the wires and cables of the Company,
all trimming to be done .under the supervision and direction of the
Town and at the expense of the Company.
(7) Existing poles, posts, and other such structures of telephone
and power companies for leasing or licensing at reasonable terms
• shall be used as practicable in order to minimize interference with
travel.
. SECTION .9. Approval of Transfer. The Company shall not sell .or
transfer its plant or system to another , nor transfer any rights
under. this Franchise to another without Council approval. . Pro-
vided, that no sale or transfer shall be effective until the ven-
dee, assignee or lessee has filed in the office of the Town Clerk
an instrument , duly executed , reciting the fact of such sale, as-
signment or lease , accepting the terms of the Franchise, and agree-
ing to perform all the conditions thereof.
SECTION 10. Town Rights in Franchise.
(1) Town Rules. The right is hereby reserved to the Town to adopt,
in addition to the provisions herein contained and existing appli-
cable ordinances, such additional regulations as it shall find nec-
essary in the exercise of the police power, provided that such regu-
lations, by ordinance or otherwise , shall be reasonable, and not in
conflict with the rights herein granted, and shall not be in conflict
with the laws of the State of Virginia.
(2) Supervision and Inspection. The Town shall have the right to
supervise all construction or installation work performed subject
to the provisions of this Ordinance and to make such inspections
as it shall find necessary to insure compliance with governing ordi-
nances.
(3) All rights, rights of way, and easements hereinabove designated
shall remain the property of the Town. Until such time as said poles
or other equipment are actually installed, and in the event of future
T---' removal of said equipment, said rights shall immediately revert to
the Town and be automatically cancelled. Should said rights not sooner
revert to the Town, then this grant shall terminate and expire thirty .
(30) years from the effective date hereof. It being understood that
the Company ; shall have the right at any time during the. effective
term of this grant to surrender and relinquish all of its rights here-
under and thereupon be released from its duties as. herein required.
Surrender , by the. Company, of this grant shall be preceded by a writ-
ten notice of its intention so to do at least six (6) months before
the surrender date. On the surrender date specified in such notice,
all of the rights and privileges and all of the obligations, duties
and liabilities of the Company under this, ordinance, except as to the
extent previously accrued hereunder , shall terminate.
SECTION 11. Payment to Town. Amount of payment to be determined by
bid.
SECTION 12. The Company shall at all times operate and maintain its
community antenna system in such manner as not to interfere with exist-
ing television reception, including interference by radiation. Once
interference has been established , if the same be not corrected within
a reasonable time following notice given to the Company by . the Town,
the Town, by action of its Council , may terminate this grant.
SECTION 13. Records and Reports. The Town shall have. access at all
reasonable hours to all of the Company 's plans, contracts, and engi-
neering, accounting, financial , statistical, customer service rec-
. ords relating to the property and the operation of the Company and to
all other records required to be kept hereunder. The following rec-
ords and reports. shall be filed with the Towh Clerk and in ' the local
office of the Company:
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(1) Company Rules and Regulations. Copies of such rules, regula-
tions, terms and conditions adopted by the Company for the conduct
of its business.
(2) Gross Revenue. An annual summary report showing gross revenues
received by the Company from its operation within the. Town during the
preceding year and such other information as the Town shall request
with respect to properties and expenses related to the Company's
service within the Town.
SECTION 14. Publication Costs. The Company shall assume the cost
of publication of this Franchise as such publication is required by
law. A bill for publication costs shall be presented to the Company
by the Town Treasurer upon the Company 's filing of acceptance and
shall be paid at that time.
SECTION 15. Removal. In the event the successful bidder fails to
put the community antenna into operation within:.one (1 ) year after a-
warding of franchise , or if he fails to continue to operate the same
for any reason, then he shall be responsible for removing, or the
C4 cost of removing, all poles and equipment from the Town within a
Cit period of one (1) year from the time of cessation of operation.
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Upon motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, Council
V voted that bond on this franchise be set at $2,000.00. Councilman Fishback
abstained from voting on this motion.
Upon motion of Councilman Fishback, seconded by Councilman Lowenbach, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted : ,
WHEREAS, Almighty God , in his infinite wisdom, has removed from
our midst, Edwin S. Dailey, who died at his home in Leesburg,
Virginia, on Thursday, December 15, 1966; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dailey served the Town of Leesburg as its Mayor for
the years 1951 through 1953; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dailey, as a lifelong resident of Leesburg, was a
respected citizen and active civic leader;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of
Leesburg, that the Mayor and members of Council do hereby ex-
tend to Mr. Dailey 's family their deepest sympathy in this their
hour of sorrow; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg,
that this resolution of respect be spread upon the minutes of
this meeting and that a copy thereof be sent to the members of
his family, and a copy be forwarded to the Loudoun Times-Mirror.
Upon motion of Councilman Orr , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS, Almighty God , in his infinite wisdom, has removed from '
our midst , Judge J. R. H. Alexander , who died on December 31 ,
1966 ; and
WHEREAS, Judge Alexander served the Town of Leesburg as its Mayor
for the years 1909 through 1911 ; and
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WHEREAS, Judge Alexander was a respected citizen and outstanding
jurist;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of
Leesburg, that the Mayor and members of Council do hereby extend
to Judge Alexander 's family their deepest sympathy in this their
hour of sorrow; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg,
that this resolution of respect be spread upon the minutes of
this meeting, and that a copy thereof be sent to the members of
his family, and a copy be forwarded to the Loudoun Times-Mirror.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 1967 MEETING.
Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Fishback, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that the
State Highway Department be requested to take into the Secondary Sys-
tem 0.115 miles of streets having curb and gutter and sidewalk and
50', of right-of-way in Section 2; of Exeter Hills Subdivision, which
have been built in accordance with Town of Leesburg and State High-
way Department Standards.
Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey; seconded by Councilman Murray, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that the
State Highway Department be requested to take into the Secondary Sys:
tem 0.29 miles of streets having curb and gutter and sidewalk and
50' of right-of-way in Section 7, Prospect Hills Subdivision, which
have been built in accordance with Town of Leesburg and State High-
way Department Standards.
Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Lowenbach, the .
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that the
State Highway Department be requested to take into the Secondary Sys •
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tem 0.32 miles of streets having curb and gutter and sidewalk and
50' of right-of-way in Section 2, Virginia Knolls Subdivision, which
have been built in accordance with Town of Leesburg and State High-
. •. way Department Standards.
Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Lowenbach, the
following -resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that the
State Highway Department be requested to take into the Secondary Sys-
tem
0.10 miles of streets having curb and gutter and sidewalk and:•.
50' of right-of-way in Section 3, Dry Mill Subdivision, which have
been built in accordance with Town of Leesburg and State Highway
Department Standards.
There being no objection to considering the following tonight, upon mo-
tion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Lowenbach, the following
resolution was placed on the floor for discussion :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that the
Town Manager shall notify Chantilly Aviation, Inc . , in writing, that
said Corporation has not complied with the Lease dated May 11 , 1966
in the following respects :
(1) The Performance Bond required under Section 6 of said Lease,
and amended as to the amount, has not been delivered to the
Town.
(2) Insurance policies covering workmen 's compensation, fire and
- extended coverage on structures and- contents on Airport prop-
erty have not been furnished, as required by Section 6 of said
Lease.
(3) Failure to obtain consent by the Council of transfer of majority
ownership in Corporation.
(4) Certified copy of annual tax return not furnished, as required
by Section 12 of said Lease. •
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(5) Failure to provide, as a minimum, the following service : Con-
struct "T" hangars, as required by Section 11.
(6) Failure to comply with Section 15 - Maintenance.
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Upon motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Cole, Council voted
unanimously to strike Item 3 of this resolution. Discussion followed regard-
ing Item 2 of this resolution, during which Councilman Murray stated that he
believed the purpose of this resolution was to let Chantilly Aviation know
that Council wished all terms of the lease to be complied with within a reason-
able length of time, or other action would be taken. Councilman Cole moved to
amend Item 2 by adding the following: "Chantilly Aviation shall be given 48
hours from the date of receipt of notice to furnish certificates of insurance
agreeable to the Council." This motion was seconded by Councilman Pumphrey
and unanimously adopted. Discussion followed regarding Item 6 of the resolu-
tion, after which a roll call vote showed all in favor of the resolution as
amended. The resolution, as amended , reads as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that the
Town Manager shall notify Chantilly Aviation, Inc. , in writing, that
said corporation has not complied with the Lease dated May 11 , 1966 in
the following respects:
(1) The Performance Bond required under Section 6 of said Lease,
and amended as to the amount , has not been delivered to the
C4 Town.
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V► (2) Insurance Policies covering workmen 's compensation, fire and
C extended coverage on structures and contents on Airport prop-
erty have not been furnished , as required by Section 6 of said
Lease. Chantilly Aviation shall be given 48 hours from the
date of receipt of notice to furnish certificates of insur-
ance agreeable to the Council.
(3) Certified copy of annual tax return not furnished, as re-
quired by Section 12 of said Lease.
(4) Failure to provide , as a minimum, the following service : Con-
struct "T" hangars, as required by Section 11.
(5) Failure to comply with Section 15 - Maintenance.
Councilman Pumphrey suggested that a progress report be given by Chantilly at
the next meeting. Mr. Darr of Chantilly stated that this would be done.
Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Cole , the fol-
lowing resolution was placed on the floor for discussion:
WHEREAS, an Ordinance was enacted by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg, on the 13th day of August 1962, for the purpose of
constructing and placing into operation a Leesburg Municipal Air-
port, and
WHEREAS, an excellent facility has been erected for the benefit and
enjoyment of the public at large, and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Municipal Airport , known as Godfrey Field,
is now leased to a fixed base operator and other lessees,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Lees-
burg, that the Ordinance creating a Leesburg Airport Commission,
enacted on the 13th day of August , 1962, and subsequent amendments
thereto, be repealed, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all future communications concerning
the Airport shall pass through the office of the Town Manager.
Mayor Rollins pointed out that this does not fall under the Procedure Rules
because there is no committee to send it. to. He said that Council could over-
ride the Chair or move to table this motion. Councilman Lowenbach objected to
consideration of this resolution tonight, stating that he believed this matter
should be allowed to cool down, rather than abolish the Commission because of
personality clashes. Councilman Murray stated that he believes the middle man,
or the Airport Commission, should be eliminated. Councilman Lowenbach moved
that this motion be tabled. This was seconded by Councilman Orr and a roll
call vote defeated the motion by 5 to 2, with Councilmen Lowenbach and Orr
voting for- it: Councilman Orr expressed his opinion that he does not believe
this is a good time to do away with the Airport Commission. A roll call vote
on the resolution showed 5 for and 2 against, Councilmen Lowenbach and Orr
voting against it.
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Upon motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, Council
voted 6 to 1, Councilman Lowenbach voting "No", to adopt the following reso-
lution:
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Airport Commission has rendered valuable
assistance to the Town of Leesburg in the construction of the
Leesburg Municipal Airport , and
WHEREAS, the members of said Commission have given tirelessly of
their time , talents and experience in the field of aviation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Lees-
burg, that the members of the Leesburg Airport Commission, and• es-
pecially George P. Hammerly and Stanley Caulkins, be commended for
their work in bringing the Leesburg Airport into being and for their
efforts in striving to make it a facility of which everyone can be
justly proud.
Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Orr, Council
unanimously adopted the following resolution :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that $10.00
be appropriated to pay for flowers - Ex-Mayor Dailey 's funeral.
Upon motion of Councilman Fishback, seconded by Councilman Orr , the fol- -
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted :
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WHEREAS, principal and interest in the amount of $19 ,500.00 is due
on January 15, 1967 on the $300,000.00 Water and Sewer Bonds, and
WHEREAS, there are insufficient funds in the Utility Fund to pay
this outstanding indebtedness, and
WHEREAS, there is approximately $72,000.00 on hand in the General
Fund,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of
Leesburg, that $19,500.00 be transferred from the General Fund to
the Utility Fund to pay this amount due the Bank.
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Mr. Williams of Johnson and Williams presented and explained several
sketches of the proposed control building at the new sewage treatment plant,
along with comparative estimated costs on the following three plans, all for
masonry only:
Plan One : Building - all brick facing (8-inch concrete
block and 4-inch brick) $5,800.00
Digesters - 4-inch brick facing •
Plan Two : Building - all brick facing (8-inch concrete
block and 4-inch brick)
Digesters - no brick facing 3,100.00
Plan Three : Building - front - brick facing (8-inch
concrete block and 4-inch brick)
Building - sides and back - 12-inch con-
crete block - no brick facing (these
walls must be painted periodically)
Digesters - no brick facing 2,600.00
This matter was discussed at length and it was the general consensus of the
Council that Plan Two be used , meaning a brick building with exposed concrete
digesters. Mr. Williams pointed out that other buildings at the plant would
be brick, as shown on the plans. When questioned, he said that the life of
the plant should be about 40 years.
Mr. James Sizelove of Johnson and Williams presented comparative costs on
the use of natural gas or No. 2 fuel oil at the new plant, explaining that the
Washington Gas Light Co. would charge approximately $4,100 to install the line
from Route 7 to the plant; with the use of natural gas, only one boiler would
be required, this to normally operate on sludge gas, however , it could be operated
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on natural gas when there is insufficient sludge gas produced. If No. 2 fuel
oil is used, it would be necessary to have a second boiler, which would oper-
ate on fuel oil. The cost of this additional boiler, along with additional
controls, piping, etc. would be between $2,000 and $2,500. The cost of fuel
oil would be $1.88 per BTU, providing oil is purchased in 1,000 gallon quanti-
ties. The cost of natural gas would be computed on a sliding scale, running
from $2.22 each million BTU for a use of 25% per month down to $1.93 each million
BTU for a use of 100% per month. Mr. Sizelove pointed out that, while the use
of natural gas is more costly, there are certain advantages to using it, since
there are many other items that it can be used for as well as for operation of
the boiler. Council discussed this matter, and it was the general consensus
that natural gas be used at the plant, it being pointed out that the possi-
bility exists that perhaps some of this cost could be recaptured with the de-
velopment of the surrounding land.
Mr. Williams said it would take 2 to 3 weeks more to finish the plans,
then they will go back to the Health Department for final approval.
Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Fishback, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
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N BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that
Walter L. Phillips be authorized to prepare construction plans for . .
(> the building of Edwards Ferry Road between Washington Street and
V the Corporate Limits, based ,on a 20' surface and a 50' minimum
right-Of-way.
Upon motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Fishback, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that
a Storm Drainage Easement be accepted from John Wallace, et al,
for that area which will contain a storm drain just north of
Route 7, which will be constructed during the development of
Leesburg Plaza Shopping Center.
Upon motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Mayor Rollins, the follow-
ing resolution was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, has removed from our
midst , Lester H. Carr, who died at Sibley Hospital in Washington,
D. C. on January 2, 1967, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr , a resident of Loudoun County since 1952, has
contributed much to the local community through his untiring ef-
forts and active interest in the development and growth of Lees-
burg and Loudoun County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg, that the Mayor 'and members of Council do hereby ex-
tend to Mr. Carr 's family its deepest sympathy in this their hour
of sorrow, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution of respect be spread
upon the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be sent
to the members of his family, and a copy be forwarded to the Loud-
oun Times-Mirror.
Upon motion of Councilman Fishback, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
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following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council for the TownofLeesburg, Virginia
that the Standard Agreement for the Installation of Physical Im-
provements and Facilities in Subdivisions (Form P.C. 2) be and the
same is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph, subsequent to
the word "cost. " in paragraph 8 on Page 2, as follows:
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MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 1967 MEETING.
(9) The developer will maintain and keep in good repair the work
herein contracted to be done for a period of one year and the de-
veloper is 'to furnish, prior to final acceptance of any physical
improvement or facility, a maintenance bond to run for' a period
of one year from date of final acceptance of such physical im-
provement or facility, guaranteeing the Town against any defects
in material or workmanship.
There being no further business, The meeting adjourned at9 :50 P.M.
Mayor
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'; I FREDERICK CABLE VISION CORPORATION herewith
submits the following bid for the Franchise to operate
a Community Antenna Television System in the Town of Leesburg
in accordance with the "Community Antenna Television
Ordinance'; adopted as a proposed Ordinance by the Town of
Leesburg on the 7th day of December, 1966 .
FREDERICK CABLE VISION CORPORATION •
By iQ/ F7741 Lag
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January 11, 1967
To: The Honorable Mayor and Council
City of Leesburg, Virginia
Gentlemen:
As President of Frederick Cablevision, Inc . , I would like
to suggest the following alternate proposals for payment to the
City of Leesburg, in return for permission granted to this company
to construct and operate a Community Antenna Television System
within the Corporate limits . This would grant permission to
cross the necessary streets and ways with the cable, and to use
municipal poles where necessary .
Method 1 .
A payment of 1% of total monthly subscriber fees the
first year, 2% the second year, 3% the third, 4% the fourth, and
5% the fifth year.
Method 2 .
A payment of $500 the first year, $750 the..second, $1,000
the third and thereafter.
Method 3 .
8% of net profit the first year, 9% the second, 10% the
third year, and thereafter.
Method 4.
A payment to the City of whichever of the first three
alternates affords the highest amount .
Respectfully yours,
Yid ] y
John I . Hanly
President
Frederick Cablevision
• 105 North Market Street
Frederick, Maryland
Phone : 662-6033
662-6535
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FIRST & MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK
January 4, 1967
Honorable Kenneth Rollins
Mayor, Town of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia, 22075
Dear Customer:
As you probably know our Bank lost one of its largest tenants
and now has considerable office space for rent. There are others
who also have office space and business spaces are vacant in the
so-called "Downtown Leesburg Area. "
Itis my belief that this situation will not improve unless •
the businessmen of the area make a concerted effort to do something
about it. We can even lose more business as illustrated by the probable
i loss of the Post Office.
I suggest that those of us who want to do something concrete
to improve our lot in this area get together and discuss our mutual
problems. Perhaps we could organize formally into a group and call it, for
F example: "The Downtown Leesburg Committee" or "The Committee for
Downtown Leesburg. "
If you are interested in this suggestion please get in touch
with me and we will try to set up a meeting at a convenient time
to discuss further plans .
Sincerely yours ,
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R. K. Gheen
Vice President •
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January 7, 1967
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Mr . R. K. Gheen, Vice-President
First & Merchants National Bank
P.O. Box 231
Leesburg, Virginia
Dear Mr . Gheen:
. I am extremely pleased with your interest in
Downtown Leesburg and I am in complete accord with your
belief that something concrete should be done in order
that this area may continue to be a thriving part of
our community.
As you imply in your letter to me, the heart of
the problem lies with the landlords and 'merchants of the
area. There are many reasons for the vacant stores but
it is my belief that the primary fault lies with the
proprietors of the property. It is of course inevitable
that many businesses will desire to relocate in modern
and convenient areas on the outskirts of town.
I believe that the Town council over the years has
done much to benefit the Downtown area of Leesburg. The
Town has provided adequate parking facilities in the
center of' Downtown Leesburg and just recently the Town
purchased the Dunn property which will be utilized for
parking and other municipal activities.
I intend to ask the Planning Commission to make a
study of this problem and recommend tb the council anything
that they feel the Government can do to assist this area. •
Mr. R. K. Gheen, Vice-President
January 7, 1967
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I believe that your suggestion of having a "Committee for
. Downtown Leesburg" composed of the land owners in the area
is an excellent means of studying the situation and of
making concrete proposals. As you. know, I have fought to
keep the new postal facility in this area and I believe
that this has now been accomplished.
I will be glad to meet with any interested group
which may be formed and I will be happy to take up with
the Town,council any -program that may be suggested for the
re-birth of Downtown Leesburg.
Sincerely yours,
Kenneth B. Rollins
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