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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JUNE 12 , 1968.
A regular meeting of• the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers , 12 W. Loudoun Street , Leesburg , Virginia , on June 12 ,
1968 at 7: 30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor , with
Councilman Hill offering the prayer. Those present were : Mayor Kenneth
B. Rollins , Councilmen C . Maloy Fishback, G. Dewey Hill , Frederick R .
Howard , 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 regular meeting of May 22 , 1968 were approved as
written .
Mr. Clinton S . Saffer addressed Council with regard to claims
against the Town for damage done to the McKimmey Feed Store on S. Harri�
son Street during a storm on May 30th. He suggested that , rather than
hiring an Attorney , the Council , should take care of these claims , one
to Mr . McKimmey for damage to inventory in the building at the time , the
other in the amount of $15,000 to him for damage to the' building , which
he said he practically had sold until this happened . He said this dam-
age occurred due to the fact that , when the Town built the storm drain
to take care of storm water a couple of years ago, they stopped this
drainage system just north of his property and this threw all the storm
water into an open ditch under a portion of his building. He said that ,
since he came to,work in Leesburg in 1930 , this building had never flooded
before and that he had told Councilman Fishback, at the time the Town
was building the ' storm drainage , that this was going to happen . He also
said that Mr . McKimmey had slight damage last summer but did not report
it to him at that time . Councilman Murray stated that he believed this
was a most unusual rain - 4 inches in one hour - and that he questioned
whether this ditch would have flooded even if the storm drain had not
been there . Councilman Fishback said he was under the impression that
he had seen water in this building before . However , Mr . Saffer said that
he had questioned people who had worked there in years before he came
there and no-one had ever seen any water there before , other than one
time when the line stopped up and the Fire Department pumped it out and
Mr . Fishback was a member of the Fire Company at that time . Councilman
Hill asked where the storm drain stopped and it was explained that it
stopped on the south side of Loudoun Street , that there was no money
to take it any further. Mr . Hill also asked if the engineer had ques-
tioned this , but this question was not answered . Councilman Murray stated
that he believed most businesses carried' insurance to cover damage of this
kind , but Mr. Saffer said he had never had any insurance of this type .
Mr . McKimmey was present at this meeting, but did not address Council .
Town Manager James:W. Ritter stated that the Town ' s insurance company was
notified the day after the flood and the adjustor was here on the follow-
ing Monday. When the claim was received from Mr . Saffer , it was sent on
to the insurance compahy, so the matter is in the hands of the insurance
company at this time . Councilman Hill moved that the insurance company
handle this claim, and this motion was seconded by Councilman Howard ,
however , Mayor Rollins said he did not believe any motion was necessary
on this matter .
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At this time , a Public Hearing was held on the use of a lot at the
corner of Cornwall Street and Slack Lane for Public Parking. Mayor Rol-
lins explained that Cornwall Street is difficult to get through and ,
rather than limit parking to one side only , the Council thought it wise
to make a free parking lot . He said it would be gravelled , not asphalted .
He said it was the purpose of this hearing to hear the reaction of the
citizens , particularly those living in the area .
Mr. Archibald Aiken , who lives at the corner of Cornwall and Churc�
Streets , addressed Council, stating that , as residents of Cornwall
Street , he and his wife object to this because it is a residential area
and they believe it would be an' opening to convert it to something other
than a residential area . He said he fails to see how a parking lot at
the end of Cornwall would diminish traffic , in fact , he thinks it would
be the reverse . It is considered that all of Cornwall Street is congested
'and this , in a way , makes it good in that cars have to drive very carefully
in order to get through . He said there are other residents of this area
on Cornwall Street who oppose this , but who could not be here tonight ,
namely , Mrs . Urcell Bradfield and Mrs. Harry -Gibson . Also, Mr . and Mrs .
Fulton Want , who are not residents of the particular area in question ,
but they could not be present tonight .
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Councilman Fishback stated that , on behalf of the owner of the lot ,
he thought it .would be foolish to take up Council ' s time discussing this ,
since the owner had stated that if there was one objection , the lot could
not be used for this purpose . Mayor Rollins stated that , since Mr. Aiken
has opposed the use of this lot , it is Mr . Fishback' s suggestion that
Council take no time with this .
Mr . William Cox said he also opposes this , stating that he believes
Council should think very carefully , not only of this little parcel of
land , but the land lying east of it and also the general land area . He
' said he didn ' t think the Council would want to turn the land presently
unoccupied into a series of parking lots , and the next step, would probably
be to take the land on the east side of Slack Lane , thus dividing the
highest class residential area from the older part of Town into an in-
compatible use . Mayor Rollins stated that if the County Government is
going to stay in 'Leesburg , it must expand . He asked Mr . Cox if he , per-
sonally , would have any objection to it expanding to the east . Mr . Cox
said it must expand , whether it stays in Leesburg , or not . He said he
had not devoted that much time to this subject , but it would seem that ,
if the County is realistic about the situations that exist , it will recog-
nize that , as our population grows from 30,000 to 300 ;000 over a period
C4 of time , it will no longer be possible for the entire County Government
C1 to be located in its present location. The activities of the Federal
C7 Government are scattered , not all concentrated in one building or one
complex of buildings. He said he thinks the Court House , the Clerk' s
U Office and certain other activities should be kept in their traditional
spots and put the new activities in another area .
This concluded the Public Hearing on this subject .
A Public Hearing was held at this time on the Proposed Budget for
1968-1969 , with Mayor Rollins explaining that a synopsis of this proposed
budget has been published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror , and asking if there
was anyone who wished to speak on this Budget . There being no proponents
or opponents on this matter , on motion of Councilman Orr , seconded by
Councilman Pumphrey , the Proposed Budget for 1968-1969 (copy of which
is attached to Page 203 of this Minute Book) was unanimously adopted .
On motion of Councilman Fishback, seconded by Councilman Hill , the
following Ordinance was unanimously adopted:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council for the Town of Leesburg ,
that the following taxes be and they are hereby levied for the
fiscal year beginning July 1 , 1968 and ending June 30 , 1969
for the support of the municipal government , the payment of
interest on municipal debts and other municipal purposes as
follows:
1 . The tax on all taxable real estate shall be at the rate
of Ninety Cents ($ . 90) on every One Hundred Dollars ($100 .00)
of the assessed value thereof .
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2 . All tangible personal property , including the tangible per-
sonal property separately classified by Sections 58-829 . 1 ,
58-829 .2 and 58-829 . 3 of the Code of Virginia , excepting there-
from household goods and effects , shall be. taxed at the rate of
One Dollar ($1.00) on every One Hundred Dollars ($100 .00)of the
assessed value thereof.
3. All tangible personal property of all railroad , express ,
telegraph , telephone , power and other public service. corpora-
' tions shall be taxed at the rate of One Dollar ($ 1 .00) on
every One Hundred Dollars ($100 .00) of the assessed value
thereof , and taxable real estate of said public service cor-
porations shall be taxed at the rate of Ninety Cents ($ .90)
on every One Hundred Dollars ($100 .00) of the assessed value
thereof .
4. The tax on all bank stock subject to taxation within the
Town of Leesburg shall be at the rate of Eighty Cents ($ .80)
on each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of the taxable value
of the share of the stock in any bank located in the Town of
Leesburg , subject to the provisions of Section 48-476 .2 of the
1950 Code of Virginia , as. amended .
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Town Manager James W. Ritter reported the following:
(1) Regarding the Notice of Public Hearing concerning the vacation
of land located at the corner of Harrison Street and Catoctin Circle ,
Mr. Charles Ottinger , Attorney for John Ours, has asked that this be
presented tonight because of the time element involved . At the same
time they vacate this piece of land , they wish to dedicate another strip,
and it is necessary to hold a Public Hearing on this matter. He pointed
out the location on a plat of this property .
( 2) He explained that the matter of signing the Equipment Lease
with Humble Oil Company and Chantilly Aviation was discussed earlier an
defeated. Since then , it has been found that the original Lease was
signed by the Mayor and the Town Manager. More equipment has been
added since the original lease was signed and the purpose of the revise
Lease is to take care of these additions .
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• (3) Regarding the Youth Canteen , he said he would like to clarify
the license situation . The present license is held by Mrs. Coghill and
expires on June 30th , although the Canteen has been closed for two weeks .
A Mr . Eugene Jackson has applied for a new license , however , today the
machines , etc . were moved out of the building , so he said he does not
know what the present situation is.
(4) He read a letter from Mr . Clark of the Westinghouse plant , •
which letter stated that it was not economical for Westinghouse to take
advantage of the Town ' s offer at this time.
Councilman Howard said he had several complaints about dogs running
at large , particularly in Exeter Subdivision and the Waverly Heights
section . Mr . Ritter said Mr . Saffer had furnished the Town with com-
plaint forms , and if the complaining parties will call the Town Office ,
these forms will be filled out and turned over to the Dog Warden for
processing.
Councilman Fishback, with Council ' s permission , read the following
statement to Council:
On behalf of the Mayor and the Council for the Town of
Leesburg and , in view of the unfavorable publicity through the
local news media in' regard to furnishing sewer and water to the
Westinghouse plant , I would like to state that the Town stands
ready , willing and able to furnish this service .
I would also like to clarify the Town ' s position in the
past . When the Town was informed of the request by Westing-
house for this service , a meeting was arranged between West-
inghouse officials , the Town officials and the Board of Super-
visors in the County Office Building, after which meeting the
County had a preliminary study made to furnish these facili-
ties . The results of this study were presented at a joint meet-
ing between the Town and the Sanitation Authority for considera-
411 tion . Following this meeting , the Town engaged its engineer to
review this study and submit to the Town a cost estimate for
connecting these facilities to the Town ' s new plant east of
Leesburg. This study was made and an offer made to- Westing-
house in August , 1967 , stating in detail their proportionate
share on the installation of water and sewer . The Town was
told at this time that the offer would be considered by West-
inghouse and that the Town would be notified of their action .
Q:q September of 1967 , the Town was asked by- the County if
the Town would consider a joint proposal with the Sanitation
Authority to go to the Dulles Interceptor Sewer. Due to the
fact that our plans were finished and the Town wished to move
on with its project , it was a hard decision to make , but the
Town agreed to delay any work until November , which time was
extended to December . This study was presented to the Town ,
its engineers and the proper County officials at a joint meet-
ing in the Catoctin Elementary School . This was taken under
consideration by the Town and , after a thorough study and on
the advice of its engineers , the County was notified that the
proposed Agreement , in the Town Council ' s opinion , was not in
the best interest of the people of Leesburg at this time and ,
therefore , would not be accepted .
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MINUTES OF JUNE 12 , 1968 MEETING.
During this lapse of time , the Utility Committee , Town
Manager and the Town ' s engineers had another meeting with West-
inghouse officials and were informed that Westinghouse felt it
would be best for them to withdraw from the_ venture until it
was decided whether the Town or the County would construct the
facilities and they would , at that time , contact the proper of-
ficials to continue negotiations .
After the contract was let for the Town ' s new facilities ,
the Town Manager made arrangements for another meeting with West-
inghouse officials. Again , a concrete offer was made to the
officials of Westinghouse to provide the facilities they re-
quested . The Town was told this would be considered by West-
inghouse and they would notify the Town on Friday , June 7 , 1968
of.`their action . The notification to the Town stated that this
offer was not feasible for them to proceed at this time , but
that the Town would be considered in their future plans .
The Mayor and the Council feel that they have cooperated
with Westinghouse in their plans to build in Loudoun County and
have offered them facilities at a price that would be equal to
Cq any offer which could be made by the Sanitation Authority , which
CgCg is now operating in Broad Run District . The Town also contends
that its facilities will be in use at a date which would meet ,
V or precede , that which the Sanitation Authority could possibly
have accomplished , based on the simple fact that the Town had
its plans complete and ready to proceed at the time it was asked
to delay the project for three months , while it would be neces-
sary for the County to start at the beginning , with surveys , ar-
rangements for a bond issue , application for Federal assistance ,
plans , specifications and all other necessary formalities , which
the Town had completed during the preceding year.
Speaking for myself , as a resident of Loudoun County the
better part of my life , and a resident of Leesburg for 20 years ,
and after listening to debates for and against this project , I
am satisfied the Council has acted in the best interest of the
people of Leesburg and the majority of the citizens of Loudoun
County. In my opinion , when a bo¢y of seven ( 7) people , and you
could include a change of thee ( 3) members in our Council dur-
ing this period , making ten ( 10) , with the advice of its engi-
neers , is unanimous in adopting a project , I feel the Council
acted in good faith to its Town , its County and to Westinghouse .
It is time now for the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
and the Town Councils of all the Towns in the County to stop::com-
ments by administrative staffs which may be detrimental to our
Towns or our County, and to encourage our industries to cooper-
ate with that government which is best located to serve the area
in which they are interested . If we are sincerely interested in
Loudoun County as a whole , and not for any individual power , this
can be accomplished .
C. Maloy Fishback, Chairman
Utility Committee
Town of Leesburg
On motion of Councilman Murray , seconded by Councilman Howard , Council
voted unanimously that this statement be adopted as its official position
and that copies be sent to Westinghouse and the Chairman of the Loudoun
County Board of Supervisors , and that the press get it through the proper
channels .
On motion of Councilman Hill , seconded by Councilman Fishback, and
after explanation and discussion , the following resolution was unanimously
adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg , Loudoun
County , Virginia , that the Town Manager be and he hereby is au-
thorized and directed to insert in the Loudoun Times Mitror for
publication on June 20th and 27th, 1968 , the following Public
Notice :
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, the 10th day of July ,
1968 , at 7:30 P.M. , in the Council Chambers of the Town of
Leesburg at 12 West Loudoun Street , Leesburg , Virginia , the
Town Council of the Town of Leesburg will consider a motion
of John H . Ours and Alfred W. Gardiner , Trustees of Loudoun
Properties , a partnership , that the Council pass an ordinance
vacating a forty (40) foot drainage easement on Lot 27-A , Sec-
tion 1 , of Virginia Village , as the same appears on the plat
of resubdivision of Lots 27 and 28 , Section 1 , of Virginia
Village , which plat is recorded in the Land Records of Loud-
oun County in Deed Book 418 , at Page 86 , and which easement
is more particularly described on the original plat in Deed
Book 390 , at Page 77 , and which easement is set forth on Lot
' 27 of this plat .
A plat of the proposed vacation may be viewed in the Office
of the Town Manager at 12 West Loudoun Street , Leesburg , Vir-
ginia.
ht this hearing , all persons desiring to be heard will be heard
pertinent to said proposed vacation .
Kenneth B. Rollins
Mayor
Town of Leesburg
On motion of Councilman Hill , seconded by Mayor Rollins , the follow-
ing resolution was placed on the floor for discussion :
WHEREAS, a very dangerous traffic condition exists at the inter-
section of Market and Ayr because of west-bound traffic on Mar-
ket making a left turn into Ayr, caused by limited sight dis-
tance to the west , and
WHEREAS , a very dangerous traffic condition exists at the inter-
section
of Loudoun and Ayr because of southbound traffic on Ayr
coming into this intersection , caused by limited sight distance
on Loudoun , both to the- east ands;west ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg , that this dangerous traffic condition can be par-
tially corrected by making Ayr St . one-way traffic north-bound
between Loudoun St . , and Market St . , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that necessary signs be erected on Ayr
St . , making this street north-bound between Loudoun St . and
Market St .
This matter was discussed and several suggestions made to remedy the
situation , with Mr . Douglas Pratt stating that he believed the situa-
tion could be relieved more quickly and easily by making Market Street
one-way west and Loudoun one-way east . A roll call vote of 4 to 3 de-
feated the resolution .
The signing of an Equipment Lease between Chantilly Aviation , Inc .
and Humble Oil Company was referred back to Committee .
On motion of Councilman Fishback , seconded by Councilman Howard ,
the following Ordinance was unanimously adopted:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg , that
Sec . 13-141 , covering auto tags. , be amended to read:
"The amount of the license fee imposed , as provided in Sec . 13-140 ,
shall be ten dollars . The licenses shall be purchased from the
Office of the Municipal Treasurer ." , and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED , that this amendment shall be effective
with the sale of 1969 licenses .
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On motion of Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Orr , the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg ,
that the following appropriations be made :
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$900.00 - Insurance - Supplemental Appropriation .
16 .45 - A . & E . Blueprinters - 1967 Bond Issue .
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31.00 - Cooper-Trent - Material for Engineer-Inspector-
1967 Bond Issue.
On motion of Councilman Fishback, seconded by Councilman Howard , the
following resolution was placed on the floor for discussion:
WHEREAS , the "Youth Canteen" opened up a business at 22 W.
• Royal St . in May , 1967 , for youth recreation activities , and
WHEREAS , the Canteen has attracted to this area an element of -
N people not conduQive._ to the well being of the neighborhood ,
N and as the result of this , rocks have been thrown , windows
1 broken , firearms discharged and property damaged , and
WHEREAS , individuals and groups of people have acted in a dis-
c) orderly , immoral and indecent manner in the street in front of
the Canteen , and
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WHEREAS , the Treasurer has- refused to issue a license for the
above named reasons ,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg , that the present business license be revoked for
the reasons outlined above , and in accordance with Sec. 21-13
of the Town Code .
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Mr . Ritter reported that one of the residents who has a business in this
area has complained a couple of times that rocks have been thrown and
that he has seen some of these acts being committed . Also, we do know
that two attempts have been made to burn a house on the corner within' a
period of a week and we feel almost positive that this is arson . There
is a question as to whether the Youth Canteen ties into this , but he
says it is felt by the residents of the area and the Police that the
Canteen has attracted an undesirable element of people from away from
here , people from the D.C. and Northern Virginia areas . - The reasons
outlined above are the purposes of this resolution . - He added that the
Canteen was closed about two weeks ago. Councilman Murray said he does
not see how these acts are associated , and that he does not associate
this type of thing with business . He said he has had windows broken
several times . He added that he feels that perhaps a man could probably
run such a business better than a woman ,- and , if the individual applying
for the license is acceptable to the Town , he thinks the license should
be granted . Also, he said there is some doubt in his mind whether a place
of business is responsible for what goes on around it , that it looks like
this would be a Police matter . He said he believed the Town would be re-
miss in not authorizing this license until the individual has proved in-
capable of operating ::this business as it should be .
Mr. Edwin Beaver addressed Council , stating that he has a sheet metal
shop across from this Youth Canteen and that he never had any trouble
until this business was opened . He says you can hear any kind of language
from 3 P.M. to 11 P.M. outside , those inside the Canteen do not give the
trouble . Also , there are beer cans , bottles , etc . scattered everywhere .
He said the situation has gotten worse in the last two months and that
it has not been a fit place for anybody , that it certainly is no place
for a lady to come to his shop, there is constant rock throwing . He
said Itis wife can no longer come there to keep his books.
Mr . Edwin Harrison , owner of this property, says there has always
been a rather wild crowd in this area and he does not believe it has
really changed . He said he owns the surrounding property and he has had
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no complaints from the tenants . As for the beer cans , he says you can
find those all over Town . Mr . Beavers said that Mr . Harrison does not
come around the area any more than about every two months , and his
tenants must tell him one thing and him (Mr . Beavers) another. Mr .
Ritter said a new proprietor has applied for a license and has been re-
• fused . Councilman Pumphrey said he believed one operator was being con-
demned for the. actions of another . Mayor Rollins said his concern was
that we do not want any property being damaged in this section or any
other section of Town . He suggested that this. be referred to the Laws
and Administration Committee and that this Committee call in the new
applicant. Also, that Mr. Beavers and Mr . Harrison be present to dis-
cuss this situation . He said that there has been no damage and no
threats to the safety of the people and perhaps something can be worked
: out , with the proper precautions being taken. He said that this meet-
ing will: be held at 11 A . M. next Tuesday morning. Mr . Harrison said
that , due to the fact that Gene Jackson was refused a license, he is no
longer interested in operating the business , however, Mr . Sherwood Bryant
is interested in leasing the building and he is here tonight . Mr . Bryant
was asked to be present at the meeting on Tuesday . Councilman Fishback
commented that he had been doing business with Mr . Beavers for many years
and , up until last year , there had been no trouble in getting through
there . He said he believed this should be cleared up , that customers
should be able to get to a man ' s place of business .
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey , seconded by Councilman Fishback,
the following resolution was placed on the floor :
WHEREAS , sealed bids were requested for the resurfacing of
streets in the Town of Leesburg , and
WHEREAS , bids were opened on June 3 , with Buckley-Lages being
the low bidder ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg , that the bid be awarded to Buckley-Lages on their
low bid as follows :
Surface Treatment
Approximately 5,000 gal . of CAE-2 @ 0. 180
Approximately 249 tons of #8 stone @ $6 .00
Plant Mix
2 ,300 tons S-5 @ $9 .25
3, 500 gals . RC-2 Prime @ 0. 18
The question of using limestone in this resurfacing was discussed at
length , and it was pointed out that,, although State Highway Department
specifications did not permit it in certain instances , this would be
used on roads with a 25 m.p.h . speed limit . Councilman Hill said his
only objection to this was the fact that one of the contractors was bid-
ding under State specifications, which the Town ' s Standards call for , ;
and the other was bidding differently , that he was objecting to the fact
that the bid was not clarified to both bidders . He said if the Town is
going to have Standards , he thinks we should stick to them or else change
them to- include the use of limestone . Mr . Ritter read the letters that
were sent out for bids on this work and said that this had been discussed
with Buckley-Lages , the low bidder , at length , and they feel that they
have conformed to the advertisement and should be awarded the job. If it is
readvertised , they will not bid . Further discussion followed on this
matter , and a roll call vote carried the resolution , with Mayor Rollins
and Councilmen Hill and Howard voting against it .
On motion of Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Orr , and
after a great deal of discussion , the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted :
WHEREAS , the Town of Leesburg and Virginia Electric & Power
Company entered into an agreement on May 22 , 1968 , covering
the placing of a power line along a 50 fool right-of-way from
Route 7 to the site of the new Sewage Treatment Plant , and
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WHEREAS , Virginia Electric & Power Company found certain objec-
tions to a sentence which the Town inserted in the agreement to
the effect that the agreement is subject' to the conditions out-
lined in the deed between Kincaid and the Town' of Leesburg , and
WHEREAS , Virginia Electric & Power Company has now submitted an
agreement with a clause added - "The Company shall interpose no
objection to dedication of a right-of-way or road on the parcel
described as "Second Tract" in Deed Book 477 , Page 80 , of the
deed from Joseph A . Kincaid and Susan M. Kincaid , his wife , to
the Town of Leesburg , but no cost incident to the dedication
shall be chargeable against the Company ," and
WHEREAS , the Town Attorney and the Attorney for Kincaid see
no objection to this change ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg , that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agree-
ment on behalf of the Town of Leesburg .
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Fishback , Council
Cq voted unanimously that the Town Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids for construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter .on the west side of
King Street , between Loudoun and Royal Streets . Mr . Bozel said the Town
Standards specify 4-inch concrete walks and 7-inch driveways .
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Mayor Rollins read a letter from the Planning Commission , recommend-
ing that an official map of Leesburg become a long-range objective .
Councilman Murray and Mr . Forbes explained the procedures that would be
followed in establishing control points and monuments , which would , in
the future , aid in the establishment of the centerline of existing and
proposed streets and for existing and future utility line locations, as
well as providing a foundation for the overall official map currently
proposed for the County . This matter was referred to the Street Com-
mittee .
Councilman Fishback asked what the present status is on the Sewer
Line going to the Children ' s Center . Town Attorney Martin said that a
Decree is presently being prepared to clear up ownership of this line .
Councilman Fishback said that he had been asked a question with re-
gard to business licenses , the question being in regard to those who do
business in a Town who buy a license , yet others come in from out of.
Town and buy no license . Mr . Ritter said he had a ruling from the Gene-
ral Counsel for the Virginia Municipal League , which stated that a whole-
saler could deliver to a retailer with no license . He said he had written
him again , inquiring about door to door deliveries , but has not yet re-
ceived an answer .
There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
, Mayor •
Clerk of/he Council