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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JUNE 11, 1969.
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers at 10 W. Loudoun Street , Leesburg, Virginia , on June
11, 1969 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor,
with the prayer being offered by Councilman Murray . Those present were :
Mayor Kenneth B. Rollins , Councilman G. Dewey Hill, Walter F. Murray
and John W. Pumphrey ; also Town Manager James W. Ritter, Jr. and Town
Attorney George M. Martin. Absent from the meeting were Councilmen
Frederick R. Howard and Robert A. Orr.
The Minutes of the meeting of May 28, 1969 were approved as written.
Town Manager Ritter reported the following :
(1) Regarding the $600,000 Bond Issue sale , he had several con=
ferences on this today - he talked with Frank Miller, Deputy Treasurer
of the State, who had talked with three brokers and they suggested that
we negotiate with Banks to take part or all of this $600,000 and not
to sell at this time. He then called Mr. Craigie and he said the same
thing. He said the bond market is extremely critical at this time and
recommended borrowing from the Banks also. Mr. Ritter says we are lim-
ited to an interest rate of six per cent and he doesn ' t believe any
broker will offer anything less than this . A friend of his from State
Planters called and he said we would be lucky to get a bid, but felt we
should try to sell them anyway. The availability of money is the most
important thing at this time . He then called Mr. Gheen in Richmond and he
said the people down there are thoroughly confused - that the stock
market took quite a tumble today. He thinks we should go ahead and try to
sell them, as previously scheduled for the 25th of June . Mr. Ritter
pointed out that if we have to pay six per cent , this will make a dif-
ference in the Budget. Six per cent interest would be $36,000, or $3 ,500
more this year in interest .
(2) The water situation has not improved. He pointed out on a
graph what we have used so far in June , which is about equal to the
month of May after the 10th of the month. We fixed a leak in Country
Club Subdivision the other day, but this seems to have made no differ-
ence .
Scott Well is not putting out as much now as it did when we
started. It was putting out 117 , .. . : gallons per minute, or 167 ,000 gal
Ions per day , when we first started it, and it has now dropped to 100
gallons per minute , or 144 ,000 gallons per day. Phillips-Nickels Well has
gotten muddy again. It had been pumping 125 ,000 gallons per day with no
trouble at all, but yesterday it pumped 80,000 gallons , and was muddy
' • this morning after resting for 10b2 hours during the night . ' It had pumped
40,000 gallons by 3 P.M. today. 'Paxton is pumping between 165 ,000 and
200,000 gallons per day, it takes up the slack when the other wells fall
back. It is still clear - has been since 'we put Scott Well into opera-
tion. The Royal Street wells are running about the same - they continue
to pump around 265 ,000 gallons per day. Our total daily pumping is
around 653 ,000 to 690,000 gallons , which is still 50 per cent more than
the daily pumping in April. He said he still feels there is a bad leak
somewhere. A sample of water from Scott Well has been sent to Froehling-
Robertson in Richmond for chemical analysis - this will take about 30 days .
" We are interested in how much nitrates are present in this water. The
Health Department told us about three weeks ago that we could use this
strictly on a temporary basis because of the percentage of nitrates .
The bacteriological examinations all show negative . He said he wrote
the Health Department last week and told them what we are doing.
A copy of Mr. Scott 's letter regarding the sale of the Well is before
the Council. He said he explained to Mr. Scott that we would not bind
ourselves to an appraisersagreement . Mr. Ritter said we are not in-
terested
in buying it at any price as long as the availability con-
�,, tinues to drop and until the Health Department would say we could con-
tinue to use this water.
(3) The street resurfacing program should get started next week.
Manholes and valve boxes are being raised and streets patched in readi-
ness for this work.
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(4) The Highway Department advised today that the Southeast Quad-
rant of the By-Pass will be advertised in October, which includes the
building of the bridge where the By-Pass crosses under Route -7 . This
means that we will have to step up our sewer project on Rt . 654 - the
building of a gravity line to pick up the FAA Pumping Station. Also,
. the water line will have to be moved under the .bridge. This is merely
a process of advertising and will be discussed at the next Utility Com-
mittee meeting. Estimated cost on the sewer line is $31,000 and, on
the relocation of the water line , is in the neighborhood of $15,000.
(5) We have received Motions for Judgment from Mr. Saffer and Mr.
1 McKimmey in the total amount of $27 ,566 . We have to reply to these
Motions within 21 days (or by June 23rd) and the Town Attorney is handl-
ing this . Our insurance company has been notified.
. (6) Additional funds are needed to complete the new Town Office
construction. There is a balance on hand of $702 and we still owe a
bill to Hirst Lumber Co. in the amount of $707 . We appropriated $21,000
originally .- $9,220 has been spent on this building and, as of today, we
have spent $10, 977 on the new building. He estimated that another
$13 ,000 would complete the Town Office Building. This would make around
$24 ,000 in this building, which he feels is money well spent. This in •
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cludes only the labor that we hire and materials . The labor of Town
— forces is not included.
(7) He went over the site for the proposed Water Filtration Plant
with two of Johnson and Williams ' men last week and they picked out a
site. Johnson and Williams sent back a sketch showing a 6-acre site
adjacent to:the overhead power line. This was discussed with Mr. Scheetz,
representing the Rust interests , on Sunday and he feels that they will go
along with this . He will advise us shortly. He said he had no idea
how much this land will cost , but the site is feasible from a construc-
tion standpoint .
(8) On the Edwards Ferry Road project , rights-of-way must be se-
cured first and negotiations are in the process with Mrs . Carr and Mr.
Wallace.
(9) We have spent $903 ,230 on the sewer -construction -as of now.
We still have $106 ,000, most of which is owed on S-I . We are still due
a Federal Grant in the amount of $435 ,000,. so it is felt that the
$500 ,000 we will borrow in the General Obligation Bond will complete
this program. We have reached 45 per cent completion and can ask for
another portion of the Federal money when we reach 50 per cent completion.
Councilman Pumphrey asked if they know what has happened that Scott
Well is dropping. Mr. Ritter said they are going to change the im-
pellers -tomorrow and try that to get more pressure to see if this will
produce more water. It is now being pumped through a -2-inch meter, a
3-inch pipe and a 2' -inch fire hose . It would produce more water, at
least 500 gallons per minute , if we put it into an 8-inch line, but
this would cost about $5 ,000. It has dropped back consistently since
we star, ed it and we do not know why, and neither do Hatcher' s . Per-
haps if7could get Sydnor Pump and Well to look at it , they could find
some solution. They say that Paxton should produce 3/4. million gallons
per day and that we need to pump the mud off, but, so far, we have not
been in any position to do this . The mechanics of the Phillips-Nickels
Well are not suited to do this .
A Public Hearing was held at this time with regard to the Proposed
Budget for 1969-1970, however, no-one spoke either for or against it.
Tax rates for the coming year were discussed at this time, with
Councilman Murray commenting that the press had published an article
as to whether or not the Town is justified in retaining its present tax
rate .. He said he believes it desirable to keep the tax rate as it is and
that it should be unlawful for the Town to maintain an excess and require
the..people to pay taxes (and some of them have to borrow money to do so)
when the Town has a surplus . He thinks taxes will certainly increase
next year, especially when the reassessment is made, and we should try
to get by this year. He added that it might be possible that we might
have to borrow a little money at the end of the year, but he prefers to
keep the tax rate where it is now.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1969 MEETING. . -Mr. John A. Wallace , Jr. , new Councilman elected this week, but
not yet sworn in, commented on the Proposed Budget and last year's
Audit. He commented that, from his computations , he found that there
would be a deficiency in the Utility Fund by the end of the year, there-
fore, leaving the unappropriated surplus deficient to cover the deficit
in the General Fund. He pointed out several other items in the Budget
that were not taken care of and believed that it would be wise for Coun-
cil to consider a raise in the utility rates and the tax rates .
Councilman Murray still maintained that he wanted to see no change
in either the utility or tax rates and he believed if we were running
it close, we would be more . likely to be frugal if we have to be. He
admitted there was no provision in the Budget for the possible increase
in Debt Service .on the Bond sale, but believed we should borrow the
needed money at the end of the year, if necessary . He still maintained
that there will be an increase of one-third in taxes next year.
Councilman Hill also asked if the increase in expenses of the new
Town Hall have been included in the Budget, to which Mr. Ritter replied
":'No. " This has not been set up in the Budget because we are waiting
to see just how much it is going to cost .
On motion of .Councilman Murray , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
Council voted by unanimous roll call to adopt the following Ordinance :
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council for the Town of Lees-
burg , that the following taxes be and they are hereby levied
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1969 and ending June 30,
1970 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 theassessedvalue thereof.
2 . All tangible personal property, including the tangible
personal property separately classified by Sections 58-829. 1,
58-829.2 and 58-829.3 of the Code of Virginia, excepting
therefrom 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 58-476.2 of
the 1950 Code of Virginia , as amended.
Mr. Moody reported on progress of the sewer projects as follows :
S-I - The labor situation is much improved, they now have a man
from Richmond who is qualified to install all of the equipment and they
still have good carpenter labor as long as the strike in Washington con-
tinues , so more progress is being shown. They hope to get the roof on
the two primary and secondary pumping stations this next week, They are
moving ahead on the Control Building and the digestors . A letter has
been received from English Construction Company, stating that they con-
template completion by late October. .
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S-II - This has been cleaned out and a final infiltration test has
proved very satisfactory. He said he thinks we have a good tight line
and all manholes are in good shape . They have finished cleaning up the
large stone left on the Kincaid property.
S-III - They have placed about 1,000feet of 21-inch transite pipe
along Catoctin Circle and should be ready to cross -Harrison Street very
shortly. He wants to get the manholes by Barber and Ross cleaned up and
this will complete S-III .
S-IV has been completed and is awaiting final payment .
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Murray, the
following Ordinance was placed on the floor for discussion:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that a new section be adopted in the Town Code , entitled
Sec . 3=3 . Confinement of Livestock.
The owner or custodian of any livestock shall keep such
livestock on his premises by the erection of a suitable fence,
so designed and maintained that such livestock will -not have
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access to any adjacent property.
There was -some discussion as to what was considered "adjacent property."
Both Councilmen Pumphrey and Murray believed fences would haveto be
G built to take care of shrubbery on the property line : Mr. Meredith
Shumaker addressed Council, stating that the shrubbery was a minor part
of the complaint , that the livestock droppings and the flies that swarm
• as a result thereof cannot be fenced in. In their particular situation,
they used to be able to go out on the patio and- use -their grill; now
there are manure flies everywhere and they prevent this . He said this
is a Town, not a farm. He - said -there are 2 ,000 pound steers crashing
against -his fence and his idea of a Town is not to have to build fences ,
trenches or moats or something of the kind to keep such animals away
from his property: The loss of his shrubbery is minor, compared to the
health menace caused by these animals . He said he does not believe the
citizens of a Town should have to be subject to this . He added that he
parks his car in a garage' at night and the flies mess up the windshield
overnight. Mayor Rollins asked if he was advocating the prohibition of
all livestock from Town. Mr. Shumaker said he had lived in larger cities
before coming here , namely , Martinsburg and Winchester, and the use of
manure was not allowed there . He said they are not the only ones in the
area affected by the presence of these steers . Mrs . Shumaker added that
the Corley School, which is out of town, is not allowed to rent any pas-
ture land for steers because it would present a health hazard to the
children at the School.
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Councilman Pumphrey said he had had experience with two fences being
installed and there is the problem of how to maintain the area between
the two. '
Councilman Murray said he had talked with several of Mr. and Mrs .
Shumaker 's neighbors and none of them seemed to be experiencing any
problems as a result- of the presence of these steers. He also said
he has horses behind his property and they do not bother him-and that,
in Germany, they put manure in front of property : He added that he would
be the last one to vote to exclude livestock from Town. Mrs . Shumaker
said the only fence that has been put up in the area is behind Mrs .
Wharton-'s property, where one steer jumped the fence. Councilman Murray
said if livestock continues to do damage after this Ordinance is passed,
there would be reason fora lawsuit. Discussion continued between Mr.
Shumaker and Councilman Murray, after which a roll call vote unanimously
adopted the Ordinance under discussion.
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Murray, the
following Ordinance was adopted by unanimous roll call vote :
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of -Leesburg,
that a new section of the Town Code be adopted-, entitled
Sec . 3-4. Animals on Sidewalks .
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride, lead or
drive any horse , mule or pony on any sidewalk of the munici-
pality.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1969 MEETING. '
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following Ordinance was unanimously adopted:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that Sec . 7-1. General penalty ; - continuing violations be
re-enacted.
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Murray, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted, with Councilman Murray
commenting that it would seem that some of' these supplemental appropria-
tions could be cut down next year:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that the following appropriations be made :
$ 12.45 - A & E Blueprinters - Printing expense during
month of April. 1967 Bond Issue.
600 .00 - Insurance - Supplemental Appropriation.
200.00 . - Telephone - Other Services & Supplies -
Supplemental Appropriation.
200.00 - Police Clerk - Supplemental Appropriation.
200.00 - Police Car Maintenance - Supplemental Appropriation.
A letter received from the Loudoun Memorial Hospital Board was dis-
cussed briefly, and it was decided that Mayor Rollins would contact Mr.
Lucas Phillips, one of the owners of the land proposed to be used for
this street to the Hospital, and report back before an offer is made to
the three owners for this property. - Mr. Ritter said that the storm
drainage study on this property has not yet been completed.
On motion of Councilman, Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Hill,
,the following resolution was unanimously adopted: 111BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that Yount, Hyde and Company -be authorized to proceed with
the auditing of the Town financial records for fiscal year
ending June 30, 1969.
A letter from Mr. John L. Scott regarding the sale of his Well to
the Town was discussed at length. Councilman Murray said he would be
willing to go along with Mr. Scott 's suggestion to have appraisers ap-
praise this Well, but not with binding ourselves to any figure set by
them. Councilman Hill said he did not see how it could even be appraised
until we get the chemical test report back. Mayor Rollins suggested
that Mr. Scott be informed that the Council is not ready to do anything
until the final tests are received. Mr. Ritter said it will take ap-
proximately another three weeks to get these test results back. A test
done for nitrates only by a representative of the Department of Interior,
the sample being taken the day the well was put into operation, revealed
46 parts per million of nitrates , which is much higher than our other
wells . Mr. Ritter said he has copies of the bacteriological tests from
several years ago. The Health Department questioned the use of the Well
at that time and they advised that we can use this well only temporarily
now until we receive chemical test reports . Mr. Ritter said when he had
received reports and had the facts that he would then negotiate with
Mr. Scott to at least pay for what water we have used. Councilman
Hill said he would like to see a sample of water mixed from all of
the wells tested. Mr. Ritter said he would see that this is done.
Discussion followed on the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission that the Charter Agreement of the Northern Virginia Planning Dis-
trict Commission be accepted. Councilman Murray said if the larger com-
munities turn this down, we would be sitting alone . Mayor Rollinssaid
no-one knows the effect on the taxpayer of what membership will entail,
he said he would rather put his faith in the planners of Loudoun County,
rather than Fairfax, Arlington, etc . Number of representatives from
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each district was also discussed, with the proposal that Leesburg would
have only one representative and Loudoun County not very many, with the
larger areas having a larger representation. Councilman Hill questioned
as to whether taxation would be on the whole service district or just
the district involved. Mr. Forbes said this must be done by referendum
first . Discussion continued, but Mayor Rollins asked that , if there
was no objection, this matter be held over until the next meeting , when
it is hoped that all members of Council will be present.
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Murray,
' the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $600,000 WATER
AND SEWER BONDS OF THE TOWN OF LEESBURG.
• WHEREAS the Council desires to make provision for the
sale of the $600,000 Water and Sewer Bonds, heretofore author-
ized by the Council :
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town
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of Leesburg as follows :
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CD (1) The Council shall receive sealed proposals for the
purchase of the $600,000 Water and Sewer Bonds of said Town,
dated June 15 , 1969, which are to be issued pursuant to the
resolution entitled "Resolution authorizing the issuance of
$600,000 Water and Sewer Bonds of the Town of Leesburg",
adopted by the Council on December 13 , 1968, pursuant to and
in accordance with the following Notice of Sale :
NOTICE OF SALE
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TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
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$600,000. WATER AND SEWER BONDS
Sealed bids will be received for the Town of Leesburg,
a munici?al corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, un-
itil 12 o clock Noon; Daylight Saving Time, on the 25th day of
June, 1969, at the office of the State Commission on Local Debt
of the Commonwealth of. Virginia , Room 101 Finance Building ,
Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia, at which time said bids
will be opened by said Commission, for the purchase of $600,000
Water and Sewer Bonds of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia. •
Thebonds are .payable in annual installments on June 15
in each year as follows : $25 ,000 in each of the years 1972
to 1979, inclusive, . and $40,000 in each of the years 1980 to
1989, inclusive . The bonds are of the denomination of $5 ,000
and are dated June 15 , 1969. Interest is payable on December
15 , 1969, and semi-annually thereafter on June. 15 and December
15 . The bonds -are coupon bondswithoutprivilege of registra-
tion and are payable at the..principal office: of the First and
Merchants National Bank. in Richmond,-Virginia : ' ' •
The bonds are-issued to- finance the• cost of improving the
combinedwater supply and sewage disposal system maintained -by
the Town . .
. Bidders are invited to name the rate or rates of interest
which the bonds are.ito- bear, whichrateor rates must be a mul-
tiple, or multiples , of one-tenth or one-eighth of one per cen-
tum. No more than two rates- may be. named, and all bonds ma-
turing on the same date must bear interest at the same rate, and
each rate of interest named' must be' for consecutive maturities
and cannot be repeated. _However,• no rate may exceed six per
centum (6%) per annum. Each. proposal submitted must offer a
price which is not less than par and accrued interest and must
offer. to purchase all of the bonds . _
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Unless all .proposals are rejected, _the bonds .will. be .awarded.
•to the bidder whoseproposalresults in..the lowest net..inter-
. - est cost to the Town determined by computing the aggregate .
amount of interest payable on all the bonds from their date
to their respective maturities and.deducting from such aggre-
gate amount the premium offered, if any .. In addition to the
-price bid- the purchaser must pay accrued_ interest from the
date of the bonds to the date of payment of the purchase price.
_ Each proposal must .be . unconditonal..and must..be. accompanied
by a certified, or bank cashier's or bank treasurer's check or
checks for $12,000 .00 drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust
company and payable to the Town of Leesburg to secure the Town
against any loss resulting from failureof the bidder to com-
ply with the terms of his proposal. The check or checks of the
bidder whose proposal is accepted will be deposited by the Town
and credited to the purchase price and no interest will be al-
lowed thereon. The proceeds of the check or checks will be re-
tained by the Town as liquidated damages in case the bidder
fails to accept delivery of and pay for. the bonds . Checks of
unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon award of the bonds .
Immediately following the time all proposals are to be re-
ceived and opened, the State Commission on Local Debt of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, will open the same and ascertain the
amount of .each proposal andthe name or names of. the person or
persons makingthe same,• and will ascertain the best bid in ac-
cordance with the terms hereof and certify the same to the Town
Council of the Town of Leesburg , and a representative of the
Town Council of the Town will be present for the purpose of
acting upon the recommendation of the Commission as to the
best bid; and the Town Council will cause such bonds to be
prepared, executed and delivered to the successful bidder.
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids .
The bonds will be delivered in. Richmond, Virginia, on
July 24, 1969, or as soon thereafter as possible . The Town
shall furnish, .without cost to the purchaser, at the time the
bonds are delivered (1) the opinion of Messrs. Reed, Hoyt,
Washburn & McCarthy, of New York City, that the bonds are valid
and legally binding obligations of the Town and that the Town is
authorized and required by law to levy on all real property tax-
able by the Town such ad valorem taxes as may be necessary to
pay the bonds and the interest thereon without limitation as to
rate or amount, and (2). certificates in form satisfactory to said
Attorneys evidencing the proper execution and delivery of the
bonds and receipt of payment therefor, and (3) a .certificate,
dated as of the date of delivery of the bonds , and signed by
the officers who signed the bonds , stating that no litigation
is then pending or, to the knowledge of such officers , threat-
ened to restrain or enjoin the issuance or delivery of the
bonds or the levy or collection of taxes to pay the bonds or
the interest. thereon, or questioning the validity of the stat-
utes of the proceedings under which the bonds are issued, and
that neither the corporate existence or.:boundaries of the Town,
nor the title of any of the said officers to their respective
offices , is being contested. . .
Bidders submitting bids must use the bid forms which may
be obtained from the State Commission on Local Debt.
Each proposal should be enclosed in a sealed envelope
marked "Proposal for Town of Leesburg Bonds", and should be
directed to the Council of the Town of Leesburg, c/o State
Commission on Local Debt, Room 101 Finance Building , Capitol
Square, Richmond, Virginia" .
Further information will be furnished upon application
to the undersigned.
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All bids will be received by the Commission for and on
behalf of the Town of Leesburg, in the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia .
STATE COMMISSION ON LOCAL DEBT
LEWIS VADEN,
Secretary
(2) The Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and di-
' rected to publish a copy of such Notice of Sale in ,the Loud-
oun Times-Mirror, a newspaper published in Leesburg, Virginia.
Sealed proposals for the purchase of the bonds described in
said notice shall be received and considered pursuant to and
in accordance with said notice .
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in the resolution
authorizing said bonds adopted on December 13 , 1968 to the con-
trary said $600,000 Water and Sewer Bonds shall be dated June
15, 1969.
(4) This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption by the Council.
Appropriation of funds to complete the new Town Office Building
was also held over until the next meeting , since it has not been to
Q Committee yet.
On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following resolution was placed on the floor for discussion:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that Johnson and Williams be authorized to proceed with the
design of the Water Filtration Plant, on the basis of 12
million gallons per day, to be located as shown on drawing
prepared by Johnson and Williams submitted to the Town of
Leesburg on June 6, 1969.
Councilman Pumphrey raised the question as to where the money is to come
from for the engineering costs . Mr. Ritter said Mr. Williams had out-
lined the engineering costs a good while ago and it is believed that
this money is included in the Bond Issue . Council was in favor of plan-
ning the Filtration Plant for 11 million gallons per day, but decided
to wait on this resolution until Mr. Ritter can investigate the engineer-
ing costs further with Johnson and Williams in order to be sure that
this amount is included in the Bond Issue.
On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Hill, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, John A. Wallace , Jr. received a sufficient number of
votes on June 10, 1969 to qualify as Councilman of the Town
of Leesburg, for term of office beginning September 1, 1969,
and
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Council due to the death
of C. Maloy Fishback, former Councilman,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg, that Mr. Wallace be appointed to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Fishback, effective June 12 , 1969.
Mayor Rollins congratulated Mr. Wallace on his victory and said that all
members were looking forward to working with him. He also explained
the four Committees of the Council and, with no objection, transferred
Councilman Howard to the Utility and Street Committees and appointed
Mr. Wallace to the Finance and Laws and Administration Committees .
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Council discussed the Budget at this time , with the amount in-
cluded
for Street Resurfacing under Capital Outlays-General Fund being
discussed. It was pointed out by Mr. Ritter that the contract is on
the basis of amounts used and that we reserved the right to either in-
crease or decrease this contract by 25 per cent . Also, the w ntract is
for only $23,000, rather than the $35 ,000 included in the Budget.
Councilman Murray also pointed out the fact that the Town has some
property for sale, which could net some income . He said he would like
to see the Town save wherever it can and stick as closely as possible to
the Budget.
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Murray, the
Proposed Budget for 1969-1970 was unanimously adopted. (See Budget
attached to Page 34. )
Councilman Hill pointed out that this is the first . time in the
two years that he has been a' member of Council that the Town has caught
up on revenue and come out ahead. He explained his position on this for
Mr. Wallace 's information.
There being- no further business , the meeting adjourned at 9: 10 P.M..
Mayor
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