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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1969_06_11 `4U ` 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. 41, MINUTES OF JUNE 11 , 1969 MEETING. . (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 • - 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. 42 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. . 43; MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1969 MEETING. 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 D 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. • 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. Y. 44 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 45 MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1969 MEETING. . 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 • of Leesburg as follows : cD 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 • TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA • $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 . _ 46 MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1969 MEETING. . . . • 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. 47 MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1969 MEETING. 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 . 4S MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1969 MEETING. 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 go_cr_el /Cej Clerk- of he Council • • • • 1 r