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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JUNE 25, 1969.
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers at 10 W. Loudoun Street , Leesburg, Virginia, on June
25 , 1969 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor,
with Councilman Orr offering the prayer. Those present were : Mayor
Kenneth B. Rollins , Councilmen G. Dewey Hill, Frederick R. Howard,
Walter F. Murray, Robert A. Orr, John W. -Pumphrey -and John A. Wallace,
Jr. ; also Town Manager James W. Ritter, Jr.
The Minutes of the meeting of June 11, 1969 were approved, with
one correction on Page 40, -Paragraph (2) , Line 6 , this being changed
• to read "117 gallons per minute ."
Town Manager Ritter reported the following :
(1) The cost of going to the Potomac River for water was $1,000,00,
based on 1 million gallons per day. At the last meeting, it was decided
to increase it to 14 million gallons , therefore, the cost has gone to an
estimated $1,200,000, which is $200,000 more than we had anticipated.
This means the engineering costs will go up also. Johnson and Williams
estimates these engineering costs at about $60,000 , of which $10,000 has
been paid. This is another $10,000 to $ 15,000 more than we had antici-
pated. The Rust heirs are agreeable to the location picked by Johnson
and Williams for the Filtration Plant. Mr. Scheetz says the three Trus-
tees
rustees will all be together in the State of Maine tomorrow morning and,
if the Council takes favorable action on this tonight, he suggested that
a call be made tomorrow morning to let them know and see how they feel
about it at that time . He said he did not know how much they would want
for this land, that it could cost $35 ,000, which would include a 50-foot
easement going in from Edwards Ferry Road.
(2) Scott Well is not putting out as much as it did, it is now
down to 93 gallons per minute . He said he does not know what the trouble
is, but he has been trying to reach the representative from Sydnor Pump
and Well to have him come look at this well, as well as the others , and
see what he would suggest . Phillips-Nickels Well used to put out 150,000
gallons per day, but we are lucky to get 70,000 now. This puts the
burden on Paxton, which pumped 261,000 gallons yesterday. In fact, we
pumped a total of 742,000 gallons yesterday, which is almost a record.
He still believes there is a leak that we have been unable to find.
A sample of water from Scott Well was sent to Froehling and Robert-
son for chemical analysis , with particular emphasis on nitrates . The
report came back and shows only 17 . 7 parts per million of nitrates,
which is comparatively low since 45 is permissible . •A letter was re-
ceived recently from the State Health Department, which attached a re-
port on this Well from 1958, and which showed 92 . 14 parts per million
of nitrates . A Department of Interior representative took a sample the
first day the Well was put into operation, and this - showed 46 parts per
million, so we are getting various readings . Bacteriological tests are
taken every day, one of raw water and one of treated water. Only one
test has come back showing any positive count. He has asked the Health
Department for permission to use this Well during the summer months .
(3) The Route 15 south sewer line is still be-ing'held up, waiting
for plans from Mr. Crickenberger so that we can coordinate the two plans .
(4) Dewberry, Nealon & Davis are preparing the easement plat
across the Alberts land for the Route 654 sewer line , and VEPCO has
been contacted for a permit to cross the W. & 0 . D. right-of-way with
a sewer line.
(5) A proposal from Orkin regarding the rat problem will be dis-
cussed
at the next Street Committee meeting.
(6) On the new Police car, which will be picked up on Friday, we
had appropriated $1, 900 .00 at the beginning of the fiscal year and
$121.88 more is needed to pay for the car. The insurance company paid
us 100 per cent for the loss of the car.
(7) On the appropriations to English Construction Company for Esti-
mate #9 on both projects , he would like to get these approved as quickly
as possible , so that they can go on to Johnson and Williams for approval.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 25 , 1969 MEETING. .
Mayor Rollins reappointed the following persons for three-year
terms on the Board of Architectural Review:
Mn Phillip P. Brownrigg
Mrs. Thomas N. DeLashmutt
Mr. Maurice R. Lowenbach, Jr.
Mr: Dick A. Richards
Councilman Wallace asked how we attempt to detect a leak. Mr.
Ritter explained that we use a geophone , which is connected with two wires .
However, the most positive way is to have contact with a pipe, water valve
or a meter where you have a direct connection. This can best be accom-
plished when there is no traffic or other noise . He said they have
been checking lines all over Town and. the stream crossings , but; so far,
no leak has been found. He said there is an organization called the
Pitometer Association, who are specialists in finding leaks , and he will
get an estimate from them to make a survey for us . He said you normally
can expect a loss of about 10 per cent due to a lot of little leaks ,
but we have more than we should have .
Councilman Pumphrey reported that Mr. Archie- Newton had called him
again about the trash and garbage cans at the Drug Fair, stating that
the lids have been open since Saturday and the flies and odor are very
bad. He said he had talked with the Assistant Manager about it and he
took it as a joke . Mr. Ritter said he talked to the new Manager and he
moved the can right after that and said it would be kept closed. Council-
man Pumphrey suggested that a letter be written regarding this .
Councilman Pumphrey said he had also received a complaint from Mr.
James Anderson concerning his water bill. He said HatcheraL had fixed
a leak for him and he personally feels that an adjustment should be
made in Mr. Anderson 's bill since the leak has been repaired.
Councilman Orr reported that there are weeds grown up just outside
of the diZerega property at Dry Mill Road and Loudoun Street and, if they
are on Town property, he asked that they be cut back. . Councilman Pum-
phrey said he had also received a complaint on this . .
Mayor Rollins asked how much increase in water usage. there was for
the past quarter. Mr . Ritter said the quarter ending. in March showed
10,000,000 gallons used and, in June , there were 14,000,000 gallons
used. This is not quite a 50 per cent increase . If we have the same
comparison in the other sections of Town, this could account for the
increase. Mayor Rollins asked if it is proposed that. the man from Syd-
nor Pump and Well will look at Scott Well. Mr. Ritter said he wants him
to look at all the wells .
Mayor Rollins asked what the situation is as far. as Mr. Scott is
concerned on the payment for this water. Mr. Ritter said he suggested
that Mr. Scott come up and talk with the Committee next Monday , but he
said it is not worth it to him. He told him $50.00 a. day was too much
and that the output is dropping. He asked what he thought it was worth,
but Mr. Ritter said he did not tell him anything, only that he would
give it some thought and let him know.
Councilman Orr asked how much we take out of Mrs . diZerega 's spring ,
for which we pay $50.00 a month. Mr. Ritter said you cannot compare
this . Right now we are taking nothing because there is nothing, there dur-
ing the summer months . . There are about eight months that it flows full.
Councilman Hill suggested that we find out how much Fairfax County pays
the County for the water they take from Goose Creek. Mr. Ritter said
We should certainly pay Mr. Scott something, even though we are improving
the Well by using it , but the question of buying it is a little bit dubious
since it may not be needed when we go to the Potomac River. : Also, it is
not in a good location for a public water supply, and he has written to
the Health Department to secure their requirements for a public supply.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 25 , 1969 MEETING..
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Orr, the
following resolution was placed on the floor :
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that a new section of the Town Code be adopted for the pay-
ment of writing warrants by • the Issuing Justice .
Sec. 7-3 . 1. Payment to Issuing Justice for Writing Warrants .
• The Issuing Justice shall be paid $3 .00 for each warrant
written by him.
Mayor Rollins moved to amend this to state that this section shall be-
come "effective July 1, 1969. " This was seconded by Councilman Murray
and the amendment unanimously adopted, after which the resolution, as
amended, was unanimously adopted.
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On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Orr, the follow-
ing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970 Budget:
$ 3 ,000.00 . Council
1,000.00 - Mayor -
2 ,200.00 - Town Attorney
13 ,000.00 - Town Manager
7 ,200.00 - Treasurer
6 , 700 .00 - Deputy Treasurer
5 ,400.00 - Clerk
1,200.00 - Engineer
1,400.00 - Janitor
$41, 100.00 - Total Personal Services - Administration
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following amounts were placed on the floor for discussion:
$ 8,500.00 - Insurance
7 ,000.00 - Social. Security
2,700.00 - Retirement
1,830.00 - Audit
1,200.00 - Advertising & Printing •
1,200.00 - Telephone
2 ,000.00 - Stationery & Office Supplies
450.00 - Auto Tags
220.00 - Municipal League Dues
100 .00 - Miscellaneous Travel Expense
200.00 - Miscellaneous
2 ,000.00 - Electricity & Fuel Oil
• 2 ,000.00- Repairs & Supplies
175 .00 - Christmas Bonus
$29,575 .00 -. Total Other Services & Supplies
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Councilman Wallace stated that he did not think the amount included for
Social Security was enough to cover the raises given the employees and
suggested that it be increased. Also, he did not believe the amount for
the Audit was enough. On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by
Councilman Murray, the amount• for Social Security was increased to
$8,000 and the amendment unanimously adopted, thereby making the total
for Other Services and Supplies $30,575 .00 . . This section, as amended,
was then unanimously adopted:•
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Howard, the
following amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970
Budget : -
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$ 8,300 .00 - Director & Assistant to Town Manager
300.00 - Advertising & Printing
300.00 - Other Services & Supplies
25 .00 - Board of Architectural Review
$ 8, 925 .00 - Total Planning & Zoning
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MINUTES OF JUNE 25 , 1969 MEETING.
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, • the
following amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970
Budget :
$ 1,000.00 = Police Judge
800.00 - Issuing Justice
1,500.00 - Maintenance of Prisoners
$ 3 ,300 .00 - Total Administration of Justice
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On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Wallace , the
following amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970
Budget :
$ 53 , 900 .00 - Personal Services
3 ,500.00 - Police Car Maintenance
300.00 - Radio Maintenance
350.00 - Ammunition
2 ,500 .00 - Uniforms
100.00 - Training School
500 .00 - Miscellaneous
2 , 100.00 - Police Car
0 2,340.00 - Police Clerk
100 .00 - Travel
$ 65 ,690 .00 - Total Police Department
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Murray, and
afterexplanation by Mr. Ritter of the formula by which the Fire De-
partment is paid for this Operating Expense, the following amounts
were unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970 Budget :
$ 5, 150.00 - Town 's Operating Payment
450.00 - Fire Marshal
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$ 5,600.00 - Total Fire Department
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Orr, the fol-
lowing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970 Budget :
$ 50,300.00 - Personal Services .
12 ,000.00 - Materials
5 ,000.00 - Equipment Maintenance ..
3 ,500.00 - Snow Removal
1,000.00 - Sidewalk Maintenance _
6 ,500.00 - Street Lighting
250.00 - Parking Meter Maintenance
1,000.00 - Traffic Light Maintenance
$ 79,550.00 - Total Streets , Sidewalks & Sanitation
Mr. Ritter explained that not too much was used for Snow Removal this
past year due to the lack of snow. He did state that last year a reso-
lution was adopted to give him some leeway in the. hiring of men for the
Street and Utility Departments . He pointed out that, so far, he has
spent much less than was appropriated. It was decided to postpone dis-
cussion on this until a later date .
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Howard, the fol-
lowing amount was unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970 Budget :
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$ 28,442 .00 - Refuse Disposal
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, •the ..'-
folloting_amounts:were':placed-on-the•-floor. for'discussion: • ' ;i. ; . • -
$M 4,553 .47 - Annual Payment-Newkirk Property
25 ,000:00 - $475 ,000 Bond-Principal
16;625 .00 - $475 ,000 Bond-interest
32,500 .00 - $600 ,000 Bond-Interest
$ 78,678 .47 - Total Debt Service
MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 1969 MEETING. .
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Orr, the amount
for the $600,000 Bond Interest was amended to $36,000, and this amend-
ment was unanimously adopted. The section, as amended, was then unani-
mously adopted, making the total appropriation for Debt Service $82, 178.47 .
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following amount was placed on the floor for discussion:
$4, 160 - Contingency Fund •
Councilman Howard moved to amend this figure to $2, 160, but this was
dropped for lack of a second. Councilman Orr then moved to amend this
figure to $1, 160. This was seconded by Councilman Murray and unani-
mously adopted by roll call vote . The original motion was unanimously
defeated.
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On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following amounts were unanimously appropriated from- the 19691920 Budget :
$27 ,850.00 - Personal Services •
12 ,000.00 - Materials •
700.00 - Vehicle Maintenance ' •
2,000.00 - Electricity •
400.00 - Purification Supplies •
200.00 - Fuel
300.00 - Telephone •
2 ,000.00 - Equipment Repairs
800.00 - Payment to Paxton Home
600.00 - Rental on diZerega Spring
• 12 ,000.00 - Transfer to General Fund
$58,850.00 - Total Water & Sewer Department
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Orr, and after
explanation by Mr. Ritter of the $500 figure for Vehicles (a vehicle
needed at the new Plant at all times , and this appropriation merely
for maintenance)of an old truck) , the following amounts were unani-
mously appropriated from the 1969-1970 Budget :
$24,400.00 - Personnel
1,000.00 - Chemicals •
6,000.00 - Electricity
750.00 - Gas
500.00 - Vehicles • •
1,500.00 - Maintenance • •
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$34, 150 .00 - Total Sewer Plant Maintenance & Operation
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Howard, the fol-
lowing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970 Budget :
$ 1,816 .00 - Myers Bond
15,000.00 - $300,000 Bond-Principal
7 ,312 .50 - $300,000 Bond-Interest
7 ,000.00 - $160,000 Bond-Principal
2,443.50 - $160,000 Bond-Interest
45 ,000.00 . - $900,000 Bond-Principal
28,350.00 - $900,000 Bond-Interest
$106, 922 .00 - Total Debt Service
•. On_motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Orr, the fol-
lowing amount was unanimously appropriated from the 1969-1970 Budget :
$ 1;628 .00 - Contingency Fund
-On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
amount of $27 ,400.00 was unanimously appropriated from the Airport Bud-
get for the principal due on the Bank Note in September of this year.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 1969 MEETING.
On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following resolution was unanimously .adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that the Town Treasurer be -credited with $1,079. 74 for De-
linquent Personal Property Taxes over 5 years old.
It was pointed out, however, that an effort would still be made to col-
lect these delinquent taxes , that this is merely a bookkeeping procedure.
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Hill, the
following resolution was placed on the floor for discussion:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that Washington Gas Light Company be authorized to proceed
-with the installation of a gas line to serve the new Sewage
Treatment Plant, in accordance with their letter of June 2 ,
1969, at an approximate cost of $6,400.
Mr. Ritter explained that it has been known that natural gas would be
needed at the Plant from the very beginning necause it will have a gas
boiler. He has been dickering with the Gas Company for quite some time
on this , and their first estimate was $4, 700, however, the cost of labor
has increased and the b. t .u. requirement for the boiler has increased,
thus the reason for the increased amount. This is based on the size of
the pipe that we -will need, however, the Gas Company will install a
larger pipe under the ground so that they will be in a position to serve
the people on demand. This will be their line all the way and it will
be metered at the Plant . Eventually there will be sewer gas built up
in the digestors , which we hope to use, so we may not need as much
natural gas after we build this up, but we have to have it as a standby
and to start off with. This amount will come out of the 1967 Bond Is-
sue . The resolution was then unanimously adopted'
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On motion of Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following resolution was placed on the floor for discussion:
WHEREAS, parking is permitted on both sides of Cornwall Street,
between King Street and Wirt , and
WHEREAS, because of the narrow width of this street, a traffic
hazard exists , particularly for emergency vehicles , -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg, that parking be prohibited on the north side of
this street .
It was suggested- that the Episcopal Church be contacted to see if they
plan to make a parking lot in the rear of the Janney property in the
hear future, since parking is a •problem on Sunday mornings in thisL.area .
Also, the possibility of having parking only on one side of the block
between Church and King Streets was discussed, but no action taken on
this . A roll call vote on the above resolution showed -6 for and one
against , that being Mayor Rollins .
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, - seconded by Councilman Hill, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that the following appropriations be made :
$69,458.49 - English Construction Co. - Project S-I , Esti-
mate #8 . 1967 Bond Issue .
8,367 . 25 - English Construction Co. - Project S-III , Esti-
mate #8 . 1967 Bond Issue.
1,644 . 00 - First &. Merchants Bank - Interest on Airport
Bonds , due July 1.
10,000 .00 - Town Office Construction. Supplemental Appropriation
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$ 301.84 - The Bond Buyer - Advertisement for Bond Sale.
1967 Bond Issue (to be reimbursed from $600,000
Bond Sale) .
350.00 - Hankey Radio Co. - Supplemental Appropriation
for Police Radio.
Mr. Ritter explained that the $10,000 appropriation for the Town Office
Construction in this resolution should come close to completing the
building, however, we find items as we go along that had not been thought
of before . Presently we have about $11 ,000 in the building and he said
we are getting a lot for our money .
Mr. Moody gave a progress report on the Sewage Treatment Facili-
ties at this time.
S-I - They have made good progress since his last report. They are
moving ahead on the Control Building and have started excavation for the
two final main structures - the raw sewage pumping station and the
sludge thickener. There are a few more underground lines to be put in.
They have four months left if they are to- finish in October, but there
is a lot of equipment to be installed after construction is completed.
He said he is doubtful on the October completion date. The .contractor
is having some trouble with personnel again. •
S-II has been accepted. The infiltration was about one-half of
the allowable 12,000 gallons for a 24-hour period.
S-III should be finished within the next .week, then they have to
test the line and get it cleaned out. There is no problem with infil-
tration so far as he knows now.
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Howard,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that $121.88 be appropriated to supplement existing balance
of $1, 900.00 to purchase 1969 Plymouth Police Car, which is
a replacement for car destroyed by fire, and for which Town has :..
been fully reimbursed.
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Murray,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by, the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg ,
that the following be appropriated for work on Sewer Projects :
$108,995 . 13 - English Construction Co. for work on Project
S-I, Est. #9. 1967 Bond Issue .
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14, 982 . 91 - English Construction Co. for work on Project
S-III , Est . #9. 1967 Bond Issue .
Mr. Ritter said that the project is about 50 per cent complete and
we can apply for the Federal Grant.
On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that
Johnson and Williams be authorized to proceed with the design
of a 14 m.g .d. Water Filtration Plant on the 6 . 71 acre tract of
land on the Rust property, adjacent to and on the eastern side
of the VEPCO right-of-way , as shown. on drawing prepared by
Johnson and Williams , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Johnson and Williams be authorized
to proceed with the design of the Intake Tower, the Pump House,
roads and appurtenances , as shown on the same drawing.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 25 , 1969 MEETING. •
It was suggested that Mr. Ritter secure permission from the Rust inter-
ests to go on the property.
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On motion of Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
• BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that the Utility Commitee be authorized to negotiate for
the purchase of the 6 . 7- acres of land needed for the Fil-
tration Plant and Pump House, and for a 50 ' easement between
Edwards Ferry Road and the Treatment Plant.
Mr. Ritter said he would investigate using their right-of-way for a
road. He said he would call them in Maine tomorrow morning and try to
find out what price they want for this property and get permission to go
on the ground for survey work.
On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, A. L. B . diZerega , III and W. A. Herndon, Jr. have,
by letter submitted June 24 , 1969, requested that 2. 1557
acres of their land located on Dry Mill Road be rezoned from
R-1 to R-3, and
WHEREAS, a metes and bounds description and plat of the land,
together with the required fee in the amount of $100.00, has
been submitted,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council for the Town
of Leesburg, Virginia , that the rezoning request of A. L. B.
diZerega , III and W. A. Herndon, Jr. be and the same is here-
by referred to the Leesburg Planning Commission for recom-
mendation and report.
Councilman Murray moved that the question of Leesburg becoming a
member of the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission be tabled
until we know what the County is going to do. This motion was seconded
by Councilman Pumphrey. Councilman Hill said he wondered why the County
decided to wait, and Councilman Murray said he believed because Fairfax
County voted to wait also. Mr. Murray also said he believed it would
be folly for Loudoun County and Leesburg to try to discuss planning
problems with Falls Church, as an example , with the land lying in be-
tween not even represented. No decision has been made by Arlington
County yet either. This motion was unanimously adopted.
On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Howard, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
RESOLUTION AWARDING $600,000 WATER AND SEWER BONDS
OF THE TOWN OF LEESBURG
WHEREAS, the Town Council received sealed proposals for the
purchase of $600,000 Water and Sewer Bonds of the Town of
Leesburg, dated June 15 , 1969, until 12 o'clock Noon (Day-
light Saving Time) on June 25 , 1969 at the office of the
State Commission on Local Debt of the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia , Room 101 FinanceBuilding, Capitol Square , Richmond,
Virginia , pursuant to the notice of sale of said bonds pub-
lished in accordance with the resolution adopted by the Town
C,uncil on June 11, 1969, and
WHEREAS, the following list shows the name of each bidder who
submitted a proposal and the price offered and the rates of
interest specified by such bidder.
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NAME OF BIDDER PRICE OFFERED INTEREST RATES
(1) Davenport & Co. , Managers , $600,000 plus $202.00 5 .644806
Stein Brothers & Boyce, Inc . ,
Mackall & Coe •
(2) Anderson & Strudwick, $600,000 plus 28 . 20 5 . 717624
Allen & Co. ,
• Bank of Virginia,
Mason & Company
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(3) Horner Barksdale & Co. $600,000 plus 280 .00 5 .820266%
(4) Craigie, Inc . and Wachovia $600 ,000 plus 19. 80 5 .823736% I
Bank & Trust Co.
and
WHEREAS, the Town Council, acting by its representatives, has
accepted the proposal to purchase said bonds , hereinafter re-
ferred to ; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
Virginia, as follows :
(1) The Town Council hereby approves and ratifies the action
taken to accept the proposal to purchase said bonds for the
price of $600,000, plus $202 .00 and accrued interest submitted
by Davenport & Co. , Managers , Stein Brothers & Boyce , Inc . , and
Mackall & Coe.
(2) The $600,000 bonds payable in the years 1972 to 1975 , in-
clusive, shall bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum. The
$600,000 bonds payable in the years 1976 to 1989, inclusive ,
shall bear interest at the rate of 5-5 /8% per annum. The bonds
shall be of the denomination of $5 ,000 each, and shall consist
of 120 bonds numbered from 1 'to 120, inclusive, in the order of
their maturity.
(3) The Mayor and the Clerk of Council of the Town .of Leesburg
are hereby authorized and directed to deliver said bonds to said
purchaser upon payment of the purchase price thereof.
Mr. Ritter said the bonds will be delivered before July 24th and we will
attest and affix the seal here and they will then be taken to Richmond
and signed by the Mayor down there.
Mayor Rollins said the Finance Committee should be investigating
means of investing this money until it is used once we get it . He also
commented that Mr. Gheen of First & Merchants National Bank said today
that the Town has a good rating to get this low a bid and this is some-
thing to be proud of.
Councilman Howard raised the question as to what should be done with
regard to the Subdivision Ordinance bonding provision turned down by the
Board of Supervisors several weeks ago. Mr. Forbes said this killed
our own amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance . He said any amendment
we make must be approved by the County. Councilman Hill said he believed
their main concern was the streets because the Town would have no inter-
est in them, we would be interested only in water and sewer lines, curb
and gutter and storm drainage. Mr. Forbes said this all ties in with
the question of the jurisdiction within the one-mile limit, which is
very complicated, and he wouldlike to have some help with this since
the Town no longer issues Zoning Certificates outside the Town limits .
There was discussion of rewording this in order to indemnify the County
as well as the Town. Mayor Rollins said he believes the County should
have faith in the Town on this type of surety. In the particular case
of Leesburg Country Club, they are building the streets in accordance with
the Town 's Standards , which are more rigid than those of the County .
Councilman Howard suggested that perhaps it could be reworded to include
the approval of the County Zoning Administrator when it falls within the
one-mile jurisdiction . He asked Mr. Ritter to have the Town Attorney in-
vestigate what might be worked out on this matter.
There being no further business , t e meeting "ou ned at 9:20 P.M.
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