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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JUNE 23 , 1971.
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers , 10 West Loudoun Street , Leesburg, Virginia , on June 23 ,
1971 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with
Councilman Howard offering the prayer. Those present were : Mayor Ken-
neth 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. and Town Attorney George M. Martin.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 1971 were approved
as written.
II/ Mrs . Ted Moody addressed Council, asking that consideration be given
to contributing one-third of the cost to air condition the present Museum.
Two estimates have been secured, the lowest being that of C . J. Payne
Heating & Cooling in the amount of $1 ,749.80. They expect to ask the
County to contribute one-third of this cost as well , however, if the County
refuses , the Chamber would pay two-thirds . They carry $50 ,000 worth of
insurance on the items in the Museum at this time and these items will
deteriorate with the heat . This matter was discussed and, on motion of
Councilman Murray , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey , Council voted unani-
mously that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for con-
c.° sideration and to determine where the funds would come from for this
O item . Mr. Murray said that he , personally, was in favor of doing this .
r-+ Councilman Hill asked what the Chamber proposes to do with the log cabin.
C:CZ Mrs . Moody explained that they expect to make it into a silversmith shop,
however, they are waiting for the plans from Mr. Musolino, who is doing
them for nothing . Mr. Hill asked the estimated cost of this project. Mrs .
Moody said she believed the majority of it would come from one source.
Town Manager Ritter reported the following :
(1) With regard to the investment of a portion of the Airport
Fund, both First National Bank and First and Merchants Bank offered
the same interest rate . The Committee felt it wise to invest this
" money with First National since the account is maintained in this Bank .
(2) On the dedication of one-half acre of the old Sewer Plant prop-
erty to the Loudoun County Rescue Squad, this proposed resolution shows
intent only - the deed would still have to be drawn, as well as the plat .
There may also be some stipulations that Council would like in the Deed,
such as , if the land ceases to be used by the Rescue Squad, it would re-
vert to the Town.
(3) The supplemental appropriation for the Utility Fund-Materials
is due to the fact that we have had to buy a lot of large meters and cer-
tain other material for the building that is going on.
(4) The purpose of the resolutions on the Phillips and Rust tracts
is to give us early entry on these two tracts of land, in other words , we
could enter upon the property any time after we file the Petition and
prior to determination of the award. Also, he said he believes we have
to have the necessary money on hand to give the Court at the time we pre-
pare the Petition, this amount to be the same as what was offered each
party involved. Plans are being prepared for this condemnation .
(5) He talked with Mr. Lucien Rawls about their 1969-1970 tax re-
turn. Last January, Mr . Rawls said he would have this return ready shortly,
now he says it will be another 30 days . There are four corporations in-
volved, which has made it difficult , and apparently very poor records have
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been kept. They were behind in mowing operations at the Airport , but ap-
parently everything has been mowed satisfactorily now.
(6) He discussed with Mr. Jeffries of the Telephone Co. the delay
in moving the poles on Dry Mill Road. Her-said he had written for plans
from the Highway Department , but had never received them. In the interest
of saving time, we have made a copy of our plans and there should be no
reason for them not to go ahead with the necessary survey work .
(7) Mr. Pryor of VEPCO will be present at the Street Committee meet-
ing ,to discuss the new street lights .
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(8) He has written to the Town ' s insurance carrier to determine
if we have insurance on the Fletcher lot .
(9) It has been reported that Mr. Noyes , who lives on West Market
Street between Ayr Street and Morven Park Road, is having trouble with his
cesspool running over ., He reported that there are five (5) houses in this
block, only one of which is connected to the sewer. This is the house
belonging to Haupt Adams , which is connected from Ayr Street. The sewer
line was probably never built in this section due to the fact that it is
probably solid rock in there and we would probably have to by-pass traffic
for three weeks or more . The practical way to build it would be to cut
across and down through Babson s land across Loudoun Street, however,
this is in Court now and he didn ' t believe it would be possible to do
anything with this . He looked at the rear property line to see if it
would be possible to do it from this angle , but this also looks like an
impossibility due to the highness of the ground and the presence of trees ,
shrubs , buildings , etc . in the back yards . This would tear up a lot of
ground and would be very expensive .
Mayor Rollins announced that he , Dr. Orr , Mr. Hill and Mr. Titus
will be sworn in at the Court House on Monday at 3 :30 P.M. Also , at the
next Council session, Council will reorganize for the next term. He asked
Mr. Ritter to place on the Agenda all appointments that need to be con-
firmed, as well as the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem. Also , he asked
Mr. Murray if he wishes to remain on the Planning Commission, explaining
that the law says he serves until his term on the Council expires . If
he desires to resign, he would have to put this in writing and Council
would have to take action on the matter. Councilman Murray said he feels
someone else should have the opportunity to serve , as well as the fact
that there are many nights that involve a lot of adjusting insofar as his
business is concerned in order that he might attend, these meetings .
Several of the Councilmen expressed their pleasure in having served
with Councilman Howard and said he would certainly be missed as a member
of the Council.
Councilmai.Wallace asked if the Town has an Ordinance that requires
contractors to clean up the streets when they drag mud over them from
construction. Mr. Ritter said he believed we have an Ordinance on this
and Mr. Moody said he would call this to the attention of the contractors ,
particularly on the Southern States construction. They had promised to
clean it up before the week-end.
Mr. Wallace also asked when the centerlines will be painted on the
streets that have been resurfaced. Mr. Ritter said the Highway Department
crew does this when they are here , which is usually two or three times
during the summer months . The Town has no equipment with which to do this .
Mr. Wallace asked if Mr. Ritter found out who is running other opera-
tions at the Airport. Mr . Ritter said Mr. Sam Legard and Mr. Robert Hooe
and two or three other companies are renting out their planes , which is
perfectly legal. They are in competition with Lucien Rawls , but there
is nothing we can do about it. If he had the whole operation, he would be
in a far better position to make money , but the Federal Government will
not allow a single base operator, there have to be: two.
Mr. Wallace stated that he would like to, see the Street Committee
discuss further a traffic light at the intersection of Rt . 7 and Catoctin
Circle .
Councilman Howard called attention to the fact that the lot belong
ing to Lee Phillips is grown up with weeds . He also asked if we have
the figures from HUD on which we were turned down for a Federal Grant.
Mr. Ritter explained that we still have a chance to comply with their
regulations .
Mr . Howard expressed his pleasure and honor to serve on the Council.
Councilman Pumphrey asked about the cement work to be done. Mr.
Ritter said he had received a price from a Company in Winchester, but he
believed it too high, so he has written to four contractors , trying to get
a price on the concrete work only, with the Town breaking out the old con-
crete and preparing the subgrade to receive the cement. The contractors
are all busy at this time of the year, but we will do our best to get this
work done . Councilman Howard wondered if some of Ole worstaces could
be patched with asphalt and Councilman Pumphrey said he want co avoi a
lawsuit in _front of the Methodist Church: Mr. Ritter said we would start
on this first.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 23 , 1971 MEETING .
Mayor Rollins presentaia Petition from residents of Ayrlee Subdivision,
asking that Ayr Street not be made a through street . He asked that this
be filed.
Mayor Rollins also expressed his sentiments concerning Mr. Howard 's
leaving the Council. He said he felt that he had done a good job and up-
held the public trust in a most personable manner .
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Howard,
the following resolution was presented :
WHEREAS , the commercial growth in the outer corporate limits
of the Town of Leesburg has created an unsightly corridor of
gasoline stations , food preparation establishments and the
like , as well as contributed to a worsening traffic problem,
and
WHEREAS , it is the opinion of the Council of the Town of Lees-
burg that a stricter commercial zoning ordinance may help to alp:
leviate the expansion of these problems ,
IT IS, THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Lees-
° burg that the Leesburg Planning Commission be instructed and
directed to recommend to the Council for the Town of Lees-
= burg , after required public hearings on the subject , amend-
er ments deemed necessary in the commercial zoning ordinances
now in existence in the Town of Leesburg .
Councilman Wallace said he was trying to give the ordinance a broad base
to make it more restrictive . Fairfax goes into five or six different
commercial zones and he feels we should restrict the type of rezoning •
He would like to see the Planning Couuuission study this . Mr. Forbes
said they could do this . He explained that the present commercial strip
was zoned by the County and was already established when the Town annexed
this property, so that cannot be changed, no matter what else is done.
There could be other categories though - we have two now, the downtown
area is B-1 and other general business areas are zoned B-2 . Councilman
Howard said the Board of Architectural Review felt we should have more
control over this - people are turned away by the bright lights before
they get into Town. Mr. Forbes said there are some 350 to 375 acres of
B-2 zoned land, -with only about one-third of this having been built on.
The old Izaac Walton Park and all -the land this way back into Town, in-
cluding Virginia Village , is zoned B-2 . None of the land beyond the
Christian School has been developed either. The above resolution was
then unanimously adopted. -
Mayor Rollins called attention to the copy of the letter to DeLashmutt
Associates from Mr. Moodyon the Leesburg Village Apartments on Edwards
Ferry Road, wherein Mr . Moody reported that he had met with soil consult-
ants in Baltimore and the Town is requiring that this storm drainage be
put underground unless they can show good reason why they should not do so.
Mayor Rollins commended Mr. Moody for this decision, stating that he be-
lieved it would be a tragedy to put this drainage on top of the ground.
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Orr, the follow-
ing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget :
$ 6 ,000.00 - Council
1,500 .00 - Mayor
2 ,500 .00 - Town Attorney
11/ • 15 ,000.00 - Town Manager
8 ,300 .00 - Treasurer
7 ,750 .00 - Deputy Treasurer •
6 ,500.00 - Clerk
1,400 .00 - Engineer
1, 900.00 - Janitor
2 ,800.00 - Extra Help _
10 ,000 .00 - Public Works Director
$ 63 ,650 .00 - Total Personal Services - Administration
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On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Orr, the follow-
ing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget :
$ 12 ,300 .00 - Insurance
14,500 .00 - Social Security
2 ,700.00 - Retirement
2 ,500 .00 - Audit
2 ,000.00 - Advertising & Printing
2 ,000 .00 - Telephone
3 ,000.00 - Stationery & Office Supplies
450 .00 - Auto Tags
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220.00 - Municipal League Dues
100 .00 - Miscellaneous Travel Expense
200 .00 - Miscellaneous
2 ,000 .00 - Electricity , Fuel Oil & Gas
2 ,500.00 - Repairs & Supplies
250 .00 - Christmas Bonus
$ 44, 720 .00 - Total Other Services & Supplies
Councilman Hill commented that some of these appropriations are under
the amounts spent during the past fiscal year.
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Murray, the fol-
lowing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget :
$ 10,000.00 - Director & Assistant to the Town Manager
300.00 - Advertising & Printing
300.00 - Other Services & Supplies
25.00 - Board of Architectural Review
500.00 — No. Va. Dist. Planning Comm. -Dues
1 ,000.00 - Master Plan Study
1,800.00 - Planning Commission
$ 13,925.00 - Total Planning & Zoning ''
Mayor Rollins asked about the appropriation for the Board of Architectural
Review. Mr. Forbes explained that this is for dues. The Mayor also ques-
tioned the Master Plan Study . Mr . Ritter said we have heard nothing from
them for quite a while. Council agreed that they should be informed that
the Town is considering cancelling the contract. Mr. Forbes explained
that there is only one time to make the application for the Federal Grant
and they have completed the work in preparation for this, so:apparently
all they have to do is wait for the proper time now. They seem to have
forgotten us. • •
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Murray, the fol-
lowing appropriations were unanimously 'made from the 1971-1972 Budget :
$ 1,200.00 - Police Judge
800.00 - Issuing Justice
1 , 500.00 - Maintenance of Prisoners
$ 3, 500.00 - Total Administration of Justice
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Bud-
get :
$ 63,800.00 - Personal Services
4 , 800.00 - Police Car Maintenance
500.00 - Radio Maintenance
350.00 - Ammunition
1 , 500.00 - Uniforms
300.00 - Training School
600.00 - Miscellaneous
5, 500.00 - Police Clerk
300.00 - Travel
$ 77 , 650.00 - Total Police Department
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On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Orr, the follow-
ing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget :
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$ 5,450.00 - Town' s Operating Payment
450.00 - Fire Marshal -
• $ 5, 900.00 - Total Fire Department
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the fol-
, lowing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget :
$ 60,000.00 - Personal Services
12, 000.00 - Materials -
7,000.00 - Equipment Maintenance •
3,500.00 - Snow Removal -
1 ,000.00 - Sidewalk Maintenance -
8,800.00 - Street Lighting -
500.00 - Parking Meter Maintenance - -
600.00 - Traffic Light Maintenance -
`r' 500.00 - Painting Streets •
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pa $ 93, 900.00 - Total Streets, Sidewalks & Sanitation
With regard to Capital Outlays, Mr. Ritter said.:he would like to
see the appropriation made for the Xerox Machine - we°:may have a sale
for the SCM machine. Also, Councilman Pumphrey asked about the street
sweeper. Mr. Ritter said nothing has been done on this - -they have been
discussing it for years and he feels we need it now and we should go ahead
and buy it before the price noes any higher. He said -he is very well
satisfied with the Wayne street sweeper and recommends it.
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Councilman Orr left the meeting at this time. •
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On motion of Councilman Wallace, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey ,
the following amount was unanimously appropriated -from the 1971-1972 Bud-
get :
$ 720.00 - Copy Photo Machine
The matter of the street sweeper will be discussed further with the
Street Committee. Mr. Ritter is to get more information on this and per-
haps ask the Wayne salesman to bring a movie on this sweeper.
On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Councilman Howard, the fol-
lowing amount was unanimously appropriated from the_1971-1972 Budget :
$ 32,400.00 - Refuse Disposal -
There was some discussion as to the rules the public has to follow in the
use of the new County Landfill. Mr. Ritter explained that residents were
allowed to take articles to the Landfill during the specified hours in a
pick-up truck or vehicle of this size at no cost, with the exception of
tires, for which they-:make a charge of 10 cents apiece.
' On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Wallace, the fol-
lowing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget :
$ 25,000.00 - $475,000 Bond-Principal
14, 875.00 - $475,000 Bond- Interest
36,000.00 - $600,000 Bond-Interest
25, 000.00 - $600,000 Bond-Principal - '
5,625.00 - $125,000 Bond-Interest -
$106, 500.00 - Total Debt Service - •
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On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following amount was unanimously appropriated from the' 1971-1972 Budget :
$ 1,000.00 - Contingency Fund - •
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Wallace, the fol-
lowing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget:
$ 45, 000.00 - Personal Services
12,000.00 - Materials
1,000.00 - Vehicle Maintenance -
2, 500.00 - Electricity •
150.00 - Purification Supplies •
150.00 - Fuel •
200.00 - Telephone •
2, 000.00 - Equipment Repairs -
1 ,000.00 - Payment to Paxton Home •
600.00 - Rental on diZerega Spring
13,000.00 - Transfer to General Fund •
$ 77, 600.00 - Total Water & Sewer Department
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the fol-
lowing amounts were unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget :
$ 40,000.00 - Personnel
2, 500.00 - Chemicals
6,000.00 - Electricity
300.00 - Telephone
2,000.00 - Gas
2, 500.00 - Maintenance
500.00 - Vehicles
$ 53 ,800.00 - Total Sewer Plant Maintenance & Operation
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Wallace, the fol-
lowing amounts were unanimously appropriated from 'the_71971-1972 Budget :
$ 15,000.00 - $300,000 Bond-Principal
6, 187.50 - $300,000 Bond-Interest -
8,000.00 - $160,000 Bond-Principal •
2,052.00 - $160,000 Bond-Interest
45,000.00 - $900,000 Bond-Principal •
25, 200.00 - $900,000 Bond-Interest
$101 ,439.50 - Total Debt Service -
On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilman Murray, the fol-
lowing amount was unanimously appropriated from the 1971-1972 Budget :
$1,000.00 - Contingency •
On motion of Councilman Wallace, seconded by Councilman Howard, the
following resolution was offered : �1
BE •IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that the Town Treasurer be credited with $3, 219. 71 for Water
and Sewer Accounts Receivable, as shown on attached list.
Mr. Ritter said this list was made up a year ago - 'note' the' date is June
30, 1970. This does not mean that we might not collect a part of this.
The Ordinance was changed, giving the Town the power to impose a lien on
past due water bills, but this Ordinance was passed_•only 4 to 5 months ago
so would have no effect on these bills. The above resolution was then
unanimously adopted.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 1971 MEETING. .
On motion of Councilman Wallace, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following resolution was unanimously carried :
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that the Town Treasurer be credited with $1,397.07 for De-
r linquent Personal Property Taxes over five (5) years old.
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On motion, duly seconded, the following resolution was offered :
' BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg ,
that the Town donate approximately one-half acre of land at
the old Sewer Plant site to Loudoun Rescue Squad, subject to
deed of conveyance to be prepared by the Town Attorney, set-
ting forth certain conditions in connection with the grant,
and subject to Town Council approval, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager be directed to
ti- prepare a plat showing the one-half acre conveyance.
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• who said he -had talked with a number of people in Town about this and
CI:) they were in favor of the Town donating this land. Mr. Murray did say
that the Committee was of the opinion that some of the remainder of this
Q site should be leveled off and used as a temporary park site until it is
needed for other purposes. He also said that the committee from the Res-
cue Squad concurs that if this should cease to be a volunteer type of
Rescue Squad, the building would revert back to the Town. Mr. Ritter said
that Mr. Chester Williams had never made any firm offer, sohe is out of
the picture as a possible purchaser of this land. Mayor Rollins asked
what would-need to be done in order to make this land into a park. Mr.
Ritter said we would need a..lot of dirt and we have filled in a good deal
III of this already. Also, there still remain two buildings to be torn down.
Mr. Fred Meyer, representing the Rescue Squad, said they. feel that the
reversionary clause should be in any contract they enter into and would
also apply in case the County, in the future, would take over their opera-
tions . Their plans are to have a building that will cost in the neighbor-
hood of $75,000, and it would take the full half acre for the building
and parking. They would like to start construction prior to January 1 ,
1972, with this to' be a brick structure with four (4 ) bays. It will more
than likely be a two-story building, so they can have meetings and
recreational facilities upstairs. Mr. Ritter said he can prepare a plat
of this land and metes and bounds description. Town Attorney Martin asked
if the Council wishes to have a clause put in the deed which would re-
quire the building to be constructed in two years or revert to the Town;
also, if the Council would like to have any control over the architectural
plans. It was left to the Town Attorney to put in the provisions he be-
lieves necessary. Mayor Rollins said the Town Attorney, should include
the reversionary clause if the Squad ceases to be a volunteer organiza-
tion and a time limit to be set, with construction to be started within
one year and one story to be completed and in operation within three
years. It is hoped that the Rescue Squad will be of some help in operat-
ing the remainder of the land as a recreational area. Mayor Rollins
asked that some action be taken regarding putting this into a full-scale
_ � park. The above resolution was unanimously adopted.
On motion of Councilman Wallace, seconded by Councilman Murray, the
following resolution was offered :
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that Deed from Mrs . Lorraine A. Fletcher dated December 30,
1970, granting the Town of Leesburg a parcel of land to be
used for recreational purposes, be accepted.
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On motion of Councilman Wallace , 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 Manager be authorized to invest $20,000 of the
Airport Fund with First National Bank of Purcellville at an
interest rate of 5 . 5% for a period of one year.
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This matter: was discussed at" length, with Council feeling that the Town
should be included as an operator of the recreational area. Mr. Ritter
said he he has a verbal commitment from Phil Bolen ta..operate the play
ground as soon as the ground is ready. On motion of Mayor Rollins, sect
onded by Councilman Wallace, Council voted unanimously to table this
resolution unt' l such time as Councilman Wallace can talk with Jack How-
and and see if/might talk with Mrs. Fletcher about changing the last sec-
tion of this Deed to give the Town responsibility also for operating this
land as a recreational facility.
On motion of Councilman Howard, seconded by Councilman Hill , the III
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that the following. appropriations be made :
• $1 , 500.00 - Utility Fund - Materials.
1 ,335.50 - Semi-annual interest due First & Merchants
• National Bank on Airport Bonds No. 6 and 7.
160:00 - - Fees to election officials in connection with
Town election. •
500.00 - Sewer Plant Maintenance;
500.00 - Street Dept. - Materials.
300.00 - Issuing Justice.
50.00 - Sewer Plant - Telephone.
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200.00 - Police Vehicle Maintenance.
On motion of Councilman Murray , seconded by Councilman Wallace, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
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WHEREAS, the Council has attempted to obtain a certain tract
or-parcel of land in the Town of Leesburg for construction of
a street over the lands of Lucas D. Phillips, et al, and has
made an offer therefor, -which has not been accepted by said
owners , and has -previously instructed the Town Attorney to pro-
ceed to acquire said land by condemnation proceedings, and
WHEREAS, the resolution so adopted did not contain a finding
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that a public necessity exists therefor, and did not instruct
the Town Attorney to obtain the right of early entry, 'as pro-
. •vided for by Section 25-46.8 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as •
amended,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT •RESOLVED that the Council finds that a
public necessity exists for the acquisition of the above-de-
scribed land, and that the Petition for Condemndation to be
filed on behalf of the Town of Leesburg shall include facts
and circumstances to form the basis on which the Town desires .
to obtain the right of early entry, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the construction of the street
shall be commenced as soon as possible in order to provide
safe access to the Hospital area, and •that the conditions which
will be alleviated present an emergency.
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On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS, the Council has attempted to .obtain certain lands
and a right-of-way thereto in the County of Loudoun, owned
by Paul Scheetz, et al, Trustees, for construction of a Water
Filtration Plant and facilities, and has made an offer there-
for, which has not been accepted by said owners, and has pre-
viously instructed the Town Attorney to proceed to acquire said
lands and easement by condemnation proceedings, and
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WHEREAS, the resolution so adopted did not contain a finding
that a public necessity exists therefor, and did not instruct
the Town Attorney to obtain the right of early entry, as pro-
vided for by Section 25-46.8 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council finds that a
public necessity exists for the acquisition of the above-de-
scribed lands and easement, and that the Petition for Condem-
O nation 'to be filed on behalf of the Town of Leesburg shall in-
clude facts and circumstances to form the basis on which the
Town desires to obtain the right of early entry, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the construction of the Water Fil-
tration Plant and facilities shall be commenced as soon as pos-
sible in order to obtain an additional water supply, and that
the conditions which will be alleviated present an emergency.
Mr. Ritter reported that steps are being taken by Town Attorney Martin
to file the Petitions for Condemnation on these two pieces of property.
He believes the Town can put up the surety bond on this.
Mayor Rollins asked that the Finance Committee prepare the proper
resolution to sell the 1. 5 million dollar bonds. Also, a credit rating
will have to be secured again. There was some discussion as to how much
of the 1. 5 million dollar bond issue should be sold, but no definite ac-
tion was taken.
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 appropriations be made :
$150.00 - Sewer Plant-Chemicals.
4.80 - A & E Blueprinters - Printing during month of May.
(1969 Bond Issue) .
Mayor Rollins commented that he did not know if Johnson and Williams
will make the change, but they will be required to do some work in connec-
tion with the two condemnation suits. Mr. Ritter said they have already
been asked to go_ahead with this work.
i Councilman Hill asked what progress the engineers have made on the
Hospital Road. Mr. Ritter said Mr. Moody was to call Mr. Bengtson this
afternoon, but he does not know whether he did or not. However, Mr. Bengt-
son is to come up tomorrow and is to bring the plans with him. .
It was suggested that both the Street Committee and Finance Committee
meet a week later than their usual time due to the fact.:.that there is a
3-week time lapse between meetings. However, the Street Committee decided
to meet at the usual time due to the fact that the following Monday would
fall on the holiday.
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MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 1971 MEETING.-
Mayor Rollins asked Mr. Ritter to be sure to put on the Agenda for
the next meeting all appointments that will have to be made for reorga-•
nization of the Council for the next two years, including that of Mayor'- .
Pro-Tem. Also, the appointment of a member to se ve on the Northern
Virginia District Planning Commission from the 21ammxmgx2Iimmzsssmmx
Mayor Rollins said that, if there is no objection, Mr. Titus will serve)
on the Street Committee in place of Councilman Howard.
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Councilman Murray said he did not want Council to think that he is' _
. resigning from- the Planning Commission without some thought, but there
have been many times when he had to hire someone to handle his personal .
business while he attended these meetings. He added that the person _,
serving on the Northern Virginia District Planning Commission this year'
will have to attend only one meeting a month, plus perhaps a committee =.
meeting once during the month, but -this member will not be on the Executive
Committee. Mr. Murray said he would give this matter • some more thought:,
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= Mayor Rollins called attention to the fact • that Mr. .Howard will
have-to be replaced on the Board of Architectural Review. This appoint_
ment is made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
Town Attorney Martin asked if the Planning Commission has ever ap-
proved the plans on the Hospital Road. Mr: ' Forbes:.said the last thing
they saw was the first preliminary layout. Mr. Ritter was asked to see.
-that the Planning Commission sees the final plans: •
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Mr. Ritter said there was a surplus in the Police Fund through June,
out of which Chauncey Smith has been paid for working traffic in the even-
ings as a Special Officer. This costs only $3.00 per day and he and the-
Police feel that this is doing some good. He works at the intersection's
of Fort Evans Road and Rt. 7 from approximately 4 :45 to shortly after 532
then goes to Catoctin Circle until 5 :45 to 6 :00. However, there is no
money to carry him after July 1st. Mayor Rollins suggested that: this
be taken from the Contingency Fund until it can be taken up by. the' Com
mittee. • •
On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Howard, then:
meeting was adjourned at 9 :30 P.M. :.
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