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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 27 , 1972 .
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street , Leesburg , Virginia , on Sep-
tember 27 , 1972 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the
Mayor, with Town Manager Ritter offering the prayer. Those present were :
Mayor Kenneth B. Rollins , Councilmen G. Dewey Hill , Walter F. Murray,
Robert A. Orr, John W. Pumphrey, C . Terry Titus 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 September 13 , 1972 were approved
as written.
Col. Michael C . Grenata addressed Council , stating that he had
' received a copy of the consultant 's report from the Commissioner of
Highways on the southwest quadrant of the By-Pass . He said it is his
honest conclusion that Line A, as now proposed, is worse than it was
previously presented to the people . The consultant has made two basic
erroneous statements . He has not considered any of the engineering con-
i tours , such as grades , curvature , safety , the capacity of the road and
which road would move traffic better ; nor has he considered the cost,
meaning the avalanche of water that could come down the hill into Town
Branch . He passed out to each member of Council a pamphlet entitled
"Let' s Save Leesburg," calling particular attention to statements made
by Mr. Yates at a Public Hearing held in Leesburg in April of 1970,
wherein he cited the W. & O.D. Railroad corridor a good one , and which
• showed Line B or Line B modified to be a much better line. Colonel
Grenata also referred to the Highway Department ' s statement of costs ,
expressing his opinion of the erroneous costs listed . He said the new
line would most likely cost $1 ,000,000 more than stated in the cost re-
port . He urged Council to continue to oppose Line A. Mayor Rollins
stated that he , too; has received a copy of the official report of the
consultant . He noted that the major changes are that the Rehabilitation
Center would be given access by a road over the By-Pass , which would go
into the future Catoctin Circle from that point out to Route 7 . Dry Mill
Road would have access over the By-Pass , and there would be a buffer zone
in a couple of places . They would build Catoctin Circle . He left the
repot gttous S � i
ie�opfl iJ members . He also said that there is a
letter/with the- report , staeting that they will recommend the changes
of the consultant and the construction of Line A. Councilman Titus
asked what the Highway Department 's objection was to Line B . Colonel
Grenata said that Commissio'e Fugate said in January that construction
would be delayed if they built another road . Then the Virginia Historical
Society said- that Line B would have a "negative impact" on the many houses
located along this route . Councilman Hill questioned whether it would do
any good for this Council to reaffirm its position. Mayor Rollins said
he had nothing to say in this regard, and Councilman Murray felt that
Council has already said what is totsaid in its behalf. Councilman
Titus feels the Highway Department islresponsive: to the County and to
the Town and Councilman Wallace said he would like to study this report,
but he believed Council should reaffirm its position. There were further
remarks by Colonel Grenata , after which Councilman Hill said he would
like to see this matter referred for study . Mr . William Martin was recog-
nized and said that, in his opinion, both routes are wrong , believing
that the road from Big Spring on Route 15 and coming out at the Big Apple
should be considered. This route would be less expensive and not bother
• anybody . Mayor Rollins pointed out that this road has already been taken
into consideration and rejected by the Highway Department . Colonel
Grenata explained the reasons for this rejection and the subject was close4
with no action being taken .
Mr. Robert B . Harris , attorney representing the contract purchaser
of the Holden tract , addressed Council. He said that, in order to
sewer this property, it will be necessary to go through the Steffey
property with a sewer line that will connect to the Town 's Sewer Plant.
He said it was his understanding that numerous attempts have been made
to secure permission for a survey team to go on Mr. Steffey 's property
for purposes of surveying in compliance with the Master Plan. of the
Town, which Plan shows the sewer line going through. the Steffey prop-
erty and connecting to the Plant . He asked Council to seriously con-
sider what steps might be taken to go on Mr. Steffey ' s property for
purposes of survey , even to the extent of condemnation, if necessary.
He further explained that this sewer line would serve a large area and
presented cost figures . Mayor Rollins said this matter has been dis-
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cussed by Council before , so they are aware of the situation, however,
he did not know whether Council would want to condemn for this purpose
or just what, if any , action they would want to take . Mr. Harris said
he had written to Mr . Steffey on September 21st, notifying him that he
planned to appear before Council at this meeting. He had the return
receipt for this letter, signed by Mr. Steffey . Mr. Harris explained
that this would be a very expensive venture , with the petitioner having
to put in the sewer line to serve the entire watershed, the cost of
which is estimated to be approximately $183,000 from Route 7 to the
36" trunk line , and approximately $101 ,000 on-site costs . He could
see no damage to Mr. Steffey 's property, in fact , it would seem that
it would be a definite advantagd foi. them to have sewer on the property.
Councilman Titds asked if they have secured permission to go on other
adjoining property . Mr. Harris said they have . Mayor Rollins asked
what type of development is planned. Mr . Williamson, the petitioner,
explained that the property contains 78 acres , 21 of which would be
commercial on Route 7 and would extend back for a' distance of 800 feet. '
The remaining 57 acres would be high density, probably garden-type •
apartments and condominiums . Mr. Harris said there is no change in
this from what had been planned by a previous contract purchaser. He
said they would not want to hire a planner and spend a lot of money
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0 on site plans unless they know they can get sewer for this property.
Mr. Williamson said that the density would be determined at the time
Ly they would submit plans to the County under the requirements of the new
Ordinance . Mr . Slater, the realtor involved in this proposed transac-
Q tion, explained the number of units that would be allowed under the old
Zoning Ordinance, comparing this with what would be allowed under the
new Ordinance .
Mr. E . L. Steffey was recognized at this time . Mr . Steffey asked
Mr. Harris where he found out that he had refused to allow anybody to
go onto the property. Mr. Harris said Mr. Williamson had said Mr .
Crouch had stated that Mr . Steffey also refused him permission. Mr.
Steffey asked that the record show that he has never refused anybody
permission to go on the land for purposes of survey . He also said Mr.
Crouch had never asked for such permission . He said he came here with
the sole purpose of cooperating with the Town and the County. He then
reviewed the circumstances of prior contract purchasers of the prop-
erty, as well as explaining that there is a first trust on the prop-
erty , payable to Joseph Kincaid and containing a release clause, which
provides for no sewer line or no roads to be built except on a planned
development master plan for the property . He read to Council a letter
sent by registered mail to him from the Town Manager in November 1971,
requesting a sewer easement and threatening condemnation proceedings
if not granted . He then read other letters having to do with this .
Mr. Steffey also stated that he was recently asked for permission for
someone to go on the property for purposes of a flood plain study, and
he willingly gave this permission. He further explained that he is now
involved in a contract to sell the property to a developer and has a
$25 ,000 deposit on the property . He said he has no objection to running
sewer through the property personally , however, under the deed of trust
he is prevented from granting this permission. He said his group are
not speculators , as quoted by the newspaper, but are investors , and
they cannot plan or develop the property. He exhibited to Council a
plat , pointing out the 33 ' sewer line on this property. He also said
he is well aware of the fact that , in order for this property to be .
zoned for the purposes proposed, it must be approved by the Town Council.
Therefore , to refuse to let anyone go on the property for purposes of
survey would be the worst thing he could do. Mayor Rollins asked Mr.
Steffey how long he thinks it will be before this contract is consummated.
Mr . Steffey said he would write the Town within a week, giving the
status of the proposed contract .
Mr. Harris then read the pertinent portion of his letter?,
calling
attention to the fact that the facts stated therein were his under
standing" from the petitioner, and that his letter was sent in good
faith and still is. There was further discussion between Mr. Harris
and Mr. Steffey as to possibilities to be worked out . Mr . Harris then
asked Council if they would give some definite time as to when this
problem might be heard again. It was the general consensus of Council
that this be taken up again in 30 days , and Mayor Rollins asked Mr.
Ritter to write a letter to Mr. Steffey, stating that the Council will
give him 30 days to report the status of the proposed contract under
consideration, and tell him the date of that meeting .
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Town Manager Ritter reported the following :
(1) With regard to the transfer of funds from the Utility Fund
to the General Fund, we are presently using the figure of 10c per thous-
and gallons , which amounts to about $16 ,000 this year. A figure of 25c
per thousand would be more realistic and would amount to about $40,000.
The Budget is based on the latter figure .
(2) The proposed Underground Utilities Ordinance was continued
from last meeting to consider adding the furnishing of "as built"-:draw-
ings and the penalty provision. The latter has been set by the Fi-
nance Committee . He has contacted the utility-1 companies and has met
with C & P Telephone Company. They said it would be extremely costly
and time consuming and requested that they' be exempted from such a re-
quirement . They said they were equipped to locate their facilities on
two days ' notice. He has a meeting with VEPCO on Friday of this week
and imagines they will take the same position.
(3) He explained the appropriations on the Agenda and called at-
tention to the copies of letters from residents about the trees that
were cut down.
(4) With regard to the increase in price of Town stickers', this
should read $15 .00, which would increase the revenue from $28,000 to
$45 ,000 , and on which the Budget is based. Also, the effective date
should read March 15 , 1973 , rather than April 15 , 1973 .
(5) The proposed work to be done on the 150 ' dirt section would
cost between $4,500 and $5 ,000 . After further investigation, it is not
wise to put in curb and gutter at this time since it. would create a
drainage problem. It should be deferred until the storm {tainage is
brought up to the corner of Blue Ridge Ave . He recommended that we
blacktop a strip 20 ' wide , which would cost around $1, 700. This work
can be done when the other section of Washington Street is done .
(6) He explained the drainage problem between 121 and 123 Bel-
mont Drive and said that Mr . Moore appeared before the Street Committe
and asked that something be done about this situation. He explained
tha; when Mr. Schaefer built these houses , he provided a 10 ' easement
and ran pipes to the rear of the houses . Therefore, water and trash
collects and spreads on the yards of Mr. Moore and Mr. Graham. At one
time , he had considered a 50% contribution by the property owners on cor-
recting this situation, however, he now believes this is the Town ' s prob-
lem. This would cost around $2,000 and there is $1,800 in the Budget.
(7) The Chamber of Commerce has decided to hold the Cart Mart on
the County Parking Lot.
(8) He has been in touch with the State Treasurer 's Office on
our 1 . 5 million dollar bond sale. Frank Miller has made up a proposed
maturity schedule, with payments being $50,000 from 1975 through 1982 ;
$75 ,000 from 1983 through 1994 and $25,000 from 1995 through 2002 . A
financial projection study is being prepared by Johnson and Williams
based on information sent him this past Monday . He thinks he can com-
plete this in about a week , which would speed up the date for the bond
sale .
(9) Last Friday , a meeting was held between , Mrs . Carr, Mr. Wil-
, liams and Mr. Chaves for the purpose of deciding on a location for the
standpipe in connection with the Potomac River Water Project. Mrs .
Carr was firm in her standing that it could not be located on the
Westinghouse property . Therefore, Mr. Williams picked a site on the
Alberts property. He said he has not discussed this with Mr. Williams ,
however, he does not feel this is a good location - it would mean about
another two miles of line that had not been figured on. He feels that
a more suitable site can be decided on and this will be discussed at the
next Street Committee meeting .
Councilman Hill stated that he understood that the Antique Show
is proposed to be located in Virginia Village , rather than on the Lees-
burg Plaza property . He understood_ that they had a choice of either
the Plaza or the Ball Park .
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Councilman Wallace asked the amount of the tap fee for the sewer
line in Dry Mill Subdivision . Mr. Ritter said it is $200.00, the tap
fees were raised before the availability charges were established.
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Councilman Titus reported that he and Mr. Forbes met with the
County Planning Commission and the amendments to the Subdivision Ordi-
nance were passed.
Councilman Pumphrey asked when the street resurfacing program is
to start . Mr. Ritter said they were supposed to start this week, but
they have been tied up.
Councilman Murray said he also understood that Mr . Warner had asked
permission from John Ours to use his land. by the ecology site for the
Antique Show, however, he thinks he should ask our permission. It was
the general consensus that he come back to Council and ask for this per-
mission, however, Mr. Ritter said the next meeting would be too late for
that. He said he has not applied for his permit . Mr. Murray said he
- would be happy to vote in favor of it if he asks to have it out there.
d+ Mayor Rollins formally requested that Loudoun Street, on the north
Q side, be restricted to parking for Loading and Unloading only from Oc-
eS tober 9th through the 13th for the Loudoun Hospital Rummage Sale . He
said he would have someone come in and talk to Mr. Ritter about how this
can be worked out.
Mayor Rollins said he was vehement about the plans on the projects
on Edwards Ferry Road, with particular attention to the extremely bad
situation where the street comes out of the parking lot onto Edwards
Ferry Road . Mr. Ritter said he has received a letter from Mr. Chamber-
lin; which was authorized by Mr. Cafritz of Loudoun House. There are
four entrances involved. The northeast entrance on Edwards Ferry Road
about 30 feet from Plaza Drive will be eliminated and provision is be-
ing made to take care of the drainage coming from this lot . The north-
west entrance from Edwards Ferry Road will be 30 feet. There would also
be a dual entrance off of Plaza Drive into Loudoun House and he has
changed the radius to make it easier for vehicles to go into the lot .
He would like to leave both entrances 20 feet wide on Plaza Drive. On
Leesburg Village, Mr. Reines has assured him that his main entrance will
be opposite the one into Loudoun House off of Plaza Drive and he will
try to make it up to 30 feet wide , however, he is limited by a catch
basin. On the Edwards Ferry Road entrance, we suggested that he hold
the eastern line as it is and shift the western line 10 feet . He said
he would try to do this . Mayor Rollins said that cars cannot get out
of the parking lot at Loudoun House onto Plaza Drive as it is - he
thinks it should be expanded westwardly and they should be made to take
it out and put it in right. Mr. Ritter said the island could be elimi-
nated. It was brought out that the original plans , as well as the ne-
gotiated changes , were approved by the Town.
Mayor Rollins also asked what the situation is on the compaction of
the Church Street-King Street storm sewer line . Mr. Ritter said Perry
is going to excavate a portion of this and tamp it. Mr. Rollins said
he hoped the Hospital Road would be done properly the first time. He
asked who gives the Inspector his orders . Mr. Ritter said Mr. Chaves
does . He said Perry knows they should compact it - he is afraid they
get pretty sloppy sometimes and you have to watch them. Councilman Hill
• commented that he did not see how the Inspector can personally inspect
all of this work due to the amount of construction that is going on.
Mr. Ritter said Mr. Hyatt gets tied up at times on one job. Mayor Rol-
' lins said he thinks Perry Engineering should be apprised that they are
getting a little loose and should do a better job.
Councilman Wallace asked about Plaza Drive, where they are taking
pibt blackjack that was put in. Mr. Ritter said he would have to check
into this . Councilman Titus said this type of thing reflects on the
contractor and he thinks we should take this into consideration before
Perry is awarded another job.
Town Attorney George Martin said he had a pre-trial conference with
Judge Penn day before yesterday on the Rust condemnation case, which is
to be heard tomorrow. Juke Penn felt we should spell out more specifi-
cally what we are going tolon the easement and what rights the Rusts
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would have left in it . Also, whether we are going to fence the area
for the location of the Plant : He explained that the problem, in this
case, is that ourL_easement ; lies parallel to the VEPCO easement, in
which they had certain rights reserved for grazing and farming. If we
fence this easement and cut them off completely , the Commissioners would
probably find that we damaged the residue of the property because it
would be worthless to them. He said he and Mr. Ritter have added seve-
ral provisions in the Petition and he went on to explain these provisions.
Judge Penn indicated that, if we do not have these items spelled out,
there would be little point in going to Court tomorrow. There was
then some discussion as to whether a compromise offer should be con-
sidered, if such were offered. It was the general consensus that we
have already offered to compromise for $20,000 and that any compromise
offer should be rejected. 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 Attorney be and he is hereby authorized to .a-
• mend the original Petition in the condemnation suit pending
against S . M. Rust , Trustee , et al, by adding a new paragraph
numbered 13 , in the form set forth on the copy attached of the
proposed new paragraph, and to delete any portion , if in his
opinion, such becomes necessary .
13 . The petitioner will erect a chain link. fence around the •
area containing 6 .8526 acres to be acquired in fee simple , , to-
gether with a gate at the entrance thereto from the right of
way . Petitioner will construct in the easement a road with a
twenty foot surface , together with a permanent crossing for
livestock and farm machinery over the service road and water
main, to be located where directed by defendants on the right
of way , and a gate, or cattle guard, at the entrance of the
fifty foot right of way at its intersection with Route 773 .
The service road will be twenty feet wide, constructed of
eight inches of crushed stone with plant mix top, together
with five foot width shoulders , and a two foot wide ditch
twelve inches deep. Petitioner will install at a depth of
four feet a twenty four inch cast iron water main two feet
from the edge of the surface of the service road, which will
be installed prior to construction of the road and will have
the right to inspect, rebuid, remove , repair or improve the
service road and water main and make connections or taps on
the water main and will provide a crossing for livestock and
passage of farm machinery during construction, to be located
at direction of the defendants . Petitioner will repair and
maintain the service road.
Petitioner shall not have the right to fence, or enclose the
fifty foot easement , and owners shall have all the rights and
benefits therein consistent with the enjoyment of the right of
way by petitioner and may use the right of way to graze, cul-
tivate , mow and for the passage of livestock and farm equip-
ment and may exercise other acts of ownership which are rea-
sonable and such as will not injure , impair or obstruct the
enjoyment of the right of way by petitioner.
Petitioner will have the right to install public utility fa-
cilities in the right of way to serve the water treatment plant .
Any and all ditches opened by petitioner for installation, re-
pair, or maintenance of the water main will be filled and lev-
eled . Crossovers will be provided, as aforesaid , so that var-
ious portions of the land owned by defendants will not be iso-
lated from other portions of such land.
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Murray,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that Performance Bond in the amount of $ 142 ,767 .00 to cover
physical improvements on Sec . 2A, Crestwood Hamlet, be ap-
proved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for water and sewer
extension be approved.
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Mr. Garrett of Crestwood Construction Corporation said Sectiots 2 and
2A would complete Catoctin Circle . Councilman Titus asked if anyone
has been contacted regarding the slope easement . Mr . Forbes said he
discussed this with the property owner on the north side and it is all
right with him, however, he would not give us anything in writing.
On motion of Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg,
that Performance Bond in the amount of $99,496 .40 to cover
physical improvements on Sec . 2 , Crestwood Hamlet , be ap-
proved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for water and sewer
extension be approved .
Mr. Ritter said all costs have been paid and this includes bonding for
silt control.
VP On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Wallace, the
Q following resolution was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburghas been usinga figure of 100
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per thousand gallons of water metered in computing an amount
to be transferred quarterly from the Utility Fund to the Gene-
ral Fund, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the resultant figure does
not represent the true costs of time spent by Town employees
performing work on Utility Department functions , and
WHEREAS, studies show that a figure of 25C, approaches more
nearly the results desired,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the
Town of Leesburg , that the Town Treasurer be instructed to
use the figure of 25C per thousand in computing the transfer
amount , effective quarter ending September 30 , 1972 .
There was some discussion regarding the proposed Underground Utili-
ties Ordinance and, with there being no objection, Mayor Rollins said
this would be held over until answers have been received from all of the
utility companies .
On motion of Councilman Wallace, 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 - Soil Consultants for CBR-10 Tests on Wirt Street-
Streets-Capital Outlay-Street Resurfacing .
322 . 50 - Dewberry , Nealon & Davis - Design and Stakeout
on S. Wirt Street Storm Sewer . 1971 Bond Issue .
961 . 24 - For purchase of 3 hydrants - Utility Fund-Capi-
tal Outlay-Valve and Fire Hydrant Installation.
111 - 90 .00 - Mercury Removal - Sewer Plant .
600.00 - C . M. Payne for removing three trees on N . King
Street . General Fund-Tree Removal .
5 ,412 .66 - Southern Line Cleaning , for cleaning, T.V. in-
spection and sealing leaks in 2232 ' of sewer
line . Utility Fund-Capital Outlay.
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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27 , 1972 MEETING.
On motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following Ordinance.: was offered :
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg ,
that Sec . 13-141 of the Town Code be amended to increase the
amount of the motor vehicle license from Ten Dollars to Fif-
teen Dollars , and shall read as follows :
"The amount of the license fee imposed or provided in Sec .
13-140 shall be Fifteen Dollars . The license shall be pur-
chased from the municipal treasurer, " and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this increase be effective March
15 , 1973 .
Mayor Rollins pointed out that the new State Law governing the purchase
of State tags would become effective in January , and he thought it wise
to wait until we know a little more about this Law. On motion of Coun-
cilman Wallace, seconded by Councilman Orr, Council voted unanimously to
table the above Ordinance .
Councilman Orr left the meeting at this time .
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Titus , the;`.;
following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, Washington Street has been constructed to Town Speci-
fications from its north boundary with the Walter Phillips land
to a point approximately 150 ' from Blue Ridge Ave . , and
WHEREAS , the above construction leaves a gap of 150 ' of dirt
street,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg , that the Town Manager be authorized to secure bids
on the building of the 150 ' section, with. curb and gutter and
street, to meet Town Specifications .
Mr. Ritter said he believed we should eliminate the curb and gutter at this
time , as well as the fact that he believes we will have to get an ease-
ment from the Bells . On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Coun-
cilman Pumphrey , the following amendment was offered: To eliminate
with curb and gutter and street, " and insert in place thereof the
words "of street , ". Mr. Ritter went on to explain further about the base
already there and the proposed cost . Also, the fact that Mr. Moran wants
to complete his section of Washington Street and has talked with him about
doing the whole thing at one time . He says he can make it 18 feet wide
and do it for about $1 ,000 . Mr. Ritter said he does not feel that Mr.
Moran would get quite as good a job as we would - the part that he has
done so far is not too good , the CBR test was all right and the material
was probably good, but he did not build it to the right elevation. He
again said he did not think we should put in curb and gutter in this lo-
cation until the Blue Ridge-Catoctin Circle Storm Sewer is built . He
recommended that this be done at the same time the rest of the resur-
facing is done by Tri-County . The above amendment and. original resolu-
tion were then unanimously defeated, and it was the general consensus
that a CBR test b.ghEun on Washington Street , and that the 150 ' of street
be done along witfiresurfacing schedule .
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Wallace,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted, after Mr. Ritter ex-
plained
that we have the easement through the private property and
VEPCO has no objection to our going through their right-of-way :
WHEREAS, a drainage problem exists between House #121 and House
#1-23 Belmont Drive , caused by the dumping of water from Belmont
Drive onto the above properties, and
WHEREAS, the Town has received numerous requests from the two
property owners to correct said problem,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Leesburg , that the Town Manager be authorized to receive bids
for the laying of pipe to the north side of VEPCO right-of-way .
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On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Murray, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Council received'a letter from Robert C.
Forbes dated September 8 , 1972 , outlining action by the Lees-
burg Planning Commission recommending the hiring of Rosser H.
Payne , Jr. as a Consultant to assist in' the development of a
Comprehensive Plan' for the Town, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Planning Commission to initi-
ate the planning study, using the per diem rate approach as out-
lined in Mr. Payne ' s letters of August 9 and August 31, which
will cost approximately $500 per month for necessary services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Rosser H. Payne , Jr.
be notified that his services will be retained on the ' above
basis .
Mayor Rollins said he understood a CBR test was done on Plaza Drive.
Councilman Wallace said that, where the storm sewer went under the road,
it was filled in with blackjack and now it has to be dug up because it ,
VP didn ' t meet with the CBR test . Mr . Ritter explained that you have to
r take samples often enough . He said he probably brought in dirt from
some place else to back fill over the storm sewer. He said he knew Mr.'
Chaves had spent a lot of time on this street and that he shut them down
C: one time . for several days .
Mayor Rollins asked Mr. Ritter to look into the entrance onto Plazp
Drive from Loudoun House .
There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned at
10 : 10 P.M.
%re, Mayor
Clerk of he Council