HomeMy Public PortalAbout1974_01_09 206
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JANUARY 9, 1974.
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers , 10 West Loudoun Street , Leesburg , Virginia on Janu-
ary 9, 1974 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor,
with Councilman Murray offering the prayer. Those present were :
Mayor G . Dewey Hill , Councilmen 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.
Councilman Herbert L. Ridder joined the meeting at approximately 8 :50
P.M.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 26 , 1973 were ap-
proved
as written.
Mayor Hill recognized Colonel Michael C . Grenata , Chairman of
the Committee for a Safe Leesburg By-Pass , who asked Mr . Frank Cald-
well to speak . Mr. Caldwell reviewed the By-Pass situation from its
beginnings in the late 1950 's , at which time he was Chairman of the
Planning Commission, calling attention to the fact that the route was
changed several times due to objections by the Town Council and the
Planning Commission before the present northeast and southeast quad-
rants were constructed. It was his belief that this was a case where
determined action by the Council forced the Highway Department to
change the route of the By-Pass , this being the point to be discussed
by Colonel Grenata tonight .
Colonel Grenata stated that his purpose tonight is to supply in-
formation and answer questions so that Council can arrive at the proper
decision in . the public interest . He spoke concerning a letter from
Commissioner of Highways Douglas B . Fugate dated December 18, 1973,
which letter was in reply to a resolution adopted by the Town Coun-
cil on December 12 , 1973 , as well as a resolution adopted by the
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on January 2 , 1974 . It is ob-
vious that Commissioner Fugate is never going to make any change
and he feels that all the power and influence possible must be mobi-
lized to stop Line A Modified. Senator Scott would request Governor
Godwin to review this situation if both the Board of Supervisors and
the Town of Leesburg would adopt resolutions opposing Line A Modi-
fied . Senator Byrd would secure an appointment with the Governor if
no-one locally can arrange this and Delegate Rollins has said he would
do so .
He referred to Commissioner Fugate ' s statements made before the
Senate Transportation Committee in February of 1973 ; a letter writ-
ten to Senator Waddell on October 2 , 1972 by Mr . William J . Cox , a
former member and Chairman of the Loudoun County Planning Commission
(this taken from a History of the Leesburg By-Pass compiled by Colonel
Grenata) ; quotations by Mr. Yeatts at the location hearing held in
Leesburg in April of 1970, who apparently thought Line B the better
route ; and extracts from a hearing of the Senate Joint Resolutions
Committee, which also quoted statements made by Commissioner Fugate,
wherein he admitted the Highway Commission does make mistakes . He
also pointed out on two maps why Line A Modified is a bad line.
Dr. B. A. Brann addressed Council at this time , at Colonel Gre-
nata 's invitation, calling attention to the damage that has already
been done to his property . However, he stated that his main objec-
tions are the safety , cost and damage to the Town of Leesburg .
Dr. Walter Ruble , a new resident of the area on the other side
` of Route 7 from Dr. Brann, also addressed Council , stating that, in
his experience as a registered professional engineer over many years ,
he has witnessed some tragic errors of judgment made by conscientious
and dedicated professional public servants . Therefore , it would seem
reasonable that the Virginia Highway Commission could make errors as
well . He believed that the building of Line A Modified would be a-
nother tragic error of judgment , and it was his opinion that Line A
Modified should be reviewed by a competent and unbiased engineering
firm operating in another State to determine whether the Highway Com-
mission 's decision is , in fact, in the best interest of the State,
the Town of Leesburg and the residents of Loudoun County just west
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of Leesburg . This review could be completed in six to eight weeks
at a cost of $ 15 ,000 or less , and would give a final and unbiased
answer. He pointed out the damage to his own property if this line
is constructed, exhibiting a map showing the expensive installation
involved for the purpose of a buffer and the disruption it would
cause to this part of the Town and the County.
Colonel Grenata said that the present contract is in the amount '
of $5 ,350,000, the project to be completed in two years , or by Oc-
tober 1 , 1975 . $2 ,700 ,00) (just about half of the total amount) was111
allotted on July 1 , 1973 . If Governor Godwin agrees to stop Line A
Modified and go with Line B Modified or an alternate route , he is
sure he will see that we get the money to build the alternate route
as it is needed on a crash basis . Councilman Titus asked if the
Governor has told him this. Colonel Grenata said No, this is what
we want to find out . He believed work should start in a year. He
said we would have little to lose and everything to gain and recom-
mended that this Council take such action to request Governor Godwin
to review this case , to stop construction on Line A Modified, ex-
cept on that segment which is on both lines , and to expedite , on a
crash basis , the construction of Line B Modified or an alternate
route .
At this time , Colonel Grenata read the resolution adopted by
the Board of Supervisors on January 2 , 1974 and said that Delegate
Rollins had authorized him to say that he , Delegates Owens and Mur-
phy would support any action to stop Line A. Senator Waddell has
also stated that he would support this action. The Board of Super-
visors is now leaving it up to the Town Council .
Colonel Grenata said there were other members of his Committee
present in favor of stopping Line A Modified and asked that they
either stand or raise their hands . There were some 14 or 15 members
present , indicating their acquiescence in this matter.
Councilman Murray wished to offer a proposed resolution at this
time , however, Mayor Hill said he had promised Councilman Ridder that
no vote would be taken on this matter until he could get to the meet-
ing and he expected him within a short time .
Councilman Murray offered the following resolution, to be con-
sidered later, when all members are present :
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg ,
that Delegate Kenneth B. Rollins be requested to petition
Governor-Elect Mills E . Godwin, Jr . for a meeting as soon
after his inauguration on January 12 , 1974 as is practicable
to review the Leesburg By-Pass matter, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if this meeting can be arranged,
one or more representatives of the Town will be appointed by
the Mayor to present the Town ' s position on this matter, which
position has the support of the Loudoun County Board of Super-
visors,, as indicated in their resolution dated January 2 , 1974 ,
a copy of this resolution to be forwarded to Governor-Elect
Mills E. Godwin, the Virginia Department of Highways , Delegates
Kenneth B . Rollins , Stanley Owens , William Murphy and to Senator
Charles Waddell .
Councilman Murray added that, as far as he is concerned, .this is the
"last shot and, if the man at the top says No, this is the way he
will always vote - this is all he wants to hear about it. "
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Mayor Hill said the above resolution would be held in abeyance
until the arrival of Councilman Ridder. He asked the Clerk to read
the letter from Commissioner Douglas B. Fugate dated December 18,
1973 and to make this letter a part of the Minutes of this meeting.
Town Manager Ritter reported as follows :
1. A couple of months ago, Herbert Bryant, Inc . was notified to
clean up the debris on Harrison Street where there was a fire a couple
of years ago . They are finally getting ready to start work on this
next week. They have contracted with Smith and Moran , who operate
the Hidden Lane Landfill to clean up this debris .
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2 . The Street Committee met with Mr. Williams a couple of nights
ago to go over the Water Study Report made for the Town . Mr. Williams
brought us up-to-date on the progress of the plans for the Potomac
River Project . They should be completed in about two weeks•, at which
time they will submit them to the Health Department in Richmond for
approval and to us so that we can secure a Commission Permit. This
normally takes 4 to 6 weeks , but , hopefully , we can get the Permit
much sooner. It looks like this project might possibly go out to
bid about March 1st .
3 . On the chemical addition at the Sewer Plant , we are still
getting in equipment and material. The pumps were shipped last week
but have not arrived yet . The overhead door for the Butler building
is scheduled to be installed on January 21st. The electrical work
is nearly complete . The water line is yet to be put in, but this is
minor and can be done by Town forces when weather and ground conditions
are favorable . It looks like sometime in February before we start
this work .
4. We have received a notice from the Highway Department of
three tentative dates scheduled for advertising three different proj -
ects in Leesburg . One is the Route 7 Urban Project, which consists
of dual-laning a short section at the intersection of Catoctin Circle,
as well as four-laning Catoctin Circle to a point at the W. & O.D.
Railroad - this to be advertised on April 10, 1974 ; the Route 15
Urban Project from the By-Pass to this side of Catoctin Circle - to
be advertised on June 5 , 1974 ; and the intersection of Market Street,
Loudoun Street and Morven Park Road, which consists of pavement widen-
ing and cutting across this intersection - to be advertised on Novem-
ber 6 , 1974.
Councilman Pumphrey objected to voting on the proposed By-Pass
resolution before it goes to Committee . He wants answers to several
questions before he votes on this . He said they have been fighting
for 15 years trying to get a By-Pass and it has taken a good ten
years to get two quadrants . Traffic is getting worse every day and,
if the adoption of this resolution could cause us to lose our allo-
cation or to delay the By-Pass , he wants to know it . He asked that
it be turned over to the proper committee before any action is taken.
He also said there are some misgivings about the last resolution a-
dopted by some of the members of Council .
Mayor Hill explained to the audience at this time that, accord-
ing to the rules of Council , if one member objects to considering an
item not on the regular Agenda, it must automatically be referred back
to Committee . Therefore, since Councilman Pumphrey has objected, it
is referred back to the Street Committee for further consideration.
Councilman Orr asked how the Police cars are holding up - he under-
stood from the Chief that the main car is broken down . Mr. Ritter said
we have not had very good luck with the Plymouth cars we have been
getting through State Purchasing , but we have no choice as long as we
get them through the State . He said it is not too much more expensive
to get them individually and we have one on order from Leesburg Motors .
Councilman Orr suggested that we buy smaller cars: Mr.. Ritter said
the one on order and the one on the Agenda are both smaller cars , the
one hieing on order from Leesburg Motors is a Ford. •
Councilman Murray pointed out that no change • as made in his
proposed resolution on the By-Pass and asked thatIbe reviewed. He
would hope that whoeveftwould be appointed to present our petition
would realize that, ifTmeant a delay, then we would go back - it
is not his intention to delay this project. Councilman Titus re-
quested that the Street Committee be furnished with a copy of this
proposed resolution for consideration at its meeting on Monday .
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Mayor Hill recognized Mr. Sorensen at this time . Mr. Sorensen,
Vice President of Sorensen Construction Corporation, stated that he
and Mr. Logan Jennings , with Jeffrey Sneider Company , have worked to-
gether on a plan for water-saving devices . He said they have gone
to the Utility Committee several times and have researched quite a
few types of devices on the market today. They feel that they have
an
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come up with the simplest method of water saving . The kit presented
to each Council member tonight is the latest device the Washington
Suburban Sanitary Commission has come up with . He called attention
to the booklets that accompany these kits , explaining the use of the
bottles , which should save approximately one quart of water with each
flush of the toilet. They feel that this would be good for Leesburg
in that it would conserve water, it could save the homeowner money
and reduce the wasteloads at the Sewage Treatment Plant . Although
the WSSC has 48 cents in each kit , they have an over-supply and it
is believed that each kit can be purchased for 20 cents after Janu-.
ary 15th . Other jurisdictions are interested in water-saving de-
vices and they would like to be able to purchase these. before the
supply is depleted. Mr. Chaves has advised that approximately 3 ,000
of these kits would be needed for Leesburg , at a cost of $600, and
Mr . Ritter has stated that these kits could be distributed to the
homeowners by the Town 's meter reader over a three-month period.
Mr. Sorensen said several members of their Committee have agreed to
pick up these kits and bring them to Leesburg . Mr . Jennings added
that his firm is considering purchasing them for other jurisdictions .
Mr. Sorensen suggested that a small note accompany these kits when
e' they are distributed, stating that they have been purchased from the
O WSSC.
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a On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
�.,.,^ the following resolution was unanimously adopted after some little dis-
cussion :
BE IT RESOLVED, that authority be given to the Town Manager
to purchase 3,000 Water Saving Devices (3 bottle plastic kits)
from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission through Les
Sorensen , at a price of 20 cents per kit .
Mayor Hill commented that , quite often, the Town is critized for various
things and it is very seldom that we do anything from a public rela-
' tions standpoint. Councilman Titus commented that , in some of the
research he did on water-saving devices , the WSSC found most of them
to be unsuccessful unless they were installed by a plumber. These are
simply installed by the individual homeowner. He thanked Mr . Sorensen
and Mr. Jennings for their work on this project . Councilman Pumphrey
commented that a great deal of water could be saved if a large number
of people use these devices .
Councilman Orr left the meeting at this time .
The Public Hearing on Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance was
opened at this time , with the Notice being read by the Clerk. Mayor
Hill asked that the Clerk read a letter received from Harold E. Wil-
liams , President of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers ,
Northern Virginia Chapter, this letter being pertinent to the amend-
ments to be discussed. This letter, after outlining reasons for rec -
ommended changes in Section 9A-4-2 of the Site Plan Ordinance, sug-
gested the following change in that Section : "Site development plans
shall be prepared and certified by either a professional engineer,
architect or land surveyor registered in the State of Virginia . When
a site development plan contains elements involving several of the
aforementioned incidents , the certification of each will be required. "
Councilman Ridder joined the meeting at this time .
Mr. Cecil Jackson , President of the Mt . Vernon Surveyor 's Associa-
tion addressed Council at this time, speaking on behalf of those mem-
' bers who are licensed through the Department of Professional and Occu-
pational Registration in the State of Virginia , stated their position
to the inclusion of , or reference to, landscape architects , planners
and urban design in the proposed Ordinance . Since they are not li-
censed, disciplined or regulated under any professional jurisdiction
in the State of Virginia for the protection of the general public ,
they respectfully requested that Article 15-1-40 and Article 15-1-58
be taken from the Ordinance , and that the words "City planning , ur-
ban design and landscape architect " in 9A-4-2 be deleted.
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Mr. Paul Bengtson of Dewberry , Nealon and Davis , one of the Town 's
consultants , said that, basically , he believed this is a fine docu-
ment , but he agreed to some extentwith the letter read and with the
statement made by Mr. Jackson, that being to the other types of plan-
ning, urban , city planning and landscape architecture since they do
not have any professional registration in the State of Virginia . He
had no quarrel with this type of people , but believed that certifica-
•
tion should be done by either the architect, the professional engineer
or the land surveyor. Concerning a site plan having two or three cer-
tifications , he pointed out that there is an exemption in the State
law that allows an architect to sign for certain work that has some-
- thing directly to do with his work . The same applies to a profession-
al
engineer. He did not see how anybody could be held responsible if
there were three certifications . He urged Council to review this
section of the Ordinance .
There being no-one else to speak either for or against the Amend-
ments , the Public Hearing was declared closed by Mayor Hill .
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Wallace,
the following Ordinance was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS , the Leesburg Planning Commission initiated the
following amendments to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance ; and
WHEREAS , the said amendments have been processed in accord-
ance with the provisions of Article 11 of the Leesburg Zon-
ing Ordinance and Article 8, Chapter 11 , Title 15 . 1 of the
1950 Code of Virginia , as amended; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that such amendments to the
Leesburg Zoning Ordinance are in the best interest of the
Town of Leesburg , Virginia ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council for the Town
of Leesburg, that the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance be and the
same is hereby amended as follows :
Delete Section 9-2-1 in its entirety.
Add, subsequent to Section 9-3 , a new article as follows :
(Article 9-A - Site Plans - to be seen in the Zoning Ordinance . )
Delete Article 15 in its entirety and add in place thereof the
following : (Article 15 - Definitions - to be seen in the Zon-
ing Ordinance) .
The above-mentioned Site Plan Ordinance and Definitions include an
amendment moved by Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Wallace
and unanimously adopted by Council , as follows :
"Sections 9A-4-2 amended to read 'Site development plans will
be prepared by an architect or engineer or land surveyor duly
authorized by the State of Virginia to practice as such; ' also,
to delete from the Definitions 'Planner and 'Landscape Archi-
tect, ' 15-1-40 and 15-1-58 . "
Bids were opened at this time by Town Manager Ritter on pro-
posed investments as follows :
First & Merchants National Bank
(c) $500 ,000 for 180 days , at 8 .06%.
(d) $100 ,000 for 365 days , at 7 . 26%.
North American Bank & Trust
(b) $500,000 for 365 days , at 7 . 52%.
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Peoples National Bank
(a) $ 40,000 for 365 days , at 6%.
(b) $500,000 for 365 days , at 72%.
(c) $500,000 for 180 days , at 8%.
(d) $100 ,000 for 365 days , at 7121.
(e) $140 , 278 for 90 days , at 8%%.
First Virginia Bank
(a) $ 40,000 for 365 days , at 6 . 5%.
(b) $500 ,000 for 365 days , at 6 .50%.
(c) $500 ,000 for 180 days , at 7%.
(d) $100,000 for 365 days , at 6 . 5%.
(e) $140,278 for 90 days , at 7%.
On motion of Councilman Murray , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted, although Councilman
Wallace raised the question of whether the $500 ,000 investment should
be advertised on a shorter period of time, where we would get a higher
rate of interest :
C
Crs BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Banks be awarded the in-
vestment of Town funds , as shown in their bids of January 9,
1974 :
(a) First Virginia Bank - $40,000 Utility Fund, Water and
Sewer Availability Fund, due January 11 , 1974 , now in-
vested with First Virginia Bank, to be reinvested for
365 days , at an interest rate of 6 . 50 per cent.
(b) North American Bank & Trust - $500,000 1972 Bond Issue,
due January 10, 1974, now invested with North American
Bank and Trust , to be reinvested for 365 days , at an
interest rate of 7 . 52 per cent .
(c) First & Merchants National Bank - $500 ,000 1972 Bond
Issue, due January 8, 1974, now invested with First
and Merchants National Bank, to be reinvested for 180
days , at an interest rate of 8.06 per cent .
(d) Peoples National Bank - $100 ,000 1972 Bond 'Issue , due
January 10 , 1974 , now invested with First and Merchants
National Bank, to be reinvested for 365 days , at an in-
terest rate of 7 . 50 per cent.
(e) Peoples National Bank - $140, 278 ($100,000 1972 Bond
Issue , and $40 ,278 Federal Revenue Sharing money) , due
January 9, 1974 , now invested with North American Bank
and Trust , to be reinvested for 90 days , at an interest
rate of 8.50 per cent .
Councilman Titus suggested that, in the future, all letters asking
for bids contain the phrase that"the Town reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids . '
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey , seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED, that Councilman John A. Wallace , Jr. be
authorized to sign the attached letter addressed to Mr.
Fredric L. Spain , in answer to Mr. Spain 's letter of No-
vember 21 , 1973 , requesting a hearing relative to being
taxed unfairly on properties on Fort Evans Road.
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED, that authority be given for the purchase of
a 1974 Plymouth Police Car through State Purchasing at a
price of approximately $3 ,644 .35 .
Councilman Wallace said this would give us two 1974 's and one 1973 on
the road. The two new cars both have smaller engines and it is hoped
to cut down on maintenance costs .
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On motion of Councilman Wallace, seconded by Councilman Pumphrey ,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be made :
$ 2,006 . 96 - DND - Old Waterford Road - 1971 Bond Issue .
1,887 .82 - DND - Drainage Study - Revenue Sharing Fund.
809. 25 - DND - Rt . 7 Urban Project - 1971 Bond Issue .
620 .00 - DND - Myers Well - Utility Fund-Capital Outlays
(Reimbursable) .
230 .00 - DND - Dry Mill Sewer Relocation - Utility Fund-
Capital Outlays (Reimbursable) .
250.00 - DND - Children ' s Center Sewer Relocation -
Utility Fund-Capital Outlays (Reimbursable) .
13 . 99 - Coupons due 1/15/74 on $300 ,000 Bond - Utility
Fund.
200 .00 - Supplemental Appropriation - Utility Fund-Fuel.
Councilman Titus said he was very much concerned about the storm
sewer project from Route 7 to Edwards Ferry Road, which is to come
out of the 1971 Bond Issue - there is no longer enough money to pay
for this project . Councilman Wallace said that there are monies which
are reimbursable to this fund. Mr. Titus said we will have to take
the money for this project from other funds if there is not enough in
the 1971 Bond Issue - these people have been promised for a long time .
Mr. Ritter said we lack one easement on this project and this is not
going to be any problem as far as they can see at this time .
Mr. Titus asked Mr. Bengtson the status of the Drainage Study
and of the Standards . Mr . Bengtson said the field work is completed
on Phase 1 and 2 of the Drainage Study and it should be here in two
weeks . As for the Standards , they have met with the Committee one
time and it is set up to meet with them again and get this finished
very shortly .
The above resolution was then unanimously adopted.
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Murray,
the following resolution was offered :
WHEREAS , an Agreement was entered into on October 22 , 1968,
between Tuscarora, Inc . , the Developer; John C. Wright and
Gladys H. Wright , referred to as Owner; Town of Leesburg and
The Peoples National Bank of Leesburg , referred to as Escrow
Agent ; and
WHEREAS, said Agreement required the construction of a
275 ,000 gallon tank and eight inch water line , by the Owner,
in Leesburg Country Club by October 22 , 1973 ; and
WHEREAS , the Owner deposited $75 ,000 .00 in U. S. Treasury
bonds as evidence of good faith with the Escrow Agent ; and
WHEREAS , the Owner has not yet fulfilled the obligations
required in said Agreement .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Peoples National
Bank of Leesburg be requested to sell such bonds now in their
hands and to pay the proceeds of sale to the Town, in accord-
ance with paragraph 7 (c) of said Agreement, and to deduct the
sum of $150 .00 , representing the bank ' s fee for services .
Given under my hand this : day of _ , 19_
TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
By
Attested: Mayor
Clerk
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Lengthy discussion followed concerning this resolution as to its
involvement with an Agreement to be considered with Jeffrey Sneider
in the near future concerning the building of the tank and the water
line, as well as what should be done with the proceeds of the sale
of the bonds in the meantime . Town Attorney Martin acknowledged re-
ceipt of a proposed Agreement with Jeffrey Sneider, but said he would
have to go over it with the Utility Committee - he had not yet had
time to really look at it . Investment of these funds was also dis-
cussed, with the possibility of advertising for bids on a portion of
these funds until such time as an Agreement is consummated. The rese-
lution was then unanimously adopted. '
On motion of Councilman Murray , seconded by Councilman Titus ,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS , the Town Council, by resolution on November 28,
1973 , requested Boothe , Prichard & Dudley to advise the
Council on matters regarding Leesburg Manor Apartments ,
and
WHEREAS , that law firm has advised the Town of Leesburg ,
O by letter of December 18 , 1973 , that it would not be proper
for them to proceed against Leesburg Manor Apartments , inas-
much as a representative of the landowners had consulted one
of the law firm 's partners about this matter a number of
months ago,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Boothe , Prichard & Dud-
ley be notified that the Town acknowledges receipt of their
letter , and that it is not necessary that they represent the
Town on this matter.
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Pumphrey,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
WHEREAS, a sewer easement was dedicated by John C . Wright to
Sidney Mensh several years ago for the purpose of installing
a sanitary sewer across the lands of Wright to serve Leesburg
Estates , and
WHEREAS, the Town has performed certain work on the sewer line
and it is the desire of the Town at this time to assume owner-
ship of such sewer line ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be di-
rected to draw a deed of easement, transferring the existing
deed to the Town of Leesburg . _
Mr. Henry Burt , of Daniel A. Robinson and Associates , addressed
Council at this time , to make an informal progress report on the Per-
sonnel Study for which his firm had been engaged. reported that
he has taken the approach that involves evaluatingYthe organization
and the position; within the organization, and relating the two. He
has secured his data by interviewing supervisors within the Town
Government and using that as a basis for the work. This data. would
include the relationship between the departments , the internal organi-
zation of various departments and the positions within those groups .
The preliminary classification of non-supervisory and non-administra-
tive 4ersonnel has been completed. The jobs have not been fully
evalu ted yet , he is still compiling pay data basis for the local
area . He has data from jurisdictions like Arlington and Fairfax,
which are somewhat different. He is at, the moment. engaged in com-
pilin data from more local sources . The organizational investiga-
tion as been completed,- therefore , he is asking for some guidance
on th structural matters that relate to the organization, and which
have omething to do with the way in which the new potential manager 's
assis ant would be used. You have five (5) position statements on •
the packages which relate to this and perhaps this should be dis-
cussed in executive session .
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On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Murray,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that John W. Davison, Jr. be and he is hereby
reappointed as a member of the Leesburg Planning Commission
for a term of four years , • beginning immediately and expiring
on December 31 , 1977 .
to the Board of Zoning Appeals
Mr. Forbes reported that Colonel Isaacs was reappointed/by the Judge ,
who cut him one year short, but he feels that this will be amended.
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted after some discus-
sion and inclusion of certain changes :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg
hereby accepts the Water System Study 1973 , prepared by Johnson
and Williams and received on November 6 , 1973, with the follow-
ing corrections , as agreed upon by Johnson and Williams at a
meeting held on January 7 , 1974 :
(a) The 12" water line shown on enclosed exhibits should be
corrected to show a proposed 16" water line on Fort Evans
Road from the By-Pass to the proposed "Carr Tank Site, "
and included in its proper phase.
(b) Proposed Tank #1 at the intersection of Edwards Ferry
Road and the By-Pass , and proposed Tank #2 at the pro-
posed Filtration Plant to be eliminated, due to the
"Carr Tank Site" taking its place .
(c) The section of the Report dealing with "excessive water
pressure problems at the hospital" on Page 9 to be de-
leted, inasmuch as no excessive water pressure problem
would exist at the hospital if the 12 m.g . standpipe ad-
jacent to the hospital is filled to overflow, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Plan lA of the Report be used as
a guide for the Master Plan .
Mayor Hill noted that some two to three hours was spent going over
this Study with Mr . Williams the other night, and Councilman Titus
said he found it very informative . Councilman Titus also said that
a man in Manassas was killed several months ago in an elevated stand
tank because the opening was not large enough for the Rescue Squad
to get their apparatus in . Perhaps we should discuss the size of the
opening for this tank with Mr. Williams with this in mind. He sug-
gested that Mr. Ritter contact Mr. Williams and apprise him of this
potential danger and perhaps he can make some changes .
Mr. Ritter said that we expect to use one of the Fire Company 's
ladders tomorrow to climb to the top of our 12 m.g . standtank to take
a look at the water level . Councilman Pumphrey asked about our lia-
bility insurance if a Fire Department member goes to the top of this
tank. Mr. Ritter said he believed one of our men would climb the lad-
der and perform the necessary work.
On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, seconded by Councilman Titus ,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted :
BE IT RESOLVED, that an appropriation be made in the amount
of $10,500.00 to pay Johnson and Williams for Water System
Study 1973, in accordance with their invoice No. 73-7 -77 ,
dated July 24, 1973 , to be appropriated from Utility Fund-
Capital Outlays-Engineering .
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Ridder,
Council voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss
personnel and legal matters at 9:58 P.M.
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MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 1974 MEETING.
The meeting reconvened at 12 :05 A.M. on January 10, 1974 .
On motion of Councilman Wallace, seconded by Councilman Murray,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Sec .' 7 -2 of the Town Charter provides that "the munici- ,
pal manager shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the
council, a municipal treasurer, who shall serve at the pleasure
of the municipal manager, " and •
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WHEREAS, the municipal manager desires approval of the council
of the appointment of Mervyn C . Timberlake, Jr. to fill the po-
sition of treasurer of the Town of Leesburg , effective Tuesday,
April 16 , 1974, at a salary of $13 ,000 .00 per year until July 1,
1974, at which time the salary will be $14,000 .00 per year,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council confirms
the action of the Town Manager.
On motion of Councilman Wallace , seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
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WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg desires to
"J create the position of Deputy Town Manager, and
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C WHEREAS, the Town Manager recommends the employment of E . Wes-
ley Devero to fill this position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager is author-
ized to offer E. Wesley Devero the position of Deputy Town Mana-
ger at a salary of $12 ,500 , plus reasonable moving expenses and
reimbursement for the cost of the trip for his interview.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12 :13
A.M. on January 10, 1974 .
Mayor
Clerk of the seuncil
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Mr. slimes W. Ritter, Jr. COSi .
Town Manager
Town of Leesburg a �`
Leesburg, Virginia 22075
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Dear Mr, Ritter:
This will acknowledge your letter of December 13 ,
1973, attaching a resolution adopted by the Town Council of Lees-
burg on December 12 , 1973 , concerning the southwest quadrant of
the Leesburg Bypass ,now under construction.
For more than ten years , the Highway Commission
studied the location of the bypass , held numerous public hearings , ,
and consulted with the Town Council' as well as other planning and
governmental units in the area, and finally decided that, all
things considered , Line A was the proper location for the bypass .
I believe the Town Council has all of the documents which the
Highway Commission has published, including Summary of Planning
Considerations and the report of the environmental consultants ;
however, if not, I am enclosing copies of these two items .
The statement attributed to me in the resolution
is out of context . In testifying before the Senate Transportation
_ Committee and in making comments elsewhere about the bypass , I
attempted to be entirely objective . All lines investigated during
the study had both merits and demerits and what was said is not
complete without the entire text .
The Commission has made a final decision and the
contractor is at work on the project. I am sorry that consider-
- ation cannot be given to a change at this late date .
Sincerely,
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DBF/o Douglas B. Fugate , Commissio Q • Att( '\IDyc e
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Town Manager TOWN OF LEESBURGMayor
James W.Ritter.Jr. _- G.Dewey Hill s
Treasurer IN VIRGINIA Councilmen
W.Emory Plaster.Jr. Waiter F.Murray
Dr.Robert A.Orr
John W.Pumphrey
Deputy Treasurer INCORPORATED 1758 Herbert L. tler
Virginia R.Embrey INCORPORATED Terry Titus
John A.Wallace.Jr.
Town Attorney
George M.Martin LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 22075 Clerk of Council
Dorothy B.Rosen
pRobert C.Forbes Zoning January 2, 1973 •
Re: Request for correction of
assessment . •
Mr. Fredric L. Spain, President
Holley Realty, Inc,
Leesburg Plaza Shopping Center
Leesburg; Virginia
Dear Mr. Spain:
In response to your letter of November 21st,
1973, I have consulted with the Town Attorney and the
Commissioner of Revenue.
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The conclusion of all concerned was to the
effect that the factor of lack of public utility; se'rviCes
• would not be taken into consideration in determining' he. •
standards imposed by law in assessing real estate,ffor1tax-
atione It is, therefore, our, opinion. that. the -popertyi;in
qued.on is not assessed at more than its fair market! value
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and the assessment is uniform in its a litation } �., �Ic::
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