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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1974_07_10 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, JULY 10 , 1974. A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Chambers , 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia, on July 10, 1974 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with Councilman Rock giving the invocation, followed by the Salute to the Flag. Present were Mayor G . Dewey Hill, Councilmen Charles E . Bange , Mary Anne Newman , Robert A. Orr, Herbert L. Ridder and C . Terry Titus ; also Town Manager James W. Ritter, Jr. , Deputy Town Manager E. Wesley Devero and Town Attorney George M. Martin. Mayor Hill presented, at this time , a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Glendon P. Weatherholtz , Superintendent of Streets , for twenty- , three years of continuous service to the Town . It was noted that Mr. Weatherholtz retired effective July 1 , 1974. A response by Mr . Weatherholtz included his thanks to each member of the Council , the Mayor, the members of the Town staff, as well as the citizens of Leesburg and Loudoun County . Mayor Hill then presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. John A. Wallace , Jr. for five years of service on this Council . Mr. Wallace said he had enjoyed his time on the Council and said to the new members "You have a job ahead of you. " He also expressed his personal appreciation to Mr. Pumphrey , as a citizen of Leesburg, for his many years of service . A Certificate of Recognition for fifteen years of service on the Council was presented to Mr. John W . Pumphrey at this time , with Mayor Hill complimenting Mr. Pumphrey for his excellent judgment in those years of service . Mr. Pumphrey said it had been a pleasure to serve , not only under Mayor Hill , but also under other Mayors in the past. He admonished the Council not to pass judgment on other members too quickly. Mayor Hill said he would present a Certificate to Mr. Walter F. Murray at a later date , Mr. Murray being out of town at this time. On motion of Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Bange , the resolutions incorporated in the above-mentioned Certificates were unanimously adopted, as follows : (1) WHEREAS, the term of office as Councilman for the Town of Leesburg will expire for John A. Wallace, Jr. on June 30, 1974, and WHEREAS, Mr. Wallace is to be recognized for his five (5) years of devotion to duty in the job of Councilman, and WHEREAS, because of his talents and ability to perform ef- fectively in determining policy, the growth of the Town has taken place in an orderly manner, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg , that the Mayor and Councilmen wish to ex- press their thanks to Mr. Wallace for a job well done. (2) WHEREAS, the term of office as Councilman for the Town of Leesburg will expire for John W. Pumphrey on June 30, 1974, and WHEREAS, Mr. Pumphrey is to be recognized for his long ten- " ure of service, comprising fifteen (15) years of devoted duty, when many hours were spent in helping to shape the growth of Leesburg , and WHEREAS , because of his devotion to the Town and his love for his fellowman, his wise counseling was of great benefit to his fellow Councilmen , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that, even though his presence will not be with us , the influence and guidance that he gave will long be remembered. MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1974 MEETING. (3) WHEREAS, the term of office as Councilman for the Town of Leesburg will expire for Walter F . Murray on June 30, 1974 , and WHEREAS, Mr. Murray is to be recognized for his nine (9) years of devotion to duty and interest shown in developing policies to guide the growth of the Town, and WHEREAS , because of his frank and open opinions and his desire to reach a decision in the best interest of those concerned, Leesburg has become a better place to live, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg , that the Mayor and Councilmen wish to express their thanks to Mr. Murray for a job well done. It is noted here that the resolution recognizing Mr. Weatherholtz for his service was adopted at the Council meeting of June 12 , 1974. Mayor Hill then presented Certificates of Election to Councilmen Newman, Rock and Bange, stating that he had also received one , these coming from the Registrar 's Office. He then welcomed the new members to their first regular session of Council, with the hope that this Council will continue to work toward the benefit of the Town. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 12 , a special meet- ing of June 19 and Public Hearings of June 24 and June 25 were ap- proved, with one addition being made to those of the June 12 meet- ing by Councilman Titus . Mr. Norman Myers addressed Council , his purpose to discuss a recreation center and dance hall on the former Izaak Walton property just inside the corporate limits . He read a letter, which had been sent to the Editor of the newspaper, stating that it was felt that this is an ideal location for a recreation center for Leesburg. It is proposed to hold three dances a week (Thursday, Friday and Satur- day nights) and to make the building available for other public func- tions. He has obtained a license and believed he had all the per- mits needed. There followed questions concerning an ABC license, the use of drugs , hours of dances and police protection for same. Chief James M. Kidwell said that furnishing police (and he believed there should be four (4) for each dance) would be a problem since these men all have to be "special" police officers. Mr. Myers was willing to p ffotaW rotection as long as the operation is profit making . He t w th the ABC representative , who would like a recommendation concerning these dances from the Council . Another problem might be the curfew law, which requires that those under 18 be home by 11 :30 P.M. The question also arose as to whether he in- tended to make use of the remainder of the property as picnic areas , etc . Mr. Myers said it would be available to the public during the day, however, his present lease covers just the 11 acres around the building . It was hoped that this might become a recreational park for the people of Leesburg , however, he would have to hold dances and other functions in order to make it a profitable venture - it would not be a tax burden to the Town. There was further discus- sion concerning various facets of this proposed operation. Mayor Hill referred the matter to the Laws and Administration Committee and asked Mr. Myers to be present for this meeting next Wednesday night at 7 :30 if he so desires . Mayor Hill also asked that this Committee consider a resolution concerning an ABC license for this operation . Town Manager Ritter reported as follows : (1) He explained in detail the appropriations in Item 2 on the Agenda . (2) Item 8 on the Agenda should be continued - more time is needed in order to work out the mechanics of these sections. (3) Mr. Logan Jennings has asked that Item 14 be continued until the next meeting . 4 MINUTES OF JULY 10 , 1974 MEETING. (4) Item 17 consists of lowering water lines on Catoctin Circle and parker Court, which lines are in the way of storm sewers on the Route 7 Urban Project. This work must be done before the contractor starts to work and this project was to be advertised for bids today. (5) Concerning Item 18, there are a number of manholes on this 33" outfall line that need sealing . It is impossible to arrive at a cost at this time, and impracticable to ask for a bid. We have a schedule of hourly costs on equipment and labor from Perry Engineer- ing and cost control on this job would be to set a maximum amount. (6) The junk cars at the intersection of Route 15 and Wirt Stree should disappear very shortly . House of Lords is to have an auction sale on July 27th to sell the land and everything on it. (7) A check in the amount of $158,600 was received today from Mr. Shor, representing availability fees for 61 water and sewer taps, this being in accordance with the agreement and which was due on June 1st . (8) We received notice this week of a rate increase from VEP00. Comparing past bills with the new rate, they will run anywhere from twice as much to four times as much as what we are now paying . This was not anticipated in the Budget . (9) Mr. Chaves and Mr. Bozel met with the Highway Department today on the problems at the Market Street and Loudoun Street inter- section . They also met with the Highway Department on the Anne Street drainage problem . Hopefully , the Highway Department will come up with a recommendation and solution to both of these problems. Councilman Rock said the Committee would like Item 9 passed over without prejudice and returned to the Committee , this also meaning to pass over the appointment of the Fire Marshal in Item 1 . This is due to a couple of technical points that have come up and is no re- flection on the person named. He also had substitution resolutions for Items 4 and 19, to be read at the proper time . Councilman Titus asked Mr. Wallace to comment on Item 3 , the jet sealing of the Airport. Mr. Wallace said the Airport Committee is hopeful to tie in the sealing and resurfacing of the runway and taxi- way with the existing facilities , this to be done with at least 75 per cent Federal funds . Therefore , he urged Council not to appro- priate this money and not to go ahead with the jet sealing . He also said the Airport Committee is most anxious to get together with the Finance Committee to discuss various projects at the Airport re- garding financing the Town 's share of the parking apron, the re- mainder due on the Master Plan, as well as a number of other items and the overall financing concept of the Airport. Councilman Titus also asked that the Airport Committee report to the Council concern- ing the violations of the leases at the Airport. Mayor Hill gave to Mr. Wallace a copy of a letter from the Board of Supervisors concern- ing possible dates for a joint meeting of the Council , the Board and the Airport Committee , the date to be decided on later by Council. Councilman Titus also said that he believed the State Code has been amended to require that the Board of Supervisors be advised of water and sewer extension requests outside the corporate limits. This would therefore, eliminate Item 14 from the Agenda tonight. Mayor Hill explained that he had asked the Board of Supervisors to meet with the Council and the Airport Committee , as mentioned above, and they had suggested two dates . After some discussion, it was decided that neither of the suggested dates met with Council 's approval . Town Manager Ritter was asked to write the Board to see if July 25th at 7 : 30 P.M. would be agreeable - if not, to please sug- gest other dates for such a meeting. Mayor Hill read the following appointments to be made , ef- fective July 1 , 1974 : Town Manager: James W. Ritter, Jr. Term of Office : Indefinite Salary : $18, 100 per year r MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1974 MEETING. Clerk of Council : Dorothy B. Rosen Term of Office : Indefinite Salary: $8 ,600 per year Town Attorney : George M. Martin Term of Office : Indefinite Retainer: $3 ,000 per year On motion of Councilman Ridder, Councilman Titus was nominated as Mayor Pro-Tem. On motion of Councilman Orr, seconded by Council- man Newman, Council voted unanimously that nominations be closed. Therefore, the following appointment was read by Mayor Hill : Mayor Pro-Tern: C . Terry Titus Term of Office : 2 years Salary : None Zoning Administrator: Robert C. Forbes Term of Office : 2 years Salary : None On motion of Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Titus, the ap- pointments hereinabove read were unanimously adopted, as shown below: Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Orr, Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill . Nay: None. On motion of Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Ridder, the following resolution was proposed : BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be made : $ 5 ,518 . 98 555.94 - Johnson and Williams - Potomac River Water 2 ,847 .88 Facility - 1972 Bond Issue . 2,083 .33 - Rosser H. Payne - Comprehensive Plan - Gene- ral Fund-Planning & Zoning . 1 ,208.28 - Perry Engineering Co. - Children 's Center-Repair of utilities - Utility Fund-Capital Outlay. 10,918. 58 - Perry Engineering Co. - Infiltration Abatement- Utility Fund-Capital Outlay. 150 .00 - H. Wendell Kline - Appraisal of McVay Property - General Fund-Capital Outlay. After some little discussion concerning the amount paid to Mr. Payne for the Comprehensive Plan , in which it was felt that the total cost was as discussed at the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, the above resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown below: Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman , Orr, Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill . Nay : None . On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Ridder, Council voted unanimously that an item on the Agenda concerning jet- sealing at the Airport be referred back to the appropriate Committee. On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Rock, the following resolution was proposed : BE IT RESOLVED, that the Moose Lodge be permitted to operate raffles and bingo, in accordance with State Code Provision SB68, until such time that guidelines can be set up by the Town of Leesburg for the operation of these games . On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Orr, the follow- ing substitute resolution was proposed: MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1974 MEETING. WHEREAS, the Moose Lodge has made its intentions known re- garding its desire to operate a bingo game for charitable purposes ; and WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg has not adopted ordinances for the regulation of such games under the new provisions of the State Code of Virginia (Section 18 . 1-340, as amended) ; NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager, in con- sultation with the Town Attorney, be hereby authorized and di- rected to prepare an ordinance or ordinances for the regulation of raffles , bingo and related games authorized in accordance with this section of the State Code of Virginia, and that such regulatory guidelines shall be submitted to the Town Council on August 14, 1974 . was There/considerable discussion, during which Councilman Rock explained that the Committee felt that these guidelines should be set up be- fore a permit is actually granted, although it is not intended to deny the permit. Discussion also included means of securing a copy of the new laws adopted by the General Assembly and taking effect on July 1 . The resolution above was then unanimously adopted, as shown below: Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Orr, Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill . Nay : None. On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Bange , the following Ordinances were proposed : BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that Sections 25-4, 25-5, 25-6 , 25-7 , 25-7 . 1 and 25-7.2 of the Town Code, Chapter 25, pertaining to Water, be amended to delete from the end of each section "prior to the issuance of a zoning permit. " and insert in place thereof the follow- ing : "at the time of the filing of the application for a water meter and at the then established rate in effect at that time . Payment shall be by certified check or cash. " BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, that Sections 19-11 , 19-12 , 19-13 , 19-14, 19-14 . 1 and 19-14. 2 of the Town Code , Chapter 19, pertaining to Sewers and Sew- age Disposal, be amended to delete from the end of each sec- tion "prior to the issuance of a zoning permit. �� and insert in place thereof the following : "at the time of the filing of the application for a sewer connection and at the then established rate in effect at that time. Payment shall be by certified check or cash." Councilman Titus explained that these changes are in line with the request of the builders at the June 24th meeting . He asked Town Manager Ritter to explain the mechanics for payment of these fees . Mr. Ritter said that , before the Treasurer accepts any money for availability or water and sewer connections, it will be necessary for him to check with him (Mr. Ritter) to see if the amount of the fee is correct and if the person is entitled to the connections . The Director of Public Works will be notified of such payment on the day payment is made . The above Ordinances were then unanimously adopted, as shown below : Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Orr, Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill . Nay : None. On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Rock, the following Ordinance was proposed: BE IT ORDAINED, that Sec. 19-35 , Chapter 19, of the Town Code, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, be deleted. After discussion of the problems arising due to billing procedures if this Ordinance is adopted at this perhaps waiting to start this method in September, the abovg/ fainance was withdrawn by the makers . 7 MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1974 MEETING. Bids were opened at this time by Town Manager Ritter for the investment of Town funds , as follows : Peoples National Bank - 11.27 per cent . First & Merchants National Bank- 11 .56 per cent . On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Rock, the following resolution was adopted unanimously, with the vote shown be- low: BE IT RESOLVED, that First & Merchants National Bank be awarded the reinvestment of the following funds : $500,000 - 1972 Bond Issue , due July 9, 1974, now invested with First & Merchants National Bank, and 50,000 - 1972 Bond Issue , checking account , or a total in- vestment of $550,000 for a period of 180 days, at an interest rate of 11 .56 per cent . Aye: Councilmen Bange , Newman, Orr, Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill . Nay: None. On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Bange, the following resolution was proposed : BE IT RESOLVED, that the negotiation of contracts to be ad- ministered by the Town Manager be set at a figure of $5 ,000 and below, and that any contracts over $5 ,000 be reviewed by Council for approval. Councilman Titus offered the following substitute resolution, which was moved by Councilman Rock and seconded by Councilman Newman : BE IT RESOLVED, that all contracts for work projected to be $5 ,000 or less may be negotiated by the Town Manager; provided, however, that in all cases the terms and condi- tions of the proposed contracts shall be submitted to the Town Attorney, appropriate committee and Town Council for approval of such negotiations , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all contracts for work projected to be over $5,000 shall be awarded on a competitive bid basis , unless otherwise authorized by the Town Council ; provided, however, that in all cases the terms and conditions of such proposed contracts shall be submitted to the Town Attorney , appropriate committee and Town Council for approval prior to requesting of bids , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bid openings shall be held at either a standing committee meeting or Town Council meet- ing . Councilman Titus explained that , in this way, a small contractor could perhaps get in on some of the work to be performed by the Town. He did feel, however, that the items on the Agenda which have been negotiated and discussed by committee should be con- sidered and allowed to be adopted tonight. Mr. Ritter pointed out that there is some advantage and time saving if bids are opened ahead of the meeting in order to check out the arithmetic and line items . The resolution , as presented above, was then unanimously adopted , as shown below: Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Orr, Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill . Nay : None. Mayor Hill recognized Mr. Lester Shor and his associate , Mr. Robert Silverman , who, first of all, wished to discuss with Council their request that the Town accept a"Letter of Credit" in lieu of cash or a surety bond for the physical improvements in the Scandia development . Councilman Rock , Chairman of the Finance and Adminis- S MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1974 MEETING. tration Committee , explained that this was discussed with Mr. Shor at the Committee meeting, with the decision being left to the entire Council . Personally, he felt that an irrevocable "Letter of Credit" is not really a substitute for a surety bond; also, if this is ac- cepted, he was not sure that this would not constitute waiving of one of the Zoning Ordinances . He also pointed out that a "Letter of Credit" would have to be renewed each year for the term of the proj - ect. He is interested only in the protection of the Town, but feels that each Council member should make a decision on this matter. He pointed out that Council would be considering a "Letter of Credit" in lieu of $243 ,000 in cash or a surety bond in this case. Council Mayor Hill asked Town Attorney Martin if the Timm would be in violation of the Ordinance if it accepted a Letter of Credit in lieu of a cashier 's check. Mr. Martin said this would not be in line with the Ordinance, but perhaps the Site Plan and Zoning Ordinance should be amended. It was pointed out , however, that this would require a Public Hearing . Councilman Titus felt that this would be instructing Mr. Forbes how to interpret the Ordinance, and he is the Town 's agent in this case . Town Attorney Martin said the Code of Virginia states that, in the case of a Subdivision Ordinance insofar as physical im- provements are concerned, the Town may accept such security as the Council deems appropriate . Since this falls under the Site Plan Ordinance and the pressures of economic circumstances hae changed, perhaps the Town should have a safety valve in a situation such as this . Councilman Rock would perhaps go along with this if the Ordi- nance read this way , but it does not. Councilman Ridder felt that if there could be some assurance of renewal of the Letter of Credit and if the proper amendment were made to the Ordinance, then he would be in favor of it. However, he did not feel that Council could ac- cept it as the Ordinance now reads . Mr. Shor explained the difference between a surety bond and a performance bond. You cannot get a performance bond today and a surety bond costs him 41 per cent . Also, all bonds run for a year and it would be his intention to come back each year and state that so much of the work has been done and present a bond for the remainder to be completed. He also spoke of the various "safety valves" the Town would have , citing particularly the fact that all of this work would have to be inspected before an occupancy permit is issued. He and Mr. Silverman then pointed out to Council just exactly what is ex- pected to be accomplished in the first year on this project, with a rough expenditure to cover same being approximately $180,000. Further lengthy discussion continued on the above matter, with Mr . Shor stating that they are merely asking if Council will consider this Letter of Credit as a bonding method. It was also felt, after much discussion by Council members , that perhaps the Ordinance should be amended after further study of this method. Mayor Hill then re- ferred this matter back to the Finance Committee for study and recom- mendation to Council and, if they feel the Ordinance should be amended or corrected, so state . Mr. Silverman then brought up the question of the easements needed which, according to the Site Plan Ordinance, must be adopted by the Council before they can go before the Planning Commission for final approval . He said perhaps it might be more feasible to have these easements recorded after they are installed and prior to being ap- proved. Councilman Titus felt this might be a very good idea, how- ever, they would have to have the proper mechanism to guarantee that it would be done at the proper time . Mayor Hill then referred this question back to the Public Works Committee . A five-minute recess was declared by Mayor Hill at 9 :4Q P.M. , with Council resuming session at 9 :45 P.M. Councilman Orr had left the meeting at this time and did not return. On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman, the following resolution was proposed: BE IT RESOLVED, that Loudoun Memorial Hospital be advised that a business license is waived for the operation of a gift shop at the Hospital for the fiscal year 1974-1975, in accordance with their letter of June 26, 1974. 9 MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1974 MEETING. After considerable discussion, on motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Titus , Council voted unanimously to call for the ques- tion. The resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown below: Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman , Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill . Nay : None. On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Ridder, the following resolution was proposed: BE IT RESOLVED, that Loudoun Memorial Hospital be requested to furnish easements for water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines on its property. After some little discussion , the resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown below: Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill. Nay : None . On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Bange, the following resolution was proposed: BE IT RESOLVED, that Perry Engineering Company ' s proposal of June 19, 1974 be accepted for the adjustments to utility lines on the Route 7 Urban Project, in the total amount of $21,709. 24. There was lengthy discussion on this resolution , with particular con- cern by Town Attorney Martin that there is no official contract on this project, which would be in compliance with a resolution adopted earlier at this meeting . The decision was to let this proposal go through without a contract, due to a time factor, however, it was felt that a form contract should be drawn up for all projects . The reso- lution was then unanimously adopted, as shown below: Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman , Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill. Nay : None . On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Rock, a resolution concerning authorization for Perry Engineering Company to perform work on the 33" outfall line between the old Sewer Plant and the new Sewer Plant was unanimously referred to the Public Works Committee for proper contract, as shown below: Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman , Ridder, Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill. Nay : None . Proposed Policies and Procedures to be adopted by the Public Works Committee were discussed at this time , with Councilman Titus explaining that these Policies will be adopted by said Committee at its next meeting and to become effective on July 16th. Councilman Rock said the Finance and Administration Committee expects to adopt similar Policies and Procedures and will draft same for the next Com- mittee meeting. Mayor Hill, at this time, formally appointed the fol- lowing to these committees : Public Works Committee : Councilman Titus , Chairman, Councilmen Ridder and Bange. Finance and Administration Committee : Councilman Rock, Chair- man, Councilmen Newman and Orr. On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman, the following resolution was proposed : BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council Procedure Rules dated De- cember 9, 1963 be amended to read as follows : 10 MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1974 MEETING. Public Works Committee meets on the Monday of the calendar week preceding a regular scheduled Council meeting at 4 :00 P.M. Finance and Administration Committee meets on Wednesday of the calendar week preceding a regular scheduled Council meeting at 7 : 15 P.M. On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman, the following resolutions were offered: BE IT RESOLVED, that a supplemental appropriation be made in the amount of $300.00 to increase the Deputy Manager ' s salary to an amount of $14,500.00, at Grade 16-B, effective July 1 , 1974. BE IT RESOLVED, that a supplemental appropriation be made in the amount of $150 .00 to increase the Deputy Treasurer' s salary to an amount of $9,000 .00 at Grade 9-B, effective July 1 , 1974. After explanation by Councilman Rock , the above resolutions were adopted, with the vote being shown below: Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman , Rock, Titus and Mayor Hill. Nay : Councilman Ridder. Councilman Titus suggested that the discussion of brick side- walks be postponed until the next meeting , with the hope that there might be some interested citizens present for this discussion. Mayor Hill asked that each member present the name of a person to be considered to serve on the Bicentennial Committee at the next meeting on July 24th. Mayor Hill also asked Mr . Ritter to submit the names of 5 or 6 non-supervisory employees to be considered to serve on the Griev- ance Committee, as proposed in the Personnel Manual . The Council will then appoint 5 or 6 other persons to serve on this Committee . Councilman Rock pointed out that the Manual specifies that there shall be 6 from each group, making a total of 12 to serve on the Committee . Mr. Hill also asked Mr. Forbes to meet with him next week con- cerning the appointment of committees under the Comprehensive Plan. On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman, the meeting was adjourned at 10:29 P.M. Mao . /1/.4,--- _____ Clerk of ,he Council