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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, AUGUST 28, 1974 .
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers , 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia, on
August 28, 1974 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the
Mayor, with Councilman. Ridder offering the prayer, followed by the
Salute to the Flag . Those present were : Mayor G. Dewey Hill , Coun-
cilmen Charles E . Range, Mary Anne Newman, Herbert L. Ridder and
James A. Rock ; also Town Manager James W. Ritter, Jr. , Deputy Town
Manager E. Wesley Devero and Town Attorney George M. Martin. Absent
from the meeting were Councilmen Robert A. Orr and C. Terry Titus .
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Rock,
Council voted unanimously that the approval of the minutes of the
last meeting be deferred until the next meeting .
Mr. John Groschan of Johnson and Williams reported on the test-
ing program established at the Sewage Treatment Plant several weeks
ago. They had suspected that there was nitrogenous interference in
some of the tests and that this was the reason the records were show-
ing that the Plant was not performing up to the proposed NPDES re-
quirements . Although the program is far from complete , preliminary
results show a strong indication that this is true and that, in fact, '
the Plant effluent does meet State and Federal Government permit re-
quirements . This is a very gratifying result . They contacted Mr.
Gary Moore of the State Water Control Board today and informed him
of these preliminary findings . Mr. Moore said that, when enough data
has been developed to establish this fact, the State will be satis-
fied, however, this was a verbal statement and not in writing at this
time . It appears that the Plant, with present operation, will meet
the proposed NVPDES requirements . Mr. Groschan stressed the fact
that this)'a very preliminary report and that they are very much en-
couraged at this time . Questions were asked by the Mayor and members
of Council , and Mr. Groschan suggested that the Town continue to fol-
low the program set up by Johnson and Williams .
Mr. Robert Hafner, representing the Catoctin Civitan Club of Loud-
oun County, addressed Council , stating that this Club, in coopera-
tion
with the Xerox Corporation, is attempting to set up a flag dis-
play in the Town on every legal holiday . It is proposed to have a
parking meter type of bracket with staff and flag either 2 x 3 or
3 x 5 on the main streets (Loudoun, Market and King Streets) , with
a total of about 75 flags . The cost andinstallation of such a dis-
play would be borne by the Club and the Xerox Corporation. It is
hoped to initiate this program by the Thanksgiving holiday. The
question of vandalism was discussed, however, it was felt that this
would be minimal in the location proposed at this time . It was also
suggested that flags be displayed in other locations (the two shopping
centers) , as well as in the old part of Leesburg . Mayor Hill referred
this matter to the Public Works Committee and asked that Mr. Hafner
meet with this Committee .
Councilman Rockhad two comments :
(1) Concerning the problem with the Federal Grant for the Potomac
water project and the question raised by Councilman Bange pertinent
to the $3,000,000 difference between the original estimate and what
they are talking about now, he could see some major problems in terms
of water availability without the Plant. In terms of' the present
sewer allocation and the production of water, the Town could have
problems in filling up the existing better than 200 built vacant
dwellings . With the present population, normal consumption would
be somewhere around 780,000 gpd. With the expected delay if this
Grant has to go through a full blown environmental impact statement,
(which could mean 8 months to 2 years) , he believed the Town had
better seriously consider cutting off any further water taps beyond
what is already built until this has been settled. He called at-
tention to the Paxton Well , which is pumping 500 gallons per minute ,
and raised the question as to whether this would be true if this well
were pumped around the clock 365 days a year.
(2) le read a proposed resolution concerning the use of Plaza•.-_ '. .
Drive by the public , pointing out that this street has not been dedit
cated to the Town and the Town, therefore, has no jurisdiction over
same . Several Council members also felt that the public should be
made aware of the existing circumstances on this street. Mayor Hill
referred this proposed resolution to the Public Works Committee for
recommendation to the Council .
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MINUTES OF AUGUST 28 , 1974 MEETING.
Councilman Bange, in answer to Councilman Rock ' s question con-
cerning water, said that thePublicWorks Committee has authorized
the Town Manager to investigate the possibilities of more wells .
Councilman Rock felt that this was advisable , so long as all are not
on the same strata . Also discussed in this light was the underground
lake at the Paxton Home . Town Manager Ritter will have this investi-
gated, along with other possible sources of water.
Mayor Hill reported that he and Mr. Ritter met with the Adminisi- JO
trative Assistant in Congressman Broyhill 's office last week concern-
, ing the Federal Grant from HUD. They were advised to come back to
Mr. Broyhill with firm and solid facts and a very strong case. John-
son and Williams have been instructed to build this case for the
Town. Mr. Ritter read a draft of a proposed letter sent by Johnson
and Williams and just received tonight . A meeting has been tenta-
tively set up for next Friday at 11 :00 A .M. , when Mr. Rollins will
join them for this meeting . Mayor Hill also said that if Council
still feels that letters should be written to Senators Byrd and
Scott and Representatives Parris and Robinson , he will see that this
is done . It was the feeling of Council that these letters should
be written and sent , along with a copy of the letter from Johnson
and Williams .
On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Bange,
Council voted unanimously to authorize the Mayor to sign the attached
Proclamation in connection with naming the month of September as
"Breath of Life Month . "
Mayor Hill read a letter from the Board of Trustees of the Loud-
oun Historic and Preservation Society , requesting that two resolutions
be adopted. No. 1 is that the Town request the transfer of State
funds in the amount of $5 ,000 from the Loudoun County Chamber of Com-
merce to the Town of Leesburg . No. 2 is that the Society match the
funds of $5 ,000 from the State Contingency Fund upon this transfer.
He further explained that the log cabin to be restored belongs to
the Town and, in order for someone else to receive a Grant, the Town
must either take over the restoration itself or, if some other body
does this , the Town will give a lease and that body would be re-
sponsible for this project for 20 years , at which time the property
would revert back to the Town. The Restoration Society is suggest-
ing that the Town take this over. Mayor Hill thenreferred this
matter to the Finance and Administration Committee to gather some
background information and come back to Council with a recommendation .
He reminded that the deadline for this Grant is December 1974.
A letter from Lesluke Corporation was read, stating that it is
felt that this Corporation has met all of the requirements to he placed
at the top of the new Priority List for water and sewer connections .
Councilman Rock corrected this letter by stating that this project
would not be approved for placing on the priority list until the
listing is approved by the Town Council and shall be considered by
the Town Counciilin order of date and time of submission of site plan
• or subdivision plat . Nobody is on the list until such time as Coun-
cil has approved the listing. After some further explanation by Coun-
cilman Rock, Mayor Hill referred this letter back to the Public Works
Committee . Mr. Ritter advised that Lesluke Corporation has met all
of the requirements .
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Rock, the
• following Ordinance was proposed :
BE IT ORDAINED, that Chapter 11 , Garbage and Trash, of
the Town Code be repealed and that new Chapter 11 , Gar-
bage and Trash be and it is hereby adopted. (Ordinance
attached hereto)
On suggestion of Deputy Town Manager Devero, Section 11-7 (f) was
changed to delete the word "Section " at the end of said
section. Council agreed to this correction and the Ordinance was
unanimously adopted, as shown:
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill .
Nay : None.
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MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, 1974 MEETING.
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Rock,
the following resolution was proposed :
RESOLVED, that the Ordinance adopted July 10, 1974 on Sec-
' tions 25-4, 25-5 , 25-6 , 25-7 , 25-7 . 1 , 25-7 . 2 of the Town
Code pertinent to Water, and Sections. 19-11, 19-12 , 19-13 ,
19-14, 19-14 .1 , 19-14 .2 of the Town Code pertinent to Sew-
ers and Sewage Disposal, be reconsidered.
Councilman Bange explained that the above has to do with the time for
the payment of availability fees . On motion of Councilman Bange,
seconded by Councilman Ridder, Council voted unanimously to refer
this back to the Public Works Committee for additional consideration,
as shown below:
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder , Rock and Mayor Hill .
Nay : None.
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman, the
following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager be authorized to have
installed on the 1 . 5 m.g . standpipe a gauge and safety de-
vice , at a cost of $1 ,867 .00.
After explanation by Mr. Ritter that the money is in the Budget for
this item, the resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman , the
following resolution was proposed :
RESOLVED, that DND is hereby authorized to prepare easement
plats on the Town Branch , according to their proposal dated
August 21, 1974 .
It was explained that it is estimated to cost $3,800 for the plats
on eight (8) properties , with 30 days being a time for completion
of this project. Mr. Ritter pointed out that this proposal does not
cover that part on north branch, where DND is having difficulty de-
termining property lines . It is recommended by DND that a mutually
acceptable boundary agreement be established among the property
owners before they attempt to prepare easement plats on that portion.
Mr. Ritter suggested that this be discussed at the Public Works Com-
mittee meeting . The resolution above was then unanimously adopted,
as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None .
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Newman,
a resolution to adopt a standard form for the acceptance of off-site
drainage and storm sewer fees and the approval of water and sewer
extensions , as well as Performance Bonds, was proposed. However, it
was felt that this is an administrative matterand the motion was with-
drawn by the makers . Mr. Ritter explained that he felt all three of
these matters could be handled at one time by a form such as this .
Council felt that this could be handled administratively by Mr. Ritter.
On motion of Councilman Bange , seconded by Councilman Rock, a
resolution to extend the Performance Bond of Leesburg Joint .Venture
was proposed. However, it was felt that information is incomplete
and that this matter should go back to the Public Works Committee for
further discussion . The motion was withdrawn by the makers and, on
motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Rock, Council voted
unanimously to refer this item back to the Public Works Committee, as
shown : •
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman , Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None .
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MINUTES OF AUGUST 28 , 1974 MEETING.
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Rock, a
resolution establishing an "Acknowledgment" form to be used in con-
nection with the Priority System adopted. at the August>,14th"meeting
was proposed. However, after comments from Councilman Titus and
some discussion, this motion was withdrawn by the makers and, on
motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman, this form
was referred back to the Public Works Committee , along with the notes
from Councilman Titus , with the vote shown as follows :
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None .
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Bange, an
Ordinance to regulate the use of bicycles and motorcycles was pro-
posed. Speaking for the adoption of such an ordinance and citing
specific instances of misuse of these vehicles , etc . were Mrs . James
A. Rock, Mr. E . H. Crompton and Mr . Robert J . Hafner, all residents
of Prospect Hills . Councilman Bange said this problem also exists
in the east end of Town behind Exeter Hills . He also cited an inci-
dent at the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Shop on East Market Street.
An amendment to the Ordinance was proposed by Councilman Newman, who
also cited the problem in her area on Wage Drive . Mayor Hill has
suggested that perhaps parents and children might meet with Police
Department officials at the Town Office to discuss the problems in-
volved in running these unlicensed and uninsured vehicles . Town
Attorney Martin suggested that a trespass ordinance would accomplish
this purpose , however, enforcing this against juveniles would be a
real problem. Also discussed was whether or not the County has
taken any action on this problem. Councilman Rock said they have
investigated the Fairfax County Ordinance , which is in effect, just
as he has . Mr. Martin also suggested that perhaps the Commonwealth 's
Attorney and the Judge of the Juvenile Court might be of help on this .
After further discussion , on motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by
Councilman Ridder, Council voted unanimously to refer this Ordinance
back to the Finance and Administration Committee for further study,
as shown below:
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman , Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None .
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be made :
$ 168 .00 - Virginia Municipal League - Electric Rate
Study - 1300 .910.
114.29 - Supplemental appropriation - D. 0 . Probe -
1400 . 904.
1 ,571.08 - Mueller Company - 1300 . 901 .
Councilman Rock felt that the Virginia Municipal League should be
paid for the study , however, it was his feeling that, when the in-
creased bills are received from VEPCO, they should be paid under a
strong letter of protest, and that the Virginia Municipal League
should be so advised. After explanation of the remaining appropria-
tions by Town Manager Ritter, the resolution was unanimously adopted,
as shown :
Aye: Councilmen Bange , Newman , Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill .
Nay : None .
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS , the Town of Leesburg has received a request from
Cothran, Gladstone and Wootten for the lease of land from
the Town of Leesburg Municipal Airport for the construction
of hangars thereon ; and
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MINUTES OF AUGUST 28 , 1974 MEETING .
WHEREAS, in view of the fact that the Town cannot negotiate
leases , but must by law offer to lease under terms and con-
ditions prescribed by the Town and bids made therefor, and
since the Town is in the process of establishing. minimum_
standards for fixed-base operations , and the offering to
lease on competitive bidding would be premature ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that C. B . Wootten, of
Cothran , Gladstone and Wooten, be advised that the Town
cannot negotiate private leases , and that competitive
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bidding on leases containing terms and conditions pre-
scribed by the Town are not practical at the present time ,
and that a copy of this resolution be included in the reply.
The resolution was unanimously. adopted, . as, shown below:
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman , Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman, the
following resolution was proposed :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager be and he is hereby
authorized to purchase one (1) IBM Selectric II typewriter
at $576 .00, and one (1) Royal 970 typewriter at $541.80.
After explanation by Mr. Ritter concerning price on these typewriters ,
the resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay: None.
A letter from First and Merchants National Bank was read by Mr.
Ritter, said letter being in reply to a request for bids on the in-
vestment of Town funds . This letter advised that First and Merchants
could not place a bid on funds as far in advance offthe actual in-
vestment
as requested by the Town. After discussion, the following
resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that bids be sent to the various Banks for
the investment of $225 ,000 for 180 days , said bids to be
received by September 6 , 1974 , and the Town Manager is here-
by authorized to accept the high bid at his discretion .
The above resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye: Councilmen Bange , Newman , Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Rock , seconded by Councilman Newman, the
following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted as shown:
WHEREAS, John W. Fiske was appointed Fire Marshal for the
Town of Leesburg at the Council meeting of August 14 , 1974,
and
WHEREAS, John W. Fiske has been sworn in by Clerk of the
Council on August 20, 1974 ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the written sworn
statement of John W. Fiske be made a part of the Minutes .
, ' Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill .
Nay: None .
A proposed Ordinance for the regulation of bingo games and raffles
was discussed; with comments and suggestions by Councilman Rock and
Town Attorney Martin being offered. On motion of Councilman Rock,
seconded by Councilman Newman , this Ordinance was referred back to
the Finance and Administration Committee for study and recommendation,
as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
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MINUTES OF AUGUST 28 , 1974 MEETING.
A proposed letter to Colonel Willard G . Plentl , Director, Divi-
sion of Aeronautics , State Corporation Commission , requesting State
aid for the purpose of constructing an apron at the Leesburg Municipal
Airport was discussed at length. This letter was proposed by Henning-
son, Durham & Richardson, consultants for the Town of Leesburg on the
Master Plan for the Airport . Town Manager Ritter advised that the
Town should be very careful in committing. itself to an expenditure of
approximately $56 ,000 for this apron. Councilman Ridder suggested
that a breakdown of the construction costs be obtained from HDR be-
fore anything definite is done and that this matter be referred to
the Finance and Administration Committee for study after receiving
this breakdown of costs . On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by
Councilman Newman , Council voted unanimously to refer this matter
to the Finance and Administration Committee , as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill .
Nay : None .
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Ridder, the
following resolution was proposed :
WHEREAS, Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as President of the
United States of America on August 9, 1974 at a time when
this Nation is experiencing a critical period in its his-
tory , and
WHEREAS, every citizen is being called upon to fully sup-
port President Ford in reuniting this Nation, and
WHEREAS, all governing bodies should signify their support
by the adoption of proper resolutions requesting its cit-
zens to support the President ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the
Town of Leesburg , that this governing body fully endorses
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the efforts being made by the President to unify the Nation,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the citizens of Leesburg are
being asked to give their support and prayers for President
Ford and America .
After explanation by Mayor Hill and some discussion , the resolution
was, unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Hill .
Nay: None.
Mayor Hill asked that Council give some thought to the establish-
ment of the following committees under the Comprehensive Plan, with
Mr. Forbes elaborating on these committees and their functions :
(1) Industrial Development Study Commission.
(2) Leesburg Parking Commission.
(3) Visual Aesthetic Committee .
(4) Study Commission to do one-year Study on Open Space
and Recreation .
Mr. Forbes explained that there are other committees recommended in
the Comprehensive Plan, however, these are committees on which mon-
, ies will have to be expended . ;
The need for an easement across the property of James Hutchison
was explained by Town Manager Ritter, who said he hoped to have some
further information on this matter for the. Public Works Committee .
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Bange, the
meeting was adjourned at 10 :07 P.M.
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• CHAPTER 11
GARBAGE AND TRASH.
Article I. In General
Sec. 11-1 Purpose.
11-2 Definitions.
11-3 Authority to Administer.
Article II. Standards and Regulations
Sec. 11-4 Residential Refuse.
Sec. 11-5 Commercial Refuse.
Sec. 11-6 Vehicle Requirements.
11-7 Prohibited Activities.
• Article III. Town Collections
Sec. 11-8 Manager to have charge of collection.
11-9 Places to be served.
11-10 Number of Collections.
11-11 Time and Days of Collection.
11-12 Point of Collection.
11-13 Removal and Storage of Containers.
11-14 Material to be Collected.
11-15 Materials Not Acceptable for Collection.
11-16 Containers.
11-17 - Special Collections.
11-18 Spring and Fall Cleanup.
11-19 Fees for Collection.
11-20 Stop and Start Service.
11-21 Penalty.
11-22 Regulations
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Sec. 11-1. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide
regulations for the effective storage, collection and
disposal of garbage and refuse in a sanitary manner in
the Town of Leesburg, Virginia.
Sec. 11-2. Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, the
following words and phrases shall have the meaning
respectively ascribed to them by this Section:
(1) Garbage: Wastes resulting from the-handling, -
preparation, cooking and consumption of food; wastes
from the handling, storage and sale of produce.
' (2) Refuse: Combustible trash, including, but not
limited to, paper, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood,
excelsior, tree branches, yard trimmings; noncombustible
trash, including, but not limited to, metals, (tin cans),
glass, crockery, other mineral waste; street rubbish,
including but not limited to, street sweepings, dirt,
leaves, catch-basin dirt, contents of litter receptacles.
Refuse shall not include earth and wastes from
building operations, nor shall it include solid wastes
resulting from industrial processes and manufacturing
operations.
(3) Persons: Any person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company or organization of any kind.
(4) Private Collectors: Persons engaged in the collection
and transportation of refuse and/or garbage from
commercial, industrial, institutional or other
establishments for compensation, not including the
collector contracted by the Town of Leesburg.
(5) Storage Area: An enclosed area on private property
of commercial, industrial, institutional or other
establishment used for the storage of garbage and/or
refuse.
(6) Town Collectors: Persons employed by the Town or
the contracted Agent for the Town engaged in the
collection and transporting of refuse and garbage.
Sec. 11-3. Authority to Administer. The Town Manager is hereby
delegated the authority to administer this chapter
and is authorized to establish such reasonable rules and
regulations as are needed to administer this chapter.
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Article II. Standards and Regulations
Sec. 11-4 Residential Refuse
• (a) Except as otherwise provided herein, refuse and
garbage shall be stored in watertight metal or non-
breakable plastic cans, equipped with handles and
tight fitting covers. Plastic bags may be
substituted for the cans. Said plastic bags must
be filled and maintained in such a manner as to
prevent ripping or tearing of bags and must be
tightly secured at the top.
Newspapers shall be securely tied in bundles or
placed in paper bags if not disposed of in cans or
plastic bags.
Sec. 11-5. Commercial Refuse.
(a) Each commercial establishment shall be equipped with
adequate refuse containers or storage areas. All
containers, except those for storage of bulky refuse,
shall be vermin and water proof, of non-corrosive
material and equipped with tight lids which shall be
kept closed at all times except when filling or
emptying the container.
(b) Containers and storage areas shall be emptied
regularly and cleaned sufficiently often to keep
them free of obnoxious odors and vermin.
(c) All storage areas shall be enclosed by adequate
walls or opaque fencing and shall be 'well drained
and fully accessible to collection equipment and to
public health and fire inspection personnel. Said
areas shall protect refuse from dispersal by
wind or otherwise, and must be kept free of litter
and refuse overflow.
Sec. 11-6. Vehicle Requirements. All vehicles to be used in the
collection of refuse shall be kept and maintained in a
clean and sanitary condition, and shall be so construct-
ed, maintained and operated as to prevent spillage of the
type of refuse to be collected therein. All vehicles to
be used in the collection of garbage or combined refuse shall
be constructed and maintained with water-tight bodies and
with covers of metallic or other rigid, impervious material,
or, in the alternative, the entire bodies thereof shall be
enclosed with only loading hoppers exposed;, provided,
that special vehicles used in new or experimental methods
of refuse collection may be permitted by the Town Manager
when such permit is in writing.
Sec. 11-7 Prohibited Activities
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit
refuse in any street, alley, public or private place
except as provided herein.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to accumulate
refuse on either residential or commercial properties,
except in approved containers or storage areas.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit
any refuse in a manner where it may be scattered by
the elements.
Old Code
Sec. 11-1 (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to allow
garbage, trash, rubbish, or other refuse to accumulate
on their premises.
Part of Old Code (e) It shall be unlawful for any person to dump,
Sec. 11-2 destroy, or otherwise dispose of any refuse anywhere
in the Town except as provided by this Chapter.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to burn
refuse except as provided by Va. State Code .
' Old Code (g) No receptacle for garbage or refuse shall be
Sec. 11-6 filled more than level full.
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Article III. Collection by Town Contractor •
Sec. 11-8 Manager to have charge of collection.
The Manager (or other designated officer) shall have
charge of the collection of garbage and refuse within
the Town.
Sec. 11-9 Places to Be Served.
Collection services will be rendered to single family
residences, apartments, multiple use buildings, commercial,
industrial, or institutional properties -who do not provide
for their own refuse collection and disposal and only as
provided and in accordance with this chapter. •
Sec. 11-10 Number of Collections
Refuse will be collected twice per week from residential . .
properties and three times per week from Commercial
properties. No collection will be scheduled for
Sundays or the following holidays:
Days Landfill Closed;
Collection will be made on the next day when adverse
weather conditions or a holiday falls on a regularly
scheduled collection day. •
Sec. 11-11 Time and Days of Collection
All refuse must be placed at the point of collection by
4:00 A.M. of the day of collection, but not before _4 :00 P.M.
of the day prior to collection.
Monday and Thursday: All properties fronting-on King Street
and all properties to the West of King Street.
Tuesday and Friday: All properties to the East of King
Street.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: All commercial properties.
Sec. 11-12 Point of Collection. -
All refuse and garbage shall be placed out-of-doors
immediately behind the curb line (in case no curbing is
present, at least three feet away from the edge of the
pavement) at a location easily accessible to the
collector. At no time will any refuse or its containers
be placed on pavement used for vehicular traffic. Refuse
or its containers shall not be placed on the sidewalk or on
any other portion of a street where it will impede
vehicular or pedestrian traffic. All refuse shall be
placed at the same point of collection. Collection may be
made from other points in areas where the general health,
welfare and safety of the Town is 'best protected but only
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upon written authorization and request by the property
owner(s) or tenants(s) and upon approval by the Town .
Manager. The Tonin retains the right to refuse, revise
or alter such requests at any time. No Collectors will •
be permitted to enter garages, carports, porches, •
basements, or other buildings for the purpose of
collecting garbage and trash.
The town reserves the right to designate the
point of collection at all locations. - •
Sec. 11-13 Removal and Storage of Containers -
Except as provided in Sec. 11-4 and Sec. 11-5 of this
chapter all refuse containers shall not be placed, left, or
stored upon any sidewalk, street, alley, or public place
except where specifically permitted herein and' shall
be removed from the curb line within twelve hours
after collection and stored behind the front line
of the building.
Sec. 11-14 Material::to be Collected
All refuse, garbage, and rubbish as defined and not
excepted by this chapter will be collected by the
Town Collector.
Sec. 11-15 Materials Not Acceptable for Collection. -
The following materials will not be acceptable for
collection: Poisons, acids, caustics;' explosives and
other dangerous material; soil, rocks, stumps,
and all other material substances that may accumulate '
as the result of construction or repairs.
Sec. 11-16 Containers:
Containers shall be as provided in Sec. 11-4 and Sec. 11-5
of this chapter except tree trimmings, with a maximum
diameter of one and one-half (12) inches, bushes and
brush must be tied securely in bundles of not more
than four (4) feet in length. '
Cans must be tightly covered and plastic bags must be
tied securely.
Cans shall have a maximum gross weight of 75 pounds
when placed for collection. -
Plastic bags, when placed for collection will not be
filled to such a weight that they will break or allow
spillage during the collection process. •
Defective containers will be tagged by Tow Collectors
indicating that they are no longer suitable for use.
These will be removed if left in an upside down position
at the collection point.
Sec. 11-17 Special Collections.
For an excessive amount of refuse, the Town Office shall
be notified no later than 4 :00 P.M. on Thursday
of each week so that' a special pickup may be arranged on
Friday of the same week. At the discretion of the
Town Manager, there will be a seperate charge for each
such special collection.
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Sec. 11-18 Spring and Fall Clean-Up. - •
In the Spring and Fall of each year, the Town will
sponsor a clean-up and collection period during which
large discarded items; yard litter, etc. , will be
picked up by the Town. Specific dates for such
periods are to be set by the Town Manager and
advertised through the news media. No charge will be
rendered- for this service to regular customers of
the Ton.
Sec.. 11-19 Fees for Collection.
1. For each family residence, apartment, duplex,
mobile home or multi-use building, the charge
for such service shall be $2.00 per month, per
living and other use unit.
2. For light commercial there shall be a charge of
$3.00 per month based on the volume of four (4)
• cubic yards of garbage or refuse per month.
3. For heavy commercial, the charge will be based on the
volume of four (4) cubic yards to six (6) cubic yards
of garbage or refuse per month at a fee of $20.00
per month plus an additional charge of $10.00 per
cubic yard for refuse in excess of six (6) cubic
yards per month. ..
4. The Town Manager will maintain a listing of all
properties designated:.apartments, multi-use
buildings, light commercial and heavy commercial on
which the billing will be based.
It shall be the duty of all persons so charged and
billed to pay said charges for garbage service
within 30 days from the time of billing. If not
• so paid, garbage collection service, shall be
discontinued.
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Sec. 11-20 Stop and Start Service.
The Town shall be notified in writing of those persons
• who wish to provide for their own removal and disposal
of garbage and refuse. Such removal and disposal must
be done in a sanitary method and in accordance with
this ordinance. If the Town is not notified in writing
of a request for stoppage of this service, the person
will be billed for the service. At such time as said
persons wish to be- placed back on the collection service
provided by the Town, it will be necessary that they
notify the Town in writing one (1) week prior to the
collection date. A fee of $5.00 will be charged to
the person requesting re-institution of service.
Article IV
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Sec. 11-21 Penalty.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter,
by doing any act prohibited or declared to be
unlawful or who fails to do any act required by any such
provision, or who fails to do any act when such provision
declares such failure to be unlawful;- upon conviction
thereof, shall be fined not less than $10.00 nor more
than $35.00 for each offense; and a separate offense
shall be deemed committed on each day during on or
which a violation occurs or continues.
Article V
Sec. 11-22 Regulations
The Town of Leesburg, Virginia, shall have the
authority to make, alter, or amend the regulations
as may become necessary for the proper administration
of the refuse system.
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♦IR YOLLL'TION CONTROLT
August 28, 1974
Mr. James W. Ritter, Jr.
Town Manager
Town of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia 22075
SUBJECT: Town of Leesburg, Virginia
Potomac River Water Supply Project
Application for Grant Assistance to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD Reference No. WS-VA-79
Review by the General Accounting Office
(J W Work Order No. 02-0013-13)
This is further to the letter dated August 7, 1974, from the United States
General Accounting Office (GAO) to the Secretary of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which reviewed HUD's implementa-
tion of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in its handling of the
Town's application for a grant to construct the Potomac River Water
Supply Project.
We have prepared the attached draft of a response to the GAO. This
material responds to the suggestion made by Congressman Broyhill's
administrative assistant on August 20, 1974, that we furnish as much
material as possible in support of a request for a waiver of GAO's
recommendation. Eight (8) copies of the draft are enclosed, one for
each council member to review. Because of the length of three of the
attachments to the draft, we are only furnishing the Town with one (1)
copy of them at this time. However, in addition to forwarding herewith
the original of the letter dated August 23, 1974, from the City of Fairfax,
which we requested in support of the Town's response to GAO, we are
also attaching a copy of it to each of the eight copies of the draft reply
to GAO.
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Mr. James W. Ritter, Jr. "
Town Manager
Town of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia 22075
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August 28, 1974
Page Two
After the Town has reviewed this reply, which has been prepared for
signature by the Mayor, we would appreciate being advised of your
comments and suggestions so that they may be incorporated into the
draft. In order to avoid a great deal of typing by the Town's staff,
if the Town would furnish us with some of its letterhead, we would
retype the first page on the Town's letterhead and, hopefully, would be able
to xerox a number of the pages which have already been typed. •
We would suggest that a copy of the Town's reply to GAO, together with
a copy of all the supporting material to be enclosed With it, be sent to
all the offices mentioned in the last two paragraphs of GAO's review
(namely, the House and Senate Committees on Government Operations,
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the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, the Inspector
General and the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
of GAO, the Office of Management and Budget, the House Committee
on Banking and Currency and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing
and Urban Affairs), because GAO sent a copy of its review to all these
offices. •
If any clarification of the enclosed material is desired, please do not
hesitate to let us know.
AUDREY M. PENDERAST
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Enclosures: (1) Eight (8) copies of Draft Letter dated August 23, 1974,
addressed to The Honorable The Comptroller General of the
United States General Accounting Office
(2) Eight (8) copies of Letter dated August 23, 1974, from the
City of Fairfax to the Town of Leesburg (stapled to
Enclosure (1) )
1974 ' PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, RESPIRATORY DISEASES REPRESENT ALMOST HALF OF
THE CHRONIC ILLNESSES OF CHILDREN AND ACCOUNT FOR AS MUCH AS 85
PERCENT OF THE TIME SPENT BY PEDIATRICIANS IN TREATMENT, AND
WHEREAS, LUNG-DAMAGING DISEASES AFFECT MORE THAN 6
MILLION CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES, AND
WHEREAS, THE MOST TRAGIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN CHILDREN
IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS, AN INHERITED BIOCHEMICAL DISORDER WHICH OCCURS
I ONCE IN APPROXIMATELY EVERY FIFTEEN HUNDRED BIRTHS, AND
WHEREAS, AT THIS TIME THERE IS NO CONTROL, DESPITE AD-
VANCES IN TREATMENT, FOR THIS INHERITED LUNG DISEASE, AND
WHEREAS, THE NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH FOUNDA-
TION IS SUPPORTING RESEARCH TO FIND A CONTROL FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
AND IMPROVED CARE FOR ALL CHILDREN WITH LUNG-DAMAGING DISEASES, AND
WHEREAS, THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1974, HAS BEEN DESIGNATED
AS BREATH OF LIFE MONTH IN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, TO ENLIST PUBLIC
SUPPORT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND OTHER SERIOUS
LUNG DISEASES IN CHILDREN.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, THAT I, G. DEWEY HILL, ACTING
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTI-
TUTION AND LAWS OF THIS TOWN, HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER, 1974, AS BREATH OF LIFE MONTH AND URGE THE CITIZENS
OF OUR COMMUNITY TO JOIN WITH THE NATIONAL CYSTIC FIBROSIS RE-
SEARCH FOUNDATION IN ITS HUMANITARIAN TASK,
MAYOR, TOWN OF LEESBURG
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23 August 1974
G. Dewey Hill, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia 22075
Dear Mr. Hill:
The Board of Trustees of the Loudoun Restoration and
Preservation Society passed the following resolutions at
their August 21, 1974 meeting. We would very much appreciate
presentation of these resolutions to the Town Council at the
28 August 1974 meeting.
"Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Loudoun
Restoration and Preservation Society recommend to the Town
Council of Leesburg that the Council request the transfer of
the state funds in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Loudoun
County Chamber of Commerce to the Town of Leesburg."
"Be it resolved that the Loudoun Restoration and Pre-
servation Society shall match the fund of $5,000.00 from the
state contingent upon the transfer." •
We are requesting the immediate transfer of these funds
because of the urgency of time to meet the December, 1974
deadline set by the state.
Very truly yours,
Helen- Alberts, Secretary
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Any contribution is tax deductible.
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LESLUKE CORPORATION
FORT EVANS FARM j
LEESBURG. VIRGINIA
LESTER H. CARR HELMI E. CARR RICHARD H. CARR
PRESIDENT SECRETARY•TREASURER VICE•PRESIDENT
August 23, 1974
Town Council
Town of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia 22075
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Gentlemen:
This is to notify you that we have bean advised by the Town Manager
to whom such authority has been delegated that Lesluke Corporation
has met all the requirements for preserving first place for Carrvale
Subdivision on the Sewer and Water Priority list as provided in
Section 8 of Resolution #4 adopted by the Town Council of Leesburg
at its regular meeting of August 14, 1974 establishing a Sewer and
Water Priority list.
Therefore, in compliance with aforesaid resolution and since all
• requirements have been met, both under_ the old listing and under
the new resolution, Lesluke Corporation is requesting the Town
Council to approve and confirm the place of Carrvale Subdivision
at the top of the priority list in accordance with its previous
first place chronological listing, and also as further provided
in Sections 8 and 2 of aforesaid resolution adopted on August 14 ,
1974.
Yours vv ry truly,
LESLUf5F1 CORDO AT ION
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Richard H. Carr, President
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