HomeMy Public PortalAbout1975_02_12 162
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 12., 1975 .
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers , 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia, . on .._
February 11, 1975 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor, with Councilman Orr offering the prayer, and followed
by the Salute to the Flag . Present were : Mayor G. Dewey: Hill,
Councilmen Charles E. Bange, Mary Anne Newman, Robert A. Orr, Her-
bert L. Ridder and C. Terry Titus ; also Town Manager James W. Ritter,
Jr. , Deputy Town Manager E. Wesley Devero and Town Attorney George M.
r Martin. Absent from the meeting was Councilman James A. Rock.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 22 , 1975 were ap-
proved as written and the minutes of a special meeting of January 28,
1975 approved with one change, that being to change February 17 to
read "February 18, 1975" in the third line of the first resolution.
Mr. Thomas Nalls , attorney , and Mr. Sidney Mensh, developer,
requested Council to consider conversion of a Performance Bond on
Leesburg Estates, Section 4, to a maintenance bond in view of the
fact that the work has been completed under the Bond and there seems
to be no hope of the Highway Department accepting this street into
the system at this time or in the near future. This matter was
discussed with Council members , with the consensus being that per-
haps the Bond might be reduced as to water and sewer and that the
Town will try to resolve this problem with the Highway Department.
Mayor Hill referred this matter to the Public Works Committee for
further study .
Mrs . Constance McElhinney, representing the Loudoun County Board
of Realtors, and Mrs . Bertram Harrison, representing the Loudoun
County Garden Club, requested Council to assist in the location and
planting of trees to replace some of those which have died or which
have been removed for other reasons. This matter was referred back
to the Public Works Committee meeting of March 3 at 4 :20 P.M. , with
Mrs . McElhinney and Mrs . Harrison to appear at that time , along with
Mr. Charles Otey, Administrator of Morven Park.
Councilman Ridder reported the following activities of the Nor-
thern
Virginia Planning District Commission :
(1) The passage of the Water Quality Management Plan, Phase I ;
(2) The resolution to join Fairfax County as co-plaintiff in
the lawsuit against the Water Control Board;
(3) Approval of the fair share allocation formula for dis-
cretionary funds available from HUD.
Councilman Titus reported on the following items :
(1) Mr. Ritter, Mr. Devero , Mr. Chaves and he met with the
Town Manager and the Director of Public Works of Fairfax City today
to discuss the possibility of contracting for the use of their water
facility on Goose Creek. This looks like a very viable solution to
the water problem, even though not an immediate one . Information on
a rate study, etc. will be sent to Leesburg and this matter will be
taken up with the Fairfax City Council next week. There is an exist-
ing agreement with Fairfax form 196 and it should be explored to the
fullest, even thoutieikaki 2eItctant it is not valid.
(2) He asked that the Public Works Committee discuss the situa-
tion at Epps Motor Co . at the corner of Market and Liberty Streets,
where he encountered someone working on a car in the middle of the
street recently and was asked to go around through the Church Park-
` ing Lot . He felt that the Town has tried to negotiate with Mr. Epps
and has not succeeded.
(3) He commended the Board of Supervisors for their action in
appealing the decision of the Board of Architectural Review on the
County Complex to the Council - he wholeheartedly supports their action.
�% Councilman Newman asked that Item 11 on the Agenda be sent back
to the Finance Committee for further study .
Mayor Hill said he has received a letter from Mr. Robert Stanley
of the Loudoun County School Board, asking that he sign a Proclamation
for Music Education Appreciation Day on March 13 . On motion of Coun-
cilman Orr, seconded by Councilman Newman, the following Proclamation
was unanimously adopted:
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WHEREAS , Music In Our Schools Day is designed to bring about
- , a more genuine recognition of the vital place of music in
the educational process ; and
WHEREAS, Music is a powerful aesthetic force that dignifies
the realm of feeling by merging intellect and emotion in the
search for a humane way of life ; and
WHEREAS , It is fitting for the Town of Leesburg to recognize
music in our schools as an essential part of the learning pro--
cess, and to encourage and support this significant art that,
as it moves more deeply into the core of education, becomes
a powerful single channel to the innermost feelings and responses t.
of every child.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, G. DEWEY HILL, Mayor of the Town of Lees-
burg , do hereby proclaim March 13 , 1975 as MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS
DAY.
G. DEWEY HILL
Mayor, Town of Leesburg
Mayor Hill called attention to a letter received from James M.
Scott, Chairman of the NVPDC Ad Hoc Committee on Public Utilities,
concerning a proposal for intervention by the Northern Virginia
jurisdictions to protest the rate increase requested by VEPCO. It
was pointed out that this rate increase 7 [t4' ze&sa would affect the
average homeowners . Leesburg 's share of cost in such a suit would
be approximately $600.00. This matter was referred to the Finance
Committee for an opinion.
Mayor Hill thanked Town Manager Ritter for a "tough" job well
done and wished him and his wife a long and happy retirement, this
being Mr. Ritter 's last official meeting with the Council . Mr.
Ritter responded with a "Thank you. "
A Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing those for and against
the renaming of Catoctin Circle to George Marshall Street was opened
,,tat this time , with the Clerk reading the Public Notice . Mayor Hill
asked for proponents at this time, however, there were none for the
public . Those speaking against this proposal are as follows, with
some 35 to 40 citizens being present to oppose this renaming :
(1) Mr. Fred Meyer, a resident of Edwards Ferry Road, was op-
posed to renaming any street in this town in honor of any person.
This is a progressive town, has been and will be for years to come.
Along' with this progress will come new streets, subdivisions, shop-
ping centers and, in the near future, parks. There is presently
under construction a new school in the Leesburg area. Why not con-
sider naming this after General Marshall? Also, there is a new By-
Pass being constructed, with at least three interchanges and it ap-
pears they will each have to have some identification. In today 's
economy, it appears completely out of line on the Town Government 's
part to ask any resident or any business to put out any sums of money
to have to change their address, billings , letterheads and the like .
Looking around Catoctin Circle, there is VEPCO, C & P Telephone Com-
pany, Metropolitan Savings & Loan, Southern States and many other
businesses. This change would result in many thousands of dollars
and time spent on paper work. He felt that a fitting memorial can
be found for, not only General Marshall, but for other residents who
have done so much in the past as well . He suggested the new By-Pass
or an interchange, the new school, a future street, subdivision or •
shopping center or, if none of these is possible, the renaming of
Edwards Ferry Road.
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(2) Mr. Pau;. Nida, a resident of South Catoctin Circle, read and ••
presented a Petition signed by residents and businesses on South Ca-
toctin Circle and residents of North Catoctin Circle, all opposing
this renaming. Basically, this Petition addresses itself to their
position, their reasons and their recommendations. A copy of this
Petition is attached to these Minutes . He elaborated on their rea-
sons for objecting, calling attention to the expenses involved by
each family in notifying everyone with whom they deal; the unneces-
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sary expense to Government, not only local but Federal; school rec-
ords and insurance records at the schools which would have to be
changed; and, importantly, there is some more fitting memorial to
be selected to General Marshall. He knew of one business man that
would have to expend in the neighborhood of $3,000 for such a change.
Councilman Orr called attention to the fact that this change would
cost a minimum of $ 9.00 for changing just a driver 's license and even
more for two or three members of a family who drive.
(3) Mr. Billy Fiske, a native of Leesburg, said that this pro-
' posal originated with the Times-Mirror. It seems that throughout
the country the news media is trying to make the news , rather than
to provide it . Also, whenever there are new Council members , a
street name change is proposed. He asked if anyone on the Council
knows what it would cost the Town Government to make such a change.
(4) Mr. John Alderman concurred with the other statements made
and felt it would be an unnecessary burden on the Catoctin Circle
business people .
(5) A letter from Mr. R. K. Gheen opposing this renaming was
read into the record by the Clerk and is attached to these Minutes .
Mayor Hill declared the Public Hearing closed at this time .
Councilman Titus read into the record a statement from Councilman
James A. Rock in favor of the renaming of Catoctin Circle to George
Marshall Street. A copy of this statement is attached hereto. The
letter from Mrs . Mildred Slaughter(mentioned in Mr. Rock 's statement)
was also read into the record and is attached to these Minutes.
Councilman Titus commented that he knew General Marshall as a
boy and holck him in high esteem. He had no particular feeling as
to whatever is named for him, but felt whatever it is it should be
fitting to the man himself. He would hope that, if a new school is
to be named for him, it would be within the corporate limits of the
town in which he lived.
Councilman Ridder was not in favor of renaming Catoctin Circle,
mainly for the reasons listed by the citizens. He felt that the re-
naming of Catoctin Circle is too heavy a burden at this time.
Councilman Newman was in favor of naming Market Street for General
Marshall when it was first proposed, however, after she realized the
expense it would incur, she felt this was not such a wise move. She
did feel that something should be named for him soon, but not a streets
perhaps a school, a public building or a park, but something fitting.
Councilman Orr was wholeheartedly against naming a street after
anybody. He felt that this particular time was not appropriate in
view of the upcoming Bicentennial of the United States and the fact
that Leesburg is one of the oldest towns . He felt that General Mar-
• shall was a great man and felt that a school, the County complex or
some more fitting monument would be better. He did not feel that
any of the street names should ever be changed.
Councilman Bange was 100 per cent against changing the name of
any street at any time . He felt there were more fitting memorials.
Mayor Hill said that, with no reflection against General Marshall,
who he holds in high esteem, he feels there is a more fitting and ap-
propriate way to recognize this great man and hopefully it will be
done in a manner more fitting and with the dignity to which he .is
entitled.
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as
shown :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Leesburg Town Council will not
change the name of Catoctin Circle to George Marshall Street,
and that the idea will go back to Committee for appropriate
suggestions.
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Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Orr, Ridder, Titus and
Mayor Hill.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Ridder,
Council voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss
land acquisition, legal and personnel matters at 8 :35 P.M.
Council reconvened at 9:40 P.M. Councilman Orr left the meet-
ing at 9:37 P.M.
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as
shown :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the employment of Johnson and Williams
by the Town Attorney and the firm of Daniel A. Robinson and
Associates in the prosecution of the suit against the State
Water Control Board for certain engineering studies be rati-
fied and approved, and further employment of Johnson and
WiU g2ssunitthis area is authorized under the direction of
the/Committee appointed to work with the Town Attorney in
this suit.
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as
shown:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
Easement Deed for Storm Sewer from Pizza Hut.
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay: None .
On motion of Councilman Bange , seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed :
WHEREAS, requests have been received for sewer connections
outisde the corporate limits of the Town, and
WHEREAS, a careful review has been made of capnity avail-
able in the Sewage Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS, it has been found that there is no capacity avail-
able in the Sewage Treatment Plant beyond that which has
been allotted,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that no further commitments
be made for sewer connections outside the corporate limits
until such time that capacity is available .
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Ridder, the
following substitute resolution was proposed :
WHEREAS, requests have been received for sanitary sewer and
water connections outside the corporate limits of the Town,
and -
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg has been under a water and
sewer moratorium since February 14, 1973 and has subse-
quently set up priority systems to allow connections when
capacities become available , and
WHEREAS, the Town Council feels it necessary to protect •
the citizens within the corporate limits of Leesburg,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that no further requests
will be entertained by the Town for sanitary sewer and
water connections outside the corporate limits until water
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and sewer capacities become available in such quantities
that the citizens of Leesburg are protected, excepting the
limits of the previously adopted Policy Statement of March
28, 1973 and Priority System adopted June 13, 1973 .
After explanation by Councilman Titus , Mr. Forbes suggested that a
copy of this resolution be sent to the County Director of Planning,
the County Planning Commission and the County Health Department. Mr.
Titus said he understands that whichever is the legal plan (either
the NVPDC plan'or the State Water Control Board Plan) will govern
sewage disposal for Study Area I and there will be no other Treat-
ment Plant entertained unless it is su.k5y2faxtu3 a package plant which
may be subject to this plan anyway . Councilman Ridder believed this
to be true. The resolution was then unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None .
On motion of Councilman Titus, seconded by Councilman Ridder, the
following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as shown :
WHEREAS, VEPCO has submitted a plan and estimate for the in-
stallation, removal and transfer of certain poles and attachments
on the proposed Route 15 Urban Project, and
WHEREAS, VEPCO . estimates that the State Highway Department 's
share of the cost will be $2,023 .00, making the Town 's cost
approximately $303 .00 (15% of $2,023.00) ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Leesburg
agrees to pay its share of cost, at approximately $303 .00.
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay: None .
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder, the
following resolution was proposed :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager be authorized to pur-
chase a S . H. Michigan Rubber Tired Loader, at a price of
$25,000.00, in accordance with a letter from Phillips Ma-
chinery Company dated February 10, 1975 .
After explanation by Mr. Ritter, in which it was pointed out that this
is a second-hand loader and the seller has agreed to repair the brakes
and install a cab, the resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None .
Mayor Hill directed that Item 6 on the Agenda be referred to Com-
mittee .
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Titus, the
following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, a price has been received from Dominion Tank & Iron
Company in the amount of $5,000 .00 for the dismantling and re-
moval from the site of the 60,000 gallon elevated water tank,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this offer be accepted,
with the understanding that work shall not commence until
May 1, 1975 , however, work shall be completed during the
month of May, or shortly thereafter.
Mr. Ritter explained that Tri-County Electric expects to have its an-
tenna removed from the tank by May 1st. The resolution was then unani-
mously adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay: None .
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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 1975 MEETING.
On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby authorized
to turn over delinquent utility bills to Credit Bureau of
Loudoun County for collection.
There followed lengthy discussion, with Councilman Titus pointing out
that Section 25-27 . 1 provides for filing a lien against the owner of
property when a utility bill is not paid. Town Attorney George Martin
suggested that perhaps the Town might try both methods to collect
these bills. It was felt that property owners should be notified
when a lien is to be filed against the property . The resolution was
defeated by a vote of 4 to 1, as shown :
Aye : Councilman Newman.
Nay: Councilmen Bange, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Bange, the
following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that 'the•'Loudcun County Rescue Squad is
hereby granted a waiver of fee for a raffle permit until
June 30, 1975 .
After lengthy discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted, as
shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay: None .
On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following Ordivaitee, was proposed:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Leesburg Town Council, that there is
hereby adopted by the Town of Leesburg, for the purpose of
prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to
life and property from fire or explosion, an Ordinance, to
be known as the "Fire Prevention Code," copies of which
are on file in the Office of the Town Manager for viewing
by the general public between the hours of 9 :00 A.M. and
5 :00 P.M. , and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Code hereby adopted shall
be enforced by the Town Fire Marshal, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all former ordinances or parts
thereof conflicting with or inconsistent with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Town Attorney Martin advised that Notice of adoption of this Fire
Code should be advertised before its adoption. On motion of Coun-
cilman Titus, seconded by Councilman Newman, the following substi-
tute resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as shown :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager is hereby directed
to have advertised in the next issue of the Loudoun Times-
Mirror the intention of the Town of Leesburg to adopt an
Ordinance entitled "Fire Prevention Code, " copies of which
are on file in the Office of the Town Manager for general
viewing during regular business hours, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council will consider
this Ordinance on February 26, 1975 .
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
Chief of the Fire Department Robert Zoldos informed Council that the
adoption of this Fire Code might eliminate the problem of the alley-
way to the southeast of the Town Hall by designation of this as a
fire lane. Mayor Hill asked Mr. Zoldos to make this notation in
the Town Office for the record.
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On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amended, provides for several community de-
velopment Block Grant programs ; and
WHEREAS, specific funding (i.e. , Discretionary Balances)
will be available each year to those Northern Virginia
governments which are "Non-Entitlement Jurisdictions ;" and
WHEREAS, Non-Entitlement Jurisdictions would compete annually
for available funds ; and
WHEREAS, annual competition for Discretionary Balances is
not conducive to orderly and effective planning and program-
ming ;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the
Town of Leesburg endorses the policies governing a Fair
Share Allocation Formula for Northern Virginia SMSA Dis -
cretionary Balance for Non-Entitlement Jurisdictions as
adopted by the Northern Virginia Planning District Com-
mission by Resolution No . P75-34 dated January 30 , 1975,
copy of which is made a part of these minutes ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be
forwarded to the Northern Virginia Planning District Com-
mission.
After explanation by Councilman Ridder and some discussion, the reso-
lution was adopted by a vote of 4 to I, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None .
Abstention: Councilman Titus .
On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as
shown :
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company has requested
that the vehicle formerly used by the Town Inspector be given
to the Fire Company for its use ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said vehicle, a 1967
Plymouth , is hereby conveyed to the Leesburg Volunteer Fire
Company.
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill .
Nay: None .
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Bange, the
following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon review of request by Fredric L.
Spain, President of Green Acres Associates, by his letter
of January 31 , 1975 regarding adjustment of fees and time
of payment of fees, the Council reaffirms its position, as
stated in resolution dated September 11, 1974 .
After explanation by Councilman Titus , which included the question of
whether Mr. Spain would have to pay all availability fees for the en-
tire project before a Zoning Permit is issued, and reply by Mr. Forbes
that, after the final plat is approved, he may get Zoning Certificates
for only the units he wants to build at that time , the resolution was
unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
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On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed, and unanimously adopted, as
shown :
BE IT RESOLVED, that Armfield, Harrison & Thomas and Moore,
Clemens & Company, consultants appointed by the Town Coun-
cil- on August 22 , 1973 to study insurance needs , are hereby
requested to review and up-date the insurance needs of the
Town of Leesburg in preparation for the upcoming budget
year, and that this study be completed by April 1st, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an annual review and up-date
be provided by an insurance committee by April 1st-, each
succeeding year.
Aye: Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill .
Nay : None .
On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed and adopted by a vote of 4
for and 1 abstention, as shown :
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be made :
$2 ,336 .25 - Bengtson-DeBell - Storm drainage plan.
General Fund-Capital Outlay - Acct. #800.914.
5 ,495 .00 - Bengtson-DeBell - Infiltration-Inflow Analysis .
Utility Fund-Capital Outlay - Acct. #1300. 913.
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder and Mayor Hill.
Nay: None .
Abstention : Councilman Titus .
On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be made :
$3 ,000 .00 - General Fund - Other Services & Supplies-Repairs
and Supplies (supplemental) - Acct. #200.113.
1,500 .00 - General Fund - Stationery & Office Supplies
(supplemental) - Acct. #200.107 .
2,000 .00 - Police Car Maintenance (supplemental) - Acct.
#500. 102 ,
500.00 - Police Radio Maintenance (supplemental) -
Acct. #500. 103 .
1,000.00 - Contribution to Library - Acct. #800. 903 .
579.50 - Dewberry, Nealon & Davis - Revise Drawing
Design through Fisher Property - 1971 Bond Issue.
150.00 - H. Wendell Kline - Appraisal of Minor Glenn
Estate - 1971 Bond Issue.
100 .00 - H. Wendell Kline - Appraisal fee-King Street
Properties - Acct. #800.913.
100.00 - Stewart B. Knower - Appraisal fee-King Street
Properties - Acct. #800.913 .
100.00 - Purification Supplies (supplemental - Acct.
#1300 . 105 .
1,000.00 - Shop Building Improvements (supplemental) -
Acct. #900. 901.
After explanation by Town Manager Ritter, the resolution was unani-
mously adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
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On motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as
shown :
BE IT RESOLVED, that surety bond, with Moore , Clemens &
Company, on E. Wesley Devero be increased from $50,000
to $100,000, effective 12 :01 A.M. , February 18, 1975 .
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
Mayor Hill called a recess at 10 :55 P.M. , with Council reconvening
at 11 :07 P.M.
On motion of Councilman Titus, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg is in need of additional
water sources, and
WHEREAS, the Town had a study prepared by the Regional
Geologist of the State Water Control Board on )potential
well sites , and
WHEREAS, the Regional Geologist recommended several sites
within the Town and the order of their development and
potential, and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg feels
that Well Site #1, as recommended, is the best potential
well site, and
WHEREAS , the Town Manager has received an offer from Hakim
Associates to sell the above-noted site to the Town for
certain considerations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the offer of Hakim As- II
sociates is hereby rejected, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Manager is hereby di-
rected, after obtaining permission to enter upon the affected
properties from the owners , to retain the services of a certi-
fied land surveyor to have a survey made of Well Site #1, and
that such survey shall include a survey of the site itself
(according to criteria of the Virginia De ar ent of Health)
and the necessary ingress and egress and fl**U easements,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon completion of the said sur-
veys, the Town Manager is hereby directed to obtain apprai-
sals on the affected properties , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Manager immediately
forward a copy of this resolution to the interested property
owners so as to declare . the Council ' s intent to seek the
best potential well site, as recommended by the Regional
Geologist, for the health, safety and welfare of the citi-
zens of Leesburg .
After explanation by Councilman Titus, the resolution was unanimously
adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill
Nay: None .
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted June 26 ; 1974, Transamerican
Airports, Inc . was required to submit to the Leesburg Air-
port Advisory Committee plans and specifications for a T-
hangar located at Leesburg Municipal Airport within 90 days
after adoption of said resolution ; and
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WHEREAS, by resolution adopted September 25 , 1974, Trans-
american Airports, Inc . was granted an extension for the
submission of design plans and specifications for said T-
hangar to October 22, 1974, provided, however, that con-
struction of said T-hangar shall be commenced not later
than six (6) months from June 26 , 1974, which date was
not extended by said resolution ; and
WHEREAS, Transamerican Airports, Inc . was advised by letter
dated September 30, 1974, from C. Ronald Lowry, Chairman of
said Airport Advisory Committee, of such matters so as to
;, assist it in completion of design plans and specifications
as required by said resolution of September 25, 1974, which
letter was sent pursuant to resolution adopted October 1, •
1974; and
WHEREAS, Transamerican Airports , Inc . did not comply with
said resolution adopted September 25, 1974, which non-com-
pliance was acknowledged by resolution adopted October 23,
1974, which resolution reaffirmed the requirements of said
resolutions adopted June 26 , 1974 and September 25, 1974
concerning commencement of construction of said T-hangar;
and
WHEREAS, construction of said T-hangar has not been com-
menced as required by said resolution adopted June 26, 1974 ;
and
WHEREAS, Transamerican Airports, Inc . did belatedly submit
certain drawings dated December 22, 1974 under letter dated
December 30, 1974, which letter modifies said drawings in
certain respects ; and
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WHEREAS, the Airport Advisory Committee had diligently and
promptly reviewed such submittal; and
II WHEREAS, the Airport Advisory Committee has made certain
recommendations to the Council with respect to such submittal,
which are incorporated into this resolution ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the drawings and ac-
companying letter concerning the proposed T-hangar hereto-
fore submitted to the Airport Advisory Committee by Trans-
american Airports, Inc. do not comply with requirements set
forth in the aforementioned letter dated September 30, 1974,
in the following :
(1) Site plan submitted lacks utilities specifications ;
(2) No architectural plan submitted;
(3) No structural plan submitted ;
(3) No electrical plan submitted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is acknowledged that construc-
tion of said T-hangar was not commenced within six (6) months
from June 26, 1974, as required by resolution of such and re-
affirmed by resolution adopted September 25, 1974 ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that construction of said T-hangar
must be completed before June 26, 1975 (within one year from
adoption of said resolution of June 26, 1974) , as required by
II said resolution of June 26 , 1974, and the Town Council may
consider the failure to complete such construction a total
breach of the lease, and for which breach the Council may
at that time declare that Transamerican Airports , ,Inc . has
forfeited its rights under the lease and the same is null
and void.
After explanation by Councilman Titus, the resolution was unani-
mously adopted, as shown : .
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 1975 MEETING.
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg has been informed by Group
44 , Inc . of its interest in becoming the fixed base operator
of the Leesburg Municipal Airport in the event the current '
operator is in default ; and
WHEREAS, the Town is in the process of developing a Master
Plan for said Airport, which is not as of this date complete;
and
WHEREAS, any new facilities located at said Airport may not
be compatible with said Master Plan; and
WHEREAS , the current fixed base operator at said Airport is
not as of this date in default ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Manager be
authorized to reply to Group 44, Inc. that, until such time
as the Master Plan is finally adopted by the Town Council
and approved by all necessary governmental bodies , no new
fixed base operations or other facilities , other than such
facilities as may be constructed pursuant to existent leases
of Airport land, will be authorized at Leesburg Municipal
Airport.
On motion of Councilman Titus, seconded by Councilman Ridder, Council
voted unanimously to delete the fourth paragraph. After discussion,
the resolution, as amended, was unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Titus, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Leesburg will pay $2, 900.00
towards the cost of relocating the storm sewer in front of
Pizza Hut, and in connection with the Route 7 Urban Project.
After some explanation by Councilman Titus and Mr. Ritter advised that
Pizza is paying $1,000 of the $3 , 900.O0. total for the relocation, the
resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill.
Nay : None.
On motion of Councilman Titus , seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
storm sewer easement between the School Board and the Town
of Leesburg .
Councilman Titus explained that this is the easement at the Middle
School. He also publicly thanked Mr. Vorous , Mr. Butt, Mr. Mackey,
the Town Staff and the Mayor for their cooperation on this problem.
The resolution was then unanimously adopted, as shown :
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Titus and Mayor Hill .
Nay: None .
Mayor Hill announced a call meeting of the Council for February
17 at 8 :00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters .
Councilman Titus submitted his resignation from the Planning Com-
mission, effective this date. This resignation was accepted by the
Mayor.
Councilman Titus publicly thanked Mr . Ritter for his many years
of service to the Town and wished him luck in his retirement. The
Mayor and other members of Council concurred in these good wishes .
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Bange, the
meeting was adjoirned�/at 11: 30 P.M.
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We, the undersigned, petition the Leesburg Town Council to
not change the name of Catoctin Circle . We object for the
following reasons :
1. There would be considerable expense to residents and
businesses , both local and far-flung, due to need for
changing all references to street address .
2. There would be an unnecessary expense to government
at all levels, including federal, to change records
for tax:, billing and salary purposes .
3 . The considerable time , effort and inconvenience
required of many persons to ensure that changes involved
are complete and correct .
4 . There may be some minor psychological impact upon the
children involved, particularly those in the lower
elementary grades .
5 . There would be a patent unfairness to those residents
Who were subjected to a similar change not too many
years ago.
6 . The entire concept of changing the name of our street,
particularly after the many years and for the stated
purpose , indicates only a token honor to one who is
worthy of so much more .
We respectfully suggest that a more fitting memorial for
General Marshall would be to designate something more suit-
able such as :
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2. A new school
3. A town park
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Leesburg, Virginia 22075
February 12, 1975
The Honorable G. Dewey Hill
Mayor, Town of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia 22075
Dear Mayor Hill:
This is to convey to you and to members of the Council my feelings
with respect to the proposed renaming of Catoctin Circle to George C.
Marshall Street.
It is my feeling that we should not change the name of Catoctin
Circle for several reasons, among them being the cost and inconvenience
to residents and businesses located along Catoctin Circle, and the change
in maps, etc.
If we wish to honor General Marshall, it would seem more appropriate
to rename Edwards Ferry Road or East Market Street, inasmuch as the
Marshall home borders on each of these streets. I think, however, that it
would be more appropriate and easier to name a new building, a new street,
or subdivision, or other public facility in his honor. I would even suggest
that the proposed new County office building be named in honor of General
Marshall.
Respectfully yours,
Reginald K Gheen
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