HomeMy Public PortalAbout1975_03_12 191
MINUTES- OF-REGULAR-MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL,- MARCH- 12, 1975.
-A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, -Virginia on
March 12, 1975 at 7 :30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Pro-Tem Titus, with the prayer being offered by Councilman
Rock, followed by the Salute to the Flag. Present were : Mayor Pro-
.Tem Titus, Councilmen Charles E. Bange, Mary Anne Newman, Herbert L.
Ridder and James A. Rock; also Town Manager E. Wesley Devero and
Town Attorney George M. Martin. Absent from the meeting were Mayor
G. Dewey Hill and Councilman Robert A. Orr.
The Minutes of Special Meeting of February 24, 1975 were approved
as submitted. The Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 26, 1975
were corrected and changed as follows :
Page 176, next to last line, change "bikes" to "motorcycles."
Page 177 , Resolution in the middle of the page, changed to
read: "that Charles E. Bange be appointed to the Planning Com-
mission."
Page 178, Item (1) of Mr. Hawthorne 's report, change"well
diggers ' to read "wells."
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These Minutes were then approved as corrected.
The following proposed ordinance was read for information:
-BE IT ORDAINED, that Subsection (3) of Section 11-19,
Fees for Collection, of Article III, Collection by Town
Contractor, of Chapter 11, Garbage and Trash, of the
Code of the Municipality of Leesburg, Virginia be and .
it is hereby amended to read as follows :
(3) For heavy commercial garbage, over 4 cubic yards
per month, there shall be a charge of $5 .00 per
month.
Mr. Gerald Smith, spokesman for a group of downtown businessmen,
asked how the Town arrives at the charge made for heavy trash pick-up,
citing as an example his own bill, where he was charged $6.00 to
$9.00 for three months and then the charge for the next three months
was $70.00. This does not seem fair for the amount of trash picked
up. In his particular case, the month of December is a heavy month,
_ but it would not seem fair to estimate the next three months on the
basis of that heavy month. Acting Town Manager Devero explained that
the Town 's contract hauler measures the cubic yards by the size and
number of cans and reports this to the Town Office once a month.
Councilman Titus said Mr. Pumphrey raised the question as to the
qualifications of those measuring the amount of the trash, with par-
ticular attention to the definition of "a cubic yard. " Councilman
Rock felt that there is a problem as to how they measure a cubic yard,
whether it is compacted or loose trash. Mayor Pro-Tem Titus said a
lot of complaints have been received and it will have to be investi-
gated thoroughly. Mr. John W. Pumphrey, t/a Jock's Exxon, said that
"cubic yard" was not mentioned when Council discussed this fee last
spring when he was a member of Council and recalled that he was a-
gainst such a charge in the first place. He would like to see this
considered in the Budget and put such charges back into the tax
structure. He also felt that trash pick-up is a good selling point
when annexation is considered in the future. Mr. Titus asked Mr.
Timberlake if he could estimate a;tar rate.tthat:would generate ap-
proximately $37 ,000 in revenue. Mr. Timberlake said approximately
25 cents personal property tax or 10 cents on each of personal prop-
erty and real -estate. Mr. Pumphrey felt that this tax should be
spread out so that everybody shares alike. Mr. Frank Raflo felt
that measuring by the cubic foot or yard is a problem in that at
times there are a number of large boxes with nothing in them; also,
there are cases where two businesses share the same trash receptacle
or location and, in such a case, how do they determine which is
which. A charge based on $70.00 per quarter would equal double
the present tax on a piece of property appraised-at $70,000. Coun-
cilman Bange asked Mr. Raflo if he would suggest putting this charge
into the tax structure. Mr. Raflo felt it would have to be evaluated
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at the tine of the Budget hearings. He felt that most of the public
would probably prefer it to be included in the tax Structure, which
is deductible. If the fee is only $3.00 to $5.00, it is not a major
item - it is only when the benefit ratio as applied to the -cost gets
out of hand that it is a real problem.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the resolution previously read was proposed. This matter was dis-
cussed at length by Council members, with the feeling that it should
go back to Committee for further study before anything definite _is
done , and with the hope of having at least a temporary answer by the
next Council meeting . The resolution was then unanimously defeated,
as shown, and will be considered by the Public Works .Committee first,
then sent on to the Finance Committee.
Aye : None.
Nay : Councilmen Bange , Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus .
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Acting Town Manager Devero felt that the items on his Manager's
Report were self-explanatory, however, he had several other items,
as follows :
(1) Investment of Town funds has been made as shown:
$100,000 - Revenue Sharing for 180 days at 6.8 per cent.
140,000 - Potomac River Project for 180 days at 6.2 per
cent.
(2) Bids have been advertised on the Normandy Village Pump-
ing Station.
(3) He has ordered the evacuation of one of the buildings at
the Town Shop due to the fact that the building is sink-
ing and leaning . The equipment is housed in other struc-
tures at the Shop.
Councilman Titus asked about the Minor Glenn easement deed. Mr.
Devero advised that it has been recorded and Perry Engineering has
been notified. Mr. Chaves said Perry 's crew is ready to start clear-
ing and all property owners have been notified.
Councilman Rock asked that Item #5 on the Agenda, the Business
License Ordinance, be referred back to the Finance and Administra-
tion Committee for further consideration.
Councilman Titus asked that Item #9 be sent back to the Public
Works Committee. Also, he would like to repeal the ordinance having
to do with trailers, however, since the full Council is not present
tonight, this item will be deferred. Also, the Mayor has requested
that Item #15 on the Agenda not be considered tonight, but it will
be considered at the March 26 meeting.
Mr. Jack Hawthorne of Johnson and Williams reported that speci-
fications for the drilling of new wells have been delivered to Mr.
Devero and Mr. Chaves for review. The services of a geologist have
been secured, with his report to be received by tomorrow. He under-
stands from the geologist that he recommends two well sites in the
upper end of Town near Normandy Village, which could possibly negate
the need for the booster pump station in this location. He suggested
that, upon receipt of this report from the geologist, the staff re-
view it, then proceed to secure the site, secure the necessaryHealth
Department approvals (which should take no longer than a wee ) , ad-
vertise for bids on drilling and award the contract. Councilman
Ridder wondered if . there is any danger in a well at this location
reducing the water table at Myers Well. Mr. Thosen did not feel
that there would be any problem, however, Myers Well would be moni-
tored during the testing of this proposed well. It was hoped that
there would be a recommendation from Mr. Hawthorne for the Public
Works Committee on Monday, and consideration by the full Council at
its next meeting. It was pointed out that this would be a "test"
well.
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Mayor:. poJ Titus reported that the Public Works Committee dis-
cussed the potential of serving the Middle School site on Evergreen
Mill Road with water. The Committee felt they would like to serve
the school if the School Board would permit time to make a determi-
nation. Mr. Devero reported that he met with the School Board on
Tuesday and they are ready to move immediately, a decision must be
made now because of their completion date set for September 1976.
He approached the Board with the fact that the Town needs time to
study pressure problems and financial problems. They delayed action
until next Tuesday, pending Council ' s decision. Mr. Chaves explained
what would be involved in order to serve this school with water. This
would include extending the line across the By-Pass, which should be
done at this time while the Highway Department construction is under
way. The matter of expansion of the water system was discussed at
length, with Mr. Hawthorne joining the discussion. Mr. Devero re-
ported on the financial position insofar as such a project is con-
cerned and said the Town s share of this water line to the school
site is about $200,000 . It was felt that priorities should be set
for the entire program and that it is not practical to put in this
line to serve the school at this time. On motion of Councilman Rid-
der, seconded by Councilman Rock, the following resolution was pro-
posed and unanimously adopted, as shown:
• BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board be advised that the
Town of Leesburg will not be able at this time to furnish
pipeline from its wells to the school site on Evergreen
Mill Road, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Board be advised
that the Town of Leesburg is desirous of serving this school
site when water is available for same.
. Aye : Councilmen Bange; Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None.
It was felt that the water line through the By-Pass construction
should be considered at this time. Mayor Pro-Tem Titus asked Mr.
Hawthorne to submit a proposal for plans and specifications on a
water line from Valley View and Davis Avenues through the By-Pass
project to the south side of the bridge, in accordance with the
Water Study. To be included would be a preliminary engineering
study for the construction of either an open ditch or a tunnel,
approximate construction time and length of time to prepare the
plans and specifications . All of this proposal is to .be submitted
to the Public Works Committee by Monday, March 17th. Mr. Hawthorne
said he would take care of this . Mr. Devero said he has an appoint-
ment with Mr. Connock at the Highway Department on Friday and he
will talk to him about this matter at that time.
Mayor Pro-Tem Titus reported that the Finance Committee met with
Mr. George Fletcher concerning the so-called road through his prop-
erty. This is the alley Mr. Martin has determined belongs to the
Town. It was felt that the Town should assert its rights so that
it is on record that this alley belongs to the Town. Mr. Titus
asked the Finance Committee to consider a resolution to this effect
so that it might be forwarded to Mr. Fletcher.
Mayor Pro-Tem Titus reported that Mr. Ridder, Mr. Devero and
he met Friday a week ago to discuss the IGA Building. It was their
recommendation to contact Mr. Peter Lueders concerning the work for
the Town on this project. Mr.. Lueders was present, but he had no
remarks at this time .
Mr. Titus called attention to the resolution from the Planning
Commission concerning the Committees of the Comprehensive Plan and
asked the Finance and Administration Committee to consider this recom-
mendation.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder, the
following resolution was proposed:
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WHEREAS, the Leesburg Garden Club and the Loudoun County
Board of Realtors have offered to plant trees to replace
some of those which have died or been removed for other
reasons, or to plant trees in new locations within the
Town for beautification, and have requested the assistance
of the Town in this beautification project,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in cooperation and
coordination with this program, Town Forces will assist
in the preparation for and planting of trees during the
first week in April in the locations shown below:
(1) In front of the Loudoun County Rescue Squad Building
on Catoctin Circle ;
(2) In front of the Post Office Building on Catoctin
Circle ;
(3) On South Harrison Street between Market and Loudoun
Streets, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council will endeavor
to provide beautification through landscaping for the Town
of Leesburg in the future.
After explanation by Councilman Bange, the resolution was unanimously
adopted, as shown:
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as
shown:
WHEREAS, the Council does desire to establish terms -of office
for the members of the Airport Advisory Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the terms of office of
the present members of the Airport Advisory Committee shall
expire on the following dates :
James H. Chamblin June 30, 1975 •
Milo Rumfelt June 30, 1976
C. Ronald Lowry June 30, 1977
John A. Wallace, Jr. June 30, 1978
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, at the first meeting of the
Council in July of the year in which each member s term
expires, the Council shall appoint a member to serve a
four (4) year term, and
FURTHER
BE IT/RESOLVED, that a member of the Town Council shall
be appointed to serve as liaison and his term of office
shall be concurrent with his term on the Council, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all members of the Airport
Advisory Committee shall serve until their successors have
been appointed.
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted November 27 , 1974, the Town
Council did establish certain Rules and Regulations for the
Management, Government and Use of the Leesburg Municipal
Airport, Leesburg, Virginia (Godfrey Field) ; and
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WHEREAS, Chapter I, Section 6 , of said Rules and Regulations
provides for the designation by the Airport Authority of com-
mon use areas at said airport ; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council, pursuant to Chapter I, Section I,
of said Rules and Regulations by resolution adopted November
27 , 1974 , did designate the Airport Advisory Committee as
the body delegated by the Town Council to maintain cognizance
over the airport and its operations ; and
WHEREAS, the said Airport Advisory Committee has designated
certain common use areas which are as set forth in this reso-
lution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to designation
by the Airport Advisory Committee, the following are hereby
designated common use areas at the Leesburg Municipal Air-
port (Godfrey Field) and, as such, shall be a part of the
Rules and Regulations for said airport heretofore adopted
by the Town Council :
(1) The existing runway
(2) All taxi-ways , aprons, ramps and turn-offs
(3) Transient tie-down area (hereby designated as the
front line of aircraft parking on ramp in front of
administration building and nearest to runway)
(4) Wind tetrahedron and segmented circle.
After explanation by Councilman Rock, the resolution was unanimously
adopted, as shown:
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock. and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, at the Town Council meeting held on February 13 ,
1974, Council did release water and sewer taps to Leesburg
Square for 7 commercial taps ; Rock Springs Heights, Sec-
tion 2-C, for 13 townhouses; Exeter Hills, Section 3, for
21 single-family houses ; Loudoun Hills (portion of Section
2) for 26 townhouses and Scandia for 394 condominiums ; and
WHEREAS, of the developments shown above, Rock Springs '
Heights started in November of 1974; Exeter Hills is about
95 per cent completed and Leesburg Square, Loudoun Hills
(portion of Section 2) and Scandia have not started or
continued construction within the past year; and
WHEREAS, responses were received from the owners of the
aforementioned projects, indicating that these taps would
be used within the one-year period prescribed in the
Statement of Priority adopted by the Council on June 13,
1973 ; and
WHEREAS, at this time the Council is of the opinion that
it is essential that the intention of the owners of the proj-
ects not under construction or not having continued g'on-
struction within the past year (Leesburg Square, Loudoun
Hills (portion of Section 2) and Scandia) as to utiliza-
tion of the water and sewer capacity released to them by
action of the Council on February 13, 1974 be ascertained;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager is
directed to advise the owners of the projects noted in the
paragraph immediately above that the Council requests that
they advise as to their intentions with regard to use of
the taps and that a response to this resolution is required
in writing by March 27 , 1975 and to include a copy of the
resolution in each letter, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if -such response isnot re-
ceived by that date, the Council will then determine
whether to declare that such owners have forfeited the
right to the water and sewer taps .
It was reported by Mr. Forbes that Mr. Shor has advised that he ex-
pects to go forward with his project in a colonial design, rather
than Scandinavian. Mr. Titus read a letter from Mr. Spain, stat-
ing that he also plans to go forward with his project in Loudoun
Hills, even though he still protests the payment of fees. Mr.
Titus said the Public Works Committee will be glad to discuss this
matter with the owners if they desire to meet with the Committee at
its next meeting or after a response is received. The resolution
was then unanimously adopted, as shown:
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus .
Nay: None .
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Bond for Faithful Performance shall
be secured for the Town Fire Marshal.
Discussion revealed that this type of bond is not required for the
Fire Marshal, but one which will protect him for false arrest or
similar acts in connection with his duties. On motion of Councilman
Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder, Council voted unanimously, as
shown, to refer this matter back to the Finance Committee to check
this out with the insurance agent:
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None .
On motion of Councilman. Newman, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Moore, Clemens & Company is hereby
authorized to increase fire and burglary insurance on
the contents of the Town Office Building from $15,000 to
$50,000, effective March 7 , 1975.
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Mr:. Devero explained this coverage and there was considerable discus-
sion. It was felt that this matter should be investigated further
and, on motion of Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Rock,
Council voted unanimously to refer this matter back to Finance Com-
mittee for further study, as shown:
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-
Tem Titus.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman, the
following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted by roll
call vote, as shown:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be made:
$ 5,365.70 - Perry Engineering Co. - Lowering 6" and 4"
water main adjacent to Route 15 South in
front of Phillips Motel - 1971 Bond Issue.
535. 98 - Shaffer Equipment and Supply Co. - Paint
Marker - Utility Fund-Acct. #800.907 .
2,596. 12 - Yount, Hyde & Co. , Accountants - Supplemental
appropriation-Acct. #200. 104.
25,000.00 - Phillips Machinery, Inc. - Front-end Loader -
Revenue Sharing Fund.
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$ 1,318.75 - Bengtson-DeBell, Inc . , Consulting Engineers -
Storm Drainage Plan - General Fund-Acct.
#800. 914.
. 6,130.00 - Bengtson-DeBell, Inc. , Consulting Engineers -
Infiltration/Inflow Analysis - Acct. #1300.903.
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None.
11On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, a letter dated February 10, 1975 from Mr. William
A. Boyd, Sub-Committee Chairman, Directional Signs, of the
Tourism and Economic Development Committee, was received,
requesting that certain directional signs be installed at
different intersections in the Town, and
WHEREAS, a study was conducted of the different locations
and of the signs by the Public Works Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council ap-
proves the installation of the following signs :
(1) Museum, Morven Park and Hospital, facing traffic
moving west on Market Street at the intersection
with Loudoun Street (east triangle) ;
(2) Museum, Morven Park, Hospital, facing traffic mov-
ing east on Market Street at the intersection with
Loudoun Street (west triangle) .
After explanation by Councilman Bange, the resolution was unanimously
adopted, as shown:
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus .
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted, as
shown:
WHEREAS, a letter has been received from Hand Properties,
Inc . with reference to construction of improvements on
Gibson Street, and signed by Mr. John D. Alderman as Secre-
tary-Treasurer, enclosing copies of bills submitted to
Hand Properties by the Town and by Gull Corporation, and
WHEREAS, Hand Properties, Inc. considers that payment of
Gull Corporation 's bill releases their obligation towards
the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town considers that Gull Corporation's bill
and the bill rendered by the Town are for two entirely
different items,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town considers
proper and outstanding the bill rendered Hand Properites,
Inc . on November 6, 1974 and requests that payment of same
be made.
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None .
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following ordinance was proposed:
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BE IT ORDAINED, that Section 25-25 . 1, Deposit for Accounts,
of the Code of the Municipality of Leesburg, Virginia be
and it is hereby repealed, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the following Section 25-25 . 1,
. Deposit for Accounts, be and it is hereby adopted, effec-
tive April 1, 1975 :
Sec. 25-25. 1. Deposit for Accounts
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The Treasurer will require of any new water accounts
that serve residences, small commercial users and heavy
commercial users, a cash deposit as follows :
A. Residences and small commercial users :
(1) Non-Owner of the Premises, Property located
within the Town Limits . The deposit shall be
Thirty Dollars ($30.00) .
(2) Non-Owner of the Premises, Property located out-
side the Town Limits . The deposit shall be
Forty-five Dollars ($45.00) .
(3) Owner of the Premises, Property located outside
the Town Limits . The deposit shall be Forty-five
Dollars ($45 .00) .
B. Heavy Commercial Users :
(1) The deposit shall be based on 100 per cent of the
charge for the estimated quarterly usage.
The deposit will be refunded, without interest, when
service has been discontinued, after deducting any charges
due on final settlement of the customer's account .
There was lengthy discussion on this ordinance, with particular at-
tention to the fact that this covers water only and perhaps some
provision should be made to increase the deposit to cover sewer.
On a roll call vote, as shown, the proposed ordinance was defeated:
Aye : Councilman Ridder.
Nay: Mayor Pro-Tem Titus .
Abstention: Councilmen Bange, Newman and Rock.
On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following Ordinance was proposed:
BE IT ORDAINED, that Section 25-27 , Bills Payable within
Thirty Days ; Service Discontinued, of the Code of the
Municipality of Leesburg, Virginia be and it is hereby
repealed, and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the following Section 25-27 ,
Bills Payable within Thirty Days ; Service Discontinued,
be and it is hereby adopted, effective April 1, 1975 :
Sec . 25-27 . Bills Payable within Thirty Days ; Service
Discontinued.
Water bills are due and payable within thirty days
from date of billing . A final notice shall be mailed, to-
gether with a second billing, at the end of thirty days
from the date of billing, and water service will be :dis-
continued if not paid in full within ten days from date
of notice. •
After explanation by Mr. Timberlake, Treasurer, the ordinance was
unanimously adopted, as shown:
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus .
Nay: None.
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On motion of Councilman Rock, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following ordinance was proposed: - -
BE IT ORDAINED, that Section 15-43, Public Dances - Police
Protection, of the Code of the Municipality of Leesburg,
Virginia, be and it is hereby repealed.
This was explained by Councilman Rock and the ordinance was unani-
mously adopted, as shown:
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-
Tem Titus.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, a request has been received from Dr. Randall L.
Harrington for a parking space in the Municipal Parking
Lot,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, until such time as
Dr. Harrington has a permanent full-time office in the
Town of Leesburg, a parking permit shall be issued to
him for use in the Municipal Parking Lot.
This was explained by Councilman Bange. Also discussed was the fact
that it is Council ' s intention to consider elimination of all park-
ing on Wirt Street between Market and Loudoun Streets. Mr. Devero
was directed to place this item on the Public Works Agenda for the
next meeting. The resolution above was unanimously adopted, as shown:
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-
Tem Titus.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Ridder, ::seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council for the Town of Leesburg,
Virginia, that the Town Manager be and he is hereby author-
ized and directed to have published in the Loudoun Times-
Mirror on March 20 and 27 , 1975 , the following:
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by
the Leesburg Town Council on April 9, 1975 at 7 :30 P.M. in
the Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Vir-
ginia, to consider a proposed amendment to the Leesburg Zon-
ing Ordinance.
Said proposed amendment is to provide for a district to be
designated "MC" Medical-Hospital Center District. Copies
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance teak and
delineation of the proposed district on the Zoning Map may
be examined in the Planning and Zoning Office, 15 West Mar-
ket Street, during regular business hours.
At this hearing, all interested persons desiring to express
their views pertinent to said amendment will be heard.
By : G. Dewey Hill, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
Mr. Forbes explained that this hearing will be held on the original
proposal, it cannot change until after it is heard by Council. After
that, Council may follow the Planning Commission 's recommendation or
do whatever they like . The resolution was unanimously adopted, as
shown:
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None. -
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A recess was called at 10:04 P.M. , with Council reconvening at
10:18 P.M.
On motion of Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Bange,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Manager be authorized to mail
the attached "Suggested Letter" to State of Maryland, De-
partment of Water Resources, for renewal of two permits.
in the letter
After explanation by Mr. Devero and one slight change/noted by
Councilman Ridder, the resolution was unanimously adopted, as
shown:
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg is constructing a storm drain
along the west property line at the Leesburg Middle School,
and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun County School Board has requested that
a fence be erected along the paved drainage ditch,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lee Fence Company, Inc.
is hereby authorized to install a 9-gauge chain link fence
270 feet in length and 48 inches high, with three terminal
posts 22 inches outside diameter, at a cost of $862.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this installation shall begin
after completion of the drainage structure .
After explanation by Councilman Bange, and discussion by Council,
the resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown:
AYE: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
NAY: None. •
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED! that the Town Manager is hereby authorized
to write the City Manager of Fairfax City concerning the
possibility of obtaining water for use by the Town of Lees-
burg, as an alternative source, and to provide information
requested by the City Manager of the City of Fairfax.
After discussion, the resolution was adopted by a vote of 4 to 1,
as shown:
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Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder and Rock.
Nay: Mayor Pro-Tem Titus.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Performance Bond submitted by Perry
Engineering Company is .hereby accepted by the Town Council
for the construction of a storm sewer from Edwards Ferry
Road to the Pizza Hut (Fisher-Bishop) , a paved open ditch
acress the School Board property and through the Minor
Glenn Estate and relocation of a 6-inch sanitary sewer
serving the Middle School.
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After discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted, as shown:
Aye: Councilmen Range, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None .
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On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
the following resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS, the Virginia Municipal League entered into negoti-
ations with the Virginia Association of Counties and Vir-
ginia. Electric and Power Company, and
WHEREAS, an "Agreement for the Purchase of Electricity" has
been reached as a result of these negotiations, and
WHEREAS, four (4) copies of the "Agreement for the Purchase
of Electricity" have been submitted by Virginia Electric and
Power Company, and
WHEREAS, the term of this Agreement shall be from July 17 ,
1974 through June 30, 1976, and
WHEREAS, this Agreement cancels and supersedes all previous
Agreements between the Town of Leesburg and Virginia Electric
and Power Company effective July 17 , 1974,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to sign the four (4) copies of said Agreement
and return to Virginia Electric and Power Company, after
approval by the Town Attorney.
After explanation by Mr. Devero and discussion, the resolution was
adopted by a vote of 4 to 1, as shown:
Aye: Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder and Rock.
Nay: Mayor Pro-Tem Titus .
Town Attorney Martin recommended a change in the resolution concern-
ing acceptance of the Performance Bond submitted by Perry Engineering
Company for the Fisher-Bishop storm sewer project. On motion of
Councilman Ridder, seconded by Councilman Newman, Council voted unani-
mously to reconsider this resolution. On motion of Councilman Ridder,
seconded by Councilman Newman, the following was proposed and unani-
mously adopted; as shown:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Performance Bond and Labor and Mater-
ial Payment Bond submitted by Perry Engineering Company is
hereby accepted by the Town Council for the construction
. of a storm sewer from Edwards Ferry Road to the Pizza Hut
(Fisher-Bishop) , a paved open ditch across the School Board
property and through the Minor Glenn Estate and relocation
of a 6-inch sanitary sewer serving the Middle School.
Aye : Councilmen Bange, Newman, Ridder, Rock and Mayor Pro-Tem
Titus.
Nay: None.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Ridder,
Council voted unanimously to go into executive session at 10:43 P.M.
to discuss legal matters.
Council reconvened at 11 :08 P.M. No action was taken.
On motion of Councilman Bange, seconded by Councilman Newman,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:09 P.M.
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