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A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia on
June 8, 1977. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7 : 35
P.M. , with the invocation .being offered by Mr. Bange and followed
with the Salute to the Flag. Present were: Mayor Mary ,Anne Newman,
Councilmembers Charles E. Bange, Glen P. Cole, Stanley D. Herrell ,
Jr. , James A. Rock, C. Terry Titus and John W. Tolbert, Jr. ; also
Town Manager John Niccolls , Assistant to the Manager Jeffrey H.
Minor and Town Attorney George M. Martin.
The minutes of a special meeting _of May 19 , 1977 and regular
meeting of May 25, 1977 were approved as written.
ZM-18 - diZerega Rezoning Request.
Mr. Thomas W. Malls, attorney representing Mr. Alfred L. B.
diZerega, III, et als, requested that Council consider referring •
this proposed rezoning request to the Planning Commission at this
meeting, otherwise, it will be July before the Commission can con-
sider it. There followed lengthy discussion concerning the pro-
cedure to be followed in receiving and referring this request. On
motion of Mr. Titus , seconded by Mayor Newman, it was proposed that
the rezoning application of Alfred L. B. diZerega, III for zoning
map amendment be referred to the Planning Commission. A .roll call
V: vote defeated the motion by a vote of 4 to 3:
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Aye: Councilmembers Cole, Titus and Mayor Newman.
Nay: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell, Rock and Tolbert.
Mr. Nails will , therefore, appear at the next Council workshop to
defend this rezoning request.
Application for site plan approval for portion of Parcel M, Section 1,
Virginia Village.
Mr. Ken Schutz, President of Virginia Knolls Citizens Association,
said that approval of this site plan is objectionable to the citizens
of Brandon for several reasons : (1 ) This would be filling a part of
the 100-year flood plain and this has already been exceeded twice in
the last five years - there has been water in the basements of some
of the homes. Last October the playground was almost wiped out. Such
a plan would decrease the value of the property and cause damage to
individuals and the association as a whole. (2) Warehouses should
not be built in a residential area - they are not usually kept up.
(3) Warehouses would also create truck traffic, with an entrance
proposed to be on Harrison Street - this would be a hazard to child-
ren and the ball field. There are other types of development that
could be placed in this area - a buffer of some kind '- perhaps the
property is zoned improperly. The biggest problem is storm water
and he did not feel anything should be built on this property .until
such time as the Tuscarora Creek is cleaned up.
Mr. Bill Bohince, President of the Central Loudoun Little League,
requested that Council defer the proposed agreement with the Club for
use of the Chester Williams land until such time as this organization
has seen the agreement. Mayor Newman asked that he or someone from
the organization come to the next Council workshop to discuss this
agreement. Mr. Niccolls said that, in the meantime, they are per-
mitted to use the land as a ball field by a former resolution of the
Council . Mr. Bohince also said that he has personally had ten years '
experience with the ball field property - they have hauled at least
500 tons of fill dirt over these years and it is not there now. They
hauled in 60 tons this spring to repair the flood damage of last fall.
The creek does not necessarily have to flood - in heavy rains the water
comes up onto the field from the swale. He felt that a lot of engi-
neering time could be spent and a lot of facts put down on paper, but
what actually happens is a different story.
Mr. Grayson Hanes, attornky representing the applicant, felt that
what they are proposing has beenYunderstood by the citizens - they
fear the unknown. This property contains a little over seven acres
and is zoned "industrial ' - the property owners have been paying
taxes for such use over a period of time. In the State of Virginia,
they have a right to make reasonable use of the property and_a denial
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would be a confiscation of the property. The developer wants to
develop this land in accordance with the ordinances of the Town.
He noted that other projects have been built in the •flood plain
area - the Rescue Squad, tennis courts and various public sprvice
projects. Regardless of what Council does with this application,
the people who have spoken will continue to have a problem with flood-
ing Of their properties . Also, his client •has agreed that, upon ap-
proval of the project, the sum of $20, 000 will be contributed to al-
leviate the flooding problem and make the area better as a result of
development of this site. He asked that his clients be treated as
fairly as others have been. There was some discussion concerning
the $20, 000 contribution - as to whether this included the pro-rata
share for off-site development. It was determined, after consulta-
tion with his client, that this -amount would be in addition to the
pro-rata share. This amount would be submitted to the Treasurer
at the time the building permit is secured or within ten •days of
approval of the project, whichever the Council might designate.
Mr. Titus asked that they comment on the situation at the ball
diamond. Mr. Digiulian, surveyor for the project, said that, al-
though a portion of the ball diamond is on this property, it could
be •worked out so they could go around the field and the field can
be used by the Leagues.
Mr. Arthur Slack, a resident of 111 Shenandoah Street in
Brandon, said that he had two feet of water in his basement during
Agnes and another foot last October. The more concrete you put in
this area, the more run-off you have because the land won' t 'perk."
He suggested that, if these people want to build, they build without
filling - they they would suffer the same as the residents of Brandon. .
77-92 - Resolution - Authorizing, employment of engineer to make study.
f Engineering, stated
that the plan provides for adequate drainage on site, provided the
channelization of Tuscarora Creek is accomplished. It was wggested
by Mr. Rock that perhaps an independent engineering stut�V?B made.
On motion of Mr. Herrell , seconded by Mr. Rock, the following reso-
lution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
The Town shall employ an independent engineer who has never
been employed by the Town or by the applicant to make a study
of the flooding aspect of the application of John W. Gibson,
• Trustee, for site plan approval.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
Mr. Hanes was agreeable to postponing action on this matter for four
weeks or so, however, he asked that they have an opportunity to speak
to these engineers before this matter comes back to Council. Mr.
Niccolls said there are funds in the current budget for this and he
will move immediately to do this and advise the Council when an engi-
neer has been selected.
77-0-8 - Ordinance - Amending Chapter 19 of the Town Code.
On motion of Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following
ordinance was proposed and unanimously adopted:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Vir-
ginia, as follows :
SECTION I. The Town Code is amended by adding four (4)
sections to Chapter 19 to read as follows :
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Sec. 19-2. Rules and regulations.
(a) Rules and regulations as are necessary andjieason-
able for the proper operation of the water system maybe pro-
mulgated by the Council from time to time.
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(b) Because variable conditions may arise in the
operation and maintenance of the water system, the supply
of water to consumers is without guarantee of a fixed
quantity, quality, purity or temperature.
(c) When the supply of water to the water system is
inadequate for any reason to meet the demand for water for
health and sanitation purposes the manager, with the advice
and consent of the Council , shall declare that the use of
water for lawn or garden, commercial laundries , swimming
pools, manufacturing, cooling, vehicle washing or other
purpose not essential to the health, safety and welfare
of the residents of the town, is prohibited during speci-
fic hours , during a specified time period or until notice
is given that such use is permitted.
No person shall use water from the water system
for lawn or garden, manufacturing, agriculture, cooling,
vehicle washing or other purposes not essential to the
health, safety and welfare of the residents of the town
when the use has been prohibited as provided herein.
(d) Water supply through the town' s water mains may
be shut off without notice to consumers if breaks in mains,
pumping equipment breakdown, reservoir failure, construc-
tion, reconstruction, repair, replacement, cleaning, ex-
tending or tapping of mains requires, and no claims for
damages of any nature whatsoever arising from such action
will be paid.
SECTION II. An emergency is declared to exist and this
ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
77-0-9 - Ordinance - Adding a new Section 17-1. 1 to Article I,
Chapter 17 of the Town Code.
On motion of Mr. Bange, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following
ordinance was proposed and adopted' by a vote of 6 to 1 :
ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
SECTION I. A new section is added to Article I, Chapter 17,
of the Town Code to read as follows :
Sec. 17-1 . 1 . Tax Relief for the Elderly.
(a) As used herein
(1) Total combined income means gross income from all
sources of the owners of the dwelling residing
therein and of any relatives of the owner who re-
side in the dwelling, provided that the first
$4, 000.00 of income of each relative, other than
the spouse of the owner or' owners, who is living
in the dwelling shall not be included in such
total .
(2) Net combined financial worth means all assets of
the owners of the dwelling and of the spouse of
any owner who resides therein, including equitable
interests, excluding the value of the dwelling and '
the land in an amount not to exceed one acre upon
which it is situated.
(b) Any person not less than 65 years of age by Decem-
ber 31 of the year preceding the date of application, who
owns or partially owns a dwelling as. the sole dwelling of
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that person, shall Be eligible for and may apply for an 'ex-
emption of real estate taxes on such dwelling and the land
in an amount not to exceed one acre on which it is situated,
provided that:
(1) The total combined income, as hereinabove defined,
duringthe immediately preceding year cannot ex-
ceed 10 , 000. 00.
(2) The net combined financial worth, as hereinabove
defined, as of December 31 of the immediately pre-
ceding year cannot exceed $35,000. 00.
(c) Application for exemption provided for herein
shall be made not later than May 1 of each year for which
exemption is sought to the Director of Finance on forms to
be provided by him. The application shall be accompanied
by an affidavit setting forth the names of all persons
occupying such dwelling and stating that the total combined
income and the net combined financial worth do not exceed
the limitations set forth in (b) above. The Director of
Finance may require an applicant to answer questions under
oath as to his requirements under this article, and/or to
produce for inspection certified federal income tax re-
turns for the preceding three years to establish the total
combined income or net combined financial worth as herein-
before defined.
(d) Any change in respect to total combined income,
net combined financial worth, ownership of the dwelling
exempted or other factors which occur during the taxable
year for which the affidavit is filed, and which has the
effect of exceeding or violating the limitations and con-
ditions of this article, shall nullify any exemption for
the then current taxable year and the taxable year imme-
diately following.
(e) Real estate described in (b) above shall be ex-•
empt from real estate taxes under the provision of this
Article for any year in which proper application is made,
provided that, if the ownership of the property for which
application for exemption is made is not held solely by
the applicant or jointly with the applicant' s spouse,
then the amount of the tax exemption hereunder shall be
in proportion to the applicant' s ownership interest in
the subject real property as that ownership interest may
appear.
(f) Any person or persons falsely claiming relief
or exemption shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $50.00
nor more than $300. 00 for each offense.
SECTION II. An emergency is declared to exist and this ordi-
nance shall be effective on July 1 , 1977 .
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Titus, Tolbert and
Mayor Newman.
Nay: Councilmember Rock.
77-93 - Resolution - Accepting the recommendation of the Airport
Advisory Committee regarding proposed leases
at Leesburg Municipal Airport.
On motion. of Mr. Titus, seconded by Mr. Rock, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED by the Council 'of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
The recommendation of the Airport Advisory Committee that
no proposals for lease of space at Leesburg Municipal Airport
will be entertained until such time as the Coumiittee deter-
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mines an appropriate plan for orderly development at the
Airport and formally solicits invitations for lease pro-
posals is accepted.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None. --
An item concerning the proposed C & F Aviation Company lease
has been forwarded to the Airport Advisory Committee and it is felt
that this matter should rest with that Committee in view of the reso-
lution adopted above.
77-94 - Resolution - Authorizing execution of Amendatory Grant
Agreement.
On motion of Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following
resolution was proposed:
WHEREAS , the Town of Leesburg (the "Town") entered into a
certain Grant Agreement with the United States of America
(the "Government") with respect to Project No. WS-VA-79 ; and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Government desire .to amend the
Grant Agreement in certain respects, and the Government pur-
suant thereto .has submitted to the Applicant for execution
a certain Amendatory Grant Agreement No. 2 (the "Amendatory
Agreement".) which Amendatory Agreement is satisfactory:
RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
SECTION I. The Amendatory Agreement No. 2, a copy of which
is on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council is hereby
approved and the Town Manager is authorized and directed to
execute the Amendatory Agreement No. 2 in the name and on
behalf of the Town, in as many counterparts as may be neces-
sary, and the Clerk of Council is authorized and directed to
impress the official seal of the Town thereon and to attest
the same.
SECTION II. The Manager is further directed to forward the
executed counterparts of the Amendatory Agreement No. 2 to
the Government, together with such other documents evidencing
the approval and authorization to exdcute the same as may be
required by the Government.
Mr. Titus asked the status of the water permit from the Potomac
River, particularly in view of the fact that it looks as though this
may be the only source we have left, with Fairfax in its present situ-
ation. Mr. Niccolls reported that the permit would have expired
sometime in 1976 and was routinely resubmitted for renewal. We
file a statement of progress with the State of Maryland every six
months. There is an interstate compact in the works between Mary-
land and Virginia and the Corps of Engineers - this has been signed
by the two .States, but the Corps of Engineers is delaying_, because
they are apprehensive about the allocation of water for the District
by virtue 8f the fact that the District is already built up, whereas
Maryland7Q}irginia are still developing. The Corps has not signed it
and it is likely that it will not. The real problem will be the
Corps ' withdrawal structure permit. One of the major items on the
calendar for 1977 is to make a decision on long-range water supply
questions. Proposals on how to get to the decision making stage
will be submitted in the near future. Mayor Newman felt that it is
high time to look at the water .situation in a serious manner and
on a long-range basis - to look at all the alternatives. Mr. Nic-
cols said the permit will be kept alive. The resolution was then
unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell, Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
Mr. Niccolls reported that they are now down some 200 feet at the
well site at Morven Park and have run into water-bearing rock.
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Response to NVPDC comments on the Leesburg Facility Plan.
On motion of Mr. Rock (for purposes .of asking questions) , sec-
onded by Mr. Tolbert, a resolution approving a response to the NVPDC
comments on the Leesburg Facility Plan was proposed. Mr. Rock had
been advised that the A-95 review, with NVPDC comments, was considered
by the Water Control Board yesterday - if it was,, then its status at
such a meeting would be pertinent to what Council does with this reso-
lution. After re-reading the material submitted and going back over
the CH2M Hill report, he felt that the letter proposed would wind up
lending strength to the NVPDC comments. There was discussion con-
cerning the recommended response and it was felt. that this should
be postponed until further word - Mr. DeFalco • should probably re-
write the letter after looking into the CH2M Hill report. -. A tele-
phone call to Mr. Rollins revealed that the A-95 review was not
specifically considered, however, land treatment for this entire
watershed was consider-ed. It was his suggestion that the Town should
go ahead with its response and this has been requested by the regional
director. On motion of Mr. Titus, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, Council
voted unanimously to send this matter back to workshop:
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None. •
77-95 - Resolution AppointingChief James M. Kidwell to the Criminal
Justice Avisory Council of the Northern Virginia
Planning District Commission.
On motion of Mr. Bange, seconded by Mr. Herrell , the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg; Virginia,
as follows :
Chief of Police, James M. Kidwell , is herebu appointed to
serve as Leesburg' s representative on the Criminal Justice
Advisory Council of the Northern Virginia Planning District
Commission.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell, Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
77-96 - Resolution - Endorsing' the fiscal year 1978 Northern Virginia
Regional Criminal Justice Plan.
On motion of Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted: -
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, .Virginia,
as follows :
The fiscal year 1978 Northern Virginia Regional Criminal Justice
Plan, dated May, 1977 , as prepared by the Northern Virginia
Planning District Commission, is hereby endorsed.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
77-97 - Resolution - Accepting public improvements, releasing per-
formance bond and authorizing acceptance of
maintenance bond' for Rock Spring Heights,
• Section II-C.
On motion of Mr. Bange, seconded by Mr. Herrell , the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the subdivider/developer for Rock Spring Heights,
Section II-C, has completed all -public improvements in ac-
cordance with Town Standards and Specifications, and ' these
have been inspected and approved and as-built plans have been
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RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
SECTION I. The public improvements in Rock Spring Heights,
Section II-C are accepted for public use by the Town.
SECTION II. The Performance Bond #5902439 of Fidelity &
Deposit Company of Maryland dated November 29, 1972, for
improvements in Rock Spring Heights , Section II-C, in the
amount of $38, 460 be released upon submission -of a Mainte-
nance Bond in the amount of $1 , 923. 00 and approval of same
by the Town Attorney.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus , Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
77-98 - Resolution - Authorizing the preparation of a lease for 6
and 8 West Loudoun Street.
On motion of Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Herrell , the following
resolution was proposed:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows:
.-+ SECTION I. The Manager is authorized and directed to pre-
17 pare for later consideration by Council an agreement for
-' the lease of the building located on Map 48-A, Block 16,
Lots 16 and 17 (6 and 8 West Loudoun Street) .
SECTION II. Said lease agreement shall include the general
terms and conditions outlined in the report to Council dated
May 11 , 1977 , and approved in form by the town attorney.
Mr. Niccolls said this will be coming to Council shortly in a form
to authorize advertisement of the lease. The resolution was unani-
mously adopted :
Aye: ' Councilmembers Bange, Cole, HerreiP;' Rock, Titus , Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None. - - -
77-99 - Resolution - Increasing the monthly rent for Apartment No. 10-1
and Apartment No. 10-2 at 10 West Loudoun Street.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Bange, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
SECTION I. The monthly rent for Apartments 10-1 and 10-2
located above the Council Chambers at 110 West Loudoun Street
shall be increased from $60. 00 per month to $90.00 per month.
SECTION II. This resolution shall be effective July 1 , 1977.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
77-100 - Resolution - Authorizing the Town of Leesburg: s participation
in the National Institute of Municipal Law Offi-
cer' s litigation challenging the constitutionality
of Federal Unemployment Compensation amendments,
Public Law-No. 94-566. -
On motion of Mr. Bange, seconded by Mr. Cole, the following reso-
lution was proposed: -
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg,, Virginia,
as follows:
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The Town of Leesburg' s participation in the National Insti-
tute of Municipal Law Officer' s suit challenging the consti-
tutionality of the Federal Unemployment Compensation amend-
ments, Public Law No. 94-566 is authorized. ,Said participation
shall include payment of $92. 50 as the Town' s share of antici-
pated court costs, a sworn affidavit from the Finance Director
certifying the estimated cost of Federal Unemployment Insurance
costs to the Town and personal testimony by the Finance Director
at the preliminary injunction hearing in Washington, D. C. , . if
required.
After a complete and lengthy explanation of the unemployment compen-
sation amendments and their effect on Leesburg 'by Mr. Niccolls, the
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
77-101 - Resolution - Authorizingpublication of proposed budget and
_tax levy fr 1977-1978 for public hearing.
On motion of Mr. Bange, seconded by Mr. Cole, the following reso-
lution was proposed and adopted by a vote of 5 to 2 :
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
A Synopsis of the Proposed Budget for the fiscal year be-
ginning July 1 , 1977 and ending June 30, 1978 shall be
published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror on June 16, 1977,
including a Notice of Public Hearing thereon, to be held
on June 23, 1977 at 7 : 30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 10
West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Tolbert and Mayor
Newman.
Nay: Councilmembers Rock and Titus .
77-102 - Resolution - Making an appropriation for 1976-77.
On motion of Mr. Bange, seconded by Mr. Herrell , the following
resolution was proposed:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
The following appropriation is made for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1977 :
Account No. and Name Amount
10300. 819 Utility Relocation $ 7 , 922. 54
There was discussion concerning the completion date for this project.
It was suggested that, in the future, all contracts will include a
penalty clause for time over the contract period and perhaps a bonus
. for early completion. The resolution was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell, Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
77-103 - Resolution - Initiating amendment of the. Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance, setting a public hearing and re-
ferring the proposed amendment to the Planning
Commission.
On motion of Mr. Herrell, seconded by Mr. Rock; the 'following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows:
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SECTION I. An amendment of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to
establish flood zone district regulations is -hereby initiated.
The text of the proposed amendment is the same as described in
a May 27, 1977 memorandum to this Council.
SECTION II. A joint Council-Planning Commission public hear-
ing on the proposed amendment shall be held beginning at 7 : 30
P.M. , July 21, 1977 and advertised as required by law. The
Clerk shall advise the Planning Commission of the time and
date of public hearing. • •
SECTION III. The proposed amendment is referred to the Plan-
• ning Commission for its review and recommendation.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell, Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman. -
Nay: None. •
Mr. Niccolls -reported that Mark Gregory, a former Deputy Sheriff,-
will join the Leesburg Police Department tomorrow. He has already
completed training. • •
Mr. Bange called attention to billboards and signs being posted
in town against the Town' s ordinance,• particularly on Edwards Ferry
Road in the neighborhood of Loudoun House concerning dances. Chief
Kidwell said they are having problems with Crestwood Construction Co.
also and with yard sales - it -is hard to catch the people putting them
up. If these signs are on private property, there is no problem but
it is against the Town' s ordinance to have them on the town right-
of-way.
Mr. Titus noted in the Times-Mirror today that Mr. Martin and
the School Board have been discussing the lawsuit concerning 1 —
sewer rates for the Middle School . He expressed his confidence
in Mr. Martin and felt that all resources of the Town should be em-
ployed by Mr. Martin in the litigation of this suit. Rate structures
and other matters have a great effect on the Town. Both Mr. Rock and
Mr. Tolbert echoed these remarks. Mayor Newman felt that Council should
consider raising rates gradually, rather than all at one time.
Mr. Minor said that a complaint registered by Mr. Bange has been
taken care of - a letter has been generated on this.
Mr. Rock asked if the storm sewer catch basin lids can be locked
in. Mr. Niccolls said some of them can be and he will check into this. ' -
Mayor Newman inquired concerning a water leak on Wirt Street.
Mr. Niccolls reported that this had been repaired yesterday. He said
there are a number of repair items on the waterworks crew list - this
probably starteiabout two months ago when the crews lowered the water
main connection at Market and King Streets.
77-104 - Resolution - Accepting Deed of Easement -from J. Terry Hirst
and Helene Hooppaw for storm drainage system.
On motion of Mr. Titus , seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted: A
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
SECTION I. The Deed of Easement made the 27th day of May,
1977 , by and between J. Terry Hirst and Helene Hooppaw and
the Town of Leesburg, for the construction, reconstruction,
maintenance, replacement or repair; use and inspection of a
storm drain or storm sewer, including necessary appurtenances,
of such character and sufficient size within the limit of
said easement as to provide a proper and adequate outlet over,
across, through. and under the land of the Grantors for a storm
drainage system established by the Town, is hereby accepted.
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SECTION II.. The Manager is authorized and. directed to re-
imburse J. Terry Hirst. and. Helene Hooppaw for legal, costs
incurred in the, granting of this easement -in an amount not
to exceed $180. 00.
Ayer Councilmembers Bange, Cole,- Herrell , Rock,-Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
Mr. Titus said that, if waivers o site plan ordinance are to be
granted, those receiving them will have to understand that they can
do only what the waiver is granted for. - they must state what they
want to do, when the application for waiver is requested. Mr. Niccoll
explained that, in the case of Mr. Desrosiers, the Board of Archi-
tectural Review had already granted permission for the window change.
Mr. Bange also called attention to property on East North Street be-
ing remodeled by Mr. Whitmore.
On motion of Mayor Newman, seconded by Mr. .Cole, Council voted
unanimously to .go into executive session to discuss legal and per-
sonnel matters at 9 : 30 P.M. :
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock„Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
Council reconvened at 10: 09 P.M.
77-105 -;Resolution. - Authorizing_iari offer tbcHarry _.Sollars; let-ux
[ w ; r. . •-fornanueasementirequ•iredafor construction of
storm drainage improvements and authorizing
the Town Attorney to institute condemnation
proceedings in the event the offer is refused.
On.motion of Mr. • Cole, seconded by Mr. Herrebl, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :-
SECTION I. Harry Sollars, et ux, are hereby offered the sum
of $10, 145. 00 cash for the storm drain easement described on
the plat hereafter referred to on condition that the title to
the lands affected is free and clear of all defects,, liens or
conditions which could inhibit the use of the area for the
purposes intended; the easement will be conveyed according to
the plat and description prepared by Bengtson-DeBell, Inc. ,
.Consulting Engineers, by a good and proper deed with the usual
warranties of title; the closing of the transaction shall be
within thirty days after written acceptance of this offer and
the Sollars shall pay the grantor tax.
SECTION II. In the event this offer is not accepted in writ-
ing within five days from receipt, the Council hereby declares
that an essential public necessity exists for the acquisition
of the easement by condemnation and does hereby authorize the
town attorney to file the requisite petition for condemnation
on behalf of the Town of Leesburg, and the costs therefor are
appropriated from the storm drainage construction fund.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Cole, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert
and Mayor Newman. _
Nay: None.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10: 11 P.M. (�
Mayor
ler of t, e Council