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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 8,000,00. .
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the
Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia on
February 8, 1978. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor
at 7 : 35 P.M. , with the invocation being given by Mr. Tolbert, and
followed with the Salute to the Flag. Present were: Mayor Mary
Anne Newman, Councilmembers Charles E. Bange, Stanley D. Herrell,
Jr. , James A. Rock, C. Terry Titus and John W. Tolbert, Jr. ; also
Assistant to the Manager Jeffrey H. Minor and Town Attorney George
M. Martin. Absent from the meeting was Councilmember Glen P. Cole.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 1978 were sap-
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proved as written. •
Proposed Ordinance regarding Snow Emergency Procedures.
On motion of Mr. Bange, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, an ordinance
concerning Snow Emergency Procedures was proposed. Miss Patsy Tavenner,
a resident of West Loudoun Street, asked where those people who live
on the six "snow emergency routes" might park during snowstorms.
The parking lot is full, as well as the side streets. Also, she
shovels her car out in the morning and, when she returns in the even-
ing, she has to shovel again where the snow plows have pushed the snow
back. Mayor Newman felt that the first priorities would be Market,
King and Loudoun Streets - in that order. She was aware that park-
ing is a problem for residents who live in the downtown area. On
motion of Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Herrell, Council voted unani-
mously to amend the proposed ordinance by adding that a public hear-
ing will be held on. March 8, 1978, with notice of said hearing to be
published on February 23rd and the text of the ordinance to be pub-
lished in full :
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell, Rock, Titus, Tolbert and
Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
The ordinance, as amended, was adopted by a vote of 5 to 1 :
' Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell, Rock, Tolbert and Mayor
Newman.
Nay: Councilmember Titus.
Proposed resolutions concerning Public Official Liability Insurance.
Three resolutions concerning public official- liability insurance
were discussed by Council , they being as follows :
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(1 ) Resolution authorizing : the purchase of public/liability
insurance from Unimark-McDonald, • Inc.
(2) Resolution authorizing the purchase of public official
liability insurance from Haas and Dodd Insurance, Inc.
(3) Resolution establishing the intent of the Town of Lees-
burg to defend its officials in the event of civil liti-
gation against them arising out of the performance of
their municipal duties and responsibilities.
On motion of Mr. Herrell, the third resolution was proposed, however,
it .died for lack ofia second. On motion of Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr.
Titus (for purposes of discussion) , the first resolution was proposed,
however, after discussion, the motion was withdrawn by the makers.
On motion of Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, Council voted unani-
mously to send this item back to workshop and that a representative
of each of the two firms be present to explain the policies to the
Council , and that Mr. Seekford be asked to be present:
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell , Rock, Titus, Tolbert and
Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
78-24 - Resolution - Accepting public improvements, releasing per-
formanceond and authorizing acceptanceof
maintenance bond for Andover Meadow Subdivision,
Sections 1 and 2.
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On motion of Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr. Herrell, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
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WHEREAS, the subdivider/developer for Andover Meadow, Sec-
tions 1 and 2, has completed public improvements in accord-
ance with Town Standards and Specifications„ and these have
been inspected and approved and as-built plans have been
submitted and approved:, -
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of. Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows:
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SECTION I, The public improvements in Andover Meadow Sub-
division, Sections 1 and 2, are accepted for public use by
the Town. I/SECTION II. The Performance Bond of Travelers Indemnity -
Company for improvements in Andover Meadow, Sections 1 and
2, in the amount, of #195, 631 is released and a Maintenance
Bond in the amount of $25, 000 is approved.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell, Rock, Titus, Tolbert and
Mayor Newman.
Nay: None. -
78-25 - Resolution - Authorizing an agreement and approving a per-
formance bond to guarantee installation of pub-
lic improvements for Heritage Hall 5 Nursing
Rome.
On motion of Mr. Herrell, seconded by Mr. Bange, the following
resolution was proposed and adopted by a vote of 5 to 1 abstention:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
The Town Manager is authorized and directed to execute the
Standard Agreement. Upon approval of the Town Attorney,
Performance Bond No. 478634 of Western Surety Company in
the amount of $6, 336.00 is approved. Both of these instru-
ments are to guarantee installation of public improvements
for Heritage Hall 5 Nursing Home, in accordance with plans
approved by the Director of Engineering.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell, Rock, Tolbert and Mayor
Newman.
Nay: None.
Abstention: Councilmember Titus.
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78-26 - Resolution - Receiving and referring the application of Robert
W. Ahrens, Trustee for revision of Zoning Dis-
trict Map to the Planning Commission for public
hearing and recommendation under Chapter 11,
Title 15. 1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended.
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 application of Robert W. Ahrens, Trustee, for revision
of the Zoning District Map, assigned Application No. ZM-21,
is- received and referred to the Planning Commission for pub-
lic hearing and recommendation under Chapter 11, Title 15.1,
of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell, .Rock, Titus, Tolbert and
Mayor Newman.
Nay: None.
78-27 - Resolution - Making an appropriation for the fiscal year end-
ing June 30,1978.
On motion of Mr. Herrell, seconded by Mr. Bange, the following
resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted:
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RESOLVED by the Council- of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia,
as follows :
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An appropriation is made to Account No. 10110. 809, Street
Resurfacing, in the amount of $9, 792. 23 for the fiscal
year ending June 30; •1978.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell, Rock, Titus , Tolbert and
Mayor Newman.
Nay: None. -
Mr. Minor, Deputy Manager, reported that the wells are pumping
about 1 , 000, 000 gallons per day now - we have 42 psi at the new tank,
with 43 being full. Pressure has normalized some in Normandy Village -
they •have 35 psi, with the normal having been around 20.
Mr. Titus noted that Mr. Hyatt is being made Utilities Line
Superintendent. He felt there is no need for a second 'inspector
since there is not much construction going on at this time. Mr.
Minor said a report will be prepared for Council ' s discussion at
the next workshop to substantiate the need for a second inspector
He also emphasized that it is hard to recruit somebody for only a
few months and then let them go.
78-28 - Resolution - Regarding proposed storm drainage facilities
11 for Fairview Subdivision.
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^. 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 :
SECTION I. A storm drainage facility for Pershing Avenue
and Wilson Avenue, exclusive of curb, gutter' and sidewalk,
will be considered, along with other local storm drainage
problems, for incorporation in the FY 1979 Budget.
SECTION II. A copy of this resolution will be forwarded
to Mrs. Charles Harrison of 33 Wilson Avenue, Leesburg,
Virginia.'
After discussion, a roll call vote on this resolution adopted it by
a vote of 3 to 2 against and one abstention:
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Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell and Tolbert.
Nay: Councilmembers Rock and Titus.
Abstention: Mayor Newman.
On motion of Mayor Newman, seconded by Mr. Bange, Council voted
5 to 1 to go into executive session to discuss a legal matter:
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Herrell, Titus, . Tolbert and Mayor
Newman.
Nay: Councilmember Rock.
Council reconvened and, on motion of Mr. Rock, seconded by Mr.
Herrell, the meeting was adjourned.
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Clerk of e Council'