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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1979_11_14 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 14 , 1979 . 108 A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia, on November 14 , 1979 at 7 : 30 P .M. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with Mr. Tolbert offering the invocation, and fol- lowed with the Salute to the Flag led by Mr. Hill. Present were : Mayor Kenneth B . Rollins , Councilmembers Glen P. Cole, Stanley D. Herrell, Jr. , G. Dewey Hill, Jr. , Marylou Hill, Walter F. Murray and John W. Tolbert, Jr. ; also Town Manager John Niccolls, Assis- tant Manager Jeffrey H. Minor and Director of Finance Donald O. Taylor. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 24 , 1979 were approved as written . PETITIONERS : Mr. Stan Bright, a resident of 13 East Cornwall Street, re-read to Council a letter from residents of Cornwall Street expressing appreciation for the residential parking permits over the past seve- ral months , and requesting that Council continue this practice . He understood that the resolution, as presented tonight, would make this permit parking on Cornwall Street a permanent solution to their problem unless and until voided by Council . From the remarks at the last meeting, he was concerned that this might not be approved on the basis that it might set a precedent. He asked that, if Council does not approve the resolution as written, they modify it to keep this parking for a finite period to be reviewed at a later time, and that this finite period be at least as long as the County Courts Com- plex construction continues . Dr. Thomas Cox, also a resident of East Cornwall Street, ex- pressed his appreciation for what has already been done and asked that it be continued. At his instigation, other residents of Corn- wall Street present gave a rising vote of appreciation to Council . Mr. J. B . Anderson addressed Council concerning the disposition of its canine program, and more particularly "Shadow. " He pre- sented to Council a Petition signed by some 1, 000 people from Lees- burg and Loudoun County, requesting that Shadow be transferred to the Loudoun County Sheriff ' s Office to continue service to our com- munity with his present master/handler, Ray Sullivan . In this way, the citizens of Leesburg would continue to have the services of Shadow. One of the reasons given for not transferring Shadow was the cost of retraining him. Suppose he cannot be retrained? The taxpayers would then be out their money spent on this dog. He said the military does not retrain their dogs - they go with their master handlers or they are put to sleep. What will happen when the Town and the County meet? What choice will the dog make? He did not feel he would be a stable dog. Another question was what would happen if Sullivan decided to leave the County? Or suppose the new handler decided to leave - the Town would be right back where it started from. He felt the will of the people is evident and this issue must be addressed tonight . He did not know whether this is animosity or vindictiveness, but if all employees were treated thus , he would not blame them if they all quit tomorrow. He said "touchdowns win football games, not fumbles . " He said his faith in Council is slowly dwindling and asked that Council keep it intact. MANAGER' S REPORT: (1) Mr. Niccolls called attention to the cash balance report presented tonight. (2) He highlighted the following items from the written Activity report: (a) The audit for the fiscal year ended June 30 , 1979 will be available by December 1st. There are no surprises and it reflects the closing year-end statement prepared by Mr. Taylor with a few minor adjustments . (b) The contractor has been authorized to proceed on the Fairview storm drainage project and funds have been released • from HUD for this work. There was a meeting with the contractor this week and work will proceed when weather permits . MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14 , 1979 MEETING. (c) On November 27th and 28th an official with .the 109 insurance services offices in Richmond will come to Leesburg to begin a survey of the Town ' s fire defense system. This will in- clude a survey of the water supply, water storage and water distri- bution system, as well as an evaluation of the services provided by the Volunteer Fire Department, the County building inspection ser- vice and the dispatching office . This could result in an improve- ment in Leesburg ' s fire insurance rating. (d) Today we have been test pumping Well No. 2 at Royal Street. The old pump has been replaced, the well was baled and it is pumping clear water at 40 gpm, which was its earlier rating. The Health Department has authorized us to turn these facilities back into the system as soon as possible and we will start filling the reservoir tomorrow or the next day. (e) It was thought we might have a problem at the Ever- green Mill wells with a fall-off in pumping, but this has been re- solved and it is felt that they will continue to pump as predicted. ( f) On the Normandy Village storm drainage project, the pipe is in the ground and the fine grading , is partially done. There CD is a section near Market Street which needs more fill and this will CD be taken from the Fairview project, but it will probably be spring before this project is completely restored. W (g) The contractor on the Potomac River water project Q has applied for a first payment of about $260 , 000 . This has been a approved by the field engineering staff and by Betz-Converse-Murdoch. It is ready to be paid out on November 19 from the Town treasury. Larry Taylor will be the full-time inspector on both the treatment plant and transmission main sites. In addition, he is supplemented by his boss from BCM, who will be in and out on the job on a regular basis . We, therefore, have over one full-time person out there at all times. ' DISCUSSION CONCERNING "SHADOW" : Mayor Rollins asked Mr. Niccolls to bring Council up-to-date on "Shadow. " Mr. Niccolls explained that at the time Ray Sullivan resigned as a police officer, a decision had to be made concerning Shadow. It took 14 weeks to train him with Officer Sullivan at the Alexandria canine school. The dog has proven himself valuable in several police-related incidents . In addition, Officer Sullivan and other officers went with Shadow to various community relations programs in the schools and groups in the community . The dog repre- sents the department almost as well as the officers do. Therefore, the town was faced with the problem as to whether to transfer the dog to the County along with Officer Sullivan, or to make an effort to retrain him with another handler. Other training agencies were contacted and the Captain of the State Highway Patrol advised that some dogs have had as many as five handlers - so this means they can be retrained. He is a working animal - we send him quite will- ingly into situations that are dangerous to his life. Because of the expense and time it takes to train animals and being available promptly to a police related matter, it was felt appropriate to keep him and see if he can be retrained. There was also concern that, should Sullivan ' s professional career take him out of the County, the dog would be lost both to the County and the Town. On Sulli- van ' s last day, we reluctantly took possession of the dog and put him in the home of a brand new officer, not necessarily with the intended decision of assigning the dog permanently to the new offi- cer. He is responding well to the new caretaker and has been to the vet. He is in good health and is not dying of either hunger or heartbreak. There is, of course, an acclamation period that any animal or person would suffer in such circumstances . Again, he is a working animal and he did not feel that emotion is the basis for a decision. He is a friendly, well controlled and beautifully trained dog and has had one of the best handlers taking care of him for the past two years . He is not in any police work now and is being cared for properly. There have been a number of calls about this issue, some evidencing that he is being mistreated and not responding well to his new care situation. Rebbie deButts, with the Humane Society, has been invited to investigate the con- ditions under which he is being cared for at any time . MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14 , 1979 MEETING. 11 0Mayor Rollins asked how Leesburg got the dog? Mr. Niccolls explained that Chief Kidwell came to him at Budget time and said he would like to institute a canine program at an annual estimated cost of $1, 000 . There was a great deal of skepticism among Council members , but it was finally resolved to spend the money for this purpose. Reports were given during the first months of how the dog was working out and his services provided. Sullivan was re- sponsible for bringing the dog to the Department, however, he was not aware that he (Sullivan) had paid for the' dog . He agreed that the dog was the property of the Department and the dog was insured. Mr. Herrell asked in what way the dog was turned over to the town? Mr. Niccolls said Sullivan signed a paper turning him over to the town. The dog was trained, along with Sullivan, for 14 weeks . .`. Mr. Herrell asked if Sullivan had talked with the Chief before he talked with Mr. Niccolls about the program? Chief Kidwell said he had. He knew he would have a problem getting the idea of a canine pro- gram over to the Council and felt that the County needed one worse than the Town did, and probably the town could borrow the services of the dog if needed. The Sheriff did not want a canine program at this time . He and Sullivan investigated the program in Alexandria and found that the only cost to the town would be his time in school. They were advised at that time approximate costs for food and vet bills on an annual basis . He was also advised to have the dog do- nated and have the handler sign a paper stating that he belongs to the town. They had several dogs that had been retrained with dif- ferent handlers . Officer Sullivan has done an outstanding job with the dog for the town, and he told him that, if the dog was having any problems or seemed to be grieving, he would talk with the Mana- ger about it . He was advised by the people in Alexandria that, if the town wants to keep the canine program, the dog will be an asset; also, that the man would have to be trained to the dog. They also advised that the dog be placed with the man who would be the handler and see if he would accept him. This has been done and, as far as he can see, the dog has taken to the new officer. He hasn 't missed a meal and the vet can find nothing wrong with him. Alexandria ad- vised that it would take approximately four weeks to retrain the dog. This would cost the officer ' s salary while he is in school . The town has special equipmrpnt in the car used for the dog, he has had rabies shots and we buy his food. He was con- cerned as far as Officer Sullivan ' s attachment to the dog is con- cerned but, if the County didn 't want the program, he could not see the town giving them its program. Mr. Herrell asked if he felt the dog is valuable to the town? Chief Kidwell said yes, particularly with the school program. And he has demonstrated how he has taken up with the new man. Mr. Herrell said he was skeptical when the pro- gram was presented and would not have voted for it had he not under- stood the dog would stay with the town - $4 , 000 is a lot of money. Mr. Niccolls said that, at the time of Officer Sullivan ' s resigna- tion, Mr. Legard, Chief Kidwell and he discussed this . Mr. Legard indicated that they very much wanted the dog in their control and he has indicated this in two telephone calls since that time. Chief Kidwell said if the dog cannot be retrained for his job with a new handler, then he will be the first one to say that Officer Sullivan can have him, with the Manager ' s approval . Mr. Murray recalled that at the time the dog was acquired the newspaper was very critical of the town ' s canine program. He wrote an article to the Editor stating that dogs are probably better than two individuals going into a building - they are very beneficial in sniffing out drugs or in a kidnap case. If the County would be willing to pay the town $4 , 000 to retrain another dog or, if he can ' t be retrained, he would be in favor of him going back to Sulli- van. He felt he should have thought about this before. Mr. Rick diZerega, as a taxpayer, a friend of Officer Sullivan and a police officer for the County, said he does not know for a fact that Shadow has adjusted to a new handler. If it takes four weeks to retrain him and he does retrain, then this is fine . However, in the meantime, Sullivan will probably have another dog and started training with him, so it would be too late to give him back to Sul- livan. He felt the town is working on too many variables. Mr. Tolbert asked if he knows the County has the money in the Budget for this program? Mr. diZerega did not know about the Budget, but MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14 , 1979 MEETING . Mr. Lacy has expressed a strong concern for the program. Mr. 11 1 Herrell asked if Officer Sullivan was hired as a canine officer by the County? Mr. diZerega said he was hired as a Deputy. Mr. Herrell felt then that Sullivan knew he would have to leave the dog with the town. Mr. diZerega did not feel it is economical for Offi- cer Sullivan to leave Shadow, he can serve the town as well as the County with him. There is no animosity from Council or from Chief Kidwell . Mr. Hill said this came up at the last Council meeting and he expressed his respect for Officer Sullivan and what he has done for the town. However, he feels this is not a Council decision, it is a staff decision and he supports the Manager 's action. Mr. Murray agreed with Mr. Hill - this is a staff decision. Mrs. Hill felt that Officer Sullivan paid for the dog with his money and should be paid for him. Mayor Rollins said Council ' s decision is to stand behind the manager up to this point and, if the dog is not retrainable with a new officer, he would be turned over to Officer Sullivan at the Sheriff ' s Department. The question of payment if the dog is re- trainable would be a separate matter. COMs . Etta Triantafyllis said she had talked with Mr. Niccolls several times and had offered to buy a new dog for the town and N let Shadow go with Officer Sullivan. She said some of the people W signing this petition were put in jail by Officer Sullivan, yet Q they want him to have the dog. She said she has worked for three Q years with Officers Sullivan and Hickman and she feels the dog be- longs with Officer Sullivan. She asked that Council change its mind. She felt that the taxpayers have a say in what happens to this dog. After further discussion on this, several members of Council felt that, if the County wants to pay the town for the cost of training another dog, then there would be serious consideration given to let- ting the dog go with Officer Sullivan. Chief Kidwell introduced to Council Officer Madigan, the care- taker of Shadow. Shadow was with the officer and was in apparent good health. Officer Madigan said he had not had a minute ' s prob- lem with him and that he has not "missed a bite. " 79-163 - RESOLUTION - DESIGNATING CORNWALL STREET BETWEEN KING • STREET AND SLACK LANE FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ONLY . On motion of Mrs. Hill , seconded by Mr. Cole, the following resolution was proposed : RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, as follows : Cornwall Street between Liberty Street and Slack Lane is hereby designated for residential permit parking only, under the requirements of Section 10-165 of the Town Code. Mr. Hill felt that our level of government has a duty to try to resolve the problems of our particular situation - we owe a debt to the people and must be responsive to their needs. He said he would certainly not vote for this on his street, but there are areas in this town (and not limiting it to Cornwall Street) that do have this need. He, therefore, supports this resolution with enthusiasm. Mr. Herrell said he voted against this in committee on the basis that you can ' t give it to one area without giving it to others in the same situation. There are other streets with similar problems - Wirt Street and Loudoun Street as examples . Mr. Murray felt this particular area is very heavily travelled due to the Sheriff ' s Office and other governmental related traf- fic . Mayor Rollins felt this is setting a dangerous precedent, but he did feel that Cornwall from King Street to Slack Lane is a unique situation. On motion of Mayor Rollins , seconded by Mr. Murray, Council voted 5 to 2 to amend the resolution to read "between King Street and Slack Lane" : Aye : Councilmembers Cole, Herrell , Murray, Tolbert and Mayor Rollins . Nay : Councilmembers D. Hill and M. Hill. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14 , 1979 MEETING. 112 The resolution, as amended, was adopted by a- vote of ,6 to 1 and reads as follows : RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, as follows : Cornwall Street between King Street and Slack Lane is hereby designated for residential permit parking only, under the requirements of Section 10-165 of the Town Code. Aye : Councilmembers Cole, D. Hill , M. Hill , Murray, Tolbert and Mayor Rollins . Nay: Councilmember Herrell . 79-164 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A DEED OF RELEASE AND VACATION OF EASEMENT FOR "FEDERAL SPRING" OR "ROCK SPRING" . On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Murray, the follow- ing resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted: RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, as follows: SECTION I. The Town of Leesburg releases unto Agnes diZerega Cook and John H . Cook, III, Florence Russell Ashbrook, Lucy Harrison Rich and Alfred diZerega, III , all of the town ' s rights in the spring known as "Federal Spring" or "Rock Spring" situate on the lands of the parties named above arising under the agreement dated the 28th day of August, 1961 , and recorded in Deed Book 407 , Page 174 , in the Clerk ' s Office for Loudoun County, in Virginia; and further declares that the town ' s rights to obtain water from the spring and to install, maintain and repair facilities and pipe lines on the land of the parties named above is from this date NULL and VOID and of no further effect. SECTION II . The Mayor is authorized and directed to exe- cute a deed of release and vacations eeasement evidencing the acts of this resolution and the/ s all be filed by the Clerk of Council in the Clerk ' s Office for Loudoun County. Aye : Councilmembers Cole, Herrell, D. Hill, M. Hill , Murray, Tolbert and Mayor Rollins . Nay : None . 79-165 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONSENT ORDER IN MOTHER GOOSE, INC. v. TOWN OF LEESBURG, IN CHANCERY NO. 6076 . On motion of Mr. Cole, seconded by Mrs . Hill, the following resolution was proposed : RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, as follows : The Town Attorney is authorized and directed to endorse a consent order on behalf of the town in Mother Goose, Inc. v. Town of Leesburg, et al , in the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Chancery No. 6076 , as follows : The town' s obliga- tions under the consent order entered the 9th day of Febru- ary, 1978 in this case shall expire if : (1) Mother Goose, Inc . has not secured the required permits from the Town and completed construction of the 80 seat restaurant, 100 seat grill room and locker rooms for golfing by February 9 , 1982; or (2) Mother Goose, Inc. has not secured the required permits from the town and completed the 120 room motel by Febru- ary 9 , 1983 ; or MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14 , 1979 MEETING. 9 ( 3) Mother Goose, Inc . fails or refuses to pay connection J and availability charges to the town at rates in ef- fect as of the date of this order or the date the per- mit is issued, whichever is later, after allowing a credit for connection and availability charges paid October 24 , 1978 ; or (4) If the connections provided for in the order are pro- hibited by any action of the State Water Control Board or State Health Department under the sewerage regula- tions of the State of Virginia. Mr. Niccolls explained that the original Court Order called for completion of the restaurant and locker room facilities by February 9 , 1980 . This would have been impossible. They are getting ready now to build the lift station. The architect is preparing plans for the restaurant, shower facilities , etc . Mr. Hill asked what would happen if no action is taken tonight - if they allow the Court Order to stand? Mr. Niccolls reminded Council that Mother Goose, Inc. had spent some $20 , 000 on the strength of an assurance from former Town officials that sewer service would be available. Then came the moratorium on sewer connections and, when it was re- CO leased, there was still a freeze on connections outside the corpor- Q) ate limits. Mother Goose, Inc. then filed a suit and the Town At- (V torney advised that they had a good case. It was settled under W these terms and they called for these deadlines . If we withhold Q on this, we will most likely be back in Court . They have spent additional funds in securing their NPDES permit for the lift sta- y tion, etc. Mr. Hill felt we don 't know what our situation will be in 1982 and that they should come to the town when they are ready for the connection. Mr. Niccolls said said they secured a connec- tion permit after the original Court Order was filed and paid some fees . In addition, they negotiated with the town over a permit to cross our land at the Sewage Treatment Plant so they could actually connect to the sewer. Mr. Hill asked how long we are tied to this? And what happens if they don 't perform? Mayor Rollins said, if they don 't perform by these time limitations, it is in the town ' s discre- tion as to whether to go back to Court. Mr. Niccolls. said he has checked on the availability fees - it amounts to a relatively small increase of $2 , 000 to $3, 000 and they have no serious objection to this . The resolution was unanimously adopted: Aye : Councilmembers Cole, Herrell, D. Hill , M. Hill , Murray, Tolbert and Mayor Rollins. Nay : None. FURTHER DISCUSSION CONCERNING "SHADOW" : Sheriff Robert Legard stated that he did not hire Ray Sullivan and his dog. He talked to Mr. Niccolls personally about this. He understood the statement was made here tonight that the County did not have a canine program. This was very disturbing to him. They did have a man in training and he left for more salary. The dog went bad in the hips and had to be put to sleep. He said there is no way the County or the Town can win - both stand to lose. Both have spent tax money to train theirs . The County has used the Town dog extensively and there was a good relationship. He assured Mr. Niccolls this would be the same agreement with the County. He was sure that Lacy would have the same feeling when he takes over. A dog is very beneficial to the constituents of Leesburg and to the other 500 plus square miles of the County . He realized that the Town pays a tax, as well as a County tax. He did not know whether Councilmembers were aware that approximately one-fourth of all calls dispatched from the County Sheriff ' s Office are Town calls and that they answer the phone for the Town Police 16 hours a day, plus week- end calls . He understood that Council has made no decision as to this matter of the dog. Mayor Rollins advised him that the decision was that, if the dog can be retrained, he will stay with the town - if not, then some arrangement will be made for him to go with Sulli- van. Mr. Murray added that, if he does stay with the town, some arrangement will probably be made for payment. Mr. Legard asked MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14 , 1979 MEETING. 114 if the Town is aware that there was a complaint to his office that the dog was tied to a tree in a yard on Wage Drive with no shelter and the County Dog Warden had to go there? No-one was aware of this. He also asked if a handler has been hired? Mr. Niccolls said no final decision has been made on this. Mr. Legard did not know how the complaint was resolved. Mr. Herrell asked if the Sher- iff ' s Office would reimburse the Town for the expense of training the dog? Mr. Legard could not answer this - he did not feel the town would be giving anything away because the County residents pay more than the town does . He could not do this . Mr. Herrell asked if he would let the dog go each time a trainer left the Department? Mr. Legard said his employees do not sign anything that ties them to a specific time of employment . He understood that Sullivan had to give the dog to the town for insurance purposes . Chief Kidwell said this was not true - he donated the dog to the town - the paper was signed so there would be no problem if Sullivan left the town - the dog would stay with the town. Mr. Cole said the question of retrain- ing the dog in case Sullivan should leave was asked before a decision was made to go into the program. The answer was that the dog could likely be retrained. Mr. Legard said he was here just to get the record straight after several phone calls received tonight. Mayor Rollins asked Mr. Legard what his position is on this? Mr. Legard said the Mayor said the dog was worth $8, 000 to $10, 000 - there is no way he could obligate the County for this . He would like to see the County have the dog - again, the County does a service to the Town for their dispatching and answering their phone - this was discussed 10 to 12 years ago. In fact, they don 't even get a "thank you" for this service . Mr. Murray felt his taxes pay for this. Mr. Hill did not feel the town is getting a "freebee" - we pay taxes for County services to other localities (Sterling Park and others) who do not provide these services . He could not buy this argument. Mr. Murray was surprised at all this interest over a dog. Mr. Legard said the Times-Mirror has never liked him - over the years items and pictures of interest from his department have been sent to them, but they were never used. Mr. Hill commended Mr. Legard for the performance of his job during his tenure and said the town appreciates the services rendered to it by the Sheriff ' s Depart- ment, even tho they are not a "freebee. " Mr. Murray commented that, if we are not very careful, the County seat will be moved to eastern Loudoun. Mr. Herrell again asked if it was felt the County would reimburse the town for the training of the dog? Mr. Legard said there is no way that he can do this - there are numerous people who would give the dog, but he will block this . Mr . Herrell did not feel the town can give away the taxpayers ' money . 79-166 - RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING DEED OF GIFT FROM VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY . On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Cole, the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted: RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, as follows : The Deed by and between Virginia Electric and Power Company, a Virginia corporation, and the Town of Leesburg for Parcel "7A" on Sheet 19 of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Right-of-Way and Track Map (attached to said deed) , being all of the land of Virginia Electric and Power Company bounded by West South Street, King Street and land owned by Nor- thern Virginia Regional Park Authority, subject to the re- strictions and exceptions therein set out, is hereby ac- cepted and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the same on behalf of the Town. Aye : Councilmembers Cole, Herrell, D. Hill , M. Hill, Murray, Tolbert and Mayor Rollins . Nay: None. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14 , 1979 MEETING . 79-167 - RESOLUTION - REPEALING SECTION I OF RESOLUTION 79-153 115 AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF A SKID-STEER LOADER. On motion of Mrs. Hill , seconded by Mr. Hill , the following resolution was proposed: RESOLVED by the Council for the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, as follows : SECTION I . Section I of Resolution 79-153 , authorizing the purchase of a skid-steer loader from the John C. Lewis Company, Inc. is repealed. SECTION II . The manager is authorized and directed to enter into a purchase agreement with Whitmore and Arnold, Purcell- ville, Va. for one New Holland Model L-755-D, Skid-Steer Loader in accordance with specifications issued by the Di- rector of Public Works on August 25, 1979 , at a cost not to exceed $17, 501 . 00 . SECTION III . An appropriation is made from the General Fund CO to Account No. 10110 . 870 , Street Department Equipment, in CO the amount of $3, 370 . 00 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1980 . N �f Mr. Hill said he had done some investigation on this and found that Q the first one considered would have been very hazardous to the opera- Q tor. He felt this one will do a very good job and a safer one. The resolution was unanimously adopted: Aye: Councilmembers Cole, Herrell, D. Hill, M. Hill , Murray, Tolbert and Mayor Rollins . Nay : None. PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK U On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Mr. Hill, the follow- ing Proclamation was read and unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the schools of Loudoun County represent the best efforts of the community, the state and the nation to im- prove the quality of life ; and WHEREAS, defining the schools ' goals and evaluating their results are the responsibilities of an informed and in- volved citizenry; and WHEREAS, there is a widespread need for better communica- tion and more cooperative relationships between professional educators and the community, THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, that : November 11 - November 17 , 1979 be designated AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK and do urge all Loudoun County citizens to : * Reaffirm their commitment to improving education on all levels, and * Translate that commitment into action by visiting local schools. Aye: Councilmembers Cole, Herrell , D. Hill , M. Hill, Murray, Tolbert and Mayor Rollins . Nay : None. Mrs. Hill was concerned that, if the dog is tied outside, a child might untie him. Chief Kidwell felt this was just a flagrant complaint. On motion of Mayor Rollins, seconded by Mr . Herrell, Council voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss legal matters , after which the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Clerk of/ouncil