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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1982_02_10 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 10, 1982 . 292 A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Loudoun County School Board Meeting Room, 30 West North Street, Lees- burg, Virginia on February 10, 1982 at 7 : 30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with the invocation by Mr. Tolbert, and followed with the Salute to the Flag led by Mr . Herrell. Pres- ent were Mayor G. Dewey Hill , Jr. , Councilmembers Charles A. Bos, Glen P. Cole, Stanley D. Herrell , Jr . , Marylou Hill, John W. Tol- bert, Jr. and Howard M. Willis, Jr. ; also Town Manager John, Nic- colls, Assistant Manager Jeffrey H. Minor, Assistant. to Manager for Community Development Marc Weiss, Director of Finance Donald O. Taylor, Chief of Police James Kidwell and Town Attorney George Martin. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 13 , 1982 were ap- proved as written. Mr. Thomas S. Dodson, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Loudoun County, addressed Council at this time, stating that the town and the county should work together in a spirit of cooperation and public interest - such cooperation is essential in these times of fiscal and governmental re-evaluation at the national, state and local level . The county and the town must seek a timely resolution of mutual issues dealing with land use planning and the growth of the town, sewer and water service jurisdiction, the location process for town and county facilities and other similar issues. In the next few' weeks both the town and the county will hold public hearings on draft . land use plans for the area around the town. This planning process affords both jurisdictions an opportunity to coordinate their plans for public facilities, housing densities, road improvements and com- mercial expansion. It is in the mutual interest of both to reinforce the status of Leesburg as the county ' s governmental and economic cen- ter. The county ' s adopted land use policies in the Resource Manage- ment Plan, and the more detailed proposals of the draft Leesburg Area Management Plan, support the continued population and economic growth of the Leesburg area. An important issue related to healty growth is' the need for annexation of adjacent property in the County' s jurisdiction. Annexation lawsuits throughout Virginia have proven time consuming and extremely costly to government and citizens in- volved - they divert attention from substantive fiscal concerns, capital improvement programs and economic development issues. While annexation under a certain set of circumstances may be ap- propriate, the county is concerned that the town, after annexation of substantial amounts of unincorporated county land, may transition to city status and thus remove the town lands from the county tax base. The Times-Mirror reported in November 1981 that Mayor Rollins expects Leesburg to become a city within the next five years. As elected officials, it is their duty to deliver essential services at the lowest possible costs. More can be accomplished jointly and cooperatively than as separate and sometimes hostile entities . There is no need to engage in an expensive and lengthy annexation suit - the Code of Virginia, under Article 1 . 1 , Chapter 25 of Title 15 . 1 , provides the opportunity to enter into an agreement for an- nexation which will allow the town to annex by ordinance in an or- derly manner some portions of the county. At the same time, this will provide for an equitable sharing of the county' s resources and liabilities for all its citizens. As Chairman of the Board, he wholeheartedly supports the concept of such an agreement. The State Commission on Local Government is willing and able to assist in work- ing out the terms of such an agreement. He asked that the town join with the county in seeking the assistance of the Commission in de- veloping an annexation agreement which will be in the best interest of all the citizens of Loudoun County. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE LEESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION CON- CERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO REVISE SEC- TION 1-3, ANNEXATIONS . Mayor Hill opened the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the proposed amendment. There were no proponents or opponents. The hearing was therefore closed . An addition to the proposed ordinance making such amendments was read by the Clerk. Mayor Hill said the county ' s fees are apparently MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10 , 1982 MEETING. 293 astronomical - it is not the intent of this council to charge such high fees . Rezoning of annexed land would be done as neces- sary and our fees would be just. Mr . Niccolls said the purpose of this is to make the fees uniform throughout our community. Mayor Hill asked if the Planning Commission would like to convene and consider this ordinance now? Mr . Leach, Chairman of the Plan- ning Commission, said they would like to meet at this time. Mayor Hill thus declared the Council in recess while the Planning Com- mission makes a determination. Back in session, Mrs. Hill reported that the Planning Commis- sion unanimously approved adoption of the amendment to the Lees- burg Zoning Ordinance to revise Section 1-3 , Annexations and to recommend this revision to the Town Council . 82-0-6 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING THE .LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO REVISE SECTION 1-3 , ANNEXATIONS . There being no objection to considering tonight, on motion of Mr. Willis, seconded by Mrs. Hill , the following ordinance was pro- posed and unanimously adopted : WHEREAS, the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance does not adequately O provide regulations for all of the uses and conditions which may exist in a newly annexed territory; and WHEREAS , the temporary application of a zoning ordinance is Q permitted by Section 15 . 1-491 (b) of the Code of Virginia; Q and WHEREAS , it is in the best interest of both the town and the newly annexed areas to temporarily continue the regulations and zoning district designations of the zoning ordinance of Loudoun County until the town revises its plan to accommodate newly annexed areas and amends its zoning ordinance appro- priately; and WHEREAS , this Council initiated amendment of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to revise Section 1-3, Annexations, on Janu- ary 13 , 1982 and gave notice of a joint public hearing of the Town Council and Planning Commission held February 10 , 1982 at which time interested persons were given an opportunity to express their views; and WHEREAS , the Planning Commission on February 10, 1982 de- termined that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice required amendment of Sec- tion 1-3 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows : SECTION I . Section 1-3 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows : Sec . 1-3 Unzoned Property and Annexations. (a) In case any property has not been included specifically within one district or another, such property shall be clas- sified automatically in the "R-1" district until reclassified. (b) The Zoning Ordinance of Loudoun County, as effective on the- date this section is adopted, is made a part of this or- dinance by reference as if fully set out herein to provide temporary zoning regulations applicable only to property which may be annexed or otherwise added to the incorporated area of the town pending the orderly amendment of the Lees- burg Zoning Ordinance following such annexation or addition. All property annexed or otherwise added to the incorporated area of the town shall be automatically classified in the same zoning district as the property was classified under the Zoning Ordinance of Loudoun County as adopted herein 2� MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10 , 1982 MEETING. J and shall be governed by the provisions of the Zoning Ordi- nance of Loudoun County including any existing proffered conditions . Whenever reference is made to a particular of- ficer, department, board, commission or other agency in the Zoning Ordinance of Loudoun County adopted herein, such ref- erence shall be construed as referring to the comparable of- ficer, department, board, commission or other agency of the town. Fees to be charged for applications for zoning per- mits, variances, special exceptions and interpretations of the zoning district map, appeals to the Board of Zoning Ap- peals and petitions for amendment of the zoning map pertain- ing to all property annexed or otherwise added to the in- corporated area of the town shall be as set out in the Lees- burg Zoning Ordinance. Any amendments of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance between the effective date of this section and the effective date of any annexation shall be considered by the Planning Commission for adoption by reference herein. SECTION II . This ordinance shall be in, effect upon its pas- sage. Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Cole , Herrell, M. Hill, Tolbert, Wil- lis and Mayor Hill . Nay: None. Mayor Hill thanked members of the Planning Commission for coming to- night and more or less expediting the revision of the Zoning Ordi- nance. MANAGER' S REPORT: (1) Mr . Niccolls reported that there was a very successful meet- ing with representatives from the Northern Virginia Regional Park Au- thority concerning the transfer of some of the bike trail area to Leesburg, as you saw was necessary when you reviewed the Comprehen- sive Redevelopment Plan for South Harrison Street. It appears they consider the request reasonable and they have worked out a very good arrangement of land trades - he felt there will be a very coopera- tive agreement between the two agencies . At the same time, they discussed the crossing of Catoctin Circle - the result was very favorable. While we had some misgivings about this because of Fede- ral restrictions on the land, it appears they have been worked out. (2) Loudoun County has approved the cooperation agreement con- cerning the housing rehabilitation program in the South Harrison Street area. This means the specialist in the County' s housing of- fice will be available to help the homeowners in the rehabilitation work, along with Marc . (3) The Council Chambers renovation work (the scope of which was somewhat expanded) is coming along pretty well . The heating system has been replaced in the lower level, the old carpet re- moved and most of the structural work completed. The upstairs has been freshly painted and repaired, the windows repaired and the ceil- ing has been patched. room looks very presentable. The carpet has been ordered and should be in in seven to ten days. It is still planned to finish the upstairs work by April 1. (4) With regard to the oil spill, they have received an oral proposal from people who are capable of cleaning the digesters and the expenses appear to be somewhere around $15, 000 for just the cleaning of them'. . They have petroleum in them and they are chemi- cally out of balance - they are not totally out of commission. The organic mass is growing back on the trickling filters, so the BOD levels will be returning to permit requirements later on. It is not a terribly damaging spill - it has not done any structural damage or long term harm, but it is a messy job. The Health De- partment inspected recently and they felt the plant personnel had reacted in just the right way in handling the waste problem, in segregating the oils as they came in through the scum pits, grease pits, etc . and getting as much of it out of the system early on and since that time, they have used the right techniques in balancing MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 1982 MEETING . 295 loadings in the digesters and chemical applications - they have done a good job. Mr . Bos asked what course of action has been worked out to dispose of the sludge? Mr. Niccolls said they have received word from the Health Department today that it may be pos- sible to apply the sludge to land using deep injectors - if it is applied deeper than six inches it doesn ' t do any harm to the crops . The application rate has to be correct and not concentrated in a small acreage. We are working this out with the clean-out firm - they will be responsible for bringing in the heavy equipment - ours is not heavy enough to apply the material this deep. This must be done with gripper teeth on a crawler tractor . Mayor Hill asked if we have received an analysis? Mr. Niccolls said we have received some of the chemical tests back and the oil and grease in the di- gesters is roughly 25 percent petroleum based as opposed to animal fat. This is not a particularly heavy loading so they felt the land application rather than incineration would be possible. Mayor Hill asked if they have officially okayed land application? Mr . Niccolls said this will be worked out when they get the specific proposal and locations - it looks like it will work out to just a few acres - a very small area. COUNCILMEMBER INQUIRIES AND COMMENTS : CD N Mr. Bos congratulated those members of the staff who recently received performance awards . He likes this kind of system of awards - this is a good way to recognize superior performance and yet do it Q in such a way that it is affordable for the town. Q Mr. Cole said he appreciates the confidence the council has given him in appointing him for the six-month period. Mayor Hill said council appreciates his being here and thanked him. Mrs . Hill said she spent a good part of today at the Odd Fellows Hall with the contractor - he will give us prices and priorities . He feels that, when he gives us the breakdown on this building, the highest priority will be the outside work. We have a tremendous amount of water damage, which he feels has been caused by improper drainage. The Planning Commission held a public hearing last week on Waterford Investors' application for rezoning of property across from the School Board Annex on Old Waterford Road. Two people spoke for it - Mr. Brownell (one of the owners) and Mr. Amos, a neighbor, who would be happy to have it rezoned because he in- tends to ask for rezoning of his property. There were 16 people in the audience and seven of the group spoke against it. There is a committee meeting from the Planning Commission this evening so it will be voted on at the next Commission meeting. 82-0-7 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING SECTION 2-84 OF THE TOWN CODE. On motion of Mrs. Hill , seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the follow- ing ordinance was proposed : ORDAINED by the Council of the Town4of Leesburg in Virginia as follows : SECTION I . Section 2-84 of the Town Code is amended to read as follows : Sec . 2-84 . Investment of idle funds . (a) The director, whenever there are monies in the treasury which will not be required to be used, may invest such funds in secured interest-bearing bank or savings and loan association deposits , obligations of the town and bonds or other obligations of the United States . Such investments shall not be made at a price in excess of the current market value of such bonds or obligations. Such bonds or other ob- ligations may be sold by the director for cash and for a sum not less than their purchase price. The director shall main- tain a record of such investment transactions . The director 29 6 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10 , 1982 MEETING. J U shall make such investments so as to provide the maximum yield on such idle funds. Investment securities may be placed in the custody of any member of the Federal Reserve Banking System upon the issuance by such member of its cus- todian or other bailment receipt to the director. Such se- curities, ; if not so kept, shall be in the custody of the di- rector. Interest collected or accrued on any monies so in- vested shall be credited to the fund from which the princi- pal was taken. (b) The director shall invest cash escrow accounts, performance and maintenance bonds of $1, 000 . 00 or more in federally insured and properly secured bank or savings and loan association interest-bearing accounts . Banks and sav- ings and loan associations located in the town shall be given an opportunity to bid for such deposits, which are to be awarded by the director to the financial institution offer- ing the highest yield . Interest earned on the deposits shall be paid upon release of the escrow account or bond to the person posting the accounts or bond. Cash escrow account performance and maintenance bonds of less than $1, 000 . 00 shall be deposited and retained without interest in an account established for the purpose by the director until release. (c) Cash escrow accounts and bonds established to guaran- tee an obligation to the town shall be forfeited to the town or released to the person posting the account or bond or ex- tended in force after ten years as the Council in each case shall direct. SECTION II . This ordinance shall be in effect upon its pas- sage. Mrs. Hill asked if we forfeit the bond, you would assume we would get the interest - should it not say this specifically? Mr. Nic- colls said that, normally, the principal amount of the escrowed funds is sufficient to pay for any of the work guaranteed by the bond and the interest earnings would not be required. However, you could envision a situation where that would not be true. He felt Mr. Martin would have to advise as to whether you could, in effect, increase the amount of the surety in this way. He did not know the answer to this. Mr. Niccolls said that, if this measure is accept- able otherwise (this section deals with the investment of bonds) there are other provisions that deal with calling or forfeiture. The principal reason this was on the agenda was to put in place a general 10-year limit on the time that these bonds would be held. This ordinance was sent back to committee once for a small section needed in Section (c) to permit the council to extend it beyond 10 years if it was appropriate. He felt the subject of claiming the interest should be handled in another section of the Code. Mr . Martin was in agreement with this, but he did not know the answer to the question about the interest. The ordinance was unanimously adopted: Aye : Councilmqmbers Bos, Cole, Herrell, M. Hill , Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill. Nay: None. 82-0-8 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING THE TOWN CODE BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 5. 2 , ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTICLE I , ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COPMIITTEE. ' On motion of Mrs . Hill, seconded by Mr. Bos , the following ordinance was proposed: ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows : SECTION I . Chapter 5 . 2 Economic Development, and Article I . Economic Development Advisory Committee are added to the Town Code to read as follows : 2 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 1982 MEETING. 297 Sec. 5. 2-1 . Committee established generally. (a) The Leesburg Economic Development Advisory Commit- tee is hereby established. The committee shall consist of seven members who shall be residents of the town. One of the members shall be a member of the Council, appointed by the Council, whose term of office shall correspond to his offi- cial tenure of office as a councilmember . One of the mem- bers shall be the Town Manager . The remaining five members shall be appointed by the Council. Members shall serve terms of three years each beginning on July first of the year of appointment. (b) The committee shall elect its chairman annually and the town manager , or his designate, shall serve as secre- tary. The committee shall meet monthly or more often as de- termined by the committee. Sec. 5 . 2-2 . Powers and duties. The committee shall have the following powers and duties : N (a) To adopt rules governing the conduct of its busi- O ness and meetings . (b) To make general policy recommendations to the 7 Council regarding economic development. Q Q (c) To identify and pursue sources of funds for local economic development activities. (d) To review proposed annual budgets for town expendi- tures related to economic development and make budgetary recommendations to the Town Council . (e) To formulate policies for the retention and ex- pansion of existing businesses. (f) To form a community sales team to meet with busi- ness prospects. (g) To publicize the economic development program within the town to improve its marketability. (h) To help identify possible improvements in com- munity services, both public and private, which enhance economic development. (i) To assist in the promotion of tourism through coordination with the county' s tourism program. (j ) To assist in identifying potential business prospects through daily business contacts. (k) To assist in the development of an effective com- munication system tetween the town government and the pri- vate business community. SECTION II . This ordinance shall be in effect upon its pas- sage. Mrs . Hill suggested adding to Section (b) "Copies of minutes shall be forwarded to the Council. " She felt that this committee has some powerful duties - they are formulating policies for the re- tention and expansion of existing businesses, etc . and Council should receive minutes of their meetings . She moved this as an addition to Section (b) - Mr. Bos seconded this proposed amendment. He assumed the actual changes would be made by the Council after report from this committee, just as is done with normal legisla- tion. He felt a periodic report would be appropriate, but would they want pages from a committee meeting or just a synthesis of the meeting? Mrs. Hill agreed to this . Mr. Herrell felt the Manager ' s Activity Report would give all of this. He assumed Mrs. Hill keeps the Council informed as to Planning Commission activities. 298 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10 , 1982 MEETING. It was suggested that Council receive a periodic report. The proposed addition to Section (b) was adopted by a vote of 6 to 1 : Aye : Councilmembers Bos, Cole, M. Hill , Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Rollins. Nay : Councilmember Herrell . Mr. Niccolls suggested that this be added to the powers and duties of the Committee, to read : (1) To report periodically on its work to the council . This was agreeable with councilmembers . Mr. Herrell was still not in agreement with reports this often, particularly since other boards and commissions present only an annual report. Mr. Bos called for the question. Mayor Hill asked if this committee is intended to be a good sales team for the town and to assess the needs? Mr. Niccolls said it is also intended to bring a business- oriented viewpoint into some of our decisions, so that we are aware what some of the private sector needs are so we can give them sup- port. A roll call vote on the ordinance as amended was 4 to 3 : Aye: Councilmembers Bos , Cole, M. Hill and Mayor Hill . Nay: Councilmembers Herrell , Tolbert and Willis . • 82-14 - RESOLUTION - ADOPTING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ACCOUNT 1203 . 300. On motion of Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Herrell, the following resolution was proposed : WHEREAS, economic development is a principal objective of the Town of Leesburg , and WHEREAS, economic development can contribute to an increase in the town ' s tax base and create new job opportunities for the town ' s residents, and WHEREAS, increased economic development will allow the town to continue providing high quality municipal services with- out excessive increases in taxes or service charges : THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows : SECTION I . Objectives for economic development are adopted as follows : • Immediate creation of an economic development advisory committee, • Promotion of economic development in Leesburg including development of a community data profile and advertising campaign in fiscal year 1983, • Expansion of support for the county' s tourism program in fiscal year 1983, ▪ Preparation of a design plan for the Route 7 corridor entering Leesburg in fiscal year 1983, and ▪ Examination of the town ' s land development regulations and permitting processes by the town staff to determine how they affect development costs with a report and recom- mendations to the Council by October 1 , 1982 . SECTION II . A $1500 . 00 appropriation is made to Account No. 1203 . 300 , Community Development Contractual Services for FY 1982 . Mayor Hill said this more or less implements the last ordinance. Mr. Niccolls said the ordinance was one of the objectives - this gives them some direction as to how to go. Mr. Bos said this is a good time for the town to have a little control over economic development. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 1982 MEETING. 299 This is a difficult field. Even with a committee and a lot of positive steps taken, the effect may be minimal but we should do what we can. He particularly likes the Route 7 East corridor study and a few other things. This town is an attractive place to live and if we make it more attractive, it will be easier to attract busi- nesses here. Mayor Hill agreed - we have set our sights on economic development and this more or less enhances it. The resolution was unanimously adopted: Aye: Councilmembers Bos , Cole, Herrell, M. Hill, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill . Nay : None. 82-15 - RESOLUTION - ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES DATED JANUARY 28 , 1982 . On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mrs. Hill, the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted : WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg received a $1 . 35 million dollar Community Development Block Grant, and WHEREAS, $50 , 000 is allocated for housing rehabilitation ac- C) tivities, and WHEREAS , administrative guidelines are needed to administer 7 the program in an equitable manner, and Q Q WHEREAS, Loudoun County will administer the program accord- ing to the town ' s policies; THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia 'as follows : The Rehabilitation Program Guidelines dated January 28 , 1982 are adopted. Aye : Councilmembers Bos, Cole, Herrell , M. Hill, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill . Nay: None. 82-16 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A PER- FORMANCE BOND GUARANTEEING INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MARION DuPONT SCOTT EQUINE MEDICAL CENTER. On motion of Mrs . Hill, seconded by Mr. Willis, the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted : RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows : SECTION I . The manager is authorized and directed to exe- cute the standard agreement for public improvements for the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center. SECTION II . The Fireman ' s Fund Insurance Company bond in the amount of $99 , 435 guaranteeing installation of public improvements in accordance with plans approved by the Di- rector of Engineering for the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center is approved. Aye: Councilmembers Bos , Cole, Herrell , M. Hill, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill . Nay: None. 82-17 - RESOLUTION - RECEIVING AND REFERRING THE APPLICATION OF RAN- DALL W. AND DELORES Y . DeHART (#ZM-39) FOR RE- VISION OF THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO THE PLAN- NING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING UNDER CHAP- TER 11 , TITLE 15 . 1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, AS AMENDED. On motion of Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Bos, the following resolution was proposed: 300 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 1982 MEETING. RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows : The application of Randall W. and Delores Y. DeHart (#ZM-39) for revision of the zoning district map, to change the clas- sification of properties located at West Market Street and Memorial Drive from R-2 to MC, is received and referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing and recommenda- tion under Title 15 . 1 , Chapter 11 of the 1950 Code of Vir- ginia, as amended. Mrs. Hill said the Planning Commission set the public hearing in anticipation of receiving it next week. Mr. Bos said that, indi- rectly, one of the things that affects this is how the Comprehen- sive Plan update is coming along. What is KDA' s schedule for re- turning those comments? Mr. Niccolls said the plan documents are being printed now and councilmembers should have them Friday, along with some comments by KDA on the Planning Commission ' s recommenda- tions and some of his comments on KDA' s comments. The resolution was unanimously adopted : Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Cole , Herrell, M. Hill, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill . Nay : None. 82-18 - RESOLUTION - SUPPORTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROUTE 669 (DRY MILL ROAD EXTENDED) . On motion of Mr. Willis , seconded by Mr. Cole, the following resolution was proposed : WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Highways proposes to improve a portion of Route 669 (Dry Mill Road extended) west from the present corporate limits including replace- ment of an obsolete one-lane bridge over Tuscarora Creek: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows : The proposed improvement of Route 669 (Dry Mill Road ex- tended) by the Virginia Department of Highways and Trans- portation is endorsed. Mr. Cole said this work has been needed for years . Mr. Niccolls said the Highway Department hopes to move right along on this proj- ect. He believed this project is funded. Mr. Cole said you can hardly get the fire trucks across it. Mr. Willis said there is also a flood problem there that they will correct. The resolu- tion was unanimously adopted: Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Cole, Herrell , M. Hill , Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill . Nay : None. On motion of Mrs. Hill, seconded by Mr. Bos , Council voted unanimously to to into executive session to discuss legal matters : Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Cole, Herrell , M. Hill , Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill. Nay: None. On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Herrell, Council voted unanimously to reconvene at 9 : 10 p.m. : Aye : Councilmembers Bos, Cole, Herrell, M. Hill, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill . Nay: None. On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mrs . Hill, Council voted unanimously to thank Mr. Dodson for his comments and take his sug- gestion under advisement for response at an appropriate time: Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Cole, Herrell, M. Hill, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Hill . Nay: None. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10 , 1982 MEETING. 9 Oi On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Willis, the meet- ing J 1 was adjourned. /Cil- 11(24797./le-t=!,Y Mj Clerk of the' Council N 0 ict7 Q a