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CABLE TELEVISION RATE INCREASE, JULY 13, 1983. 2 87
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council O
Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street, Leesburg, Virginia on July 13, 1983 at 7:30
p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with the invocation given
by Mr. Tolbert and followed with the Salute to the Flag led by Mr. John Pum-
phrey (in the audience) . Present were: Mayor Robert E. Sevila, Councilmembers
Charles A. Bos, Edgar L. Coffey, Jr. , Reginald K. Gheen, John W. Tolbert, Jr.
and Howard M. Willis, Jr. ; also Town Manager John Niccolls, Deputy Manager Jef-
frey H. Minor, Assistant Manager for Planning and Development Marc Weiss, Di-
rector of Finance Donald 0. Taylor and Town Attorney George M. Martin. Absent
from the meeting was Councilmember Marylou Hill.
On motion of Mr. Gheen, seconded by Mr. Coffey, the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 25, 1983 were unanimously approved as presented:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CABLE TELEVISION RATE INCREASE:
Mr. Ward Bodner stated there were Storer regional people present to answer
questions. Mr. Minor was asked to address Council regarding the proposed rate
03 increase. He cited that the proposed increase had been presented to the Cable
TV Advisory Commission and endorsed by them. Mr. John Pumphrey, Chairman of
O the Advisory Commission, was recognized.
CO Mr. Bodner then addressed the council - he stated that the original RFP
CO had projected 3300 RDU's and the actual count was 2973. He also stated that
Q problems with securing agreements with Leesburg Village and Loudoun House re-
sulted in an additional 400 dwelling unit loss. Mayor Sevila questioned as to
whether their losses were less than, equal to or greater than those projected?
Mr. Bodner stated they were greater than the losses projected. Additional costs
had been incurred in order to meet the local origination programming required.
They are asking for an increase to $9.95 for 40 channels.
Mayor Sevila stated a willingness to explore ways of making the system more
viable. Councilmember Bos said he was very pleased with the service provided by
Storer and felt the rate increase is reasonable. Other council members agreed
with pleasure at the service provided. Mr. Niccolls asked if Storer is prepared
to serve the Country Club area within nine months of annexation and they replied
they were. They stated they were proceeding with the County system. They have
no problems in serving the Country Club apartment complex - they are ready to
sign as soon as Storer is ready. The area Vice President and General Manager
for Storer, Wayne O'Dell, said they are willing to stand by that commitment.
There was no one present to speak against the proposed rate increase.
The public hearing was closed at 8:02 p.m.
Legislation approving the cable television service rate increase was dis-
tributed to Council.
83-94 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE RATE INCREASES.
On motion of Mr. Coffey, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolution
was proposed and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Catoctin Cable Communications, Inc. submitted proposed new rates
for cable service to the Town Council on May 19, 1983; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing, duly advertised, was held by the Town Council
on July 13, 1983 to receive public comments concerning the proposed rate
increases; and
WHEREAS, the contract between the town and Catoctin Cable Communications,
Inc. authorizes the Town Council to approve, disapprove or modify any pro-
posed cable service rate increases:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
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The proposed cable service rate increases submitted by Catoctin Cable
Communications, Inc. on May 19, 1983 are approved, effective for ser-
vice received after September 1, 1983.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS:
Mr. Bos reported on the Economic Development Advisory Committee, stating
that the business surveys are being mailed out. A sub-committee is preparing
a tourism brochure that should be ready soon. A landscape recognition program
has been discussed and a certification program for the town for economic de-
velopment has been explored. He asked that this last item be on the Finance
and Administration Committee agenda for next week. He stated that some expense
would be incurred with this program. He further reflected on the Times-Mirror
account of 50 years ago - throwing sewage in the streets - and 10 years ago -
a water shortage - he thought these items were apropos in light of the water
plant dedication this Saturday.
Mr. Gheen said the West Catoctin Circle project seems to be moving along
on schedule. He called attention to an opinion from Town Attorney Martin con-
cerning the legality, under Charter Section 3-2, of the manager administering
the employee compensation pay plan established by the council - Mr. Martin finds
this in compliance with the Charter. Also, Mr. Gheen called attention to a memo
from Mr. Niccolls concerning his assignment, under Charter Section 4-2.1:1, of
the Director of Public Works to act under the Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations in all matters pertaining to Silver Oaks Subdivision.
Mr. Willis commented on the excellence of the summer concert series to date
and the good turnouts.
Mr. Tolbert also reflected on the concert series and reported a resident
complaint to Mr. Niccolls regarding noise at 7:00 a.m.
MAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor Sevila reported a complaint to Mr. Niccolls on a garbage truck need-
ing
a muffler. He commented on the excellence of the summer concert series and
the positive comments he has been receiving. He announced the 11:00 a.m. dedi-
cation of the water plant scheduled for Saturday, July 16, 1983. He mentioned
having had the opportunity to view the town at 500 feet from a helicopter and
how exciting it was to have this view of the town.
MANAGER'S REPORT:
Mr. Niccolls referenced the Activity Report forwarded to Council earlier in
the week and had no further comments.
83-0-24 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING SECTION 5-2 OF THE TOWN CODE RE WEEDS AND OTHER
FOREIGN GROWTH.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Willis, the following ordinance
was proposed:
ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Section 5-2, Weeds and other foreign growths on property, of
the Town Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5-2. Weeds and other foreign growths on property.
The owners of vacant developed or undeveloped property in the mu-
nicipality shall cut the grass, weeds and other foreign growths on the
areas of such property within two hundred (200) feet of an improved
right-of-way or property line adjoining a developed lot whenever such
grass, weeds and other foreign growths have reached a height of twelve
(12) inches or more, or in any event at least twice every year, once be-
tween May first and June fifteenth and once between August first and Sep-
tember fifteenth.
Upon information that grass, weeds and other foreign growths exist
in violation of this section, the municipal manager shall cause written
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notice to be served by certified mail on the owners of the property
that such grass, weeds and foreign growths exist in violation of this
section and requiring such owners to cut such grass, weeds and foreign
growths within ten (10) days after receipt of such notice and order.
If the owners of such lands fail to comply with the notice and
order in the time allowed, the municipal manager shall cause the work
required to cut the grass, weeds and other foreign growths at the ex-
pense of the municipality by its own agents or employees and the a-
mount of money so expended shall be recovered from the owners or occu-
pants as provided herein.
In the event the municipality has cut the grass, weeds and other
foreign growths on such land, the owners shall be notified that the mu-
nicipality has done so and shall be given an itemized cost thereof by
certified mail. If the sum due to the municipality has not been paid
within fifteen (15) days from receipt of such notice, the municipal
manager shall and is authorized to distrain therefor goods or chattels
within the municipality to collect the sum due, or to treat the unpaid
sum as a lien against the property superior to the interests of any
owner, lessee or tenant, and next in succession to the municipal real
m estate taxes thereon and to add the charges to the amount due for the
W current municipal real estate taxes on said property.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage.
mDiscussion on the proposed ordinance revealed that this ordinance was proposed
LLJ pursuant to new State enabling legislation. The mayor pointed out that in mak-
Q ing the change, the ordinance will now apply only to vacant developed or unde-
veloped land. The ordinance was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 15-15 AND 19-24 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING FEES
FOR SEWER AND WATER CONVEYANCE FACILITIES.
' On motion of Mr. Bos, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, an ordinance was proposed
amending Sections 15-15 and 19-24 of the Town Code regarding fees for sewer and
water conveyance facilities. Mr. Bos felt it is important to get this legisla-
tion on the books so the mechanism is set up whereby a pro-rata charge can be
established in the future. Mr. Gheen understood that this is now applicable
only to those trunk lines that have been built and paid for by the town. The
two lines that are imminent are the West Catoctin Circle line and the one to the
airport. He felt further study should be given to these two sections, as well
as to Section 13-85 of the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and to
the manner in which we will arrive at costs . He would like to send this back
to committee unless there is imminent possibility that somebody is going to file
now for hook-ups to one of 'these two lines. Mayor Sevila asked if these two
lines are the only ones affected by this proposed ordinance? Mr. Niccolls said
they are the only two currently under construction, but other possibilities in-
clude lines constructed sometime ago as part of the 1977 Waterworks Improvement
Program. However, you would have to arrive at a determination that it would be
equitable to go back and apply charges to lines that have been in the ground for
some Rtigie. He cited as an example the line from South King Street near the By-
passu/inn§ northeasterly direction across undeveloped land to the back end of
the Virginia Knolls area - this line will sooner or later be used by developers
and was paid for entirely by the town. Staff will propose later that Council
consider whether or not such surcharges shall be added to those lines. Mayor
Sevila asked if the staff would have any problem with a two-week delay. Mr.
Niccolls stated that the delay would not be a problem. He mentioned that Mr.
Shope feels that proportioning costs on a sewer project may be a lot easier than
proportioning costs on a water project, because the water system will be entirely
looped and a sewer line serves a specific territory. The motion- was withdrawn by
the makers and, on motion of Mr. Gheen, seconded by Mr. Bos, Council voted unani-
mously to defer this matter to committee, to be reported out thereafter:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
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83-0-25 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING SECTION 6-2 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING VOTING
PLACES.
\\ On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Willis, the following ordinance
was proposed and unanimously adopted:
ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Section 6-2, Voting Places, of the Town Code is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 6-2. Voting places.
The election of municipal officials and the voting place for such
election in Precinct Number 5, West Leesburg, shall be at the Leesburg
Volunteer Fire Department Building; the election of municipal officials
1 and the voting place for such election in Precinct Number 6, East Lees-
burg, shall be at the Loudoun County Rescue Squad Building; and the elec-
tion of municipal officials and the voting place for such election in Pre-
cinct Number 16, Dry Mill-Dulles, shall be at the Loudoun County High
School.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective on its passage.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
83-95 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING LEASE OF THE STEPHEN DONALDSON SILVERSMITH SHOP
AT 14 WEST LOUDOUN STREET TO RETROSPECT LOUDOUN ARTISANS,
INC.
On motion of Mr. Willis, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolution
was proposed:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The manager shall enter into a one year lease with Retrospect Loudoun
Artisans, Inc. for the Stephen Donaldson Silversmith Shop at 14 West
Loudoun Street, beginning August 1, 1983, at a monthly rental of $200.00,
subject to such terms and conditions as have been approved by the Finance
and Administration Committee.
Mr. Niccolls was asked to bring this to Council next May to look at it in terms
of the fee and some consideration of putting it up for leasing for a comparable
type of business - on a competitive basis.
Mrs. Gray of Retrospect was asked to come forward and give a report on the
use of the cabin. She said there are five main partners, with 52 consignors on
the list. They have had an average of one demonstrator a month over the past
year. The resolution was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
83-96 - RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING DEED OF DEDICATION BY THE HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF LEESBURG.
On motion of Mr. Willis, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolution
was proposed and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The deed of dedication made the day of July 1983 by and between
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Leesburg and the Town of Leesburg is
hereby accepted and the manager shall execute the deed on behalf of
the town.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
83-97 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH JAMES H. AND
FRANCES A. McKIMMEY.
On motion of Mr. Willis, seconded by Mr. Coffey, the following resolution
was proposed:
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WHEREAS, the town's South Harrison Street Redevelopment Project in- 2 9 1
cludes funds to assist relocation of existing businesses in the South
Harrison Street area; and
WHEREAS, McKimmey's Feed Service is a viable business located in the
South Harrison Street Redevelopment area employing low and moderate-
income persons; and
WHEREAS, McKimmey's Feed Service is currently located on rented land
without permanent facilities in inadequate quarters not allowing for
expansion of business; and
WHEREAS, McKimmey's proposes the purchase of 1.32 acres of land in the
South Harrison Street area and development of a retail and wholesale
feed, farm and garden supply business; and
WHEREAS, the town desires to assist McKimmey's with the federal relo-
cation assistance and supplemental aid provided by a Community De-
velopment Block Grant:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
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The manager shall execute an agreement with James H. and Frances A.
McKimmey which. formalizes the conditions under which town relocation
O assistance will be provided.
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CO Mr. Gheen asked if the McKimmeys have approved this agreement? Mr. Weiss said
Q they have seen the new agreement, but they have not signed it. The resolution
was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
83-98 - RESOLUTION - DESIGNATING AUGUST 20 AND AUGUST 21, 1983 AS COLONIAL AUGUST
COURT DAYS AND RELATED MATTERS.
On motion of Mr. Willis, seconded by Mr. Coffey, the following resolution
was proposed and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the commemoration of Colonial August Court Days has been repeated
annually since the year of the American Bicentennial Celebration and has
become a valued annual reenactment and celebration of American colonial
amusement, culture and commerce; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society, Inc. has pro-
posed August 20 and 21, 1983 as Colonial August Court Days, 1983; and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Chapter 16 of the Town Code provides for the desig-
nation of a sponsor for Colonial August Court Days:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society, Inc. is
designated sponsor for Colonial August Court Days, 1983 and shall be
responsible for fostering, producing and conducting amusements, cul-
tural exhibits and commerce during the commemoration of Colonial August
Court Days. The manager shall enter into an agreement on behalf of the
town with the Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society, Inc. author-
izing the society as sponsor to collect fees for permits to use the
public streets for the sale of goods or services during Colonial August
Court Days and to remit the fees to the town pursuant to Section 16-67
of the Town Code. The sponsor is also authorized to assign spaces to
vendors, issue permits under Section 16-64 of the Town Code, and per-
form all other acts necessary and appropriate for the conduct of a suc-
cessful celebration.
SECTION II. The annual fee for a permit to use the public streets for
the sale or services during Colonial August Court Days, 1983 shall be
$45.00, provided no fee shall be charged for permits issued to the
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department or the Loudoun County Rescue Squad.
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Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TRACT SOUTH OF SOUTH CHURCH STREET AS AN UNMAIN-
TAINED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Mr. Niccolls requested that this matter be deferred because of some techni-
calities. On motion of Mr. Coffey, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, Council voted unani-
mously to defer this matter to committee for further consideration:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
83-99 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF LAND WITH THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA
REGIONAL PARK AUTHORITY.
On motion of Mr. Willis, seconded by Mr. Coffey, the following resolution
was proposed:
WHEREAS, the town requires two permanent easements from the Northern
Virginia Regional Park Authority to construct South Harrison Street
Extended and an industrial access road as shown on plats prepared by
Dewberry and Davis and dated July, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority requires a one
acre tract of land shown on a plat prepared by Bengtson, DeBell, Elkin
and Titus dated August 24, 1981, to complete their regional bike trail;
and
WHEREAS, appraisals prepared for the town indicate that the value of the
two easements described above and the one acre tract are nearly equal:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
The manager shall execute an appropriate deed conveying the one acre
tract to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority conditioned on
the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority executing a deed conveying
the two easements to the town.
Mayor Sevila asked Mr. Niccolls for a brief staff report. Mr. Niccolls gave
this report, after which the resolution was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
83-100 - RESOLUTION - REAPPOINTING CHARLES A. BOS TO THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA PLAN-
NING DISTRICT COMMISSION.
On motion of Mr. Gheen, seconded by Mr. Coffey, a resolution reappointing
Mr. Bos to the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission was proposed. Mr.
Gheen said he felt Mr. Bos does an excellent job on this commission. Mayor Se-
vila echoed these comments and said Mr. Bos has been serving on this commission
for 21 years. Mayor Sevila offered the following amendments to the resolution:
WHEREAS, Charles A. Bos has served for the past two and one-half years
as Leesburg's representative on the Northern Virginia Planning District
Commission; and
WHEREAS, his term expired on June 30, 1983; and
WHEREAS, he has received the unanimous and enthusiastic endorsement
of the council:
The above amendments were agreed to by the makers of the resolution and the reso-
lution was adopted by a vote of 5 to 1 abstention, reading as follows:
WHEREAS, Charles A. Bos has served for the past two and one-half years
as Leesburg's representative on the Northern Virginia Planning District
Commission; and
WHEREAS, his term expired on June 30, 1983; and
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WHEREAS, he has received the unanimous and enthusiastic endorsement oft gel
the council:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
Charles A. Bos is reappointed as Leesburg's representative on the Nor-
thern Virginia Planning District Commission for a period coterminus with
his term as a member of the Leesburg Town Council.
Aye: Councilmembers Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
Abstention: Councilmember Bos.
Mr. Bos was then asked for his report. He said NVPDC has undergone a lot
of changes during this past year because they have lost a lot of government fund-
ing due to the Reagan programs. He felt some of the reductions in staff were
a healthy change.
83-101 - RESOLUTION - MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE TOWN PLAN TASK FORCE.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Coffey, the following resolution
was proposed and unanimously adopted:
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gct WHEREAS, a Town Plan Task Force was created by the Town Council on
O January 12, 1983 to aid in the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan
CO for the proposed annexation area; and
CO WHEREAS, James L. Griffith has resigned his membership on the task
Q force as a result of his relocation out of town:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
The following appointment is made to the Town Plan Task Force:
Katherine R. Curry
I Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
INay: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
83-102 - RESOLUTION - AMENDING RESOLUTION 83-84 WHICH APPROVED A PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE FOR CEDAR WALK SUBDIVISION.
On motion of Mr. Willis, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolution
was proposed:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
Section III of Resolution 83-84 is amended to read as follows:
The Round Hill National Bank set aside letter in the amount of
$412,235 and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland surety bond
in the amount of $99,354, both to guarantee installation of public
improvements in Cedar Walk Subdivision, are approved conditioned
upon:
a. Approval of construction drawings by the Director of
Engineering; and
b. Approval of the form of contract for public improve-
ments, water and sewer extension permits, set aside
letter and surety bond by the Town Attorney.
There was considerable discussion on the set aside letter and its functions.
Mr. Martin was asked if he had reviewed and approved this arrangement and if
he feels the town is adequately secure? He said he cannot approve it because
he does not understand it - he feels it will have to be a policy decision by
the council. He did feel the language of the letter is fine. Mr. Rick Weiland,
an associate with Pat Wilbourn and Robert Walters in Cedar Walk, Inc. , and the
project manager and builder, said they have been working with the Round Hill
Bank and Mr. Shope for two or three weeks to get this letter ready for approval.
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He understood a set aside letter has been approved for Silver Oaks and they have
used the exact same wording in this resolution. Mr. Gheen asked if these funds
are used for disbursement to pay for cost of the project and, if they are, who
approves the advance of the money - is there a construction loan and a separate
set aside loan? Mr. Weiland pointed out that the resolution states that the town
engineer approves the project as it progresses and, as the project is completed,
the funds are released to the developer. Therefore, the amount of the commit-
ment decreases as the construction advances .
Mayor Sevila asked Mr. Weiland if they are operating under any deadline?
He said they are. Mayor Sevila was concerned about where the money will be and
authorization for release of the funds (which is a Council function, not a staff
function - tantamount to a bond reduction) - is there a procedural way to get
this done? He voiced his concern that there may be other legal dilemma; on this
type of bonding procedure.
Mayor Sevila offered a third condition to require that, before payment is
made from set aside funds in any amount, the matter has to come back before Coun-
cil for action. This would allow Council to review the collateral under this
different form. This suggestion is made to allow Council to act and not cause
a delay for the developer. Mr. Weiland saw no problem for the developer with
this request. There is another $100,000 bond, which is the difference between
what the bank committed and the total expense of the project.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Willis, the following amendment
was proposed and unanimously adopted:
c. That no reduction of set aside bank funds shall be made without
Council approval.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
The resolution, as amended, was unanimously adopted:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
83-103 - RESOLUTION - ENDORSING CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY.
Mr. Tom Marshall, representing Shor-Leesburg Associates in their proposal
to submit a pre-application to the Farmers Home Administration to construct 200
elderly rental apartment units on Edwards Ferry Road on the property adjacent to
and east of the Heritage Square complex, addressed Council. FAH recommends that
the applicant obtain from the governing authority an endorsement for this type of
housing. Discussion of the project revealed that this would be garden-type. units.
Mayor Sevila asked Mr. Weiss to comment on housing needs in general and specifi-
cally on housing for the elderly. He said rental units, and specifically housing
for the elderly, are needed. These units will be limited to people age 62 and
over. Mr. Niccolls asked Mr. Marshall if he is aware of the town's utility con-
nection fee policies - he understood they can meet these payments without a re-
quest for a change in the current fee schedule. Mr. Marshall said he is aware
of the policies and charges - he is not aware of any proposed changes. Mr. Nic-
colls asked about the height limitations in the present zoning ordinance - Mr.
Marshall said they will stay within the ordinance. Mayor Sevila reiterated that
this is simply a request for an endorsement of a need for this type of housing -
there is no commitment by the town. There were no objections to acting on this
matter.
On motion of Mr. Bos, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolution was
proposed and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, L. H. Shor and Tom Marshall have requested town endorsement of a
project to construct 200 units of one bedroom housing for the elderly ad-
jacent to Heritage Square on Edwards Ferry Road; and
WHEREAS, the provision of housing for all ages and groups within the town
is supported by this council:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
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The application of L. H. Shor and Tom Marshall to the Farmers Home Ad-
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ministration for assistance in the construction of 200 units of one
bedroom housing for the elderly adjacent to Heritage Square is endorsed.
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
On motion of Mr. Willis, seconded by Mr. Bos, Council voted unanimously
to go into executive session, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended (a) (1) to discuss personnel matters, with Mr. Martin to
remain:
Aye: Councilmembers Bos, Coffey, Gheen, Tolbert, Willis and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None.
The meeting was reconvened - no action was taken.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Gheen, the :meeting was adjourned
at 9:50 p.m.
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