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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL
June 27, 1989
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A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Chambers, 10
Loudoun Street, S.W., Leesburg, Virginia on June 27, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to
order by the Mayor, with the invocation given by Mr. Tolbert and the Salute to the Flag led by
Councilmember Kimball. Present were: Mayor Robert E. Sevila, Councilmembers James E. Clem,
Christine M. Forester, Donald A. Kimball, William P. Mulokey and John W. Tolbert, Jr. Absent was
Councilmember Claxton E. Lovin. Also present were: Town Manager Jeffrey H. Minor, Assistant
Town Manager Steven C. Brown, Director of Finance Paul York, Director of Engineering and Public
Works Thomas A. Mason, Director of Utilities Randolph W. Shoemaker, Director of Parks and
Recreation Gary Huff, Director of Planning Zoning and Land Development Katherine Imhoff and Zoning
Administrator Andy Conlon.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem the special meeting minutes'of January 5,
1988, April 7, 1988 and regular meeting minutes of February 24, 1988 and March 9; 1988 were
approved as written and the regular meeting minutes of June 13, 1989 were approved as corrected by
Councilmember Forester.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay. None
Petitioners
Bryan Cullen and Ben Graham with the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association
addressed the Council thanking them for their support for the "Run for Home" race that was held on
June 11, 1989 in Leesburg. The race was an enormous success and approximately $25,000.00 was
raised for the homeless shelter. Approximately 212 runners participated. Mr. Cullen stated that
• Captain Lloyd was a real instrumental part of the race, in controlling the traffic and organizing the
race.
Mike Moye, a resident of Mosby Drive in the Rockspring Subdivision, addressed the Council
reading a petition signed by other residents of the subdivision. The petition reads as follows:
We the undersigned residents of Rockspring Subdivision are opposed to the proposed
preliminary plat of Capitol Homes Subdivision for.the following reasons:
'The proposed easement will demolish existing trees, it will destroy side and back yards of
established homes and it will turn the Town Branch into a rock bed of rip rap. The citizens of
Rocksprings respectively request that the Town Council find an alternate solution to the proposed
Capitol Homes Subdivision preliminary plat, by eliminating the proposed easement, maintaining the
side and back yards of homes abutting the Town Branch, preserving the trees and leaving the branch
in its natural state."
Mr. Moye stated that his profession places him in contact with people throughout the United
States who are concerned with floodplain and stormwater management. When residents of the
Rockspring Subdivision learned of the Capitol Homes Subdivision proposal to place 130 homes on 44.5
acres, they began an evaluation of the consequences to the neighborhood. The proposal contains plans
for the alteration of the Town Branch. The alterations gravely impact the drainage basin downstream.
Mr. Moye noted a letter, written by him, reporting specific information on stormwater management in
this area. The sources from where this information was derived, express concern over the impact of
channelization of water on the upper reaches of a drainage system, for which no current master plan
exists.
Mr. Moye concluded by rending a few selections from a publication entitled Residential
Stormwater Management.
Mayor Sevila asked Mr. Minor to refer this item to the next Administration and Public Works
Committee Agenda, noting that a site visit to the proposed Capitol Homes Subdivision is scheduled.
Mr. Minor stated that the site visit is scheduled for July 8, 1989 at 5:30 p.m. and will include
the Planning Commission, Council and-the engineering and planning staff. The planning and
engineering staff have been instructed to evaluate alternatives to modify the storm drainage channeL
One of the options is to relocate the easement area to the opposite side of the existing creek. He
further stated that the town is moving, in two ways, to address stormwater management in a
comprehensive way. First, the town has commissioned a comprehensive update of the town's
stormwater management plan and the second element of looking at stormwater management in a more
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precise way, is through the town's Design and Construction Standards Manual.
Councilmember Comments
Mr. Mulokev stated that he heard from a lot of the Mosby Drive residents, at the last Listening
Session and supports all efforts that the town can make to come to an environmentally sound decision.
He congratulated Mr. Minor, Kat Imhoff and the entire town staff for the very successful
proposed Zoning Ordinance roundtable meeting and also congratulated Mayor Sevila for moderating
what was a very productive session.
Mr. Clem echoed Mr. Mulokey's comments on the roundtable meeting, stating that it was a well
received meeting.
A meeting was held at the fire station with himself, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Cements referencing
their subdivision that joins the fire company property. The fire company is trying to work with the
citizens and will make some adjustments to the fire company's procedures regarding the siren.
Mr. Clem suggested the town prepare a calendar of events for the town so that no two civic
organizations have events on the same day, noting that on Sunday, there was a successful bike race and
also a successful auto show. He thanked Mayor Sevila for his support at the auto show, stating that
the Mayor picked an outstanding car to represent the Lions Club, next year. The car is a 1931 Ford
Roadster, owned by Mr. Charles Virts.
Mr. Kimball also echoed the sentiments of Mr. Mulokey with regard to the roundtable meeting.
He stated that the meeting was very beneficial to him.
Mrs. Forester stated that the Planning Commission met and held a public hearing on #ZM-
109 Potomac Crossing South rezoning. There was also a presentation made by Kamber Engineering
on the Battlefield Parkway Study alignment update. The Planning Commission recommended to
Council the denial of #ZM-107 by the Ward Corporation. There are some problems with this
application that may be able to be worked out at the Council leveL The Loudoun County Sanitation
Authority preliminary/final development plat was approved. The conditional use permit was approved
for the St. Johns Catholic Church, and the preliminary/final development plan for the Leesburg •
111 Chrysler Nissan was approved.
Mrs. Forester was present at the First American Bank presentation to award winners the
George Marshall Oral History contest. The presentation was very nice and the two girls from Loudoun
County High School did an excellent job on their report, their tape and their album of pictures,
depicting General George Marshal
Mrs. Forester also thanked staff for their hard work on the roundtable meeting stating that it
was well run, very well organized and the citizens felt that they were well informed with the
information given to them. Mrs. Forester congratulated the Mayor for the well conducted meeting.
On Sunday, Mrs. Forester attended the bike race, where her son Jason entered the race and
came in third in a four man race. She also attended the first concert of the Bluemont Concert Series
and congratulated the Bluemont Concert Series for an excellent concert.
Mr. Tolbert concurred with his fellow councilmembers on the well organized roundtable
meeting.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Sevila hoped that the town started a positive dialogue on Saturday in regards to the
zoning ordinance by showing the public that the town does welcome their input.
Effective July 1, the town is under the operation of the new Freedom of Information Act, noting
the memorandum of the procedures of the act, sent to him by the County Attorney.
There were a lot of activities in the town on Sunday, from bike races to auto shows including
the concert series. Mayor Sevila stated that it was probably the largest opening night that the
Bluemont Concert Series has bad in Leesburg.
He asked Mr. Mason whose responsibility it was to clean the down spout drains that empty into
the gutter under the brick sidewalks, noting that after the last, large rainfall, many of the down spouts
have backed up. Mr. Mason stated that he would look into this situation.
Mayor Sevila also raised a question regarding the stonewall in front of the Phillips house on
South King Street noting that the wall is overgrown in weeds and has a large American wire right-
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of-way fence. He suggested that the right-of-way fence be removed and maintain the right-of-way all
the way to the wall
Mayor Sevila read the following proclamation.
PROCLAMATION -
WHEREAS, individual and organized forms of recreation and the creative use of free time are
vital to happiness of all Leesburg citizens; and '
WHEREAS, park and recreation programs throughout town encompass a multitude of activities
that can result in personal accomplishments, self-satisfaction and family unity for all citizens, regardless
of their background, ability level or age; and
WHEREAS, citizens of Leesburg should recognize that positive leisure experiences are vital to
good physical and mental health and enhance the quality of life for all people; and
WHEREAS, the "July is National Recreation and Parks Month" campaign supports and
promotes an exhilarating approach to life through the encouragement of park and recreation activities,
and the programs are dedicated to the well-being of all citizens of Leesburg.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Leesburg does hereby proclaim the
month of July as "National Recreation and Parks Month".
Mayor Sevila stated that Gary Huff and the Parks and Recreation Commission and the town
are doing an outstanding job of providing recreation alternatives within the community.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem, the Proclamation was unanimously adopted.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None
Manager's Report
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Mr. Minor noted that the Council did receive the written Activity Report on Monday. He noted
that Susan Farmer, the town's new public information assistant was present at the meeting.
He mentioned, that thanks to Mr. Mulokey, Steve Brown and the Cable Commission, Multi-
Vision Cable will be providing home team sports and American movie classics, as a basic service.
Mr. Minor asked Mr. Shoemaker to address the Council, to review the proposals received for
the design of the town's new wastewater treatment plant expansion.
Mr. Shoemaker stated that the town received twelve proposals, most of them from national
firms. The selection committee will complete their reviews of the proposals within the next two weeks.
Interviews will be scheduled with the short-listed firms during the week of July 10-14. A
recommendation to Council for award of the contract should be available at the August 8,
Administration and Public Works Committee meeting.
The engineering community has put quite an effort into the preparation of the proposals. Mr.
Shoemaker has not heard from the Water Control Board, at this time, regarding the proposed Consent
Order, however, it was an agenda item at their meeting, yesterday.
Mr. Tolbert stated that he received a phone call late in the evening from a company wanting
to test his water. Mr. Shoemaker explained that this was a company in Manassas called Environmental
-Services, a retailer for water softening equipment. They have contacted several people in the Country
Club area and the town has received numerous calls from citizens, concerning these phone calls. He
explained that the Town of Leesburg's water supply system meets and exceeds minimum criteria for
potable drinking water. The town is in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and that the
town's water is tested regularly. All of the test results to-date, meet the requirements established by
the State Health Department. He further stated that this firm is painting a bleak picture through the
residents, insinuating that their water does have problems and are attempting to sell water softeners,
which do not improve the overall quality of the water. The firm is licenced and are a legitimate
company, but their practices for marketing their equipment, is somewhat questionable.,
Mayor Sevila stated that it may be useful to have WAGE radio inform the public through the
media that this firm is not town affiliated.
PUBLIC HEARING ON NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
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Mr. Minor stated the public hearing on Nonconforming signs has been duly advertised, twice
in the Loudoun Times-Minor. This item has been reported to Council, favorably by the Planning
Commission. It was initiated by the Council in February 1989 and makes a very important correction
in the town's sign regulations concerning nonconforming signs. There were two conflicting regulations
in the sign ordinance. One regulation had too many restrictions on vested rights and the other was
too broad in what it gave in terms of vesting. The town's regulation will basically state, that if
someone has a nonconforming sign and wants to change the graphic on it, the individual can do this,
but the sign cannot be changed structurally, at all. There are a number of nonconforming signs in
Leesburg that the town would not want to see retained, in the event of a change in ownership or a
modification to the property. This is a small step in making sure that the town's regulations are not
conflicting and that they meet the law.
Andy Conlon wished to clarify an item for Council and pointed out a modification to the
regulation. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended in Section 8A-11(b) that the word
"or" be inserted between the words "extended"and "structurally" with a period after"reconstructed"and
the words "or altered in any manner" be struck from the regulation.
The sentence now reads: "No nonconforming signs shall be enlarged, extended or structurally
reconstructed."
On motion of Mrs. Forester, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the public hearing on non-conforming
signs was referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee Agenda of July 5, 1989 for further
consideration.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Legislation
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mrs. Forester,the following ordinance was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
89-0-15 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE TOWN CODE TO
REVISE THE REAL ESTATE TAX RATE
WHEREAS, the approved budget for fiscal year 1990 is balanced at a real estate tax rate of
$0.17 per $100 assessed value:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Section 17-1 of the Town Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 17-1. Annual Levy and Rate of Taxes.
Taxes shall be levied and collected as provided by law on taxable real estate, tangible
personal property and bank capital in the town for each fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June
30 for the support of the town government, payment of interest on town debt and for other town
purposes. Every person assessed taxes by the town shall pay them as required by law.
• (1) Taxes on all real estate and all tangible personal property,except the property of public
service corporations, shall be as follows:
Classification of Property Rate of Tax per $100 Assessed Value
(a) Real estate $048
$0.17
(b) Vehicles used as mobile homes or offices $048
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(d) All other tangible personal property eaeept $1.00
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(2) Taxes on all real estate and all tangible personal property of public service corporations
shall be as follows:
Classification of Property Rate of Tax per $100 Assessed Value
(a) Real estate $0718
$0.17
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(e)(b) Tangible personal property $1.00
(d) Preperty-elas.,€ed an tangible personal $1700
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$048
(3) The tax on all bank capital shall be at the rate of$0.80 per $100.00 of the net capital
of banks located in the town pursuant to Title 58, Chapter 10.01 of the Code of Virginia.
SECTION IL All prior ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage for tax year 1989.
Mr. Kimball stated that the decrease of 1 cent is a positive step. He is glad to support this
action and hopes this might become a trend, due to the town's continued growth.
Mayor Sevila stated that it is always good news when Council is able to reduce it's tax rate.
It is approximately a 5.5% decrease in the tax rate. This reduction is made, in part, by decisions that
Council has made for reducing its spending over the coming year and also made possible, due to the
fact that the town's real estate assessments have gone up from 1988 to 1989.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None
On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Kimball, the following ordinanra and resolution was
proposed as consent items and unanimously adopted.
89-0-16- ORDINANCE -AMENDING CHAPTER 12.1 OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING REVISED
PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, each year the manager's office reviews the town's pay and ringsifiration.plan for
appropriate revisions required to maintain internal and external pay equity; and
WHEREAS, the manager's recommendations have been discussed in detail at the Council's
budget workshops; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations bring the town's pay plan up to a competitive level with
other Northern Virginia jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the recommended revisions are designed to attract and retain quality town
employees;
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Section 12.1-10 of the Town Code, rlaaaifiration of town employees by
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occupational group and pay grades, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 12.1-10. Classification of town employees by occupational
. ' groups and pay grades.
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Employees in the town service are classified in the following occupational groups and pay
grades:
Occupational
Groups Position Pay Grade
Executive-Managerial Dir. of Engineering 26 27
& Public Works
" Chief of Plan Review 23 24
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Dir. of Utilities 25 26
" Director of Finance 25 26
Dir. of Planning, Zoning 25 _26
and Development
" " Assistant Town Manager 25 26
Chief of Police 25 26
Dir. of Parks and Recreation 23 24
i Law Enforcement Parking Control Officer 1
Police Officer 11
Corporal 13
" Sergeant 15
Investigator 13
" Lieutenant 18 .
Captain 21
Administrative-Clerical Clerk Typist 3 4
" Data Entry Clerk 3
" " Secretary 5
Accounting Clerk I 3 4
" " Accounting Clerk II 5
" " Administrative Secretary 7
" Zoning & Development Asst. 10
Executive Secretary 10
" " Clerk of Council 11
Deputy Clerk of Council 7 8
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" " Personnel Assistant 8
Public Information Asst. 7 8
Officer
Supervisory Superintendent Equip. Maint 15
Water Supply Superintendent 18
" Superintendent Bldgs., 17
Grounds and Maintenance
" Utility Lines Superintendent 17
WPCF Superintendent 18
Technical Asst. Utility Plant Mechanic 5
" Heavy Equip. Operator 7
" Utility Billing.Technician 8
Asst. Streets, Bldg. & Grounds 13
Superintendent
" Operator I 11
Operator II 10
Operator III 7
" Operator IV 4
Asst. Ut. Lines Superintendent 13
Maintenance
Asst. Ut. Lines Superintendent 13
I&I
" I&I Technician 7 •
" Senior Inspector 14
" Senior Utility Plant Mechanic 11
" Asst. Water Supply Supt. 13
Il " Capital Projects Coordinator 17 18
Capital Projects Representative 14
I " Asst. WPCF Superintendent 13
" Facility Inspector 13
Engineering Technician 12
Planning Technician 11
" Zoning Technician 11
Zoning Officer 11
" Systems Technician 8
" Meter Technician 5
Professional
Chief of Operations & 18
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Inspections
Engineer II 18
Traffic Engineer 18
Engineer I 15
Asst. Dir. Planning, Zoning & 22 23
Development
Planner I 15
Planner II 17
Asst. Director of Finance 15
Zoning Administrator 18 19
Construction/Maintenance Laborer 1
Maintenance Worker II 7
Maintenance Worker I 5
Mechanic II 7
Mechanic I 5
SECTION II. Section 12.1-15 of the'Town Code, being the pay grades for compensation of
employees in the town service, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 12.1-15. Pay grades. •
The pay grades for compensation of employees in the town service are as follows:
FY 1990 RANGE
GRADE BEGINNING - ENDING
1 13,751 - 20,640
2 14,439 - 21,672
3 15,160 - 22,756
4 15,918 - 23,894
5 16,714 - 25,088
6 17,550 - 26,342
7 18,428 - 27,659
8 19,348 - 29,043
9 20,316 - 30,494
10 21,332 - 32,020
11 22,399 - 33,620
12 23,519 - 35,301
13 24,695 - 37,066
14 25,929 - 38,919
15 27,225 - 40,866
16 28,587 - 42,909
17 30,016 - 45,054
18 31,517 - 47,307
19 33,093 - 49,672
20 34,748 - 52,157
21 36,485 - 54,764
22 38,309 - 57,502
23 40,224 - 60,377
24 42,236 - 63,396
25 44,348 - 66,566
26 46,565 - 69,894
27 48,894 - 73,389
SECTION III. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective for payrolls in the fiscal year beginning July
1, 1989.
89-126 - RESOLUTION - AMENDING POSITIONS AND NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE
TOWN'S SERVICE TO IMPLEMENT FY 1990 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the FY 1990 town budget includes fourteen new positions; and
WHEREAS, the additional positions must be reflected in our staffing plan
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I.The positions and number of employees in the town services established for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989, are amended as follows:
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Number of Full-Time Equivalent
Positions Available
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
Clerk of Council 1
Deputy Clerk 1
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Manager 1
Assistant Town Manager 1
Executive Secretary 1
Personnel Assistant 1
Public Information Assistant Officer 1
Clerk Typist 1
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Director of Finance 1
Assistant Director of Finance 1
Accounting Clerk II 1
Accounting Clerk I 1
Systems Technician 1
Utility Billing Technician 1
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police 1
Captain 1 2
Lieutenant 2 1
Sergeant 7 8
Corporal 4 2
Investigator 1
Police Officer 13 17
Administrative Secretary 1
Secretary 1
Parking Control Officer 1
Data Entry Clerk 1
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
ADMINISTRATION
Director of Engineering and Public Works 1
Traffic Engineer 1
Administrative Secretary 2
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTIONS
Chief of Plan Review 1
Chief of Operations/Inspections 1
Engineer II 3
Engineer I 1
Capital Projects Coordinator 1
Capital Projects Representative 1
Senior Inspector 1
Facility Inspector 2 3
Engineering Technician 1
STREET MAINTENANCE
Superintendent 1
Asst. Superintendent 1
Maintenance Worker U 3
Maintenance Worker I 5
Laborer 8
Laborer (Temporary) 1
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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Superintendent • 1
Heavy Equipment Operator 1
Mechanic II 1
Mechanic I 1
Laborer 1
• PLANNING. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
Dir. Planning, Zoning & Development 1
• Asst. Dir. Planning, Zoning & Development 1
Zoning Administrator 1
Planner II 5
Planner I 2
Planning Technician 1
Zoning Technician 1 2
Zoning and Development Assistant 1
Administrative Secretary 2
Secretary 2 1
PARKS AND RECREATION
Director of Parks and Recreation 1
Secretary 1
Administrative Secretary 1
I TIIITIES
ADMINLSPRATION
Director of Utilities 1
Engineer II 1
Senior Utility Plant Mechanic 1
Administrative Secretary 1
Asst. Utility Plant Mechanic 1
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Superintendent 1
Asst. Superintendent 1
Operator I 2 4
Operator II 1 2
Operator III 2
Laborer 1
Laborer (Temporary) .25
LINES
Superintendent 1
Asst. Superintendent I&I 1
Asst. Superintendent Maintenance 1
Maintenance Worker II 2
Maintenance Worker I 2
I&I Technician 1
Meter Technician 1
Laborer 2
Laborer (Temporary) .25
WATER SUPPLY
Superintendent 1
Asst. Superintendent 1
Operator I 1
Operator II 24
Operator III 1 _
Operator IV 2 1
Temporary .25
TOTAL PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED
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Full Time Equivalent 132.75 146.75
Part Time Temporaries 7 7
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila.
Nay: None
On motion of and duly seconded the following resolution was proposed and unanimously
adopted.
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89-127 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1990.
WHEREAS, the'budget and tax rate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1990, have been
presented and reviewed by this Council; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate was held on May 23, 1989;
and
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WHEREAS, the manager has prepared the Revised Budget and Initial Appropriations for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1990, dated June 21, 1989 to reflect adjustments made by the Council
dated June 21, 1989, and filed the same with Clerk of Council; and
WHEREAS, the real estate tax rate for 1989 real estate taxes was set at $0.17 per $100 of
assessed valuation:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I.The revised budget dated June 21, 1989, is adopted and appropriations are made
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1990, in the amounts shown to the categories and accounts under
the "1990 Budget" column for the general, utility, airport and capital projects funds, provided that
capital project funds appropriations remain in effect until the projects are completed.
SECTION H. The manager is authorized to transfer appropriations made herein to accounts
within the same departmental budget as long as the total appropriation for the department is not
adjusted.
Mr. Kimball stated that this was his fust opportunity to participate in a budget process and
found this to be a very interesting one. He was encouraged by the individuals who spoke at the
budget public hearing and endorses the budget as it is presented.
Mrs. Forester thanked Mr. Minor, Mr. York and staff for putting together a document that is
easy to read and follow. This budget puts forth a challenge to everyone to watch the expenditures
over the next year. Mrs. Forester commends Council and staff on an excellent budget document.
Mayor Sevila concurred with Mr. Kimball and Mrs. Forester.
Mr. Mulokey congratulated the Mayor for asserting his leadership among a Council that was
going through the budget process for the first time.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey and Tolbert
Nay: None
On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert the following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
89-128 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WARD CORPORATION
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO SYCOLIN ROAD AT THE
LEESBURG AIRPORT
WHEREAS the capital projects section of the FY 88-89 Budget includes a project to widen and
improve the gravel section of Sycolin Road from the Airport entrance to the south corporate limits,
and
WHEREAS the Ward Corporation is responsible for construction of the East half of the
proposed improvements to Sycolin Road along the frontage of the Richlyn Corporation Plan site, and
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WHEREAS construction of the proposed improvements must be done concurrently in order to
follow the approved design and construction drawings, and
WHEREAS the Ward Corporation has proposed that they construct all the improvements and
be reimbursed by the Town for its share which is approximately 50 percent:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Manager is authorized to sign an agreement with the Ward Corporation in a form approved
by the Town Attorney for construction of improvements to Sycolin Road.
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Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay. None
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On motion of Mr. Mulokey, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
88-129 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS
FOR PAXTON SUBDIVISION SECTIONS 2, 3 AND 4
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Manager shall execute the contract for public improvements for the
improvements shown on the plans approved by the Director of Engineering and Public Works for
Paxton Subdivision, Sections 2, 3 and 4.
SECTION II. The extension of municipal water and sewer for Paxton Subdivision, Section 2, 3
and 4 is approved in accordance with Sections 15-9 and 19-18 of the Town Code.
SECTION III. The irrevocable bank letter of credit in a form approved by the Town Attorney
from a financial institution approved by the Town Attorney in the amount of$730,200.00 is approved
as security to guarantee installation of the public improvements shown on plans approved by the 111Director of Engineering and Public Works for Paxton Subdivision, Sections 2, 3 and 4.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay None
On motion of Mrs. Forester, seconded by Mr. Mulokey, the following resolution was proposed
and unanimously adopted.
88-130 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE FY 1990 BUDGET TO
ASSIST THE LOUDOUN COUNTY VIETNAM MEMORIAL COMMITTEE IN
LIGHTING THE MEMORIAL AND COURTHOUSE
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg assisted the Loudoun County Vietnam Memorial Committee
in constructing the memorial on the courthouse grounds; and
WHEREAS, the committee has undertaken the task to develop appropriate lighting to illuminate
the memorial and courthouse; and
WHEREAS, the committee has again requested town support to complete the project so that
the beauty and safety of this preeminent historic landmark will be enhanced:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
A payment to the Loudoun County Vietnam Memorial Committee in the amount of$2500 is
authorized from funds appropriated in the FY 1990 budget for this purpose, conditioned on a lie
contribution from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. These funds will be used for the
illumination of the War Memorials and Court House as outlined by the Loudoun County Vietnam
Memorial Committee.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay None
On motion of Mr. Mulokey, seconded by Mrs. Forester, the following resolution was proposed
and unanimously adopted.
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89-131 - RESOLUTION - REAPPOINTING JULIA ROM TO THE LEESBURG BOARD OF
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
WHEREAS, the term of Julia Rom as a member of the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review
ill expire on June 30, 1989:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg as follows:
Julia Rom is appointed to the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review for a term to expire
June 30, 1993.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay. None
On motion of seconded by the following resolution was proposed and unanimously adopted.
89-132 - RESOLUTION - INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEESBURG ZONING
DISTRICT MAP TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE DRY MILL MANOR SITE IN THE H-1
HISTORIC DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the purpose of the H-1 Historic District Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance
includes the implementation of the Town Plan goal of protecting the Old and Historic District; and
WHEREAS, only a portion of the parcel of land identified at Tax Map 48A-3-7A, which is
subject to the Dry Mill Manor special exception application #87-5, is included within the boundaries
of the H-1 Historic District; and
WHEREAS, including the entire site within the H-1 Historic District will ensure that future
development will contribute to the unique and historic character of the area by requiring
architectural review for new development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Committee of the Town Council supported a Town
initiated rezoning to include this entire site within the H-1 Historic District on June 21, 1989; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the property are aware of and support the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Committee; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will further the purpose and intent of Leesburg's Historic
District Regulations;
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. An amendment of the Leesburg Zoning District Map is initiated by the Town of
Leesburg to include the balance of the Dry Mill Manor site (Tax Map 48A-3-7A) within the H-1
Historic District.
SECTION II. A public hearing shall be held on this legislation beginning at 7:30 p.m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be reached on July 25, 1989 in the Council Chambers, 10
Loudoun Street, S.W., Leesburg, Virginia. Pursuant to Section 151-431 of the Code of Virginia, as
amended, this shall be a joint hearing of both the Planning Commission and Town Council. The
clerk shall publish notice of this hearing and the Council's intention to consider a Zoning District
Map amendment in the Loudoun Times Mirror on July 6, 1989 and July 13, 1989, and shall advise
the Planning Commission of the purpose, time, and date of the hearing.
SECTION III. The Planning Commission shall report its recommendation to the Town Council
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on the proposed amendment within 30 days of the public hearing.
Mr. Clem noted that the property is split, with half in the historic district and half out of the
historic district. This will allow for the creek to act as a natural boundary and based on the plans
that have been presented to the Council, for review, the Town of Leesburg will gain a nice plan and
this development will enhance the whole neighborhood.
Mayor Sevila stated that the town is proceeding with the concurrence of both the owner and
the contract owner, for the amendment to the Leesburg Zoning District Map, initiated by the Town
of Leesburg.
Aye: Counalmember Clem, Forester, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila •
Nay: None
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On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert the meeting was adjourned.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor 1
Clerk of Council
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