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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL •
September 12, 1989
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Chambers, 10
Loudoun Street, S.W., Leesburg, Virginia on September 12, 1989 at 7:30 p_m., Council having been in
Executive Session from 6:00 p.m., prior thereto. 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 Mulokey.
Present were: Mayor Robert E. Sevila, Councilmembers James E. Clem, Christine M. Forester, Claxton
E. Lavin, William P. Mulokey and John W. Tolbert, Jr. Absent was Councilmember Donald A.
Kimball. Also present were: Town Manager Jeffrey H. Minor, Assistant Town Manager Steve Brown,
Director of Finance Paul E.York, Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas A. Mason, Director
of Planning, Zoning and Land Development Katherine Imhoff, Zoning Administrator Andy Conlon and
Deputy, Town Attorney Deborah Welsh. Planning Commission members present included: Belles.
Forester, Jackson, Johnson and Vaughan.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Mulokey, the minutes of the special meeting of July
13, 1988, regular meeting minutes of April 27, 1988, October 25, 1988, November 8, 1988, December
13, 1988, February 28, 1989, March 14, 1989, April 25, 1989 and August 8, 1989 ;were unanimously
approved.
Petitioners
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There were no petitioners present.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - ON REZONING APPLICATION #ZM-112 - DRY MILL MANOR - H-1
OVERLAY ZONE/OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
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Mr. Jay Hicks stated that the application is a request to reione the southern!portion of the Dry
Mill Manor site into the H-1 Historic District. The property is surrounded by Loudoun Street, the 7-
11 on Dry Mill Road, Dr. Orr's office building, the fire house and the Chesterfield ISubdivision. It is
bounded on the south by the W&OD Trail and the Town Branch. This application is being initiated
by the Town of Leesburg, with the applicant's support. This will give the town architectural control
for the entire project. I
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Mr. Richard Clement, representing Lehigh Properties addressed the Council stating that they
were the contract purchasers of the Dry Mill Manor property and are requesting Council's approval to
rezone this property into the H-1 district.
The public hearing was closed. Mayor Sevila said the Council will receive public comment in
writing for a period of ten days. Mayor Sevila asked that the Planning Commission convene in the
upstairs Council Chambers to discuss this rezoning and report back to Council prior to discussion of
item 10(a) on the agenda, which is the approval or denial of the ordinance to amend the Historic
District zone for Dry Mill Manor.
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS SECTION 13-91 - VARIATIONS
Mr. Andy Conlon stated that this was a reinstated amendment to Article 13-91 of the town's
Subdivision and Land Development Regulations. This provision provides for variations in the
regulations. This amendment was reinitiated by Town Council on April 25, 1989. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on May 25, 1989 and on July 6, 1989 and voted 4-2 to refer this to
Council with a recommendation for approval. In the past, Leesburg adopted a similar provision, called
variance, which led to some confusion with the Zoning Ordinance provision for variances. This
amendment would bring the town's ordinance in line with the State enabling legislation and also
provide further guidance in the review process. Currently, the subdivision variances are available for
all provisions of the subdivision ordinance. What is proposed with this amendment is that it be limited
to the two exceptions of the regulations that deal with geometric standards. Staff has!provided methods
for review of these requests, which would provide Council with a more substantive reason for approval
or denial. Examples are right-of-way width and provisions of public sidewalks. Mayor Sevila asked if
the discretion would be vested entirely with the Planning Commission making these determinations? •'
Mr. Conlon answered, yes. The Mayor asked if there have been any particular situations that have
arisen which have given rise to the need for the adoption of this variation procedure?! Mr:Minor stated
that the fundamental reason for this amendment is that Leesburg has two choices. The first is to have
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no variation procedure, the second choice is to have a variation procedure that is consistent with the
State law. Currently, the town does not have a variation procedure that is consistent with State law,
even though the town has a variance procedure. The town's variance procedure relies on standards
for approval based on the Zoning Ordinance and the BZA variance approval, which is wrong, because
theirs is a separate enabling authority for variations to Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
In general, this proposal will broaden the discretion that the Planning Commission has to approve
variations. In the Peer Manor case, for example, there was a road width problem and the Planning
Commission granted a waiver on this, there was some question whether there was authority to grant
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The public hearing was closed. Mayor Sevila said the Council will receive public comment in
writing for a period of ten days. On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Cleft, this matter was
referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee agenda on September 20, 11989 for further
consideration.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Councilmember Comments
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Mr. Mulokey stated that Home Team Sports is now being broadcast on Channel 39 and
American Movie Classics are now being broadcast on Channel 36. Multi-Vision has as their objective,
to broadcast Turner Network Television, in late September or early October. The Home Shopping
Network has been temporarily moved to Channel 37, but will eventually be moved to Channel 49.
Mr. Lovin wished to congratulate the Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society on its
success with August Court Days. The attendance was a record for this year's event. He noted that
various civic dubs in Leesburg also benefited during August Court Days. He thanked Gary Huff for
the participation by the town's Parks and Recreation Commission during the court days.
Mr. Clem reported that the Airport Commission met last week to look at the update of the
1983 Airport Master Plan. He encourages the public to attend these meetings. He thanked Bellewood
Commons for the ribbon cutting ceremony, this past weekend. They donated 5% of their gross proceeds
from Saturday to the fire and rescue companies. He thanked the churches and citizens of Leesburg
that aided the food needs of several families in the town and gave special thanks to Mrs. Middleton.
Mr. Tolbert stated that on September 5, he had the pleasure of filling in for the Mayor at the
Dodona Manor ceremony given by the Rotary Club, which presented a check to the Dodona Manor
fund.
Mrs. Forester had the opportunity to participate in August Court Days with the Parks and
Recreation Department as part of the Childrens Faire. She enjoyed the day very much.
She thanked Mr. Minor, Mr. Huff, Mr. Mason, Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Farmer for meeting with
' the Potomac Crossing citizens, to help put together a staff_report to give to these citizens, regarding
their concerns with their development.
She attended the meeting of the BZA where they denied the request for the conditional use
permit for the counseling center for Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice, Inc. It was denied for an
inappropriate use for that residential neighborhood. Mrs. Forester encourages the public to support this
organization in their search for a counseling center. II
Mayor Sevila stated that the property that the organization had proposed to use was donated
to the organization for a period of up to five years, rent free. He stated that it would be nice if any
landowners of properties more compatible in a district that would permit by right this use to volunteer
this property, until this organization has an opportunity to become established.
Mayor's Report I I i
Mayor Sevila reported on the status of the town's ad hoc zoning committee meeting. The
committee continues to press forward and are considering whether to ask Council for an extension of
the Council imposed deadline of September 26. The committee is aggressively considering each and
every issue set forth in the draft amendment. The Mayor looks forward to receiving their report.
There will be a circus on September 18, sponsored by the Loudoun County Parks and
Recreation Association.
The Mayor asked Mrs. Forester to read the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, We the People did ordain and establish a Constitution for the United States of
America to secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity; and ,
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens fully understand the provisions, principles and
meaning of the Constitution so they can support, preserve and defend it against encroachment and
WHEREAS, the Bicentennial of the Constitution provides an historic opportunity for all
Americans to learn about and to reflect upon the rights and privileges of .citizenship and its
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the President and the Congress of the United States have,designated September
17 as Citizenship Day and the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week; and
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WHEREAS, the citizens of the Town of Leesburg do enjoy the blessings of liberty, the
guarantees of the Bill of Rights, equal protection of the law under the Constitution, and the freedoms
derived from it
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Leesburg, in cooperation with the
Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, do hereby proclaim September 17
as Citizenship Day and the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week, and invite every citizen and
institution to join in the national commemoration.
On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the proclamation was unanimously adopted.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Mayor Sevila stated that Gary Huff is in the process of conducting an essay contest in the
public schools commemorating Constitution Week. The Mayor commended Mr. Huff for his attention
to details and activities of this nature. The Parks and Recreation Commission and department provide
a lot of other activities aside from various sports. They are doing an excellent job.
Manager's Report
Mr. Minor reported that the Council did receive a copy of the written Activity Report on
Monday and that it was quite lengthy due to the extra time between Council meetings. •
He thanked Mrs. Forester for mentioning the Potomac Crossing meeting. Staff,found the
meeting to be very informative and invigorating. While the town cannot resolve all of the concerns,
the town can be a resource to help improve their community. He thanked Susan Farmer for being
instrumental in setting up the meeting and also delivering door-to-door the Citizen's Guide to Municipal
Services.
The Finance Department has again been instrumental in receiving the Government Finance
Officers Association Award for the town's annual comprehensive report. Since Mr. York's employment
with Leesburg, the town has been successful each year.
The town has had historic district parking fees for several years now and has accumulated
nearly $118,000.00. Recently, the town has collected $15,000.00. These funds are non-budgeted that
can be utilized for the town's debt service in the future for the parking structure.
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The Council meeting minutes have now been caught up, which is the first time in quite a
number of years that the town has been up to date with the minutes.
The town has retained Hammer, Siler, George & Associates to do the economic impact analysis
of the potential move of the County seat from Leesburg to another location outside of the town's
corporate limits. Once the report is complete, it will be shared with the Council and media.
The Board of Supervisors have recently, with the help of the Mayor and Councilmember
Kimball, agreed to allocate 20% of the gas tax revenue to the Town of Leesburg.
Mayor Sevila and Gary Huff were on hand at the County ceremonies to receive the second
check in the amount of$400,000.00 to help with Ida Lee Park. The County also reimbursed the town
$15,000.00 for the building inspection fees.
Mr. Shoemaker and Deputy Town Attorney Deborah Welsh have been working with Southern
States, who has given the town $10,000.00, for reimbursement of work the town did to initially identify
the limits of the oil spill.
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Tom Mason and Calvin Grow have been looking closely at the intersection of Sycolin Road and
the bypass for the need of signalization at this intersection. The town has asked VDOT to initiate the
design of the signal and to come to Council at a later date for a recommendation to install the signal.
Mayor Sevila noted that the Council's ultimate goal is to have the bypass remain limited access and
as much as possible a thruway from Route 7 west to Route 15 north.
•Standard and Poors has upgraded Leesburg's
Agra bond rating from A- to A. This is the second
upgrade in a row that the town has had for its offerings. This translates into reduced interest costs
on bond issues. Mayor Sevila commended Mr. York and staff for the outstanding presentations made
to both rating agencies in New York.
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Legislation
On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following ordinance was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
89-0-22 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING THE LEESBURG ZONING DISTRICT MAP FOR REZONING
APPLICATION #ZM-112 - TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE DRY MILL MANOR SITE IN
THE H-1 DISTRICT
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WHEREAS, on June 27, 1989, the Town Council initiated rezoning application #ZM-112 on
behalf of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia, to expand the boundaries of the H-1 zoning district overlay,
the Old and Historic District, to include the entire Dry Mill Manor site; and
WHEREAS, approximately two-thirds of the Dry Mill Manor site, identified as Loudoun County
Tax Map No. 48A-3-7A and 48A-6-7 is presently located within the boundariesiof the Old and Historic
District; and
' WHEREAS, both the owner and the contract owner of the property support this rezoning to
include the remaining one-third of their site (3.09 acres) within the H-1 zoni i g district overlay; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 1989, the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review recommended
approval of this rezoning application; and
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WHEREAS, the Leesburg Planning Commission and the Town Council held a joint public _
hearing for #ZM-112 on September 12, 1989; and Ir
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
I WHEREAS, including the entire Dry Mill Manor site within the H-1 zoning district overlay will
ensure that future development will contribute to the unique and historic character of the area by
requiring architectural review of new development; and
WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning and expansion of the Old and Historic District will further
the purpose and intent of the,Town of Leesburg's Historic District Regulation's:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Leesburg Zoning District Map is amended to change1from Town B-2 and F-
1 to Town B-2, F-1 and H-1, 3.09 acres of land located south of Loudoun Street and East of Dry Mill
Road and north of the Town Branch and the W & OD Trail, known as the Dry Mill Manor site and
further described as a portion of Loudoun County Tax Map No. 48A-3-7A and'48A-6-7. •
SECTION II. The physical boundaries of the H-1 zoning district overlay, Old and Historic
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District shall be expanded as follows:
. thence southwest to and along Ayr Street to a point on the east right-of-way of Dry
Mill Road; thence right along the curve of said right-of-way having a radius of 225.43.
feet to the center of the Town Branch;•thence along Town Branch S 41910'41' E to the
projection of Ayr Street, thence southwest along the projection of Ayr Street 100 feet;
thence in a straight line in extension of South Street southeast to Town Branch; thence
S 36°10'42" E along Town Branch to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail; thence
paralleling the trail and Town Branch 594.12 feet along a curve to the right having a
radius of 3646.36 feet to the extension of the western right-of-way of Liberty Street;
thence N 22°45'00' E to the intersection of a projection of South Street; thence in a
• straight line in extension of South Street southeast to a point 200 feet west of King
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SECTION HI. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage.
Mr. Minor stated that this legislation adds approximately one-third of the Dry Mill Manor site
into the H-1 Overlay District.
Mrs. Forester and the Planning Commission reconvened into the Council Chambers and
recommended approval of the rezoning by the Town Council. They wished to commend the developer
for lessening the number of units and for subjecting themselves for another 'review criteria. They
appreciate the effort that the developer has put forth in researching and duplicating the facades of the
historic area. All members of the Commission felt it was a benefit of the town to have the entire
parcel in the H-1 District.
Mr. Lovin'stated on behalf of Leesburg's Board of Architectural Review, that they are
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supportive of Dry Mill Manor being in the H-1 District'
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None -
On motion of Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following ordinance and resolutions were
proposed as consent items and unanimously adopted. 1
89-0-23 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING SECTION 10-171 OF THE TOWN CODE DTO RELOCATE
TWENTY PARKING METERS TO THE LIBERTY STREET PARKING LOT
WHEREAS, construction of the Municipal Government Center required the removal of over fifty
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parking spaces from the main town parking area; and
WHEREAS, town staff performed a survey of the downtown historic district to locate additional
parking and
WHEREAS, room for twenty-eight additional spaces has been located at various locations
around the historic district; and
WHEREAS, metered parking encourages use by customers of downtown businesses; and
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg as follows:
SECTION I. Section 10-171 of the Town Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 10-171. Establishment of meter zones and parking time limits therein.
Parking meter zones, with the following time limits for lawful parking, are established
as follows:
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(1) West side of King Street, between Loudoun Street and North Street, for two-hour
parking at any one time, except for that area designated at the
northwest corner of King Street and Market Street as a "no parking
here to corner" zone.
(2) East side of King Street, between Va. Power right-of-way and 180 feet south of Royal
Street, for two-hour parking at any one time.
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(3) South side of Market Street, between Church Street and entrance to the
Presbyterian Church parking lot, for two-hour parking at any one time, except that with
the following exceptions: the time limit for lawful parking shall be 15 minutes at any
one time in front of the post office on Market Street and the time limit
for lawful parking shall be three hours at any one time at three spaces
immediately west of Wirt Street, thirteen spaces between Liberty Street
and the entrance of the Presbyterian church parking lot and two spaces
in front of the theatre.
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(4) Municipal parking area between Wirt Street, King Street, Loudoun Street, and Market
Street, for three-hour parking and 25 ten-hour meter spaces. 111.
(5) East side of Church Street, between Edwards Ferry Road and Cornwall Street, for two-
hour parking at any one time, except spaces reserved for official cars of the state and
town police and the county sheriff's department.
(6) North side of Loudoun Street, between Wirt Street and Church Street, for two-hour
parking.at any one time.
(7) Municipal parking area known as Vinegar Hill Parking Lot between Loudoun Street and
South Harrison Street, for two-hour parking at any one time.
(8) Municipal parking area known as South Harrison Street Parking Lot between South
Street and South Harrison Street, for two-hour parking at any one time.
(9) East and west side of South Harrison Street, between Loudoun Street and Depot Court,
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(10) One space east side of South Harrison Street at southern-most point of parking bay in
front of 202 Harrison Street, S.E. for up to ten-hour paid parking.
(11) South side of Loudoun Street, between East Market Street and 160 feet east of South
Harrison Street, and six spaces between the entrance of the Vinegar Hill parking lot
and Church Street, for three-hour parking at any one time.
(12) One space on the east side of Wirt Street, N.W. lust north of Market Street.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage.
89-773 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION #87-5 BY FORT
BEAUREGARD ASSOCIATES
WHEREAS, Fort Beauregard Associates requests approval of a special exception to locate multi-
family dwellings on a site located near the southeast corner of the intersection of Dry Mill Road and
Loudoun Street, more specifically identified as Tax Map Parcels 48A-3-7A and 48A-6-7, Lot 7 Louayre
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, a special exception is required pursuant to Section 6-2-1(b) of the Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance, to locate multi-family dwellings within the B-2 zoning district; and
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WHEREAS, on February 4, 1988, the Planning Commission made a recommendation to the
Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council held a public hearing on this application on March 23, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use is consistent with Section 8-2-11-11 and 8-2-11-11A of the
Leesburg Zoning Ordinance; and
' WHEREAS, this special exception application is in the interest of the public welfare and good
zoning practice; however, reasonable conditions, safeguards and restrictions are appropriate and
necessary to protect nearby properties and the public interest:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia, as follows:
Special Exception Application #87-5 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
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1. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the concept plan dated
September 1, 1989, and received by the Town on September 8, 1989:
2. Special Exception approval is conditioned upon the conditions offered in
applicant's letter of September 11, 1989.
3. Special Exception approval is limited to the area and 39 units within Phase I, as
identified in the concept plan.
4. Any composite asphalt roof shingles used within the site shall be of an up-graded,
textured type and subject to Board of Architectural Review approval.
5. Modifications to the front yard, side yards, side yard opaque screens and distances
between structures within Phase I are hereby authorized pursuant to Section 8-2-11-
11A(c)(5) of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to the extent indicated in the Table dated
September 5, 1989 and titled 'Dry Mill Special Exception #87-5, Required Modifications
Concept Plan: Received September 8, 1989?
6. Approval of this special exception does not authorize modifications to any requirements
' of the Construction and Design Standards Manual, Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations or Zoning Ordinance on this or subsequent applications. This stipulation
does not apply to future modifications expressly approved through the appropriate
method of processing.
89-174 - RESOLUTION - ENDORSING THE ROUTE 653/DULLES TOLL ROAD INTERCHANGE
WHEREAS, State Corporation Commission consideration of the extension of the Dulles Toll
Road by the Virginia Toll Road Corporation (VTRC) depends, in part, on the consistency of county
and town transportation plans with this proposed improvement; and
WHEREAS, Leesburg's comprehensive plan presently shows the proposed toll road extension
through the corporate limits, west of the airport to the Route 7/15 by-pass; and
WHEREAS, Loudoun County is presently considering amendments to the Leesburg Area
Management Plan (LAMP) to incorporate the proposed Dulles toll road extension alignment; and
WHEREAS, the environmental document published by VDOT for the Dulles Toll Road
extension project illustrates an interchange at Route 653; and
WHEREAS, the Battlefield Parkway alignment study performed by Wilbur Smith &
Associates contemplated an interchange at this intersection; which helped establish the southern
alignment and projected service levels for Battlefield Parkway; and
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WHEREAS, PHR&A performed a study of the impacts of this interchange on the Battlefield
Parkway/Dulles Toll Road extension interchange and concluded that it's omission would adversely
affect the service level of this major Leesburg arterial road; and
WHEREAS, the PHR&A study and town planning and engineering staff conclude that the
proposed Route 653 interchange offers the following benefits:
1. Supplemental alternative access to Leesburg Municipal Airport as well as
improved response time for emergency/fire and rescue services to this
important facility;
2. Relief of potential peak hour congestion along the East Battlefield Parkway
corridor, thereby ensuring a minimum level of service C;
3. Future construction of this facility at the expense of the VTRC; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed interchange will accommodate the future function of Route 653 as
a circumferential arterial, which will relieve traffic on Route 7 and Battlefield Parkway in the
future:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The proposed location of a future interchange at the intersection of Route 653
and the proposed Dulles toll road extension, as endorsed by VDOT, the Commonwealth
Transportation Board and the VTRC is recommended for incorporation in the amendments to the
Leesburg Area Management Plan.
SECTION H. The manager is directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the Honorable
Betty Tatum, Chairman of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the county administrator,
Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia Toll Road Corporation.
89-175 - RESOLUTION - RECEIVING AND REFERRING THE APPLICATION OF SYCOLIN
BUSINESS PARK GENERAL PARTNERSHIP FOR REVISION OF THE PROFFERS
PERTAINING TO #ZM-58 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING
UNDER CHAPTER 11, TITLE 15.1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Rezoning #ZM-58 was approved by Council Ordinance #85-0-30 for the site
commonly referred to as the Richlyn Development; and
WHEREAS, proffer number 9 of that ordinance states:
'9. The principal uses proposed for Parcels A and B-1 shall be limited to the
following percentages:
warehousing 30%
office 30%
research & development manufacturing 30%
auxiliary 10%
This proffer does not restrict the property owners rights to modify these percentages
through the proffer amendment process in response to future marketing
considerations:
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Sycolin Business Partnership to request
amendment to the proffered condition #9:to read as follows:
9. The principal uses proposed for Parcels A and B-1 shall be limited to the following:
warehousing, office, research and development, manufacturing and auxiliary uses
which shall not exceed 10 percent of the total gross floor area.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The petition of Sycolin Business Partnership for amendment of proffers,
approved as part of #ZM-58 for amendment to proffer #9 as shown above, and assigned rezoning
application #ZM-113, is received and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation
under Chapter 11, Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
SECTION II. A joint public hearing on this application shall be held by the Town Council
and the Planning Commission, following which, the Planning Commission shall have 30 days after
the public hearing to make a recommendation to the Council. This joint public hearing shall be
held October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 10 Loudoun Street, S.W. The Clerk of the
Council shall advertise this hearing on October 5 and 12, 1989 in the Loudoun Times-Mirror.
89-176 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT
WITH VDOT FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
TOWN PARTICIPATION OF COSTS OF THE LAWSON ROAD RELOCATION
PROJECT
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WHEREAS, the Lawson Road Relocation Project is an Urban System Project for the Town
of Leesburg in the VDOT 6-Year Improvements Program; and
WHEREAS, bids for construction of the project have been received by VDOT and L.F.
Franklin & Sons of Stevenson, Virginia is the low bidder, and
WHEREAS, VDOT must receive approval by the Town of Leesburg before the
Commonwealth Transportation Board can award the construction contract
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Town Manager is authorized to sign the agreement with VDOT regarding the
construction, operation and maintenance of relocated Lawson Road designated as Project U000-253-
103, PE-101, RW-201, C-501.
89-177 - RESOLUTION - ENDORSING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDED NORTHERN
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VIRGINIA 2010 TRANSPORTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Policy, Technical, and Citizens Advisory Committees, of the Northern
Virginia Subregional Planning Process have arrived at a consensus recommendation for a Northern
Virginia Transportation Plan for the year 2010, detailed in the Summary Report dated January 27,
1989; and
WHEREAS, this plan, in map form, reflects regional consensus on transportation objectives
which include both highway and transit needs; and
WHEREAS, Town Council Resolution No. 89-49 adopted March 14, 1989, endorsed staff
comments regarding the accurate incorporation and reflection of the Town's proposed new road
alignments, intersections, and improvements as well as the estimated costs of such facilities, which
were omitted in the draft plan; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution was acknowledged by the Virginia Department of Transportation
in the form of a list of revisions to the draft detailed report, dated May 1, 1989; and
WHEREAS, this plan is to be refined over the next two years to further analyze the impacts
of the plan recommendations on the surrounding road networks and the environment; and
WHEREAS, this plan defers any decisions concerning the desirability or location of a
Western Washington Bypass; and
•WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg reserves the right to comment on the proposed
Washington Bypass until the alignment and feasibility studies have been completed by the Virginia
Department of Transportation and their consultant, BMI, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, this plan outlines transportation improvement costs, which in 1988 dollars are
estimated to exceed $10 billion; and
WHEREAS, the continuing planning process should produce a financial plan within the next
two years to implement the transportation network:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
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SECTION I. The.Leesburg Town Council does endorse, in concept, the recommended
Northern Virginia 2010 Transportation Plan, and commits its support to a continuing planning
process for the purpose of defining a detailed final plan and associated financial sources, with the
understanding that this plan will be presented to the local governments for formal adoption within
two (2) years.
SECTION II. The Governor's office and VDOT should ensure that future legislation to
provide transportation funding alternatives for Northern Virginia and/or the Commonwealth should
ensure that towns with road maintenance responsibilities are treated identically to cities and
counties.
89-178 - RESOLUTION - MAKING AN APPROPRIATION ON BEHALF OF THE LOUDOUN
ABUSED WOMEN'S SHELTER -
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Citizens for Serial Justice, Inc., a non-profit corporation, operates
the Loudoun abused women's shelter which services women and children in need throughout the
county; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun abused women's shelter has applied for a temporary use permit to
operate a resource center on South King St. and paid an application fee of $250.00; and
WHEREAS, this Council, does not wish to diminish the financial resources the center has
available to operate its critical services to our community:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The manager is authorized and directed to make payment,in the amount of
$250.00 to the Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice, Inc. to assist in their operations of the Loudoun
abused women's shelter.
SECTION U. An appropriation is made to the General Fund, Account No. 200.9100.560.140,
Loudoun abused women's shelter, from the Unappropriated Fund Balance, in the amount of $250.00
for fiscal year ending June 30, 1990.
89-179 - RESOLUTION - SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED LEESBURG
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, recent completion of capital projects at the airport have fulfilled the
implementation of the 1983 Leesburg Municipal Airport Master Plan; and
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WHEREAS, Resolution Number 88-95 authorized the selection of Howard, Needles,
Tammen and Bergendoff (HNTB) to recommend an update to the 1983 Master Plan;•and
WHEREAS, HNTB is nearing-completion of its report; and
WHEREAS, significant issues related to future airport expansion are discussed in the report:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Leesburg Town Council will conduct a public hearing on October 10, 1989 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Town Council Chambers to solicit public comment on the proposed Airport Master Plan
Update and the manager is directed to prepare and publish the appropriate newspaper
advertisement.
89-180 - RESOLUTION - ENDORSING THE DESIGNATION OF THE DOUGLASS '?
SCHOOL AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK GLP _IGH
WHEREAS, at the August 28, 1989 Environmental Advisory Commission meeting, the
Commission unanimously voted to request from the Town Council a resolution supporting the
establishment of Douglass High School, 211 E. Market Street, as a historic landmark; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1989, the Planning and Zoning Committee of the Town Council
concurred with this request; and
WHEREAS, to enable the State Historic Preservation Office to process the application for
designation, consent must be provided by the local government; and
WHEREAS, The Douglass High School, the first black high school in Loudoun County, is
historically significant and is eligible for historic status due to its association with black history-in
Loudoun County:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Town Council endorses the designation of Douglass High School as a historic landmark
due to its association with black history in Loudoun County.
89-181 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, several pieces of surplus property have outlived their usefulness to the town;
and
WHEREAS, the property must be disposed of at an advertised public auction; and
WHEREAS, October 4, 1989 is a date which accommodates required advertisements: •
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The manager is authorized and directed to sell by public auction on October 4,
1989 the following surplus property:
1 1967 International Truck with salt spreader and snow plow
1 1979 Chevrolet pick up truck
1 550 gallon fuel tank with an electric "gas-boy" pump
2 Laboratory drying ovens
10 Abandoned bicycles
• 5 Aluminum vent plates
4 Aluminum pipe duct work elbows
3 Truck tires and rims
2 Boxes of brick tile
2 Fireplace mantel supports
2 Stove dampers
2 Chrome pipes •
1 Stove pipe
1 Ceiling vent _
1 Electric blower
10 Feet of copper pipe
1 Rope
1 Fireplace grate
1 Tool pouch -
1 Fan kit
1 Fireplace screen
1 Glass fire place door
1 Painting
Various pieces of lumber
Various pieces of furniture •
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SECTION II. The manager shall publish appropriate notices of the items available in the
September 21 and September 28 issues of the Loudoun Times Mirror.
89-182 - RESOLUTION - APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAM P. MULOKEY, AS
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION OF BEI,I.FWOOD COMMONS OUTFALL AND WEST
LOUDOUN STREET IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal has been issued to select an engineering firm to provide
professional services for design and construction administration of the Bellewood Commons outfall
and West Loudoun Street Improvements; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-2.5 of the Town's Purchasing Policy requires that a member-of the
Town Council serve on the selection review committee:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
Councimember William P. Mulokey is appointed to serve as the Council's representative on
the selection committee for professional services-for the Bellewood Commons Outfall and West
Loudoun Street Improvements.
89-183 - RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASING THE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND APPROVING A MAINTENANCE
GUARANTEE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE KRB WAREHOUSES
WHEREAS, KRB Limited Partnership, the developer of KRB Warehouses has completed the
public improvements in accordance with approved plans and town standards, and these have been
inspected and approved:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The irrevocable letter of credit from Farmers and Merchants National Bank in
the amount of $77,974.00 is released, and a new surety in a form approved by the town attorney for
a maintenance guarantee in the amount of $3,899.00 is approved, and shall be in effect for a period
of one year from this date.
SECTION II. This release is contingent upon delivery of a properly executed instrument
conveying unto the town all such improvements and easements free of any liens or charges.
89-184 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION
-PERMITS FOR TAVISTOCK FARMS, SECTION 2
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
Tavistock Farms, Section 2.
SECTION II. The extension of municipal water and sewer for Tavistock Farms, Section 2 is
approved in accordance with Section 15-9 and 19-18 of the Town Code.
SECTION III. The corporate Surety Bond in a form approved by the town attorney from
American Home Assurance Company in the amount of $141,274.00 is approved as security to
guarantee installation of the public improvements shown on plans approved by the Director of
Engineering and Public Works for Tavistock Farms, Section 2.
89-185 - RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASING THE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND APPROVING A MAINTENANCE
GUARANTEE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT THE VIRGINIA POWER
DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
WHEREAS, Virginia Power, the developer of the Virginia Power District Headquarters has
completed the public improvements in accordance with approved plans and town standards, and
these have been inspected and approved:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The corporate surety bond from Aetna Casualty and Surety Company in the
amount of $300,000.00 is released, and a new surety in a form approved by the town attorney for a
maintenance guarantee in the amount of $15,000.00 is approved, and shall be in effect for a period
of one year from this date.
SECTION II. This release is contingent upon delivery of a properly executed instrument
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conveying unto the town all such improvements and easements free of any liens or charges.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Mulokey, the following resolution was proposed
and unanimously adopted.
89-186 - RESOLUTION - RATIFYING THE AWARD OF THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
$4,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES
1989
WHEREAS, the Town Council ("Council") of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia ("Town")
adopted an Ordinance on August 8, 1989, ("Ordinance"), authorizing the issuance and sale of the
town's $4,500,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1989 ("Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, a Preliminary Official Statement and Notice of Sale with respect to the bonds
have been prepared and distributed pursuant to the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, bids have been received for the purchase of the bonds and the town manager
has awarded the bonds to the bidder whose proposal results in the lowest true interest cost to the
• " town in accordance with the Ordinance:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Ratification of Award. The Council ratified the award of the bonds to Merrill
Lynch Capital Markets at the price and interest rates set forth therein and ratified the terms of the
bonds as established pursuant to the attached Certificate as to interest rates.
SECTION II. Filing of Resolution. The appropriate officers and agents of the town are
authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Circuit Court of the •
County of Loudoun, Virginia pursuant to Section 15.1-199 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, and
to take such further action as they deem necessary regarding the issuance and sale of the bonds and
all such actions previously taken by such officers and agents are ratified and confirmed.
SECTION III. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The undersigned Clerk of the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, certifies that
the foregoing constitutes a true, complete and correct copy of the resolution adopted at a meeting of
the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, held on September 12, 1989.
Mr. Minor stated that Merrill Lynch Capital Markets had the lowest true interest cost of
6.7695%. Other rates ranged from 6.775% to 6.9531%.
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Mayor Sevila commended Mr. Minor and Mr. York for a job well done.
- Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem, the following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
89-187 - RESOLUTION - NAMING THE LEESBURG PUBLIC WORKS WAREHOUSE AND
MAINTENANCE FACILITY AFTER RAYMOND L. HOUGH
WHEREAS, Raymond L. Hough served the Town of Leesburg with distinction as an
employee for nearly 40 years until 1961; and
WHEREAS, during this period Raymond L. Hough's responsibilities included all facets of
municipal public works including supervision and operation of the town's water and sewer systems
and as well as street maintenance; and
WHEREAS, Vice Mayor John W. Tolbert, Jr., in dedicating the new public works
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warehouse maintenance facility on July 13 suggested that this facility be named after Mr. Hough in
honor of his extraordinary contributions to public works operations within Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, this honor also serves to recognize progress achieved in the town's public works
operations and to link the future with our past as the former town shop on Liberty Street served
Leesburg's citizens admirably for most of this century:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The public works warehouse and maintenance facility on Route 7 is hereby
officially named the Raymond L. Hough Maintenance Complex in honor of Mr. Hough's lifetime of
contributions to the public works and overall operations of the Town of Leesburg.
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SECTION II. This dedication shall be evidenced by a plaque in his honor to be installed in
the entrance vestibule of the building in future ceremonies to be conducted by the Honorable Robert
E. Sevila, Mayor and the Honorable John W. Tolbert, Jr., Vice Mayor.
SECTION III. A copy of this resolution shall be forthwith transmitted to Mr. Roger Hough,
son and Anna Rollison, sister of Mr. Raymond L. Hough.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
NEW BUSINESS ITEM #1
Deborah Welsh reported to the Council that the Town is presently in litigation in a case in
which the town is condemning property located at the intersection of Fort Evans Road and Route 15
bypass. The case is styled Town of Leesburg vs. Bernard M. Carlton, Trustee. There is a potential
settlement in this case, which would call for payment of 35% of $11.00 per square foot to Mr.
Carlton, Trustee, and in addition to this $7,235.00 in damages to said property as a result of the
take. The town will also be agreeing as a potential settlement, in that, the 4' area of planting,
within the 20' easement, would be sufficient for the planting of trees and shrubbery to maintain a
proper landscape buffer area adjacent to the bypass. Parking will also be allowed over the
easement, provided that at least a 10' area containing landscaping is established from the property
line, in which the 4' planting would be a part. A portion of the 5% interior landscaped area as set
forth in Proffer 5 of the original proffers of this property, adopted in 1985, would be able to be
located within the easement area.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Lovin, the following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
89-188 - RESOLUTION - SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION OF TOWN VS. BERNARD M.
CARLTON, TRUSTEE, AT LAW NO. 10252
WHEREAS, there is pending before the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Virginia, a suit
styled, The Town of Leesburg vs. Bernard M. Carlton, Trustee and 6.75 acres, more or less, at Law
No. 10252 for the condemnation by the Town of a 20' permanent and 20' temporary construction
easement for the installation of the waterline along the Route 15 Bypass:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Town Manager is authorized to execute a settlement agreement in such case in a form
approved by the Town Attorney to include the following.
1. Payment of the sum of $80,000.00 to Bernard M. Carlton, Trustee. The sum of
$52,225.00, representing the amount paid by the Town to Carlton for the right of
early entry upon such property, shall be applied as a credit.
2. A minimum area of 4' within the 20' permanent easement outside of the one to one
slope area to be cleared of planting shall be an area of sufficient width to
accommodate the planting of trees and shrubbery within the
landscaped buffer area adjacent to the Route 15 Bypass as setforth in
Proffer 4 of Ordinance No. 85-0-27. The plantings to be allowed
within the area shall be limited to those plantings set forth on the
list attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3. Parking shall be allowed on the easement provided it conforms to the Zoning
Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Regulations of the
Town.
4. A portion of the 5% interior landscaped area as set forth in Proffer 5 of Ordinance
No. 85-0-27 may be located within the 20' permanent easement.
Mayor Sevila asked if it was necessary to allocate the total award between the value of the
real estate, that is the percentage of the fee, and the actual damages suffered as a result of the take,
or can it be a single unallocated lump sum? Mrs. Welsh stated it may be either way. Mayor Sevila
recommends a single unallocated lump sum, so that it cannot be used as a negotiating tool in.
future cases. Mrs. Welsh stated that the lump sum would be $80,000.00. Mayor Sevila stated that
this was the compromise of a condemnation case, which the town is acquiring necessary right-of-way
on the Route 15/Route 7 Bypass, for installation of waterlines.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolhert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
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Mr. Minor stated that in the Executive Session Council discussed the appointment of two
individuals to the Ad hoc committee to retain the County seat in Leesburg. The two individuals
were Mary Dierman and J. M. DeFrancia. The Mayor stated that both these individuals have been
attending the meetings, are very capable and will make a meaningful contribution to this important
committee.
On motion of Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem, the following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
89-189 - RESOLUTION - MAKING ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE AD HOC
COMMITTEE TO PROMOTE THE RETENTION OF THE COUNTY SEAT IN
LEESBURG
WHEREAS, this Council on November 8, 1988 endorsed a Leesburg location for Loudoun
County's consolidated government center; and
WHEREAS, a committee was formed on July 25, 1989 by Resolution No. 89-144 to work
toward the preservation of Leesburg as the county seat for Loudoun County government; and
WHEREAS, additional citizens have shown an interest to serve on this committee:
THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
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Mary Dierman and J. M. DeFrancia are appointed to serve on this committee until its
expiration.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Pursuant to Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia, Mrs. Forester moved that the Leesburg
Town Council go into Executive Session. The authority for this Executive Session is found in
Section 2.1-344(a) Subsection (3) of the Code of Virginia, as amended. The public business matter
to be discussed is the Marshall Committee's plans for Dodona Manor. Mr. Tolbert seconded the
motion. •
On motion of Mrs. Forester, seconded by Mr. Mulokey, the Executive Session was adjourned
at 12:00 midnight. The Town Council of the Town of Leesburg reconvened its public meeting, and
the minutes of the public meeting reflect that no formal action was taken in the Executive Session
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None .
- On motion of Mr. Mulokey, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the resolution certifying the Executive
Session was proposed and unanimously adopted.
89-190 - RESOLUTION - CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1989
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg has this day convened in Executive
Session in accordance with an affirmative recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of
Leesburg and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg
does hereby certify that to the best of each member's knowledge, 1) only public business matters
lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were
discussed in the Executive Session to which this certification applies; and 2) only such public
business matters as were identified in the Motion by which the said Executive Session was
convened were heard, discussed or considered by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Mulokey, Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None . ,
On motion of and duly seconded the meeting was adjourned.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Clerk of Council