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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1994
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on March 8, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia. The meetingwas called to order by the Mayor.
INVOCATION was given by Councilmember Bange.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Billy Fiske
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present
George F. Atwell
Georgia W. Bange
Ronald W. Blake
Joseph R. Trocino
Kristen C. Umstattd
William F. Webb
Mayor James E. Clem
Staff members present
Town Manager Steven C. Brown
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Mason
Director of Parks and Recreation Gary Huff
Assistant Town Manager for Economic Development James Gahres
Public Information Officer Susan Farmer
Town Attorney George Martin
Town Clerk Barbara Messinger
APPROVAL OF MINLrrEs
On motion of Ms. Umstattd, seconded by Mr. Webb, the regular meeting minutes of February 22, 1994 were
approved as written.
VOTE
Nay:
Councilmembers AtweH, Bange, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
None
PETITIONERS
Chuck Thornton, member of the Leesburg Economic Development Commission (LEDC), updated the Council
on the Commission's efforts.
Bill Bogard, member of the sub-committee for the LEDC, introduced the Commission's Ad Campaign.
Ms. Umstattd asked if a list had been compiled of businesses that might be recruited to Leesburg.
Neil Steinberg, member of the Leesburg Business Community Associates, described the organization and its
goals.
Peter O'Reilly, member of LEDC, stated that the Commission hopes to formalize the sub-committees as part
of the strategic plan. The Commission also plans to research and access the effectiveness of the advertising
and any dollars that the Council commits to promoting the Town.
Ms. Umstattd asked if there were any types of businesses that the LEDC has identified that would be targeted
for the Town of Leesburg.
Mr. O'Reilly replied the Commission hoped to piggy-back this information with Loudoun County.
Jim Gahres clarified that what Mr. Bogard described is the image and ad campaign. The other half is new
business recruitment. He stated that a full range of businesses are inquiring about the town.
Mr. Atwell commented that the labor force available to new businesses in Leesburg needs to be kept in mind.
He stated that there did appear to be a coming together of businesses and owners in Leesburg who are
beginning to see the benefits of working together and of an EDC that is interested and dedicated to
accomplishing some of the goals that they have set forth. Mr. Atwell spoke with encouragement of the group
and stated that extremely positive results will be coming in the next year.
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Mayor Clem thanked the LEDC for the work they are doing.
The March of Dimes request was forwarded to the Finance Committee.
Ron Beeler, representing Interfaith Relief, addressed the Town Council with a fee waiver request.
The request was forwarded to the Finance Committee.
Tom Nails, representing the Old Dominion Jockey Club, addressed the Town Council requesting support for
the proposed race track in eastern Loudoun County. He requested that the Council adopt a resolution
regarding the race track facility, and also appear at the County's Planning Commission meeting on March 9.
Mr. Nails stated the Commission would be considering an amendment of the PDIP category to include a
Virginia licensed race track as a by-right use. Mr. Nails urged the Council to also attend a race track
committee meeting on Monday, March 14th.
Mr. Trocino asked the Town Council to consider the race track issue.
Ms. Umstattd asked what the projected tax revenues to the county would be.
Mr. Nails replied initially $1.2 million dollars.
Ms. Umstattd asked if this figure is per year.
Mr. Nails responded yes and that the facility is not a tax-exempt facility.
Ms. Umstattd asked if the track would operate year-around.
Mr. NaiLs elaborated on a possible schedule.
Ms. Umstattd asked about road improvements and who would pay for them.
Mr. Nails replied the road improvements would be the ones included in the adopted transportation plan right
now. Money would come back primarily through tax revenues but would also be paid by developers who
would have to make "in lieu" contributions of cash because the road would already in place.
Ms. Umstattd asked what the average wage is for track employees.
Mr. Nails did not know, but would find out.
Linda Sidik, from the Loudoun Valley High School Parent Support Group, addressed the Town Council
requesting a fee waiver for the "After Prom Patter' at Ida Lee Park.
Dale McGuire, representing Loudoun Volunteer Fire Company, read a statement which is made a part of the
official record.
Mayor Clem responded to Mr. McGuire by stating that nothing would happen by March 22. He stated there
would be a meeting in the near future with Senator Waddell and the Virginia Department of Transportation
to discuss access to the by-pass.
Ms. Umstattd asked Mr. McGuire to elaborate on the danger to. the citizens in the northeast quadrant
including response time from the current fire station.
Mr. McGuire stated that building density and traffic are causing increased response time. He stressed the
importance of obtaining a fire station site as soon as possible.
Mr. Atwell asked if the LVFC had sites in mind to purchase.
Mr. McGuire replied yes, but could not disclose them at this time.
Mr. Atwell requested that the Finance Committee go into Executive Session with the LVFC.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Trocino requested the Council's support for the proposed race track in eastern Loudoun County.
Ms. Umstattd requested the Town Council consider taking action to honor Bobby Utterback by naming a
portion of the bike trail or a Town of Leesburg park after him. She considered him to be an individual worth
memorializing.
Ms. Umstattd referenced the proposed 1994 budget noting a 43% increase in total spending over last year's
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budget. She considered this to be a hefty increase in government spending and did not think it was justified.
She suggested taking a look at the increases.
Mr. Blake had no conunent.
Mr. Webb commended the town staff for its efforts during the last storm.
Mr. Webb referenced the Western By-pass Committee, commenting that the Transportation Secretary has
notified the Committee that unless an agreement can be obtained from Montgomery County, Maryland more
than likely the by-pass will go west of Goose Creek. Mr. Webb stated that a meeting would be held April 9,
in Montgomery County, Maryland with those officials to request concurrence to build a bridge somewhere east
of Point of Rocks.
Mr. Atwell stated there are a number of things that have been referred to the Finance Committee from the
Council and it is his understanding that when the Council goes into the budget process the Finance Committee
will and review the budget in detail, as most of the Council members will be available at the Finance
Committee, they can then provide their input. The Finance Committee will then make recommendations to
the Council when it has ceased its deliberations. The Council will then have the opportunity to pass yes or
no on the budget. He stated that it is inappropriate to use the Council Chambers as a forum, but is perfectly
aware that television cameras are not present at the Finance Committee meetings.
Ms. Bange noticed the Mighty Midget Kitchen had been moved, and considered the idea of getting it
preserved as a historical landmark something to be very proud of.
She was surprised to hear percentages being given out on a budget that has not been passed. She believes
it is best to wait until after the budget is passed before giving out any percentages as to how much money will
be spent.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Clem thanked Jim Gahres and Jefferson Savings and Loan for working out an agreement for the
preservation of the Mighty Midget Kitchen.
He thanked Claggett Moxley for helping to move the Mighty Midget Kitchen.
Mayor Clem stated that Kate Higgins had contacted him expressing the need to make necessary improvements
to the sidewalks on South King Street.
Mayor Clem thanked WAGE Radio for incorporating the Town of Leesburg in their monthly meeting. The
Mayor recently spoke at the meeting addressing the budget. He invited the public to forward any concerns
about the budget to the Town.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Brown highlighted the Activity Report, welcoming Food Lion to Leesburg and thanking Calvin Grow for
representing the town at the TCC technical staff committee.
He thanked Councilmembers for mentioning the efforts of the Public Works Department regarding the snow
removal and the moving of the Mighty Midget Kitchen.
Mr. Brown announced a budget public hearing will be held on March 22, 1994. He also mentioned the
Finance Committee meets weekly and that the public is invited.
Mr. Brown reported that staff is continuing to work on the blasting permit process.
LEGISLATION
9.(a)
This item was removed from the agenda.
9.(b).(c).(d).(e).(f).(~).(h),(i),(i).(k)
MOTION
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Blake, the following resolutions were proposed as consent and
adopted.
94-39 - A RESOLUTION: RECEIVING AND REFERRING AN APPLICATION BY THE
WESTMORELAND DAVIS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC. #ZM-140
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U.S.C.T.A. HEADQUARTERS, REZONING AND TOWN PLAN AMENDMENT
TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER
CHAPTER 11, TITLE 15.1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, AS AMENDED
RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
An application by the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc. for a rezoning and Town Plan
Amendment is received and referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation
under Chapter 11, Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
94-40 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION APPLICATION #SE-93-02 BY LEESBURG LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia, as follows:
A notice of Public Hearing to consider special exception application #SE-93-02 for multi-family uses
in the B-2 zoning district by Leesburg Limited Partnership shall be published in the Leesburg Today on April
13, 1994 and April 20, 1994 for public hearing on Tuesday April 26, 1994 in the Council Chambers of the
Government Center at 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 22075.
94-41 - A RESOLUTION: AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-28 TO APPOINT CAROL
KOENECKE TO THE AD HOC TREE PRESERVATION COMMITYEE TO
SECTION I.
Committee.
REPLACE R. W. BLAKE
WHEREAS, on February 8, 1994, the Town Council established an ad hoc committee for tree
preservation; and
WHEREAS, Carol Koenecke has demonstrated support and involvement in the town's ad hoc tree
committee since its inception; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to limit the ad hoc tree committee's membership; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Blake has resigned from the ad hoc tree committee:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
Carol Koenecke is hereby appointed to serve on the Ad Hoc Tree Preservation
SECTION II. The councilmanic representative shall be a non-voting member.
94-42 - A RESOLUTION: APPROVING THE VACATION OF A 35-FOOT FRONT YARD BUILDING
RESTRICTION LINE OF LOT 270 IN SECTION 9A OF THE KINCAID FOREST
SUBDIVISION, TAX MAP 49B ((2)), PARCEL 270
WHEREAS, Leegate Corporation, N.V., owner of Section 9A of the Kincaid Forest Subdivision, has
requested that the 35-foot building restriction line be vacated on Lot 270 as shown on plat # F 5231, prepared
by Patton, Harris Rust and Associates; and
WHEREAS, the 35-foot building restriction line was recorded to prohibit obstructions from extending
into the sight distance easement which is recorded across the front of the lot; and
WHEREAS, the contract purchaser of Lot 270 has selected a house style which cannot fit between
the recorded 35-foot front yard building restriction line and the required 20-foot rear yard; and
WHEREAS, the 35-foot building restriction line is no longer necessary for the purpose of maintaining
an unobstructed clear sight distance across the front of the property if the house is oriented and the driveway
is placed as shown on Exhibit A as desired by the contract purchaser of Lot 270;
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The vacation of the 35-foot front yard building restriction line on Lot 270, Kincaid Forest, Section
9A, as shown on Plat #F 5231, prepared by Patton, Harris, Rust, and Associates dated March 1, 1994 is
hereby approved with the condition that Lot 270 is developed as shown on the attached Exhibit A.
94-43 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR
TAVISTOCK FARMS, SECTIONS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12, 13, 19, 20 & 21,
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14, 18, OFFSrrE WATERLINE AND OFFSITE SANITARY SEWER
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 91-221 adopted October 9, 1991 by the Town Council, SAD Realty
Corporation, the owner of the Tavistock Farms Planned Development, was allowed to become the obligor
under certain public improvement performance agreements (Form PC-2) pertaining to the installation of
required public improvements in Tavistock Farms with these referenced performance agreements secured by
corporate surety bends issued by Homestead Insurance Company of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council accepted the corporate surety bonds issued by Homestead Insurance
Company despite the fact that Homestead Insurance Company did not possess a license to transact fidelity
and surety insurance in Virginia and did not hold a financial size rating of XV or better, as evaluated by Best's
Key Rating as referenced in Section 13-94(3) of the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, for
reasons stated in Resolution No. 91-221; and
WHEREAS, Homestead Insurance Company has been determined to be a secure and adequately-
funded issuer of corporate surety bonds possessing a financial size rating of VI and a quality rating of 'A~
(Excellent), as evaluated by Best's Key Rating in both 1991 and 1993, whose bonds are accepted by numerous
neighboring Norther Virginia jurisdictions and the Loudoun County Sanitation Authority; and
WHEREAS, SAD Realty Corporation is wholly-owned by Perpetual Savings Bank, F.S.B., a failed
f'mancial institution which has been taken over by the Resolution Trust Corporation C'RTC'), and has been
unable to fully perform its obligations under the referenced public improvement performance agreements, or
serve as developer of the Tavistock Farms Planned Development, due to its insolvent position; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council on December 14, 1993 adopted Resolution No. 93-236 authorizing
SAD Realty Corporation, the owner of the Tavistock Farms Planned Development, a three (3) month time
extension to February 24, 1994 for their contracts for public improvements to complete the bidding and sale
of Tavistock Farms to a bona fide land developer; and
WHEREAS, SAD Realty, Inc. and the RTC completed the bidding process for the sale of
Tavistock Farms with Arcadia Development Company identified as the successful bidder; and
WHEREAS, a settlement date of February 22, 1994 was scheduled but it has been postponed due to
a suit challenging the bidding process and the awarding of the sales contract to Arcadia; and
WHEREAS, SAD Realty Inc. is moving to have the suit dismissed and to sell the property to Arcadia
and has requested a 30-day time extension of the public improvements contracts between SAD Realty, Inc.
and the town.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. A thirty (30) day time extension for the public improvements performance agreements
is hereby approved for Tavistock Farms, which will extend the completion date to March 26, 1994.
SECTION II. The corporate surety bonds issued by Homestead Insurance Companypresently in force
guaranteeing performance under the outstanding public improvement performance agreements for the
Tavistock Farms Planned Development, as previously approved in Resolution 1991-221, shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION IlL SAD Realty Corporation and the RTC should continue to make every effort to
expedite the sale of Tavistock Farms to a viable developer so that the development of the property may
resume as soon as possible.
94-44 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR
TAVISTOCK FARMS, SECTION 9
WHEREAS, The Poretsky Building Group, Inc., developers of Tavistock Farms Section 9, did not
complete all the required public improvements in accordance with the approved construction drawings and
town standards within the two-year period agreed to in the contract for public improvements; and
WHEREAS, al letter of credit from Perpetual Savings Bank, FSB in the amount of $38,500.00 was
provided by the developer to guarantee the installation of public improvements in Tavistock Farms Section
9; and ~
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 91-228 adopted October 9, 1991 by the Town Council declared
Poretsky Building Group, Inc., the developer of Tavistock Farms Section 9 in default of its contract for
installation of public improvements and authorized the Town Manager to prepare and sign the documents
necessary to request payment of the performance guarantee funds; and
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WHEREAS, a claim was made for the letter of credit funds and the town was paid the full amount
of $38,500.00 on November 4, 1991; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 91-263 adopted November 26, 1991 by the Town Council authorized
a one-year time extension for installation of the public improvements for Tavistock Farms Section 9; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 92-248 adopted December 8, 1992 by the Town Council, SAD Realty
Corporation, the new owner of Tavistock Farms Section 9, was allowed to become the obligor under certain
public improvement performance agreements (Form PC-2) pertaining to the installation of required public
improvements in Tavistock Farms Section 9 and was given six month time extension; and
WHEREAS, the $38,500.00 paid to the town would continue to be held to guarantee the installation
of public improvements for Tavistock Farms Section 9; and
WHEREAS, SAD Realty Corporation is wholly-owned by Perpetual Savings Bank, F.S.B., a failed
financial institution which has been taken over by the Resolution Trust Corporation ('RTC'), and has been
unable to fully perform its obligations under the referenced public improvement performance agreements, or
serve as developer of the Tavistock Farms Section 9, due to its insolvent position; and
WHEREAS, SAD Realty Corporation, the current owner of Tavistock Farms Section 9 has not
completed all the required public improvements in accordance with the approved construction drawings and
town standards within the two year period agreed to in the contract for public improvement plus time
extensions; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council on December 14, 1993 adopted Resolution No. 93-236 authorizing
SAD Realty Corporation, the owner of the Tavistock Farms Planned Development, a three (3) month time
extension to February 24, 1994 for their contracts for public improvements to complete the bidding and sale
of Tavistock Farms to a bona fide land developer; and
WHEREAS, SAD Realty, Inc. and the RTC completed the bidding process for the sale of Tavistock
Farms with Arcadia Development Company identified as the successful bidder; and
WHEREAS, a settlement date of February 22, 1994 was scheduled but it has been postponed due to
a suit challenging the bidding process and the awarding of the sales contract to Arcadia; and
WHEREAS, SAD Realty Inc. is moving to have the suit dismissed and to sell the property to Arcadia
and has requested a 30-day time extension of the public improvements contracts between SAD Realty, Inc.
and the town.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. A thirty (30) day time extension for the public improvements performance agreements
is hereby approved for Tavistock Farms Section 9, which will extend the completion date to March 26, 1994.
SECTION II. The $38,500.00 paid to the town will continue to be held to guarantee performance
under the outstanding public improvement performance agreement for Tavistock Farms Section 9, as approved
in Resolution 92-248.
SECTION III. SAD Realty Corporation and the RTC should continue to make every effort to
expedite the sale of Tavistock Farms to a viable developer so that the development of the property may
resume as soon as possible.
94-45 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS FOR
STONEGATE SUBDIVISION SECTION 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 Stonegate
Subdivision Section 4.
SECTION II. The extension of municipal water and sewer for Stonegate Subdivision Section 4 is
approved in accordance with Sections 15-9 aad 19-18 of the Town Code.
SECTION III. A corporate surety bond from American Home Assurance Company in the amount
of $335,635.00 is approved as security to guarantee installation of the public improvements shown on plans
approved by the Director of Engineering and Public Works for Stonegate Subdivision Section 4.
94-46 - A RESOLUTION: AUTItORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE
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GUARANTEE FOR STONEGATE SUBDIVISION CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS
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 Stonegate
Subdivision Channel Improvements.
SECTION II. A corporate surety bond from American Home Assurance Company in the amount
of $124,080.00 is approved as security to guarantee installation of the public improvements shown on plans
approved by the Director of Engineering and Public Works for Stonegate Subdivision Channel Improvements.
94-47 - A RESOLUTION: MAKING A REDUCTION OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED IN EXETER SECTION 6
WHEREAS, the town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has reviewed the public
improvements installed to date in Exeter Section 6 and certified that the value of work performed is
$670,502.53; and
WHEREAS, a letter of credit from NationsBank in the amount of $838,128.17 has been provided by
the developer and approved by the Council to guarantee installation of public improvements in Exeter Section
6.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The letter of credit from NationsBank in the amount of $838,128.17 is reduced to
$167,625.63.
SECTION II. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability for the corporate surety
bond has been reduced as outlined in Section I of this resolution, and that this reduction does not constitute
acceptance of public improvements by the town or relieve the developer of responsibilities outlined in the
contract for public improvements for Exeter Section 6.
9448 - A RESOLUTION: RELINQUISHING THE SPONSORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF THE
LEESBURG FARMERS' MARKET
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg has sponsored and managed the Farmers' Market since 1989; and
WHEREAS, Loudoun County has turned over the management of the two Loudoun County Farmers'
Markets to the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association (LVHMA); and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association has requested tile town turn over
the management of the Leesburg Farmers' Market to the LVHMA in order to create one county wide farmers'
market system:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Council of the Town of Leesburg hereby relinquishes the sponsorship and management of the
Leesburg Farmers' Market to the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association.
VOTE
Aye:
Nay:
Abstain:
Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
None
Councilmember Trocino (d), (e), (h), (i)
9.(!)
This item was removed from the agenda.
9.(m)
MOTION
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Blake, the following resolution was proposed and adopted.
94-49 - A RESOLUTION: WAIVING RENTAL FEES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE IDA
LEE RECREATION CENTER
WHEREAS, thc Loudoun Valley High School Parent Support Group has requested the usc of Ida
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Lee Recreation Center to conduct an After-Prom Breakfast; and
WHEREAS, the event is scheduled after normal operating hours and requires fees be paid to cover
staff costs of $400 and rental charges covering operating costs of #1,190 totaling #1,590; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Valley High School parent Support Group has requested a waiver of the
rental costs;
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Town Council hereby waives the rental costs of #1,190 for the After-prom Breakfast.
SECTION II. The total of $1,190 is hereby appropriated from the unappropriated fund balance to
the Ida Lee Recreation Center rental fees, 200.1613.620.030.
SECTION III. The Loudoun Valley High School Parent Support Group is required to pay $400 in
staff costs required for the event.
DISCUSSION
Ms. Banee expressed support of this issue but requested in the future, financial support be requested from
western towns in the county to help offset some of the costs.
VOTE
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
Nay: None
9.(n)
MOTION
On motion of Ms. Bange, seconded by Mr. Trocino, the following resolution was proposed and unanimously
adopted.
94-50 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
WESTERN PRESSURE ZONE WATER BOOSTER STATION
WHEREAS, the FY 94 Budget includes an appropriation in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund
engineering design services for improvements to the Western Pressure Zone (WPZ) Water Booster Station;
and
WHEREAS, a request for proposals for engineering services was duly advertised and proposals
received on October 25, 1993, pursuant to state and local procurement laws; and
WHEREAS, based on the nine proposals received, three firms were interviewed and O'Brien & Gere
of Landover, MD was selected as the most qualified firm for this work; and
WHEREAS, a fixed sum contract in the amount of $38,578.00 plus reimbursable expenses estimated
at $13,020.00 has been negotiated for preliminary and final engineering design services:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The town manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an engineering services agreement,
in a form approved by the town attorney, with O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $51,598.00
for engineering and design services for improvements to the WPZ Water Booster Station.
VOTE
Aye:
Nay:
Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
None
9.(o)
MORON
On motion of Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Webb, the following resolution was proposed and unanimously
adopted.
94-51 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT GENERATOR FACILITY
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WHEREAS, the FY 94 Budget includes an appropriation in the amount of $275,000.00 for
construction of the Water Treatment Plant Emergency Generator Facility; and
WHEREAS, a request for sealed bids for construction of the facility was duly advertised and a public
bid opening held on January 25, 1994, pursuant to state and local procurement laws; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Warren
Electrical Construction Corporation in the amount of $317,887.00; and
WHEREAS, the town's engineering consultant recommends award of the contract to Warren
Electrical Construction Corporation based on their review of Warren's bid, financial statement, experience and
references:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The town manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf
of the town, in a form approved by the town attorney, with Warren Electrical Construction Corporation in
the amount of $317,887.00 for construction of the WTP generator facility.
SECTION II. An appropriation in the amount of $50,000.00 is hereby made to utility fund account
(306)3130.700.734, from the unappropriated utility fund balance to fund costs in excess of budgeted amounts.
VOTE
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
Nay: None
MOTION
On motion of Mr. Blake, seconded by Mr. Webb, the following resolution was proposed and adopted.
94-52 A RESOLUTION: AU2~ORIZING A PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR PROPERTY
AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR FY 1995 AND MAKING
AN APPROPRIATION
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg is due to receive renewal quotations for its Property and Casualty
Insurance coverage effective July 1, 1994; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of the increased renewal premiums proposed which may exceed
budgeted allocations for the Property and Casualty insurance program, it will be necessary to obtain alternative
quotations from the insurance marketplace; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of Property and Casualty insurance coverages, insurance agency and
insurance company services is broad in scope and evaluation of the various criteria will be given individual
consideration and analysis; and
WHEREAS, many insurance company policy firms have various differences in insuring agreements,
conditions and exclusions; and
WHEREAS, sealed bidding does not allow the latitude for the town to negotiate the broadest form
of coverage that may be available; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is not.practicable to procure property and
casualty insurance services that best meet the specific and unique needs of the community through sealed
competitive bidding;, and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that the most advantageous method to procurement
of such Property and Casualty Insurance services should be performed by way of request for competitive
negotiable proposals in the best interest of the Town and general public.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. It is the determination of the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg that competitive
sealed bidding for Property and Casualty Insurance is not practicable and not fiscally advantageous to the
public, and' therefore, authorizes in accordance with Virginia Code Section 11-41 (c)
(1) that the Property and Casualty Insurance program be procured by way of competitive negotiation.
SECTION II. An appropriation in the amount of $6,000 is hereby authorized from the
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unappropriated general fund balance to conduct the RFP process.
DISCUSSION
Ms. Bange asked if criteria has been set up to give to the companies, so that everybody has the same
information as far as the bids are concerned?"
Mr. Brown stated, there is a set of specifications which are prepared by our insurance consulting company,
McNeery and Associates."
Ms. Bante stated that everyone who submits a bid or a proposal will then have the same information."
Mayor Clem ased that the documents be referred to the finance committee to make sure they are what the
Council is expecting.
Mr. Brown "We'll have them tomorrow for the Finance Committee."
Ms. Umstattd referenced Section 1, and stated "I don't know what this Council is using to back up its rational
that competitive sealed bidding is not practicable. Certainly it was practicable last year, and I don't know what
rational we are using to say it's not fiscally advantageous to the public, when it was fiscally advantageous to
the public last year. And I had asked that if we could justify this decision to go with competitive negotiation
instead of the sealed bid, that there be some detailed rational, but that is not in the motion. That being the
case, I will vote against this."
Mr. Atwell stated that last year the Council determined that it was not practical and fiscally advantageous to
bid the insurance through competitive sealed bidding. "That's the very reason that we are here with this
motion tonight. To establish that since last year it was not practicable, there was no opportunity to negotiate
with any of the bids that were submitted to get to the underwriters or get to any of the requirements that
could have been negotiated. The price could have been reduced by the companies that would have been in
a position to negotiate last year had we have had the opportunity to use competitive negotiation. Since we
did not have the opportunity to use competitive negotiation, obviously we were not able to secure the best
priced insurance for the citizens of the Town of Leesburg. That's the very reason that this is here this year."
Ms. Umstattd "However, Mr. AtwelL when I asked whether we were going to insure that price was the critical
criterion in this process, I never received any assurance that that would be the case."
Mr. Atwell "This resolution does not have to indicate whether the choice of price is exercised or not. The
choice of exercising price comes at the time when the selection of the two or more most capable offerers are
selected by the bid committee, or the Finance Committee in this case. That is the point at which price can
enter into it. It does not have to enter into it at that time, but obviously in my judgement, the reason for
using competitive negotiation is to get the best price that is available. The only way to do that in being
insurance is to use competitive negotiation."
Ms. Umstattd "This may resuR in an increase in price to the town and that's my fear."
Mr. Blake "No way."
Ms. Umstattd "It would have ended up that way last year."
Mayor Clem "No, Ma'am. I think that the facts being noted, it would have a reduction last year."
Ms. Umstattd ~Fhat's not what I saw."
Mayor Clem "Well, I know. Some people look through things with rose-colored glasses, but in real life, last
year, we would have saved money."
VOTE
Nay:
Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Blake, Trocino, Webb, and Mayor Clem
Councilmember Umstattd
NEW BUSINESS
10.(q)
On motion of Ms. Bange, seconded by Mr. Blake, the following resolution was proposed and adopted.
94-53 - A RESOLUTION: ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE TOWN
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A PROFFER/CONCEPT PLAN AMENDMENT #ZM-
138, STRATFORD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, UNDER CHAPTER 11, TITLE
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15.1-431 OF THE 1950 CODE OF VIRGINIA, AS AMENDED
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
A notice of public hearing by the Town Council to consider a proffer/concept plan amendment for
#ZM-138, Stratford Planned Development shall be published in Leesburg Today on March 30, 1994 and April
6, 1994 for a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12, 1994 pursuant to Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended. The public hearing shall begin at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
reached, and shall be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Government Center, 25 West Market
Street, Leesburg, Virginia. The clerk shall publish notice of this hearing and the Council's intention to
consider the rezoning application.
VOTE
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
Nay: None
lO.(r)
On motion of Mr. Trocino, seconded by Mr. Blake, the following resolution was proposed and adopted.
94-54 - A RESOLUTION: ENDORSING PATRIOT PARK AS THE LOCATION FOR A
for the
VOTE
HORSE RACETRACK IN LOUDOUN COUNTY
WHEREAS, a three-quarter mile horse track is proposed for Patriot Park in Loudoun County; and
WHEREAS, the 250-acre site adjacent to Route 625 is within one-mile of Dulles Airport; and
WHEREAS, the facility will generate millions of tourism dollars per year; and
WHEREAS, the proposed horse track is considered by the town to be an economic development asset
community; and
WHEREAS, it is the Town Council's position to support Loudoun County's position on the facility.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The proposed Patriot Park racetrack is hereby endorsed.
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Blake, Trocino, Webb, and Mayor Clem
Nay: None
Abstain: Councilmember Umstattd
Mr. Atwell gave an overview of the meeting held the previous night regarding the Thomas Balch Library.
This issue was tabled until a response from Loudoun County is received.
MOTION
On motion of, and duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
~'/James E. Clem, Mayor
Clerk of Council
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