HomeMy Public PortalAbout1994_05_10TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 10, 1994
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on May 10, 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 Councilmember Webb
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present
George F. Atwcll
Georgia W. Bange
Ronald W. Blake (absent)
Joseph R. Trocino
Kristen C. Umstattd
William F. Webb
Mayor James E. Clem
Staff members present
Town Manager Steven C. Brown
Deputy Town Manager Peter Stephenson
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Pc Mason
Public Information Officer Susan Farmer
'lbwn Attorney George Martin
'?own Clerk Barbara Messinger
· ~PPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Ms. Umstattd, the special meeting minutes of April 20, 1994 were
approved as submitted and the regular meeting minutes of April 26, 1994 were approved as corrected by Mr.
Atwell.
VOTE
Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
None
Councilmember Blake
MOTION
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Ms. Bange, the following proclamation was proposed and adopted.
PROCLAMATION
Employee Health and Fitness Day
May 18, 1994
WHEREAS, employees fitness programs can reduce absenteeism and turnover, while increasing
productivity in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, the month of May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Governors' Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports, the
Association for Fitness in Business are sponsoring the sixth annual National Employee Health and Fitness Day
on Wednesday, May 18, 1994; and
WHEREAS, National Employee Health and Fitness Day provides the opportunity for employers to
introduce a fitness program to their employees; and
WHEREAS, more than 3,100 employers participated in last year's Employee Health and Fitness Day
across the United States; and
WHEREAS, more than one-half million employees are expected to participate in non-competitive
physical fitness activities this year:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
hereby declares May 18, 1994, as Employee Health and Fitness Day in the Town of Leesburg and encourages
all persons to take advantage of free admission and activities at Ida Lee Recreation Center.
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VOTE
Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
None
Councilmember Blake
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Peter Stephenson and Mayor Clem presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Stanley Caulkins for 30 years
of service to Godfrey Field.
PETITIONERS
Mohammed Khirshid, General Manager of the Taco Bell in Leesburg, invited the Town Council and the public
to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Taco Bell on May 21, 1994 at 9 a.m. He stated the restaurant will
be selling 39 cent tacos for 39 hours.
Robert Ellis, President of the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company (LCVF), addressed the Council asking where
the LVFC stands regarding the proposed fire station site issue. He emphasized the need to make a decision
soon citing recent fires in the northeast quadrant of Leesburg. One fire occurred on April 22, at Heritage
Square, N.E., causing $25,000 in damages. The other fire occurred on May 4, at the Raspberry Plains home.
To date, the LVFC has responded to 412 calls an estimated 1,180 calls are expected this year. Mr. Ellis stated
it is time for the Council to make a decision.
Mr. Brown stated that the Council received a report from the Deputy Town Attorney in response to the
directive that she contact each person, on the list, for potential site acquisition. Contact has been made and
appraisals have been ordered for each site. Mr. Brown stated that he will meet with the Deputy Town
Attorney and the appraiser, this week, to finalize information needed to complete the appraisals. Negotiations
can then proceed.
Mayor Clem stated that this Council wants to put closure on this issue. He asked that Mr. Brown keep Chief
Frye and President Ellis informed.
Beck Dickerson, a resident of Edwards Ferry Road, addressed the Council regarding the proposed
improvements to Edwards Ferry Road. His written statement is made a part of the official record.
Mayor Clem requested that staff take Mr. Dickerson's information under advisement.
Mr. Trocino considered this matter to be an excellent opportunity to reduce this project to a human scale.
He stated that there is a possibility that the town can meet all engineering needs and requirements and still
save the trees and retaining walls.
Ms. Bange recalled that the town would widen the two lanes just enough to make them safe and add the
sidewalk.
Mr. Brown stated that this information will be forwarded to the town's engineering staff for consideration.
A response will be forthcoming to Mr. Dickerson and the residents.
Chuck Jones, a resident of 112 Prince Street, concurred with Mr. Dickerson regarding "green-spacing" a
portion of the Edwards Ferry Road project. He stated it is time to consider the impact that growth has on
our community. He asked the Council to create a policy that will ensure that neighborhood impacts are
softened by giving attention to greenspace, pedestrian ways, etc.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Webb thanked citizens for their confidence regarding the election. He stated that he would work for all
citizens and do his best.
Mr. Webb announced a meeting would be held on May 13, with the representativesof the Loudoun County
School Board regarding the pedestrian tunnel at the Battlefield Parkway. He asked Mr. Brown to contact Mr.
Fletcher, of the school board, to be prepared to discuss the existing pedestrian tunnel and the new proposal.
Mr. Webb stated that he has received several complaints regardiqg safety and appearance of the tunnel. Mr.
Webb made suggestions for safeguarding the tunnel.
Mr. Webb asked that a public information meeting be scheduled to answer citizen concerns and questions
regarding the Cable TV service.
Ms. Umstattd thanked all of the voters in the recent Town election and congratulated those who were elected
and also those individuals who were not elected.
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Mr. Trocino emphasized moving ahead on the Edwards Ferry Road issue.
He announced that he and the Mayor have been invited to speak on May 23, to the Commission on Local
Government regarding the issue of double taxation.
He also congratulated the winners and losers in the recent election. He particularly commended Ms. Umstattd
and Mayor Clem for there professionalism.
Mr. Atwell reported on a Genealogy Seminar held this past weekend at the Thomas Balch Library. The
seminar brought to Leesburg many out of town guests. He spoke of the importance of having this type of
facility over a general lending library.
Mayor Clem concurred with Mr. Atwell's comments.
Ms. Bange received many positive remarks regarding the fact that the Council did not increase the fees at Ida
Lee Park. She stated that use of the facility is up this year.
She welcomed Raymond Preston Creamer to Leesburg who was born May 3, to John and Betsy Creamer.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Clem referenced a memo received from Mr. Brown regarding Greenway Farms and expressed concern
with damage occurring to trees due to the construction. He suggested levying a penalty to ensure that this
does not occur in the future.
He reminded citizens of the town-wide spring clean-up on May 12 and 13.
He thanked Beck Dickerson and Chuck Jones for their comments regarding improvements to Edwards Ferry
Road.
Mayor Clem echoed comments of his fellow councilmembers regarding the recent town election.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Brown thanked the Council for the adoption of the pay plan for the town employees.
Susan Farmer reported that Officer Doug Taylor was featured on W JLA Channel 7 on "Good Cops."
Mr. Brown stated that he will look into resolving issues concerning the underpass.
He thanked Peter Stephenson, Stanley Caulkins and everyone involved for their efforts during the successful
Airport Appreciation Day.
Mr. Webb attended a DARE Program, last week, in Henrico County along with his grandson and was
impressed with their program. He requested that Henrico County send their program information to the
Town of Leesburg.
Ms. Bange expressed appreciation for the exceptional job the Police Department has been doing delivering
the Council packets. Their presence in the various neighborhoods helps bring a feeling that our
neighborhoods are being looked after.
LEGISLATION
10.(a)
MOTION
On motion of Ms. Bange, seconded by Ms. Webb, the following ordinance was proposed and adopted.
94-0-15 - AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 11-9 OF TIlE
LEESBURG TOWN CODE TO LIM ITTHE NUMBER OF PAWNSHOPS IN THE
TOWN OF LEESBURG
WHEREAS, on April 12, 1994, the Town Council adopted Resolution 94-76, stating that no more
than three pawnshops are authorized to operate at any one time within the territorial limits of the Town of
Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the three previously licensed pawnshops in Leesburg renewed their business licenses by
the April 15, 1994 business license renewal deadline; and
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WHEREAS, the daily report of pawned items, which is required of each pawnshop establishment,
involves significant Leesburg Police Department staff time for review; and
WHEREAS, Section 54.1-4002 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, authorizes the town to limit the
number of pawnshops that may be operated at any one time within the town.
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
Chapter 11, Article 1, Section 11-9 of the Leesburg Town Code is hereby amended to add a new sub-
paragraph (c) as follows:
(c) No more than three pawnshops are authorized to operate at any one time within the territorial
limits of the Town of Leesburg.
VOTE
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
Nay: None
Absent: Councilmember Blake
10.CoL lc). (d). (e). (f), (e). (h). (i), (i). (k), (I)
MOTION
On motion of Ms. Bange, seconded by Ms. Umstattd, the following resolutions were proposed as consent and
adopted.
94-92 - A RESOLUTION: MAKING A REDUCTION OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR
COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR OLD MILL KENNELS
WHEREAS, the town Director of Engineering and Public Works has reviewed the public
improvements installed to date at Old Mill Kennels and confirmed that the value of work performed exceeds
$27,200.00; and
WHEREAS, Old Mill Kennel, Inc., the developer of Old Mill Kennels, has not completed ali 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, the developer has requested a sixty (60) day time extension to complete the public
improvements; and
WHEREAS, a letter of credit from F & M Bank - Winchester in the amount of $34,000.00 has been
provided by the developer and approved by the Council to guarantee installation of public improvements at
Old Mill Kennels; and
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The letter of credit from F & M Bank - Winchester in the amount of $34,000.00 is
reduced to $6,800.00 and is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements at Old Mill
Kennels.
SECTION II. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability for the letter of credit
funds 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 Old Mill Kennels.
Section III.
approved.
A time extension to June 30, 1995 for completion of the public improvements is
94-93 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR COMPLETION OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTSAND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR
STONEGATE PHASE 1, SECTION 3
WHEREAS, Trafalgar House, the developer of Stonegate Subdivision Phase 1, Section 3, 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 improvements; and
WHEREAS, the developer has requested a one (1) year time extension to complete the public
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improvements; and
WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond in the amount of $87,417.40 from the American Home
Assurance Company was provided by the developer to guarantee the installation of public improvements in
Stonegate Phase 1, Section 3.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The corporate surety bond from the American Home Assurance Company in the
amount of $87,417.40 is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements in Stonegate Phase 1,
Section 3.
SECTION II. A time extension to June 4, 1995 for completion of the public improvements is
approved.
94-94 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS FOR
KINCAID FOREST PHASE 1, SECTION 6A
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 Kincaid
Forest Phase 1, Section 6A.
SECTION II. The extension of municipal water and sewer for Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 6A
is approved in accordance with Sections 15-9 and 19-18 of the Town Code.
SECTION IlL The corporate surety bond in a form approved by the town attorney from the
American Motorist Insurance Company in the amount of $307,717.69 is approved as security to guarantee
installation of the public improvements shown on plans approved by the Director of Engineering and Public
Works for Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 6A.
94-95 - A RESOLUTION: MAKING A REDUCTION OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED IN KINCAID FOREST PHASE 1,
SECTION 8A
WHEREAS, the town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has reviewed the public
improvements installed to date in Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 8A and confirmed that the value of work
performed is $165,812.00; and
WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond from American Motorists Insurance Company in the amount
of $256,858.64 has been provided by the developer and approved by the Council to guarantee installation of
public improvements in Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 8A.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The corporate surety bond from the American Motorists Insurance Company in the
amount of $256,858.64 is reduced to $91,046.64.
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 or responsibilities outlined in the
contract for public improvements for Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 8A.
94-96 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING WATER AND
SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS FOR KINCAID FOREST PHASE 1, SECTION 9B
WHEREAS, the construction drawings and final plat for Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 9B have
been conditionally approved; and
WHEREAS, the developer, First Potomac Development Company, wishes to proceed with installation
of the public improvements without providing a performance guarantee; and
WHEREAS, the final subdivision plat for Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 9B cannot be recorded until
all the public improvements are completed and accepted by the Town Council or a performance guarantee
acceptable to the Town Council is provided by the developer.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
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SECTION I. The Manager shall execute the contract for public improvements with First Potomac
Development Company for the improvements shown on the plans approved by the Director of Engineering
and Public Works for Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 9B.
SECTION II. The extension of municipal water and sewer for Kincaid Forest Phase 1, Section 9B
is approved in accordance with Sections 15-9 and 19-18 of the Town Code.
94-97 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT, APPROVING WATER AND SEWER
EXTENSION PERMITS, WAIVING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND
APPROVING A CONNECTION FOR WASTEWATER FLOW TO THE EXISTING
CATTAIL BRANCH SEWAGE PUMPING STATION
WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works and the Planning Commission have
conditionally approved construction drawings and final development plan for the Potomac Crossing
Elementary School, to be constructed by the Loudoun County Board of Education (School Board hereafter);
and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to waive the costs associated with a performance guarantee
for the necessary public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the ultimate interceptor sewer and pumping station in the Cattail Branch Sewer Shed
are currently under design but may not be constructed and functional by the time the Potomac Crossing
Elementary School is constructed and opens in the fall of 1995; and
WHEREAS, the existing Cattail Branch Pumping Station has sufficient unused capacity to accept the
estimated 3,000 gallon per day of wastewater flow from the proposed Potomac Crossing Elementary School.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the town of Leesburg in Virginia, as follows:
SECTION I. The Manager shah execute the contract for public improvements in a form approved
by the Deputy Town Attorney with the School Board for the improvements shown on the plans approved by
the Director of Engineering and Public Works for the Potomac Crossing Elementary School site, located
within the Potomac Crossing Planned Residential Neighborhood.
SECTION II. The extension of municipal water and sewer works for the Potomac Crossing School
site is approved in accordance with Sections 15-9 and 19-18 of the Town Code.
SECTION IlL The performance guarantee for the public improvements in the amount of $205,000.00
is waived, conditioned on the requirements that occupancy to the school shall not be permitted until the public
improvements are completed to the satisfaction of the town, or a subsequent performance guarantee is
furnished in an amount approved by the Director of Engineering and Public Works for outstanding punchlist
items.
SECTION IV. The town's Sewer Master Plan dated April 11, 1989, as amended, is hereby amended
to allow interim connection of the Potomac Crossing Elementary School to the existing Cattail Branch Sewage
Pumping Station until the demolition and abandonment of the existing pumping station at the time the
ultimate Cattail Branch Interceptor and Pumping Station are constructed and in operation.
94-98 - A RESOLUTION: SUPPORTING THE EXPEDITIOUS COMPLETION OF THE POTOMAC
CROSSING ELEMENTARYSCHOOL BY THE LOUDOUN COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD FOR THE OPENING OF THE 1995-96 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Loudoun County School Board has determined the need for a new elementaryschool
for the school year 1995-96 in the Town of Leesburg based on current and projected student enrollment; and
WHEREAS, funding for a new elementary school, which is to be located on a site in the Potomac
Crossing Planned Development, has been provided by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors at the
request of the Loudoun County School Board; and
WHEREAS, the Potomac Crossing Elementary School has been designed and construction is
scheduled to begin on or about June 1, 1994, to have the school ready for the opening of the 1995-96 school
year in September 1995; and
WHEREAS, if the Potomac Crossing Elementary School is not ready to open in September 1995,
Leesburg students will have to be assigned to other elementary schools which will cause crowding and require
the installation of trailer type temporary classroom facilities.
WHEREAS, the Potomac Crossing Elementary School is vital to ensuring the best possible learning
environment for Leesburg's growing student population.
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THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The completion and opening of the Potomac Crossing Elementary School for the
1995-96 school year is urgently needed and is hereby assigned as a top priority for the Town of Leesburg.
SECTION II. Town Council hereby directs the Town Manager and staff to provide coordination
and assistance to the Loudoun County School System as needed to ensure the opening of the Potomac
Crossing Elementary School for the 1995-96 school year.
SECTION III. All parties involved with the many aspects of the process and work necessary to
accomplish the timely opening of the Potomac Crossing Elementary School are encouraged and requested to
work together for this vital community project.
94-99 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH WINCHESTER HOMES, INC. AND
APPROVING PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR WOODLEA MANOR
PHASE I AND THE BRADFIELD DRIVE CONNECTION AND RELEASING
LETFERS OF CRED ITAND CANCELLING CONTRACTSWITH ELM STREET
DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Council Resolution 89-105 authorized agreements with Elm Street Development and
approved letters of credit from HomeFed Bank, F.A. as security to guarantee installation of public
improvements in Woodlea Manor Phase I and the Bradfield Drive Connection, as shown, on plans approved
by the Director of Engineering and Public Works for Woodlea Manor Phase I; and
WHEREAS, Winchester Homes, Inc. has a contract with HomeFed Bank and the Resolution Trust
Corporation (RTC) to purchase all of Woodlea Manor and proposes to provide new corporate surety bonds
issued by Safeco Insurance Company of America as performance guarantees to replace the securities
previously approved for Woodlea Manor Phase I and the Bradfield Drive Connection when they become the
owner of Woodlea Manor.
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has approved the financial standing of Safeco Insurance
Company of America; and
WHEREAS, the corporate surety bonds issued by Safeco Insurance Company of America shall be in
the amounts of $774,000.00 for Woodlea Manor Phase I and $62,000.00 for the Bradfield Drive Connection
and these amounts have been approved by the Director of Engineering and Public Works.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Manager shall execute the contracts for public improvements with Winchester
Homes, Inc. for the improvements shown on plans approved by the Director of Engineering and Public WOrks
for Woodlea Manor Phase I and the Bradfield Drive Connection when Winchester Homes, Inc. becomes the
owner and developer of Woodlea Manor.
SECTION II. The initial term of the contracts with Winchester Homes, Inc. for completion of the
installation of public improvements shall be one (1) year for Woodlea Manor Phase I and five (5) years for
the Bradfield Drive Connection.
SECTION III. The corporate surety bonds from Safeco Insurance Company of America in the
amounts of $774,000.00 for Woodlea Manor Phase I and $62,000.00 for the Bradfield Drive Connection are
approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements in Woodlea Manor as shown on the plans
approved by the Director of Engineering and Public Works for Woodlea Manor Phase I.
SECTION IV. The letters of credit from HomeFed Bank, F.A. are authorized to be released when
the new contracts and performance guarantees provided by Winchester Homes, Inc. are signed and in effect
and Winchester Homes, Inc. is the owner and developer of Woodlea Manor.
SECTION V. The contracts for installation of public improvements for Woodlea Manor Phase I
and the Bradfield Drive Connection dated September 23, 1988 with Elm Street Development (formerly
NVLand, Inc.) are authorized to be released when the new contracts and performance guarantees provided
by Winchester Homes, Inc. are signed and in effect and Winchester Homes, Inc. is the owner and developer
of Woodlea Manor Phase I.
94-100 - A RESOLUTION: ADOPTING THE LEESBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC
PLAN
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Economic Development Commission (LEDC) was charged with preparing
a strategic plan for economic development for the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, a public forum was held on November 30, 1993 to solicit comments and
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recommendations from the general public for the development of the strategic plan; and
WHEREAS, the LEDC completed a final draft of the strategic plan on March 16, 1994; and
WHEREAS, a Town Council public hearing was held on April 12, 1994.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The draft economic development strategic plan dated March 16, 1994 is hereby adopted.
94-101 - A RESOLUTION: ESTABLISHING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE TOWN
OF LEESBURG
WHEREAS, the town has considered the establishment of a Deferred Compensation Plan to be made
available to all eligible town employees and elected officials pursuant to Federal legislation permitting such
plans; and
WHEREAS, certain substantial tax benefits could accrue to employees and elected officials
participating in said Deferred Compensation Plans; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Conference of Mayors has established a master prototype deferred
compensation program for towns, cities and political subdivisions permitting its member cities and their
employees to enjoy the advantages of this program;
WHEREAS, The U. S. Conference of Mayors, as Plan Administrator, agrees to hold harmless and
indemnify the town, its appointed and elected officials and participating employees from any loss resulting
from The U.S. Conference of Mayors or its Agent's failure to perform its duties and services pursuant to The
U.S. Conference of Mayors Program:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Town Council hereby adopts the U.S. Conference of Mayors Deferred Compensation Program
and its attendant investment options and hereby establishes the Town of Leesburg Deferred Compensation
Plan for the voluntary participation of all eligible town employees and elected officials.
The Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute for the Town, individual participation agreements
with each said employee requesting same, and to act as the "Administrator" of the Plan representing the town,
and to execute such agreements and contracts as are necessary to implement the
program. It is implicitly understood that other than the incidental expenses of collecting and disbursing the
employee's deferrals and other minor administrative matters, that there is to be no cost to the town for the
program.
94-102 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A FENCE BETWEEN
UNION CEMETERY AND IDA LEE PARK
WHEREAS, correspondence dated March 1, 1994, from Ted Jackson of the Union Cemetery Board
of Directors, requested $2262.00 from the Town of Leesburg for the purpose of sharing the cost of fence
installation along the property line between Union Cemetery and Ida Lee Park; and
WHEREAS, special events at Ida Lee Park may expose Union Cemetery to potential trespassing
violations that could be prevented by a fence; and
WHEREAS, the 754-foot long, four-foot tall chain link fence will benefit both town property and the
Union Cemetery.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
An appropriation of $2262.00 is hereby authorized from the unappropriated general fund balance to
help fund the installation of a chain link fence between Ida Lee Park and Union Cemetery.
VOTE
Aye:
Nay:
Abstain:
Absent:
Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
None
Councilmember Trocino (c),(d),(e),(f)
Councilmember Blake
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION
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On motion of Ms. Bange, seconded by Mr. Webb, the following resolution was proposed and adopted.
94-103 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT SPECIAL EVENT
SIGNAGE AT THE MAJOR ENTRANCES TO THE TOWN
WHEREAS, to ensure the continued success of Town sponsored special events within the Leesburg
area it is necessary to keep the community informed; and
WHEREAS, carefully designed signage is an appropriate and approved method of notification; and
WHEREAS, the signage will be located on Town owned property or within the public rights-of-way
owned and maintained by the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the signage will conform with the safety standards for clear areas and sight distances
established in the Town's Design and Construction Standards Manual (D.C.S.M.) and will comply with the
materials and sign installation guidelines of the Manual on the Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and
WHEREAS, the following sites located on Town owned property or within the public rights-of-way
owned and maintained by the Town are suitable locations for Town sponsored signage that inform the
community of upcoming special 'events:
1. A double sided sign within the median on East Market Street approximately 350 feet east of
Prosperity Avenue;
2. A single face sign approximately 100 feet south of the entrance to Ida Lee Park;
3. A single face sign approximately fifty feet to the north of the existing "Civic Club" sign on
South King Street.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
Staff is hereby directed to have the above signs installed at the locations authorized by this resolution.
VOTE
Aye~
Nay:
Absent:
Councilmembers Atwell, Bange, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem
None
Councilmember Blake
Further discussion was held on the underground tunnel and a meeting will be scheduled to further discuss this
matter.
MOTION
On motion of, and duly seconded, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Clerk of Council
James E. Clem, Mayor
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