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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1995_01_10TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 1995 A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on January 10, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. INVOCATION was given by Councilmember Emswiller SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Steve Brown ROLL CALL Councilmembers present George F. Atwell Frank J. Buttery, Jr. Jewell M. Emswiller Joseph R. Trocino Kristen C. Umstattd William F. Webb Mayor James E. Clem Staff members present Town Manager Steve Brown Director of Parks and Recreation Gary Huff Assistant Town Manager for Economic Development James Gahres Parks Coordinator John Johnston Contracts Administrator Barry Thompson Public Information Officer Susan Farmer Town Attorney George Martin Town Clerk Barbara Messinger APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION On motion of Mr. Webb, and duly seconded, the special meeting minutes of November 3, 1994 were approved as corrected by Mr. Atwell. The special meeting of minutes of November 7, 1994 and November 22, 1994 and the regular meeting minutes of December 13, 1994 were approved as written. VOTE Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem Nay: None PETITIONERS Mr. Tolbert and John Johnston presented the EAC/NationsBank 1994 Annual Holiday Decoration Competition cash awards and certificates. PUBLIC HEARING: ISTEA Enhancement Grants Gary Huff provided the staff report. Mr. Atwell stated these projects are an opportunity for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to complete the interpretive trail. He stated that every effort this Council makes WOuld be in the best interest of Loudoun County and the Town of Leesburg. He considered the Battlefield at Balls Bluff a primary concern. Mr. Buttery asked how much land, at the Balls Bluff site, fi'onts on the Potomac River, and if there is a cost to the town? Mr. Huff responded approximately one tenth to one quarter mile of shoreline. No cost to the town in actual dollars. Chuck Thornton, representing the Leesburg Economic Development Commission, stated the LEDC subcommittee voted to support this project. Hubbard Turner asked what the total acquisition cost of the projects would be to the town. He questioned the liability to the town and asked if there would be any revenues from these projects. Mayor Clem read a letter from Alfred Dennis in support of the projects. Mayor Clem closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Webb referred to the January $, 1995 Planning Commission's public hearing on the proposed Town Plan and apologized for some of the comments made. He stated that it will be mid to late summer before the package is presented to the Town Council. He was surprised to learn that a meeting was held with the town's legislative group regarding issues that should go to the General Assembly. He was not aware of the meeting and would like to have had the opportunity to voice his opinion on issues he considered important. Mr. Webb stated the Planning Commission needs help on the Catoctin Circle extension. He requested a meeting be held as soon as possible to decide what to do. He received several complaints from Crestwood residents that recycling and trash containers are being left out after being emptied by the refuse company. He asked that Mr. Brown check into the situation. Mr. Webb asked where the town stands with the Fire company regarding the station site. Mr. Brown responded a proposed lease was given to the fire company on December 7, 1994, and a meeting has been scheduled this week. He emphasized things are moving for~vard and hoped for an approved lease by the next committee meeting. He reported the Exeter Hills/Catoctin Circle issue is scheduled for additional discussion and consideration on January 17, 1995 at the Planning and Zoning Committee meeting. He stated that reminder letters will be sent to the citizens in Crestwood regarding timely removal of recycling containers. Mr. Buttery congratulated Gary Huff for his well-deserved Citizen of the Year award. He recommended the extension of the C&O Canal and urged citizens to contact the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to express thief support of the extension. He wished to thank a Leesburg citizen, Sgt. VanGilder, and the members of the street department for their quick action regarding the graffiti being painted in the pedestrian tunnel in Exeter. Mr. Buttery commended town employee Bill Allison and his family for adopting a spot at the North Street Park. He encouarged Leesburg citizens to become involved in the adopt a spot program. Ms. Umstattd relayed a citizen compliment to councilmembers Atwell and Emswiller, and Planning Commission members Vaughan, Webb and Rutherford, who were extremely courteous at the January 5, 1995 public hearing. Ms. Umstattd provided her personal list of individuals whom she considers "Citizens of the Year." Those individuals are: James Bates, Irene Bovich, Rocky Burke, Janet Castrovinchy, David Chadwick, Pat Chamblin, Bobby Elliott, Chuck Thornton, Cheryl Forbes, David Gillogly, Sid Lissner, Heidi Malacarne, David Meroney, Kevin & Sherrie O'Neal, Eleanor Towl, Hub Turner, Cathy Wilt, and Barbara Messinger. Mr. Trocino had no comment. Ms. Emswiller commented that a lot happened in 1994. She considers one of the most important projects of 1995 to be the town plan update. She defined it as a road map that will show what Leesburg will look like for the next 20 years. Ms. Emswiller encouraged citizen input. She stated the LEDC is focused and working hard for economic development in the town. Ms. Emswiller assured everyone that the Commission has the town's best interest at heart. Ms. Emswiller recently traveled to New York with representatives of the FAA and town staff to discuss a proposed FAA facility in Leesburg. She stated it was a positive and encouraging experience. CO 1/10/95 -2- Ms. Emswiller stated she did not have thc opportunity to talk with the legislators about issues important to Leesburg. She would have preferred that the full Council have this opportunity and hoped this would not happen in the future. Mr. Atwcll had no comment. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Clem echoed Mr. Buttery's comments regarding the Exeter tunnel, and added that an estimate was provided in the amount of $3,000 in damages to the tunnel. He asked that the citizen who caught thc individual contact Steve Brown. He attended a meeting in Falls Church today along with a number of Mayors in Northern Virginia to discuss the BPOL tax and unfunded mandates. He asked Mr. Brown to research the possibility of constructing a boat ramp on the Virginia side of the Potomac River shoreline, stating the fee could offset the cost of the ramp. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Brown highlighted the Activity Report. LEGISLATION 10.(a) MOTION On motion of Ms. Umstattd, seconded by Mr. Buttery, the following ordinance was proposed and unanimOusly adopted. 95-0-01 - AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING SECTION 2-24. OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING STANDING COMMITTEES TO AMEND THE MEETING TIME OF THE COMMITFEES ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. Sec. 2-24. Standing committees is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 2-24. Standing Committees. The Planning and Zoning Committee, the Administration and Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee are hereby established as standing committees of the Council: (1) The planning and zoning committee shall have jurisdiction over land use proposals for rezonings, special exceptions and planned developments. (2) The finance committee shall have jurisdiction over finance policy matters such as purchasing, budgeting, financial performance and financial planning. (3) The administration and public works committee shall have jurisdiction over all other remaining items requiring council action. Each committee shall consist of two members and a chairman. Members of each committee shall be appointed by the council biennially. Each committee shall select its own chairman. The planning and zoning committee shall meet at 4:30 p.m., on the Tuesday of the week preceding each regular council meeting in the council chambers. The administration and public works committee shall meet ?.! 5:30 p.m., immediately following the planning and zoning committee meeting but in any event no earlier than 5:00 p.m., on the Tuesday of the week preceding each regular council meeting in the council chambers. The finance committee shall meet ~,. 6:30 p.m., ~e :.".e Er_°*_ °_ed *.~,.'r~ T'_'eedo_.y ef e~_cb. .......... immediately following the administration and public works committee meeting but in any event no earlier than 5:30 p.m., on the Tuesday of the week preceding each regular council meeting in the council chambers. The time and place may be changed by a majority vote of the committee. Proper notification shall be published in the press. At committee meetings, the members shall review upcoming meeting agenda items, hear staff reports and take other non-legislative action as CO 1/10/95 -3- it deems appropriate. VOTE Aye: Nay: lO.(b) SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage. Councilmembers Atwell, Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem None This item was referred to the Administration and Public Works Committee meeting of January 17, 1995. MOTION On motion of Mr. Wcbb, seconded by Ms. Umstattd, the following resolutions wcrc proposed as consent and adopted. 95-1 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTSAND APPROVINGA PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR GREENWAY FARM RT. 15 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Trafalgar House, the developer of Greenway Farm Rt. 15 Road Improvements, 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 improvements; and WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond in the amount of $42,700.00 from The American Home Assurance Company was provided by the developer to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Rt. 15 Road Improvements; and WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works has approved the amount of $42,700.00 to guarantee installation of the remaining public improvements for Greenway Farm Rt. 15 Road Improvements. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. A time extension of one (1) year for the installation of public improvements is hereby approved for Greenway Farm Rt. 15 Road Improvements. SECTION II. The corporate surety bond from The American Home Assurance Company in the amount of $42,700.00 is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Rt. 15 Road Improvements. 95-2 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTSAND APPROVINGA PERFORMANCEGUARANTEE FOR GREENWAY FARM SECTION 1 WHEREAS, Trafalgar House, the developer.of Greenway Farm Section 1, 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 improvements; and WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond in the amount of $218,100.00 from The American Home Assurance Company was provided by the developer to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Section 1; and WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works has approved the amount of $218,100.00 to guarantee installation of the remaining public improvements for Greenway Farm Section 1. CO 1/10/95 -4- THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. A time extension of one (1) year for the installation of public improvements is hereby approved for Greenway Farm Section 1. SECTION II. The corporate surety bond from The American Home Assurance Company in the amount of $218,100.00 is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Section 1. 95-3 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTSAND APPROVINGA PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR GREENWAY FARM SECTION lA WHEREAS, Trafalgar House, the developer of Greenway Farm Section lA, 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 improvements; and WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond in the amount of $52,400.00 from The American Home Assurance Company was provided by the developer to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Section IA; and WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works has approved the amount of $52,400.00 to guarantee installation of the remaining public improvements for Greenway Farm Section IA. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. A time extension of one (1) year for the installation of public improvements is hereby approved for Greenway Farm Section lA. SECTION II. The corporate surety bond from The American Home Assurance Company in the amount of $52,400.00 is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Section lA. 95-4 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTSAND APPROVINGA PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR GREENWAY FARM SECTION 2 WHEREAS, Trafalgar House, the developer of Greenway Farm Section 2, 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 improvements; and WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond in the amount of $84,120.00 from The American Home Assurance Company was provided by the developer to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Oreenway Farm Section 2; and WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works has approved the amount of $84,120.00 to guarantee installation of the remaining public improvements for Greenway Farm Section 2. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. A time extension of one (1) year for the installation of public improvements is hereby approved for Greenway Farm Section 2. SECTION II. The corporate surety bond from The American Home Assurance Company in the amount of $84,120.00 is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Section 2. 95-5 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF CO 1/10/95 -5- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR GREENWAY FARM SECTION 3 WHEREAS, Trafalgar House, the developer of Greenway Farm 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 improvements; and WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond in the amount of $185,600.00 fi.om The American Home Assurance Company was provided by the developer to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Section 3; and WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works has approved the amount of $185,600.00 to guarantee installation of the remaining public improvements for Greenway Farm Section 3. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. A time extension of one (1) year for the installation of public improvements is hereby approved for Greenway Farm Section 3. SECTION II. The corporate surety bond fi.om The American Home Assurance Company in the amount of $185,600.00 is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Greenway Farm Section 3. 95-6 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTSAND APPROVINGA PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR EXETER SUBDIVISION SECTION 4 WHEREAS, Pulte Home Corporation, the developer of Exeter Subdivision Section 4, 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 improvements; and WHEREAS, a letter of credit in the amount of $1,296,502.00 fi.om NationsBank was provided by the developer to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Exeter Section 4; and WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works has approved the amount of $1,296,502.00 to guarantee installation of the remaining public improvements for Exeter Section 4. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. A time extension of one (1) year for the installation of public improvements is hereby approved for Exeter Section 4. SECTION II. The letter of credit fi.om NationsBank in the amount of $1,296,502.00 is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Exeter Section 4. 95-7 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS,APPROVINGAND MAKINGA REDUCTION OFTHE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR LINDEN HILL PHASE II WHEREAS, Linhab Development Company, the developer of Linden Hill Phase II, 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 improvements; and WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond in the amount of $195,384.00 fi.om The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland was provided by the developer and approved by the Council to guarantee installation of public improvements for Linden Hill Phase II; and CO 1/10/95 -6- WHEREAS, the developer has requested that the corporate surety bond in the amount of $195,384.00 be reduced by $136,398.29 to $58,985.71; and WHEREAS, the town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has reviewed the public improvements installed to date in Linden Hill Phase II and certified that the value of the work performed is $136,398.29. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION L A time extension of one (1) year for the installation of public improvements is hereby approved for Linden Hill Phase II. SECTION II. The corporate surety bond fi.om The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland in the current amount of $195,384.00 is reduced to $58,985.71 and is approved to guarantee the installation of public improvements for Linden Hill Phase II. SECTION III. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability for the corporate surety bond 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 Linden Hill Phase II. 95-8 - A RESOLUTION: REQUESTING THE COMMONWEALTHTRANSPORTATION BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND FOR THE BALLS BLUFF REGIONAL PARK AND NATIONAL CEMETERY CIVIL WAR SITE WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program an enhancement project in the Town of Leesburg; and WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a project for the acquisition of additional land for the Balls Bluff Regional Park and National Cemetery Civil War Site: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. The Town of Leesburg hereby agrees to pay twenty percent of the total costs for acquisition of this project. SECTION II. The Town of Leesburg hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation, if cancellation of the project occurs, for the total amount of costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation. 95-9-A RESOLUTION: REQUESTING THE COMMONWEALTHTRANSPORTATIONBOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ENHANCEMENTPROJECT FOR THE PROMOTIONOF THE BALLS BLUFF HISTORIC AND CIVIL WAR SITE WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program an enhancement project in the Town of Leesburg; and WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a project for the promotion of the Balls Bluff Historic and Civil War Site: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg as follows: SECTION I. The Town of Leesburg hereby agrees to pay twenty percent of the total costs for acquisition of this project. SECTION II. The Town of Leesburg hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation, if cancellation of the project occurs, for the total amount of costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation. 95-10 - A RESOLUTION: REQUESTING THE COMMONWEALTHTRANSPORTATION BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTOF BICYCLE TRAILS THROUGH AND ADJACENT TO IDA LEE PARK CO 1/10/95 -7- WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program an enhancement project in the Town of Leesburg; and WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a project for the development of bicycle trails through and adjacent to Ida Lee Park: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. The Town of Leesburg hereby agrees to pay twenty percent of the total costs for acquisition of this project. SECTION II. The Town of Leesburg agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation, if cancellation of the project occurs, for the total amount of costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation. 95-11 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF MARKET STREET BETWEEN CHURCH AND WIRT STREETS AND KING STREET BETWEEN CORNWALL AND LOUDOUN STREETS AND THE MARKET STREET ENTRANCE AND EXIT TO THE PARKING GARAGE WHEREAS, the Loudoun Museum has requested the closing of Market and King Streets for a special event during May 13-14, 1995; and WHEREAS, "The Road to Antietam" is a living history portrayal of the passage of General Robert E. Lee's Army through Leesburg to Maryland; and and and WHEREAS, the event will feature wagons, artillery, infantry and civilians of the 1860's period; WHEREAS, fife and drum units, regimental bands and various period entertainers will perform; WHEREAS, the event is projected to attract thousands of participants and spectators; and WHEREAS, the event requires the closing of Market Street between Church and Wirt Streets and King Street between Cornwall and Loudoun Streets, as well as the Market Street entrance and exit to the parking garage: THEREFORE, RESOLVED by Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows; Authorization is hereby granted to close Market Street between Church and Wirt Streets and King Street between Cornwall and Loudoun Streets, as well as the Market Street entrance and exit to the parking garage from 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, .May 14, 1995. 95-12 - A RESOLUTION: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR NON-STRUCTURAL AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO TOWN FACILITIES TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WHEREAS, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 101-336, became effective January 26, 1992; and WHEREAS, Subtitle A thereof protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in the services, programs, or activities, including employment practices, of state and local governments; and WHEREAS, Subtitle A requires that local governments make their programs, including employment, accessible to individuals with disabilities, requires that local governments provide communication for individuals with disabilities that are as effective as those provided for others, and sets standards for what constitutes discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability; and WHEREAS, under the Act, local governments are required to perform a self-evaluation of current policies and practices; and to identify all services, programs, and activities which are inconsistent with Title II, to determine if any adversely affect the full participation of individuals with disabilities in such services, programs, and activities; and WHEREAS, the Act requires that immediate remedial action must be taken to eliminate non- structural impediments to the full participation of individuals with disabilities in town services, programs, and activities; and requires that any structural modifications required to provide full program accessibility to disabled individuals be made by January 26, 1995; and; CO 1/10/95 -8- WHEREAS, the required self-evaluation has been completed, and the required report reviewed and accepted by staff, and published; and WHEREAS, the report identified certain non-structural and structural modifications which are necessary to provide for the full participation of individuals with disabilities in town services, programs, and activities; and WHEREAS, the cost of completing the non-structural and structural modifications necessary to provide for the full participation of individuals with disabilities in town services, programs, and activities has been established. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg as follows: SECTION I. The Budget for the fiscal year 1994-95 is hereby amended to establish funding for structural and non-structural modifications to town facilities to bring the town into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. SECTION II. An appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of $23,037 is authorized to Account Number 200-4301-300-300 for costs associated with the project for modifications required at the Municipal Government Center and Central Warehouse and Maintenance Facility. SECTION III. An appropriation from the Utility Fund in the amount of $1,959 is authorized to Account Number 300-3140-540-546 for modifications required at the Water Pollution Control Facility. SECTION IV. An appropriation from the Utility Fund in the amount of $1,725 is authorized to Account Number 300-3130-300-300 for modifications required at the Water Treatment Plant. 95-13 - A RESOLUTION: ENDORSING THE APPLICATION BY THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL PRESERVATION FUND, INC. FOR A $1,000,000.00 GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, correspondence dated December 21, 1994, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development indicated that the George C. Marshall Home Preservation Fund is eligible to apply for a $1 million grant to develop the George C. Marshall International Center in Leesburg, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the correspondence indicated that the Marshall Fund may be designated as the responsible applicant without any obligation of town financing; and WHEREAS, the George C. Marshall Preservation Fund, Inc. was created to raise funds necessary to acquire and refurbish the property; and WHEREAS, Dodona Manor represents one of the town's premier historic, architectural and environmental resources; and WHEREAS, the preservation of Dodona Manor will form an attractive transition between the residential character of Edwards Ferry Road and the commercial uses of downtown Leesburg thereby enhancing the gateway to Leesburg's historic district. THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: Efforts by the George C. Marshall Preservation Fund, Inc. to preserve Dodona Manor are hereby endorsed and the Marshall Fund is hereby designated as the responsible applicant for the $1 million grant offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. DISCUSSION Mr. Webb stated, in reference to agenda item 10. (o), there is no financial obligation to the town. Mr. Buttery expressed concern that the town is not sending the right message when it continually approves extensions to developers for performance on public improvements. VOTE Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, and Mayor Clem Nay: None Abstain:Councilmember Trocino (c),(d),(e),(f),(g) CO 1/10/95 -9- NEW BUSINESS Mr. Brown mentioned the possibility of a special meeting on Tuesday regarding legislative issues. Mayor Clem announced the "I Have A Dream" march scheduled for January 14, 1995 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. MOTION On motion of, and duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m. ~am~es E. Clem, Mayor CO 1/10/95 -10-