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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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;
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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)
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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
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