HomeMy Public PortalAbout1998_11_17SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF NOVEMBER 17, 1998
A special meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on Tuesday, November 17,
1998 at 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers and First Floor Executive Conference room, 25 West
Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, Municipal Government Center. Notice having been
delivered to all members of the Leesburg Town Council prior thereto. The purposes of the
meeting were to consider:
1. #ZM-151 and Special Exception Application #SE 96-08 by Cornerstone Chapel.
2. A contract for purchase of property from Rehau.
3. A performance guarantee.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor James E. Clem.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Frank Buttery
Leonard McDonald
Joseph R. Trocino
Kristen C. Umstattd
B. J. Webb
Bob Zoldos
Mayor James E. Clem
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Town Manager Steven C. Brown
Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Michael Tompkins
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas A. Mason
Chief of Plan Review Paul Gauthier
Chief of Comprehensive Planning Jerry Mucci
Deputy Town Attorney Deborah Welsh
Clerk of Council Barbara Markland
Ms. Welsh addressed the Council stating, a price has been agreed upon by Rehau. 25 percent of
the fee simple price for an easement and 50 percent of the fee simple price for the portion on the
west side of the property.
MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Trocino, seconded by Vice Mayor Webb, the
following resolution was proposed and adopted.
98-261 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY RIGHT OF WAY FROM REHAU
WI-I~REAS, Battlefield Parkway is a major component of the 1997 adopted Town Plan;
and
WHEREAS, Battlefield Parkway's right of way has not yet been secured; and
WHEREAS, Battlefield Parkway is planned to cross property currently owned by Rehau.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. The mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract that generally
conforms with the attached draft contract, with Rehau for the purpose of acquiring necessary
Battlefield Parkway right of way.
SECTION II. The final, draft of the contract shall be approved by the deputy town
attorney prior to execution.
VOTE:
Aye:
Nay:
Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos and Mayor Clem
None
MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Trocino, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, the
following resolution was proposed and adopted.
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98-262 - RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS
FOR RIVER CREEK PHASE 1, SECTION 2 (LANDBAY B)
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
River Creek Phase 1, Section 2 (Landbay B).
SECTION II. The extension of municipal water and sewer for River Creek Phase 1,
Section 2 (Landbay B) is approved in accordance with Sections 15-9 and 19-18 of the Town
Code.
SECTION II1. The corporate surety bond in a form approved by the town attorney from
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland in the amount of $120,312.50 is approved as security
to guarantee installation of the public improvements shown on plans approved by the Director of
Engineering and Public Works for River Creek Phase I, Section 2 (Landbay B).
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos and Mayor Clem
Nay: None
The meeting reconvened in the First Floor Executive Conference Room where discussions were
held on #ZM-151 and Special Exception Application #SE 96-08 by Cornerstone Chapel. No
action was taken. This matter was referred to the December 1, 1998 Planning and Zoning
Committee meeting for further consideration.
On motion of, and duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk of Council
ggnes E. Clem, Mayor