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By Galen C. McBride
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
In its regular monthly meeting last week, the Washington Town Council approved three Independence Day celebration resolutions. Following the advertised public hearing, a bank franchise ordinance was also approved.
The first resolution established the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC] as the official organizer of the celebration on behalf of the town. The others restricted parking and traffic flow, and indemnified property owners who permit their property to be used during the event. Council member Charlie Tompkins, chairman of the July 4th committee, reported that the fife and drum corps that performed last year will return to be part of the 1998 festivities.
The council enacted the franchise ordinance to obtain a share of the state’s annual fee charged to Rappahannock National Bank. State regulations permit the franchise fee to be split with the town if the council acts to pass the required ordinance. The town receives about $11,000 each year.
Treasurer Louise Van Dort described consolidated town assets of $244,839.28. The Washington Waterworks pumped a total ol 965,800 gallons, billing customers for 849,126. Responding to Jeff Butler’s question, Van Dort clarified that the 80,000 gallons lost during the month were equivalent to “one leaky toilet and a dripping faucet for one month.” She also stated that money listed in the sewer reserve account is restricted for that purpose.
Van Dort introduced a proposal to spend $700 to authorize U.S. Filter,
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