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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 9, 1992
A special meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on November 9, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Executive Conference room, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia. Notice having been delivered to all
members of the Council prior thereto. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
George F. Atwell
Ronald W. Blake
Joseph R. Trocino
Kristen C. Umstattd
William F. Webb
Mayor James E. Clem
COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT
Georgia W. Bange
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Town Manager Steven C. Brown
Assistant Town Manager Peter Stephenson
Director of Finance Paul E. York
Deputy Town Attorney Deborah Welsh
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Stanley Caulkins
Vice-Chairman Dewey Hill
Claude Arthur
William Haun
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Thomas Nails
MOTION
Councilmember Webb made the following motion
Pursuant to Section 2.1-344 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, I move that the Leesburg Town
Council convene in Executive Session. The authority for this Executive Session is found in Section 2.1-344(a),
Subsection (7) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. The purpose for this Executive Session is to discuss
probable litigation regarding the Leesburg Municipal Airport management.
The Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Director of Finance and the Deputy Town Attorney
are requested to remain for the meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Blake.
VOTE
Aye:
Nay:
Absent
Counciimembers Atwell, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb and Mayor Clem
None
Councilmember Bange
MOTION
Councilmember Webb made the following motion.
I move that the Executive Session be adjourned, that the Leesburg Town Council reconvene its public
meeting and that the minutes of the public meeting reflect that no formal action was taken in the Executive
Session.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Blake.
VOTE
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb and Mayor Clem
Nay: None
Absent Councilmember Bange
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MOTION
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Trocino, the following resolution was proposed and adopted.
92-213 - RESOLUTION - CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF NOVEMBER 9, 1992
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg~ Virginia, has this day convened in Executive
Session in accordance with an affirmative recorded vote of the Leesburg Town Council and in accordance with
the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Leesburg Town Council does hereby certify that
to the best of each member's knowledge, 1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were discussed in the Executive Session to which this
certification applies; and 2) only such public business matters as were identified in the Motion by which the
said Executive Session was convened were heard, discussed or considered by the Leesburg Town Council.
VOTE
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb and Mayor Clem
Nay: None
Absent Councilmember Bange
DISCUSSION
Mr. Sal Cangiano asked what happens now?
Mayor Clem stated that Janelle must be given time to respond.
Mr. Cangiano asked if the lBO would be put out to bid.
Mr. Merton Nead stated that there are qualified people.
Mr. Raymond Ways expressed concern with safety - full time people are limited.
Mr. Jeff Davidson addressed the Council expressing concern.
Mr. Cangiano stated that it would behoove the Council to determine why this operation is not successful.
MOTION
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Ms. Umstattd, the following resolution was proposed and adopted.
92-214 - RESOLUTION - FINDING JANELLE AVIATION IN DEFAULT OF ITS LEASES AND
MANAGEMENTAGREEMENTWITH THE TOWN AND AUTHORIZING THE
DEPUTY TOWN ATTORNEY TO SERVE APPROPRIATE NOTICE
WHEREAS, Janelle Aviation is in arrears in the amount of $16,800 on its rent payments not including
unpaid fuel flowage commitments; and
WHEREAS, efforts by a committee consisting of Mayor Clem, Councilmember Atwell, Airport
Commission Chairman Stanley Caulldns and Town Manager Steven C. Brown has explored many alternatives
and has failed to reach any agreement with Janelle to work out a repayment schedule; and
WHEREAS, Janelle Aviation has decreased its level of service putting in jeopardy the economic well-
being of Leesburg Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, no corrective action short of declaring Janelle Aviation in default appears workable:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Janelle Aviation is hereby declared in default of its leases and management agreement
with the town.
SECTION II. The deputy town attorney is hereby authorized to serve appropriate notice of the
default in accordance with the leases and agreements.
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VOTE
Aye:
Nay:
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Councilmembers Atwell, Blake, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb and Mayor Clem
None
Absent Councilmember Bange
MOTION
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Trocino, the meeting was adjourned.
James E. Clem, Mayor
Clerk of Council