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Home My Public Portal About1998_01_13TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 1998 A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, Municipal Government Center. The meeting was called to order by Mayor James E. Clem. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT J. Frank Buttery, Jr. Jewell M. Emswiller Joseph R. Trocino Kristen C. Umstattd B. J. Webb William F. Webb, Jr. (absent) Mayor James E. Clem STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Town Manager Steven C. Brown Deputy Town Manager Gary A. Huff' Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas A. Mason Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Michael Tompkins Director of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler Chief of Police Keith A. Stiles Public Information Officer Susan Farmer Town Attorney George Martin Assistant Town Manager for Economic Development John King Clerk of Council Barbara Markland 1. INVOCATION was given by Councilmember B. J. Webb 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Councilmember Kristen C. Umstattd 3. ROLL CALL all members of the Town Council were present except Councilmember William F. Webb, Jr. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember B. J. Webb, the regular meeting minutes of December 9, 1997 and the special meeting minutes of December 10, 1997 were approved as written. VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, Mayor Clem Nay: None Absent: Councilmqmber William F. Webb, Jr. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION were presented to Jocks Exxon, Carradoc Hall/Holiday Inn, Mary B. Morris, Principal at Cool Springs Elementary School and to Marilee Seigfi'ied. Presentation of the Nations Bank Holiday Decoration Contest Awards was given by Mayor Clem and Director of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler. 6. PETITIONERS Chief Stiles provided an update and status report of the new communications center at the public safety center and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. -2- Chuck Maloney, representing the Leesburg Rotary Club, reported on the inaugural 10k race held at Ida Lee Park on New Years Day and thanked the Council for their support. Robert Primack, a resident of 217 Shenandoah Street, addressed the Council regarding the buzzard situation in Leesburg and requested the Council to not use pyrotechs to scare the buzzards out of town. Mr. Sydney Lord, a resident in Woodlea Manor, addressed the Council requesting additional recreation facilities in the southwest quadrant of Leesburg and requesting a bike path connection to the W&OD trail. Councilmember Trocino, representing the Parks and Recreation Commission, stated that the commission has held substantive debates regarding the town's parks system. Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Jim Haynes, residents of Woodlea Manor concurred with Mr. Lord's comments. Mr. Piccerelli., a resident of Woodlea Manor, questioned the length of time and the process before a connection to the southwest quadrant of town would be? Mr. Brown stated, it could be a year. Mr. Brown will provided a time line and additional information. Mr. Bill Repogle, a resident of Woodlea Manor, concurred with the comments made regarding the connection to the bike path and the requests for additional park and recreational facilities. 7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Buttery stated he is pleased with the communications center and that the safety issue of the police officers has been addressed. Mr. Buttery commended the citizens on their comments this evening and concurred that the projects mentioned are worthwhile. Councilmember Umstattd concurred with Councilmember Buttery's comments. Ms. Umstattd stated the public safety center is in the right location and thanked Chief Stiles for his comments. Councilmember Trocino passed out the new Parks and Recreation brochure and provided additional comments in support of the resident's requests for additional park and recreational facilities. Councilmember Emswiller thanked Chief Stiles for his comments. Ms. Emswiller recommended the formation of an advisory committee to act as a clearinghouse for all the events being plannqd for the millennium. This matter was referred to the Administration and Public Works Committee agenda for consideration. A meeting of the LEDC's Business Retention Committee was held and is planning a reception for the business community. A downtown roundtable meeting will be held on January 21, 1998. Councilmember B.J. Webb thanked Chief Stiles for his comments, as well as the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company for their annual banquet and all the volunteers who helped make First Nlght Leesburg a success. Ms. Webb met with members of the school board and reported that the school board is struggling with planning and building all the new schools that are needed. Ms. Webb thanked everyone who has called to lend their support regarding the upcoming House of Delegate's race. She stated when appropriate, she will announce her candidacy. -3- 8. MAYOWS COMMENTS Mayor Clem also attended the fire company and rescue squad banquets. He congratulated the new fire chief, Terry Frye and the new president, Rich DiZerga and Patrick Russell the new president of the rescue squad. Mayor Clem suggested the businesses downtown provide a cigarette-butt container outside their business in order to prevent throwing them in the streets. Mayor Clem requested an update on the Powers Thomas sewer service. He pointed out that the traffic light has been installed at the intersection of Catoctin Circle, Fairview and West Market Street. There are new speed limit and stop signs being installed in the town. He reported on a problem with stormwater runoff at the Union Cemetery. He asked that the town's sidewalk master plan be placed on a future agenda. The Blasting Cotton/tree has completed its review of the blasting ordinance which will be forwarded to the appropriate committee for review. Mayor Clem suggested a voter referendum to give the citizens an opportunity to vote for or against a bond issue regarding additional parks and recreation amenities in the town. He met with representatives of Rehau who are looking to expand their facility. Mayor Clem asked staffto provide the results of the Rotary Club's New Years Day 10k race. 9. MANAGER'S REPORT - Mr. Brown briefly highlighted the Manager's Report. 10. LEGISLATION 10. (a) through (e) MOTION: On motion of Councilmember B. J. Webb, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, the following resolutions were proposed as consent items and adopted. 98-2 - RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND FOR THE BALLS BLUFF CIVIL WAR SITE 98-3 - RESOLUTION - REQUESTING THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR THE NORTH KING STREET/IDA LEE PARK TRAIL 98-4 - RESOLUTION - REQUESTING THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR THE CHANCELLOR STREET TRAIL 98-5 - RESOLUTION - REQUESTING THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL FOUNDATION 98-6 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR WATER LINE CONSTRUCTION VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, Mayor Clem Nay: None Absent: Councilmember William F. Webb, Jr. 10. (f) thrOUgh (m) -4- MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Buttery, seconded by Councilmember Umstattd, the following resolutions were proposed and adopted. 98-7 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS FOR SYCAMORE HILL PHASE H, SECTION 2 98-8 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS FOR SYCAMORE HILL RECREATION CENTER 98-9 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS FOR POTOMAC STATION SECTION 6EFG 98-10 - RESOLUTION - DECLARING THE DEVELOPER OF KINCAID FOREST SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 IN DEFAULT OF ITS CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SIGN THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REQUEST PAYMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FUNDS 98-11 - RESOLUTION - DECLARING THE DEVELOPER OF KINCAID FOREST SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 ULTIMATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT POND IN DEFAULT OF ITS CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SIGN THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REQUEST PAYMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FUNDS 98-12 - RESOLUTION - DECLARING THE DEVELOPER OF KINCAID FOREST SUBDIVISION SECTION 9A IN DEFAULT OF ITS CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SIGN THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REQUEST PAYMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FUNDS 98-13 - RESOLUTION - DECLARING THE DEVELOPER OF KINCAID FOREST SUBDIVISION SECTION 9C IN DEFAULT OF ITS CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SIGN THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REQUEST PAYMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FUNDS 98-14 - RESOLUTION - DECLARING THE DEVELOPER OF KINCAID FOREST SUBDIVISION SECTION 9D IN DEFAULT OF ITS CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SIGN THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO REQUEST PAYMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FUNDS VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, Mayor Clem Nay: None Abstain: Councilmember Trocino on 10.(i), (j), (k), (1), (m) Absent: Councilmember William F. Webb, Jr. , 11. NEW BUSINESS MOTION: On motion of Councilmember B. J. Webb, seconded by Councilmember Umstattd, the following resolution was proposed and adopted by a role call vote. 6-0-1 -5- 98-15 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ~ TOWN'S GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND TO FINANCE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, Mayor Clem Nay: None Absent: Councilmember William F. Webb, Jr. On motion of, and duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. /ze ~ James E. Clem, Mayor Clerk of Council