HomeMy Public PortalAbout1998_02_10TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 1998
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on Tuesday, February 10, 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 Vice-Mayor William F. Webb.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
J. Frank Buttery, Jr.
Jewell M. Emswiller
Joseph R_ Trocino
Kfisten C. Umstattd
B. J. Webb
William F. Webb, Jr.
Mayor James E. Clem (absent)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Town Manager Steven C. Brown
Deputy Town Manager Gary A. Huff
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas A. Mason
Chief of Plan Review Paul Gauthier
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 Jewell M. Emswiller
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Councilmember J. Frank Buttery, Jr.
3. ROLL CALL all members of the Town Council were present except Mayor Clem.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: On motion of Councilmember B. J. Webb, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, the special
meeting minutes of January 6, 1998, January 7, 1998, January 21, 1998, Februmy 3, 1998 and the regular
meeting minutes of January 13, 1998 and January 27, 1998, were approved as written.
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, William F. Webb
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Clem
Abstain: Councilmember Buttery from 4.(a), (b) and Councilmember Emswiller from 4.(a)
5. PETITIONERS
Ms. Maureen Mercker, representing the Leesburg Garden Club, presented the Council with a check to be
used toward the downtown beautification project this spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Kramer, residents of 304 Locust Knoll Drive, addressed the Council with concern about the
TEC boxes placed in their front yard. Their concerns included the placement of the six pieces, the
excessive amount and the size. The Kramer's requested help from the Town.
Councilmember Umstattd suggested amending the town's current ordinance to prevent clusters of these
TEC boxes.
Mr. Brown stated he ~vill meet with the Kramers and the cable company to see what can be done and
report back to the Council.
Mr. Steve Robin, a resident of Cornwall Street, addressed the Council expressing concerns regarding the
proposed courts complex. Mr. Robin read from a written statement which is made a part of the official
record. Mr. Robin also represented Mr. Samuel D. Engle who is also a resident of Cornwall Street.
C~.':n.-.i!.'"e"'~.:r B. J. Webb addressed Mr. Robin by stating, one of the concerns she has expressed to the
Cc~ats Complex Committee is the fact that the first opportunity the Council will have to see the
architectur~ls is on March 4, ! 998. The Board of Supervisors and the Courts Complex Committee have
sc.,~o,4,1ed a public input session for later that day. Ms. Webb expressed concern that this will not be
enough time_.~.r ~ the Council and the citizent, to digest and react to what they have learned on March ~,
19v~, Ms. ¥,'cbb stated she Ires asked Supervisor Rokus ffthere is a potential for a second input session.
Tt,.~ Board of Supervisors did agree to pay for the completion of thc traffic stucFy to addr~s~ thc issuec e_~
thc com~s complex.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS MANUAL - Mr. Gauthier provided the staff repon.
Mr. Dave Bowers, a resident of 215 North Street and a partner in Bowers & Associates, addressed the
Council in support of the proposed DCSM amendments.
Mr. Joseph Paciulli, Chairman of the DCSM Technical Committee and President of the Loudoun Chapter
of the NVBIA, addressed the Council in support of the proposed DCSM amendments.
No other public comments were received. The public hearing was closed. This matter was referred to the
February 17, 1998 Planning and Zoning Committee meeting for further consideration.
7. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember B. $. Webb attended a memorial serviCe for Mark and Kathleen Hazelton's seven day-old
son Matthew. Ms. Webb expressed her sinCere sympathy to the Hazelton family.
Ms. Webb stated a number of issues will be forthcoming regarding the courts complex. There is an
aggressive timeline. Ms. Webb stated that this Council and town has an even bigger obligation to this
community to assure that whatever project is decided upon that it works in the best interest for everyone in
the Town of Leesburg.
Ms. Webb pointed out that an upcoming town election is in the process. Ms. Webb stated she hopes that
the candidates will not use the Council meetings as a way of getting "cheap TV advertising" for their
Councilmember Emswiller attended the Virginia Municipal League's Legislative Day where she met with
the town's Delegates. Discussion was held with Delegate May regarding the millennium, as well as the
town's sales tax, perhaps getting more of the town's sales tax dollars. If the town could have the 1 perCent
tax on the retail in Leesburg, the Town would not have as many problems when it comes time to balanCe
the budget.
Ms. Emswiller reminded everyone of the first Friday Gallery Walk and encouraged everyone to attend.
Ms. Emswiller thanked Chief of Comprehensive Planner Jerry Mucci for his presentation to the LEDC on
land use as it relates to economic development.
Councilmember Trocino also expressed his sinCere sympathy to the Hazelton family for the loss of their
seven day-old son Matthew. Councilmember Trocino asked that a Resolution of Respect be prepared for
the next Council meeting.
Mr. Trocino and the Mayor attended a meeting on Saturday in the southwest quadrant of town to discuss
future parks and recreation facilities.
Councilmember Umstattd announced that the American Legion's Annual Washington State Banquet will
be held on February 16, 1998 at Tuscarora Mill Restaurant. The speaker will be Dr. Frank Schubert. If
any one is interested in attending please contact Post Commander John Henry King.
Councilmember Buttery extended his sympathy to the Hazelton family for the loss of their seven day-old
son Matthew.
Mr. Buttery announced the grand opening of the new public safety Center which will be held on Friday,
February 27, 1998 from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is welcome. Mr. Buttery attended the Blue and Gold
Banquet for Boy Scout Pack 958. Mr. Buttery invited the public to attend a presentation and lecture on
February 11, 1998 at the Thomas Balch Library regarding the archeological findings that were discovered
last year at the courthouse. A small business start-up workshop will be held in the town hall. Mr. Buttery
encouraged everyone to lock their car doors in an effort to deter crime.
MAYOR'S REPORT - ViCe-Mayor Webb expressed appreciation of Councilmember B. J. Webb's
comments regarding the courts complex. Mr. Webb will be in Richmond tomorrow attending a
meeting on the Western Transportation Comdor plan.
MANAGER'S REPORT - Mr. Brown referred to the Manager's Report and supplementing it by
requesting the Council's support in assisting the Fire Marshal with establishing additional personnel
in his deparlment to help assist in enforcing regulations within the Town of Leesburg. Mr. Brown
suggested, the Council lm,qs along their support of the Fire Marshal's request to the Board of
Supervisors.
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10. LEGISLATION
lO. (a)
MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Emswiller, seconded by Councilmember B. J. Webb, the
following resolution was proposed and adopted.
98-34 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE FINANCING AGREEMENT,
INSTRUMENTS, WITH CRESTAR BANK
DELIVERY OF AN
AND RELATED
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, William F. Webb
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Clem
10.
MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Emswiller, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, thc following
resolution was proposed and adopted.
98-35 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL FOR GENERAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES INCLUDING UPGRADE OF THE WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL FACILITY
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmcmbers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, William F. Webb
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Clem
10. (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h)
MOTION: On motion of Councilmembcr Trocino, seconded by Councilmembcr Umstattd, the following
resolutions were proposed as consent items and adopted.
98-36 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND A SEWER
HEIGHTS LOTS 1, 2, AND 3
AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A
EXTENSION PERMIT FOR LEELAND
98-37 RESOLUTION AUTHOI~IZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR LEESBURG CORNER PREMIUM OUTLETS EARLY
GRADING PLAN
98-38 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASING THE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND APPROVING A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT EXETER SECTION 4
98-39 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED IN WOOLDEA HILLS
98-40 - RESOLUTION - SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS
REGARDING BLASTING
98-41 - RESOLUTI(~N - INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT
OF THE 1997 TOWN PLAN CONCERNING IMPACTS RESULTING FROM NEW
DEVELOPMENT
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmcmbers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, William F. Wcbb
Nay: None
Abstain: Councilmember B. J. Webb from 10. (c)
Absent: Mayor Clem
NEW BUSINESS
11. (i)
MOTION: On motion of Councilmcmber B. J. Wcbb, seconded by Councilmcmber Trocino, thc
following resolution was proposed and adopted.
98-42 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING A
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION PERMITS FOR THE
KIRKPATRICK PROPERTY
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, Emswiller, Trocino, Umstattd, B. J. Webb, William F. Welgo
Nay: None
Absent: Mayor Clem
On motion of, and duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Clerk of Council
/~a~aes E. Clem, Mayor