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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. -2- 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. -3- 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