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Home My Public Portal About1998_07_14TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 14, 1998 A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, Municipal Government Center. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor B.J. Webb. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Frank Buttery Leonard McDonald Joseph R. Trocino Kristen C. Umstattd B. J. Webb Robert Zoldos 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 Director of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler Assistant Town Manager for Economic Development John King Town Attorney George Martin Clerk of Council Barbara Markland 1. INVOCATION was given by Councilmember Joseph R. Trocino 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Town Manager Steven C. Brown 3. ROLL CALL all members of the Town Council were present except Mayor Clem 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Buttery, seconded by Councilmember Umstattd, the special meeting minutes of June 16, 1998, June 25, 1998, June 30, 1998, July 1, 1998 and the regular meeting minutes of June 23, 1998 were approved as written. VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem Abstain: Councilmembers McDonald and Zoldos from 4. (a), Co), (d) and (e). Councilmember Trocino from 4. Co). 5. PROCLAMATION MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember McDonald, the following proclamation was proposed and adopted. July 14, 1998 Month of July as Parks and Recreation Month VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem The Environmentally Responsible Business Awards were presented by Environmental Advisory Commission Chairman Charles Forbes and Vice-Chairman John Tolbert. Vice-Mayor Webb then presented Mr. Tolbert with a birthday card from the Town Council in honor of his 93~d birthday. 6. PETITIONERS Mr. Rod Williams, Vice President of Loudoun Healthcare, petitioned the Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit higher education/general office use at the former hospital site. Mr. Woodrow Turner, Counsel for the hospital and Ms. Anne Gravely representing the hospital were also present. Councilmember Webb stated she will abstain from the vote on this issue. -2- Councilmember Trocino suggested a joint public hearing with the Planning Commission in order to expedite the process. This item was referred to the new business portion of the agenda. Mr. Charles Fincher, representing the Leesburg Economic Development Commission (LEDC) addressed the Council stating the commission is working on it's bylaws which require a strategic planning session to be held in September. Mr. Fincher stated the commission would like to meet with the Council before the September planning session. In addition, Mr. Fincher stated the LEDC's website is incomplete. Mr. Fincher asked the Council to initiate a meeting(s) to develop and integrate a website. Mr. Mineo addressed the Council in support of agenda item 11. (d) funding for the skatepark. 7. PUBLIC HEARING to consider the adoption of a Public Rights-of-Way Use Fee Mr. Brown provided the staff report. No public comment was received. The public hearing was closed. This matter was referred to the July 21, 1998 Finance Committee agenda for further consideration. 8. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember McDonald thanked the citizens for their support and stated he will do the best job he can. He expressed support of the hospital re-use and looks forward to working with all the councilmembers to promote the Town of Leesburg into the next century. Councilmember Buttery welcomed Councilmembers McDonald and Zoldos. He attended a conference in Charlottesville last week. Mr. Buttery thanked Mr. Williams for representing the hospital and it's request this evening. Mr. Buttery spoke of the success of the Fourth of July celebration at Ida Lee Park, where approximately 20,000 were in attendance. He requested recycling containers be utilized during August Court Days. Councilmember Umstattd reviewed current and upcoming Planning Commission issues. Councilmember Trocino recognized Exeter resident Gessina Font who assisted the Leesburg Police Department while participating in the ride-along program. Mr. Trocino has been reappointed to the Virginia Municipal League's Policy Committee. He agreed with the comments made by LEDC member Charles Fincher regarding the web site request. Mr. Trocino urged the Council to establish an Information Technology Committee to assist Leesburg in the future with information technology. He pointed out that there is a lot of work to be done in the Town of Leesburg with regard to the expansion of the town's parks and recreation system. Councilmember Zoldos thanked the citizens for their support and participation in the last town election. He stated he has been appointed to the Administration and Public Works Committee, Tree Commission, Public Safety Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission and invited citizens of the town to forward their comments, ideas or concerns to the Council. He too attended the VML conference for newly elected councilmembers in Charlottesville where he received a lot ofvalnable information. 9. MAYOR'S REPORT Vice-Mayor Webb stated, the Institute for Political Leadership, of which she is an alumni, met last Friday. Those attending heard from Mr. Bill Wood, Executive Director of the institute. Ms. Webb had the pleasure of having dinner last Friday evening with Senator Janet House, Senator Jane Woods, Delegate Jean Marie Devalites and Delegate Vivian Watts who were interested in the growth of Leesburg and Loudoun County. Ms. Webb hopes this will help Leesburg have a louder voice in Richmond. The town does not always have shared interest with Loudoun County and it best serves the Town by having this Council in Richmond. Ms. Webb attended a dedication of a baseball field on July 1, due in part to the generous work of Jim Wordsworth. Councilmember Buttery and Town Manager Steve Brown were also in attendance. This emphasizes the need for an aggressive parks program. Ms. Webb participated in the Leesburg Police Department's Ride-Along Program, stating, "it was really boring. I have never seen the streets of Leesburg and the different communities as peaceful as I did on this ride-along. I had the opportunity to meet 4 or 5 of the newer police officers and the fact that our police force is almost all bachelor degree minimum and advanced education - a very sharp group of people - I think we are in very good shape there." Ms. Webb pointed out that Loudoun House is being sold. The sale will go forward in late fall. "The Mayor has met with representatives of KSI who are the purchasers of Loudoun House. He has had several meetings with them and I am sure when he returns from vacation he will bring the entire Council up to speed on what is taking place and the timing of that transaction." Ms. Webb disclosed that she met with representatives of the Peterson Company. Ms. Webb expressed excitement about the Shenandoah University/Loudoun Hospital project. "This facility will give us the opportunity to expand the programs that Shenandoah already has at their location on Catoctin Circle. This is a partnership with -3- the hospital to bring forward a lot of exciting programs that the medical community needs. This is good for Leesburg.' 10. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Brown highlighted issues in the Manager's Report and welcomed Councilmembers McDonald and Zoldos. 11. LEGISLATION 11. (a) MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember McDonald, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 98-157 - RESOLUTION - INITIATING AND REFERRING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING A REDUCTION OF THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH IN THE B-2 DISTRICT VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem 11. Co) MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 98-158 - RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT THE PLAZA STREET FIRE STATION Councilmember McDonald asked if the Council was setting a precedent? Mr. Brown stated, possibly. VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem 11. (c) MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Trocino, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 98-159 - RESOLUTION - AWARDING THE AIRPORT TAXIWAY RELOCATION AND APRON EXPANSION CONTRACT TO NEW CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem 11. (d) MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Trocino, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 98-160 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A GRANT OF $19,400 TO THE FRIENDS OF IDA LEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING RAMPS FOR THE CATOCTIN SKATE PARK VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem 11. (e) MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Zoldos, seconded by Councilmember McDonald, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 98-161 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL PROHIBITING THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG VOTE: Aye: Councilmembcrs Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem 11. (0 MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Trocino, seconded by Councilmember Umstattd, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 98-162 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE EXETER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED FOR THE BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY IRRIGATION SYSTEM VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem 11. (g) MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Trocino, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 98-163 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED IN POTOMAC CROSSING SECTION 2B-1 VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem 11. (h) MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Trocino, seconded by Councilmember Umstattd, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. Councilmember Trocino nominating Councilmember Zoldos to serve as the Councilmanic representative. 98-164 - RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN TASK FORCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CHANCELLOR STREET TRAIL PROJECT VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem 12. NEW BUSINESS MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Trocino, seconded by Councilmember Umstattd, a joint public hearing will be scheduled on August 11, 1998 for the Loudoun Healthcare/Shenandoah University zoning ordinance amendment request to permit higher education and general office use. VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem Abstain: Webb MOTION: On motion of Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Buttery, the public hearing for the Tire Shop, scheduled for July 28, 1998 is postponed. VOTE: Aye: Councilmembers Buttery, McDonald, Trocino, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos Nay: None Absent: Mayor Clem On motion of, and duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned 9 p.m. Clerk of Council ~nes E. Clem, Mayor