HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999_01_25SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
JANUARY 25, 1999
A special meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on Monday, January 25,
1999, at 5:00 p.m., in the First Floor Executive Conference Room of the Municipal Government
Center, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20178. Notice having been delivered to all
members of the Leesburg Town Council prior thereto. The purpose of the meeting was to
discuss the bond issue and capital improvement projects. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor James E. Clem.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Frank Buttery
Leonard McDonald
Joseph R. Trocino
Kristen C. Umstattd (absent)
B. J. Webb
Bob Zoldos (absent)
Mayor James E. Clem
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Town Manager Steven C. Brown
Director of Finance Paul E. York
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas A. Mason
Director of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler
Landscape Architect John Johnston
Discussion was held regarding the proposed bond issue and capital improvement projects.
Questions were asked about the number of police vehicles in the town, mobile data terminals and
ball fields and restrooms.
Councilmember Buttery stated, the high school site is the only project to which the town is
committed. He suggested the town could finance the matching grant for the Chancellor Street
trail through the town's ~ ':: Fund. Mr. Buttery also brought up for discussion the Ida Lee
Recreation Center expanse, ·
Vice Mayor Webb stated the town has experienced a stronger economic year this year and there
is a demand for the additional facilities and open space. The Balch Library is an asset to the
town.
Mayor Clem referred to the list of CIP projects identified in the January 15, 1999 memo and
stated the town is not required to initiate all projects immediately.
Councilmember McDonald stated, one-third of the bond issue is for parks and recreation
projects. There are projects of concern, such as Woodberry Road and the elementary school. He
suggested the town trim back some areas. He spoke in favor of the ball fields with restrooms and
suggested looking at renovating the Balch Library first and perhaps expanding it in the future.
Councilmember Buttery pointed out the $2 million budget for the Balch Library, and that
$400,000 is for storm drainage improvements and $120,000 will be raised by the Friends of the
Balch Library.
Councilmember Trocino stated he is in support of all the proposed CIP projects.
Vice Mayor Webb agreed with Councilmember Trocino, further stating that there was no
opposition from the public received.
After further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk of Council
Ja,~s E. Clem, Mayor