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Home My Public Portal About2000_01_26MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING January 26, 2000 Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Clem presiding. Councilmembers Present: Mayor James E. Clem, Vice Mayor B. J. Webb, George F. Atwell, Mervin V. Jackson, Leonard McDonald was absent, Kristen C. Umstattd, and Robert Zoldos. Staff Members Present: Robert S. Noe, Town Manager, William E. Donnelly, Town Attorney, Director of Engineering & Public Works Thomas A. Mason, Director of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler, Airport Director Juan Rivera, Director of Personnel Nancy Fixx, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development Michael Tompkins, Zoning Administrator Brian Boucher, Assistant Town Manager for Economic Development John H. King Public Information Officer Susan Farmer, Clerk of Council Barbara Markland. AGENDA ITEMS A. Tnvocation was led by Councilmember Zoldos. B. Salute to the Flag was led by Councilmember Atwell. C. Roll Call all members were present except Councilmember McDonald. D. Welcoming the members of the Residential Traffic Task Force Petitioners: a. Presentation by Mark McGregor, Loudoun County Transportation Association. b. Cancelled. Presentation of the Historic District Survey by Ms. Laura Trieschmann of EHT Traceries. F. Council Comments: Councilmember Umstattd reported on the Planning Commission's progress on the Leesburg Commons application. Councilmember Jackson thanked the public works staff for clearing the streets of snow. Vice Mayor Webb recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission prepare a comprehensive report on the town's park and recreation needs. Ms. Webb recommended a workshop between the Council and the town's boards and commissions. Ms. Webb stated the town needs to take action regarding the clean up of the ramp/entrance to the town from West Market Street. I~layor's Comments: Mayor Clem stated he has been contacted by a group who is interested in an Adopt-A-Spot program for the exit ramp at West Market Street. Mayor Clem attended an open house at Taylor McKenzie, :[nc., and a Board-cutting ceremony at the new Home Depot. He thanked the police, rescue and public works crews for their efforts during the snow. I~lanager's Report: Mr. Noe reminded the Council of VML Legislative Day on February 10th and asked Council to contact him if they are planning to participate. The town received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. · r. Legislation: I~lotion: On motion of Zoldos, seconded by Umstattd, the following resolutions were proposed and adopted as amended. CONSENT AGENDA 2000-12 - A RESOLUTTON: approving the vacation of a temporary ingress and egress easement on the property of River Creek, L.L.C., and approving the relocation of the easement on the property of River Creek, L.L.C. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JAN. 26, 2000 Page 2000-13 - A RESOLUTZON: initiating and referring amendments to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance regarding Section 4-F Medical Center District Elderly Housing 2000-14 - A RESOLUTZON: requesting approval to conduct a study of the Urban Growth Area 2000-15 -A RESOLUT]:ON: accepting public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving a maintenance guarantee for public improvements at Tavistock Farms Section 6 2000-16 - A RESOLUT]:ON: authorizing a time extension for completion of public improvements and approving a performance guarantee for Tavistock Farms Section 9, 10, (11 & 12), (13, 19, 20 & 21), 14, 18, and the offsite water line and making a reduction of the performance guarantee for Tavistock Farms Sections 10, 14 and 18 2000-17 - A RE$OLUTTON: authorizing a time extension for completion of public improvements and approving a performance guarantee for Potomac Crossing Section 2A, 2B-1, and 3B-1 2000-18 - A RE$OLUTZON: authorizing an agreement and approving a performance guarantee and water and sewer extension permits for River Creek Phase VIII, Section 2B "Landbay J" 2000-19- A RE$OLUTTON: approving substitute cash bond performance guarantees for the Sycamore Hill Phase I offsite stormwater management pond, Recreation Center, Phase I Sections 1, 2 & 3, Phase I! Sections I & 2, and releasing the letters of credit issued by Ohio Savings Bank, and making a reduction of the performance guarantee for public improvements installed in Sycamore Hill Phase I Section I 2000-20 -A RESOLUTION: authorizing a time extension for completion of public improvements and approving a performance guarantee for Greenway Farm Meade Drive and Route 15 improvements 10. 2000-21 - A RESOLUT]:ON: authorizing the temporary all-way stop signs on Edwards Ferry Road at Woodberry Road, and Edwards Ferry Road at Catoctin Circle to remain 11. 2000-22 - A RESOLUTZON: accepting the Town of Blacksburg's proposal to partner and participate in the Virginia Municipal League's "Virginians to Virginians" program VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA~-I-D, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD MOTION: On motion of Umstattd, seconded by Webb, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. REGULAR AGENDA 12. 2000-23 - A RESOLUTTON: confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Joseph Price as Chief of Police VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA-I-FD, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD MOTION: On motion of Webb, seconded by Zoldos, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 13. 2000-24 - A RESOLUTION: endorsement of a TEA-21 grant application by the Civil War Preservation Trust for the purpose of preserving Civil War battlefield sites including the Balls Bluff Civil War Site COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JAN. 26, 2000 Page #3 VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA-I-FD, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD MOT]:ON: On motion of Webb, seconded by Zoldos, the following resolution was proposed and adopted as amended. Item number 3 in the proposed resolution was referred to the February 7, 2000 Council Worksession for further consideration. 14. 2000-25 - A RESOLUTION: submitting mid-year budget requests for the Town Council's consideration and approval VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATVVELL, JACKSON, UMSTATTD, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD MOTION: On motion of Webb, seconded by Jackson, the following ordinance was proposed and adopted. 15. 2000-0-03 - AN ORD]:NANCE: amending the pay and classification plan to include a personnel analyst VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA-I-I-D, WEBB, ZOLDO$, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD MOTION: On motion of Webb, seconded by Zoldos, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 16. 2000-26 - A RESOLUTION: amending positions and number of employees in the town's service by the addition of a personnel analyst VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA-I-I-D, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD t4OT]:ON: On motion of Webb, seconded by Jackson, the following motion was made. 17. Pursuant to Section 2.1-344 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, I move that the Leesburg Town Council convene in a closed meeting. The authority for this closed meeting is found in Section 2.1-344 (a), Subsections (7) and (3) respectively, of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. The purpose of this closed meeting is to consult with legal counsel regarding the acquisition of real property for public purpose, specifically: II. III. IV. Additional workspace for government center staff. The Isaac Walton property. The Dennis property. The Balls Bluff Civil War Site VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA-I-FD, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD MOTION: On motion of, and duly seconded, the following motion was made. I move that the Resolution certifying the closed meeting be adopted and reflected in the minutes of the public meeting. VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA-I-FD, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD MOTION: On motion of, and duly seconded, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JAN, 26, 2000 Page #4 18. 2000-27 - A RESOLUTI'ON - CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2000 WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, has this day convened in a closed meeting in accordance with an affirmative recorded vote of the Leesburg Town Council and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Leesburg Town Council does hereby certify that to the best of each member's knowledge, 1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification applies; and 2) only such public business matters as were identified in the Motion by which the said closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by the Leesburg Town Council. VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA'I-FD, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD I~IOTION: On motion of Webb, seconded by Jackson, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 2000-28 - A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A TRUST AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL PARK AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BALLS BLUFF PROPERTY THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a Trust Agreement with the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority for the purchase of the Balls Bluff property. VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA-I-rD, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD I~IOTTON: On motion of Webb, seconded by Zoldos, the following resolution was proposed and adopted. 2000-29 -A RESOLUT]:ON:AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ISAAC WALTON PROPERTY THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign a lease agreement for the Isaac Walton property. VOTE: AYE: COUNCILMEMBERS ATWELL, JACKSON, UMSTA-I-FD, WEBB, ZOLDOS, CLEM NAY: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER MCDONALD 140TI:ON: On motion of, and duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned. E. Clem, Mayor c~lerk o,~'cour~cii '- --