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Home My Public Portal About2000_07_25COUNCIL MEETING ]uly 25, 2000 Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Webb presiding. Councilmembers Present: George Atwell, Mervin Jackson, Leonard McDonald, David Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, Robert Zoldos and Mayor Webb. Staff Members Present: Bob Hoe, Town Manager, Phil Rodenberg, Deputy Town Manager, Town Attorney William Donnelly, Director of Engineering and Public Works Tom Mason, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Michael Tompkins, Budget Officer Hike Freda, Chief of Current Planning Lee Phillips, and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt. AGENDA ITEMS A. :INVOCATION by Councilmember Atwell. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG by Councilmember Schmidt. C. ROLL CALL showing all present. D. PRESENTATTON OF CERTTFTCATES Councilmember Zoldos and the Tree Commission joined Mayor Webb in a presentation to Dana Malone from the Virginia Division of Forestry for appreciation of his service to the Town of Leesburg and the Leesburg Tree Commission. On a motion by Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, the minutes of the .lune 26, 2000 and .lune 27, 2000 meeting were approved by the following vote: Aye: Nay: Vote Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb None 7-0-0 PETITION ERS Ron Eamich, PTSA of Loudoun County High School, addressed Council thanking the Town for the use of Ida Lee Recreation Center for their all night graduation. Council was presented t-shirts by the PTSA. Ed Sowa, 19 Phillips Drive NW, addressed Council in opposition to a petition for a playground area on Phillips Drive. He spoke in opposition to the use of skateboarding in the street citing other more suitable locations for recreation. Elsea L-ew~'~, resident of Normandy Village, petitioned Council to designate a play area for their neighborhood children. She cited dangerous roads that would have to be traveled by children on their bikes to reach other recreation areas. Kelly Gower, addressed Council on pedestrian safety in Leesburg. Town Council Minutes for July 25, 2000 Page 2 John Groothuis, Leesburg Tree Commission, addressed Council opposing combination of the Tree Commission and the Environmental Advisory Commission. Mike Locklear, 913 Chancellor Street, addressed Council in opposition to the Chancellor Street extension. He cited another survey that showed residents of southwest Leesburg would prefer a South King Street trail. He suggested that Council funnel money to ballfields. Tom Steinhice, Chancellor Street, echoed Mr. Locklear's comments. Mr. Steinhice asked that Council look at the trail system as a whole in September after the Traffic Task Force has made its recommendation. He reiterated that construction of a Chancellor Street trail as an interim measure would waste $600,000 of town money. Doug Goolsby, Chancellor Street, addressed Council stating the construction of a Chancellor Street trail is not a wise use of tax funds. Lyle Werner, 406 S. King Street, addressed Council asking that utilities be placed underground on S. King Street. She cited the County/Town Economic Development meeting which encouraged preserving the character of the historic district. Terry Simonds, 407 S. King Street, addressed Council with reference to revitalization of the historic district citing the relocation of overhead utility poles will make a dramatic visual impact. Jeff McCarthy, 416 S. King Street, addressed Council asking for support of placing utilities underground on S. King Street. John Hiqgins, 41.1 S. King Street, addressed Council asking for consideration of placing underground utilities on S. King Street to preserve and enhance the historic character of the neighborhood. Webb Koschene, 406 Beauregard Drive SE, addressed Council with reference to private streets. Mr. Koschene asked Council to not abolish private streets; they allow communities to have safe streets. He discussed a proposed cul-de-sac on Beauregard Drive that has not been built as per the approved plan. Councilmember Umstattd asked if there is a consensus in the Beauregard neighborhood to close off the cul-de-sac? Mr. Koschene said he could not speak for the rest of the neighbors but there is an approved plan for the cul- de-sac. Bill Zawacki, 1.1.07 Rollins Place, addressed Council. Mr. Zawacki expressed concern with the Town webbsite not be kept up-to-date. Carol Yocum, 424 S. King Street, provided a letter ready by Lyle Werner. Ms. Yocum asked Council for support of underground utilities on S. King Street during the current improvements. Town Council Minutes for July 25, 2000 Page 3 .left Kruse, 303/305 S. King Street, addressed Council asking for consideration of placing utilities underground on S. King Street. The petitioners section closed at 8:40 p.m. G, COUNCZL MEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Zoldos asked for a report from staff regarding underground utilities on S. King Street. Councilmember Atwell thanked the Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission for their presentation at last night's work session and commended them for having all of their members present. Councilmember Jackson commented that he too has been waiting on the South King Street improvements for a long time. Councilmember Umstattd discussed a proposed power plant by Tractabel in the urban growth area on the Lee Center site adjacent to Kincaid Forest. She stated no promise has been made for water and sewer to the site. She added that Council approval will be needed for water and sewer; a special exception from Loudoun County and approval for the State. Councilmember Umstattd stated that she will be opposing this power plant and ask that Council and the public monitor this very closely. Councilmember Schmidt commented the Town should consider under grounding the utility lines when doing street improvements. He asked that the Normandy Village play area be further investigated since the children do not have adequate recreation facilities. Linda Medagila, 30 Linden Hill Way SW, via e-mail to Mayor Webb asked Council to support the construction of the Chancellor Street bike path extension. Councilmember McDonald, left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. H. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Webb reported that Winchester Homes has withdrawn their offer to purchase the property in front of Woodlea. Mayor Webb commented on a meeting with the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission that included a tour of surrounding towns. She discussed Supervisor Button's comment that the best use of the Shellhorn property is for a county government center. She suggested we do what is necessary to protect the interest of the Town regarding the urban growth area, Shellhorn, and communication on the best use of the downtown area. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Noe discussed a tour offered by Mr. Dennis to any council members interested. Town Council Minutes for July 25, 2000 Page 4 He reported that Jane Sullivan spoke to the Sons of the American Revolution about Balch Library. Mr. Noe reported that Arlington County Public Schools and the Wakefield High Swim Center sponsored an event in which the Leesburg Parks and Recreation swim team finished in first place. .1. LEGISLATION On a motion by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Zoldos, the following consent agenda was proposed. 2000-140 RESOLUTION Accepting Public Improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving a maintenance guarantee for public improvements at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets Phase 1, Rt. 15 improvements, Ft. Evans Road traffic signal and the traffic signal for Ft. Evans Road at Potomac Station Drive. 2000-141 RESOLUTION Authorizing an agreement and approving a performance guarantee and water and sewer extension permits for Meadow Glen. 2000-::L42 RESOLUTION Authorizing an agreement and approving a performance guarantee and water and sewer extension permits for River Creek, Phase VII, Section 2 (Landbay Q) and River Creek Golf Course, Sanitary Sewer Crossing, Fairways 11 and 12 2000-143 RESOLUTION Approving a substitute performance guarantee for Potomac Crossing, Section 6 and the Potomac Crossing Traffic Signal at Battlefield Parkway and Shanks Evans Drive 2000-:!.44 RESOLUTION Supporting the modification of the starting point for the Virginia Scenic Byway designation of Dry Mill Road to the intersection of Loudoun and King Streets. 2000-1.45 RESOLUTION Authorizing a Land Use Permit application for tree planting within Loop "D" of Rt. 7 and Rt. 15 interchange. Councilmember Zoldos clarified that the Tree Commission has endorsed the tree planting on Loop "D" of the Rt. 7/Rt. :[5 Tnterchange. The consent agenda was adopted as follows: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, Schmidt, Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb. Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 On a motion by Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Zoldos, the following motion was proposed. 2000-146 RESOLUTION Authorizing a Joint Public Hearing to amend the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and the Zoning Ordinance with reference to private streets. Town Council Minutes for July 25, 2000 Page 5 The motion was adopted as follows: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, Schmidt, Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb. Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 On a motion by Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, the following motion was proposed. 2000-147- RESOLUTZON Receiving the Major Issues 2000 document prepared by the management staff of the Town of Leesburg for review and future planning. Councilmember Umstattd commented that she is impressed with the document. Mr. Noe commented that the entire management team worked on this document, The motion was adopted as follows: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, $chmidt, Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 K. NEW BUSZNESS Mayor Webb discussed a resolution proposed to establish procedures concerning the appointments of individuals to town boards and commissions, On a motion by Councilmember Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember $chmidt, the following motion was proposed. 2000-147 RESOLUTION Establishing procedure concerning the appointment of individuals to town boards and commissions. Mayor Webb submitted a friendly amendment to procedure #3 as follows: "3. This year, Council members who did not stand for re-election at the last election select a sitting member of each board or commission who is not up for reappointment to be their representative. When the term of the member of the board or commission so selected expires, the Council member nominates a person to fill the vacancy for a term to coincide with his or her remaining term on Council." Councilmember Zoldos commented that he believes that our present town code already covers these issues and he will be voting against this proposal. Councilmember Schmidt commented this proposal will make each councilmember accountable and will improve communication with boards and commissions. The amended motion was adopted as follows: Aye: Atwell, Schmidt, Umstattd, and Mayor Webb Nay: Zoldos and Jackson Vote: 4-2-1 Town Council Minutes for July 25, 2000 Page 6 Mayor Webb discussed the scheduling of the Town Manager's evaluation. was decided that the evaluation would take place September 5, 2000. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. It B. J, ~ebb, Mayor cUdith W. Ahalt lerk of Council