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Home My Public Portal About2002_01_08COUNCIL MEETING January 8, 2002 Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Webb presiding. Councilmembers Present: George Atwell, Mervin Jackson, Leonard McDonald, David Schmidt, Kristen Umstattd, Bob Zoldos and Mayor Webb. Staff Present: Town Manager Robert Noe, Town Attorney William Donnelly, Deputy Town Manager Phillip Rodenberg, Director of Engineering and Public Works Tom Mason, Interim Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Lee Philips, Assistant to the Town Manager Nicole Ard, Thomas Balch Library Manager Jane Sullivan, Tourism Coordinator Marantha Edwards, Management Intern Larry DiRe, and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt. AGENDA ITEMS A. :Invocation by Mayor Webb B. Salute to the Flag was led by Councilmember Zoldos C. Roll Call showing all present D, Minutes: On a motion by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Schmidt, the minutes of the December 10, 2001 work session and December 11, 2001 regular meeting were approved, with Councilmember Zoldos abstaining. E, Presentations a. Resolution of Respect - Henry C, Stowers On a motion by Councilmember Atwell, seconded by Councilmember McDonald the following Resolution of Respect was approved. Resolution of Respect Henry C. Stowers WHEREAS, Henry C. Stowers was a resident of Leesburg and a farmer for over 50 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Stowers served on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors from 1972 through 1979; and WHEREAS, Mr. Stowers was a member of the Leesburg Planters Farmers Club, the Farm Service Agency, the Union Cemetery Board, the Loudoun County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, the Selective Service Board, the Lovettsville Farmers Club and the Loudoun Extension and Leadership Council; and Town Council Minutes for January 8, 200~ Page 2 WHEREAS, Mr. Stowers served as Director for the Southern States Cooperative Board, Director of the Loudoun County Soil and Water Conservation District and on the Board of Directors for the Northern Virginia 4H Center in Front Royal; and WHEREAS, Mr. $towers was appointed by Governor George Allen to the Governor's Small Grains Board and was reappointed by Governor Jim Gilmore; and WHEREAS, Mr. Stowers suffered an untimely death on December 20, 2001; and THERFORE, RESOLVED the Mayor and members of the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia extend their sympathy to the Stowers family and their appreciation for his dedicated service to Loudoun County and the Town of Leesburg and ask that this Resolution of Respect be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be sent to the Stowers family. PASSED this 8th day of January 2002. Mayor Webb presented copies of this resolution to the members of the Stowers family who were present. She further stated that Mr. Stowers served on the Leesburg Planning Commission during the 1980's. b. Balch Library Community Appearance Alliance Award Frank Buttery, Chairman of the Balch Library Commission, stated that the Thomas Balch Library was presented an award in December 2001 by the Community Appearance Alliance of Northern Virginia for its distinguished contribution to community appearance. Mayor Webb presented the award, on behalf of Council, to Joan Rokus, Susan Weber and Jane Sullivan. c. Economic Development Commission - Business Appreciation Summary Susan Horne, Economic Development Commission member, spoke about the nomination process and the criteria used to determine the winner of each Small Business Appreciation Award, as well as the mission of the awards. She further stated that all nominees were asked what advice they would give to the EDC to assist in promoting a positive business climate, and outlined their suggestions. Petitioners There were no petitioners. Public Hearing None Town Council Minutes for .lanuary 8, 200,t/ Page 3 H, Council Comments: Councilmember Atwell updated Council on where the Town stands with the annexation process at this point. He briefed Council on the December 19th negotiating meeting with the Board of Supervisors. He also reminded Council and the public about the public briefing on January 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Leesburg Fire Hall. Councilmember Atwell then announced that the Annexation Committee recommends that Council schedule a public hearing for January 30th, 2002 with a snow date of February 6th, He added the second Negotiating Committee meeting with the County is scheduled for January :L5th from 4-6 p.m. at Town Hall. It was the consensus of Council to vote on the proposed public hearing and to discuss any other issues pertaining to it under new business. Councilmember Schmidt stated that he attended the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department annual banquet. He further stated that it was an honor to be with the firefighters who embody the spirit that we've seen from New York and across the country. He also thanked Mr. Atwell for the annexation update and announced that he will not be attending the next council meeting due to business travel. Vice-Mayor Umstattd commended Officer Potter for assisting tourists in the downtown. She also commended Marantha Edwards for her work coordinating the Olympic Torch Relay activities. Councilmember Jackson had no comment. Councilmember Zoldos asked that residents attend the annexation briefing on January 9th. He further passed on his congratulations to the staff for their work in planning the Olympic Torch Relay, Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Councilmember McDonald expressed his appreciation to all town employees for their after hours work. 14ayor's Comments: Mayor Webb thanked Marantha Edwards and Nicole Ard for their efforts with the Olympic Torch Relay and stated that it was a tremendous success with over 8,000 people in attendance. She further thanked Councilmembers $chmidt and Jackson, along with their wives, for attending the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department Banquet. She stated that she had again asked the County to forgive the debt on the fire department building. Mayor Webb further commented that she had the honor of dropping the flag at the Rotary Resolution Race on New Years Day. Mayor Webb read a memo to the public stating her withdrawal from the annexation negotiating Team. She also stated that two new business items should be discussed - appointing another member of Council to the negotiating team and an additional amendment to the legislative program. Town Council Minutes for January 8, 200~t~ Page 4 Mayor Webb announced that on January 25th, the Shenandoah University Leesburg campus is hosting a briefing for the community by General John P. Jumper, the Air Force Chief of Staff. The briefing will begin at 5:00 p.m. Cliff Vaughan, accompanied by Lyle Werner, Charlotte Cable and Bill Zawacki, outlined the Planning Commission's annual report and activity summary. Mr. Vaughan highlighted the commission's goal for a Citizens Academy. Mr. Vaughan stated that the Planning Commission hopes to have a completed Zoning Ordinance for Council by the end of the first quarter. Councilmembers Zoldos and McDonald thanked the commission for their hard work. .1. Manager's Report: Bob Noe thanked the Town staff for their extraordinary efforts on the annexation, particularly Phil Rodenberg, Larry DiRe, Bill Donnelly, Lee Phillips, Tom Mason, and Paul Gauthier. He further thanked Nicole Ard for her extraordinary efforts with the Olympic Torch Relay and other staff who assisted her. Bob Noe further stated that he is currently processing the applications for the Economic Development and Planning Director positions. K. Legislation: CONSENT AGENDA ] On a motion by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember McDonald, the following consent motion was proposed: RESOLUTTON 2002-:1. Authorizing an agreement and approving a performance guarantee for Stratford- Ryland Hope Parkway. RESOLUT:ZON 2002-2 Making a reduction of the performance guarantees for public improvements installed in Edwards Landing, Section I and Edwards Landing Road :Improvements. RESOLUTTON 2002-:3 Making a reduction of the performance guarantees for public improvements installed in Potomac Crossing, Sections 6 and 7. RESOLUTTON 2002-4 Authorizing an agreement and approving a performance guarantee and a sewer extension permit for Stratford West Sanitary Sewer Outfall. Town Council Minutes for .lanuary 8, 200~' Page 5 RESOLUTION 2002-5 Receiving the Planning Commission Annual Report for 2001. RESOLUTION 2002-6 Adopting the depiction of Town Hall as the official Town of Leesburg corporate seal. The consent motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 REGULAR AGENDA On a motion by Councilmember $chmidt, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTION 2002-7 Adopting Council goals for the coming months. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, $chmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 On a motion by Councilmember McDonald, seconded by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTION 2002-8 Expressing the appreciation of the Leesburg Town Council to the Town of Leesburg Public Works Streets crew, Police Officers, and Parks and Recreation staff for all their efforts in making the 2001 Holiday Parade a great success. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 L. Boards and Commissions On a motion by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTION 2002-9 Making an appointment to the Tnformation Technology Commission - Robert G. Brewer. Town Council Minutes for .lanuary 8, 200~ Page 6 The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, .lackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 New Business On a motion by Councilmember Atwell, seconded by Councilmember Schmidt the following motion was proposed: RE$OLUT?ON 2002-10 Appointing Councilmember Mervin .lackson to the Annexation Negotiating Committee The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 On a motion by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Schmidt, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUT]:ON 2002-11 Amending the 2002 Legislative Program. Mayor Webb commented that the Joint Legislative Task Force has voted to support legislation to restrict the SCC's power to consider environmental and land use issues in siting power plants. She asked the Council to add to the 2002 Legislative Program an item that opposes such legislation that would restrict the $CC's power as recommended by the Legislative Task Force. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 On a motion by Councilmember Zoldos, seconded by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, the following motion was proposed: Ratifying a Town Council Public Hearing on January 30th, 2002, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss annexation issues. Councilmember Zoldos amended his motion to state the public hearing will be held in the Town Council Chamber. Vice-Mayor Umstattd accepted the amendment. Town Council Minutes for January 8, 200;/ Paqe ? The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, Zoldos and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. B. J. We~l~ Mayor A'I-FEST: