HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003_11_25COUNCIL MEETING November 25, 2003
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. MayorUmstattd presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Frank Buttery, Melinda Kramer, Mervin Jackson, Marry
Martinez, David $chmidt, Robert Zoldos, and Mayor Kristen Umstattd.
Staff Present: Town Attorney William Donnelly, Assistant to the Town Manager
Nicole Ard, Assistant to the Town Manager Kathleen Leidich, Director of Engineering
and Public Works Tom Mason, Chief of Police .loe Price, Director of Planning, Zoning
and Development Susan Swift, Management/Budget Officer Mike Freda, Management
Intern Alexandra Shabelski, Airport Administrative Associate .lackie Siepel, and Clerk
of Council .ludy Ahalt.
AGENDA ITEMS
A. Tnvocation by Councilmember Zoldos
B. Salute to the Flag was led by Councilmember Martinez
C. Roll Call showing all present
D. 14inutes
On a motion by Vice Mayor Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Martinez,
the minutes of the November 12, 2003 meeting were approved unanimously.
E. Presentations
a. Certificate of Appreciation - Cathy Polen
Mayor and Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lt. Cathy
Polen for her dedicated service to the Town of Leesburg and the Leesburg Police
Department for the period October 1977 through December 2003.
b. Town Plan Update
There was no presentation for this item.
F, Petitioners
Greg Adams, 317 Wildman Street, addressed Council. Mr. Adams reported
on the success of the haunted house project at his residence. He thanked the
businesses, Leesburg Citizens Support Team and the Leesburg police for their
support.
Mr. Adams stated that this year's effort allowed them to donate $6,137.27 to
Interfaith Relief..
Don Robb, 8009 Lewinsville Road, McLean, Virginia, addressed Council. Mr.
Rob spoke against approval of a lease agreement for Aviation Adventures until a
business analysis based on business data is available.
Elizabeth Whiting, 241 Edwards Ferry Road NE, addressed Council. Ms.
Whiting spoke on behalf of the Residential Traffic Committee and their mid-year
budget requests.
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She asked for Council support of a request for $55,000 to extend the fence on
the west side of the Rt. 15 Bypass in order to expand their public safety project on
the Rt. 15 Bypass.
Dennis Boykin, 1302 Barksdale Drive, addressed Council in support of the
AV/ED Flight School lease. He stated his support for competitive business at the
airport.
Luke Cropsey, 243 Connery Terrace, addressed Council on behalf of the
Greenway Farms Homeowners Association. Mr. Cropsey had concerns with traffic
volumes and speed on Meade Drive. He asked for Council's support on working
toward a solution.
Michael DeMonte, 206 Lawnhill Court, President of the Greenway
Homeowners Association, addressed Council. Mr. DeMonte had concerns with traffic
volume and speed on Meade Drive.
He stated he is aware that the street does not meet the minimum
requirements for a stop sign, but there are overriding safety issues to be considered.
He requested that Council consider three-way stop signs on Lawnhill/Meade Drive
and Fairfield/Meade Drive as well as a mini-traffic circle on Deermeadow/Meade
Drive.
Further, he recommended a $200 speeding penalty add-on.
Lori Caifre, 115 Mleade Drive, addressed Council concerning the speed and
traffic on Meade Drive, which has been an issue since the barrier has been removed
from the Woodlea connection. She asked for more enforcement and traffic calming
measures.
Dawn Barrett thanked Council for the initial stop sign they approved on
Meade Drive but stated more traffic calming needs to take place.
Joe Latham, 2 Royal Street, addressed Council. He reminded Council of the
latest musical event that he is sponsoring in Leesburg at the Laurel Brigade ]~nn on
December 5.
Vice Mayor Jackson thanked the residents for coming in to discuss their traffic
concerns on Meade Drive. He stated he could support three-way stop signs and a
traffic circle as traffic calming measures.
Councilmember Schmidt stated he generally supports the stop signs but
would like to hear from staff.
Councilmember Martinez stated he supports the stop signs.
Councilmember Zoldos stated he too supports the stop signs and suggested a
vote tonight.
Councilmember Buttery stated he generally supports the stop signs but would
like to see a staff report on the issue.
Councilmember Kramer stated she supports the stop signs.
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Mayor Umstattd stated she too agrees and would like to see a staff report on
this issue as well as a briefing on the mini-circle concept.
Elizabeth Whitinq stated the committee would look at issues on a case-by-
case basis. The staff report will show that we have not been able to document the
speeding problem within the warrants. We will look at site distance and other issues
Councilmember Schmidt stated he would like to add the intersection of Hague
and Meade Drive.
lan Ronis, Walden Square, Sterling, Virginia addressed Council with a
consumer complaint.
Mr. Ronis stated he is a private pilot flying out of Leesburg and has personally
found AV/ED to be unresponsive when he was looking for space at Leesburg Airport.
He asked that Council please support allowing another flight school in Leesburg as
other alternatives are needed for the consumer.
G. Public Hearing
None
H. Council Comments
Councilmember Schmidt thanked the Greenway citizens for coming in to
express their concerns.
He reported attending a reception honoring former Mayor Frank Raflo. He
stated storm debris cleanup is necessary at Ratio Park. Further, he wished a safe
and happy Thanksgiving season to all.
Councilmember Martinez thanked citizens for coming out to speak on the
issues.
He also thanked the Streets Department for all of the work they do and
wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving season.
Councilmember Zoldos wished every a happy Thanksgiving season.
He stated he would support the Meade Drive traffic calming measures.
Councilmember Zoldos stated he would have two items of new business at
the end of the meeting.
He asked the progress on the Airport Director vacancy? Further, a speedy
completion of the airport leases so that the new terminal tenants will know where
they are going and the lease amount would be in order.
Councilmember Buttery thanked Mr. Greg Adams for his comments. He
stated people like Greg Adams and Cathy Polen add character to the town.
He congratulated the Loudoun County Volleyball Team and Coach Brown for
winning the regional championship.
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Councilmember Kramer wished everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
She stated Mr. Adams and Cathy Polen are to be congratulated for their contributions
to the town.
Vice Mayor ~lackson had no comment.
T. Hayor's Comments
Mayor Umstattd reported that she and town staff met with Loudoun County
officials regarding the proposal to fund Battlefield Parkway between Route. 7 and
Sycolin Road, $20 million dollar project. She reported that Congressman Frank
Wolf's request for $6 million dollars passed the House and Senate and is awaiting
President Bush's signature.
She reported the county is being asked to consider funding $1 million over
the next three years and the town would consider a bond for the remainder.
The Mayor reported attending, along with Councilmember Martinez, the
ribbon cutting of Serependity on the Vine on E. Market Street. She reported the
downtown stores would remain open on Friday evenings until 8:00 p.m. through the
holidays.
She echoed fellow Councilmember comments regarding Greg Adams' efforts
and thanked Joe Latham for his efforts to bring entertainment to the community.
.1. t4anager's Report
Nicole Ard reminded Council of the upcoming holiday events in Leesburg and
wished all a happy Thanksgiving.
K. Legislation
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember
Kramer, the follow consent motion was proposed:
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RESOLUT]:ON
Approving a substitute performance guarantee and making a reduction of the
performance guarantee for public improvements installed in Edwards Landing Wood
Edge Drive.
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RESOLUTTON
Making a reduction of the performance guarantee for public improvements installed
in Kincaid Forest, Section 4C.
2003-157
RE$OLUTTON
Authorizing a time extension for completion of public improvements and approving a
performance guarantee for Stowers, Section 1.
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RE$OLUTI:ON
Making a reduction of the performance guarantee for public improvements installed
in Edwards Landing Battlefield Parkway Phase II road improvements.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Buttery, Kramer, .lackson, IVlartinez, Schmidt, Zoldos and
Mayor Umstattd
Nay.' None
Vote: 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember
Zoldos, the following motion was proposed:
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RESOLUTION
Authorizing the lease agreement by and between AV-ED Flight School, Inc. and the
Town of Leesburg for the Leesburg Executive Airport.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Buttery, Kramer, .lackson, Martinez, Schmidt, Zoldos and
Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
On a motion by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember
Kramer, the following motion was proposed:
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RE!$OLtlTI:OI~I
Authorizing the lease agreement by and between Aviation Adventures, LLC and the
Town of Leesburg for the Leesburg Executive Airport.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye.' Buttery, Kramer, .lackson, Martinez, Schmidt and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Zoldos
Vote: 6-1
On a motion by Councilmember Schmidt, seconded by Councilmember
Martinez, the following motion was proposed:
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RESOLUTION
Supporting Loudoun County transit bus service for the Leesburg area and
recommending that the county consider alternate sites for the proposed park and
ride lot at Westpark.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Buttery, Kramer, .lackson, Martinez, Schmidt, Zoldos and
Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
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Boards and Commissions
a. Airport Commission
Councilmember Zoldos reported the next meeting will be held on
December 16 and there will be a report on acceptance of funds for the TLS
system and acquisition of property on the west side of the airport.
Thomas Balch Library Commission
No comment
Board of Architectural Review
No comment
c, Cable Commission
Councilmember Buttery stated he would have an appointment
commission at the next Council meeting.
to the
Economic Development Commission
Councilmember Schmidt stated commission members were shown
meeting new photos for the tourism advertising campaign at their
November 19.
Environmental Advisory Commission
No comment
:Znformation Technology Commission
No comment
Parks and Recreation Commission
No comment
Planning Commission
No comment
j. Tree Commission
No comment
Standing Residential Traffic Committee
No comment
New Business
a. United Way parking request
On a motion by Councilmember Schmidt, seconded by Councilmember
Zoldos, the following motion was proposed:
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RESOLUTTON
Denying the Loudoun United Way request for four parking passes to the Town
of Leesburg municipal parking garage.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Buttery, Jackson, Kramer, Martinez, Schmidt, Zoldos and
Mayor Umstattd
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Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
b. Blue Sky Aviation lease a§reement
Councilmember Zoldos stated he would like Council to consider the
lease agreement for Blue Sky Aviation at the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Martinez stated Blue Sky is in arrears in their FBO
fees.
Bill Donnelly confirmed that Blue Sky is in arrears $30,000 in license
fees. He reviewed how the fees are calculated.
c. Committee of the Whole
Councilmember Zoldos made a motion to eliminate the Council
committee of the whole and the reestablishment of committees to meet on
the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Mayor Umstattd stated their needs to be a 2/3 vote to suspend the
rules to vote on this motion.
Councilmember Zoldos made a motion to suspend the rules for a vote.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Zoldos stated his intent to discuss this issue at the
next work session agenda.
d. IT/Cable Commission
Councilmember Martinez stated these commissions are unclear of their
responsibilities and suggested combining them.
There was no further discussion on this matter.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Kristen C. Umsit:~ttd, IVl~y~rr- ' /
Town of Leesburg
A-I-rEST:
;/~erk of Council
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