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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2005_09_13COUNCIL MEETING September 13, 2005 Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:37 p,m, Mayor Umstattd presiding, Councilmembers Present: Kelly Burk, Katie Sheldon Hammler, Susan Horne, Melinda Kramer, Marry Martinez, and Mayor Kristen Umstattd. Councilmembers Absent: Robert Zoldos Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Town Attorney Barbara Beach, Assistant to the Town Manager Nicole Ard, Assistant to the Town Manager Kathy Leidich, Planning, Zoning and Development Director Susan Swift, Director of Finance Norm Butts, Director of Economic Development Betsy Fields, Director of Utilities Randy Shoemaker, Airport Director Cindi Martin, Chief of Comprehensive Planning David Fuller, Police Sergeant Carl Maupin, Annie McDonald Preservation Planner, Comprehensive Planner Steve McGregor, Comprehensive Planner Nick Colonna, Comprehensive Planner Bruce Douglas, Management Specialist Tami Watkins, and Deputy Clerk of Council Debi Parry. AGENDA ITEMS B. C. D. Invocation by Mayor Umstattd Salute to the Flag was led by Cub Scout Troop 1550. Roll Call showing Councilmember Zoldos absent. Minutes a. May 23, 2005 work session On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Home, the minutes of the May 23, 2005 meeting were approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Zoldos absent). b. June 13f 2005 work session On a motion by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember Kramer, the minutes of the June 13, 2005 meeting were approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Zoldos absent). c. June 27f 2005 work session On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hammler, the minutes of the June 27, 2005 meeting were approved by a 6-0- I vote (Zoldos absent). d. June 28~ 2005 regular meeting On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Kramer, the minutes of the June 28, 2005 meeting were approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Zoldos absent). e. July 12, 2005 regular meeting On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Horne, the minutes of the .July 12, 2005 meeting were approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Zoldos absent). E. Presentations Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Paqe 2 a. Certificate of Appreciation - Carter Braxton On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hammler, a plaque and Certificate of Appreciation were presented to Mr. Gary Martell for his dedicated service to the Leesburg Police Citizens Support Team. b. Parking Tmplementation plan - status report Norm Butts outlined the goals and objectives of the parking plan and the various amendments that have been made since adoption of the plan this spring. He outlined the status of the improvements stating there has been a decline in the number of tickets written. Further, he stated staff is looking at some ideas for holiday related parking events. c. :Zntroduction of new Preservation Planner Susan Swift introduced Annie McDonald as the Town's new Preservation Planner. Petitioners The petitioner's section opened at 7:48 p.m. a. Downtown Business Association survey result presentation - Paige Buscema Ms. Buscema stated the Leesburg Downtown Business Association conducted a parking survey last month and one of the most significant complaints was unfriendly enforcement policy at the street meters. She stated people must be able to find available parking through an adequate way finding system, they must be able to park anywhere for a minimum of two hours and meter enforcement must be handled in a firm, but friendly manner. b. 3ourney Through Hallowed Ground - Cate Magennis Wyatt Ms. Wyatt stated she has worked with staff to schedule a conference in hopes of creating a coalition between the 15 main street communities that are located along the Journey Through Hallowed Ground. Mayor Umstattd thanked Ms. Wyatt for working with staff to reduce the amount of the contribution to $6,000. Councilmember Burk verified the Journey Through Hallowed Ground will match each dollar contributed by the Town. There was further discussion regarding the purpose of this conference and the benefits to the Town. Councilmember Hammler asked if there is a way to reduce the cost. Ms. Wyatt stated the cost has been reduced by $4,000 from last night. She stated participants will be required to arrange for their own hotel rooms and dinners. Further, she stated the purpose of this is to invest in the businesses rather than requesting contributions. Councilmember Hammler asked if there is a role for Leesburg to be an ongoing member in the business model rather than having these various expenses come up. Further, she spoke about the resources available through Loudoun County and the Loudoun County Visitor Association (LCVA). Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Page 3 Ms. Wyatt stated Leesburg is a partner in the journey and Cheryl Kilday from LCVA is on the Board of Directors. Ken Reid, 607 Talmadge Court, stated his opposition to the change in designation for the intersection of Route 7 and Battlefield Parkway from a cloverleaf to a diamond. Further, he presented a petition to Council. Brian Cullen, Keene Enterprises, asked Council to consider his request for a Regional Office designation on the Oaklawn property. Further, he suggested that Council delay their vote on the Town Plan to address a number of outstanding issues. Eric Stevens., 310 Pathway Place, address Council asking that improvements be made to Tuscarora Creek Park to enhance the safety of bike riders accessing the W&OD Trail. Mayor Umstattd asked that Mr. Wells investigate Mr. Stevens's concerns. Bruce Dewar, 5 Memorial Drive, expressed concern regarding the Loudoun :[NOVA Hospital office building proposed at the Cornwall campus. He stated there will be a significant increase in vehicular traffic which is unacceptable given the size and capacity of the streets in the Historic District neighborhood. Further, he presented a petition to Council signed by his neighbors in opposition to this project. Hub Turner, 1107 Bradfield Drive, expressed various transportation issues in the Town and asked Council to delay the vote on the Town Plan to further investigate these issues. Terry Elvers, 23 Linden Hill Way, thanked Council for listening to the concerns of the southwest quadrant regarding concerns with the Meadowbrook proposal. Craiq S. Lane, 613 Cobbler Terrace, expressed his concerns regarding traffic safety issues on Sycolin Road. He stated the number of traffic incidents has increased since the speed limit was lowered in 2003. Further, he recommended that the traffic signal be removed from the intersection of Tolbert Lane and Sycolin Road. Ted Kalriess., 103 Generals Court, stated he has spoken with a number of Planning Commissioners and they would like Council to send the Town Plan back to the Planning Commission rather than approve the Plan and initiate a Town Plan amendment in the same night. Further, he stated the Meadowbrook applicant has indicated they may request a deferment and if that is the case Council should conduct a charter of the south Leesburg area. .loanne Elvers, 23 Linden Hill Way, stated she has been impressed by the Town's willingness to involve citizens in the Town Plan process. She thanked Council for listening to the members of Keep South Leesburg Beautiful and residents of the Southwest quadrant regarding their concerns with the Leesburg South property. Kimberlee Welsh Cummings, Walsh Colucci, stated she has distributed some proposed text amendments to staff and Mr. Greehan. Eddie Byrne, KSI, provided Council with a letter from the Vice President of Wegmans attesting to the lease that exists for their location in the proposed KSI development. He stated Wegmans stores are typically 140,000 square feet in size; Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Page 4 however, the Town Plan limits single tenant retail facilities to 60,000 square feet. Further, he stated he has drafted some proposed language for consideration at tonight's Town Plan vote. 3ohn Drury, 621 Beauregard Drive, discussed several transportation issues within the Town and thanked Council for involving the citizens in the Town Plan approval process. Ann 3ansen, 105 Balch Springs Circle, thanked Council for their support of the citizens concerns with the Meadowbrook proposal. Bob Sevila, 414 Mosby Drive, expressed concern with the two-year sunset provision clause for the 3erry's Chevrolet special exception. He stated requiring the applicant to reapply for this use in two years is an unfair burden. Further, he requested a waiver of the landscape requirements. John Foote, Centex Homes, stated the downzoning of the Leesburg South property treats it as no other project has been treated before in the Town and stated he has heard no defensible explanation for the downzoning of the property. Further, he stated this decision is short-sighted and will be reversed or regretted. Paul Ritchey, 221 Shenandoah Street, stating after expressing his concerns regarding traffic to Council he met with Tom Mason and drove around town to witness his concerns first-hand. Colleen Snow, Cooley Godward, provided Council and Mr. Greehan with suggested amended text for the Town Plan. Ray Gruffmeyer, Woodlea Manor, expressed concern with the transportation issues in the southwest quadrant of Town. The petitioner's section closed at 9:27 p.m. G. Public Hearing None H. Legislation ORDZNANCE On a motion by Councilmember Kramer, seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez, the following motion was proposed: ORDZNANCE 2005-O-Z4 Amending Article 7 to add a decibel-based noise ordinance. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Horne, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: Zoldos Vote: 6-0-1 On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Horne, the following motion was proposed: Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Paqe 5 ORDINANCE 2005-O-:1.5 Revising the Comprehensive Town Plan for the Town of Leesburg. Councilmember Horne spoke of the economic benefits Wegmans could bring to the Town and proposed a friendly amendment to the Town Plan to amend the language in the Regional Office implementation section to add number three as follows; "Flexibility in the amount and size of individual non-office uses may be considered where a grade separated interchange or similar scale regional transportation improvement and major economic benefits to the Town are incorporated in a regional office project." The friendly amendment was not accepted by Councilmember Burk. Councilmember Hammler seconded Councilmember Horne's motion to amend the Town Plan. The motion to amend failed by the following vote: Aye: Hammler, Horne, Martinez Nay: Burk, Kramer, Mayor Umstattd Vote: 3-3-1 Councilmember Home proposed a friendly amendment to add language to the Regional Office Component as submitted by Ms. Snow as follows; "The office component of a project should be the predominant use as construction occurs. The phasing of uses and market demand should be therefore considered when an applicant proffers regional transportation improvements beyond those which would be necessitated by the transportation impacts created by a development project". The friendly amendment was not accepted by Councilmember Burk. Vice Mayor IVlartinez seconded Councilmember Horne's motion to amend the Town Plan. Councilmember Hammler disclosed a previous meeting with the Town's counsel, Ms. Snow and a couple of Planning Commission members. She stated discussion at this meeting indicated that the change to the Town Plan may not be necessary. The motion to amend failed by the following vote: Aye: Horne and IVlartinez Nay: Burk, Hammler, Kramer and Mayor Umstattd Vote: 2-4-1 Vice Mayor Martinez proposed a friendly amendment to add language to page LU-I:~ and intensity guidelines on page LU-22. He asked Ms. Cummings to outline her proposed amendments. Ms. Cummings stated on page LU-Zl objective 5a would be changed from 250,000 square feet to 350,000 square feet. She stated objective 5c would state retail space should not exceed 15,000 square feet rather than the current 10,000 square feet and 5d would be eliminated. Further, she stated on page LU-22 intensity item two should state, "The maximum floor area of the community commercial area Town Council minutes for the meetinq of September 13, 2005 Page 6 desitnated in the northeast sector for Potomac Station should be 350,000 square feet." The friendly amendment was accepted by Councilmember Horne and not accepted by Councilmember Burk. Councilmember Kramer seconded Vice Mayor Nartinez's motion to amend the Town Plan. The motion to amend failed by the following vote: Aye: Home, Kramer and Martinez Nay: Burk, Hammler and Mayor Umstattd Vote: 3-3-1 The original motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Home, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 CONSENT AGENDA On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Burk, the following consent motion was proposed: RESOLUTZON 2005-135 Making a reduction of the performance guarantee for public improvements installed in Battlefield Marketplace. RESOLUTTON 2005-:~36 Accepting public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving maintenance guarantee for public improvements at Potomac Crossing, Section 8, frontage improvements. RESOLUTI'ON 2005-137 Accepting public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving maintenance guarantee for public improvements at Potomac Crossing, Phase TIT Road Tmprovements. RESOLUTe'ON 2005-~38 Accepting public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving maintenance guarantee for public improvements at Exeter Hills, Section 6B. RESOLUTTON 2005-139 Accepting public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving maintenance guarantee for public improvements at David W. Frenzel, Lot 2 for GT&P, LLC. The consent motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Home, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Page 7 Nay: None Vote: 6-0-:[ REGULAR AGENDA On a motion by Councilmember Kramer, seconded by Councilmember Horne, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTION 2005-140 Special Exception TLSE-2003-O007 - Jerry's Leesburg Ford, to permit outside storage of new vehicle inventory at 9 Cardinal Park Drive, SE. Vice Mayor Martinez proposed a friendly amendment to eliminate the sunset provision and to grant the landscape buffer variation request. The friendly amendment was accepted by Councilmember Kramer and Councilmember Horne. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Horne, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Kramer, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTION 2005-141 Selection of Master Plan update Planning Alternative for Leesburg Executive Airport. Mayor Umstattd thanked Ms. Cindi Martin for her service to the Town and said that she will be missed. Vice Mayor Martinez thanked Ms. Martin for her hard work. Councilmember Horne thanked Ms. Martin for her work on behalf of the Town. Steve Axeman, Chairman, Leesburg Airport Commission, thanked Ms. Martin for her efforts on behalf of the Town stating it will be a huge loss. Further, he stated Jackie Seipel will do well until a new director is appointed. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Home, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Horne, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTION 2005-142 Making appointments to the Public Arts Task Force -- Judy Craun, Marilyn Cumbie, Peter Dunning, Courtney Case Frasier, Catherine Hills, Christine Lemley, Marybeth Town Council minutes for the meetinq of September 13, 2005 Paqe 8 Mohr, Ann Noel, Robert Sanabria, Jim Sisley, Jerome Smith, Antonia Walker, Gale Waldron The motion was tabled by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Home, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 On a motion by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Hammler, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUT]:ON 2005-143 Making an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission - Rebecca Shields. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Horne, Kramer Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay.' None Vote: 6-0-1 On a motion by Councilmember Hammler, seconded by Councilmember Home, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTTON 2005-144 Making an appointment to the Airport Commission - William "Randy" Morris The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Horne, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 Boards and Commissions a. Airport Commission No comment b. Thomas Balch Library Commission Councilmember Burk reported the commission will be meeting tomorrow. Board of Architectural Review Councilmember Burk reported the board will be meeting next week. Cable Television Advisory Commission No comment e. Economic Development Commission Councilmember Home reported the commission held their elections and Karen Jones was re-elected as Chairman and Ara Bagdasarian as Vice- Chairman. Further, she reported staff, the Leesburg Downtown Business Association and the Economic Development Commission co-hosted a branding seminar for small businesses. Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Paqe 9 week. Environmental Advisory Commission Councilmember Burk reported the commission will be meeting next Znformation Technology Commission No comment Parks and Recreation Commission No comment i. Planning Commission Susan Swift thanked Council, staff, Planning Commission and Randy Greehan for their hard work on the Town Plan. Mayor Umstattd thanked Ms. Swift and the Planning staff for their efforts. j. Tree Commission No comment Standing Residential Traffic Committee No comment Old Business a. Dodona Manor Flag Display Ms. Nicole Ard stated Marantha Edwards and O.3. ,lackson are working closely with Dodona Manor on the international flag display. She stated the flags will be displayed closer to the opening ceremonies in December and a private individual has come forward to purchase the flags. Councilmember Burk asked if the flags would be displayed close to Dodona Manor. Mr. Wells stated there was some discussion about a central flag display around the grounds of Dodona Manor; however, it is his understanding that the group organizing the program would prefer that the flags be displayed throughout the downtown. b. Recognition of National Guard Troops Ms. Ard stated staff has been working with Randy Collins and the local National Guard to accommodate their needs and more information will be provided as it is available, New Business a. 3R Festival Lakes utility request On a motion by Vice Mayor IVlartinez, seconded by Councilmember Home, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTTON 2005-145 Authorizing the initiation of a boundary line adjustment with Loudoun County to incorporate .]R's Festival Lakes and Central Loudoun Little League parcels into the corporate limits of the Town. Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Page 10 Mayor Umstattd expressed her concern with increasing the size of the Town and stated she would not support this motion, Councilmember Hammler stated she would not support this motion because of her concern that the agreement will extend water and sewer to an unknown use and the future pressure for residential development. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Horne, Kramer and Martinez Nay: Hammler and Mayor Umstattd Vote: 4-2-! b. .lourney Through Hallowed Ground On a motion by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTION 2005-146 Approving a budget transfer in the FY 2006 Budget from the contingency fund to the .lourney Through Hallowed Ground public private partnership. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Horne, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 c. 2005 Town Plan Amendment On a motion by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember Kramer, the following motion was proposed: RESOLUTTON 2005-147 ~[nitiating an amendment to the Town Plan to change the Land Use Policy Map categories for certain parcels, Councilmember Hammler stated she would like to propose an amendment to the Transportation Policy Map to leave open the interchange designation for the intersection of Battlefield Parkway and Route 7. l~t was determined that the Transportation Policy Map amendment should be made separately. Councilmember Burk asked if there are any ramifications from amending the Town Plan before it is enacted. Ms. Beach stated there has been a lot of input and information provided since the public hearing. She stated Council was faced with the choice of sending the plan back to the Planning Commission or to asking the Planning Commission to process the amendment. There was further discussion regarding the Town Plan Amendment process. Town Council minutes for the meeting of September .13, 2005 Page 11 The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Horne, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 Councilmember Hammler made a motion to amend the Transportation Policy Map to leave open the interchange designation for the intersection of Battlefield Parkway and Route 7. This motion failed for lack of a second. L. Council Comments Councilmember Hammler disclosed a meeting with Ben Leigh on September 2 regarding Sycolin Corner. She stated Vice Mayor Martinez, Bridget Bangert, John Wells and herself met with Peterson Companies in Fairfax on September 8. Further, she disclosed a meeting with Sam Adamo and Randy Vlad regarding a site visit to the proposed high school property on Route 15 on September 8. Councilmember Hammler commented on the success of August Court Days. She thanked the Parks and Recreation staff for organizing the September 11 memorial ceremony. Councilmember Hammler stated she will not be able to attend the next Council worksession on September 26. Councilmember Hammler stated the Loudoun County Economic Summit will be held at Lansdowne on October 7. She expressed her sympathy to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and thanked the Leesburg residents, Officers Welch and Bennett and the various businesses that have provided aid to these families. Councilmember Hammler welcomed Randy Morris to the Airport Commission. She reflected on Mr. John Drury's comments regarding citizen involvement and how we are all neighbors. Further, she thanked those individuals who were willing to speak out on Mr. Jim Haynes' accomplishments. Councilmember Hammler welcomed Barbara Beach and Annie McDonald to the Town staff. Further, she stated Cindi Martin will be missed and thanked Kaj Dentler for filling in as interim director. Councilmember Hammler thanked everyone involved in the Town Plan process. She commented on the citizen involvement stating it was very helpful to the process. Councilmember Horne reported attending the Loudoun County Visitor Association '10th anniversary celebration. She stated her regrets in missing the September 11 commemoration ceremony. Councilmember Horne disclosed meeting with Eddie Byrne regarding the KS]: project and Sam Adamo regarding the school site. She stated she has a meeting scheduled for later this month with her appointed commissioners. Further, she disclosed meeting with Jim Wordsworth and Terry Titus regarding the Festival Lakes req u est. Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Page 12 Councilmember Horne stated the Leesburg Downtown Business Association is hosting a crime prevention seminar on September 21 at 6:30 pm. Councilmember Horne reported Councilmember Zoldos was absent from tonight's meeting due to a work commitment. Councilmember Home welcomed Barbara Beach to the Town. Councilmember Horne thanked the Planning Commission, staff and citizens who have worked so hard on the Town Plan. She stated she has some concerns about the signals Council is sending by turning down some of the amendments that were offered tonight. Councilmember Horne stated .lohn Wells is approaching his one-year anniversary with the Town and she asked that Council be prepared to conduct an annual review for him. Councilmember Burk stated an individual has provided money to the Loudoun County Library system to ensure everyone the opportunity to read the book Witness. She stated anyone who would like a copy can pick one up from the library. Further, she stated the author will be in Leesburg for a reading on September 22. Councilmember Burk commented on the Journey Through Hallowed Ground stating she saw tonight's Council action as a tangible act in support of this program. Councilmember Burk stated Council received invitations to the Light The Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on September 24. Councilmember Burk thanked the citizens who have volunteered for the Public Arts Task Force. She thanked the Planning Commission, staff, and citizens for their efforts on the Town Plan. Further, she thanked the Leesburg Downtown Business Association for the parking survey. Councilmember Burk stated the Board of Architectural Review is excited about finally having a historic planner and will certainly put her to work. Further, she welcomed Barbara Beach. Councilmember Burk reported meeting with her commissioners last month Vice Mayor Martinez stated the September 1.1 ceremony was well organized and he thanked everyone for their efforts. He thanked Norm Butts for provided the parking report. Further, he thanked the cub scouts for attending tonight's meeting. Vice Mayor Martinez thanked the Historic District residents for being proactive and working with the developer of the medical building at the Cornwall Campus. Further, he thanked Mr. Drury for his words regarding citizen involvement. Vice Mayor Martinez asked staff to look into the possibility of electronic agenda packets. Vice Mayor Martinez stated a number of citizens have commented on transportation and stated he would like the Town to work with County, State and Federal agencies to come up with some solutions to the traffic issues we are facing. Town Council minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2005 Paqe 13 Vice Mayor Martinez welcomed Barbara Beach and Annie McDonald to the Town. Further, he thanked the Planning staff, Planning Commission and everyone for their hard work on the Town Plan. Councilmember Kramer stated the Habitat for Humanity chapter in Louisiana is looking for donation so that they can begin to rebuild communities. M. Mayor's Comments Mayor Umstattd thanked .lohn Wells, Nagi Elsewaissi and Renee LaFollette for their work to quickly resolve the issues on Pershing Avenue. Mayor Umstattd thanked Councilmember Horne and Councilmember Burk for attending the ribbon cutting at Lu Lu's on Loudoun Street. Further, she thanked Councilmember Burk for attending the Ribbon cutting today at the Laser Center in Colonial Square. Mayor Umstattd stated Greg Wigfield of Destiny Church would like to use the Town Green on Christmas Eve for a ceremony. N. Manager's Report .lohn Wells asked Tom Mason to provide a report on the Edwards Landing subdivision. Mr. Mason stated staff is aggressively working with the developer of Edwards Landing and the homeowners association. He stated staff will report to Council regarding time extensions with conditions and the provisions to find them in default if the improvements are not completed. Mr. Wells thanked Ms. Swift, Planning Department staff, Planning Commission, Council, citizens and everyone who worked on the Town Plan. Mr. Wells stated the Loudoun Street Task Force will meet tomorrow morning at 7:30 am. Mr. Wells thanked Mr. Butts, Ms. Fields and Council for their support of the parking program. He stated staff is anxious to work with the downtown businesses to make the program better. Further, he thanked the Leesburg Police Department for identifying the two individuals who were tampering with the fire hydrants. Mr. Wells welcomed Barbara Beach to the Town. O. Adjournment On a motion Councilmember Kramer, seconded by Councilmember Bu, r_k,_the meetingadjournedatll:16pm. ~.~ Rtl~n C. Umstattd, Mayor Town of Leesburg