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COUNCIL MEETING
October 24, 2006
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Kelly Burk, Kathryn Sheldon Hammier, Susan Horne,
Marty Martinez, Kevin Wright, and Mayor Kristen Umstattd.
Councilmembers Absent: Ken Reid arriving late
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Assistant to the Town Manager Nicole
Ard, Assistant to the Town Manager Kathy Leidich, Director of Engineering and Public
Works Tom Mason, Chief of Police Joe Price, Director of Planning, Zoning and
Development Susan Swift, Airport Director Tim Deike, Management Specialist Tami
Watkins and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt.
AGENDA
ITEMS
A. Invocation by Council Member Martinez
B. Salute to the Flag was led by Mayor Umstattd
C. Roll Call showing Council Member Reid absent.
D. Minutes
a. Regular session minutes of August 8, 2006
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the minutes of August 8, 2006 were approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Reid
absent) with minor edits.
E. Presentations
a. Certificates of Appreciation - Tiger Claw Taekwondo
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the following certificates were approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Reid
absent) and presented to the following:
TIGER CLAW TAEKWONDO for Master J. Douglas' nomination to the
Martial Arts Hall of Fame, for Tiger Claw Taekwondo's nomination for best
small business of the year for the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
Awards and for receiving the award for Gumdo School of the Year;
TYLER SULLIVAN for receiving the Gold Medal for Koryo Gumdo
Forms and Taekwondo Forms and the Silver Medal for Koryo Gumdo Sparring
at the South Texas Open Competition;
GRANT PERALES for receiving the Gold Medal for Taekwondo Forms
at the South Texas Open Competition;
WADE VON KLEECK for receiving the Gold Medal for Taekwondo
Forms and the Bronze Medal for Koryo Gumdo Sparring and Koryo Gumdo
Forms at the South Texas Open Competition;
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PARKER BARRETT for receiving the Silver Medal for Taekwondo
Forms and the Bronze Medal for Taekwondo Sparring at the South Texas
Open Competition; and
CHRISTY BORBIDGE for receiving the Bronze Medal for Taekwondo
Forms at the South Texas Open Competition.
b. Resolution of Appreciation - Downtown Saloon
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the following certificate was approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Reid Absent):
Resolution of Appreciation
Downtown Saloon
WHEREAS, The Downtown Saloon is a valued member of Leesburg's
downtown business community; and
WHEREAS, The Downtown Saloon recently assisted with a motorcycle
ride to raise awareness of breast cancer by supplying the facility and food for
the participants; and
WHEREAS, for the past six years The Downtown Saloon has hosted
the O'Neal Stewart Charity Bike Ride to raise money for the YMCA and the
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and
WHEREAS, The Downtown Saloon has also assisted with the Muscular
Dystrophy Association benefit ride by providing the facility and food for the
riders; and
WHEREAS, The Downtown Saloon's extensive charity work has also
included raising funds for the March of Dimes, St. Jude's Children's Research
Hospital and various other organizations.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Leesburg in Virginia hereby recognize and commend The Downtown Saloon
and its patrons for their efforts to raise awareness of these and other
charitable organizations which have benefited countless individuals in the
Town of Leesburg, the State of Virginia and the United States of America.
PASSED this 24th day of October 2006.
Scott Warner, owner of the Downtown Saloon, was present to accept
the resolution on behalf of the restaurant and its patrons.
c. Accreditation Presentation by the Virginia Law Enforcement
Chief Joe Price discussed the accreditation process. He stated state
accreditation is the best measure of an agency's compliance with professional
law enforcement standards as determined by the Virginia Law Enforcement
Professional Standards Commission. This Commission consists of Virginia
Police Chiefs and Sheriff Chiefs selected for their expertise and knowledge.
Executive board members consisting of active Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police
establish professional standards and administer the accreditation process
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whereby agencies can be systematic measured, evaluated, measured and
updated. The Leesburg Police Department successfully complied with 170
standards.
Present was Chief Summers, Town of Herndon; Chief Skinner, City of
Manassas; Gary Dylan with Department of Criminal Justice Services; Leesburg
Chief Joe Price, Capt. Jeff Van Gilder, Capt. Clagett Moxley, and Accreditation
Managers Lt. Jeff Dube' and Sherry Bodine.
Chief Price provided Council a booklet showing the 2006 Community
Policing Awards sponsored by the IACP and ITT Night Vision which cited
Leesburg Police for a 2006 Community Policing Award for their population
category.
Chief Price introduced Gary Dylan with the Department of Criminal
Justice Services. Mr. Dylan stated he was present to recognize the Leesburg
Police Department for their commitment to Law Enforcement excellence.
He briefly explained what it means to be accredited. He stated the
process involves an on-site assessment which found Leesburg to be in
compliance with the program standards. Further, The Commission Executive
Board met on August 24 and certified that Leesburg met the Accreditation
Standards.
Further, this is a major milestone for the Town of Leesburg as the
Leesburg Police Department is one of the 57 out 400 law enforcement
departments that are accredited.
Chief Price thanked the commissioners for attending and his staff for
their efforts.
d. Inova Loudoun Hospital
This presentation was postponed until a future date.
F. Petitioners
The petitioner's section opened at 7:58 p.m.
Beth Erickson, 15223 Second Street, addressed Council on behalf of Journey
through Hallowed Ground. She presented Council with the newly printed "Journey
Thru Hallowed Ground" Guidebook. She thanked Leesburg staff for their support in
this effort. Further, a book signing for this guidebook will be held at the Thomas
Balch Library tomorrow night.
Hub Turner, 1107 Bradfield Drive, addressed Council with concerns on how
the personal property tax billings were processed this year. He questioned whether
the Florida Department of Corrections handled our billing properly and whether they
were a qualified bidder.
John Wells assured Mr. Turner that the data was handled securely and the
Town will not be working with this vendor again.
Andrea McGimsey, 2187 Kings Crossing Terrace, spoke to Council on behalf of
the Campaign for Loudoun's Future (an issue advocacy campaign). She stated she
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works for the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEe) in Leesburg and with various
groups within the Town and County.
Ms. McGimsey spoke about the resolution Council is considering on the
County's Comprehensive Plan. She stated the PEC's purpose is to educate citizens
on issues and that Leesburg is more active than other communities. She stated the
vast majority of people are speaking against CPAM's as they are very worried about
the impact on taxes, traffic and their communities.
She encouraged Council to adopt the resolution concerning the County
CPAM's. Further, she stated the public can contact the PEC contact at
www.loudounsfuture.org.
Stevens Miller. 21646 Stillbrook Farm Drive, Broadlands, thanked the Town
for listening to their concerns. He stated it is obvious the County Board is not
listening to the citizens. Thus, he is speaking to the Town to encouraged Council to
pass the resolution on CPAM's. He added the majority of Loudoun County residents
do not want more density. Further, let the Board of Supervisors know the Town is
listening.
Gem Binool, 1508 Shields Terrace, stated she was unaware the Town was
considering passing a resolution in support of the current County Plan relative to
Dulles South and the Crosstrail CPAM. She stated the importance of following the
policies adopted in the comprehensive plan, adding more growth management is
warranted.
Ms. Bingol reported attending the Ridgewater Park (Creekside) public hearing
stating it will have a negative impact on Leesburg. She added it is important to get
our message to the County before the decision is made on the CPAM's.
Laura Tekrony. 40497 Sousa Place, Aldie, addressed Council in support of the
resolution for the existing County Plan. She added she lives in the Dulles South
transition area where they want to put 27,000 homes and the Dulles South CPAM (1
billion for the capital infrastructure) will have an effect on traffic and taxes. Further,
she added the public process for CPAM's at the County is flawed.
Stephen Nichols. 40619 Sousa Place, Aldie, addressed Council stating the
Clem-Burton compromise has been further compromised even further wanting a vote
that night. He stated time is of the essence in transmitting this resolution to the
County.
The petitioner's section closed at 8:21 p.m.
G. Public Hearing
a. Charter Bill
The public hearing opened at 8:23 p.m.
Planning Director Susan Swift outlined the four different proposals for
inclusion into the Town Charter as follows: (1) powers relating to housing and
community development; (2) powers relating to code of technical regulations;
(3) powers relating to development agreements; and (4) powers relating to
architectural control districts beyond the historic district.
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Council Member Wright asked about development agreements and if they
are used in lieu of a proffer system.
Ms. Swift stated the term vested rights will allow a developer to lock into
certain zoning, which staff would like to closely review.
Barbara Beach stated once you rezone with conditions and the applicant
has satisfied any conditions; it is vested.
Council Member Wright asked if this process would make it more difficult
for a developer to make changes once vested.
Ms. Beach stated this process is exactly analogous to a rezoning with
proffers.
Hub Turner, 1107 Bradfield Drive, stated the Town Charter is the Town's
authority and survival document. He stated the transition area will have a
profound impact on our ability to handle transportation issues.
He asked what about our authority conflicting with the Dillon rule. He
asked Council if they understand all of these issues they will be voting on.
Mr. Turner added we have waited for 29 years to make changes and these
changes should not be done hastily.
Mr. Turner asked if the submittal period for comments will be extended
for 10 days and hopefully Council will take more time to consider these
amendments.
Council Member Reid suggested it would be helpful for any concerned
citizens to express their views to Council.
Mayor Umstattd stated the public hearing will stay open until the
November 14 meeting at which time Council will vote on this item.
The public hearing closed at 8:37 p.m.
b. TEA-21 Grant for Street Lights
The public hearing opened at 8:38 p.m.
Ms. Watkins stated with Council's endorsement staff will submit the
TEA-21 Grant application for the replacement and construction of new street
lights in the Historic District. She provided Council with photos of the current
street lights on Market Street and stated the structures staff have considered
are more historic in design and will compliment the downtown architecture.
Ms. Watkins stated there are portions of the power line that staff would
like to place underground as part of this project including the line extending
from Wirt Street across Market Street. Further, Ms. Watkins discussed the
challenges of under grounding utilities on Loudoun Street stating additional
funds would be needed.
Council Member Burk asked how construction of this project will effect the
downtown.
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Ms. Watkins stated without having the preliminary engineering and design
completed it is difficult to assess how much digging will occur. She stated
staff plans to proceed slowly as to minimize impact to the downtown
businesses and traffic flow.
Council Member Burk asked which type of street lights would be used.
Ms. Watkins stated staff is looking at the acorn style of street light;
however, the final design choice will be presented to the Board of
Architectural Review next month.
Vice Mayor Horne stated the Town of Vienna was able to secure Federal
grant funding for under grounding utility lines in their downtown. She asked
as staff proceeds with this project would it be possible to get an estimate
from the utility companies on how much it would cost to remove the poles
downtown.
Ms. Watkins stated in working with the utility companies staff could
request an estimate of the cost to bury the utility lines and seek additional
grant funding for that project.
Ms. Beach stated the franchises for utilities have expired in the Town and
part of the negotiation should include under grounding the power lines.
Council Member Hammier stated Council has discussed the importance of
developing Loudoun Street with first floor retail. She asked that staff provide
information regarding the timing of that project.
There were no speakers.
The public hearing closed at 8:50 p.m.
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne,
the following motion was proposed:
2006-176
RESOLUTION
Endorsing the application and authorizing the Town Manager to execute any
and all documents associated with the application for a Transportation
Enhancement Grant for the purpose of funding the replacement of streetlights
in the Leesburg Historic District.
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright
and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
H. Legislation
I ORDINANCES
None
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CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member Burk, the
following motion was proposed:
2006-177
RESOLUTION
Approving a supplemental appropriation for a donation of $500 and a Virginia
Department of Aviation Grant to the Leesburg Executive Airport for production of an
airport brochure.
The consent motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Reid, Wright, and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Martinez left the room)
REGULAR AGENDA
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Council Member Burk,
the following motion was proposed:
2006-178
RESOLUTION
Requesting Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) funding for highway
projects within the Town of Leesburg in the Virginia Department of Transportation
Six-Year Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2007-2008 through 2012-2013.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Martinez out of the room)
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member Burk,
the following motion was proposed:
2006-179
RESOLUTION
Expressing concern about the Comprehensive Plan Amendments under consideration
and the process.
Mayor Umstattd stated the major change to the resolution from the work
session is the fourth whereas.
She stated it now reads, "It is the belief of the Leesburg Town Council that
these plan amendments would have a negative impact on the regional transportation
network and Leesburg commuters."
Vice Mayor Horne stated she has an issue with voting on a Dulles South CPAM
until she has more information.
Council Member Burk asked why the language stating, "We should remain
faithful to the current Comprehensive Plan vision for the area around Leesburg and
all of Loudoun County" was removed from the resolution?
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Mayor Umstattd stated there were concerns that the language was
incompatible with the majority of Council who wish to see Crosstrails Boulevard
completed.
Also, Council Member Wright stated last night he felt if this was going forward
there should be recognition that construction along Rt. 50 could have a negative
affect on Leesburg commuters.
Mr. Wells stated there was also a third point raised. The current
comprehensive plan reflected a smaller urban growth or JLMA area. Leaving that
fact in eludes that we were supportive of the plan as adopted.
Council Member Hammier stated the title itself points to that.
Mayor Umstattd stated the title could read, "In general support of the
Loudoun County Comprehensive Plan"
Council Member Martinez stated his concern that there are people throughout
the County who have issues with how the Board of Supervisors is dealing with the
Comprehensive Plan amendments. We need to put this forward to let them know
that the Town of Leesburg is listening and supports residents in the Town and County
and is open to discussion.
Council Member Hammier expressed support for using the words "General
Support" in the resolution. She asked that the cover letter mention that we do not
support the shrinking of the JLMA as this points to the County's increasing need of
ultimate greater control over planning and zoning. Further, she stated we need to
seek input from neighboring towns.
Council Member Martinez stated he would be willing to accept a friendly
amendment to be more direct on that language.
Council Member Wright suggested amending the language in the forth
whereas to, "the County government should seek input from neighboring towns"
stating from hearing the intent and hearing from the citizens tonight the County
government should seek more input from the neighboring towns and impacted
citizens.
He expressed concern with the therefore, resolved stating, "opposes approval
of the CPAMs currently under consideration by the Board of Supervisors, such as
Dulles South and Crosstrail, and that the Board follow the principles of joint planning
as defined for each of the incorporated Towns." and suggested language to state,
"Therefore, Resolved The Leesburg Town Council opposes approval of the CPAMs
currently under consideration by the Board of Supervisors, such as Dulles South and
Crosstrail".
The friendly amendment was not accepted.
Council Member Wright made another amendment to the therefore, resolved
reading, "The Leesburg Town Council opposes approval of the CPAMs currently under
consideration by the Board of Supervisors, such as Dulles South and Crosstrail.
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SECTION II. The Leesburg Town Council asked that the Board follow the
principles of joint planning with joint decision making as defined for each of the
incorporated towns."
Council Members Martinez and Burk accepted this friendly amendment.
Council Member Reid asked if Council had adopted a resolution in the past
opposing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment in another part of Loudoun County
other than the Joint Land Management Area.
Mayor Umstattd stated she does not recall any. However, the past Council
has passed resolutions opposing or supporting other out of area projects.
Council Member Reid stated he called one of the Supervisors while he was
outside and they said the work session on this would be held next Monday and asked
if it is really wise to vote on this tonight before the meeting with them on Crosstrail.
Council Member Horne stated she is not opposed to the spirit of this action;
however, she does have concern with putting this in a resolution and muddying the
waters before Council's meeting with the Board of Supervisors. She suggested
delaying until the next meeting and spending some time on crafting the language.
Mayor Umstattd stated she would be ready to vote in support of this tonight
as many commuters use Evergreen Mill Road to go to Rt. 50. She stated if the Board
goes ahead with the Dulles South CPAMs and the rezonings it will have a significantly
negative impact on Leesburg.
Council Member Martinez stated he wants the Board know how we feel as
County residents and how this Town Council feels.
Council Member Wright stated there is a lot of talk of proffers by the
developers. He added, it is an interesting web the County has woven to push these
CPAMs through with the idea they are going through with this rezoning application.
All of a sudden a plan amendment is approved that has a much broader scope of
density but no longer a package that went along with it. He clarified a CPAM states
the density allowed; a rezoning says we will allow this density if you proffer.
Vice Mayor Horne stated she has grave concerns with saying this Council is in
general support of the current Plan when it has two grievous errors in it; (1) it has
shrunk our urban growth area without any conversation with this Council, and (2) it
has totally removed a major roadway.
Mayor Umstattd stated the cover letter could state that Council discussed
Crosstrails Boulevard as well as the joint land management area.
Council Member Reid made a motion to table until the next meeting. The
motion to table was seconded by Vice Mayor Horne. The motion to table failed by
the following vote:
Aye: Horne and Reid
Nay: Burk, Hammier Martinez, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 2-5 vote
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Council Member Wright made a motion to amend with the new title,
"Expressing concern about the CPAMs under consideration and the process."
Mr. Wells stated the final item that we have identified is opposition of the
CPAMs and the second item is dealing with the issue of the joint planning process.
Council Member Martinez stated his approval of the amendment
Council Member Burk approved the friendly amendment.
Council Member Hammier made a friendly amendment to strike the first two
Whereas's.
Council Member Martinez did not accept the second amendment.
The amended motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Martinez, Hammier, Wright and Mayor Hammier
Nay: Horne and Reid
Vote: 5-2
I. Boards and Commissions
a. Airport Commission
No comment
b. Thomas Balch Library Commission
No comment
c. Board of Architectural Review
Council Member Reid stated they reviewed a sign for the Children's
Center.
d. Cable Television Advisory Commission
No comment
e. Commission on Public Art
Council Member Burk stated the Commission is still in the
organizational process.
f. Economic Development Commission
No comment
g. Environmental Advisory Commission
No comment
h. Information Technology Commission
No comment
i. Parks and Recreation Commission
No comment
j. Planning Commission
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Council Member Wright stated the Planning Commission was briefed on
the site plan and development process. They were very excited and the
development community is invited to a briefing on Friday.
Further, staff is still working with B&M Motor Cars to advance their
application.
k. Tree Commission
No comment
I. Standing Residential Traffic Committee
No comment
J. Old Business
a. Board of Architectural Review Compensation
b. Policy on under grounding utility lines
c. Water Supply Regional Plan
d. Legislative Agenda/Charter Bill
e. Veteran's Park BLA
f. Loitering Ordinance
There was no discussion of old business.
K. New Business
a. November 8 Agenda &. Presentation Discussion (Crosstrail)
Council Member Wright thanked staff for the information provided. He
stated the September 26, 2005 resolution adopted by Council is not included.
He stated that resolution identified the joint planning area, it talked
about future annexation and the future BLA endorsing agenda topics.
Mr. Wells stated the Council packet includes an agenda which would
review current and prior Council resolutions.
He identified the five summary points regarding the Crosstrail project.
Additionally the resolution provided tonight identifies ten (10) issues
made in prior resolutions with the exception of the September 26, 2005 one.
Council Member Wright stated the bullet points are identified in the
whereas's which we could use a lead-in. He stated the current Council has
not voted on the importance of the JLMA/UGA nor the boundary line
adjustment.
Council Member Hammier stated we have not adequately addressed
the water and sewer issues, the cost differential issues, nor our 20 years of
planning.
John Wells stated he would propose to have staff prepare a Power
Point to factually identify those issues.
Mayor Umstattd stated a resolution should reaffirm Council's position.
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John Wells stated we can discuss process at the November 8 meeting.
Mayor Umstattd stated the issues of discussion at the meeting should
be transportation, airport and utilities.
Council Member Wright stated we should use a similar approach as the
community meetings with Council Members taking points.
Mayor Umstattd stated her desire to have the Town Manager lead in
with a Power Point followed by all Council Member weighing in on the topics of
discussion.
Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council member Wright, made a
motion to reaffirm Resolution No. 2005-156.
2006-182
RESOLUTION
Reaffirming the Town Council's position regarding a long-term land use vision
for the greater Southeast Leesburg area and updating the recommended
geographic area for referrals and joint planning
John Wells stated the need to identify the current JLMA/UGA.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
b. On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the following motion was proposed:
2006-180
RESOLUTION
Approval of combined guidelines for the Public-Private Education Facilities and
Infrastructure Act of 2002, as revised, and the Public-Private Transportation
Act of 1995, as revised.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
c. On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member Burk,
the following motion was proposed:
2006-181
RESOLUTION
Directing the Economic Development Commission and the Public Arts
Commission to conduct a performing arts facility analysis.
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Vice Mayor Horne stated she would like to see the Commission focus
on the visual arts and it was her understanding that was all they wanted to be
involved in.
Council Member Burk stated the Commission is in the organizational
process and would appreciate any input and suggested the resolution add
they would seek input from the Public Arts Commission.
Council Member Hammier asked if there were any budget implications.
John Wells stated initially he would expect feedback from the EDC.
Council Member Hammier stated she spoke with a board member of
George Mason University and they are looking to provide a public arts center
in Leesburg.
Council Member Reid stated he hopes private funding could support
this need.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
Council Member Hammier left at 9:49 p.m.
L. Council Comments
Council Member Reid thanked staff for taking the time out of their Friday
evening to attend the retreat.
He reported raising over $2,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association lockup;
however; no one came to get him out of jail. Further, he had a great time at the
NAACP Dinner.
Council Member Reid reminded everyone to vote on November 7. He stated
there are three constitutional amendments on the ballot and numerous local issues.
Further, he reported sending a letter to the editor of Leesburg Today to
document some of the things the Leesburg Town Council has achieved.
Council Member Wriqht disclosed a meeting with Jeff Sach, Peterson Company
in regards to the Crosstrail application and congratulated the Leesburg Police
Department for becoming an accredited jurisdiction as well as the community
policing award.
He thanked Council Member Martinez for his hard work on the AADP
Committee with their next meeting being in January where we will compare the
County and Town plans to see where the differences are.
Further, he felt Council got a lot done at the retreat and thanked staff for
taking the time out of their busy schedules to attend.
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He discussed the Town's travel expense policy saying the guidelines should be
more clearly defined.
Council Member Martinez thanked staff for participating in the retreat and the
Town Manager for facilitating.
He stated the AADP meetings have been going really well and the January
objective is a comparison of the Town and County plans.
He congratulated the Leesburg Police Department for becoming an accredited
agency.
Council Member Martinez stated he too has had discussions with the Town
Manager on the expense policies.
He stated he enjoyed the NAACP dinner and it was great to see Horace Lester
and Ms. Haggert receive awards.
Vice Mayor Horne stated she recently met with her commissioners where they
shared what each commission was involved in.
She stated she had an opportunity to attend the Loudoun Symphony and
encouraged citizens to take advantage of this community resource.
She expressed the need for a permanent home for the performing arts in our
community. She thanked Alex Mai for his involvement.
She encouraged everyone to visit their website at www.loudounsymphony.org
Vice Mayor Horne reported meeting with Centex (formerly Meadowbrook)
representatives and their counsel. They are interested on gathering community
input on the best uses for their property.
She commended the Planning and Engineering staff for their outreach to
stakeholders on the Town's development process.
She congratulated the Leesburg Police Department for their accreditation
status and the community policing award stating they are a very professional
organization.
She stated she is currently interviewing for a Cable Commission vacancy.
Council Member Burk stated the Leesburg Halloween Parade is the longest
continuous running Halloween Parade east of the Mississippi.
She reported attending the VML Conference at which she attended a work
session on trends in economic development. One trend is that businesses are
moving back in town.
She reported she and the Mayor were on Channel 9 to promote Paint the
Town Pink. She commended the downtown merchants who have gotten involved in
this project.
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Further, the Shenandoah University is now in the first year of a five-year
lease they have signed to stay in Leesburg.
M. Mayor's Comments
Mayor Umstattd recognized Lt. Jeff Dube' for being commended by the NAACP
for his work with them. She added that Horace and Mattie Lassiter nominated Lt.
Dube' for the award.
She reminded citizens that a bond issue will be on the ballot for another high
school adding that both in Leesburg will be over capacity next year.
The Mayor thanked Brenda Hart and Sherry Wilson of the American Cancer
Society for organizing the motorcycle ride benefit and the Downtown Saloon for
serving as the registration center.
She thanked Marian DeSuto for her effort on contacting Peggy Fox at Channel
9 news and having her in Leesburg covering the Paint the Town Pink Event. She
thanked the merchants for promoting the event.
She thanked the Loudoun County Health Department and Dr. Goodfriend for
the mass vaccination at Heritage School on Saturday morning. They had 500
people in line when it opened and they had over 1,000 people by the end of the day.
This was to simulate a pandemic situation but free vaccinations were
available. It was observed by local and federal organizations and video taped by
various jurisdictions.
N. Manager's Comments
The Town Manager stated personal property tax bill reminders will be out to
let citizens know of the extension to November 2.
He stated the Annual Halloween Parade will line up at Ida Lee Park on the N.
King Street entrance at 5:30 p.m. If Council wishes to ride on the trolley it will pick
them up there.
O. Adjournment
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member Burk,
the meeting adjourned at 10: 13 p.m.
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