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COUNCIL MEETING
April 24, 2007
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Kelly Burk, Susan Horne,
Marty Martinez, Ken Reid, Kevin Wright, and Mayor Kristen Umstattd.
Councilmembers Absent: Hammier and Martinez 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, Comprehensive Planning Chief David Fuller,
Comprehensive Planner Scott Parker, Planner Wade Burkholder, Management
Specialist Tami Watkins and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt.
AGENDA
ITEMS
A. Invocation by Heidi Malacarne
A moment of silence was held in respect of the Virginia Tech and the Town of
Blacksburg, Virginia.
B. Salute to the Flag was led by Mayor Umstattd.
C. Roll Call showing Council Member Hammier absent and Council Member
Martinez arriving late.
D. Minutes
a. Regular Session Minutes of January 9, 2007
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member
Burk, the minutes of the January 9, 2007 minutes were approved by a 5-0-2
vote (Hammier and Martinez absent)
b. Work Session Minutes of February 12, 2007
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member Burk,
the minutes of the February 12, 2007 meeting were approved by a 5-0-2 vote
(Hammier and Martinez absent).
E. Presentations
a. Resolution of Respect - Town of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Councilmember
Wright, the following Resolution of Respect was presented Heidi Malcarne:
Resolution of Respect
Town of Blacksburg, Virginia
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2007 the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University, our state and nation suffered a
tragic loss of human life; and
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WHEREAS, the lives of each of the victims of this tragedy will not be
forgotten as the thoughts and prayers of Leesburg residents, businesses, and
Town Council hold steadfast in seeking comfort, compassion, and support for
the families of those lost, as well as the entire Blacksburg community during
this time of remembrance and healing; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council and staff of Leesburg and Blacksburg
have long shared a special bond, including our "sister city" relationship to
better benefit both communities through the Virginia Municipal League
"Virginians to Virginians" program; and
WHEREAS, Leesburg youth have long traveled to Blacksburg seeking
higher education at one of the finest universities of our land, affectionately
known as "Virginia Tech", located in one of the most beautiful, caring, and
progressive communities in our nation, with Virginia Tech alumni making vital
contributions to Leesburg, the Northern Virginia region, and our nation;
THEREFORE, RESOLVED the Mayor and members of the Council of
the Town of Leesburg in Virginia extend their deepest sympathy to the
families of those who lost loved ones, the Town of Blacksburg, and the entire
Virginia Tech community.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor and Council offer any support that
Leesburg may provide to Blacksburg during this time of healing, and ask that
this Resolution of Respect be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and
that a copy be given to both the Town of Blacksburg and the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University.
PASSED this 24th day of April 2007.
b. Proclamation - National Day of Prayer
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the following proclamation was presented.
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL DA Y OF PRA YER
MAY 3.2007
WHEREAS, in 1852 the United States Congress established an annual
Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS, that law was amended in 1988 to designate the first
Thursday in Mayas the National Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS, people in Towns and Cities across America observe the
annual National Day of Prayer; and
WHEREAS, this is a time for citizens of all faiths to join together to
pray for our national, state and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme "America, Unite in Prayer" will be
highlighted.
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THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in
Virginia hereby proclaim May 3, 2007 as The National Day of Prayer.
PASSED this 24th day of April 2007.
F. Petitioners
The petitioner's section opened at 7:41 p.m.
Kendrick Moss-Umstattd. 353 Foxridge Drive, addressed Council. She stated
our government doesn't know how to win the war in Iraq and there should be peace
for Iraq. The soldiers in Iraq should not have to face death and their families should
not have to face sad loses. I want the President to bring the troops home.
Heidi Malacarne, 804 Halyard Court, addressed Council. She suggested the
Town and County should offer discounts at business in the County for those students
home from Virginia Tech.
Mayor Umstattd suggested working with the Economic Development
Department to get the word out.
The petitioner's section closed at 7:44 p.m.
G. Public Hearings
a. TLOA-2006-000S Zoning Ordinance text amendment defining
temporary commuter parking lot
The public hearing opened at 7:45 p.m.
Planner Wade Burkholder outlined this request for revising the
definition for Temporary Commuter Parking lot. He stated changes to the
definition for temporary commuter parking lot will enable Town Council,
through approval of a special exception, to extend the use at the original
location for an additional two (2) year time period.
Further, he stated this ordinance amendment will allow the County to
extend their temporary commuter parking lot at the old Barber & Ross site.
He stated the Planning Commission has recommended approval.
b. TLSE-2007-0001 Loudoun County Temporary Computer Parking
Lot permitting an extension of the commuter parking lot use
and revising TLSE-200S-0001
Wade Burkholder explained this special exception request from
Loudoun County is to continue operating a temporary commuter parking lot at
the former location of Barber and Ross, 110 Catoctin Circle SE, for a time
period not to exceed two years.
He stated the parking and lighting plan is unchanged from the two
previous years and the three (3) Use Standards are still met. Further, this
special exception is requesting a waiver of the landscaping, as before.
The Planning Commission did recommend approval with conditions.
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He stated conditions one through eight are the same as the previous special
exception (TLSE-2005-0001). The last two conditions are new. Condition 9 -
The applicant should repair and perform regular maintenance within the
existing gravel portion of the parking lot to eliminate pot holes and
washboard ruts.
Condition 10 - Parking on this lot is permitted and established only in
conjunction with the Loudoun County mass transit and car pooling programs.
The use shall cease to exist upon vacation of the site by Loudoun County.
Nancy Gourley with Loudoun County Office of Transportation stated
the parking site on Sycolin Road is 90% designed and the IFP for the parking
lot is ready for the street.
John Wells stated they expect a September 1 contract award with a
February 2008 completion at the new site.
John Drury. 621 Beauregard Drive, Chairman of the Commuter Bus
Committee stated other lots in Leesburg are advisable. He added this is not a
Leesburg issue and the County should expand their thinking for additional
lots.
Both public hearings closed at 8:02 p.m.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member
Wright, the following ordinance was proposed:
2007-0-12
ORDINANCE
Amending and reordaining subsection 18.1.175.1 (Temporary Commuter
Parking Lot) of Section 18.1 (Terms Defined) of Article 18 (Definitions) of the
Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, 2004, as amended
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Horne, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 5-0-2 (Hammier and Martinez absent)
b. TLSE-2007-0001 Loudoun County Temporary Commuter
Parking lot
On a motion by Council Member Burk, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne,
the following motion was proposed:
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RESOLUTION
Approving TLSE 2007-0001, Loudoun County Temporary Commuter Parking
lot, permitting an extension of the commuter parking lot use and revising
TLSE-2005-0001
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Horne, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
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Vote: 5-0-2 (Hammier and Martinez absent)
H. Legislation
I
None
ORDINANCES
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member Reid, the
following consent agenda was approved by a 5-0-2 vote (Hammier and Martinez
absent) :
2007-68
RESOLUTION
Authorizing a time extension for completion of public improvements and approving a
performance guarantee for Lansdowne on the Potomac Section 44
2007-69
RESOLUTION
Accepting the public improvements, releasing the performance guarantees, and
approving maintenance guarantees for Lansdowne on the Potomac, Sections 40 &
41; Riverside Parkway, Phase 4 & 5; Riverside Parkway Phase 4 & 5; and the water
main extension
2007-70
RESOLUTION
Wal-Mart donation to the Leesburg Police Department
2007-71
RESOLUTION
Supplemental appropriation for Keep Leesburg Beautiful
2007-72
RESOLUTION
Nominating members to VML Policy Committees
2007-73
RESOLUTION
Awarding a property/casualty insurance contract
2007-74
RESOLUTION
Awarding the Ida Lee Indoor Tennis Facility construction contract
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RESOLUTION
Waiving special event permit fees to support the Loudoun County 250th Anniversary
Celebration on May 19, 2007
REGULAR AGENDA
On a motion by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Council Member Burk, the
following motion was proposed:
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RESOLUTION
Support of the Korean American Community
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Horne, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 5-0-2 (Hammier and Martinez absent)
Council Member Wright made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne, to
only advertise the real estate disclosure and not include the financial disclosure,
seconded by Council Member Reid, the following motion was proposed:
Town Attorney Beach stated the referenced State Code section is for
disclosure for commission members. Her concern was eliminating the financial
disclosure as the ordinance is drafted to refer to this section of the code (Section
2.2-3100 et seq.). She added would have to rewrite the ad and ordinance and
Council would not be able to expand it. The concern about eliminating interest in
companies, because many people hold real estate in limited liability companies and if
eliminated people who have real estate companies interest would have not to
disclose that.
Council Member Burk asked why we have to move so quickly.
Ms. Beach stated she has done the research.
Council Member Reid suggested broadly advertising the ordinance with
commissioner input at the public hearing.
Council Member Wright revised his motion, seconded by Council Member
Reid, to advertise as originally presented.
Vice Mayor Horne stated she is not opposed to our task forces and
commissions complying with the Freedom of Information Act, but believes this step
is overkill and implies distrust.
Mayor Umstattd stated she believes it is important to move forward in the
best interest of the public.
MOTION
Directing the Town Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding disclosure procedures
for task force members
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Horne
Vote: 4-1-2 (Hammier and Martinez absent)
On a motion by Council Member Burk, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne, the
following motion was proposed:
Annie McDonald gave Council an overview of traffic signals and pedestrian
crossings in the Old and Historic District. She gave a history of the proposed light at
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West Market Street and Memorial Drive and how the uniform design standards will
affect that intersection.
2007-77
RESOLUTION
Approving uniform design standards for the installation of traffic signals and
pedestrian crossings in the Old and Historic District
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Hammier absent)
I. Board and Commissions
a. Airport Commission
Vice Mayor Horne stated the Airport Commission will be presenting
their Annual Report to Council in May.
b. Thomas Balch Library Commission
Council Member Burk stated the 250th Anniversary Lecture Series has
begun with 120 in attendance for the first lecture.
c. Board of Architectural Review
Council Member Reid stated the BAR is working on new design
guidelines. He stated there are no substantial changes and suggested his
colleagues look at the proposed guidelines.
d. Cable Television Advisory Commission
No report
e. Commission on Public Art
Council Member Burk stated the Commission is working on their
mission statement and by-laws.
f. Economic Development Commission
Council Member Martinez stated the Commission is working with
Information Technology regarding a proposal they will bring to the Town.
g. Environmental Advisory Commission
Council Member Burk stated the Commission is unbelievable; they are
so excited and have many ideas they want to share with Council.
h. Parks and Recreation Commission
Council Member Wright stated the Commission has an upcoming
meeting with their counterparts at the County.
i. Planning Commission
No report
j. Tree Commission
Council Member Reid stated the Commission handed out 3,000 trees
at the Flow and Garden Show.
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k. Standing Residential Traffic Committee
No report
J. Old Business
a. LCSA proposed shared Wastewater System
No discussion
K. New Business for Consideration
a. Photo Red Enforcement (May)
b. Non-departmental donation guidelines (May)
c. Charter Review Commission (May)
There was no discussion on items a through c.
d. Crosstrail Update
On a motion by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, the following motion was approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Hammier
absent) :
MOTION
Transmitting a letter to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in
opposition of the proposed Crosstrail development
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, the following motion was approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Hammier
absent).
Council Member Reid stated it was never his intent to eliminate
anything they had already asked for. He was asking for cash in lieu of
building Sycolin Road. He is speaking of the $13 million which they proffered
up until March. This would be used by the County for the widening of Sycolin
Road, the flyover or Battlefield Parkway. He stated the flyover is the most
critical need. He added #2 of the letter should become #9.
Vice Mayor Horne verified #5 refers to the opening of the school.
Council Member Wright stated we have a missing sentence because we
have not enumerated provision of utilities. He stated the only thing
preventing Bolen Park from getting utilities is the County threatening to
change our service area. He stated we should restate the service area will
have utilities provided by the Town of Leesburg.
Further, the last paragraph on page two should ask the Board of
Supervisors to deny the application and if they are not to address this list.
Mayor Umstattd stated we should continue to restate the Town is
opposed residential near the airport.
Vice Mayor Horne asked that we restate the need for 40 acres and add
that any proffer regarding the sale of land has to be unencumbered.
Mayor Umstattd stated we need to clarify the Council as a whole is in
favor of items one through eight (1-8) or alternatives two and three (2&3)
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John Wells stated Council Member Reid's suggestion was that #two
and three be changed into nine and ten.
Council Member Reid read his changes to two as follows: "Given the
numerous transportation issues associated with the project, the applicant
should be required to pay $13 million for offsite transportation that was
previously proffered with the money earmarked for the mitigation of traffic
created by and being attracted to this development. These projects could
include, but not be limited to, the Sycolin Road flyover project or Battlefield
Parkway.
Mayor Umstattd stated it may be beneficial to ask for them to
construct rather than the amount of money.
Council Member Reid stated the importance of getting the at-grade
intersections off the bypass which would greatly improve the flow of traffic.
Council Member Wright suggested we address a shortfall in Phase II
and apply that money to Sycolin flyover or Battlefield Parkway.
He stated we need to reiterate the fact the JLMA states the Town is the
sole provider of utilities unless both parties agree otherwise.
Other Council members were in agreement we should take a stronger
stand on water and sewer issues.
down.
Mayor Umstattd stated she would like to see the first sentence toned
On a motion by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, to forward the edited letter to the Board of Supervisors was
proposed.
MOTION
Transmitting a letter to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors regarding
the County Government Center (see final version of letter below):
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Hammier absent)
Dear Chairman York and Vice Chairman Tulloch:
The Town of Leesburg has been submitting comments on the rezoning
application and various sets of proffers that have been submitted for the
Crosstrail project. These comments were provided so that they could be
considered during discussions of the project at the four Transportation and
Land Use Committee meetings that have featured review of this item. Within
the various letters, the Town has expressed serious concerns related to
numerous aspects of the proposal. The Town was hoping, in fact expecting,
that the issues and recommendations the Town enumerated within our
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requests would be seriously considered during the discussions, so that the
Town of Leesburg and its residents could take comfort in the fact that the
Board of Supervisors was seriously looking at our interests as they related to
the scope, scale and impact of this project. The Town has shown repeatedly
that Crosstrail will have a variety of impacts on the Town, including, but not
limited to, transportation, utilities and future viability of the airport.
It has been noted that the Transportation and Land Use Committee forwarded
the application to the Board of Supervisors business meeting of May 15, 2007
without a recommendation of denial. It was, however, disappointing to note
that a majority of the issues we have repeatedly outlined have not been
addressed or thoroughly vetted at the Transportation and Land Use
Committee. We appreciate that a member of the Committee did make note
of the fact that Town's issues were not being addressed, however.
As a result, on behalf of myself and the Council, I feel compelled to once
again send correspondence, this time to the full Board of Supervisors, to
respectfully request that the Board of Supervisors deny this application due to
the lack of appropriate mitigation of the impacts of this proposal, which we
feel is unacceptable in its current form. We still consider these issues of
paramount importance, and they need to be addressed in order to avoid
significant negative effects on the residents of the Town of Leesburg:
1. The provision of utilities for this area is by the Town of Leesburg
as per the County's Revised General Plan and the Leesburg Town
Plan, unless both parties mutually agree otherwise. We would
appreciate acknowledgement from the Board of Supervisors on
this point. This acknowledgement would remove any
encumbrances to the Town's ability to provide utility service to this
area, including Phil Bolen Park.
2. The applicant must be required to build at least two lanes of
Hawling Farm Boulevard through the entire project up front, with
four lanes constructed as development progresses, in order to
disperse traffic from the site. This will help mitigate the potential
for enormous congestion on Town roads that would be created by
allowing a cul-de-sac of indefinite duration at the intersection of
Battlefield Parkway and Hawling Farm Boulevard.
3. The applicant must be required to build two lanes of Battlefield
Parkway from the Greenway to Route 621 earlier in the project.
4. The applicant must be required to build Crosstrail Boulevard from
Sycolin Road to the Greenway at the beginning of the project.
5. The applicant must be required to widen Sycolin Road Phase III to
four lanes by the end of Phase II of the project.
6. The applicant must be required to use timing of the opening of the
school as an additional catalyst to build Shreve Mill Road, because
currently it is only tied to development that may not be complete
before the school begins construction. The proffers as worded
potentially put the burden of this construction on the school unless
a clause about school opening is inserted.
7. The Town feels that a contribution towards the construction of
Crosstrail Boulevard from Sycolin Road to Route 7 is warranted.
8. The Town feels that the transit contribution from this
development, particularly given its size and location, is
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inadequate. Transit services in this area need to be robust and
convenient to help mitigate traffic concerns.
9. The Town of Leesburg still requests that the applicant proffer 40-
acres for the expansion of the Leesburg Airport, as shown on the
approved 2006 Leesburg Executive Airport Master Plan Update
(airport service plan). The current proffers contain language for
the provisions of 18-acres of land for the airport at an offering of
POST rezoning prices. In addition, this proffer contains an
encumbrance in the form of a provision that the applicant will have
the right of approval of any use or design of the proffered site. As
worded now, the FAA will not participate in acquiring this property,
rendering this proffer moot. If the applicant is serious about
support of the airport, then the encumbrance should be removed
and the applicant should provide 40-acres.
10. The Town still believes that the applicant's transportation proffers
fall short of what the Town considers an adequate fair share
contribution for their impacts. We acknowledge that the applicant
is proffering physical road improvements as outlined above.
However, as you may recall, the Town calculated a fair share
contribution of what the Town would require if the project were
under our jurisdiction. This figure, based on the applicant's
revised plan, is approximately $19 million. The total cost of offsite
improvements the applicant is providing is approximately $15
million. In addition, the applicant is taking a "credit" of
approximately $2.3 million against their capital facilities
requirements. The applicant has stated that this is because of the
"regional" nature of these roads. This brings their proffer amount
to approximately $12.7 million. The Town feels that the difference
of $6.3 million between these two figures should be paid by the
applicant, and earmarked for the mitigation of traffic created by
and being attracted to, this development. These projects could
include, but not be limited to, the Sycolin Road flyover project or
Battlefield Parkway.
11. The applicant should be required, as part of their on-site
transportation needs, to dedicate land for a ramp from their
development to northbound Dulles Greenway.
12. The Town of Leesburg still opposes residential land uses in such
close proximity to the airport.
We implore the Board of Supervisors to deny this application. We strongly
believe that there are enough outstanding issues with this project that
approval should not be granted in this form. If, however, such a denial is not
forthcoming, then the Town strongly requests that the Board of Supervisors
address the numerous concerns we have outlined here. This would be at
least a step towards attaining a project that the Town could feel comfortable
calling a neighbor.
We appreciate the continued cooperation between the County and the Town
staff on this important issue, and than you for your consideration of this
important matter.
e. TransmittinG a letter to Loudoun Countv reGardinG the Countv
Government Center
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Mayor Umstattd stated the County wants to reserve the Shellhorn
property for parks.
John Wells stated the task force wants to keep the Shellhorn option alive.
Council Member Martinez stated he is pleased with the letter.
Mr. Wells stated there are no fatal flaws on any of the sites.
Council Member Burk asked for changes to paragraph two to say all of the
sites are suitable.
Council Member Reid stated the Epic site would require a Town Plan
Amendment
Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, made a motion
to forward the letter (with the change to paragraph two) to the Board of
Supervisors.
Council Member Reid, seconded by Council Member Martinez, made a
motion to add language to say the Epic site would require a Town Plan
amendment to remove the Greenway access.
The amendment motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Reid and Martinez
Nay: Burk, Horne, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 4-2-1 (Hammier absent)
The original motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Hammier absent)
L. Council Comments
Council Member Reid disclosed a meeting today with Peter Arundel, Steve
Delong, and Mike Banzhaf regarding the Loudoun Times Property.
He stated three Loudoun County Teams participated in the Odyssey of the
Mind State Championship in Newport News. Harmony Intermediate School will be
going to the National Championship and Simpson Middle and Tolbert Elementary
placed third.
He talked about the tragedy at Virginia Tech and the impact on many
families.
Council Member Wriqht stated we all have heavy hearts about the events at
Virginia Tech. He stated he feels for our colleagues at Blacksburg and wants them to
know that our thought and prayers continue for them.
Also, more of our local National Guard has been called to Iraq adding our
thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.
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He congratulated Town staff on the success of the Flower and Garden Show.
Council Member Martinez stated this is the second time our local National
Guard has been called up on to serve.
Life.
He challenged the Boards and Commissions to participate in the Relay for
He thanked Council for their moment of silence in remembrance of those lost
in Blacksburg.
He commented on the success of the Flower and Garden Show.
Council Member Martinez disclosed an email discussion with Sally Gillette
regarding Commerce Bank.
Vice Mayor Horne stated yesterday we heard from the Loudoun Academy of
Art about their need to find space and Loudoun Interfaith Relief is also in a situation
where they need to find space. She asked that we keep in mind to try and keep
these organizations in the Town.
She too congratulated the Flower and Garden Show for another successful
year.
She reminded everyone of the May 5 Arthritis Walk at Belmont Country Club.
The Vice Mayor thanked the Keep Leesburg Beautiful sponsors and volunteers
with special thanks to Tami Watkins.
She stated she knows three classmates from her LEAD Virginia class who
were directly impacted by the Virginia Tech tragedy. She asked for continued
prayers for the community and Virginia Tech students. She added she is proud of
how Virginia Tech students are handling the tragedy.
Council Member Burk stated she is very impressed that Iraq students held a
moment of silence for Virginia Tech.
She reported the Teacher of the Year reception will be held Thursday, April
26, at Shenandoah University.
On April 14 at the invitation of Lorraine Davis she attended the Holocaust
Memorial at the Leesburg Temple. She stated the Temple is splendid. She reported
attending on April 17 the Sustainable Loudoun event on How Arlington became a
leader in the green building movement.
Council Member Burk congratulated Parks and Recreation on another
wonderful Flower and Garden Show.
She reported that Loudoun Interfaith Relief and Gallery 222 need to find a
new location.
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M. Mayor's Comments
Mayor Umstattd reported attending the Access National Bank ribbon cutting
on April 12.
She reported she and Council Member Hammier helped open the girl's softball
season on April 14.
The Mayor stated a delegation of Latvian officials visited the Town. They
were very interested in the wastewater treatment plant.
She asked that the next agenda have a report on a Memorial Grove to honor
Virginia Tech students.
The Mayor reported attending Erin Preston's (Mattie Lassister's niece and a
student killed in the Virginia Tech shooting) funeral service and asked that a
Resolution of Respect be prepared for presentation to the family. She stated she
gave a message on behalf of the Town.
N. Manager's Comments
There were no comments by the Town Manager.
o. Adjournment
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member
Wright, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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