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COUNCIL MEETING
June 12, 2007
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Council members Present: Kelly Burk, Kathryn Sheldon Hammier, Susan Horne,
Marty Martinez, Ken Reid, Kevin Wright, and Mayor Kristen Umstattd.
Councilmembers Absent:
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, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Susan Swift,
Environmental Planner Irish Granfield, Management Specialist Tami Watkins and
Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt.
AGENDA
ITEMS
A. Invocation by Council Member Hammier
B. Salute to the Flag was led by Council Member Burk
C. Roll Call showing all present.
D. Minutes
a. Council Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2007
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 23, 2007 were
approved 7-0 with edits.
b. Council Minutes for the Work Session of March 26, 2007
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, the minutes of the work session meeting of January 23, 2007 were
approved 7-0 with edits.
E. Presentations
a. Tolbert Awards
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the Tolbert Awards were presented to the following on a 7-0 vote:
Nicole Hamilton and the Loudoun County Master Gardeners
Demonstration Team members Sharon Harris, David Hellums and Denise
Palmer.
b. Certificates of Appreciation - America's Cup of Polo
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member Burk,
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the following for their tireless
dedication and efforts associated with the Inaugural America's Cup of Polo:
Will O'Keefe, Heather Heider, Dori Morin, Charlie Muldoon, Cheryl
Kilday, Chris Geno, Jeremy Harvey, Grafton Debutts, Miriam Nasuti, Tareq &
Michaell Salahi, Will Flagler, Tracy Gillespie, Lisa Capraro, Tami Watkins,
Kathy Leidich, Betsy Fields, Marantha Edwards, Mom's Apple Pie, Galletta's,
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Dodona Manor, Plum Grove Cyclery, Tuskies, Lightfoot & Bakery Lightfoot
Style, Rogue, Lou Lou, Lola's Cookies, Leesburg Vintner, Fabbioli Cellars,
Lavender Moon Soap Company, Four Shabby Chicks, Market Street Coffee,
Country Peddler, Caulkins Jewelry, Black Shutter Antiques, Persnickety Palm,
English Manor & Gardens, Mrs. Tates Bake Shop, and Mighty Midget.
c. Certificates of Appreciation - Loudoun 250th Anniversary
On a motion by Council Member Burk, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne,
and with a 7-0 vote Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Robin
Geiger, Marantha Edwards, and Missi Brandewie for their tireless dedication
and efforts associated with the Loudoun County 250th Anniversary Celebration
on May 19, 2007.
d. Certificates of Appreciation - Relay for Life
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council
Member Wright, with a 7-0 vote Certificates of Appreciation were presented to
the following who participated (The Government Steps Team) in the Relay for
Life: Marty Martinez, Anne Carlson, Linda DeFranco, Jennifer Marcus, Annie
McDonald, Debi Parry, Ken Reid, Tami Watkins, Dena Wright and Kevin
Wright.
e. Certificate of Recognition - Eagle Scout Tom Christensen
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, and by a 7-0 vote, Tom Christensen was presented a Certificate of
Recognition for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and for demonstrating good
citizenship and leadership in the community through his efforts in designing,
constructing and installing four life preserver ring stations around the pond at
the Loudoun County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America Park by a
7-0 vote.
f. Randy Kelley - Inova Loudoun Hospital
Mr. Kelley outlined expansion plans for Inova Hospital.
He stated they averaged 128 in-patients for the period 1/1/07 to
5/30/07, employ 1749 County residents, have a medical staff of 670 of which
96% are board certified. Their emergency response is 2.6 hrs. for Lansdowne
and 2.2 hours for Cornwall.
The Inova Loudoun Hospital has achieved the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's prestigious Magnet designation, the highest
institutional honor awarded for nursing excellence and patient care.
He gave an overview of the 2006 community support highlights which
totaled $9,455,700.
Mr. Kelley stated the Pediatric Emergency Department is on track to
have 21,000 visits in 2007. The Adult ER patients treated in 2007 are
expected to be 52,000. The new Mary Elizabeth Miller Radiology Oncology
Center includes services such as Board-certified oncologists, ARRT-certified
therapists, Oncology-certified R~~s, referral coordinators, medical social
workers, physicist/dosimetrists, spiritual support group and men/women's
support groups.
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The Schaufeld Family Heart Center Inova Heart & Vascular Institute
includes services such as County's 1st Cardiac Cath lab, diagnosing/treating
heart disease, County's 1st Vascular lab, Ultrasound, Aneurysm, Arterial
repair, blood clot removal and tumor treatment.
He stated the OB Clinic & In-house OB Call had 301 uninsured
deliveries in 2006.
He stated the Cornwall Medical Campus now includes an emergency
department, nursing and rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging center, physical
Med and Rehab Center, W.I.c. Program, Free Clinic, LCHC, NOVA Health
Education, County office space and the new Medical Office Building.
The Leesburg Campus ILMC Diagnostic Imaging services include:
C.A.T. Scan, M.R.I. Scan, Mammography, Bone Density, Ultrasound, and X-
Ray.
The West Wing Addition at the Lansdowne Campus will include 16
additional Med/Surg beds, 12 additional eICU beds, Enhanced Laboratory,
Enhanced Pharmacy, Enhanced Cafeteria and additional meeting space.
He stated their health care initiatives include a Dulles South opening in
July 2007, a Purcellville 1st Quarter 2009 opening, in Lovettsville a letter of
intent executed, and a site search is ongoing in Middleburg.
Additionally, a Dulles South Inova HealthPlex and future hospital is
planned.
Council Member Burk thanked Mr. Kelly for the presentation and stated
what a difference Inova makes. She clarified the facility has 22 mental
health beds.
Vice Mayor Horne thanked Mr. Kelly for the presentation.
Council Member Martinez thanked the hospital and stated it is good to
see Cornwall expanding with geriatrics.
Council Member Hammier thanked Mr. Kelly and recognized Rod
Williams, the hospital Chief Operating Officer. She stated the Community
Clinic will have a ribbon cutting on June 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Council Member Wright thanked Inova for the report.
Council Member Reid stated the Historic District residents have
concerns with the traffic impact from the Cornwall Campus and the office
building and he invited them to a community meeting with the residents.
g. Airport Commission Annual Report Presentation
Dennis Boykin, Stanley Caulkins, Steve Axeman and Tom Toth were
present from the Airport Commission.
Mr. Boykin stated the Leesburg Executive Airport's vision is to be the
"Gateway" for business coming to or from the Town of Leesburg and the
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surrounding Loudoun County, furnishing an essential tool for economic
development.
Their mission is to provide safe operations, unmatched service and
modern aviation facilities in the most fiscally prudent manner. They will
strive to be the regional leader in operating a reliever airport. Their
leadership will be attained by dedicated people, and committed to
implementing tomorrow's industry standards, today.
Mr. Boykin stated most of the vision and mission is accomplished thru
staff.
He provided background information from the time the airport was
owned by Arthur Godfrey to the 1980's - 1990's when it was operated by a
fixed base operator. He added much of the beginning growth can be credited
to the efforts of Janelle Aviation. Since then it has been directly managed by
the Town.
He stated the airport is the second largest general aviation airport in
Virginia. It has 100 hangers and 146 tie downs at 100% occupancy. They
have 237 based aircraft and 20-30 business jet operations daily.
The airport has two flight schools, three charter operations and a PHI
Aircare Medevac Helicopter. He stated they have 120,000 aircraft operations
per year and an automated weather observing system with an ILS system
under development for installation with completion by December 2007.
Mr. Boykin stated the airport is designated as a reliever for Dulles
Airport and as such receives significant federal funding for airport upgrades,
totaling over $20,000,000 invested over the past 10 years.
He outlined the 2004-2007 Accomplishments of the Commission.
He stated nearly 180 people are employed at the airport with an
estimated payroll of $12 million and is the second highest economic impact
for the local community of $43 million.
Further, he discussed the South Apron expansion and the land use
actions that will affect the airport.
He outlined the Commission's five-year priorities as follows: South End
Rehabilitation, Land Acquisition for Expansion, Installation of the ILS,
Additional Hanger construction, Completion of perimeter fencing, Completion
of Corporate Hanger Pad site A(Ritz Camera), bid on Pad site B, rent
additional Terminal Spaces, Parking lot expansion and consider alternative
governance options.
In closing, he said Leesburg Executive Airport will continue to grow,
with your assistance and support. The future may bring a discussion of
different forms of funding, new requirements of management, or maybe even
alternative governance. The Commission is committed to maintaining the
vision of Arthur Godfrey in everything they do.
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Council Member Burk asked for Mr. Boykin's response that Leesburg
Airport is a hobbyist airport.
He stated it is a business airport and has many business jets.
Council Member Burk commended the Commission for their leadership
against the Crosstrail project.
Vice Mayor Horne stated she is proud of their level of commitment and
passion and that they are following through on their vision.
Council Member Martinez stated the airport is more valuable than
given credit for. He stated the $20 million the FAA has given the airport is a
statement of their commitment to the airport.
He added the air taxi and ILS system will drive more commerce at the
airport.
Council Member Hammier stated when some of the biotech industry
members were here they were very interested to know Leesburg had an
airport.
She asked the structure for taxes on corporate jets versus personal
aircraft.
Mr. Boykin stated that question is best left up to the Finance
Committee. He added there was a significant effort in the County in the late
1980's to reduce personal property tax on airplanes. The former owner of
Janelle Aviation was the person who led that effort.
Council Member Hammier suggested lobbying the County for funding.
She also asked if the airport is a large water user and how can we get
a restaurant in the airport.
Mr. Boykin stated the Commission researched the matter several years
ago and could not find anyone interested. The restaurant industry stated
there is not enough traffic to support a snack bar or restaurant.
Council Member Wright thanked the Commission for the report and
being active on land use issues and stated he is very interested in hearing
more about the Finance Plan.
Council Member Reid thanked the Commission for the reports and their
efforts in lobbying the County regarding Crosstrail.
He stated the airport is not a hobbyist airport and suggested the
County should help finance the airport. He stated he too looks forward to the
Finance Report.
Mayor Umstattd thanked the Commission for their report. She stated
she is impressed with the level of their participation to protect the airport in
land use issues.
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h. Environmental Advisory Commission Annual Report
Virginia McGuire, Chairman of the Environmental Advisory
Commission, addressed Council with the Commission's priorities for 2007.
They are working primarily in four areas. Recycling - we have
newspaper ads in the works that will help educate the public on the benefits
of recycling. She thanked the Parks and Recreation and Public Works
Departments for placing the recycling containers on Town Green and at
Freedom Park and Ida Lee. They are purchasing reusable grocery bags for
the public. Next year public service announcements will be on the radio.
They have a Leesburg Energy Efficiency Program (LEEP) created to
help the Town to reduce energy use and educate about environmental and
economical benefits to reducing energy. They are recommending the use of
Compact Florescent Light (CFL) bulbs to reduce energy use, four times more
efficient and last 10 times longer than the c1andescent bulbs. Also, they are
looking for a vendor to perform an energy audit on one town building.
They are working on a Wildlife/Natural Habitat. They will be asking
Council to take action to encourage Loudoun County Schools to protect
important environmental features at the new high school site.
Tuscarora Creek Watershed will be continuing efforts well into the
future. The steering will include more participation from the business and
development community and encourage as many green buildings as possible.
She closed by saying they have a wonderful group of commissioners
who are very committed to the environment.
Council Member Burk suggested getting a letter to the School Board as
soon as possible regarding the environmental impact of the school on Big
Springs Creek.
She commended the Commission for their hard work and their passion
for the environment stating she is glad to be a part if it.
The remainder of Council Members thanked the Commission for their
dedication.
Mayor Umstattd stated a student at Catoctin Elementary, Decker Ward
wondered about recycling of bicycles.
Ms. McGuire stated there is a group called Bikes for the World located
in Ashburn and she will get the information to the Mayor.
F. Petitioners
The petitioner's section opened at 9:31 p.m.
Earl Hower, 111 Plaza Street, NE, addressed Council on behalf of the Tree
Commission.
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He thanked Council on behalf of the Commission for their support of the
memorial grove in honor of the Virginia Tech students. This serves as an effort to
help heal the tragedy at Virginia Tech.
He stated the Commission has been meeting twice a month to draft a
preliminary Tree Ordinance to recommend tree preservation and enhancements as
outlined in Resolution No. 1995-02.
He stated they have received grant funding for the Urban Tree Canopy
Assessment and for a Master Tree Planting Plan.
As a private citizen he stated his hope that Council and staff will take the
inspiration to develop the memorial grove for those lost at Virginia Tech beyond the
32 or 33 trees to memorialize those who died. Making the grove the central focal
point within a larger public arboretum of 250 trees to commemorate Leesburg's 250th
Anniversary.
The petitioner's section closed at 9:36 p.m.
G. Public Hearing
The public hearing opened at 9:37 p.m.
a. Amending Article I (General) of Chapter (Administration> of
the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, 1976, as amended, be and
the same hereby is amended to add a new Section 2-90
(Conflict of Interest)
John Wells stated there is no new information on this topic.
The three options are: (1) filing the Financial Disclosure Statement,
(2) filing the Virginia Disclosure of Real Estate Holdings Form, and (3) and
filing the Receipt of Information and Acknowledgement of Responsibilities
regarding the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the Conflict of
Interest Act.
Mayor Umstattd stated Option Three is what most members of
Council were the most comfortable with.
The Mayor stated Option Three would be her choice in addition to
requiring all boards, commission, committees and task forces to complete
a form disclosing all real estate holding or interests in or adjacent to the
Town of Leesburg.
;iSJr1_g~ne, 815 Kenneth Place, stated she addressed Council on
May 22 with regret that Council was taking such a drastic approach for
volunteers by requesting full financial disclosure of real estate holdings.
On May 29 she sent the Town Council, Town Attorney, Town
Manager an email to voice the Economic Development Commission
comments. The Commission has had two resignations because of the
intent of this proposal.
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She stated education is the most appropriate way to go and it is
incumbent to let possible appointees know before they apply. She added
she is vehemently opposed to Financial and Real Estate disclosures.
The public hearing closed at 9 :47 p.m.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, Option Th ree was proposed.
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RESOLUTION
Creating a Freedom of Information Act (and Conflict of Interest)
Policy for Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces
Council Member Reid made a friendly amendment that "Conflict of
Interest" be added to the resolution title. The friendly amendment was
accepted.
Vice Mayor Horne stated this is a much more reasoned approach.
Council Member Hammier made an amendment to state the
appointee would notify his or her Council Member if they have any
financial self interest in official business coming before his or her
commission and that shall be publicly disclosed by the Town Council
member.
Council Member Wright did not accept the friendly amendment as
it is too invasive.
Vice Mayor Horne agreed with Council Member Wright.
The friendly amendment failed.
Mr. Wells stated staff liaisons will administer the paperwork.
Council Member Hammier stated her hope would be that in the
spirit of open communication any conflict would be brought to Council's
attention.
Council Member Wright stated he is glad we have come to this
resolution and this proves our public hearing process works. What he is
most saddened by is that we have lost board and commission members.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Burk
6-1
Nay:
Vote:
The Mayor made a motion that in addition we require all members
or our boards, commissions, committees and task forces be required
complete a Real Estate Holdings or Interests Disclosure Form for interests
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in or adjacent to the Town of Leesburg prior to attending their first
meeting.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Burk.
The Mayor stated Loudoun County is being investigated for
allegations of Conflicts of Interest.
She stated she does not believe this is overly burdensome and
the Planning Commission and Board of Architecture Review already
complete Real Estate Disclosure Forms.
The consensus of Council was this additional process was too
invasive.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Burk and Umstattd
Nay: Horne, Hammier, Martinez, Reid and Wright
Vote: 2-5
H. Legislation
I
None
Ordinances
_ . nn~ _. Consent.J~.g_~nda
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne,
the following consent motion was proposed:
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Accepting the public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee, and
approving a maintenance guarantee for First Citizens Bank.
2007-92
RESOLUTION
Authorizing a time extension for completion of the public improvements and
approving a performance guarantee for Lansdowne on the Potomac, Sections 42 and
43
2007-93
RESOLUTION
Declaring that public necessity and use exist for the West Market Street
improvements project, authorizing offers to acquire easements, and condemnation if
the offers are not accepted
2007-94
RESOLUTION
Awarding the West Market Street improvements project construction contract
2007-95
RESOLUTION
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Approving the Downtown Streetlight Town/VDOT Administrative Agreement and
authorizing the Town Manager to execute this agreement
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RESOLUTION
Town Association of Northern Virginia
The consent motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
I
None
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Regular Ag~nda
I. Boards and Commissions
a. Airport Commission
Vice Mayor Horne stated we have some members of the Commission
who will be presenting at the Virginia Aviation Conference.
b. Thomas Balch Library Commission
Council Member Burk stated the Commission will meet tomorrow.
c. Board of Architectural Review
Council Member Reid stated the E~oard of Architectural Review wants
the fire department to tone down the back side of their proposed building.
d. Cable Television Advisory Commission
No comment
e. Commission on Public Art
No comment
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
Council Member Wright stated the Commission has reviewed KSI
subdivision and the interchange groundbreaking should begin in early July.
k. Tree Commission
No comment
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I. Standing Residential Traffic Committee
Council Member Reid stated the Committee is looking into excessive
parking on Tavistock Drive, ingress and egress at Cool Spring, and a no u-
turn restriction at Fort Evans Rd. at Bloom.
Mayor Umstattd stated staff has gotten a report of speeding on Plaza
St. and wondered if we could put a speed cushion on Plaza between Edwards
Ferry and North Street.
J. Old Business
a. Private Collection Boxes
No comment
b. Brick Sidewalks in H-l
No comment
c. Citizen communication billing inserts
The Town Manager stated the use of pressure sensitive envelopes may
not work for inserts, so they are looking for other options.
K. New Business for consideration at a future meeting
Council asked for a report to Council on the dog park, the dog shooting
incident, the water/irrigation issue at the Suzuki Dealership and the analysis
of water rate comparisons with other jurisdictions.
L. New Business
a. Authorizing staff to send a letter to Loudoun County regarding
the update of the Loudoun County Transportation Plan
Council Member Martinez made a motion, seconded by Mayor
Umstattd, to authorize staff to send a letter to Loudoun County regarding the
update of the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP).
Council Member Reid made a motion to amend number six by striking
Route 5 and adding Route 15. Also, other than S. King Street being widened
in Town Plan, he is not aware of Council supporting the widening of Rt. 15
south of Town.
He suggested number six should read "the CTP should support turn
lanes at all intersections, driveways and/or at a minimum construct a 3-lane
center-turn lane from Woodlea Drive south to the Prince William County line".
The r.:layor verified the Town is already on record in support of number
six.
Jim Chandler' stated the CTP does not propose four-lanes for Rt. 15
south of Town to the Prince William County line.
Vice Mayor Horne proposed striking number six in its entirety.
Council Member Martinez accepted the friendly amendment.
Council Member Wright asked if the main motion is the updated draft
that is red lined or the original letter.
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Council Member Reid stated he is not comfortable to strike number six
because of safety issues.
Mr. Chandler stated Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has
looked at new access points.
Council Member Reid stated in that case he agrees with striking
number six.
Council Member Martinez and Vice Mayor Horne agreed to the friendly
amendment.
Council Member Burk asked for a further amendment to strike g. in it's
entirety.
Council Member Wright stated the CTP is calling for a new bridge
crossing which is a bad idea for Leesburg.
Mr. Chandler stated the CTP does not necessarily call for a new bridge
just the upgrade of an existing crossing; however, an upgrade would create
more traffic.
Council Member Reid stated the Town Plan calls for upgrades of the
bypass with express lanes, but he would be willing to strike the six lanes.
Council Member Burk stated her issue is with six lanes within the
Town.
The Mayor verified g. would now read, "coordinate implementation of
any future bridge crossings and new bypass construction between Point of
Rocks, MD and the Town limits, with the upgrade of the Rt. 15 Bypass within
the Town to a limited access expressway in character and function".
Vice Mayor Horne and Council Member Martinez accepted the friendly
amendment.
Council Member Hammier stated funding sources for f and g should
include the State of Maryland.
Council Member Martinez stated he cannot support this amendment.
Council Member Wright asked for a friendly amendment to number
four. He would like the sentence to end at the word "widened".
Council Member Martinez accepted the amendment.
Mayor Umstattd stated she cannot support paragraph five of the letter.
Council Member Reid stated he supports the Mayor.
Mr. Chandler stated the Commonwealth Transportation Board is calling
for HOV lanes.
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Council Member Martinez agreed with the Mayor to strike number five.
Council Member Reid stated we should support HOV lanes on Rt. 7
west of Leesburg to help speed the traffic in and out of Leesburg.
Mayor Umstattd stated she cannot support the language added to
paragraph one. She added her concern is that at Harmony Church Road is
going to be another bypass.
Council Member Martinez stated he agrees we cannot support this
language.
Council Member Reid stated his intent was to save Harmony Church
Road by finding another alternative.
Council Member Martinez stated Crosstrail would not be a two-lane
road if it were extended across Rt. 15.
Mr. Chandler stated what they had contemplated prior to the May 25th
draft being released is a two-lane extension of Crosstrail from Rt. 621 to a
point where it intersects with Rt. 15 adjacent to Harmony Church Road. That
road would carry 14,000 vehicles a day. He added ultimately, it was not
proposed in the Countywide Transportation Plan.
Mayor Umstattd clarified the motion on the floor that paragraphs five
and six are deleted and with edits to paragraph one and paragraph one,
subsection g.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Martinez, Reid, Wright and
Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
b. Directing the Planning Commission to consider alternatives for
utility box structures and screening within the Town of
Leesburg
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Vice-Mayor
Horne, the following motion was proposed:
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Initiating amendments to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to establish
standards for utility boxes and related equipment
Council Member Wright stated he is sorry we have to go this far to get
appropriate utility boxes, but Comcast has been resistant to adhere to our
wishes.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Horne, Hammier, Martinez, Red, Wright and
Mayor Umstattd
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Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
c. Crosstrail Committee Appointment
Mayor Umstattd made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Hammier, that everyone is part of the committee if they wish to be.
Council Member Reid stated it should be the AADP committee leading
the discussion.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye:
Nay:
Vote:
Burk, Hammier, Martinez, Wright and Mayor Umstattd.
Horne and Reid
5-2
d. Approving a donation of Town staff resources and loan of Town
equipment to our local National Guard Unit
The following motion was made of Council Member Martinez and
seconded by Council Member Reid:
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Approving a donation of Town State Resources and Loan new equipment to
our local guard unit
Council Member Hammier made a friendly amendment to add "prior to
the deployment of troops for National Guard families". The friendly
amendment was accepted.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Martinez, Reid and Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
M. Council Comments
Council Member Reid stated there is a lady in the community who needs help;
she has stage three ovarian cancer, her son has cerebral palsy and her mother (the
caregiver) has Parkinson's disease. They are trying to get an aupair. He stated he
would be glad to put her in touch with anyone who can offer assistance.
Also, he had email and verbal communication with Mike Banzhaf regarding
the Crosstrail project.
He asked staff to provide a report for the Loudoun County water vote to
address the issues to remove the dispute about the water service provider to
Crosstrail.
Council Mel}lber Wright stated his surprise to learn from Leesburg Today that
we have hired outside counsel to help with our Supreme Court Appeal for
Meadowbrook and outside help on the water rate litigation. He stated his concern
with the increasing legal costs.
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Council MerDber Hammier disclosed a phone conversation with Mike Banzhaf
regarding Crosstrail.
She thanked the Board of Supervisors for reaching out and holding an
additional meeting on Crosstrail.
She thanked staff for the Employee Appreciation luncheon and the hard work
they do.
She stated the Memorial Day Ceremony was very nice and thanked the armed
services for what they do.
She asked for staff follow-up on the parking letter and the letter to the Reid
Family.
She offered her congratulations for all of the graduates.
Council Member Martinez thanked Town employees and Council who
participated in the Relay for Life.
He reported attending the Memorial Day Ceremony.
He thanked Randy Shoemaker for inviting him to the Eagle Scout Ceremony.
He stated graduation is next week and he will be volunteering for the all night
graduation party. He thanked Council for their contribution to Loudoun County and
Heritage graduation.
Vice Mayorf-jorne thanked all those who worked toward the successful
America's Cup Event.
She thanked Town Staff for their professionalism and commitment to this
event and the many others they participated in.
She asked the Economic Development Department to communicate their
plans for Court and Market Days.
She reported attending the Virginia Municipal League committee meeting last
week and thanked Nicole Ard for the package she provided for that meeting.
Vice Mayor Horne stated she is looking forward to the Town Manager
providing the Annual Report.
She wished the Town Attorney and Nagi Elsewaissi Happy Birthday.
Council Member Burk complimented the Mayor on organizing the Memorial
Day Ceremony.
The Mayor gave credit to Pete Hilgartner and Patrick Huge, both Marines, for
their efforts to keep the annual Memorial Day Ceremony going. She added the
Leesburg Today provided the advertising.
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Council Member Burk stated the luncheon for Employee Appreciation was an
excellent event.
She thanked INOVA for being here to share their plans. She reported visiting
the Meadows Glen Assistant Living facility.
She reported attending the Loudoun Lawyers for Literacy event and was very
impressed by the speaker, Madeline Albright.
N. Mayor's Comments
No comments
o. Manager's Comments
John Wells advised Council the FY2008 Budget and FY 2008-2012 CIP is
available on Leesburg's website. Also, they are available on a disk and by hard copy.
He reportecl the Shared Flight Aviation Ribbon Cutting is June 23 at 10:00
a.m. at the Stanley Caulkins Terminal at Leesburg Airport.
The Loudoun Community Health Center opening is Thursday, June 14 at
10:00 a.m.
Further, Council is invited to the July 4 picnic at Dodona Manor.
He reported the Business Improvement Efforts are taking an Ombudsman
approach. They have met with Mr. Fontaine on his project, Mr. Allman, Patriot Office
Park, Leesburg Cornmerce Center, and the Church Street redevelopment efforts.
P. Adjournment
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne, the
meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
Krist mstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg, Virginia
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