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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007_06_12 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, Town Council Meeting of June 12. 2007 Paqe 2 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. Town Council Meetinq of June 12, 2007 Page 3 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 Town Council Meeting of June 12, 2007_ Paqe 4 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. Town Council Meeting of June 12, 2007 Page 5 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. Town Council Meetin9-Qf June 12, 2007 Page 6 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. Town Council Meeting of June 12, 2007 Paqe 7 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. Town Council Meetin9-of June 12, 2007 Page 8 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. 2007-90 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 Town Council Meeting of June 12, 2007 Page 9 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: 2007-91 RESOLUTION 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 Town Council Meeting_of J~ne 12, 2007 Page 10 Approving the Downtown Streetlight Town/VDOT Administrative Agreement and authorizing the Town Manager to execute this agreement 2007-96 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 --- 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 Town Council Meeting~f June 12, 2007 Page 11 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. Town Council MeetiQggDLJDe 12, 2007 Paqe 12 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. Town Council Meeting of JUDe l~ 2007 Page 13 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: 2007-97 RESOLUTION 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 Town Council MeeUnq of June 12, 2007 Paqe 14 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: 2007-98 RESOLUTION 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. Town Council Meetinq of June 12, 2007 Page 15 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. Town Council Meeting of June 12., 200~__ Page 16 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 rnlClCu~ Clerk of Council" \) 2007 _tcmin0612