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COUNCIL MEETING
June 10, 2008
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Council Members Present: Katie Sheldon Hammier, Susan Horne, Ken Reid, David
Schmidt, Kevin Wright and Mayor Kristen Umstattd.
Council Members Absent: Council Member Martinez
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Deputy Town Attorney Jeanette Irby,
Assistant to the Town Manager Kathy Leidich, Captain Jeff Van Gilder, Director of
Engineering and Public Works Tom Mason, Zoning Administrator Brian Boucher and
Clerk of Council Lee Ann Green
AGENDA
A. Invocation by Council Member Wright
ITEMS
B. Salute to the Flag was led by J. B. Anderson
C. Roll Call showing Council Member Martinez absent.
D. Minutes
a. Work Session Minutes of May 27, 2008
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Council
Member Wright, the minutes were passed 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
b. Regular Session Minutes of May 28, 2008
On a motion by Council Member Reid, seconded by Council Member
Schmidt, the minutes were passed 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
E. Presentations
None
F. Petitioners
The petitioners section was opened at 7:50 p.m.
David Goodfriend, 901 Amber Court, N.E., addressed Council regarding
the Loudoun Health Check survey. Dr. Goodfriend encouraged everyone to
participate in the survey so that the Health Department can identify the
health needs of the community.
The petitioner's section was closed at 7:56 p.m.
G. Public Hearing
None.
H. Legislation
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member
Reid, the following consent agenda item was proposed:
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1. Awarding the Town Wide Tree Canopy Construction Contract
RESOLUTION 2008-83
Awarding the Town Wide Tree Canopy Construction Contract
The consent item was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Horne, Reid, Schmidt, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
I REGULAR AGENDA
I. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
There were no reports for the Boards and Commissions
J. OLD BUSINESS
There was no discussion of the following items:
1. Parking Summit
2. Future Plans for Cangiano Tract
3. Town Code Amendment - noise related issues
4. Site Plan review time limits
5. SAGE Project Follow-up
6. Log Cabin Visitor's Center
K. NEW BUSINESS (FOR CONSIDERATION TONIGHT)
1. Catoctin Ridae Tank Site
On a motion by Vice Mayor Horne, seconded by Council Member
Wright, the following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2008-84
Disclaiming Deed of Gift of Conveyance of Catoctin Ridge Tank Site
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Horne, Reid, Schmidt, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
2. Council Initiated Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Non-
residential Height Restrictions
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2008-85
Initiating Amendments to Section 6.3 of the Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance to Increase Building Height in Specific Areas of the B-1
Zoning District
Mayor Umstattd stated she would not be supporting this at this time,
but would keep an open mind. She stated she is concerned about creating a
canyon effect.
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The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Horne, Reid, Schmidt, and Wright
Nay: Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 5-1-1 (Martinez absent)
3. Rules of Order
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Vice Mayor
Horne, the following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2008-86
Authorizing the Town Attorney to Advertise Public Hearings to Repeal,
Amend and Reordain Sections 2-20 Through 2-26 of Article II of the
Leesburg Town Code
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Horne, Reid, Schmidt, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
L. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Reid announced a benefit with the Brandy Stills Band on June
28 at the Fire Hall to benefit John Earley. He stated Mr. Earley is one of the
firefighters who was injured in a fire in River Creek. He stated he attended the
Virginia Resources Authority meeting where he learned the Town can get 3% loans
for municipal uses. He stated he also learned about leasing of LEED certified
equipment. He regretted missing part of the worksession meeting on Monday night,
but he was attending a Wilson Bridge meeting. He stated the SRTC has requested
alert signs. He stated they have looked at procedures for appointing members to the
SRTC. He thanked Council Member Schmidt for serving on Council.
Council Member Wright disclosed a phone conversation with representatives
from Waterford. He stated Relay for Life was very successful. He noted the team
total was $6,954 and there is still some money to be deposited. He thanked all the
team members who participated, including the Mayor. He stated Western Loudoun
raised around $185,000. He thanked Betsy Creamer and Ron Petrella, who were the
co-chairs. He asked that volunteers plan to come out and spend the entire day next
year. He noted Grandmaster Choi did an exhibition. He noted the Form Based Code
Steering Committee will meet tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Lower Level Conference
Room. He thanked Council Member Schmidt for providing his experience and
guidance to the Council.
Council Member Hammier disclosed a conversation with Waterford. She
thanked JB Anderson for his Pledge of Allegiance. She noted the Cable Commission's
PEG initiative will help the Town communicate with the citizens. She stated Loudoun
County Public Schools will be holding a meeting regarding the new high school at
Smarts Mill Middle School at 6 p.m. on June 18. She encouraged parents to attend.
She stated Brian Rolston would not be able to continue to serve on the Standing
Residential Traffic Committee. She stated Frank Holtz is interested in serving. She
stated she is planning on attending the open house for the Community Health Clinic.
She stated she is bringing some members of the Junior League who are interested in
getting involved. She stated she will be attending the Transportation Meeting with
the Governor. She stated she has learned a lot from serving with Council Member
Schmidt and thanked him for his efforts in serving the community.
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Vice Mayor Horne disclosed a phone conversation on June 1 with Colleen Gillis
Snow. She stated she had a meeting with Jeff Sachs of the Peterson Companies
about Crosstrails. She thanked Council Member Schmidt for coming back to serve
his community. She stated she admired his sense of moderation and even handed
approach. She stated he is always professional and calm. She stated the proposed
high school is an 1800 student high school. She congratulated the Police
Department for the Poker Run. She stated they raised $15,000 for Special Olympics
and noted that the Mayor is a Biker Babe. She congratulated John Wells on his son,
Jonathan's, achievements as a graduating senior. She asked for Certificates of
Appreciation for her appointees at the next Council meeting.
Council Member Schmidt stated the tribute JB Anderson performed was
wonderful. He stated the Lecture Series at Balch Library has been very successful.
He stated Eugene Scheel is the next presenter and encouraged everyone to attend.
He thanked his colleagues for their kind words. He stated this time on the Council
reminded him about what a great place Leesburg is to live. He stated it has been a
pleasure to be a part of it. He thanked the Vice Mayor for her service, stating that
she has been a great leader for the community.
M. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Umstattd disclosed she met with Sam Adamo on the High School Site.
She stated Tom Dunn was at the meeting as well. She stated she is very impressed
with the level of attention they are paying to the Town's environmental concerns.
She extended her sympathies to Elizabeth Kellogg on the passing of her husband,
John Browerholtz. She stated Mr. Browerholtz was the Memorial Day speaker last
year. She stated she was lucky enough to get to ride on a motorcycle up to
Gettysburg and back on the Poker Run. She stated it was amazing how much work
goes into this event. She stated Officer Bill Wolff, his wife and children worked for
months along with Officer Mark McCartney and his wife. She stated Anita's and Bob
Evans provided breakfast and lunch at no cost to the riders. She noted there were
police escorts throughout Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. She thanked the
Leesburg Citizen's Support Team for their assistance at all three stops managing the
Poker Draws. She stated they raised over $15,000 for the Virginia Special Olympics.
She thanked Council Member Schmidt for filling in when he was most needed.
Council Member Wright added he met with Sam Adamo last week.
N. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Mr. Wells drew the Council's attention to the fact that the minutes are caught
up. He stated the minutes are on the website for the public to access. He stated he
would proceed on implementing the Standing Residential Traffic Committee's
recommendation to purchase the signs. He stated the Governor will be at Harper
Park Middle School tomorrow from 7-8:30. He stated the Governor will hold a
special local government "pre-meeting". He stated the $15,000 raised for Special
Olympics is a tremendous effort. He stated the newly elected Council Members are
welcome to attend the Virginia Municipal League training, which is open to sitting
Council Members as well. He stated Council Member's Elect Butler and Dunn are
available on June 30 to meet with the County. He thanked Council Member Schmidt
stating he did not know there are experienced Council Members in the Bull Pen to be
called upon.
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O. CLOSED SESSION
On a motion by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne, the following
was proposed:
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia, I move that the
Leesburg Town Council convene in a closed meeting to discuss litigation
regarding the Water Rate Case.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Horne, Reid, Schmidt, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
The open meeting reconvened at 9:09 p.m. and the following motion was
made by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Council Member Reid:
In accordance with Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia, I move that
Council certify to the best of each Member's knowledge, only public business
matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act and such public business matters as were
identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were
heard, discussed or considered in meetings by Council.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Horne, Reid, Schmidt, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
P. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member
Hammier, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 10 p.m.
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Town of Leesburg
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