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COUNCIL MEETING
September 23, 2008
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Council Members Present: David S. Butler, Thomas S. Dunn, II, Katie Sheldon
Hammier, Marty Martinez (arrived at 8:32 p.m.), Ken Reid, Kevin Wright and Mayor
Kristen Umstattd.
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Town Attorney Jeanette Irby, Deputy
Town Manager Kaj Dentler, Director of Public Works Tom Mason, Senior Engineer
Anne Geiger, Director of Parks and Recreation Richard Williams, Economic
Development Manager Marantha Edwards, Balch Library Director Alexandra Gressitt,
Director of Plan Review William Ackman, Director of Planning and Zoning Susan
Berry-Hill, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning Brian Boucher, Planner Chris
Murphy, and Clerk of Council Lee Ann Green
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
ITEMS
2. Salute to the Flag was led by Boy Scout Troop 663
3. Invocation was lead by Council Member Reid
4. Roll Call showing Council Member Martinez arriving at 8:32 p.m.
s. Minutes
a. Work Session Minutes of September 22, 2008
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hammier, seconded by Council Member
Dunn, the minutes were passed 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
b. Regular Session Minutes of September 23, 2008
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hammier, the minutes were passed 6-0-1 (Martinez absent)
6. Presentations
a. Certificate of Recognition - Kendra Wagner. On a motion by Vice
Mayor Hammier, seconded by Council Member Reid, the Certificate of
Recognition for heroic actions saving her brother's life was read aloud.
b. Hispanic Heritage Month
On a motion by Council Butler, seconded by Vice Mayor Hammier, the
following resolution proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month was approved by a
vote of 6-0-1 (Martinez absent).
PROCLAMA TION
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15, 2008
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WHEREAS, September 15 through October 15 is designated by the
Federal government as a time to recognize the achievements and
contributions of Hispanics in this country; and
WHEREAS, the significant achievements of the Hispanic community
have and continue to shape our nation's history; and
WHEREAS, local cultural institutions are sponsoring various events
celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture through October; and
WHEREAS, Leesburg's Hispanic community continues to make
significant cultural and economic contributions to our Town; and
THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in
Virginia hereby proclaim September 15 - October 15, 2008 as Hispanic
Heritage Month and encourage all residents to join in recognizing and
preserving the contributions made by Hispanic Americans.
PROCLAIMED this 23rd day of September 2008.
c. Certificates of Appreciation - 2S0th Sponsors Recognition
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hammier, seconded by Council Member
Wright, certificates of appreciation were awarded to contributors to the
Town's 250th Anniversary celebration. The businesses and individuals
honored were as follows:
Costco Chantels
Giant (Market Street) Roy Rogers (Market Street)
Safeway Shoppers Food Warehouse
Tally-Ho Theatre Wal-Mart
Wegmans Mom's Apple Pie
South Street Under Target
Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad #13
Giant (Potomac Station) XO Communications
INOVA Loudoun Party City
Leesburg Volunteer Fire Engine and Truck Co. #1
Heritage High School Band
Tim Jon
d. Certificate of Appreciation - Wendell Fisher
On a motion by Council Member Reid, seconded by Council Member
Wright, a certificate of appreciation was presented to Mr. Fisher for his service
to the YMCA.
e. Certificate of Appreciation - INOVA Hospital
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hammier, seconded by Council Member
Dunn, a certificate of appreciation was presented to Randall Kelley on behalf
of INOVA Loudoun for a $10,000 founder's grant and a $500 annual gift for
the Loudoun Laurels program at Thomas Balch Library.
f. Resolution of Appreciation - Middleburg Bank
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On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member
Butler, the following Resolution of Appreciation was presented to Middleburg
Bank.
Resolution of Appreciation
Middleburg Bank
WHEREAS, Middleburg Bank has four branches in Leesburg, and
employs over 100 people in town, making it one of Leesburg's largest
employers; and
WHEREAS, Middleburg Bank has demonstrated its commitment to the
community through both volunteer hours and contributions to local
organizations and activities; and
WHEREAS, Middleburg Bank made a conscious effort to be a more
environmentally responsible corporation through designing its branch bank in
Leesburg at Fort Evans Plaza II for certification by the United States Green
Building Council (USGBC) as a building that is both energy efficient and
environmentally friendly; and
WHEREAS, the building design will use approximately 38% less
energy and 46% less water than standard buildings of its genre; and
WHEREAS, the design employs innovative energy generation
technologies such as geo-transfer wells and water source heat pumps; and
WHEREAS, Middleburg Bank has completed an application for the
building to be LEED certified at the Silver level; and
WHEREAS, the new Middleburg Bank building at Fort Evans Plaza II
was built to limit its impacts on natural resources and create a healthy indoor
environment.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Leesburg in
Virginia recognizes Middleburg Bank for their achievement and innovation in
constructing the first LEED certified green building in Leesburg and for their
service to the residents in the Town of Leesburg.
PASSED this 23rd day of September 2008.
g. Proclamation - National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People's Annual Banquet
On a motion by Council Member Reid, seconded by Council Member
Butler, the following Proclamation was presented to representatives of the
Loudoun Branch of the NAACP.
PROCLAMA TION
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The Loudoun County Branch of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People's Annual Banquet
October 11, 2008
WHEREAS, On February 12, 1909 the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People was founded by a multiracial group of activists;
and
WHEREAS, for more than nine decades the NAACP has been
the largest and most recognized volunteer organization nationwide
dedicated to winning the struggle to obtain racial justice for all
Americans; and
WHEREAS, the NAACP stands faithfully with courage and determination
to show a willingness to do what is right, to seek justice, and a commitment to
end the unjust system that dehumanizes the beauty and sacredness of human
equality; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 68th anniversary of the Loudoun County
Branch of the NAACP; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun County Branch of the NAACP provides local
programs to nurture and foster the growth of young people through
mentoring, tutoring and its recent recognition of seven high school students
who demonstrated excellence in academics; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun County Branch of the NAACP further supports
the community through active committees that address religious affairs, legal
redress, housing education, health education, economic development, and
political action; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice, Leesburg Police
Department and the Loudoun County Branch of the NAACP signed a covenant
to work towards a cooperative relationship including diversified and culturally
sensitive police force; and
THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
hereby congratulate the Loudoun County Branch of the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of their annual banquet
and express the deepest gratitude to the many volunteers who have worked
tirelessly through this organization to bring racial harmony and equality to our
nation.
PROCLAIMED this 23rd day of September, 2008.
h. Friends of the Thomas Balch Library
Brenda Douglas spoke on behalf of the Friends. She stated the initial
endowment fundraiser, An Evening with James Monroe, was a great success.
Further, she stated they had expected to raise $10,000, but actually raised
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$20,000 with additional money still coming in. She stated the next step is
setting up the endowment.
Alexandra Gressitt stated the Friends have underwritten the lecture
series as well and commended them for their hard work.
Council Member Dunn noted they should plan fundraisers more often
since they are so successful.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she wishes that the program had been
taped so it could be shown on the Town's PEG programming.
Ms. Douglas noted for privacy reasons, they did not tape inside the
Delashmutt's home.
Council Member Martinez expressed his appreciation of the Friends
group.
Council Member Wright stated the success of this fundraising effort is a
credit to the good work the Friends are doing. He noted the lecture series
has been very well attended.
Council Member Butler congratulated Ms. Douglas and the Friends on
their success.
Council Member Reid suggested the Friends group needs their own
website, not just a page on the Town's site.
i. Retail Analysis - Tripp Muldrow I Arnett-Muldrow Associates
Mr. Muldrow gave a brief overview of the key observations. He noted
Leesburg's market is Leesburg and western Loudoun. He stated eastern
Loudoun customers will come west for specific things like the downtown or
the outlet mall. He noted that demand will remain despite some setbacks.
He stated the downtown is fundamentally different from suburban retail. He
stated this type of niche retail competes for free time and disposable money.
He stated suburban retail looks at mass, convenience and a wide selection of
goods.
Mr. Muldrow stated Leesburg's restaurants are starting to fill the
demand for ethnic dining. He spoke about the economy and worsening
projections for casual dining establishments. He stated Leesburg's market is
more sophisticated and tends to focus on one of a kind or small chain
restaurants.
Mr. Muldrow's overall conclusions were the general retail climate in
Leesburg is good. He stated he is cautiously optimistic since Northern
Virginia is a volatile market. He stated specialty retail shops will have some
difficult times ahead, but noted this is not confined to Leesburg. He
encouraged Leesburg to continue with catalyst projects to encourage retail
growth naming the South King Street Corridor project, the performing arts
center, and the attempt to bring a George Mason University campus to
Leesburg.
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Council Member Dunn questioned what type of restaurant would
appeal to the more sophisticated Leesburg market.
Mr. Muldrow stated ethnic restaurants, small local chains and mom
and pop type operations would appeal to a more sophisticated customer.
Vice Mayor Hammier noted that traditional Class A office is increasingly
virtual. She asked how to focus on where this is going.
Mr. Muldrow stated small retailers need to have a front door street
presence and a back door digital presence.
Council Member Wright questioned what is meant by not completely
capturing the market.
Mr. Muldrow noted there Leesburg caters to an "experience" economy
where consumers are looking for authentic places to have authentic
experiences.
Council Member Butler stated the Town needs to reinforce its specialty
shopping experience and the outlet mall as reasons to come to Leesburg.
With regard to the possibility of George Mason University bringing a
campus to Leesburg or Loudoun County, Council Member Reid questioned
whether supporting this is a viable policy.
Mr. Muldrow stated universities are solid employers and somewhat
recession proof.
Council Member Reid also questioned how useful the market analysis
will be.
Ms. Edwards said the Town qets some requests for this data.
Mayor Umstattd stated she heard people do not want to drive to
Leesburg because of the traffic; that they are shopping closer to home.
7. PETITIONERS
The Petitioners section was opened at 8:45 p.m.
Jessica B., stated she is hoping the Council will approve a dog park. She
stated a dog park will benefit those who use other parks by giving people a place to
take their dogs. She stated a lot of residents live in town homes with small yards and
no where to exercise their dogs.
The Petitioners section was closed at 8:49 p.m.
8. ADOPTING THE MEETING AGENDA (AMENDMENTS AND DELETIONS)
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Dunn,
the meeting agenda was approved and two items were added to the Consent
Agenda.
9. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
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On a motion by Council Member Butler, seconded by Council Member Wright,
the following items were proposed on the Consent Agenda:
a. Awardinq the Solid Waste and Recvclinq Contract
RESOLUTION
Awarding the Annual Contract for Refuse and Recycling Services to
Con-Serve Industries, Inc. in the amount of $2,456,648.48
b. Authorizing Easement Condemnation if Offer is Not Accepted for
Countrv Club Drive Drainaqe
RESOLUTION
Declaring that a Public Necessity and Use Exist Authorizing an Offer to
Acquire Permanent Easements from PIN 272-38-5124 for the Country
Club Estates Drainage Improvement Project and Authorizing
Condemnation if the Offer is not Promptly Accepted
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Special Exception TLSE 2007-0003 Market Square at Potomac Station
(Bank with Drive Through)
b. Rezoning TLZM 2006-0011 Market Square at Potomac Station
(Amendinq the Concept Plan and Proffers)
The two public hearings were opened together at 8:51 p.m.
Chris Murphy gave a presentation for both items. Mr. Murphy stated
these applications are for a special exception to allow a bank with drive
throughs on a portion of this property and to amend the concept plan and
proffers for the rezoning on another section of the property. He stated the
third section of the property would remain unchanged. Mr. Murphy stated
staff recommends denial of both applications. He stated the bank with drive
through special exception application did not show sufficient landscaping and
buffering from the existing residential uses and staff is concerned about the
impact on the neighboring single family homes.
Mr. Murphy stated the Planning Commission recommended conditional
approval of both applications, but the proffers for the concept plan and proffer
amendment have been changed by the applicant since the Planning
Commission recommendation was made. Mr. Murphy reported payments for
additional residential units as per the Annexation Area Development Policies
were not covered by the proffers and would be the responsibility of the Town.
David Ritchie, Clark Realty Capital, gave a presentation to Council
including artist renderings of the proposed retail/residential development and
the bank with drive throughs.
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Council Member Reid verified no residents have expressed concern
over this project. He questioned whether there were drive through uses
anywhere else in Town that directly impacted neighboring residential units.
Mr. Murphy stated Catoctin Circle Center showed a similar use backing
up to residential units.
Council Member Reid expressed concern with setting a precedent
allowing this type of use 24 hour use next to homes and questioned whether
Clark Realty would be willing to work with staff to develop more buffering for
the bank.
Mr. Ritchie stated they had developed this plan with BB&T. He stated
the drive through was oriented to face the street rather than the backs of the
homes so that headlights would not shine into the homes. Mr. Ritchie stated
the ground lease that BB&T would be paying, would allow Clark Realty to
move forward with the remainder of the project. He stated without the bank
as a tenant, they would be unable to finance the remainder of the project.
Council Member Reid questioned why the proffers had been changed.
Mr. Ritchie stated they reassessed the costs of the development and
felt those were reasonable changes.
There was discussion regarding transportation proffers. Mr. Ritchie
stated Clark Realty felt the proffer contributions and site improvements
already performed under the previous rezoning should count towards the
current project.
Brian Boucher stated those contributions were figured into the prior
approval; that they already got considerations for those contributions.
Council Member Reid questioned the removal of the escalation clause
from the proffers.
Mr. Ritchie stated he was unaware of any AADP concerns.
Council Member Reid stated he understands Clark Realty's financial
concerns, but the Town needs insurance with regards to the escalator clause.
Council Member Martinez stated the escalator clause is non-debatable.
He asked that the Town get the traffic signal before construction begins.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she found it hard to believe Clark Realty's
attorneys did not advise them of the AADP payment issue. She questioned
when the office building would come on line and whether it would be rental or
condominium.
Mr. Ritchie stated the amenities in this mixed use center would allow
the office building to be completed sooner. He stated the market would
decide whether it would be apartments or condominiums but assured Council
the project would be good quality.
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Vice Mayor Hammier confirmed the children generated by these
residential units would go to Catoctin Elementary School since Tolbert
Elementary is at capacity.
Council Member Dunn noted this proposed plan is inconsistent with the
Town Plan objectives for this area. He stated the Town Plan is a guide for
Council to use when deciding what happens in Leesburg.
Mayor Umstattd expressed her concern regarding lighting for the site.
She noted the lights would be shining down into the residences behind the
property. She stated she could support the bank with conditions, but she is
concerned about adding this number of residential units in this area of the
Town.
Joe Newcomer, 713 Vermillion Drive, spoke in favor of the project.
Dan Robertson, 580 Edmonton Terrace, spoke in favor of the project.
Edward Bridges, 721 Vista Ridge, spoke in favor of the project.
Roland Smith, Potomac Station HOA, spoke in favor of the project.
Paul Van, 703 Aurora Court, stated his property backs up to this
project. He stated he liked the way the project looks, but asked that it not be
built in his backyard.
The public hearings were closed at 11: 10 p.m.
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, the item was deferred until the next regularly scheduled Council
meeting when the applicant could return with written proffers.
Mr. Ritchie agreed to the deferral and agreed to put the proffers in
writing.
Ms. Irby asked that the proffers be delivered to staff no later than one
week prior to the meeting.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
11. ORDINANCES
None
12. RESOLUTIONS
a. Repealinq Resolutions 2001-17 and 2004-17 and Establishinq a
Standing Residential Traffic Committee
On a motion by Council Member Butler, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, the following was proposed:
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RESOLUTION 2008-146
Repealing Resolutions 2001-17 and 2004-17 and Establishing a
Standing Residential Traffic Committee
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
b. Authorizinq Advertisement for a Charter Amendment
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council
Member Reid, the following was proposed:
RESOLUTION - Withdrawn
Proposing Amendments to and Authorizing the Town Attorney to
Advertise a Public Hearing to Amend the Town Charter
Council Member Wright stated he did not feel the Council could afford
to take an entire month off.
Council Member Dunn stated Leesburg is growing, not getting smaller.
He stated he would be inclined to increase the number of meetings to spread
out the workload.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated it adds to the list of things to discuss with
state lawmakers. She stated she felt it detracts from more important issues.
Council Member Martinez stated he moved this item for discussion. He
stated he feels worksessions should focus on a particular subject. Council
Member Martinez withdrew his motion.
13. OLD BUSINESS
There was no discussion pertaining to the following agenda items:
a. Future Plans for Cangiano Tract
b. Site Plan Review Time Limits
14. NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION
a. Doq Park at Olde Izaak Walton Park
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hammier, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, the following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2008-147
To Develop a Fenced 3f4 Acre Dog Park within the Existing Boundaries
of Olde Izaak Walton Park
Council Member Wright stated he would support this because it would
be developed with proffer dollars and be at no cost to the taxpavers. He
stated he felt this would add value to the Town. He stated this would be a
partnership with the Friends of the Dog Park creating a win-win situation for
the citizens.
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Council Member Dunn questioned why the Friends group has not
gotten tax exempt status yet.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated they were awaiting approval of the dog
park so they would have something to raise money for. She noted this will be
a great partnership for the Town.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
b. Adoptinq the Public Art Guidelines
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council
Member Butler, the following motion was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2008-148
Adopting the Public Art Guidelines
Council Member Reid made a motion to defer this item. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
The original motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: Reid
Vote: 6-1
15. NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING
a. Request for additions:
Council Member Reid asked for the following:
i. An update on Court and Market Days
Council Member Dunn asked for the following:
i. A discussion of School Resource Officers
ii. Initiation of Internet information alert system
Council Member Martinez asked for the following:
i. An update on the AADP committee
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Reid stated he is a parent of children at Harper Park Middle
School. He stated with an average of 800 children at each middle school, he does
not know how one officer can have a relationship with that many children. He stated
we need to have an overall discussion about where we are with crime, school
resource officers and where the police are going with their staffing needs. He
thanked Town staff for the 250th anniversary birthday party. He stated he loved that
the staff volunteered their time. He stated he would attend the transportation
workshop at Ida Lee. He urged all Board and Commission members to go to the
FOIAjCOIA workshop. He stated he was pleased that the dog park had finally been
settled.
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As you know this issue has been dogging the Council for at least three years,
or that's 21 in dog years. As you will recall Kaj Dentler and his pack sniffed out
several locations including Oatlands and settled on Morven Meadows but this created
a lot of howling from neighbors and those concerned about cost. So, we buried that
idea. Let's face it, we were barking up the wrong tree. Thankfully, folks like Sandy
Kane, Mary Harper, and Dale Goodson kept the issue on the front burner. They were
like dogs with a bone. I just hope that they form their 501(c)3 and start bringing
home some "bacon". John Wells thought about Robinson Park, he thought about the
Crosstrail property. But who wants to get involved with Petersen again; I mean that
dog don't hunt and Veteran's park was much too ruff. So now, we have curled up
with Olde Izaak Walton Park and I am happier than a dog in you-know-what. I also
appreciated the leadership from our #2, Katie Hammier, and I mean #2 in a nice
way as Vice Mayor. So I am sorry that we as a Council and our Parks Department
did not exercise more control over the expenses on the Morven Meadows project, but
you know it is a dog eat dog world we live in and politics is a you-know-what, so I
for one will be quite dogged to make sure that this park gets done and I am glad we
stuck this out until the last dog dies.
Council Member Butler stated he would like to let everyone know that the
Police Alert system called Silent Partner now has a link on the website where
residents can sign up for police alerts. He stated the link is now right out front. He
asked Mr. Wells to ask Chief Price to be a little more aggressive in using this to keep
the citizens well informed. He stated there are more improvements planned for it in
the next six months. He stated he is happy with the dog park. He noted the
financial crisis has been a very wild ride. He stated luckily this is a financial
meltdown and not an economic meltdown. He stated the webstreaming project
should kick off on Friday and be finished by the end of the year. He stated there
should be a new website in place by the end of the year. He noted they would be
working on separate websites for the Library and Ida Lee. He stated the birthday
celebration was great, especially the cupcakes. He noted the corn maize was huge.
He encouraged everyone to go out and see it.
Council Member Wriqht gave a quick update on the work of the Planning
Commission. He stated they are working on the stream valley corridor project. He
stated the 250th celebration was very good. He stated he was impressed with the
organization and staff. He stated it was a good event.
Council Member Martinez stated he had no comments.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she received a call from Market Square on the
16th with regards to their proffers. She stated she received an invitation to the
INOVA fundraiser on Saturday, which gave her an opportunity to talk with Gerry
Crowder of George Mason University. She thanked staff for the birthday celebration.
She also noted the 9-11 ceremony on the Green was very moving and speaks to
what is special about Leesburg. She stated she attended the Saunder's Flooring
Ribbon Cutting. She stated she did the official ribbon cutting at Lloyd's Barber Shop,
home of the longest continually operating barber chair. She stated the corn maize is
in the shape of the birthday cake in honor of Leesburg's anniversary. She stated
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVPRA) did a wonderful job. She thanked
everyone for their support on the dog park. She asked that the Town not forget
about their partnership with Morven Park, possibly for a passive park. She reminded
everyone to lock their car doors.
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Council Member Dunn stated the corn maize was great. He thanked NVPRA
for the helicopter rides. He reminded everyone of the cake cutting on Saturday at
Temple Hall Farm. He thanked staff for their participation in the birthday
celebration. He stated he would like to see Council officially adopt the flag. He
stated he is also on the police alert system and had not received any alerts. He
thanked staff for the online events calendar. He welcomed Council Member Martinez
back and offered his condolences to his family.
17. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Umstattd reminded everyone about the Veteran's Day ceremony on
November 11 at Dodona Manor. She stated the Town would have a visit from the
Sister City, Samcheok, South Korea from November 17 to November 24. She stated
the tentative schedule includes a tour of the town for the visitors, a dinner for
Council Members and the Mayor and Council of Samcheok and a dinner at Ida Lee for
the Mayor, Council, and 20 children from South Korea and their host families. She
stated the children would be competing in Tae Kwon Do at a tournament to be held
at Heritage High School. She stated the ribbon cutting at Saunder's Flooring was
great since Saunder's is a family business that started out in Leesburg. She thanked
the Mayor of Gettysburg, Bill Troxell, for greeting the Special Operations Warriors
participants rode there to raise funds for the children of fallen soldiers. She stated
about 160 motorcycles were involved in that ride. She stated Northern Virginia
Transportation Authority has decided to continue operating at its original level of
operations. She stated they have been charged by statute to administer about
$50,000 in transportation funds each year and their meetings will go down to about
quarterly.
Council Member Martinez noted the NAACP will be holding its annual dinner in
Sterling on October 11.
18. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Mr. Wells thanked staff who volunteered at the Birthday event. He noted the
Banker's Roundtable will be open to the Council.
Vice Mayor Hammier reminded everyone of the Shenandoah University Public
Service Awards where John Wells will be honored.
19. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Sessions
20. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member
Dunn, the meeting was adjourned at 12:14 a.m.
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