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COUNCIL MEETING
February 10, 2009
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, Ken Reid, Kevin Wright and Mayor Kristen Umstattd.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Deputy Town Manager Kaj Dentler, Town
Attorney Jeanette Irby, Director of Public Works Tom Mason, Assistant Director of
Capital Projects Tom Brandon, Assistant Director of Capital Projects Renee LaFollette,
Preservation Planner Annie McDonald, and Clerk of Council Lee Ann Green
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
ITEMS
2. Salute to the Flag was led by Council Member Martinez
3. Invocation was lead by Council Member Butler
4. Roll Call showing all present.
S. Minutes
a. Work Session Minutes of January 26, 2009
On a motion by Council Member Butler, seconded by Council Member
Wright, the minutes were passed 6-0-1 (Hammier abstaining).
b. Regular Session Minutes of January 27, 2009
On a motion by Council Member Butler, seconded by Council Member
Reid, the minutes were passed 6-0-1 (Hammier abstaining).
6. Adopting the Meeting Agenda (Amendments and Deletions)
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member Butler,
the meeting agenda was adopted after moving items 12 a, 12 b, 14 a, and 14 b to
the Consent Agenda.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
7. Presentations
a. Proclamation - Black History Month
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hammier, seconded by Council Member
Reid, February was proclaimed Black History Month in the Town of Leesburg
by a vote of 7-0.
b. Loudoun Convention and Visitors Center Update - Cheryl Kilday gave
Council a brief presentation on the state of travel and tourism in the Town of
Leesburg and Loudoun County.
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c. Fall into the Arts Presentation - "Loudoun Still Life" by Kathi Fertig
Jim Sisley of Fall into the Arts presented Council with a painting by
artist, Kathi Fertig.
8. PETITIONERS
The Petitioners section was opened at 8:20 p.m.
Robert Jackson - 313 Ayrlee Avenue, N.W., stated he has participated in the
Leesburg Flower and Garden show several times in the past, both as an exhibitor and
a judge. He stated this year he has been placed on a waiting list for exhibition
space. He questioned whether any consideration was given for businesses located
within the Town.
Mayor Umstattd and Council Member Reid asked for a clarification on how
exhibitors for this popular event are chosen at the next Council meeting.
Pete Garvey, 428 S. King Street, stated he wanted to discuss the option for a
park on Loudoun Street. He stated as a father of two, there is currently no park for
the children of the Georgetown neighborhood. He stated there are not enough parks
in the Old and Historic District. He stated he supports a park on Loudoun Street and
asked the Town to take that into consideration.
The Petitioners section was closed at 8:28 p.m.
9. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member
Dunn, the following consent items were proposed:
a. Approving Change Order #2 for Battlefield Parkway - Edwards Ferry to
Ft. Evans and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute It
RESOLUTION 2009-017
Approving Change Order #2 for Battlefield Parkway - Edwards Ferry to
Ft. Evans and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute It
b. Monument Siqns for Prosperity Center
RESOLUTION 2009-018
Approving Monument Signs for Prosperity Center, Located at 701-707
East Market Street
c. Town Plan Amendments to Reclassify Land Immediately Adiacent to
Old Izaak Walton Park
RESOLUTION 2009-019
Directing Staff to Establish a Neighborhood Community Meeting in
order to Present Information Related to the Town Plan as well as Town
Plan Amendment TLTA 2008-0004, as it Relates to Parcel 232-28-3893
and a Portion of Parcel 232-38-9290 (Also Referred to as "Waterside")
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d. Making an Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
RESOLUTION 2009-020
Making an Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
The motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. None
11. ORDINANCES
a. None
12. RESOLUTIONS
a. None
13. OLD BUSINESS
a. None
14. NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION
a. None
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Dunn congratulated everyone who completed the CPEAV
Certified Planning Commissioner's course which was held at Ida Lee. He requested
having some of the budget review at work session meetings, if possible.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she had a number of disclosures related to
George Mason University. She stated she met with Peter Kalaris about Meadowbrook
and had a number of conversations with Waterford. She stated she agreed with
Council Member Reid as it relates to the Flower and Garden Show. She stated she
would like clarification of the rules regarding basketball hoops. She congratulated
Bill Ference on his drawings for the Loudoun Street options. She stated she was
disappointed there is still partisanship going on at the state level with regards to
federal stimulus funding.
Council Member Martinez clarified he is not a Pittsburgh fan. He did
congratulate Pittsburgh on their win in the Super Bowl. He stated he met with Peter
Kalaris regarding Meadowbrook as well as Juan and Ann Jansen. He asked for a
progress report on the KSI development. He also asked for a progress report on the
Battlefield Parkway connector. He noted Central Loudoun Little League is gearing up
for practices and tryouts.
Council Member Wright disclosed a meeting with Rick Starke regarding
Waterford and Peter Kalaris regarding Meadowbrook. He stated a group of Council
Members and staff went to Richmond for VML Day. He stated there is no consensus
on how the stimulus money will be distributed. He stated the HCA debate is over
and he looks forward to a progress report from INOVA. He stated Relay for Life is
approaching. He stated everyone can join the Government Steps at
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Westernloudounrelay.org. He stated Brett Burk was appointed as chair of the
Planning Commission, Mary Harper as vice-chair and Ted Kalriess as parliamentarian.
He noted the Planning Commission retreat has been moved to Thursday. He stated
there used to be a priority given to Leesburg and Loudoun businesses at the Flower
and Garden Show. He stated he is looking forward for a report about this.
Council Member Butler disclosed meeting with Peter Kalaris about
Meadowbrook. He stated he enjoyed VML Day and the ride down with Council
Member Reid. He stated his number one impression is the legislators are working
hard and are all passionate about working hard for Leesburg and Loudoun County,
but no one promised any money. He noted Sycolin Road paving is still on the VDOT
schedule for next fall. He congratulated Brett Burk for being elected chairman of the
Planning Commission. He stated he has volunteered to get a pie in his face for Relay
for Life.
Council Member Reid stated while the Town may not get any new money from
VDOT, some legislation is getting through at the State level on expedited plan
review. He noted Delegate May has been helping with the question of a diamond
interchange in discussions with VDOT. He asked for more timely snow removal on
cul-de-sacs. He stated we need to discuss a walk/bike/Segway patrol downtown.
He stated the downtown lends itself to this type of patrol since public safety is a
priority. He asked for a memo from the Town Manager regarding travel. He asked
for a discussion on utility availability fees for businesses. He stated the centennial of
the NAACP is this month. He stated it is amazing how far the country has come
given the election of an African-American as president and other prominent
positions. He stated he is concerned about the incident where KKK fliers were
distributed in a Leesburg neighborhood.
17. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Umstattd disclosed a meeting with Peter Kalaris on the Meadowbrook
project. She stated Mr. Kalaris is considering seeking a Council initiated text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would permit a significant increase in
residential density. She stated her concern is the process of text amendment would
not have as much public notice as a rezoning. She stated it is important to include
the citizens. She stated the proposal would not quite double the residential density
to about 1.6-1. 75 units per acre. She stated any text amendment would affect other
properties zoned R-1. She thanked Senator Jim Webb for replying to the Council.
She stated this type of response is rare. She stated he promised to take the request
for stimulus funds seriously. She stated Congressman Wolf's office has alerted them
to a website to be the central portal and repository for citizen's groups to apply for
federal stimulus funding. She stated NVTA is continuing to request funding on behalf
of Leesburg and other Northern Virginia localities. She stated everyone is disturbed
by the fact the KKK would come into Leesburg. She stated she was proud of the fact
that those who received fliers were not afraid. She stated the white community has
been very protective of the African-American community. She stated the KKK is
unable to engender the fear they want in our community.
18. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Mr. Wells had no comments.
19. CLOSED SESSION
There were no Closed Sessions
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20. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member
Wright, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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