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COUNCIL MEETING
March 24, 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, Kenneth "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, Director of Finance
Norm Butts, Director of Planning and Zoning Susan Berry Hill, Assistant Director of
Planning and Zoning Brian Boucher, Director of Plan Review Bill Ackman, Director of
Parks and Recreation Rich Williams, Airport Director Tim Deike, Assistant to the Town
Manager Scott Parker, Library Director Alexandra Gressitt, Economic Development
Manager Marantha Edwards, Senior Planner David Fuller and Clerk of Council Lee
Ann Green
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
ITEMS
2. Salute to the Flag Council Member Butler
3. Invocation was lead by Council Member Reid
4. Roll Call showing all present
S. Minutes
a. Work Session Minutes of March 9, 2009
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council
Member Butler, the minutes were passed 7-0.
b. Regular Session Minutes of March 10, 2009
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council
Member Butler, the minutes were passed 7-0.
6. Adopting the Meeting Agenda (Amendments and Deletions)
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hammier, the meeting agenda was adopted with Item lla to be heard before
Item lOa.
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. Resolution of Respect - George Titus
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hammier, the following Resolution of Respect was passed by a vote of 7-0
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RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
George William Titus
WHEREAS, George William Titus, a Leesburg native, died
March 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, George was born May 3, 1937 to Joseph and Marie
Gum Titus; and
WHEREAS, in September 1958 George was appointed Loudoun
County Treasurer, a post he held through nine elections until his
retirement 38 years later in 1995; and
WHEREAS, professionally, George has been recognized at not
only the local level, but by numerous state and national associations
and lawmakers for his integrity and wise management of Loudoun
County funds; and
WHEREAS, George's commitment to his community was
evident in the wide ranging variety of community service associations
to which he donated his time, energy and positive attitude and was
recipient of the Loudoun Times Mirror Man of the Year in 1977 and the
Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year in 1995;
and
WHEREAS, he was a loving father to his two daughters and a
devoted husband to his wife of 46 years, Dorothy.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Mayor and members of the
Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia extend their sympathy and
respect to Mr. Titus' family and to all who knew him; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution of Respect be
spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be given to
his family.
PASSED this 24th day of March 2009.
b. Resolution of Resoect - James McKimmey
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council
Member Dunn, the following Resolution of Respect was passed by a vote of 7-
0:
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RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
James Hubert McKimmey
WHEREAS, James Hubert McKimmey, a Loudoun County
native, died February 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Jim was born August 16, 1923 to Birtrand and Lela
Trussell McKimmey; and
WHEREAS, Jim was a 1940 graduate of Leesburg High School
and owned and operated McKimmey's Feed Service in Leesburg for 25
years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McKimmey's mill building became the
centerpiece of Market Station giving downtown Leesburg a unique and
distinctive shopping and dining experience; and
WHEREAS, through his commitment to agriculture and the
Ruritan Club, he served on numerous agriculture related committees
and commissions in Loudoun County; and
WHEREAS, he was a loving father and grandfather and a
devoted husband to his late wife, Frances.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Mayor and members of the
Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia extend their sympathy and
respect to Mr. McKimmey's family and to all who knew him; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution of Respect be
spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be sent to
his family.
PASSED this 24th day of March 2009.
c. Certificate of Appreciation - Marrett Ceo
On a motion by Council Member Wright, seconded by Council Member
Reid, a Certificate of Appreciation was approved by a vote of 7-0 and
presented to Marrett Ceo for service to the Environmental Advisory
Commission.
d. Certificate of Appreciation - Bill Mims
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hammier, seconded by Council Member
Martinez, a Certificate of Appreciation was approved by a vote of 6-0-1 (Reid
absent).
e. Proclamation - Assistino Virginia Citizens with Disabilities Week
On a motion by Council Member Dunn, seconded by Council
Member Martinez, the following proclamation was approved by a vote
of 7-0:
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PROCLAMA TION
ASSISTING VIRGINIA CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES
WEEK
APRIL 16 - APRIL 19, 2009
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council's of
Virginia have been organizing their annual KOVAR (Knights of Virginia
Assisting Citizens with Mental Retardation) since 1971; and
WHEREAS, over the past 27 years the Knights of Columbus
have collected and distributed over $12 million for organizations that
assist residents of Virginia with mental retardation; and
WHEREAS, KOVAR grants have provided much needed
assistance to organizations in Leesburg, including ARC of Loudoun
County, Loudoun County Government, Hebron Community, Inc., ECHO,
and the Special Recreation Advisory Board Inc.; and
WHEREAS, last year the Knights of Columbus raised $618,000
and have set a goal of $650,000 for 2009.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED, the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Leesburg in Virginia hereby proclaim the week of April 13-19, 2009 as
Assisting Virginia Citizens with Disabilities Week in the Town of Leesburg
and extend our thanks to the Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council
No. 6831 for their dedication, leadership and efforts on behalf of the
citizens of the State of Virginia, Loudoun County and the Town of
Leesburg.
PROCLAIMED this 24th day of March 2009.
f. Aurora School Update Presentation - Steve Wolfson and
Jennifer Lassiter gave a brief presentation on the current status of the
Aurora School at Paxton.
g. INOVAlCornwall Expansion Presentation - James Rohrbaugh
gave a brief presentation on the INOVA's plans for expansion of the
Cornwall campus.
h. Tree Conservation Presentation - Susan Berry Hill gave a brief
presentation on the newest legislation aimed at the preservation of
tree canopy and how the Town will implement the legislation.
8. PETITIONERS
The Petitioners section was opened at 8: 15 p.m.
Lisa James Rauenzahn, 3 North King Street, spoke in support of the
Downtown Improvement Association's (DIA) proposed improvements as one project.
She stated she feels the improvements are necessary to keep the downtown as a
vibrant place.
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Paioe Buscema, 223 Loudoun Street, S.E., stated the DIA's recommended
improvements are a good starting place for improving the downtown. She stated
Leesburg must spend money to make money.
Charles Treadway stated he represented 10 communities with over 3,000
citizens. He stated his constituency asks the Council to deny the amendment to the
Town Plan. He there are 17 species of wildlife living in the affected woodland. He
stated Loudoun County is now #20 on the list of fastest growing communities in
America. He stated reasons for the drop to #20 are the increased traffic and
depletion of forest and wildlife which all create a decreased quality of life.
Scott Gustavson, asked everyone who supports the DIA's planned
construction improvements to stand up.
The Petitioners section was closed at 8: 25 p. m.
9. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Hammier,
the following consent items were proposed:
a. Village at Leesburg Traffic Signals on Russell Branch Parkway West
RESOLUTION 2009-033
Authorizing an Agreement and Approving a Performance Guarantee for
the Village at Leesburg Traffic Signals on Russell Branch Parkway West
b. Makino an Apoointment to the Tree Commission (Dunn)
RESOLUTION 2009-034
Making an Appointment to the Tree Commission
c. Makino an Appointment to the Tree Commission (Reid)
RESOLUTION 2009-035
Making an Appointment to the Tree Commission
d. Making an Aopointment to the Environmental Advisory Commission
(Wright)
RESOLUTION 2009-036
Making an Appointment to the Environmental Advisory Commission
e. Making an Appointment to the Planning Commission
RESOLUTION 2009-039
Making an Appointment to the Planning Commission
f. Authorizing the Release of $354.500 to Kettler for the Partial
Completion of the Relocation of Route 653 (Cochran Mill Road) at
Route 7
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RESOLUTION 2009-038
Authorizing the Release of $364,500 to Kettler for the Partial
Completion of the Relocation of Route 653 (Cochran Mill Road) at
Route 7
g. Making an Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
(Wright)
RESOLUTION 2009-037
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. ORDINANCES
a. Adopting Town Plan Amendments Related to the Land Use
Classification of Prooerties Immediately East of aide Izaak Walton Park
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council
Member Wright, the following was proposed
ORDINANCE
Amending Section C of the Town Plan to Change the Land Use
Category for Parcels Immediately East of aide Izaak Walton Park
Council Member Wright stated he attended the public meeting staff
held for the community. He stated if it is not the Town's intention to
purchase the land for parkland, then the Council needs to be honest with the
citizens by changing the designation to reflect the Town's current intentions.
He stated by changing the land use designation in the Town Plan, it actually
helps to protect the land rather than encouraging it to be developed under
by-right uses.
Council Member Butler stated he echoes Council Member Wright's
comments. He stated that even though this amendment seems strange, it
actually does a better job of protecting the land.
Vice Mayor Hammier thanked Mr. Treadway for his work informing the
citizens. She stated she would support the amendment. She stated there are
many things the Council needs to balance related to what they are trying to
achieve.
Mayor Umstattd stated she will be voting against the amendment. She
stated by putting the most dense development district in this area, we would
be guaranteeing development under a very dense rezoning application. She
stated the downtown category is very flexible, which makes it very difficult to
know what will be proposed.
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The motion was defeated by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Hammier, and Wright
Nay: Dunn, Martinez, Reid, and Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 3-4
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Fiscal Year 2010 Budget
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:32 p.m.
Greg Harp. Loudoun Convention and Visitor's Association (LCVA),
stated the LCVA provides marketing services for Loudoun County and
Leesburg and has successfully provided over $4 million in direct visitor
spending. He stated LCVA relies upon support from the Town of Leesburg to
provide marketing services. He stated travel trends are now challenging and
now is not the time to reduce funding to the LCVA.
Joby Reynolds, 504 West Market Street, stated he owns 14-16 S. King
Street. He stated he has developed a "Feet on the Street" campaign. He
stated downtown Leesburg needs consumers on the street. He proposed a
series of activities designed to bring people downtown on a regular basis. He
stated these events would be interesting to the public and be newsworthy.
He suggested living history events, ghost tours, job fairs, new car shows, etc.
He stated long term planning is necessary, but the downtown needs instant
help to draw traffic downtown.
Keith Wauchooe. Dodona Manor. stated they are requesting a
community agency grant for FY 2010. He stated the Town's generous support
has been greatly appreciated. He stated not only has Dodona Manor
increased the number of visitors every year, but the yearly increases have
gone against the usual trend of falling visitors as the novelty of an attraction
wears off. He stated the funds would be used to pave the driveway around
the house and light the walkways. He stated these improvements would
maintain the appearance of Dodona Manor, but increase its attractiveness for
visitors.
Tom Seeman, 752 Vanderbilt Terrace, stated many people and
businesses are facing difficult times. He stated there are many little things
one can do to save money. He stated he does not feel the Council can afford
to raise the effective tax rate. He stated arts and public concerts are nice,
but they are not essential government activities. He stated Council needs to
keep in mind what the essential responsibilities of government are.
Terry Corle, superintendent of the Loudoun County Fair, stated he is
here representing the Loudoun Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
He stated they provide one-on-one counseling for small businesses to get
them started and for existing businesses to maintain their business. He
stated they have a staff of three and 37 volunteers. He stated they would
like to continue their services to the business community. He stated in 2008,
about 20% of their clients had Leesburg zip codes.
John Drurv, requested a project be added to the CIP to replace the
bridge over Lawson Road. He stated this would benefit two of the Town's
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priorities, trails and watershed improvement. He stated this bridge has been
identified as one of the major sources of pollution in Tuscarora creek. He
stated the project would be $500-750K. He stated putting this project in the
CIP does not mean it needs funded this year.
Scott Gustavson asked that Council adopt the recommendations of the
DIA for the downtown. He stated the CIP needs to fund all the design work.
Robert Hackworth, 560 Rockbridge Drive, stated his home values have
dropped. He stated his escrow payment has gone up. He stated Council
needs to distinguish between needs and wants. He asked Council to lower
the tax rate to help out the constituents.
Rod Ellis, 431 Foxridge Drive, stated he is retired. He stated he lives
here because he likes Leesburg and his sons can come visit him all the time.
He stated he appreciates the answers he has received, but they do not match
up with the demographics. He requested some studies be done to find ways
to reduce costs. He said he does not want his taxes to go up.
Matt , a recent downtown resident, stated he is in support of
the DIA and their recommended improvements. He stated he would
appreciate some more options downtown.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:07 p.m.
Council Member Wright questioned what will happen to the average
tax bill if the proposed tax rate is adopted.
Mr. Wells stated the average single family home tax bill would result in
a lower tax bill due to the significant drop in assessments. He stated this
would be approximately a seven percent drop in the average tax bill.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she appreciates all the petitioners who
have come out tonight. She stated the statements were the culimination of a
great deal of work done by all the organizations. She requested the Council
fully fund the improvements. She also requested the Town Manager
specifically research and propose a recommendation on how to fully fund the
projects as soon as possible. She stated this needs to be a public/private
partnership. She stated we are competing against entities that are fully
private with one management organization. She stated this needs to be an
essential part of moving forward. She stated Council needs to fully fund all
the ULI recommendations.
Council Member Dunn stated he fully endorses the Vice Mayor's views.
He stated the Town Manager has already brought forth a plan. He questioned
when staff could have a plan to go forward.
Mr. Wells stated staff will work on what will be the implications of this
with the understanding that the design will be accelerated and the
construction tied to a different organization structure within the community.
He stated staff will have a recommendation within a week.
Council Member Dunn stated he would like to see how it fits in the
existing CIP structure.
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Council Member Martinez states he definitely supports moving forward
on this. He stated Council cannot afford to continue to push this back.
Council Member Reid stated he would support Vice Mayor Hammier's
comments, but feels there should be a separate section on the CIP. He stated
he would like to see Council schedule another worksession meeting before
April 14.
Mayor Umstattd stated she wants to make sure the taxpayers have
lower tax bills this upcoming budget year. She stated that anything done in
relation to the DIA proposals, would have to be affordable within the
proposed tax rate. She stated at that rate, the average single family home's
tax bill will reduce by about 7% and townhomes by about 20%. She stated
any new obligations must be managed within our debt ceiling and at the same
time offer a lower tax bill to the homeowners. She stated large construction
projects can so inconvenience businesses downtown, they might go out of
business. She stated the project will need to be very carefully handled to
avoid stressing existing businesses.
Mayor Umstattd asked if Council members would like to have a straw
vote.
Council Member Dunn stated he would like to set a tax rate and allow
the Town Manager to come up with a budget that fits within that tax rate.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she would like to trim about $190,000.
She stated she is interested in reducing reliance on the rainy day fund and
getting the tax rate to $0.195. She stated she appreciates the proposed
Town Manager's budget which includes an approximately 7% tax cut for
property owners and a commitment to the workforce.
Council Member Martinez stated he is in agreement with Council
Member Dunn and would like to set a tax rate and allow the Town Manager to
work with that to come up with a budget.
Council Member Wright distributed his list of possible cuts. He stated
he is targeting $979,500. He stated this would be about a 2% savings on the
overall general fund budget.
Council Member Butler stated if the reductions are reasonable, he
would like to go down to $0.195. He stated he does not want to deplete the
rainy day fund or the carryover. He stated we could hit a wall in two years.
Council Member Reid urged Council to work towards keeping the tax
rate the same this year. He stated Council Member Wright's proposed cuts
are a very good start. He stated there are things that can be cut. He stated
he would like to add money for the additional DIA projects. He stated we
need to have a surveillance system for downtown and two new police officers
to help deter crime. He stated he would like to see some traffic studies such
as the intersection at Valley View and Davis. He stated he would like to see
what would have to be cut with an $0.18 rate.
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Council Member Wright stated a lot of these things are included in his
proposed cuts. He stated staff is very responsible and will be able to come
back with reasonable cuts. He questioned whether Council would like to see
a budget with the aforementioned $979,500 in cuts.
Council Member Butler stated he would be willing to look at a budget
with these cuts.
Council Members Dunn and Reid stated they would like to see those
cuts as well as additional cuts.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated there needs to be less reliance on
departmental placeholders. She stated she would like to see details on
anticipated additional revenues. She questioned whether any other towns in
the County provide funding to LCVA?
Mr. Wells stated they do.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she appreciated the sentiments raised by
petitioners. She assured them they have been heard.
Council Member Reid stated these cuts are reasonable. He stated the
savings can be given back to taxpayers as a cut in the tax rate or they can be
applied to Capital Projects.
Council Member Butler agreed there should be no RIFs. He stated
without placeholders, there is a chance there will be no money in the
placeholders for them to go after. He stated this budget is starting out from a
very lean place.
Council Member Wright stated he looked at historical trends and
revenue trends. He stated he assumed no reductions in headcount, but
savings in continuous charges and contractual services. He stated he looked
at certain assumptions that needed to be tightened up. He stated giving the
Town Manager the direction to go after stimulus money for additional police
would be a good step.
Council Member Martinez stated he agrees with Council Member Butler
that this budget is starting out very lean.
Mayor Umstattd stated she does not want to see anything added to
the budget.
Council Member Dunn stated his proposed $0.16 tax rate is what it
was five years ago. He stated it will take political will. He stated any tax
savings need to go back to the property owners. He stated Council wants to
tax at a higher rate, he wants to give them more services for their money.
Council Member Reid stated Council can get the tax rate down to
$0.16. He stated priorities are police, trash, and utilities. He stated he would
like another budget meeting.
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Council Member Butler stated he does not want to put new projects in
the CIP and move projects around. He stated he does not want to jerk
projects around.
Council Member Wright stated he would recommend looking at the
overall CIP. He stated some of the projects are projects Council promised to
citizens. He stated the CIP creates an expectation that a project will be
completed in a certain timeline. He stated the light at Battlefield and
Tavistock needs to be moved up.
Mayor Umstattd stated she agrees.
Council Member Butler stated he would like to work with staff on front
loading the South King Street trail extension and the South King Street trail
connector. He stated the sum total would be no change, but would get one
project done earlier.
Council Member Reid stated he supports the Morven Park Road
sidewalk and would like to add the Lawson Road creek crossing. He stated
we can dip into the Economic Development Reserve to complete the DIA
project. He stated he would like to see $100K for the surveillance cameras.
Council Member Dunn questioned what miscellaneous waterline and
sewer is.
Annie Carlson stated 8-57 is a breakdown of what items that line item
will include.
Council Member Dunn he finds it difficult to vote to fund the SW
Connector if all the property owners are not in agreement.
Mr. Wells stated staff has indicated some design needs to be on paper
before meetings with the residents are scheduled. He stated the citizen's
committee addressed what the residents would like to see.
Council Member Dunn stated some of the residents are not aware of
where the trail will come out. He stated he does not want to go down the
path of designing something that the residents do not want. He stated he
wants to make sure the stakeholders have been addressed. He stated the
Edwards Ferry Road right turn lane could be addressed when the entire
interchange is redone. He stated this could be money spent somewhere else.
He stated the South King Street trail funds could be directed to the DIA
project. He questioned whether the Lowenbach issues have been cleared up.
Mr. Wells stated a meeting has been scheduled in the not-to-distant
future. He stated staff has been in touch with the neighborhood as it moves
forward.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she hears there is a majority of Council
supporting the proposed rate as well as support for real spending cuts
anticipating future decreases in revenue. She questioned whether the Town
Manager feels he has enough direction to bring back cuts to reduce the
reliance on the rainy day fund and carryover.
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Mayor Umstattd questioned whether any members of Council would
like to consider another tax rate other than those proposed by the Town
Manager or those already proposed by other Council Members. She
questioned whether anyone wants to cut the donation to the fire department.
Council Member Butler stated he would like Council to bring the
amount to the fire department to the FY09 level.
Mayor Umstattd stated this would not be in compliance with past
Council policy. She stated she would not support reducing them back to FY09
levels.
Council Member Wright suggested taking anything not budget related
off the worksession on April 13 in preparation for April 14.
Mr. Wells stated he has heard Council would like him to work with a
$0.195 tax rate. He stated he will develop a proposal for Council with
reduction options equal to about $970,000 in the general fund using general
topic areas suggested by Council Member Wright. He stated he will also come
back with an impact statement on what those cuts may mean as well as any
additional revenue that might be possible. He stated that extra tax
availability might be applied either to the capital budget to accelerate the DIA
recommendations, reduce carry over or rainy day fund usage.
Mayor Umstattd agreed to have nothing on the worksession except
budget.
12. RESOLUTIONS
a. None
13. OLD BUSINESS
a. None
14. NEW BUSINESS FOR ACTION
a. None
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were no comments from Council due to the late hour.
17. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
The Mayor had no comments.
18. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Mr. Wells had no comments.
19. CLOSED SESSION
a. Mayor Umstattd made the following motion:
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) and 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of
Virginia, I move that the Leesburg Town Council convene in a closed meeting
to discuss legal recommendations pertaining to Utility Rate litigation.
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The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hammier and approved by the
following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 10:30 p.m.
The meeting reopened in Regular Session at 12:05 a.m., Wednesday, March
25, 2009. Mayor Umstattd made the following motion:
In accordance with Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia, I move
that Council certify that 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 the meeting by Council.
The meeting was seconded by Council Member Martinez and approved by the
following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
Council Member Martinez made the following motion, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hammier:
RESOLUTION 2009-040
Authorizing the Town manager to Conduct a Rate Study which
will encompass an Audit and Management Review of the Utility
System as well as to evaluate the Rates in Light of Judge
Horne's Decision. Council has also directed the legal
representation of the Town to pursue an Appeal of the Court's
Ruling in Steve Giordano vs. The Town of Leesburg and to
Request an Extension of the 90 days stay to that the
Aforementioned Study and Audit and Management Review can
be done so Council can Consider the Appropriate Rate in Light
of Judge Horne's Decision
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
Council Member Reid disclosed a meeting with Hobie Mitchell of
Lansdowne Development and Tom Dunlap representing Sirius Nanoscience
regarding incubators and biotech and GMU coming to Leesburg.
Council Member Dunn disclosed a phone conversation with Steve at
Paxton.
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Vice Mayor Hammier disclosed she was in the meeting with Council
Member Reid and Hobie Mitchell. She also disclosed two additional telephone
conversations with them and a phone conversation with Andre Fontaine.
20. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member
Wright, the meeting was adjourned at 12: 15 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2009.
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