HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011_tcmin0510PROCLAMATION
COUNCIL MEETING May 10, 2011
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Council Members Present: David Butler, Thomas Dunn, II, Fernando "Marty"
Martinez, Katie Sheldon Hammler, Kenneth "Ken" Reid, Kevin Wright and Mayor
Umstattd.
Council Members Absent: Council Member Dunn arrived at 7:35 p.m.
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Town Attorney Jeanette Irby, Deputy Town
Manager Kaj Dentler, Director of Public Works Tom Mason, Transportation Engineer
Calvin Grow, Economic Development Manager Marantha Edwards, Business Retention
Coordinator Debi Parry and Clerk of Council Lee Ann Green
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION: Council Member Hammier
3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Council Member Martinez
4. ROLL CALL: Showing Council Member Dunn absent (arrived at 7:35 p.m).
5. MINUTES
a. Work Session Minutes of April 24, 2011
On a motion by Vice Mayor Wright, seconded by Council Member Reid,
the minutes of the April 24 work session were approved as presented.
b. Regular Session Minutes of April 25, 2011
On a motion by Council Member Butler, seconded by Council Member
Reid, the minutes of the April 25 regular session were approved as presented.
6. ADOPTING THE MEETING AGENDA
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council Member Reid,
the meeting agenda was approved after moving Item 12b ahead of Item 12a, by the
following vote:
Aye: Butler, Hammier, Martinez, Reid, Wright, and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 6 -0 -1 (Dunn absent)
7. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation Business Appreciation Week
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Council
Member Martinez, the following was proclaimed:
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BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK
May 2 May 6, 2011
WHEREAS, Governor Robert F. McDonnell has recognized May 2 -6,
2011 as BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK in the COMMONWEALTH OF
VIRGINIA, and called this observance to the attention of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Virginia and its localities recognize that jobs and investment
follow private businesses that seize opportunities to expand markets, develop new
products, and invest in equipment that improves productivity; and
WHEREAS, the theme for the 2011 Business Appreciation Week is
"Entrepreneurship and Innovation for a Sustainable Future and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg has joined the Commonwealth in
developing a business climate of opportunity to encourage entrepreneurial risk
taking, investment, and job growth; and
WHEREAS, businesses in Leesburg, Virginia play a significant role in
growing the economy of the Commonwealth when they assume market risks to
reap the rewards of pursuing opportunity; and
WHEREAS, within the last year, the George Mason Enterprise Center
Leesburg opened as a new location for local entrepreneurs to grow their dreams
into reality.
THEREFORE, the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Leesburg in
Virginia hereby proclaim the week of May 2 May 6, the Year 2011 as Business
Appreciation Week in the Town of Leesburg and urge the citizens of Leesburg to
support our local businesses and do their part to support a healthy economic
environment for the Town of Leesburg.
PROCLAIMED this 10"' day of May, 2011.
b. Proclamation Tourism Week
On a motion by Council Member Hammler, seconded by Council
Member Martinez, the following was proclaimed:
PROCLAMATION
National Travel and Tourism Week
May 7th May 15` 2011
WHEREAS, travel to and within the United States provides significant
economic benefits for the nation, including direct expenditures by domestic and
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international travelers totaling $759 billion in 2010 and spurring an additional $1
trillion in other industries; and
WHEREAS, Each U.S. household would pay $1,000 more in taxes without
the tax revenue generated by the travel and tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, the travel industry ranks among the top 10 industries in 48
states and the District of Columbia when measured by employment; and
WHEREAS, the tourism industry contributes substantially to the Leesburg
community's cultural and social well being by way of the attractions, special
events, arts, shopping and dining opportunities; and
WHERAS, each Leesburg household receives more than $1473.98 annually
in combined Town and County tax relief as a result of visitor spending; and
WHEREAS, 40 group bookings were made in 2010 which alone generated more
than $1,433,934 in direct visitor spending to the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, travel can serve as a catalyst to help move the national
economy forward.
THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in
Virginia hereby proclaim the week of May 7 May 15, the Year 2011, as Travel
and Tourism Week in the Town of Leesburg and urge the citizens to support our
local tourism industry businesses.
PROCLAIMED this 10 day of May, 2011.
c. INOVA Leesburg Campus Renovation Presentation by James Rohrbaugh
Mr. Rohrbaugh summarized INOVA's plans to renovate the existing
Cornwall Street campus.
d. Certificate of Appreciation Phil Denino
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Council
Member Martinez, Mr. Denino was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation
for his dedication and support of small business and entrepreneurial development
in Loudoun County and the Town of Leesburg.
e. Certificates of Recognition 2011 Toshiba Exploravision Winners
On a motion by Council Member Hammier, seconded by Council
Member Martinez, Certificates of Recognition were awarded to the following
students for their work as members of the team named as a first place winner in
the 2011 Toshiba Exploravision competition.
Sydney E. Dayyani Jack C. Dudley
Jovia S. Ho Abby R. Porter
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f. Proclamation Relay for Life
On a motion by Council Member Hammler, seconded by Council
Member Martinez, the following was proclaimed:
PROCLAMATION
American Cancer Society's Western Loudoun Relay for Life
June 4 -5, 2011
WHEREAS, 2011 marks the 27t Anniversary of Dr. Gordy Klatt's first
step of his 24 -hour walk /run around a track in Tacoma, Washington which raised
$27,000 to support the American Cancer Society in May 1985; and
WHEREAS, the following year, 220 supporters on 19 teams joined Dr.
Klatt in this overnight event, and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life was
born; and
WHEREAS, each of the more than 4,800 Relays nationwide is a fun
filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities to raise money for the fight
against cancer; and
WHEREAS, this event celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer
as the strength of survivors inspires other to continue the fight, remembers loved
ones lost to the disease and allows people who have walked alongside those
battling cancer to find healing and allows participants to fight back and put an end
to the disease; and
WHEREAS, the Western Loudoun Relay for Life is being held on June 4-
5, 2011 at Heritage High School in the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the theme for the 2011 Relay for Life is "MVP's Fighting
For The Cure and
WHEREAS, the Western Loudoun Relay for Life is celebrating its 12
Anniversary this year and has raised over $1,669,100 to aid in the fight against
cancer since 2000.
THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in
Virginia hereby congratulate the organizers and participants of the Western
Loudoun Relay for Life and urge the citizens of the Town of Leesburg to support
the American Cancer Society.
8. PETITIONERS
PROCLAIMED this 10t'' day of May 2011.
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The petitioner's section was opened at 8:08 p.m.
Tom Dunlap, stated he is present in support of Item 9f on the Consent Agenda.
He expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Free Clinic. He stated they raise $7 of
health care for every dollar they raise. He also expressed appreciation for INOVA for
their support. He urged everyone to support the 5 -10K race being held to benefit the
Free Clinic.
Peggy Coleman stated she appreciates the response to her email regarding
Potomac Crossing Park. She asked Council to explore all the options with regards to
Potomac Crossing Park given the situation with the proffers. She stated there are very
few places in Northern Virginia where there are unlimited public hardwood forests. She
stated the town has been very luck with regards to active recreation and a lot of the
town's energy has been toward developing some of those goals; however, rethinking this
park could produce something very special.
Hilde Farfan, Wirt Street, stated she discussed options with Council Member
Reid. She agreed that the meters can be removed from the little lot on Liberty Street;
however, she asked that the grassy spot between the free Liberty Street lot and the
metered lot is where her dog relieves itself. She stated all the consideration is being
given to businesses with respect to the Downtown Improvements.
Mayor Umstattd verified that staff is working on the residential permit parking
and handicapped parking issue for this area.
The petitioner's section was closed at 8:19 p.m.
9. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Wright, the
following items were moved for approval as part of the Consent Agenda:
a. Edwards Ferry Road at Route 15 Bypass Right Turn Lane Improvement
Project
RESOLUTION 2011 053
Providing Town Council Support to Expand the Existing Limited Access
Break for the Edwards Ferry Road at Route 15 Bypass Right Turn Lane
Improvements Project
b. Waiving the Performance Guarantees for Frederick Douglass Elementary
School
RESOLUTION 2011 054
Authorizing an Agreement, Approving Water and Sewer Extension
Permits, Waiving a Performance Guarantee and Accepting Cash Payment
in Lieu of Construction of Small Sections of Sidewalk for Frederick
Douglass Elementary School ES -15 (LMIS -TLPF- 2010 -0006)
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c. Old Waterford Road Sidewalk Project, Change Order #3
d. Supplemental Appropriation to the Utilities Fund Stemming from a Grant
Received from the U.S. Department of Energy
e. Initiating Town Code Updates
RESOLUTION 2011 057
Initiating Amendments to the Town Code to Address Changes in State
Law Enacted During the 2011 Session of the Virginia General Assembly
f. Fee Waiver for Loudoun Free Clinic Charity Race
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. None.
11. ORDINANCES
a. None
RESOLUTION 2011 055
Approving Change Order No. 3 for the Design and Engineering Services
on the Old Waterford Road Sidewalk Project in the Total Amount of
$5,549.00
RESOLUTION 2011 056
Amending the FY 2011 Utilities Fund Budget and Making a
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $164,700 to the Utilities
Fund Operating Budget to Implement a U.S. Department of Energy Block
Grant For Energy Efficiency and Conservation
RESOLUTION 2011 058
Approving the Waiver of Fees for the 2011 Loudoun Free Clinic Charity
Race
The Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammler, Martinez, Reid, Wright, and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7 -0
12. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS
a. Street Parking Plan
On a motion by Council Member Reid, seconded by Council Member
Dunn, the following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2011 -060
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Authorizing the Town Manager to Implement Free Parking in Meter
Zones on Harrison Street, SE between South Street, SE to Depot Court,
SE and on Royal Street, SE at Liberty Street, SE
Mayor: let me just read what this accomplishes. The town manager
would be authorized to bag the 15 meters at the south end of Harrison Street and
11 meters at the south end of Liberty Street making these free parking spaces
within the time limits established in the town code. Town staff will monitor the
usage for a duration as determined by the town manager who will report back to
Council with a recommendation and the town manager would be authorized to
advertise a public input session to allow Saturday evening and holiday parking on
Wirt between West Market and Loudoun Street, SW and to examine the
feasibility of adding a few parking spots at the bottom of Wirt Street in a grassy
area just before the exit from the Liberty Street lot and in the grassy section
between the metered lot on Liberty and free Liberty Street lot. That is what
would be accomplished by this resolution. Ken, its your motion. Do you want
to start initial comments?
Reid: yes, I want to thank the residents for coming out and supporting at
least some of this. The grassy area on Liberty Street that Ms. Farfan had a
concern with is just looking at feasibility. Maybe, John, I should defer to you
because we walked this and you can explain what this is. It is really just a
feasibility study. I would like John to say something.
Wells: I think Ken put it in the proper context. The motion is just to have
staff go out and look at the additional areas that are identified. The green area
between the paid Liberty lot and the free Liberty lot and then as you are going
down the hill on Wirt Street on the right hand side. That is the first green area. I
am suspecting the second picture will be the additional area. At the right hand
side at the bottom of the hill, there may be space for one or two vehicles, but I
know there is some drainage in the area as well as some utility easements and
guy wires. We will need to look at that. Staff has not had a chance to look at
that. But, again, staff has not had a chance to analyze those. We will do similar
to what we had done before if Council directs on the other recommendations and
will bring that back to you in two weeks.
Wright: Just a point of clarification for the record. The residential
parking petition that has come in, that's something that as I understand per Town
Code, that goes to you.
Wells: That goes through the town manager and based on the
recommendation. Typically whether it's a positive or negative recommendation,
we would still conduct a public hearing to Council that is separate from this
action.
Wright: There was one parking one that the public hearing was
technically to you, so we sat here and watched you listen.
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Wells: It's actually a town manager public hearing, but we schedule it
during the council meeting.
Wright: Technically, you administratively manage that issue. So, the
Section III has nothing to do with any of that. This is more expanding other
issues I think we talked about at the prior work session.
Wells: That's correct, yes.
Wright: I think we have gotten the answers to a lot of these questions so I
don't know we need to do it again. So, I would actually make a motion to strike
Section III from the resolution.
Mayor: Great, that is a motion to amend the main motion. Is there a
second to that motion to amend?
Butler: Second.
Mayor: All right, we have a motion to amend and a second. Kevin, did
you want to make any other comments? Dave, any comments on this motion to
amend?
Butler: Yes, I just wanted to clarify since I had to step out, I don't have
my computer on. John, can you verify what the Vice Mayor said. Was all of this
already included in your current report?
Wells: The two grassy areas are new business. Those were not included
in the first review. The Wirt Street area was, but it was a different time that was
recommended by Council Member Reid in terms of when the parking would be
allowed on Wirt Street. So, in part it was in terms of the vehicle counts, but the
revised recommendation by Council Member Reid is to limit the available
parking times to Saturday evenings and holidays.
Butler: So, a lot of this is new then, that you haven't studied yet?
Wells: We have not studied the grassy areas. They are different.
Butler: If this is new, then with all due respect to the Vice Mayor, can I
withdraw my second?
Mayor: Does anyone want to fill in with a second? So, the motion as
originally made is back up for discussion.
Butler: Yes, something quick. Presumably, I guess the assumption would
be if we added parking spots on these grassy areas, they would be turned into
pavement?
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Wells: Or potentially some type of impervious surface in light of last
night's conversation.
Butler: Like maybe gravel or something else...
Wells: We would need to comply with whatever the town code and
DCSM require.
Reid: If I may jump in, Dave. It would be gravel at the end of Wirt
Street, I can tell you that.
Butler: I would encourage staff to review pervious alternatives especially
given last night's discussion.
Reid: Is that a friendly amendment? If so, I'll accept it.
Butler: No, it is not. Staff will study it and I hope they will come back
with something. I hope this is a friendly amendment, you are authorizing the
town manager to do these things, but you are not requiring or directing the town
manager to do these things, so it appears that he has got an option. You may
want to direct the town manager to advertise a public input session.
Reid: I'll accept that.
Mayor: So, it now reads "directed" instead of "authorizes Any other
comments before we go to Ken for final remarks before we vote.
Dunn: The only comment I would make to follow -up as I went ahead
and seconded it, is I guess we are saying we want the public input before the
town manager comes back to Council. Because Section II says that the town
manager report back to Council. Well, it doesn't say that. It says....
Mayor: It says town staff will monitor the usage for a duration as
determined by the town manager. It would seem to...even though it does not
mention meter bagging per se, it does seem to refer back to the paragraph 1, that
section I. John, is that your understanding?
Wells: My understanding is before Section III existed, Section I and II
kind of stood together. So, the review of the activities at the meters were kind of
one thing and then the public input session would relate, as I understand the
motion, to the new items, which would be the potential for the Wirt Street
parking as well as the grassy area parking So, the meter bagging would not be
part of the public input.
Dunn: Would it be possible to reverse II and III?
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Mayor: Except we have the word "usage" which does not really apply to
anything in III, necessarily, but it does seem...
Dunn: I would like to hear back how the public input went and this does
not say that we would necessarily....although I think John would do that, but it
does not state that.
Wells: Madam Mayor, if I may, my intention was to have the public
input at your meeting, so...
Dunn: So we will probably be hearing that.
Wells: I'm not going to speak for all of you. It will be here when you are
scheduled to be here and we will go from there. But that was how I envisioned
this.
Mayor: So if I am asleep, you are not going to assume I heard it?
Dunn: That's what this candy is for. I did want to add one other thing, if
we are looking into evaluating this. If we could also, Ken if you are willing to
accept this, that staff look into, I believe its on Royal Street, where the folks have
concerns about parking, the possibility of say a one hour parking limit and that it
is unlimited parking by permit only. So, in essence the folks that live there would
be able to have a permit to park there without any restrictions, but the businesses
would have...whatever time frame we feel is appropriate, whether it be an hour,
a half hour, two hour...
Wells: I think to do a residential parking zone, I think there is a separate
study required. I don't think we can go in and experiment with it. There is a
specific section in the code that deals with residential permit parking which we
have to review and that goes to a public hearing. That might make sense to
initiate as a separate section, but don't tie it in with the public input. I think we
would actually go out and do that evaluation first, but we could do that based on
Council direction.
Dunn: My reason for bringing it up is I think that bagging the meters on
Liberty isn't necessarily guaranteeing those people that they will get parking.
That was a lot of what them coming to us for initiating this. Those bagged
meters could just result in businesses parking trucks there or whatever, long term
whatever. It doesn't necessarily guarantee those people what they are looking
for. I am looking for some sort of solution that can actually help them on Royal
Street.
Wells: I think what I am hearing... it is part of the same study area. We
are on Royal Street going from Wirt towards King. That is part of what we are
already evaluating now, I believe.
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Dunn: As Calvin is coming up, would we be able to add that in as part of
the things they are studying for this resolution?
Mayor: They are already doing it. John is already doing it. He is the one
with all of the authority to handle this kind of problem and he is already. Calvin?
Grow: Madam Mayor and Members of Council, what we were looking at
is we thought that the residents wanted residential parking on Royal Street
between Wirt and Liberty. We were looking at that stretch.
Wells: So, we would have to add the block or two toward King.
Grow: We could do that if Council would like us to study that also, but
right now we were just looking between Wirt and Liberty Street.
Dunn: Were you looking at that option of permitted parking and but still
allow for businesses to possibly park there for a limited time?
Grow: Right now, the way the ordinance reads, is residential only so
what we were going to do is evaluate the possibility of residential only and
contact the businesses to see if they were in favor of that option because right
now there is no option in the town code to do business and residential, it's just
residential.
Dunn: Since they are already studying that, I will withdraw that motion.
Mayor: Anyone else before I go to Ken for final comments.
Reid: I just wanted to thank Mr. Wells, Mr. Mason, Calvin and my
colleagues for bearing with this. It is a little mundane, very narrow, but I think its
going to help a lot of people so I appreciate it. Thank you so much.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Hammler, Reid, and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Martinez and Wright
Vote: 5 -2
b. Mason Enterprise Center MOU /Loudoun County
On a motion by Vice Mayor Wright, seconded by Council Member
Butler, the following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2011 059
To Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding Between the Town of Leesburg and the County of
Loudoun Regarding the Mason Enterprise Center Leesburg
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Edwards: I don't have a thing to add. I just want to deliver this to Keith
Seegerson tonight that continues the interest in the Mason Enterprise Center. I
appreciate all your support in this. It's an exciting opportunity.
Wright: What she said.
Butler: No further comments.
Hammler: I am abstaining on this one as well. Thank you.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Butler, Dunn, Martinez, Reid, Wright and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 5 -0 -1 -1 (Reid absent, Hammler abstaining)
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Dunn: no comments.
Vice Mayor Wright: One of the reasons that I voted no on the resolution that
Ken brought forward is I am trying to get him riled up so he will raise more money to
throw pie at me the first Friday in June. Looking forward to Pie in the Face. I want to
thank all of my colleagues who have bravely stepped forward to take a shot. John is in
again as well as J.S. Anderson from the Technology and Communications Commission.
So, not matter whether you are going to bid or you just want to come out and watch,
definitely a great way to start your first Friday by seeing a bunch of politicians and
elected officials and town staff getting pies thrown at them.
Council Member Martinez: Just looking forward to Pie in the Face and actually
the whole Relay for Life and appealing to people out there to join our team. Other than
that, baseball season is here and I apologize for not making the last Council work
session. Coaching my grandson is a lot of fun.
Council Member Hammler: Just wanted to mention that the Balch Library
Commission is having a special meeting tomorrow night with some strategic planning
and there is a walking tour of Leesburg Saturday thanks to one our Balch Commission
members, James Roberts, from 9 to 12 starting at the Balch Library. As we were talking
a couple of times about impervious surfaces, I always think about a great parking lot at
the dog park, which is an impervious parking lot. So, to whatever extent we can share
information like that even with INOVA Loudoun and others that may be looking for
ways to innovatively redevelop parking lots, that would be, I think, very helpful for all of
us. I attended the VML regional lunch last week. To be honest, I was not impressed
with the whole agenda. We were all so cramped in there we weren't able to talk to our
colleagues which I felt would have been very valuable particularly given that so many
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drove for a long distance to arrive in Purcellville. We certainly were able to highlight a
few things and listen to some things that were read to us about the update from the
General Assembly, which was fine, but to be honest to me the rest seemed like a
commercial for VML services. I was a little disappointed. But, on a brighter note, I am
very excited about getting even more involved...I will be Chair of the Committee on
Economic Development and will be also on the Legislative Committee. To whatever
extent we can get more involved and direct some of the outcomes, that would be
wonderful.
Reid: Can you kill that constitutional amendment?
Hammler: Send me the email, Ken. I will represent you, as you know.
Reid: I will talk about it during my comments.
Council Member Butler: Thank you, Madam Mayor. Just a couple of things. I
had the opportunity to go to Virginia McGuire's celebration of life and I thought that
was...just an excellent event. Well attended as well as intended. I got to see a number
of her friends and colleagues and I know we all miss her. Second, we got a notice it
appears that the referendum for the election change will be moving forward this
November, so I am excited about that. I think it is the right way to proceed, rather than
the Council making the decision for the town, the town gets to come out and vote for the
choice that they want. So, I am looking forward to that. Last, but not least, I am all
excited about getting yet another pie in the face. I can't imagine that there are a number
of people within town that would be happy to come down and pay money to put that pie
right where it belongs.
Council Member Reid: Thank you very much and I apologize for missing the
vote on the MOU, but I was telling Mr. Seegerson that I certainly support the incubator
and was a yes in spirit. Anyway, I also attended Virginia McGuire's celebration and
they were handing out plants and bookmarks and showing some great video and
presentations of her through the years. She was a fantastic advocate for the
environment, for tree planting, energy savings. Just a terrific person. I appreciate my
colleagues who attended. I also appreciate my colleagues who attended the Bible
reading. It was very good. I had the honor of being the lead off person, reading Genesis
1 both in Hebrew and English. That was very interesting. I also went to Warren
Geuring's viewing. The line was literally out the door. His funeral will be this Saturday.
I forget the name of the church. I think its in Herndon, close to the golf course. I
encourage my colleagues to go or send some good wishes to his wife. Also, this Sunday,
the 15 is the Lyme Disease run at Lansdowne. Lyme disease is a serious problem here
in Leesburg and Loudoun County. Lovettsville area is apparently the heart for the deer
ticks, from what I was told by somebody yesterday. We need to really address this issue
in a serious way. Katie is right about VML. It was a sales pitch, but we did learn about
the constitutional amendment, which is well intentioned to prevent Kellow and cases
like that. But to basically demand that profits...that someone can go to court and get
lost profits because we had to put up some cones and had to block a driveway, or as they
said at the meeting, we were a little shocked when we heard this...Flower and Garden
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Show, or parades, that somebody could actually take us to court because they think they
lost business that day for a parade or an event that is really designed to help the
community is really problematic. It may very well be that we are going to have to form
an alliance with Dominion Power and some of the big heavyweights down in Richmond
to either amend this or kill it. It is a shame because it is well intentioned but to make
municipalities and counties go through that, VDOT and Dominion Power go through
another hurdle like this for public infrastructure projects. We are not talking about
condemning land for economic development purposes, which is what the Helo decision
essentially upheld, unfortunately, is really very, very bad. I want to thank Katie for
flagging that. I want to thank the Mayor for attending as well. Thank you all for
supporting the parking initiation tonight.
16. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
I want to say I appreciate Ken's involvement in the Bible reading marathon and I
saw Marty and Kevin both on the courthouse grounds, and Dave.
Butler: Just a clarification I was part of the marathon, but it was Tuesday
evening. I was not part of the opening ceremonies on the courthouse grounds.
Mayor: All right. I want to thank Kevin for taking over running the meeting last
night so I could spend the evening with my daughter, Kendrick, who just turned 14. Go
Kendrick. We had a lot of fun that night. Thanks so much for letting us do that. Debi
Parry and a bunch of other enthusiastic Relay for Life supporters did a wonderful Flash
Mob performance at the outlet mall and it was really very, very well done. For those of
you who don't know what a flash mob is, it is a group of people who seemingly appear
out of nowhere and have coordinated dance steps to a particular type of music in the
middle of a teeming crowd scene and then at the end of the music, they just disappear.
It is a really interesting thing to watch. Debi did a great job. Thanks to Kendrick for
helping me read Exodus. We got in there Saturday afternoon to read through Exodus
and Kendrick, now as she said to me knows where the phrase "let my people go" comes
from. We were at the Earthworks ribbon cutting earlier that day and it is a really unique
shop right next to Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins and I recommend if you didn't
get a chance to come in last Saturday, to go and check it out. Welcome to Bachrach
Photography. They have a really fine exhibit. There is a wall of presidents. They have
photographed almost every president. I think they are only missing one between
Abraham Lincoln and George Herbert Walker Bush. They have done a number of
Supreme Court justices. They have a number of celebrities. If you haven't had a chance
to stop by their current location at 14 South King Street, near the Chris Cooley Gallery,
do so. You will see a really unique portrait of Meryl Streep, when she was, I think
about, in her early 30s. Mohammad Ali is there, Dizzy Gillespie, Congressman Jessie
Jackson, Jr., Johnny Rocca in full Tuscarora regalia, Chief Rocca, who I am informed is
now the war chief of the Tuscarora tribe in Virginia and a number of other folks, Bob
Sevila, Peter Burnett, David Moyes. It is worth checking out. They do really fine work
and have quite an impressive historic pedigree. There is a scene of Lincoln giving the
Gettysburg address. Not a close up, but one of the first photographs taken by the
founder of the studio, Fabian Bachrach, I believe back in the 1860s. It is well worth
seeing. They have the Lincoln chair, the chair that many of the presidents sat in and
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Lincoln sat in. That is in the studio. That was exciting. I ran into Dave on First Friday
and Pam Butler downstairs at the exhibit for Mr. Cizmic.
Butler: Amir Cizmic.
Mayor: Really superb artwork, especially his watercolors down in the lobby and
down the hallway past Finance. If you haven't had a chance to get in here to see that,
really fine, fine work. Please thank Pam for helping to put that together. That is an
excellent show. As you know, Mary Hope Worley had a one woman show at Medellin
Art Gallery over the weekend, which was also worth stopping in and seeing. It was
good seeing Mary Hope there. I think I have covered everything except that I was really
touched as Dave and Ken were, by Terry McGuire opening his home for a celebration of
Virginia's life. The place was packed. All of you on Council who managed to get there
during the day know how much it meant to Terry to have so many people come out.
Thank you all for your support for the McGuire family.
17. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The Vice Mayor asked me to remind everyone that Saturday, May 14, from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage High School the next community document shredding event
will occur. It is open to area residents with the limit of three boxes per person. No
businesses, please. Also, as a benefit to those sitting on the far end of the dais, you may
not know this, but the Vice Mayor and Mayor have known this for a while. I do not
read lips so if you are trying to get me to know something...we have also known that I
would not be good on anybody's pantomime team. It doesn't work too well. If we are
doing charades, I am probably not the person to have. Nor, do I read lips. Just if you
are trying to get my attention, cue cards, or send me a note.
18. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Vice Mayor Wright, seconded by Council Member Martinez, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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