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MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSESSION
February 22, 2000
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Clem presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Clem and Councilmembers: George F.
Atwell, Mervin V. Jackson, Leonard McDonald, Kristen C. Umstattd, and
Robert Zoldos Vice Mayor Webb was absent for this meeting.
Staff Members Present: Robert S. Noe, Town Manager, William E. Donnelly,
Town Attorney, Director of Engineering & Public Works Thomas A. Mason,
Director of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler, Assistant Town Manager for
Economic Development John H. King, Director of Planning and Zoning Michael
E. Tompkins and Acting Town Clerk Mary Mack.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Agenda for Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 23, 2000:
Councilmember Atwell questioned consent agenda items 3, 4 and 5,
stating his concerns that there had not been any discussion by Council
regarding these rather high ticket items. Mr. Noe explained that they were
routine budget items previously approved, but emphasized that discussion
of these matters can occur at Council's direction.
Director of Utilities Randy Shoemaker was present to explain these items.
He clarified that the bid openings had been delayed due to the recent snow
storms and that normally they would have been on the work session held
two weeks prior. He then went on to review they three contracts and
explained the cost savings related to these items.
Council member Umstattd questioned the issuance of water and sewer
permits for the Northlake project. Tom Mason explained that serving this
project was included in the 1984 annexation area agreement.
There were no further questions regarding the agenda.
Mayor Clem took a break to introduce Ms. Doris Haddock, better known as
Granny D, who has walked from Pasadena on her way to Washington, D.C.
for campaign finance reform in Washington. She addressed the Council
and invited everyone to join her on the 29th in her final steps to the United
States Capitol.
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Mayor Clem then also recognized Bill Zawacki. Mr. Zawacki stated he is a
resident of Chesterfield and asked that Resolution #7 for the performance
guarantee for Dry Mill Townhouse Subdivision be held back stating that the
developer has not met some of the agreements he made with the
Chesterfield H.G.A. and also some of the Board of Architectural
specifications. Mayor Clem asked for staff comments on this matter.
Mayor Clem recognized Tom Mason, who advised that in the past the
Mayor or a representative of the Council has accompanied staff to present
the resolution to VDOT regarding the six-year plan. Mayor Clem stated he
will plan to do this. Council member Umstattd thanked Mr. Mason for
including the noise study in the resolution.
Councilmember Zoldos asked Council member McDonald for an update
regarding the Cable Franchise. He advised that there has been a slow-
down and a brief extension may be needed. Susan Farmer is to have a
briefing for the next meeting.
Expansion of flower basket program in downtown Leesburg
Memos from staff suggested that this matter be withdrawn from the
agenda due to the problems getting permission from Bell Atlantic to use
their poles. Councilmember McDonald then asked for consideration of
alternatives to the flower basket program. John King advised that the
business community has become involved and are petitioning Bell Atlantic
for permission to use their poles.
Councilmember Atwell asked if the park benches are still under
consideration. Mr. King outlined how the Department of Economic
Development has been using test benches before making a
recommendation or request for actual placement of the benches, advising
on the matter of upkeep, etc. Council member Zoldos asked if there is a
chance for public/private partnership. Mr. King stated he would look into
it.
Meeting with Boards and Commissions
Mr. Noe asked the Council how to proceed with the scheduling of meeting
with the Boards and Commissions. The Council agreed to his suggestion
for one each work session and that it should be first on the agenda
followed by the regular agenda review.
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Council member McDonald reported that he had received an application for
the vacancy on the EAC and forwarded it to the clerk for future Council
consideration.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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