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Council Work Session
October 9, 2001
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Webb presiding.
Councilmembers Present: George Atwell, Mervin Jackson, Leonard McDonald,
David Schmidt, Kristen Umstattd, Robert Zoldos and Mayor Webb.
Councilmembers Absent:
PlanninQ Commissioners Present: Chairman Clifton Vaughan, Charlotte Cable,
Lyle Werner and Bill Zawacki.
Staff Members Present: Bob Noe Town Manager, William Donnelly Town Attorney,
Deputy Town Manager Phil Rodenberg, Director of Engineering and Public Works Tom
Mason, Acting Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Lee Phillips, Director of
Utilities Randy Shoemaker, Director of Finance Paul York, Director of Parks and
Recreation Kaj Dentler, Chief of Police Joe Price, Zoning Administrator Brian Boucher,
Traffic Engineer Calvin Grow, Contracts Administrator Naji Elsewassi, Management
Intern Larry DiRe, and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Agenda for Council Meeting of October 10, 2001
a. ZOAM-OI-04 - AmendinQ the ZoninQ Ordinance for the definition
of dUDlex. administrative review in the H-l District. numbers and
dimensions of off-street DarkinQ SDaces. aisle widths. increased
buffer requirements and elimination of the 15 Dercent maximum
buffer vard - Joint Public HearinQ with the PlanninQ Commission
Brian Boucher outlined the above reference amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance.
The Planning Commission asked for clarification on handicapped
accessible parking spaces and the 35-foot landscape buffer.
Brian Boucher discussed vesting vs. grandfathering. He further
commented that 5 current preliminary development plan applications
would be affected by these amendments.
b. NaminQ the Rt. 621 Park site
Kaj Dentler commented that Evergreen Mill Park and Freedom Park
were suggested during the September 24/25 Council meeting.
Council further discussed their preferences for the suggested names.
2. Legislative Agenda for the 2002 General Assembly
Phil Rodenberg reviewed the 2001 Legislative Agenda.
Mr. Rodenberg gave an overview of the Virginia Municipal League's 2002
Preliminary Legislative Program.
Council discussed preliminary agenda items for the 2002 General Assembly.
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There was a discussion with reference seeking enabling legislation to restrict
the number of occupants in residences.
Town Attorney, Bill Donnelly added the Health Department does have
authority in certain circumstances.
Councilmember Zoldos agreed enforcement is the issue.
Councilmember Atwell added he would not be in favor of amending the Town
Charter to appoint the police chief without advice and consent of Town Council.
It was decided to set a tentative date to meet with our local legislators.
3. Biosolids Management Program
Randy Shoemaker outlined a plan to treat biosolids, which would in turn
increase the capacity at the Wastewater Pollution Control Facility.
He added the Town would be marketing a by-product as a result of this
treatment.
4. Contract award for equipment lease purchase financing agreement
Paul York outlined a recommendation to award the town's equipment lease
purchase financing agreement to Sun Trust Bank. He added the FY 2002 budget
included lease purchase financing of $539,500 in automotive and public works
equipment items.
S. Cost estimate for Bradfield Drive Street Lights (Country Club
Subdivision>
Calvin Grow outlined the cost estimate from Virginia Power to install
streetlights on existing Bradfield Drive in the Country Club Subdivision.
There was a discussion as to whether funds are available for installation of
these lights.
Mayor Webb questioned whether the Council had agreed to install these
lights.
Town Manager, Robert Noe, advised Council that he is not recommending this
expenditure and suggested that it be considered in the FY 2003 budget.
Councilmember Atwell asked staff to provide revenue projections for the Town
in order to help in the decision as to whether to expend funds for these streetlights.
Councilmember Zoldos asked staff to provide a construction schedule from
Winchester Homes for the Bradfield Drive connection project.
6. Reclassification of vacant Engineer position to Senior Engineer
Nagi Elsewaissi discussed the request to reclassify the currently vacant
Engineer position to Senior Engineer.
He stated the qualifications to handle the responsibilities of this position are
more suited to a Senior Engineer level.
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Bob Noe added that additional help in the capital projects area is necessary in
light of the $12,000,000 planned in projects.
This item will return to Council on October 23rd with an amendment to the
staffing plan.
7. Preview meeting for Council meeting of October 22nd, 2001.
a. Resolution for DarticiDation in the Loudoun County Stream
MonitorinQ ProQram.
There was no discussion on this preview item.
b. Request from VirQinia Coalition for Safe Roads
There was no discussion on this preview item.
8. City Watch Notification
Councilmember Schmidt proposed mid-year budget consideration for the City
Watch Notification System.
Chief Joe Price explained the system and how notifications are made to the
public.
There was further discussion on this emergency response system and how it
would be helpful in notification for evacuation.
A discussion also ensued on the safety concerns for the citizens of the Town.
Councilmember Schmidt asked that another bridge crossing for the Potomac
River be added to the legislative agenda. Councilmember McDonald concurred.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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erk of Council