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Council Work Session
August 13, 2007
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:50 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Kelly Burk, Susan Horne, Marty Martinez, Ken Reid,
Kevin Wright and Mayor Kristen Umstattd
Councilmembers Absent: Kathryn Sheldon Hammier
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Town Attorney Barbara Beach, Assistant
to the Town Manager Nicole Ard, Assistant to the Town Manager Kathy Leidich, Chief
of Police Joe Price, Director of Economic Development Betsy Fields, Director of
Planning Zoning and Development Susan Swift, Director of Engineering and Public
Works Tom Mason, Director of Capital Projects Management Nagi Elsewaissi, Director
of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler, Assistant Director of Capital Projects
Management Tom Brandon, Recreation Programs Manager Kate Trask, Police
Lieutenant Brian Rourke, and Deputy Clerk of Council Debi Parry.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Questions on Tuesday Agenda Items
Council Meeting of August 14, 2007
Mark Nelis, representing Georgetown Mews, addressed Council regarding the
bond release for the Georgetown Mews project. He stated a stone wall was
constructed on South King Street at the decision of the developer to provide soil
retention and make a more attractive entryway into the development. Further, he
stated the wall encroaches one foot into the public right-of-way and each of the
homeowners have agreed to accept responsibility for maintenance of the wall, with
the exception of two homeowners who have not signed yet because of recent
refinancing.
Tom Mason stated the situation with the retaining walls being improperly
constructed in the public right-of-way was addressed by Council in 1985. He stated
at that time the developer stated they would agree to an adjustment of the right-of
way to ensure the walls were on private property. Further, he stated the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) agreed to accept a right-of-way less than 40
feet and staff vacated the one foot right-of-way portion along Old English Court and
transferred it to the adjoining lots.
He stated staff would consider reducing the amount of the performance
guarantee.
Barbara Beach stated she had sent an email regarding the fact that the bond
is shown on the plat and not the deeds. She stated the applicant has asked for an
unusual vacation process requiring the current lenders' signatures. Further, she
stated the bond can be released as soon as all signatures are received.
Council Member Burk asked if Ms. Beach recommends delaying the vote.
Ms. Beach stated she trusts Mr. Mason's decision.
Mr. Mason stated the bond could be reduced to 10 percent.
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Vice Mayor Horne stated she trusts Mr. Mason's recommendation to lower the
bond amount. She verified the plan is to transfer the stone wall to the homeowners
and they have accepted responsibility for maintenance.
Council Member Wright stated he concurs with Mr. Mason's recommendation
and hopes Council will vote on this item tomorrow night.
Mayor Umstattd expressed concern with voting if we are not sure all
homeowners will accept responsibility for the wall.
Ms. Beach stated if they have signed the amended deeds they have accepted
responsibility for the wall and any additional property taxes.
Mayor Umstattd expressed concern that the titles could become encumbered
if not properly handled.
Ms. Beach stated once the deeds are complete the property lines will be
moved.
Mayor Umstattd expressed concern with assuming the property owners want
the extra property and asked what will happen if they refuse.
Ms. Beach stated the most drastic option would be to move the wall. She
stated we could enter into a license agreement with someone to maintain the wall
and protect the Town from liability.
Mayor Umstattd stated she would feel comfortable if she had proof that all of
the homeowners understand the increased liability they are assuming. She stated
she would feel more comfortable with an acknowledgement from the two owners
whose deeds have not been finalized.
Council Member Wright clarified part of the wall is already on private
property.
2. Work Session Items for Discussion
a. Fiscal impact model presentation
This item was deferred to the September 10 meeting.
b. Funding request/Lure of Loudoun Gala to be held by the
Loudoun Museum on September 8, 2007
Liz Whiting, Loudoun Museum Board President, addressed Council
regarding the Loudoun Museum Gala in honor of their 40th anniversary. She
invited Council to be a partner in the event by sponsoring a table.
Council Member Burk verified money raised at this event would benefit
the museum. She further verified the museum is making the same
presentation to Loudoun County. Further, she stated it is exciting that the
museum has previously relied on government donations and is now looking to
raise its own money.
Vice Mayor Horne stated when a county and a museum have
significant milestone anniversaries it is important for the community to step
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forward and support them. She stated the museum has done a fabulous job
in reaching out to school aged children to draw in the citizenry to engage in
the educational programs. Further, she stated it is important to support the
museum in their efforts to build their own sustainability.
Council Member Martinez expressed his support for this request.
Council Member Reid asked if this should fall under our regulations for
non-profit organizations seeking funding from the Town.
John Wells stated the museum is on a schedule to reduce their yearly
funding from the Town. This is a special request for an event that wasn't
planned when the original budget request was made to Council.
Council Member Reid verified the money would come from the Town's
Contingency Fund. He stated he supports the museum's activities; however,
he is concerned about exceptions being made to the process.
Council Member Wright asked if there is a budget for Council to attend
various events.
Mr. Wells stated Council's budget includes funding to attend programs
such as the Virginia Municipal League conference and long standing activities
such as the various Chamber of Commerce events.
Mayor Umstattd stated this is a good foray into fundraising for the
museum. She asked Ms. Whiting to relay her thanks to the museum staff for
staffing the Catoctin Elementary School Math and Science Night with an
archeology table.
c. St. Gabriel's Church
Susan Swift stated staff has received questions from representatives of
the church. She stated they purchased the land adjacent to the Battlefield
Parkway alignment and a small piece of property within the Town's limits.
She stated they would like to have one process for their construction and
have asked that their property be brought into the Town or that the small
piece in Town be annexed into the County.
Ms. Swift stated under the County regulations the use is by-right
unless the facility exceeds 300 seats; whereas we would require a special
exception. Further, she stated we would be the provider of utilities and if the
property is not in Town they would be subject to the surcharge.
Mayor Umstattd asked for information regarding their site plan.
Ms. Swift stated they plan to construct a 93,000 square foot facility.
She stated their current site plan shows the building straddling the
Town/County line.
Mayor Umstattd stated this is a decision they need to make.
Ms. Swift stated they are looking for a preference or direction from the
Town.
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Council Member Reid stated we need to be business friendly. He
expressed concern that all houses of worship are allowed by-right in Loudoun
County if the facility is under 300 seats; however, we require a special
exception.
Council Member Wright stated the drawings seem to indicate the
facility will be over 300 seats and would require a special exception either
way. Further, he stated Council has approved boundary line adjustments for
churches in the past.
Council Member Reid stated it is a shame that a church would be
subject to our utility surcharge. He stated he was concerned Council did not
want to look at a waiver of the surcharge for non-profit uses.
Mayor Umstattd stated the church is concerned with the length of the
special exception process. She stated the question would be whether the
Town or County would be reluctant to support a special exception.
Mr. Wells stated the AADP Committee has been discussing a number of
outstanding boundary line adjustments requested by the Town and he is
unsure how this would fit in with that broader discussion.
d. Smarts Mill Middle School P.T.O. "Get Smart" SK Race Event
Lieutenant Brian Rourke stated on July 24 Council was presented with
a request to waive fees for this event. He stated the route requested requires
the closure of Business Route 15, Battlefield Parkway in Exeter and several
secondary roads impacting over 500 homes. Further, he stated a minimum of
15 officers will be required to safely manage the event and the Special Events
Committee recommends the fees not be waived.
Council Member Burk verified the Town waives fees for the Rotary and
YMCA races.
Vice Mayor Horne verified the YMCA and Rotary races travel through
Town streets. She asked the distance of roadway that would be closed down
for this race.
Lt. Rourke stated Business Route 15 and Battlefield Parkway are the
two larger roads that will be shut down. Further, he stated a portion of
Catoctin Circle, Oakcrest Manor Drive and several side streets will also be
impacted.
Council Member Martinez asked the possibility of using the same funds
that are used for project graduation.
Mr. Wells stated project graduation is funded through the general
fund. He stated in this case if it were Council's desire to waive the fees a
donation would be made to the organization from the contingency fund.
Kate Trask stated the event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on
a Saturday.
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Mayor Umstattd expressed concern that residents would be unable to
leave their homes on a Saturday when most people are shopping. She
stated the Rotary and YMCA races are not as much of an imposition.
Council Member Burk asked if there is an alternative route.
Lt. Rourke stated staff did propose an alternative route only involving
residential streets north of Battlefield and east of King Street. He stated staff
has not received feedback from the applicant.
Ms. Trask stated she has spoken with the applicant and was told that
they do not support the alternate route.
Mr. Wells stated there was a general discussion that if the race were
held on their own property there would be no financial impact.
Lt. Rourke stated the alternate route is believed to require half the
police staff and half the cost.
Council Member Martinez verified the race starts at 8:00 a.m. and
most barricades will be opened as the runners pass. He expressed concerns
that residents would have difficulty accessing Ida Lee. Further, he stated he
is still supportive of the race.
Council Member Reid asked if they can use the trail along King Street.
Lt. Rourke expressed concern that the trail would not be wide enough.
Council Member Reid suggested closing traffic in one lane with use of
the trail.
Lt. Rourke expressed concerns with moving vehicles traveling closely
to the runners.
Council Member Wright asked if volunteers could staff intersections
where there is less traffic.
Lt. Rourke stated the Community Support Team could staff the smaller
intersections.
Council Member Wright expressed concern with the closure of King
Street and Battlefield Parkway.
Mayor Umstattd stated the proposed route is horrible and we are going
to have 500 angry homeowners calling in. She stated the route should be
kept to the school site. Further, she stated if we waive the fee for one school
we would have to do that for all schools.
There was further Council discussion regarding this requ€st. It was
the consensus of Council to have Council Member Burk communicate with the
event chair.
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e. Town requirements for contractors and employees regarding
residency status
Mr. Wells stated we have a fairly specific contractual condition for all of
our contracting companies outlining the Federal Immigration Reform and
Control Act. In addition the Town also requires contractors have a Class A
Contractor's License which requires a tax identification number, social security
number and DMV control number. Further, he stated the contract also
requires that contractors be in compliance at all times with Federal, State,
and Local regulations.
Mr. Wells stated the Federal 1-9 form is used as part of the Town's
hiring process for employees.
Council Member Burk verified the Town does not ensure that
contractors working on projects other than Community Development Block
Grant projects pay their employees a sufficient wage.
Mr. Wells stated we do not have a verification process; however, the
contractors do have to sign a document stating they are compliant with the
law.
Mayor Umstattd asked how many additional staff positions would be
required to take on the Federal verification process.
Mr. Wells stated he does not have an exact number. He stated if there
was a concern with the level at which the contractor's employees are being
paid, or if they were illegal immigrants, any verification could be difficult as
many of them could be paid under the table.
Council Member Martinez expressed support for the Town's current
process.
Council Member Reid stated it has fallen upon the municipal
governments while the Federal government develops an enforcement
mechanism. He stated it is a problem we see mostly in emails from residents
complaining about an inordinate number of people in a household. Further,
he asked that Chief Price provide a report at the next work session regarding
Immigration Control Enforcement (ICE) training.
Council Member Wright verified any proof that a contractor were
employing illegal immigrants or otherwise violating the law would result in
breach of contract.
Mayor Umstattd commented on conversations with the candidates for
Loudoun County Sheriff and stated it was indicated to them that since
Leesburg residents also pay taxes to the County she would expect the
Sheriff's Department to be responsible for checking the legal status of any
individual brought into the jail by Leesburg Police.
Chief Price stated the policy for the Leesburg Police Department is that
when an individual is arrested for a criminal act they will be asked to verify
their residency status by one of our officers. He stated the arresting officer
will contact ICE if there is any reason to believe the criminal is in this country
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illegally. Further, he stated this process has received the endorsement of the
Virginia Attorney General, surrounding jurisdictions and various community
groups.
Chief Price stated the place for ICE enforcement is at the County jail.
Further, he stated he would support ICE training for his Gang Prevention
Officers for investigative purposes only.
There was further discussion regarding ICE training.
f. Transportation Update
i. Status of Town Entrances study
Mr. Wells stated the Virginia Department of Transportation
(VDOT) is working on this project; however, they do not have a
specific recommendation at this time.
Mr. Wells stated VDOT has agreed to have Leesburg listed on
the Interstate 495 sign at the Dulles Toll Road.
ii. Rt. 15 Safety Improvements update
Vice Mayor Horne commented on the need for rumble strips at
the exit from the Route 7/15 Bypass to Business 15. She stated the
rumble strips are a necessary safety precaution needed for the
proposed trail.
iii. Sycolin Road Pave in place update
Mr. Wells stated this request references a portion of Sycolin
Road that is not currently in the Town's boundary. He stated Loudoun
County has stated this is a County priority; however, the pave in place
option is not recommended at this time as it may delay the future
widening project.
Council Member Reid expressed concern with the reluctance to
pave seven-tenths of a mile on Sycolin Road. He stated VDOT will not
pave Sycolin Road for three years; however, the gravel portion of
Edwards Ferry Road was just paved last week. Further, he stated
Sycolin Road traffic is increasing and he would like Council to send a
letter to the County requesting that this portion of Sycolin be paved.
Mayor Umstattd stated we could send a letter to the County
inviting them to join us in a request to VDOT regarding the need to
pave Sycolin Road. She asked what the cost would be for a pave in
place project on Sycolin Road.
Mr. Wells stated the County does not have a cost estimate as
they are looking for the larger solution and do not feel that project
would work well on this particular segment of road.
Mayor Umstattd stated she would like to know if the County
Board has been briefed on this option. She stated it is hard to
understand why this couldn't be done now if it is a reasonable cost.
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Council Member Reid stated Ms. Laycock is not telling us the
full story. He stated VDOT has budgeted $132,000 for dead animal
removal, $108,000 for brush clean-up, $319,000 for trees, $5,000 for
fences, and $753,000 for grass but they can't find a couple hundred
thousand to patch seven-tenths of a mile before the next winter.
Further, he stated they did this for Edwards Ferry Road and VDOT has
not given us a good reason.
Council Member Wright stated he does not have a problem
asking the County to look at this project; however, there could be
other issues we are not aware of.
There was further Council discussion of this issue.
It was the consensus of Council to consider sending a letter to
the Board of Supervisors tomorrow night.
Council Member Reid stated we have never been briefed on
why we did not receive the additional $2 million from the NVTA;
however, he spoke with Chairman Scott York about this who informed
him he wanted to put the money in a park and ride lot. He stated he
was told by Mr. York that the County is only spending $15 million on
roads and the Town is spending $12 million. Further, he stated the
Town is spending $9 million on regional roads and this $2 million could
have been used for our major road projects.
Mayor Umstattd stated Chairman York informed her it was his
understanding that the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
(NVTA) would only designate $11 million for Loudoun County and it
would not be fair to the rest of the County for almost half of that to go
to Leesburg, which is why the County cut $2 million out of our
allocation. She stated he also indicated he will work hard to restore $2
million for the Town, but it is questionable whether it would be for the
Route 7 to Kincaid Boulevard section of Battlefield Parkway.
Council Member Reid stated we are at the crossroads of
regional traffic and he would have been much happier if the County
had put the $2 million into a road project instead of a park and ride
lot.
Mayor Umstattd stated Calvin Grow and the rest of staff have
worked closely with VDOT to get Town funding for roads and they have
been very successful.
g. Approving a memorandum of understanding with the Northern
Virginia Regional Park Authority in relation to the ownership of
Potomac Crossing Park
Kaj Dentler outlined the history of the park land dedication from the
Beus Corporation to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA) as
part of the approved rezoning application for the Potomac Crossing
Development. He stated in 2006 staff requested that the NVRPA grant
outright title to the property to the Town in lieu of a long-term lease.
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Further, he stated the memorandum of understanding was approved with
conditions by the NVRPA on Thursday, July 19, 2007.
Council Member Burk stated the there is no location for open space in
the park.
Mr. Dentler stated the site is compacted; however, some of the
amenities have been removed to allow for a small open space.
Council Member Burk verified this park is adjacent to Veterans and
Balls Bluff Park.
Mr. Wells stated the developer is paying for the park as part of the
overall proffer package.
Vice Mayor Horne encouraged staff to look for space for parks in the
southeast and southwest quadrants of the Town. Further, she verified the
Town would be responsible for maintaining the park.
Council Member Wright stated as we are looking at rezoning
applications we need to ensure that we are getting park space and that the
development of those parks occurs earlier in the construction process.
Mayor Umstattd verified the trails for this park will connect to Balls
Bluff Regional Park.
h. Liberty Street Parking lot
Susan Swift stated in 2002 staff prepared a report for Council
indicating the need for the continued use of this property as a parking lot.
She stated the Crescent District Master Plan took this idea one step further by
suggesting this parking lot be combined with other uses. Further, she stated
in 2002 the estimated cost for a surface parking lot at this location was
$72,000 and the estimated cost for a parking garage was $2.7 million.
Ms. Swift stated as staff discussed the parking issue they discovered
three impediments to developers in this area; parking, floodplain issues, and
on-site storm water management issues. She stated there are several
redevelopment and infill opportunities in this area. Further, she stated staff
would like to prepare a parking study and a study to look at regional
floodplain and storm water management issues for this area.
Council Member Burk asked if there are plans to make the Town
Branch a more walkable and attractive waterway and asked if these studies
would assist in those plans.
Ms. Swift stated the studies would not impede the progress of the
Town Branch work; however, these studies mayor may not benefit the
project.
Vice Mayor Horne stated it is a good idea for the Town to brainstorm
different scenarios for the Liberty Street property. She stated the
improvements to Town Branch were put on hold pending the results of the
Crescent District Study and stated she would not support any further delays.
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Further, she stated we need to always be evaluating our parking situation and
we tend to get a little legalistic in our approach; however, she would support
another study.
Council Member Martinez stated he is looking forward to improvements
to the Town Branch and the potential for mixed use development.
Council Member Reid verified Town Branch is owned by the Northern
Virginia Regional Park Authority. He asked if they are allowed to solicit a
PPEA project for the improvements.
Mr. Wells stated he does not believe the legislation would prohibit
them; however, before participating in a public/private partnership you have
to enact several ordinances and regulations.
Council Member Reid expressed concern with the impact of additional
studies on Town staff. He stated he would much rather see staff solicit
proposals for a PPEA on the Liberty Street lot and have staff focus more on
streamlining the Zoning Ordinance and other regulations. Further, he stated
if there is to be a study by the Town he would like to look at the feasibility of
removing the parking meters downtown and limiting parking to two hours.
Council Member Wright disclosed meetings with the Gustavsons who
own Lightfoot and Waterford Development. He stated he would like to find a
way to get proposals from the private sector to determine what they would
like to see in this area. Further, we need to decide how we want to use the
parking facilities we have to encourage the types of redevelopment we want.
Mayor Umstattd expressed concern with the Town taking on the
financial responsibility for constructing a new parking structure on the Liberty
Street lot. She stated shoppers do not want to walk from Liberty Street to
the King Street area and therefore the garage would most benefit businesses
in the Crescent District or along Town Branch. Further, she expressed
support for soliciting proposals from the private sector; however, she does
not want to postpone the Town Branch improvements.
Ms. Swift stated it is staff's intention to draft an RFP for a PPEA on
these projects. Further, she stated as part of the RFP, staff will need to know
the minimum number of parking spaces the Town would like to have.
Council Member Wright stated rather than an additional study, use the
information we have to make assumptions to prepare the RFP.
Council Member Reid concurred with Council Member Wright's
comments. He stated he would like to know if there is support for two PPEAs
for the river walk area and Liberty Street. Further, he stated he also met with
Waterford Development and would like to know if they would proffer flood
control for the Monroe Street area.
Council Member Martinez stated one of the reasons we created the
Crescent District was to have the private sector redevelop the area through a
PPEA.
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Council Member Burk stated she is concerned that developers will not
look at what is best for the Town; rather they will be looking at their bottom
line. She stated we need a vision of what we want there.
Council Member Wright stated our vision is the Crescent District
Master Plan. Further, he stated there are ways to structure the PPEA with
parameters so the Council can decide which if any proposals fit our needs.
Mr. Wells stated we see ourselves at a critical point with the
redevelopment in the area and this discussion helps direct where we want to
go next. He stated the option of a public/private partnership on the Liberty
Street lot is a given. Further, he stated we can use the documents we have
to develop the parameters for the RFP.
Mr. Wells stated the River Walk area could be a proffer project as
opposed to a PPEA since we do not own the property.
i. Awarding the Tuscarora Creek Storm Drainage project and
Town Branch at Mosby Drive design engineering services
contract to AMEC 8r. Environmental, Inc
Nagi Elsewaissi stated this project would move forward with the design
process to eliminate flooding on Mosby Drive and Shenandoah Street.
Council Member Burk asked what is meant by design.
Mr. Elsewaissi stated this would set forth the channels to be
constructed to prevent the current flooding situation.
Mr. Wells stated this is not the river walk area.
j. Temporarily lowering the speed limit on Sycolin Road between
Tolbert Lane and Hope Parkway
Mr. Elsewaissi stated staff recommends that Council authorize the
Town Manager to temporarily reduce the speed limits during road
construction.
Council Member Reid asked why the Police Chief cannot lower the
speed limit temporarily.
Barbara Beach stated staff researched the State Code and found that
the only way to temporarily reduce the speed limit is by ordinance. Further,
she stated the State Code does allow Council to delegate authority to the
Town Manager once the ordinance is passed.
Council Member Wright verified this ordinance allows the Town
Manager to temporarily reduce speed limits for any construction projects, not
just the Sycolin Road project.
k. Approving the attached Virginia Power right-of-way agreement
for the Water Pollution Control Facility Upgrade and Expansion
project and authorizing the Town Manager to execute this
agreement
Mr. Elsewaissi stated this is similar to the Virginia Power agreement we
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did for the Water Treatment Plant.
There was no Council discussion of this item.
I. Declaring that a public necessity exists and authorizing an offer
to acquire Parcel PIN 188398114 an authorizing condemnation
if the offer is not promptly accepted - intersection of Edwards
Ferry Road and the Route 7/15 Bypass
Mr. Elsewaissi stated staff recommends the Town acquire the .8 acres
in front of McDonalds. He stated the planned interchange is a few years away
and construction of this right-turn lane will temporarily ease the traffic
congestion.
Council Member Wright stated he had asked staff to research the
right-of-way acquisition for the interchange project and found that there is a
sunset provision on the right-of-way adjacent to Ruby Tuesdays. Further, he
stated if the sunset provision date is close we may need to move forward
with acquisition of that property.
m. Poverty Simulation
Nicole Ard stated the poverty simulation is scheduled for September
12, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ida Lee. She stated this is a partnership of the
Loudoun Human Services Network, Loudoun Literacy Council, and Loudoun
County's Family Services Department. She stated the space will be
transformed into a mini-community and will allow participants to learn more
about the lives of the less fortunate. Further, she stated a follow-up activity
is scheduled for October 24 to look at economic development strategies to
help educate and develop a model for economic security in Loudoun County.
Vice Mayor Horne stated these are very powerful exercises that open
the eyes of individuals who have not lived with some of these limitations.
n. Abusive Driver fees
Ms. Beach reported today the Henrico County Circuit Court found the
new fees to be constitutional; however, the matter is still pending in Arlington
County and Richmond.
Council Member Reid stated the Town of Front Royal has stated they
will not enforce the abusive driver fees.
Ms. Beach stated she does not believe the Town of Front Royal can do
what they are saying they are going to do.
Chief Price concurred with Ms. Beach stating this is not a separate
enforceable action by law enforcement. He stated if a person is found guilty
of DUI or reckless driving then this law requires the Court to add the
additional fees. Further, he stated the only way the Town of Front Royal
could avoid this would be to instruct their Police Department not to enforce
the Traffic Code of the State of Virginia.
Council Member Reid stated this is a dumb way to fund transportation
and 170,000 people have petitioned to repeal this law.
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o. County Government Center Update
Mr. Wells stated the Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on
September 11 to hear each of the five developer proposals. He stated while
this is a public meeting the public will not be permitted to ask questions.
Further, he stated staff has drafted four questions for Council to submit to the
Board for the hearing.
Mayor Umstattd expressed support for the proposed questions. She
stated it would also be a good idea for Council to be present at the meeting.
Mr. Wells stated the challenge would be that we do not have a time
yet for the meeting and Council meets that evening.
Council Member Reid stated Council has delayed the start of their
meeting previously to attend a Crosstrail hearing. He stated each of the
applications should be required to submit a traffic study using the County
models.
p. Permit Parking Cornwall Street between Liberty Street &
Memorial Drive
Mr. Wells stated Council action is not required for this item and staff
will be placing the advertisement for the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Horne asked if this item has been discussed by the
Standing Residential Traffic Committee (SRTC).
Council Member Reid stated it will be discussed at the August 27
meeti ng .
Vice Mayor Horne asked if Council should proceed with advertisement
of the public hearing without a formal recommendation from the SRTC.
Liz Whiting, SRTC Chairman, stated the Committee has discussed this
item and have asked staff for additional information. She stated Cornwall
Street does not meet the requirements for permit parking; however, that is
not a prohibition. Further, she stated the Committee asked staff to confirm
their findings but that should not stop Council from advertising the public
hearing.
Council Member Burk asked if Council will be making an assumption
that the permit parking will be recommended if the public hearing is
advertised.
Ms. Whiting stated the Committee is only advisory and this public
hearing will provide an opportunity for Council to hear from the citizens.
Council Member Burk thanked the Committee for their efforts and
asked if this issue could wait until the Committee has made their
recommendation.
Vice Mayor Horne stated the citizens are concerned with construction
traffic.
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Council Member Reid stated placing the advertisement will encourage
the SRTC to make a recommendation.
Council Member Burk asked if all of the Cornwall residents are in favor
of this request.
Ms. Whiting stated the only home not listed on the petition is the
Jackson property.
Vice Mayor Horne stated Council has not seen the petition.
3. For information only:
Preview Topics for September 10, 2007:
There was no Council discussion of the following items:
a. Airport Commission financial report
b. VDOT Six-Year Plan
c. Awarding the S. Apron Construction Contract
d. Accepting cash in lieu of frontage improvements from Kincaid
Forest and authorizing a change order to Tessa Construction to
perform work
e. Performing Arts Task Force Report
f. Zoning Ordinance amendments
g. Special Exception - Leesburg Toyota
h. Pretreatment Ordinance
i. Balch Funding Update
j. Loudoun Street Project Update
k. Cornwall Street Area Permit Parking - Public Hearing
I. Fiscal Impact Model Presentation
New Business
None
Adjournment
On a motion by Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Vice Mayor Horne, the meeting
adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
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