HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011_tcwsmin0411Council Work Session April 11, 2011
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:37 p.m. Mayor Kristen Umstattd
presiding.
Council Members Present: David S. Butler, Thomas S. Dunn, II, Katie Sheldon
Hammler, Marty Martinez, 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 Engineering and Public Works Tom
Mason, Human Resources Director Nancy Fixx, Library Director Alexandra Gressitt,
Economic Development Manager Marantha Edwards, Director of Planning and
Zoning Susan Berry Hill, Director of Plan Review Bill Ackman, Director of
Information Technology Wendy Wickens, Director of Parks and Recreation Richard
Williams, Director of Finance Norm Butts, Senior Management Analyst Bob Berkey,
Senior Management Analyst Annie Carlson, and Clerk of Council Lee Ann Green
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Work Session Items for Discussion
a. Final Budget Mark Up
Mr. Wells stated that the Council asked to have a final budget mark up
session in anticipation of final vote tomorrow evening. He stated in terms of
revenue adjustments, the County has approved the additional grant funding for
the SRO program and the state has approved additional 599 revenues for a
combined total of $226,000 in additional revenues. Further, he noted on the
expenditures side of the budget, he stated he believes due to negotiations with
the health care provider for the town, they can probably count on savings of
approximately $163,000 but have had to up the estimate of fuel costs due to
rising gas costs.
There was Council consensus for putting the R.O.C.K. program back in
the budget.
There was Council consensus for restoring hours at Ida Lee.
There was Council consensus for restoring funding for Fire and Rescue
to FY 2011 levels.
Council Member Hammler noted this will be an important subject to
add to discussions with the county. She requested copies of the audited
financials for the Fire and Rescue departments.
Vice Mayor Wright had no support for reinclusion of Morven Park
Road Sidewalks in the CIP on its original schedule and deletion of the Linden
Hill Access Road.
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There was Council consensus to support Council Member Butler's
request for inclusion of a way station at Raflo Park on the W &OD trail.
There was no support for Council Member Reid's suggested cuts to the
Economic Development budget.
There was no support for Council Member Dunn's suggestion of
moving operating funds from Balch Library to debt service for the previously
completed Balch Library improvements.
There was no support for Council Member Dunn's suggested reduction
of the Executive Department budget by $185,000.
b. Discussion of Agenda for Future Board of Supervisors Meeting
Mr. Wells stated that Council members had asked to have a
conversation about the Board request to meet. He stated he has identified
some of the topics that have been talked about historically including
annexation and utility rates.
Vice Mayor Wright noted that there is a misconception that that town
has not lowered the water surcharge for out of town customers which needs to
be dispelled.
Council Member Martinez encouraged those running for the Board of
Supervisors to attend any joint meetings.
Council Member Hammler stated her belief that any water issues
should be tied to annexation discussions.
There was discussion regarding Proffer X for the Village at Leesburg.
Ms. Irby noted that the Villages at Leesburg is going to be in front of
this Council requesting a change in those proffers so that they do not have to
pay the money to anyone, the town or county in the next two to three months.
Council Member Dunn stated the agenda is too long and all these
issues are too much to handle at one meeting. Further, he stated he does not
believe anyone will be willing to meet before the elections.
It was Council consensus to find out if and when the Board would like
to meet before deciding on the topics for discussion.
2. Additions to Future Council Meetings
Butler:
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1. Update on Sycolin and Hope Parkway, that is supposed to be done in the
Spring. Mr. Dentler stated there were some issues with the easement
acquisition and have managed to move away from one property area to reduce
what is needed.
2. Have staff look at anywhere it is reasonable and safe to increase speed
limits, especially on the one section of Battlefield coming down the hill from
Kincaid.
3. Allocation of $2,000 for looking at some dog waste receptacles on Cornwall
Street. Could be paid for in the current budget.
Hammler: Receptacles for cigarette butts.
Reid:
1. EDC charette.
2. Crosstrail /Lower Sycolin Conveyance System
3. Proffer policy
4. Funding for Tavistock Drive intersection.
3. Closed Session
This was not necessary.
4. Adjournment
On the motion of Council Member Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
WrighOth� meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
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