HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022_tcmin0426 COUNCIL MEETING April 26, 2022
Council Chamber, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Kelly Burk presiding.
Council Members Present: Zach Cummings, Suzanne Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Kari Nacy, Neil
Steinberg, and Mayor Kelly Burk.
Council Members Absent: Ara Bagdasarian.
Staff Present: Town Manager Kaj Dentler, Town Attorney Christopher Spera, Deputy Town Manager
Keith Markel, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Clark Case, Director of Public Works
and Capital Projects Renee LaFollette, Director of Utilities Amy Wyks, Deputy Director of Utilities
Brian Stone, Urban Forester Tyler Wright and Executive Assistant to the Town Manager Tara Belote.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION was given by Council Member Cummings.
3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Council Member Nacy.
4. ROLL CALL
5. MINUTES
a. Work Session Minutes of April 11, 2022
MOTION 2022-080
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Steinberg, the minutes of the
Work Session of April 11, 2022, were moved for approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg, and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Bagdasarian absent)
b. Regular Session Minutes of April 12, 2022
MOTION2022-081
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Steinberg, the minutes of the
Regular Session of April 12, 2022, were moved for approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg, and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Bagdasarian absent)
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6. ADOPTING THE MEETING AGENDA
MOTION 2022-082
On a motion by Council Member Nacy, seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez, the meeting agenda was moved
for approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg, and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Bagdasarian absent)
7. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
a. None.
S. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS
a. National Day of Prayer
Mayor Burk read the National Day of Prayer proclamation and presented it to Ms.
Patricia Phillips from Loudoun Awakening and Mr. Hugh Forsythe. Ms. Phillips and Mr.
Forsythe made a few remarks.
b. World Ovarian Cancer Day
Mayor Burk read the World Ovarian Cancer Day proclamation and presented it to Ms.
LeAnn Moore. Ms. Moore made a few remarks.
c. Stroke Awareness Month
Mayor Burk read the Stroke Awareness Month proclamation and presented it to Ms.
Ashley Beard. Ms. Beard made a few remarks.
d. Thomas Balch Library Centennial
Mayor Burk read the Thomas Balch Library Centennial proclamation. The
proclamation was accepted by Ms. Beverley Ingle but will be presented at the Library's
Centennial Event to be held in May.
e. Independent Bookstore Day
Mayor Burk read the Independent Bookstore Day proclamation and presented it to Ms.
Leah Fallon from Birch Tree Bookstore, Ms. Beverly Ingle from Bespoke Books and Archives,
and Mr. Allen Robinson from Books and Other Found Things. Each recipient gave a few
remarks.
f. National Drinking Water Week
Mayor Burk read the National Drinking Water Week proclamation and presented it to
Director of Utilities Amy Wyks. Ms. Wyks made a few remarks.
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9. PRESENTATIONS
a. Planning Commission 2021 Annual Report
Planning Commission Chair Gigi Robinson presented Council with the annual Planning
Commission Report.
10. REGIONAL COMNIISSION REPORTS
a. None.
11. PETITIONERS
The Petitioner's Section was opened at 7:32 p.m.
Kareem McCullough. Spoke to Council about his concerns regarding the Black History Mural
artwork.
James Garofalo. Spoke to Council about his concerns regarding the Black History Mural
artwork.
The Petitioner's Section was closed at 7:41 p.m.
12. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION 2022-083
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Fox, the following Consent Agenda
was proposed:
a. Annual Tree Maintenance Services Contract Award
RESOLUTION2022-048
Awarding the Annual Tree Maintenance Services Contract to Arbogast Lawn& Tree, Inc. of
Purcellville, Virginia in the Amount of$41,283.88
b. License Agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television. LLC(formerly Shentel Communications.
LLC)
RESOLUTION 2022-049
Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a License Agreement with Shenandoah Cable
Television, LLC(formerly Shentel Communications, LLC)for Telecommunications Facilities
within the Town's Rights-of-Way
c. Replacement of Solids Handling Building Roof at the Water Pollution Control Facility
RESOLUTION2022-050
Awarding the Construction Contract for the Solids Handling Building Roof Replacement Project at
the Water Pollution Control Facility to Northeast Contracting Corporation in the amount of
$379.000
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d. Cattail Branch Sewer Pump Station Phase III Upgrade Project
RESOLUTION 2022-051
Awarding the Construction Contract for the Cattail Branch Sewer Pump Station Phase III
Upgrade Project to EMH Environmental, Inc. in the amount of$2,198,500
e. Airport North Hangars Project—Construction Contract Award
RESOLUTION2022-052
Award a Contract to Crisak, LLC in the amount of$8,020,214.92 for Construction of the Airport
North Hangars Project
f. Ratification of Appointment of Paul Coyer to the Thomas Balch Library Commission
MOTION
To ratify Resolution 2022-047 Appointing Paul Coyer to the Thomas Balch Library Commission
and replacing Martha Schonberger, if and only if, Martha Schonberger is no longer able to serve
and either resigns and/or misses three consecutive meetings.
The Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg, and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Bagdasarian absent)
13. RESOLUTIONS /ORDINANCES / MOTIONS
a. Loudoun Museum Subcommittee
Council selected Council Member Bagdasarian and Council Member Cummings
as Council representatives on the Loudoun Museum Mural subcommittee.
MOTION
On a motion by Mayor Burk, the following was proposed:
To authorize two members of Council, Council Member Bagdasarian and Council Member
Cummings, to meet with two members of the Loudoun Museum Board of Directors,
Carmen Felder, and a member of the 89 Ways to Give Foundation to discuss the Black
History Mural project with the intent of seeking a mutually agreeable plan for the project to
be held within two weeks.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Cummings, Steinberg and Mayor Burk
Nay: Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy
Vote: 3-3-1 (Bagdasarian absent)
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. None.
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15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. None.
16. NEW BUSINESS
a. None.
17. COUNCIL DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO FUTURE
MEETINGS
Council Member Fox disclosed she met with Ms. Molly Novotny and Mr. Adam Cook to
discuss the Peterson parcel at Compass Creek Park.
Council Member Steinberg requested Council hold a Juneteenth celebration on the Town
Green at noon on June 6, 2022.
It was the consensus of Council to proceed with the celebration.
Council Member Steinberg requested Council to receive written reports from the Commission
on Public Art, the Black History Committee, Ms. Carmen Felder and Ms. Sharon Virts regarding their
position on the Black History Mural project.
There was no consensus of Council to proceed with this request.
Council Member Cummings disclosed he met with Mr. Adam Cook with the Peterson
Company and Ms. Molly Novotny to discuss land in the JLMA. Mr. Cummings thanked the staff for
the Flower and Garden Festival held over the past weekend.
Vice Mayor Martinez requested a vote on the Black History Mural at the next Council
Meeting.
There was no consensus of Council to proceed with this request.
Council Member Nacy disclosed she met with Mr. Adam Cook and Ms. Molly Novotny
regarding the Peterson Company's Compass Creek property.
18. MAYOR DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO FUTURE MEETINGS
Mayor Burk welcomed SR Coffee to Sycolin Road in Leesburg. Mayor Burk thanked Mr. Bob
Hilliard for appearing at the Books and Other Found Things to talk about his book trilogy set in
Leesburg—What Are the Odds?, All In?, and Life's Elusive Horizons. Mayor Burk noted she met with Mr.
Alexander Montgomery and Mr. Wayne Ruckman from The Tree of Life. Mayor Burk congratulated
Mr. Curtis Allred for his re-ribbon cutting of Wild Wood Pizza at the Village of Leesburg. Mayor
Burk added that Vice Mayor Martinez and Council Members Fox, Cummings, and Steinberg were
also in attendance. Mayor Burk attended a 20-year anniversary celebration for Visiting Angels which is
I L a group that sends nurses to people in need. Mayor Burk participated in the Cool Springs Elementary
playground dedication which is a project partially funded by Town of Leesburg school proffer funds
received from developers when developing properties in Town. Mayor Burk congratulated Town staff
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of a fantastic Flower and Garden Show. Mayor Burk thanked the Chamber of Commerce for allowing
the Town to attend the Valor Awards where a number of Police Officers were recognized for their
valor and their courage. Mayor Burk noted Council intends to recognize the Officers at a future
Council Meeting.
19. TOWN MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Dentler recognized staff, especially those behind the scenes, for a successful Flower and
Garden Show. Mr. Dentler also commented on the Town's recipients at this year's Valor Awards and
thanked Council for recognizing the Officers.
20. CLOSED SESSION
a. Potential Acquisition of Real Properties
MOTION 2022-084
On a motion by Mayor Burk, seconded by Council Member Fox, the following was proposed:
I move pursuant to Section§2.2-3711(A)(3)of the Code of Virginia, that the
Leesburg Town Council convene in a closed meeting for the purpose of discussion
and receiving information regarding the potential acquisition of real properties for a
public purpose.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg, and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Bagdasarian absent)
Council convened in a closed session at 7:54 p.m.
Council convened in an open session at 8:28 p.m.
MOTION 2022-085
On a motion by Mayor Burk, the following was proposed:
In accordance with Section§2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia, I move that Council certify to the best
of each member's knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements under Virginia Freedom of Information Act and such public business matters for the
purpose identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or
considered in the meeting by Council. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Fox—aye, Steinberg—aye, Vice Mayor Martinez—aye, Cummings—aye, Nacy—aye, Mayor Burk
—aye. Vote 6-0-1 (Bagdasarian absent)
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21. ADJOURNMENT
L On a motion by Council Member Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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(Note: This is a transcript prepared by a Town contractor based on the video of the meeting. It
may not be entirely accurate. For greater accuracy,we encourage you to review the video of the
meeting that is on the Town's Web site—www.leesburgva.gov or refer to the approved Council
meeting minutes. Council meeting videos are retained for three calendar years after a meeting
per Library of Virginia Records Retention guidelines.)
Mayor Kelly Burk: I'd like to call tonight's April 26'h, 2022 meeting of the Leesburg Town Council. If
anybody in the room needs hearing assistance, please see the Clerk.Tonight's invocation will be given
by Council Member Cummings and the invocation will follow-- No,the invocation is by Council Member
Cummings and the salute to the flags followed by Council Member Nacy. Mr. Cummings?
Council Member Zach Cummings: Thank you. Please bow your heads. Dear Lord, please be with us
tonight as we make decisions for the best of the Town and the residents, and help us guide us to make
sure our decisions are made to help everyone. In your name, amen.
Council Member Kari Nacy: Please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America,and to the republic for which it stands,one nation under God,indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Mayor Burk: All right. Let the record reflect that all Members of Council are here with the exception of
Council Member Bagdasarian. I have work session minutes of April 11'h, 2022.
Vice Mayor Fernando"Marty" Martinez: So moved.
Mayor Burk: Moved by Vice Mayor Martinez.
Council Member Neil Steinberg: Second.
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Steinberg. All in favor?
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That's 6-0-1. Regular session minutes of April 12'h.
Vice Mayor Martinez: So moved.
Council Member Steinberg: [inaudible].
Mayor Burk: Moved by-- It would be nice if you let me finish, but Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by
Council Member Steinberg. All in favor, indicate by saying aye.
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed?6-0-1. I need a motion to adopt the meeting agenda.
Council Member Nacy: So moved.
Mayor Burk: Thank you.
[laughter]
Mayor Burk:We're playing games over here. Council Member Nacy. Is there a second?
Vice Mayor Martinez: Second.
Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Martinez. All in favor, indicate by saying aye.
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Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed? That's 6-0-1. We have a couple of proclamations today. The first one is the
National Day of Prayer. This is the National Day of Prayer is May 5'h, 2022. Whereas each year in
accordance with the Public Law 100-307,the President of the United States proclaims the first Thursday
in May as the National Day of Prayer.Whereas prayer plays a powerful role in the lives of people of all
cultures, religions, and backgrounds, prayer serves as a source of moral and spiritual guidance for
millions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation.
Whereas in America, our nation is stronger because we welcome and respect people all face, and
because we protect the fundamental right of all people to practice their faith how they choose, and to
change their faith, or to practice no faith at all, or to do so free from discrimination. Whereas in the face
of tremendous challenges, prayer is a powerful force for peace, justice, and a brighter tomorrow.
Therefore, proclaimed that the Mayor and the Council of the Town of Leesburg of Virginia hereby
recognizes May 5'h, 2022 as the National Day of Prayer, and encourages our residents to participate in
the National Day of Prayer in a manner that is most appropriate to their own religious or spiritual beliefs.
We also have World Ovarian Cancer Day.
Whereas World Ovarian Cancer Day is held each year on May 8'h, and whereas it was established in
2013 by a group of leaders from ovarian cancer patient advocacy organizations from around the world,
these leaders saw the need to take global action to raise awareness about the disease. Whereas
ovarian cancer has a lowest survival rate of all cancers and is characterized around the world by lack
of awareness of symptoms and late-stage diagnosis.
Whereas on this day, ovarian cancer awareness organizations from across the world will aim to have a
similar focus and message for ovarian cancer and its symptoms and we unite to educate their
communities. Whereas for women living with the disease, their family and friends, this day will build a
sense of solidarity in the fight against the disease.Therefore,proclaimed that the Mayor and the Council
of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia recognize May 8'h, 2022 as World Ovarian Cancer Day and ask our
community to raise their voices to fight against this disease.
The next proclamation is for Stroke Awareness Month.Whereas strokes are the leading cause of long-
term disability, putting a tremendous financial burden on individuals, families, as well as society.
Whereas one in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Whereas there are lifesaving treatments
that must be administered within three to four hours once symptoms begin, and only a very small
percentage of patients get to hospital within the treatment window because the majority of people are
not able to recognize how to spot a stroke or the importance of calling 911 immediately.
Whereas the stroke warning signs includes sudden numbness and weakness of the face, arm or legs
on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble seeing
in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, and a sudden
severe headache with no known cause. Whereas the National Stroke Awareness Month aims to
increase public awareness about the warning signs of stroke, the symptoms of stroke, stroke
prevention, and the impact of stroke on survivors, families, and caregivers. Therefore, proclaimed that
the Mayor and the Council of Leesburg in Virginia recognize May 22 as Stroke Awareness Month. We
urge all residents to familiarize themselves with the signs, symptoms, and treatment for stroke to
recognize stroke as a medical emergency.
The next one is for the Thomas Balch Library Centennial.Whereas in 1922, to honor their father in his
place of birth, a century earlier, the sons of Thomas Balch donated funds for construction of a library
based on the classical design of noted Washington architect, Waddy B. Wood. Whereas the Thomas
Balch Library served as a private library, became a County library in 1960, and it was open for the use
of all persons in 1964.
Whereas the Thomas Balch Library was acquired by the Town of Leesburg in 1995, converted to the
Thomas Balch Library of history and genealogy, and doubled in size with an award-winning addition
designed by Bowie Gridley. Whereas annually, thousands of patrons use its rich archive collections,
genealogical and library resources, book talks, lectures, and classes it offers. Whereas the Thomas
Balch Library is a valuable center of cultural life in Leesburg, Virginia, as well as a cherished
architectural gem in the historic district. Therefore, proclaimed, the Mayor and the Council of the Town
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of Leesburg in Virginia hereby note and proclaim the 100w Anniversary Celebration of the Thomas Balch
Library.
Then we have Independent Bookstore Day. Whereas a sponsor of the American Book Sellers
Association, ABA, Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie
bookstores across the country in the last Saturday in April. Whereas this year's event will take place
Saturday, April 20'h, 2022. Whereas every store is unique and independent, just like the communities
they serve. Whereas the Town of Leesburg is fortunate to be home to three independent book sellers,
such as Bespoke Books and Archives, Birch Tree Books, and Books and Other Found Things, each
located in downtown's historic district.
Whereas independent bookstores are not just stores, they're community centers and local anchors run
by passionate readers. Whereas this year's National Independent Bookstore Day ambassador,
bestselling author, Angie Thomas, shared that indie books are the heart of our industry and we must
continue to support them, in the same way that they support and champion books. Therefore,
proclaimed, that the Mayor and the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia recognize Saturday
April 30'h, 2022 as Independent Bookstore Day. We encourage residents to promote, celebrate, and
highlight the value of the independent bookstore community.
Then the last one we have is National Drinking Water Day. Whereas water is our most valuable
resource, and I believe that because I need some right now, and whereas drinking water serves as a
vital role in our daily life, serving an essential purpose in the health, hydration, and hygiene needs.
Whereas tap water delivers public health protection,fire protections, support for our economy,and adds
to the quality of life we enjoy.
Whereas hard work performed by the entire water sector,whether designing capital projects, operators
ensuring safety and quality of drinking water, or a member of the pipe crew maintaining infrastructure,
communities rely on the transportation of high quality drinking water from its source to consumer taps.
Whereas the coronavirus pandemic shined a light on the importance of drinking water for health,
hydration, and hygiene. Whereas we are stewards of the water infrastructure upon which current and
future generations depend.
Whereas the citizens of our Town are called upon to help protect our source water from pollution and
practice water conservation. Therefore, proclaimed that the Mayor and the Council of the Town of
Leesburg in Virginia proclaim May is'to the 7'h as a National Drinking Water Week. I'm going to take
these down and I am going to present them to certain individuals in the audience. First one, yes, okay.
The first one we're going to do is Amy Wyks, the Director of the—well you are Director of the water
plant, but you're also a Director of a lot of other things. [laughs]The Utilities Department. I would like to
present this to you today. Would you just say a few words about how important drinking water is here
in Leesburg and what you have to do to make sure it happens.
Amy Wyks: Thank you, Madam Mayor and Council Members. The Department of Utilities, we
appreciate your support in order to ensure that we can have safe drinking water and deliver to all of our
customers, respond in a timely manner when we do have emergencies. As it relates to that, obviously,
the Potomac River is our key source, so that is, from an environmental standpoint, something that we
want to protect. We appreciate everything that our citizens do also at home related to, when they put
down pesticides and whatnot, that they're taking care of the environment and it doesn't run off into the
Potomac River. Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Thank you very much for all you do, and if you ever get a chance to go to the water
treatment plant, it is fascinating. It really is. They bring the water, this dirty water in from the Potomac
and it's clean.
[applause]
Mayor Burk: Now I would like to ask Leah Fallon, Beverly Ingle,and Allen Robinson to come up. Hello,
hello. For me, this is an opportunity. The fact that we have three independent bookstores here is just
amazing, and they're amazing stores. Each of you have very different locations, very different stores,
very different products in the stores. It's a real treasure. I know all of us appreciate it very much. I was
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just in Books and Other Found Things the other day, Robert Hilliard had his books there and he sets
his books, his trilogy of three, and he sets them in Leesburg. It's my next book under the pile, so I'm
anxious to read that, but these stores are so unique and so different.
It's wonderful that we're recognizing you today because I want everybody to use the independent
bookstores and the knowledge that you guys share with us when we go in, it's just amazing. The book
you recommended to me the other day, I'm halfway through and I hate to put it down. It's so much fun.
Thank you all very much. Would you guys like to say anything about your stores and what your
objectives are and how important they are? That's a lead in.
Beverly Ingle: [inaudible]
Leah Fallon: Sure.
Mayor Burk: Okay.
Leah Fallon: I own Birch Tree Bookstore and I opened it as a passion for connecting the community
and connecting the community of readers. We have many book-- we have six book clubs. We host
poetry night. We host local authors almost every Saturday for book signing, book talks and readings.
That's our major, but thank you for recognizing Independent Bookstore Day and my little bookstore
located on 26 North King.
Mayor Burk: There we go.
Beverly Ingle: I'm Beverly. I own Bespoke Books and Archives on Market Street. Opened last July.
Having just a great time.We've got a great selection of new and vintage and antiquarian books. Come
by and take a peek at the one from 1697, which is gorgeous to see. I'll even let you touch it, if your
hands are clean, but just really happy to be here in Leesburg. We have more independent bookstores
here than we did in San Antonio where I'm from. [inaudible].
Allen Robinson: I think for me what I enjoy most about my store, Books and Other Found Things, is
the people that come in. There is such a wide diversity of people in this area that come in, and
bookstores tend to attract interest in people. It's pretty delightful to sit there all day and just have
interesting conversations with folks. I kind of delight in that.
Mayor Burk: So do the customers that come in. Thank you guys very much. We really appreciate all
you do. All of us will be going there and visiting your stores. Thank you.
[applause]
Mayor Burk:We have the Thomas Balch Centennial, who's accepting that Mr. Markel?
Beverly Ingle: [inaudible]
Mayor Burk: Okay. That'd be great. This is for the Balch Library is celebrating its 100th year. Most
certainly the Balch has a very interesting history. It was opened, as I said, as a private library. It didn't
accept African Americans into library until very late in its history, and it's working to make sure that
everybody is welcome and it centers on genealogy and history within the Town and the County.Would
you like to add anything?
1 Beverly Ingle: Sure. It is the only library owned and operated by a municipality, not the State, and not
any other organization, so it's quite unique in that regard as well.
Mayor Burk: Thank you. Thank you very much. We're very proud of the Balch Library.
[applause]
Mayor Burk:The next one is Ashley Beard.This is Stroke Awareness Month.Ashley, how nice to meet
you. Thank you for coming here today.
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Ashley Beard: Yes.
Mayor Burk: This is a really important issue and we want very much to make sure that we're bringing
it forward to the forefront and that people--I was surprised to learn that not only do people not recognize
the signs, but they don't get treatment fast enough. I thought that's crazy. Of course, if you're going to
have a stroke, you're going to get treatment. Two days later after I learned that, a friend of mine said--
She called me from the hospital. She had had a stroke, but she waited three and a half hours before
she went to the hospital because she couldn't believe it. Thank you for sharing that information and
making sure that we know what the signs are and that to get to the hospital right away,don't wait.Would
you like to say a few words?
Ashley Beard: Yes.
Mayor Burk: [chuckles] Can you do both? [inaudible].
Ashley Beard: Yes. 10 years ago, I am living in Michigan. I have a hemorrhage left side, brain
hemorrhage stroke that was caused seven hours giving birth to my son, Caleb. I am only 34 years old.
I am young, and luckily, the signs were recognized quickly, and because I am in hospital, the saving
my life big time, it's don't wait.That was right, I have paralysis, and I have aphasia,and I am recovering
by Leesburg resources.
Living here eight years ago, my sister, my brother, and mom, [inaudible] Leesburg on these resources
to me. I know the hospital stroke support group and the Ability Fitness Center and the Stroke Comeback
Center. I have many friends also and other stroke survivors in the area. I am honored to receive this
certificate in recognition of that, and you're right, the earlier, the better, and the [inaudible] call 911.
Thank you.
Mayor Burk:Thank you.Thank you very much for coming today, and we hope your recovery continues
and you get much better.
[applause]
Mayor Burk: Thank you. The next one that we're to do now is for World Ovarian Cancer Day, and
LeAnn Moore is accepting this. LeAnn has been an instrumental leader in the Town of Leesburg. She
contacted me and asked if we would recognize and publicize Ovarian Cancer Day and would we change
the color of the Town garage which we gladly do, and she has been just an amazing leader for other
women, so we wanted to present this to you. Would you like to say a few things?
LeAnn Moore: Sure. I just would like to thank Mayor Burk and the Members of the Town Council for
their support and helping me bring awareness to ovarian cancer and recognizing May 8th as World
Ovarian Cancer Day. In 2016, July 22nd, I was diagnosed with stage three high-grade serous ovarian
cancer. My daughter was actually a senior in high school. I went through chemo, surgery, more chemo,
went two years, and then March 21st, 2019, I re-occurred. I went through another six months of chemo
and then I just-- I'm in my second re-occurrence, so I'm chronic, I'm going to be in chemo for
maintenance the rest of my life, but I still work full time, I advocate among several support groups.
I work closely within OCC,which is the national Ovarian Cancer Coalition. 19,881 would be diagnosed
this year with ovarian cancer, 12,810 won't make it. I consider myself blessed. A lot of my
[unintelligible] sisters, their husbands have left them, they've lost friendships, they can't work, they're
on disability. My husband and I met when I was 16,we're still holding strong. I have two wonderful kids,
my mother. I have a dear friend from high school supporting me tonight. I just would really like to thank
you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.
[applause]
Mayor Burk: [inaudible] The next thing we have is National Prayer Day, I don't see Patricia Phillips,
but--Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were picking it up today.Thank you. [laughs]How are you?Thank
you. I'm sorry, I didn't see you back there. This handsome face was just keeping me from noticing.
[laughter]
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Mayor Burk: Do you believe that? [laughs]
Patricia Phillips: [inaudible]
Mayor Burk: Okay.We really appreciate you bringing this forward and Vice Mayor is going to attend in
my place, and so I'm sorry that I can't be there for it, I do love to go. One of my favorite memories is
being in the Gazebo at Ida Lee and it was still during COVID and it was a little chilly, but we were out
there,we were all out there, and it was so quiet and it was so beautiful, and then the church bells rang,
so thank you.
Patricia Phillips: Yes.
Hugh Forsythe: I just want to thank everybody,we live in a country where we can practice the freedom
of religion and the freedom of speech, and I especially like to thank the Council for this proclamation.
It's a very special day because,as bad as things get,always remember,there's one guy you can always
talk to, anytime, anywhere, any place, and he always listens, so don't ever give up on him. He's the
man. Thank you very much.
Mayor Burk: Would you like to say anything?
Patricia Phillips: Yes. I just want to say thank you. We want to invite everyone to be part of it. It's for
everyone, and we just go before the Lord and look to him for what he has for this County and for this
city, or this Town. I also want to say that coming up between starting Saturday up to the National Day
of Prayer, we are now having our 15th Annual Bible Reading Marathon at the Loudoun County
Courthouse grounds and you are all welcome to be part of that too. It's a very special time.
Mayor Burk: Thank you. Thank you very much, really appreciate it. Thank you.
[applause]
Mayor Burk: All right. Now, we have a presentation from our Planning Commission Chair, Gigi
Robinson.
[laughter]
Gigi Robinson: It's Gigi Robinson. I am with the Planning Commission. I am here to present last year
and a look at the upcoming year as far as the Planning Commission. It works. A big part of our year
was a review of Legacy Leesburg. We had a lot of alterations. There was a lot of education of the
Planning Commission regarding a very new type of plan that this Town is embarking upon. I think that
part of the reason that might have taken a little bit longer is that we did not get involved as a Commission,
I don't believe, at the very onset.
I'm hoping that as we go through some of the projects this coming up year, we will have more chance
to get involved in the ground floor so that we can get things ironed a little quicker. The Council is yet to
set its implementation action plan for us.As soon as that's done,then we'll be able to weigh applications
against it. Coming up, we have a number of future actions. We have study and adjustment of the
Crescent District Master Plan, implementation of CIF to help mitigate additional development, and
institute a real-time Town transportation model. The Crescent District Master Plan, I believe is coming
to your first meeting in May. It is a large part of our Town.
It demands, I think, a fairly intensive look at it. The density is something that we struggled with. I will
certainly ask you guys to take a look at it. With this density, comes costs, because our plan Legacy
Leesburg is set up to walk to things, and Ida Lee is not exactly walkable from the bypass, from Fort
Evans Road, et cetera, which is where the Crescent District goes to. As you look at that, there'll be
services and other things, other amenities that need to be brought up for cost.
That is a use versus form. We have looked at building types, I don't know whether or not-- like the
Virginia Village is--what is in your mind as far as what the Town should be looking at,or whether or not
a portion of what was presented at Lightfoot is more what you think a Town should look like.When you
think about it, you'll have to also imagine what East Market Street is going to look like, because that's
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our Crescent District. As you go through that plan, we urge you as Planning Commissioners to take a
look at it. We've had the luxury of seeing it first and doing the lessons learned on Virginia Village. We
are hoping that if you need help, give us a call.
The next one is in capital intensity factors. I'd like to thank you very much for this. It is an excellent tool
on getting the Town some money back in order to cover the cost of development. There are several
things that I hope you take noted of. Right now, we have capital intensity for the County schools,which
Mr. Dentler holds on to and then disperses as our schools need it. We need to look at whether or not
our capital intensity should also include the enterprise fund for the water and sewer. Are there future
costs that involve transit, parking, roads, additions, et cetera, that should also be part of it?
When you look at your capital intensity factors, do you want to have separate funds? Do you want to
include some of these things?Or perhaps even a tax is what you're going to look at in order to support
the services and amenities that will be required. For example, a transit study, do you want to put aside
the funds for that, whether it's the mechanical purchase, whether it's personnel, whether it's the
maintenance, et cetera?As you add people, they'll be expecting things. This is giving you a chance to
pay for it. The next item is transportation.
The Town gets updates from counters, lights, County applications, et cetera, and they need to be
automatically fed into what is going to be our new model. With this, we should be able to take the
analysis from this model, without having to go through a further study, play with the model, see what
needs adjustments, whether it's light timing, whether it's directions of roads, whether it's flowing traffic
one way, it's sometimes in another at other times,but with all the information that we're currently getting,
it's almost an information overload.
We can get this all into our travel model when we go to our consultant and say, "Gee, we'd like you to
put all this latest up-to-date information, and then we'd like to see what happens if we do this, or we'd
like to see what happens if we decide to route traffic that way." I think it's going to give the Town real-
time information and I think it's going to make your decisions and ours much easier. Lastly, I'd like to
thank-- [clears throat] pardon me, you guys who really put some personnel, some money, and thank
you. I appreciate it, as does the Planning Commission. I think it's been a little bit of time coming, but
boy, we're ready to go. If you have any questions.
Mayor Burk: Thank you, Ms. Robinson. We appreciate your coming forward and giving the report.
Does anybody have any questions at this point? Usually, we don't. Okay. Thank you very much for
coming. Appreciate it.
All right.Anybody have any Regional Commission reports?Then that takes us to the petitioner section.
One of the first orders of business is to hear from the public. All members of the public are welcome to
address Council on any item,matter,or issue. Please identify yourself,and if comfortable doing so,give
your address for the taped record.Any public speaker will be requested to state their name and spell it
for the purpose of closed captioning. In the interest of fairness, we also ask that you observe the five-
minute time limit.
Green light on the timer will turn yellow at the end of four minutes, indicating you have one minute
remaining. At that time, we would appreciate your summing up and yielding the floor when the bell
indicates your time has expired. Under the Rules of Order adopted by this Council, the five-minute time
limit applies to all.There is nobody who has signed up to speak in the petitioner section tonight. Is there
anybody in the audience that did not get to sign up that would like to speak at this point? Please come
forward, give your name and spell it.
Kareem McCullough: [unintelligible]
Mayor Burk: Just one of you. Unless you can speak separately.
Speaker 2: Okay. [inaudible].
Mayor Burk: No, you can state that, unless, for some reason, you really want to come up together, it's
not necessary.
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Speaker 2: [inaudible].
Mayor Burk:Okay. By saying that you represent the Commission,does this mean that this is something
that has been voted on, or are you speaking as an independent member of the Commission?
Kareem McCullough: As an independent member. I was speaking as an independent member of the
Commission. My name is Kareem McCullough. That is K-A-R-E-E-M M-c-C-U-L-L-O-U-G-H. Am I
good?
Mayor Burk: Yes.
Kareem McCullough: Good evening Mayor, Council Members. I am speaking to you today to address
the Black History Month Mural that you guys had been discussing and heard from Ms. Carmen Felder
yesterday. I'm here speaking as both a citizen of the Town who has lived here most of his life, and as
a member of the Commission on Public Art, to address some concerns that we have, as we feel that
we are being omitted from this process. Then also, I'd like to speak about some personal and private
concerns that I have with the mural that I think needs to be addressed in the Council, needs to be heard.
I first would like to begin with what I believe was some misleading information that was given to you
yesterday in regards to COPA's response to the mural. Our objections were not subjective and they
were not trivial by any means. We have real and objective artistic concerns with the mural that Ms.
Felder denied to address that I feel that we should address now. These include, that we felt that it did
not uphold to artistic standards that we require in art in Leesburg. As we can see, I believe we've seen
the mural before, but simple errors as since the lighting is off, the moon is shining behind Harriet
Tubman, but she's being lit from the left.
There is no light source coming from her lantern. The perspectives are all off, and it makes her seem
like she's a giant floating in the water. It also makes-- Mr. Leonard Grimes seems like he's a
disembodied body. We had really big concerns with this and we spoke in detail about the overall
composition of the mural, and that was our main objection. I was very disappointed because we had
asked Ms. Felder to address these concerns and speak with my colleague,James, about them,who is
probably one of the more experienced artists in COPA, so that we could talk and discuss it and redesign
it and bring it back to COPA for a vote.
This simply never happened, and yesterday, she presented you all with the same mural design that we
voted down three to two. I needed to make those concerns known. Moving on to some other issues,
would be the historical inaccuracies of the mural, and these are-- More so my personal objections and
why I personally voted no on this mural. I'd like to begin by talking about Basil Newman. Basil Newman
from Pastor Michelle's own words,who Ms. Felder decided to quote, it is unknown what his association,
what it was.
I would just like to take a quick note to say is, from Pastor Michelle's own words, one of the most
intriguing members of Basil Newman,a farmer, businessman,and possibly a conductor of underground
railroad. She goes on to talk about how he was a successful businessman in a time where there was a
law stated that he would have had to have had signatures signed off by white people in order for him to
ferry his people around. This suggests that he was probably under too much duress and under too
much watch to have been a conductor himself. If he was going to be associated with the Underground
Railroad, he most likely did it through proxies and not himself.
The image of him personally sitting on a boat, ferrying people over is historically inaccurate, and we
feel that we should have an accurate depiction if we're going to have such a mural on the grounds.Just
as I come to my closing parts here,we as COPA and me personally are not objecting to a Black history
mural, but rather I'm very excited to have one, but I feel that it needs to be done historically accurate,
and it needs to be done with and artistically of quality.
That was the issues we have. We also asked that the process be respected in the sense that since
COPA voted this down and asked Ms. Felder to return to us with our suggestions, that that should be
done first and that this mural project should be run through COPA, get our approval, and not just gone
over our heads and sent straight to Council for approval. Thank you very much.
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Mayor Burk: Thank you. Is there anyone else in the audience that wants to speak that didn't sign up?
Yes.
James Garofalo: [inaudible] All right. Hi, my name's James Garofalo. It's J-A-M-E-S G-A-R-O-F-A-L-
O. I grew up here. I'm an artist with [unintelligible], and I did that mural on Harrison Street this past
summer. I'm a member of COPA as well, and FOLPA. I watched a video of her addressing you guys
yesterday, and it wasn't entirely kosher. My objections to the mural are only in the visual, it's not
conceptual. I agree with it. I think it's a good idea to represent history with transparency, but there are
like visual errors and logical inconsistencies of the composition that just really undercut the whole thing.
I don't know how I should get into this, but I'm kind of nervous. They have these people set across the
river and they're just floating and the light isn't very good. They're extremely disproportionate. Their
perspective errors are unavoidable.You can't miss it.When she spoke with us at the meeting,we voiced
our concerns and she said she would email me and I never got contacted, and then going the
roundabout way was not clean. I just like, I'm here to voice there are visual inconsistencies that are bold
and they should be addressed before it's painted on the wall. I know it's art and it's just okay, but I think
it's important. That's it.
Mayor Burk: Thank you very much.Anyone else from the audience that would like to speak,they didn't
have the opportunity to sign up? Okay. I will close the petitioner section at this point. We have our
consent agenda. I will read the items on the consent agenda and ask for a motion, and a second and
then ask for anybody to remove if they wanted any of them. 12A is the Annual Tree Maintenance Service
Contract.
12B is the License Agreement with Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC. C is a Replacement of Solids
Handling Building Roof at the Water Pollution Control Facility. D is Cattail Branch Sewer Pump Station
Phase Three. E is North Street Hangars Project Construction Contract Award. F is Ratification of
Appointment to Paul Coyer to the Thomas Balch Library Commission. Does anybody have anything
they would like to have removed at this point? Do I have a motion?
Vice Mayor Martinez: So moved.
Mayor Burk: So moved by Vice Mayor Martinez. Second?
Council Member Suzanne Fox: [inaudible].
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Fox. All in favor?
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk:Opposed?That passes 6-0-1.All right.That takes us then to the resolution and ordinance.
This resolution is to authorize two members of the Council to meet with two members of the Loudoun
Museum Board of Directors, Ms. Felder and a member of the 89 Ways to Give Foundation to discuss
the Black History Mural Project with the intent of seeking mutually agreeable plans for the project to be
held within two weeks. Not the project to be held to within two weeks,the meeting to be held within two
weeks. Sorry. Do we have anyone that would like to serve on this particular subcommittee?
Council Member Fox: Madam Mayor?
Mayor Burk: Yes.
Council Member Fox: I'd like to be considered.
Mayor Burk: Mr. Steinberg? I am not going to put my name forward because I have stated that I am in
favor of murals, and having stated my position, I think that it wouldn't be appropriate to be on this. Ms.
Fox, is there anybody else that wants to be considered for it?
Council Member Cummings: [unintelligible]
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Mayor Burk: Mr. Cummings. Mr. Steinberg?
Council Member Steinberg: Yes. I believe Council Member Bagdasarian brought this forward. I think
he should have a place on the commission sub. I'd be willing to step aside.
Mayor Burk: You don't want your name on it anymore?You don't want to be considered for it?
Council Member Steinberg: Yes.
Mayor Burk: Okay. All right. Then, let's go through the list. Mr. Bagdasarian, does he have four votes
to be on that subcommittee? Ms. Nacy, Ms. Burk, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Steinberg. Okay.
Ms. Fox? Ms. Fox, Mr. Steinberg, Ms. Nacy. Mr. Cummings? Mr. Cummings, Mr. Steinberg, Mr.
Martinez,how are you voting?Mr. Martinez and Ms. Burk. It will be Mr. Cummings and Mr. Bagdasarian.
All right.We have no public hearing. That takes us down to Council member comments and additions.
Chris Spera: Madam Mayor, we have to-
Mayor Burk: Oh,we didn't vote on it.
Chris Spera: -[crosstalk] motion.
Mayor Burk: Okay. We have to vote on the motion itself. Okay. Sorry. Thank you. This is to authorize
Mr. Bagdasarian, Mr.Cummings to meet with two members of the Loudoun Museum Board of Directors,
Ms. Felder and a member of the 89 Ways to Give Foundation to discuss the Black History Mural Project
with the intent of seeking mutually agreeable plan, and the meeting to be held within this next two
weeks.All in favor, indicate by saying aye.
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed?
Members: Nay.
Mayor Burk: All right. That is—ok short one, so it's one,two, three, four.
Chris Spera: 4-2.
Mayor Burk: 4-2-1. Thank you. I was getting there. [laughs]
Vice Mayor Martinez: I voted against it.
Mayor Burk: You voted against it?
Vice Mayor Martinez: Yes.
Mayor Burk: 3-3, so that fails. We don't have a subcommittee. Okay?Well,okay. The status is closed.
Council disclosures and comments. Ms. Fox?
Council Member Fox: I have one disclosure. I met today with Molly Novotny and Adam Cook in regards
to the Compass Creek Park, the Peterson parcel over there. That's it. Thank you.
Mayor Burk: All right. Mr. Steinberg?
Council Member Steinberg: No disclosures but two items for future discussion. I would like to bring
back the proposal that I brought up last night to our next work session so that we can have a brief
ceremony on June 6 at 12:00 PM on the Courthouse Green by the-- I believe it's the Virginia branch of
the National Juneteenth Observation Foundation. That will be headed up by Mr. Steve Williams. They
will present the Town with a flag. They are perfectly willing to present the flag on the standard, and it
will be a brief ceremony. I would like to bring that back up for a vote.
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Mayor Burk: There are four people that are willing to support that. Mr. Steinberg, Mr. Cummings,
myself, Ms. Nacy. Okay. Mr. Martinez? Ms. Fox? Everybody. [laughs]What's your second thing?
Council Member Steinberg: I would like us to get written reports from COPA and the Black History
Committee and Ms--
Mayor Burk: Written reports on what?
Council Member Steinberg: On the mural project. And from Ms. Felder, she wishes to submit one,
and from Ms. Virts if she wishes to submit one, so that we can have in writing what the concerns and/or
objections are from the various organizations,since they haven't met since last July or August, I believe.
I think we need that information before we can move forward.
Mayor Burk: Are there four people that would agree to that? Ms. Fox, Mr. Steinberg, Ms. Nacy. All
right, that didn't go anywhere either. All right. Anything else, Mr. Steinberg? Mr. Cummings?
Council Member Cummings:Just one disclosure. I met with Adam Cook with Peterson Company and
Molly Novotny today to discuss land in the JLMA. I just wanted to say thank you and kudos to the Town
staff and everybody who participated in the Flower and Garden Festival this past weekend. It was
obviously well attended and a lot of fun. Now, I have a lot of yard work to do at home. Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Mr. Martinez?
Vice Mayor Martinez: I have no disclosures, but I would like to put the mural vote on our next meeting
if possible.
Mayor Burk: A vote to approve or dis--
Vice Mayor Martinez: A vote.
Mayor Burk: A vote to approve the-- You want a vote to approve the mural project on the museum
wall?
Vice Mayor Martinez: Correct.
Mayor Burk:All right.Are there four people that would be willing to support that?That died three,three
also.We're not a cooperative group tonight. Ms. Nacy?
Council Member Nacy: I have one disclosure. I met with Adam Cook and Molly Novotny today-
Mayor Burk: Honestly, they must have been busy.
Council Member Nacy: [laughs]-on Compass Creek, the Peterson property over there. That's it.
Mayor Burk:All right. I just have a couple of things tonight. I want to welcome SR Coffee. It's on Sycolin
Road across from the airport. It's a new coffee shop with lots of enthusiastic customers, so I don't doubt
it will do really well. I want to thank Bob Hilliard for appearing at the Books and Other Found Things,
the independent bookstore. As I said earlier, he has a trilogy of What Are the Odds?, All In?, and Life's
Elusive Horizons,and they are all set in Leesburg. I'm looking forward to reading those. It was wonderful
to see him there. It was a great bookstore. Very interesting place. I met with Alexander Montgomery
and Wayne Ruckman,whose son by the way I taught, from The Tree of Life.
This is truly an amazing nonprofit doing great things for the community,and they have lots of interesting
ideas for the future. It was wonderful to meet with him and talk to them. I want to congratulate Curtis
Allred for his re-ribbon cutting of Wild Wood Pizza. Ms. Fox was there, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Martinez,
Mr. Steinberg. I think I got everybody. Yes, I think I got everybody. It was his second year. He actually
opened two years ago when the pandemic started and he kept the pizza place open, he kept his
employees employed, he did everything he could, and now he's coming over on the other side, and so
he wanted to do a ribbon-cutting to acknowledge that he's there.
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He's been there, but he's really there and he's very excited. If you get a chance, if you head over to
Village of Leesburg, stop over there, there are great pizzas. On the 22nd, we did a ribbon cutting with
Visiting Angels. This is a group that sends nurses to people in need. It's been an-- it was not a ribbon-
cutting because they have been in business for 20 years, it was to celebrate their anniversary,and what
amazing work they do and how important they are to the community.
The stories that they told were just beautiful. Participated in the dedication of the Cool Springs
playground, the reason they invited the Town to participate was because some of the proffers from the
development went to them and the development around them. We were able to help them create this
really interesting and exciting playground that I wanted to stay and play on but Mr. Martinez wouldn't let
me. The Flower and Garden Show, I congratulate staff for a fantastic job. There were-- I couldn't even
estimate how many people there were. It was so crowded both days. It was wonderful to see so many
people.
I know a couple of vendors left with almost nothing because they'd sold all of their products. It was great
to be back downtown. All the restaurants were doing very well, and the next day when you saw all the
trash cans lined up, you knew they did really well, but I just want to congratulate staff for doing a great
job. Then, thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for allowing the Town to attend the Valor Awards. We
had a number of Police Officers that were recognized for their valor and their courage, and we will be
recognizing them at a future Town Council Meeting. Mr. Town Manager?
Kaj Dentler: Just two things,and some of you, you've already mentioned them. I was very proud to see
our employees recognized this week, not only for the staff, all the staff, Parks and Recreation, Public
Works, Police, and others that are behind the scene that you will never see put on the Flower and
Garden Show. It's great to have it back in the Town, kind of returning back to normalcy. It's awesome
to see our Officers recognized at the Valor Awards. I know that you're proud of all of those efforts, but
as a Town Manager, it's also very rewarding and very proud of them for them to be able to be on the
spotlight and to be recognized and produce the services that you expect our citizens and businesses
to receive. Thank you for recognizing them.
Mayor Burk: Absolutely. All right. Then, we will go into a closed session at this point. I will move
pursuant to section 2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia that the Leesburg Town Council convene in
a closed meeting for the purpose of discussion and receiving information regarding the potential
acquisition of real properties for a public purpose. Do I have a second?
Council Member Fox: Second.
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Miss Fox. It's not even very late. Geez. All in favor?
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That's 6-0-1. Are we doing it here or?
Kaj Dentler: [unintelligible].
Council went into Closed Session from 7:54 p.m.—8:28 p.m.
Mayor Burk: Okay. Are we back? Okay. I move that In accordance with Section § 2.2-3712 of the
Code of Virginia, I move that Council certify to the best of each member's knowledge, only public
business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under Virginia Freedom of
Information Act and such public business matters for the purpose identified in the motion by which the
closed meeting was called,convened and heard,discussed or considered in the meeting. Mr. Martinez?
Vice Mayor Martinez: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Ms. Fox?
Council Member Fox: Yes.
Mayor Burk: Mr. Steinberg?
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Council Member Steinberg: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Mr. Cummings?
Council Member Cummings: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Ms. Nacy?
Council Member Nacy: Aye.
Mayor Burk:And Ms. Burk,aye. And before you make your motion I just want to remind that tomorrow
at 6:30 here in Town Hall we will have the State of the Town address and it is open to the public and it
will be live streamed. People can attend here or could watch it on the cable station. Yes, I have. Thank
you. Now someone can make a motion to adjourn.
Council Member Steinberg: So moved.
Mayor Burk: Okay seconded by Council Member Nacy. All in favor?
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: 6-0-1.
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