HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022_tcmin1115COUNCIL MEETING November 15, 2022
Council Chamber, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Kelly Burk
presiding.
Council Members Present: Ara Bagdasarian, Zach Cummings, Suzanne Fox, Vice Mayor
Marty Martinez, Kari Nacy, Neil Steinberg, and Mayor Kelly Burk.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Town Manager Kaj Dentler, Town Attorney Christopher Spera, Deputy
Town Manager Keith Markel, Public Works and Capital Projects Director Renee
LaFollette, Utilities Director Amy Wyks, Planning & Zoning Director James David,
Deputy Town Attorney Christine Newton, Planner Shelby Miller and Clerk of Council
Eileen Boeing.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION was given by Council Member Steinberg.
3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by VFW Commander Ray Delpesche and
members of the VFW.
4. ROLL CALL
5. MINUTES
a. Regular Session Minutes of October 25, 2022
MOTION2022-199
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the
minutes of the Regular Session of October 25, 2022, were moved for approval.
Council Member Bagdasarian was absent at the October 25, 2022, meeting
and abstained from the vote.
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 abstain)
6. ADOPTING THE MEETING AGENDA
MOTION2022-200
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the meeting agenda
was moved for approval.
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Council Member Steinberg requested item 13.b. — 2023 Town Calendar and item
13.d. — Board of Zoning Appeals Appointee to the Circuit Court be moved to the Consent
Agenda. There were no objections to moving these items.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
7. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
a. None.
8. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS
a. Boy Scouts Troop 982 40th Anniversary
Mayor Burk read the Boy Scouts Troop 982 40th Anniversary proclamation
and presented it to the troop's members. Scout Master Chris Stephenson, Senior
Patrol Leader Cole Strickland, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Grayson Stevenson
and Scout Roman Shoja provided some remarks.
b. National Veterans and Military Families Month
Mayor Burk read the National Veterans and Military Families Month
proclamation and presented it to Mr. Ray Delpesche who provided some remarks.
c. National Diabetes Awareness Month
Mayor Burk read the National Diabetes Awareness Month proclamation and
presented it to Dr. Amish Gandhi who provided some remarks.
d. Small Business Saturday
Mayor Burk read the Small Business Saturday proclamation and presented it
to:
• Tyra Flynn, owner of the Global Local, and
• Deborah Morbeto, owner of A Delightfully Different Gallery, and
• Tammy Krohn, owner of 529 Consignment, and
• Dana Green, owner of Restocked Sneakers, and
• Tatiana and Godfrey McKenzie, owners of Dolce & Ciabatta
All recipients provided some remarks.
Ms. Paige Lobuts, owner of Sienna Sky Boutique was not present to receive her
proclamation.
e. Battery Warehouse 30h Anniversary
Mayor Burk read the Battery Warehouse 30th Anniversary proclamation and
presented it to Mr. Oleg Tatchin who provided some remarks.
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f. RJ's Deli 35th Anniversary Proclamation
MOTION2022-201
On a motion by Council Member Steinberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez, the
following was proposed:
I move to approve the Proclamation for RI's Deli 35`'' Anniversary to be proclaimed at the
November 29, 202Z Town Council Meeting.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg and Mayor
Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
g.
In Memory of Robert C. Wright
MOTION2022-202
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Cummings, the
following was proposed:
I move to approve the Proclamation In Memory of Robert C. Wright to be proclaimed at
the November 29, 2022, Town Council Meeting.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg and Mayor
Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
9. PRESENTATIONS
a. None.
10. REGIONAL COMMISSION REPORTS
a. None.
11. PETITIONERS
The Petitioner's Section was opened at 7:36 p.m.
There were no Petitioners wishing to address Council.
The Petitioner's Section was closed at 7:37 p.m.
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12. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION2022-203
On a motion by Council Member Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Bagdasarian, the
following Consent Agenda was proposed:
a. Annual Pool Chemical Contract Award for Ida Lee Park
RESOLUTION 2022-132
Awarding the Annual Pool Chemicals Contract for Ida Lee Park to Amato Industries
in the amount of $57,721.50
b. Fueling Contract with GPMEmpire, LLC
RESOLUTION 2022-133
Authorization to Enter into a Cooperative Agreement with GPM Empire, LLC,
(Formerly Quarles Petroleum) for Fueling Services
c. Rehabilitation Project at the Water Pollution Control Facility — Primary Clarifiers and
Gravity Thickeners
RESOL UTION2022-134
Awarding the Construction Contract for the Primary Clarifiers and Gravity Thickeners
Rehabilitation Project at the Water Pollution Control Facility to CPP Construction
Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,194,500
d. Odor and Grease Elimination for Wastewater Collection Systems
RESOLUTION2022-135
Award a Contract for Odor and Grease Elimination Services for Town Wastewater
Collection Systems to Eco Global Sales
e. Appointment to the Board of Architectural Review
ORDINANCE 2022-0-026
Appointing Robert Nichols to the Board of Architectural Review
f. Appointment to the Commission on Public An -
RESOLUTION 2022-136
Appointing Rebecca Takemoto to the Commission on Public Art
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Appointment to the Planning Commission
RESOLUTION 2022-137
Appointing Jennifer Canton to the Planning Commission
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h. Battlefield Parkway and Route 15 Bypass Interchange Project — Preferred Alternative
RESOLUTION 2022-138
Endorsement of the Preferred Alternative for the Interchange Access Report for the
Battlefield Parkway and Route 15 Bypass Interchange Project
Tourism and Technology Zones
RESOLUTION 2022-139
Authorizing the Development of a Draft Local Incentive Initiative to Include the
Creation of a Tourism Zone and a Technology Zone for Future Council Consideration
Supplemental Appropriation for Compass Creek Annexation
RESOLUTION 2022-140
Approving a Supplemental Appropriation for the Compass Creek Annexation
k. 2023 Town Calendar
RE'SOLUTION2022-141
Approval of 2023 Town Calendar
1. Board of Zoning Appeals Appointee to the Circuit Court
RESOL UTION2022-142
Extension of Board of Zoning Appeals Appointee to the Circuit Court
The Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, .Macy, Steinberg and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
13. RESOLUTIONS /ORDINANCES / MOTIONS
a. Initiation of Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments
Ms. Shelby Miller provided Council with a general overview of the proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Burk noted she was pleased that they
are adding an expiration date to the Certificate of Appropriateness.
MOTION2022-204
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Steinberg, the
following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2022--143
Initiating Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments
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The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote. 7-0
b. Motion to Rescind Resolution 2022-123
MOTION2022-205
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Cummings, the
following was proposed:
I move to rescind Resolution 2022-123 — Authorizing Funds up to $5,000 for an Interpretive
Exhibit for the Black History Mural Project adopted on September 27, 2022.
Council Member Fox asked what oversight the Town has on the narrative for the
interpretive sign on a public building. Mayor Burk noted that part of the agreement has the
interpretive sign coming back to Council for final approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Renewal of License Agreement with Lumos Networks, Inc. — Installation of
Telecommunications Facilities within Town Rights-of-Wav
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:48 p.m.
Ms. Christine Newton presented Council with a request to renew a license agreement
with Lumos Networks to permit them to continue to operate, install or maintain facilities
within the Town's Right-of-way. The current agreement expires on November 16, 2022.
Public Speakers:
There were no speakers wishing to address the public hearing.
The public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m.
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MOTION2022-206
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the following was
proposed:
I move to approve the proposed resolution authorizing the renewal of a License Agreement
between the Town of Leesburg and Lumos Networks, Inc. for Telecommunications Facilities
within Town Rights -of -Way
RESOLUTION 2022-144
Amending Leesburg Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.9.B.2 Contents of Placards Revising
the Information Provided on Notice of Public Hearing Placard Signs
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cummings, Fox, Vice Mayor Martinez, Nacy, Steinberg and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. None.
16. NEW BUSINESS
a. None.
17. COUNCIL DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO FUTURE
MEETINGS
Vice Mayor Martinez disclosed he met with Mr. Peter Kalaris.
Council Member Fox Left the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
18. MAYOR DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO FUTURE
MEETINGS
Mayor Burk thanked Mr. Shye Gilad and Ms. Julie O'Brien for hosting the annual
ProJet Aviation Expo. Mayor Burk thanked the residents of Leesburg for reelecting her to
another two-year term as Mayor of Leesburg.
19. TOWN MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Dentler noted that two Leesburg landmarks were among the winners at the
annual Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Program announced at the Board of
Supervisors meeting that evening. Mr. Peter Burnett's Net Zero Co -working Space on East
Market Street won in the Makeover category and Mr. Don Knutson's King Street Station
Public Plaza on South King Street won in the Public Spaces category.
20. CLOSED SESSION
a. None.
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21. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Bagdasarian, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:57 p. m.
Kelly B irk, lV yor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
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November 15, 2022 — Town Council Meeting
(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.Ieesburgva.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: Welcome, everyone. I would like to call to order tonight's Town Council meeting of
November 15th, 2022. If anyone in the room needs hearing assistance, please see the Clerk. Council
Member Steinberg will be giving the invocation followed by Vice Mayor Martinez doing the salute to
the flag. Council member Steinberg?
Council Member Neil Steinberg: Thank you, Mayor Burk. This evening before we get to the work of
the Town Council for our community, I'd like to ask for a moment of silence as we remember the lives
of three young men lost and two injured at the University of Virginia in yet another random act of
violence that has become all too commonplace for our society today. Moment of silence, please.
[silence]
Thank you all.
Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Martinez.
Vice Mayor Fernando "Marty" Martinez: Before we do the Pledge of Allegiance, I wanted to make a
couple of comments. Last week, we've been celebrating veterans and we had a phenomenal veterans
meeting or event that was wonderful. That was okay because in the back of my mind I'm thinking of all
the veterans that didn't come back, and all the families that have to deal with all the trials and
tribulations of being a veteran family, the parents who have had sons and daughters killed in action. I
just wanted that as we say this pledge of allegiance, please honor our veterans, remember them,
salute them. I think that is something that we have in our country. We need to continue to respect our
veterans. In closing, our local VFW will be doing our Pledge of Allegiance for us.
Mayor Burk: Please stand. Gentlemen, would you come to the mic in the middle?
Ray Delpesche: Please face the colors. A -ten -hut, present arms.
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.
Ready [unintelligible].
Vice Mayor Martinez: Thank you, gentlemen.
Mayor Burk: All right. Let the record reflect that all Members of the Council are present tonight. I
have meetings from the regular session minutes of October 25th, 2022. Do I have a motion to accept
them?
Vice Mayor Martinez: So moved.
Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Martinez, Second?
Council Member Kari Nacy: Second.
Council Member Steinberg: Second.
Mayor Burk: Second by Council Member Nacy. All in favor indicate by saying, Aye.
Members: Aye.
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Mayor Burk: Opposed? That passes.
Chris Spera: 6-0-1 Madam Mayor. Council Member Bagdasarian abstains.
Mayor Burk: Okay. Thank you. Now I need a motion to adopt the agenda.
Vice Mayor Martinez: So moved.
Mayor Burk: Moved by Vice Mayor Martinez. Second?
Council Member Nacy: Second.
Council Member Steinberg: Madam Mayor.
Mayor Burk: By Council Member Nacy. Is there anyone that would like to add or delete anything?
Council Member Steinberg: Yes, Madam, Mayor. I'd like to move two additional items under number
13 over to the Consent Agenda, the Town Calendar, item B, and the Board of Zoning Appeals
Appointee, item D.
Mayor Burk: Sorry, I was looking at the wrong one. You would like to move the 13B, the 2023 Town
Calendar, and the Board of Zoning Appeal Appointment to the Circuit Court. Is there any objection?
All right. Vice Mayor, you made the motion. Do you have a problem with the changes?
Vice Mayor Martinez: [unintelligible]
Mayor Burk: Council Member Nacy. All right. All in favor indicate by saying, Aye.
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed? All right. That passes, 7-0. [laughs] All right, we have no certificates of
recognition, but we do have a couple of proclamations for tonight. I'm going to read them and go down
on the floor to present them. The first one is to the Boy Scout Troop 982. This is Boy Scout Troop
982, celebrating 40 years. "Whereas Troop 982 is a Boy Scout, BSA troop in Leesburg, Virginia that
was founded in 1982; and whereas this year marks the 40th anniversary of the Leesburg Scout Troop
982; and whereas Leesburg Scout Troop 982 has produced over 157 Eagle Scouts, the highest rank
attainable of a scout; and whereas the Leesburg Scout Troop 982 has proven to be a high adventure
troop sending scouts in the last several years to four different states; and whereas Leesburg Scout
Troop 982 takes part in scouting programs like the wilderness survival, swimming, shooting sports,
and other skills needed to earn the roughly 60 merit badges offered; and whereas since June, 2022,
the Leesburg Moose Lodge has been the chartering organization of the troop. Therefore proclaimed
that the Mayor and the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia congratulates Leesburg Scout
Troop 982 on their 40th anniversary and extend gratitude for their continued service to our community.
Proclaimed this day."
Then we have a proclamation for National Veterans and Military Families Month. This is, "Whereas,
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month; and whereas we recognize and honor
the veterans and military families who support our armed forces as they protect our nation from harm;
whereas we respect and acknowledge the sacrifices the veterans and military families make on a
daily basis; and whereas through November, we show our appreciation to the spouses, partners,
children, caregivers, and survivors of our service members and veterans for their selfless sacrifice;
and whereas we welcome Ray Delpesche to accept a proclamation on behalf of the National
Veterans and Military Family Month. Therefore, proclaimed that the Mayor and the Council of the
Town of Leesburg in Virginia do hereby recognized 2022 as National Veterans and Military Family
Month and call this observance to the attention of all Leesburg residents. Proclaimed this day."
Next one is National Diabetes Awareness Month. "Whereas November is National Diabetes
Awareness Month and an opportunity for local and regional advocates to team up and work with
partners across the nation to raise awareness to this illness; whereas during National Diabetes
Awareness Month, we draw attention to all forms of this dangerous condition, including type one, type
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two, gestational diabetes, pre -diabetes and recommit ourselves to finding a cure; whereas diabetes
strikes both children and adults of any age. It comes on suddenly, causes dependence on injections
or pumped insulin, and carries that constant threat of devastating complications; whereas over the
last year and a half, people living with diabetes have faced heightened risk to their health as to their
illness makes them more vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19; and whereas we call upon all
residents, government agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, research institution,
and school systems to join in activities that raise diabetes awareness and help prevent, treat, and
manage the disease. Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and the Council of the Town of Leesburg in
Virginia hereby acknowledge November 22nd as National Diabetes Awareness Month and recognize
(nova Loudoun Hospital as Loudoun's Non-profit Community Hospital and Dr. Amish Gandhi for his
dedication towards improving patient health outcomes. Proclaimed his 15th day of November."
We have Small Business Saturday and we want to recognize a number of small businesses in our
community. "Whereas Leesburg celebrates its local small businesses in the community, the
contributions they make to the local economy and the community; whereas advocacy groups, as well
as public and private organizations across the country have endorsed this Saturday after
Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday; whereas 96% of the consumers who shop on Small
Business Saturdays agree that shopping at small independently owned businesses support their
communities and their commitment to making purchases that have a positive social, economic, and
environmental impact, and 97% of the consumers who shop on Small Business Saturday agree that
small businesses are essential to their communities; and whereas the Council recognizes Tara Flynn,
owner of the Global Local, Deborah Morbeto, owner of the Delightfully Different Gallery, and Tammy
Krohn, owner of 529 Consignment. These organizations collectively represent the West End
Boutiques, a growing retail location on West Loudoun Street; and whereas the Council recognizes
Dana Green, owner of the Restocked Sneakers, a business providing highly sought-after designer
sneakers to its patrons from its Crescent Place location; and whereas Council recognizes Tatiana and
Godfrey McKenzie, owners of Dolce & Ciabatta," oh, my favorite bakery, "a European -style bakery
cafe that recently opened its second location in Fort Evans Plaza II; and whereas Council recognizes
Paige Lobuts owner of Sienna Sky Boutique, a clothing store in the Village of Leesburg that offers
feminine, modern, and minimalist clothing for women. Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and the
Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia recognizes November 261h, 2022 as Small Business
Saturday and urges the residents of our community and the communities across the country to
support small businesses and merchants on this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.
Proclaimed this 15th day of November.
Then, we have --
Council Member Bagdasarian: One more.
Mayor Burk: Yes, I know. [laughs] I'm sorry. I'm spreading out here. We have the final one is the
proclamation for Battery Warehouse. "Whereas the Battery Warehouse has been operating in
Leesburg, Virginia since 1992; whereas this year marks 30 years of serving the community by
providing extensive selection of batteries; whereas the Battery Warehouse is a one -stop shop, where
one can find batteries for automotive, motorcycle, heavy equipment, and marine industry; whereas
services at the Battery Warehouse include smartphone battery replacement, tool pack, battery
rebuild, watch, and key fob battery replacement; and whereas the Battery Warehouse also serve the
community by offering free battery health checks, charge system tests, and starter tests; whereas the
Battery Warehouse has specialists with extensive backgrounds in electrical engineering and plumbing
who enjoy interacting and serving the town residents. Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and the
Council of the Town of Leesburg and Virginia congratulate the Battery Warehouse on its 30th
anniversary and recognize its continued service to the Leesburg community."
I will go down and proclaim these. Before that, I would like to get a motion to recognize RJ Deli's 35th
anniversary proclamation.
Council Member Steinberg: So moved.
Mayor Burk: So moved by Council Member Steinberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez. All in
favor, indicate by saying aye.
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Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed. That passes, 7-0. Then a proclamation in Memory of Robert C. Wright. That
was moved by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council Member Cummings. All in favor.
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed. That passes, 7-0. Those two will be given out at our next meeting. Let me
take these down.
[silence]
[background conversation]
[pause]
Mayor Burk: All right, thank you all for coming today. This is the best part of the meeting because
now we're going to present these proclamations. The very first one is to the Boy Scout Troop 982.
Usually, we ask everybody to come up. You are most certainly welcome to come up. I don't know who
your spokesperson for the group is that would be willing to accept this.
Chris Stephenson: Everybody, let's --
[laughter]
Mayor Burk: You all don't look like you're 40 years old.
[laughter]
Chris Stephenson: Thank you.
[laughter]
Mayor Burk: Come on gentlemen. You can come down on this side too. Everybody fill in.
[pause]
Mayor Burk: Do we have everybody up here? Are you the spokesperson?
Chris Stevenson: Yes, ma'am.
Mayor Burk: All right. Thank you, Mr. Stevenson. We really appreciate you coming up. Would you tell
us about your organization and how have you been able to maintain 40 years of service to the
community through the Boy Scouts?
Chris Stevenson: Excellent. Well, thank you, Mayor Burk, for recognition of our troop. It couldn't
happen without the support of all the adults here, their families, and their parents. With that, it's been,
obviously, 40 years, although I've only been a part of this troop for the last three years. We could see
that we are constantly growing with everything. What I do want to introduce is Cole Strickland. He's
our senior patrol leader who's leading all of the scouts here this evening. We appreciate this
opportunity. We hope to continue to keep giving back to the community. We just finished the Scouting
for Food Drive last weekend. We have plenty more opportunities that we look to help give back to the
community. If there's anything assistance that the troop can do, please reach out to us and we'll be
glad to help out.
Mayor Burk: That's wonderful. Thank you very much. Would you like to say a few words about your
troop and what you do? You're the senior so has it made much of a difference for you? If so, how?
Cole Strickland: I did not think I would have to talk but thank you. [chuckles]
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[laughter]
We've been around a while. I've only been here for five or six years, a small fraction of the time this
troops been around, but it's been very impactful to me. I'm a Life Scout. I'm almost an Eagle Scout.
I'm one rank away. I've gotten most of the merit badges and done most of that. I've gone on many
campouts. I've seen this troop go from a bunch of older scouts and now they're all really tiny, create a
bunch of new ones. I'm really glad to be a part of it, and I hope it goes for another 40 and more.
Mayor Burk: Thank you. I'm sure you're very grateful for all the leaders that have taken the time and
the effort to instruct you all but I can't resist the former teacher in me, anybody want to say anything?
You want to make any comment about your experience as a Boy Scout and this particular troop?
Greyson Stevenson: Hi, I'm Greyson Stevenson. I am the assistant senior patrol leader and it's
kinda the same thing that what Cole does except I'm a step down. I help make sure that these boys
are all doing what they're supposed to be doing. I am currently a first class scout, almost a Star Scout.
I've been in the troop for two years and I can't wait to look forward what our troops are going to do.
Mayor Burk: Wonderful. Now this is an opportunity guys. Anybody else want to say anything? Are
you sure?
Roman Shoja: I will. I've been here long enough.
Mayor Burk: Okay, here.
[laughter]
[background conversation]
[laughter]
Roman Shoja: Hi, my name is Roman Shoja. I'm an Eagle Scout, and so is my brother. He's not here
right now. I've been here since 2015 and it's been a wonderful troop. I've seen many generations go
through this troop and lots of leadership changes and lots of fun trips. I just have to thank the Town of
Leesburg and the Mayor's office and the whole Council for having us here and helping us celebrate
our 40th birthday. Thank you so much.
Mayor Burk: Very good.
[applause]
All right. Going once, going twice. Thank you, gentlemen. Seriously, thank you very much for doing
this, for your commitment to these young men and the difference that you're making in their lives.
Thank you, guys. I appreciate you being here tonight. Who can I give this proclamation to? All right,
you guys go and do good work.
Cole Strickland: Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Thank you
[applause]
[background conversation]
Mayor Burk: Can I give them out to everybody?
Chris Stephenson: Yes, you can.
Mayor Burk: Would you give those out to everybody and make sure everyone gets one? Thank you
all very much. Enjoy your evening.
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Cole Strickland: Thank you.
[background conversation]
Mayor Burk: Goodbye, guys. See you later. Bye.
Boy Scout Troop Members: Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Yes. Thanks for coming. [chuckles] All right, while they're heading out, I would like to
call up Ray Delpesche and anyone else you would like to bring with you. Ray, would you to explain
why you're here and why we selected you to accept this recognition for National Veterans and Military
Family Month?
Ray Delpesche: Well, first of all, I am always honored to be here. The reason why I'm here is a
pleasure that's been bestowed on me to be the Commander of the VFW of Loudoun County and to
continue the efforts in helping our veterans community, their families in their time of needs and in their
time of troubles when they do need assistance. It's a pleasure of mine to be here and to accept this
proclamation on behalf of all the veterans. We have a lot of veterans here in Loudoun County and in
Leesburg, in particular, and it's great that I am in a position to assist.
I can't do it by myself. I have a wonderful staff that helps me, advising me with what is the best
approach when we are faced with whatever challenges that do come up. I'm just blessed that I have
this group of good comrades behind who assist me in my everyday efforts in making sure that my
veterans in Loudoun County and Leesburg, taking care of us to the best of our ability. It's an honor to
be here and to accept this.
Mayor Burk: Well, thank you. You also are very generous in taking care of the families of veterans. A
lot of times we forget the families and you guys make sure that we don't. We really appreciate all of
your efforts and all that you do. Thank you for continuing to keep us on our feet and toes and make
sure that we do honor our veterans and their families for all their service. Thank you all.
Ray Delpesche: Thank you. Can we have a picture together?
Mayor Burk: Sure.
[applause]
[background conversation]
Ray Delpesche: Thank you, Mayor.
Mayor Burk: Thank you very much.
Ray Delpesche: We appreciate it.
Mayor Burk: We appreciate you coming out. Thank you very much.
VFW member '1: Thank you.
VFW member 2: Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Thank you very much. All right, our next proclamation is for National Diabetes Month.
Dr. Gandhi, would you please join us. This is really, really important and we're so glad that you're here
because the goal of these proclamations is to inform and educate people. You represent lnova. I'm
sure you'll explain your position, but would you please say words about what it means to have
diabetes and what Inova is doing to make a difference.
Amish Gandhi: Absolutely. Well, first, I'm very honored to have me and invite me and represent
Inova at this very important proclamation. I think the relationship between physicians, healthcare
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providers, and community leaders has to be part of the diabetes awareness process of treating and
helping patients. l don't want to bore you with the facts, but I'm a board -certified endocrinologist, and
what that means is I'm a diabetic specialist. I trained in Baltimore. I've been very happy to have to
move to Ashburn, Virginia in 2009.
No, l graduated- so then I moved in 2013. I've been practicing in Loudoun County since 2013.
The nice thing about being in one location now for nine years-- Diabetes, unfortunately, doesn't go
away. We can get it in remission, we can manage it, but just going in the community, I see my
patients in the grocery store, on the street, and they become like friends and family to me. I think
that's part of the Loudoun County community that I've really appreciated. They trust me with their
healthcare, and I'm proud and privileged to be their healthcare provider. I've been part of a lnova
Health system since 2006. We've certainly blossomed in this diabetes area, hiring more
endocrinologists, more dieticians, diabetes educators, and trying to get into the early stages of the
disease.
Some of the facts about this is diabetics are now making up over 10% of the United States population.
One in three likely have pre -diabetes, whether they know it or they don't know it. Ail ethnicities are
affected, all social, economic backgrounds are affected by this unfortunate illness. The complications,
unfortunately, we probably know, eyes are affected, organs like kidneys, heart, nerves are affected.
The societal burden on this is both an economic and healthcare burden in hundreds of billions of
dollars both in the cost of healthcare and cost of loss productivity, wages, et cetera, from people
missing work. That's not to mention the suffering of individuals and families who have to go through
these complications.
The nice thing, one of the reasons I became an endocrinologist is we can intervene early. There's,
obviously, genetic predispositions, but this is a condition where lifestyle choices, early medications
play a huge role. There's many studies of diabetes prevention and simple interventions on a lifestyle
basis, losing 5% to 7% of body weight, exercising 30 minutes, 5 days a week, and dietary
modification, low on carbohydrates, saturated fats can prevent this illness and/or control blood sugar.
Recently, they followed these patients over 20 years. The people who we intervened on early with
lifestyle or early metformin medication had about a 20% reduction over 20 years in not developing this
disease, and those that didn't develop the disease had 60% less eye disease, 40% less kidney
disease, and 40% lower risk of heart damage.
The immense position to say, "Okay, we want as a community to grow," and it's not just the doctors
that are involved and that's why I'm glad to be in this forum because the workplace, the school, the
community, public parks, nutrition in the school system, healthy food choices at restaurants, and then
even in a workplace, having stress reduction, physical fitness as part of an employer's platform for
their employees, all of this plays a role in how we can impact this illness and make early interventions.
I think as a community, we want to advocate early screening, get your physical exam, do a fasting
blood sugar, do a hemoglobin A1C, blood sugar screening, and then intervene on those numbers.
They're not just numbers, they're a risk factor for your future health.
I think as a community if we use this November Diabetes Proclamation and just say, "Okay, it's not
just November, but we want to be eating healthy, exercising, and following our health on a day-to-day
basis. We can start reducing that 10% number." This is not just Loudoun County, but all across the
country, the nation is a big problem.
Again, thank you for having me and, I'm grateful to be part of the Loudoun County community and
continue to treat patients here.
Mayor Burk: Thank you. Thank you very much. We truly appreciate you being here.
Amish Gandhi: Sure, absolutely.
Mayor Burk: Can you get a picture?
[applause]
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Mayor Burk: Now we have proclamations for our small businesses. Our first one is Tara Flynn.
Tara Flynn: Can I come up with them, the West End Girls? [laughs]
Mayor Burk: Oh, please. Please, yes, all of you, come on up. This is such a fun group. [laughs] Tara,
tell us about your business and what it is, and what it means to you to be here in Leesburg.
Tara Flynn: Wonderful. First of all, I want to say how wonderfully honored we are to be recognized on
the small business proclamation. I am Tara Flynn, the owner of the Global Local, where we showcase
over 20 local artisan makers, as well as some fair trade brands. I'd like to let these two introduce
themselves as part of the West End Boutiques and the West End Girls on the southwest side of
Loudoun. [chuckles]
Tammy Krohn: Hello, I'm Tammy Krohn. I'm the owner of 529 Kids Consign Loudoun. I'm also so
thankful to be here. I appreciate it so much. We are, just to give a rundown, we're an upscale kids and
women's consignment boutique basically for all ages. It's wonderful to be downtown.
Deborah Morbeto: Again, echoing my friends. Thank you, really, deeply. We really appreciate it from
everybody, for everybody. I have opened the Delightfully Different Gallery in June, and I started out
with a few local artists, and I am up to 15. Everything is handmade locally. It isn't just for my art. I'm an
artist. It's really to serve the art community at large and the entire community at large because arts
enrich a culture so much. Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Absolutely. I want to recognize these locations. This is such a sweet location. It's off of
Loudoun Street and it's an old stone building and it's down in the basement and it's just so charming.
It's so lovely. Anybody that's watching this, if you get a chance, please make the effort to walk down,
just another block down from the historic part of Town, and you'll see these wonderful new businesses
down there that are really worth stopping by, especially with the holidays coming up. [laughs]
Thank you ladies for investing in Leesburg, and we really are very delighted.
Tara Flynn: Thank you.
[applause]
Mayor Burk: All right. The next business we want to recognize is Dana Green. Now, Dana, do you
have your sneakers on?
Dana Green: Oh.
[laughter]
Mayor Burk: Here was a chance. No, Dana, this is really a delight to have you here, also, today.
Would you like to talk about your shop and what's special about yours?
Dana Green: Yes. First of all, I want to thank you and thank the Council Members for recognizing
Restocked. We really appreciate it. We also are very honored by this opportunity to be recognized.
We are a small sneaker boutique and we have all brand-new sneakers. They're basically sneakers
that are sold out in stores that are very highly sought-after shoes. We do all brand new. We do buy,
sell, and trade but they all are brand-new shoes,
Mayor Burk: It's a lovely, lovely shop.
Dana Green: Thank you. We're delighted to be in the community and serve the community.
Mayor Burk: Where are you located?
Dana Green: We are at 450 Madison Trade Plaza.
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Mayor Burk: Very nice. Thank you.
Dana Green: Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Again, holidays coming up, all those gifts that we give out to each other. This is a great
place to stop in. I know it's very popular with the young kids.
Dana Green: Yes.
Mayor Burk: [laughs] Thank you very much.
Dana Green: Thank you.
[applause]
Mayor Burk: Tatiana and Godfrey McKenzie, are they here today? Oh, there you are, over here.
Now, when I said it was my favorite bakery, I wasn't kidding. [laughs] I do really believe in small
businesses and how important they are to the Town. The fact that you're right down the street from
me is just fabulous. The other one is on the other side of Town, but that's okay. Just as long as you
stay where you are but we really do want to recognize what you've done and your commitment to
Leesburg.
Would one of you like to talk about your store?
Tatiana McKenzie: Sure. Sony, I lost my voice a little bit. I want to say thank you very much for the
recognition. We really appreciate it. I want to say that Leesburg, in general, has been very kind to us.
We got married in Leesburg, both of our kids were born in Leesburg, and we opened our business in
Leesburg too. It has a very special place in our hearts. We feel very blessed to be part of this
community. We just look forward to keep growing and, expanding our offerings, and give our
community the best quality food made with simple ingredients, a lot of love, and a lot of passion. Chef
has a lot of that. [chuckles]
Mayor Burk: [laughs] You do all the cooking, right?
Godfrey McKenzie: [crosstalk] Yes, absolutely, I do.
Mayor Burk: Baking.
Tatiana McKenzie: And cooking.
[laughter]
Mayor Burk: What's the name of your bakery?
Tatiana McKenzie: Yes, it is Dolce & Ciabatta Bakery. We are a European -style bakery. We are
offering a wide variety of delightful products, artisan breads, great coffee, breakfast, lunch
sandwiches, special occasion cakes, cookies, usual desserts, croissants, so basically anything sweet
and tasty, we have that. We are getting ready to bake a lot of pies for this Thanksgiving. It's very
exciting. We are very excited also to have our second location opened because the first shop is very
small and it was the only complaint we were getting that there was not enough place for people to sit
down and relax. Now we have both options.
Mayor Burk: Where are your two locations?
Tatiana McKenzie: All right. Our first one is at 9H Catoctin Circle Southwest. The second one, that
was just opened a couple of weeks ago, at 500 Fort Evans Road Northeast.
Mayor Burk: Thank you all. Thank you very much for investing in Leesburg and believing in it. We
really appreciate it. Thank you.
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[applause]
Mayor Burk: All right. Thank you very much.
Tatiana McKenzie: Thanks, Mayor.
Mayor Burk: I'm sure I'I I see you tomorrow. Paige is not here today? Okay. We will send this to
Paige. Her business was the Sienna Sky Boutique, and that's in the Village of Leesburg.
[background conversation]
Mayor Burk: Well, everybody look on the TV from last night. [laughs] Finally, we'd like to give this
proclamation to Oleg Tatchin for his 30f'' anniversary at the Battery Warehouse. Hello, sir, would you
like to say a few things about your business?
Oleg Tatchin: Sure. Well, first of all, thank you Kelly, and thank you all the Town Council. Just like
you, I spend my most adulthood here in Leesburg. I started at a young age, and here I am almost 48,
and still rocking Energizer Bunny, keep on going. It's been an amazing experience serving the
community for-- This will be in January. It will be almost 20 years. It's been amazing experience.
Battery Warehouse, how we've been serving for 30 years, as you know, we do everything from little to
big. Thank you. Thank you again. Thank you Town Council. Thank you, Suzanne Fox. Thank you,
Russell. There you go, picture.
[applause]
Mayor Burk: Thank you very much and here's your proclamation.
Oleg Tatchin: Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Good luck, 30 more years. All right and that's it.
[pause]
Mayor Burk: All right. Do we have any regional commission reports at this point? We did have a
Metro opening today, although I don't think anybody from Council attended. I think some of our staff
did, and said it was a very wonderful event. We have the petitioner's section now. Let me read the
directions on this one. It says one of the first orders of business is to hear from the public. All
members of the public are welcome to address the Council on any item, matter, or issue. Please
identify yourself, and if comfortable in doing so, give your address. We do ask that you state your
name and spell it for the purposes of closed captioning.
In the interest of fairness, we also ask that you observe the three -minute time limit. The green light on
the timer will turn yellow when 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
orders adopted by this Council, the time limit applies to all.
Now there is nobody who has signed up to speak. Is there anybody in the audience that would like to
have the opportunity to speak? Seeing no one, literally seeing no one, I will close this petitioner
section. That takes us to the approval of the consent agenda. I will read the items and then ask for a
motion. I will ask then if anybody wants to add or delete anything from the agenda.
The first one is 12A, it's the Annual Pool Chemical Contract Award for Ida Lee. B is a Fueling Contract
for GPM Empire, LLC. C is Rehabilitation Project at the Water Pollution Control Facility, Primary
Clarifiers and Gravity Thickeners. It sounds lovely. D is Odor and Grease Elimination for Wastewater
Collection Systems. E is the Appointment of Robert Nichols to the Board of Architectural Review. F is
the Appointment of Rebecca Takemoto to the Commission on Public Art. G is the Appointment of
Jennifer Canton to the Planning Commission. H is the Battlefield Parkway and Route 15 Bypass
Interchange Project Preferred Alternative. I is the Tourist and Technology Zone revised. J is a
Supplemental Appropriation for Compass Creek Annexation. Is there a motion?
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Chris Spera: Then the two that were added at the beginning 13B and D?
Mayor Burk: Nobody has done that yet. I need to get a motion first and then I'll ask them to move.
Chris Spera: I thought you voted on it when Mr. Steinberg made that motion when you did the
adoption of the agenda.
Mayor Burk: Okay. I don't remember that, but okay. Then there is the motion to the Town-- Okay, J,
K would be 2023, the Town Calendar, and D the Board of Zoning Appeal Appointment to the Circuit
Court that would be also added to it. Do I have a motion to accept that?
Council Member Steinberg: So moved.
Mayor Burk: So moved by Mr. Steinberg.
Council Member Bagdasarian: Second.
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Bagdasarian. All in favor indicate by saying Aye.
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Anybody want to move anything off consent? No. All right. That takes us to Initiating the
Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments. Who is doing that one?
[pause]
Mayor Burk: Did you forget us?
James David: No ma'am. My apologies. Good evening James David, Planning Director. Here to
introduce planner Shelby Miller to the Council. Shelby's been with the Town now for about a year and
a half, and she promoted rapidly to the position of Planner and Zoning Administration. She'll be
presenting the overview of the Year-end Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments tonight.
Shelby Miller: Good evening, Mayor and Council Members. Again, I'm Shelby Miller. Tonight I'm here
to present our annual Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments [crosstalk]
Mayor Burk: Excuse me for interrupting you. For one second, is this on our computer? My computer
went down. Is it on the computer? I don't have a hard copy of this. Okay, never mind, continue. No
problem. I'll find it somewhere. Okay. Thank you. Okay, go ahead. I'm sorry to interrupt you.
Shelby Miller: No problem. Just to summarize, this is our annual initiation of our minor amendments.
This is mostly cleanup with the amendments. We're just basically going to be looking at implementing
best practices, incorporating changes in the State Code, correcting errors, as well as resolving any
inconsistencies or problems discovered in our day-to-day administration, again, just minor cleanup.
[background conversation]
Mayor Burk: I know you poor thing. You want to go out and come back in again and start over and
we'll leave you alone?
Shelby Miller: Yes, it's initiation, right?
Chris Spera: [unintelligible]
Shelby Miller: I can if you want.
Mayor Burk: No, no.
[laughter]
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[background conversation]
[silence]
Mayor Burk: While we're waiting, I would be happy to take a motion on this.
Vice Mayor Martinez: So moved.
Mayor Burk: Seconded by -
Council Member Steinberg: Second.
Mayor Burk: -Mr. Steinberg, and then we'll continue on.
[background conversation]
Mayor Burk: We won't vote on it until after your presentation.
Council Member Steinberg: Actually, a point of information while we're waiting. In the agenda, we
have a second item B. It looks like aesthetics of temporary outdoor dining structures, which I wasn't
sure we needed.
Kaj Dentler: Last night, the direction from Council was to remove that from the agenda because we're
staying with the existing guidelines.
Council Member Steinberg: tl understand. I guess I'm looking at one versus the other. Okay. It's not
actually-- Okay. Thank you.
Mayor Burk: All right. Hello. [laughs]
Shelby Miller: Hi. [chuckle] Okay, just to summarize again, we're doing the initiation of the Annual
Zoning Batch Tax Amendments. Again, just making minor amendments to our Zoning Ordinance that
we do annually. On the second page of your staff report, you can see a list of all 13 descriptions of the
proposed amendments. We broke them down in categories this year. The first one is process
amendments. An example of that would be to clarify the minor special exception process ambiguous
language currently. We want to get that more detailed for applicants.
Another one would be to update another category's update uses and use standards. An example of
that one is to clarify pool and hot tub regulations. Again, we're a little outdated to the International
Building Codes, so we just want to get that updated in our Ordinance. Another category is limited sign
criteria. One of the ones we want to change in there is to add a sign size limitation to our temporary
signs. Currently, we have a practice but we want to get codified.
The last section is our Airport Noise Data. Currently, our Ordinance is just referencing an outdated set
of data. We just want to get that updated to the most current set of data. Again, we do have our
motions you can find on the last page of your staff report with the resolution attached. If anyone has
any questions, I'm willing to try to address them.
Mayor Burk: I don't have any questions, but I am delighted to see that we're adding an expiration
date to the Certificate of Appropriateness. That's really long overdue, ironically. Thank you. I
appreciate that one in particular. Does anybody else have any questions or concerns on this one? All
right. We do have a motion to approve this resolution dated November 15th, 2022, to include the
attachment one, which initiates a batch of minor amendments to the zoning ordinance. That was
moved by the Vice Mayor. I didn't write it down, Vice Mayor, and seconded by Mr. Steinberg. Any
discussion at this point? All in favor indicate by saying aye.
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed? That passes 7-0. Thank you very much.
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Shelby Miller: Thank you.
Mayor Burk: For the rough start, it turned out just fine. The next one that we have, I have multiple
things in front of me. This is the old one. The new one.
Vice Mayor Martinez: We've got the motion to rescind the resolution.
Mayor Burk: The motion to rescind the Resolution 1222-123, Authorizing Funds of $5,000 for an
Interpretive Exhibit for the Black History Mural Project adopted September 27th, 2022. It's been moved
by Vice Mayor Martinez. Second?
Council Member Zech Cummings: Second.
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Cummings. Any discussion on this one?
Council Member Suzanne Fox: Yes.
Mayor Burk: Ms. Fox?
Council Member Fox: Quick question on that. I just want to clarify. I'm all for saving $5,000, but since
this is a mural on a public building, what kind, if any, of oversight will we have on any sort of the
wording? Are we just going to leave that to the organization?
Mayor Burk: Part of the agreement was that it will come back to Council.
Council Member Fox: Okay, it will. All right, that's all I need to know. Thank you.
Mayor Burk: Any other questions? Okay. This is moved by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by
Council Member Cummings. All in favor indicate by saying aye?
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed? That passes 7-0. I guess that takes us to our public hearing. Did I get
everything or did I miss anything? I think I got it all. Thank you. Our public hearing. This is the
Renewal of License Agreement with Lumos Networks, Inc., Installation of Telecommunications
Facility within the Town Right-of-way. I call to order this November 151h, 2022 public hearing of the
Leesburg Town Council. Unless there's an objection, I will dispense with the reading of the
advertisement. If you wish to speak, we ask that you either sign up on the sheet in the hallway outside
of Council Chambers, but if you did not get the opportunity to sign up, we'll give you an opportunity to
speak.
In the interest of fairness, we also ask that you observe the five-minute time limit. The green light in
front of you 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.
However, rather than have numerous citizens present remarks on behalf of the group, the Council will
allow a spokesperson for the group a few extra minutes. In that instance, we would ask speakers
when they sign up to indicate their status as spokesperson, the group they represent, and the request
for additional time. Our procedure tonight will be, there will be a brief presentation by staff about the
item. Second, any member of the public that has signed up to speak will be called and given the five
minutes to make their comments.
The public hearing on the agenda tonight is the Renewal of License Agreement with Lumos Network,
Inc., Installation of the Telecommunications Facilities within the Town Right-of-ways.
Christine Newton: Good evening, Madam Mayor, Members of the Council. I am Christine Newton,
the Deputy Town Attorney. I just want to give you a very quick presentation because I know you all
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are pretty familiar with these license agreements. Town requires a license agreement to permit any
outside entity to operate, install, or maintain facilities in the Town's Right-of-way. We have a current
license agreement with Lumos. You may also know them as Segra. They do business under that
name. That agreement is going to expire on November 161h, tomorrow. Proposed license agreement
is necessary to allow Lumos to continue to install, maintain, and operate its facilities in their existing
and their previously approved locations after the expiration of this license agreement. You all
approved an amendment to their existing license agreement just recently because of the timetable for
them to install additional facilities that benefit the County. They haven't quite installed all of those, so
that's why this says to continue to install.
All right, the previous agreement, November 171h, 2017, is what that should say, authorizing specific
Rights -of -way for a term of five years. The fiber installed under this license agreement is generally for
the use of LCPS and County facilities. It's been amended four times to adjust the fiber map, and you
can see that those were 2019, one in 2021, and two of them this year. The terms and conditions of
the agreement, just very basically, there is a statutory public rights away use fee that applies for the
State Code and also in accordance with our Town Code.
The term of the license agreement is gonna be five years. That is because if there is going to be a
use of the public Right-of-way for longer than five years, you need a franchise agreement and the
bidding process that goes with that. The license agreement will protect the Town's interest by
requiring safe practices, a bond in insurance and indemnification by Lumos..
Here is the map and you can barely see it, but there are a couple little segments that are blue that,
represent the newest amended fiber. I have a couple of motions. Any questions?
Mayor Burk: Thank you. Is there any questions on this particular item? Thank you very much. Is
there anybody in the public that is dying to speak? Savannah?
[laughter]
Mayor Burk: Yes. That being the case that there is nobody from the public that would like to speak at
this point, I will close this public hearing. Is there a motion?
Vice Mayor Martinez: I move to approve the resolution, Authorizing Renewal of a License Agreement
with Lumos Networks Incorporated for Telecommunication Facilities within the Town's Right-of-way.
Mayor Burk: Is there a second?
Council Member Nacy: Second.
Mayor Burk: Council Member Nacy. Any additional questions at this point? All in favor indicate by
saying aye.
Members: Aye.
Mayor Burk: That passes, 7-0. Opposed? 7-0, okay. That takes us to future Council meetings and
topic agendas. Ms. Fox?
Council Member Fox: No.
Mayor Burk: Mr. Steinberg?
Council Member Steinberg: Nothing, Mayor.
Mayor Burk: Mr. Cummings?
Council Member Cummings: No.
Mayor Burk: Mr, Martinez?
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Vice Mayor Martinez: Just a disclosure that I met with Peter Kalaris and staff this afternoon or this
morning?
Mayor Burk: All right. Mr. Bagdasarian, Ms. Nacy? I have just two small ones. I would like very much
to thank Julie O'Brien and ProJet's Shye Gilad for hosting their annual ProJet Aviation Expo. This is
an opportunity for students from around the area, from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and
Virginia, to come to the Leesburg Executive Airport and meet numerous vendors in the aviation field.
The intent is to get students that are interested or might be interested to learn about the aviation field.
It's not just pilots and stewardesses, stewards, it's also mechanics, it's reception people, it's food
catering. There are just so many jobs that are associated with aviation, and this is a huge opportunity.
They have hundreds of kids come from all over the area to participate in this and they have given out
over $1 million in scholarships. 1 want to congratulate them and thank them very much for doing this
every single year, and hope they will continue to do so.
Then finally, I just want to thank the residents of Leesburg for participating in our democratic process.
It happens often in Virginia, but it's very gratifying to see that Leesburg residents are so committed.
We had a large number of people come out to vote. I am delighted that I will be continuing on as your
Mayor for another two years, another term. My door is open. I'm always interested in what people
have to say, how they see our communities, and what are some improvements. I will continue with
Meet the Mayor on a monthly basis and all the other outreach because I think it's important to hear
from our communities and the people that live within them.
Thank you very much for having the trust in me to continue to be your Mayor. I'm truly honored and
proud to say that I am the Mayor of Leesburg. Thank you very much. With that, do I have a motion to
adjourn?
Vice Mayor Martinez: So moved.
Mayor Burk: Is there a second?
Council Member Nacy: Second.
Mayor Burk: All in favor.
Vice Mayor Martinez: Excuse me. Don't we want to do the Town Manager.
Mayor Burk: Yes, sir. Yes. Do we really want --
[background conversation]
Kaj Dentler: It's tough being the last one before the door exit.
Mayor Burk: I know.
Kaj Dentler: Only one announcement. [think you will be proud. Tonight at the— [silence]
Peter Burnett's project on East Market Zero Net Workspace Building for Public Space Category and
the second one right across the street from one of our Council Members, Don Knutson's King Street
Station Public Plaza for Public Spaces category. Public Announcement will be going out tomorrow.
The awards were given our tonight at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Two very nice improved
projects in Leesburg.
Mayor Burk: [Unintelligible] Do you know why--
Kaj Dentler: I don't know why you didn't attend.
[The audio for the meeting ended before the conclusion of the meeting.]
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