HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023_tcmin0328 COUNCIL MEETING March 28, 2023
Council Chamber, 25 West Market Street, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Kelly Burk presiding.
Council Members Present: Ara Bagdasarian, Todd Cimino-Johnson, Zach Cummings, Kari
Nacy, Vice Mayor Neil Steinberg, Patrick Wilt and Mayor Kelly Burk.
Council Members Absent: None.
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, Director of
Parks and Recreation Rich Williams, Director of Economic Development Russell Seymour,
Interim Chief of Police Vanessa Grigsby, Director of Planning and Zoning James David, Director
of Plan Review Bill Ackman, Director of Information Technology Jakub Jedrzejczak, Director of
the Thomas Balch Library Alexandra Gressitt, Director of Human Resources Josh Didawick,
Airport Director Scott Coffman, Public Information Officer Kara Rodriguez, Deputy
Drector/Treasurer of Finance and Administrative Services Lisa Haley, Deputy Director of Parks
and Recreation Kate Trask, Budget Officer Cole Fazenbaker, Preservation Specialist Debi Parry
and Clerk of Council Eileen Boeing.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION was given by Vice Mayor Steinberg.
3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Council Member Cimino-Johnson.
4. ROLL CALL
a. Electronic Participation for Council Member Bagdasarian
Council Member Bagdasarian requested to participate electronically in the March 28,
2023, Council Meeting due to a work conflict on the west coast. Council Member Cimino-
Johnson, Council Member Cummings, Council Member Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg,
Council Member Wilt and Mayor Burk were physically present at the meeting.
MOTION2023-058
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Nary, the following was
proposed:
To allow Council Member Bagdasarfan to electronically participate in the March 28, 2023,
Town Council Meeting.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Bagdasarian abstain)
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5. MINUTES
a. Work Session Minutes of March 13. 2023
MOTION2023-059
On a motion by Council Member Cummings, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the March
13, 2023, Work Session minutes were moved for approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
b. Regular Session Minutes of March 14, 2023
MOTION 2023-060
On a motion by Council Member Nacy, seconded by Vice Mayor Steinberg, the March 14,
2023, Regular Session minutes were moved for approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
6. ADOPTING THE MEETING AGENDA
MOTION2023-061
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Cummings, the meeting
agenda was moved for approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and Mayor
Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
7. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
a. None.
8. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS
a. National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Burk read the proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
and presented it to Loudoun Child Advocacy Center Director Esmerelda Ortiz who made
a few remarks.
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b. Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Burk read the proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and
presented it to LAWS Chief Operating Officer Samantha Clarke who made a few remarks.
c. Keep Leesburg Beautiful
Mayor Burk read the proclamation for Keep Leesburg Beautiful and presented it to
Environmental Advisory Commission Chair Paul Sheaffer who made a few remarks.
d. National Fair Housing Month
Mayor Burk read the proclamation for National Fair Housing Month.
e. Motion to Approve International Dark Sky Week Proclamation
MOTION 2023-062
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the following was
proposed:
I move to approve the International Dark Sky Week Proclamation to be presented at the
*nil 11, 2023, Town Council Meeting.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
f. Motion to Approve National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
MOTION 2023-063
On a motion by Council Member Cummings, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the
following was proposed:
I move to approve the National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to be presented
at the April 11, 2023, Town Council Meeting.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
9. PRESENTATIONS
a. John W, Tolbert, Jr. Environmental Award
Mayor Burk and Environmental Advisory Commission Chair Paul Sheaffer
presented the John W Tolbert, Jr Environmental Award to Ms. Emma Lloyd for
her work on stream/creek monitoring and signage. Ms. Lloyd made a few remarks.
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b. Environmental Advisory Commission - 2022 Annual Report
Environmental Advisory Commission Chair Paul Sheaffer presented Council
with the 2022 Environmental Advisory Commission Annual Report.
c. Board of Architectural Review - 2022 Annual Report
Board of Architectural Review Chair Helen Ailcman presented Council with
the 2022 Board of Architectural Review Annual Report.
10. REGIONAL COMMISSION REPORTS
a. None.
11. PETITIONERS
The Petitioner's Section opened at 7;44 p.m.
Matt Chwalowski. Spoke to Council regarding three items: better cleanup up of
roadways after vehicle accidents; improving efficiencies of brush and tree limb pickup by
Town staff; and, the value of Town staff nurturing 35 replanted trees when hundreds are
removed by development projects.
Kim Hart Spoke to Council in support of the Liberty Lot Redevelopment Public
Private Partnership proposal.
Al Storm. Spoke to Council in support of the Liberty Lot Redevelopment Public
Private Partnership proposal.
Kevin Olivera. Spoke to Council in support of the Liberty Lot Redevelopment Public
Private Partnership proposal.
Peter Burnett. Spoke to Council in support of the Liberty Lot Redevelopment Public
Private Partnership proposal.
The Petitioner's Section closed at 8:00 p.m.
12. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION2023-064
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the following consent
agenda was proposed:
a. Continuing Services Contract Award to Rinker Design Associates. PC on Federally Funded
Projects
RESOLUTION 2023-050
Awarding Continuing Services Contract for Comprehensive Engineering, Surveying, and
Related Services on Federally Funded Projects to Rinker Design Associates, PC
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b. Appropriation of Grant Funds for Thomas Balch Library
RESOLUTION2023-051
Approving a Supplemental Appropriation for a Grant of$4,900from Loudoun Library
Foundation for Thomas Balch Library
c. Appointment to the Diversity Commission—Haleema Tayub
RESOLUTION 2023-052
Appointing Haleema Tayub to the Diversity Commission
d. Lawson Road Pedestrian Crossing—Local Funding Commitment
RESOLUTION2023-053
Affirm the Town's Commitment to Fund the Locality's Share of the Lawson Road Pedestrian
Crossing of Tuscarora Creek Project with the Virginia Department of Transportation and
Provide Town Manager Signature Authority
e. Downtown Public Parking Signage
RESOLUTION 2023-054
Authorize a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of$30,000 from the Unassigned
Fund Balance for Installation of Additional Public Parking Directional Signage
f. Award of Contract— Vendor Verification System
RESOLUTION2023-055
Award of Contract to Carahsoft Technology Corporation for a Vendor Verification System
g. Liberty Street Parking Lot—Remediation Study Contract Award
RESOLUTION 2023-056
Authorize the Town Manager to Sign a Task Order with WSP USA Environment&
Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of$130,961 for the Liberty Street Public Parking Lot
Remediation Study and Authorize a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of$164,000
to Establish a Project Budget
The Consent Agenda was approved by the fallowing vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. 2023 Tax Rate and Fees Ordinance Adoption
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:02 p.m.
Ms. Lisa Haley presented to Council the proposed tax rate and fees for 2023
Public Speakers:
There were no speakers wishing to address this public hearing.
The public hearing was closed at 8:06 p.m.
MOTION 2023-065
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Bagdasarian, the
following was proposed:
ORDINANCE 2023-0-006
Setting the Real Taxable Property Rate and the Tax Rate for Certain Personal Property for
Tax Year 2023;Amending Appendix B—Fee Schedule, Section 20-22
The motion set the tax rate at 17 745.
The motion was approved by the following roll call vote(super majority):
Cimino-Johnson-aye, Cummings—aye, Vice Mayor Steinberg—aye, Nacy—aye,
Bagdasarian—aye, Wilt—aye and Mayor Burk—aye
Vote: 7-0
15. RESOLUTIONS /ORDINANCES / MOTIONS
a. Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Program
MOTION2023-066
On a motion by Council Member Cimino-Johnson, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the
following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2023-057
Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Capital Improvements Program in the amount of
$415,477,510
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
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b. Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Adoption
MOTION2023-067
On a motion by Council Member Cimino-Johnson, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the
following was proposed:
ORDINANCE 2023-0-007
Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024;Making Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 for
the General Fund, Utilities Fund, and Capital Projects Fund;Authorizing Amendments to
the Budget and Supplemental Appropriations by Council Resolution;and Authorizing and
Directing the Town Manager to Take All Steps Necessary and Prudent to Effectuate the
Implementation of the Ordinance
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nary, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
c. Liberty Street Parking Lot—Redevelopment Proposal
Council direction was to accept the Liberty Street Lot Parking Lot Redevelopment
Proposal to allow for additional discussion. Mr. Dentler confirmed to Council that $30,000
was approved in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to conduct feasibility studies on the property.
The draft resolution was amended accordingly per Council direction.
MOTION2023-068
On a motion by Council Member Cimino-Johnson, seconded by Vice Mayor Steinberg, the
following was proposed:
RESOLUTION2023-058
Accept the Development Proposal Dated May 31, 2022,for Redevelopment of the Liberty
Street Parking Lot and Continue Discussion on the Potential Project
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote 7-0
15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. None.
16. NEW BUSINESS
a. None.
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17. COUNCIL DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO FUTURE
MEETINGS
Council Member Cummings requested a proclamation and to light the Town Garage
orange on June 2 to promote Gun Violence Awareness Day
Council Member Nacy asked for confirmation that BAR Chair Aikman's request for
updates to the Architectural Survey and H-1 Guidelines were included in the approved Fiscal Year
2024 budget. Planning& Zoning Director James David confirmed the Architectural Survey
updates were included in the budget as was updating the Zoning Ordinance which includes review
of the H-1 Guidelines; however, updates to the H-1 Guidelines would be separate effort.
Vice Mayor Steinberg disclosed he met with Mr. Peter Burnett and Mr. Don Knutson
regarding the Liberty Street Lot project and with Mr. Taylor Chess regarding a data center project
at Compass Creek.
18. MAYOR DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO FUTURE
MEETINGS
Mayor Burk disclosed she met with Mr. Taylor Chess with Peterson regarding a data center
project at Compass Creek. Mayor Burk welcomed Robeks Juice to Leesburg. Mayor Burk
congratulated United Bank for celebrating their 184'h birthday Mayor Burk held a Meet the
Mayor event at Dolce and Ciabatta at their new location on Ft. Evans Road. Mayor Burk
participated in the kickoff for the newly expanded Loudoun Hunger Relief on Miller Drive that
will include other charities but noted The Market and Loudoun Hunger Relief will be the primary
providers at the expanded location. Mayor Burk welcomed Loudoun Urgent Vet Care to
Leesburg. Mayor Burk thanked Ms. Tammy Carter and Tuscarora High School for inviting her to
participate in their Unite program that showcased different cultures and countries. Mayor Burk
participated in Evergreen Mills' career day and shared some of her experiences with the students.
Mayor Burk attended the job fair hosted by the Town's Economic Development Department and
said it was well attended. Mayor Burk attended a virtual swearing-in ceremony for new Virginia
Municipal League (VML)President Chucky Reed who is filling the role after the passing of the
former VML President in January
19. TOWN MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Dentler shared the news that long-serving Town Utilities employee Max Mellot passed
away at the age of 80. Mr. Dentler noted the Potter's Field project was nearing completion and
that a dedication ceremony was planned for later in the spring. Mr. Dentler appreciated the staff
guidance from Council on the Liberty Street Redevelopment proposal. Mr. Dentler thanked
Council for approving the Fiscal Year 2024 budget including the compensation plan for the Police
Department.
Mr. Dentler asked Airport Director Scott Coffman to provide Council with a brief update
on the Town's discussions with the FAA regarding their decision to terminate the remote tower
program at the Leesburg Executive Airport. Mr. Coffman briefed Council and noted that a
follow-up meeting with the FAA was scheduled for the following week.
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!! 20. CLOSED SESSION
a. Pending Annexation with respect to the Joint Land Management Area (JLMA)
MOTION2023-069
On a motion by Mayor Burk, seconded by Vice Mayor Steinberg, the following was proposed:
I move pursuant to Va. Code Section§2.2-3711(A)(8)and§2.2-3711(A)(3)of the Code of
Virginia that the Leesburg Town Council convene in a closed meeting for the purpose of
consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members regarding specific legal matters
related to the pending annexation:n the JLMA where such consultation in open session would
adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the Town.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
Council Member Bagdasarian informed the Mayor that he would only participate in
the first ten minutes of the closed session.
Council convened m a closed session at 8:28 p.m.
Council Member Bagdasarian left the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Council convened m an open session at 9:01 p.m.
MOTION2023-070
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)
Cimino-Johnson—aye, Cummings—aye, Vice Mayor Steinberg—aye, Nacy—aye, Wilt—aye,
Mayor Burk—aye. Vote 6-0-1 (Bagdasarian absent)
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21. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Council Member Cummings, seconded by Vice Mayor Steinberg, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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March 28, 2023 —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.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:--Town Council meeting of March 2891, 2023 to order If anyone in the room needs
hearing assistance, please see the Clerk Council Member--no, it's Vice Mayor Steinberg.will be doing
the invocation followed by Council Member Cimino-Johnson,who will be doing the pledge of allegiance
Vice Mayor?
Vice Mayor Neil Steinberg: Thank you, Mayor Burk First of all, I'd like to welcome everybody to this
evening's meeting I would like to offer that sitting here, I feel truly privileged to be serving with this
Council and our staff, and in this Town, in this community We are truly fortunate in so many ways
Same can't be said for other communities tonight
We have communities in Mississippi and Alabama who lost many members of their community to
unfortunate weather events Once again, we have a community in Nashville that's mourning the loss of
three very young students and staff members. I'm not a religious person, I'm not going to offer thoughts
and prayers I don't see the point, and I'm not sure that these people who have suffered this loss would
benefit from that
Interestingly enough, one woman who was actually visiting Nashville,opined that only in America could
someone who had survived a mass shooting, be visiting a friend who lost a son to a mass shooting,
and then wind up in yet a third mass shooting Maybe only in America or not, I'm not sure I would offer
if we can at least agree that the availability of weapons of war are not serving our communities,
especially our children well, then perhaps we are lost A moment of silence, please [silence] Thank
you
Mayor Burk: Council Member Cimino-Johnson
Council Member Todd Cimino-Johnson: I pledge allegiance
[pause]
Mayor Burk: I need a motion to allow Council Member Ara Bagdasanan to electronically participate in
the March 28'h,2023 Town Council meeting
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Mayor Burk: Moved by Vice Mayor Steinberg
Council Member Kari Nacy Second
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Nacy All in favor indicate by saying "Aye"
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That's 6-0-1 Mr Bagdasanan, can you hear us?
Council Member Ara Bagdasarian: I can hear you loud and clear
Mayor Burk:All right Thank you You are now part of the meeting I need a motion for the work session
minutes of March 13th
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Council Member Cumming: So moved
Mayor Burk: Council Member Cummings, seconded by Council Member Nacy All in favor indicate by
saying"Aye"
Members: Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That passes 7-0, the regular session minutes of March 14'h,2023
Council Member Nacy: So moved
Mayor Burk: Council Member Nacy Second?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Second
Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Steinberg All in favor?
Members: Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That passes 7-0 I need a motion to adopt the meeting agenda
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Steinberg Second?
Council Member Cumming: Second
Mayor Burk: Council Member Cummings Are there any additions or deletions that anyone wants
removed from the agenda?All right.All in favor indicate by saying"Aye"
Members:Aye
Mayor Burt Opposed? That passes 7-0 We have no certificates of recognition, but we do have a
couple of proclamations tonight I would like to read,for the record."The National Fair Housing Month "
And this one— Whereas, National Fair Housing Month April 2023 Vvhereas, the first Housing Act
enacted on Apnl 11th, 1968, enshrined into Federal law, the goal of eliminating racial segregation and
ending housing discrimination in the United States Whereas, the Fair Housing Act prohibits
discrimination in the housing based on race,color,religion,sex,familial status,national origin,disability
and commits recipients of Federal funding to affirmatively further Fair Housing in their communities
Whereas the Town of Leesburg is committed to the mission and the intent of Congress to provide a fair
and equal housing opportunity for all, and whereas our social fabric, the economy, health, and
environment are strengthened in a diverse Inclusive community Whereas more than 50 years after the
passage of the Fair Housing Act, discrimination persists and many communities remain segregated
Whereas the act of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunities are unacceptable
to the common sense of decency and fairness.Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and the Leesburg
Town Council recognize April2023 as National Fair Housing Month and are committed to Fair Housing
and to promoting appropriate activities by private and public entities to provide and advocate for equal
housing opportunities for all Leesburg residents and prospective residents" Proclaimed this 28'"day of
March 2023
The next one we have is the proclamation for Keep Leesburg Beautiful That states,"Whereas the Town
of Leesburg is committed to environmental stewardship and maintaining the Town's aesthetic
appearance of road corridors and public places Whereas many volunteers come forth each April to
collect trash from those roadsides, stream areas,and common areas throughout the Town Whereas it
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is very important to educate the public that whatever goes into a storm drain ends up in the Chesapeake
Bay thus extending the positive impact of clean-up activities far beyond the Town
Whereas the Town of Leesburg appreciates the fine work of the Town staff and the Leesburg
Environment Advisory Council to keep Leesburg's roadways, Right-of-ways, parks clean and attractive
year-round Therefore proclaimed the Mayor and the Leesburg Town Council hereby proclaim April
2023 as Keep Leesburg Beautiful Month and encourages all residents, businesses, youth groups,
church groups, and service organizations to participate in keeping Leesburg beautiful by organizing
clean-ups and beautification activities" Proclaimed this 28th day
The next one is the Proclamation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month "Whereas our children are
the most valuable resource and will shape the future of our Country, State, and County, and the Town
of Leesburg Whereas it is incumbent upon us,the leaders within our community,to protect our children
from child abuse and neglect, which are serious problems within every society Whereas it has been
proven that child abuse can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have
long-lasting consequences for the abused victim
Whereas protective factors such as are conditions that reduce and eliminate risk and promote social,
emotional, development well-being of the children and finding solutions require input and actions from
everyone Whereas effective child abuse prevention practices succeed because of the partnerships
created between child welfare professionals,education professionals, health and community, and faith-
based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies and families
Whereas our communities must work together with professional organizations to increase awareness
about child abuse and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe,
stable, and nurturing environment Therefore I proclaimed that the Mayor and the Council of the Town
of Leesburg in Virginia recognize April 2023 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month " Proclaimed
this 28th day The last one we have is a proclamation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Whereas April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year's theme is Drawing Connections,
Prevention Demands Equity, and whereas the crimes of sexual violence occur far too frequently, go
unreported and underreported far too often, and leave long-lasting impacts Whereas during Sexual
Assault Awareness Month, we recommit ourselves to removing the stigma and the shame surrounding
sexual violence,expanding support for victims and survivors of sexual violence, and strengthening our
response
Whereas sexual violence affects individuals of all ages, races, ethnictties, gender, identities, sexual
orientations, and circumstances, and whereas the Leesburg Community shares the responsibility for
raising awareness about sexual violence,protecting each other from sexual violence,supporting victims
when it does occur and bringing perpetrators to justice
Whereas it is cruel that assault survivors have access to necessary resources including, medical and
mental health services, relocation and housing assistance, and community and court advocacy during
the criminal Justice process Whereas the Town of Leesburg can come together to increase awareness
about sexual violence, decreases its frequency and hold offenders accountable, support victims, and
heal lives Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and the Town Council of Leesburg hereby proclaimed
the month of April 2023, a sexual assault awareness month and encourages individuals, communities,
organizations, and institutions to implement change and to work towards preventing sexual violence,
supported survivors and speak out against harmful attitudes and actions proclaimed this day"
I will go down to the floor to present three of these proclamations Following that, the Leesburg
Environmental Commission will present the Tolbert Award I will be part of that
[pause]
Esmeralda thank you very much for being here today and you're accepting the proclamation for National
Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Esmeralda Ortiz:Yes
Mayor Burk: Would you mind explaining to us why you're here's What is it that you do and why is it so
important,
Esmeralda Ortiz: Good evening everyone My name is Esmeralda Ortiz I'm the Director of the
Loudoun Child Advocacy Center which is a program of LAWS The Loudoun Child Advocacy Center is
committed to serving children that have experienced different forms of abuse including physical abuse,
sexual abuse, or witnessing domestic violence by providing a number of different services that they
need at the very beginning of an investigation with law enforcement and Child Protective Services
That they're able to talk to one person one time whose whole lob it is to listen to their story and make
sure that they are connected to an advocate who will be alongside them throughout the entire
investigation, and as long as they need them That way they have someone to go with them to medical
exams, or to court and to help them get therapy That's another one of our services too We provide
mental health services and make sure that kids have someone to talk to about what they've been
through and learn coping skills to heal after abuse
Mayor Burk: Thank you very much I really truly appreciate all that you do As a former teacher, I
experienced what-- I watch my children experience the services that you provide and what a difference
it makes I want to thank you very much and all the people that work with you, but to advocate for these
children is so important and so thank you very much
Esmeralda Ortiz: I have pinwheels for anyone who might want them
Mayor Burk:Oh, okay if you give them to the Clerk I'm sure she'd be happy to give them out Although
with this group they may be distracted and we'll never know None of you can play with them Samantha
Clarke this is for Sexual Assault Awareness Hello Thank you very much for being here and I would
ask the same thing of you Would you mind explaining what your program does and how important it
is?- -
Samantha Clarke: Thank you so much, Mayor Burk My name is Samantha Clarke and I'm the Chief
Operating Officer for LAWS here in Loudoun County.A lot of people are familiar with the fact that LAWS
provides comprehensive domestic violence services for Loudoun County and victims of domestic
violence We also provide comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault and sexual violence and
that can mean a lot of different things
It's important especially in April to highlight the fact that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
need comprehensive services Much like you heard in the proclamation,our advocates can accompany
a victim to the hospital for a forensic exam For sexual assault,we call that a sexual assault nurse exam
It's really, really important that after someone who experienced sexual assault has someone there to
listen to them, to be a partner with them through that process
Just like you heard as Esmeralda articulate our advocates are there not only from the moment that that
harm may occur in their life, but all the way through the process It might be going to court, it might be
going to the hospital and we also provide those therapy services for victims of sexual assault It's really
important that we take this month of April to really educate and raise awareness about those services
that we provide to sexual assault victims We provide those victims to children like you heard,through
the CAC, those child abuse victims but also to young adults who might experience sexual assault as
well as adults of all ages in our community We also do work around preventing sexual assault in our
community One of the things I lust want to take this opportunity to share with you is in April we're going
to have an event called Take Back the Night
That's Apnl 23rd It's going to be nght here in Leesburg down the street at our office Its an opportunity
to call together survivors of sexual assault who've experienced this harm in their lives and give them
the opportunity to speak out and talk about what's happened to them. We'll also be doing a candlelight
vigil or march through the community
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Then well be offering the opportunity for people in our community to learn more about the resources,
not only that LAWS provides to victims of sexual assault, but that our partners provide as well, our law
enforcement community, our hospital community, and other resources in the non-profit community that
lean into providing support for sexual assault survivors Thank you for listening If you have any
questions, let us know
Mayor Burk:Thank you LAWS does such a tremendous job and not a lot of people realize it and don't
know all that you do Thank you Anytime we get the opportunity to promote you, we most certainly
appreciate it Thank you very much The next one is the Keep Leesburg Beautiful and Paul, are you
going to accept this as chair of the EAC,the Environmental Advisory Commission? I hope that you will
take a moment to talk about your event that you have planned
Paul Sheaffer: Yes We're going to have our annual Keep Leesburg Beautiful litter pickup event It's
on April 22nd,which is Earth Day at Ratio Park, starting at 10 00 AM I hope you all can come out for it
Mayor Burk: Well, and you get the most gorgeous yellow jacket We will provide you with a lovely big
orange bag and gloves Please if you have time, get organized, get same people out It truly makes a
difference We pick up tons and tons of litter Anything that you could do to participate would be greatly
appreciated Thank you Now you can't go anywhere because you have to present an award
Paul Sheaffer: Let me get my paper
Mayor Burk: Okay I guess he can go somewhere
Paul Sheaffer: Each year the Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission accepts nominations for
the John W Tolbert Jr Environmental Award The EAC and Town Council present the award to
individuals,community groups, businesses,or students who benefit the Town's environment The EAC
and the Town of Leesburg recognize that these activities are vital to sustaining the quality and health
of our community and significantly contribute to the long-term being of our Town This year,we received
numerous nominations and chose Emma Lloyd Emma, would you like to come up? I think Emma
wanted to tell us a little bit about her work
Emma Lloyd: Okay I think I got this award, I'm going to go off of memory right here, for two things
First of all,when I was 11, my mom took me to this event on stream monitoring For those of you who
don't know stream monitoring is basically going out to a stream and collecting up little benthic
macroinvertebrates,which are like little critters that you find, and tallying them up and then using some
complicated math that I don't like to get a score that determines the health of the stream
Through that, I have done a lot of work with my mom I've helped her at a lot of community educational
outreach events I've also gone out and I've helped her with a lot of her stream monitoring sites,which
I think are about around 30 In the past several years, I've helped her with most of her sites since she
became the stream monitonng program volunteer coordinator She's amazing Then recently I was
accepted into a program put on by the Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District called YCLI,which
stands for Youth Conservation Leadership Institute
Through that, I was able to do a project and my project was to put up stream signs on the W&OD Trail
Basically, this was just to spread awareness for the fact that these streams are there because when
you're on the MOD trail, you're walking or you're biking and you're not always taking the time to look
by over the bridge and see, "Oh look, there's a stream "This was also inspired by the fact that one of
the stream monitoring sites my mom has is for the Tuscarora Creek and it's fairly accessible for children
so people like to go play there They like to go fishing and no one knew what it was called, despite the
fact that it was like at Tuscarora Park No one knew what the stream was called, so that was my first
project I got the signs installed last year and I'm very happy with that
Then since the YCLI program ended for me, I have continued to work on that project I have gotten
funding through multiple sources to put up three more sets of signs at Goose Creek, Sycolin Creek,
and Town Branch and that's essentially my project I also wanted to take a couple of minutes to just say
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thank you to the many, many, many people who helped me get here because I'm going to be honest, I
would not be here without them I'm going to start off with thanking my mentors
First of all, my main mentor for my project was Pat Mcllvaine,who is from Loudoun Soil and Water and
she is not here tonight but she was incredibly helpful in introducing me to the world of networking and
how to work with all the stuff that I was dealing with Because it turns out it's complicated when you're
trying to put up signs sometimes,very complicated, I had to pivot a lot of things
Also, I want to thank Jennifer Venable, who was over there Yes, I'm pointing you out She was really
wonderful because she was who introduced me to YCLI, so I honestly have her to thank for my project
succeeding Then I want to thank my mom who I know is not going to be happy with me saying this, but
she was really the main reason that I completed these projects because when I was working on it, I ran
into a lot of challenges When you run into challenges on projects like this and you have a short deadline,
it's very challenging to overcome those challenges
She was the main force that told me to keep going when I really did not want to She's the reason that
my project succeeded so much Then I also want to thank Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, they're the
ones who have helped me, introduce me to stream monitoring and they're the reason I got into
conservation They're the ones who run all the events that got me interested, and see who else? Oh,
yes Well, it's important that I don't forget the people who funded the signs
Of course,YCLI was the first people who funded the signs and then there was Pastor Michelle Thomas
and Ben Win, and then Susan Schuler who were incredible when I reached out and they helped me to
fund the signs Then I also want to take a little two seconds to thank the people who helped me get the
signs up When you're first working on getting signs up, it's a bit challenging when you have no idea
how that works
I got in contact with the W&OD, Regional Park Manager, Kevin Casalenuovo, I think,and he was really
amazing He said yes to my project from the start He believed I could do it, which was amazing He
encouraged me to get in contact with Gina Corbin from GAM Signs She was really helpful and walking
me through the process of like, "How do you want the signs designed? What do you want them to be
made of?" All that stuff I think those are the main people I have to thank and I am extraordinarily
honored to be receiving this award Thank you for selecting me for it
[applause]
Mayor Burk: I have a feeling you should probably share that with your mother but wonderful Thank
you for all the hard work you do and what you've been able to accomplish Did you have anything else
you wanted to add? Should we get a picture?
[silence]
Emma Lloyd: Thank you
Mayor Burk: Nice to meet you
Emma Lloyd: Nice to meet you,too
[applause]
Mayor Burk: Okay, thank you All right, before we move on, I need a motion to approve International
Dark Sky Week Proclamation
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Mayor Burk: Moved by Vice Mayor Steinberg, second?
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Council Member Nacy: Second
Mayor Burt Seconded by Council Member Nacy All in favor indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed and Mr Bagdasarian
Council Member Bagdasarian:Aye
Mayor Burk: Okay, so that-
Council Member Bagdasarian: I've been watching the webcast and trying to do both and am a little
behind so
Mayor Burk: Okay, whatever Sorry I also need a motion to approve the National Public Safety
Telecommunications Week.
Council Member Cummings: So moved
Mayor Burk: So moved by Mr.Cummings, second by Ms Nacy
Council Member Bagdasarian: Second
Mayor Burk: Oh,you're way too slow All in favor indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye.
Mayor Burk: Okay, and that passes 7-0 Thank you All right We have the Environmental Advisory
Commission giving their annual report.Are you ready to do that at this point
[pause]
Paul Sheaffer' Each spring, the Environmental Advisory Commission updates Town Council on our
previous year's activities Next slide, please The EAC's mission is to advise Town Council on issues
related to the environment, promote environmental issues with the Town Council and Town staff, and
raise awareness through various events I'm supposed to make a chair's statement each year For
2002, my annual statement is focused around the new normal post-COVID
Sustainability has gained a new focus and people and organizations are becoming more aware of what
we can do to become better stewards of the planet The EAC's involved in many events and two of
which are right around the corner Last year's Flower and Garden Show was a huge success for the
Town The EAC's booth focused on outreach regarding best practices for lawn care and also recycling
education
The EAC helped kick off last year's Keep Leesburg Beautiful month of April by sponsoring a litter pickup
event We did another litter pickup event in the fall as well I said before, this year's event is on Earth
Day, April 22nd, and we hope to see you all at Raflo Park for the litter pickup Last year, the Tolbert
Award, I think you guys remember this, went to Lexi Howard for her project pollinate,which focused on
native flowers to attract bees and butterflies, and also educational outreach about native flowers.
Last year, the EAC created a social media campaign to educate the public about the dos and don'ts of
recycling We reached tens of thousands of people through Facebook and we continue to reduce the
amount of contamination in Leesburg Recycling, which we hope will ultimately save the town some
money when we negotiate our next garbage contract Some other activities that we did last year in
2022, we refined the Town's energy conservation and management plan
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We worked to help establish a new staff position focusing on energy management and sustainability,
which I think was posted earlier this year You all are interviewing people for We worked with Town
staff on potential electric car charging stations and made Town aware of some rebates that Dominion
Resources had to offer We collaborated with the Tree Commission on potential tree-planting initiatives,
including one called Treesburg
We also participated in Kids to the Park Day which included planting some flowers next to the old
farmhouse at Ida Lee Moving forward for 2023, we plan to continue focusing on recycling and working
with Town Council and Town staff on updating our recycling policy and perhaps making some changes
regarding things like glass, getting higher participation at the two Keep Leesburg Beautiful pickup
events, working with a new Sustainability Manager on implementing the energy conservation
management plan including things like energy efficiency projects to save the Town money, electric
vehicles,charging stations,and solar power Also outreach to residents on sustainable landscaping and
continuing to work with the Tree Commission This is actually something from 2023, but we did an
activity earlier this year and we visited the materials recovery facility that Patriot uses,which I think will
really help us understand how to change our recycling policies in the future It was really great to see
what happens with what we put in our recycling toters This is my fourth year on the EAC and we have
a great group of commissioners
Rich Klusek, who's our Town staff liaison is a great asset I'm sorry, we're losing Mayor Burk as our
Town Council liaison, but we're looking forward to working with Council Member Nacy The EAC
includes Julie Bolthouse,who's the vice chair Kohler Brafford,who's our secretary and notetaker Ami
Mason and our newest member Deanna Glick, please, stand up, and Leigh Anne Faugust as well On
behalf of the EAC, thanks for giving us the opportunity to serve the Town If you have any questions,
I'd be happy to answer them
Mayor Burk: Thank you very much We appreciate all that you do Most certainly appreciate your
recommendations that come forward
Paul Shaeffer'Thank you
Mayor Burk: Thank you Our next presentation is from the Board of Architectural Review
Helen Aikman: Good evening, Mayor Burk, and Council Members My name is Helen Aikman, I'm the
chair of the Board of Architectural Review for 2023 I was also in 2022 I'd like to begin by thanking
Council Member Nacy for appointing me and giving me the opportunity to serve the last few years I'd
also like to thank Council Member Zach Cummings for his guidance and partnership as our Council
liaison It's been a very good working relationship, and I value it very much
Of course, I'd like to thank our wonderful staff for all the great work that they do Let's see I've never
been in this position, but I understand the remote works We'd like to begin by focusing on our
accomplishments in 2022, which I think were very significant The three that are listed on the slide
revision of our bylaws and rules of procedure, starting back up our Joint Architectural Review Board
Awards, and finally the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,which allowed many more cases to move
to Administrative Approval as opposed to hearing before the BAR are definitely achievements
When I think about the year,what I think about really is what those represent to the people of the Town
and to your constituents From my perspective, and I think the rest of the board is well,we viewed 2022
as a year to focus on the applicant experience, which frankly, I think needed a little bit of work I first
came to the BAR as an applicant myself and I can't say that I found it a very warm and fuzzy experience,
which of course, you can't expect everyone to be happy when they leave a hearing like that
At the same time, I think we felt that there were some changes that could be made that would improve
the experience The revisions to the bylaws helped to clarify our procedures and made for a more
streamlined process The amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was key in that it just reduced hugely
the amount of cases that actually come before the BAR In fact, previously. about 45% of cases had
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gone to staff as opposed to the BAR Once the ordinance was enacted this year, 60% of cases went
through the staff instead of coming to the BAR
What this meant was that it enabled us to focus sharply on the cases that really were complex, and
needed a fair amount of work When we were working on those cases, we worked very hard to make
sure that the applicants understood if they were going to have to come back a second time to a work
session or to another hearing,that they knew exactly what we needed to have from them so that when
they came back, they weren't going to get another list of things they needed to bring to us again
I think we would cut down on the time of the hearings I know when I had my hearing as an applicant,
they didn't hear me until after eleven o'clock at night We have had virtually no meetings that ran long
like that in 2022 That was very successful We also introduced in addition to formal procedure changes,
a couple of simple courtesies that I think really have helped us connect with the applicants Number
one,at the beginning of each hearing, I introduce the members of the board by name That establishes
a little bit of a connection In addition,we state expressly that we understand that they're there because
they have important business decisions to make or important decisions to make about their homes and
that we are there as public servants to help them make those decisions in accordance with the
guidelines that the Town Council has adapted for the Town
Finally,we were working, as you can see,we talk about the Applicant Survey or the satisfaction survey
that the Town Council suggested that we incorporate into our procedures That obviously gave us good
feedback and actually the feedback was very good this year, but it also was a tool for connecting If at
the beginning of the hearing, you can say to the folks, "Listen, you're going to receive a survey and it's
going to solicit from you or welcome from your feedback That did we do well? What did we not do
well? Please tell us, please fill it out"
That also just opened up a sense of partnership, I think, between us and the applicants I'm not going
to claim that every applicant left happy at the end of the hearings or work sessions, but I think that the
survey responses reflect some improvement in that regard Finally,the Joint Architectural Review Board
Awards reestablishing that was a great thing in that it shifted the balance from a little bit more from stick
to carrot in what we do
I think that we had, I believe seven projects in Leesburg and that group that of awards that received
awards at a wonderful event that was very,very well attended that we did in partnership with the County,
the Town of Purcellville, and Middleburg We'll be doing that again next year Those are, I think the key
achievements for the year These are just figures on how many applications we had in hearings and so
on
I've already referenced that We'd like to highlight a notable case and this one is very special to me I
don't know how you all feel about China King, but before COVID, China King was a friendly place I
really liked China King, but during COVID it became like a member of the family When we received an
opportunity to be able to help them with some repairs that they needed done on their iconic facade
They had a vitreous glass facade,which was very badly worn and damaged and needed to be replaced
Our staff recommended that they apply for a National Historic Preservation grant to get that done They
applied for it They received it, and now the color has changed a little bit The reason for the change in
color was that there's such a small supply of vitreous glass left in the United States
They really couldn't choose whatever color they wanted, so they made a practical choice I think China
King still has the look and feel that it's had for a long time, and it should be set up now to continue for
our next generation of diners going forward I suspect, although I can't assure this that next year they'll
be an the award list for that project, which was really a great project
Looking forward to 2023 and beyond,we need some things to bring ourselves current We will continue
outreach in the Town including the JARB Awards As the Council suggested,and maybe this came from
Mr Cummings, I can't remember A year ago, in 2020, I guess we sent out a postcard just notifying
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folks that they have the privilege of living in the historic district so that we have fewer applicants coming
in, claiming that they had no idea I think the decision was made to do this every other year
In 2023,we'll be sending out those postcards again,and those of you who live in the historic district like
I do,we can look forward to receiving those and putting them on your refrigerator The most important
things that we need though are,first of all,we need to secure funding to update our architectural survey
An architectural survey basically catalogs all of the historic contributing assets in the Town, in the
historic district The most recent architectural survey is now almost a quarter of a century old,which is
way too old.A lot of properties and according to The National Trust and the Secretary of the Interior, it
a property is over 50 years old, it's classified as historic We need to deal with the fact that we now have
a bunch of properties that have passed that threshold How are we going to classify them' How are we
going to treat them under our own guidelines and deal with that?The world is turning and time is passing
and it just badly needs to be brought up to date, with a new survey of the historic district
The other thing that we need help with, is we need to spend some time and effort updating our
procedures for how we update our guidelines The guidelines, they go back to 2009, I believe Again,
the world has turned There are a lot of things that where we need updating New materials are
available One challenge,just to give you an example, is slate roofs There are slate roofs all over this
Town and they're falling apart People come to us and they want to know what to do
We just really don't know That are the products that are available to replace a slate roof? Is there
anything that has the look and feel of slate that's successful? That does it cost to replace it with real
slate?We had an applicant just a few weeks ago who assumed that he wouldn't be able to replace a
slate roof,but as it turned out—when he actually researched it and got some guidance--I'm about done
Mayor Burk: I think you need to tie it up, please
Helen Aikman: Yes Okay, great Anyway, he turned out he could afford it Those are the things that
we need help with If anyone has questions, I'd be happy to answer those
Mayor Burk: Thank you Thank you very much for coming today and explaining it Thank for all your
work and all your accomplishments.We appreciate the attitude change in regard to the BAR, so thank
you very much
Helen Aikman: Okay Thank you
Mayor Burk: All right That takes us to our petitioner section 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 doing so, give your address for the taped record
Any public speaker will be requested to state their name and please spell it for the purpose of closed
captioning
In the interest of fairness,we also ask you to 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 is expired Under the rules of orders
adopted by this Council, the time limit applies to all The first person on our list is Matt Chwalowski,
followed by Kim Hart
Matt Chwalowski: Evening everybody As a 40-year taxpayer in Leesburg, I'm here again like two
weeks ago I'm very interested in rational management of Town affairs, effective and so forth I'd like to
bring three small issues that I think need some corrections Twelve days ago, there was an accident
between two cars on R15 North and Battlefield Parkway There was broken glass, plastic, metal, and
so forth, and the police shoved that trash to the side on the sidewalk
I was watching that situation to see if the Town of Leesburg picks it up because if I was the Town
Manager, I would have a standard operating procedure agreement with the Chief of Police to let me
know about accidents so that I can go and pick that trash up Instead, I waited, waited, waited,waited,
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and finally at the end of last week, I called and it was picked up Okay?That should not be happening
It's not complicated It's common sense
Issue number two, the Town of Leesburg provides tree limb pickup as people do stuff around their
houses Okay? That's okay, but the problem is the way Town of Leesburg does it, the trucks that
mulches runs on a fixed schedule Whether there are tree limbs somewhere or not, they just go over
on a fixed schedule Unlike, for example, Amazon or UPS, where they go to an address It's a terrible
waste of money and people's time We have these things called apps that can be installed on the Town
of Leesburg website, and people can make an appointment
Issue number three, in May, two years ago reporter Neal Augenstein, WTOP, had a story about Town
of Leesburg transitioning or changing the location of 35 trees It was in May,just before the heat wave.
That caught my attention Actually, I decided to find out what happened with those trees Of course,the
majority of trees died and I saw my morning walks, Town employees with water tanks trying to save
them, et cetera The point is that we have something like 20,000 trees bigger than 2 inches in diameter
in Leesburg,okay?When the subdivision was built at Costco, they bulldozed like 500 trees 35 trees is
a rounding error We all grieve that trees have to be cut, but my God, this is a rounding error This
doesn't make sense to do, but it looks to me like employees have too much time on their hands Thank
you for your attention I appreciate it I will follow up again just like last time I did with an email,discussing
those issues, they need to be addressed Thank you very much See you in two weeks
Mayor Burk: Thank you, Mr Chwalowski Kim Hart is followed by somebody on Harper's Park Road
Is this Al?Oh,Al Hansen [laughs]Another Al You can give me your name when you come up [laughs]
Hello [laughs]
Kim Hart: Good evening, Madam Mayor, Members of the Council, I'm Kim Hart, K-I-M H-A-R-T I'm
speaking tonight on the Liberty Street Project I am the managing member of Good Works LP, which
develops attainable housing in Northern Virginia Including my service with the Windy Hill Foundation,
I've developed 739 affordable units in Loudoun County so far together with partners that makes me the
largest attainable housing developer in the County to date I've never done a project in Leesburg
I hope we can change that soon With your indulgence Madam Mayor, I'd like to start by addressing the
big question you asked last night How is this different?This is not an RFP requesting bids on a set of
plans for a new fire station This is not an unsolicited proposal from a developer requesting a rezoning,
or a project approval This is an RFP from the Town issued under the Virginia Public-Pnvate Education
Facilities and Infrastructure Act, also known as PPEA,to enter into a public-private partnership
You guys are the public part,we're the private part, and the point is to be partners Your attorney was
very correct in choosing this different kind of approach It is for big infrastructure projects like this one,
is useful when a project still needs definition, and it is meant to help the jurisdiction benefit from outside
experts The PPEA process has basically two steps Phase one is to propose a set of general concepts
We've done that and last night, we heard your response clearly You want more public parking, you
want more attainable housing, you want to consider a performing arts center
Also, you made it very clear that the Town cannot afford $31,000,000 to accomplish those goals That
is why the PPEA has phase two to answer more detailed questions to see if the concept will work To
be clear, the Council is not being asked to approve the project at this point All we need is a motion
saying you like our proposed concepts and that you are giving staff permission to work with us on phase
two,where we will attempt to answer all of the questions that you asked last night There were a bunch
We are proposing to work with staff in parallel to the dump remediation study to deliver our joint records,
our Joint report at roughly the same time they do this fall As to affordable housing, I don't think I need
to tell you how great the need is I've surveyed all of the attainable elderly projects in the Leesburg and
the surrounding area Collectively, there are today more than 400 individuals on those waiting lists I
could fill 75 units five times over I hope we can work together to do that.Thank you
Mayor Burt Thank you, Mr Hart Al Storm?
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Al Storm: Storm.
Mayor Burk: Storm Followed by Kevin Olivera
Al Storm: Madam Mayor,and Council, I'm here to speak on the behalf of the Liberty Lot My name's Al
Storm and it's A-L S-T-O-R-M I'm president of DBI architects We've been working on this project for
almost three years at this point in time The group that we've put together, a core group is a group of
local people has mostly 30 years of time working in, and around and providing opportunities, and
solutions for the people here in Leesburg and also the County.As you know, there's been a desire for
many years to provide a performing arts center here in Leesburg We took it on ourselves last year to
come up with a way to do it It takes a lot of time to develop a concept with the site, because of the fact
you have to get enough information there that you can actually put numbers to With a little bit of effort
there we've gone through that process and we basically proposed better our proposal in with the request
last year We filled that this site for a theater solution is the best site We think it's probably one of the
last sites, maybe the last good sae here in Town As when we were doing the process,we also felt that
by putting other functions together to use that site properly,we'd have a better way to be successful.At
that point in time, the two major things we felt were important were basically affordable housing and
obviously a garage
The garage Working with the theater is a perfect situation because they basically use the spaces at
different times The garage becomes a much more useful space The other thing that came up during
the process was that the potential for need for additional spaces We basically looked at our project and
said that awe add an extra location, an extra level we can add about 140 spaces At this point in time,
I feel like we have a great team working on this They're dedicated and passionate to putting this
proposal together We've got over a thousand man-hours at this point working today. All we're looking
forward is to move to phase two so that we can show that there's a way to actually make this financially
viable At that point in time, we'd also like to show the work that we've done to you in a presentation
Thank you very much
Mayor Burk: Thank you Kevin Olivera followed by Peter Burnett
Kevin Olivera: Good evening, Madam Mayor and Town Council My name is Kevin Olivera K-E-V-I-N
O-L-I-V-E-R-A My wife and I own Olivera Music Entertainment Our company provides music for social
and corporate events and has been located in Loudoun County for over 35 years My wife and I have
a passionate commitment to the arts community in Loudoun There have been discussions about a
performing arts venue since we moved here in 1988 I was thnlled to hear about the Liberty Public-
Private Partnership and their plans to include a 450-seat performing arts center This is exactly the type
of mixed-use development needed to support the arts, to support an art's venue In turn, it can make
the other parts of the plan more attractive We have an incredible wealth of talent in Leesburg and
Loudoun County This size venue could be used by local artists as well as regional and national acts.
It is also a place to showcase the Loudoun Symphony, Loudoun Corral, Master Singers of Virginia,
Stagecoach Theater, the Very Special Arts of Virginia, a Place to Be,the Loudoun County Community
Band, Sterling Playmakers, Loudoun Youth Orchestra, Loudoun Center Theater, Next Stop Theater,
Artworks, Loudoun Ballet, Loudoun Lyric Opera, old Dominion Chorus, and of course, the school
groups Can you believe all these arts groups located right here in Loudoun County have no central
place to call home? As a strong supporter of Visit Loudoun, I recognize how important tourism is to
Leesburg and to Loudoun Drawing local residents to Town for performances means patronizing
restaurants, drawing out-of-Town patrons adds hotel rooms to the mix
There will always be concerns about how a performing arts center can sustain itself financially I suggest
you look at Tally Ho as a good example nght here in Town They appear to be very successful as a
rock-and-roll club Clearly a different style venue with most patrons standing than would happen with
Liberty It seems to show an audience exists for theater, jazz, classical, world music, and pop music
performances. Wouldn't it be great to offer audiences both options? There's a wealth of knowledge
about the ways a theater of this size can be managed This can be obtained by talking to facility
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management companies I am excited about the Liberty Public-Private Partnership This plan wdl be
great for the arts community,the business community, and the Town of Leesburg Thank you
Mayor Burk: Thank you Mr OWera is followed by Peter Burnett
Peter Burnett: Good evening, Madam Mayor,Council Members My name is Peter Burnett.Thank you
for having me here I'm here to speak about the Liberty Street Law Project, and I'll try not to repeal
what's already been said by others so well The really very simple point that I would like to make is that
I have not heard from your side of the dais or mine anybody say that having a theater and affordable
housing and a significant amount of additional parking at the Liberty Street Lot is a bad idea To quote
the Mayor, it's a great idea, but the devil, as we know, is in the details I agree I agree
I think where we are with this is that it's a sufficiently important and impactful project I will tell you in my
45-plus years of being an investor in downtown Leesburg, I've lived through some pretty rough times
and watched a lot of people head to Alexandria to get bankruptcy discharges I regard this particular
project, if it can be done successfully and economically appropriately, as being something of an
insurance policy for downtown Leesburg, maintaining its identity. maintaining its attraction of tourists
and be in a way, not so subject to the economic ups and downs of the larger economies around us
I'll tell you, more than anything else, I would like to see the Town in partnership with our group make an
informed decision To me, that's the most important part of this whole project I think we've gotten the
cart a little bit in front of the horse with asking questions out of any kind of set plan and out of an
evaluation committee being put together, meeting regularly, calling upon experts as necessary to help
us and coming up with a solid analysis that everybody can say, yes, these are the facts, this is the
likelihood Then it will be up to you all to make the decision based on the Town's economics, what. if
anything, it can afford to invest in it and how to do that
So that here tonight, I'm just hopeful that we can work together parallel with the remediation study time
and really know whether this thing needs to go in a different direction or whether this has a very good
potential to be a long-term benefit to the Town of Leesburg I'm done Thank you
Mayor Burk: Thank you 22 seconds to spare Is there anybody in the audience who did not sign up,
but would like to have the opportunity to speak at this point? Seeing no one, I will close the petitioner
section at this point Thank you all very much for coming out It was very useful to hear from you tonight
We do move onto our approval of the consent agenda I will read these items and then ask for a motion
12A is the Continuing Service Contract Award to Rinker Design Associates PC on the Federally Funded
Projects B is Appropriation of Grant Funds for the Thomas Balch Library C is an Appointment to the
Diversity Commission for Haleema Tayub D is Lawson Road Pedestrian Crossing Local Funding E is
Downtown Parking Signage F is the Award of Contract Vendor Verification System. G is the Liberty Lot
Parking Lot Remediation Study Contract Award Is there anything that anybody would like to remove
from the consent agenda?All right Do I have a motion to accept it?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Mayor Burk: So moved by Vice Mayor Steinberg Second?
Council Member Nacy: Second
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Nacy All in favor indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?
Council Member Bagdasanan:Aye
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Mayor Burk:That passes 7-0 I think I heard Mr Bagdasanan Okay All right That takes us to our first
public hearing Our only public hearing for tonight If you read the beginning of that one [silence] Public
hearing Okay I will call to order this March 28'h, 2023 public hearing of the Leesburg Town Council
Unless there is an objection, I will dispense with the reading of the advertisement If you wish to speak,
we ask that you either sign upon the sheet in the hallway outside Council Chamber, but if you did not
get the opportunity to sign up,we will give you the 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 tum yellow at the
end of four minutes, indicating that you have one minute remaining At that time, we would appreciate
your summing up and yielding the floor when the bell indicates your time is expired Under the rules of
orders adopted by this Council, the five-minute time limit applies to all However, rather than have
numerous citizens present remarks on behalf of a group, the Council will allow a spokesperson for a
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 their request for additional time Our procedure
for the public hearing is as follows First, there is a beef presentation by staff about the item before us
Second members of the public that have signed up to speak will be called and given five minutes to
make their comments The public hearing item on the agenda for tonight is 2023 Tax rate and Fee
Ordinance Adoptions Lisa
Lisa Haley: Good evening, Madam Mayor, Members of Council, and to the public watching online My
name is Lisa Haley I'm the Deputy Director and Treasurer in the Department of Finance and
Administrative Services, and I'll be doing a brief presentation on the Tax Year 2023 Tax Rate Setting,
Public Hearing. The proposed real estate tax rate is 17 74¢ per$100 of assessed value. This is no
change from Tax Year 2022 The equalized rate is 16 530 per$100 of assessed value and each penny
represents $1 1 million for tax year 2023 The Town's real estate portfolios comprised of both
commercial and residential properties Residential represents about 77%, where commercial
represents 23% The residential assessments were up 8 42% With the new parcels representing 1 itok
of that increase,the existing commercial assessments were up a total of 10 5% 2 1%of that were new
parcels So the total combined portfolio was up 8 9% for Tax Year 2023 This chart represents the
housing stock by type The typical average tax bill one could expect the average tax bill for the entire
portfolio for Tax Year 2023 is increasing $994 or an annual increase of$65 per year, or $5 42 per
month Each individual tax bill will depend upon various factors The tax dollars that support the services
in the Town,76¢of each dollar goes towards direct-facing public services,such as Public Safety, Parks
and Recreation, Thomas Balch Library Wth that--
Mayor Burk: That was quick. [laughs]Thank you All right Is there any questions that anybody has at
this point of Ms Haley'Seeing none Nobody has signed up to speak tonight Is there anybody in the
audience that would like to speak that didn't get the chance to sign up' I see no one who has signed
up and nobody from the audience who is interested Therefore, at this point, I will close the public
hearing I will ask is there a motion to accept the 2023 Tax Rate and Fee Ordinance adoption Do I
have a motion'
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Mayor Burk: Moved by Vice Mayor Steinberg Second' Do I have a second?
Council Member Bagdasaran: I'll second
Mayor Burk: Okay. Oh, thank you, Mr Bagdasanan Is there any discussion at this point'That being
the case, I'll call the vote All in favor indicate by saying--
Vice Mayor Steinberg: You have to do a roll call
Mayor Burk: Oh, I have to do roll call Oh, it says roll call Yes, thank you Okay Mr Wilt'
Council Member Patrick Wilt:Aye
Mayor Burk: Ms Nacy
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Council Member Nacy:Aye
Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Steinberg?
Vice Mayor Steinberg:Aye
Mayor Burk: Mr Cummings?
Council Member Cummings:Aye
Mayor Burk: Mr Cimino-Johnson
Council Member Cimino-Johnson:Aye.
Mayor Burk: Sorry Myself is an aye Mr Bagdasanan I'm just getting to him Mr Bagdasanan
Council Member Bagdasarian:Aye
Mayor Burk:All right That passes unanimously
Christopher Spera: Did you ask Mr Wilt?
Mayor Burk: I did He was the first one All right That then takes us to our first resolution, which is
Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program Is there a presentation on that one?
Kaj Dentler: No, ma'am
Mayor Burk: Do I have a motion to approve the Capital Improvement Program? Mr Cimino-Johnson
Seconded by Council Member Nacy Any discussion on this project?All in favor indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?All right That passes 7-0 The next one is Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Adoption
Is there any discussion or any questions at this point? You all are cruel You're cruel I will ask for a
motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 budget adoption
Council Member Cimino-Johnson: I make a motion
Mayor Burk: Mr Cimino-Johnson, Is there a second?
Council Member Nacy: Second
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Ms Nacy Any additional discussion?An in favor indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed? That passes unanimously, and that takes us to the Liberty Street Parking Lot
Redevelopment Proposal Do I have a motion in regard to that?What? I thought she said something to
me I need to have something otherwise it--Yes, Mr--
Council Member Cimino-Johnson: I have a motion I would like to accept the proposed
redevelopment of the Liberty Street parking lot and move forward
Mayor Burk: You got to he a little more definitive What do you mean by move forward?
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Council Member Cimino-Johnson: You'll go to the next phase of looking into the RFP that we
received
Mayor Burk:You would like to make a motion to accept the redevelopment of the Liberty Street parking
lot, and continue discussions on funding and making progress?
Council Member Cimino-Johnson:Yes, ma'am
Mayor Burk: I summed it up for you All right Correct Is there a second?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Second
Mayor Burk: Mr Steinberg Any discussion at this point? Mr Wilt is reaching for his mic
Council Member Wilt:[laughs]Just a clarification This is a resolution to move forward with exploration,
not authorizing$31,000,000
Mayor Burk: Correct We're not authoring that at all Yet
Council Member Wilt:Thank you
Council Member Nacy: My comment was similar after hearing the speakers outline what phase two
meant I just wanted to see what that meant from Mr Spera, if possible.
Christopher Spera: The way the Public-Private Partnership Act is set up, and the way that our RFP
was drafted was there was a general response We got the overview of the plan, and then there was a
process for back, and forth during that time period The second phase for any, we only had one
submittal The elimination of other submittals isn't really relevant here The detailed phase, again, it's
an iterative process back, and forth. In that detailed phase, you work out some of the more particular
aetails At this point, you're still just talking about the details of the project Nothing is finalized, nothing
is authorized
Council Member Nacy: We still have the opportunity to bring our own- not corrections, but you know
what I mean Our own--
Mayor Burk: Suggestions
Council Member Nacy: Thank you- [laughs]to the table on it
Christopher Spera:Yes think that I don't recall which of the speakers in the petitioner section, maybe
it was Mr Burnett, maybe it was our initial speaker, but one of them actually had a very accurate
description of the process That the general phase is a selection phase, and is the concept right, and
the detailed phase is where you drill down and get to a level where, yes, we can live with this, we can
live with that or we don't want to do this,we don't want to do that You haven't obligated yourself other
than having those discussions
Council Member Nacy: Copy that Thank you
Mayor Burt Let me get to everybody and I'll get back to you again Mr Cummings?
Council Member Cummings: Yes, I think just a quick comment I'm supportive of the motion, and I
think my comment to my fellow Council Members, I think now staff has done a lot of work on this with
the proposers On our end, I believe our next step is to really take a look at what we want to do That
way, we can ensure that we're using everyone's time thoughtfully and not just continuing to focus on
big picture, but drill down into what we're looking at, and especially as we get back feasibility studies
and other information Again, I'm supportive of the motion I just want to make sure we're all working
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together to decide what we--Because we have to fund this at some point It's all great in theory, but to
fund it is the next big question
Mayor Burk: I need a clarification from you You said you're waiting to hear back from the feasibility
study Are you making a friendly amendment to Council Member Cimino-Johnson's to his motion to
include also a feasibility study?
Kaj Dentler: I want to answer your question that you gave to him, but I will clarify in your budget that
you just approved there is the$30,000 that you asked to include for some feasibility analysis
Mayor Burk: Thank you You don't need to worry about that Thank you Appreciate the clarification
Vice Mayor Steinberg:That was my question We don't need to reiterate that within this motion Thank
you
Mayor Burk: Mr Wilt?
Council Member Wilt:Just a general question on the process Does this now mean that we've received
one RFP response?Are we exclusively committing to exploring this response or is the response window
still open for potential others?
Mayor Burk: No That has closed
Christopher Spera: No, that is closed Now, it doesn't mean that the window can't reopen. Ultimately,
if you choose after the detailed phase to say, "Now, there's too many obstacles,' you can reject it
ultimately at that point,and then there would have to be another RFP initiate Yes, sir Another process
Council Member Wilt: Thank you
Mayor Burk:We have a motion on the table moved by Councilman Cimino-Johnson,seconded by Vice
Mayor Steinberg All in favor of the Liberty Street Parking Lot Redevelopment Proposal as stated by
Mr Cimino-Johnson, indicate by saying aye?
Members: Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That passes 7-0
Christopher Spera: Then Madam Mayor, what we'll do is we will prepare an amended resolution for
you since the one that was included in your packet was different
Mayor Burk: Okay Takes us to future Council meetings and agenda topics Council Member Cimino-
Johnson, anything?
Council Member Cimino-Johnson: I have nothing
Mayor Burk: Mr Cummings?
Council Member Cummings: I do have a future Thank you I would like to ask for a-to make sure we
have a proclamation for Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2nd I'd also add if possible if we could
on June 20d light the garage orange for-where Orange Day on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Mayor Burk:All right That'll be on a future agenda
Council Member Cummings:Are we doing comments as well?
Mayor Burk: Yes
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Council Member Cummings: I just wanted to say thank you to Council Member Nacy and her husband
Matt I saw on Facebook that they were helping the Leesburg Country Club paint-- They helped paint
the sign at the front of the entrance to the neighborhood Thank you for your continued service I was
there recently this week and it looked great I have some painting at my house Whenever you're ready,
just let me know
Mayor Burk: Mr Wilt?Ms Nacy?
Council Member Nacy:Thank you I just have a question about what Chair Aikman brought up in her
presentation about the historic architecture study Is that something that we need to authorize that
department to do slash ?
Kaj Dentler: Well, Mr David is coming to the podium, but in your budget, if I am correct in my memory,
you approved funds for the architectural [unintelligible]
Council Member Nacy: That was my next question
James David: That's correct There was an amount of $75,000 in the approved budget for the
architectural survey update The next step would be to go forth with the procurement process for a
qualified consultant
Council Member Nacy: Perfect Thank you Then the other one was if I'm assuming H1 guidelines
update, is that, does that coincide with any of the stuff you're about to undertake with the Zoning
amendments or is that more of a separate Town plan, almost kind of process?
James David: We will look at the entirety of the Zoning Ordinance, and the H1 district is one of those
Zoning districts There could be some revisions,improvements there, but updating the guidelines would
be a separate effort. I think what Chair Aikman was talking about was coming up with a game plan for
how to make that happen
Council Member Nacy: Okay Thank you
James David:You got it
Mayor Burk:Vice Mayor Steinberg
Vice Mayor Steinberg:Thank you Nothing for future meetings, no comments, one disclosure meeting
with Mr Burnett and Mr. Knutson on the 17 h of this month regarding the Liberty Street project
Mayor Burk: All right, and I will close it out with I want to welcome Robeks Juice They just opened a
new juice shop near Lowe's and they already have quite a following It's a really exciting ribbon cutting
to participate in I want to congratulate United Bank that is celebrating their 184th birthday They have
been serving the United States now for 184 years, and are very proud to be here in Leesburg On the
18'h I did a meet the Mayor at Dolce and Ciabatta at their new location If you have not had the chance
to go there, take the opportunity, it is a wonderful addition to Leesburg and they have a bakery here on
Catoctin Street This allows them to have a full menu,they have great pizzas and all of the pastnes that
they ordinarily have, sandwiches It was packed from the time I got there till the time I left It's most
certainly a very well-appreciated business Again, another business that just opened and it's already
doing really very well
I also on the 20'^ participated in the kickoff, the new site for the Loudoun Hunger This is a really
innovative new idea that Loudoun County is doing they're going to make that site as much of the social
chanty programs as possible Other charities will be involved there They will have offices there, but the
Market and Loudoun Hunger Relief will be the central provider there All of the charities were there and
we knocked down a wall and it was great fun, but they're very excited for this opportunity
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I also want to welcome Loudoun Urgent Vet Care that opened, also that is right near Lowe's right near
the juice shop That's another example,she opened on a Friday and was busy from Friday until Sunday,
nonstop. Had a couple of days off, she takes a couple of days off and then when she opened her door
she had a line waiting to come in This most certainly is obviously a very needed service and when I
welcome Ms Dunn and her 18 employees that will be a part of this well Loudoun Urgent Vet Care.
I want to disclaim that on that same day I also met with Taylor Chess about the Peterson Compass
Creek program, the possibility of having a data center located there I want to thank Tuscarora High
School,they invited me to participate in the Unite program It was a delightful program where students
that were not from this country,or their ancestors were from other countries did different things to honor
their heritage It was very entertaining and very delightful Thanks to Tammy Carter for inviting me to
be there and enjoy it
On 23'd Evergreen Mills invited me to participate in a career day I had the opportunity to talk to the
second graders I was really blown away by just how well-mannered they were and how interested they
were When one second grader asked me, if I had considered the rate of return on the Utilities
Department, I was blown away I didn't know what to say
On the 25"we had Leesburg held a job fair I want to say it was very well done I want to commend the
Economic Development Department for all of their hard work We had done these in the past before
COVID They were very successful and now we're building it back up again We had a little less than
100 students come The parents were delighted I think there was about 100 parents that came and
they were delighted for this opportunity for their students and their kids. Every one of the vendors I
talked to was very excited to be there and very impressed with the students that they met
Then I want to end with on the 27h I had a virtual meeting I am on the VML Executive Board
Unfortunately in January the president of VML passed away, and so Chucky Reed is now the new
president and voted to make that official on the 27th That is all I have Town Manager
Kaj Dentler Tonight, I have a couple of things Usually, I don't say too much ,.,,s,aze
that we lost a long-term retiree, Max Mellot, passed away recently the age of 80, worked for the Town
from 1997 in the Utilities Department and retiring in 2014 I'll send you some information on visitation
coming up Second, in regards to one of your projects that you directed staff to work on is almost
completely finished It's our Potter's Field project You'll be getting information on that soon regards to
the dedication ceremony early here in May
The monument and the sign are on the site If you decide to go for a walk in this nice whether you can
see it for yourself until we have the public dedication Two other things, to just thank you from the staff
perspective for direction on Liberty Lot That's important to us so we know which path we're following I
want to thank you for your support approving the budget
I certainly, although you're recognizing all of my employees for compensation as part of the budget,
you're recognizing the value that our Police Department employees have done, and I think that's a bold
statement that you have made an appropriate one for us to do Then finally, you had asked for a quick
briefing on the Airport I'm going to ask if I may yield a minute to our Airport Director Scott Coffman at
your request.
Mayor Burk: It's fine
Scott Coffman: Good evening, Madam Mayor, Members of Council Just a very quick update, not a lot
of progress to report, because we didn't—our meeting with the FAA was postponed till this Friday The
good news is the FAA has agreed to bring in folks that are outside of the next-gen project which the
next-gen folks focused on remote tower Our focus is on air traffic which will help us on a decision for
staffing a mobile tower, or temporary tower or permanent tower going forward
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Then also the Airport's division and the FAA will talk to us about funding options We know some of the
funding programs that the tower can fit under, but we want to hear from the airport's folks, if there's any
priority, that could be given to Leesburg Any questions?
Mayor Burk: All right. I think we're-- Did you have a question?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: No, no questions Thanks
Mayor Burk:Thank you
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Your disclosure reminded me that I also attended that meeting with Taylor
Chess regarding the Compass Creek Data Center Thanks
Mayor Burk: All right, no problem At this point, then I will ask the audience that to leave because we
will be going into a closed session No, okay You don't have to leave yet.
[laughter]
Mayor Burk: Let me do this
[laughter]
Mayor Burk: I know for pursuant to Virginia Code section 2 2-3711(A)(8) and 2 2-3711(A)(3) of the
Code of Virginia that Leesburg Town Council convene in a closed meeting for the purpose of
consultation with legal counsel and beef ng by the staff members regarding specific legal matters related
to the pending annexation of the JMA where such consultation in open session would adversely affect
the negotiating and litigation posture of the Town Is there a Second?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Second
Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Steinberg made a second All in favor indicate by saying aye
Members: Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?All right, is Mr Bagdasaran—you're staying with us for this?
Council Member Bagdasarian: I will for at least ten minutes
Council convened in a Closed Session at 8:26 p.m.
Council reconvened in an Open Session at 9:01 p.m.
Mayor Burk: In accordance with Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia, I move that Council certify
to the best of each members'knowledge,only public business matters lawfully exempted from the 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
and considered in the meeting by Council Mr Cimino-Johnson?
Council Member Cimino-Johnson:Aye
Mayor Burk: Mr Cummings?
Council Member Cummings: Yes
Mayor Burk: Mr Steinberg?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Yes
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Mayor Burk: Ms Nacy?
Council Member Nacy Aye
Mayor Burk Mr Wilt?
Council Member Wilt:Aye
Mayor Burk: Burk yes And Mr Bagdasarian is not present
Vice Mayor Steinberg: He's in a loud environment
Mayor Burk: Do I have a motion to adjourn?
Council Member Cummings: So moved
Mayor Burk: Moved by Mr Cummings Second?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Mayor Burk: By Vice Mayor Steinberg All in favor?
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?All right We are done
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