HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023_tcmin0509 COUNCIL MEETING May 9, 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, Deputy Town Attorney Christine Newton,
Deputy Town Manager Keith Markel, Director of Utilities Amy Wyks, Director of
Economic Development Russell Seymour, Director of Parks and Recreation Rich Williams,
Director of Public Works and Capital Projects Renee LaFollette, Airport Director Scott
Coffman, Interim Police Chief Vanessa Grigsby, Senior Engineer Christine Roe, Senior
Engineer Karin Franklin, Police Officer Matt Wolfe and Clerk of Council Eileen Boeing.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Alice King, Unitarian Universalist Church of
Loudoun.
3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Vice Mayor Steinberg.
A. _ _ROLL CALL
a. All Council Members present.
5. MINUTES
a. Work Session Minutes of April 24 2023
MOTION2023-096
On a motion by Council Member Nacy, seconded by Council Member Bagdasarian, the
April24, 2023, Work Session minutes were moved for approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote. 6-0-1(Cimino-Johnson abstain)
b Regular Session Minutes of April 25. 2023
MOTION 2023-097
On a motion by Council Member Cummings, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the
April25, 2023, Regular Session minutes were moved for approval.
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The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasanan, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt
and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
6. ADOPTING THE MEETING AGENDA
MOTION2023-098
On a motion by Council Member Nacy, seconded by Council Member Cummings, the meeting
agenda was moved for approval.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasanan, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nary, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt and
Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
7. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
a. None.
8. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS
a. Bike to Work Day
Council Member Cimino Johnson read the proclamation for Bike to Work
Day Mayor Burk presented it to Mr. Matt Shaffer from Bike Loudoun. Mr. Shaffer
made a few remarks.
b. National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Council Member Wilt read the proclamation for National Skilled Nursing
Care Week.
c. Kids to Parks Day
Council Member Bagdasanan read the proclamation for Kids to Parks Day
Mayor Burk presented it to Parks and Recreation Department Director Rich
Williams, who made a few remarks.
d. National Police Week
Council Member Nacy read the proclamation for National Police Week.
Mayor Burk presented it to Interim Police Chief Vanessa Grigsby and Valor Award
recipient Officer Matthew Wolfe. Chief Grigsby made a few remarks.
e. National Public Works Week
Council Member Cummings read the proclamation for National Public Works
Week. Mayor Burk presented it to Public Works and Capital Projects Department
Director Renee LaFollette, who made a few remarks.
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f. Nancy L. Ryan 80`"Birthday and 25th Senior Fitness Celebration
MOTION2023-099
On a motion by Mayor Burk, seconded by Vice Mayor Steinberg, the following was
proposed:
I move to approve the Nancy L. Ryan 80th Birthday and 25th Senior Fitness Celebration
Proclamation to be presented at the May 23, 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
g. Jewish American Heritage Month
MOTION2023-100
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the
following was proposed:
I move to approve the proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month to be presented at
the May 9, 2023, Town Council Meeting.
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
Vice Mayor Steinberg read the proclamation for Jewish American Heritage
Month. Mayor Burk presented it to Rabbi Neil Tow, who made a few remarks.
9. PRESENTATIONS
a. None.
10. REGIONAL COMMISSION REPORTS
a. None.
11. PETITIONERS
The Petitioner's Section opened at 7:21 p.m.
There were no petitioners wishing to address Council.
The Petitioner's Section closed at 7:22 p.m.
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12. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION2023-101
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Cummings, the following
consent agenda was proposed:
a. Define the Downtown Footprint for Marketing Purposes
RESOLUTION2023-072
Geographically Defining Downtown Leesburg for Marketing Purposes
b. Replacement of Thickener Sludge Pumps at the Water Pollution Control Facility
RESOLUTION2023-073
Approving a Task Order for the Replacement of Two Thickener Sludge Pumps at the
Water Pollution Control Facility to WGK Construction in the amount of$214,631
The Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings, Nacy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt
and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
13. RESOLUTIONS /ORDINANCES / MOTIONS
a. Airport North Apron Paving-Hangars C&D Rehabilitation Project
Ms. Karin Franklin and Mr. Scott Coffman presented Council with the scope
of the project and funding sources provided by a combination of Town funds and
grant funds from the Virginia Department of Aviation to rehabilitate pavement at the
Airport that is m poor to serious condition. Council and staff discussed the project.
MOTION2023-102
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Cummings, the
following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2023-074
Authorize Grant Execution in the amount of$1,640,000 and Authorize Award of
Contract to Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC dba Virginia Paving Company in the amount
of$1,918,843 for Construction of the Airport North Apron Paving—Hangars C&D
Rehabilitation 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
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b. Police Station Expansion Project- Construction Administration Change
Order No. 8 and
c. Police Station Expansion Proiect-Construction Contract Award
Ms. Christine Roe presented Council with the proposed construction contract
award to Hoar Construction for the Police Station expansion project and the need for
a change order to allow Dewberry to do the construction administration. Council and
staff discussed the project.
MOTION2023-103
On a motion by Council Member Nary, seconded by Council Member Cummings, the
following was proposed:
RESOLUTION2023.076
Award a Construction Contract in the amount of$17,882,733 to Hoar Construction,
LLCfor the Police Station Expansion Project and Authorize the Town Manager to Sign
the Contract
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
MOTION2023-104
On a motion by Council Member Nacy, seconded by Council Member Cimino-Johnson,
the following was proposed:
RESOLUTION 2023-075
Approve Change Order No. 8 to the Dewberry Design Contract for the Police Station
Expansion Project for Construction Administration Services in the amount of$500,985
and Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Change Order
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
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. None.
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 Cimino-Johnson shared his concerns regarding Stanley Martin and
the amenities that were promised to the residents of Tuscarora Village.
Council Member Cummings disclosed he met with Mr. Kim Hart, Mr. Brian Cullen
and Mr. Andy Shuckra regarding a rezoning application in the Oaklawn area.
Council Member Bagdasarian disclosed he met with Mr. Kim Hart and Mr. Andy
Shuckra regarding a project at Oaldawn and with residents of Potomac Station regarding the
Hamblet project.
Council Member Nacy disclosed she met with Mr. Kim Hart, Mr. Eric Delong and
Mr. Andy Shuckra about the Oaklawn rezoning.
18. MAYOR DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO
FUTURE MEETINGS
Mayor Burk disclosed she attended a Life with Cancer Event hosted by Mr. Taylor
Chess with Peterson. Mayor Burk reported the County held a meeting on the future of the
Westpark property where the residents heard the County's plans for the project. Mayor Burk
attended the Valor awards and congratulated the officers who received the award but also
thanked the whole department for what they do for Leesburg. Mayor Burk said VDOT held
a meeting on the proposed design for the Battlefield Parkway and Route 7 overpass and that
the project should be coming before Council m the next few months. Mayor Burk attended
the Visit Loudoun awards and noted that the Town's Parks and Recreation Department won
an award for the marketing of the Flower and Garden Show Mayor Burk said she and Vice
Mayor Steinberg met with the new Sustainability Manager and were pleased to hear her
ideas for Leesburg. Mayor Burk said she and Vice Mayor Steinberg met with a few Leesburg
businesses having trouble with a zoning requirement in the Hub Zone that was resolved with
the help of Town staff. Mayor Burk accompanied Supervisor Umstattd to recognize Dolce &
Ciabatta Bakery and The Restock Store during Small Business Week. Mayor Burk and
members of the Tree Commission attended a tree planning event at Catoctin Elementary
School. Mayor Burk attended the Leesburg Small Business Awards held at ION and
congratulated the businesses who were nominated and won. Mayor Burk thanked the
Economic Development staff for coordinating the event. Mayor Burk attended the
dedication of the new marker at Union Cemetery denoting the reinterment of the bodies
there from the old pauper's field. Mayor Burk thanked those involved in the project. Mayor
Burk thanked the Loudoun County Caregivers for their breakfast get-together. She thanked
the organization's volunteers for helping people with everything from transportation, to
helping them pay their bills, money management, and medical assistance. Mayor Burk noted
she had to miss the Latino Festival this year but heard it was fabulous event and regrettably
had to miss it. Mayor Burk asked everyone to remember those who have gone before us.
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19. TOWN MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Dentler noted the staff at the Thomas Balch Library are now utilizing the log
cabin on Loudoun Street vacated by the Economic Development Department to process
documents. Staff is inviting members of the public to see those documents during First
Friday events. Mr. Dentler reported that the Town's contractor will be performing structural
work on the Town garage that will severely impact the number of spaces available beginning
the evening of May 14 and continuing into the early part of the following week. He added
staff was authorized to take advantage of telecommuting opportunities to reduce the impact
on the garage parking demand but that Town Hall would be appropriately staffed and
encouraged everyone to plan accordingly
20. CLOSED SESSION
a. None.
21. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg,seconded by Council Member Nacy, the meeting was
adjourned at 7.47p.m.
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Kelly B k, or
Town of Leesburg
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Clerk of Council
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May 9,2023—Leesburg 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: I would like to call today's May 9t, 2023 meeting of the Leesburg Town Council If
anybody in the room needs hearing assistance, please see the Clerk Council, we have a guest for
our invocation tonight, Reverend Alice King from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun, and
the salute to the flag will be followed by Vice Mayor Steinberg Reverend,very nice to see you tonight
Alice King:Thank you for having me Thank you for asking me, Todd Let's just take a moment to
breathe together, to be in silence,to let go of anything that does not serve us and the good of the
people, to acknowledge the earth that nurtures us and sustains life, and a moment to acknowledge
the original inhabitants of this land
Let us pray now to that which is known by many names and is yet beyond naming,which some call
God May we be of use in service of others May the presence of love be with this Council in their
work May they know our appreciation for their service May they have the wisdom to create what is
essential for the common good May they keep within their hearts a love for the cause of human
welfare and a dedication to enrich the lives of all Guide them En their labor to maintain and strengthen
public life as they remain good stewards of the gift of life Blessed be, and amen
Mayor Burk:Thank you Vice Mayor?
Vice Mayor Neil Steinberg: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America—
Ali:--and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible,with liberty and justice
for all
Mayor Burk:Thank you Roll call Let the record reflect all members of Council are present I have
one set of minutes The work session minutes from April 24th Do I have a motion?
Council Member Kari Nacy: So moved
Mayor Burk: Moved by Councilwoman Nacy Second?
Council Member Ara Bagdasarian: Second
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Bagdasarian All In favor indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?Abstain?
Council Member Todd Cimino-Johnson:Abstain
Mayor Burk:All right Regular Session minutes of April 25t1, 2023 Have a motion?
Council Member Zach Cummings: So moved
Mayor Burk: Moved by Mr Cummings Second?
Council Member Nacy: Second
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Nacy All in favor indicate by saying aye
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Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That passes 7-0 I need a motion to adopt the meeting agenda
Councilwoman Nacy moved it Is there a second?
Council Member Cummings: Second
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Cummings Is there any item that anybody would like
amended or deleted?Okay, all in favor say aye
Members: Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That passes 7-0, okay,we have various proclamations and each of you have
one to read. If you could send it down the aisle back to me so I can present it. The first one is the Bike
to Work Day
Council Member Cimino-Johnson: Proclamation Bike to Work Day Whereas this year, Friday, May
19'h is Bike to Work Day Whereas Bike to Work Day is an event open to riders of all levels from first-
time riders to the most experienced cyclists, and, Whereas the event's goal was to bring attention to
the numerous cycling benefits for riders and for the environment And,whereas cycling helps with
stress reduction, cardiovascular health and weight management and whereas bicycling to work
contributes to air pollution reduction and decreases automobile traffic congestion, and,whereas there
will be over 100 pitstops located throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area,and,whereas
Leesburg residents can join the event at the Ratio Park pitstop by the W&OD Trail
Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg,Virginia recognize May
19th, 2023 is Bike to Work Day and encourage residents to join one of the convoys, bike alone or find
a riding partner to participate in this fun event Proclaimed this 9'h of May 2023
Mayor Burk:All right,thank you The next one is National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Council Member Patrick Wilt:Whereas National Skilled Nursing Care Week is celebrated every
year in May starting on Mother's Day It is a time to honor residents and staff in skilled nursing care
centers nationwide, and,whereas we honor and respect elders and citizens of any age.with physical
or intellectual disabilities,who reside in skilled nursing facilities in Leesburg and throughout Virginia,
and, whereas skilled nursing care centers throughout our area are observing National Skilled Nursing
Care Week using the 2023 theme of cultivating kindness, and,whereas we urge everyone to visitor
call a loved one, family member or friend residing in a care setting to offer a kind word Therefore
proclaimed that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia recognize the week of May
14th through the 200'h 2023 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week, residents are urged to recognize
and support the vital services provided by our skilled nurses Proclaimed this 9th day of May 2023
Mayor Burk:Thank you, Kids to Park Day
Council Member Bagdasarian:Yes,whereas May 20'h,2023,the 13th Kids to Park Day organized
and launched by the National Park Trust every third Saturday in May Whereas Kids to Park Day
empowers kids and encourages families to get outdoors and visit local parks, public lands and waters
Whereas we should encourage children to lead an active lifestyle to combat issues of childhood
obesity, diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia Whereas the studies show that spending
time in nature and playing outdoors increases children's happiness and attention spans while
lessening anxiety and whereas Kids to Park Day broadens children's appreciation for nature and
outdoors, and whereas Kids to Park Day recognizes the importance of responsible recreation while
enjoying the benefits of the outdoors
Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and the Council of the Town Leesburg in Virginia recognize May
20'h, 2023 as Kids to Park Day and encourage all residents to celebrate by taking the children in their
lives to one of the Town's parks in our County, State and National parks. Proclaimed this 19'h day of
May 2023
Mayor Burk:Thank you and could you gentlemen--thank you The National Police Week
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Council Member Nacy: National Police Week, May 14'h through May 20'h,2023 Whereas in 1962,
President Kennedy proclaimed May 151h as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week on
which that date falls as National Police Week, and whereas members of the Town's law enforcement
agency work tirelessly to protect and serve Leesburg residents, enforce the law and keep its
neighborhoods,schools, businesses, and families safe, and whereas it is important that all citizens
acknowledge and understand their Police Departments duties and responsibilities, and that members
of the Leesburg Police Department recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and
property and protecting against violence and disorder, and whereas everyone must reflect on the
commitment and bravery of our local State and other public sector police as they ensure our safety
and wellbeing through their devotion to maintaining peace and security in our communities Therefore
proclaimed that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia recognized May 14'"
through the 20'h 2023 as National Police Week and we extend our congratulations to Phillip Braven,
Michael DaRin,Justin Dudley, Patrick Kidd, Steven Meyer
Council Member Bagdasarian: Kyle Wagner
Council Member Nacy: Kyle Wagner, sorry, I lost my place [chuckles] Steven Winkler and Matthew
Wolfe who were recognized at the 2023 Valor Awards Ceremony for their outstanding service and
courage The Town appreciates the vital services that every Leesburg Police Department Officer
performs and their exemplary dedication to our community Proclaimed this 9'"day of May 2023
Mayor Burk:Thank you National Public Works Week
Council Member Cummings: Proclamation, national Public Works Week, May 21•t through the 271h,
2023. Whereas the Public Works Service provided in our community is integral to our everyday lives
and is essential in protecting and enhancing our human environment, and whereas the support of an
informed and understanding citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of Public Works systems and
programs, and whereas the 2023 National Public Works Week theme is connecting the world through
Public Works,which as the American Public Works Association states, Public Works connects us all
through infrastructure and service, enhancing the quality of life for the communities these
professionals serve, and whereas the Town of Leesburg Public Works Department performs essential
services such as equipment maintenance, construction drawing reviews,transportation, infrastructure
upkeep, stormwater management, public buildings, brush and leaf collection, refuse and recycling
collection, street maintenance,and snow removal, and whereas these critical facilities and services
could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of the Public Works professionals, engineers,
managers, and employees
Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia hereby
recognize May 21"through May 271h,2023 as National Public Works Week, and pay tribute to the
public works professionals for their substantial contributions and dedication to everyone's quality of
life, any time of day in any type of weather Proclaimed, excuse me, this 91"day of May, 2023
Mayor Burk:Thank you very much Now I need a motion I'll move to the proclamation for Nancy L
Ryan's 801h birthday and her 251b senior fitness celebration to be presented on May 23'd, 2023 Town
Council meeting
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Mayor Burk: Okay
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Second
Mayor Burk: Second, [chuckles] Okay Vice Mayor Steinberg Second All in favor'+
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That passes 7-0 The next one I need a motion for and this is for Jewish
American Heritage Month
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved You need It read?
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Mayor Burk:Yes, please
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Okay I move to approve the proclamation for Jewish American Heritage
Month be presented at the May 9t, 2023 Town Council meeting
Mayor Burk: Is there a second?
Council Member Nacy: Second
Mayor Burk: Council Member Nacy All in favor indicate by saying
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?Would you read it, Mr Steinberg?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Proclamation Jewish American Heritage Month Whereas,Jewish American
Heritage Month originated in 1980 with a resolution passed by Congress proclaiming April 21st to the
28th, 1980 as Jewish Heritage Week, and whereas in April of 2006 former President George W Bush
proclaimed May as Jewish American Heritage month, and whereas the Town of Leesburg Council
recognizes the Jewish American community's rich heritage and the numerous contributions to
Leesburg and Loudoun County, and whereas Jewish Americans have served our nation for over 369
years in government, medicine, art, literature, education, and the military among many other fields,
and whereas we must all learn about the history, culture, accomplishments, and rich diversity of the
Jewish American community, and whereas we welcome Rabbi Neil Tow, excuse me,Tow to accept
the proclamation on behalf of the Leesburg Jewish American community Therefore proclaimed this
9th day of May 2023 that the Mayor and Town Council celebrate Jewish American Hentage Month and
call on Leesburg residents to stand against anti-Semitism or any type of discrimination against others
in our community
Mayor Burk:Thank you very much I will bring these down and we will present them Thank you The
first one we're going to present is the Bike to Work Day, and Mike Shaffer is accepting this one Matt,
sorry Matt, tell us why is it important to bike to work? Because I hear you do it often
Matt Shaffer: I think it overall is a great benefit to the community health benefits It keeps people
together, keeps people healthy,was really what it's all about Getting on that bike reducing traffic
congestion These are the little things that you can make on a personal level that actually can make a
big difference in your community
Mayor Burk:As I say, you do often ride your bike to work?
Matt Shaffer: I bike to work every day that I am m the office From Lincoln to Leesburg
Mayor Burk:Well,that's phenomenal How do you get there?
Matt Shaffer'MOD Trail
Mayor Burk: Oh,there we go, [laughs] All right Well, thank you very much for accepting this
proclamation, and thanks for taking the bike as opposed to getting in that car.
Matt Shaffer It's an honor and a privilege to accept this
Mayor Burk:Thank you Thank you very much
Matt Shaffer: Thank you
[claps]
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Mayor Burk:The next one is Rich Williams will be accepting for proclamations for Kids to Park Day
Rich is our Director of Parks and Rec I bet you have some information about some activities you're
planning
Rich Williams: Absolutely, Mayor Burk Okay. In recogmbon of Kids in the Park Day,the Town will be
conducting a officially called the Ida Lee Park Discovery Walk,which will be held on the weekend of
May 19r'through the 215' Wth that,families can go online to the Parks and Recreation website,
download a map and take that map out into Ida Lee Park and answer 15 questions about different
locations within the park and perform 15 physical activities, and then return that map to the park The
first hundred kids that turn those maps in completed will be eligible to receive Kids in the Park Day
sunglasses
Mayor Burk: Sunglasses? Is this limited to kids? I have some Council Members who may be
interested [chuckles]
Rich Williams:You can give it a try I think we can make something happen for them
Mayor Burk:Well,thank you. I think that's very exciting That scavenger hunt, what are some of the
things they'll be looking for?
Rich Williams:They'll be simple questions like,there's a plaque on May Hill,what's the animal
depicted on that plaque? Really, its to get the kids to move around different areas of the park and
take a look
Mayor Burk: Okay Sounds like a lot of fun
Rich Williams: Thank you very much
Mayor Burk:Thank you
[claps]
Mayor Burk:The next one is the proclamation for National Police Week We have multiple ones here
Our Interim Chief is accepting this but you're going to take it for all of the officers and give them out for
us
Vanessa Grigsby Sure
Mayor Burk: Is that right?Oh, good [laughs]Would you like a few words about it?We're very
excited
Vanessa Grigsby I would,were lucky enough to have Matt Wolfe here with us tonight He was
actually one of the Valor Award recipients I'm sure Matt would agree with me when I say that we're
very fortunate to be members of the Leesburg Police Department, to have such a supportive Mayor,
our Council and Town colleagues, and our phenomenal Leesburg community On behalf of all the
Valor Award recipients, thank you
Mayor Burk: Thank you Would you like to say anything?Are you sure?You don't want to tell us
about your phenomenal award?
Matt Wolfe: No
Mayor Burk: [laughs]Could we get a picture with you?Thank you very much
[applause]
Mayor Burk:The next one we have is National Public Works Week, and this is the Director of Public
Works Renee LaFollette I always say the last name wrong Say it for me
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Renee LaFollette: LaFollette
Mayor Burk: LaFollette We've only worked together how many years, [laughs]22 Okay [laughs],
sorry You can mess up Burk anytime you want
Renee LaFollette: Okay Thanks Actually, yes, okay
[laughter]
Thank you, Mayor and Council for recognizing our Public Works Department here in Town of
Leesburg.We do provide the essential services We're the everything and the kitchen sink because
we installed them in the buildings We are doing a Joint Public Works Week Utilities Open House,
touch a truck event on May 20th between 9 00 and noon at the Utility Maintenance Building We
encourage the public to came out and see what both of our departments do and see some of the
equipment that we use to maintain the Town
Mayor Burk: They have amazing equipment out there that the kids love and it's really worth the time
to come out and see it Thank you very much What's the date again?
Renee LaFollette: May 201h, 9 00 AM to noon at the Utility Maintenance Facility.
Mayor Burk:Where is that located?
Renee LaFollette: On Russell Branch Parkway
Mayor Burk: Look for the mural
Renee LaFollette:Yes
Mayor Burk: Okay [laughs]
Renee LaFollette:Well, not the mural Two buildings down the mural
Mayor Burk: Oh, okay All nght
[laughter]
In that area
Renee LaFollette:Yes, thank you
Mayor Burt Thank you
[applause]
Our next proclamation is for Jewish American Heritage Month This is Rabbi Tow Es going to be
accepting this today
Neil Tow:Thank you
Mayor Burk:Well,thank you This is really a very important issue for us and we're very honored and
delighted to be able to give this to you today I wondered if you would say a few words and what it
means to the community
Neil Tow:Yes Thank you so much Thank you, everyone Thank you for being here We're very
grateful to Delegate a former Speaker of the Virginia Legislature, Eileen Filler-Corn for forwarding
legislation to officially make May Jewish American Heritage Month in the State of Virginia Jewish
presence in Virginia goes back to at least the end of the 16th century I would specifically like to
mention one of the early pioneer families of Leesburg, Jewish families of Leesburg, Joseph and
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Fannie Rafio who came here in the early 1900s We honor them even as we honor the growing and
diverse Jewish community in Leesburg and beyond in the Commonwealth Thank you so much for
supporting this
Mayor Burk: Thank you Thank you for choosing Leesburg We appreciate it [laughs]All right Thank
you
[applause]
All right Our next form of action is our presentations Anybody have any regional reports?All right
Petitioners 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 by
yourself and if comfortable doing so, give your address for the taped record Any public speaker will
be requested to state their name and spell it for the purpose of closed captioning you observe a
three-minute time limit The green light in front of you will turn yellow when you have one minute
remaining and your time has expired And we have Halley Celeste Castello here to speak Is Halley
here?
Eileen Boeing: She signed up online
Mayor Burk: Is there anybody in the audience that would like to speak that didn't sign up?
[laughter]
Seeing that there's nobody, I will close the petitioner's section We have two items on the Consent
Agenda A is Define the Downtown Footprint for the Marketing Purposes B is Replacement of the
Thickener Sludge Pumps at the Water Pollution Control Facility May I have a motion?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Mayor Burk: Second?
Council Member Cummings: Second
Mayor Burk: Item that anybody wishes [unintelligible] in favor indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye.
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That passes 7-0 Our first resolution is for the Airport North Apron Paving-
Hangars C&D Rehabilitation Project [unintelligible]
Karin Franklin: That would be me
Mayor Burk: Okay
Karin Franklin: Uh oh Eileen, I forget Do I push this?Okay Sorry about that It's been a little bit I'm
Kann Franklin I'm one of the Senior Engineers in the Public Works Capital Projects Department I'm
just going to tell you a little bit about the Airport North Apron Paving- Hangars C & D Construction
Contract In the latest 2022 Virginia Department of Aviation Pavement Report, it was identified that
the pavement in this area was poor to senous condition, needed to be paved immediately It's 20 plus
years old and itjust really needs to be paved One of the things that this project started out as Apron
C and D and got expanded to A through D when we got this report results We're going to use Full
Depth Reclamation using this machine It recycles the old asphalt and base to create a new cement
base It's faster We don't have to haul a lot of material offsite It's lower cost than the full replacement,
and its a longer life than an overlay project
We did get three bids Virginia Paving was our low bidder at 1 9 and change We do plan on starting
the construction as soon as we can, probably in July, and finishing in the fall This project is funded
with Department of Aviation funding at 80%with the Town putting in 20% Just a quick budget
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overview,we do have 2 5 million budgeted for construction. Between the inspection services and the
bid itself,we believe we have about 490K available for contingency if needed, and we don't plan on
having any expenditures until FY24
Your motions are two-part What I wanted to note on these motions is that the first item we're
authorizing the Town Manager to execute the grant agreement once we receive it It's going to the
Board for the Department of Aviation at the end of this month, around the 25'^, and we'll get the award
a couple of days later and we want to be able to go ahead and get it executed immediately so that we
can then award the construction contract Both of these items we're waiting on the grant, but as soon
as we get the grant, then we can move forward immediately into the construction That's it
Mayor Burk:Thank you I appreciate it I do have one question What is the amount that the Town
will be paying?
Karin Franklin: I would have to do the math on that I think the grant is 1 6 million from DOAV for the
construction That would leave us with the remaining, what is it?About 400--
Scott Coffman 400 and something
Karin Franklin:400 and something thousand
Mayor Burk:We okay,to cost the Town about 400,000?
Scott Coffman Yes, that's correct I can send you the exact number, but its just over 400,000, or
20%of the construction contract
Mayor Burk: Questions?
Council Member Cummings: One quick question on the project I know with the Airport Commission
there was some conversation about issues with hangers and airplanes and getting in and out Has
there been any more resolution to that?Are we still looking at being pretty shut down for a couple of
months?
Scott Coffman That's a great question, Mr Cummings The reason we're coming to you in advance
of getting the grant is so that we're ready to start the ground running in July when the new fiscal year
starts That will give us a chance to move some of these aircraft that'll be impacted by the paving and
the construction over to the new facility before it fully opens and reduce the impact on the users at the
Airport If we waited, then we'd be missing out on opening up the new facility and rental revenues
from that
Council Member Wilt: I just wanted to understand
Karin Franklin: Okay
Council Member Wilt: CIP 2.68 [inaudible]
Karin Franklin: Right
Council Member Wilt: I understand that's represented The project Town's money will be 400,000
[inaudible] number representing the total [inaudible]that money [inaudible] doing any better?
Okay Do you want me to repeat that? I'm not sure
Karin Franklin: Would you please?
Council Member Wilt: Okay The 2 68 million is what's represented as the CIP budget I just want to
reconcile, we're saying the Town will be paying 400,000 of this 1 6 million from a state grant, so
what's the 2 68 million representing?
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Karin Franklin: Sorry,2 6 is the total cost of the project 80% is going to be covered by the grant
20% is going to be covered by the Town When we were doing the math,we were doing the math on
the construction portion, but we're also receiving grant funds for the design and engineering
Council Member Wilt: Okay In paving's bid is 1 92 million The project cost is 2 7 million
Karin Franklin: We have money in the budget right now for contingency that we mayor may not
need The cost of the project is between 2 2 and 2 6, depending on how much contingency we wind
up spending
Council Member Wilt: Okay, that's what I wanted to get clear State funding will be 80% of what
number? 1 9 or 2 7?
Karin Franklin: If we need to use some contingency,we have the ability to go back to DOAV and get
money for that change order potentially
Council Member Wilt: It's more we'll be spending if we use the full contingency, the 2 7, the Town's
cost will actually be 540,000, not 400,000, right?
Karin Franklin: Correct
Council Member Wilt: Okay
Karin Franklin: Or whatever the math comes out to We'd have to look at the budget, but--
Council Member Wilt: Okay That representation,that math makes more sense to me
Karin Franklin: Okay Sure
Council Member Wilt: Thank you
Mayor Burk: Mr Bagdasanan?Are you? Right
Vice Mayor Steinberg: I'll make a motion Madam Mayor I move to approve the proposed resolution
to one, Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with the Virginia Department of
Aviation, DOAV The amount of$1,640,000 for Grant Eligible Construction and Engineering Costs,
and two,Award the Construction Contract for the Airport North Apron Paving- Hangars C &D
Rehabilitation Project to Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC doing business as Virginia Paving Company in
the amount of$1,918,843 after Virginia Department of Aviation Grant Agreement Execution
Council Member Cummings: Second
Mayor Burk: Seconded by Council Member Cummings All in favor, indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?The hangars look great [laughs]Thank you Right The Police Expansion
Project
Christine Roe: Good Thank you Good evening, Madam Mayor and Members of the Council. I'm
Christine Roe I'm a Senior Engineer with Capital Projects and Public Works, and I'll be presenting the
Leesburg Police Station Expansion Project to you tonight These are just a couple of views,
renderings of the new Police Station and a general plan markup showing you what we are planning
We're planning an expansion of the main building and an expansion of the parking lot
The expansion building is around 14,500 square feet for the addition the existing building is currently
around 21,000 square feet The addition to the main building will have the ability to be expanded in
the future with an approximately 9,000 square foot second story expansion that would be built on top
of the existing edition--or the existing at the time edition
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We are also proposing to fix the HVAC in the support building, add 50 additional parking spaces Our
construction schedule is to start in late fall of this year That will be dependent on when the contractor
can procure materials That date may be a little bit flexible depending on that Once construction
starts, it will take approximately two years to complete Construction would likely complete slightly
before that, and then we would close out within that two-year period Bidding selection, we started a
request for qualifications process early this year
During that process,we had 15 contractors submit qualification packages Of those, we qualified 10 of
those contractors We went out to bid in February Only those 10 pre-qualified contractors could bid
on the project Of those, we received five bids, and out of those five bids, Hoar Construction came in
as the lowest responsible bidder.The amount for that was$17,882,733 Hoar Construction is a
national construction contractor that has been operating in the Mid-Atlantic since 2014 They've also
recently constructed the Vienna Police Headquarters, which was done by our architect on the project,
Dewberry That building is a multi-story budding It's a new build It's quite large They demolished the
existing building and redeveloped on the existing site That project was completed very recently and it
was on schedule, on budget
This is a general project and budget overview This shows how that construction bid from Hoar fits
into our overall budget for the project With the$17,882,733,we're in good shape and we're within
budget for the project We have a couple of estimated figures still Wth this bid, we're still able to fit in
contingency so that we expect to be within budget The first item for proposed legislation is the
construction contract award,which is the approval of the Hoar Construction contract Then the second
part of legislation is the approval of the change order to allow Dewberry to do the construction
administration for the project This is dependent on the approval of the construction contract award
Any questions?
Mayor Burt Thank you Does anybody have any question on [unintelligible]'
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Kind of have one question, actually Ten contractors are pre-qualified, but
only five chose to submit bids Why is that' Is it because the 10 who qualified didn't IICUCJaaiily have
all of the specs on the project before they were going to bid, or what causes bidders to drop out'
Christine Roe:They had that information.A few of the bidders decided to drop out just because their
construction schedules wouldn't allow for it, or they didn't have the time to put together the bids, or
didn't think they would be able to be competitive in the environment
Vice Mayor Steinberg:Thanks
Mayor Burk: [unintelligible]
Council Member Nacy: Maybe it'll make me not sneeze The first one I move to approve the
proposed resolution to Award a Construction Contract in the amount of$17,882,733 to Hoar
Construction LLC for the Police Station Expansion Project and Authorize the Town Manager to sign
the contract
Mayor Burk:All in favor?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Second first
Mayor Burt I'm sorry See,you did such a good job that I was going to give you the whole credit
Councilwoman Nacy
Mayor Burk: Cummings?All in favor, indicate by saying aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?7-0 The motion for the Construction Administrative Change order
[unintelligible].
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Council Member Nacy: Part two I move to approve the proposed resolution to Approve Change
Order Number Eight to the Dewberry Design Contract for the Police Station Expansion Project in the
amount of$500,985 for Construction Administration Services and Authorize the Town Manager to
execute this change order pending award of the construction contract
Mayor Burk: [unintelligible]All in favor[unintelligible]aye
Members: Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed? [unintelligible]zero We have no public hearing, [unintelligible]Council
meetings, and agenda topics Council Member Cimino-Johnson, do you want to start?
Council Member Cimino-Johnson: Thank you, Madam Mayor 1 do not have future meeting items I
do not have disclosures, but I do have some comments I'm speaking out about a topic that is
important to Leesburg, but most importantly,the residents of Tuscarora village The issue of honesty
and transparency in the building industry is appalling Specifically, I want to address the situation with
Stanley Martin and their lack of honesty regarding building amenities at Tuscarora Village
For over three years now, the residents of Tuscarora Village have been waiting patiently for the
promised amenities to be built However,we have recently been told that we will have to wait five
more years This is simply unacceptable People have invested their hard-earned money into these
properties with the expectation of enjoying the amenities that were promised them
The residents are also paying HOA fees that include paying for amenities that we do not receive.The
fact that Stanley Martin has not been honest about their timeline for these amenities is troubling It is
unfair to keep people waiting for so long only to find out that they have to wait even longer It is not
ethical to give false hope and promise to people who have trusted, invested in a community
Honesty and transparency are essential in any business, but especially in the building industry
People rely on builders to provide them with quality homes and amenities When they don't live up to
their promises, it creates a feeling of betrayal and disappointment It is time for Stanley Martin to take
responsibility for their actions and be honest with their clients Start building amenities today at
Tuscarora Village and stop with the lies and excuses
The Town of Leesburg is not stopping you from building these We need to hold Stanley Martin
accountable for their lack of honesty and transparency We cannot continue to let them get away with
promising one thing and delivering nothing People deserve to know the truth and they deserve to
receive what was promised to them. I will continue to speak out on this issue from the dais until
Stanley Martin builds the promised amenities Thank you
Mayor Burk: [unintelligible]
Council Member Cummings: No comments Just a quick disclosure on May 2^d, I had a meeting
with Kim Hart, Brian Cullen, and Andy Shuckra on a rezoning application in the Oaklawn area
Mayor Burk: [unintelligible]
Council Member Bagdasarian:A couple of disclosures I also met with the folks at Oaklawn
regarding the project I also met with residents at Potomac Station regarding the Hamblet project, so
Council Member Nacy: I just have one disclosure as well I met with Kim Hart, Eric Delong, and
Andy Shuckra, about the Oaklawn rezoning app on May 5th
Mayor Burk: I just have a couple of things On May 26ih,the County held a meeting on the future of
the Westpark property in Leesburg The residents heard that the County will be soon will be hiring a
design team for the park This will be a passive park that will not have athletic fields It will have
passive trails and paths within it In the summer,the County Parks and Rec Department will share the
proposed design to the public and take comments from the public
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As soon as I know the date, I will post it on social media as I'm positive the County will also May 27n,
I want to congratulate our brave officers who received their Valor Awards While it was a truly
wonderful to learn of the courageous and lifesaving actions our officers were recognized for, and it
was very well deserved, I have no doubt that the Leesburg Police work with the community to help
residents every day to be safe and secure here in Leesburg
Thanks to all the employees of the department that make Leesburg such a safe place to call home
Also, on that day, VDOT held a meeting on the proposed design for Battlefield and Route 7 overpass
Many people were there and the design involved two roundabouts, a bike path, and ped path It'll be
coming before Council in the next few months Generally, the public was in favor of it, but there were
a few that didn't feel there was a need for it at all
On the 28,h, Visit Loudoun held their award ceremony It was a high-energy event Our Parks and Rec
Department won one of the awards for the marketing of the Flower and Garden Show On May la,
Mr Steinberg and I met with our new Sustainability Manager It was great to hear her views on
sustainability and what it's going to mean to Leesburg This is very exciting to have heron board
On the 1a, Vice Mayor Steinberg and I met with the Leesburg businesses that was having trouble with
a zoning requirement in the Hub zone Mr David and Mr Watkins were able to assist the business
and resolve their issue It's always wonderful when you learn of a problem and the staff can work to
find a solution I appreciate both Mr David and Mr Watkin's efforts I accompanied Supervisor
Umstattd on May 2n0 to recognize two small businesses during small business week that are doing
very well Dolce&Ciabatta Bakery started on Catoctin Circle, and it has expanded to Fort Evans
Wonderful locations, excellent product It's a great bakery and it's wonderful to see them expanding
and growing The Restock Store, it was great to see them You probably have remembered that they
were robbed two weeks in a row It took a lot for them to reopen again They were very discouraged,
but they were so restored and supported by the community that they felt they had no choice but to
come back and they're very glad they did
On-May 3rd, I Joined the members of the Tree Commission, Phil Marshall and John [unintelligible]at
Catoctin Elementary School to plant a tree If you've ever seen Phil Marshall talk to kids, what a thrill it
is He is Just unbelievable The 4t^graders Joined us and Mr Marshall entertained and educated the
students about trees and how to plant them On the 3rd,the Leesburg Small Business Awards were
held at ION I want to congratulate every business that was nominated and won, and I want to thank
the Economic Development staff for such a good Job It was really a very, a wonderful event
May 41^, the Town dedicated the Pauper's Field We reinterred bones that were buried in the poor
people cemetery years and years ago It was a lovely memorial Too many individuals deserve to be
recognized for their efforts Most certainly the people that are buried there deserve to be recognized
and to be remembered I thank all the people in the Town, the Balch Library people that really
organized this and pushed It took them five years but we got a beautiful memorial over on Union
Cemetery I want to thank the Loudoun County Caregivers for their breakfast get-together This was
an amazing organization that helps people with everything from transportation to helping them pay
their bills and to money management,to medical assistance They are an amazingly dedicated group
of people and I want to thank the staff and all the volunteers
May 6'h I attended, and this is my disclosure, Life with Cancer event with Taylor Chess from Peterson
This was a wonderful event that raises thousands and thousands of dollars to help cancer patients
and their families I did miss the Latino Festival this year, but I heard that it was fabulous and I do
send my regrets that I was not able to make it I ask all of us to remember that those who have gone
before us
Kaj Dentler: Two quick comments First, I'd like to recognize the Balch Library and Library staff if you
had the chance on First Friday,the Balch Library has begun to use the log cabin since Economic
Development has vacated that site We've begun to repurpose the use of the log cabin by allowing the
Balch Library to use it for processing of their documents Then on First Fridays, they are beginning to
open the log cabin up and allow the public to see some of the documents and try to increase their
profile within the community
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We had very successful launch on First Friday 25 to 30 people actually went in and looked at the
documents, so we're very hopeful Lastly our Town garage late Sunday night this week through early
next week,the competition for parking spaces will be fierce It will be first come, first serve Our
contractor has to go to work on the beam that goes to the ramp that rises from Loudoun Street up to
the second level So that level will not be accessible The basement and the two street levels will be
available, but our parking will be extremely limited We will reduce our staffing here in Town Hall
Anyone who's able to work remote but still have a very skeleton shift here,we will do that to reduce
the workload and they will be open and first come,first serve Please plan accordingly If you're
coming into Town garage during the early part of next week
Mayor Burk: Is there a motion to adjourn?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: So moved
Council Member Nacy: Second
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Done
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