HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023_tcmin0523 COUNCIL MEETING May 23, 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 Economic
Development Russell Seymour, Management and Budget Officer Cole Fazenbaker and Clerk
of Council Eileen Boeing.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION was given by Council Member Cummings.
3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by Council Member Bagdasarian.
4. ROLL CALL
a. All Council Members present.
5. MINUTES
a. Work Session Minutes of May 8. 2023
MOTION 2023-105
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Nary, the May 8,
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 Mav 9, 2023
MOTION2023-106
On a motion by Vice Mayor Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Nacy, the May 9,
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
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6. ADOPTING THE MEETING AGENDA
MOTION 2023-107
On a motion by Council Member Nacy, seconded by Vice Mayor Steinberg, the meeting agenda
was moved far 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. Relay for Life
Council Member Wilt read the proclamation for Relay for Life.
b. Wayne's Crossing Commemoration
Council Member Cimino-Johnson read the proclamation for Wayne's
Crossing Commemoration. Mayor Burk presented the proclamation to Mr. Ken
Bonner, President of the Sons of the American Resolution, Sergeant Major John
Champe Chapter, who made a few remarks.
c. National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Council Member Cummings read the proclamation for National Gun Violence
Awareness Day Mayor Burk presented the proclamation to Moms Demand Action
member Ms. Melanie Snvisal.
d. Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. and Oueer Pride Month
Vice Mayor Steinberg read the proclamation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. Mayor Burk presented it to Equality Loudoun
Vice President Samantha Clarke, who made a few remarks.
e. Loudoun County Resolves
Council Member Bagdasarian read the proclamation for Loudoun County
Resolves.
f. Nancy L. Ryan 80'h Birthday and 25'h Senior Fitness Celebration
Mayor Burk read the proclamation for Nancy L. Ryan's 80`h Birthday and 25th
Senior Fitness Celebration and presented it to Ms. Ryan, who made a few remarks.
9. PRESENTATIONS
a. None.
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10. REGIONAL COMMISSION REPORTS
Mayor Burk attended the Virginia Municipal League (VML) meeting in Richmond
and noted the VML Conference would be held in Norfolk in October and additional details
were forthcoming.
11. PETITIONERS
The Petitioner's Section opened at 7:23 p.m.
There were no petitioners wishing to address Council.
The Petitioner's Section closed at 7:24 p.m.
12. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION 2023-108
On a motion by Council Member Cummings, seconded by Council Member Cimino-Johnson,
the following consent agenda was proposed:
a. Market Street and King Street Intersection Improvements Project—Construction
Change Order
RESOLUTION2023-077
Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute Change Order No. I in the amount of
$311,488 for Construction of the Market Street and King Street Intersection
Improvements Project
b. Town Liability Insurance Award
RESOLUTION 2023-078
Award Town Liability Insurance to Virginia Association of Counties Group Self
Insurance Risk Pool
The Consent Agenda was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Bagdasarian, Cimino-Johnson, Cummings,Navy, Vice Mayor Steinberg, Wilt
and Mayor Burk
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
13. RESOLUTIONS /ORDINANCES / MOTIONS
a. None.
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a None.
15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. None.
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16. NEW BUSINESS
a. None.
17. COUNCIL DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO FUTURE
MEETINGS
Council Member Bagdasarian disclosed he met with the residents of Potomac Station
regarding the Hamblet project.
Council Member Nacv disclosed she met with Potomac Station residents regarding
the Hamblet property
Council Member Cimino Johnson disclosed he met with Mr. Andy Shuckra, Mr.
Kim Hart, Mr. Erik DeLong and Town staff regarding the Oaklawn rezoning application.
Council Member Wilt disclosed he met with Mr. Andy Shuckra, Mr. Kim Hart and
Mr. Erik DeLong regarding the Oaklawn rezoning. Mayor Burk and Mr. Wilt confirmed
with Town Attorney Spera that a disclosure was not required for the sub-committee meetings
regarding the Liberty Lot Public Private Partnership proposal review as it is a sub-committee
assignment by Council.
18. MAYOR DISCLOSURES AND COMMENTS / ADDITIONS TO FUTURE
MEETINGS
Mayor Burk disclosed she met with the residents of Potomac Station regarding the
Hamblet development. Mayor Burk attended the VML Executive Committee meeting in
Richmond and noted the VML Conference will be held in Norfolk this year. Mayor Burk
held a "Meet the Mayor" event at SR Coffee across from the Airport and had several good
conversations with patrons including hearing concerns about what's going on at the Airport.
Mayor Burk attended the Labor Tribute Dinner and said it was wonderful to see the workers
represented by their unions. She thanked Virginia Diamond for the invitation and
recognized the United Food Workers Union. Mayor Burk attended the Public Works and
Utilities Open House and said it was a great event noting it gave residents and attendees a
good perspective of Town operations and knowledgeable staff. She thanked everyone who
participated in the event. Mayor Burk attended and spoke at the rededication ceremony of
the Douglass School in Leesburg. She commented on the wonderful restoration project of
returning the school to its 1941 appearance and the importance of black history in Leesburg.
Mayor Burk invited everyone to attend her State of the Town address scheduled for 5:30
p.m. on June 7 in the Council Chamber at Town Hall. Mayor Burk noted she received a
request from Mr. Adam Bell to share the details of a fundraising event hosted by Legacy
Farms from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the upcoming weekend and that tickets were$25
19. TOWN MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Dentler announced Chief of Police Thea Pimat had been hired and will start with
the Town on July 24, 2023. A swearing-in ceremony will take place prior to her arrival in
mid-July Mr. Dentler also noted the recruitment process is underway to replace Director of
Finance and Administrative Services Clark Case who is retiring at the end of September.
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20. CLOSED SESSION
a. Annexation with respect to the Joint Land Management Area (JLMA)
MOTION2023-109
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 far the purpose of
consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members regarding specific legal
matters related to the annexation in 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 convened in a dosed session at 7:33 p.m.
Council convened in an open session at 7:58 p.m.
MOTION2023-110
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)
Wilt—aye, Bagdasarian—aye, Nacy—aye, Vice Mayor Steinberg—aye, Cummings—
aye, Cimino-Johnson—aye, Mayor Burk—aye. Vote 7-0
21. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Council Member Cimino-Johnson, seconded by Council Member Bagdasarian,
the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m ,T,/�/ !✓��
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May 23, 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 to order tonight's Town Council meeting of May 23rd, 2023 If
anyone in the room needs hearing assistance, please see the Clerk Council Member Cummings will
be giving the invocation tonight, followed by the salute to the flag by Council Member Bagdasanan
Council Member Cummings
Council Member Zach Cummings:Thank you As we come upon National Gun Violence Awareness
Day and Month, I just wanted to take a moment and lust take a moment of silence for the victims and
their families affected by gun violence I just want to make a point that we can't lust rely on moments of
silence and prayers and thoughts We have to have legislative action to end the epidemic of gun
violence haunting our country. Tonight, we're going to take a moment of silence for the victims, their
families,and friends, but tomorrow we're going to work on ending this epidemic Thank you
[silence]
Council Member Cummings:Thanks
Mayor Burk:All nght Would you join us in the pledge?
All: I pledge allegiance to the flag [inaudible].
Mayor Burk: Let the record reflect that everyone, all members of Council are present at this point No
one will be participating electronically We have two sets of minutes, the work session minutes of May
Bu, 2023 Do I have a motion?
Vice Mayor Neil 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?
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed? That passes 7-0 Regular session minutes, May 9'", 2023, Vice Mayor
Steinberg Second?
Council Member Nacy: Second
Mayor Burk: Oh, you two are fast tonight All in favor?
Members: Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?All right Do I have a motion to adopt the meeting agenda?
Council Member Nacy: So moved
Mayor Burk: Council Member Nacy Second?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Second
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Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Steinberg Is there any amendments or deletions anyone wants to add? AU
right All in favor ndicate by saying, "Aye"
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?That passes 7-0 We have a couple of proclamations for tonight The first one
that we have tonight is for Relay of Life and Mr Wilt, you're reading that one?
Council Member Patrick Wilt:Yes Proclamation for the American Cancer Society's Loudoun County
Relay for Life Whereas Relay for Life is the signature activity of the American Cancer Society and
celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers, remembers loved ones lost to the disease,and empowers
individuals and communities to fight back against cancer, and whereas money raised during Relay for
Life supports the American Cancer Society's mission of saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the
fight for a world without cancer and whereas this year's Loudoun County Relay for Life will be held on
June 3'd, 2023, at the Village of Leesburg
And whereas through the funds raised from the Relay for Life Movement,the American Cancer Society
can invest in cancer research and provide free information and support for people facing the disease
and whereas the American Cancer Society also educates people on how to reduce the risk of cancer
or detect it early when it is easier to treat Therefore, proclaimed that the Mayor and Council of the Town
of Leesburg in Virginia hereby recognize Loudoun County Relay for Life volunteers, organizers, and
participants, and encourage Leesburg residents to support the event Proclaimed this 23"d day of May
2023
Mayor Burk: Thank you, Council Member Wit The second proclamation for tonight is Wayne's
Crossing Commemoration. Council Member Cimino-Johnson
Council Member Todd Cimino-Johnson: Commemoration of Wayne's Crossing. Whereas General
George Washington ordered Brigadier General Anthony Wayne and his brigade of Pennsylvania troops
mho Virginia in the spring of 1781 to reinforce Major General Marquis de Lafayette's army during the
Virginia campaign of Revolutionary War And whereas General Wayne crossed the Potomac River with
his brigade of 700 troops on May 31a, 1781, at Nolan's Landing in the Loudoun County and marched
through Leesburg on June 3rd, 1781
And whereas General Wayne's troops provided critical reinforcements for Lafayette's army in Virginia,
which had been in retreat from the larger British army of General Charles Cornwallis before his arrival
Whereas General Wayne, leading the advanced forces of Lafayette's Army and augmented by 200
Virginia riflemen engaged Cornwallis at the Battle of Green Spring on July 61h, 1781, in the largest
infantry engagement to occur in Virginia during the war, resulting in the withdrawal of Cornwallis and
his army across the James River into Yorktown, where the war ended a few months later
Whereas Wayne's Crossing was significant Revolutionary War event in Loudoun County's history as
commemorated by a historical marker at Lucketts Community Park, about three miles from where
General Wayne's Army crossed the Potomac River,and therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and Town
Council hereby recognize the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American
Revolution for commemorating June 3'd, 2023 as a William's Crossing Day in Leesburg, Virginia
Proclaimed this 23rd day of May 2023
Mayor Burk: Thank you, Council Member Cimino-Johnson Our next one is National Gun Violence
Awareness Day Council Member Cummings
Council Member Cummings: Thank you National Gun Violence Awareness Day June 2"d, 2023
Whereas this year, the National Gun Violence Awareness Day will honor and remember gun violence
victims and survivors on June 2"d And whereas more than 120 Americans are killed daily by gun
violence, along with more than 200 who are shot and wounded and an average of 17,000 gun-related
homicides occur every year
And whereas Americans are 26 times more likely to die by gun homicide than residents in other high-
income countries And whereas the increase in gun violence and fatal shootings call for more efforts
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and resources to be directed toward gun violence prevention And whereas by wearing orange on June
2nd, 2023, Americans will raise gun violence awareness and commemorate the lives of the lost
Whereas everyone must commit to reducing gun violence, pledge to do everything possible to keep
firearms out of the wrong hands, and encourage responsible gun ownership for everyone's safety
Therefore proclaimed that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia recognize the first
Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day In support, we'll light the Town parking
garage orange during June Proclaimed this 23'd day of May 2023
Mayor Burk: Thank you, Council Member Cummings The Loudoun County Resolves Is this Mr
Badgasanan?Are you two still fighting over itv No,you're okay [laughs]
Council Member Cummings: You do the honors next time Okay Whereas in June 1774, Leesburg
and Loudoun Freeholders met at the County Courthouse lawn to discuss the protection of people's
nghts and liberties in North America Whereas at this meeting, Loudoun County residents discussed
the best way to support their fellow Bostonians from the oppression and tyranny of the act of the British
Parliament, and as whereas participants of the meeting drew upon the resolutions which were sent to
the Continental Congress in Philadelphia as well as to London and whereas these resolutions resolve
that Freeman should not be submitted to taxes other than those enacted by representatives of their
own choosing
Whereas it is absolutely repugnant to the fundamental laws of justice to punish persons without a trial
Whereas enforcing the act of parliament by military power would lead to civil war in support of the
suffering brethren of Boston and any oppressed part of North America Therefore, proclaimed that the
Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia hereby has recognized the Sergeant Major John
Champe Chapter of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution for its efforts towards commemorating
the 249 years in remembrance of this important event and count in this county's history, proclaimed this
23rd day of May 2023
Mayor Burk: Thank you, Mr Badgasanan Vice Mayor Steinberg is going to do the Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Thank you Proclamation, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer
Pride Month.Whereas lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender,and queer LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated
each year in June And whereas Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising,which is considered
the catalyst of the lesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender,and queer-identified,also known as the LGBTQ+
Rights Movement in the United States And whereas every June, communities across the nation
celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ people
And whereas Pride Month commemorates individuals who have fought to secure equality, who have
experienced discrimination, and who have historically been disenfranchised of rights afforded to other
Americans And whereas the Town of Leesburg remains committed to protecting the rights of the
LGBTQ+ community and invites everyone to respect, honor, and celebrate its diverse community, and
to continue building a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance Therefore, proclaimed this 23rd day of
May 2023 that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia hereby proclaim June 2023
is LGBTQ Pride Month and embrace LGBTQ+people and recognize their contributions
Mayor Burk:Thank you,Vice Mayor The final one is the proclamation for Nancy L Ryan's 8011 birthday
and 25d'Senior Fitness celebration Whereas Ida Lee Park Recreation Center Senior Fitness instructor,
Nancy L Ryan, is nearing her 25'h year of instructions for the Leesburg Department of Parks and
Recreation. Whereas Nancy L Ryan set the fitness example for all as she nears her 80" birthday on
August Th,2023 Whereas she has been a certified fitness instructor for almost 40 years by the Athletic
and Fitness Association of America. the American Council on Exercise, and the IDEA Health and
Fitness Association
Whereas she's a personal fitness trainer and holds a master's degree in exercise science from George
Washington University where she takes special pride in devotion and assisting senior citizens fitness
class students of the Town of Leesburg and beyond with their recovery from illnesses and replacement
challenges Whereas she still finds time to be the family matriarch for her extended family, therefore
proclaimed that the Mayor and the Town Council hereby present this proclamation to Nancy Ryan for
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her dedication to her students as a fitness professional and congratulate her for her example as a senior
citizen on her 80'h birthday
All right, I am going to be taking these down and ask people to come up and join me as I bring these
proclamations forward Okay Thank you All right The first one is for the Proclamation of Life,the Relay
for Life Is Ron here? I didn't see him come in Did you see Ron come in? We'll give that to him when
he comes back The proclamation for Wayne's Crossing and Ken Bonner is accepting this Hello, how
wonderful to see you again
Ken Bonner: You too,thank you so much
Mayor Burk:Sure,absolutely Would you like to explain what this is all about and why it's so important?
Ken Bonner: I would be delighted to, thank you
Mayor Burk: Sure Let me take that up please
Ken Bonner:The proclamation was very well written as read but this is a very important histoncal event
to the Town of Leesburg as well as Loudoun County and also to our nation General Anthony Wayne.
this is pretty loud, General Anthony Wayne began his march with his army and troops in Pennsylvania
and they came down through Maryland and then crossed into Virginia, in nearby Nolan's Landing as
was stated earlier He camped just near the Town limits here at Leesburg on his way further south to
meet up with General Lafayette and entered into the general engagement at Green Springs just ahead
of the Yorktown Battle
For those of you who are familiar with the history, the engagement at Yorktown was a decisive victory
for the Amencan army joined with the French who had allied with the US, the [unintelligible] US and
they defeated General Cornwallis at Yorktown effectively ending the Revolutionary War We think it's
important to recognize this histonc event that happened here in Leesburg those many years ago I thank
you;Mayor, and the Town Council for recognizing this on an annual basis
Mayor Burk: Thank you Would you explain your organization that you're with?
Ken Bonner:Oh, sure.The Sons of the American Revolution,which was founded in 1889 and is under
a Congressional charter as a historical education society It's also a male lineage society which simply
means that we descend from patriots of the American Revolution Those who fought either in a military
fashion or made other contnbutions to the common cause You could have been a farmer and donated
food You could have made tax contributions, et cetera
Many are more familiar with our sister organization,the Daughters of the American Revolution They're
much better marketeers than the sons are as I'm sure everybody can probably imagine I really
appreciate the opportunity to see you Just to add quickly, we're organized in chapters and by state,
and so I am the President of the Sergeant Major John Champe Chapter here in Loudoun County We
rechartered our chapter about a year ago
The reason why it's named John Champe is because Sergeant Major Champe was born and raised in
Aldie, not too far from here The name of our chapter after the namesake is in his honor,and his historic
contribution was that after the defection of Brigadier General Arnold, Benedict Arnold, that is, he was
sent by General Washington and Light Horse Harry Lee to go after Benedict Arnold to try to apprehend
him and bring him to justice We felt it was worthy to honor a Loudoun County resident in this fashion
Thank you, Mayor
Mayor Burk: Thank you Truly appreciate it Our next proclamation, it is loud [laughs] Our next
proclamation is for National Gun Violence Awareness Melanie, you're going to accept this on behalf of
your organization We got to get those pictures in [laughs]
Melanie Srivisal: [inaudible]
Mayor Burk: Oh, no problem I would like to present you with this proclamation, but I'd like you to
explain to the public what organization you represent here and what your aims are
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Melanie Srivisal: Thank you, Mayor I'm Melanie This is Melissa We're from the Loudoun group of
Moms Demand Action, but Wear Orange is actually bigger than Moms Demand or anything It was
created after a 14-year-old girl, Hadiya Pendleton was shot walking home from school in Chicago and
her friends, like too many kids and adults in our country,were traumatized by her death and wanted to
do something positive and take action They created Wear Orange
We wear orange because hunters wear orange so they are not shot when they're out in the woods
hunting Just like we shouldn't have to do that in our streets and our towns, but maybe we do. [laughs]
It's an educational program We talk a lot about what kind of gun safety habits can make you more safe
En your communities, working with local police departments like the Leesburg Police Department is
wonderful They have many programs and ways they can help you if you feel like you or a family
member is at risk
We do promote any kind of program that's going to keep guns out of the hands of children, securing
your guns in your home in a safe, locked and unloaded, and not leaving your guns in your car when
you walk out of your car Very simple things like that We really appreciate the Town of Leesburg for
supporting us in this They've always been a great support and like I said, the Police Department has
always been great too
Mayor Burk: Thank you
Melanie Srivisal:Thank you, Mayor
Mayor Burt Great Wonderful That's really good to hear Thank you for all you do It really is important
work and we really appreciate it Thank you
[applause]
Mayor Burk:Then we have a proclamation for Gay Lesbian. Bisexual,Transgender.and Queer Pride
ivtonih Cris was going to be here but Samantha's going to accept in her place You all are welcome to
come up All of you [laughs]All of you
Samantha Clarke:Thank you. Mayor
Mayor Burk: Yes,thank you Thank you for standing in for Cris We appreciate it
Samantha Clarke: Of course, of course
Mayor Burk: We are very proud to be able to give this to you today Let me take that little sticker off
though I know that you have some things that you would like to, oh, she dropped your phone Sorry I
know there are some things that you would like to share with us
Samantha Clarke: Of course, of course Thank you, Mayor As always, thank you Mayor Burk, and
thank you to the Town Council for having Equality Loudoun here tonight to recognize June as Pride
Month It's very important, much like the proclamation says,that we recognize queer visibility, but also
queer acceptance A lot of times we do that in the month of June, but it's really important that we do
that day in and day out in our lives not only here in Loudoun County, but across the United States and
across the world
A lot of what we're seeing in the country today is the lack of acceptance and the harm that that causes
members of the queer community It's really, really important that we take opportunities like this to lust
stand up in front of our community, stand up with our neighbors, stand up with our elected officials, and
lust take the opportunity to thank you as a community for recognizing that we are members of your
community,that we have value and that we have a lot to contribute
That's really what Equality Loudoun does here in Loudoun County, is we create a space where we can
give voice to those who oftentimes feel voiceless That we can show how much the queer community
has to contribute in a community like Loudoun County We're very, very grateful for opportunities like
this to give our voice, and to share everything that we have to offer
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The last thing that I'll say, I'll keep my comments brief, is that if you want to get to know a little bit more
about Equality Loudoun,come join us at Pride It's in two weeks on Sunday,June 4'" It's a huge festival
Lots of music, lots of family fun We have over 120 vendors joining us from here in Loudoun County
Lots of allies coming out to celebrate what it is they do in our community and what it is they do with and
for the queer community here in Loudoun County Again,thank you, Mayor Burk
Mayor Burk:What was the date and what was the time and what was the location?
Samantha Clarke: Oh, I'm sorry. I tend to talk fast It is Sunday Thank you so much You're so good
to me It is Sunday, June 4'"here in Loudoun County at Claude Moore Park,from 1 00 to 7 00, all day
Mayor Burk: [unintelligible]thank you
Samantha Clarke: Thank you so much
Mayor Burk: Thank you for being here today Really appreciate it and thanks Well, I'll see you on the
7," Now, the last one is very special because this is for Nancy Ryan Nancy, would you please come
up?
Nancy Ryan: Thank you, my own student
Mayor Burk: Absolutely It is such a delight to see you I've taken classes with Nancy and let me tell
you she can keep you on your feet [laughs]What a wonderful instructor.That's right What a wonderful
instructor and what a great experience I was so diligent about it until COVID, and then I just never got
back to it I've got to get back to getting back into exercise class It's so great to see so many people I
remember from class and they were all a lot better than me, [laughs] but I do want to say
congratulations You are truly an inspiration-
Nancy Ryan: Thanks
Mayor Burk: -to be still so active and out I want to be you
[laughter]
Mayor Burk: Would you like to say a few things to your adoring fans here?
Nancy Ryan:Oh, my goodness Well,thank you Thank you Thanks,everyone When I came out here
to Loudoun County 24 years ago to retire, I never got the opportunity because Kaj, who was running
Ida Lee at that time hired me,and the rest is history I would like to thank him,thank the Council for this
nice honor, thank my family, my friends, and my wonderful students whom I've admitted many times,
but swom them to secrecy that I would gladly teach them without pay I hope that will be stricken from
the record Thank you all so very much It's an honor and a privilege and I love working for the Town of
Leesburg
Mayor Burk:Thank you
Nancy Ryan: Thank you very much Take care
Mayor Burk: On that note, we don't have any presentations Does anybody have any regional
commission reports?The only one I've got is that the VML met the other day in Richmond, and we did
approve having the convention in Norfolk In October You'll be getting information on that, and I hope
all of you will take the opportunity to attend
The next section we have is our petitioners, and the petitioner section is one of the first orders of
business 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 spell it for the purpose of
closed captioning In the interest of fairness,we also ask that you observe the three-minute time limit
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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 [laughs]
There's not going to be a soul left here and there's nobody who has signed up to speak Is there anybody
in the audience that would like to stay and say a few words?
[laughter]
Since there is nobody, at this point I will close the petitioners' section We have the consent agenda
Excuse me, I'm looking I'm losing my voice We have two items on the consent agenda The Market
Street and King Street Intersection Improvement Project Construction Change Order, and the Town
Liability Insurance Award Do I have a motion to accept the consent agenda?
Council Member Cummings: So moved
Mayor Burk: Moved by Council Member Cummings. Second?
Council Member Cimino-Johnson: Second
Mayor Burk: Council Member Cimino-Johnson Is there any item that anybody would like removed?
Okay All in favor of the consent agenda indicate by saying, Aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk:Opposed?That passes 7-0 We have no resolutions, public hearing, unfinished business,
Council disclosures, and comments Would we like to start with Mr Bagdasarian today?
Council Member Ara Bagdasarian: Quite the honor Thank you Yes, only disclosure I had a meeting
with residents at Potomac Station about the Hamblet Project I'll put the date in my paperwork here
T hat's it
Mayor Burk: Thank you Council Member Nacy
Council Member Nacy: I have the same disclosure I met on the 12th with some of the residents about
the Hamlet property
Mayor Burk: Sorry Council Member Cimino-Johnson
Council Member Cimino-Johnson Thank you, Madam Mayor Disclosure, I met with Kim Hart,Andy
Shuckra, Enk DeLong,James David, and Chris Murphy about the Oaklawn rezoning application I have
no additions to future meetings and no comments
Mayor Burk:Alnght, Council Member Cummings
Council Member Cummings: Nothing this evening
Mayor Burk: Vice Mayor Steinberg
Vice Mayor Steinberg: No disclosures
Mayor Burk: Okay Mr Wilt
Council Member Wilt: Two disclosures On May 17'h, meeting on Oaklawn rezoning with Mr Shuckra,
Hart, and DeLong, and then Liberty Lot PPP meeting on May 11'h with the working group of various
Town staff and project group folks
Mayor Burk: May I ask a question of the attorney? Does Mr Wilt have to disclose that meeting?
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Christopher Spera: If it was a subcommittee meeting, no They don't need to disclose that if a meeting
of the subcommittee, if it was a meeting separate from the subcommittee,then yes
Mayor Burk: So every time you meet, you don't have to disclose that
Council Member Wilt: That's actually what we discussed two weeks ago, that very question, the
answer I got from Tina and others was yes,to disclose If I prefer the simpler[unintelligible][crosstalk]-
Christopher Spera: I apologize for that I will speak with her, I guess I'm her boss I'm going to say you
don't have to do it because you were publicly designated as a member of the subcommittee and you
were meeting as part of the subcommittee We'll get that squared away That is my legal opinion
Council Member Wilt: Excellent That'll be much simpler for me
Mayor Burk: All right On May 11D, I did attend the VML Executive Committee meeting in Richmond
Again,the conference will be held in Norfolk this year May 17D, I did the Meet the Mayor at SR Coffee,
which is a little coffee shop across from the Airport It is a delightful place, I'm not a coffee drinker but
everybody raved about the coffee and how great it was It was very interesting to different people that
came in There were a number of people that were going to the Airport and then there were some
people that were going to work somewhere else I had some very interesting conversations and had
some very interesting questions that I brought forward
Everybody's very interested in what's going on at the Airport and very concerned On the 19'^, I attended
the Labor Tribute dinner It was wonderful to see all of the workers that were there represented by their
unions As a former Teacher Association President, I'm always glad to see workers advocating for
themselves I want to thank Virginia Diamond for the invitation, and I want to shout out to the United
Food Workers Union
On May 201°, I attended the Open House at the Leesburg Utility Department While I can't tell you how
interesting that was, it truly was It was great to see all the different machineries and all the things that
they do and how they do it, and the degree of staffs knowledge on the machines There's five leaf-
picking-up machines, It was just truly fascinating It was very impressive
You saw the letter to the editor where the gentleman went to the Water Treatment Plant and really it
showed to him what we're paying taxes for and how hard the Town staff works I think that's something
we need to repeat over and over again Thanks to everybody that participated in that I think it was a
very good event and I'm glad that we do it every year
I had the opportunity to attend the rededication of the Douglass School and to speak and welcome
everybody This is an unbelievably new, wonderful facility, and no expense was spared to make sure
that it went back to the 1941 look that it had back then It was an inspiring event in total, but it really
spoke to me about the need to realize that black history is our history, and we need to know all of that
history
We here in Leesburg should be very proud that the Douglass High School Education and Community
Campus is located herein Leesburg I would invite all of you to join me on June 7' at 5 30 here in Town
hall for the State of the Town address It won't be very long Everybody knows I'm not one for long
speeches, but it would be great if you could mark that on your calendar and come join us
I do have a disclosure I did meet with the residents of Potomac Station in regard to the Hamblet
development Finally, I just want to say that on Legacy Farms this weekend is having a fundraiser It's
$25 It's 1 00 to 4 00, and Adam, what's his last name?
Kaj Bentley- Bell
Mayor Burk: Bell Adam Bell has called me three times,telling me that I have to remind all of you and
invite you all Adam, I did it So I hope I see all of you there Town Manager
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Kaj Dentler: Just two announcements As you know, we've got the new Police Chief that's been
announced, Thea Pirnat We'll start July 241h We're working now to finalize the swearing-in ceremony,
which would be mid-to late-July,lust before she arrives Details to come Then while we're also working
on that, we're working to hire Clark Case's replacement, his successor, as our Chief Financial Officer.
Clark retires the end of September
We're in the middle of that process now Interviews will start in June and hopefully get to mid-July, to
late-July at the latest we will have made the decision The game plan is for the new person to come on
board with the last couple of weeks before Clark leaves to be able to have a transition One senior
position is finished, and we're working on the second one
Mayor Burk: Great Thank you If no one else has anything else to add, then we will go into a closed
session I will move pursuant to 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 in briefing by the staff members regarding specific legal matters related to the annexation of
the JLMA where such consultation and open sessions would adversely affect the negotiations and
litigation posture of the Town Is there a second?
Vice Mayor Steinberg: Second
Mayor Burk: All in favor indicate by saying,Aye
Members:Aye
Mayor Burk: Opposed?We are in closed session when the mics are off
Council convened in a closed session at 7:33 p.m.
Council convened in an open session at 7:58 p.m.
Mayor Burk: So, are we on? 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 the open meeting requirement 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 the Council Mr Wilt?
Council Member Wilt: Aye
Mayor Burk: Mr Bagdasaran?
Council Member Bagdasarian:Aye
Mayor Burk: Ms Nacy?
Council Member Nacy: Aye
Mayor Burk: Mr Steinberg?
Vice Mayor Steinberg:Aye
Mayor Burk: Mr Cummings?
Council Member Cummings:Aye
Mayor Burk: Dr Cimino-Johnson?
Council Member Cimino-Johnson:Aye
Mayor Burk:And I'm an aye Alright,we are out of closed session Do I have a motion to adjourn?
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Council Member Cimino-Johnson: So moved
Mayor Burt Moved by Dr Cimino-Johnson Second? By Mr Bagdasanan All in favor?
Members:Aye
Mayor Burt Opposed?Anybody else can stay here if they want No Alright,thank you
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