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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
The Town Council met in regular session on Monday, November 20, 2006, in the Council Room of the Town Hall, 127 Center Street, South. Mayor M. Jane Seeman, called the meeting to order with the following members of Council present: Laurie G. Cole, Daniel M. Dellinger, Edythe F. Kelleher, George E. Lovelace, Michael J. Polychrones, and Maud F. Robinson. Also present were John H. Schoeberlein, Town Manager; Steven D. Briglia, Town Attorney; and Carol A. Orndorff, Town Clerk.
The invocation was offered by Councilwoman Laurie G. Cole; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF November 6, 2006.
It was moved for the approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 6, 2006.
Motion: Cole
Second: Lovelace
Motion carried unanimously
RECEIPT OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mrs. Lynn Sanderson, 304 George Street, S.W., spoke on attending Delegate Shannon’s Town Hall meeting on the previous Saturday. She reported on the comments of a speaker at that meeting who complained about flooding. She also stated that Delegate Shannon had provided information on the proposed Tyson’s Corner development and transportation issues. Mrs. Sanderson indicated that the Department of Public Works begins the leaf pickup much too early and suggested that this service not begin until the first full week of November. She also suggested that the Town Council convene a citizens committee who would offer suggestions regarding the operations of the Department of Public Works.
Mayor Seeman recognized in the audience former Councilman Sydney Verinder, who indicated that he was present to say goodbye; that he and Mrs. Verinder would be relocating the end of November and living in Essex County, Virginia. Mr. Verinder stated that it had been a pleasurable and rewarding experience serving on the Planning Commission and then being elected to serve on the Town Council.
At this time Mayor Seeman presented Mr. Verinder a commemorative plaque on behalf of the Town Council honoring Mr. Verinder for his services to the Town while serving as a Council Member.
REPORT AND INQUIRIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
None
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
None
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Seeman reported on the Closed Session conducted this date, convening at 7:15 P.M. She stated that Council Members had discussed current Board and Commission vacancies and also had conducted an interview with an individual interested in appointment. The Mayor further stated that no other business had been conducted during the Closed Session.
It was moved that the members of the Vienna Town Council be polled to affirm that during the Closed Session convened this date, November 20, 2006, an interview with an individual interested in appointment to a Town Board or Commission had taken place, along with discussion regarding other Board/Commission vacancies. It was further moved that the Certification Resolution be adopted and executed in accordance with State Statutes and the Town Clerk authorized to execute the Certification Resolution. It was further moved that the Closed Session be continued to January 29, 2007 at 7:15 P.M. in accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711.A(1) for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel, specifically, the conducting of interviews with individuals interested in appointment and/or reappointment to Town Boards and Commissions.
Motion: Kelleher
Second: Robinson
Carried unanimously- Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones, Robinson, Mayor Seeman
As noted above, the Town Clerk conducted a Poll vote of the members present, recorded the vote and thereafter, executed the Certification Resolution. (Copy attached to Official Minutes.)
It was moved for the appointment of Ms. Clishia L. Taylor, to the Community Enhancement Commission, for a two year term of office, said term to begin November 21, 2006 and to expire November 21, 2008.
Motion: Kelleher
Second: Cole
Carried unanimously
PROPOSAL TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA.
None
APPROVAL OF SIGNAGE FOR ORIENTAL RUG WEAVERS, LOCATED AT 144 CHURCH STREET, N.W. IN THE C-1B PEDESTRIAN ZONING DISTRICT; IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 18, ZONING, SECTIONS 18-87.4 THROUGH 18-87.6; FILED BY FAISAL KHAN OF ORIENTAL RUG WEAVERS.
Mrs. Linnea Fechter, Planner, Department of Planning & Zoning, along with Mr. Faisal Khan, Owner, Oriental Rug Weavers, were present. Mrs. Fechter indicated the proposed sign met all the criteria of the Town Code and thereafter, presented a colored rendering of the sign along with a sample of the lettering.. She stated the sign will be placed flat against the building and will be illuminated by the existing goose neck light fixtures. Mrs. Fechter indicated that based on the sign being in conformance with the Town Code, i.e. meeting all the requirements as to location, size, materials, etc., it is the recommendation of staff that the application be approved.
Upon question of Council Mr. Khan indicated that he would be opening the business within a week.
Councilwoman Cole clarified that Mr. Kahn had been briefed by the staff of Planning & Zoning as to signage criteria relative to that zoning location, to which Mr. Kahn responded in the affirmative.
It was moved for the approval of the proposed signage for Oriental Rug Weavers, located at 144 Church Street, N.W., in the C-1B Pedestrian Zoning District, in accordance with Chapter 18, Zoning, Sections 18-87.4 through 18-47.6.
Motion: Polychrones
Second: Robinson
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
It was moved to adjourn.
Motion: Robinson
Second: Cole
Carried unanimously
The Regular Meeting of Council adjourned at 8:19 P.M.
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