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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 5, 2007
The Town Council met in regular session on Monday, February 5, 2007, 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 Dr. Robert E. Albritton, Senior Pastor, Vienna Baptist Church; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AND ONE PUBLIC HEARING OF JANUARY 29, 2007.
It was moved to defer approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting and One Public Hearing of January 29, 2007 until the Regular Council Meeting of February 26, 2007.
Motion: Kelleher
Second: Cole
Motion carried unanimously
Mayor Seeman at this time administered the Oath of Office to the Officers and Board of Directors of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department for the year 2007.
RECEIPT OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mrs. Lynn Sanderson, 309 George Street, S.W., addressed Council and questioned the age of the water and sewer lines. Mr. Schoeberlein indicated that the lines were constructed at various ages however, he would assure her they were inspected on a strict and regular basis. Mrs. Sanderson thereafter, spoke on the street signs being difficult to view and suggested the matter be further investigated. She indicated she plans to do a survey in the Town herself to ascertain the general feeling of the residents as to satisfactory and unsatisfactory issues with the Town.
Mr. Michael Covel, 130 Pleasant Street, N.W., addressed Council and spoke of a letter addressed to the Mayor dated December 21, 2006, regarding the Marco Polo redevelopment project, signed by Charles Sloan, indicating that he represents 1.97 acres, which includes his office building, and the Marco Polo building and the 1.1 acre of the Bank of America, equaling approximately 3 acres of prime real estate in the Town of Vienna. Mr. Covel questioned why the Mayor claimed FOIA exemption to not produce the letter upon his request. The Mayor stated that any letter addressed to her personally provides her the option of not sharing it with the public; it is privileged correspondence. Mr. Covel pointed out that at the end of the letter it clearly indicates cc copies to the other members of Council. He questioned where the letter was taking the Town of Vienna to which the Mayor responded that a Work Session was scheduled on the matter of Maple Avenue redevelopment on February 12, 2007. Thereafter, Mr. Covel asked why the need for the Work Session, with the Mayor explaining the Council wanted the input from the Planning Commission on the proposed “vision” for Maple Avenue and the Council will be providing guidelines for the Planning Commission’s study. Mr. Covel questioned if the Mayor had replied to Mr. Sloan’s letter, to which the Mayor responded she had not.
Mr. Jack Mitchell, 1005 Country Club Drive, N.E. addressed Council and invited all present to attend a Tysons Tunnel Pep Rally, on Saturday, February 10, 2007, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Meadow Lark Gardens.
Mayor Seeman at this time recognized two Boy Scouts who were present from Troop #152 working on their Communications Merit Badges.
REPORT AND INQUIRIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilwoman Robinson spoke on the fire which had occurred at the home of former Councilman Vince Olson, at 603 Valley Drive, S.E. Councilwoman Robinson stated that everyone got out of the house safely however, there was a great deal of damage to the rear of the house.
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
None
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Seeman spoke of attending the Tysons Land Use meeting held the previous week and thereafter, reviewed the boundary of the property and the various components comprising the development.
PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
None
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $29,701.79 FROM APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGETED GENERAL FUNDS FOR IFB #02-19, CONCRETE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION, TO IFB #05-10, ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, TO BE USED FOR STORM DRAIN REPAIRS ON TAPAWINGO ROAD, S.W. BETWEEN HILLCREST DRIVE AND COTTAGE STREET.
It was moved for approval to transfer approved Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budgeted funds in an estimated amount of $29,701.79 from IFB #02-19, Concrete Repair and Installation to IFB #05-10, Annual Contract for General Construction Services to Sagres Construction Corporation, for storm drain repairs on Tapawingo Road, S.W.
Motion: Lovelace
Second: Robinson
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGETED GENERAL FUNDS IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 FOR SILT REMOVAL OFF KINGSLEY ROAD AT THE VIENNA WOODS SWIM CLUB, AND AT THE INTERSECTION OF BEULAH ROAD AND MAPLE AVENUE.
It was moved for approval of silt removal under IFB #05-10, Annual Contract for General Construction Services with Sagres Construction Corporation, in an estimated amount of $30,000.00 with funding to come from approved Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budgeted general funds.
Motion: Mayor Seeman
Second: Kelleher
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
REQUEST APPROVAL TO RIDE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY CONTRACT FOR DIESEL FUEL FROM MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY.
It was moved for approval to ride Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority contract IFB C06062 with Mansfield Oil Company, for the purchase of diesel fuel, with funding previously approved on June 19, 2006.
Motion: Dellinger
Second: Lovelace
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
SET DATE FOR A CLOSED SESSION OF COUNCIL FOR THE DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS, AS REQUESTED BY THE TOWN MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
It was moved that a Closed Session be conducted on February 12, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. in accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711.A(1) for the purpose of discussing matters of personnel.
Motion: Kelleher
Second: Cole
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 8:36 P.M.
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