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The Town Council met in regular session on Monday, February 26, 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 Councilwoman Edythe Kelleher, 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 JANUARY 29, 2007, ONE PUBLIC HEARING OF JANUARY 29, 2007, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2007 AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2007.
It was moved for the approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 29, 2007, one Public Hearing of January 29, 2007, Regular Council Meeting of February 2, 2007 and Special Council Meeting of February 12, 2007.
Motion: Cole
Second: Dellinger
Motion carried unanimously
RECEIPT OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Dan Mulville, President NEVCA, 200 Church St., N.E. addressed Council and announced that NEVCA would be holding a candidates forum on April 25, 2007 at 8:00 P.M. at the Community Center. He indicated that NEVCA would provide questions for response by the candidates and each would have the opportunity to speak on their objectives. Mr. Mulville invited all to attend the forum.
Mrs. Lynn Sanderson, 300 George St., S.W., thanked the crews from the Department of Public Works for the excellent job which they had accomplished in plowing during the recent snow storm. She suggested that consideration should be given to provide for trash and recycling pickup simultaneously. Mrs. Sanderson spoke on the use of precious green space during construction of new homes; and voiced the question why builders could not utilize the “rain barrel” concept for water collection.
REPORT AND INQUIRIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilwoman Cole announced that the Fairfax County Planning Commission had approved on February 8, 2007 the guidelines for transportation oriented development as part of the Comprehensive Plan; however, the record will remain open for receipt of written comment until February 28, 2007.
Councilwoman Robinson spoke of reading an article in one of the newspapers, written by Mary Wilkerson in honor of her parents, Hilton and Marjorie Wilkerson, on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. She stated Hilton and Marjorie had been long time residents of Vienna, and that Marjorie’s mother, Gladys Barney had been a life long resident of Vienna, and Vienna’s first woman business owner.
Councilwoman Kelleher spoke on the Fairfax County School Board’s decision regarding the placing of students from Vienna and Oakton in the Luther Jackson GT Center.
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER
None
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Seeman spoke on the upcoming meetings on the Tysons development and plans for the rapid rail system. She indicated information on these meetings would be provided in the Council packets.
PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO THE AGENDA
None
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FROM COUNCIL TO USE ADDITIONAL 2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BOND FUNDS FOR WESTBRIAR COURT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $16,515.75 UNDER CONTRACT IFB #05-10 WITH SAGRES CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION.
Ms. Holly Chu, Director of Public Works indicated to Council that she had received a quote for the removal of two trees at the Westbriar Court drainage area for $960.00 therefore, the original estimated amount is reduced by that amount.
It was moved for approval to spend additional 2006 CIP funds in an estimated amount of $13,678.15 for Westbriar Court Drainage Improvements under IFB-05-10 with Sagres Construction Corporation.
Motion: Lovelace
Second: Polychrones
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE TO PURCHASE ITEMS FROM “HUGHES SUPPLY WATER & SEWER” AND “NATIONAL WATERWORKS” UNDER THEIR NEW NAME, “HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD” AS A SOLE SOURCE
SUPPLIER AND EXPEND APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGETED WATER AND SEWER FUNDS IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $17,500.00.
It was moved for approval to purchase water and sewer supplies from HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd, as a sole source provider, and to expend additional approved Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budgeted funds in an estimated amount of $17,500.00.
Motion: Cole
Second: Robinson
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RIDE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CONTRACT NUMBER 2070-60 TO PURCHASE ONE UPPER-MID SIZE CAR (CHEVROLET IMPALA) IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $14,776.00 FROM R.K. CHEVROLET OF VIRGINIA BEACH, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION.
It was moved for approval to purchase one 2007 Chevrolet Impala for the Department of Public Works Administration Division under Commonwealth of Virginia Contract Number 2070-60 under the Town of Vienna Vehicle Replacement Program at a base price of $14,776.00 from approved Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budgeted funds, funding to come from General Fund Account No. 10912-48308.
Motion: Dellinger
Second: Cole
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
Mayor Seeman announced that at this time the Members of Council would reconvene in Closed Session and upon conclusion, would then reconvene in Regular Meeting.
The Town Council convened in Closed Session at 8:35 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Town Council reconvened at 8:50 P.M. Noted for the record that all Members as previously recorded were again present.
Mayor Seeman reported on the Closed Session convened this date at 7:15 P.M. and then again at 8:35 P.M. She stated interviews had been conducted with individuals interested in appointment and reappointment to Town Boards and Commissions. The Mayor further stated that Members of Council had also discussed with the Town Manager and the Director of Administrative Services, the proposed Grade and Classification Study which had been proposed for the Town Employees. Mayor Seeman stated that no other business had been discussed.
It was moved that the members of the Vienna Town Council be polled to affirm that during the Closed Session convened this date, February 26, 2007, the Town Council conducted interviews with individuals interested in appointment and reappointment to Town Boards and Commissions; and that discussion had been conducted with the Town Manager and Director of Administrative Services, relative to the Grade and Compensation Study proposed for the Town Employees. I further move that the Certification Resolution be adopted in accordance with State Statutes and the Town Clerk is authorized to execute the Certification Resolution. It was further moved that the Closed Session be continued to March 5, 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, 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 of Council, recorded same and thereafter, executed the Certification Resolution. (Original attached to Official Minutes.
It was moved that Mrs. Katherine Hutt, be appointed to the Town/Business Liaison Committee for a term of two years. Said term is effective February 27, 2007 and will expire February 27, 2009.
Motion: Kelleher
Second: Cole
Carried unanimously
It was moved to adjourn.
Motion: Robinson
Second: Cole
Carried unanimously
The Regular Meeting of Council adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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