Minutes

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 5, 2007


The Town Council met in regular session on Monday, March 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 conducted with the Members of Council and the audience bowing their heads in silent prayer.


APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2007.


It was moved to defer approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 26, 2007 to the next Regular Council Meeting of March 19, 2007.

Motion: Cole
Second: Lovelace
Motion carried unanimously



RECEIPT OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

Mr. Don Chumley, 319 Ceret Court, S.W., addressed Council and expressed appreciation to the Town for the excellent attention given to snow plowing, and other services provided. Mr. Chumley spoke of the dedication displayed by the staff and thereafter, praised Mr. Kelly Williams of the Department of Public Works. He stated that on the morning of the ice storm several weeks ago he had to take his wife to the hospital for a scheduled treatment and did not know how he was going to get out of his driveway or the street; before he knew it he heard the snow plow and he went running out of his door and before getting to the street, fell face down on the ice. Mr. Chumley stated that Mr. Williams stopped his truck, jumped out and ran over to assist him, upon which Mr. Chumley told Mr. Williams of his need to get his wife to the hospital for a cancer treatment. Mr. Williams immediately told him not to worry and that he would not plow his driveway closed; he then assisted both Mr. and Mrs. Chumley to the car and told Mr. Chumley to follow him behind the plow to the end of the street; where Nutley Street was clear enough that he would not have a problem. Mr. Chumley stated that he was proud to live in a Town where kindness was still displayed; where the employees treated you with respect and dignity; and that he did not care what the taxes went up to as he did not want to ever leave. He stated the Town should be proud to employ such fine people, and that Kelly Williams demonstrated an excellent example of the Town employees. Mr. Chumley further spoke on the residential assessments levied by Fairfax County and stated he felt that a professional study should be done every ten years to see if the Town residents are getting “what they are paying for.”

Mr. George Creed, 217 Audrey’s Court, S.E., spoke on the disposal and recycling policies, which he understood Council was exploring for potential revision. He indicated a large plastic tub would be difficult for the elderly or infirmed to handle. He urged Council to continue in its program utilizing paper and plastic bags.

Councilwoman Cole spoke on the inquiry she had received regarding the issue; that it had been a suggestion from a resident and Council was in the process of reviewing the matter.



REPORT AND INQUIRIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

Councilman Lovelace announced that he would be a candidate for re-election to the Town Council in the upcoming May election.



REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER

None



REPORT OF THE MAYOR

Mayor Seeman reported on the Closed Session convened this date at 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting of interviews with individuals interested in appointment and/or reappointment to Town Boards and Commissions. The Mayor indicated 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, March 5, 2007, the Town Council conducted interviews with individuals interested in appointment and reappointment to Town Boards and Commissions. It was further moved 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 19, 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 of Council, recorded same, and executed the Certification Resolution. (Original attached to Official Minutes.)

It was moved that Mr. Richard Denbow and Mr. Leonard Ignatowski be reappointed to the Transportation Safety Commission for a two year term of office. It was further moved that said appointment is effective retroactive to January 29, 2007 and will expire January 29, 2009. It was further moved that Mr. Kurt Frogale be appointed to the Town/Business Liaison Committee for a two year term of office. It was further moved that said appointment is effective March 6, 2007 and will expire March 6, 2009.

Motion: Kelleher
Second: Polychrones
Carried unanimously



PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO THE AGENDA

None



PRESENTATION BY THE SIDEWALK SUBCOMMITTEE.

Mr. George Creed, Co-Chairman, representing the Planning Commission, and Mr. Steve Kenny, Co-Chairman, representing the Transportation Safety Commission, addressed Council, and indicated the members of the Sidewalk Subcommittee had been Mr. John Bruno and Mr. Bill Womack from the Planning Commission and Mrs. Sharon Baum and Ms. Jill Decker from the Transportation Safety Commission. Mr. Creed provided an overview of the process and survey which the Committee utilized in developing the priority listing of streets. He indicated that over 200 responses had been received both by mail and e-mail. Thereafter, Mr. Kenny and Mr. Creed displayed a map indicating the street locations of Priority 1, 2 and 3, along with speaking on the determinations utilized in the subject classifications.

Mr. Kenny and Mr. Creed indicated that costs would range from $115.00 to $125.00 per linear foot, which would require approximately $700,000 every year for twelve (12) years to fund the streets as proposed.

The Town Attorney pointed out the streets selected within the Historic District would require a Public Hearing by the Historic Windover Review Board, with recommendations from the Board to the Town Council.

Discussion took place as to the listing of streets, all associated costs, and preferences relative to concrete sidewalks versus asphalt.

It was moved that no action be taken at this time, and the item deferred until such time as staff has had the opportunity to review the report, prepare cost figures for Priority 1, and develop recommendations relative to engineering.

Motion: Polychrones
Second: Dellinger
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Cole, Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman

Mayor Seeman and Members of Council thanked the Sidewalk Committee for the excellent work and presentation. They expressed that the report was professionally considered and presented; that the hard work and long hours which had been given by the members was evident and much appreciated.


It was moved to adjourn.

Motion: Robinson
Second: Cole
Carried unanimously



The Regular Meeting of Council adjourned at 8:55 P.M.

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