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The Town Council met in regular session on Monday, November 6, 2008, 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: Daniel M. Dellinger, Edythe F. Kelleher, George E. Lovelace, Michael J. Polychrones, and Maud F. Robinson. Councilwoman Laurie G. Cole was absent due to having surgery. Also present were John H. Schoeberlein, Town Manager; Steven D. Briglia, Town Attorney; and Carol A. Orndorff, Town Clerk.
The invocation was offered by Reverend Dr. Beth Spitzner-Neubauer, Emmanuel Lutheran 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 OF OCTOBER 6, 2008 AND OCTOBER 27, 2008.
It was moved for approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 6, 2008 and October 27, 2008.
Motion: Polychrones
Second: Dellinger
Carried unanimously
Absent: Cole
RECEIPT OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
None
REPORT AND INQUIRIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Councilman Polychrones announced the passing of former Council Member Albert J. Boudreau, this date. Councilman Polychrones stated that Al Boudreau had served as a member of Council for fourteen (14) years and had served the citizens of the Town well on many vital and important issues. He indicated that when the arrangements had been finalized he would inform Council Members. Councilman Polychrones requested that when the Council adjourned this evening, they adjourn in the memory of Al Boudreau.
REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER.
None
REPORT OF THE MAYOR.
None
PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO THE AGENDA.
Mayor Seeman indicated that the Town Attorney had requested that a Closed Session be established on Monday evening, November 17, 2008.
It was moved that as Agenda Item 7, consideration of setting a Closed Session on November 17, 2008.
Motion: Mayor Seeman
Second: Lovelace
Carried unanimously
Absent: Cole
Mayor Seeman stated that she would request Council’s consideration to review and adopt the proposed legislative draft, which had been finalized by the Town Attorney. The Mayor indicated that due to time constraints, the draft legislative draft had been sent to Delegate Shannon’s Administrative Aide, who would submit it to Legislative Services. Mayor Seeman also announced that the Town Council would be meeting with Delegate Shannon and State Senator Peterson on December 15, 2008 prior to the Regular Meeting.
It was moved for the adoption of the 2009 Draft Town of Vienna Legislative Agenda as proposed.
Motion: Lovelace
Second: Dellinger
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
Absent: Cole
*Noted for the record. Copy of Proposed Legislative Agenda attached to Official Minutes.
REQUEST APPROVAL TO RIDE FAIRFAX COUNTY CONTRACT RQ03-605674-16A, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PANASONIC LAPATOP COMPUTERS AND NECESSARY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM GTSI CORPORATION, AT A COST OF $22,558.44.
It was moved for the approval of the Police Department to ride Fairfax County Contract RQ03-605674-16A, for the purchase of four (4) Panasonic laptop computers and necessary associated equipment from GTSI Corporation, at a total cost of $22,558.44.
Motion: Dellinger
Second: Lovelace
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
Absent: Cole
REQUEST APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE FISCASL YEAR 2008 TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE U.S.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,825.00. ALSO REQUESTED THAT APPROVAL BE GIVEN TO RIDE STAFFORD COUNTY CONTRACT RFP #1024064 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM MOTOROLA, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,825.00.
It was moved for the approval to accept the Fiscal Year 2008 U. S. Department of Justice, Technology Program Grant in the amount of $233,825.00.
Motion: Lovelace
Second: Dellinger
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
Absent: Cole
It was moved for the approval to ride Stafford County contract RFP Number 1024064 for the purchase of the radio equipment for the Police Department from Motorola, Inc., at a total cost of $233,825.00.
Motion: Lovelace
Second: Robinson
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
Absent: Cole
SET DATE FOR CLOSED SESSION.
It was moved that a Closed Session be scheduled on November 17, 2008 as the last Agenda Item, for the specific purpose of a briefing by the Town’s Attorney and Mr. John McGavin, regarding the Covel vs. Town of Vienna litigation; and additional updates from the Town Attorney re other matters of litigation. It was further moved that upon conclusion of the Closed Session the Town Council will reconvene in Open Session to report on the litigation matters discussed.
Motion: Kelleher
Second: Robinson
Carried unanimously – Poll vote
Voting Aye: Dellinger, Kelleher, Lovelace, Polychrones,
Robinson, Mayor Seeman
Absent: Cole
It was moved to adjourn.
Motion: Robinson
Second: Polychrones
Carried unanimously
Absent: Cole
The Regular Council Meeting adjourned at 8:26 P.M.
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