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How does the Leesburg Town Council open its November 14, 2023 meeting?
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Thank you.
I would like to call tonight's November 14th, 2023 Town Council meeting to order. If anyone in the room needs hearing assistance, please see the clerk. Council Member Bagdasarian will be giving the invocation, followed by the salute to the flag by Council Member Cummings. Council Member Bagdasarian.
Yes, thank you.
Heavenly Father, we are thankful to gather this evening to discuss matters of importance to our community. We ask for clarity in our judgment and decision-making. We ask for civility and empathy in our deliberation. Let us work together to constructively build a better Leesburg for our citizens today and for the future. Let us also keep in mind the families who are suffering from violence around the world, especially in Israel and Gaza, and that they might find peace and the will to coexist. We ask all of this in your name. Amen.
Join us for the pledge.
All right, I have three sets of minutes. The first one is the Joint Town Council Planning Commission Work Session of October 19th, 2023. So moved by Council Member Nacy, second.
I'll second.
Second by Council Member Bagdasarian. Mr. Wilt, you were absent from this. So all in favor of the minutes from October 19th, indicate by saying aye.
Aye.
Opposed and abstain. Mr. Wilt, you're abstaining, correct? Okay, thanks. So that's 6-0. zero one okay i want to make sure i had that right work session minutes of october 23 2023 do i have a motion council member nancy second
i'll second
council member cummings all in favor indicate by saying aye aye opposed that passes seven zero i keep expecting to hear delegate elect martinez's voice regular session minutes of october 24th 2023 Council Member Nacey.
Second.
Council Member Cummings. Myself and Dr. Seminole-Johnson were absent. So all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. And abstaining, aye. Okay, thanks. So that is 5-0-0-2. All right. Can I have a motion to adopt the meeting agenda? Second. You're setting a record here. Seconded by Council Member Cummings. All in favor indicate by saying aye.
Aye.
Opposed? That passes 7-0. We have no certificates of recognition, but we do have a proclamation tonight. And it is National American Indian Heritage Month. And Sydney Aquila, Aquina, am I saying that correctly? Is she here tonight?
So while she's coming here, let me read it into the record. This is National American Indian Heritage Month, November 2023. Whereas the history and the culture of our great nation has been significantly influenced by the American Indian and the indigenous people. Whereas contributions of the American Indians have enhanced the freedom, prosperity and greatness of America today. Whereas their customs and traditions are respected and celebrated as part of a rich legacy throughout the United States. Whereas Native American Awareness Month began in 1976 and recognition was expanded by Congress and approved by President George Bush in August 1990, designating the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month.
Whereas in honor of the National American Indian Heritage Month, community celebration as well as numerous cultural, artistic, educational, and historic activities have been planned. Whereas we welcome Sydney, and I'm going to say your last name for me, Aquilina, a 2017 graduate of Loudoun County High School and a tribal member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to accept this proclamation on behalf of the town of Leesburg community. Therefore proclaim that the mayor and the council of the town of Leesburg in Virginia do hereby recognize November as the National American Indian Heritage Month and urge all our citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities proclaimed this 14th day.
Now I'm going to go down and present this to Sydney. Thank you for reminding me.
So
moved. Okay, moved by council member Cummings, seconded by council member, vice mayor Steinberg. I know he's here. Steinberg, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? That passes 7-0. All right.
Sydney,
this is
really very exciting to present this to you tonight.
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Agenda
8 items
1
How does the Leesburg Town Council open its November 14, 2023 meeting?
0:03–19:52
2
What is the purpose of the National American Indian Heritage Month proclamation?
19:52–37:23
3
What are the main issues discussed in the Morven Park Road sidewalk public hearing?
37:23–52:57
4
How does the council address the zoning amendment for I‑1 district expansion?
52:57–1:05:37
5
What concerns did residents raise about the curb and sidewalk design on Morgan Park Road?
1:05:37–1:21:29
6
How does the water and sewer utility rate study propose rate changes for the next five years?
1:21:29–1:37:46
7
What financial metrics are used to ensure the utility’s fiscal health?
1:37:46–1:52:13
8
What final actions and disclosures conclude the council meeting?
1:52:13–2:16:13
Speakers
5 identifiedOfficials recognised by voice; public commenters shown as “Speaker N” unless they state their name.