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How does the council open and order the August 13, 2024 meeting?

Thank you.
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Unknown 1:30
Thank you.
Kelly Burk 2:32
Welcome, everyone, to tonight's town council meeting of August 13th, 2024. I would like to call to order this meeting. If anyone in the room needs hearing assistance, please see the clerk. Council Member Wilt will be giving the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance from Council Member Bagdasarian. Council Member Wilt.
Patrick Wilt 2:55
Heavenly Father, we come to you in humility and faith. We thank you for all you have given us and the many blessings in our lives. As we undertake our work in this meeting tonight, we ask for your wisdom and strength. Give us the patience and understanding to conduct this work for our community's benefit with your guidance. We ask these things in your name. Amen.
Kelly Burk 3:16
Please stand.
Neil Steinberg 3:29
Visible with liberty and justice for all.
Kelly Burk 3:33
All right, let the roll reflect, let the record reflect that all members of council are present with the exception of Councilmember Nacy. We have two sets of minutes, the work session minutes from July 22nd, 2024. Do I have a motion? So moved. Vice Mayor, second? Second. Councilmember Bagdasarian, all in favor?
Unknown 3:58
Aye.
Kelly Burk 3:59
Opposed? That passes 6-0-1. Regular session minutes of July 23rd.
Unknown 4:04
So moved.
Kelly Burk 4:05
Vice Mayor, second?
Unknown 4:07
Second.
Kelly Burk 4:07
Council Member Cummings, all in favor?
Unknown 4:10
Aye.
Kelly Burk 4:10
Opposed? That passes 6-0-1. Do I have a motion to adopt the meeting agenda? So moved. Council Member Seminole-Johnson, second? Second. Council Member Cummings, is there any amendments or deletions? Seeing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Opposed? That passes 6-0-1. We have one proclamation tonight. And I need to read it, so.
Kelly Burk 4:48
The proclamation reads as follows, Delhi South's 30th business anniversary, whereas Delhi South, located at 38 Catoctin Circle Southeast, has been a beloved establishment in our community since December of 1993. And whereas Delhi South is well known for its award winning sandwiches, And it has rapidly grown in corporate and event catering services, using only fresh quality ingredients, ensuring customer satisfaction in every order. Whereas Deli South's commitment to excellence has earned it the distinction of being voted the best delicatessen in Loudoun County multiple times. Whereas Deli South has been locally owned and operated, contributing to the economy's vitality and community spirit of Leesburg for three decades.
Kelly Burk 5:34
And whereas owner Chris Shar opened the restaurant, kitchen to churches and nonprofits to prepare meals for the needy in our community. Whereas Deli South regularly sponsors youth teams and youth programs to support the young people in Leesburg and Loudoun County, therefore proclaim that the mayor and the council of the town of Leesburg and Virginia recognize and celebrate Deli South's 30th anniversary. Do I have a motion? So moved. So moved by Council Member Seminole-Johnson. Second?
Second.
Kelly Burk 6:06
seconded by councilmember back this area and all in favor opposed all right I will go down and take give this to so we can be seen on the TV So I would like to present you with this proclamation at this point and personally add that what a tremendous addition you have been to the town all these years. And, you know, I know that you were at other locations, but I was so excited when you came to Virginia Village because I could walk
Chris Shar 6:46
and
Kelly Burk 6:47
often do. So thank you very much. And all you do truly for the young people. It has really been wonderful. And the nonprofits that use your kitchens regularly. to help people that are in need. So thank you very much for doing that, and we really appreciate it. Would you like to say a few words about your business and what you have achieved? And I'm going to ask you to turn around and look at the cameras.
Chris Shar 7:08
I'd like to thank Josh for being with me tonight. Josh has been running the store for over a couple of years now, and he's been with our company for over five years. And you were speaking of young folks and whatnot, and so Josh has come a long way with us, and I think he's got a long way to go with us. But I do want to thank the whole community. It's been a long road since 1993. I had a lot less gray hair. Laughter

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