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What opening items and minutes are approved at the start of the council meeting?

Kelly Burk 2:15

It's um October twenty second, two thousand twenty four, uh meeting of the Leesburg Town Council. Anyone in the uh room that needs hearing assistance, please see the clerk. Councilmember Cummings will be giving the invocation tonight, followed by uh Councilmember Simone Johnson doing the Pledge of Allegiance. Uh Councilmember Cummings?

Zach Cummings 2:37

Thank you, Mayor. Uh wanted just to take a moment of silence. Uh our colleague Carrie Nacy's father was in an accident this week and just wanted to offer up thoughts and prayers in in our own way uh for his speedy recovery and and to protect all of our loved ones. So just take a moment of silence, please.

Zach Cummings 3:01

Thank you.

Kelly Burk 3:03

Councilmember Semino Johnson.

Neil Steinberg 3:09

To the five way back.

Unknown 3:17

Yeah.

Kelly Burk 3:23

All right, let the record reflect that all members of council are present with the exception of Council Member Kate and uh Nacy. Um We have two sets of minutes, the work session minutes of October seventh. Do I have a motion to accept them? So moved. So moved by Vice Mayor Steinberg. Second. Second. Uh Councilmember Cummings. Um all in favour? Indicate by saying aye.

Unknown 3:48

Aye, aye.

Kelly Burk 3:48

One, two, three, four, five. Five. Nay. Um and abstain absent. Is it absent? Abstained?

Unknown 3:57

Abstain. Absent. Five zero one one.

Kelly Burk 3:59

One one. Okay. So five years and no's no nays. One uh absent and one um abstain. Second uh regular regular session minutes of the october eighth, two thousand twenty four council meeting. So moved by uh Vice Mayor Steinberg, second.

Unknown 4:17

Second.

Kelly Burk 4:17

By Councilmember Cummings. All in favor indicate by saying aye.

Unknown 4:21

All right.

Kelly Burk 4:22

Opposed? Ms. Nacy's not here. Abstain. Uh, Councilmember Simino Johnson. Um adopting the meeting agenda Um Are there any amendments or deletion anybody wants before I ask for the motion? Uh the only one thing I would like to do is on the approval of the consent agenda, I would like to move twelve C off uh consent. I would like to say a few words about it. So uh other than that

How are the town’s proclamations (Moose Lodge, Lung Cancer Awareness, Hindu Heritage) presented and adopted?

Kelly Burk 4:49

All in favor uh well I need a motion. of ex uh adopting the median agenda.

Unknown 4:55

So good.

Kelly Burk 4:56

Uh Councilmember Semino Johnson, second.

Unknown 4:58

Second.

Kelly Burk 4:59

Second, Councilmember Cummings. Um all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed? That's six zero one. Um we have three proclamations tonight. The first proclamation is for Um The moose lodge. I will read the proclamation into the record and then I will ask for a uh motion. The first proclamation is the sixtieth anniversary of the Leesburg Moose Lodge ten forty one. Whereas Leesburg Moose Lodge ten forty one has served as a pillar of strength, unity and service within our community, exemplifying the highest ideals of fraternity, compassion, and civic responsibility. And whereas for many years the members of the Leesburg Moose Lodge one zero four one Have generously dedicated their time, resources, and energy to supporting charit charitable initiatives, aiding those in need, and fostering a sense of fellowship among all who enter their doors.

Kelly Burk 6:00

And whereas the Leesburg Moose Lodge 1041 has played a vital role in improving the lives of countless individuals through programs that benefit children, families, veterans, and senior citizens. making a lasting impact on our community and beyond. Whereas the leadership and members of the Leesburg Moose Lodge one oh four one have consistently demonstrated a commitment to community service, organizing events, raising funds, and offering support that have enriched the social and cultural fabric of Leesburg, whereas the Leesburg Moose Lodge ten oh four one continues to uphold the values of charity, care, and community involvement. Contributing to the betterment of society and exemplifying the spirit of neighbor neighborly concern.

Kelly Burk 6:44

Therefore, proclaim that the mayor and the council of the town of Leesburg in Virginia recognize the Leesburg Moose Lodge on their sixtieth anniversary. We celebrate the service that they have contributed to our community over the last sixty years, proclaimed this twenty second day of October twenty twenty four. Do I have a motion? So moved. Council Member Cummings, second.

Unknown 7:03

Second.

Kelly Burk 7:04

Council Member Simone Johnson, all in favour?

Unknown 7:08

Aye.

Kelly Burk 7:08

Opposed?