City Council
Regular MeetingFredericksburg, VA · July 10, 2018
Minutes
Public Hearing 07/10/18
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA HON. MARY KATHERINE GREENLAW, MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL HON. WILLIAM C. WITHERS, JR., VICE -MAYOR, WARD TWO
HON. KERRY P. DEVINE, AT-LARGE
HON. MATTHEW J. KELLY, AT-LARGE
HON. JASON N. GRAHAM, WARD ONE
HON. DR. TIMOTHY P. DUFFY, WARD THREE
Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street HON. CHARLIE L. FRYE, JR., WARD FOUR
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
July 10, 2018
The Council of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, held a public hearing on
Tuesday, July 10, 2018, beginning at 7:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
City Council Present. Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw, William C. Withers,
Jr., Council members Kerry P. Devine, Dr. Timothy P. Duffy, Charlie L. Frye, Jr., Jason N.
Graham and Matthew J. Kelly.
Also Present. City Manager Timothy J. Baroody, Assistant City Manager Mark
Whitley, Assistant City Manager Doug Fawcett, City Attorney Kathleen Dooley,
Transportation Administrator Erik Nelson, Budget Manager Deidre Jett, Economic
Development Director Bill Freehling, Business Development Manager Angela Freeman,
Planning and Development Services Director Charles Johnston, Social Services Director
Christen Gallik and Clerk of Council Tonya B. Lacey.
Notice of Public Hearings (D18-250 thru D18-252). The Clerk read the
notice of the public hearings as they appeared in the local newspaper, the purpose being to
solicit citizen input.
Resolution 18-57, Adopting the Revised Pathways Plan (D18-250).
1 speaker. After staff presentation Council had a few questions regarding whether the
projects would be prioritized and staff stated that they had wrestled with whether to
prioritize but he said they were doing good getting them listed. Mr. Nelson said there was a
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variety of ways to get the projects done. Some of the projects would require significant
funding and would have to be worked into the larger transportation funding plan. He said
prioritizing could be done if Council wanted them prioritized.
Kevin Brown, 460 Riverside Drive, spoke in support of the plan and he mentioned
he had started a Facebook page and invited friends and family to post pictures of the
beautiful trails.
Councilor Duffy made a motion to approve Resolution 18-57, adopting the revised
Pathways Plan; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following
recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and
Kelly. Nays (0).
Resolution 18-58, Second Read, Amending the Special Use Permit
Exception for 506-516 Sophia Street, to Allow a Total of 13 New
Townhouses at a Density of 25 Units Per Acre (D18-251 thru D18-252).
no speakers. Mr. Johnston noted that this was the third time this project has come back to
Council. He said the most recent proposed development plan was the result of the
evaluation of the project by the Architectural Review Board. The ARB was concerned with
the overall height of the structures and the shadow of the structures. Due to the ARB’s
concerns the number of buildings was reduced from three (one multifamily and two
townhouse structures) to two (two townhouse structures) and the proposed gable roof with
a flat roof.
Vice-Mayor Withers was curious of the price range of the townhomes since some of
the houses would face the backyard of others.
Councilor Graham was concerned with losing affordable housing once torn down
and Mr. Johnston said they would lose affordable housing but he said the buildings were
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currently not safe and would need significant rehabilitation. Mr. Graham asked if the density
could be raised and Mr. Johnston explained that the profile development would not be
acceptable for the ARB. He said the developer did not abandon the original plan willingly, it
was to the reaction of the ARB. The ARB was concerned about the profile and flood plain
and it squeezed the project to what was proposed.
Vice-Mayor Withers explained that the cost to rehab some of the buildings would
take them far out of affordable housing range.
Councilor Devine made a motion to approve Resolution 18-58, amending the
special use permit exception for 506-516 Sophia Street, to allow a total of 13 new
townhouses at a density of 25 units per acre; motion was seconded by Councilor Duffy and
passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (5). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Duffy, and
Frye. Nays (2). Councilors Graham and Kelly.
Adjournment. There being no more speakers to come before the Council at this
time, Mayor Greenlaw declared the hearing officially adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Mary Katherine Greenlaw
Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Mayor
Tonya B. Lacey
Tonya B. Lacey, Clerk of Council, CMC
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CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA HON. MARY KATHERINE GREENLAW, MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL HON. WILLIAM C. WITHERS, JR., VICE -MAYOR, WARD TWO
HON. KERRY P. DEVINE, AT-LARGE
HON. MATTHEW J. KELLY, AT-LARGE
HON. JASON N. GRAHAM, WARD ONE
HON. DR. TIMOTHY P. DUFFY, WARD THREE
Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street HON. CHARLIE L. FRYE, JR., WARD FOUR
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
July 10, 2018
The Council of the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, held a regular session on
Tuesday, July 10, 2018, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
City Council Present. Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw, William C. Withers, Jr.,
Council members Kerry P. Devine, Dr. Timothy P. Duffy, Charlie L. Frye, Jr., Jason N.
Graham and Matthew J. Kelly.
Also Present. City Manager Timothy J. Baroody, Assistant City Manager Mark
Whitley, Assistant City Manager Doug Fawcett, City Attorney Kathleen Dooley,
Transportation Administrator Erik Nelson, Budget Manager Deidre Jett, Economic
Development Director Bill Freehling, Business Development Manager Angela Freeman,
Planning and Development Services Director Charles Johnston, Social Services Director
Christen Gallik and Clerk of Council Tonya B. Lacey.
Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Council was led in prayer by
Councilor Matthew J. Kelly followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Teddy Durant a
member of Boy Scout Troop 1717.
Officer Recognized. Mayor Greenlaw recognized the presence of Officer Tedd
Marrs at this evening’s meeting.
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Public Hearings (D18-250 thru D18-252). The regular session was recessed
in order to conduct the scheduled public hearings and immediately reconvened upon their
conclusion.
Citizen Comment. The following speaker participated in the citizen comment
portion of this evening’s meeting.
Ronald Grandis – P.O. Box 343, Locust Grove, VA, spoke in support of the
baseball stadium. Mr. Grandis said the stadium would be a crown jewel for the area. He said
the City would be making history. He invited the Council to an event his company was
having on September 27 at the downtown Courtyard Marriott. Mr. Grandis said he holds
many events for the children in the community and the baseball stadium would be a great
place for his events.
Kevin Brown, 460 Riverside Drive, spoke in support of the baseball stadium and he
said he did a rough count and there were about 2000 people who could walk to the game.
Mr. Brown said he would be walking and encouraging others to walk. He said there have
never been any traffic issues on Fall Hill Avenue due to the concerts and he did not feel there
would be any and if there are he said they would survive. Mr. Brown said this would make
history for the City.
Jacob Fish, 9003 Quiocassin Road, Henrico, VA, Coalitions Director, Americans for
Prosperity Virginia, spoke in opposition of the baseball stadium. He said they oppose
building a stadium on the expense of taxpayers. He said baseball stadiums do not generate a
reasonable return on investment. Mr. Fish said tax dollars should go towards vital services
such as roads and school.
Harriette Rowe, 1238 Brent Street, spoke about affordable housing. She asked if
there was a moratorium that could be put on to give the City time to look at issues and time
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to look at the study. She asked the City to look at moratoriums on some of the areas where
affordable housing could be placed.
Council Agenda Presented. There were no items presented to Council for
discussion.
City Manager’s Consent Agenda Accepted for Transmittal as
Recommended (D18-253 thru D18-259). Councilor Kelly moved approval of the
City Manager’s consent agenda items; motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed
by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy,
Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Resolution 18-59, Approving a Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Amendment
Appropriating Funds Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Amendment in the City grants
Fund for the Emerald Ash Borer Program (D18-253).
• Adopting the Wall of Honor Recommendations – Lemuel W. Houston (Lem),
Anne Rowe (D18-254).
• Transmittal of Conceptual Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment for
Data Centers (D18-255).
• Transmittal of Board and Commission Minutes
o Board of Social Services – April 12, 2018 (D18-256).
o Planning Commission – April 11, 2018 (D18-257).
o Planning Commission Work Session – April 18, 2018 (D18-258).
o Planning Commission – April 25, 2018 (18-259).
Adoption of Minutes. There were no minutes submitted for approval.
Appointments of City Council to Various Boards and
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Commissions (D18-260). The following appointments were made:
• Board of Social Services – Upon a motion by Councilor Kelly, Councilor
Duffy was appointed to the Board of Social Services; the motion was
seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and passed by the following unanimously
recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye,
Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board of Trustees – Upon a
motion by Councilor Kelly, Councilor Devine was appointed to the Central
Rappahannock Regional Library Board of Trustees; the motion was seconded
by Vice-Mayor Withers and passed by the following unanimously recorded
votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham
and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Community Policy & Management Team for Youth & Family Services –
Upon a motion by Councilor Kelly, Mayor Greenlaw was appointed to the
Community Policy & Management Team for Youth & Family Services; the
motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and passed by the following
unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine,
Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Fredericksburg Area Museum - Upon a motion by Councilor Devine
Councilor Kelly was appointed to the Fredericksburg Area Museum &
Cultural Center Board of Directors; the motion was seconded by Councilor
Duffy and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7).
Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays
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(0).
• Fredericksburg Arts Commission - Upon a motion by Councilor Kelly,
Councilor Devine and Councilor Graham were appointed to the
Fredericksburg Arts Commission; the motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor
Withers and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7).
Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays
(0).
• Fredericksburg Clean and Green Commission – Upon a motion by
Councilor Kelly, Councilor Devine was appointed to the Fredericksburg Clean
and Green Commission; the motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and
passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors
Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Fredericksburg Regional Alliance – Upon a motion by Councilor Kelly,
Mayor Greenlaw and Councilor Duffy was appointed to the Fredericksburg
Regional Alliance; the motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and
passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors
Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• George Washington Regional Commission and Fredericksburg Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization – Upon a motion by Councilor Devine,
Councilor Kelly and Vice-Mayor Withers was appointed to the George
Washington Regional Commission and Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization the motion was seconded by Councilor Duffy and passed
by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw,
Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
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• Housing Advisory Committee – Upon a motion by Councilor Kelly, Councilor
Frye and Councilor Graham were appointed to the Housing Advisory
Committee; the motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the
following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers,
Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Main Street – Upon a motion by Councilor Devine, Councilor Withers
was appointed to Main Street; the motion was seconded by Councilor Kelly
and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7).
Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays
(0).
• Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission – Upon a motion
by Councilor Devine, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Graham were appointed to
the Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission; the motion was
seconded by Councilor Duffy and passed by the following unanimously recorded
votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and
Kelly. Nays (0).
• Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors – Upon a motion
by Councilor Kelly, Mayor Greenlaw was appointed to the Rappahannock Area
Agency on Aging Board of Directors; the motion was seconded by Councilor
Kerry Devine and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7).
Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays
(0).
• Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Commission - Upon a motion by
Councilor Kelly, Assistant City Manager Whitley was appointed and Councilor
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Frye was appointed as the alternate to the Rappahannock Juvenile Detention
Commission; the motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by
the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw,
Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board – Upon a
motion by Councilor Devine, Councilor Kelly and Vice-Mayor Withers were
appointed as the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board; the
motion was seconded by Councilor Duffy and passed by the following
unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine,
Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Rappahannock River Basin Commission – Upon a motion by Councilor
Kelly, Vice-Mayor Withers was appointed to the Rappahannock River Basin
Commission; the motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by
the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw,
Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Recreation Commission – Upon a motion by Councilor Kelly, Councilor
Duffy was appointed to the Recreation Commission; the motion was
seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following unanimously
recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye,
Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Regional Group Home Commission – Upon a motion by Councilor Kelly,
Councilor Duffy was appointed to the Regional Group Home Commission; the
motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following
unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine,
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Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
Upon a motion by Councilor Devine, Assistant City Manager Whitley was
appointed to the Group Home Commission; the motion was seconded by
Councilor Duffy and passed by the following unanimously recorded votes.
Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly.
Nays (0).
• Town and Gown Committee - Upon a motion by Councilor Kelly, Vice-
Mayor Withers and Councilor Duffy were appointed to serve on the Town
and Gown Committee; the motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and
passed by the following unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors
Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• Virginia Railway Express Operations Board – Upon a motion by Councilor
Devine, Councilor Kelly was appointed and Councilor Graham was appointed
as the alternate to the Virginia Railway Express Operations Board; the motion
was seconded by Councilor Duffy and passed by the following unanimously
recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye,
Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
• School Working Group - Upon a motion by Councilor Devine, Mayor
Greenlaw and Councilor Kelly were appointed to the School Working Group;
the motion was seconded by Councilor Duffy and passed by the following
unanimously recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine,
Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
Resolution 18-60, Approved, Approving a Letter of Intent with
Potomac Baseball, LLC for the Development of a Multi-Purpose Outdoor
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Recreational Facility in Celebrate Virginia South (D18-261 thru D18-262).
Economic Development Director Freehling presented the Letter of Intent (LOI) stating that
the City had been in talks for about a year, with the owners of Potomac National and the
possibility of relocating the Club to Fredericksburg. The Club, is a Class A-Advanced Minor
League Baseball franchise of the Washington Nationals in the Carolina League. The Club is
interested in exploring privately designing, financing and constructing of a state-of-the-art,
multipurpose, 5,000 seat Minor League Baseball stadium in the City. After months of
discussions and negotiations, the City and the Potomac Baseball, LLC have settled on a
proposed Letter of Intent.
Councilor Devine asked staff to clarify how unusual and rare this type of deal is
where the owner was personally financing. Mr. Freehling said it was rare to have the owner
finance, all financing is usually handled by the locality. He also explained that the revenue
generated at the stadium would be all the funding that would come from the City.
Vice-Mayor Withers asked if there were any negotiations and whether the Nationals
would come with the deal. Mr. Silber explained that of the 160 minor league teams that are a
part of Major League Baseball there had never been a default on a loan or lease. He said they
are guaranteed through their master agreement a Major League Affiliate. Of the thirty major
league teams everyone has at least five affiliates and some including Washington have six.
Mr. Silber explained that the Nationals only sign two year agreement and they have been
affiliates with the Nationals since they moved from Montreal in 2005. They have a
relationship with them and they like the fact that they are close and they can monitor their
players. Mr. Silber said when he bought the club he was affiliated with the Yankees. He said
the Nationals were aware of them looking in the area and they had to get permission to
explore coming to the City.
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There was a question on Definitive Agreement and City Attorney Dooley explained
that a Definitive Agreement would be firmed up at the end of the 120 days. She explained
that the LOI would shape those items to be placed in the Definitive Agreement.
Councilor Kelly stated that he was looking forward to the stadium coming and he
asked Mr. Freehling to clarify the dynamics of the cost for the public. Mr. Freehling
explained that the team would pay 60 percent of the debt service, the City would pay 40
percent of the debt services and the team would also pay for the maintenance.
Councilor Kelly noted that there are many projects the City needed to pay for but he
said this was a quality of life project for the community. He noted that many employers look
at communities for the quality of life and amenities for their employees when they are
looking to relocate. The City has looked at many aspects of this project and they all show
that this project would perform well. Councilor Kelly said this was an Economic
Development opportunity and it would be an asset to the quality of life. Councilor Devine
agreed that this was an asset to the quality of life.
Councilor Frye said that the benefits the stadium would bring to the City were huge
and having such a project in the city would be great.
Councilor Kelly made a motion to approved Resolution 18-60, approving a Letter of
Intent with Potomac Baseball, LLC for the Development of a multi-purpose outdoor
recreational facility in Celebrate Virginia South; motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers
and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine,
Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
Resolution 18-61, Approved, Approving a Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Amendment Appropriating Funds in the Social Services Fund Related to
Medicaid Expansion (D18-263). After staff overview and brief discussion Councilor
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Duffy made a motion to approved Resolution 18-61, approving a Fiscal Year 2019 budget
amendment appropriating funds in the Social Services fund related to Medicaid expansion;
motion was seconded by Councilor Devine and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes
(7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
Ordinance 18-12, Second Read Approved, Regulating the
Placement of Mobile Garbage Bins, Mobile Storage Units, and Portable
Toilets Encroaching on City Streets and Sidewalks (D18-264 thru D18-
265). After staff overview and brief discussion Councilor Devine made a motion to approve
Ordinance 18-12, on second read, regulating the placement of mobile garbage bins, mobile
storage bins, and portable toilets encroaching on City Streets and Sidewalks motion was
seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (6).
Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Graham and Kelly. Nays (1) Councilor Frye.
Resolution 18-62, Approved, Establishing Fees for Encroachment
of Mobile Garbage Bins, Mobile Storage Units, and Portable Toilets on
City Streets and Sidewalks (D18-266). Councilor Devine made a motion to approve
Resolution 18-62, establishing fees for encroachment of mobile garbage bins, mobile storage
bins, and portable toilets on City Streets and Sidewalks; motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor
Withers and passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (6). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers,
Devine, Duffy, Graham and Kelly. Nays (1) Councilor Frye.
Resolution 18-63, Approved, Authorizing Submittal of BUILD
Program Application (D18-267). After a brief discussion Councilor Kelly made a
motion to approve Resolution 18-63, authorizing submittal of BUILD Program application;
motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Withers and passed by the following recorded votes.
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Ayes (7). Councilors Greenlaw, Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye, Graham and Kelly. Nays (0).
Resolution 18-64, Approved, Retaining the Kaufman & Canoles
Litigation Team to Represent the City in the Investigation and Any
Subsequent Civil Suit in Connection with the Manufacture, Marketing
Sale, and Distribution of Prescription Opioid Product (D18-268). City
Attorney Dooley recommended the City Council retain the law firms Sanford Heisler Sharp,
LLP and Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. for this purpose of investigating and, if authorized by the
Council, pursuing a civil legal against entities involved in the manufacture, marketing, sale, and
distribution of prescription opioid products. Opioid addition has been declared a Public
Health Emergency by the Virginia State Health Commissioner in 2016. Ms. Dooley said those
effects have been felt in multiple ways within the City: multiple child protective services
referrals, law enforcement, emergency medical services, criminal justice system and the
regional jail system. The City is attempting to address this multi-faceted crisis through
multiple means such a prevention taskforces and response taskforces. Ms. Dooley said one
potential avenue for addressing the public health crisis is civil litigation. The Virginia Attorney
General recently filed a civil lawsuit against Purdue Pharmaceuticals in state court due to this
crisis.
Ms. Dooley explained that if the litigation results in an award of damages or a
settlement in favor of the City, the litigation team would charge a contingency fee of 25% of
the City’s recovery.
Mayor asked what used would be made of the award and the Ms. Dooley said the
litigation is to recover money that has been spent by locations and will be used for prevention
and treatment, etc.
Councilor Kelly expressed his concern for moving forward on this item. He
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suggested holding off on a vote until the City had a full presentation from the Attorneys on
what the City will actually be facing.
Councilor Frye stated that this issue had never been dealt with and it was time for
someone to be held accountable and he said if this I how it needed to be handled to get
something done he was all for it.
Councilor Duffy said times are desperate and he said the pharmaceutical company
deceived people on how addictive these drugs were and he said they were responsible for the
costs. He said he was prepared to move forward on this item.
Mayor Greenlaw agreed that pharmaceutical companies knew the additive properties
and disguised them in order to capitalize on the addiction. She said pharmaceutical
companies cannot get away with this.
Vice-Mayor Withers made a motion to approve Resolution 18-64, retaining the
Kaufman & Canoles Litigation Team to Represent the City in the investigation and any
subsequent civil suit in connection with the manufacture, marketing sale, and distribution of
prescription opioid product; motion was seconded by Councilor Duffy.
Councilor Kelly said he was not totally against moving on this, he said he wanted to
wait to have more conversation before taking any action.
The motion passed by the following recorded votes. Ayes (6). Councilors Greenlaw,
Withers, Devine, Duffy, Frye and Graham. Nays (1). Councilor Kelly.
City Manager’s Report and Council Calendar (D18-269 thru D18-
270). City Manager Baroody reviewed the Manager’s report and Council Calendar. Activities
highlighted on the report were as follows: Oath of Office Ceremony Held, Potomac
Nationals Announce Potential Partnership with City, Summer Curbside Bulk Pickup,
Hurkamp Park Bathrooms Open, Community Discussions Continue, Community Survey on
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Events, Tickets Now on Sale for Slide FXBG, Midnight Madness Continues, Library Parking
Lot Expansion Complete, Route 1 Paving, Urban Forest Newsletter, FPD Participates in
Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics and Fire Staff will Cool it this Summer with New
Uniform Option.
Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Council at this
time, Mayor Greenlaw declared the meeting officially adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Mary Katherine Greenlaw
Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Mayor
Tonya B. Lacey
Tonya B. Lacey, Clerk of Council, CMC
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