Menu

Occoquan Town Council Meeting

January 17, 2023 · Occoquan, VA
Source: 01 17 2023 TC Minutes Final Signed (PDF, 6 pp)
Retrieved May 13, 2026 from occoquanva.gov ↗
Confidence: 90%
High

Attendees

Earnie Porta (Mayor)
Jenn Loges (Vice Mayor)
Nancy Freeborne Brinton (Councilmember)
Theo Daubresse (Councilmember)
Cindy Fithian (Councilmember)
Eliot Perkins (Councilmember)
Adam Linn (Town manager / Chief of Police)
Philip Auville (Town Clerk)
Matt Whitmoyer (Management Fellow)
Julie Little (Events Director)
Manuel Casillas (Town Treasurer)
Jason Forman (Deputy Chief of Police)
Martin Crim (Town Attorney)
Sara Fila (Town Zoning Administrator)
Walt Seiberling (Resident)
✓ Present: 15/15

Decisions

#Election of Vice Mayor

APPROVED unanimous

#Appointment of Adam Linn as Town Manager and Chief of Police

APPROVED unanimous

#Resolution of Appreciation for Mom’s Apple Pie

APPROVED unanimous

#Amendment to Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Program Budget

APPROVED unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Porta called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

#2

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#3

CITIZENS’ TIME

One resident, Walt Seiberling, spoke to thank the Town for the dredging project.

#4

ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR

Councilmember Loges was elected as Vice Mayor.

#5

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing was held on the CIP Budget Amendment for FY23.

#6

CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda was approved.

#7

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Porta reported on various topics, including a ribbon cutting and a volunteer dinner.

#8

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

Councilmembers reported on various topics, including a proposed parking garage and improving signage at Town entrances.

#9

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Councilmember Fithian reported on the Architectural Review Board meeting.

#10

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Mr. Linn provided an administrative report, including updates on the stormwater system and Town Hall improvements.

#11

REGULAR BUSINESS

The council discussed and approved several motions, including the appointment of a new Town Council representative to the Architectural Review Board.

#12

DISCUSSION ITEMS

The council discussed budget priorities for FY24 and the RiverFest boat parade benefits.

#13

CLOSED SESSION

The council convened in closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

#14

BUSINESS AFTER CLOSED SESSION

The council appointed Adam Linn as Town Manager and Chief of Police.

Public Comments

1 speaker
Walt Seiberling · Topic: dredging project

The resident thanked the Town for the dredging project and noted the improvement to the river.