Town Council Meeting #09-04
May
20, 2004
Council
President Norman Pinder convened meeting #09-04 at 7:00pm in the Town
Hall. Donna Turner, Council Member Vice President, Mary McCarthy,
Council Member, Steve Kehoe, Town Attorney, and Deana Ashley, Clerk,
were also present. Acting Town Manager Richard Conti was also present.
Welcome:
Citizens and guests were welcomed to the meeting.
Review
of Minutes from Previous Meeting:
Meeting #08-04 of May 6, 2004 minutes were revised by the Council
to note that Mrs. Bobbie Cussimano attended in lieu of Andrea Morony. Mrs. Turner made a motion to accept the minutes; Mrs.
McCarthy seconded the motion. A vote was taken, members voted in the
affirmative, and the minutes were approved unanimously. (3 ayes)
Opening of Bids for Garbage Collection:
The Council received two sealed bids in response to local
advertising. The bids were
received for 1,100 units of collection on Mondays, plus landfill fees.
BFI – $64,500/year or $5,375/month
Island Disposal – $59,628/year or $4,696/month
Mr.
Pinder made a motion to open any discussion on the bids;
Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Hearing no discussion, Mrs. Turner made a motion to accept the
lower bid from Island Disposal; Mrs.
McCarthy seconded the motion. The
Council voted unanimously to accept the garbage collection bid (3 ayes).
Appearances:
Officer
Sam Kern, Centreville Police Department, Representation in Special
Olympics Bike Ride – Officer Kern appeared to describe his work in
the annual Special Olympics Bike Ride and that t-shirts and raffle
tickets were available. The Council thanked Officer Kern for his
participation.
Eileen
McLellan, Chester River Association Update – Ms. McLellan, the
Chester Riverkeeper, appeared before the Council to provide an update to
include three points since the recent “town meeting”:
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Interest has been demonstrated in forming a citizens committee
regarding the river and water quality conditions;
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Volunteers have been organized and water samples will be taken to
monitor quality downstream; and
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The WRAS project will be completing its work soon which will
result in a report of findings as well as recommended actions to be
taken.
The Council thanked Ms. McLellan for her
report.
Sveinn
Storm, 209 S Commerce St, Public Works Department – Mr. Storm
questioned the Council about personnel and equipment within the Public
Works Department. Mr. Kehoe
and Mr. Conti, in response to Mr. Storm’s questions and remark
regarding staff interaction with the Council, noted that his and any
Town employee concerns should first be directed to the Town Manager.
The Council-Manager infrastructure ensures that all issues will
be addressed in the proper manner.
Mr. Storm also remarked on documents filed for emergency relief;
Mr. Kehoe suggested that he schedule a meeting with Mr. Conti where he
may relate all of his concerns. The
Council thanked Mr. Storm for his participation.
Business:
1.
Permission Request to Use Millstream Park for Fish Fry by Mt.
Olive United Methodist Church – Approved.
Maryland
Municipal League: None.
QAC Municipal League: None.
Announcements
and Correspondence: Mr.
Pinder read the announcements and correspondence into the record.
Report
of Department Heads:
Town
Clerk – Ms. Ashley
reported that staff had been working on the 2004-2005 budget.
The constant yield tax rate document has been drafted, approved
and advertised, and the Sailor Antenna group has installed hardware for
the new wireless internet connection in Town Hall.
Chief
of Police – (Reported
by Lt. Gene Teat)
·
The Chief’s report was included in the Council’s books
for their review. There was
nothing unusual to report.
·
All CPD sworn personnel have successfully completed their
mandated semiannual pistol qualification for 2004.
·
On 5/11/4, approximately 250 bicycle riders (National Law
Enforcement Officers Week Activities) came through town and held a short
service at the Schwenz and Nickerson memorial.
·
All personnel will be attending training in Weapons of
Mass Destruction in the next two months.
Training will be provided by QAC Emergency Services.
Town Manager – Mr. Richard
Conti, Acting Town Manager reported the following:
·
He reported meeting with Mr. Kehoe and developers to
gather information for the creation of the capacity management plan.
They will have a draft available to the public by the 17th
of June.
·
Mr. Conti is working with Mr. Porter and URS to confirm
that design specifications and work completed at the new pump stations
is correct.
·
He has worked with the Council on preparation of the new
fiscal year budget.
·
Mr. Conti also attended the most recent WWTP progress
meeting and noted it is currently scheduled for July operation.
Citizens
Forum:
·
Mr. Filbert – Mr. Filbert presented the Council with information regarding an invention
which could assist in the treatment of water. The Council thanked him
for his participation.
·
Dan Worth, 207 S Commerce St –
He discussed with the Council the status of the Citizen Advisory Board.
The Council noted that all vacancies for volunteer boards had
been advertised in the local paper and the following appointments had
been made for Advisory Board:
o
Maria Wilson
o
Dena Anderson
o
Norma Coursey
·
Sveinn Storm – He remarked on the status of the flow meters and their calibration at the
current plant. He also
questioned the Council’s support of a citizen oversight committee
regarding the current and new wastewater treatment plant.
·
Phil Nones, 224 Belvedere Ave –
Mr. Nones questioned the 3-minute rule for speakers in front of the
Council and noted that the meetings are open and should be
informational.
Motion
to Adjourn: There being nothing further to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned by unanimous vote at 7:50 pm.
(3 ayes)
Respectfully Submitted,
Deana Ashley, Clerk
