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Town Council Meeting Thursday, July 14, 2005
The Town Council meeting Convened by President, Donna Turner. Ms. Turner gave a welcome address to all in attendance. Present were, Donna Turner, President Mary McCarthy, Vice President, Norman Pinder, Council Member, Royden Powell, Town Manager, Steve Kehoe, Town Attorney and Norma Robinson, Acting Secretary. Review of previous minutes: The minutes from the June meeting were not available; they will be reviewed at the August meeting. Presentation of certificates and swearing in: Ms. Turner read certificates of appreciation to Sandy Goettel and Scott Lord for their efforts in cleaning of the Millstream Memorial Park. Mrs. Turner swore in Dominik Barbalace to the Ethics Commission and Thomas Baker Sr. to the Park Advisory Board. Joseph Monaghan was not available to attend. Appearances: Mary M. Goodwin, Town citizen spoke about concerns of skate boarding within the Town and the danger of skate boarding. She presented Council with a letter of proposal and read the letter to council and citizens in attendance while mentioning this is a serious problem that must be addressed. Mrs. Turner asked Lieutenant Gene Teat to respond. Lieutenant Teat stated there is no state law concerning this matter. Norman Pinder, stated that this issue was address in the MML meeting and he has learned that another town has banded skate boarding from their down town commercial area, however, that moved the problem in the county. He mentioned that when the town had a skate board park at Millstream the children do not follow the rules and that there was lack of participation from parents. Ms. Goodwin stated maybe an ordinance would help and we should welcome the children to read and hear their concerns. Mrs. Turner stated that if we had the children to come we should require the parents to participate. Ms. Goodwin stated that while the town may not want a skate board park, the town can not continue to let the issue go unresolved. Mary McCarthy stated maybe we could get sample ordinances from other municipalities and get a list of parents interested in being on a skate board committee. She stated the council was not against skate boarding but stressed that parents must get involved and children must follow the rules and regulations. Ms. Goodwin stated she would take the task to draft a letter to the interested citizens, gather this information and report back to council. Business: Ordinance 03-05 (Comprehensive Salary Schedule) was read as a 2nd reading by Town Manager, Royden Powell. He stated this ordinance was introduced at the last Council Meeting. Motion was made by Norman Pinder to adopt the ordinance, 2nd by Mary McCarthy, all were in favor and the ordinance was approved. Mary McCarthy mentioned she continues to get reports from citizens concerned about crime and other complaints in the areas of Kidwell, Belvedere, Commerce and Windsor. Lieutenant Gene Teat responded and stated he has gotten a few reports of complaints and that the police department has been on the watch. He also stated officers will be on duty not in uniform and in Delaware tagged vehicles starting Friday night, July 15, 2005. He stated if asked, this person must identify themselves. (1) Ms. McCarthy asked about town curfew for children 18 and younger. Steve Kehoe, Town Attorney, will research the language to enforce a curfew by ordinance. Royden Powell introduced the Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal by U.R.S and asked Liz Brice, Chairman of the Town Planning Commission to respond. Ms. Brice was present to give recommendations on behalf of the Planning Commission. She had spoken with Faith Rossing about a year ago and Ms. Rossing stated this project does not need to be redone but brought up to date and the project may take 18 to 24 months to complete. The Planning Commission recommends that U.R.S be the facilitators. Those working on the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee are Katrina Tucker, Faith Rossing, Myron Robertson, Fred Kirsch, U.R.S and members of the Town Planning Commission. Ms. Brice stated some of the areas to update were (attention to growth and annexation, population growth, growth control, affordable housing, down town revitalization, updating of some areas and more.) Ms. Brice stated that if U.R.S proposal is accepted they will begin in 30 days and that Tom Delormier of U.R.S would need to be brought up to date. The question was asked and answered that U.R.S has submitted a proposal within the budget of $35,000.00. Mary McCarthy mentioned that according to Town Law any proposal over $5000.00 should be solicited for open bids. Mr. Powell stated this project falls under a part of their Scope of Plan agreement dated November 23, 2004 (agreement attached). Attorney, Steve Kehoe read the portion of the contract as clarification. Ms. McCarthy asked prior to the renewal of this contract dated November 2004 did we solicited for other bids of proposal other than U.R.S. As others were not affiliated with the town at that time, Liz Brice, who was affiliated, recalls in 2000 bids were offered and recommendations came from the Planning Commission but the Town Council made the final decision to accept U.R.S. Norman Pinder made a motion to accept the proposal from U.R.S, 2nd by Mary McCarthy with open discussion and concerns. Norman Pinder stated it is getting harder and harder to get proposal for $5000.00 and that the council should consider increasing that amount. Ms. McCarthy asked if we have anything in writing from the County to support the town receiving a grant. Royden Powell stated we should make a motion to accept the U.R.S proposal based on the grant from the County. Ms. McCarthy also made mention of the time limit, the completion of 18 months seem rather lengthy. Mr. Kehoe stated the Council could tie in with the grant agreement to request 12 months. Ms. Brice stated her conversation with Faith Rossing, Ms. Rossing did not see this plan completed any sooner than 15 months. Ms. McCarthy mentioned this plan does not show where the Committee would report to the town and keep the Council up to date. Ms. Brice replied, it is the Planning Commission Chairman’s responsibility to keep the Town Council updated. Ms. McCarthy stated the Council should be involved and that each one of the council should select a citizen to participate. Ms. Brice stated that all meetings would be open to the public to voice their concerns and opinion. Steve Kehoe stated we should give Town Manager Royden Powell permission to execute this proposal if U.R.S agrees to amend their proposal. Ms. McCarthy moved to amend the original motion to state the Town council select an additional three citizens to the committee and that the Council has a desire to complete the Comprehensive Plan Update by December 2006. Norman Pinder moved that the Council accept the motion as stated with the recommendations to amend, 2nd by Mary McCarthy, all were in favor. Royden Powell read proposal © for the manhole replacement. Norman Pinder made a motion to accept the proposal as read, 2nd by Mary McCarthy, all were in favor and the proposal accepted. Mr. Powell read proposal (d) for sewer line #1, a motion was placed by Mary McCarthy to accept the proposal that was before them, 2nd by Norman Pinder, in favor by all, proposal approved. Royden Powell reviewed proposal (E) – Sewer Liner #2 – S. Commerce and stated that Bozek has been requested to split the cost. Mr. Pinder added that there is urgency to this matter; it is because the county will be black topping the roads and we will need to complete our part in a timely manner. Mr. Powell asked for the approval of this proposal contingent upon U.R.S review. A motion to accept the proposal from C.S. Tarbutton pending U.R.S approval was made by Norman Pinder, 2nd by Mary McCarthy, all were in favor. Mr. Powell reviewed proposal (f) – Spray Field Erosion Control that was before Council. He stated there were 2 bids one from Q.A.C. Soil conservation and the other from Mike Davidson Excavating LLC. He stated state and federal grants will pay 87 ˝ % with 12 ˝ % to be paid by the Town. Mr. Pinder stated for the record that congressman Gilchrest stated he would pay this portion of the cost and that the town should forward this information to congressman Gilchrist. A motion was placed by Norman Pinder that council accept the proposal 2nd by Mary McCarthy and accepted by all. M.M.L Reports: Mary McCarthy stated that the Town council attended this years MML conference in Ocean City in June. Each council member attended many meetings and found them to be interesting and informative. Announcements: Donna Turner read announcement for the record. Mr. Pinder noted one correction that the next Park Advisory Board meeting will be held at the Mill Stream Park. Department Head Reports: Gene Teat reported for the police department that Corporal Kim Conley has been preparing for National Night Out coming August 2nd and the balance of his report is before Council. Royden Powell stated that they were finishing meter reads this week and utility bills should go out within the next 10 days. He stated he has received concerns from Dolan Edwards; that delivery trucks are stopping on the right side of the street on Water Street to make deliveries and that the exiting of the Parking lot at Edwards the visibility is poor. Norman Pinder made a motion to place a No Stopping, Standing or Parking sign on the right side of Water street and that a no parking sign be placed to the right parking spot next to the to exit of Edwards Pharmacy parking lot. Mr. Powell stated advertising for audit will began to run Friday, July 15, 2005. He asked if Council wanted to have a one year contract or have a multi-year agreement. A motion was made by Norman Pinder to propose a 1 year with the option to renew, 2nd by Mary McCarthy, all were in favor. Mr. Powell stated applications for a financial clerk have been selected and he will provide the Council with selected applications for interviewing. Norman Pinder stated he has recommended to the County to have a parade and fireworks in the Town during the tri-centennial celebration in 2006. Ms. Turner mentioned she is also helping to work on this celebration. Steve Kehoe stated he has one item regarding pending litigation which he will need to review with Council in closed session. Mr. Kehoe presented to Council a drafted letter to the county regarding Title 18 for their review. He stated that another meeting is planned by the County. A motion was made by Mary McCarthy to have Steve Kehoe send his draft letter to the Board of County Commissioners to review, 2nd by Donna Turner and opposed the Norman Pinder. Citizens Comments: Mary M. Goodwin stated she has been working on historical information for the Town of Centreville. She has found the history of the town to be very exciting and people very helpful and willing to help and give information. Ms. Turner commended Ms. Goodwin for working on this project and all the good work that she has done. Motion to Adjourn: Mrs. Turner made a motion to adjourn and go into closed session with the Town Attorney regarding litigation, 2nd by Mary McCarthy, all were in favor and the meeting was adjourned. 8:43pm.
Acting Secretary Norma Robinson July 14, 2005 |
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