Town Council Meeting #15-03 September
04,
2003
Council President Michael Whitehill convened meeting #15-03 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall. Vice President Norman Pinder and Member Donna Turner were present. Terry Adams, Town Manager, Ben Cohey, Police Chief, Jonathan Hodgson, Town Attorney and Deana Ashley, Town Clerk were all also in attendance. Welcome: Citizens and guests were welcomed to the meeting. Review of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Meeting #14-03 of August 7, 2003 minutes were accepted as read by the Council members. Mr. Pinder made the motion to accept the minutes; Mrs. Turner seconded the motion. A vote was taken, members voted in the affirmative, and the minutes were approved unanimously. (3 ayes) Appearances: ·
Mark Freestate, Freestate Insurance, Discussion of Town
Insurance Policy Renewal – Mr. Freestate appeared before the Town
Council to review the renewal of the Town’s liability and workers
compensation insurance policies. He
stated that the workers compensation costs had been reduced as a result
of fewer claims. Mr.
Freestate also reported that he would review a listing of town property
and their replacement costs with the staff to ensure accuracy and
completeness of the new policy. The Council thanked him for his presentation. ·
Joseph Ross, President of Shore Health System, Memorial
Hospital at Easton – Mr. Ross appeared as part of a process to
visit local communities served by their health system.
He reported on the growth of ER services, inpatient services, and
an expansion of the cancer center.
Mr. Ross also reported that the merger of Dorchester General and
their system was recently completed. ·
Elmer Thompson, Hayden’s Alley – Mr. Thompson
appeared before the Council earlier in their work session. Business: ·
Resolution 05-03, Authorization to Issue a Bond to
Obtain USDA Loan for Construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant –
Mr. Hodgson read the title of the resolution into the record.
Mr. Pinder made a motion to approve the resolution; Mrs. Turner
seconded his motion. There
being no discussion, the Council voted unanimously to approve the
resolution for the bond issuance. ·
Resolution 06-03, USDA Rural Development Loan Document
for Construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant – Mr. Hodgson
read the title of the resolution into the record. Mrs. Turner made a motion to adopt the resolution;
Mr. Pinder seconded the motion.
There being no discussion, the Council voted unanimously to
approve the resolution for the USDA loan documents.
(3 ayes) Maryland Municipal League: Council will consider their attendance at the fall MML conference in Cambridge. QAC Municipal League: Mrs. Turner will contact Ms. Rameika of Church Hill regarding the next scheduled meeting. Announcements and Correspondence: Mr. Whitehill read the announcements and correspondence into the record. · Homecoming Parade Request for October 4 – approved. · 3 Millstream Park Use Requests – approved.
Town Clerk - · Ms. Ashley reported that she had recently attended a presentation of accounting software that would integrate the financial and utility billing functions, provide in-house monthly reporting capabilities, and assist in GASB 34 compliance by 2004. · She also reported that the Town had been awarded the SHA grant for the construction of the new portion of Millstream Park. Federal funding is pending. · The firm of Beatty, Satchell, LLC will begin the 2002-2003 audit on Monday. Chief of Police - The Chief’s report was included in the Council’s book for their review; there was nothing unusual to report. · He reported that a house on Spring St with drug activity had been shut down to tenants. · National Night Out was a success; certificates of appreciation were underway. · There are now 3 officers trained for bike patrol and fully outfitted; weather permitting they will be on patrol. · The new police department secretary position has been filled. Jessica Isbell will begin on September 18, 2003. · The Chief received funding for the purchase of a bulletproof vest. ·
Next week he will attend the Maryland Police Chief’s
Convention in Ocean City and will report back on meetings attended. Town Manager - Mr. Adams reported the following: · He asked the Council to approve the renaming and signage for Ayers Lane. The Council discussed the legalities with Mr. Hodgson, then approved the name and purchase of the street sign. · The Heights street improvement project is mostly completed. Soft spots on streets have been addressed; completion is 1-2 weeks out. · On behalf of the Rotary Club, Mr. Adams asked if the Town seal could be used in their banner? The Council voted to approve such usage. · He reported that the painting of the Public Works shop was nearing completion. · The Parks Board recently met and there was discussion regarding the low utilization of the skateboard park. The Chief reported 8 valid permits currently issued. · The construction of the wastewater treatment plant is approximately 1 month behind. The estimated completion date is April 2004. · Mr. Pinder requested that copies of original documents be made and placed off-site for record retention purposes. Citizens Forum: · Mrs. Mary Roby, Northbrook – Mrs. Roby questioned the use of portable basketball hoops on Town streets? The Council noted that this was a previous discussion item and that they were allowed in conjunction with basic traffic laws (i.e. not blocking roads). Mrs. Roby asked if citations were issued for placing trash out early? The Council responded no and that the garbage pick-up schedule is consistent. The Council thanked Mrs. Roby for her appearance. ·
Mrs. Madelyn Hollis, 103 Holton – Mrs. Hollis appeared
to ask what surveyor work was underway at Holton and Spring St as they
were on her property. Motion to Adjourn: There being nothing further to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 7:55 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Deana Ashley Town Clerk |
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