Welcome:  Citizens and guests were welcomed to the meeting.

Business:  

1. Traffic Concerns, Robert Kiel, MD Department of Transportation, Delegate Richard Sossi, Republican, District 36, Queen Anne County , -
   Mr. Kiel and Delegate Sossi met with the Council to hear and discuss traffic concerns relating to Centreville:

-     Mr. Kiel reported that he had received statistics from a recent traffic survey at Rt 18; pending analysis, he would report back to the Council in the coming weeks;

-     Mr. Kiel had discussions with Conectiv regarding their entrance near
Rt 18;

-     The Council reviewed the Little Kidwell extension project and its impact on traffic;        

-     Mr. Kiel and the Council discussed the sign at the main entrance to the Food Lion shopping area and its impact on traffic entering 213;

-     The current and potential crosswalks in Town were reviewed (Church Alley, Arts Council, Lawyers Row at Commerce, etc.)

-     The MD State Police Enforcement operation was discussed and its potential findings to be reported back to the Council;

-     The Council talked about the possibility of the State taking back ownership, therefore, maintenance, of certain Town roads ( Chesterfield , etc.)

Citizens Forum:

·        Mrs. Stephanie Thompson, 510 Chesterfield Ave – Mrs. Thompson talked with the Council and Mr. Kiel about:

o       Reducing the speed limit on Watson Road from 30 to 25;

o       Weight limits on bridges and their inspection requirements

o       Revising Watson Road or Front Street to one-way status

·        Mr. Dan Worth, 202 S Commerce St –  He discussed the following:

o       Extending the slower speed limits past the Northbrook entrance to slow down the current 55mph

o       Allow parking on both sides of Commerce Street near new entrance to Ridgeview townhomes

o       Crosswalks at intersection of Water and Commerce are inconvenient

o       Truck restrictions on 213 to reduce traffic on failing bridges and reduce number of accidents with heavy vehicles

o       Wideload vehicle recently passed through on 213 vs 301

The Council thanked Delegate Sossi and Mr. Kiel for their time and presentations.  They noted that they look forward to Mr. Kiel’s analysis of the recent traffic study at Route 18; this information would be reviewed and used as discussion items, along with others, at the Fall Meeting between MDOT, SHA and locally elected officials.

Motion to Adjourn:  There being nothing further to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 5:20 pm .  (3 ayes)

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Deana Ashley, Clerk