Town
Council Work Session
September 27, 2004
Council President Norman
Pinder convened the work session at
4pm
in the Town Hall. Donna Turner, Council Member Vice President, Mary
McCarthy, Council Member, and Royden Powell, Town Manager, and Deana
Ashley, Clerk, were in attendance.
Welcome:
Citizens and guests were welcomed to the meeting.
Business:
- Capacity
Management Plan Public Hearing –
-
Opportunity
for Written Comments:
Mr. Powell reviewed the schedule for the meetings to
finalize the Capacity Management Plan:
September
30 at
7:30pm
– Public Hearing
October
4 at
4pm
– Council Mark-Up Session
October
6 at 67pm – Final Approval
- Additional
Audio System Capacity: Mr.
Powell discussed the need for additional audio equipment for Town
Staff to adequately record meetings with large attendance.
The Council authorized him to purchase microphones at an
approximate cost of $250.
-
Maryland
Center
for Environmental Training: Mr.
Powell summarized his recent conversations with Vincent Byrne,
Financial Specialist, with the
Maryland
Center
for Environmental Training. Mr.
Byrne will review our audit and infrastructure, and conduct a fee
analysis. He will use this
information to make recommendations for a capital improvement plan and
future fee structures. The
Council thanked Mr. Powell and asked to be kept informed of the
project.
-
Chesterfield Avenue
Improvements – Mrs.
McCarthy discussed the status of road and sidewalks along
Chesterfield Avenue
; she noted their disrepair and that along some portions the sidewalks
are missing. Mr. Powell
stated these would be talking points for the upcoming meeting with SHA
representatives. She asked
how does a project become approved for budget?
Mr. Powell explained that all projects are considered by the
Council at budget preparation time and are awarded based on monies
available and at least 2 votes of approval.
He also agreed to seek estimates on the cost of the
improvements.
- Streets and
Sidewalks – Mrs. McCarthy stated her concern over the appearance
of sidewalks, especially in and near the downtown area.
She noted trash collecting in front of businesses and that the
Town parking lot was littered throughout.
She asked a letter should be sent to business owners and that
the Public Works group be directed to the public parking lot.
Mr. Powell stated he would discuss the matter with the
department supervisor.
-
Symphony
Village
, Citizens Meeting – Mr. Pinder discussed with the Council an
invitation to meet with some of the citizens of
Symphony
Village
. He invited other members
noting that it will be held on October 12th, time and
location to be determined.
- NPDES Discharge
Permit Renewal – Mr. Powell reviewed the process renewing the
permit for the wwtp which expires this March.
The permit relates to how much to discharge and with the new
plant there will be less pollutants per gallon.
Mr. Powell will facilitate the renewal process.
- Affordable
Housing Workshop – Pete Scanlon, QAC, and Michael Whitehill are
scheduling a half-day workshop to discuss affordable housing within
the County.
Mr. Powell will keep the Council informed and ensure their
participation when a date has been set.
- QAC Municipal
League – The Council discussed the need to revisit a regular
meeting schedule with other municipalities as it relates to the
comprehensive plan updates and the County.
Coordinating these efforts would afford efficiencies and allow
for a greater understanding in how other groups develop their plans.
- Town Manager
Vehicle – Mr. Pinder noted that Mr. Powell should pursue
purchasing a new Town vehicle per his contract.
Mr. Powell stated he had a model in mind and would start the
bidding process in the near future.
Citizens Forum:
Aileen Minor,
S Liberty St
– Mrs. Minor appeared before the Council to discuss the direction of the
extension of Little Kidwell Ave. She
also noted an odor at the South Pumping Station.
Mrs. Minor also discussed the truck traffic on Rt213, and traffic
through the wharf via
Watson Rd.
The Council thanked her for
her participation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Deana Ashley
