Charles Bradsher was
installed as the newest Laytonsville Council Member by Mayor Charles T. White.
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The Mayor called to order a Special Budget
Hearing to discuss the Sunset Street Paving project. The amount of $17,500.00 has been appropriated for this project. Councilman
Frank Bennett met with Jim Ruff to
discuss the individual expenses associated with this project. The Mayor
recommended that more time be set aside to collect this additional information.
The regular meeting of the Laytonsville Town
Council was called to order by Mayor Charles T. White on July 2, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Laytonsville Town Hall. Council members Bennett, Preusch and Bradsher were also in attendance. There were seven citizens present, sad a
representative from the Montgomery Village Care & Rehabilitation center. The Clerk was also present.
The minutes of June 4, 2002 were approved.
Reports;
Treasurer:
A general overview of the Town's finances was given.
All records are being sent to the auditor.
The Mayor will meet
with representatives of the Washington Gas Light Company to obtain an update on
the sidewalk settlement problem at &e point of the gas line.
The Mayor introduced
Marc Gcldstein-Smith from the SunBridge - Montgomery Village Care & Rehabilitation
organization. Mr. Goldstein-Smith Is the Administrator of the 170-bed
rehabilitative facility located at 19301 Watkins Mill Road in Montgomery Village
- not far from the Town of Laytonsville. Mr. Goldstein-Smith offered his services
regarding rehabilitative needs as well as Medicaid/Medicare questions. He may be
reached at (301) 527-2500.
No reports.
There are six trash
bins and approximately 10 recycling bins available for citizens upon request.
Mail boxes for Council Members have been installed at the Town Hall. A Town Hall/Town Hall grounds calendar will be
maintained to schedule meetings and events. Please contact the Clerk for
scheduling. A Town Hall Guest Book and a Town Hall Scrapbook have been
purchased. A Laytonsville Newcomer Packet will be prepared for new citizens.
Citizens: Phyllis
Sterling inquired about the roadway at Layton Village Shopping Center and also
the increased signage. The Mayor will investigate again.
Town of Laytonsville
Minutes - Meeting of July 2, 2002
Page Two
Unfinished Business:
Wenger Special Exception: The Mayor made a
motion that the Special Exception for Eric and Sheree Wenger residing at 67 1 5
Maple Knoll Drive be renewed and the Special Exception to operate a lawn and
landscaping business continue as Song as the Wengers own and personally
reside at this property address. The motion was seconded by Dave Preusch and
approved.
Techter Letter: Merritt Techter reported to the Town in a
letter dated May 3, 2002 that he is reopening the Griffith House Antiques in
the same building and operating under the same Special Exception. The Mayor will
acknowledge Mr. Techter's letter.
Town Hall Signs: An "Open" sign will be displayed
on the Town Hall sign during Town Hall business hours. A second oval sign for
the Town Hall parking lot will be installed. The "Welcome to
Laytonsville" signs will be installed by July 14, 2002.
Climate Technologies, Inc. - James F. Guenterberg: A letter was
received from Mr. Guenterberg dated July 1, 2002 stating that have been no changes in
design, construction, equipment or use of the Climate Technologies, Inc.
property located at 21516 Laytonsville Road. Councilman Bennett made a motion
to continue the Special Exception for Climate Technologies. The motion was seconded
sad approved.
Town Hall Update: A general discussion regarding the Town
Hall, the water storage tank and the status of the outbuildings was held.
The purchase of a new desk and computer for the Town Hall was discussed.
A motion was
made by Councilman Bennett to purchase a new computer, monitor and software for
the
Town Hall not to exceed $1,500.00. The motion was seconded and approved.
The unacceptable condition of the paint on the Town Hall front porch
was discussed. The original contractor reported that the problem with the peeling paint
was the result of moisture. An estimate of $700.00 was received.
Dave Preusch inquired if the insurance representative had visited the
Town Hall. The representative did inspect the Town Hall and full coverage is currently
in place.
Tree Ordinance: Eric Wenger reported that a request had
been received to remove several trees. Mayor White will meet with Mr. Wenger.
The meeting was then adjourned at 9:00 p.m. on a motion by Councilman
Bennett. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Cathryn
D. Buit, Clerk
July 2, 2002
NEXT MEETING: AUGUST
6, 2002
