Meeting
minutes of Town Council Meeting on September 2, 2003
As
reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on October7, 2003
The regular meeting of the
Laytonsville Town Council was called to order by Mayor Charles W. Oland on
September 2, 2003 at 8:03 p.m. in the
Laytonsville Town Hall. Council members
Bennett, Bradsher, Preusch and Wilkinson were in attendance. There were 20 citizens present. Stan Benning, Town Planner, was
present. The Clerk and Treasurer were also present.
The minutes of the regular
Town Council meeting of August 5, 2003 including the Public Hearings and the
minutes of the Work Session of August 19, 2003 were approved as presented.
Discussion/Action Items:
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer reported that the major income
for the month of August, 2003 was $250.00 for zoning application fees. Major expenses for August, 2003 were
$1,180.00 for Town Hall and Town Hall grounds maintenance; $1,198.00 for legal
fees and $1,844.59 for waste collections.
The General Fund balance is $61,226.80, the CIP balance is
$74,790.90. The total of the Town
income, funds and assets is $401,086.20.
Council Member David Preusch made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s
report as submitted, subject to audit.
Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Motion approved.
The Treasurer provided the June, 2003, report since the accounts seem to be complete. The major income for June is $35,614.00 for income tax. Major expenses were legal expenses in the amount of $5,547.00; payroll expenses of $1,910.00 and waste collection expenses of $1,844.00. The General Fund balance is $75,433.11. The CIP balance is $72,924.24. The total of the Town income, funds and assets is $413,425.85. Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as submitted, subject to audit. Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Motion approved.
Mayor & Council:
Council Member Frank Bennett
made the motion to close the record of the Public Hearing to approve the
Resolution to Adopt an Amendment to the Land Use Element of the 1989
Comprehensive Plan and the Recommendation of the Implementation of the new R-3
zone on certain properties and to further revise the goals and objectives of
the Plan. Council Member Dave Preusch
seconded. Motion unanimously approved.
Mayor Oland reported that page
12 of the current Comprehensive Land Plan will be amended to include Sec. 2
“Amendment of Residential Development Section” as submitted in the Resolution.
Council Member Dave Preusch
made the motion to approve the Resolution to Adopt an Amendment to the Land Use
Element of the 1989 Comprehensive Plan for the Town and to Recommend the
Implementation of the new R-3 zone on certain properties and further to revise
the goals and objectives of the Plan with the drafted language. Council Member Frank Bennett seconded. Motion
unanimously approved.
Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to close the
record of the Public Hearing to approve the Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map
and to Reclassify certain parcels of land to the R-3 Classification. Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Motion
unanimously approved.
Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map and to Reclassify certain parcels of land to the R-3 Classification. Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Motion unanimously approved.
Mayor Oland reminded the meeting that a Work Session will be held on September 16, 2003 and invited John Clarke, Elm Street Development, to attend.
Parking Lot Lighting: Mayor Oland has reviewed several proposals and asked Eric Wenger
to review the current shrubs and trees that may be removed. It was requested that a motion sensor light
be installed. Council Member Frank
Bennett made the motion to install a sensor light and that the shrubs and trees
adjacent to the parking lot be reviewed.
Council Member Charles Bradsher seconded. Motion unanimously
approved.
Special Bulk Trash Pick Up: A special bulk trash pick-up has been scheduled for October 4, 2003, Saturday. Items are to be placed at the curb the night before. Items should be no more than 150 pounds. Yard waste can be bundled in lengths no longer than 2 feet and widths no wider than 1 foot.
Historic District Commission Vacancy: Mayor Oland nominated JoAnn Howes as the replacement for Richard DeWitt on the Historic District Commission. Council Member Tom Wilkinson made the motion to appoint JoAnn Howes as a member of the Historic District Commission for a two year term. Council Member Frank Bennett seconded. Unanimously approved.
Revised Laytonsville Communities Preliminary Plan: Mayor Oland reported that a revised Preliminary Subdivision Plan had been received from Laytonsville Communities for the Fulks South property and the plan had been forwarded to the necessary agencies for their review and comment. The plan will be posted at the Town Hall for review. Stan Benning reported that the preliminary plan was substantially what the Town of Laytonsville had requested and we now need to hear back from the various agencies.
Second Annual Utility Assistance Expo: The Second Annual Utility Assistance Expo will be held on September 12, 2003 at the Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center in Silver Spring. Applications will be taken for: energy assistance, electric universal service program, weatherization assistance, rental assistance and child care subsidies. If anyone needs assistance in paying their utility bills, please contact the Clerk at (301) 869-0042.
Update from Chairs: Douglas Prasher, Chair of the Board of Appeals reported that the Board of Appeals had established the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. as their meeting date. The meetings will be held at the Town Hall. The Board has received an application from the Laytonsville Volunteer Fire Department to modify their monopole. A Public Hearing will be held on September 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the application.
Sheree Wenger, Chair of the Historic District Commission, reported that the Historic District Commission had established the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. as their meeting date. The meetings will be held at the Town Hall. The Commission is contacting other municipalities regarding guidelines. The Commission will hold a joint Public Hearing with the Board of Appeals on September 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the LVFD monopole application.
Eric Wenger, Chair of the Citizens Advisory Board, reported that the Citizens Advisory Board, had established the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. as their meeting date. Members have been assigned to refine definitions for the Board’s use.
Council:
Council Member Dave Preusch
inquired about the damage caused to curbs and grass shoulders during last
winter’s snow. The Town needs to
coordinate with the State and County regarding any repairs. Council Member Preusch will draft letter to
County Executive regarding damage done and to prevent any future recurrence.
Mayor Oland reported that
Goshen Enterprises will add sod to
Mobley Farm Drive to repair erosions caused by recent storms.
Citizens:
None.
Council Member Frank Bennett
made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Council Member Tom Wilkinson
seconded. Motion approved. Meeting
adjourned.
Cathryn D. Buit
Clerk
September 2, 2003