Meeting
minutes of Town Council Meeting on September 6, 2005
As
reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on October 4, 2005.
The public hearing to
consider a proposed Ordinance to amend the Town of Laytonsville’s Building
Permit Ordinance (Ordinance No. 9-52-1, as amended on May 7, 1982, September 1,
1981 and August 5, 2003) so as to authorize and require the posting of a bond or
other security when issuing building permits where damage to Town of public
property or public rights-of-way may occur was called to order by Mayor Charles
W. Oland at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Oland
requested citizen comment.
Pete Stadler Mr. Stadler
questioned the nature of the bond.
Mayor
P.O. Box 5009 Oland responded that
the Town could accept certified
Laytonsville check, an
insurance bond or a performance bond.
With no further comment,
Mayor Oland closed the hearing at 7:32 p.m.
The public hearing to
consider a proposed Ordinance to establish procedures and regulations with
respect to regulating elections with the Town of Laytonsville was called to
order by Mayor Charles W. Oland at 7:33 p.m.
Mayor Oland requested citizen comment.
With no comment, Mayor Oland
closed the hearing at 7:35 p.m.
The regular meeting of the
Mayor and Town Council was called to order by Mayor Oland at 7:35 p.m. The Mayor, Council Members Frank Bennett,
David Preusch, Charles Bradsher and David Halperin were present. The Town Planner, Stanley O. Benning was
present. The Clerk and the Treasurer
were present. There were 11 citizens
present.
The minutes of the regular
meeting of August 2, 2005 were approved as submitted. The minutes of the Public Hearing on June 7, 2005 to consider a
Preliminary Plan of Subdivision submitted by Jones Farm, LC requesting the
approval of 51.44 acres,
consisting of 13 single
family units on property in the Town of Laytonsville known as “Jones Farm” or
“Rolling Ridge” as well as the existing Rolling Ridge structure were approved
as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report: Reviewing the
Profit and Loss Report for the month of August, 2005, major sources of income
tax in the amount of $5,161.51. Total
income for the month of August, 2005 was $6,517.37. Major expenses for August,
2005 were $3,916.00 for grounds maintenance (included the cost of the
demolition of the two sheds); and $2,098.75 for accounting. Total expenses for the month of August, 2005
were $12,772.13, for a net income of $-6,254.76. Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of August, 2005, the
fund balance for the general fund is $137,132.11; for the CIP account, the
balance is $44,854.88; and the balance for the fixed assets fund is $263,552.15. The total assets for the Town of
Laytonsville for the month of August, 2005 are $445,539.14.00. Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion
to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted, subject to audit. Council Member David Halperin seconded the
motion. Unanimously approved
Town Picnic: Mayor Oland reported that Bar-T will supply
games and a moon bounce for the Town Picnic scheduled for September 17, 2005.
Mayor Oland reported that at
the last meeting, the Picnic Committee agreed that any proceeds from the picnic
will be sent to the Laytonsville Volunteer Fire Department for the Hurricane
Relief Fund.
Derwood Bible Church
Proposal: Mayor Oland reported that the letter addressed to Montgomery
County Council as approved by the Mayor and Council at the August 2, 2005
regular meeting was presented to the Upper Montgomery County Citizens Board stating
that the Mayor and Council unanimously voted to oppose the granting of an
approval for a change in water service category as submitted by Derwood Bible
Church for the proposed development of a parcel of land located at Route 108
and Griffith Road. Mayor Oland
submitted another draft of a letter regarding Private Institutional Facilities
and amending the County’s Zoning Code for the Council’s consideration. The drafted letter was approved by consensus
by the Mayor and Council for submission to Montgomery County Council.
Jones Farm (Rolling Ridge)
Preliminary Plan – Phase II: Mike Bingley (Elmstreet Development) and
Sally Stewart (Charles P. Johnson and Associates) presented a display map. Mr. Bingley reported that Elmstreet had
submitted a Forest Conservation Plan for the Rolling Ridge property to the Town
for review and was now submitting Phase II (remaining lots) to the Mayor and
Council for their consideration. Mayor
Oland reported
that the Forest Conservation
Plan had been submitted to Mr. McGee of Benning and Associates for review.
Town Planner, Mr. Benning
reviewed the Jones Farm (Rolling Ridge) preliminary plan with portions of the
Fulks South approved preliminary plan and noted:
Mayor Oland questioned the
Historic District Commission Chair, Mrs. Wenger, regarding the relocation of
the driveway for Lot 6. Mrs. Wenger responded that the Historic
District Commission is scheduled to meet on September 19 and would review this
information.
Council Member David Preusch
questioned whether Elmstreet Development had spoken with the property owners
regarding Lots #10 and 11 to accommodate any concerns. Mr. Bingley responded that they had spoken
to homeowners contingent to these lots.
Council Member David Preusch
reminded Elmstreet Development that the walkable community aspect should be
incorporated into their planning. Mr.
Bingley discussed a paved walkway to the existing pond and a gravel path around
the pond. Mr. Benning would like to
see an informal walkway along the proposed Route 108 Bypass.
Mr. William Ludwig questioned
the driveways and the proposed parallel parking along Brink Road.
Mr. Benning requested that
Charles P. Johnson & Associates prepare a revised Phase II plan showing the
requested changes as approved by the Mayor and Council and subject to letters
of approval of all state and county approval agencies and the Historic District
Commission of the Town of Laytonsville.
Mrs. Wenger requested copies
of the Phase II revised preliminary plan.
Council Member David Preusch
questioned Mr. Bingley regarding any stormwater management plans for the Rolling
Ridge development. Mr. Bingley reported
that the plans have been submitted to Montgomery County. Charles P. Johnson & Associates will
show stormwater management concept on the revised Phase II preliminary plans.
Mayor Oland noted that the
Historic District Commission will review the revised Phase II preliminary plans
at their September 19 meeting and the Town Council will review the Phase II
preliminary plans at their regular meeting on October 4.
Brink Road Bridge: Mayor Oland
reported that Montgomery County reported that the Brink Road bridge would be
replaced at an approximate cost of $1,689,000.
Town Hall Pavilion: A pavilion at
the Town Hall was discussed. Resident
Matthew Crase is working on his Eagle Scout project and the Mayor and Council agreed
by consensus that Matthew Crase should be authorized to proceed with the
investigation of a pavilion at the Town Hall, subject to the
Mayor and Council and the Historic District’s Commission’s review.
Layton’s Village Shopping
Center: Mayor Oland reported that a tenant has applied for a beer and
wine store at the shopping center. This
application qualifies under the Town’s Zoning Ordinance Section 110.02 (f).
Presentation of
Certificate: Mayor Oland presented Council Member Frank
Bennett with a Certificate of Achievement for long and exemplary service. Council Member Bennett was inducted in the
Maryland Municipal League’s Hall of Fame.
Work Session: Mayor Oland
and Council agreed by consensus that there will not be a Work Session on September
20, 2005.
Action Items:
Proposed Ordinance to
Amend Building Permit Ordinance: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion
to close the record on the hearing for the Proposed Ordinance to
Amend the Town of
Laytonsville’s Building Permit Ordinance.
Council Member David Halperin seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Council Member David Halperin
made the motion to adopt the proposed Ordinance to amend the Town of
Laytonsville’s Building Permit Ordinance (Ordinance No. 9-52-1, as amended on
May 7, 1981, September 1, 1981 and August 5, 2003) so as to authorize and
require the posting of a bond or other security when issuing building permits
where damage to Town of public property or public rights-of-way may occur. Council Member Charles Bradsher seconded. Unanimously
approved.
Proposed Ordinance to
establish procedures and regulations with respect to regulating elections: Council
Member David Preusch made the motion to close the record on the hearing to
consider a proposed Ordinance to establish procedures and regulations with
respect to regulating elections within the Town of Laytonsville. Council Member Charles Bradsher
seconded. Unanimously approved.
Council Member David Preusch
made the motion to adopt the Ordinance to establish procedures and regulations
with respect to regulating elections with the Town of Laytonsville. Council Member David Halperin seconded. Unanimously
approved.
Council:
Council Member David Preusch
has contacted Montgomery County regarding the street sweeping needed on Sundown
Road.
Council Member David Halperin
has received a request regarding “School Bus Ahead” sign on Brink Road. Montgomery County Public School system is
working with the State Highway Administration regarding requirements. Council Member Halperin also reported that the Montgomery County
Department of Transportation was reviewing school bus stops for safety issues.
Citizens:
Council Member David Halperin
reported that his step-daughter, Heather, was a final runner up for the
National American Teen pageant.
Sheree Wenger reported that
the Laytonsville Town Picnic Committee was still looking for door prizes.
Council Member David Halperin
made the motion to adjoin the regular meeting.
Council Member Frank Bennett seconded.
Unanimously approved.
The meeting was adjourned at
8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Cathryn D. Buit
Clerk
September 6, 2005
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