Meeting minutes of Town Council Meeting on April 4, 2006

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on May 2, 2006

 

Mayor Oland called the Public Hearing to consider the remaining house styles submitted by NV Homes (Rolling Ridge) on Lots #6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 to order at 7:35 p.m.   The Mayor, Council Members Frank Bennett, David Preusch, and Tom Wilkinson were present.  The Treasurer was present.  There were several citizens present.

Joel Winters, NV Homes, presented a schematic and discussed the proposed house styles:

Lots 6, 12                    4,000 square foot Gibraltar with detached garage.

Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11      Brookeville with five different models available.  Mid 3,000 to

                                    9,000 square feet

 

Public Comment:

Sheree Wenger

Laytonsville Historic

District Commission:                 Copy of testimony attached.

                                                Lot #6:  Recommend Gibraltar with siding; brick on front

                                                façade only; no Palladian windows; no morning room

                                                extension; two-car detached garage in addition to the

                                                attached two car garage.

                                                Lot #12: Recommend Gibraltar with three sides brick;

                                                No Palladian windows; detached two car garage in

                                                addition to the attached two car garage; morning room

                                                extension will be made available.

 

Phyllis Sterling             

21401 S. Montgomery St         Copy of testimony attached.

                                                Size of proposed house styles

                                                House styles should be compatible with existing residences

                                                Profitability should not be an issue

                                                Town should set limits to size, scope and scale of house

                                                styles

                                                Recommended elimination of Mt. Vernon house style

                                                Recommended creation of buffer zone in front of Lot 6

 

 

Mike Bingley

ElmStreet Development            Discussed appropriate size of the homes for the remaining lots.  Size is a matter of marketability.

                                                Additional landscaping screening can be considered.

 

Dottie Tessier

7021 Brink Road                      Recommended style of houses be compatible with the rest of the Town.

 

 Mayor Oland noted that the Notice of Public Hearing had been distributed to residents and copies posted at the Town Hall and the Post Office. There being no further public comment, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing to consider the house styles submitted by NV Homes for the Rolling Ridge Subdivision (Jones Farm) for Lots #6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 8:15 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, David Halperin and Tom Wilkinson were present.  Council Members Charles Bradsher was absent.  The Treasurer was present.  There were several citizens present.

The minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2006. were reviewed.  The minutes were approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report:  Reviewing the Profit and Loss Report for the month of March, 2006, a source of income was $12, 534.00 in income taxes.  Total income for the month of March, 2006 was $14,620.00.  Major expenses for March, 2006 were $1,291.00 in heating fuel; and $5,136.00 in waste collection expenses.  Total expenses for the month of March, 2006 were $9,280.00 for a net income of $5,340.00.  Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of March, 2006, the fund balance for the general fund is !84,690.00; for the CIP account, the balance is $55,783.00; and the balance for the fixed assets fund is $384,904.00.  The total assets for the Town of Laytonsville for the month of March, 2006 are $625,377.00.    Council Member Tom Wilkinson made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted, subject to audit.   Unanimously approved.

Discussion/Action Items:

FY 07 Budget and Ad Valorem Tax Rate:  A Public Hearing was held on March 7, 2006 to consider the FY 07 Town Budget.  The total anticipated Revenue for the fiscal year 2006-2007 is $164,700.00; the total proposed Expenditures is $164,100.00; anticipated Revenue for the Capital Improvements Budget is $33,000.00 for the fiscal year FY 07 and proposed Expenditures is $29,000.00.  The ad valorem tax rate was proposed at the rate of $.14 on each $100 of assessed value and the personal property tax, except for manufacturing equipment, manufacturing inventory and commercial inventory of corporate and unincorporated businesses was proposed at the rate of $.35 on each $100 of assessed value.

Speed Camera – Route 108:  Mayor Oland received a letter dated March 9, 2006 from Mr. Joseph F. Beach (Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of Montgomery County) indicating receipt of the Town’s request for the installation of a speed camera on Route 108 in the Town.    Montgomery County will give very serious consideration to the request and will be in contact with the Town.

Candidacy Filing for May 1, 2006 Elections:  Mayor Oland reminded the meeting that candidacy filing for the two Council Member positions will end April 10, 2006.  There are three candidates who have filed.

Update from State Highway Administration: Mayor Oland spoke to Mark Kara, SHA in Greenbelt on March 17, 2006 and discussed the possibility of a trail or sidewalk between Town’s Welcome Sign and Fairview Drive.  SHA is expecting construction in fiscal year 2007.  SHA is looking for 50% funding from Montgomery County and from the Town for that portion within the Town.    Richard Earp, County DPW&T has been notified.  The Town has the option of constructing the sidewalk itself.  The round-about at Route 108 and Sundown/Brink Roads is in the concept development stage.  SHA is looking at fiscal year 2008 for construction.  The right turn lane at Route 108 and Muncaster is proposed for the Spring 2007; and the round-about at Route 108 and Warfield is awaiting plans from Macris, Hendricks and Glascock.

Welcome to Laytonsville Packet:  Mayor Oland distributed a packet to welcome newcomers to the Town and requested that the Council Members review it and comment.

Rolling Ridge Preliminary Plan:  Mayor Oland commented that the approved preliminary plan timeframe is May 1, 2006 to approve record plat.   The Mayor and the developer are trying to retain the pond.  Therefore, ElmStreet will request a waiver of the forty-five day record plat filing timeframe.

WSSC Pumping Station:  Mayor Oland reported that Montgomery County Council Member Nancy Floreen has approved the WSSC pumping station.

Action Items:

House Styles Submitted on NV Homes (Rolling Ridge) for Lots #6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12:  Council Member Dave Preusch moved and Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded to approve the Gibraltar style for Lot #6 with a 25 x 150’ Reforestation Easement, Category 2 and Lot #12 to include the recommendations of the Historic District Commission submitted at the Public Hearing on April 4, 2006.  Unanimously approved.

Council Member Frank Bennett moved and Council Member Dave Halperin seconded to approve the Brookeville model for Lots #7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 as submitted by NV Homes. Unanimously approved.

Mike Bingley discussed 25’ to 150’ buffer between Lots #6 and 14.

2006-2007 Budget and Ad Valorem Tax Rate:  Council Member Tom Wilkinson made the motion to approve  the 2006-2007 Town Budget as established in Ordinance #02-06.  Council Member Frank Bennett seconded.  The total anticipated Revenue for the fiscal year 2006-2007 is $164,700.00; the total proposed Expenditures is $164,200.00;  anticipated Revenue for the Capital Improvements Budget is $23,000.00 for the fiscal year 2006-2007 and proposed Expenditures is $19,000.00.    Council Member Frank Bennett seconded the motion.  Unanimously approved.

Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the ad valorem tax rate at the rate of $.14 on each $100 of assessed value of real property.  Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded.  Unanimously approved. 

Council Member Dave Preusch made the motion to approve the commercial inventory of corporate and unincorporated businesses rate at the rate of $.35 on each $100 of assessed value.  Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Unanimously approved.

Council:

Council Member David Halperin questioned the noise level from engine braking on Route 108 and commented he is asking Montgomery County for radar reinforcement and the re-timing of flashing light to 5:30 a.m. at Brink/Sundown and Route 108.

Citizens:

Eric Wenger requested clarification of untagged vehicles parked at Erdle’s.  

Mr. Wenger also requested that Complete Lawn Care treat the weeds at Town Hall. It was agreed by consensus to approve request. 

Sheree Wenger discussed sink holes along the sidewalk at Maple Knoll and Route 108.  The Mayor said it will be taken care of.

Phyllis Sterling discussed the apartments on Willow Road.

Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.  Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Barbara H. White

Acting Clerk

April 4, 2006