Meeting
minutes of Town Council Meeting on May 2, 2006
As
reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on June 6, 2006
The regular meeting of the Mayor and Town Council was
called to order by Mayor Oland at 7:30 p.m. The Mayor, Council Members
Frank Bennett, David Preusch, and Tom Wilkinson were present. Council
Members Charles Bradsher and David Halperin were absent. The Clerk and the Treasurer were
present. There were 6 citizens present.
The minutes of 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 held on April 4, 2006 and the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 4, 2006 were reviewed. The minutes were approved as
submitted. The minutes of the Work
Session held on April 18, 2006 were reviewed and approved as submitted.
Treasurer’s
Report: Reviewing the Profit
and Loss Report for the month of April, 2006, a source of income was $1,850.00
in zoning fees and $286.89 in interest income. Total income for the month
of April, 2006 was $2,873.00. Major expenses for April, 2006 were
$1,083.00 in legal fees; and $3,077.00 in payroll expenses. Total
expenses for the month of April, 2006 were $5,273.00 with addition of CIP
interest, total net income is a -$47.00.
Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of April, 2006, the fund balance for
the general fund is $182,375.00; for the CIP account, the balance is
$58,137.00; and the balance for the fixed assets fund is $384,904.00. The
total assets for the Town of Laytonsville for the month of April, 2006 are
$625,416.00. Council Member David Preusch made the motion to
accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted, subject to audit. Council
Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Unanimously approved.
Discussion/Action Items:
Election Results: The election was held on May
1, 2006. The results were: Charles Bradsher – 27 votes; David Halperin
– 27 votes; and Tom Wilkinson – 28 votes.
A Special Election will be held on May 15, 2006 at the Town Hall from
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mayor Oland
congratulated Tom Wilkinson on his election to a Council Member position.
Electricity Aggregation: Mayor Oland
reported that the Town participates with Montgomery County in the aggregation
purchase of electricity for a fixed price for a period of two years. We are awaiting a price breakdown from
Montgomery County.
Ownership of Outlots: Mayor Oland reported that in
a memorandum dated April 18, 2006 from legal counsel, Stanley D. Abrams, it was
determined that unless outlots are dedicated as part of the platting process or
by separate deed of dedication or by out-right conveyance to the municipal
jurisdiction, they remain under the private ownership or control of the
original developer or a homeowner association or condominium association
created by the developer. It is Mayor
Oland’s opinion that regarding Outlot B and the trails in the Rolling Ridge
subdivision, that the Town should take ownership and control. Town Planner, Stanley Benning reported that
the Town should look at the creation of
language in the Homeowners Association documents addressing the
responsibilities to maintain and the nature of funding of such maintenance when
it falls under the Homeowners Association responsibility. Mike Bingley, representative from Elm Street
Development (Rolling Ridge) reported that Outlot A would probably be owned by adjacent homeowner(s). Mr.
Bingley reported that the builder and the purchasers would contribute enough
money to fund any maintenance. The
Homeowners Association would further be responsible to maintain the storm water
management areas and the entrance monument to the subdivision.
Rolling Ridge Record Plat: Mayor Oland
reported that Council Member Frank Bennett and Town Planner, Stanley Benning
have reviewed the final record plat submitted by CPJ Associates for the Rolling
Ridge Subdivision. Council Member Frank
Bennett questioned the top corner adjacent to Lot 9 and noted that had not been
identified on the record plat. Mr.
Bingley reported that he had created a metes and bounds and will sell this
portion to the Town for $1.00 to simplify the property line. Mayor Oland reported that ElmStreet has
completed the Town’s requirements for the submission of a record plat for the
Rolling Ridge Subdivision.
Stan Benning questioned the slope easements. Mike Bingley reported that there is a 25’
easement on that side of the right-of-way
Mr. Bingley delivered the signed Forest Conservation
Maintenance Agreement.
District 14 Delegates: Mayor Oland
reported that the three Delegates and Senator Rona Kramer have been invited to
the June regular Town Council meeting.
WSSC Elevated Water Storage Tank: Mayor Oland
reported that a letter has been sent to WSSC
setting forth requirements the Town of Laytonsville would request
relative to the water storage tank to be erected on the Natelli property at
Warfield Road and Route 108.
Sidewalk on Route 108: Mayor Oland
reported that Pete Stadler will extend the sidewalk from its present terminus to the Town property line. Most of the sidewalk will be asphalt.
Round-about at Brink, Route 108 and Sundown: Mayor Oland
has received a letter from the State Highway Administration indicated that this
round-about is presently in the concept development stage. The status of this funding will be
determined later this spring.
Radar: Mayor Oland reported that Montgomery County
police have set up radar with in the Town limits several times within the last
month.
Preliminary Plan – Rosewood Manor Estates: Maryland
National Capital Park & Planning has mailed the preliminary plan for two
houses to be constructed in Rosewood Manor.
Historic District Commission Vacancy: A flyer will
be distributed indicating the Historic District Commission has one vacancy.
Town’s Water Storage Tank: A flyer will
be distributed requesting ideas for painting the Town’s Water Storage Tank.
Work Session – May 16, 2006: The Mayor
and Council have cancelled the Work Session scheduled for May 16, 2006.
Committee to Preserve the Reserve: On June 8,
2006 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church, a community meeting will be
held by the Committee to Preserve the Reserve.
Town Hall: Mayor Oland thanked Complete Lawn Care
(Wengers) for sending a crew to spray and fertilize the Town Hall’s lawn.
Pavilion at Town Hall: Mayor Oland
has received material regarding pavilion kits for the construction of a
pavilion. Brochures were distributed to
Council Members for their review.
Action Items:
Ownership of Outlots: Council
Member David Preusch made the motion that Parcel A in the Rolling Ridge
subdivision would be sold separately to an adjacent homeowner. Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Unanimously
approved.
Council Member Tom Wilkinson made the motion that
Parcel B and the trails within Parcel B of the Rolling Ridge subdivision would
be owned by the Town of Laytonsville. Council Member Frank Bennett seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Mayor Oland requested that ElmStreet Development deed
Parcel B and the trails within Parcel B to the Town of Laytonsville. Stan Benning suggested a condition be added:
that the deed should be conveyed “prior to the sale of the last lot.”
Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to
approve the three record plats submitted by CPJ and Associates for the Rolling
Ridge subdivision. Council Member Tom
Wilkinson seconded. Unanimously approved.
Council:
Council Member David Preusch inquired as to the
electrical requirements for the 2006 picnic.
Citizens:
Phyllis Sterling questioned the liability costs the
Town would incur when the Town takes ownership of the pond located in the
Rolling Ridge subdivision. Mayor Oland
reported that Local Government Insurance Trust covers the Town with general
liability.
Mrs. Sterling questioned easements on the sidewalk at
Stadler’s property. Mr. Stadler will
grant an easement to the Town.
Mark and Christine Katz inquired about the property
located at 21415 Laytonsville Road
which is currently for sale.
They were referred to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan.
Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to
adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Unanimously
approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathryn D. Buit
Clerk
May 2, 2006