Meeting minutes of Town Council Meeting on August 1,
2006
As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town
Council on September 5, 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 was absent.
The Clerk and the Treasurer were present. There were 2 citizens
present.
Mayor Oland administered the Oath of Office to Tom
Wilkinson.
The minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on
June 6, 2006 were approved as submitted.
The minutes of the Work Session on June 20, 2006 were approved as
submitted. The minutes of the Public
Hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance to amend the text of the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance to amend Section 118 entitled “Special Exceptions” were approved as
submitted.
Treasurer’s Report: Reviewing the Profit and Loss Report for the month of July,
2006, Total income for the month of July, 2006 was $3,222.00. Major
expenses for July, 2006 were $1,923.00 for insurance (Town Hall); $868.00 for
insurance (employees) and; $2,568.00 for waste management. Total expenses for
the month of July, 2006 were $7,332.00 for a net income of -$4,110.00.
Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of
July, 2006, the fund balance for the general fund is $182,807.00; for
the CIP account, the balance is $65,588.00; and the balance for the fixed
assets fund is $384,904.00. The total assets for the Town of Laytonsville
for the month of July, 2006 are $633,300.00. Council Member
David Preusch made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted,
subject to audit. Council Member Frank Bennett seconded. Unanimously
approved.
Mayor Oland introduced
Senator Rona Kramer. Senator Kramer
reviewed some of the legislative highlights from the previous session:
Discussion/Action Items:
Washington Gas: Mayor Oland reported that the Town had completed its application
on July 20, 2006 to receive an estimate for Washington Gas to service the Town
Hall.
Welcome Sign: Mayor Oland reported that a Welcome Sign for Sundown Road has
been planned in this year’s budget.
Several sites were discussed.
Sidewalk – Stadler Property: A discussion was held about extending the sidewalk on Route 108
to the Town’s boundary line. Mr.
Stadler is proposing to complete the sidewalk to the Town’s boundary line. Mayor Oland responded that once the engineer
submits the metes and bounds for the easement which will be required, the Town
will submit to Counsel for the preparation of an easement to the Town.
Appointments: Mayor Oland reviewed the following appointment recommendations:
The Historic District
Committee’s current open position received three applicants: Michele Shortley,
Charles Hendricks and Danny Prats, Jr.
Filing Fees -2006: The Filing Fee Schedule for 2006-2007 was reviewed. Two changes:
Excavation in the street: $4.35/linear foot
Excavation in the sidewalk and grass
area: $2.20/linear foot
Overhead wire $0.06/linear foot
Poles being installed or replaced: $50
per pole
Minimum per permit $185
Fees waived for work the Town has
requested.
Proposed Ordinance to Amend
Section 118: A public hearing was held on July 11, 2006
to receive public comment regarding a proposed Ordinance to amend the text of
the Town’s Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 118, entitled “Special Exceptions”
so as to require that any approval or modification of a Special Exception by
the Board of Appeals within the Town’s Historic District must comply with the
requirements of or be consistent with the recommendations in the Comprehensive
Master Plan for Laytonsville.
Proposed Request to proceed
with amendment to Zoning Section of Land Plan to eliminate residency
requirement: Mayor Oland reported that a letter from
Dorothy G. Techter dated June 11, 2006 requesting a change in both the land
plan and the zoning Ordinance to eliminate the residency requirement.
Town Pavilion: The Historic District Commission is currently reviewing the
plans. It was recommended that quotations be received for both a 30 x 40’ and a
40 x 40’ pavilion be requested.
Town Sign Ordinance: A drafted new Sign Ordinance has been received from Stanley D.
Abrams. The draft was distributed for
review. A Public Hearing will be held
on September 5, 2006 to receive public comment.
Work Session: There will not be a Work Session in August.
Light at Route 108 and
Brink: Mayor Oland reported that former Council
Member David Halperin has been working diligently with the Montgomery County
Roads Department representatives to change the sequence of the light and to add
a left-turn arrow from Brink to Route 108.
Derwood Bible Church: Mayor Oland discussed the draft of a letter to be sent to Derwood
Bible Church requesting information on their plans for the property located at
Route 108 and Griffith Roads. It was
agreed by consensus that the letter be sent.
Action Items:
Proposed Ordinance to Amend Section 118 of the Town’s
Zoning Ordinance: Council Member
David Preusch made the motion to amend Section 118 of the Town’s Zoning
Ordinance entitled “Special Exceptions” so as to require that any approval or
modification of a Special Exception by the Board of Appeals within the Town’s
Historic District must comply with the requirements of or be consistent with
the recommendations in the Comprehensive Master Plan for Laytonsville. Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Unanimously
approved.
Welcome Sign: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion
to install a Welcome Sign on the North side of Sundown Road across from the
residence at 6700 Sundown Road. Council
Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Mayor
Oland and Council Member Wilkinson voted yes.
Council Member David Preusch abstained.
Appointments:
Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to
approve the appointments as submitted.
Council Member David Preusch seconded.
Unanimously approved.
Council Member Tom Wilkinson made the motion to
approve Michele Shortley as the new member of the Historic District
Commission. Council Member Frank
Bennett seconded. Unanimously approved.
Filing Fee Schedule 2006-2007: Council
Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the Filing Fee Schedule with
the following additions:
New Residential Construction $250.00
Right-of-Way/Utility Permit
Excavation in the street: $4.35/linear foot
Excavation in the sidewalk and grass
area: $2.20/linear foot
Overhead wire $0.06/linear foot
Poles being installed or replaced: $50
per pole
Minimum per permit $185
Fees waived for work the Town has
requested.
Proposed Request to Proceed
with amendment to Zoning Ordinance to eliminate residency requirement: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion that the Town not
proceed with the request to amend the Zoning Ordinance and the Land Plan. Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Mayor Oland and Council Member Wilkinson voted
yes. Council Dave Preusch abstained.
Proposed Request to Proceed
with amendment to Zoning Section of Land Plan to eliminate residency
requirement: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion
that the Town not proceed with the request to amend the Zoning Ordinance and
the Land Plan. Council Member Tom
Wilkinson seconded. Mayor Oland and
Council Member Wilkinson voted yes.
Council Dave Preusch abstained.
Sidewalk – Stadler Property: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the
sidewalk proposal as submitted by Pete Stadler. Council Member Tom Wilkinson seconded. Unanimously approved.
Council:
Citizens:
Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to
adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Council Member Dave Preusch seconded. Unanimously
approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathryn D. Buit
Clerk
August 1, 2006