Meeting minutes of Town Council on February 5, 2008              

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on March 4, 2008

 

 

Mayor Oland called the regular Town Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  The Mayor and Council Members Frank Bennett, David Preusch and Charles Bradsher, were present.  Council Member Tom Wilkinson was absent.   The Clerk and Treasurer were present.  There were four citizens present.

 

The minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on January 8, 2008 were approved as submitted

Treasurer’s Report:    Reviewing the Profit and Loss Report for the month of December, 2007: total income  for  the month of  December was  $8,734.00,  which  includes  Permits and Fees in the amount of $2,000.00; property tax in the amount of $4,964.00. Major expenses for December, 2007 were  $3,511.00 for waste collection; and $1,100.00 for snow removal; and $1,396.00 for grounds maintenance .  Total net income for the month of December, 2007 was $-2,152.00.  Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of December, 2007, the fund balance for the general fund  is $288,240.00; for the CIP account, the balance is $92,832..00 and the balance for the fixed assets fund is $383,938.00.  The total fund balance for the Town of Laytonsville for the month of December, 2007 is $765,010.00.

Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of December, 2007 subject to audit.  Council Member Charles Bradsher seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Treasurer’s Report:    Reviewing the Profit and Loss Report for the month of January, 2008: total income  for  the month of  January was  $19,158.00,  which  includes  Permits and Fees in the amount of $1,215.00; property tax in the amount of $16,553.00. Major expenses for January, 2008 were  $2,734.00 for waste collection; and $1,156.00 for snow removal; and $2,700.00 for consultants and $2,535.00 for payroll expenses.  Total net income for the month of January, 2008 was $7,586.00.  Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of January, 2008, the fund balance for the general fund is $296,587.00; for the

 

 

CIP account, the balance is $92,984.00 and the balance for the fixed assets fund is $383,938.00.  The total fund balance for the Town of Laytonsville for the month of January, 2008 is $772,510.00.

Council Member David Preusch made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of January, 2008 subject to audit.  Council Member Frank Bennett seconded.  Unanimously approved

 

Discussion/Action Items:

Elections – May 5, 2008:  Mayor Oland announced that the Town Elections date is May 5, 2008 for the positions of two Council positions.

 

Town Parade:  Mayor Oland announced that the Town Parade will be held on May 17, 2008.

 

Claire Rosser – Residential Permit:  Claire Rosser submitted a New Residential Home Construction Permit to build a primary residence on the Rosser property.  Mrs. Rosser submitted elevation and plan drawings.  Mayor Oland requested a wall check before issuing the Town’s final building permit.

 

Lions Club Storage Facility:  Mayor Oland referred Lions Club member Rick Manteuffel to Greg Stone for a quote for the proposed pad for the proposed Lions Club Storage Facility on the Town Hall property.  Council Member Tom Wilkinson had submitted his disapproval of this request.  Mayor Oland reported that the Town would lease the land space to the Lions for a nominal fee.  Mayor Oland proposes that the Town pay for the concrete pad. 

 

WSSC Update:  Mayor Oland reported that a meeting with WSSC was held on January 23, 2008.  Elevated Storage Tank/1.72MGD Water Pumping Station should be ready for service in August, 2009.  The Transmission Main, Recirculation Main and Distribution Main should be completed by February, 2011.  The Proposed Roadway Easement on Route 124 Church of the Redeemer is under discussion.  A community-wide meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 15, 2008.  Cathy Buit has WSSC Water and Sewer House Service Location Request forms and the fee schedules.  Residents can request the forms at the Town Hall.

 

2008-2009 Budget – Hearing March 4, 2008:  Mayor Oland reported that the 2008-2009 Budget hearing will be held before the regular Town Council meeting on March 4, 2008.

 

Radar Speed Sign:  Mayor Oland reviewed information submitted by the Town of Mt. Airy and All Traffic Solutions regarding a radar speed sign.  The cost would be approximately $4,500.00.  Further discussion will be held at the March regular Town Council meeting.

 

Ricoh MP 2000 Copier:  Mayor Oland reviewed a proposal from Advance Business Systems to replace the current Ricoh copier which is on a month-to-month lease after the expiration of a five year lease contract. The proposal  is for a Ricoh MP 2000 copier which includes a 21 pages per minute; 50 sheet automatic document feeder; 2 cassettes; reduction/enlargement feature;  at the same service and supplies inclusion as currently held.  The current lease cost is $108.07 and the proposed contract for a 60 month term is $88.28 plus 6% sales tax ($93.30).

 

 

Work Session:  The Mayor and Council have cancelled the Work Session scheduled for February 19, 2008.

 

 

Action: 

 

 

Laytonsville Lions Club Storage Facility Proposal: 

 

Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the cost of the installation of a concrete pad for the proposed Laytonsville Lions Club Storage Facility in the 2008-2009 budget planning process not to exceed $2,000.00.  Council Member Charles Bradsher seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Claire Rosser Residential Permit:  Council Member David Preusch made the motion to approve the New Residential Home Construction Provisional Permit application submitted by John and Claire Rosser for a primary residence to be built on the Rosser property.  Council Member Frank Bennett seconded.  Unanimously approved.

 

Ricoh MP 2000 Copier:  Mayor Oland made the motion to approve the five year lease for the Ricoh MP 2000 copier for the Town Hall.  Council Member David Preusch seconded.  Unanimously approved.

 

Council:

Council Member Frank Bennett remarked on the papers being distributed in the Town.  An email may be sent to the distributor:  wilcann1@aol.com or call 703-987-3296.

 

 

Citizens:

Eric Wenger discussed the testing being done at the gas station at Brink and Sundown Roads.

 

Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to adjourn at 8:23 p.m.  Council Charles Bradsher seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Cathryn D. Buit

Clerk

February 5, 2008

 

 

 

ON THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008 WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION WILL CONDUCT A COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT THE LAYTONSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING WATER SERVICE TO THE TOWN.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW.