Meeting
minutes of Town Council on March 4, 2008
As
reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on April 1, 2008
Mayor Oland called the regular Town Council meeting to
order at 7:40 p.m. following the Public Hearing to consider the 2008-2009
Proposed Budgets. The Mayor and Council Members Frank Bennett,
David Preusch, Tom Wilkinson and Charles Bradsher, were present. The Clerk and Treasurer were present. There were ten citizens present.
The
minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on February 5, 2008 were approved
as submitted
Treasurer’s Report: Reviewing the Profit and Loss Report for the
month of February, 2008: total income for
the month of February was $22,695.00,
which includes income tax in the
amount of $17,513.93; Permits and Fees in the amount of $1,119.32 and Property
taxes in the amount of $1,715.64. Major expenses for February, 2008 were $2,733.87 for waste collection; and $600.00
for Consultants. Total net income for
the month of February, 2008 was $16,004.00. Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of February, 2008, the
fund balance for the general fund is $307,910.00;
for the CIP account, the balance is 95,876..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 February, 2008 is $787,725.00.
Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to
approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February, 2008 subject to
audit. Council Member Tom Wilkinson
seconded. Unanimously approved.
Discussion/Action Items:
Mayor Oland introduced Boy
Scout Joe Lehman who is working on his citizenship badge.
2008-2009 Budget: The record
will remain open until the April 1, 2008 regular Town Council Meeting.
DCPJ Holdings, LLC: Mayor Oland reported that representatives
from DCPJ Holdings, LLC appeared before the Board of Appeals on March 3, 2008
to present their Special Exception application for the construction of three,
one-story storage buildings. The Board
of Appeals has scheduled a hearing for April 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
If the Board of Appeals approves the application, then DCPJ will submit
a Building Permit to the Mayor and Council.
Council Member Frank Bennett reviewed Mayor Oland’s April 19, 2005 letter
to the applicant which required the following:
Location of proposed buildings – to
scale
Location of present buildings and shed
Egress and exit for proposed
operation
Location of existing public road and
extension of pavement and sidewalk
Location of existing septic field(s)
One plan: 24” by 35”
One plan: 8 ˝” x 11”
Mayor Oland also stated that
a ten foot public utility easement adjacent to the sidewalk would be
required. He further noted that the
extension of Maple Knoll Drive has been on the Master Plan for a number of
years.
Lions Club Storage
Facility: Mayor Oland introduced Rick Manteuffel. Mr. Manteuffel distributed a hand-out reflecting the Medical
Equipment Storage Shed requirements.
Mr. Manteuffel will also meet with the Historic District Commission
after formal approval from the Mayor and Council has been received to proceed. The $14,000 cost to construct the shed would
be borne primarily by the Laytonsville Lions Club. The Lions Club is requesting permission from the Town to
construct the shed on Town Hall property.
Council Member Tom Wilkinson discussed the future requirements of the
Town Hall and proposed that the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department
might be approached. Alternatives were
discussed as well as heating and lighting requirements.
Mayor Oland recommended
revisiting this request at the April 1, 2008 regular Town Council meeting.
Radar Speed Sign: Mayor Oland
reviewed information submitted by the Town of Mt. Airy and they report they have three units and
there have been no repairs in three months.
Chapter 31 – Montgomery
County Parking Violations: Mayor Oland
asked the Council Members to review the packet they had been given. The Town of Laytonsville can request that
Montgomery County enforce parking violations.
The Ordinance will be introduced at the April 1, 2008 meeting.
Elections – May 5, 2008: Mayor Oland
announced that the Town Elections date is May 5, 2008 for the positions of two
Council positions. Election judges are
proposed as: Barbara White, Dorothy
Tessier, Ruth Bennett, Michele Shortley and Esther Whipp.
Town Parade: Mayor Oland
announced that the Town Parade will be held on May 17, 2008. The theme is “Laytonsville Salutes the Armed
Forces.”
Work Session: The Mayor and Council have cancelled the Work Session
scheduled for March 18, 2008.
Action:
Election Judges: Council Member Tom Wilkinson made the motion
to appoint Barbara White, Dorothy Tessier, Michele Shortley, Ruth Bennett and
Esther Whipp as Election Judges for the term of one year. Council Member Charles Bradsher
seconded. Unanimously approved.
Council:
Council Member Charles Bradsher reported that he had
spoken with the Library Director for Montgomery County regarding services for
the Town and the Director indicated the County was reviewing a building site
between the Town and Shady Grove. A
Committee is being formed.
Citizens:
Sheree Wenger reported that a street light was out on
Maple Knoll.
Eric Wenger indicated he had reservations about the
Town entering into an agreement with the Laytonsville Lions Club regarding the
proposed storage shed.
Phyllis Sterling noted that there ware larger
environmental controls that were not being considered.
Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to
adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Council David Preusch seconded. Unanimously
approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathryn D. Buit
Clerk
March
4, 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.
THE WASHINGTON POST WILL LIST WHEN THE TRANSFER STATION
IS CLOSED. THE TOWN’S CONTRACTOR WILL
NOT PICK UP TRASH ON THOSE DAYS.