Meeting minutes of Town Council on August 5, 2008

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on September 2, 2008

Mayor Oland called the regular Town Council meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Council Members, Frank Bennett, and Charles Bradsher, were present. Council Member-Elect Jim Ruspi was present. Council Member David Preusch was absent. The Clerk and Treasurer were present. There were three citizens present.

The minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on July 1, 2008 were approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report: Reviewing the Profit and Loss Report for the month of July, 2008: total income for the month of June was $1,351.00, which includes Property Tax in the amount of $1,054.00. Major expenses for July, 2008 were $2,734.00 for Waste Collection; Grounds Maintenance in the amount of $2,715.00; Legal in the amount of $3,503.00; and Accounting in the amount of $2,529.00. Total net income for the month of July, 2008 was -$18,840.00. Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of July, 2008, the fund balance for the general fund is $300,667.00; for the CIP account, the balance is $99,219.00 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 July, 2008 is $783,824.00.

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

Discussion/Action Items:

Proposed Ordinance to Adopt with Minor Modifications, Chapter 31 – Montgomery County Code: Mayor Oland noted that Town Counsel, Stanley D. Abrams, Esq., had reviewed the Ordinance and Agreement.

Jones Farm/Rolling Ridge Subdivision – Access Easement, Parcels C and D: Mayor Oland introduced Mike Bingley, ElmStreet Development. Mr. Bingley noted that the two properties ElmStreet owns are beyond the Town’s boundary. ElmStreet needs access to these properties for maintenance and possible building lot. Mr. Bingley noted there would be no additional liability for the Town.

Miller Lots – Lots 1 and 2, Block C, Len Mar Park: Mayor Oland reviewed reports on the sale of finished lots in the Town. Mayor Oland would like to go forward for an appraisal for the Lots 1 and 2, Block C in Len Mar Park. It was agreed by consensus to obtain an appraisal for these lots.

Goshen Enterprises Inc.: Mayor Oland reviewed a quote in the amount of $2,670.00 to regrade the area behind the parking lot at the Town Hall. Topsoil is to be imported to create a smooth transition from the parking area to the lawn area; entire area to be seeded and straw to be applied. This proposal will be further discussed in September.

Montgomery County Ambulance Fee: Mayor Oland reported that the Laytonsville Volunteer Fire Department is in opposition to the proposed ambulance fee. Mayor Oland also requested that the Council consider the placement of a sign on Town Hall property opposing the ambulance fee. It was agreed by consensus to allow the LVFD to place a sign opposing the ambulance fee on the Town Hall property.

Town Picnic: Mayor Oland reported that the Town Picnic will be held on September 20, 2008.

Work Session – August 19, 2008: The Mayor and Council have cancelled the Work Session for August 19.

Action:

Proposed Ordinance to Adopt with Minor Modifications, Chapter 31 – Montgomery County Code: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to adopt the proposed Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 01-04 and to adopt with minor modifications, Chapter 31 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” of the Montgomery County Code. Council Member Charles Bradsher seconded. Unanimously approved.

Jones Farm/Rolling Ridge Subdivision – Access Easement, Parcels C and D: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Access Easement for Parcels C and D as it pertains to the Rolling Ridge Subdivision. Council Member Charles Bradsher seconded. Unanimously approved.

Council:

Citizens:

Sheree Wenger, Chair of the Historic District Commission, reported that she had met with Jeffrey F. Winstel, AICP, who is the Lead Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Rockville and who is conducting a course at the University of Maryland Mr. Winstel wants to use homes in the Town’s for his class research. Eighteen homes of historic significance have been chosen and students will conduct extensive research on them. Letters will be sent to residents.

Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to adjourn at 8:26 p.m.  Council Charles Bradsher seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathryn D. Buit

Clerk

August 5, 2008

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