Meeting minutes of Town Council on September 2, 2008

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on October 7, 2008

Mayor Oland called the regular Town Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Council Members, Frank Bennett, David Preusch and Charles Bradsher, were present. Council Member-Elect Jim Ruspi was present. The Clerk was present. There were five citizens present.

The minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on August 5, 2008 were approved as submitted. The minutes of the Public Hearing to consider Proposed Ordinance to Adopt with Minor Modifications, Chapter 31 – Montgomery County Code were approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report: Mayor Oland reviewed the Profit and Loss Report for the month of August, 2008: total income for the month of August was $1,041.65. Major expenses for August, 2008 were $2,733.87 for Waste Collection; Grounds Maintenance in the amount of $1,377.00; and Appraisal in the amount of $2,300.00. Total net income for the month of August, 2008 was -$8,656.00. Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of August, 2008, the fund balance for the general fund is $287,119.86; for the CIP account, the balance is $102,768.00 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 August, 2008 is $777,912.62

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

Discussion/Action Items:

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission: Mayor Oland introduced Ramona Davis, Project Manager for WSSC. Ms. Davis introduced renderings showing 12 approved permits for water hook-up. Water and Sewer House Service Location Request forms must be received by October 1.

Mayor Oland inquired about trees on Route 108 by the Laytonsville Volunteer Fire Department. Ms. Davis responded that Maurice Fitzgerald (WSSC) is reviewing the environmental impact of this project.

Ms. Davis noted that the proposed traffic control plan has been approved by Montgomery County.

Mayor Oland noted that any photos/videos required by WSSC could be obtained from the street. Ms. Davis will address a letter to homeowners in the Historic District regarding access to their residences for photo purposes.

Mayor Oland requested an update report from WSSC on the time-line of this project.

J.B. Kline, Jr., Snow Plowing Service Contract 2008-2009: Mayor Oland reviewed the contract for the 2008-2009 season and noted that snow plowing had increased by $5; spreading increased by $5.00; materials increased by $5.00; and ice melt increased by $5.00.

Goshen Enterprises Inc.: Mayor Oland reviewed an amended quote in the amount of $2,270.00 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 October.

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 September 16.

Action:

J.B. Kline, Jr., Snow Plowing Service Contract 2008-2009: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the proposal submitted by J.B. Kline, Jr. for the snow plowing services for the 2008-2009 year. 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. A Work Session will be held at the Town Hall on September 24, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. to include Mr. Winstel and the students involved.

Mrs. Wenger also requested reimbursement for a workshop sponsored by the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions to be held on September 6 at the Brookeville Academy.

Council Member David Preusch made the motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:26 p.m.  Council Frank Bennett seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathryn D. Buit

Clerk

September 2, 2008