Meeting minutes of Town Council on February 3, 2009

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on March 3, 2009

Mayor Oland called the regular Town Council meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. Council Members, Frank Bennett, David Preusch and Kris Bradsher were present. Council Member-Elect James Ruspi was present The Clerk and the Assistant Treasurer were present. There were two citizens present.

The minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on January 6, 2009 were approved as submitted. The minutes on the table were approved with the corrected spelling. The minutes of the Special Town Council Meeting on January 20, 2009 were approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report: The Assistant Treasurer reviewed the Profit and Loss Report for the month of January, 2009: total income for the month of January was $21,459.00. Property tax in the amount of $18,949.00 was received. Major expenses for January, 2009 were $2,734.00 for Waste Collection; and Snow Removal in the amount of $1,090. Total net income for the month of January, 2009 was $7,424.00. Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of January, 2009, the fund balance for the general fund is $427,502.00 for the CIP account, the balance is $99,031.00 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, 2009 is $910,472.00

Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the months of January, 2009 subject to audit. Council Member David Preusch seconded. Unanimously approved.

Discussion/Action Items:

WSSC Water Connection Service Update: Mayor Oland introduced Ramona Davis, Project Manager, from WSSC. Ms. Davis stated that at the previous Council meeting, Mayor Oland had requested a letter from WSSC outlining status of the Town’s water project. Ms. Davis noted that letter should be received by the end of February.

Mayor Oland noted that a letter from the Town regarding the status of historic trees involved in this project is forthcoming.

Ms. Davis noted that WSSC was looking into ways to minimize and monitor vibration from any equipment used in the construction of the water line.

Proposed Ordinance to Amend Zoning Ordinance Section 104 and Section 110: Mayor Oland reviewed comments presented at the hearing of same date.

Town Personnel Policy: Mayor Oland noted that the Local Government Insurance Trust requested that the Town develop a Personnel Policy. It has been completed and a draft Resolution was reviewed to adopt the policy.

Town Safety/Health Policy: Mayor Oland noted that the Local Government Insurance Trust requested that the Town develop a Safety/Health Policy. It has been completed and a draft Resolution was reviewed to adopt the policy.

Preliminary Plan – Fulks South: Mayor Oland noted that a request had been received from Natelli Communities to extend the date two years for this Plan.

Goshen Enterprises – Pond Property at Rolling Ridge: Mayor Oland noted that Goshen Enterprises submitted a proposal to mow and clean-up this Parcel. It is not in the budget and will be re-introduced next year.

Draft Preliminary Town Budget FY-2010: Mayor Oland noted that the hearing will be March 3, 2009.

Elections: Mayor Oland noted that Elections will be held on May 4, 2009 for the position of Mayor and two Council Members.

Safety Inspection: Council Member Frank Bennett noted that the Howard Street sidewalk has settled and should be resurfaced with blacktop to make it level with the curb. It was agreed by consensus to black top 150’ of Howard street to meet the grade of the curb.

Mayor Oland noted that Council Member Kris Bradsher will be the Safety Inspector for the term January-March, 2009.

Work Session – February 17, 2009: The Work Session has been cancelled.

Action:

Proposed Ordinance to Amend Zoning Ordinance Section 104 and Section 110: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the Ordinance to Amend Section 104 “Definitions” and Section 110 “C1-Commercial” Zone of the Zoning Ordinance as drafted by Town Counsel. Council Member Kris Bradsher seconded. Unanimously approved.

Town Personnel Policy: Council Member David Preusch made the motion to approve the Town’s Personnel Policy Resolution to adopt the policy dated November 18, 2008. Council Member Frank Bennett seconded. Unanimously approved.

Town’s Safety/Health Policy: Council Member David Preusch made the motion to approve the Town’s Safety/Health Policy Resolution to adopt the policy dated November 18, 2008. Council Member Frank Bennett seconded. Unanimously approved.

Preliminary Plan – Fulks South Extension letter: Council Member Frank Bennett made the motion to approve the extension to March, 2011. Council Member David Preusch seconded. Unanimously approved.

Council:

Mayor Oland noted that the Town will settle on Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Len Mar Park on Friday, February 13, 2009. After discussion, Council Member Kris Bradsher will review the Project Open Space regulations.

Council Member David Preusch noted that the By-Pass should be included in the State’s Stimulus Package request. Mayor Oland stated that the Town Had written to Governor O’Malley to include the By-Pass.

Citizens:

Sheree Wenger presented a CD with the inventory prepared by the University of Maryland students at their December 2, 2008 presentation.

Council Member David Preusch made the motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m.  Council Frank Bennett seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathryn D. Buit

Clerk

February 3, 2009

NOTE: “Vegetable Gardening Tips for Beginners” will be presented by Bob McDowell, Master Gardener at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 21720 Laytonsville Road (Rt 108) on Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. All are welcome.