Meeting minutes of Town Council on July 7, 2009        

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on August 4, 2009

 

Mayor Oland called the regular Town Council meeting to order at 8:09 p.m.    Council Members  Jim Ruspi, David Preusch and Council Member-Elect Dan Prats were present.     The Clerk and the Assistant Treasurer were present.  There were twelve citizens present. 

The minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on May 5, 2009 were approved as submitted

Treasurer’s Report:    The Assistant Treasurer reviewed the Profit and Loss Report for the month of June, 2009: total income for the month of June was $19,652.00. Income tax in the amount of $18,210.00 was received.   Major expenses for June, 2009 were $2,734.00 for Waste Collection;  Grounds maintenance in the amount of $1,232.00;  and Office Expenses in the amount of $1,037.00.  Total net income for the month of June 2009 was $9,853.00.  Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of June, 2009, the fund balance for the general fund is $351,218.00; for the CIP account, the balance is $103,454.00; and the balance for the fixed assets fund is $493,938.00.  The total fund balance for the Town of Laytonsville for the month of June, 2009 is $948,610.00 

Council Member David Preusch made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of June, 2009 subject to audit.  Council Member-Elect Dan Prats seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Oaths of Office:  Mayor Oland administered the Oath of Office to David Preusch as Council Member; to Dan Prats as Council Member; to Jill Ruspi as member of the Historic District Commission; to Brad Taulbee as Assistant Treasurer; and to Cathryn Buit as Clerk.

Appoint Council Vice President:  Council Member David Preusch has agreed to serve as Vice President of the Town Council.

 

 

 

 

Public Hearing – Proposed Designation of Certain Properties, resources and environmental settings as having or protecting resources of historic or architectural significance consistent with the general welfare of the Town:   Mayor Oland noted the record for this Public Hearing will be kept open until August 4, 2009.

The tabled motion made at the June 2, 2009 regular Town Council meeting to affirm that Lots 5, 6 and 12 in the subdivision known as “Rolling Ridge” include the recommendations of the Historic District Commission submitted at Public Hearing on April 4, 2006 and also to include the Historic District review authority for Lots 5, 6, and 12 under Section 127 (Section 127.04) of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance will die at this conclusion of this meeting.

Proposed Route 108 By Pass:  Council Member Dan Prats noted that there were no current updates.

Ordinance to Adopt Town Budget:  Mayor Oland noted that the Ordinance was introduced at the June 2, 2009 regular town Council meeting to adopt the Town Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 and to levy an ad valorem tax on all assessable property within the Town.

Town Hall Roof:  Mayor Oland reported that the Town has been negotiating for over one year with Carlos Mosquera Painting to paint/repair the Town Hall roof and that since we have been unable to make contact with the  company, further action will be deferred.

Program Open Space:  The Dolores Miller Park has been in the planning stages for one year.  The request is now in the inter-agency approval process.

Rolling Ridge – Phase Two:  Mayor Oland noted that some months ago, the Town granted ElmStreet Development an easement for the construction of one house adjacent to the Town boundary.  The site plan is available at the Town Hall.

St. Paul United Methodist Church Time Capsule:  Mayor Oland reported that the church had buried a new time capsule and the Town donated a current zoning map, a ceramic Bell House ornament and a silver medallion.

Flag Retirement Ceremony:  The flag retirement ceremony was held on July 3, 2009 at the Town hall.  Mayor Oland thanked Troop 1323.

Town Picnic – September 19, 2009:  Mayor Oland reported that the Town picnic planning is in process.  Mayor Oland also noted that a Family Movie Night will be held on July 10 and July 24 at the Town Hall pavilion.

WSSC Update:  Mayor Oland reported that Tom Natelli, Bob Leggiere (Laytonsville Communities) and he met with WSSCF officials on 6-18-09.  A summary update of the WSSC’s Laytonsville Water Project dated 7-2-09 will be circulated with the June 2, 2009 minutes.  Another meeting will be held on August 3.

New Commercial Vehicle Law:  Mayor Oland reported that Cdr. Thomas Didone contacted the Town regarding the new commercial/recreational vehicle law in Montgomery County.  Residents can call Cdr. Didone or Officer Diton at 240-773-6200.  Cdr. Didone is also looking for a Community Liaison from the Town for the 5th District Montgomery County Police Department.

Work Session – July 21, 2009:  The Work Session has been cancelled.

Womack Proposal – Rolling Ridge Pond:  Mayor Oland reviewed a proposal from Womack in the amount of initial treatment of $75.00 and monthly treatments for mosquito control at the Rolling Ridge pond.  Council Member David Preusch will contact Mr. Tarwater to clarify the method of treatment.

 

Action: 

Appoint Council Vice President:  Council Member Dan Prats made the motion to appoint Council Member David Preusch as Council Vice President.  Council Member Jim Ruspi seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Proposed Resolution Designating Lots 5, 6 and 12 Block “A” of the Rolling Ridge subdivision and abutting portions of Rolling Ridge Lane as historic resources in the Town of Laytonsville.  Council Member Jim Ruspi made the motion to approve the proposed Resolution.  Mayor Oland seconded.  After discussion, the record of the Public Hearing held on July 7, 2009 will be held open until August 4, 2009.

Ordinance to Adopt Town Budget:  Council Member Jim Ruspi made the motion to adopt the Town Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 and to levy an ad valorem tax on all assessable property within the Town.  Council Member David Preusch seconded.  Unanimously approved.

 

Council:

Council Member Dan Prats distributed a draft notice on the Laytonsville Water Project Update that will go out to residents and requested feedback from Council members. Council Members were requested to review and make comments.

Council Member Jim Ruspi requested that the Town Council/Staff have name plaques.  Mayor Oland stated that plaques will be made for Council/Board/Staff members.

Citizens:

Richard Whittington discussed two signs on Route 108.  If appropriate, letters will be sent to owners. 

A resident  noted overgrown bushes, etc. on Brink Road.

Charles Hendricks reported that there was not a speed sign before the speed bumps on Brink Road.  Mayor Oland will contact Montgomery County.

Council Member Jim Ruspi made the motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:0 p.m.  Council Member Dan Prats seconded.  Unanimously approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Cathryn D. Buit

Clerk

July 7, 2009

 

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