Meeting minutes of Town Council on September 1, 2009        

As reviewed, approved, and accepted by the Town Council on October 6, 2009

 

Mayor Oland called the regular Town Council meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.    Council Members Jim Ruspi, David Preusch, Charles Bradsher and Dan Prats were present.     The Clerk and Assistant Treasurer were present.  There were four citizens present. 

The minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting on August 4, 2009 were approved as submitted. 

Treasurer’s Report:   Brad Taulbee reviewed the Profit and Loss Report for the month of August, 2009: total income for the month of August was $136.00.  Interest income in the amount of $101.00 was received.   Major expenses for August, 2009 were $2,832.00 for Waste Collection; Grounds maintenance in the amount of $1,377.00; Repairs & Maintenance in the amount of $8,299.00;  and Payroll in the amount of $1,493.00.  Total net income for the month of August 2009 was -$15,821.00.  Looking at the Balance Sheet for the month of August, 2009, the fund balance for the general fund is $319,775.00; for the CIP account, the balance is $104,816.00; 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 August, 2009 is $918,530.00

Mayor Oland noted that for the months of July and August, income is very low; when property taxes are received in September and October, the balance will be higher.

Council Member David Preusch made the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of August, 2009 subject to audit.  Council Member Jim Ruspi seconded.  Unanimously approved.

 

Discussion/Action:

Resolution – Town Debt Policy:  Mayor Oland noted that the Treasurer for the State of Maryland requires a written debt policy for the Town.  Council Member Dan Prats had drafted a Resolution for review.

 

 

Introduce Proposed Ordinance on a Text Amendment to modify Section 118 of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance entitled “Special Exceptions”:  Mayor Oland noted that Stan Abrams had prepared the notice of hearing and the Ordinance.  The hearing will be held on October 6, 2009. The Ordinance proposes to revise the standards application to consideration of the approval of special exception uses; and to allow the Board of Appeals to impose reasonable conditions on the grant of a special exception with respect to the height, bulk and scale of buildings and structures, setbacks thereof and location of parking facilities associated with the use; and authorize the Board of Appeals to grant an extension to the time period for implementation of a special exception use; and address revocation of special exceptions; and address transfer of special exceptions.

Introduce Proposed Ordinance on a Text Amendment to modify Section 119 of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance to modify requirements for applications for special exceptions:  The hearing will be held on October 6, 2009.  The Ordinance proposes to revise the content, materials and information to be submitted with any application or petition for variance or approval of a special exception use to be considered by the Town Board of Appeals.

J.B. Kline Proposal for 2009-2010 Snow Removal:  Mayor Oland noted that the proposal is basically the same as the previous few years with the exception of sidewalk clearing increasing from $250 to $300.

Appoint Safety Inspector:  A Safety Inspector will be appointed for the September 30 through December 31, 2009 review.

Town Picnic:  Scheduled for September 19, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  Council Members and volunteers were reminded the next Picnic Planning meeting is September 15, 2009 at the Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.

WSSC Update:  Mayor Oland reviewed the easement spreadsheet.  Mayor Oland has a meeting on September 2, 2009 at WSSC offices.

Road Funds:  Mayor Oland noted that the Board of Public Works has adjusted their budget for road funds and the budget cut for the Town is from $15,000 to $1,523.

Work Session - September 15, 2009:  The Mayor and Council cancelled the Work Session.

 

Action: 

Council Member Jim Ruspi made the motion to approve the Town’s Debt Policy Resolution.  Council Member Charles Bradsher seconded.  Unanimously approved.

 

 

 

 

Council:

Council Member David Preusch noted that Montgomery County police had set up radar on Route 108 on 9-1-09.

 

Citizens:

Mr. Bill Harvey made a formal request that the Council consider the variance between the location of the proposed Route 108 ByPass on the approved Zoning Map and the location of the proposed Route 108 ByPass on the approved Fulks South preliminary plan.  Mr. Harvey is seeking a remedy.  Mr. Harvey noted that he had received that day new plans from the engineers.  Mayor Oland noted that the Town’s Planner and the Town’s Attorney will meet next week to further discuss the matter.  Mayor Oland further noted that the Fulks South subdivision plan had its origination in 1985 and was prepared by Rodgers and Associates.  The current preliminary plan is based on the one that was approved in 1985.

Mrs. Jill Ruspi noted that in the recent Maryland Municipal League magazine there was a Work Session to discuss a “safe routes to school program”.  Mayor Oland noted that the State of Maryland would have to make the application since the Laytonsville Elementary School is on a State road.

Mrs. Sheree Wenger questioned WSSC access to the upper field at the Laytonsville Elementary School.  Mayor Oland stated that the Town has no information; WSSC is negotiating with the Board of Education.

Council Member Jim Ruspi made the motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m.  Council Member Dan Prats seconded.  Unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Cathryn D. Buit

Clerk

September 1, 2009

 

 

NOTE:

 

THE 2ND ANNUAL PAT STABLER MEMORIAL 5K FUN RUN AND 1-MILE WALK WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009.  START/FINISH:  ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.  REGISTRATION BEGINS:  8:00 A.M.  ENTRY FEES:   $15.00 PER ADULT RUNNER; $10.00 FOR CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER; $5.00 FOR WALKERS.