Town Planner's Report
March 2005

• In March the Staff along with Mr. Haller’s office created an incident report data base which is to be managed by the Planning Department. This will allow the town to track all types of incidents with regard to the nature of the problem reported, action promised and action taken. This includes all water, sewer, and public works incidents as well as complaints to the Planning department. This computerized data base will greatly enhance record keeping and tracking of all incidents reported to the Town. (See attachment).
• In March the staff prepared two text amendments to the zoning ordinance.
• In March the staff prepared amendment to the Emmitsburg Sewer Service Area Map for presentation to Frederick County in May.
• On March 8, the staff along with Mr. Haller met with an industrial prospect who has plans to construct a 13,500 square foot facility in Emmitsburg. Site Plan submissions are expected in April.
• On March 18 the staff attended a workshop of the Upper Monocacy Water resdourses Action Strategy Group in Frederick.
• On March 25, the staff met with representatives of various pool management companies and at the request of the Mayor is soliciting bids for the upcoming season. An inventory and needs assessment of the facility will be presented later this month.
• On March 29 the staff met with representatives of Emmitsburg Glass in continuing efforts to facilitate their move to their Creamery Road site. A meeting has been scheduled between MDE and Town management staff for April 11 in Baltimore.