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Minutes
Town Meeting
Emmitsburg Town Office
March 17, 2008
Present: Mayor James Hoover; Commissioners Clifford Sweeney, Joyce Rosensteel, Denise Etris and Christopher Staiger, President. Also
present were Donna DesPres and Dave Haller, Town Manager.
Absent: Glenn Blanchard with prior notice
Call to Order Commissioner Christopher Staiger, President of the Board of Commissioners, called the March 17, 2008 Town Meeting to
order at 7:30 p.m. Upcoming meeting dates were announced.
President Staiger announced the need for a closed executive session following adjournment of this meeting as permitted by the Annotated Code
of Maryland, State Government Article: Section 10-508 (a) Closed Meetings, Item 14 to discuss contract negotiation. See attached announcement. Motion by Commissioner Staiger,
second by Commissioner Etris, carried 4-0 in favor.
Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the March 3, 2008 Town Meeting were approved as presented.
Commissioner Comments - none
Mayor's Comments announced the next 2 events with the Emmitsburg/Mt. St. Mary's Powerful Partnership, reported on meeting with
Sgt. Blundell in planning the Kids' Academy program this summer and bike rodeo.
Administrative Business
Announcement was made that no change would be made in the method of computing the tax equity this year. Recent student/resident-neighbor conflicts were mentioned.
Reports:
Town Manager Report - Detailed report at Exhibit A.
Police Report - Cpl. Grunwell. Detailed report at Exhibit B.
Commissioner Etris inquired as to the time period of burglaries/property destructions and mentioned deputy duty scheduling i.e., staggered shifts, schedule access.
Committee reports - Representing the Parks Committee, Commissioner Etris reported organizing a "Bench Warming" event for
community day to gather citizen opinion on preferred benches being considered for memorials. Also discussed: bike rodeo planning, band selections for summer concerts,
backyard habitat presentation by Kay Swartz (all very much in favor) and plan to meet with Mr. Haller re Emmit Gardens tot lot.
Agenda Items
Gypsy Moth Spraying Contract
The contract for watershed lands gypsy moth spraying lands was presented. Town forestry contractor Penn Forestry has developed the spray
pattern map for this application. Frederick County will be contributing $14 per acre.
Public Comment: Libby Briggs, 137 S. Seton Avenue - expressed the importance of gypsy moth control and the hope for positive consideration
Motion: To accept the proposed contracts from Helicopter Applicators and Penn Forestry in the total amount of $23,601 to spray for
gypsy moth infestation.
Motion by Commissioner Rosensteel, second by Commissioner Sweeney
Vote: 4-0 in favor
Ordinance 08-02 - Obstruction of Thoroughfares
Commissioner Staiger explained that this matter originated from previous years' discussion and current snow plowing problem regarding
portable basketball goals.
Motion: To accept approval of Ordinance 08-02 amending text of Title 10, § 10.12.070, Obstructing Thoroughfares of the Code of
Emmitsburg to make unlawful the obstruction of "any part of any street...within the town."
Motion by Commissioner Etris, second by Commissioner Rosensteel
Vote: 4-0 in favor
Set Agenda Items for next Meeting
• Presentation on park storm water management re Willow Rill, by Kay Schultz, Community Park Restoration Coordinator for Frederick County.
• Establish COLA factor for FY 2009 salary chart
Approved ordinances, policies and/or resolutions were signed.
Public Comments - none
Adjournment With no further business, the March 17, 2008 Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Date Approved: April 7, 2008 |
