MINUTES                                                  TOWN MEETING                                                  August 2, 2010                                            Emmitsburg Town Office PRESENT: Commissioners Clifford Sweeney, Glenn Blanchard, Denise Etris, Tim O'Donnell and Christopher Staiger, President Also present were Vickie Felix; Sue Cipperly, Town Planner and Dave Haller, Town Manager. ABSENT: Mayor James Hoover with prior notice _________________________________________________________________________ I. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Christopher Staiger, President of the Board of Commissioners, called the August 2, 2010 Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the July 19, 2010 Town Meeting were approved as presented. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioners reported functions attended and, the date of the next pool party was announced. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Citizen complaint matters brought to the attention of the town manager included speeding at Brookfield, Armstrong Alley traffic problems, and a budget and town commission procedural items inquiry. In response to Board inquiry, Mr. Haller reported that required licenses for dogs and cats can be obtained at the town office and that animal issue concerns should be addressed to Frederick County Animal Control. There was a brief discussion on concerns of water provisions and restrictions. REPORTS: Treasurer's Report - Commissioner Blanchard reported on July 2010 treasurer's report. See attached report, Exhibit A. Committee reports - Commissioner O'Donnell reported that the Planning Commission met July 26, 2010. Patrick Joy, Secretary, stated that they discussed the Daughters of Charity text amendment. They recommended that it come back to the Board with their recommended changes. Commissioner Staiger announced that the Town Manager was requesting a consensus from the Board to set a date for an executive session to meet with the attorney over some legal matters. Commissioner Etris recommended August 12, 2010. Unanimous consent. The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Emmitsburg will hold a closed session to discuss legal matters as permitted by the Annotated Code of Maryland State Government Article section 10-508(a) Closed Meetings, Item 7. Commissioner Glenn Blanchard made a motion to hold the closed meeting on August 12, 2010 at 7:30pm. With Commissioner Etris' second, the motion carried 5-0 in favor. II. AGENDA ITEMS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATION: RON HARRIS, CARROLL VALLEY, PA Mayor Ron Harris of Carroll Valley gave a transportation presentation. He stated that he was approached by several people wanting to have transportation to Gettysburg. He had community support letters sent to extend bus service from the borough of Gettysburg to Carroll Valley along PA 116. He met with the Rich Farr, Executive Director of the Adams County Transit Authority, along with some other municipalities. They determined that there was a need for the bus service and developed a bus survey. The survey has been put in the Emmitsburg Journal. They need people to fill out the survey to indicate the amount of interest. Residents can also go online to bussurvey.com. The survey responses will go to Mr. Farr. Commissioner Staiger asked for a copy of the survey to put on website. It was also suggested to put a copy of the survey in the library and the senior center. Close date for the survey is August 15, 2010. Mr. Harris commented that bus service could bring communities closer together. Commissioner Staiger commented that it is a fantastic opportunity. Once the survey is closed, they will set up another meeting date with the ACTA. ANNUAL PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Sue Cipperly reported that it is a state requirement that the planning commission file a report each year of planning activity. The primary interest is to see where land use patterns are changing. She outlined the contents of the report. The main item was the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. There were no changes in development patterns. Included was a chart that listed the number of permits issued, the highs being in 2003 and 2004. 57 approved building lots remain in two subdivisions. The executive summary from the comp plan was also attached. It was suggested by the Board that the water analysis be included. Some of the Board members complimented Ms. Cipperly on a job well done. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - none IV. SET AGENDA ITEMS FOR AUGUST 16, 2010 TOWN MEETING 1. Appointment of the election judges 2. Consideration of the Daughters of Charity Text Amendment Proposal V. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the August 2, 2010 Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.