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Minutes
Town Meeting
April 4, 2011
Emmitsburg Town Office
Present:
Commissioners Clifford Sweeney, Glenn Blanchard,
Patrick Joy, Tim O'Donnell and Christopher Staiger,
President
Absent: Mayor James Hoover with prior notice
Staff present were Donna Despres, Town Clerk and Dave
Haller, Town Manager.
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I. Call to
Order
Commissioner Christopher Staiger, President of the
Board of Commissioners, called the April 4, 2011 Town
Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
Approval of
Minutes
The Minutes of the March 21, 2011 Town Meeting were
approved as corrected.
Commissioner
Comments
Commissioner Blanchard: cited the different events he
attended and announced the reenactment of the 1852
county courthouse fire on May 1 when they will
actually use the old pumper. Commissioner O'Donnell: a
lot of positive happenings in regard to grant
application. Commissioner Joy: congratulated Mr.
Haller on his appointment to the County Solid Waste
Advisory committee and reminded residents of upcoming
fundraiser at American Legion Post 121 in Emmitsburg.
Mayor's Comments
- absent
Administrative
Business
North Seton Avenue sidewalk extension proposal: Staff
got survey and contract pricing and met with owner who
then decided against the request. Arbor Day:
Commissioner Blanchard announced that Arbor Day
activities will be held with Emmitsburg Elementary on
Friday April 29, and Mother Seton School will be on
Friday, May 6. Commissioner Blanchard will get tree
site locations and town staff will pre-dig holes.
Consent Agenda
- none
Reports:
Treasurer's Report - Commissioner Blanchard
reported the March 2011 cash activity. Detailed report
exhibit A.
Planning Commission - Commissioner O'Donnell
reported that the Planning Commission met on March 28,
2011. They welcomed new member John Howard. Commission
addressed three items. They heard from a
representative of the Daughters of Charity re site
plan application, also had two ordinances to address
regarding the Daughters of Charity site plan. Not all
needed information was presented--update of several
items, mostly parking issues, was requested. APFO - no
issues regarding the language of Ordinance 11-09, some
consideration re recreational facilities.
Modifications to the language of ordinance 11-08 were
approved.
I. Agenda Items
Splash Park
and Funding Source
Mr. Haller reviewed meeting with selected contractor
and references obtained.
He presented a diagram of proposed siting of the pad
in the pool complex. He pointed out that although the
Paddock Pools felt they could complete the project by
June 15 with no delay in permits, if the work is not
finished by the proposed pool opening date the pool
cannot open. Contract and permit timing were
discussed. It was proposed offering the contract with
a specified start date and, if not that is not
possible, to not start until fall. When solicited by
Commissioner O'Donnell, Commissioner Staiger stated
that he considered the project positively when POS
funds were available but now that the state has
rescinded those, he was concerned with 100% town
funding. He expressed that he liked the design and it
will be a worthwhile project when the town can again
get 75% money. Commissioner Joy commented that he
would like to give the money back to fund balance
(speaking of the proposed revenue overages presented
as possible funding sources) and that pool revenue
will suffer with no facilities for toddlers.
Commissioner Blanchard expressed that it would be a
fantastic addition but recognizes the current
financial situation, and that as long as the pool
itself is open, he will accept putting it off until
2012. Commissioner O'Donnell added that no one
anticipated the economy as it is, that the pool is
definitely an asset but, the higher priority is that
the pool opens on schedule; he would like to see
splash park happen, but it is not appropriate at this
time. No action; item closed.
Consideration of Contract to Replace Salt Shed
Mr. Haller stated this item is funded in the CIP by
the Board this year and referenced the three bids
supplied to council. Staff filed with FEMA and
collected $1,905 for this damage done by the snowstorm
last year. Also, $4,230 was collected from the
insurance claim, for a total of $6,135. Low bid was
$20,800 and after FEMA money and insurance money are
reduced, town cost will be $14,665 of the $25,000
which will leave a little over $10,335 still in the
CIP. Staff requested the Board approve the low bid by
B & D Woodworks. The new shed will be built at the
existing site.
Motion: To approve B & D Woodworks bid of
$20,800 for salt shed replacement.
Motion by Commissioner Joy, second by Commissioner
Sweeney
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Motion: to
designate remaining funds in this category to create
splash pad fund line item.
Motion by Commissioner Joy, second by Commissioner
O'Donnell
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Outdoor Watering Penalty Schedule Policy
This item is to follow up on applying penalties fairly
for the outdoor watering policy. Commissioner Staiger
read aloud the proposed watering penalty schedule.
Commissioner Joy recommended amending the policy:
first offense is a warning, 2nd offense fine of $25,
3rd offense and every offense thereafter will be
punishable by a fine of $50.
Motion: - To
amend the policy to be a warning for first offense,
$25 fine for second offense, and $50 fine for third
offense and every offense thereafter.
Motion by Commissioner Joy, second by Commissioner
O'Donnell.
Vote: 4-1 in favor
Chris Staiger opposed.
Motion: To
approve the amended proposed outdoor watering penalty
schedule policy.
Motion by Commissioner Joy, second by Commissioner
O'Donnell.
Vote: 4-1 in favor
Chris Staiger opposed.
Revisions to 15.36.012 - Grease Trap Exemption
Clarification
This ordinance adds extra verbiage to clarify who is
exempt.
Motion: - To approve Ordinance 11-06, an
ordinance to amend Title 15 of the Code of Emmitsburg
entitled Buildings and Construction.
Motion by Commissioner Sweeney, second by Commissioner
Blanchard
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Ordinance 11-11: Revisions to Chapters 2.32.20 -Ethics
Commission 2.32.030 - Conflicts of Interest, and
2.32.040 - Financial Disclosure
Suggested modifications of the chapter to the Board:
Previously there was no term limit for the Ethics
Commission and members of the Ethics Commission were
not required to complete a financial disclosure. This
ordinance brings them under the same restrictions as
other parties. Commissioner Joy had some additional
revisions. Commissioner Staiger asked for any
objection to table this item. No objection; unanimous
consent
Community Calendar
The Board reviewed a letter from Mr. Clapp with
suggestions to avoid liability exposure in regard to a
community calendar. Commissioner Joy will draft a
policy and bring back to the Board. No opposition
III Public Comments- none
IV. Set Agenda
Items for April 18, 2011 Town Meeting
1. Ordinance 11-08 changes to B2 zone-general
commercial uses
2. Ordinance 11-09 Emmitsburg APFO
3. Discussion of Emmitsburg administrative fees
4. Consideration of changes to the definition of the
Conservation Recreation zone
5. Grant application for multi-user trail construction
6. Committee appointments/reappointments
Consent agenda - free
pool admission for Community Day
V. Sign Approved
Text Amendments And/or Resolutions
VI. Adjournment
With no further business, the April 4, 2011 Town
Meeting was adjourned at 9:09 pm.
Date Approved: April
18, 2011
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