MINUTES                                                       TOWN MEETING                                                       August 15, 2011                                                  Emmitsburg Town Office      PRESENT: Mayor James Hoover; Commissioners Clifford Sweeney, Glenn Blanchard, Patrick Joy, Tim O'Donnell and Christopher Staiger, President  Staff present were Donna DesPres, Town Clerk, Sue Cipperly, Town Planner and Dave Haller, Town Manager  _________________________________________________________________________  I. CALL TO ORDER  Commissioner Christopher Staiger, President of the Board of Commissioners, called the August 15, 2011 Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  The Minutes of the August 1, 2011 Town Meeting were approved as presented.  COMMISSIONER COMMENTS  Commissioner Blanchard complimented Commissioners O'Donnell and Joy for their work done on the trail. Commissioner O'Donnell reported that in the Baltimore Sun, Emmitsburg was listed Maryland's 5th coolest small town. Commissioner Joy reported on his meeting with Deputy White in regard to community watch programs. Comments included upcoming events and announcements.  MAYOR'S COMMENTS  Mayor Hoover announced the Safe and Sane fund raiser.  ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS  Commissioner O'Donnell followed up on citizen concerns- water pressure, turkey trot, restrooms, SHA emails re sidewalks in support of pedestrian access/140 bridge. Commissioner Blanchard requested catalog for no smoking signs. Commissioner Joy followed up on the Doughboy flagpole project: it would be slightly to the left of statue 20 feet so as not to obscure the statue. Commissioner Staiger discussed a resident's canopy request denial and request to revise R1 zoning. Mayor Hoover announced that 97 FEMA employees employed by the Omni Corporation will be replaced with in-house resources. Commissioner Joy requested a check of the bandstand (re graffiti) before the upcoming concert. Commissioner Sweeney mentioned the renovation on DePaul Street.  CONSENT AGENDA - none  REPORTS:  Town Manager Report - reported on the public works department monthly activities to include a water production and consumption analysis. Spillway has dropped 2.5 inches, wells 1 ¼ foot. Detailed report at Exhibit A  Police Report - Deputy was not able to make the meeting. No report      II. AGENDA ITEMS    Ordinances 11-14 and 11-15: Removal of Water and Sewer Surcharges  These are the ordinances coming back from the last town meeting. The only change of the existing code is the removal of the $3,500 surcharge fee.  MOTION: approve Ordinances 11-14 and 11-15 removing the water and sewer surcharges  Motion by Commissioner Joy, second by Commissioner Sweeney  VOTE: 5-0 in favor    Ordinance 11-16: Trailer and Trailer Camps  This item was presented for approval as discussed and revised at the previous meeting. Dave Haller introduced that trailers on privately-owned property must have current registration to the owners of the property. Sue Cipperly highlighted the enforcement section. Commissioner Staiger noted that this ordinance does not override homeowner association restrictor requirements.  MOTION - To approve Ordinance 11-16: Trailer and Trailer Camps  Motion by Commissioner Joy, second by Commissioner O'Donnell  VOTE: 5-0 in favor    Appoint Election Judges  Mayor Hoover recommended the appointment of Ruth Ann Carroll, Lisa Mazaleski, Charlotte Mazaleski and Sharon Hane as election judges for this year. Unanimous consent    Multi User Trail Update  Volunteers and MORE members performed a corridor clearing. One more workday is scheduled to complete the clearing. Unanimous consent was given to Commissioner O'Donnell who requested permission to use power equipment - weed whacker and chain saw (by certified operator) to clear the dense thistles and undergrowth. The MORE organization wants to designate this as a MORE trail which will qualify it to have a liaison appointed and an annual clean-up project. They are seeking to build the tread to manage runoff to enhance its durability. A brief discussion took place on signage. There was unanimous consent to proceed to the next phase.    Sustainable Maryland Certified Program  No opposition was expressed to Commissioner Joy's coordination this program that is a "green" and quality-of-life-program for the community. The town already meets approximately 120 of the 150 criteria. Upon Commissioner O'Donnell's suggestion, a representative will be invited to present the program and then the town will accept a "green team" and initiate application.    Proposed changes to Capital Improvement Projects Fund  It was decided to await the state Board of Public Works approval of the 2012 grant before acting on the splash park. February was deemed the deadline for action with potential construction as soon as possible in early spring. It was suggested to add a target amount on the general fund capital improvement fund breakdown. Unanimous consent    III. PUBLIC COMMENTS - none    IV. SET AGENDA ITEMS FOR September 6, 2011 MEETING  1. Swearing in of the election judges.  2. Multi-user trail update.    Commissioner Staiger commented that at the mid September meeting he would like to address the comprehensive plan recommendations.    V. Sign approved text amendments and or/resolutions    VI. ADJOURNMENT  With no further business, the August 15, 2011 Town Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.