TOWN OF EASTON, MARYLAND

JULY 15, 2002

Mayor C. Eugene Butler Councilman Scott R. Jensen

Council President Robert C. Willey Councilman Carl B. Reed

Councilman John F. Ford Councilwoman Moonyene Jackson-Amis

Richard T. Warfield, Jr., for Town Clerk Robert F. Karge, Town Attorney Christopher B. Kehoe, Town Engineer Timothy W. Glass, Assistant Town Engineer J. Gruber, Town Planner W. Thomas Hamilton, Capt. David Spencer, Easton Police Department, Economic Development Coordinator Alexander M. Bond, and interested citizens and members of the press.

The Mayor and Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council President Willey called the meeting to order. Mr. Jensen led the audience in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

On a motion by Mr. Ford and seconded by Mr. Jensen, the minutes of July 1, 2002 were unanimously approved with corrections from Ms. Jackson-Amis.

Mr. Russell Miles, Assistant Chief, Easton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. reported on monthly activities.

Proclamations were presented to life members of the Easton Volunteer Fire Department for service over 50 years. Those members receiving Proclamations were Mr. Henry Purdy who has been a member since March 4, 1940; Mr. William O’Carroll who has been a member since April 19, 1943; Mr. Leonard H. Rieck who has been a member since April 5, 1943 and Mr. Warren F. Phillips who has been a member since October 2, 1950.

Mr. Fred Ireland was present and discussed the history of the 50 Years of Service Proclamations.

Mr. Jensen made a motion to approve Resolution No. 5772, seconded by Mr. Reed and carried unanimously following a roll call vote.

Ms. Jackson-Amis made a motion to forward a letter to the Ninth Federal Court in support of leaving the phrase UNDER GOD in The Pledge of Allegiance, seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried unanimously.

Mr. Ford made a motion to approve Amended Resolution No. 5773, deleting the words ridiculous and absurd seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried with Ms. Jackson voting no.

Mr. Ford made a motion to approve Resolution No. 5774, seconded by Mr. Reed and carried unanimously

Town Engineer’s memo is asking Council permission for grant application to extend the Rails-to-Trails with no obligation to the Town but to get a place in line with the State for grant funding. Mr. Ford made a motion to support funding application, seconded by Ms. Jackson-Amis and carried unanimously.

Mr. Ford made a motion to approve invoices for payment, seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried unanimously.

Captain Spencer asked the Council’s approval for the following Public Assembly Permits recommended by Easton Police Department:

1. Mulberry Station Block Party, August 24 from 4:00 p.m.
2. Crop Walk, Talbot Associations of Clergy, September 29, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3. Choices Walk for Life, September 21, 10:00 a.m. beginning and ending at Idlewild Park.

Mr. Ford made a motion to approve the Public Assembly Permits, seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried unanimously.

The Town of Easton will be sending their flatbed dump truck to LaPlata, Maryland for their Appreciation Day for communities that helped in their cleanup efforts with the recent tornado Sunday, July 28.

Mr. Jensen discussed Mr. Glass’s recommendation to support the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Regional Vision 2010. Mr. Jensen made a motion to draft legislation of support for the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Regional Vision 2010 initiative, seconded by Mr. Ford and carried unanimously.

Mr. Bond is heading the Community Legacy application due September 9 and is currently taking training.

Mr. Willey asked that the Glen Burnie Park skate park be contacted to look at their facility.

There being no further business, Mr. Jensen made a motion to adjourn the regular scheduled Council meeting, seconded by Mr. Reed and carried unanimously.

At 7:52 p.m., the President of the Council adjourned the regularly scheduled Council meeting.

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Richard T. Warfield, Jr., for Town Clerk