TOWN OF EASTON, MARYLAND
Easton Town Hall
14 S. Harrison Street
May 16, 2005
Councilmember Maureen Scott-Taylor Councilmember Moonyene Jackson-Amis
Also in attendance were the Town Attorney Mr. Kehoe, Chief Blue, Town Engineer Mr. Glass, Town Planner Mr. Hamilton, Economic Development Coordinator Mr. Bond and Mr. Karge, the Town Clerk.
At 7:00 p.m., the President of the Council called the meeting to order. Ms. Scott-Taylor opened the meeting with prayer and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 3, 2005 MEETINGS
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, minutes of the May 3, 2005 meetings were approved as written.
ITEMS BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jamie McNeal updated on mulch fires on the Route 50 median, the Family Fun Day at Idlewild Park and the Knox Box ordinance issues.
ITEMS BY MAYOR WILLEY
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Ms. Jackson-Amis and carried unanimously, the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Pam Gates, Mr. Larry Neviaser, Mr. Miles Circo, Pastor Leon Hall and Ms. Mary Ann Draut to the Affordable Housing Board were approved.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ENGINEER
The President of the Council brought Mr. Glass’s memo to the floor regarding Hanson Street and Brookletts which outlined the reasons that the intersection does not warrant a four-way stop.
SWEAR IN OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Robert Willey administered the Oath of Office to Mr. John F. Ford, President of the Council and Ms. Moonyene Jackson-Amis, Councilmember for Ward IV for a four year term.
ITEMS BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Chief Blue asked for approval for the following Public Assembly Permits:
June 5, June 19: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
June 11, June 25: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
July 16, July 23: July 30, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
August 20: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Idlewild Park
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, the Public Assembly Permits were approved.
Upon motion by Ms. Jackson-Amis seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried unanimously; Mr. Pack’s request was approved.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ENGINEER
Mr. Glass will advertise for bids for street reconstruction for West Glenwood and award June 27 and wrap up the project near September 30.
Outsourcing for waste pickup will begin June 6 for the east side of Easton.
Mr. Glass requested an Executive Session to discuss a contract issue and the contents of a bid or proposal.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ATTORNEY
The date for the Special Election for Ward 2 will be scheduled by Mayor Willey in the near future.
ITEMS BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
The tentative date for the impact fee workshop date is scheduled for May 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council’s Chambers with Mr. Mike Menzies facilitating.
Mr. Bond recommended expanding the on-street parking from two hours to three hours but enforcing it as a zone and eliminating the blue permits.
The President of the Council instructed the Town Attorney to draft appropriate legislation.
Ordinance No. 485, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EASTON AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LINE OF CREDIT PROMISSORY NOTE IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 PAYABLE TO EASTON BANK & TRUST FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROVIDING WORKING CAPITAL FOR THE TOWN OF EASTON IN ANTICIPATION OF TAX REVENUES AND TRANSFERS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES FOR THE 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR AND PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT AND TAXING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF EASTON TO THE REPAYMENT OF SAME”
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 485 was approved.
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 486, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EASTON AMENDING THE ARTICLE 17 OF THE TOWN OF EASTON CODE TO ADD SUBARTICLE IX TITLED “RESIDENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS” AND ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT NO. 3 ALONG PORTIONS OF CHOPTANK AND PROSPECT AVENUES AND EAST NEEDWOOD AVENUE IN THE TOWN”
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 486 was approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 487, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EASTON GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, INC. FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A PLANNED MAJOR RETAIL (“PMR”) ZONING DISTRICT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE EASTON ZONING ORDINANCE”
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried, Ordinance No. 487 was approved with Ms. Scott-Taylor dissenting.
ORDINANCE NO. 488, “AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE REAINB TY TAXATION THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PAY THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE TOWN OF EASTON AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON THE VARIOUS BOND ISSUES AND THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN BONDS AND NOTES FOR THE PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS AND SETTING THE INTEREST AND PENALTY FOR DELINQUENT BILLS, COMMENCING JULY 1, 2005 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2006”
The President of the Council introduced Ordinance No. 488 for a first reading.
LETTER FROM MR. JOHN A. ATWOOD, CHAIRMAN, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE
The President of the Council scheduled a workshop for June 13.
APPROVAL OF INVOICES TOTALING $644,834.80
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, invoices totaling $644,834.80 were approved for payment.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT POSITION
The Town of Easton has posted a position for a full-time Parks and Recreation Director.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, the President of the Council convened into Executive Session at 8:23 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion by Ms. Scott-Taylor seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried unanimously, the President of the Council adjourned the regularly scheduled meeting at 8:41 p.m.
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Town Clerk