Also
in attendance were the Town Attorney Mr. Kehoe, Chief Blue, Town Engineer Mr.
Glass, Mr. Lynn Thomas Long Range Planner, Economic Development Coordinator Mr.
Bond and Mr. Karge, the Town Clerk.
At
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF
Upon motion by Ms. Scott-Taylor
seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried unanimously, minutes of the
Mr. Jensen reported on the
Fire Department’s monthly activities.
ITEMS BY MAYOR WILLEY
Mayor Willey introduced Mr.
Stephen Sviatko, Parks and Recreation Director for the Town of
PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF MR. EUGENE H. PRICE
Mr. Wendowski read into the
record a proclamation recognizing Mr. Price’s service to the community
including 10 years as Ward III Councilmember, 12 years as President of the
Council, 11 years on the Easton Housing Authority Board and 9 years on the
Neighborhood Service Center Board.
MEMO FROM MAYOR ROBERT C. WILLEY REGARDING
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Ms. Jackson-Amis made a
motion to table these appointments until a legal opinion is submitted regarding
Council members’ appointment to Boards and Commissions is resolved. There was
no second to Ms. Jackson’s motion. The President of the Council stated that the
Mayor’s appointments will be acted on at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION OF LONG-TERM LEASE OR TRANSFER OF POTTER’S
FIELD TO VFW
Mayor Willey proposed to the
Council consideration of a long-term lease or transfer of Potter’s Field to the
VFW with the agreement that the VFW maintain the field and keep it as it is
with no construction on the property and with the clause that if the VFW should
elect to sell their property or dispose of it, have in the lease or transfer
that the property revert back to the town.
The Town Attorney will
forward a memo outlining what is stated in the deed.
ITEMS BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Chief Blue was directed to
work with Public Works to look at the cost of closing the curb cuts on the Gas
Plant parking lot to utilize two additional parking spaces.
The County Council’s office
has requested a cross-walk to go from the property by the library across to the
Courthouse property for pedestrian traffic. The Town Engineer will go through
the analysis procedure to determine the need.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ENGINEER
The Town Engineer asked for a
consensus for the award of the bid for the base project for West Glenwood
annexation eliminating West Glenwood Avenue and doing Johnson and Wayman
Streets and water and sewer extensions all within the confines of that
community with the balance required for Special Taxing District approximately
$2,500 per lot not including the normal fees associated with the capital fees
associated for water and sewer with a completion date prior to September 30.
It was the consensus of the
Council to go to the County with the information and the bid to move forward in
accordance with the requirements and to look at a way to reduce the scope
approximately $40,000 to avoid the Special Taxing District; informing the
residents of the status of the project.
Ms. Scott-Taylor requested a
handicapped space on
The Town Attorney directed
the Economic Development Coordinator to survey the businesses in the area and
talk with the Town Engineer regarding a place to locate a handicapped space and
return to the Council with a recommendation.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN PLANNER
Mr. Thomas had a request from
the United Fund regarding the replacement of their sign at the intersection of
It was the consensus of the
Council to replace the sign.
Mr. Hamilton reviewed the
Planning Commission’s upcoming agenda.
The Board of Appeals has one
item on their agenda for the upcoming meeting on July 12.
LETTER FROM STAFF SGT. GANNON, MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL
GUARD REQUESTING PERMISSION TO ISSUE PERMIT FOR RETAIL SALES AT ARMORY
Mr. Thomas advised that the
property is zoned Agricultural and retail sales would not be permitted in this
zone and the request does not qualify as a special event or was not temporary.
It was the Council consensus
to grant permission for the retail sale activity.
LETTER FROM MR. JOHN JURCEKA, COMMANDER, TALBOT POST
#70 REQUESTING ELIMINATION OR REDUCTION OF THE IMPACT FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW POST
Mr. Thomas will check what
category the proposed project is and see if the calculation of fees is correct.
RESOLUTION NO. 5855, “A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF
EASTON CHANGING THE TIME LIMIT FOR PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN AND CHANGING THE
“TIDEWATER INN” AND “TOWN OFFICE” PARKING LOTS TO PERMIT PARKING FROM RESERVED
PERMIT PARKING”
ORDINANCE NO. 490, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF
Upon motion by Ms. Scott-
RESOLUTION NO. 5856, REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen
seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried, Resolution No. 5856 was passed
unanimously following a roll call vote.
ZONING ORDINANCE WORKSHOP
The President of the Council
set a workshop for July 11 at
REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Scott-Taylor requested an
Executive Session to discuss real estate.
Upon motion by Ms. Scott-
The President of the Council
closed the Executive Session at
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR MEETING
At
REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY SHED STRUCTURE
Mr. Bond received a request
to place a temporary building on Town property to keep yard signs, etc. The
request will require Historic District Commission approval.
It was the consensus of the
Council that the temporary structure can be placed on the property with the
understanding that if it should need to be removed, it would be and they would
assume responsibility of maintenance.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen
seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously; the President of the
Council adjourned the regularly scheduled Council meeting at
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