TOWN OF EASTON, MARYLAND
Easton Town Hall
14 S. Harrison Street
August 1, 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, Mr. Al Bond Economic Development Coordinator and Mr. Robert Karge, the Town Clerk.
At 7:00 p.m., the Town Clerk called the meeting to order and in the absence of Mr. Ford, the President of the Council entertained a motion for nominations for Acting President of the Council from the sitting members.
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski, seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, Mr. Jensen was nominated as Acting President of the Council.
Mr. Wendowski opened the meeting with prayer and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINSTERED TO MR. SCOTT R. JENSEN, WARD II COUNCILMEMBER
Mayor Willey administered the oath of office to Mr. Jensen for a four-year term as Councilmember for Ward II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 11 AND JULY 18, 2005 MEETINGS
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, minutes of the meetings were approved as written.
EASTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. C.R. Chance was present to report the Fire Department’s monthly activities for July.
MEMO FROM MAYOR WILLEY REGARDING APPOINTMENT TO HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Upon motion by Ms. Scott-Taylor seconded by Ms. Jackson-Amis and carried unanimously; Mayor Willey’s appointment of Ms. Anne Pettit to the Historic District Commission was approved.
ITEMS BY CHIEF OF POLICE
Chief Blue recommended approval for the following Public Assembly Permits:
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski seconded by Ms. Jackson-Amis and carried unanimously, approval was granted for the Public Assembly Permits as recommended by Easton Police Department.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ENGINEER
The Town Engineer stated that he will meet with the Mayor to devise a letter to State Highway regarding the synchronization of lights on Route 50 and the widening of the lanes.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN PLANNER
The Planning Commission will review the following applications on August 18 at 1:00 p.m.
There are no applications pending with the Board of Appeals.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ATTORNEY
The Town Attorney requested an Executive Session to consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand or remain in the State.
ITEMS BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
Mr. Sviatko reported on the Eastern Regional Girls’ Softball Tournament held at North Easton Park.
Mayor Willey will distribute Mr. Sviatko’s list for park improvements to the Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 5858 AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF 2006 TAXES DUE TO THEIR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried, Resolution No. 5858 was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 5859 CREATING A TOWN OF EASTON RESERVE FUNDS POLICY
Upon motion by Ms. Scott-Taylor seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried; Resolution No. 5859 was unanimously approved.
REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ms. Jackson-Amis requested an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:54 p.m., upon motion of Ms. Scott-Taylor seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried unanimously, the President of the Council convened into Executive Session to consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:32 p.m., the regularly scheduled council meeting was adjourned.
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Town Clerk