TOWN OF EASTON, MARYLAND
Easton Town Hall
14 S. Harrison Street
August 15, 2005
Councilmember Maureen Scott-Taylor Councilmember Moonyene Jackson-Amis
Also in attendance were the Town Attorney Mr. Kehoe, Major Spencer, Town Engineer Mr. Glass, Talbot Bone, Easton Utilities; Town Planner Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Al Bond Economic Development Coordinator and Mr. Robert Karge, the Town Clerk.
At 7:04 p.m., the President of the Council, Mr. Ford called the meeting to order.
Mr. Jensen opened the meeting with prayer and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 27 AND AUGUST 1, 2005 MEETINGS
Upon motion by Ms. Scott-Taylor seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried; minutes of the meetings were approved as written with Ms. Jackson-Amis opposing.
ITEMS BY MAYOR WILLEY
The first Affordable Housing workshop is scheduled Wednesday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
ITEMS BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Major Spencer asked for approval for the following public assembly permits:
Upon motion by Ms. Jackson-Amis seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried unanimously, permission was granted for the public assembly permits recommended by Easton Police Department.
Major Spencer has a request from the Festival of the Trees for No Parking in front of the Gold Room at the Tidewater Inn, November 20 through November 30.
It was the consensus of the Council to approve the Festival of the Trees No Parking request.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ENGINEER
The Town Engineer, Mr. Glass tendered his resignation as Town Engineer and stated that he will be taking a job with the private sector around the end of the month.
ORDINANCE NO. 491, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EASTON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CENTER FOR ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY TO ALLOW THE EASTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “CAPWIN” COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK.”
The President of the Council introduced Ordinance No. 491 for a first reading.
DISCUSSION OF WAWA PROJECT
The Town Attorney will advise the Council in writing of his findings related to the WaWa project, the abandonment of lot lines and the rezoning of the five contiguous residential parcels purchased for this project.
ITEMS BY THE ECONMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Mr. Bond has begun working on a Department of Business Economic Development Arts and Entertainment District Application.
RESOLUTION NO. 5860, “ADMINISTRATIVE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AS THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYED BY THE TOWN OF EASTON FOR PLANNING FOR RESPONDING TO, AND RECOVERY FROM DOMESTIC DISASTERS.”
Upon motion by Ms. Jackson-Amis seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried; Resolution No. 5860 was passed unanimously following a roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 5861 AUTHORIZING A LINE OF CREDIT WITH MERCANTILE EASTERN SHORE BANK
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Ms. Jackson-Amis and carried; Resolution No. 5861 was passed unanimously following a roll call vote.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS ON REVISIONS TO THE DUDROW FARM PMR PROJECT
Mr. Jensen stated that he is in favor of passing the revisions.
Ms. Jackson-Amis is opposed to the project as she doesn’t want to agree to allow them to increase their square footage and not allow the same for other major retail operations.
Ms. Scott-Taylor recused herself from the original project due to her sisters’ employment but will support the changes.
Mr. Ford stated that he is in support of these changes for the project.
ORDINANCE NO. 490 AND RESOLUTION NO. 5855
The President of the Council stated that these will be acted on during the September 6 Council meeting.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Ms. Caroline Kennerly, Matthewstown Run discussed commercial parking in their development on Juanita Lane near the pump house.
Major Spencer will have the Easton Police Department look into this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:53 p.m., upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, the regularly scheduled council meeting was adjourned.
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Town Clerk