TOWN OF EASTON, MARYLAND
Easton Town Hall
14 S. Harrison Street
January 22, 2008
Ms. Maureen Scott-Taylor
Mr. Leonard E. Wendowski, Sr.
Ms. Moonyene Jackson-Amis
Also in attendance were the Assistant Town Attorney Ms. Van Emburgh, Town Manager Mr. Karge and Town Clerk Ms. Ruf.
At 7:00 p.m., the President of the Council, Mr. Ford called the meeting to order.
Ms. Jackson-Amis opened the meeting with prayer and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 7, 2008 MEETINGS
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried, minutes of the January 22, 2008 meetings were approved.
ITEMS BY MAYOR WILLEY
Upon motion by Ms. Scott-Taylor seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried unanimously, Mr. Brad Watts re-appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals was approved for a three year term commencing December 31, 2007.
PRESENTATION OF CITATION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The following awards were presented by Historic District Commission Chairman Roger Bollman on behalf of Mayor Willey and the Town Council:
Francis and Mary Jane Karwacki for The McDaniel House, 14 N. Aurora Street
Atelier 11 Architects for The McDaniel House, 14 N. Aurora Street
Mr. Brian K. Hause for 206 South Street
Mr. Robert Shannahan for 114 Goldsborough Street
Mr. Kurt Herrmann for 11 N. Higgins Street
Atelier 11 Architects for Chez Lafitte Restaurant, 331 E. Dover Street
Ms. Elizabeth Elkins for Chez Lafitte Restaurant, 331 E. Dover Street
C.H. Britton Architect for 303 E. Dover Street
Mr. Charles and Constance Rathell for 303 E. Dover Street
Mr. Mike Sparacino for 508 Goldsborough Street
Mr. Kurt Herrmann for 519 Goldsborough Street
Mr. Richard Edwards for 14 W. Dover Street
Mr. Paul Touart, Architectural Historian for 14 W. Dover Street
At 7:21 p.m., Mr. Jensen arrived.
ITEMS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
Mr. Karge asked for approval to release the FY2007 Town of Easton Audit.
Mr. Karge stated that distributed in the packet is a memo from Mr. Circo, Affordable Housing with preliminary plans for affordable housing units at Ashby Commons for Council consideration.
Ordinance No. 523 and Ordinance No. 526 are also enclosed for Council review.
ITEMS BY THE TOWN ATTORNEY
Ms. VanEmburgh asked an Executive Session to consult with staff, consultants or other individuals about pending or potential litigation.
LETTER FROM MR. BRUCE BUTLER, PRESIDENT, P.E.A.C.E., REQUESTING PERMISSION TO USE THE PAVILION OF IDLEWILD PARK FOR THE 2008 MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD MAY 3.
Upon motion by Ms. Scott-Taylor seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried, permission was granted pending approval by the Easton Police Department.
MR. ROGER BOLLMAN, CHAIRMAN, HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION TO PRESENT 2007 HISTORIC DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Bollman gave an overview of the Historic District Commission’s activities for 2007.
ORDINANCE NO. 525, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF EASTON AMENDING THE TOWN OF EASTON ZONING ORDINANCE.”
President Ford tabled Ordinance No. 525 due to information that had been received and not distributed prior to tonight’s meeting.
LETTER FROM MR. JOHN ATWOOD, CHAIRMAN, EASTON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS.
President Ford scheduled the public hearing for March 3 at 7:15 p.m.
STAFF UPDATE
Ms. Scott-Taylor asked the Mayor to consider a quarterly staff update to the Council.
REVIEW OF INVOICES TOTALING $642,278.36
Upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, invoices totaling $642,278.36 were approved for payment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:41 p.m., upon motion by Mr. Jensen seconded by Mr. Wendowski and carried unanimously, the President of the council adjourned the regularly scheduled meeting into Executive Session to discuss litigation and potential litigation.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Mr. Wendowski seconded by Ms. Scott-Taylor and carried unanimously, the President of the Council adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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Kathy M. Ruf, Town Clerk