TOWN MEETING MINUTES
January 8, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Trappe Town Council Hall
The regular Town meeting was opened by President Don English and called to order at 7:30 p.m., Vice President Cheryl Lewis and Commissioners Edgar Harrison, Bob Niemeyer and Danny Adams were present. Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The December minutes were presented and accepted as presented. The December Financial Statement was read and accepted.
OLD BUSINESS:
MOSH Report:
The Council reviewed Mr. Croswell’s report from Mosh, and agreed to set a date for a meeting to discuss what is and what is not covered by our contract for WWTP with Davis, Bowen & Friedel. Davis Bowen & Friedel gave us a list of what is still on warranty and what is not covered by the contract.
Mr. Durrie Hayes:
Mr. Durrie Hayes told the Council that he assistants business. Our job generally consists of retention of existing businesses. He works with the State Highway engineer’s wetlands, financing for businesses, etc. Financing is our big thing; we stand ready to help anyone we can. We will help to get financing for any businesses in the Town that need equipment, repair or fixing up. We also will help in selling these properties if needed. He also stated that he could help to do affordable housing in small towns and help people to buy homes they can afford.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. George Doty:
Mr. Doty stated that he lived on Howell Point Road and was having septic problems. His septic system has failed. Would like to know if the Town would permit him to put in a force main on Howell Point Road connected to outlet on end of sewer line which is on Mr. Moore’s property, and put in a pumping station from Mr. Paul Moore’s house, and run to his if Mr. Doty paid for the expense, having a main at his property only. He would like for the Town to consider his proposal. He will submit specs and plans possibly at the next meeting.
Soil Consultants of Maryland:
President English stated that he had talked with gentleman from Soil Consultants of Maryland and they would like to sit down and talk with the Council. They are an Engineering firm that has a lot of different things that they do.
Com. Harrison stated that they are supposed to be experts in land application.
Meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Kirby Sabin:
Mr. Sabin stated that he had read the newsletter sent out. Was concerned over comparison to St. Michaels and their commercial business and police department. Wanted to know if Town could afford this. Thought the Town had discouraged this kind of growth. Pres. English stated that the Town had not discouraged any thoughts on commercial growth to his knowledge and that our Comprehensive Plan clearly states some commercial growth.
Drew Buniski:
Mr. Buniski would like to apply for a Water/Sewer hookup for lot 80 Marvel Drive.
Com. Harrison made a motion to grant the hookup on lot 80 Marvel Drive. Seconded by Vice President Lewis.
Vote:
Lewis – Y English – Y Harrison – Y Niemeyer – Y Adams – Y
Town Attorney Brynja Booth:
There are two items not on the agenda. I have prepared at the request of the Talbot Bank two resolutions.
Attorney Booth read the two resolutions:
A resolution of the Commissioners of Trappe authorizing the renewal of a promissory note with the Talbot Bank in the principal amount of $102,742.99, the proceeds of which are being used to provide interim financing for improvements to the town’s sewer system and wastewater treatment facility, said loan to be repaid out of the proceeds of the sale of the Trappe sewer improvement bond of 1997.
The Second Resolution
A resolution of the commissioners of Trappe authorizing the renewal of a promissory note with the Talbot Bank in the principal amount of $700,000, the proceeds of which are being used to provide interim financing for improvements to the Town’s sewer system and wastewater treatment facility, said loan to be repaid out of the proceeds of the sale of the Trappe sewer improvement bond of 2002.
The project has cost substantially
more than anticipated in the 1990’s due to State
changes. Therefore we had to have these loans. The bank would
like to have them renewed hopefully to be paid off in the
next year. With the proceeds of the sale of the bonds, we
hope to pay off the interim financing with the Talbot Bank.
Then you will have your financing with the Rural Utility
Service and the Department of Agriculture. This basically
authorizes Don as the President of the Commissioners of
Trappe to sign on the dotted line with the rest of you.
Com. Harrison introduced resolution 1-2003 in the amount of $102,742.99.
Com. Harrison made a motion that we adopt resolution 1-2003 interim loan in the amount of $ 102,742.99. Com. Lewis seconded motion.
Vote:
Lewis – Y English – Y Harrison – Y Niemeyer – Y Adams – Y
Vice President Lewis introduced Resolution 2-2003 in the amount of $700,000.
Vice President Lewis made a motion to accept Resolution 2-2003 for interim financing in the amount of $700,000. Com. Harrison seconded motion.
Vote:
Lewis – Y English – Y Harrison – Y Niemeyer – Y Adams - Y
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
January 9, 2003 – Executive Session for Council with Kathy Foster – Health Dept. at 7:30 p.m. on Bio terrorist.
January 29, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Annexation – Ordinance 7-2002 at Trappe Fire Hall
January 17, 2003 – Christmas tree pickup.
January 31, 2003 - Special trash pickup.
Mr. Rush Moody asked questions about January 29th meeting. Annexation Resolution and all documents are at the town office Mrs. Booth stated. He asked if supporting documents would be available to the public for this meeting. Attorney Booth stated yes they were available at the town office. Mr. Moody asked about the Zoning Ordinance that the planning commission had been working on. Attorney Booth explained to him that the zoning ordinance that was in effect for Talbot County was what was in effect now. There was quite a lengthy discussion from Mr. Moody on our Comprehensive Plan and the annexation and development. Attorney Booth explained to Mr. Moody what the meeting would be about and the annexation and zoning issues.
Motion was made by Com. Niemeyer to retire to executive session and seconded by Com. Adams.
Vote:
Lewis – Y English – Y Harrison – Y Niemeyer – Y Adams – Y
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 and moved to executive session for legal advice on annexation.
Respectfully submitted:
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C. Donald English, President
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Joedy Cecil, Town Clerk