CORPORATION OF WOODSBORO

P. O. BOX 88

WOODSBORO, MD  21798

301-898-3800

 

 

Woodsboro, Maryland

April 12, 2005

 

 

The Woodsboro Town Council met today at 7:00 PM in the Fire Hall with the following members present:

 

            Burgess Trimmer, Commissioners Morgan, Hub and Kline.

 

Guest attending the meeting was Mr. Terry Rhoderick representing the new Woodbury development and Mr. Mark Lancaster representing the Lawson property.  Also in attendance was six citizens.

 

The meeting was called to order by Burgess Trimmer who led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

With no additions or corrections to the March minutes they were approved 3 – 0.

 

After review of the Treasurers report, they were approved with no corrections 3 – 0. 

 

First line of business was Mr. Terry Rhoderick who presented the Council with the Public Works Agreement and letter of credit in the amount of $547,866.25 to bond all public improvements being constructed in Woodsboro.  Also presented was a letter of credit for the Forest Protection Agreement in the amount of $13,267.69 over a two period.  Mr. Rhoderick then recapped an agreement made between the Stockyard Properties, LLC and the Town of Woodsboro on May 13, 2003 concerning water sources in the town.  It was agreed that Stockyard Properties, LLC would provide a payment in lieu of water sources.  Mr. Rhoderick presented the Council with a check in the amount of $100,000.  Per Commissioner Kline’s request, Mr. Rhoderick will provide the town with a cost estimate from his engineer. 

 

Next line of business was Mr. Mark Lancaster representing the Lawson property.  Mr. Lancaster presented a petition for annexation to the Council and informed them that he would be attending the April 25th Workshop meeting.  The Council officially accepted the proposal.  

 

 

 

Under Old Business Burgess Trimmer informed the group of an approval from the USDA to use excess Grant Funds in the amount of $74, 955 at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.  The town has 30 – 45 days to use these funds. 

 

Commissioner Hub reported on the 10 K Walk/Run held on April 9, 2005.  Approximately 30 people was in attendance and all had an enjoyable day.

 

Under New Business Burgess Trimmer held a brief discussion on the Lutheran Church Ice Cream Social being held on Sunday, September 25th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM.  A motion was passed 3 – 0 to have the block of Main St. in front of the church shut down during those hours. 

 

Commissioner Morgan presented the Program Open Space FY ’06 projects to the Council.  A motion was passed 3 – 0 to proceed forward with the application. 

 

Woodsboro citizen Doug Eaves voiced his concerns with a Planning and Zoning Fee he has to pay in order to run a home based business.  Burgess Trimmer suggested he attend the Planning and Zoning meeting with his concerns. 

 

The next line of business was nominations for Burgess and two Commissioners for a four year term.  Dennis Kline nominated Donald Trimmer for Burgess, second by Thomas Marshall.  With no other nominations made, Commissioner Morgan moved to close nominations for Burgess, second by Commissioner Hub.  Commissioner Hub nominated Scott Brakebill for commissioner, second by Commissioner Kline.  Peggy Trimmer nominated Dennis Kline for commissioner, second by Commissioner Morgan.  Burgess Trimmer announced that the Elections are held on Saturday, May 14th from 8:00 AM until 2:00 Pm in the town office.  Write-in’s and absentee ballots will also be accepted.

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Mary E. Rice

Administrative Assistant

Corporation of Woodsboro