CORPORATION OF
WOODSBORO
P. O.
301-898-3800
The regular scheduled Workshop Meeting of the Woodsboro Town
Council was held on
Burgess Trimmer, Commissioners Smith, Morgan and Brakebill
Absent form the meeting was Commissioner Kline.
Burgess Trimmer called the meeting to order.
The first line of business was with Ms. Julie Zebroski
representing the Woodsboro New Midway Recreation Council. She presented
the council a proposal for lights on the Little League field. The proposal
calls for 5 lights. There will be one at each dugout, first base, third
base and centerfield. Ms. Zebroski informed the Council the wiring will be
trenched underneath the blacktop. The height of each pole will be 35
foot. All expenses are to be paid by the Rec Council. A brief
discussion was held on how the lights will be turned on and
off. Commissioner Brakebill suggested they be on a timer. No decision
was made at this time. Burgess Trimmer suggested Ms. Zebroski obtain a
drawing or picture of what the lights will look like, the wattage of the bulbs
etc. The Council also asked they provide a list of rules and regulations
on responsibility, time and use etc. Ms. Zebroski will come back to the
March Workshop meeting to present drawings and/or pictures.
The next line of business was Mr. Steve Baker representing
Cellular One. Mr. Baker presented a proposal on erecting cell antennas on
the water tower. Mr. Baker provided a handout of where the antennas would
be placed. Commissioner Smith suggested we have the lease reviewed by the
Town Attorney. Burgess Trimmer suggested we have an annual increase not a
term increase. The term presented was 5 years. Commissioner Brakebill
suggested we get $1700 month to help cover taxes and a 2% increase
annually. Mr. Baker thought this would be obtainable. Mr. Baker will
contact Utility Services to get a soundness test done on the water tower and
meet back with the Council at the March Workshop meeting.
Mr. Eric Knibb was on hand to inquire with the Council about
using the Town Park for Mid Evil reenactments. He informed the Council
they would use the park on weekends only and take up about an acre of
land. There will be 10 – 40 people participating at a time with an
occasion of 100 people. They will use straw or Styrofoam for target
practice. The length of the activity will be 4 – 5 hours and they will not
start any earlier than 11:00 AM. The Council informed Mr. Knibb they will
need to have a schedule of activity dates and they can not interfere with the
soccer teams. The Council will discuss the fee that will be assessed and
get back to them.
Burgess Trimmer opened discussion on a current CD, # 16909, that
will automatically renew on April 6, 2006. Commissioner Smith feels the
Town should move it to another bank. Burgess Trimmer will research rates
the first part of April.
Burgess Trimmer reported on the Homeland Security Grant. We
will receive $71,000 to be used toward a fence at the water tower and a SCADA
system. Burgess Trimmer is currently collecting bids for both projects.
Burgess Trimmer presented a letter from New Midway Elementary
asking for a donation toward their upcoming Basket Bingo. A motion was
passed 3 – 0 to donate $100.
Burgess Trimmer opened discussion on the new water meter system
with Ferguson. Burgess Trimmer reported on the proposal he received from
them in the amount of $28,400 that will include 90 meters, laptop and the
bridge for our Utility Billing package. The handheld reader will be an
additional $6,000. Ferguson offered a deal to get an additional 20 meters
and the handheld reader for $13,300 more or we could get 110 meters,
handheld, laptop, bridge for system and training for $42,000. A motion was
passed 3 – 0 to spend $45,000 and get started. The Board agreed to do the
Woodbury sub-division and new homes first and then begin with the oldest.
Burgess Trimmer reported on the new heating and air unit that
needed to be replaced in the town office. The total for this unit was
$1040.
Burgess Trimmer reported on the Audit which is now
complete. The Board had a brief discussion.
A discussion was held on a Task List generated by Commissioner
Morgan. After review of this list the Board decided to get the list typed
up and review it more often.
A brief discussion was held on the tax equity. Commissioner
Smith will work some figures to see if the town should raise their taxes.
After review of the January Workshop minutes and there being no
additions or corrections a motion was passed 3 – 0 to accept them as written.
A discussion was held on “special rentals” at the
park. Commissioner Morgan presented a form for special request. The
Board agreed we should add a disclaimer on the front of this form that the town
has the right to terminate this contract if the rules or town ordinances are
violated. It was also decided to charge $50 per day for anyone using the
park over one days continued use. If they use the pavilions on the
weekends they will pay all pavilion fees plus the $25 security deposit. A
motion was passed 3 – 0 to charge anyone falling under the “continued use”
category and add the disclaimer to the front.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary E. Rice
Corporation of Woodsboro