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CORPORATION OF
WOODSBORO |
The regular monthly meeting of the Woodsboro Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at the Fire at 7:00 pm. In attendance were Burgess Trimmer, Commissioners Morgan, Smith and Hub and 4 residents.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed. There being no corrections or additions, Burgess Trimmer said that the minutes would stand as presented.
The Council has not met with Key Sanitation regarding disposal of yard waste.
The water ban on all outside use of water is still in effect.
The final site plan for the High’s store will be presented tomorrow night at 7 pm at the Planning and Zoning meeting.
The bid opening for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade will be 6/13/02. So far 18 companies have picked up bid packages. Arro Consulting will have a man on site every day during construction.
Stambaugh’s, Inc. expects to do the work on Arnold Alley sometime the middle of July.
The plywood for the ceiling in pavilion #4 has been bought and painted and is ready to be installed.
Burgess Trimmer talked with the post office district supervisor about the reduction in hours at the post office and was told this was done to save money.
The Council met with the Sheriff’s Department at their workshop regarding the best way to handle abandoned vehicles, etc. Burgess Trimmer also talked with John Clapp, the Town’s attorney. Both advised that the Town would have to issue citations and go through the Court system. Commissioner Hub suggested we move on this issue as soon as possible. He suggested maybe having the Sheriff issue citations.
The treasurer’s report was reviewed. Commissioner Morgan motioned to approve the treasurer’s report. Commissioner Hub seconded. Passed 3-0.
The Board of Public Works approved the Town’s $150,000.00 water grant. The Town can now proceed with design and permits.
The hydro tank bladder at the booster pump needs to be replaced. Cost approximately $2700.00. Commissioners questioned some of the cost figures on the contract. Commissioner Smith motioned to accept the contract if the hourly rate is $85.00. Commissioner Hub seconded. Passed 3-0.
The proposed budget was presented last month. There being no questions or corrections, Commissioner Morgan motioned to accept the budget. Commissioner Smith seconded. Passed 3-0.
The office computer needs to be replaced. The system is unstable. Council agreed that a new computer should be purchased. Commissioner Hub motioned to move $2000.00 from the streets money market into the general fund checking account to cover purchase. Commissioner Smith seconded. Passed 3-0.
Commissioner Hub said there is grant money through the Community Grant Program available for homeowners associations, civic associations, rec councils, etc. The average grant is $6000.00.
The following bills were approved for payment: Wind River Environ., Frederick News-Post, Transply, Verizon, AT&T, Staples, Sam’s Club, Postmaster (box rent), N. Z. Cramer, Allegheny Power, Key Sanitation, LGIT Health Pool, Gladhill Tractor Mart, James Bell Electric, AC&T, Clapp & Carper, Southern States, and Woodsboro NAPA Auto Parts.
There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Smith motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Morgan seconded. Passed 3-0.
There minutes are a summarization of the events and discussions which took place at the meeting. For more complete information, please refer to the audio tape on file at the Town office.
Respectfully Submitted,
Administrative Assistant