The regular monthly meeting of the Woodsboro Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the Fire Hall at 7:00 pm. In attendance were Commissioners Morgan, Smith, Kline and Hub 2 residents.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed. The Council received a response from Copper Oaks Architectural Control Committee regarding the additional lighting at the upper entrance to Copper Oaks Drive off Coppermine Road. No additional lighting will be put there. Burgess Trimmer received the revised copy of the annexation resolution and it will be signed after the 45 day waiting period. A refrigerator was purchased for the wastewater treatment plant. The fine from MDE has been paid. Commissioner Hub will apply for a sidewalk grant in June. The POS request will be submitted within the week. There being no corrections or additions, Commissioner Morgan said that the minutes would stand as presented.

The treasurer’s report was reviewed. Commissioner Hub motioned to approve the treasurer’s report. Commissioner Smith seconded. Passed 4-0.

The Town has received complaints regarding yard waste not being picked up by the trash company and also about trash cans being thrown around carelessly instead of being put back on the curb. We will call Bob Clark and discuss these issues with him.

A ban on all outside water use was discussed at the February workshop. Commissioner Smith motioned to ban outside water use effective immediately. Commissioner Kline seconded. Passed 4-0. Town will monitor water usage randomly.

Mr. Houck has requested that his water/sewer tap Letter of Credit be reduced $25,000.00. This would leave $20,000.00. Commissioner Kline motioned to approve his request. Commissioner Hub seconded. Passed 4-0.

Commissioner Morgan said that the street sweeper needs a new brush, cost $65.00. We also need a new chainsaw, cost at Lowes $149.00 and at Bill’s Lawnmower $139.95. Commissioner Kline motioned to purchase the street sweeper brush and a chainsaw from Bill’s Lawnmower. Commissioner Hub seconded. Passed 4-0.

The annexation at the north end of town will go to Planning and Zoning in April.

The Council discussed the pagers currently issued to Town employees and they feel that Dick Priddey should be supplied a pager too. This will be addressed when the pager contract comes up for renewal.

The following bills were approved for payment: Southern States, Clear Creek Environmental, Belair Road Supply, Verizon, A T & T, Donald Gladhill, Staples, Aero Energy, Allegheny Power, Key Sanitation, Clapp & Carper, N. Z. Cramer, Lee’s Welding, and Frederick Glass Shop. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.

These 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