The regular monthly meeting of the Woodsboro Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at the Fire Hall at 7:00 pm. In attendance were Burgess Trimmer, Commissioners Kline, Smith and Hub, Jim Gugel and Charles Heath from Frederick County Planning and Zoning and 5 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, Commissioner Kline motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Passed 3-0.

The Council will be meeting with the trash company later this month regarding yard waste. The water ban on all outside use of water is still in effect. The street sweeper has been repaired.

The final site plan for the High’s store will be presented at the Planning and Zoning meeting in June. The Town’s pager contract will expire the end of May. We are getting prices from a new company for pager service.

The wastewater treatment plant upgrade went out for bids as of Thursday 5/11/02. Bid opening is in June. The Town has a $900,000.00 grant to help pay for the upgrade.

The treasurer’s report was reviewed. Commissioner Kline motioned to transfer $25,000.00 from the water/sewer checking account to the water/sewer money market. Commissioner Smith seconded. Passed 3-0. Commissioner Kline motioned to approve the treasurer’s report. Commissioner Smith seconded. Passed 3-0.

Jim Gugel introduced Charles Heath who will be taking over as Woodsboro’s town planner.

The text amendment to B-1 zoning was discussed. American Eagle Auto is the applicant. Currently auto repair is not a permitted use in B-1. Amendment would permit this use. The Planning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: review of the site plan by the Planning Commission and minimum lot width of 100 feet and located on a street classified as a collector or higher.

Commissioner Kline motioned to accept the text amendment with P & Z conditions. Commissioner Hub seconded. Passed 3-0.

The proposed budget was presented. The Council is proposing a 4% raise for employees, but no raise for the Burgess and Commissioners. Burgess Trimmer said that the cost of trash collection could be cut considerably by doing away with lawn waste. One alternative might be to have the Town’s maintenance men collect yard waste once a week and haul it to Heritage Farm Park. The budget also proposes a rate increase for water/sewer fees. The proposed budget will be voted on at the June town meeting.

Stambaugh’s has quoted $16,724.00 to do the repair work on Arnold’s Alley. The work includes replacing inlets at Main & Second Sts., running a pipe from Main to Second Street, widening the alley 3 – 4’ and overlaying with 1 ½" asphalt. Commissioner Kline motioned to accept the proposal if the work can be done and paid for within this fiscal year. Burgess Trimmer will sign the contract and return it to Stambaugh’s.

Commissioner Morgan said that paneling for the ceiling at pavilion #4 would cost $187.00. Council approved. Council approved the purchase of barley straw to get rid of algae in the pond.

There is a leak in the check valve at well #7. It is being repaired.

Burgess Trimmer said he has received complaints from residents about the post office and he feels the Town needs to write the Postmaster General to see what can be done.

Mr. Cayer addressed the Council regarding his neighbor’s old vehicles and the condition of his property. Burgess Trimmer will contact the Fire Marshall and a letter will be written giving him 15 days to remove the old vehicles.

There is still no word from John Clapp on A T & T’s contract for towers on the water tank.

Mr. Rittelmeyer suggested that preventative maintenance, such as a sealer, be considered for the town’s streets over the next several years.

The following bills were approved for payment: North Glade Feed, Southern States, Allegheny Power, GP’s Mobile Small Engine Repair, Verizon, A T & T, Aero Energy, Woodsboro NAPA Auto Parts, AC&T, H. B. Duvall, N. Z. Cramer, OBD Co., Frederick News-Post, Key Park-Rec Corp., Key Sanitation, S. W. Barrick, USA Bluebook, General Engineering, Kappe Assoc., Vopak, Clear Creek Environmental, Wind River Environmental, STH, LAWCO, and Ferrellgas. 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