- On the agenda tonight is a resolution to recognize Robyn Carozza for her dedicated hard work on the Strawberry Festival, 2 budget amending ordinances, one for FY24 and one for FY 25 due to up-to-date financial numbers.
- Also, the Town Administration is recommending that Dale Littleton presently a member of the PEDC, be reappointed to the PEDC for a term of 5 years.
- We have received the $3,619.50 from DNR for reimbursement for Phase II of the Capital Park Improvement Project, but still waiting for the $268,131.38. I contacted DNR, but our program manager is not due back in the office until 21 Aug.
- The reimbursement from DHCD for the Town Manager/Circuit rider program for $11,635.36 has been received and all final paperwork has been completed to finish out FY 24. As I mentioned last month the FY 25 TMCR grant was approved for another year at $52,000 a 4% increase.
- We have a meeting scheduled with TALKIE COMMUNICATIONS on Friday, 23 Aug at 2 pm to discuss their request to come down Friendship Road.
- We contacted Wicomico County regarding the trash racks installed in the ditches near Willards for a resolution to the problem.
- The GOOD NEWS the Town was approved for a $800,000 CDBG grant to fund the WTP UPGRADE/Phase IV, but BAD NEWS, the Town was not approved for the Rural Maryland Council Grant request of $250,000. However, on Friday 23 Aug, we will be talking with MDE about their funding by loan at 1% the remaining $400,000 in local funds we must come up with. The Town has reduced the cost of this project with 85% of the costs funded by grants, and the remaining 15% by a loan at a 1% interest rate.
- Pittsville Ford has provided preliminary plans to build a 36,000 sq ft building on the land that was annexed back in 2019. The proposed structure will service commercial large vehicles for repair and maintenance and the project is in the final stages of review.
- The proposed solar panel farm will not be happening since it would have required a major change in our zoning code.
- Dale Withers subdivision is continuing-the public works agreement is being finalized between myself, the Town Attorney and Town Engineer before signatures are obtained. Chase Dykes subdivision in final review by the County’s storm water management review specialists.
- All 4 single family home building permits for the Bailey subdivision have been submitted and approved.
- No word regarding new proposal from Tim Ramey on the proposed 7 lot “Addition to Sandyfield” He has until November 7 to receive final Planning/Zoning Commission approval or it becomes null and void.
- The Planning/Zoning Commission met on 14 Aug 2024
- PEDC will be meeting on Wednesday, August 28 2024 at 5:30 pm in Town Hall
- Work on replacing the damaged valves in the WTP approved at last month’s meeting has been completed and water and sewer flows are returning to normal totals.
- FY 24 building permits totaled $13,550.01 and this year since 1 Jul 24, the total amount for building permits is $7,941.00.
- I will be working with Paul on revising and amending the Rental Residential Housing Licensing ordinance in order to permit First State Inspection Agency to handle our rental housing inspections under the Code Enforcement Officer and moving this responsibility from the police department to the code enforcement department.
- Questionnaires from the Town Auditor given to all members must be completed and returned to the Town Treasurer as soon as possible.
- Monday, September 2, 2024, is LABOR DAY, a federal holiday so Town Offices will be closed