- LEGISLATION
- There is nothing on the agenda tonight for legislative action except consideration of the addendum extension for SOS!
- BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS
- There are no appointments or re-appointments to consider tonight
- CODE ENFORCEMENT
- I have written five (5) municipal code violation letters on ditch maintenance in the Pitts Avenue area, one (1) municipal code violation letter on zoning, working with the Town Engineer, Director of Public Works and Town Attorney regarding the drainage issue at the Sandy Field subdivision which is going to involve the developer who built the subdivision, and been working on resolving serious mold issues at one of the apartment complexes, also working with the Town Attorney on this one.
- CITIZEN COMPLAINTS
- None
- FINANCE
- We have received the following: $18,487.50 grant funds from DHCD for the TMCR program reimbursement, $90,179,51 from the County for our share of the proceeds from the Smith property purchase which reimbursed ourselves, $9,731.00 grant funds from DNR for reimbursement for the new fence replacement at the park, $107,678 in grant funds from MDE for reimbursement for work on the WTP PHASE IV UPGRADE, and a total of $131,939.00 loan funds approved, but not received yet until we go to closing on the MDE loan which should occur by mid-December. Regarding that, a resolution needs to be adopted by the Town Commissioners required by MDE before we can go to closing. Our bond counsel is working with MDE legal representatives on the drafting of the resolution which I have not received yet SO we will need a special meeting to adopt the resolution ONCE I have it in hand. Looking at early December!
- PLANNING/ZONING
- The Planning/Zoning Commission did not meet this past month due to no action required. Next scheduled meeting is December 10 at 6:00 pm in Town Hall.
- So far this FY, we have issued 7 building permits with fees received of $836.81.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- The PEDC is scheduled to meet on 19 Nov 25 at 5:30 pm in Town Hall. There will be NO PEDC meeting in December!
- PUBLIC WORKS
- The Director of Public Works is here to report on his activities and plans for the future.
- WATER/SEWER
- I will let the Town Engineer review the capital improvement projects for water, sewer, roads, and storm water.
- PERSONNEL
- Nothing new to report on personnel
- COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- There has been discussion with the PEDC to entertain ideas on having a farmers market and flea market in Town. I have advised all that these suggestions must be approved by the Town Commissioners
- OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
- Thursday, 20 November, I will be attending the annual RURAL MARYLAND COUNCIL’S conference in Annapolis to see what this organization can offer us in grant funding for our various projects.
- Thursday, 20 Nov is also the AUTUMN/ FALL bulk pick up day for the town
- Thursday 27 Nov is THANKSGIVING DAY, and Friday, 28 Nov is EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY so Town Offices will be closed.
- Saturday, 29 Nov is JOE MANGINI DAY honoring my 8th year work anniversary with the Town AND also on that day will be the regular trash pick up day due to the THANKSGIVING DAY holiday falling on that Thursday!
- On a special note, a resident of the Town has purchased and donated the CHRISTMAS TREE you see out front. Next month, I would like to invite her to our December meeting for a special recognition.