The following items were on the agenda for the October 16 meeting:

• Treasurer’s Report
  • General Operating Balance: $196,249.25
  • Utility Operating Balance: $90,029.33
  • MLGIP Fund: $2,334,519.29
• Other Items
  • Tammy Dorman appointed to a six (6) year term as a member of the town’s Board of Elections.
  • Bulk Trash Day is Thursday, November 16, 2023.
  • Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Voting takes place from 12-7pm at the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department.
  • “Mayor of Munchkin Village” will be at Town Hall on Halloween Night, October 31, 2023, from 6-8pm to pass out candy to the children.
  • Town Hall will be closed on the following holidays:
    • Veterans Day: Friday, November 10 (since holiday falls on a Saturday this year)
    • Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 23
    • Employee Appreciation Day: Friday, November 24

Should anyone have questions, desire additional information, or want clarification on the above, you are encouraged to contact the Town Manager at 410-835-8872.

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Wicomico County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Newland Park Landfill. The hours for “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day” are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is open to residents of Wicomico County and participants should bring a valid proof of residence such as a driver’s license. You can view a complete list of all hazardous wastes that are accepted (and those that are not) by clicking the link below.

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TOWN MANAGER MONTHLY MEETING REPORT [18 Sep 23]

• There is on the agenda tonight 3 ordinances for consideration of adoption. One is for a zoning text amendment, the other 2 are for amendments to the FY23 & FY24 budgets due to new financial numbers being updated & finalized.
• I have resolved the issue with DNR regarding the Joint Use Agreement for the park. DNR has accepted my recommendation to use the JUA originally signed in July, but would like us to change the date to 1 Dec 23 to satisfy the Board of Public Works. This week, I will send DNR the JUA with the signing date of 1 Dec 23. This will enable our present approved application for $287,500 in grant funds to move forward to the BPW.
• The Town is meeting with the County this Wednesday to discuss the “Parsonsburg” issue that is holding up further review of our WWTP Pre-Engineering Study with USDA for the new WWTP. Rob can discuss this further.
• We had a full inspection by MDE on the WWTP this past Thursday. Rob, Dale & I spent most of the day with the inspectors. We will have a full report of their findings within 2 weeks. The last actual inspection by MDE was in 2019.
• We have advertised for a Class 5 WWTP operator and received one application of interest and expect one from SOS. We need to move on this soon. Dale has applied for his temporary Class 5 and has done an admirable job of “holding down the fort”. But we really need to address this matter and within a reasonable amount of time.
• Since July 1, the Town has issued 11 building permits with $3,151.56 in building fees collected. Total value of work being undertaken is $308,854.00.
• Bulk Trash pick-up day is November 16, 2023, the Thursday before Thanksgiving! Special notice will be placed on the utility billings to go out at the end of the month, and I will have Steve post on the town web page, Facebook & perhaps we will also post in the post office if they permit us to!
• There were no meetings the past month of the P/Z Commission (no business to work on) and PEDC (lack of quorum). Next scheduled P/Z Commission meeting is 5 Oct at 6:00 pm & PEDC meeting is 27 Sep at 5:30 pm.
• Municipal Election is November 7, 2023, with 2 town commissioner seats up. Ad will be placed in the paper and on the town web page & Facebook. Nominations for office are required by 4:00 pm October 3, 2023. We have one member of the Board of Elections needed to be appointed or re-appointed for a six-year term. (Tammy Dorman). Other 2 members will carry over.
• We plan to pay off one MDE WTP loan by November 1, 2023. The amount is $ 29,158.02. This will save us interest charges and eliminate one loan debt.
• We have finally received our approved construction permit from MDE for Phase IV of the WTP Upgrade. Rob can discuss this more in his report.
• Our renewal application for the WWTP discharge permit is due by 30 Sep 23. With the passing of Mr. Gordy, I have requested DBF to prepare, complete, and submit to MDE on behalf of the Town.
• I want to thank Erika & Dale for ALL the support they have rendered to our new PITTSVILLE JAMMERS Soccer League. They have spent a lot of time and work assisting Joe White with this very (so far) successful program for our youth.
• I have confirmed that the “Mayor of the Munchkin Village” will be here on Thursday, October 31, 2023, between the hours of 6-8 pm to pass out candy to the children at the park pavilion. Anyone wanting to assist, help, or hinder please let me know.
• Discussion will soon begin with SANTA CLAUS for his attendance to be available also at the park-tentative date & time Saturday, December 2 for a “Christmas in the Park”. This could change depending upon his and his elves availability.
• COLUMBUS DAY is a federal holiday on October 9, 2023, and Town Offices will be closed.

TOWN MEETING SNAPSHOT [18 Sep 23]

The following items were on the agenda for the above meeting:

• Treasurer’s Report
  • General Operating Balance: $91,914.12
  • Utility Operating Balance: $122,561.50
  • MLGIP Fund: $2,313,756.14
• The following Ordinances were APPROVED:
  • 1) Ordinance #2023-02 “An Ordinance to Amend the Town Zoning Code To Add A Special Exception Use to the CBD District”
  • 2) Ordinance #2023-03 “An Ordinance to Amend the FY23 Budget”
  • 3) Ordinance #2023-04 “An Ordinance to Amend the FY24 Budget”

Should anyone have questions, desire additional information, or want clarification on the above, you are encouraged to contact the Town Manager at 410-835-8872.

The Town of Pittsville’s “FY23 Street Improvement Program” has begun. Roadwork will be taking place on the following streets: Parker Street, Church Street (from Main Street to Railroad Avenue), Maple Street (from Main Street to Railroad Avenue), and the entrance apron to the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant located on Poplar Neck Road. This work should take about 4 weeks to complete.

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Request for Proposals and/or Employment

The Town of Pittsville is seeking request for proposals from qualified private utility services contractors or individuals to provide CLASS 5 Operational services for the Town’s CLASS 5 Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). The assigned tasks will include:

1) Monitor wastewater treatment system and equipment
2) Perform routine maintenance and repairs on wastewater treatment system and equipment
3) Perform laboratory tests to ensure proper treatment of wastewater flows
4) Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to wastewater treatment
5) Maintain records of wastewater treatment operations
6) Operate and maintain other equipment used in the treatment process

The ideal private contractor or individual will have experience in the operation of Wastewater Treatment Systems including monitoring, testing, and adjusting the system to ensure the best optimal performance. The successful private contractor or individual will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment system, as well as performing preventative maintenance and repairs when necessary.

Opportunity and position will remain open until filled!

Inquiries should be directed to the Pittsville Town Manager or to schedule a site visit, please call 410-835-8872.

JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr.
Town Manager

The Town Commissioners of Pittsville at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on 21 Aug 23 introduced the following ordinances for consideration of adoption:

1) Ordinance #2023-02 “An Ordinance to Amend the Town Zoning Code To Add a Special Exception Use to the Central Business District/CBD”
2) Ordinance #2023-03 “ An Ordinance to Amend the FY 23 Budget”
3) Ordinance #2023-04 “ An Ordinance to Amend the FY 24 Budget”

These ordinances will be considered for adoption at the next scheduled monthly town meeting of the Commissioners on 18 Sep 23.

The ordinances are available for review at the Pittsville Town Hall during normal business hours. Anyone interested in obtaining more information regarding the above ordinances should call the Town Manager at 410-835-8872.

JOSEPH A MANGINI, Jr.
Town Manager