• On the agenda tonight is consideration to approve the appointment of a new TOWN CLERK and the posting of signs for specific roadways.
• For the first six months of this fiscal year, the Town has issued 23 building permits with $7,251.06 in building fees collected.
• The PEDC will be meeting on January 24, 2024 @ 5:30 pm.
• The Planning/Zoning Commission will be meeting on February 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm. Potential items to be considered are the final review of the Soloman’s Village subdivision and progress on the Cannabis legislation.
• I have submitted the TMCR request for reimbursement of $14,496.12 for my past services rendered for the months of July, August, and September. I anticipate the reimbursement by the end of this month. New request for reimbursement is being prepared for the months of October, November and December 2023 in the amount of $14,135.52.
• Still waiting to hear from DNR regarding our past due reimbursement of $3,619.69 for Phase II of the “capital park project”.
• In your meeting packets you have the 6 months/semi-annual financial report for the Municipal Operating Budget (MOB) & the American Rescue Fund Budget.
• It has been a very busy time regarding the WTP upgrade project, work going on at the WWTP, plus several additional engineering projects we have begun. I will let Rob review all of these with you in his report.
• We have been approved as you know for the next phase of our Pittsville Park Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $287,500 to erect the new playground structure. I anticipate this work to begin in the spring and will update you when we get closer to that time. Along with that, the Town needs to decide on what community events we want to pursue this coming year. The National Night Out with fireworks is on the planning agenda for August 7, perhaps a PITTSVILLE TOWN Strawberry Festival or do we give that up to the Chamber to sponsor, and we can again look to events for the last part of the year such as a fall festival, children’s festival, Christmas in the Park.
• The CY24 WWTP Sewer Allocation Policy will be prepared and proposed for your consideration at the February meeting once Rob & Sean T have finalized the WWTP Capacity Management Plan due to MDE by 31 Jan 24.
• Next month I will provide the working schedule for the FY25 budget considerations. Target date is to have the CY25 budget ready for introduction at the April meeting giving the Town Commissioners ample time to review and develop.
• I have included in your packets the annual letter from Wicomico County regarding the MDOT Consolidated Transportation Program FY 2025-FY 2030. I have a hard copy of the full report if anyone is interested in seeing. A list of our requested state projects is due to the County by February 16, 2024.
• Our next Town monthly meeting will be on Monday February 26, 2024 commencing at 7:00 pm due to the federal Presidents Day holiday falling on our regular meeting night.

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

• Treasurer’s Report
  • General Operating Balance: $79,673.63
  • Utility Operating Balance: $39,247.01
  • MLGIP Fund: $2,221,788.70
• Other Items
  • Judy Lynn Jones of Willards was appointed as the new Town Clerk for the Town of Pittsville. Congrats to Judy & “welcome aboard”!
  • Town Commissioners approved the installation of “NO THRU TRAFFIC” signs at the following locations:
    • Parker Place
    • Moskov Court
    • Heartland Drive
    • Sandyfield Drive
    • Legacy Lane
    • Truitt Street
    • Chatham Manor Way
    • Etonian Court

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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Town Hall is closed today Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Town Hall will re-open on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 8:00am.

Since the holiday falls on a regular monthly meeting night, the Town Commissioners monthly meeting for January will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Please be advised that the Town Meetings for January 2024 and February 2024 have been changed due to the following National holidays:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Since the holiday is January 15, 2024, the monthly town meeting will be Monday, January 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm.

Presidents’ Day: Since the holiday is February 19, 2024, the monthly town meeting will be Monday, February 26, 2024 @ 7:00 pm.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Town Hall will be closed today, January 4, 2024. Thank you for your understanding.

The Town Hall Offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Friday, December 22, 2023 until Tuesday December 26, 2023 AND also be closed for the New Year’s holiday from Friday, December 29, 2023 until Tuesday January 2, 2024!

• On the agenda tonight is consideration to re-appoint Kevin Bailey to a 5 year term as a member of the Town’s Planning/Zoning Commission.
• The Town has now on board our new WWTP Superintendent, Sean Triplett. I believe Sean to be a great hire and will prove to be a successful addition to the PITTSVILLE employee family.
• Since July 1, the Town has issued 21 building permits with $4,896.06 in building fees collected.
• The PEDC will not be meeting again until January 2024.
• The Planning/Zoning Commission met on December 7, 2023 to hear a request from Pittsville Storage to erect storage pods on their property located off Friendship Road. Since the site plan may require a storm water management plan & a forest conservation plan this matter has been referred to the county. Updates were given on both the Dale Withers “Solomon’s Village” subdivision” pending further review from the Adequate Public Facilities Advisory Committee & the “Addition to Sandyfield” waiting for a formal presentation of the preliminary site plan to be reviewed. Cannabis regulation being worked on by the P/Z Commission & Town Attorney.
• The “Hotdogs with Santa” Christmas event was held on December 9 and was a great success. A big “thank you” to all the Pittsville “ELVES” who helped and to all those who came. In January, I plan to present to the Town Commissioners our community events plan of activities for 2024!
• I have submitted the TMCR request for reimbursement of $14,496.12 for my past services rendered for the months of July, August, September.
• Still waiting to hear from DNR regarding our past due reimbursement of $3,619.69 for Phase II of the “capital park project”.
• We have received five (5) applications regarding the TOWN CLERK position. The applications will be reviewed and forwarded to the Town Commission President for further action.
• The Pittsville VFD will be holding its annual Dinner/Awards Banquet on Saturday January 20, 2024.
• I will provide the Town Commissioners per request from the Town Commission President a memo regarding possible annexation of property to include our own WWTP which will require a comprehensive property survey to be undertaken. Since becoming the Town Manager I have always desired that the WWTP be included within town limits. Commissioner Carozza has also had some concerns regarding the Pittsville Cemetery and lately I had a conversation with an individual who has property located in town and out of Town right behind it. He has indicated to me about potential annexation. I have requested a survey quote from the Town Engineers so we can determine costs. This could be on the agenda for January.
• Rob will present his report to include his recommendation of the bid for the WTP Phase IV Upgrade.
• Next month we will have the 6 months/semi-annual financial report for the Municipal Operating Budget (MOB) & the American Rescue Fund Budget.
• CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE will be that the Town Offices will be closed December 22 & December 25, 2023 & for NEW YEARS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Town Offices will be closed December 29, 2023 & January 1, 2024!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL!!!