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MINUTES
OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
TOWN OF BROOKEVILLE, MARYLAND
January 12, 2004
ATTENDING:
President Richard Allan, Commissioner Robert Heritage and Clerk-Treasurer
Susan Johnson. Chris Scanlon, Chair of the Planning Commission, Bill Thomas,
representative from Waste Management and Paul Geib, town resident were
also in attendance. The meeting began at 8:00 p.m. at the Brookeville
Academy.
MINUTES:
The minutes for December were accepted as amended.
FINANCIAL
REPORT: The financial report was reviewed and accepted.
REGULAR ORDER
OF BUSINESS:
1. Operations and
Maintenance:
Public Maintenance. Bill Thomas, who is a representative from Waste Management,
the Town=s trash/recycling contractor, came to discuss the recent problems
the Town has been having with the trash and recycling collection. These
problems have included missing properties for pick-up and not picking
up at all from South Street. Mr. Thomas stated that there was a large
shake-up in the company that contributed to the performance problems and
he has been working closely with the supervisor of the route to get them
fixed. Ms Johnson prepared a map of all of the properties in town. Mr.
Thomas said that he will review the map with the driver to ensure coverage
of all properties. He was advised to incorporate the two additional households
on Water Street. Mr. Thomas will be reviewing the current contract and
indicated there may be a slight increase in rates.
President Allan suggested
that Ms. Johnson begin to start getting quotes for cleaning and repainting
of the street lights. Ms. Johnson noted she is also working with Diane
Allan on scheduling the hardwood floors at the Academy for refinishing.
Ms. Johnson indicated that all of the Pepco street lights that are out
of service have been reported to Pepco. It was agreed that the Academy
first floor interior and the exterior trim of the Academy building need
to be repainted.
2. Schoolhouse Restoration
The roof has been installed and the contractor will paint it once the
weather gets warmer. Ms. Johnson has submitted all the forms required
for the Program Open Space funds from the State previously approved for
this project.
3. Water Street- Chris
Scanlon discussed the current problems the Planning Commission has been
having with the timely fulfillment of all construction and development
performance conditions by Crane Homes. President Alan suggested that the
Town Commissioners would support aggressive action as necessary to ensure
acceptable completion of the development. Mr. Scanlon will write a letter
to Crane Homes addressing all of the concerns and forward it to President
Allan for review prior to its dispatch.
NEW BUSINESS
Resident Paul Geib attended the meeting to discuss plans that he submitted
on behalf of Salem United Methodist Church for a large sign on Church
property advertising its new website. The Commissioners expressed concern
over the size of the proposed sign which would be 15 feet long. President
Allan suggested that different configurations, including smaller sized
ones, be considered and that Mr. Geib seek design advice from Historic
Preservation Commission staff. Mr. Geib welcomed the feedback and indicated
the design was in its early stages and that he was going to speak further
with the church board to get its feedback as well.
The Town received
a $100 donation form the Boy Scout troop that meets at the Academy every
month. President Allan expressed appreciation to the Scouts for the gift
and suggested that the money be used to help pay for a new flagpole.
The meeting adjourned
at 9:30 p.m. The next meeting is on February 9 at 8:00 p.m. at the Brookeville
Academy.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan L. Johnson
Clerk-Treasurer
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