The June 3, 2010, Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Norman P. Pinder, Jr. in the Goodwill Fire Department. The following members and staff were present, Norman P. Pinder, Jr., President; Timothy E. McCluskey, Vice President; Frank C. Ogens, Member; Bob McGrory, Town Manager; Chief Charles Rhodes; Steve Kehoe, Town Attorney; and Norma Robinson, Secretary.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tim McCluskey.
Announcement of Closed Sessions
President Pinder announced that (i) The Town Council met in closed session on May 25, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., at the Town Hall Annex, 105 N Liberty Street, Centreville, Maryland, to discuss personnel. (ii) All three members of the Town Council voted to close the session. (iii) The authority to close the session is found in Section 10-508 (a)(1) of the State Government Article. (iv) The Council discussed the following:
• Town Manager performance expectations (Personnel)
• Police Chief performance expectations (Personnel)
No actions were taken. The following members were present: Norman P. Pinder, Jr., President; Timothy E. McCluskey, Vice President; and Frank C. Ogens, Member.
President Pinder announced that the Town Council met in closed session on June 3, 2010, at 4:24 p.m., at the Town Annex, 105 North Liberty Street, Centreville, Maryland, to receive legal advice in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act, State Government Article, Section 10-508 (a). (ii) All three members of the Town Council voted to close the session. (iii) The authority to close the session is found in Section 10-508 (a). (iv) The Council discussed the following:
• A prospective public works agreement regarding Penn Station and parking.
No actions were taken. The following members and staff were present: Norman P. Pinder, Jr., President; Timothy E. McCluskey, Vice President; Frank C. Ogens, Member; Steve Kehoe, Town Attorney; Bob McGrory, Town Manager; and Norma Robinson, Secretary.
Citizens Forum – Mary Margaret Goodwin, 221 N. Commerce Street, offered comments.
Old Business
a. Ordinance No. 06-2010 – Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
• Mr. Kehoe read Ordinance No. 06-2010 for the record. Mr. McGrory gave a brief summary of Ordinance 06-2010 explaining line items in the proposed budget and its supporting documentation. Mr. McGrory advised that the current tax rate will remain the same. Mr. Ogens noted a difference in the budget. Mr. McGrory advised that the budget is dated May 28, 2010. He advised that Ms. Peddicord, Finance Officer, would be available at the coming budget work sessions should there be any further questions. Mr. Pinder announced budget work sessions for Tuesday, June 8, 2010 and Thursday, June 10, 2010 scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Goodwill Fire Department in the first floor meeting room. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the first floor meeting room at the Goodwin Fire Department. Mr. Pinder asked that Council review the proposed budget. Comments and questions will be brought up at the next work session.
b. Award of Garbage Contract
• Mr. McGrory presented a bidders tabulation list from contractors who bid on garbage collection. Mr. McCluskey stated that Bates Trucking has the lowest total cost when including recycling. The change to include single stream recycling should increase participation because only one bin is needed and household garbage and recycling will be collected on the same service day. After discussion, Mr. McCluskey made a motion to approve Bates Trucking as the solid waste and recycling contractor for the Town of Centreville with the charges as stated. Bates Trucking service will begin as soon as the Cahall Waste’s contract expires. Mr. Ogens seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Ogens stated that an option should be given to the residents that they may purchase their own recycle bin or purchase one from the Town.
New Business
None
Announcements
Mr. Pinder read the announcements listed for the information of the Council, staff, and public.
Correspondence
• Mr. Pinder cited a letter dated May 20, 2010 from the Centreville Planning Commission recommending approval of the proposed PRA floating zone from the Spring Street Development, rezoning from R-2 to PRA-R-3. The Council has approved this change.
• Mr. Pinder noted that a letter dated May 20, 2010 from the Centreville Planning Commission recommends pursuing the option of Queen Anne’s County taking over the landscaping screening buffer yard between the north side of Northbrook and Bloomfield Farm. This has come before the Town Council and Mr. Kehoe advised that he is working on the matter.
• Mr. Pinder noted a letter dated May 21, 2010 from the Centreville Planning Commission recommending approval of the modification of the Public Works Agreement to allow Laser Drive to be phased in accordance with plans submitted by D.M.S, LLC on April 28, 2010. Mr. McGrory asked that the Town Council read and review the Public Works Agreement for consideration. Mr. Kehoe has a draft of the agreement and is still working on it.
• Mr. Pinder noted a letter dated May 25, 2010 from the Centreville Planning Commission recommending approval of the Final Draft of the Development Design Standards as amended and a request that an ordinance be introduced with the recommendation of amending Chapter 170 to include the Design Standards as an appendix. Mr. McCluskey stated that the Planning Commission has worked on the project and feels that the project is ready to move forward. He asked that the item be placed on the July agenda and come again before the Town Council for consideration.
• Mr. Pinder noted a thank you card from Royden Powell.
• Mr. Pinder read a letter signed by students of Kennard Elementary requesting recycle bins be placed around town. Mr. McCluskey stated recycle bins could be placed at the local schools, Millstream Park, and at the Acme and Food Lion Shopping Centers. He has reservations about bins being placed at the Wharf due to the pack it in and pack it out kind of thing and doesn’t encourage any type of trash receptacle at the landing and/or water shore line. Mr. Pinder asked that the Town Manager send a letter of response to the students so that they are advised that the Town Council has taken their letter into consideration.
Department Head Reports
a. Town Manager
• Mr. McGrory reported that he met with the Centreville Planning Commission regarding the Water Resources Element and Municipal Growth Elements. A letter from URS showing modification and technical comments was provided for the Town Council’s review.
• Mr. McGrory reported on repairs and improvements for the Town Hall, specifically the clock tower. The Town has completed mowing at the Utility properties. He will be meeting with a contractor regarding interim road repairs and pothole repairs.
• McGrory announced two block parties this year, one on June 5th and the second on July 16th, both from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on West Water Street.
• Mr. McGrory asked if the Town Council would like to modify and finalize the summer Council meetings as in the past. Mr. McCluskey made a motion to modify the Council’s summer schedule as follows: Town Council will not hold a meeting on July 1, 2010 and August 5, 2010. Town Council summers meetings are scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2010 and Thursday, August 19, 2010.
b. Chief of Police
• Chief Rhodes read the May statistics report for the Centreville Police Department.
• Mr. Ogens commented on the emergency petitions and asked if the Centreville Police Department can move forward with the Legislative Action Request (LAR) regarding these petitions. Chief Rhodes stated he has not researched the emergency petition in depth and he has a few reservations about an LAR. He stated he will do further research and report back.
c. Town Attorney – Nothing to report
Citizens Forum
Carol Hellman, 818 Harmony Way, and Mary Margaret Goodwin, 221 North Commerce Street, offered comments.
Mr. Pinder advised that the Town Council grants Ms. Goodwin permission to dig in the old railroad property and requests a form of liability be signed by Ms. Goodwin. Mr. McCluskey asked that any findings come before the Town Council.
Council Roundtable
• Mr. McCluskey thanked the Council, Town, and Park Advisory Board for a successful event during the Millstream Celebration.
• Mr. Pinder thanked Mr. Ogens and the Park Advisory Board for a job well done with the Millstream Celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony held on May 29, 2010.
Motion to Adjourn
Mr. McCluskey moved to adjourn the meeting to go into closed session to discuss a personnel issue. Mr. Ogens seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Norma Robinson