Minutes
Town Meeting
Emmitsburg Town Office
February 18, 2008

Present: Mayor James Hoover; Commissioners Glenn Blanchard, Joyce Rosensteel, Denise Etris and Christopher Staiger, President. Also present were Donna DesPres and Dave Haller, Town Manager.
Absent: Commissioner Clifford Sweeney with prior notice

Call to Order Commissioner Christopher Staiger, President of the Board of Commissioners, called the February 18, 2008 Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the February 4, 2008 Town Meeting were approved as presented.

Commissioner Comments
Commissioners Blanchard and Rosensteel highlighted lectures and meetings attended and announced upcoming events.

Mayor's Comments:
 Reminded appointed and elected officials of the training seminar scheduled for March 12; reported that he and Mr. Haller will be attending a BOCC meeting supporting UpCounty sponsorship request; and announced that the state is not doing the Main Street Program at this time, and that he will try to have someone from the state make a presentation about the program.

Administrative Business
Introduced was Sue Cipperly, the new Town Planner who is currently reviewing existing zoning ordinances but will not be involved in the comp plan until it comes to the Board level.

Mayor Hoover introduced Michael Hillman of the Emmitsburg Historical Society who reported that he had located a portrait of William Emmit, Jr. and it is available for donation to the Town Office with requirements (not to be sold, etc.) or it will be passed on to the Maryland archives. It was the Board's consensus that this is a wonderful opportunity. Mr. Haller will draft resolution of acceptance to be considered by the Board.

Commissioner Staiger announced that the New Forest Society is to donate trees for replacement in the park and the Town will plant them.

Information was distributed regarding some Frederick County Planning Commission decisions that affect areas within the town's growth area. President Staiger asked the Board members to please review for inconsistencies (with Emmitsburg) to address as necessary.

Re interoffice memo about snow removal difficulty with portable basketball goals, Mr. Haller is to work with Jim Click to draft a solution. It was mentioned that the goals are not a problem if they aren't in the street; that once the matter is addressed, whatever isn't limited could be interpreted as accepted.

Reports:

Town Manager Report - monthly admin and public works activities to include a water production and consumption analysis. Highlighted meetings re water contract, gypsy moth spraying and sewer metering project. Detailed report at Exhibit A.

Police Report - Cpl. Grunwell. Detailed report at Exhibit B.

Agenda Items

Board of Appeals Appointment

Mayor Hoover recommended Larry Pavek for reappointment to the Board of Appeals.

Motion: To reappoint Larry Pavek as a member of the BOA
Motion by Commissioner Etris, second by Commissioner Rosensteel
Vote: 4-0 in favor

Set Agenda Items for next Meeting

• Alderman Allen Imhoff, Frederick City, Sister Cities presentation
• Approve contract for design plan of Emmit Gardens water treatment facility
• Placement of portable basketball hoops
• Consider Resolution for William Emmit portrait acceptance

Public Comments - none

Adjournment With no further Business, the February 18, 2008 Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Date Approved: March 3, 2008