Minutes
Town Meeting
July 20, 2009
Emmitsburg Town Office

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

Call to Order  Commissioner Christopher Staiger, President of the Board of Commissioners, called the July 20, 2009 Town Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Approval of Minutes  The Minutes of the July 6, 2009 Town  Meeting were approved as presented.

Commissioner Comments -  Commissioner Blanchard thanked Vigilant Hose Co. for the invitation to their 125^th anniversary party. He also thanked the Frederick County Sheriffs department for setting up the Junior Deputies program. He had the opportunity to participate in the Police department’s ride along program. He attended the MML conference and the annual national education association conference.                      

Mayor’s Comments - Mayor Hoover reminded residents that trash collection is only one day a week and pick up day is Monday. He encouraged residents to take advantage of the summer activities that the Town has. Mayor Hoover commended the Vigilant Hose Co. for their 125 years of anniversary and Daughters of Charity, Mount Saint Mary’s and Mother Seton for 200 years of anniversary.

Administrative Business - Commissioner Staiger inquired about the baby pool. Mayor Hoover stated they are still in the process of looking for some estimates or alternatives and will bring a presentation before the Board in about 30 to 45 days to be able to make an educated decision.

Reports:

Town Manager Report - reported on the public works department monthly activities to include a water production and consumption analysis. He highlighted that repairs have been done to the water generation system and staff repainted picnic tables in the parks and the bathroom doors in Community Park due to graffiti. Commissioner Staiger asked if system loss is recorded anywhere in the water production and consumption numbers? Mr. Haller stated that the Board gets a quarterly report after staff gets the meter reports. Detailed report at Exhibit A.

Police Report - Deputy Bartlett presented the June 2009 Police Report. Detailed report at Exhibit B. The community deputies along with the Town of Emmitsburg will be hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, which will be held over the weekend of the 7^th, 8^th, 9^th of August. Registrations can be picked up at the Town office.

Agenda Items

Board of Appeals Reappointment

Mayor Hoover is recommending Bob Rosensteel for reappointment to the Board of Appeals. This is a five year term.

Motion:  To reinstate Bob Rosensteel on the Board of Appeals.  
Motion by Commissioner Sweeney and second by Commissioner Blanchard.
Vote: 3-0 in favor

Annual Planning Commission Report Presentation by Town Planner

Sue Cipperly, Town Planner presented the 2008 annual report. She stated that the annual report has never been done before in Emmitsburg. It is required by Article 66B of the Maryland Law. Detailed report Exhibit C.

Motion - To approve the Town of Emmitsburg Planning Commission 2008 annual report. Motion by Commissioner Blanchard and second by Commissioner Sweeney.   
Vote: 2-0-1 in favor.  Commissioner Staiger abstained.

Continue Presentation of Comp Plan

Sue Cipperly gave a power point presentation on section 4.4 through 4.9 of the comp plan. This is the last section to go over. Much of the presentation is recommendations that are based on the information that the Board has already seen except for the required water resources element. The sections that were covered were section 4.4 Sensitive areas, there was one change from the planning commission draft to this draft, the 200ft setback from the streams recommended by the planning commission, the proposal is to modify so that it’s inline with the county. There was a discussion on buffers.  Section 4.5- required water resource element and water quality. Sue Cipperly stated it is required that water and zoning and land use all match up, you can’t zone for more development then you have water available for. One of the actions taken by Town was the water supply capacity management plan. There was a brief discussion on zoning change recommendations relative to water/sewer capacity. Ms. Cipperly went over the recommendations for water quality and actions taken. Section 4.6 – Community facilities and services, one of the recommendations was Emmitsburg should adopt an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. A draft community facilities map was presented. Section 4.7 - Community design and historic preservation, basically should try to have new development be compatible with the character of Emmitsburg. Section 4.8 – Municipal growth and conservation, no areas are currently targeted for annexation, due to capacity constraints of the water/sewer system. Section 4.9 – implementation, regional efforts.

Set Agenda Items for August 3, 2009 Meeting

• Review Grinder Pump Service Policy
• Discussion of Possible Youth Curfew Ordinance
• Discussion of Youth Bike Helmet Ordinance
• Presentation of Comprehensive Plan “Public Comments” Draft
• Set Agenda Items for August 17, 2009 Town Meeting
• Sign Approved Text Amendments and/or Resolutions

Public Comments  Richard Dermitt, Developer of Brookfield – made request to get on the agenda to dedicate the roads in section III.

Adjournment  With no further business, the July 20, 2009 Town Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Date Approved: August 3, 2009