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MINUTES
TOWN MEETING
June 4, 2012
Emmitsburg Town Office
Present:
Mayor Donald N. Briggs; Commissioners Clifford
Sweeney, Glenn Blanchard, Tim O’Donnell and
Christopher Staiger, President.
Staff present were Vickie Felix; Donna Despres, Town
Clerk and Dave Haller, Town Manager.
With prior notice of delay, Commissioner Joy joined
the meeting at 8:52p.m.
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I.
Call to Order
Commissioner Christopher Staiger, President of the
Board of Commissioners, called the June 4, 2012 Town
Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance
was recited.
Approval of Minutes
The Minutes of the May 21, 2012 Town Meeting were
approved as presented.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioners cited attendances, recognitions and
announcements to include: condolences to the family
of former Mayor William Carr, thanks to the deputies
for taking care of the bear situation during the
Mother Seton carnival, Flag Day ceremony at Memorial
Park, Farmers Market starting, Last Day of School
June 8th, summer programs for the
children at the library, Emmitsburg Pool opening
June 16th. Commissioner O’Donnell gave
an update on the volunteer hours for the multi-user
trails.
Mayor’s Comments
Mayor Briggs cited attendances which he spoke at to
include the Memorial Day ceremony at the VFW and the
Play Day event at the Emmitsburg Elementary School.
He will attend the Catoctin High School graduation,
the Bollinger Construction Company 20th
business anniversary, and the second annual EBPA
business expo at the Carriage House. He will also
attend and speak at the Flag Day event at Memorial
Park on June 14th.
Public Comments: Loretta
Sprankle, 25 Federal Avenue –
addressed the board in regards to a suggestion to
make North Alley one way all the way down to East
Main Street with no right hand turn coming out at
Federal Avenue. The water drain problem at her
property needs to be addressed. She also expressed
concerns and suggestions in relation to walkers
going and coming home from school that are not
walking against the traffic flow. Nell Matthews,
248 Springs Avenue, Gettysburg - made an appeal
to the Board in regards to the denial of a Dog Park.
Sharon Hane, 3145 Stonehurst Court, - spoke
against the possibility of a Dog Park. Hugh
Matthews, 9436B Waynesboro Pike – spoke on human
animal bond and encouraged the possibility of the
Dog Park which would be an extension of their
existing business.
Administrative Business
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Refinancing of the bridge loan for the WWTP is
imminent
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Follow up with SHA in regards to permanent
traffic lines on MD 140 and Silo Hill
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Attorney for Ethics Committee
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Splash park
Consent Agenda
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Approval of trail work day on July 7, 2012 from
8am to 1pm –unanimous consent.
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Re-appointment of Robert Rosensteel to the Board
of Appeals – unanimous consent.
Reports:
Treasurer’s Report –
Commissioner Blanchard reported on May 2012 cash
activity. Detailed report at Exhibit A.
Committee Report
– Commissioner Joy absent – no planning Commission
report.
II. Agenda Items
Senator Brinkley and Delegate Kelly Schulz
Presentation
Delegate Kelly Schulz and Senator Brinkley spoke on
current matters concerning municipalities.
Consideration of Contract for WWTP Construction
Management and Inspection
Mr. Haller stated that they would like to delay the
agenda item until a future meeting. After discussion
between staff and the design engineers and their
discussions with a number of potential bidders, they
have come to the conclusion that the original
construction period may have been set too short by
the design engineers. It would be in the Town’s best
interest to increase the construction period to 28
months.
Motion:
- To table agenda item Consideration of Contract for
WWTP Construction Management and Inspection to a
future meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Blanchard,, second by
Commissioner O’Donnell
Vote: 4-0 in
favor
FY 2013 Budget consideration
Mayor Briggs stated on the original projection the
contribution to the pension fund for employees was
overstated which will make more monies available.
Donna Despres produced an updated copy of the budget
for the Board which reflects the changes that were
made on May 21, 2012 plus a few proposals. The
actual pension cost will be approximately $29,000
less than what it was thought to be. Public
Comment: Sr. Eleanor Casey, 333 South Seton
Avenue – expressed her concerns that the Board
declined the tax yield rate increase. Commissioner
O’Donnell proposed to use some of the funds to
improve the quality of the athletic fields and
community gardens.
Motion:
- To transfer $2,000 from the general fund budget to
the CIP budget creating a $1,000 line in the parks
funding titled “community garden enhancement” and a
$1,000 line in parks funding titled “ball field
improvements.”
Motion by Commissioner Staiger,, second by
Commissioner Blanchard
Vote: 4-0 in
favor
Motion:
- To return funding to line items 5401 education
conferences, etc. and 5402 travel and expenses in
departments 10, 12, and 13 to reverse the changes
that were made on May 21, 2012.
Motion by Commissioner Staiger,, second by
Commissioner O’Donnell
Vote: 4-0 in
favor
At this time Commissioner Joy joined the meeting at
8:52 p.m.
Motion:
To fund the countywide communication from the
general fund and reverse the previous change to fund
it from the fund balance.
Motion by Commissioner Staiger,, second by
Commissioner Blanchard
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Motion:
To restore full funding to department 10, line 6901
“special events” back to a funding of $3,500.
Motion by Commissioner Staiger, second by
Commissioner Blanchard
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Motion:
The balance of excess funds should be transferred to
the CIP budget creating a line in streets funding
for town square improvements; approximately $8,000.
This should leave town with a balanced budget.
Motion by Commissioner Staiger, second by
Commissioner O’Donnell
Vote: 5-0 in favor
Motion: To approve the FY
2013 general fund budget as amended.
Motion by Commissioner Joy, second by
Commissioner Sweeney
Vote: 5-0 in
favor
Motion:
To approve the FY 2013 sewer and water enterprise
fund budget as amended.
Motion by Commissioner Sweeney, second by
Commissioner Blanchard
Vote: 5-0 in
favor
Motion:
To approve the FY 2013 general fund CIP budget as
amended.
Motion by Commissioner Joy, second by
Commissioner Sweeney
Vote: 5-0 in
favor
III. Set Agenda Items for June 18, 2012 Town
Meeting
1.
FY 2012 budget transfer consideration
2.
Trail conservancy presentation on possible funding
source for multi-user trails
Possible administrative business for next meeting –
discussion to regulate mopeds and powered scooters
IV. SIGN APPROVED TEXT AMENDMENTS AND/OR
RESOLUTIONS - none
V. Adjournment
With no further business, the June 4, 2012 Town
Meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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