Town Council Minutes April 2, 2013

Town Council Minutes April 2, 2013    7:30 PM

Present:  Scott Deyoe, Dan Adams, Todd Everling, J. Scott Flick, Joyce Higginbottom, Terri Sommers, Clerk- Treasurer; Joyce Flick, Deputy Clerk

Meeting was brought to order by President Scott Deyoe.  Dan Adams opened with prayer. Guest Mr. Mumaw led the Pledge of Allegiance. Dan Adams made the motion to accept the minutes of the March 19^th meeting, seconded by J. Scott Flick. Motion passed.

Attorney Jeremy Peele stated that Mr. Wilson, Assistant County Attorney, is still reviewing proposed zoning language for the wellhead protection area that is outside the town limits.  He is waiting to hear back from him to get Howard County’s cooperation in passing their zoning ordinance so we can do ours.

President Deyoe informed the council that TCI has no payment requests pending. Ryan Brauen (with Wessler Engineering) is coming Thursday for a meeting with TCI, so he did not come to meeting tonight. He talks with Ryan several times a day about our project. Area is a muddy mess.

Volunteer Fire Dept – Tom Hendricks reported runs for the month.

Police Report – Marshall Bennett provided copies of the police report for March.  He included attachment for Council Members regarding an abandoned property that needs dealt with.  Council took a few moments to look over; was not discussed at length.  President Deyoe read police report. Everling made motion to accept; Adams seconded. Motion passed.  Minimal discussion regarding abandoned property followed.  Deyoe said he would contact the Mayor’s office about getting an inspector out to look at it.

Wastewater Report – Deyoe read report for March.  Anyone (specifically council members) interested in detailed project report is welcome to be at meting on Thursday at 2:00.  Flick made motion to accept; Everling seconded. Motion passed.

Park Advisory Board – Jolene Rule reported that the two vacant positions mentioned at last meeting were in Wards 1 and 2.  She has been in contact with Eden’s Way about replacing a planter for the Adopt–A-Spot program.  Community Service Day is scheduled for May 11.  Will meet at the fountain at 9:00 AM and will finish before noon.  First day for Farmer’s Market will be May 11 and will run every Saturday through the end of October. Weather permitting from 9:00-1:00 at same location.  They will be doing Community Garden again this year; work days have yet to be chosen.  Jolene reported that the trees and bench have been moved away from the WWTP.  Trees were relocated at different places along the trail.

Utility Report – was handed out to Council Members. Nothing unusual to report or discuss.