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Minutes of City of
April 23, 2007
QUORUM:
A meeting of The Mayor and Common Council was held in City Hall,
On behalf of
Council President Chiavacci read a Mayoral Proclamation declaring the week of May 6-12, 2007 as Goodwill Industries Week.
MINUTES:
Mrs. Albert moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 9, 2007. Mr. Pecoraro seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
BIDS:
Mr. Glass presented staff’s recommendation that the Common Council accept a proposal from East Coast Liner Co. Inc. to replace the floating cover at the Clear Reservoir for $33,199.83. The funding source is a specific $40,000.00 line item in the current water budget. The existing cover was installed in 1989 and had a 15-20 year life expectancy. The reservoir will be removed from service for approximately two weeks during the installation. Upon Motion of Mr. Pecoraro, seconded by Mr. Utz and unanimously passed, the proposal was accepted.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES:
Mr. Pecoraro reported that the intersection of Green and Bond Streets would be closed for work on the West Green Street Project. He advised that the intersection would be posted in advance.
Mr. Pecoraro noted that the Growth and Annexation Committee would hold another meeting in the near future.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Mr. Walsh and Mr. Unger summarized Ordinance No. 764, which would levy municipal taxes for Fiscal Year 2008. Mr. Unger advised that the tax rate would remain the same as that for Fiscal Year 2007. Mrs. Albert moved to introduce the Ordinance. Dr. Wack seconded and the introduction was unanimously approved.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Chief Spaulding reported that a new officer would being working on April 24, 2007 and that the Department would be fully staffed. He further reported that Cadet Workman is doing well in the
Council President Chiavacci noted that he and the Chief were serving on an ad hoc committee to develop interior and exterior enhancements for the Westminster Branch of the Carroll County Public Library.
Ms. Wolf distributed materials from her recent attendance at the Maryland City/County Management Association spring meeting. She reported that the General Assembly was expected to take up a regional planning initiative in the next session. She also reported that concern exists that the State might change its formula for distributing monies for parks. Finally, Ms. Wolf noted that revenue bills had all been shelved during the last General Assembly session.
Dr. Wack complimented Officer Angela Anderson on her assistance with a matter that resulted in an emergency room visit the preceding Saturday. He requested the Chief to convey his appreciation.
Mr. Schroers reported that his department recently received two awards from the Recreation and Parks Association. Council President Chiavacci asked Mr. Schroers to congratulate his staff on behalf of the Council members.
Mr. Schroers advised that the State had fully funded the Program Open Space for the upcoming fiscal year.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
City resident Rebekah Orenstein requested that a tree be planted in memory of the husband of Administrative Assistant Marianne Sheehan, Grant, who passed away in March. Ms. Orenstein also expressed concern about a collapsed fence near her house. Ms. Wolf advised that she would look into both matters.
Council President Chiavacci adjourned the meeting at 7:32 P.M.
Laurell E. Taylor
City Clerk
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