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Council of the Town of Brentwood Town Hall, Brentwood, Maryland Council Meeting Meeting of the Mayor and Council of Brentwood Date: February 17, 2015 Council: X Vice Mayor Jeffrey Clark (Excused)_ Council Member Tonya Harrison X Council Member Regina Morlan (Excused) Council Member Victor Olano X Mayor Rocio Treminio-Lopez Town Staff: X Reginald Bagley, Town Administrator X Magdalena Rojas, Town Clerk (Excused) Robert Althoff, Chief of Police (Excused) Shelley Gaylord, Treasurer X Lt. Kenny Bragg Mayor Treminio-Lopez called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm _________________________________________________________________________________ APPROVAL OF AGENDA : Motion by Vice Mayor Clark to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Morlan for discussion. The Agenda was approved with the addition of: Add: Approval of HUR Resolution 2016-02, New Business Approved by voice vote all in favor. PRESENTATION MS4 Municipal Requirements Emily Clifton, Low Impact Development Center: Storm Water Permit Requirements are; Public Education and Outreach, Public Involvement, Post Construction Runoff, Pollution prevention and good housekeeping. There are tools available online such as Clean Water Program Guide Book series for PG municipalities. Book 1 Understanding Rules and Responsibilities. The Town is responsible for town involvement and teaching programs. Out of the 6 responsibilities the Town is responsible only for 3; Public education and Outreach, Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping, Public Involvement. PUBLIC INPUT / COMMENTS : COMMENT : Ron Bretemps, Upshur Street Compliments the Crew on the clean up of snow and the streets are looking great. Construction is taking place at 3 a.m. and there is concern with how much construction is happening at odd hours of the day. WSSC has not been placing any door hangers letting residents know that work is going to be taking place or to what extent. 1  Council of the Town of Brentwood Town Hall, Brentwood, Maryland Council Meeting MINUTES Council Meeting February 3, 2016- tabled CODE ENFORCEMENT January Stats: Martha- Presented by Code Enforcement Officer Martha Nichols Fern- Presented by Code Enforcement Officer Martha Nichols Motion to accept the Code Enforcement Reports. Motion made by Vice Mayor Clark second by Council Member Morlan. Approved by voice vote, all in favor. POLICE REPORT December Stat s- read by Lt. Bragg Red Light Camera - Still in process and Lt. Bragg suggest speaking to the Chief for further questions Police Applicant - the applicant is still in the process and it is hopeful that they will be ready to start by March Payment for Car Repairs - Repairs were needed. Motion to pay car repairs to Danny’s Repair shop in the amount of $510 from line item 5-4275. Motion made by Council Member Morlan, seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by voice vote, all in favor. SAPP Grant - Chief has been working with the Treasurer to get this done and will be completed soon. Motion to accept the Police Reports. Motion made by Vice Mayor Clark second by Council Member Morlan. Approved by voice vote, all in favor. TOWN CLERK January Deposit - Total deposit of $68,229.00 for the month of January Motion to accept the Town Clerk Deposits report. Motion made by Vice Mayor Clark, seconded by Council Member Morlan. Approved by voice vote all in favor. Business License Late Fee Weavers and other - All letters have been mailed out Multi dwelling - 100% compliance this FY 2016 Gazebo Application - Council Member Morlan is concerned that this might fall under peddler licenses. Was approved by council tentatively with need for further review for future previews. Town Administrator is in favor of this permit. Motion to approve the Gazebo permit application received February 17, 2016. Motion made by Vice Mayor Clark, seconded by Council Member Morlan for discussion. Approved by roll call, Council Member Morlan, Vice Mayor Clark and Mayor Treminio-Lopez in favor. TOWN TREASURER REPORT Budget Line Item Transfer - Tabled until March 2nd TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Bond Bill - Council has been sent the Bond Bill resolution that needs to be approved 2  Council of the Town of Brentwood Town Hall, Brentwood, Maryland Council Meeting MEA/DHCD Collaborative Grant 2016 - Opens on Friday, so anyone who needs home improvements there may be funding available and you can contact Town Hall. Open Space Grant - Final payment has been submitted so we can begin the reimbursement process. The Town also needs to put up signage that identifies that the project was paid for by the Open Space Grant. Motion to receive the Town Administrator Report made by Council Member Morlan, seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Not approved roll call, Council Member Morlan, and Mayor Treminio-Lopez in favor, Vice Mayor abstaining so not enough votes. 3 minutes rounds for each person talking including the Council OLD BUSINESS Brentwood Town Center/Smith Architects - Tabled Designees for Open Meeting Act Training - Motion to designate Council Member Harrison and Town Administrator Mr. Bagley as designees for the Open Meeting Act Training. Motion made by Council Member Morlan, seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by voice vote all in favor Bates Trash Removal and Recycling Contract -Tabled until further discussion can happen with the Town Attorney NEW BUSINESS Bond Bill Agreement - Has been reviewed by the Town Administrator and Council Member Morlan Motion to approve the bond bill agreement with the state of Maryland for $50,000 for the Town Center Project. Motion made by Council Member Morlan, seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by roll call, Council Member Morlan, Vice Mayor Clark and Mayor Treminio-Lopez in favor. Women’s History Month Luncheon Attendance - Town Administrator is looking for approval of 5 tickets for $50 per ticket. Motion to approve six tickets to attend the Women’s History Month Luncheon the amount of $300 from line item 5-1185. Council Member Morlan seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by voice vote, all in favor. Resolution 2016-01 Collaborative Agreement - Read by Town Administrator Motion to approve the Resolution 2016-01. Motion made by Vice Mayor Clark, seconded by Council Member Morlan. Approved by roll call, Council Member Morlan, Vice Mayor Clark and Mayor Treminio- Lopez in favor. Senior Tea on March 17 at 2pm - Requesting funds of $75 from 5-9205 Motion to hold the Senior Tea activity on March 17th at 2pm in Town Hall with the budget of $75 from line item 5-9205. Motion made by Council Member Morlan, seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by voice vote, all in favor. 3  Council of the Town of Brentwood Town Hall, Brentwood, Maryland Council Meeting Main Street MML Conference Participation - Motion to participate in MML’s Main Street in collaboration with the other municipalities in the Gateway Art District, not to exceed of $500 from line item 5-1190. Motion made by Council Member Morlan, seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by voice vote, all in favor. MML Hotel Reservation - five members of the council and one staff are being taken into consideration Motion to approve the reservation of 6 hotel rooms for the MML Conference. Motion made by Council Member Morlan, seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by voice vote, all in favor. HUR Resolution 2016-02 - Read by Town Administrator Motion to adopt Resolution 2016-02 relating to the Restoration Highway Revenue support with the necessary corrections. Motion made by Council Member Morlan, seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by roll call, Council Member Morlan, Vice Mayor Clark and Mayor Treminio-Lopez in favor. MEETINGS  Council Meeting – March 2, 2016, 7:30 p.m.  Budget Meetings: o March 30th, at 7:30 pm  Ordinance Workshop o March 2nd at 7:30 pm o March 9th at 7:30 pm Committee Meetings:  Tree- February 29, 2016 at 7:30pm  Green Team- February 23, 2016 at 7:30pm  Cable- February 18, 2016 at 7pm  CSEC- February 23, 2016 at 7pm  PWC- TBD  Town Center- February 25, 2016 at 6pm  Hispanic- February 20, 2016 9am-12pm  Neighborhood Watch- TBD  Business Association- February 25, 2016 at 6 pm ANNOUCEMENTS Council Meeting Due to a conflict with Council Member Taveras Budget and Listening Session March 16th Council Meeting will be rescheduled to Tuesday March 15th. Budget and Listening Session On March 16th at 7pm Council Member Taveras will be holding a Budget and Listening Session co- hosted by the Town. This Session will be held at Bunker Hill Fire Department located at 4716 Rhode Island Avenue Brentwood MD 20722. Contact Council Member Taveras Office at 301-953-4436 Brentwood Black History Extravaganza 4  Council of the Town of Brentwood Town Hall, Brentwood, Maryland Council Meeting The Town of Brentwood is hosting a Black History Extravaganza at the Brentwood Arts Exchange at 3901 Rhode Island Avenue Brentwood, MD. It will take place on Saturday February 20, 2016 starting at 6pm. The theme will be “Harlem Renaissance Meets Brentwood”. Please join us for an evening of fun and entertainment” Hispanic Breakfast The Hispanic Committee will be holding a breakfast on February 20, 2016 starting at 9am until noon. Please come out and support. Dutch Mill Catering is looking for help Dutch Mill Catering is looking for retired individuals to work in their call center. All interested must have excellent communication skills and a pleasant voice. Please reach out to Dutch Mill Catering for more information. Meeting adjourned at 10:06 pm Motion to Adjourn by Council Member Morlan seconded by Vice Mayor Clark. Approved by voice vote, all in favor. Submitted by: ________________________________ Magdalena Rojas Town Clerk Mayor, Rocio Treminio-Lopez Approved: _____________ ______ 5