Town Council

Council Members PATRICK T. ROCKINBERG KENNETH D. PHEBUS Mayor Secretary PETER R. HELT ROBERT H. KING, JR Council President JASON M. POIRIER SCOTT D. STRONG TENTATIVE TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA – NOVEMBER 2, 2015 PUBLIC HEARINGS Ord. 2015-19 at 7:00 p.m., 2015-18 at 7:10pm, and 2015-12 at 7:20 p.m. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING– 7:30 P.M. Council Meetings and Public Hearings are held at Town Hall, 110 S. Main Street 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. GUEST SPEAKERS 3. PROCLAMATION – Municipal Government Works Month 4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • October 5, 2015 Town Council Minutes and Closed Minutes Closed Meeting following the October 5, 2015 Town Council meeting - allowed by State Government Article 10-508 (a) (3) to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto; (8) to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation(s). (TOPIC – Rails to Trails; and Litigation with Twin Arch Crossing and J&P Excavating Co.) 5. POLICE REPORT 6. MOUNT AIRY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY REPORT 7. COMMUNITY CONCERNS/CITIZENS COMMENTS (15 MIN) 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION • Ordinance 2015-12 – Amendments to sections of Chapter 25, Article II Entitled “Adequate Facilities”, Amendments to sections of Chapter 98 Entitled “Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review” and sections of Chapter 109 Entitled “Water”. For adoption. • Ordinance 2015-18 – Restricting alcohol, firearms, tobacco, etc. in certain districts. Recommendation returned from Planning Commission. - For adoption. • Ordinance 2015-19 – Changes in the DTZ re: Micro-Distilleries, Breweries, Wineries, and Coffee Roasting Operations. – For adoption. • Resolution 2015-6 – Local Government Grant - Main Street Improvement Program – for adoption. • Annexation Resolution 2011-39 - Jones Property– (Set public hearing – preference February or March Council Mtg. at 7:00 pm.) P.O. Box 50, Mount Airy, MD 21771 301-829-1424 * 301-831-5768 * 410-795-6012 * FAX 301-829-1259 E-Mail: Town@Mountairymd.org Web Page - www.mountairymd.org  9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Late water bill fee recommendation from Water & Sewer Commission. • State Ethics Commission’s Letter re: Ord. 2014-3 dated October 5, 2015 10. NEW BUSINESS • Two requests for variances from the FOG ordinance – Dick Swanson (W&S Comm. Chair). • Bonding Reduction – Mount Airy Eye Care • Bonding Reduction – Twin Arch Crossing – Section 5 • Police Protection for the Town – Recommendation – Mayor Rockinberg • Road Closure for the Main Street Christmas Parade • Streets and Roads Commission recommendation - Health Unlimited request for parking to be allowed on both sides of Century Dr. January and February – Councilman Phebus. 11. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS – Highlights/action items only • Mayor’s Report – Commission appointments and re-appointments. Update on Police. • Beautification - Parks & Recreation Commission (COUNCILMAN POIRIER) • Community Center Task Force • Economic Development – Planning Commission (COUNCILMAN KING) • Recycling & Sanitation Commission (COUNCILMAN STRONG) • Streets & Roads Commission (COUNCILMAN PHEBUS) • Water & Sewer Commission (COUNCILMAN HELT) • Town Administrator • Town Attorney Report • Code Enforcement Officer Report 12. CALL FOR ANY OTHER BUSINESS 13. BILLS 14. ADJOURNMENT POSSIBLE CLOSED MEETING will be held following the Town Council meeting - allowed by State Government Article 10-508 (a) (3) to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto; (8) to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation(s). (TOPIC – Twin Arch Crossing and J&P Excavating Co.) Information on TDD/TTY please contact the Maryland Relay Service at 800-735-2258. Doc: R: administrative/councilagenda/agendaNov2-15 revised 10-26-15 P.O. Box 50, Mount Airy, MD 21771 301-829-1424 * 301-831-5768 * 410-795-6012 * FAX 301-829-1259 E-Mail: Town@Mountairymd.org Web Page - www.mountairymd.org