Commissioners of Mardela Springs Town Meeting-January 17, ,2023  Attendance: Stanford Robinson, Debbie Bailey, Angie Drehmer, Robert Walter, and Mike Murphy  The meeting is called to order with the pledge to the flag.  Debbie motions to dispense with the reading oft the minutes and approve, Mikes seconds. Passed. There is no police report but after discussion iti is decided to stop the paid patrol for a while. Debbie provides a rough draft oft the proposals for the demolition of 405 and 407 Bridge Street. There have been no further meetings regarding the public water and sewer proposal by the Mr. VanMeter informs everyone of phone calls that he has received regarding the Lane property. Someone is researching possibly sub-dividing the property. He informed them that drawings would need  The Commissioners will review andj provide comments. county, but there is one coming up on Thursday at 3:30.  to be provided. Yes, iti is possible but they need to do their due diligence.  Nancy Genga reached out to Mr. VanMeter to let him know that thel Baptist church wants to1 tear down their parsonage and asked ifthe town! had any requirements to do sO. He informs her that thet town  does not require any sort of demolition permit.  Many phone calls were received with questions about the old Wesleyan Church. Can it be converted back to: a church? Can they add al bathroom? Can they add additional parking? Mr. VanMeter  answered all of these to the best of his abilities.  There was also aj phone call with questions about approved uses for the old bank property. The caller is potentially looking to use. it as offices and/or storage for ai funeral home. According to. Mr.  VanMeter'sresearch, this would be an approved use.  The owner of 200 Main Street would like to tear down their old garage and rebuild al bigger one. Angie asks about the grocery carts in the ditch along thel Dollar General property. Stanford said Debbie requests reimbursement for her expenses related to the Christmas festivities and for There being no further business, Debbie made a motion to adjourn, Robert seconded, passed.  Mr. VanMeter told them this was not possible unless they merge parcels.  that he will talk to the: manager, Jerry, about them.  anyone to provide a copy oft the last bridge inspection from 2014 if they have one.  Respectfully submitted, Kortney Robinson