Mayor & Town Council Monthly Public Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Location: Kitzmiller Community Building Time: 7 PM In Attendance: Mayor Robert Reckart Councilman G. Michael Brady Councilwoman Theresa R. Harvey. Councilman Michael Hechmer Councilman Cory R. Stieringer Town Clerk Rebecca M. Glotfelty Themeeting was called to orderat 7:02 PM by Mayor Reckart. Followed by openingprayer: and the Motion made by Councilmember Stieringer for the approval 1906 of minutes from Monday, 2023. Councilmember Harvey seconded the motion. 4-0. Motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance led by Rita Lambka. July 24th, Recognized Guests: Rita Lambka - Resident - Brought the concern of someone who is staying in their vehicle the school. She is concerned with the start of the school year it may raise some concern fort at the children. Is there anything the town can do about it? Mayor Reckart informed her that the police have been notified that she is there, and they haven't found where she is violating anything. Legally, nothing can be done to her because she isn't doing anything. Nancy Brady - Resident/Owner of Helping Hands Thrift Shop - The Thrift Shop will be closed this Thursday (08/31/2023). Then onSeptember 5th& 7th the thrift shop will be Johnny Hawk - Resident - Just here to see how these meetings go. That he loves this Missi Nesselrodt- - Resident/KVFD Secretary V Would just like to congratulate the Town success of the Back-To-Schoo! block party! It seemed to go really well and would Cookie Noble - K.E/G.Y.L.L./ Kitzmiller Head Start - Would groups first like to together! thanks to-school clothing giveaway. community and is glad to be a part ofit. hosting a back- on the just like to for having currently any are no plans for that be utilized. Teachers currently working with access to those rooms. note how wonderful events go when all of the non-profit them at the Block Party.Second, in the fenced area behind the plans for this space? Mayor Reckart informed her that at this space, but in the future there are. The council all Cookie then asked about the middle rooms at the school, which Lounge and what the cleaning procedures for those rooms are. Beccie is Head Start and Hot meals to come up with an agreement once the work say there time, Teacher) and she were discussing school, Mr. Mark (Head Start possibly. putting in a butterfly garden. Are there have a butterfly agreed that it would be okay for Head Startto garden in the fenced area behind the school until the area is to used to be the former installed to keep the Kitchen door locked SO the renters will not have new security system is they are the ones who utilize that space for storage. Cookie then asked about fall social. She stated that The Little League and After-School together the event. They were looking at the Saturday after Trick or Treat sparked concern about the Autumn Glory Event in Kitzmiller. It Head Start, Little League, and Hot meals will be responsible for cleaning those two rooms as bringing back the try to put (10/28/2023). This program would like to was decided that the weekend August Meeting Minutes 114 of Autumn Glory to have the Museum open that Friday (10/13/2023), Saturday (10/14/2023), and Sunday (10/15/2023). Cookie then asked ift the Learning Co-Op could starthosting a bingo night, maybe on Fridays, she wasn't sure. The council is okay with that, pending a signed contract for the usage of the school. Cookie also informed the Mayor and Council that the ball league had put up solar lights on the fence outside oft the dugoutsat the ball field and one was stolen. She asked ifthey should press charges. Mayor Reckart informed Cookie thatthe best thing for them to do is to report it tothe police department and ask them fortheir. Thomas Vose - President oft the Ruth, Enlow Library - He wished to thankthe Town of inviting the library to be a part of the back-to-school block party. The library hosts numerous activities throughout the month for people of all ages. Look on their website or their Facebook page.for when. and where each event takes place. Storytime, Lego Club, STEAM, Legal Assistance & Expungement. The Ruth Enlow Library is also trying to develop a strategic plan in the upcoming months. Ifthere are any services that anyone can think of to helpthe community, to please let him know and he will look into seeing what the library can provide for the community. Becky Reckart - Resident E Would it be possible for the non-profit organizations to work together to try to conduct a spaghetti dinner for Tine Paugh? She is going to Pittsburgh for a transplant, and they could use some help with travel expenses. *The non-profit representatives Also in attendance. with no rémarks: Alysha Noble, Sharon Paugh, & Rhonda Sisler USDA: - Pump truck - Working with the Federal Service Help Desk. Our New UEI has been released from the CAGE Code people. So, our CAGE Code has been reassigned to the former UEI Community Parks & Playgrounds Restrooms LE Peggy is offiçially moved, back into her office, is slowly sorting through all her files. Is hoping to have an update on this by the end of Community Legacy - Sidewalks - All three invoices have been paid. Two have been refunded, LPPI - Electric in Park- $30,000 for electrical upgrades in Park. The Playground Invoice has been paid & refunded, Mayor Reckart will be meeting with an electrician in the park on Monday CDBG - Blighted Property - Peggy & Rachelle are currently working on this packet for this. She hopes to have everything for us by the end of the first week of September. Electrical Car Ports: Francis Energy Contract has been signed by both parties. recommendation. that were there decided to conduct the planning outside of the meeting. Grants: number. Waiting on Sam.gov to finish verifying all information! September. waiting on the reimbursement for the finalinvoice. (09/04/2023). Old Business: Flags in Park - ALL FLAGS AND POLES HAVE BEEN ORDERED AND SHOULD BE HERE NEXT WEEK! Sponsors: 1. Toby Upton Memorial Fund, (Maryland Flag) 2., Kitzmiller Lions Club, (Marines) 3. Coal Bucket Restaurant, (Navy) 4. Brian White & Barb McKenney, (Coast Guard) August Meeting Minutes214 5. VFW & VFW Auxiliary, (Army) 6. American Legion, (American Flag) 7. & American Legion Associate Groups. (Air Force) Chairlift at Community Building (ARP)- Installed, waiting for the MD inspector to come to Back to School Block Party- It went really well! Little League served all ofthe hot dogs that they had brought. The Lion's Club was able to give out all oft their ice cream. The gentleman from the ELKS sutedihatthetumoutwas: great compared toother events they had attended. Cameras & Keyless Entry - Council. requested: that an. itemized. invoice. for the type of Oak'Street & Alley KStorm Drainage - Estimate given from Hawk Excavating for $6,000.00. To Motion to accept the estimate to complete Oak Street Storm Drainage was made Councilmember Hechmer. Coungilmember Brady seconded the motion. 4-0. Motion carried. by Spring Street Concerns E Residents at the end of Spring Street (Next to the Hill going onto Homestead) have brought forth concerns about their yards, basements, & porches flooded when it rains, even when. it'snotthat much. Beccie was able to meet with being to see if there is anything that needs tol be done to fix this issue. Johnny is and waiting for a good rain to see where exactly the issue is. speak to the Maintenance team about the inspect it. CBCarpet Cleaning- Carpets have been cleaned. New Business: C 906 equipment that ist to be used from. each company be delivered. Fix drainage issues from where the newly dug ditches are now working. Johnny working on an estimate Johnny suggested that the Town possibility of cleaning the ditches, culverts, and drainage every other month to help keep them clear of debris. If this were an issue for the town, he would be more than willing to work something out with the town. Councilman also brought attention to the vines that are taking over the powerlines on asked Beccie if she could call Potomac Edison to see if they can be removed. Spring Dogon Main Street- A formal complaint has been made regarding the German 285 W. Main Street. Asked if anything can be done and/orsaid about the constantly from 6 AM: to 8 AM when they are trying to sleep. (Nuisance Ordinances dog barking printed for convenience.) Missi Nesselrodt asked if there was a way the Town could have been Street Brady and Shepherd at for the enforcement of ordinances. Beccie is to check with get a grant Peggy Jamison. Councilmember Concerns: G.Michael Brady- Would like to share with the rest of the council that Lowes donate more towards the ramp at the library. They will be the snow in the wintertime and will also be has decided to purchasing snowbirds to help with of the new purchasing the materials to install a down spout off ramp roof. Theresa R. Harvey-The bushes on Race Street & the bushes on Church the property owners about trimming them back? Mayor Reckart and Butch is to remove the bushes at the Church Street can Street, we contact actually spoke with the property owners about both of these properties. Jake is to trim back the bushes on Race Street Property. August Meeting Minutes3]4 Michael Hechmer- Nothing to report. Cory R. Stieringer L Just wanted to make sure the council was all on the same page as far as the vandalism. If the council could get the information from Beccie assoon as she receives it, that way they can decide as soon as possible. Beccie agreed to reach out to all companies that gave estimates to request the equipment information and send it to the council once iti is received. Motion was made at 8:37 PM to adjourn the meeting by Councilmember Hechmer. The motion was seconded by Coungilmember Harvey. 4-0. Motion carried. VC 1906 These meeting minutes were prepared. by Kitzmillér-Town Gerk/Treasurer on Monday September 18th, 2023. Rebecca M. Glotfelty, Town Clerk/Treasurer A7E These meeting minutes were approved on this 25dyofeglelch the year 2023 byt the following: t Robert L. Reckart, Mayor Councilman G, Michael Brady. Kko Councilwoman Theresa R. Harvey. Councilman Michael A. Hechmer Councilman R. Stieringer Cory leunpe Covy August Meeting Minutes414