Town of Rising Sun September 22, 2015  Le  Mayor & Commissioners Town Meeting Minutes  Let it be remembered that the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the Town of Rising Sun, held a Town Meeting on the 3rd floor of the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2015 at 7:00 PM. For the record the meeting place and  time were duly posted as required.  MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Travis Marion, Commissioners. Authenreath, Scully and' Warnick.  MEMBERS ABSENT: None.  STAFF/CONSULTANTS PRESENT: Town. Administrator Calvin. A. Bonenberger, Jr., and Town Clerk Marsha. J. IN THE MATTER OF CALLING THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PMI by Mayor IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Commissioner Scully and seconded by Commissioner Warnick to approve the Minutes of September 8, 2015. Motion carried 3-0.  Spencer.  Travis Marion and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: None.  IN THE MATTER OF CITIZENS INPUT: Comments were made and action items taken by respective  commissioners.  IN THE MATTER OF STAFF REPORTS:  Chief Peterson:  Canine unit and helicopter: support hovering around Maple Heights last evening. State Police tactics have priorities that include officers' safety that precludes intervention of the general public. Often the situation does not lend well to timely notice to residents. Int this case, there wasi no present danger. With the exception of the State Police, Cecil County has transitioned to the new computerized reporting  system that allows for consistency with reporting.  1    Bs    September 22, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  Mayor's Report:  Attended Cecil County Sheriff's Department's "Thank: a Cop" dayi in Charlestown. Donate Life Month - donation forms are located in the lobby.  Received Certificate from University of Maryland: for completing course work for the Academy for  Excellence inl Local Governance.  Spooktacular is planned for October 24 with openings for vendor participation.  Historical Preservation Commission:  Civil' War Reenactment is scheduled for October 3rd-5th, with plans to accommodate 200-300: school students visiting the soldiers at various stations on Friday morning. The Reenactments are: scheduled for Saturday around 1 PM: and again on Sunday at 2 PM. A period dance with al band will be open to the The Historical Preservation Commission meets oni the second Wednesday each month. Museum hours are 4-71 PM on the second Saturday oft the month.  public.  IN THE MATTER OF OLD BUSINESS: None. IN THE MATTER OF NEW BUSINESS: None.  IN THE MATTER OF REPORTING OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Town Administrator Bonenberger read into the record Minutes oft the Executive Session oft the Ethics Board held on September 22, 2015. (See Minutes of  Executive Session).  IN THE MATTER OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:  The unofficial list of candidates fort thet two Commissioners positions that will serve four-year terms are: Letters will be prepared tot the candidates who need to correct or add some minor pieces of Commissioners-elect will be sworn in on the second Tuesday in November or at thet first town Personnel Manual Revisions - changes were made according tot the passed resolution; Chief Peterson  Bob Fisher, Dale Gerber. Jr., Brian Leishear, Joanne Osborne, and. Joseph Shephard.  information ont the Election Forms. October 19th-E Election Day  meeting.  has completed the Police Department manual for review byt the Town Attorney. Elected Body Protocol - please provide feedback to help move along this process.    R  September 22, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  Property Maintenance Code - public discussions willl be planned; complaints continue to be received regarding high grass, vacant houses, abandoned cars, etc. MML has expressed interest in the Town's Big Foots - demolition permit has been approved with plans for this 3-4 day process to be scheduled Zoning Map Update: KCI has prepared the new digital zoning map which will be listed on the County's GIS site. The Town's planned road restoration program includes a color triage on the condition oft the Sewer Update: With various obstacles that have included court challenges, the USDA review process, designobjections, etc. the completion oft the: sewer planti is a monumental accomplishment. Aerial  approach to vacant and abandoned houses.  this week.  town roads and storm drains.  shots and photographs were shared.  State Highway meeting - proposing to plant 1501 trees att the sewer plant.  MDE and USDAI have met at the plant, reviewed operations, and viewed very clear samples of Lagoon - no longer discharging into the stream; engineers assure that 11 acres of surface water An Annexation request has been received fort the Reynolds tract between Pearl and Route: 1 Meetings have been held with other developers thati include possible donation of the home on Land connected to Knutsen property near Fire Company - interest in ai type of PUD or Streetlamp Productions is moving to' Valley' View and will offer something fort the kids, i.e. Zumba classes, theatre with auditions, etc. Parking issues need to be addressed. Bryans' Grace - With an update on the legal action, it is unfortunate that the developer walked away from his obligation. After repeated updates over the years to Cecil Bank, the Town considers it most unfortunate that Cecil Banki is not honoring the letters of credit. Valley View parking spaces -a vendor has been secured to re-line parking spaces next week over two days. Residents will be asked to move to other sections as work progresses. Ryan Drive - bids are going out Friday with the advertisement on' Wednesdayt to rebuild the road base; KCI will handle the bid packets (estimated due date of 10/8), review and make a recommendation. Expected completion oft this project is near Thanksgiving for $300,000. The work will involve the intersection of Sunrise Circlet to the cul-de-sac.  thet treated water.  provides adequate evaporation. Power will be shut down to the lagoon.  corridor.  the Reynolds tract for use as at town museum. Spicers = request for Crab Carry Out to relocate there. combination of businesses/homes.    R  September 22, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  INTHE MATTER OF COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS:  Commissioner Authenreath:  Valley View-1 tree trimmed at stop sign; line striping as mentioned above. Ryan Drive Update - as provided above in Town Administrator'sr report.  Mayor Marion interjected comments of appreciation for Commissioner Scully's service and disappointment that Howard Bank has taken the position to not permit her to runi in this election. Additionally, the Mayor encouraged the commissioner candidates to ask questions and become acquainted with current board  members. Scully:  Thank you to the Mayor for his kind words.  Commissioner. Scully plans to be available to offer helpi in the future.  Warnick:  RSArts Council had large turnout fori most recent Saturday with artist Tim Jackson and Tricia Jetson. Two hours this past Saturday: API Environmental Sciences from Rising Sun High School at' Veterans Park Tomorrow more than 40 trees will be planted at' Veterans Parki from 5:30PM-7PM.  One Eyed. Jacks Band was rained out and will be rescheduled. Cinderella release at Movies int the Park- more than 100 attendees.  fore education.  Registration is open for the Clean Stream Alliance.  Mayor Marion thanked Commissioner Warnick for his commitment to Movies int the Park through the summer With no other business to come before the board, motion was made by Commissioner Warnick and seconded by  months with: special thanks to sponsors Martins Food Market and Armstrong. Commissioner Scully to adjourna at 8:10PM. Motion carried 3-0.  Respectulysubmittes, b  Town Clerk    &  September 22, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  MOTION WASI MADE BY COMMISSIONER WARNICK. AND: SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER, AUTHENREATH TO APPROVE THESE MINUTES ATT THEC OCTOBER 13,2015 MEETING OF MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS. MOTIONCARRIED: 2-0.  DECLARATION AND VERIFICATION OF AUTHENTICITY  1,M Marsha J. Spencer, Clerk for the Town of Rising Sun, Maryland, do herby certify that the above and foregoing minutes are a true, perfect and complete copy of the Minutes adopted by the Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Rising Sun, Maryland, and is identical to the original thereof appearing in the official records of the Town of Rising Sun, Maryland and the same has not, since  its adoption, been rescinded or amended in any respect.  IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Ihave hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of  the Town of Rising Sun as of this 13th day of October 2015.  Respectfully submitted  A  MarshaSpencer Townçlerk  CERTIFICATE & TOWN SEAL  (STATE OF MARYLAND) (COUNTY OF CECIL) (TOWN OF RISING SUN)