s  Town of Rising Sun  /  Mayor & Commissioners Town Meeting Minutes  June 9, 2015  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, June 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM. For the record the meeting place and time  were duly posted as required.  MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Travis Marion, Vice Mayor George Walker, 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 Warnick and: seconded by IN THE MATTER OF REPORTING OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Town Administrator Bonenberger readi into the record Minutes oft the Executive Session of May 26, 2015 (see Executive Session report).  Spencer.  Travis Marion followed byt the Pledge of Allegiance.  Commissioner Scully to approve the Minutes of May 26, 2015. Motion carried 4-0.  IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:  Mike Schober of CDM: Smith Engineers- - The waste water treatment plant is 85% complete and remains ons schedule; the plant willl be in operation in about two weeks followed by two months of testing with the contractor wrapping ups some details. Miller Environmental has been hired to handle plant Miller Environment Mike Pointer, CEO, and Doug Connell, Operations Manager, briefly explained the  operations.  lagoon system and the new) process. IN THE MATTER OF CITIZENS' INPUT: None.  1    ege  4  June 9, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  IN THE MATTER OF STAFF REPORTS:  Chief Peterson:  361 calls for service from 5/11-6/9;  Commissioner Warnick participated in a weekend ride-a-long with an officer; Shared statistical data of officers on duty and territory coveredi in Cecil County; Received grant from State Aid for Police Protection for $36,000; Submitted grant to Governor's Office for Crime Control and Prevention for body cameras; Submitted granti information to LGIT fort their version of body cameras;  Ina an effort to improve response time, components for new radio system are beingi installed that permit Upgrading to county-wide reportmanagement system to have larger amounts of data to close gaps. As Building Inspector, Town Administrator Bonenberger assisted an Electrical Inspector, the Fire Department and Fire Marshall in assessing the fire damage at Big Foots and surrounding properties; Debris and clutter on steps andi in! basements raised major safety issues about building conditions and Knox Boxes provide for quick access, without damage, mostly to stores and some offices, by allowing the property owner to place al keyi int the Knox Box accessible only to the Fire Department. The Knox Box has become a code requirement in the 2012 International Building Code and is applied with renovations or Four USDA Grants or Request for Financial Assistance have deadlines inj June and arei in the process. The $60,000 grant for Economic Development and Community Revitalization study has been successfully submitted. Such study had been put out to bid with al larger scope that resulted in prices that were not The Maryland Department of Planning and Department of Community Housing and Development has graciously provided the assistance of some college graduates in pursuit of the Masters' Degrees to draft the applicationi for the Sustainable Community Designation. Aresolution will be presented shortly for Another Grant. Application is for replacement of water lines, connections, paving, etc. on Ryan Drive Ina addition to cutting our grass, Public Works personnel mow lawns at about fifteen vacant and  county-wide tracking of officers;  Town. Administrator Bonenberger:  shed light on some resources to address such issues.  new construction;  feasible for the town.  board approval.  On-going negotiations continue with Chester Water;  estimated at $500-$750,000. abandoned houses;  Public Works Department remains diligent in filling potholes;    Re /  June 9, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  Progress on thel budget is running behind andi is about 85% completed. Adirective from the elected Financial Reports have been distributed. Note that Patricia Wagner continues to recover from major  body is to pull the reins tighter for needed infrastructure upgrades;  surgery.  IN THE MATTER OF THE REPORT OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: No Report.  IN THE MATTER OF1 THE MAYOR'S REPORT: the volunteers for Sunfest; with students;  Mayor Marion thanked the Rising Sun Chamber of Commerce, Vince. Sammons, Bud McFadden and all Visited Rising Sun Middle School in 4 different classrooms where he conducted round-table discussions  Speaking at the Rising Sun Middle School graduation this Friday; Guest of Honor at the Rising Sun High School graduation on the same day; System. An additional installation is planned in our stairwell;  Artwork received from students at Rising Sun High School is now displayed ont the new' Walker Display Thank you to Chief Peterson and the Police Department for assisting with Mayor for the Day. Calvert  Elementary plans to participate next year.  IN THE MATTER OF OLD BUSINESS: None IN THE MATTER OF NEW BUSINESS:  With respect to Commissioner Walker and Mayor Marion's attendance at the MML Conference the week of June 29th, the stated meeting of the Mayor and Commissioners will continue as planned for. June 231d.  IN" THE MATTER OF COMMISSIONER REPORTS:  Commissioner Authenreath and Town. Administrator Bonenberger reviewed KCI Technologies proposal. The proposal isi for a preliminary report and environmental impact study to replace water lines and repave streets on Ryan Drive. This proposal complements the information ordinarily required by agencies with respect to projected costs and impacts to the environment, details that are often above and beyond local staff's ability. Proposal details reflect Preliminary $17,470, Environment Impact Study $6,120, and Direct Expense Needs of $460 fora a grand total of $24,050. Again, the information gleaned from: such work is critical to grants submissions and: subsequent awards. Motion was made to authorize KCI to proceed with the preliminary engineer report and environment report for approximately $24,050. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Warnick. Afterf further discussion, motion carried 4-0.    June 9, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  e  Commissioner Authenreath is ini receipt of Stage 2 of Road way, Sidewalk and Street Evaluation from KCI just this week and plans to review this information and meet again with KCI, the Town Administrator, Stage 3 combines these two to give priority to streets, sidewalks, utilities, storm drains, etc. Asar result ofa a project through Wilmapco, the Town has received fourteen bicycle racks and will incur Thank you again tot those who contributed to the success of Sunfest, especially Norm Hunter and' Vince Sammons. There wasl large participation and many favorable comments were. shared. Planning & Zoning Commission meets next Monday at 6:30PM and continues to work ont the Subdivision and Land Use ordinance. Another member is needed to fill the board.  the Public' Works Director and anyone else interestedi is also welcome.  only the labor to install them at the three town parks.  Mayor Marion reminded everyone about the Color Fun Run on Saturday with participants arriving around 8A AM for setup and starting time at 10 AM until2 2 PM. Chief Peterson spoke about the affected roads and suggested  that residents avoid town as much as possible.  Commissioner Scully: No Report. Commissioner Walker:  With no report, Commissioner Walker expressed appreciation to Mr. Schober, Mr. Connell and Mr. Pointer for  their attendance and reports this evening. Commissioner Warnick:  Congratulations toi thei two Eagle Scouts completing work on park projects. Another Scout continues work on the boardwalk at the Dog Park. understand the growth of particular plants, invasive species, etc.  Wetlands maintenance and invasive control continues at Triangle Dog! Park with focus in the first year to Thanks to Rising Sun Elementary 4th graders who helped plant native plants and remove invasive Thanks also to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the donation of 100 trees and all the Please plan to attend the Rising Sun Arts Council's first of Second Saturday events at! 5 PM with ai free  species.  helping hands that assisted.  Thanks again for the Chamber's 26th Annual Sunfest and the many helping hands.  concert at Diddie Richardson Park.    - - S a -  June 9, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  Mayor Marion added that the schedule for Movies in the Park is nearly complete and an events calendar willl be Motion was made by Commissioner Walker and seconded by Commissioner Warnick to adjourn at 8:10PM.  released for the remainder of2 2015.  Respectfully: submitted, Marsha. J. Spencer Ebun Town Clerk  Motion to approve these minutes was made by Commissioner Walker and seconded by Commissioner Warnick.  Motion carried 3-0.  DECLARATION AND VERIFICATION OF AUTHENTICITY  I,N 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, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of  the Town. of Rising Sun as of this 14th day of July 2015.  Respectfully submitted  Mwes  Town Clerk    a  >  June 9, 2015 Town Meeting Minutes  CERTIFICATE & TOWN SEAL  (STATE OF MARYLAND) (COUNTY OF CECIL) (TOWN OF RISING SUN)