Mayor & Town Council Monthly Public Meeting  Date: Monday, January 22nd, 2024. Location: Kitzmiller Community Building  In Attendance:  Time: 7PM  Mayor Robert Reckart Councilman G. Michael Brady Councilwoman Theresa R. Harvey  Councilman Michael Hechmer Councilman Cory R. Stieringer Town Clerk Rebecca M. Glotfelty  Meeting Called to Order by Mayor Reckart at 7PM.  Open with Prayer & Pledge to the Flag Led by resident Nancy Brady  Approval of Minutes:  Councilmember Brady motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the October 2023 Meeting, with Councilmember Harvey seconding the motion. 4-0. Motion carried. Councilmember Brady motioned to approve the meeting minutes from the November 2023 meeting, with Councilmember Harvey seconding the motion. 4-0. Motion carried. Dale Lipscomb - Museum Curator-/ Announced that he was given a picture of Nancy Brady - Resident/Operator of Thrift Shop - The thrift shop was able to December projects. They sponsored the Photo Booth for Old Fashioned they donated $225 worth of gift cards for the Winners of the funeral dinner for Tine Paugh with the help from the Kitzmiller Fire Rita Lambka - Resident - Rita asked if it were possible for the town to the Assembly of God Church. Mayor Reckart and the council  Recognized Guests:  and he framed it and put it in the museum.  Potomac Manor, with help several Christmas for $400, help with the  the out-of-town judges gift cards be accepting donations at this time. on and will be in New Business.  Light Contest and were able to get  totaling $65. The thrift shop was also able to  with the total being spent was $400. The thrift shop will be closed Department, for 75 people  until March, and we will not plow the parking lot at all agreed that this will be voted  Justin Nesselrodt - Resident - Justin asked why the entire sidewalk in front of the Coal  hasn't been getting shoveled. Mayor Reckart stated that he wasn't informed Justin that the tire on the bobcatblew out, sO we were come to be able to have them all replaced, which would very displeased with how the plowing has been being done. USDA- Dump truck - New Estimates, in new business.  Bucket  with Kenny.Justin then asked about cinders  exactly sure but will confirm Mayor Reckart waiting for the new ones to  being placed on the roads.  Missi Nesselrodt - Resident - She  be Wednesday of this week.  just wanted to inform the Mayor and Town Council that she is  Grants:  Community Parks & Playgrounds - Restrooms at Park - Beccie and Siera are finalizing bid  packets.  January 2024 Meeting Minutes1]4    Project Open Space - Portable Stage - $30,000.00 - Beccie and Siera are working on comparing three different companies for the portable stage. Since we are looking for one with a roof apparatus, one has responded that they are not currently taking on any roof structures ThestageDepot.com, We are still waiting to hear from the other two companies  schooloutfitters.com & stagedrop.com).  LPPI - Electric CDBG-  - No in Park Updates  ER  1. Blighted Property - Still waiting to hear from the National Historical Society to see what they have to say aboutthe propèrty. We do know that Cindy Stone was able to obtain more money for us to use due to having to hire. a Building Inspector to come to assess 2. Window Replacement at Community Center - Application was submitted but was pulled by Cindy Stone after the MD PACE meeting. Cindy said it would be in the best interest of the town to add the price of the flooring to this project, SO we could do both projects all  the building.  at once.  Old Business:  Spring Street Storm Drainage - Johnny is waiting to hear back from the county engineer about Update on Security Systems - Currently working on the installation of the security system at the school. Jason King, the County Building Superintendent, placed the job on hold until he and Dave from Maxx Tech Services, LLC had discussed what systems would be installed.  meeting with him to see what all needs to be completed for this.  New Business:  New Truck Estimates = The town received two estimates on the truck bid. An estimate of $102,640 from Diehl's Ford in Accident. The other estimate was received from Team One of Oakland in the amount of $90,860. Diehl's Ford can guarantee the delivery of the vehicle, but Team One cannot at this point in time. Councilmember Hechmer motioned to Accept the bid from Team One if they are able to get the vehicle. If Team One cannot get the vehicle in a timely manner, then we should accept the bid from Diehl's ford. Councilmember Brady Driveway on Race Street - Johnny's Estimate - A resident on Race Street is having issues with therace washing out their driveway. When he contacted the Town Hall about this issue, the resident had already been in contact with. Johnny Hawk, with Hawk Excavating. Beccie reached out to. Johnny to see if he was able to put together an estimate for the job.. Johnny sent the town an estimate in the amount of $6,500 to fix the driveway the way it needs to be fixed. Councilmembers decided to table the discussion, due to the reaction of a few residents in April Meeting - Lions Club is hosting an event at the school on Monday, April 22nd, 2024. Can Councilmember Harvey motioned to move April's Meeting to Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024.  seconded the motion. 4-0. Motion carried.  attendance.  we move April's meeting to Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024?  Councilmember Hechmer seconded the motion. 4-0. Motion carried.  January 2024 Meeting Minutes214    May Meeting - The Town meeting for May falls on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27th, Councilmember Harvey motioned to move May's Meeting to Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. Councilmember Stieringer seçonded the motion. 4-0. Motion carried. Thriving Communities Program - *Letter from Siera Wigfield. *  Can we move May's meeting to Tuesday, May 28th, 2024?  2024).  Councilmember Brady motioned to acceptthat Kitzmiller apply for the Thriving Communities Program but asked that Beccie confirm the fiscal Year with Siera. Councilmember Town Elections - Primary if Needed will be held on March 25th, 2024. General Election held on Tuesday, April gth, 2024. Seats that are up for election are Theresa Michael Hechmer's Seat. Letters of Intent to run for council and Letters of Harvey's Seat and Councilmember Harvey motioned to accept the dates of the elections. Councilmember Times and Judges? Last year we did 10A to 7P. The judges were Carol Ann Matthews (Supervisor), Barb Coleman, & Dale Lipscomb, with Nancy Brady as back Councilmember Hechmer motioned to accept the time and the judges for up. elections. Councilmember Stieringer seconded the motion. 4-0. Motion carried. Plowing the Kitzmiller Assembly of God Church Parking Lot - Councilmember motioned for the town to plow the parking lot at the Assembly Church. Hechmer PACE Reception Recap - Presented by Mayor Reckart - Mayor Reckart presented the  seconded the motion.4-0. Motion carried.  Stieringer will be  due by 7P on 03/12/2024.  recommendation are  Hechmer seconded the motion. 4-0. Motion Carried.  Harvey seconded the motion. 4-0. Motion carried.  Councilmember  projects at the MD PACE Meeting:  following  Kitzmiller Community Center (School) - Flooring in the Cafeteria/Gym, New Refreshing the Outside of the Visitor's Center (Coal Bucket) - Porch Repairs & Maintenance Storage Building - To have a secure place to store our outdoor equipment & to have a dry place to store winter abrasives.  Windows, & New HVAC System Outside façade of the building.  Councilmember Concerns:  Councilmembers Brady, Hechmer, & Stieringer had nothing to report. Councilmember Harvey suggested that when the town employees are between state street and MD 38 be pushed back a little more SO  that plowing, the snow  out.  people can see around it to get  Councilmember Harvey motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 PM. Councilmember  Stieringer seconded the motion. 4-0. Motion carried.  These meeting minutes were prepared bythe KitzmillerTown  Rebecca M. Glotfelty, Town Clerk.  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Somerset Pike (814)444-3400 Fax: (814)443-2621  Quote: 90427 #2 Type: DA1 Order: PO No: Stock: N Brlef Description Light Duty Alum Number of Units: Sales Rep: Inside E-Mail: Sales: EdLyons  Eng/Auth 10/02/23 12:02 1 Page  RUXRCOSATAES MUGETVELONGACS Customer DIEHL'SFORD PO BOX547 SALES INC GRANTSVILLE MD 21536 Attn: ERICDIEHL Phone: 800-240-5135 Fax: 301-895-5888 Cell: 301-895-3135 End User: TOWN OF  Phone: Somerset, PA 15501  CSID:  5716  Dynahauler Classic Warranty Yrs: 1 1 Entered" Larry Faidley. By: LDF 814-442-5164 ERIC.DIEILLIVE.CON Trans No: AUTO Deliver: N Pickup: N Installed:  KITZMILLER CT: Due Date: ?? Wheel Base: ?? 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Tire Size: ?? 8' 6" 96.000" 16" 3/16" Alum Sheet Standard CRAHIonary Post Weld-in Intermediate Posts * NONE Type 4"_E Extruded P_Pine Standard Structure 1/4" Alum Floor Plt Inside radius corners Full Rear Skirt 6" Channel @ 3.63# 4" Channel @ 1.85# 12" Standard 3/16" Bottom Rail 1/2 (24") Alum Sheet Full Width 6" May Be Adjusted 27" Post Standard Height Top Single Paneled Hardware 3/16" Alum Sheet Tailgate 26" *** NONE *** TG Chains & Manual Lever Hardware NO CYLINDER Muncie Gear Pump F-350/600 (PTO 2020+ F-20, PART Harsh RL-D40 DA, Mount) PART NUMBER NUMBER MD #89- DA Cab Controls Hoist, as Elec Spreader 22 Gal AL 1-Ton Required Ladder and *** NONE *** Step Left Front Grooved Tarp Rail, Both ES Cushion JJ J Mudflaps (Continued on Next Page)  Axle Spread:  Y  Build & Ship: N  DIRT INTERMEDIATE SIDE POSTS Square 2  FLOOR:  Top Rail  Height: 8"  NDERSTRUCTURE: BULKHEAD:  Centers  AILGATE:  3/16"Alum Sheet at Construction  YDRAULICS:  Class 40 Conversion Central Hyd  CCESSORIES:    Quote: 90427 #2 PONO: Stock: N  Eng/ /Aucn Page 2  10/02/23 12:02  Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc. Order:  10558 Somerset Pike Somerset, PA 15501  444-3400 Fax: (814) 443-2621  Phone: (814)  Brief Description  Customer DIEHL'S FORD SALES INC PO BOX 547. GRANTSVILLE MD 21536 Attn: ERIC DIEHL Phone: 800-240-5135 Fax: 301-895-5888 Cell: 301-895-3135 End User: TOWN OF KITZMILLER  CSID: 5716 Light Duty Alum Dynahauler  Classic  Warranty Yrs: 1  By: LDF  Number of Units: 1 Entered Sales Rep: Larry Faidley Inside Sales: Ed Lyons E-Mail: ERIC.DIEHLALIVE.COM  Standard Splash Shields LED Marker/Clearance Lights 6000 series LED ST/T in post Spreader Light LED Warning strobe,Self-laveling Federal. Brush Guard SPEÇIFIED COLOR ? Acid Clean  MUD SHIELDS LIGHT PACKAGE POST LIGHT AUX LIGHTS AUX LIGHTS AUX LIGHTS BOARDS BODY  LIGHTS: PAINT LIGHTS 5 1 10 1 REAR 15 1 SIDE 20 1  (Included Equipment)  GROMMET THRU ALL METAL FOR WIRING TAILGATE CHAIN COVERS GRAB HANDLE (ALUM) FULL LENGTH Used w/fixed disp. pump FILTER W/SEND UNIT,SIGHT/TEMP GAUGE Cost for flush face style PTO OFF_AUTO_TRANS. 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Quote: 90427 2  Somerset Pike PA 15501 444-3400 Fax: (814)  Eng/Auth Page 3  Order: PO No; Stock: N 443-2621  Phone: Somerset, (814)  DIEHL'S Customer FORD POE BOX 547 SALES INC GRANTSVILLE MD Attn: ERIC DIEHL 21536 Phone: 800-240-5135 Fax: 301-895-5888 Cell: End TOWN OF Baeri-ss KITZMILLER  CSID: 5716 Light Brief Description  Classic Duty Alum Dynahauler Number of Units: Sales Rep: Inside Sales: E-Mail:  Warranty 1 Entered" Yrs: 1 Larry Faidley Ed Lyons ERIC.DIEHLALIVE.COM  By: LDF  Total Due: Appx. Weight: in price.  Est Volume:  $45,000.00 -=== 3,001 lbs 30 Days  Special Remarks: Unless indicated NOTE: If a purchase this job. *** Owner  Terms: Net 3.1_CU YDS  above, F.E.T., and sales  tax are NOT included  provided before we enter order is required for available S manual will be supplied  this quote as an payment, order and the purchase order must  order any material  be for Printed copy  upon request ***  electronically on USB Drive.  ease review carefully. fice or your sales ease signed sign and return representative. one of the creases in ccepted, changes to  If you, have any  If there questions, are no contact this  ur order. copy JEJ of this quotation before enclosed copies. We questions, must  Payment Terms: Net 30 Days PRICE SUBJECT TO AFTER 7 CHANGE DAYS administrative fee  reserves the right to we process and materials from our vendors requote and due to high fabricate cost may delay scheduled delivery.  have  market fluctuations.  st the option cost and orders within two weeks of scheduled  production will incur a $150.00  Date:  (Customer Signature)    1/22/2024  Robbie Mayor Reckart  Town  of Kitzmiller  Projected Projects  Projects at thek Kitzmiller Community Center a. Flooringint the Cafeteria/Gym b. New! HVACSystem Refreshingt the Outside oft the Visitor'sCenter a. Porch Repairs b. Outside Façade oft the! building Maintenance: Storage Building a.Tohaveas secure placet tos store our outdoor equipment b.Toh havea a dry placet tos store winter abrasives  Potential Projects  2  1    1/22/2024  Kitzmiller Community  Center  This buildingi is usedi forawide array ofa activities, organizations, and Mostr recently itb became the! home oft the helpingh handst thrift shop that israne entirely by volunteers and allp proceeds are disbursed back Itis also the! home oft thel Kitzmiller Afters schoolp program, Kitzmiller Head start, Kitzmiller Senior Nutrition, &1 ther ruth Enlow library.  events.  amongst our community. TOWNOFKIZMILLER  3  Replace the Flooring  Replacement oft the asbestos flooringi in the gym/recreation area.  a  4  -  2    1/22/2024  Installation ofa a New HVAC System *Ouro currentf furnaces systemt that isi installeda att the! Kitzmiller CommunityCenter. *We aree experiencingalotof issues recently, duet tot there being nol heatt throughoutt the building, whichp putsas standstill toa allp programs andr nonprofits whou utilize theb building. Ther monthlye expense ofusing thiss systemi is outrageousa as well.  5  Kitzmiller VISITORS  Kitzmiller Visitor's Center  6  Jarc  3    1/22/2024  Porch  &  The paint ont theb building is severely chippingand There are also holes int thep porchthat provides access  Repair  peeling off. tot the! building.  Façade of the Building  7  Maintenance  Storage Building Anew storage buildingf formunicipal equipment thati is currently beingstored unsecured outside, exposed to all weather conditions & wildlife. Itv would also be used for winter abrasives tol be able toh help properly treat the streets ini the winter  season.  8  4    1/22/2024  Maintenance Storage Building  The maintenance Storage building will also providea a secure place for the towni to store their seasonal This will help thet town be able to monitor the equipment tor make: sure nothingi is happeningt to itt thati isn'tsupposed This will also provide an environmentallys safe space fort this equipment tol be stored out oft the damaging weather  equipment.  to be.  conditions andj  V -  9  Maintenance Storage Building  While the  Currently, we are storing our Winter Abrasives outside.  neighborhood kidsf findt the" "cinder pile" al lot off fun, havingt to storet the cinders outside  creates issues for thel Town.  10  5    1/22/2024  KITZMILLER MARYLAND INC. 1906  Summary There are: SO many new andi funt things happening around Kitzmiller. Tol helpt thet town continue to stridet forward, we needt to accept these changes andi incorporate whati is going on around Us into the everyday lifei int thet town of  Kitzmiller.  11  Thank you. Robert L. Reckart, Mayor  Councilmembers: G. Michael Brady Theresa R. Harvey Michael A. Hechmer Cory R. Stieringer  Rebeccal M. Glotfelty Town Clerk/Treasurer P.O.B Box 607 Kitzmiller, MD: 21538 Phone: 301.4533449 Fax: 301.453-3199 Email: Kitzmd@shente.net  12  6    THE BOARD OF GARRETT COUNTY  COMMISSIONERS FAX301-334-5000  203 South Fourth Street- Courthouse. Room 207 Oakland, Maryland 21550 wwwgarettcounty.org ndrmsyeT  301-334-8970  301-895-3188  Board of Commissioners Paul C. Edwards Ryan S. Savage s.Larry Tichnell  County Administrator Kevin G. Null County. Attorney Gorman E. Getty III  January17,2024  Garrett County Government Community Development & Planning 203 South Fourth Street - Room 208 Oakland, Maryland 21550  SUBJECT:THRIVING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM LETTER OF COMMITMENT Garrett County Government submitted al Letter of Interest to the US participate in the Fiscal Year 2023 Thriving Communities capacity building support from capacity building This letter of commitment verifies that we are committed: toworking Per Section F of the Call for LOIs, we commit to providing staff resources performance to enable our engagement and support coordination: with  KD  Department of Transportation (USDOT) to  Program (TCP) to receive technical assistance, planning, and providers ("Capacity Builders") that are funded through the USDOT.  our TCP Letter ofi Interest (LOI) to advance the local vision and needs with the community partners identified in  we articulated inourl LOI.  over the three-year TCP period of our communitypartners and the USDOT-  funded Capacity Builder; and to meeting other  progremcommtments.  This includes to:  Coordinate with the assigned Capacity Builder and engage int the TCP Community  Coordinate with and meaningfully engage. with community other staff or departments int the leada applicant Coordinate and submit the required reporting detailed agency. in section F.2 oft Coordinate participation and engage in annual TCP meetings with funding is provided through the program tosupport  of Practice.  additional partners that may be useful to engage in the work partners (both those identified in the LOI and  supported through this program) and with  the LOI.  Capacity Builders and USDOT, noting that develop and co-sign with them a the implementation roles and  partner organizations.  participation from my organization and the community  Ifselected, we will coordinate with the assigned TCP Capacity Builder to Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that describes the technical responsibilities of respective organizations (including the and other items that both parties feel are relevant. advance transformative infrastructure projects.  provided through this program for the three-year period of assistance, planning, and capacity building to be coordinating the MOA and providingi it to USDOT. The MOA performance. will delineate The Capacity Builder is responsible for  partner organizations), anticipated timelines, deliverables,  We look forward to participating in the TCP to build local capacity in our  organization and community: to  Sincerely, Paul Edwards - Chairman 2E2    NTSVI MD/ 1864 CORPORATE  TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE mio@vsitgrantylecon ger@vaigantsyilecon  171Hill Street, Grantsville, MD 21536  (301)895-3144  January 19, 2024  Garrett County Government Community Development & Planning 203 South Fourth: Street, Room 208 Oakland, Maryland 21550  SUBJECT: Thriving Communities Program Letter of Commitment Town of Grantsville, Maryland  Dear Thriving Communities Program Team,  On behalf of the Town of Grantsville, Maryland, am writing to express our commitment as al key community partner in the application submitted by Garrett County Government for the Fiscal Year 2023 Thriving Communities Program (TCP) under the US Department ofTransportation  (USDOT).  Our partnership with Garrett County Government in this endeavor is built upon a foundation of shared goals and collaborative efforts. Historically, we have worked together on various community and infrastructure projects, leveraging our collective resources for the  betterment of our residents and the broader region.  Anticipated Role and Relationship:  The Town of Grantsville anticipates playing a pivotal role in the TCP, particularly in aspects Ourr relationship with Garrett County Government is anchored in mutual cooperation, with al history of jointly tackling community challenges, especially those related to  related to urban planning and infrastructure development.  transportation and local development. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:  While the Town of Grantsville may not directly provide technical assistance or capacity building, we will actively participate in and support initiatives led by Garrett County  Government and the TCP Capacity Builders.    TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE mio@vsitgrantvillecom myor@vaitgamtvilecom  NTSV MD 1864 CORPORAIEP  171 Hill Street, Grantsville, MD 21536  (301)895-3144  Engagement with the Disadvantaged Community:  The Town of Grantsville has a strong relationship with the local community,  areas identified as disadvantaged.  especially in  Our experience includes meaningful engagement through community meetings, feedback sessions, and collaborative projects, ensuring that our initiatives are inclusive and  representative of community needs.  Commitment to TCP Participation:  We are committed to regular engagement with the TCP Capacity Builder and the TCP We also anticipate participating in annual TCP meetings, understanding that support for these activities is provided through the program.  Community of Practice.  funding building local  The Town of Grantsville looks forward to contributing to the TCP's objectives of  capacity and advancing transformative infrastructure  projects in our community.  Sincerely,  )  EmayBAe  Emily Newman-Edwards Mayor, Grantsville, Maryland    Town ofKitzmiller  104 W. Center Street PO Box 607 Kitzmiller, MD21538 Phone: 301-453-3449 Town Clerk: Rebecca M. Glotfelty Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Garrett County Government Community Development & Planning 203 South Fourth Street, Room 208 Oakland, Maryland 21550  ZMILLER  Mayor Robert L. Reckart Councilman G. Michael Brady Councilwoman Theresa L. Harvey Councilman Michael A. Hechmer Councilman Cory R. Stieringer  SUBJECT: Thriving Communities Program Letter of Commitment Town of Grantsville, Maryland  Dear Thriving Communities Program Team,  lam writing on behalf of the Town of Kitzmiller, Maryland, in my capacity as Mayor, to affirm our commitment as a key community partner in the application led by Garrett County Government for the Fiscal Year 2023 Thriving Communities Program (TCP), initiated by the US Department of Transportation Our alliance with Garrett County Government is pivotal in our shared vision for community enhancement and infrastructure development. We have a strong tradition of collaborating on various  (USDOT).  projects, aiming to uplift the well-being and prosperity of our residents.  Anticipated Role and Relationship:  The Town of Kitzmiller will actively contribute to the TCP, focusing on community revitalization and sustainable development, leveraging our unique geographic location and historical context. Our established relationship with Garrett County Government is characterized by mutual respect and effective collaboration, aimed at addressing the specific needs of our community.  Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:  Though our direct involvement in providing technical assistance or capacity building is limited, we fully support the initiatives and projects under the TCP, facilitated by Garrett County Government  and the Capacity Builders.  Engagement with the Disadvantaged Community:  Kitzmiller has a long-standing commitment to engaging with and supporting our disadvantaged communities. We have undertaken various initiatives to ensure their voices are heard and their Our experience in community engagement, particularly in areas facing socio-economic challenges,  needs are met.  will be invaluable in the TCP.    Commitment to TCP Participation: We pledge our full participation in the TCP, TCP Community of Practice. We are prepared to partake in annual TCP meetings, support our participation. We are enthusiastic about the and drive transformative  engaging regularly with the Capacity Builder and the  recognizing that program funding will  opportunity to work within the TCP framework to projects fori the betterment of Kitzmiller and  enhance local capacity  the surrounding areas.  Sincerely, - Robert Reckart  Mayor, Town of Kitzmiller, Maryland