Kitzmiller Mayor and Town Council Monthly Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27th, 2023  Date: Monday, February27",2023. Mayor Robert Reckart Councilman G. Michael Brady Councilwoman Theresa R.Harvey  Location: Kitzmiller Community Building Time: 7PM  In Attendance:  Councilwoman Diane Nye-Paugh Town Clerk Rebecca M. Glotfelty  -  Meeting Called to Order at7:02PM: by Mayor Reckart. Dale Lipscomb openedwith prayer, followed by Councilmember Nye-Paugh motioned to accept the of minutes from Monday, January 23d, 2022.  the Pledge of Allegiance.  Councilmember Brady seconded the motion. 3-0. Motion Carried.  Announcements:  - Those with intent to file their Candidate Intent Form have until March 14th to file with the Town Hall. - Playground disassembly dayi is being planned for April 15th. The new Playground installation will be in  Two Council Seats and the Mayor seat are all up for election.  the first week of May. Recognized Guests:  GC Sherriff's Department - Sheriff Meyers got ahold ofCouncilmember Brady to speak on his behalf. He Nancy Brady - Helping Hands Thrift. Shop = Just wanted to report to the council what the income for the thrift has been. Total income for two months was $1,025.45. $201.30 was spent on paintfor the thrift shop. Special thanks to Rick Armstrong & Sandy Browning for painting. The ending balance was Dalton Smith - SmithSweeping = Introduced himself and his street sweeper business. Came to ask if the town would need his services. Mayor Reckart asked what his prices were. Dalton informed the mayor and the council that he could charge by the hour, or cut a deal to do the entire town, whatever would be cheaper for the town. Also said that there are different options of what to do with the gravel once it's gathered up. Mayor Reckart informedSmith that we will take his business into consideration Diane Kisner- The Library will be celebrating Dr. Seuss this week. National Library Week is coming up in April. To celebrate this, we will be hosting Didgeridoo Down Under" on April 26th, 2023, at 10:30AM. Rob Thomas will be bringingseveral of these instruments to present to those who attend. Thomas Vose - Just wanted to report that the updated restrooms at the school look great and hopes Sharon Paugh - K.V.F.D. - Verified the Date for Homecoming is. July 22nd, 2023. And informed Mayor Also in attendance with no comments: Dale Lipscomb, Rita Lambka, Justin Nesselrodt, Missi Nesselrodt,  had prior obligations, with nothing new to report.  $824.10.  when we hold the annual budget meeting and asked him to return an, estimate.  that we all continue toj just keep chuggingalong.  Reckart that she will be in touch, for the signing of the parade permit.  & Becky Reckart.    Grants:  Community! Legacy Grant - Sidewalks - Reading of Bid Packets  There were 11 Bid Packets sent out, 3 contractors showed up the day of the walk through, and only 1 bid packet was submitted. The bid packet submitted was from Carl Belt, Inc. All requested  paperwork" was: submitted properly. Thetotal pricing is listed as follows:  Section 1-S School (Wt to E): $28,730.00  Section 2-1 Various Sections between intersection of W. Main & 4th St. to the Intersection of W. Section 3 -Various Sections between the intersection of W. Main & 4rd St. tothe intersection of Section 4 - Various Sections between intersections of 3rd &W.Main and intersection of W. Section 5- Small Section between W Main & 2nd St and W. Main to Rt. 38: $3,315.00 Estimated Completion Time would be 90 Calendar Days from Notice of Proceed Date.  Main & 3rd Street (Wto E): $16,575.00 W. Main & 2nd St. (W to E): $55,250.00 Main & 2nd St.: $28,730.00. Total: $132,600.00  Unit Price per LF of Retaining Wall = $750.00 ** Vote willl bei in New Business. **  USDA = Dump truck - We are in the process of registration approval.  Appalachian Regional Commission Grant - (Museum) Germain's has the parts needed, ordered. Just Mountain Maryland Mini Grant - Park-Working on sign designs with Melissa & poster wording. Third Street Drainage - Work is almost complete. There is an agreement made between Johnny and the Townof Kitzmiller that once good weather hits & stays, he will come back to finish the job with hot Busted Pipe @ School over Christmas Break- $869.56-C County Reimbursed us for this.  waiting on them to get here.  Old Business: mix.  Website Currently being updated.  New Business:  Garrett Municipalities Meeting Report- Presented by Mayor Reckart  Donation to the Quarter Auctions - KASP & KVFD -( (3T-Shirt Gift Certificates Each for In Stock Inventory) Councilmember Harvey motions to donate 3 gift certificates to each organization for their quarter auctions. Councilmember Brady seconded the motion. 3-0. Motion carried. Homecoming - Janice Ray Band agreed for Entertainment. 12P to3 3P.  -Jay Savage will be hosting the' Volleyball Tournament (AM) Jimmy & Tiara Hinebaugh will be hosting the Cornhole Tournament. (AM) Will be getting the Firework Invoice next week.. Garrett Art's Council Grant has been submitted. Currently Booking' Vendors. -D's Eats is already signed. up to attend. Kona Ice has signed upt to attend.  Attorney Letter = Billing rate increase. Mike Llewelyn, the town's attorney, sent a letter to the town to inform us of the rate increase of his services. His rate has increased to $200.00/hour.    Tax' Yield Rate - Councilmember Brady motioned to keep the Tax' Yield Rate the same as previous Use oft the Community Building The community building has been requested for use by a non-profit group for parents who have lost children. They would liket to start hosting their meetings in March. There will be a rental agreement signed and they will not be charged. Councilmember Nye-Paugh motions to allow the usage of the community building, with an annual contract. Councilmember Sidewalk Project Vote: There was no vote made to approve the Bid Proposal from Carl Belt. Mayor Reckart: said that he would get in touch with Carl Belt to see how to remedy the amount we were over  years. Councilmember Harvey seconded the motion. 3-0. Motion carried.  Brady seconded the motion. 3-0. Motion carried.  budget.  Councilmember Concerns:  Theresa R. Harvey-s Somebody brought to her attention that there is a dog on a chain that goes across the sidewalk on West Main! Street sO people cannot walk on the sidewalk. I'm not sure if that would be at town issue or animal control. Mayor Reckart stated that he would be looking into it. G.N Michael Brady - There are some potholes on Homestead Street that need some attention. Councilmember Harvey added that there is also one on her: street (State Street). Beccie added that there areankle breaking potholes in front of Diane Nye-Paugh's house (Center Street). Justin asked if wel have ever thought about getting hot mix to fix the holes? Mayor Reckart stated that yes, we have Diane Nye-Paugh - Do we have anything that talks about storage containers parked on the street? Councilmember Brady as long asi it is tagged,and is in date, then no. It would be the same as a vehicle Councilmember Nye-Paugh motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:56PM. Councilmember Harvey  thought about it. Iti is on the list of the things to discuss at the budget meeting.  with dead tags sitting on the road. seconded the motion. 3-0. Motion carried.  These meeting minutes were preparecby Kitzmiller Town,Clerk, Rebecca M. Glotfelty on 03/06/2023.  Rebecca M. Glotfelty, These  hsbshiyly  minutes were approved on 32723 by the following:  Mayor, Robert L. Reckart  Councilmember G. Michael Brady Councilmember Theresa R. Harvey, Councilmember Michael A. Hechmer  A  Tchic  AA pa  Councilmember Diane Nye-Paugh 44