The Town of  GLEN ECHO Chartered 1904 ownnal@glenecho.org  Town Hall 6106 Harvard Avenue - Glen Echo Maryland 20812 (301)320-4041  TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2022 Held Virtually Via Zoom  CALLTOORDER: MAYOR DIA COSTELIO.715PM  PRESENT Mayor: Dia Costello.  Councilmembers: (CM) Mona Kishore, Dan Spealman, Matt Stiglitz, and. Julia Wilson.  CLOSED SESSION: The Town Council met in open session for the purpose of entertaining al motion to enter closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b)(1) to discuss  the compensation andj performance evaluation of the Town Manager. Motion to enter closed session: CM Kishore; 2nd CM Stiglitz. All in favor.  Open Session: PRESENT Mayor: Dia Costello.  Councilmembers: (CM) Mona Kishore, Dan Spealman, Matt Stiglitz, and Julia Wilson.  Town Manager: (TM) Beth Stickler. Residents: Bill Vincent (The Echo). Guests: Ha-Yeon Jeon (Del. Korman representative).  OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCILTOHEARI RESIDENTS' COMMENTS:  Mayor Costello offered an opportunity tot take comments from the residents. There were: no comments. HEARING AND VOTE ONADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 22-06 SMALLCELLCODEAMENDMENTS:  Costello  The Council held al hearing, announced to Town residents, on the proposed amendments to the Town's small cell  ordinance, first enacted in 2019, which ins summary would make the following changes:  Reducing the maximum size of equipment boxes from 28 cubic feet to 12 cubic feet)  1    Require vendor to give a two year plan to the Town for deployment of 5Gi ini the Town Reduce the maximum number of antennae on a single pole from five to three. Require vendors to pay an application fee and annual inspection fee.  Reduce the minimum distance between antennae owned by the same vendor from 1000 feet to 500 feet.).  The principal reason for the proposed amendments were changes to the County regulations/policy on this matter, in  response to new. FCC guidelines.  The ordinance had been discussed and introduced. at the Council meeting on November 28, 2022, and residents were provided with an opportunity to provide comments on thej proposed ordinance at the hearing or via email by December 12 tot the Town Manager. One written comment was provided prior to the hearing, and no additional  comments were provided at the hearing.  The written comment concerned two issues: (1) A concern that the proposed ordinance clarify that the size of equipment boxes should: not exceed the proposed size limitation; and (2) a concern that we were allowing boxes to be installed closer The Council considered both comments. With regard to the size, the Council observed that the proposed regulation already stated that equipment boxes are to be "no more than" 12 cubic feet in size, and therefore this concern is already addressed. Regarding the concern with reducing the mandated separation of equipment, the Council noted that the Town proposed this change (the reduction of the 1,000-foot separation to 500 feet), based on the recommendation of counsel, who reported that the Town of Chevy Chase's telecommunications counsel was concern that the previous 1,000 foot separation may be considered too restrictive, and thus run afoul of FCC rules which prohibit local jurisdictions from  than previously permitted.  imposing restrictions preventing the effective provision of service.  Having considered all comments and after brief discussion, the Council voted on Ordinance 22-06. So far the Town has  not been approached by any utility about installing 5G antenna.  Motion to Adopt Ordinance 22-06 (Small Cell): CMI Kishore; 2nd CM Stiglitz. Approved 4-0. PROPOSED SMALL CELL RIGHTOF WAYUSE AGREEMENT: Costello  The Council voted on this agreement at the December 12 Council meeting. Iti includes the application fee and annual  inspection fee.  Motion to Adopt Small Cell Right ofV WayUse Agreement: CM Stiglitz; 2md CM Wilson. Approved 4-0.  COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: ACTION ON NOVEMBER 28, 2022) MEETING Minutes oft thel November 28, 2022 Council meeting were approved. Motion to Approve Minutes: CM Spealman; 2nd CM' Wilson. Approved 4-0.  2    UPDATE ON ARPA FUNDS: Stickler  The Town has spent $22,927 oft the American Rescue Plan Act funds on the new ACUnits for Town Hall, and will spend about $20,000 on street signs and $21,525: for repairs on Columbia Avenue for at total of $64,452. That leaves $203,035 (the' Town received ai total of $267,487). Other potential projects for which the funds could be used are Town Hall upgrades/renovyations and stormwater installations. The funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024. The next report  on the funds is due April 30,2023.  UPDATEONCLARA BARTON HOUSE RENOVATIONS: Costello  The Town is preparing comments on the Clara Barton House renovations, due. January 9, 2023. Residents have been informed oft the project and provided with the draft plans if requested. The Town has gotten input from some residents as well as the Town Engineers. The Town is concerned with the construction plans, including that there is no staging plan and that Oxford Rd could be damaged by heavy traffic. There is also no lighting plan and HVAC siting plan. The Town will form a resident committee to monitor the construction. The Council was asked to provide comments to' TM: Stickler  by January 3. The project is slated to begin October 2023.  MLKDAYPLANS: Wilson  The Livable Town Committee will meet on December 14 via Zoom to discuss their MLK: Day of Service project. Mayor Costello will provide contact information for Greentree Shelter in Bethesda. Town Hall has been reserved for Winterlude is scheduled for February 11 with a raindate February 10. Contributions will be turned into donations for  the day, January 16, 2023.  Greentree Shelter. This year the Committee will use. LED Votives.  INVESTMENT PLANS: Stickler Current investments:  Maryland Local Government Investment Pool (MLGIP) Recent rate 3.8% and balance $84,588  Money Market Rate 3.12% and balance $978,189  The Council decided to move more funds into the MLGIP from thel Money Market Account, as the CD rate is less than MLGIP. The Council agreed to move 50% ofthel Money Market funds to MLGIP. The Council agreed to consider increasing this amount should TM: Stickler determine that it is convenient to transfer money to the Town's checking  account if needed.  UPDATE ON STREET SIGNS: Costello  3    The names will be centered in neutraface bold, and the signs will not have a black border. The names will have Ave or Cir etc in Superscript upper case. The signs will be installed in January. TM Stickler will send out a Constant Contact to residents regarding their requests for the old signs. Old street signs will be given out based on who has  lived on the street the longest. No parking signs are not being replaced. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:. TM Stickler The month ofNovember was an average: month in terms of revenue and expenses.  Revenue:  Property Tax: Received $10,691.61 now at 59% oft budget. Income Tax: Received $76,812.79 now at 61% of budget. Cable: Received $117.98 now at 26% of budget.  Highway User: Received $1,922.10 now at 11% of budget.  Expenses:  Bolt Legal Expense was $682 for October: 18% audit response letter and 82% small cell ordinance and ROW  agreement.  Motion to Approve the Financial Report: CM Spealman; 2nd CM Wilson. Approved 4-0. OPERATIONS REPORT: Social: Infrastructure: Administrative: TM Stickler  Social:  Holiday Brunch: Brunch was held December 10 in Town Hall 10-11:30am.  Infrastructure:  Raya's Garden: Update on installation.  Administrative: 4    Town Hall Rentals: There has been a large amount ofi interest in renting Town Hall. Ballet Petite will be renting it Sunday  mornings starting in January to hold classes. PLANNING FOR MEETINGS IN 2023: Costello  The Council discussed the. January 2023 Meeting scheduled for January 9. It will start at 8:00 PM and be held upstairs in Town Hall. The Council will continue to meet upstairs in' Town Halli for the first few months of2023.  OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNCIL TOHEAR RESIDENTS' COMMENTS:  Mayor Costello announced a closing opportunity for comments by the residents. There were no comments.  ADIOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn: CM Stiglitz; 2md CMI Kishore. All in favor. Meeting Adjourned 8:35 pm  Minutes Prepared by: Beth Stickler, Town Manager  Approved: Mayor, Dia Costello  Dal-1l-2023  absk  5