Fal  TOWN OF GLEN ECHO COUNCIL MEETING MAY: 14, 2018 Willem Polak, Mayor Dia Costello, Councilmember Matt Stiglitz, Councilmember Dan Spealman, Councilmember Ron Bolt, Town Attorney Jean Sperling, pro bono consultant Julia Wilson, substitute for Clerk-Treasurer Bill Vincent, Echo reporter Raya Bodnarchuk Pete Epanchin Aaron Hirsch Renny Springuel Edie Springuel Holly Shmizu Tara Sheridan  ATTENDANCE:  VISITORS:  Councilmember Nancy Long was absent. Mayor Polak called the meeting to order at 8:10 pm.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES unanimously. LITTLE LIBRARY UPDATE  Ar motion was made to approve the 4/9/2018 minutes as amended. The motion passed  The little library is constructed and painted and ready tol be installed. The Council agreed on a June 9, 2018 unveiling at 10 am at the pocket park at thei intersection of Princeton and University. AI motion was made to approve $40 for plaque registering as a"Free Library." The  motion was seconded and approved unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 18-041 TO ADOPT A BUDGET  Motion made to introduce Ordinance 18-04, seconded, passed unanimously.    OTHER BUSINESS  Mayor Polak reported hei is in discussions with PEPCO and FEMA about disaster planning and  the possibility of the agencies funding a generator for the Town Hall. PUBLICI HEARING ON ORDINANCES 18-01 AND 18-02 be discussed separately at a hearing on May 17.  This public hearing excludes any discussion of Article 6, referring to animal control, which will Couuncimember Stiglitz reported the Town did not receive any' written comments from residents. He did meet with resident Renny Springuel, who had suggestions for changes.  REVISION OF ORDINANCES offered at the meeting: Ordinance 18-01- Building Article Section 3.4 Razing and Demolition Amending section as follows:  The following ordinances were passed unanimously as published, with the following amendments  Itshall be unlawful to engage int the razing, felling or demolition oferecting any building, or structure having a surface area greater than two hundred (200) square feet, ora tree having a caliper greater than ten (10) inches measured atf four (4) feet above the ground-orany obyect-wich-mayendange-orcausereasonabeaPprehensiendidamageto.personseF- adjoiningproperty, before procuring a permit from the Town Clerk or Mayor, and-Council. Said permit may be granted without fee upon approval by the Town Clerk or Mayor, and-Gouncil, Ordinance 18-02- Remaining articles (with exception of Article 2 (Animal Control), which will be  considered after further hearing/consideration, Section 6.11 Litter on Private Property  Reinstating the section, with the deletion of the word "occupied".  Section 6.12 Lot Free of Litter  Adding at the end of the section "ori in rodent-proof containers for composting".  Section 17.2 Permit Required    INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION 18-03 TO LEVYTAXES  Motion made by Councilmember Stiglitz to propose al Real Property Tax rate @ $0.15/$100 revenues. Motion seconded and passed unanimously. There will be a public hearing on the budget in the Town Hall on May 23, 2018, priort to adoption oft the budget.  APPROVAL TOHIRE NEW CLERK-TREASURER  Tara Sheridan, applicant to be the new Clerk-Treasurer was present at the meeting. Councilmember Stiglitz said he has met her, shel has been recommended for the position by the mayor, and she seems qualified and capable. Councilmember Stiglitz made a motion to vote in favor of bringing Ms. Sheridan on as Clerk-Treasurer. The motion was seconded and passed  unanimously. JULY PICNIC  The Council set the date for the July picnic to be. July 22, 2018 from 5-8 pm.  STOP SIGNS  Renny Springuel reported the sidewalk and street committee made recommendations for additional stop signs on University at Bryn Mawr and Yale to cut back on speeding of Post Office Councilmember Spealman asked ifi it would be beneficial to commission a report from a traffic Mr. Springuel recommended waiting until next month to vote, after an article is placed int the Town. Attorney Bolt commented that any additional stop signs will affect on-street parking. County law stipulates no parking within 351 feet of curb lines and: state lawi forbids any parking closer than 301 feet from a stop sign. State law cannot be modified, according to Mr. Bolt  patrons. engineer.  Echo detailing the recommendation.  COMMITTEE REPORTS  Holly Shmizu, representing the Environmental Committee, reported the town held a successful Also, on Monday, May 21, a representative of the. Sustainable Maryland program will come and  plant exchange and is pursuing information about composting services.  assist in tailoring the program to our town.    Adding new subsection 17.2.A.2(c), stating "Waiver. The Town Council may waive the requirements of subsection (b) on a finding, after a public hearing, that the regulation would create an unusual practical difficulty or undue hardship, based on an extraordinary condition of the subject property."  Section 17.6 Warning Lights and Barricades Required  Amending section as follows:  In addition to requirements contained elsewhere in this Article ordinance, it shall be unlawful to obstruct any street, sidewalk or other public right-of-way with construction material, equipment, debris or excavated materials after local sunset and before local sunrise without marking said material, equipment, or debris with reflective warning signs, barricades, and such other devices as may be required by the Town BMREYAGWgNE4BReatas:0est to the front and to the rear of said construction. During daylight hours all such obstructions shall be clearly marked and barricaded to  insure the safety of pedestrians and vehiculartraffic. Section 17.7 Pre-Existing Structures and! Shrubbery  Reinstating the section, amending' "Section 17.5(B)" to read "Article 5".  Section 17.10 Snow Removal  Amending subsection B.1 to strike "through the County tax bill" and' "thereon of six percent (6%) per annum from the date the Town removed the snow ori ice or otherwise treated the: sidewalk", and adding  "as stipulated under Article 21" Section 19.2 Definitions  Int the Recreational Vehicle definition, striking "with a truck insert or collapsible unit".  Section 19.7 Parking of Recreational Vehicles Striking "two (2)" and substituting' "seven (7)" in its place. Section 19.10 Parking Over 51 Days Prohibited Striking' "5" from the title and substituting "15" Striking' "five (5)" and substituting fifteen (15)" ini its place. Section 19.25 Snow EmergencyTraffic Control In subsection. A.3, inserting "upper" after "between".  In subsection B.2.d, deleting "between Cornell and University Avenues".    After passage of the ordinances, Councilman Stiglitz departed.  The Council then agreed upon ther rules of the upcoming animal control hearing. Speakers must be residents and will sign ini ift they wish to speak. They will be allowed to speak once, for up to  5minutes.  The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 pm. Respertfulysubmites, AANAr  Julia Wilson, Acting Clerk-Treasurer eRDA Willem Polak, Mayor  GhlS Date    Resolution No.: 18-07 Introduced: 3/12/18 Adopted: 5/14/18 Effective Date: 5/14/18  THE TOWN OF GLEN ECHO  SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT FEE AND  BOND SCHEDULE  WHEREAS, the Town of Glen Echo Code, Section 3.1.B.7, Section 3.1.G, and Section 17.2.B provide that the fees for building permits and bonds will be in such amounts as may be  established from time to time by resolution of the Town Council; and bonds would promote the good government oft the Town; and  WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the foregoing establishment of permit fees and WHEREAS, this Resolution was considered in open session on the 14h day of May, 2018.  NOW,THEREFORE, BEI IT:  RESOLVED: that the permit fees and bond amounts provided ont the attached RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption and shall be filed by the Clerk-Treasurer and kept available for  schedule be and are hereby adopted; and  public inspection.  Attest:  Ihereby attest that the above Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Council on the 14th  day ofl May, 2018 by a vote of4 4 in favor and 0 in opposition.  Ouis Whln Cler-Treasurer  CAchny)    Town of Glen Echo Schedule of Permit Fees (Article 3, Building Code)  PERMIT  FEE $ $ 0.00 $100.00  Building permit (Art. 3) Demolition permit (Art. 3) Street and sidewalk (Art. 17)  * The fee: shall be the greater oft ten percent (10%) oft the final Montgomery County permit  fee or fifty dollars ($50.00)  BOND  AMOUNT $2,500.00  Right-of-way restoration  2    Resolution No.: 18-06 Introduced: 3/12/18 Adopted: 5/14/18 Effective Date: 5/14/18  THE TOWN OF GLEN ECHO  SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH TRAFFIC AND/OR  PARKING CONTROL MEASURES.  WHEREAS, the Town of Glen. Echo Code, Section 19.3.A provides that whenever it is necessary in the judgment oft the Town Council to ensure the public and pedestrian safety, control vehicularti traffic, limit or channel vehicle movement or speed, or control parking on streets and other public space, that body is empowered toj provide for the preparation and placement of appropriate signs, markings, speed bumps, speed humps and other physical devices which limit access, channel vehicle movement, reduce vehicle speed, or otherwise divert, slow, regulate or control traffic or  parking; and  WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the foregoing establishment of traffic and/or parking control measures would ensure the public and pedestrian safety control vehicular traffic, limit or channel vehicle movement or speed, or control parking on streets and other publicspace, and  otherwise would promote the good government oft the Town; and  WHEREAS, this Resolution was considered in open session on the 14th day ofMay, 2018.  NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT:  RESOLVED that the traffic and/or parking control measures provided on the RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption and shall be filed by the Clerk-Treasurer and kept available for  attached schedule be and are hereby adopted; and  public inspection.  Attest:  Ihereby attest that the above Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Council on the 14th  day ofl May, 2018 by a vote of4 in favor and 0 in opposition.  Gu2a SELNs Clerk-Treasurer LAchey)    Town of Glen Echo  Schedule of Traffic and Parking Control Measures  A. StopIntersections. All motor vehicles shall come to a full stop before proceeding  across an intersection where the following stop signs have been installed or posted.  Street Oxford Road Princeton Avenue Kale Avenue Harvard Avenue Bryn Mawr Avenue Wellesley Circle Cornell Avenue Columbia Avenue Tulane Avenue Oberlin. Avenue Bowdoin Avenue RadcliffLane (Reserved).  Direction  In either direction at University Avenue; Northbound at MacArthur Boulevard Ine either direction at University Avenue; Northbound at MacArthur Boulevard Ine either direction at University Avenue; Southbound at MacArthur Boulevard In either direction at University Avenue; Northbound at MacArthur Boulevard; Southbound at Columbia Avenue Ine either direction at University Avenue; Northbound at MacArthur Boulevard Ineither direction at Cornell Avenue at both the north and south end ofTown in either direction at University Avenue Ine either direction at Vassar Circle Southbound at Wellesley Circle Westbound at Harvard Avenue; Eastbound at Yale Avenue Eastbound at MacArthur Boulevard Ineither direction at the former Trolley right-of- Eastbound at MacArthur Boulevard Northbound at' Tulane Avenue Eastbound at Wellesley Circle  way  B.  2    Resolution No.: 18-05 Introduced: 3/12/18 Adopted: 5/14/18 Effective Date: 5/14/18  THE TOWN OF GLEN ECHO  SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A FINE SCHEDULE  FOR VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 19 (VEHICLE  CONTROL).  WHEREAS, the Town of Glen Echo Code, Section 19.4.B provides that the fines for violations ofArticle 19 ofthe Town Code, regarding vehicle control, willl bei in such amounts as may  be established from time to time by resolution oft the Town Council; and  WHEREAS, the' Town Council finds that the foregpingestablishment. off fines would promote WHEREAS, this Resolution was considered in open session on the 14th day of May, 2018.  the good government oft the Town; and  NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT:  RESOLVED that the fines provided on the attached schedule be and are RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption and shall be filed by the Clerk-Treasurer and kept available for  hereby adopted; and  public inspection.  Attest:  Ihereby attest that the above Resolution was duly adopted by the" Town Council on the 14th  day ofl May, 2018 by a vote of4i in favor and 0 in opposition.  Clerk-Treasurer (khng)  426    Town ofGlen Echo Schedule of Fines (Article 19, Vehicle Control)  OFFENSE  FINE $250.00 $65.00 $_40.00 $35.00 $35.00 $30.00 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $35.00 $30.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $ 35.00 $35.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00  Unauthorized use of handicapped parking space Parking in violation of snow emergency Violation of snow removal parking restrictions Parking ofunregistered vehicle Violation of emergency ort temporary no parking sign Parking of commercial vehicle in residential area Obstructing public or private driveway Parked SO as to impede or obstruct traffic or threaten public safety Parking on curb, sidewalk, or drainage structure Parking within thirty (30) feet ofa an intersection or stop sign Parking within twenty (20) feet of crosswalk Parking, stopping or standing where prohibited by Town sign Parking within fifteen (15) feet ofaf fire hydrant Stopping, standing or parking in intersection or crosswalk, or adjacent to Parking with one or more oft the curb side wheels more than one (1)f foot  street repairs Double parking  from the curb or parking opposite the flow of traffic Impoundment (administrative cost) All other violations  2    Resolution No.: 18-03 Introduced: May 14,2018 Adopted: May 23, 2018 Effective Date: July 1,2018  THE TOWN OF GLEN ECHO  SUBJECT: A. RESOLUTIONTONTOAPPROVE LEVYING A TAX ON CERTAIN REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6-203 OF THETARPROPERIY ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED  CODE OF MARYLAND, AS AMENDED.  WHEREAS, Maryland Code, Tax-Property Article, Section 6-203, as amended, grants authority to municipal corporations to levy a tax on personal property, land, and improvements  thereon, within the municipal corporation; Section 6-203 ofthe Tax-Property Article; and  WHEREAS, the Town of Glen Echo is a municipal corporation within the meaning of WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 613 of the Town Charter, the Town Council has the authority to levy a tax on all real and personal property in the Town at the rate determined in  accordance with Section 613 oft the Town Charter; and  WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 606 of the Town Charter, a public hearing was held for the residents of the' Town of Glen Echo on May 23,2018 after due notice. and advertisement oft the time and place oft the meeting and said notice included the proposed budget fori the upcoming fiscal year and the proposed tax rates tol be levied upon real and personal property; and  WHEREAS, after due deliberation and consideration of all information and testimony presented to the Town Council, the Town Council finds that the proposed tax rates on real and  personal property will serve the best interests of the Town.  NOW,THEREFORE, be it:  RESOLVED: That the Town Council ofthe Town of Glen Echo pursuant to the authority granted by the Town Charter and Section 6-203 ofthe' Tax-Property Article ofthe Annotated Code ofl Maryland, hereby levies a tax at the rate of fifteen cents ($0.15) per One Hundred Dollars of assessable value (fair market value) on real property subject to taxation by the Town; eighty cents ($0.80) per One Hundred Dollars of assessed value of assessable personal property subject to taxation by the Town; one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per One Hundred Dollars of assessable  utility property. subject to taxation by the Town; and be it further  RESOLVED: That the tax levied hereby be certified to the County Council for Montgomery County, Maryland, and that Montgomery County, Maryland be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to collect and pay over said tax to the Town ofGlen Echo; and bei it further    RESOLVED: That the Director of Finance forl Montgomery County, Maryland be advised  ont this resolution.  Attest:  Ihereby attest that the above Resolution was duly adopted by the Town Council on the 23rd day  ofMay, 2018, by a vote of 4 in favor and a in opposition  Date: 523/2018  Clerk-Treasurer  Town of Glen Echo  Approved: Date: Sa3/0018  Willem Polak, Mayor Town of Glen Echo    888  8888  88    888 888888  888  6o  888  3888888888  8888  888888  3181818        Ordinance No.: 18-04 Introduced: May 14, 2018 Adopted: May 23,2018 Effective Date: July 1,2018  THE TOWN OF GLEN ECHO  SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR  JULY1,20I8T0JUNE: 30, 2019  WHEREAS, Local Government Article, Section 5-202 oft the Maryland Code grants to the legislative body ofeveryi incorporated municipality in Maryland,including the TownofGlen! Echo, general power to pass such ordinances not contrary to the Constitution of Maryland, or public general law, as they may deem necessary in order to assure that good government of the municipality, to protect and preserve the municipality'srights, property, and privileges, toj preserve peace and good order, to secure persons and property from danger and destruction, and to protect  the health, comfort and convenience for the citizens of the municipality;  WHEREAS, Maryland Code, Tax-Property Article, Section 6-203, as amended, grants authority to municipal corporations to levy a tax on personal property, land, and improvements  thereon, within the municipal corporation;  WHEREAS, Maryland Code, Local Government Article, Section 5-205, as amended, authorizes the legislative body of each municipal corporation in the State of Maryland to spend money for any public purpose and to affect the safety, health, and general welfare of the  municipality and its occupants;  WHEREAS, Sections 413 and 415 of the Charter of the Town of Glen Echo authorize the Town Council toj pass ordinances not contrary tot the Constitution and laws ofthe State ofMaryland  ort the Charter oft the Town of Glen Echo;  WHEREAS, Section 414(5) oft the Charter oft the Town of Glen Echo authorizes the Town Council to appropriate municipal moneys for any purpose within the powers oft the Town Council, and Section 613 ofthe Charter, authorizes the Town Council to levy a tax on all real and personal property ini the Town at the rate determined in accordance with Section 613 ofthe' Town Charter;  and  WHEREAS, the Town Council introduced the following Ordinance in public session WHEREAS, the Town Council, after proper notice to the public, considered the following WHEREAS, prior to adopting this Ordinance, the Town Council held a public meeting on May 7, 2018 and May 23, 2018 to discuss and adopt tax rates for the forthcoming fiscal year and, by the attached resolution, adopted tax rates for the forthcoming fiscal year; and  assembled on the 14th day ofMay, 2018;  Ordinance at a public hearing held ont the 231d of day ofN May 2018;    WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the Ordinance as. hereinafter set forthi isi necessary in order to assure the good government of the municipality, to protect and preserve the municipality'srights, property, andj privileges, toj preserve peace and good order, to secure persons and property from danger and destruction, and to protect the health, comfort and convenience of the citizens oft the Town, and otherwise advantageous and beneficial to the Town.  NOW THEREFORE, the Town Council does hereby adopt the foregoing Ordinance: BEI IT ORDAINED AND ORDERED, this 23rd day of May, 2018, by the Town Council, acting under and by virtue of the authority given it by the Maryland Code and the Town Charter,  that the attached Budget be and is hereby adopted.  AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED AND ORDERED, by the Town Council, acting under and by virtue of the authority granted to it by the Maryland Code and the Town Charter,  that:  (1) Pursuant Maryland Code, Local Government Article, Section 5-205(b)(4), the Town Council may spend money for a purpose different from the purpose for which the money was appropriated or spend money not appropriated in the attached budget if (2)If any part or provision of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdictions to be invalid, the part or provision held to be invalid shall not affect the validity oft the Ordinance as a whole or any remaining part thereof; and (3) This Ordinance shall take effect on the 1S1 day of July, 2018.  approved by a two-thirds vote oft the Town Council;  Attest:  Ihereby attest that the above Ordinance was duly adopted by the Town Council on the 231d day of  May, 2018, by a vote of in favor and in opposition.  Date:  Clerk-Treasurer  Town of Glen Echo  Approved: Date:  Willem Polak, Mayor Town of Glen Echo