TOWI7 OF SOMERSET AE 451G Cumberlanc Avenue Chey Chase, MD 20815 3G1-6E7-3271 CMgicIedcTAKIcETN Rich Chamcvich Jetirey Z. Siavir Tcwr MeragrdeA-7esur Hlaycr Council Agenda Regular Somerset Town Council Meeting June 5, 2017-7:30 p.m. The Somerset Town Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Somerset Town Hall. Agenda updates are posted on the Town website: www.townofsonerset.com. Council Work Session-7:00 Council Meeting Convenes-7:30 Comments: Public Comment Period-7:30* CONSENT 1. Motion: To consider approval of the May 1, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes 2. Motion: To consider confirmation approval ofthe Mayor's nomination of Sara Anderson to serve on the Town Parks and Natural Resources Committee for a term ending December 31, 2018. NON-CONSENT 3. Discussion: Town Manager's May Financial Report-7:35 4. **Public Hearing/Motion: To consider a recommendation of the Town Council, acting as the Local Advisory Panel to the Historic Preservation Commission on an application submitted for 4721 Essex Avenue. The applicants are proposing the n roir Sironn" following: add a two-story addition at the rear ofthe house, construct a one story garage at the rear of the garage, rebuild the existing retaining wall and front walk, demolish the existing deck, shed, and tree house at the rear of the house, construct a fence around the garden, and remove several trees depending on the final plan-7:40 5. **Public Hearing/Motion: To consider a recommendation of the Town Council, acting as the Local Advisory Panel to the Historic Preservation Commission on an application submitted for 5710 Surrey Street. The applicants are proposing the following: demolish the existing rear sunroom, screened porch, and deck, construct a new 2.5 story addition entirely at the rear of the existing historic resource, and relocate the garage in the rear yard-7:55 6. **Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a building permit application submitted for 4722 Dorset Avenue. The applicants are requesting the following: construct an addition at the rear of the house -8:00 7. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider applications submitted by WSSC to complete sewer lateral work at the following locations:-8:05 Uppingham Street in the vicinity of 5511 Trent Street in the vicinity of 5508, 5509, and 5511 8. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval to remove the following 5 Town trees as recommended by the Town Arborist:-8:20 Pin Oak, 28" dbh at Tree # 394 at 4714 Essex Avenue Red Maple, 14" dbh Tree# 765 at 5609 Warwick Place Red Oak, 26" dbh Tree# 422 at 4906 Falstone Avenue Ash, 26" dbh Tree# 636 at 5419 Uppingham Street on Trent Street Pin Oak 15" dbh Tree# 154 at 4514 Dorset Avenue 9. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider a recommendation by the Pool Committee to treat the large grassy area at the rear of the pool area with organic mosquito repellant throughout the summer-8:25 10. **Public/Motion: To consider approval of an amendment to the Pool Rules, section VIII, to exempt all full time/contracted nannies, au pairs, babysitters, caregivers, etc. from the non-resident guest fee providing they are attending with the resident they take care of, as recommended by the Pool Committee-8:30 11. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a contract with Backyard Bounty to develop a conservation landscape plan near the Town parking lot and tennis courts as recommended by the Parks and Natural Resources Committee-8:40 12. Discussion: Town Hall second floor renovation concept plan discussion with Lou Balodemas of Balodemas Architects-8:50 13. **Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a proposal submitted by Lindsey and Associates to complete the FY17 audit-9:05 14, **Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a contract submitted by Town Attorney, Ron Bolt, for FY18. The contract will take effect on July 1, 2017-9:10 15. Discussion: General Code Update-9:15 16. Discussion: Mayor's Report-9:20 17. Discussion/Motion: Town gheol-wayscasements within the Town of Somerset with Town Attorney Ron Bolt regarding responsibilities concerning the public rights-of- way, and related legal issues.-9:25 18. Adjourn-:9:40 Key: Public Hearing Item: Agenda item where public comment is permitted. Discussion Item: Agenda item limited to discussion among the Council, Mayor and Town Staff. Motion Item: Agenda item requesting action, limited to Council discussion. Comments: Opinions and Questions from Town residents. *Residents who wish to be present for a particular Agenda item are advised to arrive 20 minutes ahead of the item's scheduled discussion time since discussions sometimes run ahead of schedule. **Denotes an item added to the Agenda after Journal publication The Mayor and Town Council will entertain a motion during the open meeting to close a portion ofthe meeting, in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1)(7) of the Open Meetings Act (Maryland Code, General Provisions Article), to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice regarding responsibilities concerning the public rights-of-way, and related legal issues.