TOWIT OF SOMERSET 451G Cumberland Avenue Chewy Chase, MD 20815 3G1-657-3217 CuicidcMeeiceTN Jetirey Z. Slavin Fich Chemovich Tcwr Menager/Clerk- TIEEsurEr Haycr Council Agenda Regular Somerset Town Council Meeting July 5, 2017-7:30 p.m. The Somerset Town Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Somerset Town Hall. Agenda updates are posted on the Town website: www.townofsomerset.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 approval ofthe June 5, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes 3. **Motion: To consider approval ofi the June 23, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes NON-CONSENT 4. Discussion: Town Manager's June Financial Report-7:35 5. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a plan amendment submitted for 4818 Cumberland Avenue. The applicants are proposing to replace the shed dormer in MA/han rn Donnin anTronc Hpvo Deon Ronfs and Grow Strono" the roof of the rear living room with a gable style roof with two windows, and reforest the site with additional trees by amending the landscape plan.-7:40 6. 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 4707 Cumberland Avenue. The applicants are requesting the following: Replacement fence in the right side and rear yard, and construction of a flagstone patio and seat wall in the rear yard-7:50 7. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a permit application to install a HVAC unit at 4704 Essex Avenue-7:55 8. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a permit application to install a HVAC unit at 4718 Cumberland Avenue-8:00 9. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider the removal of the following trees as recommended by the Town Arborist:-8:05 Elm, 24" dbh at 5001 River Road (being removed on an emergency basis) Elm, 10" dbh at Capello Park Tulip Poplar, 30" dbh at 4520 Dorset Avenue 10. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider adoption of a Resolution ofthe Town of Somerset, committing to exploring converting streetlights to LED energy efficient bulbs- 8:10 11. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a technical change to previously approved Ordinance No. 1-2017 amending the Town Code related to parking restrictions on Dorset Avenue from Wisconsin Avenue approximately 414 west to the eastern edge of the fire hydrant zone-8:15 12. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider an amendment to the Pool Rules, section VIII, recommending removing the words "full time/contracted" to make it SO all nannies, au pairs, babysitters, and caregivers would be exempt from the guest fee when attending with the resident they take care of-8:20 13. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval ofa a proposal from Community Pools to purchase an automatic vacuum cleaner for the Town Pool at a cost of $6,700.00-8:25 14. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a proposal from Community Pools to install a 16 ft. X 16 ft. Dry Dek four square court in the grassy area at the rear of the pool at a cost of $2,000.00-8:30 15. **Public Hearing/Motion: To consider acceptance of a gift for cell phone holders from the company FONBOOTH to be installed in the bathrooms at the Town Pool-8:35 16. **Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a proposal submitted by Uneeda Plumbing to replace the water heater in the Town Hall at a cost of $3,800.00-8:40 17. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider taking a position on the Montgomery County Council Bethesda Plan Zoning Text Amendment and its possible effect on Somerset Elementary School-8:45 18. Discussion/Motion: To consider submitting comments on the Montgomery County Bicycle Master Plan's preliminary bikeway recommendations-855 19. Public Hearing/Motion: Montgomery County legislative proposal related to Animal Control pertaining to dog parks-9:05 20. **Discussion: Report from Town Attorney Ron Bolt on pertinent County and State legislation that was adopted in FY17-9:10 21. Discussion: General Code Update-9:20 22. Discussion: Mayor's Report-9:25 23. Adjourn-9:30 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 may entertain a motion during the open meeting to close a portion of the 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.