TOWN OF 2 SOMERSET a 15 4510 Cumberland Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-657-3211 own@townotsomerset.com 1906 9 Jeffrey Z. Slavin Rich Charnovich Mayor Town ManagerCler-Teasurer Council Agenda Regular Somerset Town Council Meeting May 2, 2016-7:30 p.m. The Somerset Town Council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 2, 2016 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 Swearing-In of2 Council Members and Mayor Election of Council Vice President Comments: Public Comment Period-7:30* **1. Introduction: New part-time security officer, Officer Sun Cheoung CONSENT 2. Motion: To consider approval oft the Council liaison assignments for 2016-2017 **3. Motion: To consider approval of the March 7, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes **4. Motion: To consider approval of the April 4, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes 5. Motion: To consider approval of a HVAC replacement unit application submitted by Donald Kosin and Joyce Somsak, 4709 Trent Court "Where People and Trees Have Deep Roots and Grow Strong" 6. Motion: To consider approval of a HVAC replacement unit application submitted by Jamie and Debbie Heller, 4803 Falstone Avenue 7. Motion: To consider approval of a HVAC replacement unit application submitted by Susan Schneider, 5508 Greystone Street **8. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval setting the 2016 Morning Swim fee at $100.00 for the season as recommended by the Pool Committee NON-CONSENT 9. Discussion: Town Manager's April Financial Report-7:40 10. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider adoption ofthe FY17 Budget and set the real and personal property tax rates-7:45 11. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider a site plan amendment application submitted by Tom Eldridge and Jennifer Marron, 5607 Warwick Place, to construct a new fence and retaining wall. The applicants have an existing building permit in place previously approved by the Town Council-7:55 **12. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider a site plan amendment submitted by Guido Bracciale and Sharmeen Ahsan-Bracciale, 5800 Deal Place, to construct a retaining wall. The applicants have an existing building permit in place previously approved by the Town Council-8:00 13. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval ofthe following Town tree planting for the Spring of 2016 as recommended by the Parks and Natural Resources Committee and the Town Arborist:-8:05 1 yoshino cherry at 5522 Trent Street 14. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval oft the removal of the following Town trees as recommended by the Town Arborist:-8:10 4718 Essex Avenue - 1 Pin Oak, tree #300 5522 Trent Street - 1 Flowering Cherry, tree #672 Park across from 4507 Dorset Avenue - 1 Norway Maple Pool area along the back fence line - 1 Ash **5 5413 Trent Street - 1 flowering dogwood, tree #633 (after Town Journal publication) **15. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider an application submitted by Mitch and Simone Narins, 4909 Essex Avenue, to remove the following 3 trees on the property:- 8:15 1 Tulip Poplar 1 Ash 1 Standing Dead Tree 16. Discussion: Update on the design and storm water management by Nobis Engineering, Inc. on the Somerset Elementary School turf renovation project-8:20 17. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of an application request submitted by the Somerset Elementary School to remove 17 trees in relation to the turf field renovation project (including re-forestation) and to install a replacement fence on the property-8:30 18. Public Hearing/Motion: Environmental Committee Storm Water Management Plan proposal-8:40 19. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider bids reçeived for exterior work on the Town Hall building-8:50 **20. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of an amended Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Somerset and Montgomery County implementing the Verizon Cable Franchise Agreement as recommended by Attorney Ron Bolt-9:00 **21. Public Hearing/Motion: To consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Somerset and Montgomery County implementing the Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement as recommended by Attorney Ron Bolt-9:05 **22. Discussion/Motion: To approval sending a letter to State Senator Richard Madaleno, Jr. thanking him for his efforts concerning recent Wynne Case legislation-9:10 23. Discussion: General Code Update-9:15 24. Discussion: Mayor's Report-9:20 25. Adjourn-9:25 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