MINUTES

WALKERSVILLE BURGESS & COMMISSIONERS TOWN MEETING

January 26, 2005

The Town meeting of the Walkersville Burgess & Commissioners was called to order on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Those in attendance included Burgess Ralph Whitmore, Commissioners Sam Eyler, Joe Magluilo, Chad Weddle, Donald Schildt, and Debbie Zimmerman, Public Works Director Bob DePaola, Town Manager Gloria Long Rollins, Zoning Administrator Susan Hauver, Public Works Supervisor Dennis Miller, 20 citizens, 4 representatives from the US Postal Service, and 2 press.

The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. MINUTES

2. US POSTAL SERVICE PRESENTATION

Representatives from the USPS, Willy Miner, District Manager, Bill Neal, Operations Programs Manager, Robert Otto, Western Region Manager, and Lou Trott, Walkersville Postmaster, were present to speak with the Burgess and Commissioners about new post office options. Citizens were given the opportunity to ask questions. However, due to site issues and funding issues, Walkersville is not on the 5-year plan for a new post office. All postal capital projects are on hold. Mr. Miner was not optimistic that this would change.

3. INTRODUCTION OF ZONING MAP ORDINANCE 2005-01

Commissioner Magluilo made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to introduce Ordinance 2005-01, the Zoning Map, which reflects the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1, with Commissioner Schildt opposed.

4. CITIZENS QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

Mr. John Cesari, 276 Maplewood Place, expressed concern and requested clarification of the $100 snow-shoveling bill he received from the town. Town staff will review records and provide Mr. Cesari of photos of his property prior to the town staff shoveling and billing.

Ms. Sharon Richards, 2808 Raleigh Road, recounted events, and dates when the town crew did work on the distribution line in Spring Gardens. Ms. Richards maintains that the work done by the town and statements made by Marty Wolfe indicate that the town is responsible for plumbing work that was required in her residence. Burgess Whitmore ensured that further investigation of this matter would occur.

Mr. George Rudy, 11 W. Crum Road, revisited issues that he considers unbearable in the town. He reiterated the following four issues, previously presented at the January 12 town meeting: 1) May 2004 Red Cross operations, 2) September 2004 Fuel Worx audible alarm and lack of Sheriff’s Dept. response, 3) generator running at the water tower, 4) Mr. Hani’s truck depot and cleaning operation on his kitchen ducts. Throughout, Mr. Rudy expressed his dissatisfaction with police response to his concerns. Mr. Rudy then presented several proposals. He would like the town to pass an ordinance regarding alarms, wants Mr. Hani cited and brought before Planning and Zoning to explain his activities. He also suggests a review of the town ‘s contract with the Maryland State Police mission and scope. He will review the town’s alley files to determine any decisions the town has made regarding the dead end street that runs by the water tower. He would like to discuss items of a classified nature at a future town meeting.

5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

6. COMMISSIONERS’ CONCERNS

Commissioner Schildt complimented town staff on the snow removal operations, seconded by Commissioner Eyler.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Sincerely,

Gloria Long Rollins

Town Manager