Town of Poolesville Town Commissioners met July 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Commissioners:
CALL TO ORDER:
President Brown called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Commissioners Klobukowski, Stump and Radigan were in attendance along with Town Attorney Jay Gullo, Town Engineer John Strong and Town Manager Wade Yost.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Klobukowski led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Klobukowski, discussed the MML Meeting Schedule
OPEN FORUM:
Residents Russell Jones and Kerri Cook discussed issues with the trash service
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Klobukowski moved to approve the minutes of June 18, 2018. Seconded by Commissioner Stump. Motion carried 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Trash Collection Services
Manager Yost provided a briefing of ongoing collection issues, imposed fines and meetings with Bates Trucking representatives. Mr. Bates along with his senior management team were also in attendance. The discussion reviewed the ongoing collection problems and the Bates team offered solutions. They are to have a senior manager onsite each collection day. President Brown in conjunction with all Commissioners offered a stern warning that if the problems were not resolved, the next meeting would be about canceling the contract and finding another service provider.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Klobukowski brought up the annual fireworks display, which is largely financially supported by the Town. He as well as President Brown had heard complaints from residents regarding the lack of food vendors or even water. The Commissioners will be reaching out to the fire department to see what challenges they faced and how to improve in the future.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Manager Yost informed the Commissioners that he had been contacted by Montgomery County to discuss the Beauty Spot. County personnel had been contacted by a developer requesting noise improvements and possibly abatement of the site. After a brief discussion, the Commissioners were adamant about not closing the site and an increase in services such as metal collection was in order.
He also discussed the parking lot removal at Campbell Park and the plans for improvements.
Engineer Strong provided a briefing on the bid openings for Well 11. The bids were nearly double what was expected, mainly due to lack of available contractors, material increases and lack of laborers. The Town will contact individual tradesmen and act as the general contractor.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Stump announced that the next meeting was on July 18th.
PARKS BOARD
Manager Yost announced that the Board would meet on July 11th.
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Commissioner Radigan gave a report on events.
SCHOOL LIAISON
Commissioner Klobukowski discussed his meeting with PHS Principal Levine, and the upcoming Multi-Use Facility Committee meeting to take place on July 10th.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Stump, seconded by Commissioner Klobukowski. Motion passed 4-0.
https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092018-352
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