Town of Poolesville Town Commissioners met Aug. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the commissioners:
CALL TO ORDER:
Commissioner Brown called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Commissioners Stump, Dickerson, Radigan and Klobukowski were in attendance as well as Town Attorney Jay Gullo, town Engineer John Strong and Town Manager Wade Yost.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Klobukowski lead the pledge.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
OPEN FORUM:
Resident Betty Ritorto reported that excessive speed along Fisher Avenue was a problem and that several tree limbs were blocking speed limit signs.
Resident Jeff Yarmas discussed concerns with the amount of alcohol events currently being conducted on Whalen Commons. He also discussed concerns regarding some of the alcohol serving establishments in Town. He also discussed commercial vehicles along Fisher Avenue.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of August 6, 2018
Commissioner Dickerson motioned to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Klobukowski. Motion carried 3-0-2 with Commissioner Stump and Radigan abstaining.
NEW BUSINESS:
Streetscape
Jennifer Williams of ARRO Consulting presented the 100% Fisher Avenue Streetscape Plan as approved by the Poolesville Planning Commission. Cost opinions were also presented as part of the plan. The Commissioners and audience engaged in a discussion. The Commissioners will present again at their next meeting and instructed staff to post online and advertise for additional public comment.
E.V. Chargers
Matthew Wade of the Electric Vehicle Institute presented a grant to install and maintain a level 3 charging station. The Commissioners and audience discussed the proposal. Staff to look at power sources and potential cost.
OLD BUSINESS:
Fisher Avenue Road Transfer Agreement
The Commissioner discussed the proposed streetscape improvements and determined that staff should present a package to SHA requesting the improvements as part of the Road Transfer Agreement.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT:
Manager Yost updated the Commissioners on ongoing projects
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PLANNING COMMISSION – Commissioner Stump reported on the BZA recommendation for a proposed Variance.
PARKS BOARD – Commissioner Dickerson reported that the Parks Board toured park facilities. EVENTS COMMITTEE – No report.
SCHOOL LIASON – Commissioner Klobukowski reported that a multi-use video shoot had taken place, a scheduled meeting with MCPS staff was scheduled for the 21st, a M.U.F. meeting on the 22nd, F.C.C. ruling on 5G installs, meeting with Councilmember Katz regarding Tax Duplication and the MML Dinner scheduled for December 13th.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn by Commissioner Klobukowski, seconded by Commissioner Stump. Motion passed 5-0.
https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08202018-360
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