This guy's always coming to these meetings.
» He's like stalking us. >> Now that you're Now that you're here, we
can get started. [laughter]
» Time is 5:30. This meeting of the city of Frostber is called to order. Please
stand for the pledge to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
» We are thankful for the special community, for the time we share
together in the bounty of our nation. We're thankful for the commitment of our
people who volunteer their time and talents to make our community a better
place to live, work, and raise a family. We know that we alone cannot meet the
challenges or provide sufficient inspiration without community
involvement and the dedication of all concerns to the greater good of the city
and all who reside in it. We are thankful for the beauty, the time and
the place that is prosper. Amen. >> You may be seated.
» Mr. Brian, if you call the role, please. >> Mayor Log,
» present. >> Commissioner Coburn
» here. >> Mr. Foresight
» here. >> Commissioner Grove
» here. >> Commissioner Stouse
» here. >> Okay.
Next is the uh approval of the agenda for tonight. Do I hear a motion to that
effect? >> I move we approve the agenda.
» Second. >> Duly moved and seconded to approve the
agenda for tonight's meeting. As many as in favor say I.
» Oppos? No. >> Agenda is approved. Next is the approval
of the minutes from July 21st. Do I hear a motion to that effect?
» I make a motion to approve uh the minutes of July council meeting.
» I second. >> Duly moved and seconded to approve the
minutes of the council meeting of July 21st. Any discussion on that? Hearing
none. As many in favor say I. >> I. I
» opposed. No. Uh minutes of July 21st are approved.
Uh we have nothing under uh special presentations or requests for tonight.
So we'll move right into reports of the various city departments. Call first on
community development. Mr. Miller was not able to join us tonight. So Mr.
So, um development uh permits there are uh seven building permits, five use and
occupancy permits, uh one dumpster permit, one grading permit. Uh we have
two solicitors doortodoor um permits, one for subway, one for Edward Jones, uh
two fence permits, and one um certificate of appropriateness from the
historical um commission. um uh rental housing um uh had uh 70 res uh
residential housing inspections um and those are continuing to to uh move on
and and notify the the next round of individuals. Um as far as um other
things with rental housing, um rental housing giving out information to um uh
new individuals in the rental program. Um so information um for landlords as
well as giving out information uh in the list that we keep of all the landlords
to individual looking for um somewhere to live somewhere.
» Are there any as far as we know unregistered uh places I know June 30th
is usually the deadline to register your property?
» Um so all the registrations uh are either in and uh I think all of them are
in now and the ones that we cited for being late or having a late fee are paid
as well. >> Um there may be one or two that are
still we're still waiting for payment but I believe everything's in. Okay.
Now, as far as unregistered goes, not that we're aware of, but there's always
a chance that somebody's running something short. Um,
uh, code enforcement. Um, we had 25 code enforcement cases. Um, uh, and we Jay's
been doing a really good job of keeping on top of, um, some of the repeat
offenders um, as well as going to court when needed to. Um, uh, you know, our
goal is never to find anybody. It's for compliance. So the goal is if you get a
a warning, whatever it is, it's taken care of, we're just going to move on.
The ideal situation, unfortunately, that's not always the case.
Um, and then as far as um uh boards, um the planning commission did meet to go
over um Pritchard Farms phase 1A. Um as well as um talk about the accessory
dwelling unit um uh law that was passed by the state of Maryland that's going to
have some effect on us and how we're going to change our code to be in
compliance with that. Uh I don't think it was this one. It may have been the
one before that they're also talking about sheets is doing some renovations.
Um and they have a temporary plan so far like a draft plan, but the I think
either the next planning commission meeting or the one after they should
have a finalizer. >> They should present um
» in the most recent one. >> Yes. And the planning commission asked
for a couple changes to present. >> Um uh and then uh board of zoning
appeals didn't need to meet and the green team didn't meet um either. Um uh
but they held a work uh work day at the arburitum. Um and then more recently,
not in July, but we met about a sustainability tour which I'm sure
commission for >> Yeah, I've been um I've been emailing
the green team about it because uh we need to this week get kind of an outline
to Mike Cunning of Sustainable Maryland. >> Um and uh getting some responses from
green team members. So I think uh by the end of the week I can get him an outline
for the tour. And the tour I just for yall the tour
would be in October >> and it's something that the that they do
around the state. So >> um uh and then as far as um current
projects um for development um the comprehensive plan rewrite um has just
about all the chapters redone. Eight or finalized uh eight out of 10 or draft
chapters are ready for review. Um once that's done we'll do a final review of
it before it's finalized. Um uh the stabilization grant program is wrapping
up. We did put in a grant for $250,000 with DHC um for uh renovation,
stabilization, and safety upgrades for um uh buildings in the what would be
considered the downtown area. So, Main Street, Broadway, Water, uh depot,
things like that. um uh that would allow us uh if we give the grant, we'd have
$250,000 to give out in um grants to those uh uh businesses and property
owners. Um there is a match to it. Um so it's not just free money. Uh it's meant
to kind of help encourage everybody to reinvest in our property and improve
some things. Um uh then we're also working on the North Water Street
project. Uh uh we're going to be putting out an RFP uh to get someone to do the
historical um documentation that's needed done for that in order for us to
move forward and RFP for demolition. Um, and uh, we're looking at our abatement
process. Um, we were originally going to try and have something a little bit
quicker, realized it was a bigger conversation. So, still working on that
as well. >> Those are the big things.
» Um, just so that's on the record, I know that we ended up not choosing to pursue
the grant this year, but if you talk a little bit about the grant that we chose
not to pursue, but maybe next year for the
» Grant Street area. >> So, so that was this grant. Um, so it it
was this grant just we didn't go after everything we wanted to do. Um, for the
Grant Street area >> for the the old corner market property.
» Oh yeah. So >> just so that's on
» DHCD. One of the things that you can uh write funding for um uh is uh money for
uh acquisition and if need be demolition of properties. Um so we were looking at
that and starting to look at a couple of different properties in town that may
need that kind of support. Um uh buildings that are getting to a point
where they're dilapidated um and people that own them in a weird position of
wanting to get rid of them but they're not being the right kind of money for it
and things like that or things that have been abandoned completely and that kind
of thing. So we were looking at potentially um applying for the
demolition one for upwards of 600 or $700,000 to do some of that work. Um uh
we weren't ready to dive into it that quick this year. So it's something we're
going to continue to work on in the future
» for that particular property. >> Uh that was one of the properties. Is it
at Are we ready for that? Because I mean the current owners were they were
arguing amongst themselves >> and they still are. So they um John,
correct me if I'm wrong, John found this grant as a potential solution for that
» so that they might come to an agreement. >> So that they might come to an agreement,
but it was a very short time period from the time he found it till it was due was
only like three weeks. >> So we I think we're in a better position
than we were in the past. It sounds like we just it was too quick.
» So it's something we could probably look at for next year. We just didn't have
time together. I would be great to get that resolved.
» Yeah. >> Okay. Anything else under uh or for
community development? >> Next is the finance department, Mrs.
Phillips.
» Um good evening. Finance doesn't have a whole lot to report. Uh
as I mentioned last time, uh June 30th was our fiscal year end. And uh you will
note that our reports have our lovely little note on them again that the audit
adjustments and year end acroals aren't complete yet. Um and that'll stay with
us till we get done the audit which should be in October this year. That's
what we're shooting for. Um as I also mentioned last time, July tax bills went
out well the 2627 tax bills went out in July. Um total billings came to nearly
3.3 million compared to 3.1 million last year and that was due to a nearly 29
million increase in assessment values. Um of that 3.3 million by the end of
July we collected 428,000 or 13% which is pretty good since bills went out I
think the 12th. So in in about two weeks we collected quite a bit. Um, just a
reminder that for non-owner occupied properties, taxes are due in full by
September 30th. Um, and for owner occupied properties, there are two
installments due September 30th and December 31st.
Um, and I think that's pretty much all I have other than the uh usual please sign
up for e billilling and pay your bill online.
» All right, >> any questions?
» One question which I already told you about before. So, what was the projected
use of fund balance for the last fiscal year? I know we didn't use it, but
» we did not use it. Let me get to the right page here.
[snorts] >> Um,
we had projected to use in the general fund. Our original projection was
268,000. With the January amendments, we knocked that down to 239 and then we
ended up not using any of it. Okay. But there was also um we'd estimated 180,000
to use for the water fund and 120,000 for the water searchcharge
fund and none of that got used. >> So we're going to put all that back in
the back. Yep. Great. >> Yep.
» Anything else under finance? Anything else for you?
» Sounds good. >> Thank you, ma'am.
» All right. Thank you. >> Public works. Mr. Lindsay, are you okay?
» Yeah. [laughter] >> Thank you all for waiting on me. I pride
myself on my punctuality. You got here just in time.
» Yeah, >> I uh got some chemical degreaser in my
eye earlier today and I ran I was going to run to urgent care, but I got it
washed out. So, now we're here. [snorts] Um public works overview for the past
month. Uh in parks and recreation, of course, this time of year is all in
outdoor facilities, maintenance, grass cutting, um keeping up with those
facilities. Uh, of course the upcoming things for us, we do have the block
party as FSU comes back into town, uh, and getting ready for the cruise and
main street. Actually, not necessarily parks and wreck item, but more of a
citywide item that we help with. Uh, in the street department land, most of what
we're doing this time of year is uh, summer construction projects like catch
basins and then of course pothole patching and then helping with the
paving project for the year, which Lil Brothers Asphalt is doing. Uh they are
about 75% of the way done. Uh they will finish with the food pantry and water
street around the armory building probably later this week and then do
some final touch-ups early next week and then be back out of town. Uh in the
water department, we did just extend an offer to uh our fifth position, so our
newest hire. Um he accepted the position today and he should start in about three
weeks. That was what texted you about today. Yep. Excited to get him in and be
back at full staff. He'll be a very [clears throat] entry- level position,
of course, to train him up and make him one of our own. Uh within the water
department, actually has been a fairly tame uh month leakwise. Uh
unfortunately, it seems like those things always get offset with other
items. Of course, the big issue uh in the water realm for Frostber this past
month has been the elevated levels of iron and magnes in Pine Mountain
Reservoir. As some of you might have seen, we did make a Facebook post about
it as well that with the elevated levels of iron and maganesees at Piney
Reservoir, uh it did affect the aesthetic value of the water. Um the
criterion for the water that we were putting out, the quality of the water
that we were putting out um was absolutely the same as it's always been.
Safe to drink, safe to use. I just would not recommend you use it do a load of
white laundry at the time um as the water had been stained um due to the
higher levels of iron. Um >> but that's been resolved since then.
» Correct. We spent a good bit of time retrofitting our intake structure um in
order to pull water from a different level in the reservoir and that seems to
have done the trick. So we think we're on the downhill slope for that. uh
within public works itself of course our CSO jobs are underway which we'll touch
base on and then we are prepping for the roundabout project um and of course our
water resiliency projects that we have the governor Moore funding for uh which
we will talk about with some items later on that of which are the four BFD
projects at Pine Reservoir the new expansion well the redundancy well at
Savage Springs to put that second well pump back in and then of course the
geodessic dome leak at the water treatment plant. Um the water treatment
plant leak we will start probably within the next two weeks. Uh we want to get
that one started right away now that we know that we can work with the funding.
And then the VFD projects we will probably start within the next month,
month and a half. Uh other than that, I know there have been some questions
about the marks on Main Street. That is a state highway project. They are
actually going to come through Monday night next week and Tuesday night next
week and mill and pave those areas of Main Street. uh that are marked out.
Those are some of the areas that have gotten pretty rough. That is not their
extensive uh main street upheaval and paving program that they have talked
about. That happens in 2028. This is simply just a surfacing project to get
everything smoothed back out. >> They're going to be redoing crosswalks
and correct. >> Correct. Where they go up.
» Y that I think is everything. Uh if there are any questions, happy to go
into it. >> Two things both related to signs. Sure.
So that I guess this would fall under the street department. One I spoke with
Chief Costello about before. I wasn't sure if it was a police issue or a
street department issue at the uh intersection of of
Southwater Street and Maine. >> Um where there's a
» we have a sign that says no parking from here to corner and right under it's a
sign that says two-hour parking. >> Yes,
» there's a car park there right now and there there frequently is. So I think
it's extremely confusing for people. I think the 2hour sign needs to come down
for >> No, I mean I think I think just the the
twohour thing just needs to come off there. Just leave it. No parking here at
corner because I think that's what it's it's supposed to be.
» Got it. >> It's on the same page two hours past
this and no parking before it but because they're on the same p.
» Got it. We talked about the other day. >> So there I guess that's a street
department issue that they could get to that. And then another thing that's also
related to signs, um, a week or so ago, whenever it was, I, um, I had gotten
with you about talking to the fire department. They need, they wanted some
assistance from the street department to mount a sign over there. Were we able to
do that? >> Um, I actually don't I'll have to follow
up. Emily was tackling that one. That was when all the water stuff was going
on. Yeah. >> Um, and to my knowledge, they were going
to set >> They may have. I'm I'm just asking.
» I'll double check. >> Double check and see if they have. If
not, I'll get in touch with the chief over there. Kendon,
» I have one question. Something that came up with the plating commission in
regards to the new sidewalks that the state's putting in on um Middle Road
there. Is that right? >> Mid Oh, yes. Yes. Brad.
» Yep. 7 Maryland 736 Bradock Road. [laughter]
» Yeah. Um there were some concerns about the design of it and whether it's going
to interfere with the turning lanes there. Wonder know if you had any
information on that or >> as far as at Bradic Estates or
» closer to the university they were thinking it was going to remove those
turning lanes. >> The turning lanes will stay the parking
lanes will go away. All that parking that where people park up on the street.
Yeah. >> Um so where they don't have to pay that
all goes away. >> Okay.
» Yeah. They were concerned so they were going to cut that out and there'll be
more traffic and stuff. >> Turning lanes themselves will stay but
the parking on those sides will go away. Okay. Y
» uh one thing just to add because this does seem like it was six months ago at
this point. Um these are the the July reports. Um so I'd like to add uh for
the 4th of July and Derby Day street department did not say anything job with
day all day long. Same thing parks and rec crew was all around town.
» That was a long day for those guys. >> They did um uh there's an event that
evening at Hoff Park and all that kind of stuff. I'd like to thank the Boy
Scouts as well, particularly uh Kevin Peterson and I believe his sons and
maybe some of the rest of his troop I guess it would be called. Uh they did it
they were not asked to. They just did it out of their own goodwill. They picked
up they took bags out of the cans all day, tied them up and sat them next to
the the cans themselves. That way our guys could just come and take the bags
and throw them >> bags in it so they
» So very much very much appreciated from those guys. Cool.
» Okay. >> Thank you.
» Anything else? Thanks, sir. And uh finally, the police department chief.
» Good evening, mayor, commissioners. I have the report for the police
department for July 2026. Uh, as you can see, we had 460, excuse
me, 457 incidents, very similar to July of 2025 where we logged 437 incidents.
Uh, four arrests were made during the month of July. two cases referred or
handled by C3I, four documented community policing events, 22 well-being
checks, one emergency petition, 23 assist other agency incidents, 25
requests for a police officer, two follow-ups, 17 disturbances of various
sorts, eight motor vehicle crashes, one DWI arrest, and 87 traffic stops. Uh, as
always, you know, I always try to talk about some of the community events and
positive things we've been doing in addition to our daily duties. Um,
we uh recently visited Kids Corner down in Mountain Ridge, which is essentially
the preschool at Mountain Ridge. They invited us. Sergeant Beaman and I went
down there. He actually led the presentation. Did a fantastic job. We
also had the Frostber summer day camp come and do a tour of the police station
and our vehicles. Uh, that was led by uh, Corporal Fman and Corporal Delaney.
Uh, I was there as well. They led the program. They did a fantastic job with
the tours and they gave us both entities gave us some nice recognition on
Facebook. So, it's not why we do it obviously, but we appreciate seeing that
and like being a part of those things. Um, [clears throat]
just the other night, uh, Sergeant Cook represented our department in an escort,
which many of you may have heard about or seen on social media. A few of you
told me about it in advance. That was the, uh, remains of a World War II
veteran uh, who was brought to his hometown of Westernport. So, thanks to
the mayor for, uh, authorizing us and encouraging us to be a part of that, and
we appreciate Sergeant Cook representing us there that evening. Uh just some
additional noteworthy uh police activities. We've had uh specialized
enforcement for DWI lately under the one of the Maryland State Highway uh grants.
And I'm sure you saw the media release. We had a motor vehicle crash with a
pedestrian uh down at the uh essentially near Dollar General in Frostber um
Village Shopping Center Plaza. So there was a little elevated risk because the
lady who was struck was 88 years old. Initially, we weren't sure what her
condition would be. We had the uh crash reconstruction team from the sheriff's
office come out. They did a fantastic job. They brought up a large utility
vehicle. They did they used the drones to uh essentially analyze the area. They
checked out the vehicle. They checked out video surveillance footage. They did
a very very nice job and we appreciated the specialized work there. So that
would conclude my report. Certainly glad to elaborate further or answer any
questions you may have. >> Um given the schools are public schools
are going back into session next week. if there's anything maybe you want to
mention about yes >> pedestrian safety or kind of what how
your department's involved with that. >> Sure. Yes, absolutely. And things have
changed a little bit over the last few years, but uh for many years we did uh
designated uh traffic control duties at Mountain Ridge High School uh typically
at arrival and dismissal time and then at Bell Elementary. Bell Elementary
changed their traffic pattern. They did a really nice job so they don't need as
much assistance from us. So often we'll have an officer there anyway. Uh but
typically at Mountain Ridge, we're there for traffic control in the morning and
afternoon. Obviously, the schools also have their own uh school police officer
through the Alageney County Public School System. Uh we do tend to see an
increase in speeding complaints through our neighborhoods every every uh time
school the school year comes around early in the season. It's an influx of
traffic, but there really is some speeding issues. So, we encourage
everybody to slow down, leave leave home a little bit early so you don't have to
speed down the road to get to school on time or drop your kid off and get to
work. So, we will have officers out on patrol to uh deter and enforce traffic
issues as well, especially uh when we see that influx of traffic here over the
next few weeks. I should also mention that we'll uh we anticipate approval for
the uh school resource officer grant again which essentially allows one or
more of our officers on their offduty time to work overtime to do specifically
uh walkthroughs of the schools to investigate activities of the schools
essentially to supplement the school resource officer program. So that's been
a great program that we've had for maybe seven or so years now if not longer all
paid for almost almost entirely paid for by the
state. There may be some nominal cost to the city, but it's it's a great program
funded by the state. >> Sure.
» One more thing, and we talked about this last week at work session. Obviously,
we're not ready to take action on it yet, but if you could just for the
record so that the public's aware, talk about what laws or ordinances are
currently in effect as relate to ebikes and if a citizen has an issue or
complaint or something, what steps they need to take.
» Yes, absolutely. Yep. Uh very generally speaking, uh the default state statute
changed only within the last two years or so by by laws passed by the Maryland
General Assembly. The default is that bicycles are allowed to ride on a public
sidewalk unless a local municipality passes their own law saying that it's
illegal. U aside from that, there are general laws that would apply uh
independent of those regulatory things. So, for example, if somebody's driving
recklessly down the sidewalk on an ebike or some kind of dirt bike and they're
almost hitting people, that would probably constitute the crime of
reckless endangerment, if not something more. There would certainly be grounds
for the police to stop those people and investigate further at the scene. And uh
I mentioned last time, we always appreciate when people call us with
concerns, especially uh immediately because, you know, it's a relatively
small community. There are not that many places to go. So if somebody calls us
quickly and says, "Look, I was just almost knocked down by these people,
flying down the sidewalk, we can probably get there, find the find the
people on the bikes, and at least talk to everybody, investigate at the scene,
and go from there." So there is definitely a factual component that is
instrumental in being able to enforce existing laws. And as with any crime,
you know, uh policing is really uh um a shared responsibility kind of in
policing theory. You know, sometimes I nerd out from studying policing and
going to school to study policing academically. I mean, theoretically, the
police are paid uh full-time to enforce the laws and patrol, but they can't be
fully effective without information from the community. It's a shared
responsibility. If people have concerns, call us. We appreciate it. We'll be
right there and we can take action. So, encourage that sharing and we'll
certainly be proactive on our part and observe for those things and initiate
anything that we can do to help. >> Anything else for Chief? I have one more
sort of related to the the bike policy. Absolutely. Um and your resource
officers. Um has it been thought of to, you know, we already have these officers
in the building, >> maybe do a little bit of outreach in
regard to, you know, the students on ebikes because there's a lot of kids
that ride them and they recklessly, you know,
» I think that's a great idea. Yeah, definitely. I love the educational
component. Um yeah, I'm going to talk to our school resource officer. Maybe we
can do maybe when he talks with classes. so much is focused on like delinquency
and drug and alcohol and tobacco usage. I think that would be a good topic to
incorporate in there. >> Yeah, it might be good just to let them
know. >> Yeah. You know,
» yeah, >> to abide by these rules, you know, what
whatever gets sent. >> Absolutely. That's a great idea.
» Okay. >> And the uh the chief and I had discussed
uh once we get all this through, especially for the regular bicycles, to
have a bicycle safety course put on by our officers. We did this for several
years and we gave out free helmets >> to the kids that that participated in it
so that that the younger children will know where to ride their bikes and where
not to ride the bikes and we could actually include an ebike session in
that. I know, correct me if I'm wrong, years ago, I mean many years ago, it
used to be a requirement that you had to come and get your bike registered with,
and I'm not saying that we do that or that we go back to that, but that
» well, and that was that was an educational component
» that was done particularly if if we found a bike on the road, which we still
do this, and they end up back in the back of the police station and set for
two years and then we give them away. That that that was done so that we knew
who owned the bike, we could get it back to them, [snorts]
» sir. Anything else for Chief Costello? >> Thank you, sir. Thank you, mayor. Thank
you, commissioners. That concludes the city departments.
Before we entertain a motion, um Mr. Lindsay, I have one more question. Sure.
» Um is the the paving parking situation at Coug at Cougarfield. Is that done?
» Yes, we have we've actually been dropping off a few piles of millings
from this current paving program there just in case we need more throughout the
process. get sloppy during the season, >> but it's open and they can use it now.
» Great. >> Okay. Thank you.
» One last uh also on Derby Day, uh police officers did a great job. I chief there
all day. Um uh but they also responded to our banner um coming down and taking
care of that. So yeah, they were they were on the ball that
» All right, that is all the reports of the city departments. Do I hear a motion
to accept? >> I accept.
» You what? >> I accept.
» You move to >> I move to accept.
Second. >> There's a motion and a second to uh
approve the reports of the various city departments. Any further discussion on
that? Hearing? None. All in favor say I. >> I.
» Post. No. >> Reports of the city departments are
approved. Moving on to item nine. This is the required monthly hearing for Cso.
So again, this is the monthly public hearing for the city of Frostber consent
decree um combined sewer overflow projects that are going on within the
city of Frostber. Um at the moment we are underway with phase 10B and phase 10
C. Uh we are approximately I would say 18 to 20% of the way through
those projects um on both of them. Uh curbing went in on 10C for McCulla
Street last week and then sidewalks actually began to go down today uh for
McCulla Street on 10C. So the portion from Cemetery towards Mountain Ridge.
And then for 10B uh if anybody was in the area last week, I believe it would
have been Wednesday, uh we did set our our really big structure. We have an
84inch manhole on that job. Um, we actually used a couple large pieces of
equipment to set it. Um, so that was kind of a a small town spectacle, so to
speak. It went really well. Um, then they they've been blowing through ever
since then. Um, again, with these projects, you guys are going to think
I'm a broken record, but I'd just like to stress the fact that uh sidewalks are
a part of these projects. If anyone has any questions, I'm happy to talk about
them. If not,
» and I would have to say where some people complain about the work that's
being done on Mclla Street since I live there, my wife has come to appreciate
the fact, especially the days that that she babysits, that it keeps the two
children very busy watching all the time. [laughter]
Especially, you know, uh EA, right close to where you're at, they have some brand
new, uh nice looking equipment, so it's fun for fun to watch. Wow.
» Entertainment value. >> Yep.
» There. Any other questions? >> Thank you.
» All right. This concludes the required monthly hearing for the CSO project.
Moving on. Item 10. There's nothing under old business. Moving into item 11.
This will be the first reading of proposed ordinance 2026-06.
» Yes. So, I'm taking the position of John this evening. Um, so ordinance 2026-06,
uh, an ordinance of the mayor city council of the city of Frost, Maryland,
entitled an ordinance to repeal and reenact sections 3.01 of appendix D of
the city code, rental housing code pertaining to the registration of
dwelling units as rental housing units for the purpose of clarifying those
terms. So in section one, um, uh, the changes would include, uh, reg uh,
section 501 registration occupancy would now A no dwelling unit may be rented or
otherwise occupied unless it is registered and has passed inspection in
accordance with this ordinance subject to following exceptions. Uh uh I a
dwelling unit occupied by the owners and members of their immediate family who
reside there rentree is not subject to the registration and inspection
requirements. Uh two, a dwelling unit uh owned uh by a trust and occupied by the
trust beneficiaries or members of their immediate family all of whom reside
there rent free is not subject to the registration and inspection requirement.
And then B occupancy limit shall be determined by the zoning ordinance
subject to reasonable accommodations present to the fair housing amendments
act of 1988. Um and then be further that this
ordinance should become effective uh on the 21st day after it passage. Um so if
you are interested I did pull this up the current um
section D uh 3 uh 01 languages there um uh so one of uh one of the
clarifications this does is so uh it says in this it says if the unit is
owned by a trust the trust beneficiary and that individual's immediate family
unless it's owned by uh unless the dwelling uh unit is occupied rentree and
is registered. So, we have had some people trying to skirt our rental
housing program by setting up uh things as a trust
» and having somebody that is a part of the trust live there paying rent to
them, but they're not like a family member. They tend to change over year to
year. Um uh so to make sure that we're making uh ensuring everybody's getting
the proper certifications and inspections,
» this will clarify that language. >> Gotcha. Okay.
So then just to clarify, so subb doesn't change. It's just sub A. So we're
deleting the se deleting what's currently in sub A, replacing with this
with the two subsections. >> Yes. Replacing with this A and the two
subsection >> one point.
» And it's mainly just for clarification on the intent of what it was.
» Right. Got it. So, if there's no questions, um, uh, I'd
ask for a motion second to approve ordinance 2026-06
on first reading, uh, and set the, uh, September 15th, 2026 council meeting,
uh, as the advertised public hearing, um, and move forward from that,
» right? >> And we approve Go ahead. I have to
approve ordinance 2026-06.
» Duly moved and seconded to approve resolution 2026-06 on the first reading
and we will set September 15th as the uh advertised public hearing date and
potential second reading. That is the motion. Is there any further discussion
or comment among council on this? >> Any discussion or comment among the
public on this ordinance before we move hearing? None. As many as in favor say
I. >> I post. No. Ordinance 26-06 is approved
on the first reading and the advertised public hearing date will be September
15th. That concludes that. Moving to resolution 26-31.
Excellent. So, uh, resolution 2026-31 um is to reappoint a member of the Frost
Planning Commission. Um, Mr. Ray Race um has um indicated his willingness to
serve another [snorts] 5year term. um and is being um suggested for such from
uh the community development office done job. See no reason not to.
» Okay. I move we approve resolution 2026-31.
» Second. >> Duly moved and seconded to approve
resolution 26-31. Is there any comment or discussion among members of council
on this? >> Were there any other applications
besides Mr. Rice? >> I don't.
» Thank you. Any comment or discussion among members of the public?
» Hearing none. Not as many in favor say I. I
» post. No. Resolution 26-31 is approved. >> Next is resolution 26-32.
This is also community development. >> Yes. Um so uh this resolution uh is to
approve a contract with gov um for community development software. So
software that would cover um permitting, rental housing, and code enforcement. Uh
we've been working um with looked at a handful of different um software uh for
this uh process. Go well seems to be um one of the best price and one of the
best uh kind of forward facing interfaces for for our residents. Um so
uh it has a $16,000 annual cost and a
onetime uh setup fee of $5,400 a contract. Um we did work with them. Um
the goal is has implemented um after the rental housing um kind of season in in
the early bit of the year, but before summer starts to make sure everything
transfers over correctly. Um mainly because the summer's a big time for uh
inspection and then code enforcement, that type of thing. So there will be a
little bit of overlap. Um but they also uh did give us an extra 3 months free of
charge so we can get that set up. So you would enter into the contract pretty
much immediately. Um, but instead of 12 months for the first year, we have 15 to
help out with that. So there we have four.
» When does our contract expire with our current vendor?
» Believe it's either middle of July or very beginning of August. So we would
have the summer essentially we would have both available to us with the goal
of using this, making sure everything's working out. The biggest concern is we
have had software implementation issues in the past with different companies. We
want to make sure that this is up and running because if it's not when we go
to transfer we've caused a lot of problems. We want to give ourselves more
period and this was budgeted to have that overlap this year if we needed to.
[snorts] >> My understanding is that this software
is more user friendly. [laughter] >> Yes. Uh they we've looked at a lot of
different things and and what this can do compared to uh our current system. Um
all developers are excited about And it's compatible with other things we're
already doing. >> Yeah.
» Yeah. For for the most part. Like it's not part of another software we have.
One of the ones we did actually look at was one of the softwares that is the
same software as our financial system. >> Um but the cost of it for setup was much
more expensive. It would take an entire year to set up. So we
» we pay almost 25 20 $25,000 to have that system while we had the current system
and all that kind of stuff. And it was um a bit Yeah, that's not a good
» I move we approve resolution 2026-32. >> Second.
» Duly moved and seconded to approve resolution 26-32. Is there any further
comment or discussion on council on this? Is there any comment or discussion
among members of the public on this resolution? Seeing none, as many as in
favor say I. I. >> Oppos? No. Resolution 26-32 is present.
Looks like there's one more for community development resolution 33.
» So, this is a small correction for our um uh permitting uh fees uh that are in
the uh fee schedule. So, when we did the budget ordinance um after it was passed,
we realized there was one uh a couple of small little errors. So, uh I'll bring
it up for you. The uh and so everything's getting
cheaper, which is good. [laughter] So, uh the when we transferred when John
was transferring over some cost um the the cost listed uh under residential
commercial accessory structures is actually for inspections the cost of
inspections not the permits so we're just reducing them down to what the
permit cost is so uh instead of 105 it's those numbers there on the right uh and
then while we were clarifying that we did give one other small clarification
um this instead of being 5,000 kilowatt um it should be 5 kVa
which is kiler I think. Um uh and then this one should also be KBA. So
» um uh that's just a clarification. So resolution 2026-33
uh is to um uh correct uh those uh numbers in the FY27 budget fee schedule.
Uh and um >> we'll change that in the system.
Nobody's been charged $105 by the way. >> Okay. this right away. Just to do a
resolution. >> Got it.
» I move to approve resolution 2026-33. >> Second.
» Moved and seconded to approve resolution 26-33.
Is there any comment or discussion among council on this?
Is there any comment or discussion among those present in the public on this
hearing? None. All those in favor say I. >> I.
» Oppose. No. Resolution 26-33 is approved. Moving on to public works
resolutions. Next is resolution 34. >> Okay. So resolution 2026-34
is a change order to combine sewer overflow cso project 10C. Uh we spoke
about this in our work session. Um but this was an error in the initial spec
package put together by the engineer. Um whereas in the initial spec pack package
it called for 30 feet of 8 in uh HDP PVC pipe uh and it should in fact have been
300 ft of pipe. So the contractor bid on 30 ft of pipe um instead of it being 300
ft of pipe. Of course that additional pipe that we need for the project comes
with a cost associated with it uh to the tune of $27,000.
Uh this would come from the contingency budget for the project which of course
is already budgeted. Are there any questions?
» We need the pipe. We need the pipe. >> And to clarify too, uh this would not
have affected the bidding. Um, for instance, if this contractor had bid it
for 30 and the next contractor had bid it for 300 or vice versa, uh, that
wouldn't have happened because each contractor got the initial 30 ft spec
pack package that they all bid on. So, all contractors bid on 30 ft as opposed
to 300. >> Um, with that being said, I would ask
for a motion and a second for resolution 2026-34.
» I'd like to make a motion to approve resolution 2026-34.
Second. >> Do the move and second to approve
resolution 26-34. Is there any further discussion or comment among members of
council? Okay. Uh comment or discussion among those present on resolution 26-34.
» Hearing none. All those in favor say I. I.
» Post. No. Resolution 26-34 is approved. >> Next is resolution 26-35.
» Yes. So resolution 226-35. Again, this applies to the um
The fiscal budget money that we received from the governor's office um and again
it is for the water treatment plant. One of the four phases of our water
resiliency project is the um troubleshooting and repair of the geopic
dome leak at the water treatment plant. Uh this is basically greenlighting us to
start spending a little bit of money um to start repairing that issue. I want to
be clear that we don't know the exact value um of what the repairs will cost
because we don't know the extent of the leak under the tank. It's not one that
we can just inspect. Um but we anticipate it being approximately 20 to
$25,000 with the worst case being around 65,000. We asked the governor for 65,000
for that project. Um we are hoping we can come in significantly under that.
And of course it will be a a competitive bid and quoting process to find a
contractor. So the mayor and council will get to approve the amount before we
actually move forward because it will be a bid process.
» The amount for the initial investigation as to how the
extent of the leak or >> the this here was to cut us loose to
start the investigation process. We anticipate that being 5 to$10,000 um so
we can just go with the contractor get a couple quotes off of our trusted
contractors and then get going >> just to start the process rolling.
» Correct. because we can't with the water leaking out of the tank. We don't want
to keep letting it leak out. >> Can you remind us how many gallons
again? >> We think about 75,000
» of finished water. >> Um this this money would also then be
utilized for um paying the contract if we don't have the governor's money yet,
but we could approve to spend money before um all the paperwork's done.
That's been allocated to us as of July one. It's just a process to get
everything together >> and you get re reimbured afterwards.
» Yes. And we don't want to wait until winter comes around and not be able to
do this project as >> So if there are no other questions, I
would ask for a motion and second on resolution 26-35.
» I move we approve resolution 2026-35. >> Second.
» Duly moved and seconded to approve resolution 26-35.
Is there any further comment or discussion among members of council on
this? >> I know we've been talking about this for
a while. That can get started. who are wasting a lot of money but also a lot of
water. >> All right. Uh any comment or discussion
among those present on resolution 26-35? Seeing none as many as in favor say I.
» I post. No. >> Resolution 26-35 is approved. That
concludes public works and the water department. Next one under finance
resolution 26-36.
» Um resolution 26-36
is for the final fiscal 2526 budget amendment that we discussed at work
session. Um major changes are um moving several capital projects from the 2026
budget. They've been picked up in the 2027 budget. Uh both the funding for
them as well as the actual expenditures. Um, we also incorporated
uh some repairs and other items that were not budgeted, specifically the HBAC
repairs for this building. Um, couple other minor things. Um,
the last major item that we've changed, as we discussed a little bit earlier,
was removing the proceeds from fund balance that were not needed, which is a
good thing. Um, so unless there's any questions, I
would ask for a motion and a second to approve resolution 2026-36.
» I move to approve resolution 2026-36. >> Second.
» Duly moved and seconded to approve resolution 26-36.
Is there any further discussion or comment among members of council on this
» comment or discussion among those present on this resolution?
» Seeing none, as many users are in favor say I.
» I. I oppose. No. Resolution 26-36 is approved. Thank you, ma'am. Next is
resolution 26-37, Mr. O'Brien.
» Uh, so resolution uh 2036-37 um uh is to uh essentially appoint the
ex official member of the Frostber Plan Commission. So, according to their
bylaws, Mayor Logston um is the ex official uh member unless appoint
someone else. We had discussion and uh Commissioner Coburn um uh showed
interest in doing that and Mayor Lawson agreed. So, this is just a resolution um
stating that we will be appointing uh Commissioner Coburn uh to that position
um for the length of his service or until another individual is identified
as the exit.
» I move to approve resolution 2026-37. >> Second. Duly moved and seconded to
approve resolution 26-37. Is there any further comment or discussion among
council on this? >> You're sure you want to do this?
» I'm positive. >> I made it after MMO the other night.
» Oh, so very dedicated. >> Yeah.
» All right. Is there any comment or discussion among those present on
resolution 26-37? >> Seeing none, as many as in favor say I.
» I. >> Oppos? No.
» Resolution 26-37 is approved.
believe there's one more >> under new business. This is resolution
26-38. >> Um so as we discussed we are doing some
uh renovations at the damkeeper house uh up by piny. Um uh our most recent keeper
has moved out after being there 20 plus years.
» 22 >> 22 years. Um so it's time to do some uh
upgrades and and some work in there. Uh one of the big things we noticed was uh
the electrical system needing some upgrades. So, um,
» some upgrades, [snorts] >> some major. [laughter] Um, uh, so, uh,
Hayden, uh, was nice enough to to put, um, three quotes together, uh, for me.
Um, since Hayden is going to eventually be living there, I'm taking care of this
aspect of it. Um, so, uh, after looking at the quotes, um, uh, that came in,
Stevens Electrical, um, is expected to be the lowest cost. Um, uh, we did have,
if you look at the quotes, there's one that averages out a little bit lower,
but includes an apprentice quote or or apprentice cost which is significantly
lower um and that individual would be there to assist probably the actual
electrician. So we didn't include that in the average because we were worried
it kind of brought it down. So uh this um
um PA power solutions uh their average uh was uh 8550 uh Stevens electrical was
85 and then the other one was 90 something. So, um, one of the other
things is Stevens Electrical, um, is going to be using Turnin for this
project. So, we know exactly what it's going to cost people. We know that,
right? So, um, [snorts] so we're, uh, suggesting Stevens Electric for that
work. Um, uh, not to exceed $20,000 is what we talked about. We're hoping it'll
come in under that, but there is a lot of work to be done there. Uh, they're
going to be completely changing out a couple of panels, um, rerunning a lot of
wires because some of the wiring in that building is pretty old. And we've had
Steven's Electric work with us before, so
» Isn't it like the whole house that needs redone?
» Just about. >> Yeah. Yeah.
» Um uh and they can start pretty much as soon as we're done signing uh this
resolution. So >> yeah, we need to cut them loose as soon
as possible. >> Yeah, I think they're going to be able
to start [snorts] Monday. They can start last week. Well,
council hasn't even approved you yet, so you might want to wait. But yes, they
can start. [laughter] I move we approve resolution 2026-38.
» Second. >> Duly moved and seconded to approve
resolution 26-38. Is there any further comment or discussion among council on
this? >> See how eager I was to get that.
[laughter]
» Uh do they do they have an estimate on how long it's going to take?
» They thought about a week. >> Okay.
» Yeah. >> Fortunately with the basement being open
and the ad being pretty easy access all their runs pretty quick.
» Okay. Very good. Anything further among council on this comment or discussion
among those present on this resolution? >> Seeing none, as managers are in favor
say I. I >> oppose. No. Resolution 26-38 is
approved. That concludes new business. Moving on to item 12 on the agenda,
which is open public comment. This is a chance for anyone who has something to
bring to Mayor Council to please uh feel free to do so. If you would like uh come
up to the podium, just please state your name and address for the record and
we'll be happy to talk about anything you like. Ma'am, please do.
Well, I apologize. I'm a little bit nervous.
» Oh, please don't be. And um um my name is Becky Dwit and I've lived in Frostber
for 20 years and we've had problems with our water and our trash. And um I came
tonight um to ask you that um if you could um let us know ahead of time
before you shut our water off. We we needed uh more time, but
» as the situation turned out, our landlord did pay the water bill.
» Okay. >> So we're okay on that. But what happened
was we just had this big green sticker on our back door and all of a sudden I
was like what? And I'd been working with Jay Hovatter to try and rectify our
trash situation >> in the absence of our landlord.
» And um all of a sudden we got a big green sticker that we're going to shut
the water off in two weeks. So um Patrick I talked to Patrick and we get
we got 30 extra days but still 46 days we had nowhere to go. We could not find
anywhere to go and we could not come up with enough money to pay the bill
ourselves. So, I am very scared and I'm still scared because we're not we're not
it's not completely over yet because the trash has to be rectified
» and I I'm was told that by the landlord that the water bill was paid in full.
So, I'm hoping that is true and um I just we don't want to be in this
situation again. Is there any way you can let us know at day one that the
water is not paid? >> So, sort of. Um, so my my understanding
is that you, the tenants of the building, were having a lot of trouble
getting a hold of your landlord for a long time.
» Yeah, we actually called the police department and did a wellness
[clears throat] check on him >> and they called us back and said he was
okay. And then that that very day, that evening, we called him again and he he
did answer us. So, but still after that we [clears throat] had no contact with
him. But, but I just talked to him on texting yesterday. So, he is around and
he has apologized very much for everything and I accepted his apology
and he wants to rectify everything. You know, he wants to pay the bills and get
the a place back going again. >> So, I can tell you that I know for a
fact that he was here and did pay his bill. I don't know if it's paid all the
way to current, but he was here and made a significant payment because I just
happened to be in the building whenever he showed up that day. So,
» I'm very thankful of that, too. >> Yes. So, that's been taken care of. As
far as the trash, I don't know if there's been an arrangement made with
that. >> Uh he he's been working with uh Jay
Hovet on that, our our code enforcement officer. Um uh they have an agreement
that he's going to work on some things and we're going to hold off on any sort
of additional fines and stuff like that worked out so that things can get worked
out. Um but we'll follow up about that. >> Okay. So tech being a commercial
property where technically it's a commercial property so you're not
eligible for municipal for regular city trash pickup. As far as the water bill
goes, I'm not sure what the legality of that is with I mean technically your
landlord is the customer. So I'm not sure legally if we're able to disclose
that information to anybody other than your landlord. We may be able we'll have
to look at >> maybe not when it's initially late, but
when it gets into the delinquent phase, we may be able to notify you then. Well,
I've been talking to him and working with him and if anything I can do for
him, I will >> and um because I like living here in
Frostber, but it was quite a scare and I don't want to be homeless again. So, or
I mean I don't want to be homeless here or I don't want that risk. We weren't
homeless. I don't want the risk of being homeless.
» Absolutely. We don't want that. >> So, but we called around and there's no
there's nowhere for us to go. it was the problem too just as in in in case things
really did fell through >> and um but um anyway that's all I have
to say let me look at my notes here um but we'll continue to work with Jay
Hovatter >> and then um like I said if there's any
way you can give us a heads up you know if there's any problems coming our way
um we did apply for a loan but we were turned down for it to try and play the
water pay the water bill we don't have access to that much money right away
So, um, >> yeah,
» but anyway, we I like living here and we want to stay.
» We appreciate that. We like having >> Yes, we like him to stay.
» But Luke has been very apologetic and he is very concerned and he wants to get
back on track. >> So, um, I would say hopefully you'll
work with >> Oh, yeah. We'll continue to work with
anybody. We said, I'm not sure that the two of you were here at the beginning of
the meeting, but earlier we talked about another issue, and we said with any
anything that is involved with code enforcement or any of that kind of
stuff, we're we're not here to be punitive. We're not here to punish
people. What we really want is compliance. So, whatever property
owners, whether that be landlords or or or you know, single homes or whatever,
whenever there are problems, we we do our best to work with anybody, okay? As
much as we can because we don't want to punish people. I mean, if we will if we
have to, but we don't, >> especially people who are not
responsible, >> right? [laughter]
» I mean, it's not your fault. >> Well, I just wanted to show up and let
you know that that there are tenants, you know, there and Luke is working to
get back on his feet again. >> Okay.
» And um thank you for your time. >> Yes, ma'am. Thank you.
» You're welcome. >> Thanks.
» One thing that we can do is so the state of Maryland says that we have to give a
two notice, which is why that happened. Um but we did actually wait until water
set to be shut off to do the two week notice instead of doing it two weeks
ahead of time and shutting it off on that date
» because residents live there. So we should be able to do at least a
four-week notice do it two weeks earlier and then two weeks pass off. So at the
very least we should be able to do that. I will look into it.
» Yeah, that would be great. Okay. >> And I believe that with the notice
tenants get a list of measures that they can take.
» We did and I know um we didn't get that with the notice.
gave me his card and wanted me to give his card to all the tenants and I did
» and he wrote down this Maryland state attorney general's number on it.
» Okay. >> So, we called them
» and we did file a complaint. They have a landlord tenant section. Yeah. So, we
filed with the Maryland State Attorney General's Office and they had sent me a
copy of the correspondence they sent to my landlord
» and they requested that he resolved the trash issue and they also I filed again
for the water and they requested that he pay the water bill. He did pay [snorts]
the water bill. So, >> but we're still I don't know. I I don't
know what to do about the trash. It's either going to be a dumpster.
you know what I mean or something >> eventually I'm assuming the contractor
will take over >> subcontractor
» unless the city will the city continue to pick that up
» so we are doing that as part of an abatement process so he's getting cited
anytime we pick up >> so it costs much more than a
» contractor >> it would be much more cost effective for
him to hire a contractor if he's going to do it with us it's going to cost a
lot more >> okay
» it's cost only $85 in overhead every time I have to pick one up.
» Is that right? >> So, it's it's that every week plus a
$500 citation. >> Yeah.
» Um and that's weekly. >> I just don't want to keep going.
» Y >> and we just have some heads up. You're
like I cannot come up with a lot of money right away
» to help him. >> We'll we'll continue with Jay. We'll
we'll continue to monitor it >> to work with.
» Absolutely. Yes, ma'am.
» Thank you. >> Anything further? Anyone else? present
that would wish us to speak. Commissioner Gats,
» ex commissioner. >> Okay. Former commissioner.
» Former commissioner [laughter] that
» have five commissioners. >> Once you're a commissioner, you know,
» you're always a commission. [snorts]
» It's kind of like being a jet.
» Good evening, Mayor Commissioner. Um, I'm Woody Gats. I'm a resident of Bradic
Heights, a former commissioner of public works and founder of the city's green
team. So, last week at your work session when I heard about sustainability and
such, my ears kind of perked up and I'm volunteering to be on whatever effort
the city is taking on that. I hope it actually gets opened up to anybody in
the city who's a resident and has some background, interest, whatever. Uh
sustainability is no small effort and it doesn't like happen and then it's over.
So uh if if that's going to happen, I'd be very willing, desirous to be part of
that. Do you have plans right now for how that not specifics, but in general
[snorts] might be addressed by the city? >> I'm not sure which sustainability
initiative you're referring to because we have several.
» Well, it was on last week's agenda. It said micro grid and sustainability
» and that's the first that I had heard of it since I had not been attending
meetings too much. >> Um
[snorts] >> so it has to do with our micro grid
project. >> It was item
» the resiliency project. >> It's item G says micro grid and
sustainability update. Um
» yeah, there were there were several grants that we were dealing with, two
grants and what one of which >> we have applied for um in amended form
and another one that we have turned down with the um prospect of applying for a
replacement for that one um that will open up in September.
» There's a lot of work to be done on that.
Right. [snorts] Uh, and I looked online. I actually saw some things online, but
different ones were open and not in terms of having the number to pull plug
in to to get access and all those kinds of things. So, uh, yeah, if there's a
meeting coming up, please, please let me know. We're announcing to the, you know,
at these meetings so that people can know. Some of the articles that I've
been reading recently where talk about the whole idea of the more people you
get involved before there's an emergency,
» the smoother it all all goes. You know, you can almost have like neighborhood
» mini groups or something like that. Of course, the not
» such that it's got so many resources building wise that, you know, you can
have it all over the place, but you know, get some good buildings identified
and people identified, organizations [cough]
» [clears throat] >> So sir, let me know.
» Thank you, sir. >> Thank you.
» I have a question. I don't need to even go up there.
» Okay. >> What happened to our very cool large
flag? >> So on July 24 on it. I remember because
it was the day of our July council meeting. So last month when we were here
and if you remember because you were here.
» Oh, it was terrible. >> We had a terrible rainstorm.
» I stayed home because of >> Yes. So we had So we had a terrible
rainstorm that day and a combination of the rain and the wind and I guess the
flag was it's big so it was very heavy and wet. It um broke the pulley at the
top of the pole that help holds it up and it fell.
» So the city does not own that flag pole or the land there that that little park
» belongs to the um American Legion. So we've been in contact with them and
offered our assistance whenever they're whenever they have a plan for how
they're going to fix it or what they're going to do. We've offered our
assistance, but they're they're not ready yet or they they don't have to
what they need yet. >> Okay.
» Yeah. It broke the rope and the pulley and everything.
» So, for the 250 celebration, we had actually ordered a a replacement big
flag because the flag that was up there was a bit older.
» Um that didn't come in on time. They're backward because it's the 250 stuff. So,
the Legion put that flag up. Um because it's older, it may be made of like a
thicker material. >> So, with the rain and the wind, it may
have soaked up with their water and just became extra heavy.
Luckily, I think the the new flag is in. So, we do have a a new one as well, but
right now the pole in the room. >> Is it going to be big?
» Yeah, I think we got one as big as the one that was on
» because that one was just older and was starting to get a little
» anything else members of the public wishing to come forward.
» Commissioner Coburn, do you have anything you'd like to say?
» Um, I just want to thank everybody for coming out tonight. Um, and I also want
to thank the great staff who's been working, especially Mr. Lindsay, um, who
put in a pretty hard week last week and I believe the week before.
» Um, water situation.
» Thank you. [snorts]
» Thank you, sir. Commissioner, one more thing, too. Um, Commissioner Forsight
and I attended the ribbon cutting um for Midland.
» Yeah. Their multi-purpose building. Yeah.
» Um, it was very nice. Nicely attended. Um, Yeah, they had a good program.
» Yes, it was very nice. >> Very good.
» Commissioner Forsight, >> just want to announce some things coming
up. Uh though maybe you were planning on [laughter]
» um on September 3rd, uh Thursday, the Cruise and Main Street takes place from
5 to 10. On Sunday, September 6, we have the very popular Western Maryland Craft
Beverage Festival up at Havlin Park from noon to 6. On Wednesday, September 9th
is the block party from 6:00 to 9. And then on Saturday and Sunday, September
12th and 13th, marking the end of the pool season, is the dog splash. So, all
the pups are all ready getting all excited.
» When is the last day for the pool for human beings?
» For human beings. Uh, well, there's just weekends from the start of school. So,
then right before then, I didn't write down
» Labor Day. >> Yeah.
Aren't they also open weekends? >> Yeah, it's weekends until Labor Day.
Yeah. >> Okay.
» Thank you, Commissioner Grove. >> Yeah. Just another comment about the
construction work on Mccala Street. Uh obviously, it's a difficult time for
people who live on Mclla Street, but uh I'd like to thank EA Construction
because after every day they work, they clean up completely and make that road
that that people can get get through. They're very professional with what
they're doing. >> Nice to hear.
» It's worth saying as well that if you live in that area and you need to get to
your home that they are they will let you get to your home. You just might
have to flag it out and ask. >> Very good. Commissioner Smouse,
» just want to remind everyone just like um Chief said earlier, just remember
school's coming back. There's going to be buses. There's going to be little
kids. Just be careful and cautious. >> Very good. Only thing I would add to
that is just welcoming back the students on behalf of this council, everyone at
this table, and everyone in town, welcoming back not only our public
school students, but the folks at FSU. Glad to have them back. And just a
reminder that on Monday, uh, September 7th, all city offices, with the
exception of the police department, will be closed for Labor Day. Anything else?
» 6:35 meetings adjourned.