OTOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS MAYOR AND TOWN COLINCIL Tuesday, June l4,20tl Town Worksession

Mayor Lillie Thompson Martin CaIl to Order: Prayer - Councilmember Wilson Three representatives presenting proposals for speed cameras. First representative Gia Cloanero - Red Speed USA Second representative Maurice Nelson - Beckford Corporation Third representative Mario and Micky E. Shepherd - Opto Traffic
Reading of FH Resolution 01-11 FHR 01-11 Tax Rate Resolution

7:30 pm

FY 11-12

A Resolution to appropriate the Town of Fairmount Heights Budget for FY 2011-2012

Reading of FH Ordinance 01-11 FHO 01-11 An Ordinance adopting the Budget presented to the Council by the Mayor and Treasurer for the Fiscal Year 20ll-2012

Mayor Martin - These 2 pieces of legislations have been read to put them in the record to satisff our requirements. Attorney Worthy - introduced himself and congratulated new Councilmembers. He
stated some background about himself. He was appointed here last January 2010, his contract due to expire July 2011. Contract is primarily on an as need basis. There are some issues that the Town is facing, we can discuss in a closed session. A couple of issues need to be forwarded to LGIT. He advised the Mayor and Council to plan a retreat. He work on a flat fee basis to protect the Town from being outside of your budget.

Mayor Martin - We have Acting Chief Evangelista here to give a update and we have an update from the treasurer. I want to show everyone the CDBG application and other
playground grant application.

Treasurer - Mrs. V/alker - update on an auditor. Mayor Martin asked me to contact North Brentwood and Colmar Manor because they are
about the same size as we are.
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North Brentwood has the same auditor Lindsey and Associates Glen Arden has the same auditor. Colmar Manor's Treasurer Mr. Daniel Baden is on vacation and the manager is going to give me a call. This is the third time calling them. They are two more auditors I have contacted to ask them to send their proposals over. I hope they will send them soon. I advised them of the urgency of this. Myor Martin - I contacted Mr. Price on Eastem Avenue, Northeast Tax Service they said he would be out of Town until the 28th. I left a message for him. Acting Deputy Chief Evangelista - stated his background information. He gave an update on the police department. Fairmount Heights did not have amission statement, they did not hve departmental goals, we redid forms, we had to clean up, I had three of my recruits volunteer to help clean the police department. There were CDS (controlled dta substances) I contacted the prosecutioner's office to do an internal audit of Fairmount Heights. The patrol cars were not operable. I had one car repaired out of my pocket, in Baltimore, the charger. Councilmember Downing - where are the keys? Acting Depufy Chief Evangelista - replied the keys are inside the office, Deputy Chiefls Office. There were guns lying around, the weapons are now inside the safe. I was trying to establish u puttn"trhip wittr Anna Arundel community college. Two grants *"rtuk.n out. The State called in reference to this, not sure who was responsible for the radios. Half the equipment was in one area and the other half was in a different arca.ltyped up a lengthy report and got serial numbers. Reynal Evangelist stated he \ilas never the Acting Chief, he was the Deputy Chief. Officer Linwood Austin - I spoke with Major Nato yesterday, they had no calls on the Officer from Fairmount Heights as providing calls for service. They asked if Fairmount Heights even existed. Major Nato want the municipalities to work together. Councilmember Wilson - asked what were duties given Deputy Chief Evangelista? Deputy Chief Evangelista- replied there were no duties given. The Deputy Chief stated theie were six vests in the safe. The vests were brought in from a gtant. Councilmember Saunders - asked where are the vests? Deputy Chief Evangelista- answered the vests are in the safe' Coincitmember Dodson -concems about visibility on 59th Avenue, the prostitutes on Eastern Avenue, I never see anyone on my side. Deputy Chief Evangelista - stated that was brought to his attention, and that's why they are patrolling. Councilmember Saunders - asked when did you get those vests? Deputy Chief Evangelista- replied about 4 months ago. He stated he is here as a support service, I am a reservist. I am not here to run a police department, I was required to do 4 to 8 hours a week, he stated he is not a full-time officer, that's his job. (Officer Hanis) I am not getting an 8 hour paid salary. I am a full time professor running a full time police academy. If you need resources I can provide them, if you need assistance I can provide that. Councilmember Downing - when was the audit done?
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Deputy Chief Evangelist - February 25,2071, if you need to contact me my cell number is 443-992-2966, my office number is 410-777-1,209. Mayor Martin - I need a motion to go into Executive Session. councilmember Dodson made a motion to go into Executive session and Councilmember Saunders second the motion. Meeting adjourned.

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TOWN OF FAIRMOI.]NT HEIGHTS MAYOR AND TOWN COI-INCIL

Wednesday, June 15,

20II

Town Meeting
Special Budget Hearing
Attendees: Mayor Martin, Councilmember Dodson, Councilmember Saxon, Councilmember Leftwich,
Councilmember Downing, Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Saunders

7:30 pm

Prayer - Mrs. Capers X'lag Salute Reading of FH Resolution 01-11 Tax Rate Resolution to appropriate the Town of Fairmount Heights Budget for FY
ZOTT-FY 2OT2

Mayor Martin I will accept

motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember
a

Dodson. Can we a$ee by Common consent to go into the Public Hearing Section of the Public

Hearing

Agenda.

The Council agreed.

Public Hearing Agenda for the Budget June 15,201l.

7:3Opm

An Ordinance adopting the Budget presented to the Council by the Mayor and Treasurer for the Fiscal Year 20lI-2012 Treasurer - Mrs. Walker Presented information contained in the new budget of the changes that were made. She
summarized the changes.

General Revenue 4000 Real Estate Taxes 4030 Business Licenses Inter-Government Transfer 4130 State Highway User fees 4051 MEMAEMA Refund - removed account (still under 4140)

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Other Revenues
Grant Energy Assistance (originally this was for the playground because we never got the grant for the playground) 4201 Speed Cameras - projection has been increased. 4300 Trash Pickup (Bulk and Commercial) it has been increased. V/e deleted the Miscellaneous Account, we tried to put things in a category where they belong. Police Department (deleted regular grant because it was a time grant.)

4200

Expenditures General Government Department 5025 Employer Soc. Sec/Medicare (made changes from where employees contributions currently are. Increased amount of legal fees from 10,000 to 15,000.) 5011 Insurance Workman's Comp (IWIF)
Reduced based on actual amounts we have now.

Election

(no changes)

Legislative Department ' 5570 Misc - Mayor/Council (items for Mayor and Council)

Nlunicipal Building & Grounds 5730 Building Hall Renovations (1 time expense to make the Hall more
presentable)

Mrs. Walker stated Mayor Martin found out when she came into office, we had a loan, but it is not due to be paid back until 2015,there was no reason to keep it in the budget, so we took it out for 2012. Public Safety
6000

6040
personnel) 6060

Police Salaries - was reduced. Workers Comp (IWIF) (we saw that on the previous page it was more in line with projected
Loan payment- Police Vehicles (deleted because it has been paid off)

Public'Works
7040 Fleet Maintenance (increased from 10,000 to 15,000)

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Special Events

7330

Youth/Citizens Events (increase based on the spending so far)

Mayor Martin Has talked with Mr. Skirrer of Housing and Community Development and we were granted an extension until December 15,2075. We are hoping it will adjust itself, and
we rtron't have to pay the $50,000.

Delegate Tiffany Alston Lineitem 5780 Delegate Alston stated she will help with getting an adjustment with V/SSC

Mayor Martin
These are the figures we want to use to approve the budget'

Councilmember Wilson If changes have to be made to the budget they will be addressed.

Mayor Martin
They will be addressed, we might have to make some amendments.

Carlita Bryant I want to thank the Mayor and Council, I know you have been carrying a heavy load. I want to thank you for voicing that you car. You will get my sripport as long as you are doing what's in the best interest of the Town.
Reading of the Ordinance FH 01-11 An ordinance adopting the Budget presented to the Council by the Mayor and Treasurer for the Fiscal year 20tl-2012.

Mayor Martin - at this time I will accept a motion to accept our budget from Ordinance FH 01-11 Councilmember Downing made a motion to accept the Budget from Ordinance 01-1 I and Councilmember Wilson second the motion. It has been properly moved and seconded that we accept our FH Ordinance 01-11. Roll Call Mayor Martin Aye, Councilmember Saunders Aye, Councilmember Leftwich Aye, Councilmember Wilson Aye, Councilmember Dodson Aye, Councilmember Downing Aye, Councilmember Saxon sustained. Ayes have it.

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5. 6. 7.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Mayor Martin - our Budget is approved. Before we adjourn I would like for each Council member to give their assignment.
Public Works Public Relations Historic Preservation Seniors and Youth Public Safety Community Resources Several issues will be handled Councilmember Saunders Councilmember Leftwich Councilmember Wilson Councilmember Dodson Councilmember Downing Councilmember Saxon

by

Mayor Martin

Delegate Tiffany Alston - stated she's letting everyone know the elected officials in the 24tn District are invited to breakfast this weekend. V/SSC is my committee and I will be having a energy person present to discuss issues with your energy. Now is the time to let me know at the State level if there is anything I can help you with, if you need Bond money or if you need resources from the State Budget Appropriations. Thanks for your support. My contact number is 301-858-3692. Councilmember Dodson - I wanted to announce the seniors will be having a barbecue on the 22"d of thismonth, next Wednesday. Any senior that might need aiidge can call the Town Hall.

Mayor Martin I see our Senator is here.

Senator Joanne Benson just came from an event at the University of Maryland where 81 young people are going to college. Last night I spoke to 90 youngsters who graduated from high school. I want to congratulate the new Council. I want the Mayor and Council to know I want to work with you. You need to have stronger code enforcement in this Town. People are going to treat your Town the way it looks. You have to clean this Town up. I do have access to resources that can help you do what you need to do. 'We On July 20th there will be a tour of the 24th District. need you all to make a list of what you need to address. All the agencies will be on the Tour bus. We will let you know where the bus will pick up.
I

Mayor Martin I will accept a motion to adjourn.

Councilmember Dodson made a motion to adjourn and Councilmember Leftwich second
the motion.

Closing prayer by former Mayor Saxton 9:23 pm

Tucker, Reiording
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TO\ryN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TOWN MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 2Q, 2OII
LEFTWICH' COUNCILMEMBER ATTENDEES: MAYOR MARTIN, COLTNCILMEMBER SAUNDERS, COI.INCILMEMBER SAxoN coUNCILMEMBER WILSoN, CoI.JNCILMEMBER DwNINc, coI-TNCILMEMBER DoDSoN,

openingMayorlillieThompsonMartin Rev. Nathaniel Prayer

Flag Salute

Winn

Apfiroval of Minutes - Town Worksession, January 11,2011, Town Meeting January

2g,February 8, Town Worksession, February 16, Town Meeting, March 8, Town Wrksession, March 16, Town Meeting, Aptil 12 Worksession, April 20, Town Meeting, May 10, Town worksession, May 18, Town Meeting, June 14, Worksession, June 15, Town Meeting. Motion to approve minutes from January Il,2011 through June 15, 2011 made by it councilmember Dodson and seconded by councilmember Downing. Mayor Martin, from has properly moved and seconded that we approve minutes for dates mentioned January tt,ZOti through June 15, 2011. Ayes have it. The minutes have been
approved.

Cuncilmember Saxon was not present for the approval of the minutes' Oath of Office - Donoven Brooks swom in as Interim Chief of Police' Police Department - Chief Brooks as Chief Broks thanked the Mayor and Council for giving him the opportunity to serve Chief of Police for the Town of Fairmount Heights' My duties officially started July 1, 20tI. We have 6 radios we just got back, we had to have them programmed by the County' us to We have lab tops thainee to be programmed with l-net system, this will allow interface with other agencies throughout the County' Last Tuesday, the -unpo*.t initiative got approved' I got approval to hiremore manpower. A lot of vehicles had problems with registrations, we put a 60 day get a cover for moratorium on those type of vehices. Only for vehicles sitting in yard or them. Don,t apply fofvehicles seen on the street, expired tags, bad licenses and things sitting of that nature. 1-promised the Mayor and Council and citizens of transparency by up a website. I have sit up a website. A Website will serve as a information resource. W"brit" will give updats and phone numbers. I had conversations with community have a task leaders in Town, prosiitution is a major issue. Major Nato and Capt' Grant road force here in Distiict 3. The task force will be here on Eastem Avenue during borders' the checks to shut down the prostitution that have been pushed across Offrcer Taylor - Community Liaison - from Prince Georges County Community' you can call him with infoimation, Off,rcer Taylor have an investigative Team. I would
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like to thank the citizens for their outgoing support. I want to engage the community and I want to engage the youth here in the community. Chief Brooks have sit up a website, it's www.f'hpd,net, he stated he will be adding more resources as he go along. Officer Hamis primarily come in from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. He come in around 4:30 or 5:30 PM to 10:30 or 11:00 PM. Rev. Winn - Newborn Church of God,,726 60'r'Place During a daytime service two of our vehicles were broken into. Rev, Winn asked questions about fingerprinting. One question was why police off,rcers don't do f,rngerprinting any more when cars are broken into or stolen? Chief Brooks - stated things are done clifferently in the County. Rev. Winn - stated citizens should be informed what he was tolcl by the officer, that owners should not touch their vehicles when they are broken into because fingerprinting won't be done. Officer Harris - Fingerprinting kits have to be assigned to cruiser for them to do fingerprinting. Motion made by Councilmember Wilson to approve police deparlment report and motion second by Councilmember Dodson. All Ayes Mayor Martin, Councilmember Saxon, Councilmember Saunders, Councilmember Leftwich, Councilmember Wilson, Councilmember Dodson, Councilmember Downing. Treasurer's Report - Mrs. Walker Report on file Excused Absence of Treasurer, Mayor Martin read Treasurer's Report Councilmember Downing made the motion to accept the Treasurer's report and Councilmember Saxon second the motion. Ayes have it. Treasurer's repoft has been
approved.

Civic Association - Mrs. Capers The Civic Association was headed by Honorable Lillie Marlin when she became Mayor duties was passed on to the Vice President, which is Mrs. Capers, Interim President of the Civic Association. Patricia'Waiters is the Secretary, Sylvia Syphax is the Representative of Public Affairs. Mrs. Ukkundo'Oohwaka is the Treasurer, Mr. Jordan is Vice President. We will be having a ice cream social on August 2no, our regular meeting night, we want you to be apart of the Civic Association so that we can make a difference. Mayor Martin - received the letter from Ml. Eddie Jordan concelning snow l'etnoval, and the Jordan family paperwork will become a matter of record. The Mayor and Council signed paperwork for speed cameras with Beckford. We are looking at cameras for Addison Road corridor or Sheriff Road corridor. The cameras will benef,rt us all. We had three companies do representations. Until the Ordinance is approved it is not sealed. Mayor Report -'We had a successful bus tour with Joanne Benson. The Department of Corrections have been helping doing our streets. They will be working in the Town

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the streets and be giving us additional hetp cleaning whenever available. They will f'f""vt The Town has liability to cover them'

Resident-arewedirectingthemonwhatareastofocuson,ordotheyhaveaplan? will be directing them' Mayor Martin - yes, Pubc Wo.rl.<s between be eucated on the difference citizens the ,iut" Keith Ms. Andina "ttio because there is a difference' Municipality Laws ""J""*V Laws you have any will come here to meet with me, if Martin Mayor ";";;t"p.o in' so I can relay that to them' problem ur"u, ,.rrdh;i"dtdion for the last three years' all the Mayor to ast fo"ri*U*tt*ent "rr"u. Mr. Jordan - asked the past' show them the bills from the u"n time the street lights and plumbers' Have "". had trouble k;;pi;"iiable electricians Mayor Martin -;;;t; Mr' Humph'ey's researching found the names of four electricians "r;;il;;lumbers,

Hilif#i"Hff'_ getting u n".* truck'

we need to go back ancl revisit update on trying to find a truck,

tft"g"t, maybe about came from about getting a seal' This seal I must say this i' uJli."Meei-ing Their kids drew Cou-nc"itmeniber Margaret Brooks' grook, lat the un I Mayor the late The state did not do this seal' irtotv' t ir^o,r, This uio,rr.r. rr"' the color this seal, Lulu and it aiirrirl. ,". I think it's historical ,r,o,ila *, *rrv know don,t "r,unge

if,:ffi"J,lti*:i
medical core, I

f"rro'n "*^,ir"-C"n the n i n g - I hav mainrv ni'9 ow D r I'm "iTri3ff; e 1- ::,:ve prior to me being elected' in the Town. The other thing I am working;"r r balances prtti"g lights and move.f;;;; "arted trying to get three proposals to itt thtt" companies for the the speed;;;;r. ifrongf,t on *orr." also I building. senator Benson' also met -officers council and Mayoii" r"it at which patrolling the areaaround his business' have two I owner. lnn Ebony the with *ut sure the Town is being served' civic I also meet with pti"" oin""rr r"g.rluito " have gone to several other

for thev also looking for cERr vorunteers, "."l"*eers ":?d person Cert is ro' rit*ount Heights and Mrs' Floyd

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-"tlt;;: T:i'lt
;];;iation,

councitmember;;;"; - attended

to go association*""ti'g,i'theDistrictwhichgavemgsom.e.enlightenment.The o3r" ittui ing citizens froi:::":i*itv Uor"r," rhe with hJlp information will toBeulahBaptist,o"r"omm""ity.metalongEastemAvenueconcerrungcrlme gave safety and the Civic Association neighboi'ft""i|ft ;h.re 3 D in prevention your club on youf

putting fignts un teminders aboyt information about timers, porch *i rt Tiffanv Alston which was very meering cAps a anended I cars. "r;;;i" ud Fui'*o""iHtigltts may be working informative. Capitol Heights, S"ut ilu'u"t Glant about enhancing the Foocl Pantry' rp:5",*t;;M;y;t together as a Tri-city. I also

IwillbeassistingwithNationalNightoutandthelceCreamsocial. Preservation meeting last wednesday' councilme*n"iw"or, - it"n.d il" prop"rly stored' There should be a I{istoric do"rr*"nt, stiout be archive-und we discussed options in Town History, so visitors can see'
permanent exhibii for.
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finding grant money as well as varies programs to help ensure historical information and documents can be stored or archived. Our Town is fortunate to have such a rich African American history. Councilmember Leftwich - Summer 2011 Newsletter has been plinted. I would like to thank the Council for their input. Plans for National Night Out are underway. I noticed there is a schecluling conflict but we will work it out, there is another event planned for the Ice Cream Social. For the National Night Out we will have food, a Moon Bounce and other giveaways. Target is a major sponsor, and we will be reaching out to other
businesses.

Councilmember Saunders - i have the Public Works Department, I have interviewed three individuals to drive the trash truck. Mayor Martin - made the decision to have Lindsey and Associates, they gave us a better offer, they will start in 2 weeks. We are trying to get this audit out of the way. We have another audit in the fall. Ms. Andina Keith - C.A.P.S., Citizens Against Prostitution Officers are carrying phones, we met June i 1 at Grace United Methodist Church. Chief Magaw and Major NATO and Prince George's offtcers ale during a fabulous job offering us protection from 10 PM to 6 AM. We are now on the radar in the State and Prince George's County to assist in the legislation. We have a special number to call and we take down repofis. I woulcl like to thank the officers. I am proud of you all. Offcer Taylor - is an officer from Prince George's County. He gave his email address, datavlorl @.co.p g.md.us. tVts. Cartita nryunt - requested a copy of the treasurer's repofi and she also asked if we are going to get any spraying for mosquitoes this yeat? Mayor Martin - answered that she was not sure if the request for mosquito spraying had been put in before she became the Mayor. Ms. Carlito Bryant - stated she was against changing the seal. I don't think we should change it. Councilmember Wilson - stated he was not saying get rid of the seal, he's saying to add
other elements to the seal. Mayor Martin -'Where are we with the posting of the Town Manager's position, Code Enfrcement position and Councilmember Leftwich have you done the MML posting? Councilmember Leftwich - we would have special meeting to address personnel and get a closing date. We have something drafted for a Code Enforcer, we will have to create info for Town Manager position. We post with MML, they have their own posting deadlines. We will have to post the Town Manager's position and the Code Enforcement position, and Councilmember Leftwich have done the MML posting before. We would have to change dates. Councilmember Downing - background check is ongoing. Ms. Barbarin - asked how many days it will take for the background check? Councilmember Downing - stated it will take 7 days to get the background check back. Councilmember'Waiters - what process are you taking?

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meet to discuss where we will post it and councilmember Leftwich - we would have to the fee the Council will direct me on that' accountable' He had concerns about Mr. Jordan - *" rr"" to make Public Works mofe of. He feels that is the most sacred ground in the Memorial grounds not being taken.ui" itri, fo*n anlt did not have a flag for the flag pole' Mayor Martin - we need a motion to adjourn' adjourn and Councilmember Saxon second Councilmember Downing made tn" *otio. io the motion.

Executive Session' We agree by common consent to adjourn to Adjourned

Tucker, To

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS MAYORAND COUNCIL SEPTEMBER L3,20!I TOWN WORKSESSION

Leftwicht Mayor Martin, councilmember Dodson, councilmember Saxon, councilmember

Present

Wilson Councilmembr Saunderi, Councilmember Downing. Absent -Councilmember

Mayor Lillie Thompson Martin Meeting Opened Councilmember Downing Prayer First Representative - Attorney Ralph Abdullah Second Representative - Attorney Silber & Linda Perlman Hour Third Representative - Attorney Alexander and cleaver Mrs. Walker - It has been avery successful summer. This is the first time |f.ad a since I have been here that the employees have not been furloughed. conversation with the Chief about a notice about a gtant, there was no information on it indicating what the grant was for' councilmember Downing - wanted to know which long distance company
are we using?

or Mayor Maitin - thatis a problem. I don't know whether it's Comcast Verizon. I'm using my own cell phone' Mrs. Walker- our regular land line is Verizon' parl' Mayor Martin - we eed to review. Comcast has part and Verizon has and Mrs. Walker - comcast is for the internet, we pay $119.00 per month we have 2 routers. Verizon is for the phones' Mrs. Waiters - your phone service is tracked by Verizon, for security
on this pu{poses Comcast has a router in the police department, and a router side of the building. Councilmember ieftwich - Mayor Martin, Councilmember Dodson and myself attended a meeting that was held August 13, at 10:00 AM concerning a Beautification Program. Paint Party scheduled for the end of September or the first of October' Mayor lVlartin - October 22 - County Clean-up and Green-up, get students for to'rmunity service hours and community projects.

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MML Fall Conference - October 3I, 20li - November 2,201

1 deadline for

registration is $315.00 for new members. In Cambridge - hotel roorn fee is $169.00 per night. Only one person said they were interested in going. The postmark date is October 7 after that they will increase the amount of money. Research will be done for the hotel. Glover's garage door fell in and the roof fell in. The building was donated to the Town. Councilmember Saunders - can we submit a claim for that building. Mayor Martin - we can only submit something if it's a hurricane or disaster, we need to do something with that building. Will have Councilmember Wilson investigate whether the building is historic and bring it forward to bring an action item on it. We will address in the October Worksession. Mayor Martin - Emergency Plans for the Town We don't have any emergency plans. I will get back to this in October. We brought 10 cases of water to store for emergencies. Councilmember Downing - in our last meeting Counciimember Leftwich said she would establish a meeting date for Councilmember Wilson and myself. Chief Brooks - one of the critical areas with me, I would like to have names of people on oxygen, names of the people on dialysis and those names of people wheelchair bond. Mayor Martin - we will leave the emergency planning date to Councilmember Leftwich, Councilmember Wilson and Councilmember Downing. Mayor Martin - Speed Cameras A cpy of the information concerning the ordinance went to the Gazette and was published on the 8th. A representative will be at the Town meeting to answer any questions. We had 2 readings of the speed camera ordinance , and the final reading will be at the Town Meeting. I have three names I want to submit for the Ethics Committee. Replacement of the Town Manager, I have been in contact with Senator Benson. A suggestion was to pay a person to come in for 6 months and get funding for a Town Manager. Councilmember Saxon - stated she was at the Governor's Conference and

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if she questions were asked about the Legacy Program, she asked the Mayor had received any information concerning that Program? Mayor Martin - stated she had seen some information on the Community Le[acy Grant that day and would forward it to the Council. Community service center on the lower level, iVf'yo. Martin "orrt.rrring to Mavor Martin read letter to Councilmember Saxon stating the room need be cleaned out bY SePtember 30. rvith Councilmember Saxon - if it's for a Senior Center, I have no problem it. would like Councilmember Waiters - we did a coat drive last year and we When I get the information I will to do it again for the homeless veterans'
notifr vou of a date.
Councilmember Downing made a motion to adjoum and Councilmember approved' Dodson second the motion. All Ayes. Motion to adjoum

Meeting adjourned.

session and Councilmember Dodson made a motion to go into Executive Councilmember Downing second the motion'

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS MaYor and Town Council

TuesdaY, November 8, 2011

Worksession

councilmember Leftwich' councilmember present: Mayor Martin, councilmember saxon, councilmember Dodson'

Wil..;,

Downing Councilmember Saunders, Councilmember

Prayer - Councilmember Wilson Treasurer - Mrs.'Walker

Report on File property taxes, Washington Gas, Pepco and verizon' Most of the income is from caught up' ,U"", three months of trash fees need to be do 2010 theame day as the Town Meeting update on auciitors -they will bg orlt to to can start 201I. They want documentation November 16, I,ve ast<e them if they puytott' Taed with Mayor about forms for request Transfers. ny 1.rurrrfers-to "ouo in January' ii"ont u"tott. The next big installment is due Brooks Potice Department - Chief Donovan close Morris will attend training with Beckford' Sgt. and November 21 - chief root, to bringing on 2 Reserve Officers' for the officers' ;;k#; a updating uniforms and equipment vehicles' Time for rorriin" ,nittt"ttutt"e, for the

ChiefBroor.,-o""p'oposul*a,alreadyapprovedfor$8,000forcharger. CouncilmemberS"'*on-whatlineitemisthiscomingfrom? Mayor Martin - stated Public Safety about this in Executive session' councilmember suror, - need to taik for biue charger'
polic-e vehicle' $8'000 was Councilmember S".rrrO"r, - talked u,rt poii." deparlmenl, they do have those funds' Mrs. watker - $12,000 is allocated for of the schedule for the poiice getting u councilmember uoasor, - will we be "opy department for both officers? the snow' Vo. Martin - calling to get prop-osals for today' his wife is having health Sterling illtto Councilmember S"""".i ttte issues.

person Mayor Martin - *"' *iting for another contact him' ."r"iu" Mr' Sterling's propsal yet' trying to

bids? un.if-.mber Leftwich - asked if we have 3 to call from

Glen Arden, have not

Group' Representatives - SHEA Development information' discussed Mr. Neal Gaffney u,rJ rurrr. Loretia dif*t;;;sentecl ackelgun{ was d., n Novernber 14"' at 4:00pm' issue concerning CDBG Grant that

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Mr. Edward Smith

- presented background information to Mayor and Council for Town

Manager position. Two speed camera locations suggested for trial period: 1. Jorett's Animal Shelter on Sheriff Road 2. Donnie's Barbershop on Addson Roacl yes, Councilmember Consensus needed, Mayor Martin - yes, Councilmember Dodson Councilmember fine, you is say Saxon - sustain, Coucilmember Dodson - where ever Leftwich - yes, Councilmember Wilson - yes, Councilmember Downing - yes' Everyone is in agreement for placement of catneras for trial period' Mayor Martin - asked if we could waiver the fee for a permit fol the ICBN Broadband Network? I will accept a motion to agree to waiver fee for permit' Councihmber Saunders made a motion to waiver fee for a permit for the ICBN Broadband Network and Councilmember Dodson seconded the motion. All Ayes. Motion approved.

Mayor Martin

work for Received 3 estimates for repair of roof and also discussed problem with duct air conditions.
pm Mayor Martin - would like to get everyone to agree to meet with Attorney at 6:30 next Wednesday. LGIT - stated they would only repair roof if it was some type of accident or something put paperwork in Your box. n. attotney can check the three estimates we received'

Mayor Martin Trying to get an inspector here by the end of the week' 'Will call Bea Tignor to see if she can find us an inspector' Mr. Jordan - ask for a structural engineer or mechanical engineer.

VFW - Mr. Parker and Mr. Jordan stated they are having a Thanksgiving Day Feast' It's for 3 lzhours, from 1:30 pm until 5:00 pm' Need a motion to agree to have the VFW have Thanksgiving Dinner here'
Dinner here Councilmember Saxon made the motion for the VFV/ to have Thanksgiving and Councilmember Downing seconded the motion'

Roll Call Mayor Martin - Aye, Councilmember Dodson - Aye, Councilmember Saxon Aye, Concilmember Leftwich - Aye, Councilmember'Wilson - Aye, Councilmember approved' Saunders - Aye, Councilmemer Downing - Aye. Ayes shave it' Motion

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the Mayor Martin - asked how many Councilmembers or staff would like to attend

pm - 9:00 pm' the Legislative Dirurer on Novemb er 7Tthat the Metro Point Hotel, at 6:00 per person is $50.00. price ^Six popt agreed to attend the Legislative Dinner' AfrilarrAm"i.* Museum is having a breakfast at 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. letter from Geico Geico have a claim that the Attorney need to review. Received a is $996'00' amount 2010,-the in referring to a claim from a accident, that happened you will have to g,z0I1, an event with JoAnn Benson at Show Place Arena
Decemb]er

RSVP.

Councilmember Downing - Decembet 4 - 16,I will be out of the country' need an Mayor Martin - PaLking on the right side of the street, in case of snow, we
Ordinance done.

Councilmember Downing - need a sign stating no parking during snow' Mayor Martin - stated we need to check on the verbage' about the wheels Mayor Martin - received a call from a resident Friday, she complained public works employee' being knocked off the trash can when they were thrown by
anci Councilmember Wilson made a motion to go into Executive Session, Ayes All Councilmembel Saunders second the motion'

Meeting adjourned 10:41 PM

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS MaYor and Town Council Town Meeting WednesdaY, Novembe t I 6' 20I I
councilmember saxon' councilmember wilson' present: Mayor Martin, councilmember Dodson, councilmember

bowning, Councilmember Saunders

ayor Lillie Thompson Martin Meeting Opened 'Wolksesston Prayer-- iouncilmember Downing -- ^\\T^-1.-o.oi^n octobel f)nroher- 1 1' 1- Wor-kse Worksession, of Date on Approval of Minuts - orrectiori for Cuncilmember Saxon was present and Octobe r I9,ZO1 Town Meeting.

"",fi1,;er wilson made the motion

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october to approve Minutes for worksession motlon' the an counitmember Dodson second

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councilmember saxon - Ave, Aye, counc'member Dodson - Aye, councilmember suiil[^ - Ay", coun.ilm.mber bowning - Aye,
and october 19 Town Meeting for approval of october 11, worksession

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accepred

Minutes.

T."ur.rr"r's RePort - Mrs' Walker

Report on file been submitted' Poiice Aid Report for 2013 has to accept Treasufer's Reporl and councilme*u., suir, made the motion "n"il*.mber Wilson second the motion'

saxon - Ave, Dodson - Ay", councilmember councilmember Aye, ir"ii:rliu,.,r" CouncilmemberLeftwich-Aye,Co.,,,cilm"mberDowning-Aye,Councilmember 'Wilson - Aye, Councilmember Saunders - Aye' All Ayes' Motion APProved'
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IntroductionofTownAttorney-Mr.JasonDeloach-AlexanderandCleaver-Lawyer for 14 Years. years Practicld Municipal Law for 10 Brooks Donoven Chief Police Department impounded 9 lro an increase i' stolen vehicles, Break-Inr, in irr"r"ur. an had we have and othels related to stolen vehicles' vehicles, na r"rai to irurf,r" hadT5 moving october we issued 30 warnings' we Tlre amnestv i, ou"r-n*. sin"" sgt' Moffis and Mysell up' getting the speed camel?s citations. we are in the process of l{oliday the attendln gatiaining.next wek' With Conncilmember Dowuing will be *i, take the keys out of ignition and if you see
season upon us r"membJr to lock "ur. something suspicious call the police'
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club for your vehicles' For security pu{poses you might want to invest in a for Reserve Officers position' Chief Brooks introducld twopplicants who applied Officer Gibson was with Pocono's City Police Department officer Thompson was wth st. Mary 's county Sheriff Department Oath of Office Swearing in of Jarmel Gibson as a Reserve Officer Police Department's report and Councilmember Saunders made the motion to accept Councilmember Wilson second the motion' All Ayes. Motion approvecl to accept the Police Department's report' Police: Plesentation of cer{ificates to Prince George's County officel Marell Smith Police otce officer Derek A. Taylor Corporal Beau Jalvis Sergeant D'Ambrosi Police officer Michael Rowe police off,rcer Ryan cox Police Officer Clint Woodside Corporal Andre Rhooms Sergeant Daniel Robb S"rj.unt Calvert Thomas Captain Grant

Mayor Nato, Chief Magaw could not be present tonight'

our offtcers have stopped over 300 Since the onset of the operation against prostitution citations as well. people and made ou".30 alrests, atta guut permanent idea of gettinga Mayor Martin - we had a meeting on Novmber 8, we discussed Loletta Gaffney, from sHEA CDBG Funding Grant. v/e had a guest present Mr's. may-be able to get the proposal in by Development Group. Mrs. Gaffney suggested she we contacted Mrs' Walker' got the due date. we had 3 days to getthe ploposal We had to grant came in tht Saturday una uy Monday we got the

Captain Grant

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her involved, we it ancl I thank Mrs' Gaffney for get amaprity vote fiom the Council. They signed ofion what she did. Resolution FHR 04-11. Approval to make would like a motiorr get approval for Resolution FHR 04-11' of Housing and Community application to the Prince"Gerge's County Department D.u"lop*"nt Community Block Grant Funding Year 38' FHR 04-11' and Councilmember Dodson made a motion to approve Resolution Councilmember Leftwich second the motion' Saxon - Aye' Mayor Marlin - Aye, councilmember Dodson - Aye, councilmember - Aye, Councilmember councilmember Leftwich - Aye, councilmember Downing approvecl' wilson - Ay", Councilmembel saunders - Aye. All Ayes Motion

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MayorMartin

--r2^^ construction Need a motion to waiver fees for

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CouncilmemberDodso'mud"amotiontowaiv"rthefeesforconstructionof Leftwich second the motion'

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counc'member saxon - Ay", , Aye, counc*member D.odson - Aye, bowning - Aye, C;u11i1me1b-,er Councilmemt", f"tJif, - y., Councilmember all It is officially noted that we iut"'d""-]y"' {req co,,"tii*"*U Aye, Wilson etwork' Motion approved' will waiver fee for f"i"t-"",V Broadband
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Mayor's RePort
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reusable bags' November they are sending us 100 war u.uo s - Riuuon Cutting for Jessie builcling' The County Council hearing got a Glenarden Arden Recreation Center ""w Bill' was yesterday on the Prostitution Councilmember Saunders Money' I attended a class called Show Me The Attended my first fuffrii|onuention, Councilmember Leftwich october that we for final approval. _ I mentioned in The Fall winter N";;i.;;; is ready

onoctober22CountyClean-UpDay,wearewolkingwitlrSylviaVistaon22

wouldhaveanEmergencyPreparednes,lvo'.r.'.r'oponNovember30at6:30pm'Ihave will be refreshments' ,fr v"* here, it's fre and there

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previous historical prJ"ruution grant un lg,"n"y where I can go to get grants' mine he gave me rnformation "on."rrrrrg these to write money if yo' huu" proper skills information. There is a lot of free

Preservtion Commission *ittt f*iTurner, Cf'"i'"t* of Historical Councilmember Saxon concerning George's County. Will be.in "onuJ*itft with a colleague of with r"g"Jio grant funding' Spoke

Register for the. ger more information on the National

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Councilmember Dodson as to what the 3 hacl about coffectlvc ) measures Attended some meetings that District to make it safer' needs are in o.r,

"o*i"ity, r":g.?:tll*io"' they talked aboulD,". b'r passed i:i: 3tffig11* meeting, VFW and some of g"'"" theMasons' Evans' baskets i* Tanksgiving for lists Collected The Harvest
Attended Bill passing yesterday' the churche, int"ru"Jio"r corm,rnity' Day was verY successful' at who is assisting withseniors' Looking Ms Laverne Thompson is a volunteel irr"tduy't and Thusday's for Senior Meetings'

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Councilmember Downing tax, gas District Delegation, concerning .05 bag Attended November f-^-r-iru Annual sex marriage bills that are forth coming' tax, slot machines u,, '^-" gtu"L Township p.gtu in North Brentwood' they are the first Attended Historical County' urv in the r uwllurv ur rllstorl Township blacK Historic black possibly in January the thut speed.cam-era.s for T".,":T119-' ^,.,, and Met with representatives inrcr.-crreers ^-,{ inter'-streets, ;Jio,,,,ing will 1T later' inter-cirv and sheriff Road we will finalize

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give an additional and Pepco 000 vvrL* v/)v -----"- grant tn. ' FintZed gfant IOf llgIlLS, sLnLsLr uuL Off th" 9th DeCembef a9un$,Dec1:,?.-^-"Lo. ;0, * ur" lookig aiabout $13'000' \tr/ircn. wi' ratce rir,. to make a corrage showing berore
and thev need

ligfts Met with trre countv srarrtodav from top to i;ffij",:i#ii ?bgyl.,h" out building it"" building. ihe engineer need to check
to corne in and church on 62nd "'""t bottom. I met with clean up and cr".n lJ.p1"g and chapel Toirynho,,,t', Fuit*ount Heights side Avenue we did Eastern Avenue, the they want to take a look at the county w'r need the key to the truck and Grant Committee' snow truck. I sat on the Block post bv the building ot g*;;;;rplaced, and the lamp Need to get the l"*p p.;;t tr,"_ ihut *ur"t ttocked dwn need to be replaced' been done last month' The Veterans Memorial should have Board. \Mhen you s1t on the board you I was asked to t" o' tt " cn Legislative vot, if it's anything about your Town' have to relinquish v"rrJr""t to Mayor Martin Novemb er lTtt"we have 6 councilmembers The pGCMA Legislative Dinner is scheduled to attend.

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Cittzen-askedthestatusofairconditioningunitandleakage? atarp and put over area Downing brought Mayor Martin - ,,u," that Councilmembei a drop of rain' --that was leaking and we have not seen wait until the engineers come will we . county, tlre contacted Councilmember snxo,'

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what is costs to use arurually? - since the Town waived cost for netwo'k, of charge for us. Tlris is tlre Inter-County Mayor Martin - rr'i' o,'" i, set up free Bloadband Network'

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Mr. Jordan - why

is the Town truclc not being parked in the garage? Asking about trash

truck and dump truck. Mayor Martin - one reason is because Mr. Canada was robbed there before and the panels on door are rusted and getting old. Ms. Syphax - when you go to the conferences at the Town expense you should attend the classes and get certificates and credit. As for the heating and air conditioner maybe someone can come out from the County. Mayor Martin - Mrs. Saxon has talked to someone fi'om the County and they are scheclulecl to come out ancl look at it. Mr. Jordan - Mr. Price was a former Councilmember in Cheverly, he was addressing the Town sig_ns on the lamp posts. I'm tired of taking them down. Signs are being posted along 59''t Avenue, 60tn Avenue and Veterans Monument Place. Cheverly has an ordinance against the posting of signs. The VFW is having a Thanksgiving Dinner here at the Town, on November 24tt' from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Mr. Jordan asked why the Town didn't recognize the Veterans on Veterans Day. I Receivecl aBronze Star for Valor in Vietnam, the 3'o highest medal in the United States during ihe War. Mayor Martin - stated we nonnally recognize one of the Holidays andthat one is Memorial Day but we can change and recognize Veterans Day instead of Memorial Day. Mr. Jordan - turned the cooper plates over to the State 2 months ago, they are being restored and they are coming back. The copper plate has 50 or 60 names on it. Civic Asssociation - Mrs. Capers Coat Donation November 7 - Ianuary 13'n, this project was brought to the Civic Association by former Councilmember Patricia Waiters. Tuesday, November 29th Subregion 4 Workshop Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD Time 6:45pm to 9:00 pmat St. Margarets Catholic Church. Citizen - stated there is a need for a stop sign at J Street and Jost Street.
Councilmember Dodson made a motion to adjourn the Town Meeting and Councilmember Saxon second the motion. Common consent Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM

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MaYor and Council TuesdaY, Decembe r t3' 2Ot1' Town Worksession
Present:MayorMartin,CouncilmemberDodson'Councilmembersaxon'CouncilmemberSaunders

7:42

pm Callto Order
PraYer

Mavor Lillie Thompson Martin Councilmember Saunders

register of MayorMartin_askedifeveryonehadreceivedacopyofstatementfromMaryland Historic.district for the national our pranning.on."rning letter from Nationarcapitor park and also received another by Mr. H*.ra"rger, we signed places. was tt 2ot' Fairmount Heights Historic us on November tB' informed ptunning that praces a Division of the Maryland o"p.r,n,.'Ln1 oi Register of Historic naiionar tt," into enter"d Historic district was

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by the state hasbeenpassedontotheTownAttorney.lhavebeencontactedbyLGITtogetfurther has started and it's mandated who e ibson officer information. we have Reserve

hours of in service field training'

so I rescheduted officer Wi|lThomp,on,*.."sti||waitingro,.tr."finalwordfromthetrainingCommission. seeing the prostitutes again,

cars r received some phone

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the crown .ui,ing off, sgt. Morris is driving a.ol*"o brue The ,ir,r. Morris staggered Aeto repair certain m.eage cost is5e77

that they were

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problem charger' they said the pi:*.1:l':1"-*ttii" tank'-They gas total of over vial is located inside of ano Siroo'for labor' a to repair of 53,000 cost stated "";';t on by councilto fix 1 car' is the engine. Jasper money, $9,000 was voted allocated .irv $+,t00. 54,000 item is this coming out of? Councilmetb"'S"*on - what line not be able to be here tonight' from the treasur"" '" will out find to need Mayor Martin -we

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for the Police Councilmember Saxon- the chief need to come up with a new budget to amend the budget' Department, we need to go bacl< and look at the public safety budget Mayor Martin - we need to review the budget with the treasurer. Treasurer's Report - report on file. Mrs. Walker is not present due to illness in her family' ($4,600 - actual cost, S3,O0B - discount for municipality) I would advise the chief Mrs. Gaffney - as the Town Manager, since it's already in the budget, to move forward for rePairs. downsizing of a chief Brooks - also have a question about letter from Attorney concerning
position. I accept a motion for repair of blue charger' repair of blue charger, motion Motion made by Councilmember Saunders to go forward with seconded by Councilmember Dodson' Aye' Councilmember Dodson - AYe, Councilmember Saunders - Aye, Councilmember Saxon Mayor Martin -Aye. Ayes have it' Motion approved' Treasurer's Report - Report on file' office want to know whether Town Manager - approval of debt service. The state Treasurer's want to know if any liens have been any anticipated debt recovery tax liens and levy' They the treasurer' lt must be returned placed on citizens, the council need to table until they talk to by December L6, 2Ot1'Mayor Martin Energy efficient lighting project -CouncilmemberAaronWilsonhasbeenoverseeingthelights' 5'n and they while Councilmember Downing is gone. the contractors came on December rooms they were not able to worked up until FridaY but theY had to come back because some

get into.

councilmember Dodson - the breaker box need to be addressed. was knocked down, also stated Councilmember Saxon - stated concerns about the pole that that we need a Pole at the garage. was a commitment Mr.Jordan_suggestedthatwecaIlPepcoand|etthemknowthatthere Pepco disconnected frqm them to reinstate electricity when the old building was demolished' pole' the service, asl< them if they can restore service on the MayorMartin_Mr.Bakerstatedhewou|dresearchthat. Mr. Jordan - no one ever followed through on it' get a file cabinet in the storage Mrs. Gaffney - asked the council if perhaps it's agreeable to room that locks.

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have cabinets too' new for s99.00. Habitat brand them have corts about the councirmember Dodson r"'"1" i eot ,orn" information *"rour." _ you nave com,iuJ,u to look at the truck' they councirmember saxon
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sot"onu-tame ,.noro,. would lost 52,000' or $20'000' snow truck. They ,rin. They said it would cost $15'000 countt the at to remove towed it into c"nt'ui i"'vice county courd send trucks the iruck the fr have money They stated since we don,t

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"'#fl ourselves'

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in ment' because we are not sherirr Road and Addison with rown House projects need to iuLr nu'' we .r" or-on"ts there Road and Estern Avenue, someone with renting houses. hat are renting . we need h e r p e r m' ; ; d sons r hev g li ii{l l "' :J: : r: :J rt"t been put in for GDBG' Made |: i i alu.'nf.*-uo"n ,u "J'r" grant rhat was oi", individuals to from the county. The on aour*unity service bringing w,rt'd,r.urs pubric-works staff. with Mr' wyncopp introduction of Director of DAGB. Meeting with base Touched tasks. in effect' herp with ,o*" otir..,u about snow plan we have whittingham wlr. and about the number earlier next year. i.rrJ*,,n in the t"".tor' tuilding r"d o* ,, how space ,out" frre basement' will be r have concerns about Addressing* of peopre in .no-out. of keys and the number for snow lookingatthepantry'addressing,'ut"tytoncern:'themoleinthebuilding' summer' I have 3 estimates atlthe this on working has Godfrey- has.agreed' he Mayor Martin -, ." been st"'iinl vr'' (3) rden him' pleasant (z) Glen something,in writing from removal. (L) Seat need'tiet we removar. snow for in touch with them' given us a verbar agreement Mrs' Gaffney has been vriron. u^o problems concerning comcast the Internet service' and comcast handles service pr]on" not working properly' Mrs. Gaffney - Veriion handles the wireess system is cntract, u uno", double not we are praced a Boosterbeside I tarked to comcast comcast ste. this off back_up ryr,.* we need to r<now the Need a staticrine arso a in" consoridra" to t. it,, r think "ripment. doors in the basement. pleasureofthecouncilconcerningconsolidatingandhavingl.company.

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- Aye, Mayor Martin - Aye, Councilmember Saunders - Aye, Councilmember Saxon Councilmember Dodson - Aye. All Ayes. Motion approved' GDBG request' Mayor Martin - temporary heating needed, the whole unit is listed in our Mrs, Gaffney lool<ed at some heaters priced at s300.00 a piece. Mrs. Gaffney - asking the council to agree on getting 2 heaters. percentage of fees paid in Mr. Jordan - an agreement in 1997 with Comcast was that a certain addition to free service for this building' to the Council' Mayor Martin - Bag Tax Resolution, they want me to introduce the resolution the bag tax' We need to sign and send back to the legislation that we are against Kaiser on the l-9th sustainable communities Meeting, l-100 Mercantile Lane across from seat Pleasant and December 2o!L,this is the first meeting. They want Fairmount Heights, Capitol Heights to work together' They want to know our vision' Meeting on we will need funding for refreshments for the christmas celebration after the Town the 2Lrt of December. I will asl< Mrs. Walker for funding for maybe about 5200'00' Councilmember Dodson Are we in agreement of spending $200.00 for refreshments, maybe for that. Maybe tomorrow we and Mrs. Gaffney can get together and work out an arrangement can get a check request. All in agreement. Mayor Martin - concerning bonuses, check with Mrs. walker. Mrs. Gaffney - it's in the budget for 51,300'00' Mayor Martin - we have common consent for bonuses' and stop signs and lines Mayor Martin - Officer Morris stated signs are needed for speed limit are needed near the stoP signs. councilmember Saunders - question about fines doubling. Mayor Martin - we need to checl< with Beckford about the stimulations' Leave balances - you should have copies on everyone's leave balances. general's Office was here' UpOra" on 62nd Avenue - yesterday an auditor from the Attorney too much we might have to go the civil case route, the attorney said it would cost entirely Office' money. They said they will be proceeding from the Attorney General's

Adjournment L0:39 P.M'

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS Mavor and Town Council

Town Meeting
December 2'J',201'1

Present:MayorMartin,CounciImemberDodson,CounciImemberLeftwich,CounciImembersaxon,Counci|memberWi|son,
Saunders Councilmember Downing, Councilmember

Call

Order Prayer
to

Mayor Lillie Thompson Martin Councilmember Wilson Town Meeting ovember L6' 7OIL Minutes - Worksession November 8, 201L and Mayor Martin -motion for approval of minutes November B, 2011- and Town Meeting November Motion to approve minutes for worksession seconded by CounciImember Leftwich' !6,2o1'1.,made by Councilmember Wi|son, and Councilmember Saxon or L day or with councilmember wood-Dodson permanent' Question - is the volunteer working what time will she be working' wilson - Aye, Mayor Martin - Aye, councilmember Leftwich - Aye, councilmember

CouncilmemberDownin8-AYe,CouncilmemberSaxon'AllAyes' need to discuss at worksession councilmember saxon - with that one question, been working with councilmember Dodson' Mayor Martin - Ms. Laverne Thompson has Town Treasurer's Report - Report on file Read bY MaYor Martin Report for the Month of November' Need a motion for approval of Treasurer's Treasurer's Report and seconded by Motion made by Councilmember Downing to approve Councilmember Wilson. All AYes' Motion aPProved. Police Department Report - Chief Brooks Juvenile 0, Misdemeanor 1-' lmpounded 5 Arrested f. individual in the month of November, and entering' Recovered stolen autos gone vehicles. Parking citations 17, attempted breaking

down.wehadtheopportunitytoattendtrainingwithBeckford'theysentsomecertificates over. Officer Gibson in training with Sgt' Morris'

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Councilmember Downing - could you give us an update on Eastern Avenue' or7:3O am in the Chief Brooks - illicit activity has started to take place again around 6:30 am deterrence of mornings. I have rescheduled hours and stepped up enforcement. The biggest crime is visibilitY. Mayor Martin - | need a motion to approve Police Department Report' and councilmember Downing made the motion to approve Police Department Report Councilmember Dodson second the motion' wilson - Aye, councilmember saunders - Aye, councilmember Leftwich - Aye, councilmember AYe' DowninB Mayor Martin - Aye, Councilmember Dodson - Aye, Councilmember Councilmember Saxon - Aye' Ayes have it' Police report has been aPProved. Mr. William Hopkins, a member of VFW - not present' Park and Planning - are Tonya Hedgepath and Mr. Sam White from Maryland National Capitol project' here to give a presentation, on Metro Blue Line corridor implementation master Plan. District BoundaryMs. Hedgepath - implement vision and goals along centralAvenue. Pleasant and capitol seat extends about 4% miles. The boundary touches Fairmount Heights,
201-0 Subregion 4

Heights.

(1.) Pedestrian access and

safety

(2.) TOD Marketing and Economic development

(3.) Neighborhood Conservation phase l- lmprovement phase ll- pedestrian access and safety to get to Morgan & Largo station. Ph ase lll - Develo p a set of co m plete streets, policies for th e entire corridor' Application must be submitted on line SePtember t' 2OLt Round 1 January 6,70t2 Round 2
Round Round

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upcoming events: sustainable Communities Program

Upcoming Meetings Priorities/Action Plan

2,2012 work Group Development

January 19 - First Meeting can't impose bag tax on Legislation in Prince George county delegation, Prince George's county it,s own Legislation, the bag tax hasto go to the state Legislature. Bll PG 402-1.2 - 5 cent bag tax ordinance has been prepared.
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Mayor's RePort. and Representative from the Attorney furt fVlonu,r tZth we had a meeting with Town Attorney General's Office about 62no Avenue property' Some discrepancy about contractors and consultants' williams from the Attorney General's office councilmember saxon, Mayor Martin and Mr. over' I want to say thanks to councilmember met trying to get the Attorney General to take Crowder for initiating this' you see the men working that is what they are during' ICBN Network - Broadband System, if that project' we voted on Mrs' Gaffney to CDBG Proposal - needed someone to oversee become Interim Town Manager' out and got those heaters' lntroduction of Mrs. Loretta Gaffney. she went Mayor and myself have been talking to councilmember saunders - snow removal, the removal' someone and they will be handling the snow they will be parking on? side Mrs. waiters - have they decided which that yet' Councilmember Saunders - we have not decided side of street' Councilmember Downing - parking on same
system' Councilmember Wilson - we need a unified tonight' coming for Mayor Martin - thanked Mr' Kita James feasible to get that truck repaired' Councilmember saunders - it is not financially Mayor Martin - there is no truck available towed they said it would cost between councilmember saxon - the county had the truck $ts,ooo to s20,000 to fix that truck' has been prepared and the emergency Councilmember Leftwich - Winter Newsletter Preparedness Meeting will be rescheduled' Heights is now on the National councilmember wilson - Novembe r !8,20!! Fairmount of Interior' I would also' like to thank Mrs' Register of Historic Places, with the u.s. Department is forthcoming' saxon for the work she has done. A formal ceremony Laverne Thompson with the senior Mrs' with councilmember Dodson - Have been working program. Councilmember Downing building has been done' Grant was for Attended speed camera training, the lighting for the Sg,O0O and Pepco contributed 53,600'
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Mayor Martin - congratulated Councilmember Downing on his recent marriage. Councilmember Saxon - Ruth Brown was the first black on Park and Planning Board she put in forthe Town to be on the National Register but was denied and Margaret Brooks took it up to Sam Parker. Museum in Bladensburg on 14th January 6:00 pm., will give information on what you are eligible for. Mrs. Donaldson house is on the front of brochure she live across the streetfrom 7 eleven. Mayor Martin - need a motion to pass Resolution FHR 05-1-1

Motion made by Councilmember Dodson to pass Resolution

FHR 05-1-1, seconded by

Councilmember Leftwich. First reading December 21",20LL of FHR 05-11 by Mrs. Tucker Mayor Martin - stated we need to add Delegate Carolyn Howard's name to the resolution. Ms. Syphax - 602 62nd Avenue, what is the issue or problem with 602 62no avenue and how the money is involved? Mayor Martin - C.A. R.E. D. was the consultant, the property was sold for $147,000 then it was resold for $+7,000 that drew the attention of the Attorney General's Office. Ms. Syphax - stated that's federal money. Mayor Martin - Her obligation was to give the Town their money, the Attorney is handling it. Ms. Syphax - we need select people who are going to work together and accomplish something in a timely fashion. Mrs. Hayes - | want to thank everyone and Mr. Jordan for taking care of the issue with my property. Mr. Jordan - | am impressed by Councilmember Wilson's parliamentary. Good job. My report from the VFW, we had a Thanksgiving feast for Thanksgiving and I want to give a special thanks to Mrs. Waiters and Ms. Syphax. About 6 months ago, Mr. Parker our Post Commander gave a SSOO.OO check to Mrs. Saxon, so the Town could apply for a grant for the Monument. I would like the Town to reimburse him his money. Mayor Martin - concerning the Monument and Mr. Parker, there is some paperwork I received in the office here, it need to be notarized, the Attorney has approved the paperwork for me to sign. Mr. Parker's money is tired up in that grant. As soon as lget the paperwork notarized Mr. Parker will get his money this should clear the money for Mr. Parker.

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l'm asking the Mr. Jordan - also the cost of labor for Denny cutting the grass at the Monument, Council if they could pay SSO'OO for the cost of his labor? before the council concerning euestion was asked by a member of the council if it was brought to the paying $50.00 for someone to cut the grass, the answer Was no, it wasn't brought
Council.

Mr. Jordan- asked when can Mr. Parker expect to get his money? then have Town Mayor Martin - stated she was going to have paperwork notarized and Manager investigate. paper' The paperis councilmemberwilson-forthe last semester lhave been during myterm use sources for example, citizens based on the Town, the history of the Town. I would like to Davis and wish to who are long time residents. I have scheduled to talk to the former Mayor

talktosomeseasonedcitizensoftheTown. lwouldreallyliketohaveawrittenrecordofthose or March for school and who lived in the town a long time. I would like to have this by February
Town records. Mayor Martin - | need a motion to adjourn' Leftwich' Motion to adjourn made by councilmember wilson, seconded by councilmember Motion approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M'

nn Tucker, Town Clerk

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