WORKSESSION AGENDA 8-22-13
ITEMS FOR TOWN MEETING – September 12, 2013
1. Introduction O-7-13 Dangerous Weapons
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Discussion O-7-13 Dangerous Weapons a
2. Walgreen’s Representative (tentative)
3. Newsletter in the Apartments
4. Budget Adjustment Regarding - Yard Waste Costs Reduction
5. Program Open Space Project Update
6. Dog Waste Stands
7. Community Organization Session in Ward 5
8. NPS Homes in Ward 1
9. Approval of Letter to WSSC Regarding Cheverly Avenue
10. Potential Land Acquisition *
11. Department Head Evaluations *
a = Attorney Items
* = This portion of the meeting may be closed to the public in accordance with State law.
Sign language interpreters and/or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.
1. Discussion O-7-13 Dangerous Weapons
Decision Required: Whether to introduce.
The Mayor and Council have directed the Town Attorney to draft legislation regarding dangerous weapons.
2. Walgreen’s Representative (tentative)
Decision Required: None.
The Town is attempting to get a Walgreen’s representative to attend the meeting to provide an update on the progress of project. Confirmation of attendance has not yet been obtained.
3. Newsletter in the Apartments
Decision Required: None.
The Mayor has placed this item on the agenda and will address. There is concern that the newsletter is not being delivered to the residents.
4. Budget Adjustment -Yard Waste Cost Reductions~Decision Required: Whether to adjust the budget to purchase a wood chipper.
Discussions were held regarding yard waste cost reductions at the last Worksession. The Mayor and Council will determine whether to move forward on the proposal via a budget adjustment for the purchase of a wood chipper. Contact the Town Administrator if you need another copy of the previously issued memorandum outlining this proposal.
5. Program Open Space Project Update
Decision Required: None.
The Mayor requested an update regarding the status and process for the construction of the new stage and seating area under the State’s Program Open Space grant.
6. Dog Waste Stands
Decision Required: None.
The Mayor and Town Council discussed this issue at a previous Worksession. Staff was to obtain a cost estimate for the Animal Waste stands and the Mayor and Council were to suggest locations.
7. Community Organizations Session in Ward 5
Decision Required: Whether to pursue.
The Mayor has placed this item on the agenda and will address.
8. NPS Homes in Ward 1
Decision Required: None.
The Mayor has placed this item on the agenda and will address with an update. The Department of Interior had previously stated that the homes would be demolished in August.
9. Approval of Letter to WSSC Regarding Cheverly Avenue
Decision Required: Whether to approve.
The Town has been notified that WSSC has future plans for replacing a pipe the length of Cheverly Avenue. This letter expresses the concerns regarding the failing situation of the roadway the last time this was done in the early 1980’s and what measures can be taken to avoid a reoccurrence of this situation.
10. Department Head Evaluations
Decision Required: None.
The Town Administrator will present the evaluations for the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police in closed session.
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