Poolesville public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on a site plan application for 17605 West Willard Rd. The meeting also includes citizen comments, announcements, approval of minutes from November 15, 2023, and old/new business. Public testimony is limited to three minutes.

• Public hearing on site plan for 17605 West Willard Rd
• Citizen comments on agenda items (registration required by noon)
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2023

Parks Board

The Parks Board will meet to discuss security for the skate park and review the 2019 sidewalk priority list. The meeting also includes reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison.

• Discussion of skate park security
• Discussion of the 2019 Parks Board sidewalk priority list

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Poolesville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests: a variance for an addition encroaching into building restriction lines, and a special exception to replace equipment on the town's water tower. The agenda is tentative and may change.

• Variance 002-23 by Edwin and Susan Smith for 17100 Hoskinson Road to allow an addition to encroach into building restriction lines
• Special Exception 001-23 by Site Link Wireless LLC (Verizon) to remove and replace equipment on the town's water tower at 19904 Wootton Avenue

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners are meeting to address new business regarding historic downtown zoning. The agenda also includes a discussion on Montgomery County Pesticide Law 33b.

• Historic Downtown Zoning
• Montgomery County Pesticide Law 33b
• Approval of November 20, 2023 minutes

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior minutes and planning for 2024 recertification. They will also review ongoing projects such as the zero waste box, litter initiative, comprehensive plan, composting, and a pesticide ban. Public comments will be heard.

• 2024 recertification discussion
• Zero waste box program update
• Litter initiative review
• Comprehensive plan discussion
• Pesticide ban consideration

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners will meet to review old business regarding the Montgomery County Pesticide Law 33b. The agenda also includes a discussion on parks and streets names. The meeting includes reports from the Planning Commission and the Fair Access and Sustainable Poolesville committee.

• Montgomery County Pesticide Law 33b
• Parks and streets names

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to review and make recommendations on several land-use items, including a variance for an addition encroaching into the BRL, a parking variance and special exception for an outdoor theater, and additions to the street name list. They will also discuss the comprehensive plan and consider its adoption, and receive a water supply report.

• Variance 002-23 for an addition at 17100 Hoskinson Rd encroaching into the BRL
• Variance 003-23 (parking) and Special Exception 002-23 (outdoor theater) for 17605 West Willard Rd
• Recommendation on names to add to the street name list
• Comprehensive plan discussion and possible adoption
• Water supply report

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to review the Western County Economic Forum and next steps, including new data from the Montgomery County Planning Department and Visit Montgomery survey work. They will also discuss the agritourism hearing before the County Council and key budget dates and action steps. The agenda includes upcoming events like the Holiday Party and Red, White and Brews.

• Review of Western County Economic Forum and next steps
• New data from Montgomery County Planning Department slide decks
• Review of agritourism hearing before County Council on November 6th
• Key budget dates: CIP budget submitted Jan 15, Council hearings Feb, Operating budget Mar 15, hearings Apr-May
• Red, White and Brews in June – special tent for Council/BOE/MCPS/Planning Department/MCEDC

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board will vote on a recommendation regarding the Hunter Run Trail study. The board will also discuss improvements to George Deyo Park and sidewalk improvements.

• Vote on Hunter Run Trail study recommendation
• Recommendation of street names for Fishpool property
• Recommendation on improvements to George Deyo Park
• Nominated street names for approved list
• Discussion on sidewalk improvements

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners will meet to review committee reports and the Town Manager's report. The agenda includes a Water Supply Report and the approval of minutes from October 16, 2023.

• Approval of October 16, 2023 minutes
• Water Supply Report
• Town Manager's Report

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing sustainability initiatives, including a zero waste box program, a litter initiative, the Comprehensive Plan, and composting efforts. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comments.

• Zero waste box program
• Litter initiative
• Comprehensive Plan
• Composting efforts

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Poolesville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special exception request from Site Link Wireless LLC (Verizon) to remove and replace existing equipment on the town's water tower at 19904 Wootton Avenue. The agenda also includes a joint meeting with the Ethics Commission, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals to discuss implementing new financial disclosure forms under the recently adopted ethics ordinance.

• Special Exception 001-23 by Site Link Wireless LLC (Verizon) to replace equipment on the water tower at 19904 Wootton Avenue
• Joint meeting to discuss implementation of new financial disclosure forms under the ethics ordinance

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are holding a regular meeting that begins with a closed session to consult with legal counsel. The public portion includes committee reports, public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from the town manager. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Maryland Code Section 3-305(b)(7) for legal advice
• Public comment limited to three minutes
• Approval of October 2, 2023 minutes
• Committee reports from Planning Commission, Fair Access, and Parks, Recreation and Streets

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a recommendation regarding Special Exception 001-23. This item concerns proposed modifications to a 500,000 gallon water tower for Verizon.

• Recommendation on Special Exception 001-23: Verizon water tower modifications

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to discuss several items, including a closed session for a personnel matter, approval of minutes, and public comment. They will also consider old business on Halmos restroom facilities and new business on Montgomery County's pesticide law, establishing a forest conservation bank, and naming Hartz Street.

• Closed session to discuss a personnel matter
• Halmos restroom facilities
• Montgomery County Pesticide Law 33b
• Establishment of a forest conservation bank
• Hartz Street name recommendation

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing sustainability initiatives, including a zero waste box program, a litter initiative, and composting efforts. The committee will also review updates to the Comprehensive Plan and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Zero waste box program discussion
• Litter initiative update
• Comprehensive Plan Update review
• Composting program discussion

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, plan the Poolesville Day breakfast on September 22-23, and discuss an October 27 event at Crossvines. They will also review council activities, including a November 6 hearing on agritourism and a White's Ferry oversight hearing, and a meeting with Marc Elrich.

• Poolesville Day breakfast set up on September 22 at PES at 5:30 p.m. and September 23 at 6:00 a.m.
• October 27 event at Crossvines with draft agenda
• November 6 hearing on agritourism
• White's Ferry oversight hearing
• Draft letter on covered swimming pool

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to consider a street name recommendation for the Hartz property and to review preliminary plans for the Bricken and Donegan properties. The agenda also includes approval of the August 23 minutes and public comments.

• Street name recommendation for Hartz property
• Bricken property preliminary plan review
• Donegan property preliminary plan review
• Approval of August 23, 2023 minutes

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed trail, street name recommendations, and a stop sign recommendation. They will also review old business on street naming and park naming policy. The meeting includes citizen comments and approval of minutes.

• Discussion of proposed Hunter's Run trail
• Street name recommendation for Hartz property
• Stop sign recommendation for Butler Rd and Bodmer Ave intersection
• Recommendation of street names for Fishpool property
• Street and park naming policy discussion

The board held a public discussion regarding the proposed Hunter's Run Trail, including potential costs for a Natural Resource Inventory and feasibility study. No formal decision was made on whether to proceed with the project; the matter remains under consideration for the October 4th meeting.

• Approved June meeting minutes

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, making an appointment to the Sustainable Poolesville Committee, and discussing new business items. They will also review a speed report for Fisher Avenue and consider restroom facilities at George Deyo Park. Public comment is limited to three minutes.

• Appointment to the Sustainable Poolesville Committee
• George Deyo Park restroom facilities discussion
• Fisher Avenue speed report (90-day analysis)
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2023
• Town Manager's report

The Board appointed Erika Reed to the Sustainable Poolesville Committee. Commissioners tasked the Parks Board with evaluating restroom facility options for George Deyo Park. A traffic study for Fisher Avenue was presented showing minimal speeding.

• Approved August 7, 2023, minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Erika Reed to the Sustainable Poolesville Committee (4-0-1)
• Tasked Parks Board to evaluate and recommend restroom facilities for George Deyo Park

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 12, 2023, meeting. Commissioners provided feedback on several chapters of the Comprehensive Plan to be used for new drafts. No new business was introduced.

• Approved July 12, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Poolesville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Holly Ridge Development, LLC. The request seeks approval for a maximum building height of up to 36 feet for a property at the corner of Fisher Avenue and Wootton Avenue. The agenda is tentative and subject to change.

• Variance 001-23 by Holly Ridge Development, LLC for building height up to 36 feet at Fisher Avenue and Wootton Avenue

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request from Holly Ridge Development, LLC for a building height variance. The variance allows for a maximum building height of up to 36 inches measured from the grade in front of the unit to the third-level drywall ceiling. The decision was based on the finding that the request meets zoning criteria and is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.

• Approved building height variance for Parcel G and Parcel F at the corner of Fisher Avenue and Wootton Avenue (3-0)

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to adopt July minutes and handle new business, including finalizing the Poolesville Day Breakfast run-of-show and assignments, reviewing a draft CIP letter to the County Executive, and getting an update on the Western Economy Forum in October. The agenda is mostly procedural and planning-focused, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of minutes from July 2023 meeting
• Poolesville Day Breakfast run-of-show and approval
• Poolesville Day Breakfast checklist and assignments
• Draft CIP letter to the County Executive
• Status update on Western Economy Forum (October)

The committee approved the minutes from the July 2023 meeting. Members discussed the event schedule, promotional materials, and volunteer needs for an upcoming breakfast event on September 23.

• Approved July 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to discuss several items, including a request to reduce the Fishpool impact fee, a proposed language for the Willard Property PIA, a grant request from Poolesville Pride, a donation request for the PES auction, and the FY 2023 budget close-out. Public comment is limited to three minutes.

• Fishpool Impact Fee Reduction Request
• Willard Property proposed language for PIA
• Poolesville Pride Grant Request
• PES Auction Donation Request
• FY 2023 Budget Close-Out

The Commissioners approved the FY2023 budget close-out and granted $731.15 to the Poolesville Pride Club. The board also approved a fish pool impact fee reduction and a donation for the PES Auction Dinner.

• Approved July 17, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved fish pool impact fee reduction and associated agreement language
• Approved $731.15 grant for Poolesville Pride Club (5-0)
• Approved donation of 7-week Poolesville Summer Camp pass for PES Auction Dinner (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Close-Out (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the comprehensive plan. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.

• Comprehensive plan work session

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to consider a recommendation on the Donagan property for parkland, discuss street names for the Fishpool (Willard) area, and review a field dedication policy. The agenda includes reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison.

• Recommendation on parkland Donagan property
• Street names for Fishpool (Willard)
• Field dedication policy discussion
• Street naming policy and approved names list

The Parks Board discussed a proposed 39-townhome development on the Donagan property that provides 7,650 square feet of open space, which is 44% of the 10% required by town ordinance. The Board decided to make no decision or recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding this requirement. The Board also reviewed proposed street names for the Fishpool development.

• Made no decision or recommendation regarding parkland requirements for Donagan property
• Motion to require full 10% open space for Donagan property died (no second)
• Determined 'Corn Avenue' matches Code 22.G requirements for Fishpool development
• Determined 'Combine Way' and 'Peerless Way' do not match Code 22.G requirements

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners approved the release of phase 2.6 bonds for Brightwell. They also agreed in principle to reduce the Fishpool impact fee from a single-family home to a townhome fee, directing staff to formalize the agreement.

• Approved June 20, 2023, minutes (4-0)
• Approved release of Brightwell phase 2.6 bonds (4-0)
• Agreed in principle to Fishpool impact fee reduction; staff directed to prepare formal agreement

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss updates on White's Ferry, and review a strategy for funding a community center. They will also consider support letters and plan upcoming events like the Poolesville Day Breakfast.

• Update on White's Ferry hearing before Transportation and Environment Committee
• Strategy discussion with Marilyn Balcombe on community center funding in the CIP
• Letter to County Executive about Rosenwald School and sign placement
• Letter to Council President about Jon Wolz for Federal Advisory Committee on C&O Canal
• Poolesville Day Breakfast run of show and checklist approval

The committee approved the run of show for the Poolesville Day Breakfast and the 2023-2024 committee schedule. Members discussed strategies for securing Community Center funding in the upcoming Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and reviewed updates on White’s Ferry and the Rosenwald School sign.

• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Poolesville Day Breakfast run of show
• Approved Fair Access Committee schedule for 2023-2024

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially make recommendations on a height variance for the Donegan property and on fishpool impact fees. They will also review the comprehensive plan update and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommendation on height variance for Donegan property
• Recommendation on fishpool impact fees
• Comprehensive plan update discussion
• Approval of June 14, 2023 minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a height variance for the Donegan property and a reduction in impact fees for the Fishpool project. The commission also provided feedback on the Comprehensive Plan drafts.

• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Donegan property height variance to the BZA (5-0)
• Recommended reducing Fishpool project impact fees to the lower of the townhouse rate or county discount rate, with townhouses capped at 2,000 sq ft (5-0)

Town Commissioners

The Commissioners approved the June 5, 2023, meeting minutes and agreed on July 17 and August 7 as the next meeting dates. The board received reports on a cyber-attack involving WWTP contractor payments and the results of a Fisher Avenue speed study.

• Approved June 5, 2023, minutes (4-0)
• Approved summer meeting dates for July 17 and August 7
• Agreed on location and installation for Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a report on comprehensive plan revisions, an update from Wallace Montgomery, and preliminary plans for the Bricken and Donegan properties. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Sustainable Poolesville report on comprehensive plan revisions
• Comprehensive plan update by Wallace Montgomery
• Bricken property preliminary plan
• Donegan property preliminary plan
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023

The Commission approved the May 10, 2023, meeting minutes. Members provided feedback on the Comprehensive Plan and specific property preliminary plans, with staff tasked to create new drafts or address comments.

• Approved May 10, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Bricken property preliminary plan: Applicant to work with staff to address comments
• Sustainable Poolesville Comprehensive Plan revisions: Staff to work with Sustainable Poolesville and Wallace Montgomery on a new draft
• Comprehensive Plan: Staff to work with Wallace Montgomery to create new drafts based on feedback
• Donegan property preliminary plan: Applicant to apply for building height variance

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to discuss several park-related items, including an application for an ISKCON parade and event, a discussion about the Halmos tennis courts, a review of a fishing tournament, and a speed study on Fisher Avenue. The board will also consider trail upkeep at Stevens Park and continue discussions on a field dedication policy.

• ISKCON parade and event application
• Halmos tennis court discussion
• Fishing tournament review
• Stevens Park trails upkeep
• Fisher Ave speed study

The Board recommended closing parks indefinitely because commissioners deemed the existing rubber mulch dangerous. Other actions included approving a cultural event without road closures and recommending the end of the annual fishing tournament.

• Approved Iskcon cultural event for July 22/29 without road closures (Unanimous)
• Recommended painting pickleball lines on one Halmos tennis court and budgeting for 2 nets (Unanimous)
• Recommended initiating a study on Halmos court lighting (Unanimous)
• Recommended ending the fishing tournament due to lack of participation (Unanimous)
• Recommended commissioners request a cost analysis for trail replacement from Wooten Ave to the Wastewater treatment plant (Unanimous)
• Recommended closing parks indefinitely until rubber mulch is replaced (Unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes (All in favor, 1 abstention)

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to discuss several items, including a grocery co-op pro-forma proposal, rubber playground mulch, and a Fisher Avenue speed study. They will also hear reports from commissioners and committees, receive public comment, and approve the minutes from the May 1 meeting.

• Grocery co-op pro-forma proposal (2023-05)
• Rubber playground mulch memorandum
• Fisher Avenue speed analysis
• Approval of May 1, 2023 minutes
• Welcome District 15 Delegates

The Town Commissioners approved funding for a financial feasibility study for a grocery co-op and authorized the replacement of rubber playground mulch. The board also reviewed a speed study for Fisher Avenue and received updates on PFAS water filtration.

• Approved $7,500 for Grocery Co-Op financial feasibility work/pro forma (4-0)
• Authorized staff to remove and replace rubber playground mulch (4-0)
• Approved May 5, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing projects including the Pollinator Meadow Project, a litter initiative, the Comprehensive Plan, and composting efforts. The agenda includes approval of the April 26 minutes and public comments.

• Pollinator Meadow Project
• Litter initiative
• Comprehensive Plan
• Composting

The committee approved the April 26, 2023 meeting minutes and decided not to meet in July. Members discussed ongoing efforts regarding composting, litter initiatives, and the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided committee will not meet in July

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the comprehensive plan. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, along with call to order and adjournment. Public testimony is limited to three minutes, and the agenda is tentative and subject to change.

• Comprehensive plan work session
• Public testimony limited to three minutes
• Meeting at 19721 Beall Street, 6:00 PM

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee will adopt April minutes, review its Fair Access Statement regarding the FY24 Operating Budget, and discuss updates on White's Ferry, including a May 8th meeting with Chris Conklin, media impacts, and a potential hearing before the Transportation and Environment Committee in June/July. The committee will also discuss briefings with County Council members, support letters, media updates, and new business items.

• Review of Fair Access Statement regarding FY24 Operating Budget
• Update on White's Ferry: results of May 8th meeting with Chris Conklin, WTOP Radio/Podcast impacts, hearing before Transportation and Environment Committee in June/July
• Briefings with County Council Members: Springfest attendance by Council Members Glass, Balcombe, Friedson; update on Mobile Van from Marilyn Balcombe/Kisha Davis; District 15 Meeting at Locals
• Support letters: to County Executive about Rosenwald School; to Council President about Jon Wolz for Federal Advisory Committee on C&O Canal
• New Business: Community Center issue, five-year anniversary video, new White Paper on Hub and Spoke economy

The Fair Access Committee reached a unanimous consensus to file a draft operating budget statement with the Council and MCPS. The committee also received updates on White’s Ferry negotiations and the status of two letters sent to the County Executive and Council.

• Approved filing draft operating budget statement with Council and MCPS (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve April minutes, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes the Bricken property preliminary plan and a comprehensive plan update. New business is the annual report for calendar year 2022. Public comment is limited to three minutes.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2023
• Bricken property preliminary plan
• Comprehensive plan update (Wallace Montgomery) with rendering
• Annual report for calendar year 2022

The Planning Commission elected its Chair and Vice Chair and approved the 2022 Annual Report. The commission reviewed a preliminary plan for the Bricken property and received an update on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Elected Commissioner Huber as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Bupp as Chair (5-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted the Calendar Year 2022 Annual Report as amended (5-0)

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to elect officers for the year, approve the minutes from the March 8 meeting, and discuss a recommendation for Bricken Property Park. They will also discuss a field dedication policy, referencing street naming policy and approved names documents. The board will hear reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison.

• Annual election of officers
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023
• Bricken Property Park recommendation (rendering 03-21-2023.pdf)
• Field dedication policy discussion (street naming policy and updated approved names documents)
• Parks Board walking tour report

The Parks Board voted unanimously to recommend a 50x50 tot lot and a fee-in-lieu for the remaining parkland dedication at the Bricken property development. The board also elected Jeff McIntyre as President and Tim Pike as Vice President. A citizen requested a taller stop sign or rumble strip at a three-way stop on Hillard Street, which the board will investigate.

• Approved recommendation for Bricken property: tot lot plus fee-in-lieu for remaining parkland (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff McIntyre as President and Tim Pike as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:58 PM (unanimous)

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to consider adopting Ordinance 225, which sets the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes approval of the April 17, 2023 meeting minutes, reports from commissioners and committees, and a public comment period. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube and Zoom.

• Adoption of Ordinance 225 for FY2024 budget and tax rate
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2023
• Public comment period (3-minute limit, sign-up by noon)
• Reports from Planning Commission, Fair Access, and Parks, Recreation and Streets
• Town Manager's report

The Commissioners approved the FY2024 Budget and Tax Rate via Ordinance 225. The board also approved the minutes from the April 17, 2023, meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 225 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Tax Rate (4-0)
• Approved April 17, 2023, minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting for a work session focused solely on the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes a call to order, the work session discussion, and adjournment, with no other business listed. Public testimony is limited to three minutes, and the agenda is tentative and subject to change.

• Comprehensive Plan work session
• Public testimony limited to three minutes
• Tentative agenda subject to change

Sustainable Poolesville

The committee approved the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting. Members discussed updates on the Pollinator Meadow Project, the Pick It Up Poolesville litter initiative, and the Comprehensive Plan. Composting and shredded rubber on playgrounds were tabled until the May meeting.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled composting discussion to May meeting
• Tabled shredded rubber on playgrounds to May meeting

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to consider a resolution committing the town to 100% renewable energy, discuss Fisher Avenue safety and speed concerns, and hear committee reports. The agenda also includes approval of the April 3, 2023 minutes and public comment. This is a regular business meeting with one substantive policy item.

• 100% Renewable Energy Resolution (document POOLESVILLE 100_ RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOLUTION FINAL 230322.PDF)
• Fisher Avenue Safety/Speed discussion
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2023
• Committee reports from Planning Commission, Fair Access and Sustainable Poolesville, Parks Recreation and Streets

The Town Commissioners approved a resolution for 100% renewable energy and agreed to support the annual solar co-op program through advertising. The board declined to take immediate action on a request to reduce chicken coop setbacks. Staff will investigate traffic calming options for Fisher Avenue.

• Approved Resolution 001-23 (100% Renewable Energy Resolution) (5-0)
• Approved support for annual solar co-op program through advertising (5-0)
• Approved April 3, 2023, minutes (5-0)
• Decided not to take immediate action on reducing 100' chicken coop setback

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee will adopt minutes, hear a presentation on the MCPS FY2024 operating budget, and discuss updates on White's Ferry, including meetings with county officials and potential actions. They will also review support letters and media updates.

• Presentation from MCPS representative about school system FY2024 Operating Budget (tentative)
• Update on White's Ferry, including meeting with Chris Conklin and next committee call on April 19
• Briefings with County Council Members Kate Stewart, Will Jawando, Kisha Davis, and Laurie-Anne Sayles
• Support letters to County Executive about Rosenwald School, to Council President about Jon Wolz, and to Governor on White's Ferry
• New White Paper on the Hub and Spoke economy

The committee received an overview of the FY24 budget from MCPS representatives and discussed the lack of progress on White's Ferry. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Requested one-on-one meeting with DOT's Chris Conklin for May 8
• Received FY24 budget overview from MCPS representatives

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from March 15, 2023, and discuss the comprehensive plan update as old business. No new business items are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public testimony limited to three minutes.

• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2023
• Discussion of comprehensive plan update (Wallace Montgomery)

The Commission agreed to a proposal to include a draft Sustainability chapter in the Comprehensive Plan based on a model from the Town of Middletown. Members also reviewed the draft Environmental Resources chapter and scheduled additional work sessions.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to include a draft Sustainability chapter for the Comprehensive Plan
• Scheduled Comprehensive Plan work session for April 26 at 6 PM

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board will consider a recommendation for the Bricken Property park based on a rendering, and discuss a field dedication policy. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a walking tour report, and liaison updates.

• Bricken Property park recommendation with rendering
• Field dedication policy discussion
• Street naming policy and updated approved names documents
• Approval of March 8, 2023 minutes
• Parks Board walking tour report

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 225, which sets the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and tax rate. The meeting also includes an appointment to the Planning Commission, an Arbor Day proclamation, and discussion of a 100% renewable energy resolution and a paving contract award.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 225 (FY24 budget and tax rate)
• Appointment to the Planning Commission
• Arbor Day Proclamation
• 100% Renewable Energy Resolution
• FY 2023 Paving Contract Award

The Town Commissioners approved a paving contract for FY 2023 and held a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Tax Rate. A resolution for 100% Renewable Energy was discussed and scheduled for the next meeting.

• Awarded FY 2023 paving contract to MT Laney for $613,315 (5-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting and closed session minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 22, 2023 closed session minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 29, 2023 closed session minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled 100% Renewable Energy Resolution for the next meeting

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to adjourn into a closed session to interview applicants for the Planning Commission, as permitted by Maryland law. The agenda contains no other business items, and public testimony is limited to three minutes.

• Closed session to interview Planning Commission applicants
• Meeting held at 19721 Beall Street at 5:00 PM

The Town Commissioners held a closed session to conduct interviews for a Planning Commission vacancy. The board voted unanimously to appoint Chuck Stump to the commission.

• Appointed Chuck Stump to the Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to adjourn into a closed session to interview applicants for the planning commission, as permitted by Maryland law. The agenda contains no other business items and is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session under Md. Code Gen. Prov. § 3-305(b)(1) to interview planning commission applicants
• Public testimony limited to three minutes

The Town Commissioners met in a closed session to conduct interviews for a vacancy on the Planning Commission. No formal actions were taken during the session.

• Voted to close session (5-0)

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss several ongoing initiatives, including the Pollinator Meadow Project, a clean energy resolution from the Maryland Sierra Club, a litter initiative, the Comprehensive Plan, and composting efforts. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments.

• Pollinator Meadow Project
• Maryland Sierra Club clean energy resolution
• Litter initiative
• Comprehensive Plan
• Composting

The committee decided that Wade, Markus, and Soledad will consult with the Sustainable Maryland Program Manager to improve wording for the Comprehensive Plan. The February 22, 2023 meeting minutes were approved. Composting discussions were tabled until April.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided Wade, Markus, and Soledad will consult Mike Hunninghake on Comprehensive Plan wording
• Tabled composting to April meeting

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners awarded a waste collection contract and approved funding for a grocery co-op feasibility study. They also named a local park and scheduled a public hearing for the FY2024 budget.

• Awarded 5-year trash, recycling, and yard waste contract to Titus Trash at $32.76/unit (5-0)
• Approved market study for grocery CO-OP feasibility not to exceed $9,500 (5-0)
• Approved naming Westerly Grove Park as 'George Deyo Park' (5-0)
• Set FY2024 Budget Public Hearing for April 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved proposed non-profit meet and greet event
• Approved adjournment to closed session to interview planning commission candidates (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including recommendations for the Sustainable Poolesville Comprehensive Plan, extension and preliminary plan requests for the Hartz and Bricken properties, and an update on the comprehensive plan with Wallace Montgomery. The commission will also discuss water allocation. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Sustainable Poolesville Comprehensive Plan recommendations
• Hartz Property preliminary plan extension request
• Bricken Property preliminary plan
• Comprehensive Plan update (Wallace Montgomery)
• Water allocation discussion

The Planning Commission approved a time extension for the Hartz property preliminary plan. The commission tabled the Bricken property preliminary plan for a future meeting. No action was taken on the Sustainable Poolesville comprehensive plan proposal or the Water and Wastewater Allocation Plan.

• Approved February 15, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Granted 18-month extension for Hartz property Preliminary plan (5-0)
• Tabled Bricken property preliminary plan (3-2)

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss updates on the new gym, community center, and wellness center, and strategize with Marilyn Balcombe. They will also review the CIP budget, coordinate with county council members, and plan media outreach. The agenda includes updates on White's Ferry and upcoming briefings.

• Update on new gym, community center, wellness center
• Discussion with Marilyn Balcombe and strategy
• CIP budget discussion; operating budget released March 15
• Briefings with county council members, including Kate Stewart on March 17
• White's Ferry update and possible testimony at hearing sponsored by Evan Glass

The committee agreed to draft a letter to the Governor and seek a meeting with the County DOT head concerning White’s Ferry. Members also discussed budget priorities for a Student Health and Wellness Center and a community center.

• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Agreed to send a letter to the Governor about White’s Ferry
• Agreed to press for a meeting with County DOT head Chris Conklin
• Agreed on the potential need for another rally

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to discuss park-related business, including old items like Boulder Park and Stevens Park lights, and new items such as a storage shed at Halmos Softball Field and a field dedication policy. The agenda is tentative and subject to change.

• Bouldering Park discussion
• Stevens Park lights discussion
• Storage shed at Halmos Softball Field
• Field dedication policy discussion

The Board recommended a preliminary plan for a 5,000 square foot bouldering park to the Commissioners. It also approved the installation of storage containers at Halmos Park 2 and 3. A proposal for lights at Stevens Park was tabled for further public input.

• Recommended preliminary plan for a 5,000 square foot bouldering park with a novice boulder (Approved)
• Approved request to put storage containers at Halmos Park 2 and 3 (Approved)
• Tabled Stevens Park lights to seek further public input
• Approved February 8, 2023 minutes (All in favor, Pat Trainer abstained)

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners awarded a painting contract for the 500 Gallon water Tank and adopted a new speed hump policy. The board also approved a budget transfer to fund the water tank project. Trash collection proposals were discussed and tabled for the March 20 meeting.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $222,358 to account #3130 for 500 Gallon water Tank (5-0)
• Awarded painting contract to Manolis Painting, Inc for $477,000 and set project budget to $556,625 (5-0)
• Adopted speed hump policy (5-0)

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to discuss several financial items, including a budget amendment for the UMCVFD fireworks, a grant request for Poolesville Day, a proposed budget for the Fair Access Committee, a Riverworks grant application, and a bond release request for Fox Hunt Preserve. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• UMCVFD Fireworks Budget Amendment
• Poolesville Day Committee Inc 2023 Budget Request
• Fair Access Proposed Budget and Annual Report (FY 2024)
• Riverworks Grant Request
• Fox Hunt Preserve Bond Release Request

The Town Commissioners approved a budget increase for fireworks and committed to funding them for FY24 and FY25. The board also approved the release of three bonds for Fox Hunt Preserve.

• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Increased Fireworks account #570 budget from $13,500 to $30,000 (4-0-1)
• Approved commitment to fund fireworks in FY24 and FY25 via MOU (4-0-1)
• Approved release of bonds #4937, 4934, and 4935 for Fox Hunt Preserve (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on the Comprehensive Plan and a brief overview of the water and wastewater allocation plan.

• Approved January 11, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to adopt January minutes and receive updates on the new gym, community center, and White's Ferry. They will discuss the CIP budget, review testimony and reactions, and plan follow-up letters and briefings with county council members. The operating budget for FY2023 is scheduled for release on March 15.

• Adoption of January 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on new gym
• Update on community center
• Update on White's Ferry
• CIP budget discussion and follow-up letter with budget summary

The committee reviewed the status of the community center POR and the Wellness Center funding. Members discussed the ongoing land offer process for White's Ferry and planned a review of the FY2024 operating budget. No formal votes were recorded.

• Proposed contacting Greg Ossont regarding community center project priority
• Proposed asking Marilyn Balcombe for full FY2024 funding for the Wellness Center
• Discussed rejected land offer for White's Ferry and pending second offer
• Proposed 'brown bag' lunch presentation to Council via Evan Glass
• Planned analysis of FY2024 operating budget upon March 15 release
• Planned website updates with Niles Andregg

Parks Board

The board unanimously approved the naming of the Westerly Grove Tot Lot. Members discussed budget priorities for several park projects and the potential installation of lights at Stevens Park.

• Approved naming Westerly Grove Tot Lot after George Deyo (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2023 minutes (all approved, Terry abstained)

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 6, 2023, at 7 PM. They will consider Ordinance 224 on backyard chickens, review grant requests, and discuss budget amendments and a bond release. The meeting includes public comment and reports from committees.

• Ordinance 224 - Backyard Chickens (old business)
• Swim Team Grant Request
• Historic Medley Grant Request
• UMCVFD Fireworks Request (3-year grant proposal)
• WWTP Roof Budget Amendment and Award

The Town Commissioners approved a roofing contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and passed an ordinance regarding backyard chickens. They also allocated funds for PFAS remediation and approved a bond release for Compher Court.

• Approved Ordinance 224 regarding backyard chickens (4-1)
• Transferred $56,216 from Unrestricted Funds to CIP ACCT # 3150 for WWTP Roof (5-0)
• Awarded WWTP roofing contract to Dynamic General contracting, LLC for $185,000 (5-0)
• Approved Brightwell Bond Release for Phase 2.5 Compher Court (5-0)
• Established PFAS Remediation line item in CIP ACCT # 3130 and transferred $95,000 from Unrestricted Reserves (5-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss several environmental initiatives, including playground surface materials, recycling, a clean energy resolution, a litter initiative, the comprehensive plan, composting, the town website, and a pollinator meadow project. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 30, 2022 meeting and public comments.

• Playground surface material discussion
• Maryland Sierra Club clean energy resolution
• Litter initiative – 'Pick It Up, Poolesville!'
• Pollinator Meadow Project
• Comprehensive Plan discussion

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to discuss old business, including Ordinance 224 on backyard chickens, and new business, which includes several grant requests from local organizations. They will also review the annual water/wastewater capacity reports and consider a bond release request for the Brightwell development.

• Ordinance 224 - Backyard Chickens
• PACC Grant Request
• Poolesville Seniors Grant Request
• Community Share Grant Request
• Brightwell Bond Release Request

The Commissioners approved the release of bonds for Brightwell Phase 1, 2.4, and 2.5. Staff were tasked with amending rules for the backyard chickens ordinance. Several grant requests were presented, including requests from PACC, Poolesville Seniors, Community FarmShare, and PHS Post Prom.

• Approved January 3, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved release of Brightwell Phase 1, 2.4, and 2.5 bonds (5-0)
• Tasked staff to amend rules and regulations for Ordinance 224 (Backyard chickens)

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from December, receive updates on the new gym, community center, and White's Ferry, and plan post-rally activities. They will also discuss next steps for the January 15 CIP budget submission, a possible reaction statement, and follow-up with the County Council.

• Adoption of December 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on new gym
• Update on community center
• Update on White's Ferry
• January 15 CIP budget submission

The committee adopted the December meeting minutes. Members discussed funding for the Poolesville High School gym and wellness center, updates on White’s Ferry, and plans to brief new Council members on key issues.

• Adopted December meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including approval of the December 14, 2022 minutes, new business on the annual water and wastewater capacity reports, and old business on the Comprehensive Plan with Wallace Montgomery. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2022
• Annual Wastewater Capacity Report (PLANNING WW CAPACITY REPORT 2022.PDF)
• Annual Water Capacity Report (PLANNING W CAPACITY REPORT 2022.PDF)
• Comprehensive Plan update with Wallace Montgomery

The Commission approved the December 14, 2022, meeting minutes. Town Manager Yost presented reports showing 20% unallocated wastewater capacity and 12% unallocated water capacity. The Commission received an update on the Comprehensive Plan draft chapters.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to discuss several ongoing projects and policies, including a draft speed hump policy, skate park design, a bouldering park, and budget recommendations. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison.

• Draft speed hump policy review
• Skate park design discussion
• Bouldering park project
• Budget recommendations
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022

The Board approved the minutes from November 9, 2022, and accepted notes from October and December as minute substitutes. Members voted to move the speed hump policy to the Commissioners for approval and discussed preliminary plans for a bouldering park at Dillingham Park.

• Approved November 9, 2022 minutes
• Approved using Jeff Eck's notes as minutes substitutes for October and December meetings
• Approved motion to move speed hump policy to Commissioners for approval

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will hear a presentation on PFAS in the town's water system from consultants and staff, and hold a public hearing on Ordinance 224, which concerns backyard chickens. The meeting also includes routine items like announcements, committee reports, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• PFAS presentation by Papadopoulos and Associates, Town staff, and Clark/Azar
• Public hearing on Ordinance 224 - Backyard Chickens
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes; registration by noon on meeting day
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2022

The Commissioners approved the December 5, 2022, meeting minutes. A public hearing was held regarding a backyard chicken ordinance, and the Town Manager reported the signing of a $4.0M streetscape grant.

• Approved December 5, 2022, Commissioner minutes (5-0)
• Left Ordinance 224 (Backyard Chickens) public hearing open for written comments until January 6, 2023