Poolesville public meetings in 2024

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee will meet to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes items regarding Compostology, Pick It Up Poolesville, Zero Waste Boxes, and Global Ecology outreach.

• Discussion of Compostology
• Review of Pick It Up Poolesville
• Review of Zero Waste Boxes
• Global Ecology outreach

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee approved the October 23, 2024 meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and planning for future activities, including composting at Poolesville Elementary School and ongoing litter cleanup efforts.

• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for January 22, 2025

Fair Access

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Ag Reserve and D15 Western County economic studies. Members will also discuss the county budget process and key dates for testimony and spending plans.

• University of Maryland PALS Proposal
• Ag Reserve Economic Study update
• D15 Western County Economic Study
• County Executive Capital Spending Plan (January 15)
• County Executive Operating Budget (March 15)

The Fair Access Committee met with Marilyn Balcombe to discuss budget priorities, including advancing Community Center funding, making WUMCO funding permanent, and developing a revenue framework for the pool bubble. They also planned to brief Gabe Albornoz and incoming Council President Kate Stewart. The committee discussed monitoring Ride On's draft proposal for a Western County 'Flex Zone' and developing a matrix to encourage Western County residents to apply for advisory board vacancies. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Scheduled meeting with Marilyn Balcombe to discuss budget strategy
• Agreed to develop a budget framework for the pool bubble including potential revenues
• Planned to brief Gabe Albornoz and Kate Stewart on budget priorities
• Decided to monitor Ride On's draft proposal for a 'Flex Zone' in Western County
• Nancy Kidd to work with staff to create a vacancy matrix for advisory boards
• Will seek placement of an op-ed on White's Ferry and follow up on MyMCMedia piece

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission will meet to conduct officer elections and approve previous minutes. The body will consider an applicant's request for an extension regarding the Bricken Property Preliminary Plan and hold a follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District.

• Extension request for Bricken Property Preliminary Plan
• Follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District
• Election of officers

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will vote on Resolution 003-24 for $3.58 million in State Revolving Loans: a $700,000 forgivable loan for Wells 2 & 3 and a $2,880,000 low-interest loan for the Westerly Waterline Replacement. They will also consider a PFAS Well System Treatment Plan. Before public business, the board will adjourn to closed session to interview Planning Commission candidates. Public comment is limited to three minutes.

• Resolution 003-24: $700,000 forgivable loan for Wells 2 & 3 and $2,880,000 low-interest loan for Westerly Waterline Replacement
• PFAS Well System Treatment Plan presented as a document
• Closed session to interview Planning Commission candidates (under §3-305(b)(7))
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024
• Commissioner announcements and committee reports

Fair Access

The committee is meeting to review the budget process and hearings, as well as updates on the Ag Reserve Economic Study. Members will also discuss a meeting with Gabe Albornoz regarding WUMCO issues and the status of high school fields.

• Budget process and hearings outline
• Ag Reserve Economic Study update and draft legislation
• Meeting with Gabe Albornoz regarding WUMCO issues
• High School Fields update
• Matrix of upcoming open seats for County Advisory Committees

Town Commissioners

The meeting focuses on organizational matters: swearing in new commissioners, electing officers, and making board appointments. A proclamation for Small Business Saturday will also be issued. The remainder includes approval of prior minutes, commissioner announcements, and public comment.

• Swearing in of new commissioners
• Election of officers for the board
• Appointments to various boards and commissions
• Proclamation declaring Small Business Saturday
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from the October 16 meeting, then hear a resident presentation on a community mural grant as new business. The main old business item is a follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District. The meeting is largely procedural with these two discussion items.

• Resident presentation on Community Mural Grant
• Follow-up discussion on Cultural Arts District

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board will hold its regular meeting with a focus on follow-up discussions regarding the relocation of the dog park and the sidewalk priority list. The board will also approve minutes from the October meeting and receive reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison. No new ordinances or budget items are on the agenda.

• Follow-up discussion on relocation of the dog park
• Follow-up on sidewalk priority list
• Approval of minutes from October 9th Parks Board meeting
• Superintendent of Parks and Streets report
• Town Commissioner Liaison report

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee will hold a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes from September 25, 2024, and updates on old business. Discussions will cover Sustainable recertification, the Pick It Up Poolesville program, and Zero Waste Boxes. Public comments will be heard. No specific decisions or new proposals with dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting
• Sustainable recertification update
• Pick It Up Poolesville program discussion
• Zero Waste Boxes update
• Public comments period

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners will discuss several public improvement agreements and a county hazard mitigation plan. The body will also address a healthcare community stamp and a resolution regarding the community center.

• Estates at Hartz Farm Public Improvement Agreement
• Willard Public Improvement Agreement Amendment
• 2024 Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Healthcare Community Stamp
• Community Center - Resolution 002-24

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee will meet to review minutes, discuss follow-ups, and receive updates on several community topics. Items include a planned listening session with the County Executive in November, the Agricultural Reserve Economic Study, high school field conditions, and a pool bubble update.

• Listening session with the County Executive in November
• Agricultural Reserve Economic Study update
• High school fields update
• Pool bubble update
• Poolesville Day Breakfast discussion

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially recommend the Hartz PIA. The body will also review a requested amendment to the PIA for the Willard Project and hold a follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District.

• Discussion and possible recommendation of the Hartz PIA
• Requested amendment to the PIA for the Willard Project
• Follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board will hold a presentation and discussion on relocating the dog park. The board will also follow up on a sidewalk priority list, receive reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison, and approve minutes from June and August meetings.

• Dog Park Relocation presentation and discussion
• Follow up on Sidewalk Priority List
• Superintendent of Parks and Streets report
• Town Commissioner Liaison report
• Approval of June 5 and August 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners will consider several new business items, including a resolution for the Community Center (Resolution 002-24) and an easement for the West Willard Sidewalk. They will also discuss a request from KPC Buddhist Relief, a Zero Waste proposal from Sustainable Poolesville, and appointments to the Sustainable Poolesville committee. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes from September 16, and committee reports.

• Resolution 002-24 regarding the Community Center
• West Willard Sidewalk easement (1785 House Easement 10424)
• KPC Buddhist Relief handout and discussion
• Zero Waste initiative from Sustainable Poolesville
• Appointments to Sustainable Poolesville committee

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee will meet to approve minutes from August and discuss ongoing initiatives: sustainable recertification, the Pick It Up Poolesville cleanup program, and the Zero Waste Box project. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is largely procedural with updates on existing programs.

• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of sustainable recertification
• Update on Pick It Up Poolesville community cleanup
• Discussion of Zero Waste Box program

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners will discuss stormwater drainage in the commercial zone (CBD), a technical amendment to Maryland Land Use Article Section 20-509, and the location for a community center park. They will also receive committee reports, hear public comment, and approve minutes from August 19, 2024.

• Commercial Zone Stormwater Discussion, including document 'STORM DRAINAGE PIPING IN THE CBD.PDF'
• Technical Amendment to Maryland Land Use Article Section 20-509, with document 'LETTER ON 20-509 (090524).PDF'
• Commissioners Discussion on the Community Center Park Location
• Approval of Minutes from August 19, 2024
• Town Manager's Report

Fair Access

This is a procedural meeting of the Fair Access Committee focused on finalizing arrangements for the Poolesville Day Breakfast and Booth. Items include catering, room reservation, setup schedules, and volunteer shifts. No ordinances, contracts, or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Poolesville Day Breakfast setup on September 20 at 5 p.m. and event on September 21 starting at 6:45 a.m.
• Volunteer shifts for the Poolesville Day Booth: 11:00-12:30 and 12:30-2:00, 2:00-3:30
• Discussion of invitations, catering, room reservation for the breakfast
• Review of run of show, video, slides, and messaging points for the event

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider an applicant's request for a preliminary plan extension on the Hartz Property and continue a follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District. The meeting also includes approval of past meeting minutes and public comment on agenda items.

• Hartz Property: applicant request for preliminary plan extension
• Follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Poolesville Planning Commission approved a 12-month extension for the Hartz property preliminary plan, voting 3-0. The commission also discussed form-based zoning and sign code regulations for the Cultural Arts District, directing staff to return with more detailed proposals. Minutes from July and August meetings were not approved due to lack of quorum.

• Granted 12-month extension for Hartz property preliminary plan (3-0)
• Directed staff to prepare detailed proposals for Cultural Arts District regulations
• July 10 meeting minutes not approved (no quorum)
• August 14 meeting minutes not approved (no quorum)

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to review and discuss old business including sustainable recertification, the Pick It Up Poolesville campaign, the Zero Waste Box program, and composting. They will also consider new committee members and approve minutes from the prior meeting. Public comments will be heard.

• Sustainable recertification update
• Pick It Up Poolesville program discussion
• Zero Waste Box program review
• Composting initiatives

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2024. They are set to discuss new business including appointments to the Board of Elections and a review of the FY2024 close-out documents. The meeting also includes approval of the July 15 minutes, commissioner reports, and a town manager's report.

• Appointments to the Board of Elections
• FY2024 close-out review (PDFs linked)
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024
• Commissioner announcements and committee reports
• Public comment (three-minute limit)

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee will discuss planning for the Poolesville Day Breakfast, including invitations, catering, and the run of show. They will also review a draft August budget letter and organize booth shifts for Poolesville Day. The meeting includes approval of July minutes and an update on a listening session.

• Poolesville Day Breakfast planning (invitations, catering, room reservation, run of show)
• Poolesville Day Booth shift schedule (11:00-12:30, 12:30-2:00, 2:00-3:30)
• Champion of the Western County discussion
• Draft August Budget Letter review

The Fair Access Committee met on August 15, 2024, and unanimously adopted the July minutes. They discussed updates on the Poolesville Day breakfast, including venue, caterer, invitations, and video editing, and agreed to finalize champion choices offline. The committee reviewed a draft FY 2025 budget letter, with a suggestion to include snippets from Emma's white papers, and aims to send it by end of August. No formal votes were taken on substantive items beyond the minutes adoption.

• Adopted July 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to finalize champion choices for Western County offline
• Planned to send FY 2025 budget letter by end of August

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission will hear a request to amend a Preliminary Plan of Approval (PIA) for the Willard Project and continue a follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June and July.

• Applicant requests amendment to PIA for Willard Project
• Follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District
• Approval of June 12, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The Poolesville Planning Commission approved the June 12, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (3-0) and postponed approval of July 10 minutes due to lack of quorum. They heard a request to amend the PIA for the Willard project to allow larger homes but made no decision. They also discussed the Cultural Arts District and directed staff to develop signage design guidelines and sign code changes.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Postponed approval of July 10, 2024 minutes to next month
• Instructed staff to develop design guidelines for signage in Cultural Arts District and propose sign code changes

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board will discuss and potentially decide on an event permit application for an Iskon parade and follow up on a sidewalk priority list. The meeting also includes reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison.

• Iskon Parade and Event Permit Application
• Follow Up on Sidewalk Priority List
• Superintendent of Parks and Streets Report
• Town Commissioner Liaison Report

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners are meeting for a regular session with procedural items only: call to order, pledges, committee reports, public comment, approval of June 17 minutes, and staff reports. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2024

Fair Access

The committee will review June meeting minutes and discuss next steps regarding the Listening Session Memo. Members will also plan logistics for Poolesville Day, including breakfast catering and booth shifts. The August Budget Letter is also scheduled for discussion.

• Review of June meeting minutes
• Next steps for the Listening Session Memo
• Poolesville Day Breakfast planning (catering and room reservation)
• Poolesville Day booth volunteer shifts
• August Budget Letter

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a follow-up discussion regarding the Cultural Arts District. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the June 12, 2024, meeting.

• Follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District
• Approval of June 12, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee will discuss sustainability recertification and various waste management topics. The meeting also includes approval of the May 22, 2024 minutes.

• Sustainable recertification
• Pick It Up Poolesville
• Zero Waste Box
• Composting

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners will review committee reports and approve minutes from June 3, 2024. The agenda includes discussion regarding Ordinance 229 - Forest Conservation and a Commemorative Flag Policy.

• Ordinance 229 - Forest Conservation
• Commemorative Flag Policy
• Approval of June 3, 2024 minutes
• Committee reports from Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation and Streets

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee will review the minutes from the May meeting. The committee will also discuss next steps following a listening session regarding Whites Ferry and review progress for the Poolesville Day Breakfast.

• Review of May meeting minutes
• Discussion on Whites Ferry listening session next steps
• Status update on Poolesville Day Breakfast

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a follow-up discussion regarding the Cultural Arts District. The meeting also includes approval of the May 15, 2024, minutes.

• Follow-up discussion on the Cultural Arts District
• Approval of May 15, 2024, Planning Commission Minutes

Parks Board

The Parks Board will conduct a tour of Tama neighborhood sidewalks and follow up on the sidewalk priority list. The meeting also includes updates on finalizing the Trails Working Group.

• Tour Of Tama Neighborhood Sidewalks
• Finalizing Trails Working Group
• Follow Up On Sidewalk Priority List
• Superintendent Of Parks And Streets Report
• Town Commissioner Liaison Report

Town Commissioners

The Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 229 for forest conservation. The agenda also includes discussion of the Poolesville Crossing PIA for the Donegan property and a commemorative flag policy.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 229 - forest Conservation
• Poolesville Crossing PIA (Donegan Property)
• Commemorative Flag Policy
• Pride Month Proclamation

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss its sustainable recertification status and ongoing waste-reduction initiatives, including the Pick It Up Poolesville campaign, a Zero Waste Box program, and composting efforts. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a public comment period.

• Sustainable recertification update
• Pick It Up Poolesville program
• Zero Waste Box initiative
• Composting program discussion
• Approval of minutes from March 27 and April 24, 2024

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will consider adopting the 2024 Comprehensive Plan via Resolution 001-24 and discuss setting a public hearing for Ordinance 229 on forest conservation. They will also continue discussion on Ordinance 228 regarding backyard chickens and review a commemorative flag policy. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Resolution 001-24: Adoption of 2024 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 229: Forest Conservation - discussion and set public hearing
• Ordinance 228: Backyard Chickens - continued discussion
• Commemorative Flag Policy review
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2024

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to review minutes, hold a listening session, and receive budget updates. They will also discuss the Pool Bubble, Whites Ferry, and a Western County Economic Study proposal.

• Listening session
• Budget updates
• Pool Bubble discussion
• Whites Ferry discussion
• Western County Economic Study proposal

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several planning items. They will consider approving the April minutes, discuss the Poolesville Crossing PIA (Donegan Property), talk about a Forest Conservation Ordinance, and review the Planning Annual Report. The commission will also follow up on the Cultural Arts/Historical District discussion.

• Poolesville Crossing PIA (Donegan Property) discussion
• Forest Conservation Ordinance discussion
• Planning Annual Report review
• Follow-up on Cultural Arts/Historical District
• Approval of April 10, 2024 minutes

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss old and new business. Key items include appointments to the Trails Working Group and follow-up on the Sidewalk Priority List. The meeting is largely procedural, with reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison.

• Election of officers
• Appointments to Trails Working Group
• Follow-up on Sidewalk Priority List
• Superintendent of Parks and Streets report
• Town Commissioner Liaison report

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 228, which concerns backyard chickens, before entering a closed session to obtain legal advice on potential litigation. The meeting also includes committee reports, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 228 - Backyard Chickens
• Closed session for legal advice on potential litigation
• Committee reports from Planning Commission, Fair Access, and Parks, Recreation and Streets
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024
• Public comment limited to three minutes

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss its sustainable recertification status and ongoing programs including Pick It Up Poolesville, Zero Waste Box, and composting. The agenda includes announcements, approval of prior minutes, and public comments.

• Arbor Day tree planting on Friday, April 26 at 9:00 AM
• Sustainable recertification update
• Pick It Up Poolesville program discussion
• Zero Waste Box program discussion
• Composting program discussion

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on Ordinance 227, which sets the FY2025 budget and tax rate, and will set a public hearing for a new ordinance on backyard chickens. The meeting also includes appointments to boards and commissions, a closed session to interview Board of Zoning Appeals candidates, and routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Ordinance 227 - FY2025 Budget and Tax Rate
• Set public hearing for new ordinance on backyard chickens (Ordinance 228)
• Appointments to boards and commissions
• Closed session to interview Board of Zoning Appeals candidates
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2024

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to vote on the Community Center, discuss updates on various initiatives, and consider an operating budget vote in May. The agenda includes updates on the Rural Health Care Initiative, a high school tour, and a community forum.

• Committee Straw Vote and Final Vote on Community Center
• Operating Budget Vote - May
• April 18th Community Forum at Maggie Nightingale Library
• Listening Session - May 16
• Whites Ferry history and C&O Canal event in May/June

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend a backyard chicken ordinance, and to review public hearing input on the Comprehensive Plan with possible text approval. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and announcements.

• Backyard Chicken Ordinance discussion and recommendation
• Comprehensive Plan public hearing review and possible text approval
• Approval of March 13, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Citizen's comments on agenda items (limited to 3 minutes)

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 budget and tax rate, and to consider several administrative items. They will also discuss appointments to boards and commissions, bond releases for two subdivisions, and an ordinance regarding cannabis dispensaries. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and the town manager's report.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 budget and tax rate
• Bond releases for Vincis Addition and Westerly Grove
• Ordinance 226 - Cannabis Dispensary
• Grant policy/procedures review
• Appointments to boards and commissions

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a permit application for the Iskon parade and event, security at the skate park, appointments to the Trails Working Group, and follow-up on the sidewalk priority list. The board will also hear reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison.

• Iskon parade and event permit application
• Discussion of skate park security
• Appointments to Trails Working Group
• Follow-up on sidewalk priority list

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing sustainability initiatives, including recertification, the Pick It Up Poolesville program, Zero Waste Box, and composting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Sustainable recertification
• Pick It Up Poolesville program
• Zero Waste Box
• Composting initiatives

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to hold a public hearing on Ordinance 226, which concerns cannabis dispensaries, and to introduce the FY2025 budget. They will also discuss the Wesmond waterline replacement program, backyard chickens (Ordinance 224), and grant policy procedures. The meeting begins with a closed session to interview planning commission candidates.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 226 - Cannabis Dispensary
• FY2025 Budget Introduction (proposed and draft budget PDFs)
• Wesmond Waterline Replacement Program (recommendation of award)
• Discussion of Backyard Chickens - Ordinance 224
• Grant Policy/Procedures Review (revised grant application)

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to vote on a Community Center matter and receive updates on various projects, including the Muster Campaign, Rosenwald Sign, Pool Bubble, and Whites Ferry. They will also discuss key budget dates and plan for an April 18th community forum on community health.

• Committee vote and follow-up on Community Center
• Discussion of letter to Council and video release on Community Center
• April 2nd tour and April 3rd Clap In for Students at High School
• April 18th Community Forum at Maggie Nightingale Library
• Key budget dates: March 15 County Executive submits operating budget; April-May Council hearings; June final budgets approved

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan draft, and to discuss the Riverworks site plan and a zoning ordinance review. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing on 2024 Comprehensive Plan public draft
• Discussion of Riverworks site plan (document 5028.PDF)
• Zoning ordinance review
• Approval of February 14, 2024 minutes

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to approve minutes from February 7, 2024, and discuss a draft stop sign policy under old business. The agenda also includes reports from the Superintendent of Parks and Streets and the Town Commissioner Liaison, plus citizen comments on agenda items.

• Approval of February 7, 2024 Parks Board minutes
• Discussion of draft stop sign policy
• Superintendent of Parks and Streets report
• Town Commissioner Liaison report

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing for March 18 on Ordinance 226, which would regulate cannabis dispensaries. They will also review a revised grant policy and discuss a citizen-requested chicken ordinance and a water/sewer connection agreement for Willard/Fishpool. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Ordinance 226 - Cannabis Dispensary: set public hearing for March 18, 2024
• Chicken Ordinance (citizen-requested agenda item)
• Willard/Fishpool PIA/Connection Agreement (payment agreement and amended PIA documents)
• Grant Policy/Procedures Review (revised grant application document)
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting only to adjourn to a closed session. The closed session is authorized under Maryland law to discuss a recommendation on appointments to the committee. No other business is on the agenda.

• Adjourn to closed session to discuss appointment recommendations

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the minutes from the January 31 meeting and hearing announcements. The main new business item is a presentation on sustainable training by Mike Hunninghake. The meeting also includes time for public comments.

• Approval of minutes from January 31, 2024 meeting
• Sustainable training presentation by Mike Hunninghake
• Announcement: Spring Fest booth space secured
• Next meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to discuss several public improvement agreements, a budget update, and grant policies. They will also hear public comments and consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Historic Medley Budget Update
• Willard/Fishpool Public Improvement Agreement
• Willard/Fishpool Allocation Payment Agreement
• Bricken Public Improvement Agreement
• Grant Policy/Procedures Review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review recommendations for the Bricken and Willard/Fishpool Planned Intervention Areas. Members will also discuss a new cannabis dispensary ordinance and set a public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Bricken PIA Recommendation
• Willard/Fishpool PIA Recommendation
• Willard/Fishpool Park Name Recommendation
• Cannabis Dispensary Ordinance discussion
• Comprehensive Plan public hearing setting

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear updates on various community projects, and plan advocacy actions around key county budget dates. The agenda includes discussing testimony, a campaign, and a video, as well as preparing to testify on the Rural Healthcare Initiative.

• Updates on Community Center testimony, PACC Dinner, Rosenwald Sign, High School meeting, Pool Bubble, and Gabe Albornoz Visit
• Key budget dates: Council hearings on CIP in February, Elrich submits Operating budget March 15, Council hearings April-May
• Muster Campaign results and thank-you letter after testimony
• Plan to testify on Rural Healthcare Initiative

Parks Board

The Parks Board will discuss several local projects including pickleball at Halmos Park and the Trails Working Group. The meeting also includes discussions on skate park security, stop sign policy, and potential new pollinator patches.

• Pickleball at Halmos Park discussion
• Trails Working Group discussion
• Skate Park security follow-up
• Fishpool Park naming recommendations
• Proposed pollinator patch at Sterns Court

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a property at 17605 West Willard Rd. The board is reviewing a request for a special exception to use the site as an outdoor theater and a variance for off-site parking.

• Special Exception 002-23: Use Outdoor Theater at 17605 West Willard Rd
• Variance 003-23: Off-site Parking at 17605 West Willard Rd

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to handle appointments, approve minutes, and discuss new business. The main items are several grant requests from local organizations and an introduction to state law regarding cannabis dispensaries. The meeting will also adjourn to a closed session to consult with legal counsel.

• Appointments to boards and commissions, including Fair Access reappointments for Link Hoewing and Adam Sroka
• Historic Medley budget update
• Grant requests from PACC, Chamber of Commerce, Riverworks, KPC Buddhist Temple, and Poolesville Pride Club
• Introduction to state law on cannabis dispensaries
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2024

Sustainable Poolesville

The Sustainable Poolesville Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss ongoing sustainability initiatives. New business includes sustainable training, while old business covers the zero waste box, litter initiative, Comprehensive Plan, and composting. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of sustainable training
• Update on zero waste box program
• Litter initiative review
• Comprehensive Plan and composting discussions

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting for a work session focused on the Comprehensive Plan. No decisions are expected; the agenda is limited to this discussion item.

• Comprehensive Plan work session

Town Commissioners

The Poolesville Town Commissioners are meeting to discuss and potentially approve several budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year, including community events, the swim team, Fair Access committee, Poolesville Day, and Post Prom. They will also review water and wastewater capacity reports and hear public comment. The agenda is tentative and subject to change.

• Community Events Budget Request for 2025
• Poolesville Piranhas Swim Team Budget Request
• Fair Access Proposed Budget and Annual Report
• Poolesville Day Budget Request
• Water & Wastewater Capacity Reports

Fair Access

The Fair Access Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from September and November, and to hear updates from special guest Marilyn Balcombe, Council Member for District 2. Discussion topics include the Community Center, White's Ferry, the high school, and the WUMCO Rural Health Care Initiative. The committee will also review key budget dates and action steps for the FY25 budget and annual report.

• Adoption of minutes for September and November meetings
• Special guest: Marilyn Balcombe, Council Member, District 2
• Updates on Community Center, White's Ferry, High School, and WUMCO Rural Health Care Initiative
• Key budget dates: Jan 15 CIP submission, Feb Council hearings, Mar 15 operating budget, Apr-May hearings
• Discussion of FY25 budget and annual report

Planning Commission

The Poolesville Planning Commission will discuss and make recommendations on a parking variance and outdoor theater special exception for 17605 West Willard Rd, and review the Russell Branch preliminary plan. They will also receive annual water and wastewater capacity reports and set goals for 2024. Public testimony is limited to three minutes.

• Variance 003-23 (parking) and Special Exception 002-23 (outdoor theater) for 17605 West Willard Rd
• Russell Branch Preliminary Plan site plan review
• Annual Wastewater Capacity Report
• Annual Water Capacity Report
• 2024 Goal Setting

Parks Board

The Poolesville Parks Board is meeting to discuss new business, including pickleball at Halmos Park and a Trails Working Group, and to follow up on prior items like skate park security, sidewalk priorities, and a stop sign recommendation for Butler Rd and Bodmer Ave. The agenda is tentative and subject to change.

• Pickleball at Halmos Park
• Discussion of Trails Working Group
• Follow-up on skate park security
• Follow-up on sidewalk priority list
• Stop sign recommendation for Butler Rd and Bodmer Ave