Taneytown public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinance amendments and new business items. This includes potential reappointments to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Mainstreet Board.

• Ordinance 08-2022: Amendments to Ethics Ordinance
• Ordinance 09-2022: Amendment to Restricted General Business District
• Ordinance 10-2022: Amendment to Yard Exemptions
• Ordinance 11-2022: Amendment to Downtown Business District
• Proposal for Memorial Park Expansion Project Engineering Services

The City Council adopted ordinances amending ethics, yard exceptions, and business districts. The council also approved construction services for the Roberts Mill Road and Broad Street Reconstruction Project and engineering services for the Memorial Park Expansion Project.

• Adopted Ordinance 08-2022 (Ethics Ordinance amendments) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General Business District amendment) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2022 (Yard Exceptions amendment) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-2022 (Downtown Business District amendment) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 (December water allocation) (4-0)
• Approved construction services for Roberts Mill Road and Broad Street Reconstruction Project (4-0)
• Approved engineering services for Memorial Park Expansion Project (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of four members to Park and Recreation Advisory Board (4-0)

Council Workshop

The Taneytown City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning amendments: changes to the Restricted General Business District, Yard Exemptions, and the Downtown Business District. They will also consider adopting an ethics ordinance amendment, a water allocation resolution, and several other items including a Memorial Park expansion engineering proposal and a special event permit for a car show.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General Business District amendment)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 10-2022 (Yard Exemptions amendment)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 11-2022 (Downtown Business District amendment)
• Adoption of Ordinance 08-2022 (Ethics Ordinance amendments)
• Approval of proposal for Memorial Park Expansion Project Engineering Services

The City Council unanimously elected Councilmember Fuller as Mayor Pro Tem. The body adopted four ordinances regarding ethics and zoning and approved a request to the State Highway Administration for a pedestrian crossing. The council also established a process to fill a council vacancy by December 31, 2022.

• Elected Councilmember Fuller as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 08-2022 (Amendments to Ethics Ordinance)
• Adopted Ordinance 09-2022 (Amendment to Restricted General Business District)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-2022 (Amendment to Yard Exceptions)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-2022 (Amendment to Downtown Business District)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 (Water allocation for December)
• Approved request to SHA for lead pedestrian interval crossing at Route 140 and Route 194 (unanimous)
• Established council vacancy application deadline for December 31, 2022

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission will review proposed amendments to the Restricted General Business District and Yard Exceptions ordinances, discuss the Sewell Property concept plan, and consider updates to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes reports on active subdivisions and construction projects.

• Sewell Property concept plan presentation
• Ordinance 09-2022: Amendment to Restricted General Business District
• Ordinance 10-2022: Amendment to Yard Exceptions
• Ordinance 11-2022: Amendment to Downtown Business District
• Discussion of Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3

The Planning Commission voted to recommend three ordinance amendments to the Mayor and City Council. The commission also reviewed a concept site plan for the Sewell Farm development, which is pending revisions.

• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General Business District amendment) to Mayor and City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 10-2022 (Yards Exceptions amendment) to Mayor and City Council (3-2)
• Recommended Ordinance 11-2022 (Downtown Business District amendment) to Mayor and City Council (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 26, 2022 meeting

Council Meeting

The Taneytown City Council will introduce three zoning ordinance amendments (Restricted General Business, Yard Exceptions, Downtown Business District), adopt a water allocation resolution, and consider awarding bids for Roberts Mill Road/Broad Street and sewer rehabilitation. A memorandum of understanding with the Sheriff's Office on pawn and scrap metal dealers is also on the agenda.

• Introduction of Ordinance 09-2022 amending Restricted General Business District
• Introduction of Ordinance 10-2022 amending Yard Exceptions
• Introduction of Ordinance 11-2022 amending Downtown Business District
• Award of Bid – Roberts Mill Road / Broad Street
• Award of Bid – Sewer Rehabilitation

The City Council awarded bids for Roberts Mill Road/Broad Street and sewer rehabilitation. The council also introduced three zoning-related ordinances and adopted a water allocation resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Vigliotti resigned from the council effective November 14, 2022.

• Awarded Roberts Mill Road / Broad Street bid to W. F. Delauter and Sons for $3,484,217.34 (5-0)
• Awarded Sewer Rehabilitation contract one to W. F. Delauter and Son for $499,000.00 (5-0)
• Awarded Sewer Rehabilitation contract two to Insituform LLC for $249,575.81 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General business District amendment) (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 10-2022 (Yard Exemptions amendment) (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 11-2022 (Downtown Business District amendment) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 for November water allocation (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office MOU regarding pawn, precious metal and scrap metal dealers (5-0)

Council Workshop

The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to review and introduce several ordinances, including amendments to the Ethics Ordinance, Restricted General Business District, and Yard Exceptions. They will also adopt a resolution for water allocation and discuss bids for Roberts Mill Road/Broad Street and sewer rehabilitation. A closed session is scheduled for legal advice on MDE enforcement actions.

• Review of Ordinance 08-2022: Amendments to Ethics Ordinance
• Introduction of Ordinance 09-2022: Amendment to Restricted General Business District
• Introduction of Ordinance 10-2022: Amendment to Yard Exceptions
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-14: Water allocation for November
• Award of Bid – Roberts Mill Road / Broad Street

The Mayor and City Council held a workshop to review bids for road and sewer projects and discuss proposed zoning and ethics ordinances. No formal votes were taken on the bids or ordinances during this session. Mayor Wantz declared November 2022 as Municipal Government Works Month.

• Declared November 2022 as Municipal Government Works Month
• Reviewed $3,484,217.34 bid from W. F. Delauter & Sons for Roberts Mill Road / Broad Street
• Reviewed $499,000 bid from W. F. Delauter & Sons for sewer replacement
• Reviewed $249,575.81 bid from Insituform Tech, LLC for sewer lining
• Discussed Ordinance 08-2022 (Ethics) pending State Ethics Commission approval
• Discussed Ordinance 09-2022 (Restricted General Business District amendment)
• Discussed Ordinance 10-2022 (Yard Exceptions for corner lots)
• Reviewed Resolution 2022-14 regarding November water allocation

Closed Session

The Taneytown Mayor and City Council will hold a closed session to discuss a personnel matter affecting one or more specific individuals, as permitted by Maryland law. The council will not reconvene in public after the closed discussion.

• Closed session under Md. Code § 3-305(b)(1)(ii) for a personnel matter
• Reading of closed session minutes from October 5, 2022

The Mayor and City Council met on November 2, 2022, for the purpose of conducting a closed session. The council voted to adjourn to that session and did not reconvene in public. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public record.

• Approved motion to adjourn to Closed Session (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a site plan waiver for Taneytown Auto Parts, discuss active construction projects including Sheetz and Evapco, and continue discussions on equivalent front yards, Restricted General Business District regulations, Urban Mix district regulations, large-scale solar projects, and the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan (Chapters 1 and 2).

• Taneytown Auto Parts site plan waiver (Pat Small)
• Active construction projects: Bollinger Park Phase One, Storage Today, Sheetz, Evapco, The Georges On York, Meade's Crossing phases 1/1A/2A/2B, Taneytown Crossing, Tannery Barn, FP Duffy addition
• Discussion on equivalent front yards
• Discussion on Restricted General Business District regulations
• Discussion on Urban Mix district regulations

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to waive the site plan requirement for a 6-foot chain link fence at Taneytown Auto Parts on Franklin Street. The commission also directed staff to draft an ordinance amendment allowing yard exceptions for fences in Taneytown's residential equivalent front yards. Additionally, they discussed updates to the city's comprehensive plan and received reports on county planning items.

• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved site plan waiver for 6-foot chain link fence at Taneytown Auto Parts, 11 Franklin Street (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance amendment for up to 60% reduction for 6-foot fences in equivalent front yards abutting rear yards, 50% if abutting side yards
• Directed staff to draft ordinance amendment adding residential option and 'other similar' businesses to Restricted General Business District regulations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a site plan waiver for a fence installation at 11 Franklin Street. The commission also requested city staff draft ordinance amendments regarding front yard exceptions and Restricted General Business District regulations.

• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan waiver for 6-foot chain link fence at 11 Franklin Street (unanimous)
• Requested city staff draft ordinance amendment for front yard fence exceptions
• Requested city staff draft ordinance amendment for Restricted General Business District flexibility

Council Workshop/Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit and a water allocation resolution for October. The body will introduce amendments to the Ethics Ordinance and discuss the acceptance of Meadowbrook Section 5.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022 Audit
• Introduction of Ordinance 08 – 2022 regarding Ethics Ordinance amendments
• Adoption of Resolution 2022 – 13 for October water allocation
• Acceptance of Meadowbrook Section 5
• Special Event Permit Applications for Coach Xavier Smith’s Fall Basketball Camp, FSK FFA Alumni car show, and #Finish Kathleen’s Run

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review site plan requests and discuss updates to the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan. The body will also examine regulations for the Urban Mix and Restricted General Business districts.

• Recovery 180 request for change of use and site plan waiver
• Affordable Self Storage required landscaping site plan change
• Discussion on Chapters 1 and 2 of the Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion on Large Scale Solar projects
• Review of active site plans for Bollinger Park Phase One and Storage Today

Council Meeting

The City Council will consider two budget amendments for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. The agenda includes discussions on stormwater management, a recycling building addition, and the acceptance of Meadowbrook Section 5.

• Ordinance 06 – 2022: FY 2021 – 2022 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Ordinance 07 – 2022: FY 2022 – 2023 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 2022 – 12: Water allocation for September
• Stormwater Management Facilities Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (F. P. Duffy, Inc.)
• Public Works Agreement: Duffy Box & Recycling Building Addition

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will review previous meeting minutes and consider several budget amendments. The agenda includes discussions on stormwater management, a recycling building addition, and the acceptance of Meadowbrook Section 5.

• Ordinance 06 – 2022: FY 2021 – 2022 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Ordinance 07 – 2022: FY 2022 – 2023 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 2022 – 12: Water allocation for September
• Stormwater Management Facilities Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (F. P. Duffy, Inc.)
• Public Works Agreement: Duffy Box & Recycling Building Addition

Planning Commission

The Taneytown Planning Commission is meeting to review site plan presentations and approve an easement plat. The body will also receive reports on economic development and active construction projects. Discussions are scheduled regarding Urban Mix, equivalent front yards, and Restricted General Business District regulations.

• Storage Today preliminary site plan presentation
• Belisimos Restaurant concept site plan presentation
• Taneytown Crossing easement plat approval
• Economic Development and Planning presentation by Jay Meashey
• Discussion on Urban Mix and Restricted General Business District regulations

Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will discuss budget amendments for fiscal years 2021-2023 and water allocation for August. The body will also review bids for Bollinger Park and a generator for well #8.

• Ordinance 06-2022: FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Ordinance 07-2022: FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 2022-11: Water allocation for August
• Award of bid for Bollinger Park
• Award of bid for well #8 generator

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will review recent meeting minutes and consider two budget amendment ordinances. New business includes discussions on a police vehicle donation, park bids, and a memorial car show permit.

• Ordinance 06 – 2022: FY 2021 – 2022 Budget Amendment No. 3
• Ordinance 07 – 2022: FY 2022 – 2023 Budget Amendment No. 1
• Resolution 2022 – 11: Water allocation for August
• Award of bid: Bollinger Park
• Award of bid: well #8 generator

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a concept site plan presentation for Garnet Ridge. The body will also discuss the solar energy code, urban mix zoning, and Community Comprehensive Plan Goals.

• Garnet Ridge concept site plan presentation
• Discussion of solar energy code
• Discussion of urban mix zoning
• Discussion of Taneytown Community Comprehensive Plan Goals
• Status updates on projects including Bollinger Park Phase One and Storage Today

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will discuss the adoption of the Sewell Annexation and water allocation for July. The body will also review a design-build agreement for the THS Park skate park and several contract renewals.

• Adoption of Annexation Resolution 2022 – 03 A (Sewell Annexation)
• Resolution 2022 – 10 regarding water allocation for July
• Design-build agreement with American Ramp Co. for THS Park skate park project
• Acceptance of Taneytown Crossing Road frontage parcels
• Catholic Charities lease renewal

Ethics Commission Meeting

The Ethics Commission will review the minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting. The commission will also conduct a review of the 2021 financial disclosure forms.

• Review of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of 2021 financial disclosure forms

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review site plan approvals for Bollinger Park Phase 1 and a revised concept site plan for Storage Today. The meeting also includes updates on active subdivisions and construction phase projects.

• Bollinger Park Phase 1 site plan approval
• Storage Today revised concept site plan approval by Eric Hinerman
• Active subdivision and construction phase project updates

Council Workshop/Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will consider the Town and County Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The body will also vote on resolutions regarding the Capital Improvement Program, water allocation, and state program applications.

• Town and County Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023
• Resolution 2022–06: Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution 2022–07: Water allocation for June
• Resolution 2022–08: Sustainable Maryland Certification Support
• Special Event Approval for FSK FFA car, truck and motorcycle show

Council Special Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will continue a public hearing for the Sewell Annexation. Following the hearing, the council will move to close the proceedings.

• Public Hearing: Sewell Annexation

Planning Commission

The commission will review the City of Taneytown Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2022-2028. The meeting includes discussions on active site plans and various construction phase subdivision projects.

• Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2022-2028
• Bollinger Park Phase One site plan
• Storage Today site plan
• Meadowbrook Sections 4B, 5, 6, and 7 construction projects
• Meade's Crossing phases 1A, 2A, and 2B construction projects

Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss property acquisitions and removals from the growth area for Sirian and Stapleton. The body will also address a Capital Improvement Program resolution and water allocation for May.

• Resolution 2022-06: Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution 2022-05: Water allocation for May
• Approval of mowing bid
• Property acquisition and removal from growth area – Sirian
• Property removal from growth area – Stapleton

Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Sewell Annexation. The meeting includes a sewer compliance update from CDM Smith and the introduction of Resolution 2022-06 for the Capital Improvement Program.

• Public Hearing: Sewell Annexation
• Resolution 2022-06: Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution 2022-05: Water allocation for May
• Sewer compliance update by Brian Lubenow, CDM Smith
• Approval of mowing bid

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation regarding a minor subdivision for Frederick Street Commons. The body will also receive updates on active site plans, subdivisions, and construction phase projects.

• Minor subdivision presentation for Frederick Street Commons by Jeff Zigler
• Discussion of Bollinger Park Phase One site plan
• Discussion of Meade’s Crossing Community Center site plan
• Review of Meadowbrook Section 7 subdivision
• Updates on construction projects including Sheetz and Evapco

Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances related to the upcoming fiscal year. These include the operating budget, water/sewer rates, and the tax rate. The council will also discuss a well control system purchase.

• Ordinance 02-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 03-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Water/Sewer rate
• Ordinance 04-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 05-2022: Main Street Advisory Board
• Well control system purchase

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council are meeting to hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and constant yield tax rate. The body will also consider ordinances related to water and sewer rates and the Main Street Advisory Board.

• Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Constant Yield tax rate
• Ordinance 02-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 03-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Water/Sewer rate
• Ordinance 04-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 05-2022: Main Street Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review site plan waivers, preliminary approvals, and boundary adjustments. The body will also discuss the status of several active projects and subdivisions within the city.

• Boundary adjustment for Danner property on West Baltimore Street
• Site plan waiver request for The Hitch Man building addition
• Preliminary site plan approval for F. P. Duffy Box
• Minor subdivision for Frederick Street Commons
• Status updates on Bollinger Park Phase One and Meade's Crossing Community Center

Special Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will convene for a special meeting to consult with counsel. The purpose of the closed session is to obtain legal advice regarding a tort claim.

• Closed session to consult with counsel regarding a tort claim

Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances related to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget, water/sewer rates, and tax rates. The meeting also includes a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and discussion regarding Meade’s Crossing surety reduction.

• Ordinance 02 – 2022: Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 03 – 2022: Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Water / Sewer rate
• Ordinance 04 – 2022: Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 05 – 2022: Main Street Advisory Board
• Ordinance 01 – 2022: FY 2021 - 2022 Budget Amendment # 2

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will introduce ordinances for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget, tax rate, and water/sewer rates. The body will also consider the adoption of a water allocation resolution for March and a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022.

• Ordinance 02-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 03-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Water/Sewer rate
• Ordinance 04-2022: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Tax Rate
• Ordinance 05-2022: Main Street Advisory Board
• Meade’s Crossing surety reduction

Planning Commission

The commission will review a request from Gunnar Rhoten for GTR Auto Sales at 4335 Old Taneytown Road to change business use and waive site plan requirements. The meeting also includes updates on several active site plans, subdivisions, and construction projects.

• Change of use for GTR Auto Sales at 4335 Old Taneytown Road
• Site plan waiver request for 4335 Old Taneytown Road
• Active Site Plan updates: Bollinger Park Phase One, Meade's Crossing Community Center, FP Dufry additions, and Storage Today
• Active Subdivision updates: Meadowbrook Section 7
• Construction Phase Projects: Meadowbrook Sections 4B, 5, and 6; Sheetz; Evapco; The Georges On York; Meade's Crossing phases 1, 1A, 2A, 2B; Taneytown Crossing; and Tannery Barn

Budget Workshop FY23

The Mayor and City Council will conduct a workshop to review upcoming budgets. Discussions include the General Fund, the Water and Sewer Fund, and the tax rate.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022 – 2022 General Fund Operating Budget
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023 Water and Sewer Fund Operating Budget
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023 Tax Rate/Constant Yield Tax Rate

Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the FY 2021 - 2022 Budget Amendment # 2 and adopt a water allocation resolution. The meeting also includes several new business items regarding contract awards for city services.

• Ordinance 01 – 2022: FY 2021 - 2022 Budget Amendment # 2
• Resolution 2022 – 02: Water allocation for February
• Bids for cleaning, tennis/basketball courts, street sweeping, solid waste/recycling, and biosolids
• Ratification of Meade’s Crossing sections 1 & 1A surety reduction
• Adoption of legal services regarding PFA Class Action

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will discuss a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022 and water allocation for February. The body will also review bid awards for several city maintenance and waste services.

• Ordinance 01 – 2022: FY 2021 - 2022 Budget Amendment # 2
• Resolution 2022 – 02: Water allocation for February
• Award of Bid for cleaning
• Award of Bid for tennis courts and basketball court
• Award of Bids for street sweeping, solid waste/recycling, and biosolids

Council Retreat

The Mayor and City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the allocation of ARPA funds. The body will also review the Community Village Ordinance.

• ARPA funds
• Community Village Ordinance

Planning Commission

The commission will review the January 4, 2022, meeting minutes and a pending Zoning Board of Appeals case for 208 Colbert Street. The agenda includes updates on active site plans, subdivisions, and various construction phase projects.

• Zoning Board of Appeals Case 2022-219: Special Exception for home occupation and day-care center at 208 Colbert Street
• Active Site Plans: Bollinger Park Phase One, Meade’s Crossing Community Center, FP Duffy additions, Storage Today, and Bedot Enterprises, LLC
• Active Subdivisions: Meadowbrook Section 7
• Construction Phase Projects: Meadowbrook Sections 4B, 5, and 6; Sheetz; Evapco; The Georges On York; Meade’s Crossing phases 1, 1A, 2A, 2B; and Taneytown Crossing; Tannery Barn

Council Meeting

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss water allocation and financial reports. The body is scheduled to award bids for sewer cleaning and the Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement.

• Resolution 2022–01 regarding water allocation for January
• Award of bid for Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement
• Award of bid for sewer cleaning and televising
• Nomination for Planning Commission
• Discussion of Community Village

Council Workshop

The Mayor and City Council will review the monthly financial report and accounts payables. The body will discuss the adoption of Resolution 2022-01 regarding water allocation for January. The meeting includes the awarding of bids for sewer infrastructure projects.

• Resolution 2022-01: Water allocation for January
• Award of Bid: Meadowbrook sewer interceptor replacement
• Award of Bid: sewer cleaning and televising
• Discussion on Community Village
• Review of Monthly Financial Report and Accounts Payables

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two Zoning Board of Appeals cases for January 19, 2022. The body will also discuss the status of active site plans, subdivisions, and construction phase projects.

• Case 2021-217: Chadlyn LLC, Ridge Ave. special exception for semidetached dwelling
• Case 2021-218: 112 Morning Frost St. special exception for home pet grooming business
• Active site plans including Bollinger Park Phase One and Meade’s Crossing Community Center
• Active subdivisions for Meadowbrook Section 7
• Construction phase projects including Sheetz, Evapco, and The Georges On York