Betterton public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the September financial report and the meeting minutes from September 12, 2023. Officials discussed ongoing infrastructure projects and the need for new legal representation for the Planning/Zoning and Appeals Boards.
- Approved September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September financial report (unanimous)
Mayor and Council
The Mayor and Council discussed maintenance estimates for the Bayside Bridge and reviewed bids for a low-speed vehicle for the wastewater plant. The meeting also covered updates on water plant upgrades, potential property annexation, and the upcoming launch of a new town website.
- Bayside Bridge painting/maintenance estimates ranging from $55,700 to $68,000
- All Pro Kustomz bids for low-speed vehicle ranging from $12,547.70 to $16,787.70
- Approval of plans for Ark cover and play area upgrades to be submitted to Maryland Historic Trust
- $20,000 Maryland Board of Public Works grant approved for wastewater plant operations
- Swearing in of Dave Palprineri to the Planning/Zoning Board
Mayor and Council
The Council approved Resolution 2023-02 to participate in the Maryland Circuit Rider/Town Manager Program. They also approved the June financial report and previous meeting minutes. Discussions were held regarding water plant staffing, the annexation of the American Legion, and bridge painting bids.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-02 to participate in Maryland Circuit Rider/Town Manager Program (unanimous)
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June financial report (unanimous)
- Mayor Sutton assumed role of council liaison to the Fire Co
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the May financial report and minutes from previous May meetings. Members discussed potential annexation of the American Legion property and the regulation of golf carts on town roads, but no formal decisions were made on those items.
- Approved May 9 Council minutes, May 23 Public Hearing minutes, and May 23 workshop minutes
- Approved May financial report
Workshop
The Mayor and Council approved the budget ordinance for the 2023/24 fiscal year. No bids were received for the Ericsson Avenue Street Reconstruction Project, and the Town Manager will seek recommendations from CDBG to re-bid the project.
- Approved Budget Ordinance 2023-01 for Fiscal Year 2023/24 (all in favor)
Workshop
The Town Council approved Ordinance 2023-01 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24. No bids were received for the Ericsson Avenue Street Reconstruction Project, and the Town Manager will seek recommendations from CDBG to re-bid the project.
- Approved Budget Ordinance 2023-01 for Fiscal Year 2023/24 (all in favor)
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the April financial report and meeting minutes from April 11 and April 25. Members reviewed a draft budget for future voting and discussed infrastructure needs for Pump Station #2. The Council also addressed tower lease non-payments and project updates for Ericsson Avenue and the Bayside Project.
- Approved April 11 Council meeting and April 25 workshop minutes
- Approved April financial report
- Agreed to expand sustainable community to include Betterton American Legion
- Tabled budget vote pending Council review of draft
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the April financial report and minutes from the April 11 meeting and April 25 workshop. Members reviewed a draft budget for future voting and discussed the need for upgrades to pump station #2. The Council also held a closed session to discuss personnel.
- Approved April 11 Council meeting and April 25 workshop minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April financial report (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
Mayor and Council
The Council approved a mowing contract for town properties and agreed to a $45 fee for 3-year backyard chicken permits. A bid for painting the foot bridge was reviewed but the Council decided to put the project out to bid again.
- Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved March financial report
- Approved $45 fee for 3-year backyard chicken permits
- Approved mowing bid from Christopher G. Fahrman for $200 per mow (Town Park/Town Hall) and $120 per maintenance (2 First Ave bank)
- Rejected ZPR Zierfuss Painting & Restoration bid for foot bridge; project to be re-bid
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the purchase of a Case 221F loader for $52,900 and updated the personnel manual regarding holidays and employee benefit plans. The Town Manager reported that the town's water supply system is free of harmful lead pipes.
- Approved purchase of Case 221F loader from GF Mid Atlantic for $52,900 (all in favor)
- Approved updates to Personnel Manual regarding paid holidays and AFLAC benefit plans (all in favor)
- Approved February financial report (all in favor)
- Approved February 14 and February 28 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved sponsorship for a Betterton American Legion grant application
Mayor and Council
The Council agreed to pursue an Enterprise Zone designation to provide property tax credits for business investment. They also approved the January financial report and previous meeting minutes. The Town is currently seeking $880,000 for the Ericsson Avenue project.
- Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved January financial report (all in favor)
- Agreed to pursue Enterprise Zone designation (no vote recorded)
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the December 13, 2022 meeting minutes and the December financial report. The Town Manager reported that Bridgemaxx must remove equipment from the town tower due to a lack of customers to support cost increases. Officials discussed ongoing road projects and a proposal to update the rental ordinance for short-term rentals.
- Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved December financial report
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the December financial report and the meeting minutes from December 13, 2022. The meeting included updates on the Bayside and Ericsson Avenue projects and a discussion regarding potential Enterprise Zone status and short-term rental ordinances.
- Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December financial report (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)
Mayor and Council
The Council approved the December financial report and the meeting minutes from December 13, 2022. Officials discussed the Ericsson Avenue project, tower leases, and a potential update to the rental ordinance regarding short-term rentals.
- Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December financial report (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)