Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz and Harrison J. Bristoll, Jr., W. S. Ingersoll, Town Manager, Jennifer Stead, Stenographer, and guests.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting or the executive session of June 2, 2003. Mr. Clark moved to approve the minutes as submitted, was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey stated that cash on hand and in banks was $334,570.01.

Chief Coryell stated that for the month of May 2003, there were forty-four (44) adult arrests, with seventy-nine (79) charges placed. Fifteen (15) charges were for CDS, three (3) for DWI, and ten (10) assaults. There were twelve (12) juvenile arrests with the placement of eighteen (18) charges. Six (6) were for assault, four (4) for CDS, three (3) for disorderly conduct, two (2) for tobacco, and other assorted charges. There were seven (7) civil citations, four (4) for open containers and three (3) for skateboarding. There were fifty (50) motor vehicle citations and two hundred sixty (260) warnings.

Chief Coryell stated that Mr. Honeywell was now the meter monitor and code enforcement officer and was doing a fine job.

Chief Coryell stated that he attended the graduation of Officer Campbell. He received two awards, one for physical ability and the other for firearms.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz stated that school was out and she asked that the police keep an eye on the places the children were playing.

Chief Coryell stated that a breakdown of calls per ward was circulating through the Council. Mayor Bailey stated that the large amount of phone calls for ward two was due mainly because the police office was located in that ward, so it was somewhat of an anomaly. She said any call to the police goes as a call for service.

Chief Coryell stated that if police response was needed in any way 911 should be called. He said if the station number was called, it was mainly for leaving messages.

Mayor Bailey stated that Carol Calloway from Kent Center was present and read a letter from her into the record. Ms. Calloway gave a brief overview of the building that was proposed for 3.7 million dollar Scheeler Road project. Ms. Calloway stated that she was requesting a Community Development Block Grant and would like Chestertown to be the sponsoring agency for the funds for the Kent Center. Mayor Bailey stated that the Town’s relationship with Kent Center has been very good over the years.

Mr. Rudolph Cane was present from Shore Up, Inc. representing the Head Start Program of Kennedyville, which was proposing a move to Philosopher’s Terrace in Chestertown. He stated he would like to apply for a CDBG grant and wanted Chestertown to be the sponsor for the funds. Mayor Bailey read a letter of request into the record. Mr. Cane stated that the building they were presently in was owned by the Kennedyville Fire Dept. and they had put it up for sale. He said with the purchase of the new building in Chestertown, Head Start could move right in and start business, and it also had enough room to allow the program to grow.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that both requests were permissible. He said the Town had a good record with CDBG and the applicants would prepare the applications. He said although the Town would sign the applications, he would review them to insure that the Town’s good name would not be lost. Mr. Ingersoll’s recommendation was to admit both applications and let CDBG decide what funding would be granted. He also said if he saw something in the application, indicating that it was not ready, he would send one over the other.

Mr. Clark moved to approve Kent Center, Inc. request for a Block Grant, was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mr. Bristoll moved to approve Shore Up’s request for a Block Grant, was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz moved to permit Mayor Bailey to sign documents on the Council’s behalf for Shore Up and Kent Center, Inc., was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that fireworks would be held on July 4th. More detailed information would be given at the next meeting.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that rain related problems were being addressed as quickly as possible. He said concrete work at SOS was currently under way.

Mayor Bailey asked residents to empty anything that might be holding water on their property to help limit mosquitoes.

Mayor Bailey stated that use of fireworks was not allowed without a State permit. Bonfires were also illegal without a permit.

Chief Coryell stated that there were sales of sparklers and ground sparklers in Town. He said he did not find them safe and hoped that there would not be any problems with them.

Mr. Bristoll moved for an executive session directly following the meeting under section 10.508 of the annotated code of the State of Maryland for a contractual matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey stated that Saturday, June 21st there would be “Life and Music of a Kent County Civil War Soldier” by the 2nd Maryland Fife and Drum Corp., beginning at 10:30 a.m. with music and a ceremony at the GAR Lodge at 206 S. Queen Street and would move to Fountain Park.

There being no further business, Mr. Clark made a motion to pay bills. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Submitted by:
Jennifer Stead
Stenographer

Approved by:
Margo G. Bailey
Mayor