Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. In attendance were Council members Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz, James R. Johnson and Harrison C. 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 August 4, 2003. Mr. Clark moved to approve the minutes as submitted, was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey stated that an executive session was held at 8:08 p.m. directly following the Mayor and Council meeting of July 21, 2003 according to section 10.508 of the annotated code of the State of Maryland. The Mayor and Council voted unanimously to go into executive session following the Mayor and Council meeting of the same date. A motion was made for a new hire and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Minutes were taken and are part of the record.

Mayor Bailey stated that an executive session was held at 8:00 p.m. directly following the Mayor and Council meeting of August 4, 2003 according to section 10.508 of the annotated code of the State of Maryland. The Mayor and Council voted unanimously to go into executive session following the Mayor and Council meeting of the same date. No motions were made or passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Minutes were taken and are part of the record.

Captain Edler was present to give the report for July 2003. He stated that there were twenty-nine (29) adult arrests, with forty-nine (49) separate charges placed. There were eleven (11) juveniles arrested. Eighty-three (83) motor vehicle citations were issued and four hundred thirty-two (432) warnings given. A total of seven hundred eighty-eight (788) calls for service were answered.

Mayor Bailey stated that a letter was written by the Town requesting Merrill Lynch to reverse their decision to close their Chestertown Office.

Mayor Bailey stated that cash on hand and in the banks was $116,596.92.

Mayor Bailey stated that the next Mayor and Council meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2003 due to the Labor Day holiday.

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

Mr. Clark made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m., was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Submitted by:
Jennifer Stead
Stenographer

Approved by:
Margo G. Bailey
Mayor