Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers W. Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz, C. Harrison Bristoll, Jr. and James R. Johnson, Robert L. Sipes, Utilities Manager, 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 previous meeting of February 17, 2004. Mr. Clark moved that the minutes of the meeting be accepted as presented, was seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey stated that cash on hand and in banks as of March 15, 2004 was $473,532.33.

Mr. Sipes stated that the leak behind E&E Seafood had been repaired by the Kent Plaza Shopping Center, but the ground was still damp indicating a remaining problem.

Mr. Sipes stated that a 6” sprinkler system line was installed for the addition at the Christian Academy, as required, for the sprinkler service.

Mr. Sipes stated that there was a stockpile of excavated dirt behind the water plant that the Maryland Department of the Environment required the Town to remove since it was near an active stream.

Mr. Sipes stated that the new 12” water main on Quaker Neck Road under Radcliffe Creek was drilled to service the new development at Chester River Landing.

Mr. Sipes stated that he was continuing to work on the communitor quotes, as he did not find what received to date to be sufficient for purchase.

Mr. Sipes stated that MDE would be presenting the Town with grant money in the amount of $500,000.00 for the water upgrade at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 th.

There being no further business, Mr. Clark moved for payment of the bills, was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mr. Clark moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:33 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Submitted by:
Jennifer Stead
Stenographer

Approved by:
Margo G. Bailey
Mayor