REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1999

Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.

ROLL CALL was answered by Edward V.J. Putens, Rodney M. Roberts, Alan Turnbull, Thomas X. White and by Judith F. Davis, Mayor.

ALSO PRESENT were Celia W. Craze, Acting City Manager; Robert Manzi, City Solicitor and David E. Moran, City Clerk.

Mayor Davis observed a moment of silence for Naomi Linfield Miller. Then, she led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Putens moved approval of the consent agenda. Mr. Turnbull seconded. The motion passed 5 to 0.

COUNCIL THEREBY TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

MINUTES:

- Interviews, September 13, 1999
- Regular Meeting, September 13, 1999

Approved as presented.

MARYLAND NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING COMMISSION BUDGET HEARINGS: The letter was approved for submittal on behalf of the City.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mr. Putens moved that the agenda be approved. Mr. Turnbull seconded. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mr. Putens moved that the agenda be approved. Mr. Turnbull seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

PRESENTATIONS:

INTRODUCTION OF CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELORS: Carol Leventhal, Director of Greenbelt CARES, introduced, Bonita James and Brenda Aker as the city’s new crisis intervention counselors. Ms. Leventhal described the Crisis Intervention Counselor program. Ms. James and Ms. Aker outlined their previous experience and credentials.

PETITIONS AND REQUESTS:

Fred Gasper of 6718 Village Park Drive, requested a pedestrian safety plan and bicycle lanes on Hanover Parkway. He stated that vehicle speeds on Hanover Parkway are excessive and there is no safe pedestrian crossing. Mr. Gasper indicated that Hanover Parkway was in poor condition and now was the time to upgrade the road. He requested road resurfacing, marked pedestrian crossings, traffic calming and bicycle lanes as part of a comprehensive plan. Mr. Gasper suggested a work session to begin developing a plan.

Mayor Davis asked Ms. Craze about Hanover Parkway. Ms. Craze reported on some of the plans to improve Hanover Parkway. Mr. Putens suggested referring the petition to staff for their review.

Sheldon Goldberg of 7848 Jacobs Drive, reported that GEAC had been working on the Hanover Parkway issue for some time. He noted that the post office court case went against the city and encouraged Council to take any additional steps get a post office as planned. Mr. Goldberg invited Council to a GEAC candidates’ night on October 7 and distributed an invitation to the event.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Mayor Davis reported that Mike McLaughlin, City Manager, and Bo Ferguson, Senior Management Analyst, were attending the ICMA Conference in Portland, Oregon. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Mayor Davis reported that Mike McLaughlin, City Manager, and Bo Ferguson, Senior Management Analyst, were attending the ICMA Conference in Portland, Oregon.

Bill Phelan, City Horticulturalist and Kenny Hall, Acting Director of Public Works, reported on the damage that occurred as a result of Hurricane Floyd.

Mr. Putens noted a request from the National Square Dance convention and asked staff to respond.

Mr. Turnbull reported on a presentation he had recently given about Greenbelt. He noted the Governor’s announcement about the ICC and suggested that Council talk about a legislative effort to protect the property.

Mr. Putens asked about the wire fences at Roosevelt Center mentioned at the Senior Forum. Ms. Craze responded that the tree grates were installed and the wire fences had been removed.

Mayor Davis reported on the SCAC Open Forum and indicated it was very widely attended. She also reported on a community meeting at Greenbriar Phase III. Mayor Davis encouraged everyone to see GAVA’s production "The Wetlands Strike Back."

WSSC BRIEFING ON WOODLAND WAY: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Randy Windsor, Contract Manager for WSSC, provided a briefing on the water main replacement project currently underway. He noted that the project would be finished by November 16 and it might be finished sooner. WSSC BRIEFING ON WOODLAND WAY: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Randy Windsor, Contract Manager for WSSC, provided a briefing on the water main replacement project currently underway. He noted that the project would be finished by November 16 and it might be finished sooner.

Mr. Roberts asked if the old line was being removed. Mr. Windsor responded that the old cast iron pipe was being removed.

Mr. White asked if there were new connections to individual homes. Mr. Windsor responded that the homes with galvanized lines would be replaced with copper. Mr. Windsor noted that the lawns would be restored in-kind. He indicated lawns would be photographed before the work and restored to the satisfaction of the homeowner.

Mayor Davis asked about the short notice. Mr. Windsor responded that notice was given once the project had been bid.

BRIEFING ON SNOW RODEO: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Kenny Hall, Acting Director of Public Works, noted that this was new venture for the city. He stated thatBRIEFING ON SNOW RODEO: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Kenny Hall, Acting Director of Public Works, noted that this was new venture for the city. He stated that: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. Kenny Hall, Acting Director of Public Works, noted that this was new venture for the city. He stated that this was an opportunity for smaller municipalities and reported that by the end of the week he would know how many jurisdictions were participating. Mr. Hall indicated that the city’s insurer, the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT), was now a co-sponsor and was providing a box lunch.

ADOPTION OF Y2K COMPLIANCE PLAN: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments. ADOPTION OF Y2K COMPLIANCE PLAN: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments.

Mr. Putens moved that Council accept the Year 2000 Compliance Plan as revised and direct staff to proceed with the plan’s implementation. Mr. White seconded.

The motion passed 5 to 0.

APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments.APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments.

Mr. Roberts asked about installing speed humps on Greenhill Road. Ms. Craze responded that staff planned to evaluate the most appropriate method of traffic calming as part of the project.

Mr. Putens moved that Council approve these three applications in the following order:

- $74,120 for Lakewood Neighborhood Street Reconstruction and Intersection Improvements

- $30,000 for playground safety improvements

- $607,777 to reconstruct Southway between Ridge and Crescent

Mr. Turnbull seconded. The motion passed 5 to 0.

1999 ELECTION QUESTIONNAIRE: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments.1999 ELECTION QUESTIONNAIRE: Mayor Davis read the agenda comments.

Council members suggested a number of changes to the questionnaire. Staff was directed to incorporate the changes and return to Council for final approval. Council also suggested that the survey be shared, once finalized, with homeowner’s associations.

MEETINGS: Mr. Turnbull moved that Council hold an Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting, in accordance with 10-508 (a) (7) of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to consult with legal counsel to obtain legal advice. Mr. Roberts seconded. MEETINGS: Mr. Turnbull moved that Council hold an Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting, in accordance with 10-508 (a) (7) of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to consult with legal counsel to obtain legal advice. Mr. Roberts seconded.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Putens - yes

Mr. Roberts - yes

Mr. Turnbull - yes

Mr. White - yes

Mayor Davis - yes

Council scheduled an executive work session with New Deal Cafe for October 19.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Putens moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Roberts seconded. The motion carried 5 to 0. Mayor Davis adjourned the regular meeting of September 27, 1999, at 9:55 p.m ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Putens moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Roberts seconded. The motion carried 5 to 0. Mayor Davis adjourned the regular meeting of September 27, 1999, at 9:55 p.m

Respectfully Submitted,

David E. Moran, CMC

City Clerk

"I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct report of the regular meeting of the City Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, held September 27, 1999.

Judith F. Davis

Mayor

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