TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCL TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2OL3 WdRKSESSION

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PRESENTT MAYOR MART|N, COUNCILMEMBER DOWN COUNCILMEMBER KEITH, COUNCILMEMBER U

COUNCILMEMBER DODSON, COUNCILMEMBER WAITERS,

CouncilmemberDowning number' Mayor Martin - stated Council was given a py of the new public safety account Mrs. Walker - checking account has suffici nt funds to operate. You have to be We made contribution to retirement for i ividuals eligible for retirement. employed for three years, full-time to be el gible for ICMA for 2012. got brakes for the white For the month of December, have been wo ing with Officer Morris, year. Asked the same of Public car and looking at what repairs are needed for next fiscal Purchased tires for the Works, so we could get an idea of major expenses for their department. purchases this year' trash truck. Made Awn payment for purclirase of uniforms. No equipment repairs, the hot water Only purchased small heaters, no major repairs in the building, had road have any debts' heater is reflexed in this report. Sent in det anticipated report' We do not Mayor Martin -public safety Account now has been assigned an account number ,. next pay period we will be making trasfers automatically, it should be a much easier

Prayer

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him Jason Deloach attended the worksession tonight, Mayor Martin thanked

for

coming. public works? Counclmember Downing -asked if the uniforms had been ordered for his order without Mrs. Walker - will check with Carlton tomolrow, they would not accept payment. Councilmember Waiters mai ntenance? -Qu estioned li ne item 57 20, 515,000 buildirng renovations and bu ilding Mrs. Walker 5720 line item - 5Z,l8Z is in the budget. 5710 line item - $1S,OOO budgeted for downstairs area renovations

Emergency repairs taken from572O line item' Councilmember Waiters - $15,000 is strictlf set aside for the basement' in my notes the Mrs. Walker - to take the carpet up, the doors, bathroom, kitchen and it's other things. we get ths done' Mayor Martin - we need to vote on the heating unit tonight' lt is mandatory ln your box the different estimates are there'
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Police Department Report - Chief Brook

Month of December We received from CJIS today, Live Scan training confirmation for Sgt. Morris, Mr. Humphries and Officer Tucker. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM on January IO,2OI3 at Restertown Road, Baltimore, MD. They wll be Live Scan Technicians. We should have another check coming from Addison and Sheriff Road. Approved repairs at last meeting that I was gong to get done for 5288.00. Labor would have been 5t0.00. Estimate would have been around $466.00 plus tax. They took it to Cheverly and it cost over SZSO.OO more. lt cost 57O4.O0. Recommended getting tre and front end repairs on the white charger. Mr. Michael D. Tucker, the State certified all of his credentials. He has been in law enforcement for 6 years. Graduated the Academy in 2OO7 and he also worked for Seat Pleasant for 2% years. Chief Brooks - stated that Mr. Tucker has met all the qualifications of the state. Councilmember Keith - while at a meeting with Chief Magaw a month and a half ago Mr. Tucker had a wonderful recommendation from the Assistant Chief of Patrol there, she said you have a good young man there. Mayor Martin - the attitude you bring to the community will be good, more than anything else you have to be a good community police officer. Councilmember Waiters - an email about a liquor store on Sheriff and Eastern Avenue was received concerning loitering. Councilmember Keith - we can contact the State's Attorney Office, so when renewal of license time come around, the liquor board will be aware of the problems. Attorney Deloach - when it's time for them to renew their liquor license they can be brought before the liquor license board, they would renew their license but they would ask them to remove A, B, C, D from their inventory. Councilmember Downing - we could start the letter writing now and get a file on them. Mayor Martin - when they do go up for review we can go down and make a presentation, they will send that information here to us. Oath of Office Swearing in of Officer Michael D. Tucker. Mrs. Syphax there are a lot of vacant buildings in this Town. Mayor Martin - at the last check there was 44 abundant houses. Councilmember Downng - I know Mr. Vaughns has put a stop work order on some of the
houses.

- Stats report -

Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka

my objective is to create a community outreach where

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procedures we could advise our community and also the county to let them know there are they have to follow. Mayor Martin - we need to identify the areas and give them a fine. Mayor Martn - the corner house on Addison Road and L Street, they have moved, it is now vacant. They moved around Christmas tme. Heating Unt Councilmember Downing - stated Mr. Humphrey did research for contractors. Mayor Martin - what's the Pleasure? Councilmember Waiters - had concerns about the warranties on the unit' Councilmember Downing- iooking at 3 different companies, would like to get estimates from APlus and Walbert for duct work. Mayor Martin - we will check further with A-Plus and Walbert' Mayor Martin - 4 year term for Mayor and Council, contacted MML and they referred me to their website. We did a resolution and from there it went into a referendum in May. lf we decide to do this we will have to research it do that resolution in a Town Meeting. Councilmember Waiters - if passed and accepted it does not go into effect for the current Mayor and Council? Mayor Martin - it will be for the next setting group. in Councilmember Waiters - the next setting group is that the entire Council, those that come this year and those that come in on the off year. on a Former Mayor Saxton - if referendum is passed whoever is elected this election would be the benefit years. not lt would four year term. You would have to be reelected to get the 4 current council. Mr. Ukkundo,Oohwaka - we have 5 council members that live on one street, is there any kind of way to amend that and divide Fairmount Heights into wards' Former Mayor Saxton -you would have to put that in a referendum' Councilmember Downing - repair of tractor, we need someone to come out and take a look at

the tractor. Mayor Martin - what is the pleasure of the council. Councilmember Downing - I would like to know how to proceed? Mayor Martin - we will come back to this. Civic Association - Mrs. Daisy Capers Have some flyers here for the Annual Black History Celebration. lt will be February 23,2OI3We have selected 4 people to be our speaker. They are Steny Hoyer, Senator JoAnne Benson, Mayor Davis and Wayne Curry. Only one have responded so far and that was Senator Benson. The cost is S11.00 to attend Councilmember Waiters - has a surprise for us, she invited the original Clark sisters. Mayor Martin -there was an article in the Gazette about Mrs. Daisy Capers. Senator Benson was very impressed by the article'

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Mr. Ukkundo'Oohwaka - 505 Eastern Avenue is a historical house and I don't want to see that house demolished. lf anyone can get a grant to put that house back together and put that house in the name of Fairmount Heights, would be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Capers - asked Councilmember Harrson about getting meters on Sheriff Road to make them pay for parking at flea market, but have not heard from her. Former Mayor Saxton - issue with Town Manager Mayor Martin - lt's about a year that we have been going without a Town Manager, the position not being filled. That's on our lst. Mrs. Syphax - would like to reinforce people coming in here.constructing whatever they want. I don't see any permits, the 2 houses on the 700 block of 60'n Place, they have been working on it since October. We need to get a committee together. Councilmember Downing - Mr. Vaughns has given them stop work orders on a few occasions. When you see those things you need to call the Town and leave an address, so we can follow
up.

Mrs. Syphax - lf the code person give stop work orders the Town should be getting some hefty fines, the Town can use the money. You have to dsplay the permits. We need someone that don't have part-time hours and we have access to talk to the Town Manager. Mayor Martn - we need a motion to go into Executive Session. Motion made by Councilmember Dodson to go into Executive Session and motion second by

CouncilmemberKeith. AllAyes Motionapproved.

n Tucker,

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS MaYor and Town Council Town Meeting Wed nesdaY, Jan uarY 76, 2OI3

present: Mayor Martin, councirmember

Dod;::,".,,:?ffi,ii:ffil:i;n."'"*ber

ukkundo"ohwaka'

Opening Prayer Flag Salute

MaYor Martin Councilmember Dodson

.. 2L ,^..November 2oL2' Meeting ^ 20!2,Town November L3 worksession Minutes of Approval Decemb er 2012 worksession l-L Decem ber Zo|Z,Town Meeting L9
for worksession L3 November Motion made by councilmember Downing to accept Minutes 2012, Town Meeting 19 zllz,Town Meeting 2L NOvemb er Zo!2,wOrksession LL December the motion' Ayes have it' December 2O!2,Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka second Treasurer's RePort - Mrs' Walker Report on file about the account identified' councilmember Downing -at the last worksession we talked with you all' Mrs. Walker - The attorney recommended that I discuss
Report and Motion made by councilmember saunders to approve the Treasurer's it' Councilmember Dodson second the motion' Ayes have Mayor Martin - Treasurer's report has been approved' Oath of Office Swearing in of Officer Michael D. Tucker Police Department Report - Sgt John Morris took a fingerprinting class' Last week Mr. Humphrey, officer Tucker and myself Mayor Martin announced Chief Brooks is no longer with us' reader' Asked if councilmember Downing - at last meeting you talked about a tag

sgt' Morris

could follow-up on that information" Mrs. Walker year. Reporting system (RMs) lt's in the budget for next fiscal Sgt. Morris - would have to send an email' 505 Eastern Avenue, the County had it boarded up' doing a dynamite job' Resdent - wanted to thank Sgt. Morris, he think Sgt. Morris is Eastern Avenue - street is D'C. District 3' The councilmember Keith - attended a meeting with the commanders frorn

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priortes are burglaries', D. C. is not going to do anymore then what they are during. It's been addressed, we have commitment from the County but not from D.C.

Motion made by Councilmember Saunders to approve the Police Department report and second by Councilmember Keith. Roll Call. AllAyes Mayor Martin -the Police Department report has been approved. Code Enforcement Report - Mr. Vaughns Mr. Vaughns is out sick. Mayor Martin -working on gettng a heating unit finalized -attended meeting Monday at Fairmont Heights High School, a Mentoring Program for Males -First Baptist Church of Gfenarden, Steve Harvey will be there this Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00
pm -Notice about FEMA CERT's training March 9th and 10th -Martin Luther King Harvest Feast at Capitol Heights 1":00 - 4:00 will be at the Elementary School. -Notice from Park and Planning, individuals that are 90 years old and over, in the Spring they want to give special honor to them -the Edwards House at Addison and Sheriff Road is down. Councilmember Waiters -proposal for Youth recreation - had 2 youths come in community service hours -Veteran Stand Down Coat Drive - PGCMA meeting tomorrow - Attending Emergency Preparedness meeting

Mayor Martin - increase in Highway Users Councilmember Dodson - ast Saturday was our first Zumba class , it was from 11:00 - LZ:OO. -Hand dancing, flyers were sent out about a class for this and for a choir. Depending on the response for the hand dancing class and the choir we will notfy the Town of a start date. -l intend to do the Cert's training class also Councilmember Downing -want to thank Mrs. Tucker for helping out with the air conditioning proposal. Mrs. Ukkundo'Oohwaka -forthcoming a community outreach that will generate revenue for the Town.
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Councilmember Keith -attended meeting with Chief Magaw, the crime rate has gone down. Working with Metropolitan police and County police, partnering with them so we can work together'

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Councilmember Saunders - have successfully purchased a truck Mayor Martin -finalizing information for a new heating unit will introduce that in the February -Mrs. Loretta clark concerning information about surveyors, worksession.
Civic Association - Mrs. Daisy Capers clark sisters -third annual Black History Program,-special guests, the original

her for Molly Maid Day and sending -thanked councilmember wood-Dodson for nominating Carolyn Mathis from Harlem Renaissance Foundation' Mr. Jordan wilson and former -is anyone going to pick up the ball where former councilmember councilmember saxon handled on the Historic committee? referendum, I didn't hear anything someone wanted to introduce a four year term on our about it tonight. Mr. Baker - you said we have a new vehicle? the snow' councilmember saunders - yes, we have a truck to handle poles and in other Towns Public works take Mrs. Loretta clark - I see people stapling things to Works clearing the poles' staples and paper off the poles, but I don't see our Public Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka he said he would help me -have been in contact with former councilmember wilson and Reestablish Historic Committee.

Mayor Martin

on

Februar

is y L6,Z}L3there will be a bus tour give by the African American Museum the fee

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they will be leaving from the ARC' waking situation' councilmember Downing - stated he took a tour, it's an eye councilmember Keith' Motion made by councilmember saunders to adjourn, second by Meeting adjourned.

Tucker,

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January 24,201,3

To:

Mayor and Council

From: Sylvester Vaughns, Code Enforcement Officer

1. Church on Addison Road (5406) there appear to be no activity there. I will send Ms. Barnes of diamond enterprise to seek the status.

a letter

to

2. I sent a letter to Mr. Morancy, the owner of 6103

rental license. No response. I will call him,

Jost Street requesting an application for

3. Property at 5603

Kolb Street has been cleaned and I have monitored it when l'm in the area.

4. The building at 953 Eastern Avenue does not have a U&O issued by Prince George's County and is not permitted to be used. I posted and had a callfrom a "member" who said that she is
trying to get the U&O issued.

5. I went to

Prince George's County Dept. Environment Resource Property Standard for update

on 708 62nd Avenue (Yu H. Wang) they are preparing for court.

to clean up the Pittman House (505 Eastern Avenue) he is in contact with the Historic Preservation Office and the owner.

6. I contacted inspectors who

is seeking a permit

7. I will be sending a letter to the owner of 54O7 Sheriff Road (Kellerbrew) requesting that the site be cleaned.

the lack of a vehicle. I checked with Prince George's County Fleet Maintenance who is checking the status of an agreement that we might have.
I am still hampered by I have been out sick

for several davs and I returned on Jan 23'0.

TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS Mayor and Town Council Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Worksession
present: Mayor Matin, Councilmember Downing, Councilmember Waiters, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka, Councilmember Keith Absent: Councilmember Dodson, Councilmember Saunders

Order: Prayer
Call to

Mayor Lillie Thompson Martin Councilmember Downing Brekford Representative - Brad Shaffer
Police Department Report
Stats report on file E-tickei (electronic ticket) is what the State witl be using, instead of writing tickets you can scan the bar and it put violations on the tickets' . Lt.Jackson from Glen Arden asked him to help with our inventory of police department' o Will meet with him and Glen Arden's Chief, will notify you date of inventory. . Finally got code to unlock computer, can get started with Live Scan. will start Live Scan February 18,2073 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday' . Michael Humphrey, Officer Michael Tucker and Sgt. John Morris will be doing Live Scan, and they will be posting flyers around and will put in the Gazette.. o EpS - Emergency Petition, someone high on drugs, or threatening to kill themselves, they normally need to stay at a facility at least 3 days' . Brekford Representative, handle the automotive speed side. Brought statistics for Maryland State Police for license plate reader' Mayor Martin o Want to get more information about getting a notary' Councilmember Downing . Asked cost of tag reader? Sgt. Morris o Stated cost is around $18,500.00 for tag reader, it wouldn't have to come out of the to $5,000 budget, it would come from speed camera money. Brekford broke it down that's a week $.1,000 days month from speed cameras, if we impound 2 cars a day,5 impounds'. vehicle after 4 months, that g4,000 would become revenue for the Town frorn

- Sgt. Monis

Councilmember Waiters

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do this? Asked if we are generating that kind of revenue from speed camera citations to

Town' Replied yes, after 4 months it's paid for and any money after that is profit for the Councilmember Waiters . Had questions about maintenance warranty and technical support. Mayor Marlin

Sgt. Morris

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have come ln Need to get someone scheduled to give more details about the revenue that and look at the big Picture. would like to get a representative to give us a presentation.

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Mrs. Walker

Think it's a 3 year waffant2, it covered equipment if not damaged due to an accident, the way written it seem different. Councilmember Downing . would like to get a representative in here to give us a presentation. Mrs. Saruma . Need to do a cost benefit analyses involving Mrs. Walker, Mts. Sarumi and Sgt. Morris. Mayor Martin . Enerry Initiative - representative made a presentation to save money on electric bill. . 5 year Salt Agreement, information came in last Tuesday. Spoke with lruIr. Patel, you pay $55.00 per ton, altogether we spent $1200'00 for 50 lb bags'
Councilmember Waiters Attended emergency preparedness meeting this weekend, mention of MOU provision that's in place for mutual aid. will get more information on this. It gives lirt of ."rources for our Public Safety, DPW and fire should we incur a storm. o Once Resolution in place we can get DPW support during a storm or incident associated

with public safetY. Mayor Martin

findings of the Board of Appeals. Variance was granted. Treasuret's Report - Mrs' Susan Walker . New account 1007 - Public Safety Account o Received 100,000.00 in properly taxes. o Received payment for police aid and highway user, they are thinking about deceasing highway user. . Income over what we budgeted for.
523 Eastern Avenue

Need to get information for the Board of Elections' Councilmember Keith

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Expenses are a little under what was budgeted ' Need to know who will be attending MML this year' Meetig with Officer Morris to find out what the needs are for the Police Dept' needs' Meeting with Dept. Chairs, and spoke to Public Works Supvr. to find out their year. next public Works purchased uniforms this year will not need uniforms

QuestiononPoliceDepartmentreport,}ndpage,4S36-$150.00,requestedamonthly

report for car accidents' Councilmember Waiters Line item 1010 - scholarships, cloesn't seetn to ever move' " . Line item 1002 _LLE (Local Law Enforcement Block Grant)

Line item 1005 Line item 1006, and Line item 1010 Mrs. Walker - these accounts are domain.
Councilmember Vy'aiters . Also Scholarship fund shows $500.00 projected'

. o

Mrs. Walker o Nothing has transpired in that account'

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Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwaka would like to go into Phase II of the stockholders conference Line item 100what purpose was this account for, Local Law Enforcement?

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Mayor Martin o Economic Development $11,285 Line item 1006. Ivlrs. Walker . Will check information on this account'
Councilmember Downing . Update on heating unit. . Pepco - $4,440.00 toward TIVAC Unit o Walbert unit didn't meet specs for energy efficiency, auditors say we need a more

efficient unit. Mayor Martin . Pepco say we need

Consensus

Lennox unit

Discussion whether council want electric or gas for the new unit. gas unit' Mayor Martin, don't like the idea of an electric unit, prefer a for competitive bid' to wait want gas unit, is preference councitmember waiters, . to walbert talking after later councilmember Downing, will decide gas unit' Councilmember Keith, preference gas, no for the contractor' Councilmember Ukkuno'Oohwaka, answered yes for bills, the electric bills were $9520'00 and Llectric Mrs. Walker - checked last year's gas bills and the gas bills were $3086.00. Gas is cheaper' the contract to replace the old unit' Mayor Martin, need a motion for walbert to proceed 1o--tign as oul contractor to replace our Councilmember Downing made a motion to ccept Walbert fryAC unit and duct woi< and lights. Motion second by Cou'cilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka'

Downing Aye, ittuyor Martin Aye, councilmember waiters, Aye, councihnember Aye with prejudice' Councilmember Keith Aye, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka, Mayor Martin . Need a service person for computers in the building' . Prepare an Ordinance for 4 year terms . Swaring in of Sgt. Morris, hasn't been done need to do at the Town Meeting' Women's History Progtam March 17,2013 Meeting Adjoumed

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TOWN OF FAIRMOI-INT HEIGHTS MaYor and Town Council

WednesdaY, FebruarY 20, 2013

Town Meeting
waiters' Saunders' councilmember Keith' councilmember present: Mayor Martin, cOurcilmember Downing, councilmember Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwaka Excused Absence: Councilmember Dodson

Order: Prayer
Call to

MaYor Lillie Martin Councilmember Downing

Flag Salute Approval of Minutes were tabled until March Town Minutes for Januafy 8,2013 and January 16,2013 Meeting. January 8 and January 16'2013 Motion made by Councilmember Waiters to table second by councilmmber saunders' Minutes until our Ml;h rown Meeting. Motion Ali Ayes. APProved Treasuret's Report - Mrs' Susan Walker Income above where we thought it would be' Expenses are lower than we thought' o Newest expense was the heating system o Begun to work on our budget for next year to layout framework' are Reqeived notification from the county about our constant yield' it say we

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Received f,rnal 2 Opetating Property bills' chief fuce had LLEB GRANT - 1002 - grant*u' to purchase ?qlipment' baiance can not be Remaining applied for this grant. Equrpmgni*ur p.l.ttased. for. Will make contact to Tgwn given weie they used for !o writing that allow those "";d;;;;epthat rerurn funds or will see if they wili give smethinin Grant was $19'000' it's about funds to be turned over to the police department' 5207.25Ieft in there' of January, made by Motion to approve Tfeasurer's Report for the month CouncilmemberDowningandsecondbyCouncilmemberSaunders. second that the Treasurer's Report be Mayor Mar-tin - it's beeriproperly *orrd and approved. All AYes poti"" Department's Report - Sgt' John Morris Statistics rePort on file o Attended class for Live Scan, officer.Tucker, Mr. Humphrey and Sgt tvto.rir. on ,tt" 18th of this month we can start fingerprinting. . Prices vary according to State Law for Live Scan'

exempt.

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All Ayes. Motion aPProved. M"y;; Marlin - the Police Depattment Repor[ has been approved'
Code Enforcement Reporl Report on f,ile Preparing to go to court on:

Nft' Sylvester Vaughns

706 69'n Avenue 5406 Addison Road 5603 Kolb Street - conceming the trash use and occupancy Permit' 953 Eastern Avenue - WaS nOt approved, need go to coutt' 108 62"d Avenue - Trash - County preparing to Saunders and councilmember by Motion to accept code Enforcement nepri rnade second by Councilmember Downing' All Ayes' Muyo,lliartin _ the code Enforcement report has been approved.

Mayor Martin o lntroduced new Town Manager, Mrs' Doris Sarumi' o Attended Black Mayors workshop held inNorth Brentwood on26th January was williams. very interesting. Trinin was done by Judge Alexander . Attended on Fbruary 9t the Lt. Govemor's breakfast. going on for 10 months' . Put package in yr boxes about WSSC's work that will be Flyers in the touy. 301-206-4320 - Mr' Mike Trail'

.WorkingonBlackWomen,sHistoryProgramonMarchlT,at3:00pm. . All projcts will have to be done on the upstairs level'

Councilmember Keith . Attencled also the Lt. Govemor's meeting' consider . was interested in Public safety, asked the Lt. Governor if he would securing the borders from assisting the Municipalities as well as the County in

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line item in the budget to assisr, would like to keep that Lt'Gov' Brown' discussion open with whichever candidate Gansler or together ancl try to sort Need a coaliion of County ancl Municipal leaclers to bancl this thing out' Will be following up with his office'
a

Mayor Martin observer o Tour given last saturday was very informative: ]t ut given by the the 4 oldest on Newspaper. The African Americn Museum did a documentary towns. o Attended comcast meeting on February 8th. Update on when negotiations will start will be quite a few more months'

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councilmembers and breakfast arong with the other

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abour e million the Governor,s budget. Have ott*t established for Public Safety' growing businesses' They wittr otrrer businesses and partnoring about spoke They Town' p", *i,rtasis on cleaning up yotrr or not kept up' property' property-lo*q:i up Discussion about blight anybody. *nt *" have to partnership with Need to Councilmember Downing Governor' Attended breakfast for the Lt'

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the oReportedonheatingdJ:Beenworkingonthisprojectforquiteawhile' p'tn"ied with Pepco to reduce proposal *.;';J-"d'ir,;t *orr. orri.- w nuut amountofcostfortheheating.unit.Tomorrowwewillstartwith3nw ;J electric' Pepco offering us a discount

u* companies.'h" "rit*i1 unit' efficient or rebate and30% energy

and work'

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putring in the time ror his due d*igence, ror

Mayor Martin ,r-^ L^r -^nn*izer7 and thaflked Councilmember oStatedintheDecembermeetingshehadrecognizedandthankedCounc Downing for all he has done' a"ttff:::i:tiersenay preparedness meeting onthe first saturdav of the month' Municipalities where they can p**"rrnip There is a Mou that we and report .tip*t when needed' Wili follow up assist us with manpower * Jordan for sropping bv. was a success. rhanked Mr.

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to assist in moving the bus stoP' Oath of Office Chief of Police' Sgt.Morris - s\/orn in as the Acting by Mrs' Tucker naing iR"soi'''tio" FHR 01-13 for the Mayor and iocreasing the Term of off,rce rvrinut"s the into read Resolution Councilfrom|yearsto4yearsforthenextproceedingCouncil. increase gto acceptResolution FIIR 01-13 to UyC".*if*"*U"ip-1"i" made Motion by Councilmember Waiters' the term of office to 4 years' motion '""o"

olnquireauuo.,tdatethetibrurywouldbeclosing.Thislibrarywillbeclosingfor can go to Spaulding Cin er""'s Libiary' The kids remodeling, when they open project' t"pp"sed to be a six month Libry or"oArenfi6rary.^-t contact councilmember Harrison Road and L strei need to . Bus stop

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Councilmember Waiters For the Record FHR 01-13 Correction -

Reference Section 1 - 4

Mayor Martin
approved.

- it's been properly moved and second that Resolution FHR 01-13 be

Mayor Martin Ay", Councilmember Saunders Ay", Councilmembel Keitli Aye, Councilmember llkkundo'Oohwaka Aye, Councilmember Downing Aye,
Councilmember'Waiters Aye. Mayor Martin o Will hoid a Public Hearing before the Election. o Thanked Mr. Wagner for coming tonight, he's from the Gazette Newspaper. Civic Association . Mrs. Capers stated Mr. Wagner was very kind to do an article in the Gazette about yours truly and it was appreciated. o Senator Joanne Benson visited our Civic Association meeting, she talked about our children buying drug paraphernalia. There is a fine for $500.00 for this. o Prince George' Hospital - looking for 2 Tocations to built, one is Landover Mall and she talked about Maryland Univ. joining Prince George's Hospital. o Health Care Enterprise, Capitol Heights is designated as the Health Care Enterprise. Fairmount Heights and Seat Pleasant are in it because our z code is 20743. . Mrs. Capers mentioned the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday. I'm thankful for you all. Mr. Jordan . Recommended downstairs as a cooling system . WSSC have made our streets apatch work, the worst construction I have seen. They should have a metal piece stating WSSC. The last 5 years I have been working with the State trying to get the copper plates restored for the VFW Memorial.

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS MAYOR AND TOWN COLTNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH T2,2OI3 WORKSESSION
PRESENT: Mayor Martin, Councilmember Downing, Councilmember Waiters, Councilmember Keith, Councilmember Saunders, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka

Mayor Lillie Thompson Martin Councilmember Saunders Prayer Treasuret's Report - Mrs. Susan Walker Report on file o Payment made on bond for Packer Truck, it's almost paid off. Payment due in May . Talked to the Town Manager conceming a computer for her off,ice and an IT Technician o Got RFP for doors downstairs o Have got new Officer on payroll and Mrs. Sarumi on payroll Councilmember Waiters Questions about line items: . 7330 - Youth - Backpacks o 4400 - Special Events what's the difference o 7330 - Senior Mrs. Walker . Line item 4400 - is for special events such as an Anniversary for the Mayor and Council, money is set aside for the entire group. . 7330 - Senior Citizens this line item is mainly used for what Councilmember Dodson does for the youth and seniors Councilmember Downing o Talked about debts we need to pay off . Paypal - did we get any information on that? Mrs. Walker o Debts-we need to pay off the line of credit, the Afforney's taking a look at the Call to

Order:

Wilt get that information and get back with you about Paypal. Police Department Report - Chief John Morris
Report on File
has been moved down bv the levin

cars.

be moved this -can up. Last thing we had to With the helpIMr. Humphrey we no\ry have do was to set up an e-mail account with CJIS.
Soeed camera on

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. We did our first fingerprint last Friday. o Had cars inspected and we got a list of what need to be done to the cars. r Fleet maintenance - need to get approval to get the Code Enforcer's car repaired.
Councilmember Downing . Thought we needed an updated maintenance contract? Mayor Martin . Will get the letter from Fleet stating we were approved to start taking our vehicles there, will give you a copy of the letter. Chief Monis o Fleet Maintenance doesn't work on Dodge Chargers, they do pre-maintenance, if they do repairs, they charge us. Councilmember Saunders . The Crown Victoria, the black one, is that a99 or 98. Chief Morris . The Mayor gave me a list of vehicles on our list with LGIT, have not been through it, have checked the VIN on them. V/ill check and get back with you about that vehicle.

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emissions. Councilmember Keith o We had an increase in crime on Sheriff Road and Addison Road in the last month. Town Manager's Report - Mrs. Doris Sarumi Reporl on File Guest - Mrs. June Dillard, Former President of NAACP Challenged Park and Planning in 2008 about why more African American Historic sites in the County and the District were not receiving priority in terms of funding. I challenged them about how they spent our money for restoration and how they were maintaining what they had brought. The group became formerly alegal entity in2009 the name is African American Heritage Preservation Group. . $100,000 if you do a grant application, due date July i5, . 501C3 o Pittman House is already designated as a historical site. . There is a hold on the demolition of the Pittman house. Reached out to the County, the Marylancl Historic Trust, o Tax sale good fol 1 year, may give us some time. . Check to see if there is a lien on the property. I have given the report to the Mayor. I have pictures taken last Friday when they were here of the inside of the property. I asked her to come and do that and she does not work for free and I will be asking the Town and she will provide you with an invoice. To begin documentation and design project we recotmend these steps: o Gain o\mer's consent o Do emergency building inspection and hire preservation architecture
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Ukkundo'Oohwaka . Tags are expired on Code vehicle since it hasn't been through

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Emergency stabilization of house, closing the whole in the roof, board up with plywood Remove personal items For 5 years $ 1,000,000 have been set aside in the state of Maryland for the preservation of African American structures. Application is due by July 15,2013.

Mrs. Capers . Talked to Mrs. Maxine Upshur, o\vrrer of house at 505 Eastern Avenue stated she received tax bill today and there is a lien on it. Mr. Morris o Stated she can donate house to 501C3 and take a tax deduction on her federal income tax, can sign it over to 50iC3. Capers Mrs. o Mrs. Upshur had2 mortgages on the property and they sent her a 1099 forgiveness on one. . Spoke with Mrs. Upshur she stated her husband had a will and everything was left to her and she said if you want it you can have it.
DER - Condemnation Officer Joseph Jones r 505 Eastern Avenue have had 3 fires . 505 Eastem Avenue was condemned because it is a safety issue Mayor Martin . Asked Mr. Jones for his help at 704,706 and 708 o 716 60tl'Avenue Mr. Jordan o Need to take care of the tax sale Mr. Curtis Morris o Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreation and Safety Volunteer Organization . Ifyou put in 50 hours ayear for 3 years and you can get a break on your tax deduction . Status of HUD Property, OMB circular 8129 revised dated January 20,2013, online omb.gov - Relief of Debt o HUD have a debt to us, we have been monitoring property, cleaning that property. mowing that property and incurring cost. Also you can send letters to the Legislative body. . The Charter should state that anyone seeking off,rce in this Town, must be a cunelt resident and must maintain residency in this Town while servicing and must own at least $55,000.00 of property or whatever lowest price of property is. o Town used to have ano chase policy. . Bonding for Surety of Treasurer, Town manager and others. o House on 61't Avenue ('Warren Morris house) is going to be repaired and sold.

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2 people in Town worked at the White House, Mr. Pinckney, worked in the White House, and Mr. Johnson, we called him (White House Johnson) worked with President Taft. Citizen - Ms. Christina Perri . Son was robbed coming home from school on January 2g'h' o Thanked Mayor Martin and Councilmember Downing and for personally reaching out to help me. o Sent letter Febru ary l6th, received response after that due to other kids that were killed around this date. Councilmember Waiters r Information on the Library closing and getting transportation to another library . April I,2073 Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Heights Recreation Center Mrs, Syphax o letter from her attorney about use of alley and neighb or at 523 Eastem Avenue. Mrs. Sherri Downing o Concerns about accidents happening on Sheriff Road and the parking. Mayor Martin - Fire Department infractions o Double doors, ceiling tiles, fire extinquishers and remove old light fixtures o Mrs. Sarumi talked to Carlton about some of the infractions o Councilmember Downing, had 2 estimates for the Heating and Air Conditioning unit, one is for a carl'ter unit and one is a Lennox unit. Referred by the energy auditor company. Councilmember Downing prefer the carrier unit. Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka made a motion to accept proposal from Scardina Plumbing and Heating for the canier unit, motion second by Councilmember Downing.

Mayor Martin Aye, Councilmember Saunclers Nye, Councilmember Waiters Aye, Councilmember Downing Aye, Councilmember Keith Aye, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka, Aye. Councilmember Dodson not present. Motion approved. Mayor Martin
Senator Benson proposed for the Green Zone, Blll1022. Not for profit entity for Green Business Zone. Everyone can review that. Will clo the Public Flealing at the Town Meeting on April l7th, the 3'd Wednesclay of the month. Public Hearing will be to change the term of office from2 years to 4 years. Need to check information about the bonding.

Bill

Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwaka o Beautification Program, Sunday, April21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, event for the Town, Fairmount Heights Preserving our Town through Beautifrcation. . Mr. Jones, County Code Enforcer, asking him to speak about our codes and the County codes to educate the community about our codes and our Ordinances.
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Contest for the community as far as beautifying their homes, will be giving a door prize. Will be putting out a personal invitation.

Mayor Martin Need to find out what the pleasure of the Council is to explore ownership for Pittrnan
House. Is everyone in agreement to find out

if we can savage the house?

Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwaka What are we going to do with it after restoring it? Are we going to consider making it a museum piece? Councilmember Downing - a Museum would be ideal, it would have to be researched. Mayor Martin - if a Museum, Park and Planning would need to have someone man it. maybe it can be restored as a home but it can be described as a historic hotne, maybe they can come up with some more suggestions. Councilmember Waiters - once house condition is rehabilitated what about other properties along that line that need restoring, like they do a strip mall. Do we have the option of moving in that direction? Mrs. Sarumi I think right now we should not bite off more than we can chew, I think we need to focus on the Pittman House. Council was in agreement to have Mrs. Sarumi explore to get more information about the Pittman House. Councilmember Waiters o Mentioned lien of $16,000 from cleaning property? Mayor Martin o Stated it was $1600.00, Mrs. Sarumi will explore that. Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwaka We can also let the citizens be aware of what's going on so they can have some input. Councilmember Waiters . On Thursday we are doing A Walk through to f,ind safe areas for the kids to hide their eggs. April 1't, Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. will have a flyer, it will be atCedar Heights Recreation . Senior Outreach Program for identity thief, scams and domestic violence.

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Extreme Teens Program Community Service Hours for the Justice System

Motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Saunders, second by Councilmember Downing Meeting acljourned 1 1:16 pm

Ann Tucker, Town Clelk

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Straff Meetmg
Apri! 3, 2013
Agenda

l. Overview and Purpose of Meeting - Doris Sarumi ll. Employee Benefits and Other - Personnel Matters - Mrs. Walker - Staff Evaluations - Mrs. Sarumi
- Suggestions from Employees
Management Systems - Technology lT Systems - Webste for the Town lV. lmmediate needs of each department and how to those needs (next 90 days) - Public Works - Code Enforcement - Police Department - lmprovements to Town Hall

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TOWN OF FAIRMOI-]NT HEIGHTS MAYOR AND TOWN COLINCIL TOWN MEETING MARCH 2O,2OI3
PRESENT: Mayor Martin, Councilmember Saunders, Councilmember Dodson, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka, Councilmember Keith, Councilmember Downing, Councilmember Waiters

Prayer - Mayor Lillie Thompson Martin Approval of Minutes - January 8,2013'Worksession and January 16,2013 Town Meeting. Motion made by Councilmember Downing to approve minutes for January 8, Worksession and January 16 Town Meeting and second by Councilmember Saunders. Mayor Martin - motion has been approved for Minutes of January 8 Worksession and January 16 Town Meeting. Mayor Martin - stated Mrs. Walker had illness in her family. We can table her report until next month. Police Department Report - Chief John Morris . Problem with Live Scan, Mr. Humphrey reported the problem o Camera on Addison Road will be moved on the other side of the road within a

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*ffanaccident on 58th near Melvin's Cra6 ouse a truck turned over an took the fence out The Code Enforcer's car has been sent down to Fleet Maintenance to get it checked out. One of the blue charger's, one of the pulley's broke.

Mayor Martin
Concerns about 700 59rn Avenue the same problem is going on. Mrs. Clark - what's the status on the tagreader you was speaking to the Town about

getting? Chief Monis - was waiting to get the stats from different municipalities. Resident - what is the purpose of the fingerprinting equipment? Chief Monis - they have gotten away from the fingerprinting cards, you have to go through the computer. Resident - when I come in with a number fi'om the agency does that number supposed to match the agency? Does the information go to them or do I get the information right there? Chief Monis - replied yes it should match agency. No we don't get the information it go straight to the State and/or the FBI. It will go to company or address that you want it retumed to. Mrs. Haynes - Stop sign end of 59"' street, is there anyway we can get the Do Not Enter sign tuned around, or maybe if the trees or shrubbery get cut back. People can't see that sign depending on which way you come. That's K Street.

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Chief Monis - by the wall, I will get with Carlton tomorrow about getting another sign. (Chief Monis had to leave to cut camera off, will return in a few minutes)

Town Manager's Reporl - Mrs. Doris Sarumi Started position February 11,2013 Report on file Motion made by Councilmember Saunders to approve the Town Manager's Repofi, second by Councilmember Waitels Mayor Martin Aye, Councilmember Saunders Aye, Councilmember Keith Aye, Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohw aka Ay e, Councilmember Downing Aye, Councilmember Dodson Aye, Councilmember V/aiters Aye. All Ayes Mayor Martin - Town Manager's Report has been approved.
Police Department Report - Chief Monis (continued) o Reading of stats from Fairmount Heights, report on file . Discussion with the Council and Chief Morris about the Fleamarket that is growing, the cars double parking and concerns about someone getting hurt. There has also been an accident there. Crowd control is also an issue. o crowd control is a concern

Motion to approve the Police Department's Repod for the month of February made by Councilmember Downing, second by Councilmember Keith All Ayes Mayor Martin - Police Department's Report has been approved. Code Enforcement Report - Mr. Vaughn - excused absence Report on file e 5406 Addison Road, Old Ship of Zion Church will be opening soon . All permits hav been obtained. They also bought the property in back of the building. . Code Enforcement Vehicle has been placed in Fleet . Typing correction needed - address 706 59th Avenue, should read.706 62"d Avenue Mayor Martin's Update o Pittman House - tried to reach the County Municipal Liaison, the Town has done a lot to reach out, to try to get some type of answers to this property. o On Saturday , there was a 2hour workshop in Bowie at the Bowie South Llbrary, conceming funding from the historic society. Councilmember Ukkuno'Oohwaka and her husband, Mrs. Capers, Mrs. Shelton and myself attended. That was the grant due in July. o Attended on March 4, Night in Annapolis for the 24th Legislative District given by our State Senator. Thank you Mr. Bemard Gilchrist for driving us there. o Town received a certificate from Delegate Vaughns
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Attended Prince George's Community College event, hosted by Charlene Duke, commentated by Carmen Cosby On the 15th attended NEA Conf. on 16th Street to honor Women's History Month. Attended Women's History Program on March ITtn had a Memorable Roll Call, Mrs. Graves who did Neighborhood V/atch got a special award, Mrs. Alberta Ray got a special award and numerous other people, Some were not present but we made sure they received their award. On March 19th Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Sarumi and myself attended LGIT conference inLaplata. There was a lot of information that came out of that meeting' Councilmember Saunders . No Report Councilmember Keith . Calls for Service,200 or 250 calls in Fairmount Heights. Thele have been a lot of auto thiefs, for the month of February. In Chapel Oaks there have had 5 strong arm arrests. 3 arrests and 1 possible arrest. They wanted our citizens to be aware since it's so close to Fairmount Heights, across from Ebony Irur, on Leroy Graham Drive 3 streets back up in there since our kids walk thatpath going to
school. Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwaka Attended seminar on Grant Writing on Saturday was able to speak with2 of the Commissioners that would like to help us stabilize the Pittman House PGCMA, with PEPCO on emergency Preparedness demonstrated things they are putting in place as fall as a Attended with Councilmember Keith District 3 monthly meeting. a On April 20 we will be having a Fairmount Heights Beautif,rcation Day, and contests, there will also be some information about health services in our surrounding areas and some information about our local codes and some of the county codes. Hope you all will come out and join us' Councilmember Downing Update on getting Town more enefgy efficient. Assessment was done on an energy efficient HVAC system. o Upgrading refrigerator o Additional Lighting in the Parking Lot, working on putting sensors in the hall, offices and bathrooms This will help save money for the Town Councilmember Dodson a Attended Civic Association meeting to see if we could savage the Pittman House a Zumbaclasses from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday and on Saturdays fi'om 1 1:00 am -12:00 noon Attended JoAnn Benson's Meeting, received infolrnation about the new regional medical center that will be in Prince George's County.

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National mobile phone Life Live will be here on April 9, flyers will be here. We were abie to get a few phones for the Seniors. Attended Historical'Women's Day this Sunday past.

Councilmember Waiters o Information to make our seniors more aware of pending thiefs, domestic violence and safety o Other information to share with youth for basketball tournaments and Extreme Teens . Working with the director of Parks and Recreation . The next event will be an Easter Egg Hunt the l't of April . Concerns about Bus Stop on Addison Road and L Street, enclosure or booth bus shelter . Announced Mrs. Marvray with the Criminal Justice program was present

Mayor Martin We had originally said we wanted her to come to a Worksession, that was why we didn't put her on the agenda. Mayor Martin asked Mrs. Marvray to come to our next Worksession, but if it's the pleasure of the Council Mrs. Marvray may speak concerning her presentation of what her program consists of. Guest - Effre Marway Community Service Renaissance Drug Program 20 hours of community service Guest, Mr. Proctor from the program - stated that his working in the community allowed him to feel more productive. Even though he worked very hard it helped his self esteem and he felt fulfilled giving back. Councilmember Downing Question - how big is your program? Mrs. Marvray - we have 7 people in the program. The program is 6 - 9 months. I have been with this program 2 years. Mrs. Capers - Civic Association Discussion about the Pittman house and how it is part of our history and we need to save the house.

Mr. Jordan

Stated his grandfather was one of the first black property owners in Fairmount Heights. He's challenging the Mayor and Council to name this room after the

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first female Mayor, Ruth Brown. Closing of the library, would like to address how our kids need transportation to get to Glenarden. On May 2011, asking Mayor and Council about complaint submitted to the Ethics Committee bv Councilmember Cooks.

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Have a list of people who are on the Memorial Copper plate. Public Participation Mr. Proctor - spoke about what it meant to him to do his community service hours here. Mrs. Capers - Civic Association Concems about our history, the Pittman House.and why we need to keep the house from being destroyed.

Mr. Jordan - also stated his concems about people coming in town destroying our history, we need to save our history, the Pittman House. He asked the pleasure of the Mayor and Council about the Pittman House. He stated his grandfather was one of the first property owners in Town. He also asked Mayor and Council to consider naming the Council's meeting room after Ruth Brown. She was the first female Mayor for the Town of Fairmount Heights. Question about letter that was submitted to the Ethics Committee in resard to the Election?
Mrs. Clark

Asking again about the status of the alley's in the community?

Mayor Martin

Will present infonnation to the Town Manager. She will review the information about surveying the alleyways. We still have the information you sent.

Mayor Martin

would like a motion to adjourn.

Councilmember Saunders made a motion to adjoum, second by Councilmember Dodson Motion approved.

Adiourned

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT FIEIGHTS Mayor and Town Council Town Meeting WednesdaY, APril 17, 2013
ukkundo'oohwaka' Present: Mayor Martin, councilmember Downing, councilmember Waiters Councilmember Keith, Councilmemter Dodson, Councilmember Absent: Councilmember Saunders
Town Meeting Approval of Minutes - 12 February Worksession and 20 February Meeting u"d tZMalch Wolksession aud 20 March Town for 12 February Councilmember Downing made the motion to approve minutes and 20 March Town worksession, 20 Februut"y to*n Meeting, I}Marchworksession Ayes All Meeting, motion second by Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka. and Town Muyo, fu,artin- Minutes have been approved for February Worksession Meting and March Worksession and Town Meeting' Treasurer's Report - Mrs. Susan'Walker Would like to larify, comection conceming Mr. Jordan's statement. . Councilmember Keith is an accoutrtatrt,has over 20 yeats experience . Mrs. Walker stated she is an accountant have over 25 yeals experience, have a

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In 2008 had a deficit, did furlough employees In 2009 had a deficit, did furlough employees In 2010hada deficit, did furlough employees In 2011 didn't have a deficit, did not furlough employees

In2012didn'thaveadeficit,didnotfurloughemployees . In 2013 wehope we won't have a deficit and we won't have to do a furlough have o Net Income Sg3,ggz,we have as a Town made improvements' All expenses that is to deal with and been paid and they e current. We have one issue we have several default in been the loan with the h*g", cars. The loan is in default, it's

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a years. The attomey, the Mayor, Mrs. Sarumi and myself are working out settlement Pass 2 years audit have shown things have improved Auditors sent me the engagement letter for the FY13 audit will be able to When we finish first initiative draft at lease the Mayor and Council see the growth we have made' tabled IT' Need RFp as required for bids for door that need repairing ol replaced, to get needs Immediate to find totl needs for Staff and Mayor and Council. heating system repaired and doors replaced' Works Carlton has giverrus information on equipment needed for Public of the Police Chief Mo6is has done a really good job communicating tl're needs Dept. persorurel, equipment and Public Safety account'

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Motion made by Councilmember Dodson to approve the Treasurer's repoft and the Town Manager's Report and second by Councilmember Downing Town Manager - Mrs. Doris Sarumi Report on file .. Police Department - Interim qtglJ+4srdq March Statistics Report 8 - reports were gener ated, 6- impounds, 1 -thief call, 1 -auto thief, I 2-state citations 0'-----warnings, 8- equipment repair orders, 4-parking tickets. For the Record I was informed, on last We{qsc!qy;!g{]-10th that I would no longer be serving as your police chief, and your Counil in E-xecutive Session on Tuesday night 9th of Aprit voted to bring in an outside agency which is the Maryland State Police to run the police department after they are here for 3 months then they are to report back their findings to what the police department need to improve safety of your community. LetItBe Known, that I've asked for the past2 or more months for help to hire reserve police offlrcers which for a bear minimal cost to the Town, which would be in-service annual training and fire arm training. Also they would be Maryland certified and they could combat the issue of the Town. I was told by one of the Councilmembers there wasn't going to be any hiring of additional offtcers until aftel the upcoming election. But on Tuesday April 9th the Council mnade a decision to run or oversee the police department to have an outside agency come into your Town. I have asked for months to get the police cals fixed and hire additional off,rcers and to date some of the cars have been worked on but we haven't hired anyone. I feel this is a slap in my face when I come to the Mayor and Council and ask for help to purchase equip and to hire additional offrcers and to be turned down, so the safety of you, the citizens, your visitors and visitors to Fairmount Heights will be on hold until after the election. I come to work daily, I do my very best with what the Council provide me with. Myself and Officer Tucker, there are calls for service in Fairmount Heights and the lack of coverage we respond to. I don't have adequate tools to have a chance to be successful as your chief of police. But the Council is quick to reach out to others to make it look like I am incompetent and don't know what I am doing. I feel like solne, not all want to see me fail and remember it took 4 votes in order for a decision to be aware. I would like to thank the Mayor and Council for giving me the opporlunity to serve you as your chief of police for the short time I've been. I've truly liked serving the Town of Fairmount Heights, have been serving you since 2003, it's like being at home. For the Record After informing you this information I hope there isn't any retaliation by tliis government or the next Council. It was only right as taxpaying citizens of any major changes to your community and public safety for your family, friends and visitors who come in to Fairmount Heights. Mr. Jordan - In order to rnake a justification of this nature to bring in state trooper, it has 'Who's the spoke person, who write justification? to be a written justification. Mayor Martin - rccognized Councilmember Keith as Chair of Police Department.
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Councilmember Keith - stated we basically have a gag orderwe cann't discuss what happened in Executive Session. Mrs. Syphax - we need a public safety committee. I say that Chief Morris be given favor, because of the work he has clone. Mr. Jordan - Civic Association want to establish a committee within our organization for Public Safety, anyone can sign up, give your email address and phone number. Mayor Martin - we received a suggestion to have a Special Meeting on'Wednesday,24'n at7:30 pm on Public Safety. Need a motion to approve Police Department repofi. Motion to approve Police Department report made by Councilmember Dodson, second by Councilmember Waiters Mayor Martin-Aye Councilmember Keith- abstain, Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwaka-abstain, Councilmember Dodson-Aye, Councilmember Downing-Aye, Councilmember WaitersAye. Mayor Martin - Ayes have it. Motion approved. Code Enforcement Report - Mr. Sylvester Vaughns Report on file Mayor Madin's Report . UCAP Clean and Green program accepting applications for the program 301322-5700 xI12 . Mosquito Application, Exemption forms if you want to be excluded from the spraying o Meeting last Friday concerning preservation of the Pittman House 505 Eastern Avenue DER Meeting, met with Chair Adam Otiz,30 day hold was placed on it Mrs. Shelton, Civic Association was at the meeting on the 12" a letter was sent to Mr. Otiz through Mrs. Gabriel Mayor Martin - we will send a letter out from the Town Health Iniative Project, going to have a big ground breaking, need representatives for subcommittees. Need to have a police chief represent one of the major committees. This project will include Capitol Heights, Fairmount Heights and Seat Pleasant. The emergency room cost is around $3000.00. Council Reports Councilmember Dodson -had to leave Councilmember Keith - had no report Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka - would like to bring clarity to citizens of Fairmount Heights. I myself was a member of the Civic Association for 3 years . Becarne a mernbel when Mayor Martin was the President, when she resigned it fall by the wayside until Mrs. Capers picked it up and Mr. Jordan joined us. I want to make it clear the Council does participate within the community. . I have also been working with the Civic Association trying to save the Pittman House.
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I did the research in reference to the Deed of the House and provided the Civic Association and the Historic Preservation with information in regards to the
house.

Fairmount Heights Beautification Project, April 2I't at I :00 pm-4:00 p*, we will begin to do our clean up in Fairmount Heights, come in and register your homes. , There will be a Beautification Contest There will be a 1't,2nd and 3'd place prize. Our Town Manager, Code Enforcer and one of our citizens will do the judging. Councilmember Downing . Neighboring grant for $9,000 was left when Councilmember Waiters term was up, as a result I picked that up and saved on the light bill and made lighting inside and outside more energy efficient. . Signed contract to replace HVAC system o Partnered with Pepco to add $3100 toward purchase of HVAC unit Starting another project with Pepco to further energy efficiency for refrigerator and stove, my goal is to make this a green building Councilmember Waiters r Installation of playground equipment . RFP we need to take a look at our it needs . discussed moving the bus stop at L and Addison Road o Easter egg hunt was successful had 80 children . April 26th meeting at Fairmount Heights High School Career Day . Summer youth employment, missed the deadline . Worked to create community service for Renaissance Treatment Center Public Participation Mayor Martin - received information for Community Celebration Block Party Aprrl27'n next Saturday from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Location 5500 block of K Street

Mr. Ukkundo'Oohwaka

asked questions about property behind Ebony Inn.

Mayor Martin - stated covernant on the property need to be moved and since we have a Town Manager she will be checking into it. First we have to work on 62no we owe them CDBG fee. Mr. Ukkundo'Oohwaka - also asked about the 4 year term and vacant lot in the circle. Election - Mrs. Shelton Ap123 - Candiclates Forum Election Day - }/ray 6,2013 from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Councilmember'Waiters - wanted to know the election board members? Mrs. Shelton - stated elections board members are Stephanie I{aynes, Joyce White and
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MayorMartin Welcomed new neighbors at 706 60th Place and thanked them for coming to the meeting tonight. Mr. Jordan - new contract with Comcast, have not got any feedback. Mayor Martin - attended meeting with them, will have to sit down and negotiate with Comcast, probably in20l4. Will keep you posted. Mr. Jordan - concerns about WSSC and V/ashington Gas digging and tearing up our streets. They are using substandard materials and the quality of their work is not up to standards. County inspectors are supposed to inspect their work and they should report when they are working in the Town. Mr. Vaughns - whenever WSSC is doing work in the Town, we do get letters telling the date and tirne they will be in Town.
Need a Motion to Adjourn

Motion made by Councilmember Downing to adjourn, motion second by Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka

10:30 PM

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