fairmount heights- town meetings 2013.pdf

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

TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTSMAYOR AND TOWN COUNCLTUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2OL3WdRKSESSIONI

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Prayer CouncilmemberDowningMayor Martin - stated Council was given aMrs. Walker - checking account has sufficiWe made contribution to retirement for iemployed for three years, full-time to be elFor the month of December, have been wocar and looking at what repairs are neededWorks, so we could get an idea of major expenses for their department. Purchased tires for thetrash truck. Made Awn payment for purclirase of uniforms. No equipment purchases this year'Only purchased small heaters, no major repairs in the building, had road repairs, the hot waterheater is reflexed in this report. Sent in det anticipated report' We do not have any debts'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::;"t Jason Deloach attended the worksession tonight, Mayor Martin thanked him forcoming.Counclmember Downing -asked if the uniforms had been ordered for public works?Mrs. Walker - will check with Carlton tomolrow, they would not accept his order without apayment.Councilmember Waiters-Qu estioned li ne item 57 20, 515,000 buildirng renovations and bu ilding mai ntenance?Mrs. Walker5720 line item - 5Z,l8Z is in the budget.5710 line item - $1S,OOO budgeted for downstairs area renovationsEmergency repairs taken from572O line item'Councilmember Waiters - $15,000 is strictlf set aside for the basement'Mrs. Walker - to take the carpet up, the doors, bathroom, kitchen and it's in my notes theother things.Mayor Martin - we need to vote on the heating unit tonight' lt is mandatory we get ths done'ln your box the different estimates are there'TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTSPAGE 1 OF 4ouos/2013

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py of the new public safety account number'nt funds to operate.ividuals eligible for retirement.gible for ICMA for 2012.ing with Officer Morris, got brakes for the whitefor next fiscal year. Asked the same of PublicYou have to be


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Police Department Report - Chief Brook- Stats report - Month of DecemberWe 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 RestertownRoad, Baltimore, MD. They wll be Live Scan Technicians. We should have another checkcoming from Addison and Sheriff Road.Approved repairs at last meeting that I was gong to get done for 5288.00. Labor would havebeen 5t0.00. Estimate would have been around $466.00 plus tax. They took it to Cheverlyand it cost over SZSO.OO more. lt cost 57O4.O0. Recommended getting tre and front endrepairs 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 alsoworked 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 youhave a good young man there.Mayor Martin - the attitude you bring to the community will be good, more than anything elseyou have to be a good community police officer.Councilmember Waiters - an email about a liquor store on Sheriff and Eastern Avenue wasreceived concerning loitering.Councilmember Keith - we can contact the State's Attorney Office, so when renewal of licensetime 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 broughtbefore the liquor license board, they would renew their license but they would ask them toremove 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, theywill send that information here to us.Oath of OfficeSwearing 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 thehouses.Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka - my objective is to create a community outreach where

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we could advise our community and also the county to let them know there are proceduresthey 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 nowvacant. They moved around Christmas tme.Heating UntCouncilmember 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 A-Plus 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 totheir 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 currentMayor and Council?Mayor Martin - it will be for the next setting group.Councilmember Waiters - the next setting group is that the entire Council, those that come inthis year and those that come in on the off year.Former Mayor Saxton - if referendum is passed whoever is elected this electionfour year term. You would have to be reelected to get the 4 years. lt would notcurrent council.Mr. Ukkundo,Oohwaka - we have 5 council members that live on one street, is there any kind ofway 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 atthe 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 CapersHave some flyers here for the Annual Black History Celebration. lt will be February 23,2OI3-We 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 attendCouncilmember 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 Bensonwas 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 thathouse demolished. lf anyone can get a grant to put that house back together and put thathouse in the name of Fairmount Heights, would be greatly appreciated.Mrs. Capers - asked Councilmember Harrson about getting meters on Sheriff Road to makethem pay for parking at flea market, but have not heard from her.Former Mayor Saxton - issue with Town ManagerMayor Martin - lt's about a year that we have been going without a Town Manager, theposition 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 workingon 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 followup.Mrs. Syphax - lf the code person give stop work orders the Town should be getting some heftyfines, 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 TownManager.Mayor Martn - we need a motion to go into Executive Session.Motion made by Councilmember Dodson to go into Executive Session and motion second byCouncilmemberKeith. AllAyes Motionapproved.

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTSMaYor and Town CouncilTown MeetingWed nesdaY, Jan uarY 76, 2OI3

present: Mayor Martin, councirmember Dod;::,".,,:?ffi,ii:ffil:i;n."'"*ber ukkundo"ohwaka'Opening MaYor MartinPrayer Councilmember DodsonFlag Salute .. ^ ,^..-Approval of Minutes worksession L3 November 20!2,Town Meeting 2L November 2oL2'worksession l-L Decem ber Zo|Z,Town Meeting L9 Decemb er 2012Motion made by councilmember Downing to accept Minutes for worksession L3 Novemberzllz,Town Meeting 2L NOvemb er Zo!2,wOrksession LL December 2012, Town Meeting 19December 2O!2,Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka second the motion' Ayes have it'Treasurer's RePort - Mrs' WalkerReport on filecouncilmember Downing -at the last worksession we talked about the account identified'Mrs. Walker - The attorney recommended that I discuss with you all'Motion made by councilmember saunders to approve the Treasurer's Report andCouncilmember Dodson second the motion' Ayes have it'Mayor Martin - Treasurer's report has been approved'Oath of OfficeSwearing in of Officer Michael D. TuckerPolice Department Report - Sgt John MorrisLast week Mr. Humphrey, officer Tucker and myself took a fingerprinting class'Mayor Martin announced Chief Brooks is no longer with us'councilmember Downing - at last meeting you talked about a tag reader' Asked if sgt' Morriscould follow-up on that information"Mrs. WalkerReporting system (RMs) lt's in the budget for next fiscal year.Sgt. Morris - would have to send an email'505 Eastern Avenue, the County had it boarded up'Resdent - wanted to thank Sgt. Morris, he think Sgt. Morris is doing a dynamite job'Eastern Avenue - street is D'C.councilmember Keith - attended a meeting with the commanders frorn District 3' TheTOWN OF FAIRIVIOUNT HEIGHTS01,/76/2073PAGE 1 OF 3


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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 andsecond by Councilmember Keith. Roll Call. AllAyesMayor Martin -the Police Department report has been approved.Code Enforcement Report - Mr. VaughnsMr. 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 - 1:00pm

-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 ElementarySchool.-Notice from Park and Planning, individuals that are 90 years old and over, in the Spring theywant 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 meetingMayor Martin - increase in Highway UsersCouncilmember Dodson- f 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 theresponse 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 alsoCouncilmember 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.Councilmember Keith-attended meeting with Chief Magaw, the crime rate has gone down. Working withMetropolitan police and County police, partnering with them so we can work together'TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS01,/16/2013PAGE 2 OF 3


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Councilmember Saunders- have successfully purchased a truckMayor Martin-finalizing information for a new heating unit-Mrs. Loretta clark concerning information about surveyors, will introduce that in the Februaryworksession.Civic Association - Mrs. Daisy Capers-third annual Black History Program,-special guests, the original clark sisters-thanked councilmember wood-Dodson for nominating her for Molly Maid Day and sendingCarolyn Mathis from Harlem Renaissance Foundation'Mr. Jordan-is anyone going to pick up the ball where former councilmember wilson and formercouncilmember saxon handled on the Historic committee?someone wanted to introduce a four year term on our referendum, I didn't hear anythingabout it tonight.Mr. Baker - you said we have a new vehicle?councilmember saunders - yes, we have a truck to handle the snow'Mrs. Loretta clark - I see people stapling things to poles and in other Towns Public works takestaples and paper off the poles, but I don't see our Public Works clearing the poles'Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka-have been in contact with former councilmember wilson and he said he would help meReestablish Historic Committee.Mayor Martinon Februar y L6,Z}L3there will be a bus tour give by the African American Museum the fee isS5.OO, they will be leaving from the ARC'councilmember Downing - stated he took a tour, it's an eye waking situation'Motion made by councilmember saunders to adjourn, second by councilmember Keith'Meeting adjourned.

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January 24,201,3

To: Mayor and CouncilFrom: Sylvester Vaughns, Code Enforcement Officer1. Church on Addison Road (5406) there appear to be no activity there. I will send a letter toMs. Barnes of diamond enterprise to seek the status.2. I sent a letter to Mr. Morancy, the owner of 6103 Jost Street requesting an application for arental license. No response. I will call him,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 Countyand is not permitted to be used. I posted and had a callfrom a "member" who said that she istrying to get the U&O issued.5. I went to Prince George's County Dept. Environment Resource Property Standard for updateon 708 62nd Avenue (Yu H. Wang) they are preparing for court.6. I contacted inspectors who is seeking a permit to clean up the Pittman House (505 EasternAvenue) he is in contact with the Historic Preservation Office and the owner.7. I will be sending a letter to the owner of 54O7 Sheriff Road (Kellerbrew) requesting that thesite be cleaned.I am still hampered by the lack of a vehicle. I checked with Prince George's County FleetMaintenance who is checking the status of an agreement that we might have.I have been out sick for several davs and I returned on Jan 23'0.


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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTSMayor and Town CouncilTuesday, February 12, 2013Worksessionpresent: Mayor Matin, Councilmember Downing, Councilmember Waiters, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka, CouncilmemberKeithAbsent: Councilmember Dodson, Councilmember Saunders

Call to Order: Mayor Lillie Thompson MartinPrayer Councilmember DowningBrekford Representative - Brad ShafferPolice Department Report - Sgt. Monis Stats report on file. E-tickei (electronic ticket) is what the State witl be using, instead of writing tickets youcan 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 LiveScan, 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 forMaryland State Police for license plate reader'Mayor Martino Want to get more information about getting a notary'Councilmember Downing. Asked cost of tag reader?Sgt. Morriso Stated cost is around $18,500.00 for tag reader, it wouldn't have to come out of thebudget, it would come from speed camera money. Brekford broke it down to $5,000month from speed cameras, if we impound 2 cars a day,5 days a week that's $.1,000after 4 months, that g4,000 would become revenue for the Town frorn vehicle impounds'.Councilmember Waiters. Asked if we are generating that kind of revenue from speed camera citations to do this?Sgt. Morris. Replied yes, after 4 months it's paid for and any money after that is profit for the Town'Councilmember Waiters. Had questions about maintenance warranty and technical support.Mayor Marlino Need to get someone scheduled to give more details about the revenue that have come lnand look at the big Picture.. would like to get a representative to give us a presentation.TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS02/t2/13PAGE 1 OF 3


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Mrs. Walkero Think it's a 3 year waffant2, it covered equipment if not damaged due to an accident, theway 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, youpay $55.00 per ton, altogether we spent $1200'00 for 50 lb bags'Councilmember Waiters Attended emergency preparedness meeting this weekend, mention of MOU provisionthat'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 associatedwith public safetY.Mayor Martino 523 Eastern Avenue - findings of the Board of Appeals. Variance was granted.Treasuret's Report - Mrs' Susan Walker. New account 1007 - Public Safety Accounto Received 100,000.00 in properly taxes.o Received payment for police aid and highway user, they are thinking about deceasinghighway user.. Income over what we budgeted for.. Expenses are a little under what was budgeted '. Need to know who will be attending MML this year'r Meetig with Officer Morris to find out what the needs are for the Police Dept' Meeting with Dept. Chairs, and spoke to Public Works Supvr. to find out their needs'. public Works purchased uniforms this year will not need uniforms next year.. Need to get information for the Board of Elections'Councilmember Keitho QuestiononPoliceDepartmentreport,}ndpage,4S36-$150.00,requestedamonthlyreport 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 1005o Line item 1006, and Line item 1010Mrs. Walker - these accounts are domain.Councilmember Vy'aiters. Also Scholarship fund shows $500.00 projected'Mrs. Walkero Nothing has transpired in that account'TOWN OF FAIRMOLINT HEIGHTS0211212013PAGE 2 OF 3


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Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwakao would like to go into Phase II of the stockholders conferenceo Line item 100what purpose was this account for, Local Law Enforcement?Mayor Martino Economic Development $11,285Ivlrs. Walker. Will check information on this account'Councilmember Downing. Update on heating unit.. Pepco - $4,440.00 toward TIVAC Unito Walbert unit didn't meet specs for energy efficiency, auditors say we need a moreefficient unit.Mayor Martin. Pepco say we need a Lennox unitConsensus. Discussion whether council want electric or gas for the new unit.Mayor Martin, don't like the idea of an electric unit, prefer a gas unit'councitmember waiters, preference is gas unit, want to wait for competitive bid'councilmember Downing, will decide later after talking to walbert .Councilmember Keith, preference gas unit'Councilmember Ukkuno'Oohwaka, answered yes for gas, no for the contractor'Mrs. Walker - checked last year's gas bills and Llectric bills, the electric bills were $9520'00 andthe gas bills were $3086.00. Gas is cheaper'Mayor Martin, need a motion for walbert to proceed 1o--tign the contract to replace the old unit'Councilmember Downing made a motion to ccept Walbert as oul contractor to replace ourfryAC unit and duct woi< and lights. Motion second by Cou'cilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka'ittuyor Martin Aye, councilmember waiters, Aye, councihnember Downing Aye,Councilmember Keith Aye, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka, Aye with prejudice'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 17,2013Meeting Adjoumed

Line item 1006.

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TOWN OF FAIRMOI-INT HEIGHTSMaYor and Town CouncilWednesdaY, FebruarY 20, 2013Town Meetingpresent: Mayor Martin, cOurcilmember Downing, councilmember Saunders' councilmember Keith' councilmember waiters'Councilmember Ukkundo' OohwakaExcused Absence: Councilmember Dodson

Call to Order: MaYor Lillie MartinPrayer Councilmember DowningFlag SaluteApproval of MinutesMinutes for Januafy 8,2013 and January 16,2013 were tabled until March TownMeeting.Motion made by Councilmember Waiters to table January 8 and January 16'2013Minutes until our Ml;h rown Meeting. Motion second by councilmmber saunders'Ali Ayes. APProvedTreasuret'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 systemo Begun to work on our budget for next year to layout framework' Reqeived notification from the county about our constant yield' it say we areexempt.r Received f,rnal 2 Opetating Property bills'. LLEB GRANT - 1002 - grant*u' to purchase ?qlipment' chief fuce hadapplied for this grant. Equrpmgni*ur p.l.ttased. Remaining baiance can not beused for "";d;;;;epthat they weie given !o Tgwn for. Will make contact torerurn funds or will see if they wili give smethinin writing that allow thosefunds to be turned over to the police department' Grant was $19'000' it's about5207.25Ieft in there'Motion to approve Tfeasurer's Report for the month of January, made byCouncilmemberDowningandsecondbyCouncilmemberSaunders.Mayor Mar-tin - it's beeriproperly *orrd and second that the Treasurer's Report beapproved. All AYespoti"" Department's Report - Sgt' John MorrisStatistics rePort on fileo Attended class for Live Scan, officer.Tucker, Mr. Humphrey and Sgttvto.rir. on ,tt" 18th of this month we can start fingerprinting.. Prices vary according to State Law for Live Scan'

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All Ayes. Motion aPProved.M"y;; Marlin - the Police Depattment Repor[ has been approved'. Code Enforcement Reporl - Nft' Sylvester VaughnsReport on f,ilePreparing to go to court on:706 69'n Avenue5406 Addison Road5603 Kolb Street - conceming the trash953 Eastern Avenue - WaS nOt approved, need use and occupancy Permit'108 62"d Avenue - Trash - County preparing to go to coutt'Motion to accept code Enforcement nepri rnade by councilmember Saunders andsecond by Councilmember Downing' All Ayes'Muyo,lliartin _ the code Enforcement report has been approved.Mayor Martino lntroduced new Town Manager, Mrs' Doris Sarumi'o Attended Black Mayors workshop held inNorth Brentwood on26th January wasvery interesting. Trinin was done by Judge Alexander williams.. Attended on Fbruary 9t the Lt. Govemor's breakfast.. Put package in yr boxes about WSSC's work that will be going on for 10 months'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'. was interested in Public safety, asked the Lt. Governor if he would considerassisting the Municipalities as well as the County in securing the borders from. ffi3r:::'i: a line item in the budget to assisr, would like to keep thatdiscussion open with whichever candidate Gansler or Lt'Gov' Brown'. Need a coaliion of County ancl Municipal leaclers to bancl together ancl try to sortthis thing out' Will be following up with his office'Mayor Martino Tour given last saturday was very informative: ]t ut given by the observerNewspaper. The African Americn Museum did a documentary on the 4 oldesttowns.o Attended comcast meeting on February 8th. Update on when negotiations willstart will be quite a few more months'

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"""ttff:I1$;*"r,s breakfast arong with the other councilmembers andMaYor.."tff*:'0ffi#i':ifryd the Governor,s budget. Have abour e millionott*t established for Public Safety'o They spoke about partnoring wittr otrrer businesses and growing businesses' Theyp", *i,rtasis on cleaning up yotrr Town'r Discussion about blight property' property-lo*q:i up or not kept up'o Need to "rr*lp *nt *" have to partnership with anybody.Councilmember Downing. Attended breakfast for the Lt' Governor'oReportedonheatingdJ:Beenworkingonthisprojectforquiteawhile'proposal *.;';J-"d'ir,;t *orr. orri.- w nuut p'tn"ied with Pepco to reduce theamountofcostfortheheating.unit.Tomorrowwewillstartwith3nwcompanies.'h" "rit*i1 **itti u*

;J electric' Pepco offering us a discountor rebate and30% energy efficient unit'"""tt"#:ffiii"iiiii*, ror his due d*igence, ror putring in the timeand work'Mayor Martin ,r-^ L^r -^nn*izer7 and thaflked CouncilmemberoStatedintheDecembermeetingshehadrecognizedandthankedCouncDowning for all he has done'a"ttff:::i:tiersenay preparedness meeting onthe first saturdav of the month'o There is a Mou that we "* p**"rrnip *,* *l Municipalities where they canassist us with manpower * .tip*t when needed' Wili follow up and report. 13#,i"#ffiEvent was a success. rhanked Mr. Jordan for sropping bv.olnquireauuo.,tdatethetibrurywouldbeclosing.Thislibrarywillbeclosingforremodeling, when they open Cin er""'s Libiary' The kids can go to SpauldingLibry or"oArenfi6rary.^-t t"pp"sed to be a six month project'. Bus stop -leson Road and L strei need to contact councilmember Harrisonto assist in moving the bus stoP'Oath of Office. Sgt.Morris - s\/orn in as the Acting Chief of Police'naing iR"soi'''tio" FHR 01-13 by Mrs' Tucker - -o Resolution read into the rvrinut"s iocreasing the Term of off,rce for the Mayor andCouncilfrom|yearsto4yearsforthenextproceedingCouncil.Motion made UyC".*if*"*U"ip-1"i" gto acceptResolution FIIR 01-13 to increasethe term of office to 4 years' motion '""o" by Councilmember Waiters'

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Councilmember WaitersFor the RecordFHR 01-13 Correction - Reference Section 1 - 4Mayor Martin - it's been properly moved and second that Resolution FHR 01-13 beapproved.Mayor Martin Ay", Councilmember Saunders Ay", Councilmembel Keitli Aye,Councilmember llkkundo'Oohwaka Aye, Councilmember Downing Aye,Councilmember'Waiters Aye.Mayor Martino 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 aboutour 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 Malland she talked about Maryland Univ. joining Prince George's Hospital.o Health Care Enterprise, Capitol Heights is designated as the Health CareEnterprise. Fairmount Heights and Seat Pleasant are in it because our z code is20743.. Mrs. Capers mentioned the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday. I'm thankful for youall.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 beenworking with the State trying to get the copper plates restored for the VFWMemorial.

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTSMAYOR AND TOWN COLTNCILTUESDAY, MARCH T2,2OI3WORKSESSIONPRESENT: Mayor Martin, Councilmember Downing, Councilmember Waiters, Councilmember Keith,Councilmember Saunders, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka

Call to Order: Mayor Lillie Thompson MartinPrayer Councilmember SaundersTreasuret's Report - Mrs. Susan WalkerReport on fileo Payment made on bond for Packer Truck, it's almost paid off. Payment due inMay. Talked to the Town Manager conceming a computer for her off,ice and an ITTechniciano Got RFP for doors downstairso Have got new Officer on payroll and Mrs. Sarumi on payrollCouncilmember Waiters

Questions about line items:. 7330 - Youth - Backpackso 4400 - Special Events what's the differenceo 7330 - SeniorMrs. Walker. Line item 4400 - is for special events such as an Anniversary for the Mayor andCouncil, money is set aside for the entire group.. 7330 - Senior Citizens this line item is mainly used for what CouncilmemberDodson does for the youth and seniorsCouncilmember Downingo Talked about debts we need to pay off. Paypal - did we get any information on that?Mrs. Walkero Debts-we need to pay off the line of credit, the Afforney's taking a look at thecars.. Wilt get that information and get back with you about Paypal.Police Department Report - Chief John MorrisReport on Filedo was to set up an e-mail account with CJIS.

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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 vehiclesthere, will give you a copy of the letter.Chief Moniso Fleet Maintenance doesn't work on Dodge Chargers, they do pre-maintenance, ifthey 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 beenthrough it, have checked the VIN on them. V/ill check and get back with youabout that vehicle.Mr. Ukkundo'Oohwaka t. Tags are expired on Code vehicle since it hasn't been through emissions.Councilmember Keitho We had an increase in crime on Sheriff Road and Addison Road in the last month.Town Manager's Report - Mrs. Doris SarumiReporl on FileGuest - Mrs. June Dillard, Former President of NAACPChallenged Park and Planning in 2008 about why more African American Historic sitesin the County and the District were not receiving priority in terms of funding. Ichallenged them about how they spent our money for restoration and how they weremaintaining what they had brought. The group became formerly alegal entity in2009the name is African American Heritage Preservation Group.. $100,000 if you do a grant application, due date July i5,. 501C3o Pittman House is already designated as a historical site.. There is a hold on the demolition of the Pittman house. Reached out to theCounty, 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 theMayor. I have pictures taken last Friday when they were here of the inside of theproperty. I asked her to come and do that and she does not work for free and Iwill 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 consento Do emergency building inspection and hire preservation architectureTOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS03t12/20t3PAGE 2 OF 5


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. Emergency stabilization of house, closing the whole in the roof, board up withplywoodo Remove personal items. For 5 years $ 1,000,000 have been set aside in the state of Maryland for thepreservation 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 shereceived tax bill today and there is a lien on it.Mr. Morriso Stated she can donate house to 501C3 and take a tax deduction on her federalincome tax, can sign it over to 50iC3.Mrs. Caperso Mrs. Upshur had2 mortgages on the property and they sent her a 1099forgiveness on one.. Spoke with Mrs. Upshur she stated her husband had a will and everything was leftto her and she said if you want it you can have it.

DER - Condemnation Officer Joseph Jonesr 505 Eastern Avenue have had 3 fires. 505 Eastem Avenue was condemned because it is a safety issueMayor Martin. Asked Mr. Jones for his help at 704,706 and 708o 716 60tl'AvenueMr. Jordano Need to take care of the tax saleMr. Curtis Morriso Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreation and SafetyVolunteer Organization. Ifyou put in 50 hours ayear for 3 years and you can get a break on your taxdeduction. Status of HUD Property, OMB circular 8129 revised dated January 20,2013,online omb.gov - Relief of Debto 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 theLegislative body.. The Charter should state that anyone seeking off,rce in this Town, must be acunelt resident and must maintain residency in this Town while servicing andmust 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.TOWN OF FAiRMOLINT HEIGHTS031t2/20t3PAGE 3 OF 5


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. 2 people in Town worked at the White House, Mr. Pinckney, worked in the WhiteHouse, and Mr. Johnson, we called him (White House Johnson) worked withPresident 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 reachingout to help me.o Sent letter Febru ary l6th, received response after that due to other kids that werekilled around this date.Councilmember Waitersr Information on the Library closing and getting transportation to another library. April I,2073 Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Heights Recreation CenterMrs, Syphaxo letter from her attorney about use of alley and neighb or at 523 Eastem Avenue.Mrs. Sherri Downingo Concerns about accidents happening on Sheriff Road and the parking.Mayor Martin - Fire Department infractionso Double doors, ceiling tiles, fire extinquishers and remove old light fixtureso Mrs. Sarumi talked to Carlton about some of the infractionso Councilmember Downing, had 2 estimates for the Heating and Air Conditioningunit, one is for a carl'ter unit and one is a Lennox unit. Referred by the energyauditor company. Councilmember Downing prefer the carrier unit.Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka made a motion to accept proposal from ScardinaPlumbing 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, CouncilmemberUkkundo'Oohwaka, Aye. Councilmember Dodson not present.Motion approved.Mayor Martino Bill 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 Wednesclayof the month. Public Hearing will be to change the term of office from2 years to4 years.o Need to check information about the bonding.Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwakao Beautification Program, Sunday, April21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, event for theTown, Fairmount Heights Preserving our Town through Beautifrcation.. Mr. Jones, County Code Enforcer, asking him to speak about our codes and theCounty codes to educate the community about our codes and our Ordinances.

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o Contest for the community as far as beautifying their homes, will be giving adoor prize. Will be putting out a personal invitation.Mayor MartinNeed to find out what the pleasure of the Council is to explore ownership for PittrnanHouse.Is everyone in agreement to find out if we can savage the house?Councilmember Ukkundo' OohwakaWhat are we going to do with it after restoring it? Are we going to consider making it amuseum 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 theycan come up with some more suggestions.Councilmember Waiters - once house condition is rehabilitated what about otherproperties along that line that need restoring, like they do a strip mall. Do we have theoption of moving in that direction?Mrs. SarumiI think right now we should not bite off more than we can chew, I think we need to focuson the Pittman House.Council was in agreement to have Mrs. Sarumi explore to get more information about thePittman House.Councilmember Waiterso Mentioned lien of $16,000 from cleaning property?Mayor Martino Stated it was $1600.00, Mrs. Sarumi will explore that.Councilmember Ukkundo' OohwakaWe 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 hidetheir eggs. April 1't, Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. will have a flyer, itwill be atCedar Heights Recreation. Senior Outreach Program for identity thief, scams and domestic violence.o Extreme Teens Programo Community Service Hours for the Justice SystemMotion to adjourn made by Councilmember Saunders, second by CouncilmemberDowningMeeting acljourned 1 1:16 pm

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Apri! 3, 2013Agendal. Overview and Purpose of Meeting - Doris Sarumill. Employee Benefits and Other- Personnel Matters - Mrs. Walker- Staff Evaluations - Mrs. Sarumi- Suggestions from Employeeslll. Management Systems- Technology lT Systems

- Webste for the TownlV. lmmediate needs of each department and how tothose needs (next 90 days)- Public Works- Code Enforcement- Police Department- lmprovements to Town Hall

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TOWN OF FAIRMOI-]NT HEIGHTSMAYOR AND TOWN COLINCILTOWN MEETINGMARCH 2O,2OI3PRESENT: Mayor Martin, Councilmember Saunders, Councilmember Dodson, Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka,Councilmember Keith, Councilmember Downing, Councilmember WaitersPrayer - Mayor Lillie Thompson MartinApproval of Minutes - January 8,2013'Worksession and January 16,2013 TownMeeting.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 andJanuary 16 Town Meeting.Mayor Martin - stated Mrs. Walker had illness in her family. We can table her reportuntil next month.Police Department Report - Chief John Morris. Problem with Live Scan, Mr. Humphrey reported the problemo Camera on Addison Road will be moved on the other side of the road within a

over an took the fence outo The Code Enforcer's car has been sent down to Fleet Maintenance to get itchecked out. One of the blue charger's, one of the pulley's broke.Mayor Martino 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 aboutgetting?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 gothrough the computer.Resident - when I come in with a number fi'om the agency does that number supposed tomatch the agency? Does the information go to them or do I get the information rightthere?Chief Monis - replied yes it should match agency. No we don't get the information it gostraight to the State and/or the FBI. It will go to company or address that you want itretumed to.Mrs. Haynes - Stop sign end of 59"' street, is there anyway we can get the Do Not Entersign tuned around, or maybe if the trees or shrubbery get cut back. People can't see thatsign depending on which way you come. That's K Street.TOWN OF FA]RMOUNT HEIGHTS03/20/2012PAGE 1 OF 5

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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 SarumiStarted position February 11,2013Report on fileMotion made by Councilmember Saunders to approve the Town Manager's Repofi,second by Councilmember WaitelsMayor 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 AyesMayor 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 isgrowing, the cars double parking and concerns about someone getting hurt. Therehas also been an accident there. Crowd control is also an issue.o crowd control is a concernMotion to approve the Police Department's Repod for the month of February made byCouncilmember Downing, second by Councilmember KeithAll AyesMayor Martin - Police Department's Report has been approved.Code Enforcement Report - Mr. Vaughn - excused absenceReport on filee 5406 Addison Road, Old Ship of Zion Church will be opening soon . All permitshav 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"dAvenueMayor Martin's Updateo Pittman House - tried to reach the County Municipal Liaison, the Town has donea 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'Oohwakaand her husband, Mrs. Capers, Mrs. Shelton and myself attended. That was thegrant due in July.o Attended on March 4, Night in Annapolis for the 24th Legislative District givenby 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 CosbyOn 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 Raygot a special award and numerous other people, Some were not present but wemade sure they received their award.On March 19th Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Sarumi and myself attended LGIT conferenceinLaplata. There was a lot of information that came out of that meeting'Councilmember Saunders. No ReportCouncilmember Keith. Calls for Service,200 or 250 calls in Fairmount Heights. Thele have been a lot ofauto thiefs, for the month of February. In Chapel Oaks there have had 5 strongarm arrests. 3 arrests and 1 possible arrest. They wanted our citizens to be awaresince it's so close to Fairmount Heights, across from Ebony Irur, on LeroyGraham Drive 3 streets back up in there since our kids walk thatpath going toschool.Councilmember Ukkundo' OohwakaAttended seminar on Grant Writing on Saturday was able to speak with2 of theCommissioners that would like to help us stabilize the Pittman HousePGCMA, with PEPCO on emergency Preparedness demonstrated things they areputting in place as fall asAttended with Councilmember Keith District 3 monthly meeting.On April 20 we will be having a Fairmount Heights Beautif,rcation Day, andcontests, there will also be some information about health services in oursurrounding areas and some information about our local codes and some of thecounty codes. Hope you all will come out and join us'

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Councilmember DowningUpdate on getting Town more enefgy efficient. Assessment was done on anenergy efficient HVAC system.Upgrading refrigeratorAdditional Lighting in the Parking Lot, working on putting sensors in the hall,offices and bathroomsThis will help save money for the Townoo

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Attended Civic Association meeting to see if we could savage the Pittman HouseZumbaclasses from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday and on Saturdays fi'om1 1:00 am -12:00 noonAttended JoAnn Benson's Meeting, received infolrnation about the new regionalmedical center that will be in Prince George's County.

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o 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.o Attended Historical'Women's Day this Sunday past.Councilmember Waiterso Information to make our seniors more aware of pending thiefs, domestic violenceand safetyo Other information to share with youth for basketball tournaments and ExtremeTeens. 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 busshelter. Announced Mrs. Marvray with the Criminal Justice program was presentMayor MartinWe had originally said we wanted her to come to a Worksession, that was why we didn'tput her on the agenda. Mayor Martin asked Mrs. Marvray to come to our nextWorksession, but if it's the pleasure of the Council Mrs. Marvray may speak concerningher presentation of what her program consists of.Guest - Effre Marway Community Service Renaissance Drug Program20 hours of community serviceGuest, Mr. Proctor from the program - stated that his working in the community allowedhim to feel more productive. Even though he worked very hard it helped his self esteemand he felt fulfilled giving back.Councilmember DowningQuestion - how big is your program?Mrs. Marvray- we have 7 people in the program. The program is 6 - 9 months. I have been with thisprogram 2 years.Mrs. Capers - Civic AssociationDiscussion about the Pittman house and how it is part of our history and we need to savethe house.Mr. Jordano Stated his grandfather was one of the first black property owners in FairmountHeights. He's challenging the Mayor and Council to name this room after thefirst female Mayor, Ruth Brown.o Closing of the library, would like to address how our kids need transportation toget to Glenarden.. On May 2011, asking Mayor and Council about complaint submitted to the EthicsCommittee bv Councilmember Cooks.TOWN OF FAIRMOI]NT HEIGHTS03/2012013PAGE 4 OF 5


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o Have a list of people who are on the Memorial Copper plate.Public ParticipationMr. Proctor - spoke about what it meant to him to do his community service hours here.Mrs. Capers - Civic AssociationConcems about our history, the Pittman House.and why we need to keep the house frombeing destroyed.Mr. Jordan - also stated his concems about people coming in town destroying ourhistory, we need to save our history, the Pittman House. He asked the pleasure of theMayor and Council about the Pittman House. He stated his grandfather was one of thefirst property owners in Town. He also asked Mayor and Council to consider naming theCouncil's meeting room after Ruth Brown. She was the first female Mayor for the Townof Fairmount Heights.Question about letter that was submitted to the Ethics Committee in resard to theElection?Mrs. Clark - Asking again about the status of the alley's in the community?Mayor Martino Will present infonnation to the Town Manager. She will review the informationabout 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 DodsonMotion approved.

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TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT FIEIGHTSMayor and Town CouncilTown MeetingWednesdaY, APril 17, 2013Present: Mayor Martin, councilmember Downing, councilmember ukkundo'oohwaka'Councilmemter Dodson, Councilmember Keith, Councilmember WaitersAbsent: Councilmember SaundersApproval of Minutes - 12 February Worksession and 20 February Town Meetingu"d tZMalch Wolksession aud 20 March Town MeetingCouncilmember Downing made the motion to approve minutes for 12 Februaryworksession, 20 Februut"y to*n Meeting, I}Marchworksession and 20 March TownMeeting, motion second by Councilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka. All AyesMuyo, fu,artin- Minutes have been approved for February Worksession and TownMeting and March Worksession and Town Meeting'Treasurer's Report - Mrs. Susan'WalkerWould 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 adegree. In 2008 had a deficit, did furlough employees. In 2009 had a deficit, did furlough employees. In 2010hada deficit, did furlough employeeso In 2011 didn't have a deficit, did not furlough employeesIn2012didn'thaveadeficit,didnotfurloughemployees. In 2013 wehope we won't have a deficit and we won't have to do a furlougho Net Income Sg3,ggz,we have as a Town made improvements' All expenses havebeen paid and they e current. We have one issue we have to deal with and that isthe loan with the h*g", cars. The loan is in default, it's been in default severalyears. The attomey, the Mayor, Mrs. Sarumi and myself are working out asettlemento Pass 2 years audit have shown things have improvedo Auditors sent me the engagement letter for the FY13 audit. When we finish first initiative draft at lease the Mayor and Council will be able tosee the growth we have made'. RFp as required for bids for door that need repairing ol replaced, tabled IT' Needto find totl needs for Staff and Mayor and Council. Immediate needs to getheating system repaired and doors replaced'. Carlton has giverrus information on equipment needed for Public Works. Chief Mo6is has done a really good job communicating tl're needs of the PoliceDept. persorurel, equipment and Public Safety account'TOWN OF FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS04,1712013PAGE I OF 5


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Motion made by Councilmember Dodson to approve the Treasurer's repoft and the TownManager's Report and second by Councilmember DowningTown Manager - Mrs. Doris SarumiReport on file ..Police Department - Interim qtglJ+4srdqMarch Statistics Report8 - 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 RecordI was informed, on last We{qsc!qy;!g{]-10th that I would no longer be serving as yourpolice chief, and your Counil in E-xecutive Session on Tuesday night 9th of Aprit votedto bring in an outside agency which is the Maryland State Police to run the policedepartment after they are here for 3 months then they are to report back their findings towhat 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 reservepolice offlrcers which for a bear minimal cost to the Town, which would be in-serviceannual training and fire arm training. Also they would be Maryland certified and theycould combat the issue of the Town. I was told by one of the Councilmembers therewasn't going to be any hiring of additional offtcers until aftel the upcoming election. Buton Tuesday April 9th the Council mnade a decision to run or oversee the policedepartment to have an outside agency come into your Town. I have asked for months toget the police cals fixed and hire additional off,rcers and to date some of the cars havebeen 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 topurchase 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 theelection. 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 lackof coverage we respond to. I don't have adequate tools to have a chance to be successfulas your chief of police. But the Council is quick to reach out to others to make it look likeI am incompetent and don't know what I am doing. I feel like solne, not all want to seeme fail and remember it took 4 votes in order for a decision to be aware. I would like tothank the Mayor and Council for giving me the opporlunity to serve you as your chiefof police for the short time I've been. I've truly liked serving the Town of FairmountHeights, have been serving you since 2003, it's like being at home.For the RecordAfter informing you this information I hope there isn't any retaliation by tliis governmentor the next Council. It was only right as taxpaying citizens of any major changes to yourcommunity and public safety for your family, friends and visitors who come in toFairmount Heights.Mr. Jordan - In order to rnake a justification of this nature to bring in state trooper, it hasto be a written justification. 'Who's the spoke person, who write justification?Mayor Martin - rccognized Councilmember Keith as Chair of Police Department.TOWN OF FAIRMOLTNT HEIGHTS04/17120t3PAGE 2 OF 5


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Councilmember Keith - stated we basically have a gag orderwe cann't discuss whathappened in Executive Session.Mrs. Syphax - we need a public safety committee. I say that Chief Morris be givenfavor, because of the work he has clone.Mr. Jordan - Civic Association want to establish a committee within our organization forPublic 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'nat7:30 pm on Public Safety.Need a motion to approve Police Department repofi.Motion to approve Police Department report made by Councilmember Dodson, secondby Councilmember WaitersMayor Martin-AyeCouncilmember Keith- abstain, Councilmember Ukkundo' Oohwaka-abstain,Councilmember Dodson-Aye, Councilmember Downing-Aye, Councilmember Waiters-Aye.Mayor Martin - Ayes have it. Motion approved.Code Enforcement Report - Mr. Sylvester VaughnsReport on fileMayor Madin's Report. UCAP Clean and Green program accepting applications for the program 301-322-5700 xI12. Mosquito Application, Exemption forms if you want to be excluded from thesprayingo Meeting last Friday concerning preservation of the Pittman House 505 EasternAvenue DER Meeting, met with Chair Adam Otiz,30 day hold was placed on itMrs. Shelton, Civic Association was at the meeting on the 12" a letter was sent to Mr.Otiz through Mrs. GabrielMayor Martin - we will send a letter out from the TownHealth Iniative Project, going to have a big ground breaking, need representatives forsubcommittees. Need to have a police chief represent one of the major committees. Thisproject will include Capitol Heights, Fairmount Heights and Seat Pleasant. Theemergency room cost is around $3000.00.Council ReportsCouncilmember Dodson -had to leaveCouncilmember Keith - had no reportCouncilmember Ukkundo'Oohwaka - would like to bring clarity to citizens of FairmountHeights. 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. Iwant to make it clear the Council does participate within the community.. I have also been working with the Civic Association trying to save the PittmanHouse.TOWN OF FAIRMOLN{T I-IEIGHTS04il7/2013PAGE 3 OF 5


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. I did the research in reference to the Deed of the House and provided the CivicAssociation and the Historic Preservation with information in regards to thehouse.. 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 wasup, as a result I picked that up and saved on the light bill and made lightinginside and outside more energy efficient.. Signed contract to replace HVAC systemo Partnered with Pepco to add $3100 toward purchase of HVAC unit Starting another project with Pepco to further energy efficiency for refrigeratorand stove, my goal is to make this a green building

Councilmember Waitersr Installation of playground equipment. RFP we need to take a look at our it needs. discussed moving the bus stop at L and Addison Roado 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 CenterPublic ParticipationMayor Martin - received information for Community Celebration Block PartyAprrl27'n next Saturday from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Location 5500 block of K StreetMr. Ukkundo'Oohwaka - asked questions about property behind Ebony Inn.Mayor Martin - stated covernant on the property need to be moved and since we have aTown Manager she will be checking into it. First we have to work on 62no we owe themCDBG fee.Mr. Ukkundo'Oohwaka - also asked about the 4 year term and vacant lot in the circle.Election - Mrs. SheltonAp123 - Candiclates ForumElection Day - }/ray 6,2013 from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMCouncilmember'Waiters - wanted to know the election board members?Mrs. Shelton - stated elections board members are Stephanie I{aynes, Joyce White andherself.TOWN OF FA]RMOUNT HEIGHTS04il7t2013PAGE 4 OF 5


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MayorMartinWelcomed new neighbors at 706 60th Place and thanked them for coming to the meetingtonight.Mr. Jordan - new contract with Comcast, have not got any feedback.Mayor Martin - attended meeting with them, will have to sit down and negotiate withComcast, probably in20l4. Will keep you posted.Mr. Jordan - concerns about WSSC and V/ashington Gas digging and tearing up ourstreets. They are using substandard materials and the quality of their work is not up tostandards. County inspectors are supposed to inspect their work and they should reportwhen they are working in the Town.Mr. Vaughns - whenever WSSC is doing work in the Town, we do get letters telling thedate and tirne they will be in Town.Need a Motion to AdjournMotion made by Councilmember Downing to adjourn, motion second by CouncilmemberUkkundo'Oohwaka10:30 PM

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