Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz and James R. Johnson, W. S. Ingersoll, Town Manager, Jennifer Stead, Stenographer, and guests.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of May 19, 2003. Mr. Bristoll moved to approve the minutes as submitted, was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Chief Coryell stated that for the month of April 2003, there were a total of thirty-eight (38) adult arrests, involving the placement of seventy-eight (78) separate charges. Fifteen (15) of the charges were for CDS, ten (10) were for assault, four (4) were for armed robbery, three (3) for DWI, and the others for assorted offenses. There were eight (8) juvenile arrests with the placement of fifteen (15) charges. There were five (5) for assault, four (4) for possession of tobacco, two (2) for disorderly conduct and one (1) for CDS. Five (5) civil citations were issued. Calls for service in April were seven hundred sixty-four (764) and there were a total of twenty-six (26) accidents. He listed the number of calls by ward.

Chief Coryell stated that for the month of May he did not have complete statistics. However, there were forty-seven (47) adult arrests, thirteen (13) juvenile arrests, and they issued seven (7) civil citations. There were fifty (50) motor vehicle citations issued. There was a total of six hundred sixty-three (663) calls for service and there were twenty-five (25) accidents investigated. He listed the number of calls by ward.

Mayor Bailey stated that Chief Coryell was going to change his reports from the first meeting of the month to the second meeting on the third Monday of the month.

Mayor Bailey read a letter from Chief Coryell into the record. It described a training course that would facilitate understanding and relationships with the minority community. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Community Policing Institute would hold a problem solving workshop course at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 14, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The public was invited to attend.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz thanked Chief Coryell and his staff for the coverage at the Tea Party. Chief Coryell stated that there were no arrests or injuries at the festival.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that there was a request from the 2nd Maryland Fife and Drum Corp. to present music and life of a Kent County Civil War Soldier on Saturday, June 21, 2003 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There would be a parade group from 206 S. Queen Street to High Street to Fountain Park. A reenactment in Fountain Park to include music, campfire, drill squads, and firing of blank rounds from muskets. There would be approximately 30-40 participants. Mr. Hayman and Mr. Wyman, members of the 2nd Maryland Fife and Drum Corp. read a press release into the record.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz moved to approve the request for Saturday, June 21, 2003 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that the Chesapeake Country Alliance was going to celebrate the designation of Chesapeake Country as Maryland’s first Scenic Byway on Friday, June 6, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the foot of High Street. Elected officials from Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties would be present for the designation. Mr. Ingersoll stated that there was a request to close the foot of High Street from Water Street to the river on Friday, June 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz moved to approve the permit for the Chesapeake County Scenic Byway dedication on Friday, June 6, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that the DMV was adding a day each month to their schedule in Town. Their new schedule was July 14 and 15, August 18 and 19, September 15 and 16, October 20 and 21, November 17 and 18, and December 15 and 16. He said the expenses would not be doubled because the phone service was a monthly fee for local and long distance.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that everybody did a great job at the Tea Party and the street crew had the Town cleaned up by Saturday evening.

Mr. Ingersoll stated that there were plans on the books to repair the Wilmer Park bulk heading as well as the bulk heading at Cannon Street. He said there was funding and a proposal from McCrone, Inc. to do the foot of Cannon Street for $3,480.00. He said the Town should go ahead with the plans so the funding would not be lost.

Mr. Peter Heck of the Chestertown Chess Club was present to ask the Council permission to set up at 12 x 12 chessboard and kinds 30 inches tall at Fountain park on June 14th and June 28th from 8-11:00 a.m. during the Farmer’s Market. Chess would be open to the public to learn to play.

Mr. Clark moved to permit the Chess Club to set up from 8-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14th and June 28th as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mr. Heck stated that the Chestertown Chess Club met weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., at Play it Again Sam’s with members of all ages.

Mayor Bailey requested an executive session regarding a personnel matter. Mr. Bristoll moved for an executive session directly following the meeting under section 10.508 of the annotated code of the State of Maryland for a personnel matter. Mrs. Mumford-Pautz seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey stated that Music in the Park that was to be held on May 31st was cancelled due to bad weather. It was rescheduled for June 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Bailey stated that hazardous waste would be accepted on Saturday, June 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Nicholson Transfer Site. Mr. Bristoll stated that old television sets, computers and the like would be accepted as well. Questions could be directed to 410-778-6605.

Mr. Bristoll moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2-03 Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-04. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Mr. Clark moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4-03 Election Procedures for the Town of Chestertown. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz moved to adopt Ordinance 3-2003 Water and Sewer Ordinance Revision. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously.

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

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Bristoll and carried unanimously.

Submitted by:
Jennifer Stead
Stenographer

Approved by:
Margo G. Bailey
Mayor