Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Harrison C. Bristoll, Jr., W. Whaland Clark, Mabel Mumford-Pautz and J. Brian Kirby, Medford Capel, Utilities Commission Manager, W. S. Ingersoll, Town Manager, Joan Merryman, Stenographer, and guests.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the December 18, 2000 meeting. Mr. Bristoll moved that the minutes be accepted as presented, was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey announced that the Utilities Commission has cash on hand and in banks of $527,751.38.

Mayor Bailey called on Mr. Capel for his report. Mr. Capel reported that there was a leak in a 6" water line on Roberts Drive. He said while repairing that leak they cut a valve off and while repairing the valve they found that all eight bolts had rusted away and that caused another leak. He said all that has been repaired.

Mr. Capel said the Town received a letter from the Maryland Rural Water Association regarding Senate Bill #16. Mayor Bailey read the letter, which had been distributed to the Council. She said that the Maryland Rural Water Association, of which we are a member, has asked that we support efforts to have this bill defeated. The proposal by MDE to be able to fine small communities could bankrupt small town systems and the citizens they serve. Mr. Kirby suggested that the Town not only write our delegates but also the delegate sponsoring the bill and notify the Maryland Municipal League of our opposition to this bill. Mr. Bristoll moved that the Mayor and Council sign and forward the letter of opposition, was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any questions or comments. There being none, she asked the Council to review the bills presented for payment. Mr. Kirby moved that the bills be paid, was seconded by Mr. Clark and carried unanimously.

Mrs. Mumford-Pautz moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Kirby and carried unanimously.

Submitted by:
Joan Merryman
Stenographer

Approved by:
Margo G. Bailey
Mayor