Kimberly M. Jahnigen Abner

The Mayor's Minute recap covered the primary topics from the workshop. Key discussions included a review of the first budget draft for fiscal year 2022-2023, with an objective to maintain current tax and utility rates. The Mayor and Council voted to distribute half of the planned premium pay to town employees immediately, with the remainder to be distributed in the fall. Furthermore, a decision was made to solicit qualified construction services to scope and cost improvements for the town-owned building at 115 to 117 North Main Street. An update was provided on the Bicentennial Committee's planning efforts following a recent community meeting. Lastly, the Mayor and Council discussed providing assistance to the Federalsburg Activity Center.

This recap summarizes the Mayor's Minute from a meeting that included a public hearing and a special meeting/workshop held on Monday, May 15th. Key discussions involved recognizing the Bicentennial All-Stars for May: Mr. John Stoll for his contributions to the printing industry and Miss Lulu Miralith for her community service, especially as a liaison for the Haitian immigrant community. A public hearing was held regarding an application for $800,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the engineering design phase of the sanitary sewer pump station upgrade project, estimated to cost $4.3 million overall. The Council adopted the application and the Community Development Block Grant public participation plan. Updates were provided on the AMI water meter project, noting that over 1,100 meters are installed. Resolution 2023-07 concerning the municipal town election and two-district map was discussed, detailing plans to submit a report to Judge Gallagher regarding amendments to the election system, including term lengths for the mayor and council members in Districts 1 and 2, following legal action by the NAACP. Additionally, the Mayor and Council reviewed the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, noting significant debt service payments. Recognition was given to the Federalsburg Police Department for National Police Week and to the Public Works department for their support during the Bicentennial Festival held on May 20th. Future events, including the Bicentennial Gala, were announced.