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MINUTES
January 13, 2025
The regular meeting of the Funkstown Mayor and Council was held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mayor and Council Chambers at Town Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Paul Crampton, Jr., Assistant Mayor Sharon Chirgott, Terry Feiser, John Phillips, III, Gary Middlekauff, Rich Gaver and Barry Warrenfeltz.
Also in attendance were Marie Royce, Angel Stewart, Deputy Dakota Watkins, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, and Brenda Haynes, Town Manager.
This meeting of the Mayor and Council, in compliance with the Maryland Open Meetings Law and the Emergency Ordinance of the Town regarding Open Meeting Compliance, will be audio streamed via the Town’s Facebook page. In person attendance is now permitted at the meetings.
A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by full assemblage.
Minutes
Motion was made by Councilman Rich Gaver, seconded by Assistant Mayor Sharon Chirgott to approve the minutes with the following corrections: Under Misc, change Scout Troop 123 to Scout Troop 23. Unanimously approved with the changes.
Audit Report – Albright Crumbacker Moul & Itell
Mr. Kery Swope, Partner with Albright Crumbacker and Moul & Itell, LLC, presented the annual audit report. The Town has a “clean, unqualified opinion.”
Page 1-3 – Independent Auditor’s Report
Page 9 – Statement of Net Position – Cash Position Is looking very good
Page 13- Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balance
Page 16- Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position
MML Dinner
A count was taken for the next MML Dinner to be hosted by the Town of Boonsboro. The meeting will be held at the Boonsboro American Legion Clopper-Michael Post 10 located at 710 North Main Street in Boonsboro.
The social hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by the evening meal at 6:45 p.m. The menu for the evening will consist of Roast Beef, Baked Ham, Roasted Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, and Pie. The cost for the meal will be $30.00.
Bills
Motion was made by Councilman John Phillips IIII, seconded by Assistant Mayor Sharon Chirgott to pay the bills. Unanimously approved.
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Misc
Deputy Dakota Watkins stated that he was on duty in Funkstown during the Olde Tyme Christmas event. The event was very nice.
The town manager was asked to get a price from Merrbaugh Demolition for the upcoming budget to possibly take down the old caretaker’s house on Lagoon Road.
Mayor Paul Crampton stated that the I&I Project is progressing greatly, but on Frederick Road in front of the old Mitzi’s property a sewer line needs to be replaced, because it is beyond repair for the slip lining. The cost of replacing the sewer line will be around $23,000. Motion was made by Councilman Rich Gaver, seconded by Councilman Gary Middlekauff to approve the cost of $23,000 to replace the sewer line. Unanimously approved.
Motion was made by Councilman Rich Gaver, seconded by Assistant Mayor Sharon Chirgott to adjourn. Unanimously approved.
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Brenda L. Haynes, Town Manager