The regular Mayor & Council meeting has been rescheduled again due to the weather for Monday, February 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Funkstown Fire Company located on Westside Avenue.
The regular Mayor & Council meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, February 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Funkstown Fire Company located on Westside Avenue.
COMMISSIONERS VISIT FUNKSTOWN
As part of its regular meeting on January 26th, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Mayor and Council of the Town of Funkstown.
Mayor Robert Kline requested information on the proposed Funkstown Bypass, which would reduce traffic into and out of the town. County Administrator Greg Murray stated that design for the first phase of that project is 60% complete, and that construction could begin in the fall of 2010. The road would ultimately connect U.S. 40 with East Oak Ridge Drive. Phase one would run from East Oak Ridge to Frederick Street north of the Antietam Creek Bridge.
Commissioners also discussed long-range transportation plans, stimulus funds, the Courthouse project and drainage issues with town representatives and citizens.
Councilman John Philips lauded the Board for distribution of Hotel-Motel Tax funds to the municipalities, saying the funding has helped several town events.
Vice-Mayor Paul Crampton commended the Sheriff’s Department for exemplary police services to the town.
Councilman Kim Ramer asked about the planned route of Smith Boulevard, possible location of a large box store in the area, and impact of current economic conditions on County finances.
Staff commented that Smith Boulevard, a joint County/City of Hagerstown project is expected to connect Edgewood Drive with Hebb Road when complete. A site plan was submitted to the Planning Department showing location of a possible Wal-Mart store in the area between Rench Road and Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive, off Sharpsburg Pike. Commissioners reported that the County’s conservative fiscal planning over the past several years has prevented employee layoffs, and overall the finances are in good shape. Further cuts in State funding are possible during the current legislative session.
Commissioners approved receipt of a $76,000 grant to the Community Partnership/Local Management Board from Maryland Physicians Care for mental health services in Boonsboro schools, and heard of plans to use reinvestment funds to retrofit a location for The Family Center, and provide a school-based health center in the Boonsboro schools.
County Administrator Greg Murray reported that a meeting will be
held on Friday, January 29th with representatives of the 9 municipalities to begin a public information process regarding the Hotel-Motel Tax setoff plan.
The Funkstown Mayor and Council and Staff would like to extend to all
families a warm, safe, and happy holiday season.
October 29, 2009 – Funkstown Parade starts at 6:00 p.m. (lineup 5:30 p.m.)
on Chestnut Street (rear of Town Hall). Following the parade, a Halloween
Costume Contest will take place at the Funkstown American Legion. All
Funkstown children are invited to attend.
October 30, 2009 – Funkstown Trick or Treat is scheduled from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Funkstown residents who wish to participate, please turn your porch light on.
Trick or Treaters should remember the following safety tips: Never go out
alone. Stay in well lighted areas. Parents should check the treats, and HAVE
FUN! Trick or Treat bags are available for the children free at Town Hall.
December 11, 2009 – Old Tyme Christmas Celebration from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Events will include wagon rides to historic sites, Christmas entertainment,
luminary display, house decoration contest, and children’s activities.
There will be free refreshments at the Town Hall, and the shops will
remain open throughout the evening.
The last yard waste collection for the season will be Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
Christmas tree pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, and Tuesday,
January 12, 2010.
The Funkstown Ordinance requires that snow and ice shall be removed from
all sidewalks within the Town on the same day of the cessation of any fall of
snow, sleet or freezing rain or within the first ten hours of daylight after the
cessation of any such fall, whichever period is longer.
Please remember when filing your Maryland Tax Return, Form 502, put
FUNKSTOWN in the City, town or taxing area box.
In order to help keep the citizens of Funkstown informed of the activities of the town council, the agenda and the approved minutes will be posted under the Government tab. Also we have a new format for pictures in the picture tab, just click on the thumbnail to see the full size picture. Remember, that we are looking for re-enactors for the battles and craft vendors of the “Day in the Park”. Both re-enactors and vendors must register at the town hall for the event. Re-enactors may get the form on line under the “Day in the Park” tab.
Visit the new and improved Funkstown Web site at www.funkstown.com.
TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 1, 2, 2009
The schedule will be as follows: Friday, May 1, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on
Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The dumpster will be at the Funkstown
Community Park, and will leave promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, and at 12:00 noon on Saturday.
This is only available to Funkstown residents. You need to bring proof of identification – driver’s
license, water bill. No tires, batteries, paint cans, explosives, gas tanks, oil tanks, propane tanks,
radioactive material, items with freon, such as refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers, or
medical waste are permitted in the dumpsters. ONLY HOUSEHOLD DEBRIS PLEASE!
TRASH & YARD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAMS
As a reminder, the following trash and yard waste collection procedures should be followed.
Household trash is picked up twice each week on Mondays and Thursdays. Normal household
trash items shall be set at curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. before collection.
Yard waste will be collected weekly on Tuesdays, and will run from the first week in April through
the last week in November. Yard waste shall be set at curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. before
collection.
Materials to be recycled include: Leaves, Grass Clippings, Brush, and Small Sticks (less than
3 inches in diameter).
Yard waste shall be set at curbside, placed in: Reusable garbage cans, and Paper yard waste
and leaf bags Note: 30 gallon brown paper yard waste bags are available at most retail stores.
Yard waste will not be collected when set out improperly. Resons include: Wrong night, Plastic
Bags, Containers over 50 lbs., Dirt, Rocks, and Non-yard waste materials.
DAY IN THE PARK/RE-ENACTMENT
The Day in the Park/Re-enactment of the Battle of Funkstown is scheduled for July 11-12, 2009.
The event is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of activities for your enjoyment. The
Funkstown Fire Company will be selling food from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. and the Funkstown
Lions Club will be selling French fries. A 50/50 will be held to benefit the fire company and the
Funkstown Civil War Memorial Fund. Plenty of children’s activities are planned. The 97th
Regimental String Band will be playing. A fire works display will be held at 9:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar to bring your family to the park for a fun filled weekend.
When doing renovations or any construction to your property, please check with the Town Office to
see if a Building Permit is required.
Please remember when walking your pets to carry your Pooper Scooper. This includes walking
your pets at the Funkstown Community Park. This is an ordinance, and will be enforced.
Due to a lack of attendance and other events held on the same weekend, the Mayor and Council
have decided to cancel the annual Town Picnic this year!
To date the Water treatment plant is complete and producing cleaner water than is currently flowing down the Antietam creek. The new plant is state of the art and many other towns and cities have stopped by to see just how a proper installation should look before they start their own projects.
The community events for this year are Day in the Park to be held on July 11th and Olde Tyme Christmas that will be on December 11th. Both events are open to the general public and are great family entertainment. Each event has grown over the past few years to become two of the major events in Washington County with activities for young and old alike.