WANTED!  APPLICANTS FOR TOWN COMMISSIONER

With the recent resignation of Town Commissioner Robert (BOB) Harris effective 31 Mar 19, the Commissioners of Pittsville are soliciting applications for interested, qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the vacant town commissioner position. Any bonafide Pittsville resident and registered voter is invited to submit a letter of interest with qualifications to the President of the Town Commission, Mr. George Whited, Jr. 7505 Gumboro Road, Pittsville MD 21850 by 10 Apr 19 to be eligible for consideration. It is anticipated that the selected individual will be appointed at the next Town Commission meeting to be held on Monday, 15 Apr 19 at Town Hall. Any questions can be addressed to Commission President Whited by calling the Pittsville Town Hall at 410-835-8872

 

WATER OPERATOR BRANDON WILKINS RESIGNS FOR NEW POSITION

The Town’s long time Senior Water Operator, Brandon Wilkins has resigned effective 31 Mar 19 to accept a position with the City of Salisbury in their water department. The Town Commissioners express their thanks and appreciation for Brandon’s 11 years of dedicated service to the Town and wish him the very best in his new endeavor.

COMMISSIONER BOB HARRIS RESIGNS TO BECOME TOWN’S FULLTIME POLICE CHIEF

Commissioner Robert (BOB) Harris has tendered his resignation as a Town Commissioner effective 31 Mar 19 in order to continue to fulfill his duties as the Town of Pittsville’s first ever Police Chief in a full time employee status as approved by the Commissioners of Pittsville. Chief Harris has been serving as the Town’s Chief of Police in a volunteer status since the establishment of the police department in March, 2018. He not only will be responsible for the management/operations of the police department but will also continue to serve as the Town’s Code Enforcement Official and Housing Officer per the newly adopted Residential Rental Housing Ordinance.  The Town Commissioners wish to thank Commissioner Harris for his dedication and support during his tenure and look forward to working with him in his new role as Chief of Police.

SYNOPSIS OF PITTSVILLE TOWN COMMISSION MEETING

18 Mar 19

 

 

Minutes of 11 Feb 19 meeting were approved

 

Treasurer’s Report:   General Fund: $154,071.69

 

Utility Fund:   $220,991.12

 

Tad Farlow presented the Pittsville Fire/EMS report

 

Commissioner Bob Harris gave the Police/Code Enforcement Report

 

Town Manager Joe Mangini presented his “State of the Town” Address also informing residents that the recycling center by the County reports should be ready by fall, 2019. Town Commissioners will be having a work session with the Town Engineer to review pending major capital improvement projects (solar panels and water meters.

 

Town Manager also reported for the Town Engineer who could not attend tonight’s meeting.

 

The ordinance establishing the RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING/INSPECTION REGISTRATION was adopted effective 1 Jul 19

 

Two resolutions were introduced that would provide annexation for property owned by DHW Landholdings, LLC next to the new PITTSVILLE Ford complex under construction. Second readings for consideration of adoption scheduled for next Town Commission meeting (15 Apr 19).

 

Resolution approving registration/inspection fees for the RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING/INSPECTION REGISTRATION program was adopted.

 

Next Meeting: 15 APR 19 @ 7:30 pm at Town Hall

 

A closed executive session was held to discuss personnel issues immediately after the adjournment of town meeting.

 

TOWN OF PITTSVILLE

Request for Proposals

Refuse PickUp and Disposal Service

 

The Town of Pittsville is soliciting proposals to provide refuse pickup and disposal service for a three year period commencing July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. All responsible parties engaged in this business and interested in providing this service are requested to submit a proposal to the Town of Pittsville, 7505 Gumboro Road, P O Drawer A Pittsville, Maryland 21850.

 

The total number of units to be served weekly is approximately 600 with 2 bulk trash pickups scheduled for spring and fall collection. Service is to be provided every Thursday. Should day designated be a holiday, then service to be provided the following day. The successful bidder will be required one (1) waste disposal receptacle for each residential unit.

 

All proposals shall be sealed and marked clearly “Refuse Pickup and Disposal Services Proposal” and delivered to the Town of Pittsville at the above address no later than 2:00 p.m. April 19, 2019.

 

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond with an approved surety company in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of the initial one year proposal as surety for the execution of the contract. A certified check on a solvent bank, drawn and made payable to the Town of Pittsville in the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount of the initial one year proposal shall be accepted in lieu of the bond. Should any proposal be rejected, such bond or certified check shall immediately be returned to the proposer and should any proposal be accepted, such check will be returned upon proper execution and signing of the contract. Evidence of compliance with the Workers Compensation statues for the State of Maryland is required.

 

The Town of Pittsville reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or portions thereof and to make award with any bidder as is most beneficial and in the interests of the Town. Questions can be addressed by calling the Town Hall at 410-835-8872.

 

 

JOSEPH A MANGINI, JR

Town Manager

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE & WARNING!!!

 

The Town Commissioners and the Town’s Sanitary Sewer Department are reminding ALL town residents using the sewer system to desist and refrain from disposing of “handy wipes” into the town’s sewer system.  The “handy wipes” clog up the system and cause mechanical problems at the sewer pumping stations which require expensive maintenance.

 

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

ATTENTION!

Due to the work being conducted on the Town of Pittsville’s Comprehensive Plan, the Town’s Planning/Zoning commission will be holding their meetings on the FIRST Tuesday of the month commencing at 6:30 pm at the Pittsville Town Hall. This will be the NEW meeting date/time.

The public is always welcomed!