Meadows Village Committee

Minutes Meeting

October 10, 2006

7 p.m.

LLA office, 6718 Coldstream Drive

The meeting was opened at 7: 05 PM by village committee chairperson Jerry Dorsey. He welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. There were 13 residents in attendance at the meeting.

Mr. Dorsey then briefly discussed the newsletter that was recently delivered to all Meadows residents. He also briefly discussed the minutes of last month’s meeting, explaining that they are also on the LLA website if anyone wishes to check them for further details.

Mr. Dorsey then proceeded through the meeting agenda items as follows:

1. Path to Mailbox

Further discussions with LLA officials have led to a decision to locate this path on the right-hand side of Eaglehead Drive leading to the mail boxes. The association will clear necessary trees and underbrush from this area to create a path wide enough to accommodate pedestrians safely from traffic. Additionally, the association will erect a fence along the path as it crosses over the stream to protect pedestrians from falling into this area. This work should be completed soon.

2. Meadows Village Sign Relocation

The entry sign has been relocated and lighting has been installed. The sign needs to be repainted. Paint previously used on the sign is supposedly available in the association office. If the paint is no longer usable, at least the colors used are identifiable and new paint can be purchased. This is a project to be considered for the spring. Additionally, the association is allocating the committee $175 to purchase and install new plantings and mulch for the area around the sign. Mr. Dorsey will explore items to be purchased for this project. It was also suggested that the committee consider purchasing native plantings from the Friends of the Lake plant sale this coming spring.

3. Newsletter

Melissa again requested additional volunteers to distribute the newsletter more efficiently and more effectively. It is hoped that the newsletter can be distributed in time for all residents to have a copy before the scheduled village committee meeting. Following the meeting several attendees signed up to act as “block captains” in distributing the newsletter.

New Issues

The issue of vandalism throughout the village and community was the primary item to be identified during this area of discussion. It was generally agreed that this issue and the idea of establishing a Neighborhood Watch Program should be the topic for discussion at next month’s village committee meeting. Mr. Dorsey will make the necessary arrangements so this can take place at next month’s meeting.

Guest Speaker

Sgt. John Teal of the Frederick County Animal Control office was our guest speaker for the evening. He had been invited to discuss the problems and solutions associated with stray and roaming animals. He provided us with a copy of the current laws regulating animals and fowl, and regulations regarding dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs. He explained the Animal Control offices activities ranging from investigating citizen’s complaints to issuing warning letters and citations. He suggested that many times the most effective means in dealing with these problems is an open and frank discussion with the pet owner, if they can be identified. If situations warrant, the Animal Control office will step in to resolve issues.

Sgt. Teal stated that his office is also responsible for handling all sick and injured wildlife. The removal of animal carcasses is however, the responsibility of the county and state road authorities. If these are found, call their office for the appropriate individual and number to call for removal. Sgt. Teal stated that an animal control officer is on duty until at least 11 p.m. every evening to respond to any emergency.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard E. Fisher

Village Committee Secretary

SPECIAL NOTICE: NOVEMBER 14^TH 2006 CRIME WATCH INFORMATION SESSION: This is only a fact finding meeting a date will be advertised for the Crime watch program in the near future. Officers from the police department will not be present at this meeting.

The next committee meeting will be held at the LLA offices on November 14, 2006 at 7 p.m. The main topic of discussion will be vandalism and the re-creation of a Neighborhood Crime Watch Program.

The assistant manager of LLA is compiling the information to hand over to the sheriff’s office. They are working on the crime watch program in LLA proper. The crime watch program still exists in LLA.

When you attend this meeting please provide times, events and addresses to assist police in this program. Pinpointing the locations of crimes will be helpful in staging protective actions. LLA staff is arranging a date for a presentation about the Crime Watch progam.