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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1997
Page
4
Emmitsburg town council voted to raise the property tax rate from 53 to 61 cents per $100 for the 1997-1998 fiscal year and to lower sewer rates by 56 dollars per year per domestic unit. The hearing is set for July 7 to discuss proposed pay raises for the mayor and council after the next election.
Frederick County Commissioners defer ruling on bus contractor talks until questions on the new funding system are answered. Hal Keller seeks a letter confirming maintenance of effort funding to secure financing for bus buyouts and replacements. Commissioner Bruce Reeder aims to speak with the county comptroller, delaying action until Monday. The district plans to bid 3 million dollars for financing and buyouts, with a 5 to 7 year payoff. The IRS earlier deemed contractors as school employees, prompting the board to offer to buy contractor buses and hire them as district drivers.
Rockville official Douglas M Dun can cancels a 1000 watt radio transmitter and tower purchase from WINX AM after the County Council refused funding to expand the Enhanced Traveler's Advisory Radio System. He negotiates with owner William Parris to end the deal without losing the $50,000 county deposit as state support also failed to cover half the cost. The move ends a planned round the clock traffic reports and travel advisories for commuters countywide.
Burkittsville holds a special election to decide five additional speed bumps on Main Street amid farmer objections and concerns over historic character. Voters will choose yes to approve the plan or no to reject it. polls run 10 am to 8 pm at the Raritan Club.
County Commissioner Mark Hoke vows to reject the fiscal 1998 budget and capital improvements plan at tonight's vote in Winchester Hall. He criticizes budgeting unaudited surplus and opposition to a late school board funding plus 500000 from 1997 surplus for employee bonuses. No public comment will be allowed.
Eighth graders in Marcia Smiths Life Skills class at Monocacy Middle School completed a Junior Achievement program titled Personal Economics. Local business leaders Kim Chaney and Karl Morris from Morgan Keller Inc led six weeks of activities including mock interviews and job applications to help students plan budgets and future careers.
Democratic candidate Blaine Young urged setting clear city goals, streamlining permit procedures, and boosting economic development in Frederick. He backs completing Carroll Creek, Jobs Pathway, East Street extension, and creating incubator facilities while keeping environment and public safety a focus. He also proposes leveraging downtown assets and developing Seventh-day Adventist Church property into a regional tourist center.
More than 1900 seniors from Montgomery County are graduating this week. Quince Orchard leads with 46 graduates and a DAR Constitution Hall ceremony in Washington. Names include valedictorian Sam Jahanmir and salutatorian James Lee. Other schools also hold large commencements at Constitution Hall with top scholars and student speakers.
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