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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1999
Page
3
Elaine Heiberg urged Frederick officials at a mayor and aldermen workshop to have the city repair and maintain sidewalks and clear snow. She cited a $7,000 personal sidewalk repair bill and said city action could be funded by taxes, with costs spread among sidewalk users.
Mayor Grimes directs staff to cost proposals while Mrs. Heiberg questions sidewalk skateboarders on front pages. Aldermen deadlocked 2 2 on painting Carroll Street Water tank, Kuzemchak absent, Baldi opposed, Nash concerned about skyline clutter. An informal deal with NewComm Net Inc and a plan to create a special events office are noted.
The planning commission postpones converting Patrick Street to two way traffic pending a comprehensive city study funded through the Capital Improvement Program. The move aims to assess benefits like better access and visibility for businesses against downsides such as congestion and reduced parking, amid resident safety concerns.
Frederick County Commissioners denied Howard Payne's request to rezone 16 acres on Barnes Road, delaying any rezoning until 2006. Planner Jim Gugel stated the area remains agricultural and Payne failed to prove a misfiled zoning mistake despite Payne's claim of planned subdivisions and growing nearby development. Gary Richard opposed the rezoning, urging a pause. Commissioner Thompson led the unanimous denial.
Maryland residents can help the Motor Vehicle Administration locate vehicles whose owners avoid state taxes. Call 1-877-BAD-TAGS 24 hours to report foreign registered cars seen in the same residential area for over 30 days. Callers supply license plate, location, and owner details.
Frederick County Planning Commission approved rezoning a little over two acres owned by Betty Routzahn from agricultural to highway service off Md 17 near South Mountain Road. Opponents cited traffic fears and growth-area concerns while the staff had urged denial.
Frederick Community College staff discussed at a Board of Trustees meeting the potential halving of the open campus tuition rate from 88.50 to 44.25 per credit for one class per semester with continuation for the next if completed. Trustees weighed enrollment gains against reduced revenue and urged surveys of current open campus students before the next meeting.
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