28 January 2008 | Approved: 11 February 2008
Mayor Compton called the regular meeting of the Town Council to order at 7:38 p.m. In attendance were Councilors Darrell Anderson, Charlie Challstrom, Georgette Cole, Kathie Evans, and Marida Hines. Also present were attorneys William Roberts and William Chen.
Pursuant to Section 10-508(a) 8., State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, part of this meeting may be conducted in closed session to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter.
Darrell Anderson moved to go into executive session for the purpose of consulting with counsel to obtain legal advice about pending litigation and to discuss strategy and analysis for the condemnation suit. Georgette Cole seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0. The executive session began at 7:39 p.m.. (David Stopak arrived at 7:41 p.m.)
Bill Chen and Bill Roberts gave a quick summary to the Mayor and Council. The remainder of the meeting was a discussion about legal strategies, ownership of the LOS property, and negotiations.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Roy McCathran, the Town's first mayor, referred poetically to Washington Grove as "a town within a forest, an oasis of tranquility and a rustic jewel in the diadem of the great free state of Maryland."
See Calendar of Permits issued for soccer on the Woodward Park Athletic Field
Bulk trash collection...05.17.08 Please make note of a new requirement to separate your metal from the rest of your trash.
Service issues? Please contact Kathie Evans
The Washington Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the recommended Master Plan for the Town of Washington Grove on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.