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Town staff described aging equipment and the benefits of the new meters during the discussion: officials said the currently installed meters and registers are reaching the end of their expected service life, that the new meters have an expected life of about 20 years and are more accurate, and that a vendor offered a software/antenna package the town could run in parallel with existing systems at no initial software cost. “They also, these new meters have a 20 year life expectancy, and they're also 98.5% accuracy,” a staff member said during the presentation.

Staff told the council they currently have roughly 200 replacement registers in stock and about 1,450 residential customers on meters. The town has delayed a full system replacement because of budget constraints but intends to install the Sonata meters in all new builds going forward so builders supply the new hardware at construction. Staff said the Sonata meters cost about $55 more per unit than the existing meter model, and that the town would not need to replace every existing meter at once; the transition could be phased in over time.

Councilmember (unnamed) moved to begin using the Sonata ultrasonic meter for all new homes once the town's stock of legacy master meters is depleted or sold. The motion carried by voice vote. Staff said they will continue to use existing registers for repairs until stock is exhausted and will keep the council updated on supply and costs.

The council's action directs staff to purchase Sonata meters for new connections and to run the new meter software in parallel with existing systems as part of a phased transition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Monday, June 9, 2025 - Town Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a motion to begin using Sonata ultrasonic meters for new residential water connections as stock of older master meters is depleted; staff said the new meters offer longer life and improved accuracy and will be installed for new developments going forward.","taxTitle","Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland","taxId",59809,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6205787,"Leonardtown council backs letter of support for Smash House liquor license",196,389000,585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3768569-080db07f3589bfb1cac474cf78fae83a&start=389&end=585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3768569-080db07f3589bfb1cac474cf78fae83a/thumbnail_389000.jpg","/articles/6205787/Leonardtown/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Leonardtown-council-backs-letter-of-support-for-Smash-House-liquor-license","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205787-f32424dcad14843b812913de524774ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1775138078&Signature=TT~CsWnhhWW9~iJXgVKGXJW~qH8sw6qbTwLgci5lSceOZ0lzkdCpwUTIHbDtvuMojJsP8SnXVz63fulItPBA60Y~riQGszcaGw0kW90CthFL2Cto4adBebn0MwOER-GBCDvy0S-rKQYOICoOBD~cvK9TAlJoMqQCCT8ah46BZDT0tvpeILIUrKcU4CETV0F6Zq5Tgv25rYhytwd6IMAz7iKPck1J8hu4vpG4hjldM9O4uDCH-wPDU2-J439H1ucn~txTsz4JboCut6GccD7XzpIxWrB~Gcb~ufNRkYhiqYbLUchYCMmm63z3AWvNWROW4wY9E4qMcFbWSTXn-jF86w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leonardtown Town Council voted Monday to send a letter of support for Smash House LLC’s application for a Class B restaurant liquor license for on‑ and off‑site alcohol sales and for an extension of premises tied to outdoor seating at 41656 Fenwick Street.

The council’s letter will accompany the applicant’s liquor‑license submission; the outdoor seating area had already been approved by the council on March 10, 2025, staff said. The owner of the building, Jim Hiles, told the council the outdoor seating will be shared between two businesses and that the deck would be divided to address separation concerns. “The board is usually concerned about separation from sidewalk and from adjoining businesses,” Hiles said, noting the planned division of the space.

Council members asked about timing and build‑out; the applicant said an opening in October or November was likely. Councilmember (unnamed) moved to send the letter of support; the motion carried by voice vote. No public opposition was recorded during the discussion.

The letter of support does not itself grant a license; it records the council’s position for the licensing authority and accompanies the applicant’s materials. The council wished the applicant luck during the meeting and closed the item with the unanimous vote.

Details recorded in the meeting: Smash House LLC asked for support for a Class B (restaurant) license and an extension of premise for outdoor seating at 41656 Fenwick Street. The council approved sending the letter of support.","The Leonardtown Town Council voted to send a letter supporting Smash House LLC’s application for a Class B restaurant liquor license and an extension of premise for outdoor seating at 41656 Fenwick Street.","actionData","errors"]

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Leonardtown council approves transition to Sonata ultrasonic meters for new connections

Leonardtown council backs letter of support for Smash House liquor license