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The mayor told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that the resolution standardizes terms so seats expire July 31 and the city will aim to make appointments in August. The measure also establishes a 120-day holdover during which current members may remain if a new appointment is not finalized. The mayor said the administration will ask incumbents who wish to continue to submit the formal boards-and-commissions application (available online and as printed copies at city hall) so their names are in the appointment pool.

On application timing, the mayor said residents should submit applications well before the July 31 expiration; doing so puts a candidate “in the hat” for consideration. He said the application is short — name, contact, years living in Taneytown and relevant service or degrees — and a resume is not required. The mayor emphasized the process is intended as housekeeping and not an effort to remove members: “Don’t take this as we’re trying to kick anybody off the board,” he said.

The mayor also announced the city intends to limit residents to service on one advisory board at a time (ex officio council members are exempt). In light of strong public interest in Parks, Planning and Zoning, and the Election Board, he suggested the council consider adding a sixth member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to increase access. The change would require a code amendment and follow standard notice and council action.

Board members raised questions about timing for the chair election and existing bylaws that call for selecting officers in July; staff said they will propose shifting officer elections to align with the new August appointment cadence.

Actions on appointments will remain with council; the mayor said department heads will provide recommendations to help inform reappointments.

Ending: Staff said they will email the application to members and make printed copies available at the front office; members were encouraged to apply if they wish to continue serving.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks & Rec Advisory Board Meeting June 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Taneytown city staff and the mayor addressed questions Wednesday about a recently passed resolution that clarifies terms, staggering and appointment procedures for advisory boards.","taxTitle","Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland","taxId",71667,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6532957,"Taneytown outlines summer events, fountain repairs and park improvements",0,870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802061-cf12e08f3edd8e4247432c0bec2c94ed&start=870&end=870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802061-cf12e08f3edd8e4247432c0bec2c94ed/thumbnail_870000.jpg","/articles/6532957/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Taneytown-outlines-summer-events-fountain-repairs-and-park-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532957-bad5bfea970c72c23b9c34a5515b33b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1772777460&Signature=L0GQEwod6mB1myycVixWGafb4PGfb8jy2pJbJ7vND7e6lgJZtPi~BPZ0qgVbWUAkMz7-TJsfhIy8L29VOGUbqG9-9fIYBWiBBkN0R3Bz4XeyRBo59AhdykWFXusUqXwQyECM-C846zsmSRhAlXuhZE5AXUQyzl3XBgdX9Igqszitcp0e-kc7NjF1xI2SMxI6eK4p6ceGAH1tFJwEX6XhCJLb8AZfCskDw9WKKXqSiFxsFkVTzp496UuFSVs96yucxUZY0onntIvVAGaeRSmFFossPKEA1Om45iWhBMV-9OhBhGKAtYujxVWZzZn~duTLFznDGjsXpowC8x6FeN0~Lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taneytown Parks and Recreation told the advisory board on Wednesday that summer programming is underway and that maintenance work and equipment repairs are in progress across town parks.

Lorena reported that Yoga in the Park has begun and the next class is Monday the 16th; tennis clinics are open for registration; Movies in the Park will kick off with a showing of the live-action Cinderella on Saturday the 28th at Memorial Park; and a summer scavenger hunt will run June 20 through Aug. 31. The department also previewed the Independence Day celebration set for July 3 at 6 p.m., with fireworks scheduled around 9:30 p.m. and a rain date of July 5. Organizers said fireworks costs were about $6,500 on off-days; comparable displays on July 4 would be roughly $12,000.

On maintenance, staff reported work at Roberts Mill Park: a paved pathway from the pond trail to the dog park is being installed and the interior entrance corral paving is complete. Additional riprap work has been delayed by rain and contractor scheduling. Parks inspections at the end of May yielded a to‑do list that public works has mostly completed, staff said.

The commission also discussed a recurring mechanical issue with the pond fountain. Lorena said repeated motor burnouts have been expensive; staff will try new control-box settings, switch to a different service contractor to avoid repeated small repair bills, and plan to turn the fountain off at night to reduce debris intake. If those measures fail, staff will add a secondary protective cage around the fountain motor.

No formal actions were taken; staff will schedule repairs and continue event coordination with public-safety partners.

Ending: Staff asked the board to publicize event schedules and help recruit volunteers for large gatherings; the board was reminded the next major event is July 3 Independence celebration at Memorial Park.","Parks staff provided a run-down of summer programming and maintenance: yoga, tennis clinics, Movies in the Park and a summer scavenger hunt; Independence Day events set for July 3 with fireworks around 9:30 p.m.; staff described plans to troubleshoot a failing pond fountain motor and complete dog‑park pathway work.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6532962,"Wine, Art & Music Festival posts modest surplus; vendors, layout and weather cited for lower turnout",1175,1683000,2858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802061-cf12e08f3edd8e4247432c0bec2c94ed&start=1683&end=2858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802061-cf12e08f3edd8e4247432c0bec2c94ed/thumbnail_1683000.jpg","/articles/6532962/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Wine-Art-Music-Festival-posts-modest-surplus-vendors-layout-and-weather-cited-for-lower-turnout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532962-ead0899b662215373f1959a0e6ec149a/orig.mp4?Expires=1772777460&Signature=BAJi8ahP7YwK3jrCEL3PN~cxuQHOoLWSXDY8GWOe4JHbgTPac7UxWdT~SpQXZeqdbQ79jeBwY5~aUztL9mjQcJTsujucAaCmhGd6EKnVmbvBqEJGIqVa22XHUov9vL8BTFY~DcusUfcyucaLov30w~5hyR3vcKvPrYxuePqkshiS87jj0Er-EMVc~Uz19TH5Om4pc5KwKBLYAdFyfathVebsegbYau7Hpeia74nGpPNj~z8dnt1iMvb433tezuGGLDpq76oOlLcdqFwQEd2E7I3aBiWK6731oVgGe7MsxmyOkR0w-Adb-6jTzTXRmqSgNEkLmWENlTwI3q6xa3tXAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taneytown Parks and Recreation presented a preliminary post-event review Wednesday for the Wine, Art & Music Festival, reporting a modest net gain but a number of operational lessons for next year.

Lorena, Parks and Recreation staff, said the preliminary profit-and-loss statement showed the festival “in the black by a little bit over $2,000.” Ticket reconciliation and vendor reports put attendance at about 250 people. The department will reconcile final figures after June financials are posted.

Vendors and board members who participated in the meeting cited several reasons turnout and sales underperformed expectations: competition from other events and holidays, weather uncertainty that kept some food vendors away, and empty vendor spots from late cancellations. Staff said 57 non-food vendors had been signed before attrition.

Several vendors told staff the long, spread-out layout discouraged browsing; attendees were less likely to walk long distances between beverage and artisan vendors. Board members discussed tightening vendor rows so visitors can make an “oval” loop, and assigning a check-in or staff member to correct vendor orientation during early setup (some booths faced inward). The board also discussed contingency plans to allow food trucks onto the field when ground conditions permit, and to assign a tighter footprint for vendors if trucks are allowed.

Festival details noted in the meeting: VIP lanyards and glasses remained popular; more than half of VIPs chose the smaller, stemless glass. Marketing staff (Casey, Mackenzie) were credited with boosting online engagement through spaced vendor spotlights. Organizers also said raffle-ticket sales improved compared with the prior year.

No formal vote or policy change was taken; staff and board members agreed to carry suggestions into planning for next year’s event.

Ending: The board asked staff to prepare layout options and a food-truck contingency plan for the next festival season and to return with final reconciled financials after June close.","Festival organizers reported a preliminary profit just over $2,000 and about 250 attendees; vendors and board members flagged layout, empty vendor spaces and weather as key factors that reduced sales and attendee circulation.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6532966,"Memorial Park expansion stalled as engineering dispute, sidewalk requirement delay work",288,64000,352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3802061-cf12e08f3edd8e4247432c0bec2c94ed&start=64&end=352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3802061-cf12e08f3edd8e4247432c0bec2c94ed/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6532966/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Memorial-Park-expansion-stalled-as-engineering-dispute-sidewalk-requirement-delay-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532966-b7dfffacb2d13525e2c8c9c7f5a5a47a/orig.mp4?Expires=1772777460&Signature=M4bQ5XQzEUx~6N45w3S0QMF2RzM3SFGmUvjJ4KUBnmi4wpqHyeVIddq0BzwyX6eqKr7I6blvcqO7JTKUiS1TcoBKaBztBnw91ccyGIxOrVY5oFBFpdc8C2Yr5ZOfJWMNKpBXXlIcnUMpoGyKMF-9xjv2FSSbPIUMkFNh~8~W~BftPuHMQB6XqXBuSZV39~iwMkR99kNs-n9gmQEDBWwEJCOiLiEYbINM-N5-FswNs6jwWinRZj4PUNGTYU9YaWzReCj2LJrvAnxC8xC3a2u3OcRW7i4aY9tyJ18TazXZgSLxfnI6m0Yt3S2H2bMDzSk0hyS-piO79a4m6Wl~bK~LgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taneytown parks staff reported Wednesday that the Memorial Park expansion has paused while the town waits for clarity from Arrow Engineering on a sidewalk design and a construction timeline.

Lorena, Parks and Recreation staff, told the advisory board that Arrow had promised weekly updates but, after recent repeated requests, responded June 6 only to say it was “working on getting clarity on their timeline and confirming the sidewalk resolution.” She said Arrow later indicated a new engineer had joined the firm and was taking a fresh look at whether a sidewalk required by State Highway Administration standards could be kept in the design.

The sidewalk is a condition tied to the access road from Frederick Street (Route 84/184) and was previously approved for removal by State Highway if the town chose. Lorena said the new Arrow engineer thought a solution might be possible if the sidewalk could be designed to keep stormwater flow at or below 1 percent; that technical review is a principal cause of the delay.

The delay has real cost consequences. Parks staff said the project’s price rose by about $100,000 because of the hold-up. Morton Buildings and Martin Builders have been asked to value-engineer elements of the project — for example, replacing a 120-gallon water heater with a 75-gallon unit and selecting less expensive grease-handling equipment — to try to reduce the budget shortfall.

The project is funded in part by a federal grant with an approved start date of Oct. 1, 2023; the grant term is four years. Lorena said finishing earlier would improve the town’s prospects if staff ask the Department of the Interior to reimburse increased costs caused by delays.

Board members pressed for a deadline. One member asked whether the town could tell the engineer to drop the sidewalk if Arrow did not resolve the issue by month’s end; Lorena said the town, as the client, should be able to do that if necessary. She also noted the town had previously conceded to State Highway that the sidewalk would not be on park property; that concession had enabled the access road approval in the first place.

The discussion was a status update; no formal action was taken at the meeting. Staff said they will return with more information when Arrow provides its timeline and final recommendation.

Ending: The board asked staff to continue pushing Arrow for a clear decision so contractors can proceed; Lorena said she expects some resolution within weeks but reiterated she had “not heard from them” after the June 6 reply.","Taneytown Parks staff said work on the Memorial Park expansion is on hold while Arrow Engineering reconsiders a sidewalk design required by the State Highway Administration; construction costs have risen about $100,000 and the project must be completed within a four-year federal grant window that began Oct. 1, 2023.","actionData","errors"]

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