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Council declares old pickup truck surplus; approves open‑container waiver for Spring Arts Walk
Summary
The council declared one city truck (2011 Chevy) surplus and approved a temporary open‑container waiver for Frostburg First’s Spring Arts Walk. Councilmembers voiced support for continued funding of Frostburg First during the discussion.
The City of Frostburg on April 15 declared a 2011 Chevy pickup used by the city as surplus property and approved a temporary waiver of the open‑container ordinance for Frostburg First’s Spring Arts Walk.
Public Works staff described the 2011 Chevy as unsafe due to transmission failure and heavy rust from salt exposure; the council approved Resolution 2025‑15 to declare the vehicle surplus so it can be sold or scrapped.
Police Chief Costello recommended the council approve Frostburg First’s request to temporarily waive the open‑container restriction on Main Street for the Spring Arts Walk; the council approved Resolution 2025‑16. Chief Costello told the council there were no concerns from the police department with the request.
During discussion several councilmembers voiced support for maintaining Frostburg First’s hotel/motel allocations. One commissioner said on the record that he opposed any cut to the organization’s funding for the year.
Votes Both resolutions were approved by voice vote; the transcript records the motions, seconds, and unanimous voice approvals for each resolution but does not provide numeric vote tallies.
Ending: The city will remove the surplus truck from fleet inventory and implement the open‑container waiver for the upcoming Arts Walk event.
