Denton Town News

A bi-monthly newsletter published by the Denton Town Council

Vol. 15, No. 1 & 2 January - April 2007 Free

Homestead Credit 2006 Year in Review To help homeowners deal with determined by local governments) There’s something about the sewer work, curb, gutter and large assessment increases state law for purposes of local taxation. In start of the New Year that naturally sidewalk work in segments as established the Homestead Property Tax other words, the homeowner pays inspires people to reflect on the past needed as well as construction Credit program many years ago. The no property tax on the market and to look forward to the future. to improve drainage. Also Homestead Credit limits the increase value increase which is above Although we are always working included will be road surfacing, in taxable assessments each year to a the limit. on new projects to better serve the intersection improvements at fixed percentage. Every county and The tax credit will be granted citizens of Denton, we too take a Second and Market streets and tree municipality in Maryland is required if the following conditions are met breath every once in a while and make replacements downtown. to limit taxable assessment increases during the previous tax year: a checklist of the accomplishments The design phase for the to 10% or less each year. • The property was not we have made and the things we still Fifth Street project from Market The Homestead Credit applies transferred to new ownership. need to address. to Legion Road began in the fall. only to the principal residence of the • There was no change in Here are some of the issues The project will include water line property owner and is based on the the zoning classification requested tackled during the past year: repairs, curb, gutter and sidewalk total market value for the dwelling by the homeowner resulting in an • Road improvements – The work as well as construction to and land associated with the dwelling. increase value of the property. Department of Public Works has resolve drainage issues. Street Technically, the Homestead Credit • A substantial change been busy addressing problem trees will also be included in the does not limit the market value of did not occur in the use of the areas as well as developing better project. The completed project the property as determined by the property. methods to anticipate future needs will feature curbs with uniform Department of Assessments and • The previous assessment and maintain our roads in a more width to help alleviate traffic and Taxation. It is actually a credit calculated was not clearly erroneous. efficient manner. safety issues. on any assessment increase exceeding A further condition is that This year major improvements Also completed was a GIS 10% (or the lower cap enacted by the the dwelling must be the owner's to Market Street was a key focal (geographic information systems) local governments) from one year to principal residence and the owner point. Phase I was completed in project that will enable Public the next. The credit is calculated based must have lived in it for at least the spring and Phase II will be Works to better evaluate, plan on the 10% limit for purposes of the six months of the year, including completed in spring 2007. Phase II and maintain the roads throughout State property tax, and 10% or less (as continued on page 27 will include water line replacement, continued on page 26 Downtown Denton Main Street Needs You The Main Street Program local merchants Volunteers will meet with business immediately. We are always looking is currently developing their The Promotion Committee and property owners in Denton. for fresh and innovative ideas. working committees to revitalize of 9 to 13 volunteers will work on Another goal of the ERC will be Call Linda Red fern Socks, Main the downtown area. We are now image development through business to determine the strengths and Street Manager for any additional looking for volunteers for the & community events, drawing the weaknesses of the downtown area information and to become part of the Design, Promotions, and Economic community to the downtown area. and to bring businesses back. The Main Street Program. 410-479-4315 Restructuring Committees. The The volunteers will work to make committee will ensure that every or email: linda@downtowndenton. requirements for volunteers include the community feel good about the building and lot is utilized in the best energy, motivation, and the interest downtown area, which will also way possible. Ideal candidates for the continued on page 31 to create improvements in the Denton attract new retailers. Special events ERC will be developers, marketing downtown area. The committees will both retail and community based professionals, realtors, teachers, meet monthly in Denton beginning will encourage shopping and create mathematicians, and writers. Index sometime January/February of a meeting place for the community. There are many reasons to be Town Calendar...... 2 2007. Community members who are part of the Main Street program. Calendar of Events...... 3 The Design Committee of 5 to involved in civic organizations, The downtown area should be 8 volunteers will work to improve marketing professionals, teachers, community designed. We prefer Police Department...... 4 the downtown’s physical appearance, tourism professionals, musicians, to use our own community than to Police Press Release.....5 which includes buildings, sidewalks, artists, event and/or party planners, bring in outside professionals. Your streetlights, signage, window displays, reporters, writers, internet gurus, and efforts in revitalizing the downtown Housing ...... 6 parking, and more. Examples of people who just want to have fun district will build value in your Economic Dev...... 7 ideal volunteers for this committee creating something new, would be residential properties, encourage Town Minutes...... 8 would be architects, artists, realtors, ideal candidates for this committee. higher standards in schools, and marketing major students and anyone The Economic Restructuring create great businesses, equaling Update on Ordinances and who would be a strong motivator for Committee of 5 to 10 volunteers a better quality of life. Anyone Resolutions...... 32 planning these types of projects, The will work to find out what consumers interested in becoming part of committee members will have an want and like in downtown Denton this exciting program by serving opportunity to work and meet with through market studies and surveys. on a committee should contact us Page 2

Page 2 Year in Review from pg 1 and 138 in 2006. The Department into. The Department is planning attributes this increase to officers fundraising activities in 2007 to Town Calendar Denton. The 12-week project initiated investigations while raise money to support the K-9 included modifying and updating conducting foot and bike patrols Program. the town’s GIS file to make it on the CSAFE area. It should also All meetings are held in the more compatible with updated be noted that these statistics are • Responsible Growth Planning Denton Town Office Conference software that will enable Public for all crime within the Town and – Growth doesn’t happen Room at 13 North Third Street, Works to create maps and reports CSAFE neighborhood. overnight. This year Denton has to efficiently and effectively Additional proactive taken additional steps to plan for unless otherwise noted. fix and maintain the town’s programs to effectively address responsible, smart growth. Did roadways. Public Works also crime and crime prevention you know that the average new now has comprehensive data on include: development project takes at least Town Council Meeting at 7 current road conditions and other 1-½ years from proposal to actual p.m. factors that impact the highway • Hiring a criminal investigator construction? We know growth system including utility locations, – Although patrol officers still is an important issue throughout sidewalks and curbs, gutters and investigate less serious crimes the Eastern Shore and Maryland Monday, March 5 drainage issues. or cases that can be easily closed for that matter. In Denton we are Monday, April 2 with little interruption to patrol committed to creating diverse • Police Department fights crime needs, Denton now has its own housing options that will enable head on – Over the past year the criminal investigator. This service us to grow responsibly and stay Planning Commission Denton Police Department has was previously provided by allied true to our heritage. Meeting at 6 p.m. developed new tactics and created agencies outside the department. We know that realistically programs to make Denton a safe, The advantage of this new position most young residents leave to enjoyable place to live and work. is that one dedicated person can learn a trade or gain a college Tuesday, March 27 The Department has noticed a concentrate on serious and complex education. When it comes time to significant reduction in “quality crimes while keeping the patrol raise a family many of them want Tuesday, April 24 of life” incidents and crimes force freed up to continue with to come back where they grew up. between 2005 and 2006. These patrol needs and calls for service. There is something special here – Historic Review Meeting at types of incidents include, but are In addition, a criminal investigator you know it and we know it. With not limited to, noise complaints, can be trained in special fields that in mind we need to anticipate 6 p.m. loitering or trespass complaints, and techniques that can be very those coming back home as well open-air drug violations, etc. beneficial to the Department. as those finding a new home. Statistically, the Department • New K-9 Patrol – Over the In 2006 Housing and Wednesday, March 21 has recorded less than a 1% increase past year the Department has Community Development issued Wednesday, April 18 in total calls for service over the implemented various strategies nine new commercial building past two years with 2,278 calls for to drive drug dealers from Denton permits and 137 new residential service (CFS) between January streets. Since the Department put permits. In addition, in 2006 we Utility Commission Meeting and November 2005 compared to so much pressure to drive the drug researched, drafted and introduced at 7 p.m. at the Wastewater 3,557 during the same time period dealers out of the neighborhoods an ordinance to establish an Impact in 2006. Officers initiated 167 of it learned that many are using Assessment (Ordinance #533) for Treatment Plant on Legion those CFSs in 2005 and 1,117 vehicles and traveling on the back all new residential developments. Road in 2006. Officer initiated CFSs roads to conduct drug transactions The ordinance will be considered include, but are not limited to, foot so a new strategy was needed: a for adoption in 2007. and bike patrols. Police K-9 patrol. The Department This development impact Thursday, March 8 Criminal Investigation welcomed “Hero” and trained fee will be required as a condition Thursday, April 12 Reports (CIRs) are completed Officer Daniel Franklin to be the for a building permit or zoning when a criminal act occurs. dog’s handler. Hero does patrol certificate and will help us secure Officers completed CIRs for 418 work such as officer protection, the infrastructure like roads, Town Holidays of those calls for service during crowd control, building searches bridges and recreational facilities The Town Office will be closed the 2005 reporting period and 526 and tracking as well as drug for our residents now and in the CIR’s in 2006. Again, a less than detection. Hero has tracked future. This program demonstrates on the following days: 1% increase between the two years suspects from several crime scenes that we want those who want to was recorded. and has detected drugs in several build here to truly invest in our Friday, April 6 As you may know Denton cars and apprehended one suspect community just like we do, not participates in the Collaborative from a building that was broken continue to page 4 Supervision and Focused Enforcement (CSAFE) Program which is a program that identifies High Water Bills! Trash Pickup areas with the most significant Collection day will be on every crime levels and develops a Check your customized crime reduction and Faucets and Toilets Tuesday, unless otherwise noted prevention strategy to address in the Times Record. Trash those problems. During the For leaks! must be outside for pickup by reporting period for 2005 officers responded to 495 CFSs and 671 6 a.m. in 2006. Officers initiated 83 of Denton Public those CFSs in 2005 and 120 in Works Web Page Address: 2006. These again only equal a less than 1% increase in total calls 410-479-2050 www.dentonmaryland.com for service. Officers completed 36 CIRs in 2005 in the CSAFE neighborhood Page 3

Page 3 Calendar of Events

March April 2, Monday. Books,Plus discusses Three FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Fight WINTER 2007 Free Evening Computer Classes available at your Terrorism & Build Nations …One School at a 7 PM local library, for a limited time: Time in Afghanistan by Mortenson & Relin. 5th-Internet for Beginners, Denton Central “Would be a good fiction story; it’s even better March2, Bay Country Chorus, Tri-county Library. 6pm-8pm call 410-479-1343 to sign since it is true”, “a real page turner”. Lead by Pat Barbershop Harmony at its best*. Denton up. Reinhardt 6th- Internet for Beginners, Greensboro Branch March 9, The Thespians of North Caroline Library. 6pm-8pm call 410-482-2173 to sign up April 3, Tuesday Free computer class, High School present excerpts from “Fearful or for more info. Basic Introduction to Word Processing, NCB, Symmetry & Slasrever Neves” Denton Greensboro, 6-8 p.m. Sign up 410-481-2173 7th- Annual C-Safe Dinner. Lockerman Middle March 16, Family Night: Other People, Other School Cafeteria. 6pm-8pm call Trish for tickets Harriet Tubman Art Exhibit. Museum of Rural Lands: An evening of Caribbean music with and info. 410-479-1414 Life. Fri. & Sat. 10am-3pm & Sundays 11am- ATIBA from Trinidad. Steel drums, Sing-a- 4pm. Run’s through April 16th. long, limbo*. Denton 29th- Internet for Beginners, Federalsburg Branch Library. 6pm-8pm call 410-754-8397 for April 19, Monday. “Be HealthWise” sponsored If you need special accommodations to use the more info or to sign up. by Choptank Community Health. Lyme’s Disease Library, please let us know. Latest information & a chance to ask questions. Harriet Tubman Art Exhibit. Museum of Rural Dr. Karen Moffett. Free 7-8 p.m. CCCA Performing Arts Series Life. Fri. & Sat. 10am-3pm Sundays 11am-4pm. WINTER 2007 Run’s through April 16th. April 24, Tuesday, “Be HealthWise”, sponsored by Choptank Community Health. Hypertension, March 2, Bay Country Chorus, Tri-county April Federalsburg, Dr. Eric Hermansen. Latest Barbershop Harmony at its best*. Denton information & Q & A.7-8 p.m Free. March 9, The Thespians of North Caroline High 1st- Easton Egg Hunt 4pm-7pm. St. Luke’s School present excerpts from “Fearful Symmetry United methodist Church. April, 26 Thursday. Free Computer Class, Basic Introduction to Word Processing, 6-8 p.m. & Slasrever Neves” Denton 14th- Denton Little League Parade. 10am. Federalsburg Branch Library. (Sign up) 410 754- March 16, Family Night: Other People, Other followed by Opening Ceremony at the Deonton 8397 Lands: An evening of Caribbean music with Lions Club Park. SUMMERFEST ATIBA from Trinidad. Steel drums, Sing-a-long, limbo*. Denton April 2, Monday. Free computer class, Basic Aug. 17-18, 2007 *Programs supported by the Caroline County Introduction to Word Processing, Caroline council of Arts. County Library, Denton, 6-8 p.m. Sign up: 410 479-1343 FARMERS WANTED ART EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 17TH The Main Street Office is preparing for a new Farmer’s Market THRU beginning in the Spring/Summer. We are looking for Farm- APRIL 16TH ers, especially Organic Farmers to join us in our Downtown Mark Priest’s paintings on the life of Denton Farmer’s Market for Saturday or Sunday Morning. HARRIET TUBMAN Including scenes from events that occurred For More Information call in Caroline County. 410-479-4315

Admission is free at the Museum of Rural Life. Open: Friday’s & Saturday’s 10am-3pm and Sunday’s 11am-4pm Page 4

Page 4 Denton Police Department... Impaired Driving Bullying Despite the tireless efforts of plenty of people counting on you Bullying has become a tidal work through the situation law enforcement agencies and other not to be a danger on the roads- your wave of epic proportions. Although alone. advocates, impaired drivers continue employer, your family, and most of bullying was once considered a · Praise your child for reporting to kill someone every 30 minutes all, children, for whom the holidays rite of passage, parents, educators, bullying situations to you and across the nation. are a very special time. and community leaders now see assure your child you will take Impaired driving is defined • Don’t risk it- If you plan to bullying as a devastating form of action. as a reduction in the performance drink, don’t drive. abuse that can have long-term effects · Talk to your child’s teacher, of critical driving tasks due to the • Choose a sober designated on youthful victims, robbing them counselor or other caregiver effects of alcohol or other drugs. driver before partying. of self-esteem, isolating them from about reports of bullying. Work Checkpoint Strikeforce, • Take mass transit, a taxicab their peers, causing them to drop out together to address the bullying Maryland’s campaign against or ask a friend to drive you of school, and even prompting health situation. Don’t confront impaired driving, will be in full home. problems and suicide. parents to the bully directly. effect during the December holiday • Spend the night where the A recent study by the Family · Provide opportunities for your season. During this campaign, activity is being held. and Work Institute reported that child to make friends. Identify Maryland police officers from all • Immediately report impaired one-third of youth are bullied at some of your child’s interests jurisdictions will be conducting drivers to law enforcement. least once a month, while others and encourage your child to sobriety checkpoints and cracking • Always wear your seatbelt- say six out of 10 American teens pursue them through sports, down on impaired driving. it’s the best defense against an witness bullying at least once a day. clubs or other group activities. Before you get behind the impaired driver. Witnessing bullying can be harmful · Teach your child to identify wheel, remember that there are too, as it may make the witness feel bullying behaviors. These helpless - or that she or he is the next include hitting, damaged Technology Dangers target. possessions, threatening, name Electronic technology has become an everyday fact of life. We use Children who are bullied are calling, excluding someone from it to communicate, to bank, to shop, to learn, to be entertained and to be often singled out because of a the group, spreading rumors, treated medically, among countless applications. perceived difference between then and embarrassing others. In the right hands, technology has the power to transform our lives and others, whether because of · Tell your child you do not in ways that only a generation ago we could never have imagined. But appearance (size, weight, or clothes), tolerate bullying behavior. If in the wrong hands, technology can lead to identity theft, online auction fraud, child abduction, and many other crimes. intellect, or increasingly, ethnic you learn that your child has Children, who are at most risk, learn about computers and the Internet or religious affiliation and sexual been bullying others work with at an early age. But just as you wouldn’t let children cross a busy road orientation. your child’s teacher, counselor, without some safety rules, you shouldn’t send them on to the information Here are a few tips to help or other caregiver to end the superhighway without teaching them the rules of the road. Too many discourage bullies: bullying. dangerous people can reach children - and adults - through the Internet. Today’s technology is a wonderful tool, but you must know how to use · Be a positive role model. Avoid it safely. · Take complaints of bullying using threats or aggression when seriously. Do not dismiss your disciplining your child or when Here are some tips: child or expect your child to interacting with other adults. 1. To guard against identity theft, never give out your Social Security Number. Treat it as confidential information. Emergencies 2. commit all passwords to memory. Never write them down or firefighter, or doctor. Discuss carry them with you. Kids need to know how to keep themselves safe and knowing or role-play different situations 3. When using an ATM machine, make sure no one is hovering this will build the self-confidence and ask children to identify the over you ard can see you enter your password. they need to handle emergencies emergencies. · Teach children to call 911 4. Choose a commercial online service that offers parental control effectively. You can make sure your features. children are prepared by teaching them how to act in an emergency and 5. Tell your children never to give out their address, telephone number, password, school name or any other personal info. by planning ahead. · Make sure kids know their 6. Tell children never to respond to messages that have bad words, full name, parent’s full names, are scary or just seem weird. address (including city and state) 7. Tell children never to send pictures of themselves to anyone and phone number (including area without your permission. code).

8. make sure that access to the Internet at your childs school is · Explain to kids that an monitored by adults. emergency is a situation where they need the help of a police officer, Page 5

Page 5 Police Department Press Releases Date: 09/28/2006 of Denton, that had broken into the Classification: Driving on revoked the rear porch window out of the Classification: Theft less than $100 residence. The juveniles were found license house and entered the house. Nothing Location: Riverview Gardens in the residence and were charged Location: 700 block N. Sixth St. appeared to be missing at the time. A On 09-28-06, Benjamin Short with Burglary in the 4th Degree, The Denton Police Dept. arrested neighborhood check was conducted contacted the Denton Police Trespass and Truancy. Nothing was Phillip J. Creasy, 34, of 502 Teal with negative results. Anyone with Department and reported a theft reported stolen. Both juveniles were Circle, Greensboro, on October 9, information regarding this burglary from his vehicle while it was parked released to guardians. 2006 for driving on a revoked license. is asked to call the Denton Police at Riverview Gardens. Short reported Date: 10/04/2006 The truck Creasy was operating was Department at 410-479-1414. that a jar containing $30.00 worth of Classification: Driving on a Suspend stopped for failing to obey a traffic Date:10/11/2006 quarters was taken from his brown License device, and a subsequent check of Classification: Driving on a Suspend and white Dodge pick-up truck. The Location:N Fifth St. Creasy’s license revealed that his License theft occurred between the dates of Denton Police stopped a 2001 Dodge privilege to drive had been revoked Location: 500 block Market St. 09-19-06 and 09-20-06. Anyone with passenger car, operated by Elliott by Maryland’s MVA since 1998. Denton Police charged Joshua information regarding this incident Medina, 21 year old male of Denton, Creasy was issued citations for Rittenhouse for driving on a suspended should contact the Denton Police for having the radio too loud (could be driving revoked and failing to obey license. The vehicle Rittenhouse was Department at 410-479-1414. heard over 50 feet away). A check of a traffic control device, and released operating, a 1987 Ford, was stopped Date: 09/29/2006 the Medina’s driving record revealed on his signature of the citations. due to Rittenhouse being wanted on Classification: MDOP over $500 his privilege had been suspended for Date: 10/09/2006 unrelated charges. Rittenhouse was Location: 600 block N Sixth St point system violation. Medina was Classification: Theft under $500 charged on a citation and released. Denton Police are investigating an issued the appropriate citations and Location: 1200 block Double Hill Date: 10/12/2006 MDOP to a vehicle. Patricia Hickman, released at the scene. Rd. Classification: Leave the scene of PD 21 year old female of Felton DE, Date: 10/07/2006 The Denton Police is investigating accident reported that sometime between 3 Classification: DUI the theft of three tags from Preston Location: 600 block Legion Rd. and 9pm person(s) unknown cut the Location: Legion Rd. Ford Denton. Two Maryland tags, The Denton Police Dept. is tires on her 1991 Buick. This incident The Denton Police Dept. arrested M602035 and 9CBK14, and a investigating a hit and run accident occurred at the Pizza Hut on N. Sixth Sheree L. Workman, 51, Greensboro, Delaware tag, 188005, were taken which occurred on October 12, 2006 Street where Hickman was working. for driving under the influence of from vehicles parked at that location in the parking lot of Subway, 601 A damage estimate is unavailable at alcohol on October 7, 2006. The sometime between October 5, and Legion Rd. Denton at approximately this time. Anyone with information vehicle Workman was operating, a 9, 2006. Total value lost is $115.00. 9:00 p.m. The vehicle that Rakesh K. is asked to contact the Denton Police 2004 Anyone with information regarding Patel, 38, of Denton, was operating Department at 410-479-1414. Chevrolet Caviler , was stopped this matter or seeing these tags being was struck by a vehicle operated by Date: 09/30/2006 by Police for not having tag lights. displayed on any vehicle is asked to Douglas J. Callahan, 41, of Curtis Classification: Theft Under $500 During the stop, Workman was contact the Denton Police at 410- Bay, Maryland. Patel obtained a Location: 800 block S Fifth Ave. discovered to have been drinking. 479-1414. drivers’ license from Callahan before On Saturday 30 September 2006 Workman failed to complete field Date: 10/10/2006 Callahan fled the scene traveling Denton Police Department were sobriety tests, and was placed under Classification: Assault 2nd Degree North on Legion Rd. Patel’s vehicle called to Rent A Center 860 S. Fifth arrest. Workman submitted to a breath Location: Caroline St. sustained minor damage as a result of Street Denton for a theft complaint. test with a result of 0.11. Following On 10-10-06 at 8:45 pm. Officers the collision. Callahan was involved Upon arrival police spoke with the test, Workman was released on of the Denton Police Department in a single vehicle accident a complainant Antonio Woolbright her signature of the citations issued. responded to Caroline St in reference short time later approximately 2 of Easton. Woolbright advised that Date: 10/07/2006 to a fight. Samuel Stewart Singleton, miles away on Legion Rd. Charges his Maryland registration plate, Classification: Assault 2nd Degree 19 year old male of Denton, and are pending on Callahan. Anyone 9BRE10, was taken from his vehicle, Location: 300 block Academy Ave. Marion Joseph Schuyler, 21 year with any information regarding this a 1993 Accura. Anyone with any The Denton Police Dept. arrested old male of Denton were arrested accident is asked to contact PFC D. knowledge of this incident is asked Dawn Michelle McCafferty, 37, of and charged with second degree J. Franklin of the Denton Police Dept. to call Denton Police Department at Denton, for an assault on October 7, assault and disorderly conduct. It was at 410-479-1414. 410-479-1414. 2006. Police responded to Academy indicated that the fight was because Date: 10/14/2006 Date: 10/04/2006 Ave. Denton and spoke with Robert of a mutual acquaintance of both Classification: Theft Over $500 Classification: Burglary 4th Degree Edgar Mullikin, 39, of that address subjects. Both parties were released Location: 1100 block Industrial Park Location: 200 block N Fifth St. who stated that McCafferty had from the commissioner on personal WY. On 04 October 2006 the Denton punched him during an argument. recognizance. The Denton Police Department is Police Department were called in McCafferty stated she had struck Date: 10/10/2006 investigating the theft of tires and rims regards to a breaking and entering Mullikin, and was placed under Classification: Burglary 4th Degree from a truck at Hertrich Chevrolet at the residence of 208 N. Fifth St arrest. McCafferty was charged with Location: 700 block Gay St. Dodge Denton. A pair of Dodge 20 Denton Maryland, an unoccupied one count of Assault:2nd Degree, and On October 10, 2006 at 2045 hours inch aluminum rims with Goodyear residence. Officers arrived on scene released on personal recognizance Ms. Gleason reported a burglary Wrangler P275/60R tires was taken and confirmed that there were two following an initial appearance in front to the residence of 722 Gay Street. sometime on October 13. total value juveniles, both 13 year old males of the District Court Commissioner. Between August 9, 2006 and October of the rims and tires is $600. 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Page 6 Housing and Community Development... Building Permits The following is a list of permits Jones, 214 S. 5th Ave., Windows Garland & Hobbs, 1613 Cattail Lightner, 1104 Osprey Lane, Fence issued by the Town of Denton Towers, 10036 Pearson Rd., Roof Commons, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1111 Daylily between October 2nd and February Town of Denton, 13 N. Third St., Todd, 319 S. Third St., Mechanical Lane, SFD 13th. Banner Garland & Hobbs, 1603 Cattail Gorton Merrick Properties, 9532 VDB II, Inc., 201 Briarwood Circle, Merrick Properties, 9532 Legion Commons, SFD Legion Rd., New Building MFD Rd., Grading Hayman, 911 Market St., Roof Blondell, 134 Sunset Drive, Porch VDB II, Inc., 203 Briarwood Circle, Matthews, 1102 Cattail Commons, Berran, 1402 Cattail Commons, Town of Denton, 8 N. 4th St., Building MFD Fence & Shed Fence Relocation VDB II, Inc., 205 Briarwood Circle, Perfect Touch Hair Design, 1143 Stolle, 1511 Cattail Commons, Town of Denton, 10 N. 4th St., MFD Industrial Parkway, Sign Fence Building Relocation VDB II, Inc., 207 Briarwood Circle, Buyer, 1146 Osprey Lane, Shed VDB II, 111 Briarwood Circle, Nordhoff, 108 Riverton Ave., MFD Rich, 513 Lincoln St., Roof SFD Chimney Messina, 113 S. 2nd St., Shed Garland & Hobbs, 1612 Cattail Kline, 608 S. 5th Ave., Mechanical Nuttle, 310 S. 2nd St., Mechanical Real Estate General, 502 Kathryn Commons, SFD Williams, 1109 Coursey Lane, St. Lukes Church, 100 S. 5th St., Ct., SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1518 Cattail Fence Handicap Ramp Mallard Homes, 1101 Canvasback Commons, SFD Unisite Design, 1105 Park Lane, Garland & Hobbs, 1108 Daylily Lane, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1514 Cattail New Building Lane, SFD Mallard Homes, 1142 Canvasback Commons, SFD Chandler, 303 S. 2nd St., Garland & Hobbs, 1702 Cattail Lane, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1611 Cattail Mechanical Commons, SFD Mallard Homes, 1140 Canvasback Commons, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1106 Daylily Garland & Hobbs, 1605 Cattail Lane, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1521 Cattail Lane, SFD Commons, SFD Bigelow, 217 Siesta Drive, Fence Commons, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1110 Daylilly Meyers,1206 Cattail Commons, Jones, 413 Lockerman St., Garland & Hobbs, 1107 Daylily Lane, SFD Fence Addition Lane, SFD Caroline County Commissioners, Miner, 1145 Osprey Lane, Fence Singer, 308 N. 6th St., Fence Garland & Hobbs, 1524 Cattail 520 Wilmuth St., Addition Garland & Hobbs, 1237 Painted Fern Breeding, 826 Crystal Ave., Fence Commons, SFD Darling, 404 Market St., Roof Rd., Deck Todd, 409 S. 2nd St., Windows Garland & Hobbs, 1113 Daylily Black Anchor Gallery, 211 Market Garland & Hobbs, 1219 Painted Fern Colosseum, 42 Denton Plaza, Lane, SFD St., Sign Rd., Deck Banner Garland & Hobbs, 1516 Cattail Sutton, 205 S. 5th Ave., Windows Parkview LLC, 305 Sydney Lane, Sunshine Senior & Family Services, Commons, SFD McVicker, 500 S. 2nd St., Addition SFD 8A N. 2nd St., Sign Garland & Hobbs, 1520 Cattail Long & Foster, 601 N. 6th St., Garland & Hobbs, 1700 Cattail Arthur, 204 N. 6th St., Fence Commons, SFD Banner continued on page 25 Christmas Decorating Contest Winners Named The results are in! And Denton has some winners in the annual Christmas Greens and Lights Decorating contest. Seventeen people registered to have their home or business judged. Two, out-of-town visitors were used as judges this year. First Place in the Residential Lighting Category was a tie. Bill & Vicki Hudson of 1110 Market Street, and Matthew Rzegocki of 217 S. 5th Avenue. Honorable mention goes to Tim Cahill of 1113 Canvasback Lane. The judges had a hard time deciding. It literally was a 3-way tie, but they had to narrow it down. First Place in the Residential Greens Category was Cathy & Fred Spence of 304 S. 5th Avenue Honorable mention goes to Sylvia & Jeff Davis of 801 Market St. and to Bridget Gorman of 112 Riverton Ave. First Place in Commercial Holiday product display was: Cindy Draper of 311 Franklin St. First Place in Commercial Greens category was: Denton Bank and Trust of 300 Market St. All first place winners received a $20 gift certificate for use at any downtown Denton business. Page 7

Page 7 Economic Development and Denton Main Street... Black Anchor Gallery Opens Spend Your Dollars in Downtown Denton The Main Street program is He has designed record and compact •Interact with people and a help boost the community’s heritage proud to announce the opening of disc covers, skateboards, and other community, instead of looking for tourism potential which is a great The Black Anchor Gallery, the first lowbrow art. bargain prices. revenue generator for the town. week in January 2007. The Gallery The owners Ken & Mike, have is located at 211 Market Street in been in the body art profession for •Find merchandise that you •Online shopping through lo- Denton. approximately twenty years, where cannot find in a retail chain depart- cal businesses positively affects the According to Ken, one of the they previously subcontracted their ment store. bottom line for independent busi- Black Anchor Gallery owners, “the services to other businesses. nesses, which can make a differ- gallery will feature high end body art The Black Anchor Gallery hours •Keep the entrepreneurial spirit ence in the shops ability to remain catered to an upscale clientele. The of operation will be 12noon to 8pm alive competitive and stay open. gallery will also include a museum Tuesdays through Saturday. •Let the downtown businesses exhibiting designs and memorabilia The Main Street program know you appreciate them •Community-based businesses associated with late 1800’s folkart. supports this new business and give more time and money to local The museum area will rotate their other businesses looking to grace the Support your Main Street Pro- activities. designs twice a year. The displays Market Street area. With the addition gram will rotate with other tattoo museums of a variety of new businesses, the •Local businesses maintain di- •Buying from local businesses from Baltimore, Ohio and other downtown Denton area will not only versity creating an authentic sense means that a larger share of each areas. survive but “thrive” to become a of place dollar spent in a local business stays In addition, three artists have place our community can shop and in the community as compared to been contracted to display their enjoy after 5pm. •Finding new uses for empty chain stores, according to recent designs in the Gallery section. The buildings keeps buildings from be- studies. first artist, Jerry Swallow from Nova ing demolished, preventing unnec- Scotia, an artist for 46 years, will essary land fills Bottom line: The goal of our display traditional and American Main Street Program is to retain the folk art. The artwork displays will •Commercial districts employ businesses we have and to continue rotate quarterly. A Delaware artist people to grow the downtown with new will display his “lowbrow” artwork. businesses. Do you have an idea for •Small businesses create social a new business, or know someone Second Business Opening Soon Downtown mobility and ensure innovation who does; the Main Street Manager can lead you in the right direction A new and impressive unique orjust relaxing out doors. •Parades, special events, and to living the dream of entrepreneur- cof fee cafe has been approved by On occasion, you may hear celebrations held in town reinforce ship. the Planning Commission to open jazz, country, contemporary, classi- a sense of community. Information obtained from sometime in April. With the Black cal, or another genre of music from Main Street News No. 235, page 9, Anchor Gallery opening in January this café, when they host an evening •Historic shopping districts December 2006 2007, this makes Downtown Den- of music at their location. They plan ton’s second new business opening to have a grand opening celebration in just a few months. sometime in May or June 2007. Firehouse Coffee, a unique Both Gregory Junghans, and coffee café” owned and operated Greg Socks, a local resident of Den- Downtown Denton by a Captain and Lieutenant of the ton, hope that their business will Montgomery County Fire Depart- not only strengthen Denton’s down- Spring Gala ment, will offer a diverse menu of town, but also Denton’s residential items for your pleasure. The atmo- base. “When you have a thriving Saturday May 5th sphere will mimic the comforts and downtown, the entire area is affect- coziness of a fire department with ed. It becomes a popular place to both new and old fire department live, and with that, residential prop- 6pm-9pm related memorabilia. The décor erties increase too.” will be a surprise, so stop on by, Visit their website at: www. An Art Show featuring local artists and but we must say it will be inviting. firehousecoffeecafe.com to find out samplings of Fine Foods from During pleasant weather, there will more about their unique coffee café various restaurants. be some outside seatting providing and their opening. * Wine and Cheese will also be included. internet access for anyone inter- ested in working, holding meetings, Page 8

Page 8 Denton Town Meeting Minutes October 2, 2006 – there were none the annexations all fit within the Town’s of Planned Neighborhood (PN) to Executive Session Mayor Branson asked if there growth plan and comprehensive plan the project known as the Village at Councilwoman Stockley made a were any comments from the Public – that was adopted 9 years ago. Watts Creek. motion to hold an executive session Mr. Robert Clendaniel asked that the Mayor Branson asked if there were Councilman Horsey made a to seek legal advice, seconded by Council consider another ordinance any comments from the Public – Mr. motion to introduce Ordinance #524, Councilman Horsey, the motion that proves some protection. Mayor George Nier, Attorney representing seconded by Councilwoman Stockley, passed 4-0. Branson advised that the Chief will the petitioners, advised that the the motion passed unanimously 4-0. Present: Councilman Horsey, research to see what is legal and application has been signed by all The Town Attorney recommended Councilwoman Stockley, Councilman would not violate amendments. of the property owners involved, all that the Council schedule a workshop Gregory and Mayor Branson. Town With no further discussion Mayor fees have been paid to the Town. The to discuss the PN and DRRA for Attorney - Brynja Booth, Town Branson closed this public hearing Town’s Planning Commission gave a Watts Creek. Administrator - Terry Fearins and at 7:06 PM. unanimous approval. Mr. Nier spoke Ordinance #525 DRRA-Village Clerk-Treasurer - Karen Monteith. Resolution #681 – Fortner, et al with neighboring property owners at Watts Creek Councilman Foster was absent. Annexation Petition and they have no objections. A developer’s rights and Discussion was held regarding an Mayor Branson opened a public With no further discussion Mayor responsibilities agreement (DRRA) employee issue, County-Camp Road hearing at 7:06 PM to receive Branson closed this public hearing was presented by Jeff Thompson on Issue Quit Claim Deed and Wal-Mart public comments on the proposed at 7:11 PM. behalf of the Village at Watts Creek - Legion Rd. annexation resolution for 60.845 Petitions, Remonstrances and at the Sept 11th Council meeting. With no further discussion acres on Market Street and Pearson Communication The DRRA is a tool which legally Councilman Horsey made a motion to Road. Ordinances and Resolutions obligates both the town and the close the executive session at 6:59 PM, Mayor Branson asked if there Resolution #681 – Fortner, et al developer to agree upon tasks, fees seconded by Councilwoman Stockley, were any comments from the State Annexation and terms for a specific project, and the motion passed unanimously 4-0. – there were none Councilwoman Stockley made a property. The Town Attorney was Regular Meeting Mayor Branson asked it there motion to adopt Resolution #681, directed by the Council to prepare Mayor Branson called the regular were any comments from the County seconded by Councilman Horsey, an ordinance for introduction of the meeting of the Denton Town Council –written notice was received in the motion passed unanimously 4-0 DRRA. A public hearing will be to order at 7:00 PM advising that opposition from the Commissioners Resolution #682 – Wells scheduled simultaneously with the the Council had held an executive of Caroline County Annexation PN floating zone designation. session prior to this meeting to seek Mayor Branson asked if there Councilman Horsey made a Councilwoman Stockley made a legal advice. were any comments from the Council motion to adopt Resolution #682 motion to introduce Ordinance #525, The Mayor led everyone in the – there were none Wells annexation, seconded by seconded by Councilman Horsey, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Branson asked if there Councilwoman Stockley, the motion motion passed unanimously 4-0. Mayor Branson asked that were any comments from the Public passed unanimously 4-0 Ordinance #526 Zoning the record reflect that all Council – Mr. Robert Clendaniel asked the Ordinance #523 – Loitering Amendment - Places of Worship members were present except for Council to consider a moratorium on Ordinance Repeal Lot size: Councilman Foster. further annexations at this time. The Town Attorney and Chief An ordinance has been prepared at Councilman Branson made a With no further discussion Mayor of Police requested the repeal of the request of staff, Jennifer Shull, to motion to accept the minutes of the Branson closed this public hearing the loitering ordinance from the remove the requirement that religious October 2, 2006 meeting as presented, at 7:08 PM. Denton Town Code as it presents organizations conform to minimum seconded by Councilwoman Stockley, Resolution #682 – Wells constitutional concerns. This lot size requirements of 30,000 sq ft. the motion passed unanimously. Annexation Petition ordinance was introduced on August Places of worship would still have Public Hearings Mayor Branson opened a public 7, 2006 and was brought before to meet other site plan approval Ordinance #523 – Loitering hearing at 7:08 PM to receive the Council for consideration of requirements such as adequate Ordinance Repeal- Mayor Branson public comments on the proposed adoption. parking, stormwater management, opened a public hearing at 7:03PM annexation resolution for 17.882 Councilman Gregory made a zoning district setbacks, etc regardless to receive public comments on acres on Camp Road. motion to adopt Ordinance #523, of lot size. This ordinance removes Ordinance #523 – an ordinance Mayor Branson asked if there seconded by Councilman Horsey, the burden from small in fill churches repealing chapter 78 of the Denton were any comments from the State the motion passed unanimously 4-0. that historically have been located Town Code relating to loitering. – there were none Ordinance #524 PN Zoning in neighborhoods on lots less than Mayor Branson asked if there Mayor Branson asked it there District Designation –Village at 30,000 sq ft. This ordinance received were any comments from the State were any comments from the County Watts Creek Following the positive a favorable recommendation from the – there were none –written notice was received in recommendation of the Planning Planning Commission. Mayor Branson asked it there opposition from the Commissioners Commission, and the presentation by Councilman Gregory made a were any comments from the County of Caroline County the applicant at the Sept 11th Council motion to introduce Ordinance #526, – there were none Mayor Branson asked if there meeting, the town attorney has seconded by Councilwoman Stockley, Mayor Branson asked if there were any comments from the Council prepared an ordinance that would the motion passed unanimously 4-0. were any comments from the Council – Councilman Horsey expressed that apply the floating zone designation Ordinance #527 – Noise Page 9

Page 9 Ordinance Design with the roadway, the Benchoff estate taxes on the hotel. The Town An Ordinance of the Town of The Town of Denton New Municipal property would also need to be part receives 20% Hotel Tax which is Denton revising section 85-2 of the Building is under design by Torchio of the annexation. earmarked for Tourism initiatives. Denton Town Code (noise ordinance) Architects. At the recent Pattern Councilman Horsey made a Councilwoman Stockley made a to make the noise provisions of Book update meeting, there was motion to have the Town Attorney and motion to take on a person on a part- the Town Code consistent with discussion and questions raised as to Town Administrator move forward time basis for Tourism, seconded by the section 64-6 relating to trash the Town utilizing the Pattern Book with annexation of this portion Councilman Horsey. collection. This ordinance has been in the development of their Municipal of Camp Road and the Benchoff Discussion: Councilman Gregory prepared by the town attorney and Building. There are two areas that property and prepare the quit claim inquired about the hours of this was brought before the council for Peter Johnston is recommending deed for signature, seconded by person, and staff advised that 20 consideration of introduction. that the Town look to potentially Councilwoman Stockley, the motion hours a week or less is affordable. Councilwoman Stockley made a comply with – the construction of passed unanimously 4-0. Mayor Branson asked if this would motion to introduce Ordinance #527, a building that meets the objectives Other Unfinished Business be an employee of the Town and Staff seconded by Councilman Gregory, in the Civic building portion of the None replied that this would be privately the motion passed unanimously 4-0. Pattern Book and the use of Green New Business contracted. Resolution #688 – DDC – USDA building and/or LEED Certified Agenda #1 – Denton Industrial The motion passed unanimously RBEG Grant Application Standards. An excerpt from the Park Storm Water Access Road 4-0. A resolution supporting the Denton Pattern Book which discusses these Request Agenda #3 -Wood Property Development Corp. application to two components was provided to the Mr. Ray Briscuso came before the The Wood property, 323 Market USDA for Rural Business Enterprise Council. Terry Fearins has been in Town Council as the owner of 404 Street is one of the properties which Grant funds to assist with the touch with Greg Torchio and relayed Station and requested consideration are part of the A&E District. The development and construction of an this potential interest. The architect to allow him to improve the Town’s owner of the property has contacted incubator kitchen at the Caroline is incorporating components of right of way in the industrial park Town Staff and relayed his willingness High School. Green Building standards, but not at at his expense and to maintain it so to sell the property. A request Councilman Gregory made a a level of LEED Certification. The that he can use it for a property he is has been made that the Town of motion to adopt Resolution #688, Municipal Building Committee is prosing to acquire. Mayor Branson Denton formalize an agreement to seconded by Councilwoman Stockley, recommending that they be permitted inquired about having the Town purchase with the ability to assign the the motion passed unanimously 4-0. to discuss this further with Mr. Torchio Attorney draft an agreement in which contract, potentially to the Denton Reports of officers, boards and and have him prepare an amendment the Town would maintain ownership, Development Corporation. They may committees to his proposal to incorporate these but allow Mr. Briscuso to upgrade be the entity that actually purchases None components. This will then be and use. the building. The DDC is proposing Unfinished Business brought back to the Council for Mayor Branson made a motion to to subdivide the back of the lot and Agenda #1 - 4th Street Stormwater consideration. allow this request pending approval relocate the Knott’s property (two Report Councilman Gregory made of the Town Attorney, the Denton story structure presently stored at As directed by the Council, Scott a motion to ask the Architect to Industrial Park Owners Association, the Old Schoolhouse), onto this lot, Getchell has conducted a 6-month give a cost estimate to design a the Planning Commission and the facing the pedestrian alley. This flow pattern study of the ditch on civic building and to use the green Road Superintendent, seconded by is the last property in the present North 4th Street next to the Keating building standards, seconded by Councilman Gregory. A&E District on this side of Market property. A copy of the report was Councilwoman Stockley, the motion Discussion – Councilman Gregory Street. presented to the Council and there passed unanimously 4-0. asked Mr. Getchell if it can be Mayor Branson asked about was no recommended action at this Agenda #4 – Camp Road widened, and staff advised that it funding, and staff advised that the time. Annexation would have to be researched to see DDC is looking to use Community The Council thanked Mr. Getchell When the Maloney Property how the right of way exists. Legacy funds for part and take out for his efforts and asked that he (subdivision Savannah Overlook) The motion passed unanimously a loan for the rest. The DDC is also follow up with Mrs. Keating. was annexed into Town, the County 4-0. looking to continue renting out the Agenda #2 - Mayor’s Voting had requested that the Town take Agenda #2 Tourism house to cover the cost of the loan Rights in the remaining portion of Camp Coordinator payments. The Town Attorney provided Road when the utilities were to be The Town Administrator requested Councilman Gregory made a an update on the Mayor’s voting extended. This would be the roadway the opportunity to contract a part time motion to move forward with the rights as a follow up from the last portion beyond the Wells property Tourism Coordinator, who would be acquisition of this property, seconded meeting, advising that the Mayor (if annexed into town.) Town Staff housed out of the same office building by Mayor Branson, the motion has the same voting rights as the requested the Town Council consider with the Main Street Manager and passed. 3 yes, Councilman Horsey rest of the Council. The Attorney authorizing the Town Attorney to DDC Project Managers. There is abstained due to membership on the advised that the Council could draft a quit claim deed for submission adequate space to accommodate a DDC. change from Mayor to President to the County Commissioners for fourth person. The funding for this Agenda #4 - Durner Property but recommended to keep in mind their consideration. This would then service would initially come from The Town of Denton has leased the the cost for codification to make the immediately transfer ownership a line item amendment, and would ground floor of the Durner Property. change. No action was requested at to the Town. Staff also requested not require any additional funding During the leasing period, Mr. this time. authorization to move forward with appropriation. Future year funding Durner offered to sell the property Agenda #3 - Municipal Building the annexation of this area, along would come from the deferred real to the Town. He has submitted a Page 10

Page 10 letter willing to sell the property. Credit Neighborhood (PN) floating zone of worship. All other site plan Similar to the Wood property, the County Treasurer Dorsey Wooters for the project known as the Village requirements remain. building could be owned by the Town has provided notification that the at Watts Creek located on Blades Mayor Branson asked if there or the DDC. The Town of Denton County has reduced their Homestead Farm Road. were any comments from the State is presently paying $500 a month Tax Credit from 10% to 5%. The Mayor Branson asked if there – there were none. and the office space that houses the Homestead Tax Credit limits the were any comments from the State Mayor Branson asked if there Main Street Program, DDC Office increase in taxable assessments each – there were none. were any comments from the County and potentially Tourism for the Town year to a fixed percentage. Presently Mayor Branson asked if there – there were none. of Denton. The second floor has it is 10%. If a Town does not wish to were any comments from the County Mayor Branson asked if there two offices, one of which could be reduce its own cap, they would need – there were none. were any comments from the Council leased as an apartment or a second to adopt a resolution. Mayor Branson asked if there – there were none. office. The exterior of the building Mayor Branson made a motion were any comments from the Council Mayor Branson asked if there needs to be painted, and the DDC to introduce Ordinance #529 that – there were none. were any comments from the Public does have façade money which can would maintain Denton’s Homestead Mayor Branson asked if there – there were none. be used towards this cost. Request Tax Credit at 10%, seconded by were any comments from the Public With no further comments Mayor the Town Council consideration to Councilman Horsey, the motion – Mr. Jeff Thompson, Attorney Branson closed this public hearing enter into an agreement, and Town passed 3-1 with Councilman Gregory Representative for the Village at Watts at 7:06 PM. Staff work to structure acquisition voting no. Creek, provided a brief overview. Ordinance #528 – Acquisition of and/or assignment which cash flows Other New Business With no further comments Mayor 323 Market St. project and maintains occupancy of Chief Cox shared an awards plaque Branson closed this public hearing Mayor Branson opened a public the DDC, Main Street and Tourism. the Police Department received for at 7:04 PM. hearing at 7:07 PM to receive The Council wanted an opportunity their efforts in the Chief’s Challenges Ordinance #525 – DRRA Village public comments on Ordinance to do a site visit before making a seatbelt safety program. The Council at Watts Creek #528 authorizing settlement of the decision on acquisition. A visit will asked that Chief Cox express the Mayor Branson opened a public purchase and acquisition of property be scheduled for 5:30 PM on Oct. 16, Council’s appreciation for all their hearing at 7:05 PM to receive located at 323 Market Street, Denton 2006 prior to the working session. efforts in earning this award. public comments on Ordinance Maryland. Councilwoman Stockley made Councilman Horsey introduced #525 the Developer’s Rights Mayor Branson asked if there a motion to defer this item until Mrs. Joan Horsey who is running and Responsibilities Agreement were any comments from the State the next meeting, seconded by for the House of Delegates and her (DRRA) for the project known as the – there were none. Councilman Horsey, the motion husband Mr. Elmer Horsey, former Village at Watts Creek, a Planned Mayor Branson asked if there passed unanimously 4-0. Mayor of Chestertown. Neighborhood, located on Blades were any comments from the County Agenda #5 - Chesapeake Bay With no further business to discuss Farm Road. – there were none. Trust Grant Agreement Mayor Branson closed the meeting Mayor Branson asked if there Mayor Branson asked if there Ms. Jennifer Shull and Mr. Steve at 8:26 PM. were any comments from the State were any comments from the Council Horn provided an overview of a grant – there were none. – there were none. in the amount of $150,000 that has November 6, 2006 Mayor Branson asked if there Mayor Branson asked if there been awarded to the town by the Mayor Branson called the meeting were any comments from the County were any comments from the Public Chesapeake Bay Trust. The grant of the Denton Town Council to order – there were none. – there were none. is a partnership between the town, at 7:00 PM on this date leading Mayor Branson asked if there With no further comments Mayor Low Impact Design (a non-profit) everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance were any comments from the Council Branson closed this public hearing and the Elm Street Development to to the Flag. – there were none. at 7:07 PM. identify, design and construct low Mayor Branson asked that Mayor Branson asked if there Ordinance # 529 – Homestead impact stormwater management the record reflect that all Council were any comments from the Public Tax Credit techniques in an urban residential members were present except – there were none. Mayor Branson opened a public community. The process will identify Councilman Horsey, who was ill. The Town Attorney advised hearing at 7:07 PM to receive public the practicality and affordability of Mayor Branson encouraged all the Council that the Planning comments on Ordinance #529 which the techniques and be included in present to be sure to vote in the Commission adopted a resolution at proposes to maintain and set the the pattern book that is under design. Election tomorrow. their last meeting. homestead tax credit percentage at Funds from the grant will offset Councilwoman Stockley made a With no further comments Mayor 110% for the taxable year beginning the publication and distribution of motion to approve the minutes of the Branson closed this public hearing July 1, 2007 for homeowners who the pattern book. Authorization is October 2, 2006 meeting as presented, at 7:06 PM. meet the requirements of Md. Code requested to permit the Mayor to seconded by Councilman Gregory, Ordinance #526 – Zoning Ann. Tax Property Article Section execute the grant agreement letter, the motion passed unanimously. Amendment - Sq. Ft. Places of 9-105. and related documents. Public Hearing Worship Mayor Branson asked if there Councilman Horsey made a Ordinance #524 –PN Floating Mayor Branson opened a public were any comments from the State motion to permit the Mayor to District Village at Watts Creek hearing at 7:06 PM to receive public – there were none. execute the necessary documents, Mayor Branson opened a public comments on Ordinance #526 a Mayor Branson asked if there seconded by Councilman Gregory, hearing at 7:02 PM to receive zoning amendment which removes were any comments from the County the motion passed unanimously 4-0. public comments on Ordinance the minimum lot size requirement – there were none. Agenda #6 - Homestead Tax #524 -Application of the Planned of 30,000 square feet for places Mayor Branson asked if there Page 11

Page 11 were any comments from the Council DRRA is a tool which legally obligates is for consideration of the acquisition the ground floor of the Durner – the Mayor clarified that this was for both the town and the developer to of 323 Market Street as part of the Property at 15 S. Third St. During owner occupied properties only. agreed upon tasks, fees and terms for Arts and Entertainment District the leasing period, Mr. Durner Mayor Branson asked if there a specific project, and property. At Project being facilitated by the offered to sell the property to the were any comments from the Public the direction of the Council the Town Denton Development Corporation. Town. He has submitted a letter – there were none. Attorney prepared an ordinance Councilwoman Stockley made a willing to sell the property. Similar With no further comments Mayor which introduced the proposed motion to adopt Ordinance #528, to the Wood property, the building Branson closed this public hearing DRRA on October 2nd. A resolution seconded by Councilman Foster. could be owned by the Town or at 7:08 PM. from the Planning Commission Discussion was held in which the DDC. The Town of Denton is Petitions, Remonstrances and giving a positive recommendation on Councilman Gregory asked about presently paying $500 a month and Communication the DRRA as in compliance with the funding - staff advised that $120,000 the office space houses the Main Mike Campbell – Caroline Comprehensive Plan and as required would come from the Community Street Program, DDC Office’s and County Mental Health Clinic - Mr. by State Law was attached. Legacy Grant, and the Denton the Tourism office. The second floor Mike Campbell came before the As required all Council members Development Corp would look to has two offices, one of which could be Council and provided an overview of visited the site. rent out the unit to subsidize loan leased as an apartment or a second the Caroline County Mental Health Councilwoman Stockley made a payments on the balance. office. The exterior of the building Clinic operations seeking support. motion to adopt Ordinance #525, With no further discussion needs to be painted, and the DDC Councilman Gregory asked seconded by Councilman Foster, the Mayor Branson asked the pleasure does have façade money which can for ways the Town could assist motion passed unanimously, 4-0. of the Council, the motion passed be used towards this cost. A request other than monetary. Mr. Campbell Ordinance #526 Zoning unanimously, 4-0. was made for the Town Council suggested subsidizing Town residents Amendment - Places of Worship Ordinance #529 Homestead Tax to give consideration to entering by waiving taxes and/or water and Lot size: An ordinance prepared at Credit Percentages – The Denton into an agreement, and Town Staff sewer, the Council could become a the request of staff, Jennifer Shull, Town Council introduced at their work to structure acquisition and/or member of the Advisory Board and to remove the requirement that October 2, 2006, meeting to maintain assignment which cash flows the assist with fund raising events. This places of worship meet minimum the existing 110% Homestead Tax project and maintain occupancy of was informational only. lot size requirements of 30,000 sq ft. Credit for the taxable year beginning the DDC, Main Street and Tourism. Ordinances & Resolutions Places of worship would still have July 1, 2007 for homeowners who This was deferred from the October Ordinance #524 PN Zoning to meet other site plan approval meet the requirements of MD Code meeting. District Designation –Village at requirements such as adequate Ann. Tax Property Article Section The Council asked that Staff give Watts Creek Following the positive parking, stormwater management, 9-105. financial figures prior to adoption. recommendation of the Planning zoning district setbacks, etc regardless Mayor Branson made a motion to Councilwoman Stockley made a Commission, and the presentation of lot size. This ordinance removes adopt Ordinance #529, seconded by motion to introduce Ordinance #531, by the applicant at the Sept 11th the burden from small in fill churches Councilwoman Stockley. Discussion seconded by Councilman Gregory, Council meeting, the town attorney that historically have been located was held in which Councilman the motion passed unanimously, prepared an ordinance that was in neighborhoods on lots less than Gregory expressed that he was 4-0. introduced on October 2nd that would 30,000 sq ft. The town Attorney opposed to maintaining 110%, he Reports of officers, board and apply the floating zone designation prepared the ordinance which was would like to do the same as the committees of Planned Neighborhood (PN) to introduced on October 2nd. County at 105%. None the project known as the Village at Councilman Gregory made a With no further discussion the Unfinished Business Watts Creek. motion to adopt Ordinance #526, Mayor asked the pleasure of the Agenda #1 - Market & Second Councilwoman Stockley made seconded by Councilwoman Stockley, Council. The Council unanimously St. Intersection a motion to adopt Ordinance #524 the motion passed unanimously, agreed 4-0 to reject the ordinance and The Downtown Business seconded by Councilman Foster. 4-0. to be consistent with the County. Association has written a letter to Discussion was held in which Ordinance #527 Noise Ordinance Ordinance #530 Establishing Scott Getchell requesting the Town Councilman Gregory advised that – An ordinance of the Town of Denton Brownfields Property Tax Credit make the intersection at Market & he visited the area as required and revising section 85-2 of the Denton for Qualified Brownfields Sites: Second Streets a four-way stop as expressed that he feels bad to see the Town Code (noise ordinance) to An Ordinance Amending Chapter part of the improvements planned area become developed. make the noise provisions of the Town 114 of the Denton Town Code to under the Market Street Improvement With no further discussion Mayor Code consistent with the section 64- establish a Brownfields Property Tax Project Phase II. A copy of the letter Branson asked for the vote from 6 relating to trash collection. This Credit for qualified Brownfields sites was provided to the Council to the Council, and the motion passed ordinance has been prepared by located within the Town of Denton consider the request. unanimously, 4-0. the town attorney and was brought for the taxable year beginning July Mr. Scott Getchell provided an Ordinance #525 Developers before the council for consideration 1, 2007. overview. Rights and Responsibilities of adoption. Councilwoman Stockley made a Chief Cox advised that while he Agreement-Village at Watts Creek Councilman Gregory made a motion to introduce Ordinance #530, agrees the intersection was worthy A developer’s rights and motion to adopt Ordinance #527, seconded by Councilman Gregory, of improvements, he is not in favor responsibilities agreement (DRRA) seconded by Councilman Foster, the passing unanimously, 4-0. of a four-way stop. was presented by Jeff Thompson on motion passed unanimously, 4-0. Ordinance #531 Durner Building Mrs. Cindy Draper of the Denton behalf of the Village at Watts Creek Ordinance #528 Acquisition of Acquisition Business Association advised that at the Sept 11th Council meeting. The 323 Market Street – Ordinance #528 The Town of Denton has leased they are concerned with the current Page 12

Page 12 traffic pattern and if there was not Council members was presented. Councilman Foster made a that the evaluations be given to each support to make the intersection a Councilman Gregory made a motion to allow the extension to Council member individually and four-way stop then consider making motion to accept the revised travel Hershey Creamery, seconded by then they would get together at the Second St. one-way from Gay St. to policy as presented, seconded by Councilwoman Stockley, the motion December working session to go over Market St. Mayor Branson, the motion passed passed unanimously, 4-0. and finalize. Mayor Branson made a motion unanimously, 4-0. Other Unfinished Business Agenda #5 - Municipal Flag to have Mr. Getchell continue with Agenda #4 - Legion Road None Council members previously the improvements at the intersection Improvements New Business requested for there to be a Denton that are part of the Market St. project Staff went over the Legion Road Agenda #1 - Water/Sewer Municipal Flag. Background color and then monitor with the Chief Improvements and potential capital Rate Study Proposal – The Utility choices were provided for the Council for other suggestions, and to pool recapture and cost share program Commission would like the Council to to select. The Council asked that an the public for opinion regarding a - to dualize Legion Rd. from MD Rte approve proceeding with a rate study article be put in the Times Record four-way stop or making Second St. 404 to Commerce, obtain easements to be performed by Maryland Center seeking the public to choose. The cost one-way, the motion was seconded to Engerman for future dualization, for Environmental Training. The of the flag will be about $100. by Councilman Gregory, the motion and to make Commerce dual from objective is to establish a 5-year rate Agenda #6 - Council Working passed unanimously, 4-0. Legion to Gay St./MD Rt. 404. projection that includes current and Session Staff also advised that water meter Councilman Gregory made a future capital and operating costs. The Denton Town Council has excess funds will be used to replace motion to authorize the Town Attorney The cost to perform the wastewater six working sessions which are held the water line on Market to Third. to draft and Ordinance for Capital study is covered by a grant from MDE throughout the year, usually on the Agenda #2 - Denton Industrial Recapture, to send a letter to the but the remaining balance of $6900 third Monday of the month in which a Park Storm Water Access Road State Highway Administration to seek would be charged to the water fund. A working session is held. This is usually Request consideration to allow and access copy of the proposal was provided. in the following months – March, Mr. Ray Briscuso has written from Gay St. over to Commerce Drive, Councilman Gregory made a April, May, October, November and the Town Council requesting seconded by Councilman Foster, the motion to accept the water/sewer December. A request has been made consideration to allow the owner motion passed unanimously, 4-0. rate study proposal, seconded by to change the working session date of 404 Station and Prime Time Tent Agenda #5 - Fifth Ave Design Councilwoman Stockley, the motion from the third Monday to the second to improve the right of way and use Proposal passed unanimously, 4-0. Monday. This was brought before the the same access. The Town Council Contingent upon funding, the Agenda #2 - Bay Broadband Council for consideration. referred this matter to the Planning Public Works Department asked the Contract Councilman Foster made a motion Commission, the Town Attorney, and Council to approve a proposal from Bay Broadband is a wireless to hold the working sessions on the the Denton Industrial Park Owners Lane Engineering in the amount of broadband company who is interested second Monday of the month in which Association. $51,600.00 for the engineering design in installing equipment on all three they are normally held, seconded by The Planning Commission has services necessary to reconstruct water towers to service the Denton Councilman Gregory, the motion made a favorable recommendation Fifth Avenue and some contiguous area. They have agreed to pay a passed unanimously, 4-0. that Mr. Briscuso be permitted to side streets. The conceptual design fee for being on the towers, supply Agenda #7 – Community Advisory improve the access road to public of the project has been established internet service to the Town Office, Council works standards, and enter into and input was solicited from local Public Works Office and set up a Phil Favaro contacted the a maintenance agreement for residents. A copy of the proposal Hot Spot in the downtown area. The Town Administrator seeking a the roadway. About 75% of the was provided and Staff discussed the proposed contract has been approved representative from Denton to serve Industrial Park Owners Association potential for funding sources with the by the Town’s Attorney. on a Community Advisory Council. has responded with a favorable. The Council. Councilman Gregory made a This group would seek to identify Town Attorney confirmed that the Councilman Gregory made a motion to accept the tower lease sensitive areas both historical, and Town owns the road. motion to adopt the Fifth Ave. design agreement, seconded by Councilman environmental within the Tuckahoe Councilman Gregory made a proposal as presented, seconded by Foster, the motion passed and Choptank watershed. motion to direct the Town Attorney Councilwoman Stockley, the motion unanimously, 4-0. The Council unanimously agreed to draft an easement agreement in passed unanimously, 4-0. Agenda #3 -End of the Year to have Ms. Jennifer Shull to represent the event that the Industrial Park Agenda #6 - Denton Industrial Councilwoman Stockley made a the Town on this board. Owners Association gives complete Park Option Agreement Extension motion approve the End of the Year Other New Business approval, the motion was seconded Hershey Creamery requested a 1% bonus to employees, seconded None by Councilwoman Stockley, the six month extension on their existing by Councilman Gregory, the motion With no further business to motion passed unanimously, 4-0. option agreement to purchase Lot 9A passed unanimously, 4-0. discuss Mayor Branson adjourned Agenda #3 - Travel Policy in the Denton Industrial Park. Their Agenda #4 - Performance the meeting at 9:31 PM. Amendment existing property on Legion Road is Evaluation At the October 16 working session, presently optioned by Black Oak, Inc, Annually a Performance December 4, 2006 the Town Council discussed with for commercial redevelopment. This Evaluation should be completed for Executive Session Department Head staff potential project would take place in the event the Town Administrator. This item Councilwoman Stockley made revisions to the Travel Policy. The the Wal-Mart project proceeds. The is on the agenda for the Council to a motion at 6:05 PM to hold an proposed revisions to the existing extension would be through May 7, schedule. executive session to review the travel policy and a draft policy for 2007. Councilman Gregory requested personnel evaluation for the Town Page 13

Page 13 Administrator and to discuss the Mayor Branson opened a public for the taxable year beginning July seconded by Councilman Foster, the proposed impact fee assessment and hearing at 7:07 PM to receive public 1, 2007. motion passed unanimously. other personnel issues, seconded comments on the acquisition of 15 S. Councilman Horsey made a Reports of officers, board and by Councilman Horsey, passing Third Street. motion to adopt Ordinance #530, committees unanimously. Mayor Branson asked for seconded by Councilwoman Stockley, None All Council members were present comments from the State – there passing unanimously. Unfinished Business during this meeting, no action was were none Ordinance #531 Durner Building Agenda #1 Municipal Building taken. Mayor Branson asked for Acquisition: Design: With no further discussion the comments from the County – there The Town of Denton has leased the As directed by the Town Council, executive session was closed at 7:00 were none ground floor of the Durner Property. the Municipal Building Committee PM. Mayor Branson asked for During the leasing period, Mr. met with Greg Torchio to review the Regular Meeting comments from the Council – there Durner offered to sell the property to design of the municipal building with Mayor Branson called the meeting were none the Town. He has submitted a letter respect to the proposed Pattern Book. of the Denton Town Council to order Mayor Branson asked for willing to sell the property. Similar A copy of the proposed amendment at 7:00 PM on this date leading comments from the Public – there to the Wood property, the building to reflect LEED Certification was everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance were none. could be owned by the Town or presented to the Council.. Mr. Greg to the Flag. With no further comments Mayor the DDC. The Town of Denton is Torchio was present to discuss this Mayor Branson asked that Branson closed this public hearing presently paying $500 a month and amendment, the LEED Certification the record reflect that all Council at 7:09 PM. the office space houses the Main process and municipal building members were present. Petitions, Remonstrance’s and Street Program, DDC Office and the design. Mayor Branson advised the Public Communication Tourism program. The second floor Councilman Gregory made that the Council had held an executive Councilman Horsey expressed has two offices, one of which could be a motion to table this item until session prior to this meeting to appreciation for all of the calls, leased as an apartment or a second the Jan. 8th meeting, seconded by review the personnel evaluation for flowers and support that he had office. The exterior of the building Councilwoman Stockley, passing the Town Administrator, discuss the received during his recent illness. needs to be painted, and the DDC unanimously. proposed impact fee assessment and Councilman Horsey announced does have façade money which can Agenda #2 Impact Fee Study: other personnel issues. that this was Councilwoman Stockley be used towards this cost. Requesting Urban Design Analytic has Councilwoman Stockley made a last official meeting and expressed the Town Council consider entering completed the Impact Fee Study for motion to approve the minutes of the how much she will be missed. Best into an agreement, and Town Staff the Town of Denton. A copy of the November 6, 2006 meeting, seconded wishes were given by all. work to structure acquisition and/or study was provided to the Council. by Councilman Gregory, passing Ordinances and Resolutions assignment which cash flows project Mr. Dean Ballas will be available unanimously. Resolution #690 Camp Road and maintains occupancy of the to attend the Dec. 11, 2006 working Public Hearing Annexation: DDC, MainStreet and Tourism. The session to meet with the Council Ordinance #530 A resolution prepared by the Denton Development Corporation and review the study prepared. If Mayor Branson opened a Town Attorney for the annexation of has agreed to purchase the property introduced at the December 4th public hearing at 7:05 PM to receive Camp Road, and the single parcel and continue leasing to the Town of meeting, a Public Hearing can public comments on Ordinance #530 owned by Sheila Behlke Benchoff. Denton. be scheduled for the January 8th which amends chapter 114 of the This annexation was recommended Councilwoman Stockley made a Council meeting. As the Council Denton Town Code to establish a by the Planning Commission, and motion to adopt Ordinance #531, considers the establishment of an Brown fields Property Tax Credit for previously supported by the Town seconded by Councilman Gregory, the Impact Fee, the Council may wish to qualified Brown fields sites located Council to facilitate control of Camp motion passed 4-1 with Councilman consider a review process. within the Town of Denton for the Road. The parcel is within the Town Horsey abstaining due to being a Councilman Horsey made a taxable year beginning July 1, 2007. Growth Area as defined in 1997, and member of the DDC. motion to introduce Ordinance Staff provided an overview. is the only remaining parcel on the Ordinance # 532 Hunting #533, impact fees, seconded by Mayor Branson asked for south side of Camp Road not located Ordinance: Councilman Gregory, the motion comments from the State – there were within the town limits. Ms Benchoff’s An ordinance prepared by the passed unanimously. none current use of the property as her Town Attorney that would amend Agenda #3 Water System Utility Mayor Branson asked for home would continue. Total acreage the Town Code that regulates the Easement Choptank Electric: comments from the County – there in the annexation is 17.19 acres discharge of firearms. Specifically, A Utility Easement Agreement were none including the road. the amendment proposes to allow between the Town of Denton and Mayor Branson asked for This item was deferred until a hunting on a parcel of land 50 acres Choptank Electric was provided to comments from the Council – there later date. or larger. State and Dept of Natural the Council for review. Staff advised were none Ordinance #530 Establishing Resources laws regarding safety that the Utility Commission gave Mayor Branson asked for Brown fields Property Tax Credit for would continue to remain unmodified. a favorable recommendation. The comments from the Public – there Qualified Brown fields Sites: The ordinance was modeled after Town Attorney advised that two were none. An Ordinance Amending Chapter other communities that have large separate agreements were prepared, With no further comments Mayor 114 of the Denton Town Code to tracts of undeveloped property where one between the Town of Denton and Branson closed this public hearing establish a Brown fields Property Tax hunting has taken place. Choptank Electric, and the other is at 7:07 PM. Credit for qualified Brown fields sites Councilman Horsey made a a reimbursement agreement between Ordinance #531 located within the Town of Denton motion to introduce Ordinance #532, the Town and Crouse Farms. Page 14

Page 14 Councilman Gregory made a months, seconded by Councilman Councilman Foster asked unanimously. motion to enter into the agreements Gregory, passing unanimously. when the construction on Rt. 404 was Vice-Mayor – Councilman Foster with Choptank Electric and Crouse Agenda #2 Mathew Brothers scheduled to be complete and was made a motion to nominate Conway Farms, seconded by Councilwoman Loan Subordination Request: advised in the fall of 2007. Gregory for Vice-Mayor, seconded by Stockley, passing unanimously. The Council reviewed a request Councilman Foster asked Councilman Clendaniel, the motion Agenda #4 Welcome Center from Mathews Brothers for a loan about the Police Dept. building passed unanimously. Crouse Memorial Park: subordination. They are seeking to dedication, staff advise that the final Mayor-Pro Tem – Councilman Ellis Davison, Project Manager for refinance their existing operations work is finished. Looking to schedule Gregory made a motion to nominate the Denton Development Corporation prior to December 31st. If approved the dedication. Lester Branson for Mayor-Pro Tem, made a presentation to the Council by the Council, Town Staff are Councilman Foster asked seconded by Councilman Foster, the on the Welcome Center Crouse seeking authorization for the Mayor about the lights in Savannah motion passed unanimously. Memorial Park project, seeking to sign the subordination documents. Overlook, staff advised that phase Council members changed seats. support to generate a formal scope These will be reviewed by the Town one is about complete. Public Hearings change request to the State Highway Attorney. Jennifer Shull advised the Council Ordinance #532 Administration and Program Open Councilman Horsey made a that the Advisory board for the Upper Mayor Foster opened a public Space. motion to allow Mathews Brothers Shore Water Shed, decided to change hearing at 7:05 PM to receive Councilman Foster made a motion loan subordination request, seconded their members from staff to elected public comments on Ordinance #532 to allow the Mayor to sign a letter by Councilwoman Stockley, passing officials. Mayor Branson stated entitled “An ordinance of the Town of support to the State Highway unanimously. that he would like to see Jennifer of Denton amending chapter 54 of Administration and to send a letter Agenda #3 Kathryn Court continue to be the Town of Denton’s the Denton Town Code to permit in support for Open Space funding, Transfer: representative, full support was hunting on parcels of land 50 acres seconded by Councilman Gregory, The Council was requested to received from the rest of the Council or larger. passing unanimously. authorize the Mayor’s signature members. Mayor Foster asked for comments Agenda #5 Community Legacy: on a deed transferring ownership With no further discussion Mayor from the State – there were none The Council reviewed the request of Kathryn Court, located in the Branson adjourned this meeting at Mayor Foster asked for comments from the Denton Development subdivision known as “Edenton”, 8:45 PM. from the County – there were none Corporation to consider making to the Town of Denton. The current Mayor Foster asked for comments a formal request to the Maryland owner, Jim Robinson, has completed January 8, 2007 from the Council – there were none Department of Housing and all requirements set forth by The Mayor Branson called the meeting Mayor Foster asked for comments Community Development to have the Department of Public Works and of the Denton Town Council to order from the Public – there were none. loan portion of the Community Legacy the Department of Planning. Brynja at 7:00 PM on this date leading With no further comments Mayor funding received to be converted to a Booth has reviewed and approved everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance Foster closed this public hearing at grant, with no repayment obligation. the deed as well. A copy of the deed to the Flag. 7:06PM. This is specifically for funding was provided along with a letter from Mayor Branson asked that Ordinance #533 received from the Community Legacy Jim Robinson. the record reflect that all Council Mayor Foster opened a public program for the Fourth Street Arts Staff advised that the Fire members were present. hearing at 7:06 PM to receive and Entertainment District. Department reviewed the plans Councilman Gregory made a public comments on Ordinance #533 Councilman Gregory made before subdivision approval. motion to approve the minutes of the entitled “An ordinance of the Town a motion to support the Denton Councilman Horsey made a special meeting held on November of Denton amending chapter 52 of Development Corporations request, motion to adopt the Kathryn Court 13, 2006, the regular meeting held on the Denton Town Code to provide seconded by Councilman Stockley, the transfer, seconded by Councilman December 4, 2006, and the working for the imposition and collection of motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Foster, passing unanimously. session held on December 19, 2006 development impact fees within the Horsey abstaining due to being a Other New Business seconded by Councilman Foster, town for residential development. member of the DDC.. Councilman Gregory made passing unanimously. Ms. Brynja Booth, Town Attorney Other Unfinished Business a motion for the Town to become Swearing in Ceremony for new advised the Council that the None a member of the LESMA (Lower Council member advertisement for this public hearing New Business Eastern Shore Mayor’s Association), Mayor Branson did the swearing only referenced the fee for residential Agenda #1 - Chesapeake seconded by Councilman Foster, the in of Councilman Clendaniel and not commercial. The Attorney Culinary Center Small Business motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Election of Officers recommended for the Council to Loan Deferment Request: Horsey voting no. Mayor - Councilman Gregory extend adopting the ordinance until The Council reviewed a request Staff advised that the color made a motion to nominate John it is re-advertised with the correct from the Chesapeake Culinary choice for the background of the Foster for Mayor, seconded by language. Center to defer loan payments on flag will be placed on the Jan. 8th Councilman Clendaniel. Councilman Horsey made a their two loans. Their request is for agenda. Councilman Horsey made a motion to table the public hearing on the deferment to continue one month Councilman Horsey made a motion to nominate Lester Branson Ordinance #533 until the amended beyond the date in which Lily Pad motion to direct the Town Attorney to for Mayor, the motion died for lack ordinance is advertised to include Café and Catering moves. amend the Impact Ordinance #533 of a second the commercial portion, seconded Councilman Horsey made a to include a commercial impact fee, Mayor Branson called for the vote by Councilman Gregory, the motion motion to allow Chesapeake Culinary seconded by Councilman Foster, on the motion for Councilman Foster passed unanimously. Center to defer loan payments for 6 passing unanimously. to serve as Mayor, the motion passed With no further comments Mayor Page 15

Page 15 Foster closed this public hearing at motion to hold off on the adoption seconded by Councilman Clendaniel, of the council to develop the park 7:10PM. of ordinance #533 until the February the motion passed unanimously. property. The lease with Choptank Petitions, Remonstrance’s and 5, 2007 meeting, seconded by Councilman Branson made a Athletic Association for the park land Communication Councilman Gregory, the motion motion to buy three flags, then is due for renewal consideration. Mr. FY2006 Audit Presentation- passed unanimously. amended his motion to buy 4 flags, the Troy Mentecki current President of this item was rescheduled for the Reports of officers, board and motion died for lack of a second. the Association advised the Council February meeting. committees Councilman Gregory made a that they have signed a contract with Ordinances and Resolutions None motion to purchase twelve polyester Lane Engineering and would like to Resolution #690 Camp Road Unfinished Business flags, seconded by Councilman extend the lease with the Town for the Annexation: A resolution prepared by Agenda #1 - Municipal Building Horsey, the motion passed property for another three years. the Town Attorney for the annexation Design - As directed by the Town unanimously. Councilman Branson made a of Camp Road was presented to the Council, the Municipal Building Agenda #3 Industrial Park Option motion to extend the Choptank Athletic Council. This annexation resolution Committee has met with Greg Agreement – A request made by Association lease for three years, is for a single parcel owned by Torchio to review the design of the CPIII Builders and L. D. Berkindine seconded by Councilman Horsey, the Sheila Behlke Benchoff. This municipal building with respect to the Sheet Metal Company to extend their motion passed unanimously. annexation was recommended by proposed Pattern Book. A copy of the option to purchase agreements for the Agenda #2- 401 Market Street the Planning Commission, and proposed amendment to reflect LEED Denton Industrial Park. A copy of the Option Agreement – The Caroline previously supported by the Town Certification was provided. Mr. Greg proposed amendment was provided County Arts Council provided a Council to facilitate control of Camp Torchio was present to discuss this for the Council’s consideration. written request to enter into an Road. The parcel is within the Town amendment, the LEED Certification Both are requesting an additional 6 option to purchase agreement for Growth Area as defined in 1997, and process and municipal building months. 401 Market Street. Their request has is the only remaining parcel on the design. Mr. Torchio advised that he Councilman Branson made a been reviewed and approved by the south side of Camp Road not located was present at the recommendation of motion to extend the Industrial park Denton Development Corporation. within the town limits. Ms Benchoff’s the Town’s Planning Commission. option agreements for six months, The property is part of the Arts and current use of the property as her Councilman Clendaniel advised seconded by Councilman Gregory, Entertainment District. This is before home would continue. Total acreage that he attended the Planning the motion passed unanimously. the Town Council for consideration. in the annexation is 17.19 acres Commission meeting and was Agenda #4 Choptank Electric Staff advised that an ordinance including the road. impressed at the energy assistance Agreement – A request made by can be drafted for consideration of Councilman Horsey made a that leed certification requires. the attorney for Choptank Electric introduction next month and a public motion to introduce resolution #690 Councilman Gregory stated that to amend the option to purchase hearing can be scheduled. the annexation of Camp Rd., seconded he recognized that the pattern book provision in the agreement adopted Councilman Branson made by Councilman Gregory, the motion suggest leed certification, but did not by the Council at their December 4 a motion to direct the Town passed unanimously. feel that it was worth an additional meeting. Brynja Booth’s attached Administrator to prepare an ordinance Ordinance # 532 Hunting $40,000. letter provided background on this for consideration, seconded by Ordinance- An ordinance prepared Councilman Clendaniel made a request. The Town Attorney prepared Councilman Clendaniel, the motion by the Town Attorney that would motion to elect to no pursue leed an amendment and was brought passed unanimously. amend the Town Code that regulates certification for the new town hall, before the Council for consideration. Agenda #3- Riverview Gardens the discharge of firearms. Specifically, seconded by Councilman Gregory, The Town Attorney advised that the – Mr. Rick Della, Vice President The the amendment proposes to allow the motion passed unanimously. agreement had been amended to Rainmaker Group, has requested hunting on a parcel of land 50 acres or Agenda #2 Municipal Flag – At define that the Town must construct the opportunity to meet in a working larger was presented to the Council. the November 6, 2006, Council the water tower. session with the Town Council. He State and Dept of Natural Resources meeting, The Town Council discussed Councilman Clendaniel made would like to discuss Interfaith laws regarding safety would continue color backgrounds for a municipal a motion to accept the Choptank Housing Development Corporation’s to remain unmodified. The ordinance flag. The Times Record was able to agreement with the amendments, intent and plan to purchase and was modeled after other communities include the three color choices the seconded by Councilman Horsey, the renovate the three apartment facilities that have large tracts of undeveloped Council selected. The Town received motion passed 4-1, with Councilman at Riverview Garden. He is unable property where hunting has taken 17 responses with voting as follows 7 Clendaniel abstaining due to to meeting on January 22, but would place. votes for Gold (Maryland Flag Gold), Choptank being a client. welcome another date and time. Councilman Gregory made a 6 votes for Dark Blue and votes 4 for Other Unfinished Business The Council agreed to hold a motion to adopt ordinance #532, Royal Blue. Town staff contacted None working session on Jan. 29th at seconded by Councilman Clendaniel, F.W. Haxel Company – the same firm New Business 6:00. the motion passed unanimously. who printed Federalsburg’s flag. A Agenda #1 – Sharp Road Park- Agenda #4 -Small Business Loan Ordinance #533 – Impact Fee copy of their quote was provided. Representatives of Choptank Athletic Program – The Town of Denton Assessment - An ordinance has been Additionally, the Town Office received Association presented an update to received an application from the prepared by the Town Attorney that a note from an individual who offered the Council on development plans for Denton Development Corporation would amend the Town Code Chapter comments on the use of the Town the park, and fundraising activities to for financing for the acquisition of 52 to provide for the imposition and Seal. date. Choptank Athletic Association is 15 S. Third Street and 323 Market collection of Development Impact Councilman Branson made a a non-profit formed by local residents Street. Copies of the project summary Fees with the Town. motion to go with the Public’s choice to represent varied youth programs and loan review committee responses Councilman Clendaniel made of a gold back ground for the flag, at the park, and has had past support were provided. Both loans were Page 16

Page 16 before the Council for consideration With no further discussion of approval. Councilman Horsey made a motion to Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Councilman Branson made a close the executive session and reopen Motor vehicle theft is a serious problem in many parts of the world. motion to approve the loans, seconded the regular meeting, seconded by In the United States, the annual loss from car theft is over $4 bil- by Councilman Gregory, the motion Councilman Branson, the execution lion. The Automotive Information Council reports that over one passed 4-1 with Councilman Horsey session was closed at 8:50 PM. million motor vehicles are stolen in the U.S. each year. That’s one abstaining due to being a member of Regular meeting motor vehicle theft every 31 seconds. the DDC. Mayor Foster announced for Agenda #5 - Industrial Park Land the record that the Council held Here are a few Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Recommenda- Acquisition Request – Shore Doors an executive session to discuss tions: has written the Town of Denton personnel issues. expressing interest in potentially Councilman Gregory made a -Lock it and pocket the keys. Nearly 20% of all vehicles sto- acquiring land in Denton’s Industrial motion to adjourn the meeting at 8.52 len had the keys in them. Remember to lock the trunk, the Park. They are interested in Lot 9B- PM, seconded by Councilman Horsey, hatchbackor the tailgate of a station wagon or sport utility vehicle 2B and are requesting the opportunity the motion passed unanimously. (SUV) to enter into an option agreement. Respectfully sumitted, If acceptable to the Council, an Karen L. Monteith -Don’t leave motor vehicle registrations, insurance policies, Ordinance will need to be drafted. A Clerk-Treasurer credit cards or other important papers in a vehicle’s glove compart- six month option period enables the ment business to go through the planning Special Spring process and Industrial Park Owners Loose Leaf Collection -If you use a self-service gasoline station or convenience Association review prior to acquiring store, don’t leave the keys in the vehicle when you go inside to the property. The Town of Denton will pay ybill Councilman Gregory made a be providing a special spring loose motion to grant the option for the leaf collection service to vacuum -Never hide a second set of keys in the vehicle. Extra keys potential acquisition of Denton up leaves that are left over from the can easily be found if the thief takes time to look. Store a spare Industrial Park Land by Shore fall. The Denton Public Works De- key in your wallet Doors, seconded by Councilman partment is scheduling their loose Horsey, passing unanimously. leaf removal service to occur on -Don’t invite a vehicle break-in by leaving packages or valu- Other New Business Friday April 20, Monday April 23, ables (radar detectors, cellular phones, compact disc players, etc) Councilman Horsey made Friday April 27, and Monday April in sight. Take valuables with you, put them under the seat or a motion to have an ordinance 30, 2007. Leaves must be bagged lock them in the trunk drafted that would require all new for pickup the remaining months of construction to have fire sprinkler the year. systems for new homes, seconded Leaf pickups will occur on Fri- Community Educator by Councilman Gregory. During day or Monday pending work load. Offering Her Services discussion the Council was advised It will be necessary to call in your to allow the Town Attorney to review. leaf pick up request by 12 NOON Crystal Terhune is the Exten- Staff asked the Council to make sure on Thursday to guarantee pickup by sion Educator for Family and Monday. Consumer Sciences at Caroline before adopting to make sure that the County’s Maryland Cooperative inspections can be done. The motion Bagged leaf collection will still Extension. Her job is to provide was withdrawn. take place on Wednesdays and must community education on top- Councilman Clendaniel expressed be called in to the town office by 12 ics that are important to YOU! a few words of kindness for former NOON on Tuesdays. Workshops can be offered on Councilwoman Stockley and that it Citizens are encouraged to call removed from the pile of leaves financial topics such as money management, understanding was an honor to accept her seat on the Town Office at 410-479-2050 •Make sure there are no other ob- jects or debris mixed with the leaves your credit report and record the Council. during regular business hours or organization-- or even topics Executive Session during non-business hours to leave (like bottles or other trash) related to health and wellness Councilman Gregory made their requests on the Town Office •Piles of leaves with sticks, limbs or such as disease prevention, a motion at 8:30 PM to hold an answering machine, ext. 25. other debris will not be picked up developing a healthy lifestyle, food safety or food preserva- executive session to review the •Phone in your pickup request to the Town Office at 410-479-2050 tion! These are just some of the proposed personnel evaluation Please follow these guidelines for many topics that can be of- for the Town Administrator and leaf removal: by Thursday to guarantee pickup by fered! If you or your group, or- other personnel issues, seconded •Rake leaves to the curbside or al- Monday ganization, or workplace would by Councilman Horsey, passing ley •All pickups will be done by re- like to have a class, or if you want to discuss an idea for fu- unanimously. •DO NOT rake leaves into the quest/appointment only •Loose leaf pickups will occur from ture events, please feel free to All Council members, the Town street e-mail your ideas or questions Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer, Town •DO NOT rake leaves onto the side- April 20 through April 30, on Mon- to Crystal at Attorney and Chief Cox were present walk days and Fridays only. Leaves must [email protected] or for the executive session. •Make sure all sticks and limbs are be bagged any other time. * call 410-479-4030. Page 17

Page 17 with information regarding this released on his signature of the Classification: MDOP Under $500 Greensboro and Alicia Rholetter of matter is asked to contact the Denton citations. Location: 1200 block Tuckahoe Ct. Goldsboro. Employees observed all Police at 410-479-1414. Date:10/22/2006 Denton Police are investigating an four subjects remove various items Date:10/15/2006 Classification: Driving on a Suspend MDOP. Kenneth Motter, 37 year from the store without paying for Classification: MDOP Under $500 License old male of Denton, reported that them. All items were later recovered Location: 500 block S. Fourth St. Location: 400 block S Fifth Ave. person(s) unknown by unknown by police. The total amount taken Denton Police are investigating an Denton Police stopped a Plymouth means caused a large scratch on both was $48.50. MDOP. Sandra Keating reported that for an equipment violation. The doors of his 1999 Ford Explorer. Date: 10/27/2006 person (s) unknown cut both drivers’ operator was identified as Stephen Total damage is estimated at $300.00. Classification: Deadly Weapon/ side tires on her 1998 Buick. Total Ott, 23 year old male of Denton. Anyone with information is asked Conceal loss value is $150.00. Anyone with A check of MVA records revealed to contact the Denton Police at 410- Location: 700 block N Sixth St. information regarding this matter is that Ott’s driving privilege had been 479-1414. Denton Police charged Timothy asked to contact the Denton Police at suspend and /or revoked through Date: 10/25/2006 Spence, 18 year old male from 410-479-1414. MD. Ott was charged at the scene on Classification: Burglary Federalsburg, with carrying a Date: 10/15/2006 citations and released. Location: 800 block S. Fifth Ave. concealed weapon. Spence had been Classification: MDOP Under $300 Date: 10/23/2006 The Denton Police Dept. is taken into custody for an unrelated Location: 100 block Gay St. Classification: Burglary 4th Degree investigating a burglary and theft warrant. During a search incident to Denton Police are investigating an Location: 500 block S. Fifth Ave. from the ATM at the Mercantile arrest, an 11 inch fixed blade “Bowie” MDOP. Nancy Nelson reported that Denton Police are investigating a 4th Eastern Shore Bank, 812 S. Fifth style knife was found concealed under person(s) unknown had cut the right degree burglary. Employees of the Ave. Denton, which occurred around Spence’s shirt. Spence was processed rear tire on her 2004 Honda. Total Prime Shine Car Wash, located on S. 2:00 a.m. on October 25, 2006. Three and released on recognizance after an loss value is $70.00. Anyone with Fifth Ave., reported that upon arrival unknown males forced open the front initial appearance by a District Court information regarding this matter is they observed the lock on the rear panel of the ATM, stole an unspecified Commissioner. asked to contact the Denton Police at garage door had been cut. It was also amount of cash in two metal canisters, Date: 10/29/2006 410-479-1414. discovered that the change machine and then fled from the scene prior to Classification: DUI had been broken into and an unknown Police arrival. The suspect vehicle Location: N Fifth St. Date: 10/18/2006 amount of change (quarters) had been is described as a blue over tan early Denton Police charged Sheree Classification: DWI/DUI removed. Anyone with information model Ford Expedition. The suspects Workman of Ridgely with DUI. Location: Shore Highway regarding this matter is asked to were wearing hooded sweatshirts Police were contacted by a tow Denton Police stopped a 2001 Harley contact Denton Police at 410-479- and jeans, and at least two of them company, who had been called to Davidson motorcycle for speeding 1414. were wearing masks. Anyone who assist Workman with a flat tire, and (87 mph in a 40 mph zone) on Shore Date: 10/24/2006 may have been in the area at this advised they believed that Workman Highway in the area of Legion Road. Classification: Driving on a Suspend time, who may have any information had been consuming alcoholic The operator was identified as Douglas License leading to possible suspects, is asked beverages. Further investigation Rounesvelle, 46 year old male of Location: Shore Highway to contact the Denton Police Dept. at into the matter led to Workman Queen Anne. Upon making contact Randy Simmons, 43 year old Male (410)479-1414. being arrested and charged with DUI. with Rounesvelle police detected a of Greenwood DE, was arrested and Date: 10/25/2006 Workman was released after signing strong odor of alcoholic beverage. charged with driving on a suspended Classification: Theft less than $100 citations. Rounesvelle was then requested to license. Simmons was stopped when Location: 500 block Market St. Date: 10/29/2006 perform field sobriety tests after he passed a marked patrol vehicle Denton Police are investigating a theft. Classification: Theft Over $500 which police placed Rounesvelle west bound on Shore Highway in the Candice Comegys, of Goldsboro, Location: 0 block Denton PZ under arrest for suspicion of DUI. area of Sharp Road. A check of MVA reported that she was approached by Denton Police are investigating a Rounesvelle was charged with : records revealed Simmons’ license Timothy Spence, 18 of Federalsburg, theft at the Eckerd Drug Store located Exceeding speed 87/40, Reckless was suspended. Simmons was issued who requested to borrow Comegys’ in Denton Plaza. Employees reported Driving , Negligent Driving, Unsafe citations for speeding , failing to phone and to borrow some money. that a light skinned black male exited Lane Change, Failing to signal lane display license on demand, driving Comegys’ handed Spence the phone the store with various items without change, DUI, DUI Per Se and DWI. suspend, and released upon signing and $20.00 he fled the area on foot. paying for them. Total value of the Date:10/19/2006 those citations. The phone was valued at $50.00 and items is $773.85. The suspect then Classification: Driving on a Suspend Date: 10/24/2006 the cash was $20.00. Charges are fled the area in a black in color Nissan License Classification: MDOP Under $500 pending in this matter. Maxima (unknown registration ) Location: 700 block N Sixth St. Location : 200 block S Third St. Date: 10/26/2006 Anyone with information regarding The Denton Police Dept. charged Denton Police are investigating an Classification: Theft less than $100 this matter is asked to contact the Sean A. Porter, 21, of Delmar, DE, MDOP. Earnest Wright, 41 year Location: 800 block S Fifth Ave. Denton Police at 410-479-1414. with driving suspended on October old male of Denton, reported that Denton Police investigated a Date: 10/29/2006 19, 2006. Police stopped the truck, a person(s) unknown had thrown eggs shoplifting at the Dollar General Classification: CDS: Possess-Not 1997 Ford, that Porter was operating at his 2006 Ford Pick-up. Anyone with Store. Investigation led to the arrest Marihuana for having no tag lights. An MVA information regarding this matter is of a 17 year old female of Easton Location: Caroline St. check revealed that Porter’s license asked to contact the Denton Police and a 17 year old female of Denton. Denton Police charged a 17 year privilege was suspended. Porter Department at 410-479-1414. Charges are also pending on two old male of Denton for possession was charged for the violations, and Date: 10/24/2006 18 year old females, Julie Porter of of controlled dangerous substance Page 18

Page 18 and paraphernalia. The 17 year old of accident involving inju suspended license. Police responded County and into the City of Easton. was already in police custody on an Location: 9700 block Foy to a minor motor vehicle collision. The vehicle turned west onto Rte 50 unrelated matter. During a search On 11-02-2006 at 6:57 pm the Denton During the investigation it was and then turned onto Arcadia St. a incident to arrest, an electronic scale Police Department responded to revealed that Werner’s license was dead end street. The suspect attempted was found which had suspected 9730 Foy Rd. Denton for a report of suspended. Werner was released to flee by driving into the yard of 802 cocaine residue on it. The youth was a struck pedestrian. The pedestrian, on his signature of citation at the Arcadia St. at which time the vehicle charged and held at the Carter Center Trudi Ann Anderson of 9778 Foy Rd. scene. became stuck in the mud. The driver in Chestertown pending a hearing. had minor injuries. The vehicle that continued to resist the officers. A Date:10/29/2006 struck her failed to stop and render Date: 11/06/2006 Taser was successfully deployed and Classification: Possession W/Intent assistance. Anyone with information Classification: Theft Under $500 the driver was taken into custody. to Dist about this incident is asked to contact Location: 400 block N. Sixth St. Christian Shane McKenna, 38 year Location: 600 block N Sixth St. the Denton Police Department at 410- The Denton Police Department is old male of Elkton, was charged with On Sunday 29 October 2006 Denton 479-1414. investigating the theft of a bicycle. DUI, Fleeing and Eluding uniformed Police Department arrested Joseph Date: 11/03/2006 It was reported to police that a black police, Reckless Driving , Driving Allen Downes Jr. 18 of Denton on Classification: Assault 2nd Degree and orange in color Mongoose BMX suspended and revoked, Speeding, a Bench Warrant through Caroline Location: 400 block Gay St style bike was taken from the rear of a first and second degree assault, County Circuit Court. Downes was On 11-03-06 Denton Police responded residence where it was left unsecured. reckless endangerment , resisting searched, one baggy of suspected to 406 Gay St for an assault in The value of the bike is estimated at arrest, possession of marihuana, and marihuana and one baggy of suspected progress. Denton Police met with $150.00. Anyone with information is malicious destruction of property. cocaine was found on his person. Renee White, 32 year old female of asked to contact the Denton Police at McKenna was also wanted for an The suspected CDS was later found Denton, who advised that her live- 410-479-1414. arrest warrant from Cecil County. to be counterfeit and Downes was in boyfriend David Edwards, 34 Date: 11/11/2006 McKenna was held on $7,000 Bond charged with 2 counts of Possession year old male, hit her several times Classification: DUI on charges and no bond on the of counterfeit CDS with intent to after a verbal dispute. White stated Location: Shore Highway warrant. distribute. Downes was held on Edwards had left the house on his On 11-11-06 at approximately 6:30 Date:11/11/2006 Bench Warrant and $20,000 bond. bike. Police got a tip that Edwards was pm, officers of the Denton Police Classification: Driving on a Suspend Date: 10/30/2006 at McDonalds about half hour after Department responded to the area License Classification: MDOP under $500 the assault. Police arrested Edwards of Shore Highway in reference to Location: 100 block Franklin St. Location: 100 block Riverview at McDonalds with out incident. vehicle possibly being operated by Denton Police stopped Darin Hill, Gardens Edwards was processed and seen an intoxicated driver. The vehicle was 37 year old male of Denton, for Denton Police are investigating a by a District Court Commissioner being followed by an off duty Caroline not stopping at the stop sign at the possible burglary. Police responded for initial appearance where he was County Drug Task Force officer. The intersection of S First St. and Franklin to 101 Riverview Gardens, a vacant released on recog. Task Force officer observed multiple St. Denton MD. Hill was operating apartment, after being contacted by Date:11/03/2006 violations and near collisions’ from a 1990 Ford 4 door passenger car. It management. Investigation revealed Classification: Driving on a Suspend Greensboro Rd. into the town of was learned that Hill’s license was that person(s) unknown had pried License Denton and onto Shore Highway. suspended and revoked in Maryland. open a rear window to the apartment. Location: N Fifth St Denton officers attempted to stop Hill was issued two citations and was Nothing, other than the window, was Denton Police charged the vehicle on Shore Highway near released at the scene. damaged and nothing was taken. Tomariousmicel Travel Stanford, Deep Shore Rd but the driver refused Date: 11/12/2006 Total cost to repair the window is 28 year old male of Goldsboro, to stop. The vehicle continued east Classification: Burglary 2nd Degree/ estimated at $80.00. Anyone with for driving suspended and driving on Shore Highway to Harmony Rd General information concerning this matter is without a license. Stanford was where the driver stopped the vehicle. Location: 500 block S Fifth Ave. asked to contact the Denton Police at stopped for an equipment violation As an officer approached the vehicle, The Denton Police Department is 410-479-1414. on a 1993 Jeep that he was operating. the driver accelerated the vehicle in investigating the burglary of Prime Date: 11/01/2006 Stanford was unable to produce an an attempt to get away almost striking Shine Carwash. Sometime between Classification: Driving w/o license operators license when requested. the officer. Officers continued to November 11, 2006 and November Location: N First St. A check of MVA records revealed pursue the vehicle south on Harmony 12, 2006 an unknown person(s) Denton police charged Bonnie Nixon, Stanford’ privilege to drive had been Rd. The Denton units were assisted forced entry into the storage area 53 year old female of Salisbury, with suspended for either failing to pay a by officers from the Caroline County of the carwash and removed an driving without a license. Police citation or failing to appear in court Sheriffs and Maryland State Police undisclosed amount of money from received information that Nixon in 2004. Stanford was issued the in the pursuit. The vehicle continued the change machine. Anyone with did not have a license. Shortly appropriate citations and released at south on Harmony Rd. to Preston information is asked to contact the after Nixon made contact with a the scene. continuing to refuse to stop for police Denton Police at 410-479-1414. Denton Police officer who engaged Date: 11/05/2006 units. Maryland State Police units Date: 11/12/2006 in conversation with Nixon. Through Classification: Driving on a Suspend attempted to stop the vehicle with Classification: U/U Take w/o Owners that conversation it was revealed that License the use of spike strips but the vehicle Consent Nixon did not have a license. Nixon Location: Market St. drove around the strips. The vehicle Location: Randolph St. was issued a citation and released. Denton Police charged Dale Keith traveled into Preston turning onto The Denton Police Department is Date:11/02/2006 Werner 2nd , 29 year old male of Dover Bridge Rd. Officer continued investigating the theft of a Nuttle Classification: Fail to remain at scene Greensboro, with driving on a to pursue the vehicle toward Talbot Lumber truck. The truck was taken Page 19

Page 19 from the Nuttle Lumber Company Vehicle Police Dept at 410-479-1414. MTS. This incident occurred between property sometime between Location: 700 block Market St. Date:11/25/2006 11-24-2006 and 11-25-2006, anyone November 11, 12. Robert Whitehead, 22 year old male Classification: MDOP under $500 with information is asked to contact Date: 11/15/2006 of Denton, took without permission Location: 300 block Market St. the Denton Police Department at Classification: CDS: Possession- a 2003 Ford pick-up truck from a The Denton Police Dept. is 410-479-1414. Marihuana family member. The vehicle was investigating an incident of vandalism Date: 11/26/2006 Location: 800 block S Fifth Ave. taken in the early morning hours which occurred sometime overnight Classification: MDOP under $500 Denton Police charged a 17 year on 11-20-2006 from 703 Market St. from 11/24/06 to 11/25/06. An Location: 100 block N Sixth St. old male of Denton with possession Denton. Mr. Whitehead was arrested unknown person or persons painted The Denton Police Dept. is of marihauana. The youth had later that day for this unauthorized use graffiti on the side door of Denton investigating an incident of vandalism been detained for questioning in of that vehicle. The family member’s Hardware using spray paint. Police are which occurred sometime overnight an unrelated matter. During the vehicle was later returned. asking anyone with any information from 11/24/06 to 11/15/06. An questioning the youth admitted to Date: 11/22/2006 regarding this location to contact the unknown person(s) painted graffiti being in possession of a small amount Classification: Driving on a Suspend Denton Police at 410-479-1414 on the front wall of the Family of suspected marihauana. The male License Date:11/25/2006 Support Center, 100 N. Sixth St. was arrested without incident and Location: 0 block Denton PZ Classification: Theft Over $500 Denton, using spray paint. Police are referred to Juvenile Justice. He was Denton Police charged Thomas Location: 500 block Market St. asking anyone with any information released to a guardian. Kelly Myers, 29 year old male of The Denton Police Dept. arrested regarding this incident to contact the Date: 11/17/2006 Preston, with driving a motor vehicle Timothy Scott Spence, 18, of Denton Police at (410) 479-1414. Classification: Assault 2nd Degree on a suspended out of state license. Federalsburg, for theft and concealing Date: 11/26/2006 Location: 600 block Gay St. Myers was stopped in reference to a deadly weapon on November 25, Classification: MDOP under $500 Denton Police are investigating an an investigation. A license check 2006. Spence was patted down for Location: 300 Market St. assault. Machika Clanton, 26 year revealed that Myers’ Delaware weapons during a field interview, The Denton Police Dept. is old female of Denton, reported driver’s license was suspended. and found to have a 7” boot knife investigating an incident of vandalism that Amanda Jenkins, 18 year old Myers was released on citation. hidden in his pocket. Spence was which occurred sometime overnight female from Denton, had assaulted Date: 11/24/2006 also charged for stealing a persons’ from 11/24/06 to 11/25/06. An Clanton after a verbal argument by Classification: Burglary 4th Degree wallet, which was why Spence was unknown person or persons painted pulling Clantan’s hair and hitting her. Location: 0 block Ninth St. approached by Police. Spence was graffiti on the side wall of 329 Market Clanton was referred to the District Denton Police are investigating charged with one count each of St. using spray paint. Police are Court to pursue charges. a burglary. It was reported that Theft: Over $500 and Concealing A asking anyone with any information Date: 11/19/2006 person(s) unknown forced entry into Deadly Weapon. Following an initial regarding this incident to contact the Classification: Burglary 2nd Degree a vacant house located at 10 Ninth St. appearance in front of the District Denton Police at 410-479-1414. Location: 500 block S Fifth Ave. Denton. Nothing was reported stolen. Court Commissioner, Spence was Date: 11/27/2006 The Denton Police Department Anyone with information is asked to held at the Caroline County Detention Classification: Burglary 4th Degree is investigating the burglary of contact the Denton Police Dept. at Center on $5,000.00 bond. Location: 500 block Choptank Prime Shine Car Wash. An unknown 410-479-1414. Date: 11/25/2006 Blvd. person(s) forced entry into the car Date: 11/24/2006 Classification: Burglary Denton Police are investigating a wash’s storage area and removed an Classification: MDOP under $300 Location:600 block Market St. burglary. Person(s) unknown forced undetermined amount of money from Location: 100 block N. Third St. The Denton Police Dept. arrested entry into a business located at 504 the change machine. Anyone with On 11-24-2006 between 2000 hours Jonathan D. Medford,19, of 314 N. Choptank Ave. Nothing was reported information regarding this matter is and 2040 hours five parked Denton Fourth St. Denton , for burglary on stolen however, approximately asked to contact the Denton Police Police vehicles were spray painted November 25, 2006. Police were $675.00 in damage was done to the Department at 410-479-1414 with white lettering “MTS”. These advised that there were several building due to the forced entry. Date: 11/19/2006 vehicles were parked at 100 N. Third persons inside of a vacant house Anyone with information concerning Classification: Burglary 2nd Degree St. Denton. Anyone with information on Market St. that was for sale. this incident is asked to contact the Location: 0 Block Engerman Ave. about this incident is asked to contact Officers and K-9 Patrol took Medford Denton Police at 410-479-1414. The Denton Police Department is the Denton Police Department at 410- into custody after he surrendered. Date:11/27/2006 investigating the burglary of several 479-1414. Medford was charged with one count Classification: MDOP under $500 storage units at Denton Self Storage. Date: 11/25/2006 of Burglary 4th Degree, and released Location: 100 block Market St. Sometime on November 19, 2006 an Classification: Burglary 2nd Degree on personal recognizance following On 27 November 2006 the Denton unknown person(s) broke into several Location: 500 block S. Fifth Ave. an initial appearance in front of the Police Department responded to 100 storage units and attempted to steal On 11-25-2006 at approximately 0400 District Court Commissioner. Market Street Denton for an MDOP tires from a Chevrolet Uplander. hours the Denton Police Department Date: 11/25/2006 complaint. Police observed MTS 4 Nothing was reported to have been found that the Prime Shine Carwash Classification: MDOP under $300 Life written in white spray paint on stolen at this time. Anyone with on S. Fifth Ave. had been burglarized. Location: 500 block Lincoln St. the front of the building. Anyone with information concerning this incident The burglary occurred between the On 11-25-2006 at approximately 1900 information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Denton Police hours of 2330 hours the night before hours Denton Police Department is asked to contact the Denton Police Department at 410-479-1414. and 0400 hours on 11-25-2006. responded to 524 Lincoln St. for a at 410-479-1414. Date: 11/20/2006 Anyone with information about this report of a MDOP, four exterior doors Date:11/27/2006 Classification: U/U of Motor incident is asked to contact the Denton were spray painted with white paint, Classification: 400 block Market St. Page 20

Page 20 Location : MDOP Under $500 at 410-479-1414 The Denton Police Dept. is Date: 12/06/2006 On 27 November 2006 the Denton Date: 11/29/2006 investigating an incident which Classification: Theft Over $500 Police Department responded to 404 Classification: Theft Under $500 occurred at 1243 Painted Fern Rd., Location: 1500 block Cattail Market Street Denton for an MDOP Location: 500 block Market St. Denton. Ryland Homes reported that Commons Way complaint. Police observed MTS 4 Denton Police are investigating the someone had broken into a residence The Denton Police Dept. is Life written in white spray paint on theft of a bike. Sylvia Holland, 79 under construction and removed a investigating a theft of building the front of the building. Anyone year old female of Denton, reported dishwasher valued at $675.00. The materials from the Savannah Overlook having any information regarding that person(s) unknown stole a blue door was kicked in and damaged, development which occurred this incident is asked to call Denton and grey, older style, woman’s bike causing it to be replaced also (damage sometime between December 3 and 4, Police Department. 410-479-1414. from the back porch of her residence. estimated at $575.00.) Police are 2006. An unknown person or persons Date: 11/28/2006 The bike was later recovered however asking anyone with any information removed approximately 40 sheets Classification: MDOP under $500 police have no suspects at this time. regarding this incident to contact of ¾” plywood from a construction Location: 200 block Market St. Anyone with information concerning Denton Police at 410-479-1414. site at 1518 Cattail Commons Way. On 28 November 2006 the Denton this incident is asked to contact the Date: 11/30/2006 Police are asking anyone with any Police Department responded to 220 Denton Police at 410-479-1414 Classification: Burglary information to contact the Denton Market St. Denton for an MDOP Date: 11/29/2006 Location: 1500 block Cattail Police at 410-479-1414. complaint. Police observed MTS 4 Classification: Theft Under $500 Commons Way Date:12/08/2006 Life written in white spray paint on Location: 300 Market St. The Denton Police Dept. is Classification: Theft less than $100 the side of the building. Anyone with Denton Police are investigating investigating an incident which Location: 300 block Market St. information concerning this incident a theft. Jeffrey Litteral, 40 year occurred at 1502 Cattail Commons On 12/08/06 Denton Police received a is asked to contact the Denton Police old male of Denton, reported that Way, Denton. Ryland Homes reported report of a theft from a vehicle parked at 410-479-1414 person(s) unknown removed a fishing that someone had broken into a behind Social Services on Market St. Date: 11/28/2006 rod holder that connects to a vehicle residence under construction and The vehicle had been left unlocked Classification: MDOP under $500 from his property. The item is valued removed a dishwasher valued at and an unknown person removed Location: 300 block Market St. at $500.00. Anyone with information $675.00. Police are asking anyone two prescriptions from the vehicle. On 28 November 2006 the Denton concerning this incident is asked to with any information regarding this Anyone with information regarding Police Department responded to contact the Denton Police at 410- incident to contact Denton Police at this matter is asked to contact the 300 Market St Denton for an MDOP 479-1414 410-479-1414. Denton Police Department at 410- complaint. Police observed MTS 4 Date: 11/29/2006 Date: 11/30/2006 479-1414 Life written in white spray paint on Classification: Theft less than $100 Classification: DUI Date: 12/11/2006 the side of the building. Anyone with Location: 800 block S Fifth Ave. Location: 700 block N. Sixth St. Classification: Burglary 2nd Degree/ information concerning this incident On 11-29-2006 at approximately 2030 The Denton Police Dept. arrested General is asked to contact the Denton Police hours Denton Police Department Jacqueline M. Miller, 43, of Location: 100 block Franklin St. at 410-479-1414 responded to the Dollar General Annapolis on November 30, 2006 Denton Police are investigating a Date: 11/28/2006 Store 866 S. Fifth Ave. Denton for a for DUI. Miller had driven to the burglary. Police responded to the Classification: Theft Under $500 report of a shoplifting. The suspect Goose Creek store, 700 N. Sixth St. Caroline Counseling Center after Location: 100 block S. Second St. had been stopped by store employees. Denton, and Police made contact employees reported that person(s) Denton Police are investigating the A store representative later applied with her due to her vehicle having an unknown had entered the building theft of two bikes. Kelly Parks, 22 for criminal charges of theft for equipment violation. During contact and removed a digital camera valued year old female of Denton reported the suspect at the District Court with Miller, Police suspected that she at $200.00 Anyone with information that two girls bikes were taken from Commissioners Office. was intoxicated. Miller failed field regarding this matter is asked to her yard on S. Second St. One was Date: 11/30/2006 sobriety tests, and was placed under contact the Denton Police Dept. at green in color the other was silver in Classification: Theft Under $500 arrest. Miller submitted to a breath 410-479-1414. color. They are valued at $50.00 each. Location: 100 block Caroline test which showed a blood alcohol Date: 12/11/2006 Anyone with information concerning Apartments concentration of 0.21. Miller was Classification: Assault 2nd Degree this incident is asked to contact the The Denton Police Dept. is released on citations pending trial. Location: 0 block Denton PZ Denton Police at 410-479-1414 investigating the theft of a bicycle Date: 11/30/2006 Denton Police are investigating Date: 11/29/2006 which occurred sometime overnight Classification: Burglary 1st Degree an assault. Wanda Hutson, 41 year Classification: MDOP Under $500 from November 29 to 30. A woman Location: 400 Block Market St. old female of Denton, reported Location: 200 block S. Third St. reported that someone had stolen The Denton Police Department is that her cousin, Phyllis Seiler of Denton Police are investigating an her son’s bike, which is valued at investigating a reported burglary of Goldsboro, entered Hutson’s place MDOP of a vehicle. Jamie Manning, $100.00. The bike is described as a a vacant apartment. Ross Allen of of employment (Radio Shack) and 25 year old female of Snow Hill, MD, yellow and black, 20” boys mountain Queen Anne reported that someone started an argument. Seiler then reported that person(s) unknown, bike frame, and made by Jeep. forced entry into an apartment he slapped Hutson in the face prior to by unknown means, broke the left Anyone with information concerning was repairing and removed several leaving. Charges are pending in this rear window out of her 2005 Honda this incident is asked to contact the of his power tools. The tools are matter. four door while it was parked at the Denton Police at 410-479-1414 valued at $489.00. Anyone with Date: 12/11/2006 District Court building. Anyone with Date: 11/30/2006 information regarding this matter is Classification: MDOP Under $500 information concerning this incident Classification: Burglary asked to contact the Denton Police Location: 200 block N Fourth St. is asked to contact the Denton Police Location: 1200 block Painted Fern Department at 410-479-1414 Denton Police are investigating an Page 21

Page 21 MDOP, Adene Moals, 19 year old 479-1414. in a vehicle parked in the parking an assault. Timothy Cornett, 19 of female of Denton, reported that she Date: 12/15/2006 lot. Subsequently, Keefer Edward Denton, reported that he was attacked observed two unknown females Classification: Assault 2nd Degree Thompson, 41 year old male of by four unknown black males. The fighting and during the course of Location: 100 block N Fifth St. Mardela Springs, was charged with suspects are further described as the altercation Moals grandmothers Denton Police are investigating an driving on a suspended license, being in their late teens to early vehicle, a 2000 Oldsmobile 4 door, assault. Peggy Bell, 25 year old driving under the influence of alcohol twenties and all were wearing black was dented when the two hit the female of Ridgely reported that Kevin and driving while impaired by satin winter style coats with fur vehicle. There is no estimate of Mason, 26 year old male assaulted alcohol after officers discovered him collars. Cornett was unable to identify damage cost at this time. Anyone with Bell by slapping her in the face after apparently asleep behind the wheel of any of the attackers and stated the information regarding this matter is an argument. Charges are pending in the vehicle with the motor running. attack was unprovoked. Anyone with asked to contact the Denton Police this matter. Anyone with information Thompson was taken to the District information regarding this matter is Dept. at 410-479-1414. is asked to contact the Denton Police Court Commissioner where he was asked to contact the Denton Police Date: 12/11/2006 at 410-479-1414. released on personal recognizance. Department at 410-479-1414. Classification: Driving w/o License Date: 12/15/2006 Date: 12/21/2006 Date: 12/30/2006 Location: Lincoln St. Classification: Theft less than $100 Classification: confine unattended Classification: Theft less than $100 The Denton Police Dept. arrested Location: 200 block Maryland Ave. child Location: 100 block Market St. Tayonna T. Mallory, 19, of Denton Police are investigating the Location: Denton PZ The Denton Police Department Chestertown for driving without a theft of a registration plate. James On December 21, 2006 at 1020 received a complaint from Antonio license on December 11, 2006. Police Sides, 49 year old male of Denton, hours a child was found unattended Strickland, 37 year old male of observed a vehicle on Lincoln St. reported that between 12/13/06 in a locked motor vehicle outside Denton, Maryland, that his bicycle make a turn onto Church St. without and 12/15/06 unknown person(s) of Snappy’s Bar. The mother of the was taken from in front of the County using a turn signal. Police stopped removed the rear registration plate, child, Jessica Austin, 25 year old Library, on Market St. The bicycle is the vehicle, and determined that MD98RO49, off his 2002 Mazda female of Federalsburg, was located a Next mountain bike and is valued Mallory did not possess a drivers’ pick up truck. inside the bar and brought out to her at $95.00. Anyone with information license or have a license listed Anyone with information regarding vehicle. Charges have been obtained is asked to contact the Denton Police through Maryland. Mallory was this theft or seeing it displayed on a for Austin for leaving a child under at 410-479-1414. cited for Driving Without a License vehicle is asked to call the Denton 8 years old confined and unattended Date: 12/31/2006 and Failing To Give A Proper signal Police Department. however those charges have yet to Classification: Theft less than $100 Before Turning. Following the stop, Date: 12/15/2006 be served. Location: 100 block S Fifth Ave Mallory was released on her signature Classification: Under age Possession Date: 12/22/2006 The Denton Police Department is of the citations. of alcoholic bevg. Classification: DUI investigating the theft of Christmas Date: 12/13/2006 Location: 200 block N. Sixth St. Location: Legion Rd. decorations from a residence on Classification: MDOP Under $500 Denton Police charged Bryan Gray, Denton Police charged Leah South Fifth Avenue. It was reported Location: O block S. Seventh St. 18 year old male of Denton, with Christenson, 38 year old female of that a plastic statue of Mary holding The Denton Police Department underage possession of an alcoholic Denton, with DUI. Christenson, baby Jesus was taken from a yard is investigating the Malicious beverage. Gray was operating a who was operating a 1999 Honda, display. The statue was further Destruction of Property. Ted motor vehicle which was stopped for a was stopped for speeding on Legion described as blue and white. Please Agapaloglou advised that person(s) noise violation. Further investigation Rd. When officers made contact contact Denton Police Department if unknown had broken two windows revealed Gray to be in possession of they detected an odor of an alcoholic you have any information about this and damaged the siding to a house he a 12 pack of Bud Light beer. Gray beverage on Christenson. After incident. 410-479-1414 owns on South Seventh St. Damaged was issued a citation and released at further investigation Christenson was Date: 12/31/2006 is estimated at $150.00 . Anyone with the scene. charged with DUI. She was released Classification: MDOP Under $500 information is asked to contact the Date: 12/16/2006 after being issued the appropriate Location: 400 block Market St. Denton Police Department at 410- Classification : Driving on a Suspend citations. The Denton Police Department is 479-1414. License Date: 12/24/2006 investigating an MDOP. Rita Bounds, Date: 12/15/2006 Location : Market St. Classification: Assault 2nd Degree 41 year old female of Denton, reported Classification: Theft less than $100 On 12-16-06, Carrie Marie O’Connell Location: 800 block Market St. that sometime on December 30 or 31 Location: 0 block N Fourth St. of Easton was charged by the Denton On 12-24-2006 at approximately 2245 an unknown person slashed a tire Denton Police are investigating the Police Department with driving on a hours a report of a domestic assault on her 2000 Chevrelot, which was theft of a registration plate . Julie suspended license. O’Connell was was reported to the Denton police parked behind her residence. The Daniels, 35 year old female of Denton, stopped for exceeding the posted department. Officers responded to tire is valued at $50.00 Anyone with reported that person(s) unknown speed limit on Market St. in the area 808 Market St. and placed Brent information is asked to contact the removed the rear registration plate of Blue Heron Dr. O’Connell was Evans DOB 3-28-1966 under arrest Denton Police Department at 410- from her 1993 Mazda. The plate released on signature of the citation. and charged with assault. Mr. Evans 479-1414. number is Maryland, KYD609. Date: 12/17/2006 had assaulted Vicki Evans DOB 8-2- Date: 12/31/2006 Anyone with information regarding Classification: DUI 1970 who also resides at 808 Market Classification: Under Age possession this matter or anyone who observes Location: 500 block Market St. St. Denton, Maryland. of alcoholic bevg. this registration plate being displayed On 12-17-06 at 1215 am, officers Date: 12/25/2006 Location: N Sixth St on a vehicle is asked to contact the of the Denton Police Department Classification: Assault 2nd Degree Denton Police charged Brandon Denton Police Department at 410- responded to the Royal Farm Store Location: 500 block Market St. Wayne Wallace, 18 year old of in reference to a suspicious male Denton Police are investigating Denton , with underage possession Page 22

Page 22 of alcohol. Wallace was stopped should contact the Denton Police at Location: High St. in the lot for sale was vandalized. by a Denton Police Officer for 410-479-1414. The Denton Police Department The passenger side window was having a headlight out. During Date: 1/03/2007 received a report that an unknown shattered and the convertible top was conversation with Wallace during Classification: MDOP under $500 person tampered with the mailbox at cut. Damage is estimated at $500.00. the stop, Wallace admitted to having Location: S.Third St. the corner of High St. and N.Fourth Anyone with information regarding alcoholic beverages (three 1.75 Denton Police are investigating a St. The suspect stuck sticks in the this incident should contact the ml bottles of vodka) in the vehicle series of MDOP’s in the Downtown locks, preventing the residence from Denton Police Department at 410- Wallace was released on his signature area. being able to open their mailbox. 479-1414. of the citation. On December 29, 2006 it was reported Anyone with information concerning Date: 01/09/2007 Date: 1/01/2007 that person(s) unknown had spray this matter is asked to contact the Classification: Theft Under $500 Classification: DWI painted what appeared to be gang Denton Police Department at 410- Location: 1600 block Blue Heron Location: Lincoln St. graffiti on the wall of a building 479-1414. Dr. Denton Police charged David Jones, located at 225 Market St. On 01-09-07, Michael Merrick of 58 year old male of Denton, with DUI. On the same date police observed the Date: 01/05/2007 1610 Blue Heron Drive reported Police observed Jones operating a same type of graffiti on an enclosed Classification: Assault 2nd Degree that a radar detector and a cordless 1994 Volkswagon that had a defective trailer that was parked on the property Location: 400 Block High St. phone were taken from his truck the brake light. When officers approached of 4 S. Fifth Ave. The Denton Police Dept. investigated night before while it was parked at Jones an odor of alcoholic beverage A corrections officer for Caroline a domestic disturbance on January 5, his residence. The property is valued was noticed. Jones was requested to County contacted Denton Police 2007 at 402 High St., Apt.2, Denton. at $260.00. Anyone with information submit to field sobriety tests and was and advised that he had observed the Oliver J. McKinney, 29 and Kia D. on this theft should contact the subsequently arrested after failing same type of graffiti on the rear of the McKinney, 28, both of 402 High St., Denton Police Department at 410- the tests. Jones agreed to submit to a building at 300 Market St. Apt. 2, had engaged in an argument 479-1414. breath test for alcohol concentration Police are asking anyone who has over several different things, causing Date: 01/11/2007 which resulted in a reading of .27, knowledge of these incidents to Police to be called. Both parties Classification: Theft less than $100 over three times the legal limit of contact them at 410-479-1414. Police were referred to the District Court Location: 400 block Gay St. .08. Jones was cited and transported are also urging citizens to be aware Commissioner to seek charges The Denton Police Department is to his residence. of these types of crimes and to report following a Police investigation. investigating the theft of a bicycle. Date: 1/02/2007 them if they observe what they Both parties obtained charges of Rene White, 32 year old female Classification: Driving on a Suspend believe to be this type of activity. Assault: 2nd Degree against each of Denton, reported that a blue License Date: 1/03/2007 other, and also obtained temporary in color Roadmaster brand men’s Location: Shore Highway Classification: Under age possession Ex-Parte orders against each other. mountain style bike was taken from The Denton Police Department was of alcoholic bevg. Criminal Summonses were issued her residence. The bike was valued conducting traffic enforcement on Location: 700 block N. Sixth St. for both parties, and service of the at $30.00. Anyone with information Shore Highway near Deep Shore Denton Police Department assisted summonses is pending. is asked to contact the Denton Police Road. A vehicle driven by a female Caroline County Sheriffs Office on Date: 01/06/2007 at 410-479-1414. identified as Aundrea Handy, 22 year a traffic stop where the driver of Classification: Driving without Date: 01/12/2007 old female of Richmond, Virginia, the vehicle had been arrested for license Classification: Theft over $500 was stopped for speeding. A status DWI. The 3 female passengers were Location: N First St. Location: 0 block S. Eighth St. check was ran on Handy and it was found to be consuming alcoholic On 01/06/07 the Denton Police The Denton Police Dept. is found that she was wanted through beverages and were under the age of Department issued Jarrell Lake, 18 investigating the theft of a vehicle Worcester County Maryland on a 21. Shannon Eaton, 20 of Denton, year old male of Denton, a traffic from 7 S. Eighth St. , Denton, which Bench Warrant. Handy was issued Mallory Wright, 19 of Denton and citation for driving without a license. occurred sometime between 1:00 citations for the traffic violations Jessica Curley, 18 of Ridgely were Lake had been stopped for driving the a.m. and 6:45 a.m. on January 12, then taken before the District all issued Civil Citation for Underage wrong way on a one- way street when 2007. Court Commissioner for the Bench Possession of Alcohol by the Denton it was learned he did not possess a The stolen vehicle is a teal green Warrant. Handy was held at the Police Department. driver’s license. 1995 Mercury Tracer station wagon Caroline County Detention Center Date: 1/04/2007 Date: 01/08/07 displaying Maryland registration on $1,000.00 bond. Classification: MDOP Under $500 Classification: Tobacco citation GBM-771 and is valued at $3000. Date: 1/03/2007 Location: 200 block S. Seventh St. Location: N Sixth St. The vehicle was recovered on January Classification: MDOP over $500 Denton Police are investigating an On 01-08-07, the Denton Police 13, 2007 in the 1000 block of Market Location: 300 block N. Sixth St. MDOP. Nancy Nelson, 51 year old Department issued a underage Street, apparently undamaged. Anyone On 01-03-07, Mallory Wright reported female of Denton, reported that tobacco citation to a 16 year old with any information regarding this to the Denton Police Department that sometime between Jan 3 and 4, female of Marydel as a result of a vehicle is asked to contact the Denton her vehicle had been vandalized the 2007 person(s) unknown broke out traffic stop. The teen was released Police Dept. at 410-479-1414. night before. Wright stated that the a window on her residence. The on citation. Date: 01/12/2007 vehicle was parked at 309 N. Sixth St. window is valued at $100. Anyone Date: 01/09/2007 Classification: Theft Over $500 overnight and that someone scratched with information regarding this matter Classification: MDOP over $500 Location: 200 block S. First St. the paint on both passenger and is asked to contact the Denton Police Location: 700 block Gay St. On 01/12/07 the Denton Police driver sides of vehicle. Anyone with Department at 410-479-1414. On 01-09-07, James Benchoff of Department took a report of a stolen information regarding this incident Date: 1/05/2007 East Coast Customs reported that a vehicle. The vehicle was taken from Classification: MDOP under $500 1994 Ford Mustang that was parked a driveway on S. First Street. The Page 23

Page 23 vehicle is a 2003 Hyundi Santa Following an initial appearance store and not paid for. Dunnington The Denton Police also urges all Fe, gold in color and bearing MD in front of the District Court was issued a criminal citation and citizens to lock their vehicles and registration 150M587 and is valued at Commissioner, Wright was released released. secure their car keys. $10,000. The vehicle was recovered on personal recognizance. Date:01/16/2007 Date: 01/20/2007 on 1/16/2007 in the Mallard Landing Date: 01/15/2007 Classification: Theft: $500 Plus Classification: Theft Under $500 Community. Anyone with any Classification: Motor Vehicle / value Location: 500 block S. Fourth St. information regarding this incident Unlawful Taking Location: 0 block Engerman Ave. Denton Police are investigating a is asked to contact the Denton Police Location: 1100 block Market St. Denton Police are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle. Joseph Dept at 410-479-1414. On 01-15-07, Karen Veal reported theft from a camper trailer. Richard Lane reported that person(s) unknown Date: 01/12/2007 that her 1986 Jeep Cherokee was Edwards reported that sometime entered his 2004 Ford pickup and Classification: BDCK Under $500/ stolen from the rear yard of 1104 between 11/24/2006 and 01/16/2007 removed a Kodak digital camera and NSF Market St. The vehicle in question is persons unknown forced entry into a Verizon cell phone. Items are valued Location: 400 block N Sixth St. blue in color and is valued at $800. his 2007 Sprinter Travel Trailer and at $200.00. Anyone with information The Denton Police Department Anyone with information regarding removed some electronic equipment is asked to contact the Denton Police served a criminal summons to this incident should contact the (total value is $400). The trailer Department at 410-479-1414. Christopher Berkey. It is alleged Denton Police Department at 410- was being stored at the Denton self Date01/20/2007 that Christopher Berkey uttered a 479-1414. storage on Engerman Ave. Anyone Classification: MDOP under $500 bad check to Bullock’s Deli, on June Date: 01/15/2007 with information regarding this Location: 1100 block Market St. 30,2006. Christopher Berkey was Classification: MDOP over $500 matter is asked to contact the Denton The Denton Police Department is released on his signature. Location: 300 block S Fourth St. Police at 410-479-1414. investigating the damage to several Date: 01/12/2007 The Denton Police Dept. is Date: 01/16/2007 mailboxes along Market St. Sometime Classification: Theft less than $100 investigating an incident of vandalism Classification: Theft Under $500 overnight on January 19, 2007 an Location: 800 block S Fifth St. to two vehicles which occurred on Location: 400 block S. Seventh St unknown person(s) knocked the On 12 January 2007 Denton Police January 15, 2007 at approximately An employee of the MD Childrens mailboxes off their posts. Total value Department was called to Dollar 10:00 p.m. Two vehicles parked Health Program at the HAPS Building is estimated at $40.00. Anyone with General for a shoplifting complaint. at 317 S. Fourth St. Denton, had reported the theft of a Samsung digital information is asked to contact the Officers arrived and spoke with an cinderblocks thrown through the rear camera from her desk. The camera is Denton Police at 410-479-1414. employee who gave a description of windows, causing approximately valued at $200.00. The theft occurred Date: 01/20/2007 a female who was later identified as $400.00 damage to each vehicle. between 01/09/07 and 01/12/07. Classification: MDOP over $500 a 17 year old female from Denton. Police have a suspect and are asking Anyone with any information in Location: Franklin St. The juvenile was found to have anyone with any further information to reference to this incident is asked to The Denton Police Department possession of the item described as contact the Denton Police Department contact the Denton Police Department is investigating a vandalism that a 3.5 oz bar of Ambi Soap valued at at (410)479-1414. at 410-479-1414. occurred to a Verizon vehicle. Jeff $1.50. The juvenile was referred to Date: 01/16/07 Date: 01/19/2007 Consul reported that person(s) juvenile justice. Classification: Burglary 2nd Degree Classification: Driving on a Suspend unknown had shattered the windshield Date: 01/13/2007 /General License and slashed all four tires on a 1999 Classification: Disorderly Conduct Location: 300 block Market St. Location: 700 block N. Sixth St. Chevrolet Cavalier belonging to the Location: 500 block Lincoln St. On 16 January 2007 Denton Police On 01-19-07, Lance Ernest Brown of Verizon phone company. Estimated The Denton Police Dept. arrested responded to a burglary call at Fairs Denton was charged with driving on damage is $800.00. Anyone with Vincent M. Wright, 49, of 22937 Cingular Wireless 322 Market St. suspended license after Denton Police information is asked to contact the Thawley Rd., Denton, for attempting where it was found that the front stopped him for driving in a manner Denton Police at 410-479-1414. to break into three vehicles in the door to the business was broken to cause excessive noise. Brown was Date: 01/20/2007 500 block of Lincoln St. in the down and a large amount of Cellular operating a 2004 Chevrolet pickup. Classification: MDOP over $500 early morning hours of January 13, phones were stolen from the business Brown was released on citation. Location: 300 block S. Fourth St. 2007. Police were dispatched to (approximate total loss is $7000.00). Date: 01/20/2007 Denton Police are investigating an the Lincoln St. area and discovered Anyone with any information Classification: Theft Over $500 MDOP to a motor vehicle and a theft Wright attempting to gain access to regarding this incident is urged to Location: 100 block Sunset Dr. from another vehicle. Alice Birch a parked and locked vehicle. Police call the Denton Police Department Denton Police are investigating thefts reported that person(s) unknown found Wright to be intoxicated, and a at 410-479-1414. from motor vehicles. Christopher entered her 2001 Toyota and removed witness stated that he had attempted Date: 01/16/2007 Fenzel reported that person(s) some personal papers from the glove to enter two other vehicles prior to Classification: Theft less than $100 unknown entered his 1999 GMC box. James Birch reported that his the one the Police observed him Location: 800 block S. Fifth Ave. Yukon and removed an undisclosed 2006 Ford Mustang had all four attempting to enter. The reporting Denton Police responded to the Amount U.S. Currency. Robert sides of the car scratched with a party stated that she was awakened Rite Aide drug store in reference McVicker reported that person(s) sharp object. There was also a vulgar by Wright making noise outside of to a shoplifting complaint. The unknown entered his 2000 Ford statement scratched into the hood of her house, and had observed the investigation led to the arrest of Felcia Escort and removed some personal the vehicle. Damage is estimated at crime. Wright was charged with Dunnington, 20 year old female papers. Most of that property was $3,000.00. Anyone with information Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the of Ridgely, for theft under $100 discovered on a nearby street. Anyone concerning this matter is asked to Peace/Loud Noise, and Alcoholic when she was found in possession with information regarding these contact the Denton Police at 410- Beverage/Intoxication: Endangering of cosmetics and other products matters is asked to contact the Denton 479-1414. Property. that were allegedly taken from the Police at 410-479-1414. Date: 01/20/2007 Page 24 Classification: Theft under $500 2006 GMC pick-up was stolen from Anyone with information regarding returned to Rite-Aide. The property Location: 300 block Kerr Ave. a driveway at 214 S. Fifth Avenue. this matter is asked to contact the had an approximate value of $34.00. Denton Police are investigating a theft On 1/23/07 the Denton Police Denton Police Department at410- Bennett was charged with theft under from a motor vehicle. Frank Harris Department recovered the vehicle 479-1414. $100 on a citation and released at the reported that person(s) unknown in Village Circle. Anyone with any Date: 01/27/2007 scene. entered his 2004 Nissan pickup and information regarding this incident Classification: Assault 2nd Degree Date: 02/06/2007 removed a Nextel cell phone and is asked to contact the Denton Police Location: Market St. Classification: MDOP Under $500 charger valued at $150.00. Anyone Department at 410-479-1414. The Denton Police Department Location: 500 block Riverview with information regarding this Date: 01/23/2007 referred a 17 year old Denton boy Gardens matter is asked to contact Denton Classification: MDOP Under $500 after a reported fight. Mark W. Allen Denton Police are investigating an Police at 410-479-1414. Location: 300 block Sydney Lane Jr. alleged that he was assaulted by MDOP. Tiana Corsey reported that Date: 01/21/2007 The Denton Police Department the juvenile after a verbal altercation. person(s) unknown had thrown eggs Classification: Motor Vehicle/ reports that on 01/22/07 an unknown Charges have also been filed against on her 2001 Ford 2 door. There was Unlawful Taking vehicle drove through a new lawn Allen by the 17 year old for assault no permanent damage to the vehicle. Location: 100 block Sunset Dr. in Parkview Estates. The vehicle and reckless endangerment but those Anyone with information is asked The Denton Police Department is left two ruts across the front lawn. charges have not yet been served. to contact the Denton Police at 410- investigating the theft of a motor Anyone with any information in Date: 01/27/2007 479-1414. vehicle from a residence on Sunset reference to this incident is asked to Classification: Driving on a Suspend Date: 02/08/2007 Dr. Sometime between January 20 contact the Denton Police Department License Classification: Disturb the Peace and January 21 an unknown person(s) at 410-479-1414. Location: Shore Highway Location: 200 block Gay St. took a green in color 1995 Pontiac Date: 01/24/2007 Denton Police charged Lance Brown, Officers of the Denton Police Grand Am bearing Maryland tag Classification: Theft Under $500 19 year old male of Denton, driving Department responded to 201 Gay St. #MKR245. The vehicle had the Location: 300 block S Fourth St. on a suspend license and underage Apt. #3 in reference to a disturbance. keys left inside the car. The vehicle The Denton Police Dept. is possession of alcohol. Also charged This was the second time in one hour was later recovered in the Mallard investigating a theft from a vehicle with underage possession of alcohol that officers had responded for the Landing community. Anyone with that occurred on January 24, 2007. was Thomas Colton, 20 year old same person, John Franklin Bradley, information regarding this matter is Police responded to 315 S. Fourth male also of Denton. Police stopped 3rd, causing a disturbance. Bradley asked to contact the Denton police at St. Denton, and were advised that an Brown, who was operating a 2004 was told he was under arrest for 410-479-1414. XM satellite radio base unit, valued Chevrolet Pickup, for speeding disturbing the peace and failure to Date: 01/21/2007 at $100.00, had been removed from (65/40). A license check revealed that obey a lawful order of a police officer Classification: MDOP under $500 a vehicle at that location. Police were Browns privilege to drive had been at which time he resisted the officers Location: 500 block Market St. provided with suspect information, suspended. Police also observed a and had to be restrained and placed The Denton Police Department is and are investigating. Anyone with 30 pack of beer in the vehicle. Both in handcuffs. investigating the damage to a vehicle any information regarding this subjects were issued citations and Bradley was charged with disturbance tire. Dorothy Robison reported that incident is asked to contact the released. of the public peace, disorderly person(s) unknown slashed a tire Denton Police Dept. at (410)479- Date: 02/06/2007 conduct, failure to obey a lawful on her 1996 Ford 4 door. The tire 1414. Classification: MDOP under $500 order and resisting arrest. Bradley is valued at $85.00. Anyone with Date: 01/24/2007 Location: 500 block Riverview was ordered by the District Court information is asked to contact the Classification: Theft over $500 Gardens Commissioner to be held at the Denton Police at 410-479-1414. Location: 500 block S. Second St. The Denton Police Department Caroline County Detention Center Date: 01/22/2007 Denton Police are investigating a received a complaint reference on $3,000 bond. Classification: Theft over $500 theft of money. Eric Fluharty, 18 unknown person/s threw eggs on a Date:02/09/2007 Location: 200 block S Fifth Ave. year old male of Denton, reported vehicle parked in Riverview Gardens Classification: Theft less than $100 On 01/22/07 the Denton Police that person(s) unknown, by unknown on 02/05/06. The vehicle was parked Location: 500 block Market St. Department took a report reference means, removed $900.00 in U.S. near the 500 building. Anyone with The Denton Police Department a stolen vehicle. The vehicle, a Currency from a closet in his bedroom. information reference this incident is charged Larry Jackson Jr. of asked to contact the Denton Police Easton, Maryland with assault and Department at 410-479-1414. malicious destruction of property HELP WANTED Date: 02/06/2007 after an incident at 510 Market St. Police Officer Classification: Theft Less than $100 Mr. Jackson’s wife alleged that Mr. Location: 800 block S Fifth Ave. Jackson assaulted her and broke her The Denton Police Dept. is currently accepting applications for Denton Police responded to the cell phone and the door frame to her the position of FT Police Officer. Applicants must be of good Rite-Aide Pharmacy in reference to apartment. Mr. Jackson was taken moral character, be able to pass a physical examination, urinaly- a shoplifting complaint. Jeff Powell before a court commissioner and held sis & thorough background check. Preference given to MPCTC reported that he observed a female, at the Caroline County Detention certified applicants. Exc. benefit pkg & salary w/ generous OT later identified as Rachel Bennett, Center. * opportunities. Applications may be obtained at 100 N Third St 33 years old of Denton, conceal TAKE YOUR KEYS (Police Dept.) Between the hrs of 8am to 4pm. Applications will property on her person and leave the LOCK YOUR be accepted on continual basis. EOE store without paying for the property. All the property was recovered and CAR DOOR Page 25

Page 25 provided by the Maryland Highway Building Permits from page 24 Edgewater, 1302 Trice Meadows Denton PD Safety Office at SHA. Many of the Commons Way, SFD Circle, SFD Recognized for Seat surveys were submitted in conjunc- Garland & Hobbs, 1600 Cattail Edgewater, 1306 Trice Meadows tion with the Maryland Commons Way, SFD Circle, SFD Belt Use Chiefs’ Challenge campaign, a Edgewater, LLC, 1307 Trice Garland & Hobbs, 1111 Whistling Denton, Maryland- Representa- two-month law enforcement-based Meadows Circle, SFD Pine Rd., SFD tives from The Denton Police De- public education initiative to raise Mallard Homes, 1160 Canvasback Vincent, 427 Lockerman, Roof partment were recognized by the awareness of the lifesaving and in- Lane, MFD Bowling, 1204 Painted Fern Rd., Maryland State Highway Admin- jury-reducing benefits of seat belt Mallard Homes, 1158 Canvasback Fence istration’s Highway Safety Office, and child safety seat use. The Lane, MFD Downes, 403 Lincoln St., Shed the Maryland Chiefs of Police As- Maryland Chiefs’ Challenge cam- Mallard Homes, 1156 Canvasback Garland & Hobbs, 1109 Daylily sociation, and the Maryland Com- paign and the Maryland Pacesetters Lane, MFD Lane, SFD mittee For Safety Belt Use, Inc. to- program have assisted the State in Mallard Homes, 1154 Canvasback Chesapeake Culinary Center, 4 S. day for exemplary seat belt use by achieving record-setting seat belt Lane, MFD First St., Sign their employees throughout 2006. use rates. Mallard Homes, 1152 Canvasback McAllen, 504 S. 4th St., Shed The awards ceremony at the BWI The Denton Police Depart- Lane, MFD Rite Aid, 842 S. 5th Ave., Fence Airport Marriott featured special ment was recognized with a certifi- Mallard Homes, 1150 Canvasback Posey, 710 Randolph St., Rehab recognition of businesses, schools, cate for demonstrating a 92 percent Lane, MFD Posey, 710 Randolph St., religious institutions, and agencies usage rate. “We recognize the im- Garland & Hobbs, 1112 Whistling Demolition after 92 percent or more of their portance of our employee’s safety, Pine Rd., SFD Lawndale Ventures, LLC, 207 Gay populations were observed wearing and proper use of seat belts and Edgewater, LLC, 1308 Trice St., Windows seat belts on at least two occasions. child safety seats is one simple step Meadows Circle, SFD Cato, 700 N. 6th St., Sign Thanks to the Denton Police De- that we all can take to maintain that Edgewater, LLC, 1304 Trice Posey, 710 Randolph St., SFD partment and other community or- safety,” said Chief Cox. “The Pac- Meadows Circle, SFD Dynamic Performance, 819 Crystal ganizations across the State, Mary- esetter Award is one way in which Edgewater, LLC, 1300 Trice Ave., Sign land boasts the highest seat belt use we can recognize our entire com- Meadows Circle, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1116 Whistling rate on the East Coast- and one of munity for taking that vital step to Edgewater, LLC, 343 Sharp Rd., Pine Rd., SFD the highest in the country. Ninety- help protect themselves in a crash.” SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1113 Whistling one percent of Maryland motorist “We know that using a safe- Edgewater, LLC, 345 Sharp Rd., Pine Rd., SFD are now using their seat belts as ty belt is the best way to survive a SFD HLT Consulting Contracting, 910 they travel, and the Pacesetter pro- motor vehicle crash-and thanks to Edgewater, LLC, 1305 Trice Crystal Ave., Sign gram recognizes those organiza- the dedicated efforts of traffic safe- Meadows Circle, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1110 Whistling tions which are trying to increase ty agencies and advocates, more Edgewater, LLC, 1303 Trice Pine Rd., SFD this number by “setting the pace” Maryland motorist are buckling Meadows Circle, SFD Garland & Hobbs, 1115 Whistling for even higher safety belt use. up,” said State Highway Admin- Edgewater, LLC, 1301 Trice Pine Rd., SFD To qualify for the award, istrator and Governor’s Highway Meadows Circle, SFD William Tabler, 1204 Foster Holly participants conducted two obser- Safety Representative Neil J. Ped- Vonville, 313 S. Third St., Fence Ct., Porch & Deck vational seat belt surveys in their ersen. “We commend and thank the Mallard Homes, 1135 Osprey Lane, Alfred Hudson, 1110 Market St., parking lots at the Denton Police members of this traffic safety effort, SFD Shed & Demolition. * Department during regular business including the law enforcement com- Cahall, 616 Lincoln St., Rehab hours. These surveys were spaced munity, EMS and health care com- at least 30 days apart to indicate munity and the private advocacy of sustained usage rates, and were organizations such as the Maryland Tax Sale Reminder conducted according to guidelines Committee For Safety Belt Use.” The 2006 - 2007 Tax Sale is just around the corner. If you have not paid your real property taxes, water and sewer billing or any other miscellaneous service charges to the Town of Denton, please do so to avoid losing your property during the Tax Sale process.

If you want to verify if you have any outstanding bills due to the Town please contact our office at 410-479- 2050. Reminder that all real property taxes are to be paid at the Caroline County Treasurer=s Office, in the Caroline County Court House. You may reach the County Treasurer=s office by calling 410-479-0410 Page 26

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Year in Reviewf rom page 3 technique to manage stormwater just construct buildings. runoff to protect water quality. 2007 Legal Notice When completed the project will Mandatory Semiannual Payment At the end of 2006 we started not only provide an enhanced Real Estate Property Taxes the review process for our set of standards for stormwater Comprehensive Plan, the “master management techniques plan,” which describes our vision for the Town of Denton, but REAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS OPTIONS for desired future growth. The plan also a demonstration of these standards in a practical setting is reviewed every six years and 1. Pay Real Property taxes in full by Sept. 30, 2007 with no penalty serves as a guide for public and at the Village at Watts Creek, private development, and once an Elm Street Development or interest. adopted, becomes the basis for planned neighborhood where 2. OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXES policies, programs and legislation, the newly-developed techniques May pay taxes semi-annually using the coupons on the tax bill. such as zoning and subdivision will be implemented as a real life example. regulations. In 2007 the plan The first payment is due Sept. 30, 2007 and the second payment is review will be completed. - Denton Pattern Book – Over the past year the Town has been due by December 31, 2007 The second payment may have a service • Implementation of new financial developing a pattern book, which charge as shown on the tax bill. software – more efficient service will be completed in 2007. The for you!! Denton Pattern Book will serve as 3. PAYMENT FROM ESCROW ACCOUNTS FOR OWNER- a handy reference tool for residents The days of manual account look OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY up are gone. Denton is now using doing renovations on their homes a special software program that or looking for environmental eliminates the need for looking up design ideas for their gardens and If an escrow account is established for the payment of the property information manually. Now if you landscaping. When new buildings tax, the escrow account servicer (mortgage company) shall pay taxes have a question on your bill we can and homes are built architects in semiannual installments unless the escrow account servicer has and builders will be able to plan look up information by account received written direction from the property owner or borrower to pay number, street location, property for required design and housing owners’ names and even cross- components to better prepare property tax in annual payments. This became mandated by the State reference by using the old account for the approval process. This of Maryland effective July 1, 2000. number. Also property owners process will ensure that future that have compound meters (high housing and development will be If a taxpayer provides written directions to an escrow account servicer consistent with the character of flow/low flow) can now get one at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the tax year (By May 1 of bill per quarter instead of two the community so that while the separate bills. town grows it retains its “small each year) property taxes shall be paid on an annual basis on behalf of The new software will also town” feeling. the taxpayer. enable each town department to review their budgets and tracking We wish to thank all of you Denton Town Office their spending more efficiently. who have helped us help you in the past year. Your attendance at public Karen L. Monteith, Clerk-Treasurer • Other accomplishments in meetings and your input throughout 2006: the year help us better serve you and - In the fall Denton was awarded make our community a great place FY 08 Budget Process a $150,000 grant from the to live and work. We look forward to Timetable Chesapeake Bay Trust to support your continued partnership in 2007! the development, implementation By Carol D’Agostino. * and promotion of a state-of-the February 12th - Submit request for budget information to art, environmentally friendly Department Heads

March 16th - dget request due to Town Manager. Public Notice March 21st - First Draft Prepared and submitted to each Denton Planning Commission Department for their review Public Hearing March 26th - Comments due back by all Departments The Town of Denton Planning Commission will hold a pub- lic hearing on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., at the March 28th - Preparation of Mayors message in accordance Caroline County Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 100 Mar- with the Charter ket Street, Denton, Maryland regarding the Town of Denton’s Draft Comprehensive Plan. Copies are available on CD at the April 2nd - Submit Budget to Council for their review. Town Office, on the Town website, and a print copy is avail- able at the Denton library. Those persons requiring special May 7th - Public Hearing - Constant Yield accommodations should contact the Denton Town Office at Introduce Appropriations Ordinance 410-479-3625 by March 5, 2007. June 4th - Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance Adoption of Budget Page 27

Page 27 Homestead Tax Credit from pg. 1 assessment notice or contact the where they are converted into July 1 of the year for which the Maryland State Dept. of Assessments property tax bills by applying the credit is applicable, unless the owner local office at 410-819-4450. appropriate property tax rates. was temporarily unable to do so by The Town of Denton last adopted The Town of Denton is located in reason of illness or need of special an ordinance in 1991 that set the tax assessment area two and properties care. An owner can receive a credit credit percentage at 10% for that within the Denton town limits are only on one property - the principal year. In November 2006 the Town scheduled to be re-assessed for residence. Council attempted to lower the tax January 1, 2008. If you are a property owner credit percentage for Town properties Once the assessments are re- and the property is your principal to 5% for the tax year beginning evaluated the reduction will have residence be sure to check your July 1, 2007 with the adoption of a greater benefit to those property assessment notice to verify that resolution #689. Unfortunately the owners that qualify for this credit. the information states “principal resolution was not submitted to the All of the Town of Denton residence – yes”. A “yes” indicates State in time to take affect for July real estate property taxes are billed that the property is your principal 1, 2007. Therefore the reduction of and collected through the Caroline residence; a “no” indicates that it 5% will take affect beginning with County Treasurer’s office based on is not and credits will not be given. the billing for July 1, 2008. the assessments received from the THIS INFORMATION AFFECTS Properties are reassessed once State of Maryland. Property owners ELIGIBILITY FOR THE every three years and property receive one bill that combines State, HOMESTEAD TAX CREDIT. If owners are notified of any change County and Town real estate taxes Canine Etiquiete a correction is required or you have in their assessment. Assessments are together. * Remember to clean any questions, you should complete certified by the State Department of and submit the form found in your Assessments to local governments up afer your dog New York City Trip Saturday May 12th

Join us for a day in New York City. New York City is like no other place on earth. Only here will you find all of America’s attributes the diversity, the culture, the style, the shopping! Come see for yourself the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown or any of the other world-famous attractions. You will be free for the day to shop or do any of the many other things New York has to offer. We leave from the Health and Public Services building on Saturday, May 12 at 7 a.m. and return around mid- night. Cost is $32 per person. *There will be a dinner stop on the way home.* Page 28

Page 28 Watersheds What is a watershed? They are significant sources of chemical contaminants because they carry A watershed is an area of land that drains into a lake or river. As residue from many outdoor products, including automobile emissions rainwater and melting snow run downhill, they carry sediment and other and pest control substances that reach local storm drains. These types of materials into our streams, lakes, wetlands, and groundwater. A watershed pollution are difficult to control. is the area of land that catches all precipitation and drains or seeps into a To clean up a particular contaminant, it must first be recognized marsh, stream, river, lake, or groundwater. You are living in the Chesapeake that it may come from multiple sources, then identification of which watershed. Understanding your watershed is the first step in protecting the sources are significant contributors, and prioritize efforts accordingly. water and other natural resources. Healthy watersheds are vital for a healthy For example, excess nitrate can originate from septic systems, livestock environment and economy. Because surfaced groundwater is part of the manure, agricultural fertilizers, or urban landscape maintenance, but land total water cycle, wellhead and aquifer protection follow similar concepts use patterns will dictate the proportion contributed by any of these sources and approaches. within a particular area. The Chesapeake Bay receives about half of its water volume from the Atlantic Ocean. The rest drains into the Bay from an enormous 64,000 What can you do to help protect surface and ground water from nonpoint- square-mile drainage basin or watershed. The watershed stretches across source pollution? portions of six states (New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, When rain falls or snow melts, the seemingly negligible amounts of Virginia, and West Virginia) and all of the District of Columbia. Freshwater chemicals and other pollutants around your home and premises get picked from springs, streams, small creeks and rivers flows downhill, mixing up and carried via storm drains to surface waters. The ramifications include with ocean water to form the estuarine system. Soil, air, water, plants, and polluted drinking water, beach closings, and endangered wildlife. Take animals, including humans, form a complex web of interdependencies that a close look at practices around your house that might be contributing to make up the ecosystem. The people living in the Chesapeake watershed polluted run-off. Following are some specific tips to help you become part of play an important role in this ecosystem. The activities and problems the solution rather than part of the problem of nonpoint-source pollution. occurring throughout the entire watershed significantly impact the functions and relationships of the Bay. We must choose whether our role will be • Use less toxic or non-toxic cleaners wherever possible. destructive or productive. • Pouring unwanted chemicals down the drain may disrupt your septic system or contaminate the treatment plant sludge. Take leftover Why look at watersheds instead of individual waterways? household chemicals and pesticides to a hazardous waste collection The activities of people who live within a watershed affect the health center. of the waters that drain into it. Any activity that changes soil permeability, • Never pour unwanted chemicals on the ground. Soil cannot purify vegetation type or cover, water quality, quantity, or rate of flow at a location most chemicals, and they may eventually contaminate run-off. can change the characteristics of a stream. • When landscaping your yard, select plants that have low requirements For years, it was understood that direct pollution of waters must be for water, fertilizers, and pesticides. controlled or prevented. People were aware that obvious sources, such as • Preserve existing trees, and plant trees and shrubs to help prevent factory waste or untreated wastewater from a failing septic system, were erosion and promote infiltration of water into the soil. harmful to the local waters. Now it is known that even the silt that results • Leave lawn clippings on your lawn so that nutrients in the clippings from the smallest disturbance of the topsoil or the bacteria-laden runoff are recycled and less yard waste goes to landfills. from livestock pastures also impacts water quality. • Compost your yard trimmings. Compost is a valuable soil conditioner Using the watershed approach, one takes a broader view of the which gradually releases nutrients to your lawn and garden. environment where activities are interconnected across local and regional • Spread mulch on bare ground to help prevent erosion and runoff. boundaries. Homes, farms, forests, small towns, and big cities all exist in • Reduce the volume of wastewater discharged to home septic systems watersheds. Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes. Some watershed and sewage treatment plants by conserving water. Use low-flow faucets, boundaries cross county, state, and even international borders. Some repair leaks, take shorter showers, wash your car only when necessary, watersheds include millions of square miles; others are just a few acres. and do not over-water your lawn or garden. Just as creeks drain into rivers, watersheds are nearly always part of a larger • Cleanup after your pets. Pet waste contains nutrients and pathogens watershed. that can contaminate surface water. • Drive only when necessary. Driving less reduces the amount of Pollutants and water quality pollution your automobile generates. Automobiles emit tremendous The majority of water quality problems can be traced to obvious amounts of airborne pollutants, which increase acid rain; they also causes, called point source pollution. This means the problem is traced deposit toxic metals and petroleum by products into the environment. to a specific location such as a pipe or disposal site from industries and Regular tune-ups and inspections can help keep automotive waste and wastewater treatment plants that discharge wastewater directly into local byproducts from contaminating runoff. Clean up any spilled automobile waterways. When detected, these problem sources are controlled. Although fluids. these discharges are easier to manage and regulate, they are not always the • Recycle used oil and antifreeze by taking them to service stations and biggest source of chemical contaminants to the Bay and rivers. Water quality other recycling centers. Never put used oil or other chemicals down is also affected by diffuse input originating from large land areas or many storm drains or in drainage ditches. One quart of oil can contaminate small, scattered sources called nonpoint source pollution. up to two million gallons of drinking water! Many nonpoint source pollutants such as agricultural fertilizers and urban and suburban storm water runoff are strongly related to land uses. Page 29

Page 29 Water and Sewer Collections Utility Calls for Service Fees Utility Bills are mailed out As always, it is the property quarterly around the 1st of the month owners responsibility to ensure in January, April, July and October, that payments are made in a timely All calls for Utility service for properties and are due to be paid by the 25th of manner. Landlords and property the month in which they are issued. managers who have arrangement for located in the Town of Denton are assessed the Interest at the rate of 1% is added on the tenants to pay the bills, please following service fee. This fee applies for all the 26th. Past due notices (red cards) be sure to forward the bills to the are mailed on the 26th and are the tenants immediately upon receiving water shut off/turn on’s, and other misc. calls final reminder prior to having the them to ensure prompt payment and for service. Paying utility bills on time can water service shut off. to avoid shut off issues. In the past Payments can be made during several tenants have stated that they help the property owner avoid these fees. regular office hours, Monday through do not receive the bill until the day it Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM or after is due or when late notices have been hours by placing payment in an sent. Failure to receive the bill does Special Attention: Any water that is envelope in the drop box outside not relieve the responsibility of the turned off will be assessed this fee to have the Town office. Water that has been payment that is due. Please see the turned off for non-payment will be water and sewer billing table located the water turned back on. Tenant’s will need assessed a service charge in order to in this issue for important dates for to pay this fee before water service is turned be turned back on. The present water Utility Billing. turn on service charge is $50.00 Water service will be shut off back on. during office hours and $100.00 for non-payment. for after hours, this fee is subject to (This may not apply for emergency siturations pending the nature of the call.) change. $50.00 fee during normal business hours. Safety Tips for Around The House Carbon monoxide is a faced with a loss of electric service. colorless, odorless gas that can be To safely use a portable generator, $100.00 fee after normal business hours. produced by automobile exhaust, follow the manufacturer’s home heating systems, obstructed instructions completely and NEVER IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAMPER WITH THE TOWN OF chimneys, poorly ventilated use a generator indoors. DENTON UTILITIES, DOING SO CARRIES UP TO A $1,000 generators, kerosene heaters, and Run the generator outside, gas grills. downwind of structures. Deadly FINE AND POSSIBLE ARREST. PLEASE CONTACT THE Carbon monoxide poisoning carbon monoxide gas from the DENTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. AT 410-479-2050 IF YOU is a silent, deadly killer, claiming generator’s exhaust can spread NEED ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR SERVICE. about 1,000 lives each year in the throughout enclosed spaces. Install United States. Symptoms include a carbon monoxide detector. sleepiness, headaches and dizziness. Never store gasoline in times. children do not knock them over. If you suspect carbon monoxide your home or near fuel-burning NEVER use charcoal to For more indoor safety tips, poisoning, ventilate the area and get appliances. Shut off the generator cook indoors because it can cause visit www.delmarva.com and click to a hospital. and let it cool before refueling. a buildup of carbon monoxide. Do on “Learn about Safety”. * Operate space heaters on a not use your gas oven to heat your Electric nonflammable surface following home for it too can create carbon generators can manufacturer’s instructions. Keep monoxide gas. provide you them at least four feet away from with piece of furniture and drapes. Do not go to If there is a power outage, use a mind and sleep with a space heater turned on. flashlight instead of candles. If you convenience Keep children away from do burn candles, never leave them when you are generators and space heaters at all unattended. Make sure pets and 2007 Utility Billing Schedule

Months of Service Billing Date Due Date 1% Interest Added Shut Off Date

October - December 12/29/2006 1/26/2007* 1/26/2007 2/6/2007

January - March 3/30/2007 4/25/2007 4/26/2007 5/7/2007

April - June 6/29/2007 7/25/2007 7/26/2007 8/6/2007

July - September 9/28/2007 10/25/2007 10/26/2007 11/5/2007 * Time allowed due to Holiday Page 30

Page 30 Friday Nites at the Library African and Caribbean music. with March 2, Another Eastern steel drums, limbo and a sing-a- ANNUAL Shore favorite, Bay Country Chorus, long to the Caroline County Public returns to the Library, Denton,. for an Library, Denton. As an educator C-SAFE DINNER evening of Tri-County Barbershop Atiba has conducted countless Harmony at its best. residencies and school performances throughout Delaware and directed March 9, The Thespians of the Adult Steel Band Ensemble Please join us in celebrating another success- North Carolina High School, under at the Center for Creative Arts in ful year of the Denton C-Safe program. This the direction of Keith Shaffer, will Hockessin. years dinner will be catered by the be presenting excerpts of two of All the Friday Nites at the their productions at the Library Library performances are free and Chesapeake Culinary Center. in Denton. The scope and level of start at 7 p.m. They are supported these performances has always been by the Caroline County Council of outstanding, and this year’s titles Arts and the Caroline County Public Where: Lockerman Middle School should prove no exception: Fearful Library. Cafeteria Symmetry & Slasrever Neves. (No, For more information, these are not typographical errors). contact Florence deNagy at the The last program of the Winter Denton Branch of the Caroline When: Wednesday, March 7, 2007 2007 series is Family Night: Other County Public Library. 410-479- 6pm-8pm People, Other Lands, a continuation 1343. of Latino Family Night.

We look forward to seeing you March 16 , ATIBA, native at this years C-Safe dinner. of Trinidad, brings an evening of

Highlights of the Celebration Include: BOOKS PLUS Buffalo Soldiers WINTER 2007 Magician Informational Booths Mondays, 7 p.m. March 5, Wide Sargassa Sea, by Jean Rhys. The Please RSVP by Monday, March 5, 2007 Dominican born author reinterprets the story of the first Denton Police Department Mrs. Rochester in Jane Eyre & places her novel in an Trish Gustafson at 410-479-1414 emancipated Jamaica & London, “a cold dark dream”. Discussion leader, Diana Lapsley, Denton

April 9, Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Fight Terrorism & Build Nations …One School at a Time in High Water Bills! Pakistan & Afghanistan by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin, Published May 2006. Readers write, Check your “An adventure story with a love story thrown in …would Faucets and Toilets be a good fiction story; it’s even better, since it is true””. “ For leaks! a real page turner” demonstrating ...”the way to peaceful coexistence between creeds, religions, and nations.” Denton Public Works Discussion leader, Trippe Callahan, Queen Anne 410-479-2050 Come for one or all. Programs 7-9 p.m. Refreshments. Books available. For information,contact Florence de Nagy. If you need special accommodations to use our library, please let us know. Page 31

Page 31 Main Street from pg 1 410-479-4315 or email: linda@ Successful programs include the and better, you will gradually see com. downtowndenton.com. involvement of merchants, property a stronger progression of valuable New Business Prospects owners, the chamber of commerce, changes. Wanted What is the Main Street financial institutions, civic clubs, According to the National Trust The Main Street program Program historical societies, consumers, for Historic Preservation, the Main is on the lookout for new retail In 1977, the National Trust government officials, schools and Street program will: businesses to grace Market Street for Historic Preservation launched the local media. and surrounding areas of downtown the Main Street Project because The program involves changing 1. Create public improvements Denton as part of the revitalization of their concerns with the lost the attitudes of the community, and building maintenance. program. Businesses such as a of downtowns in America. The business, and property owners 2. Target the most appropriate unique boutique, coffee shop, antique Main Street approach is based on to generate excitement back into markets for promoting the downtown furniture and craft store are some of four points: Design, Organization, local downtowns. The program and the goods and services the the possible businesses that would Promotion, and Economic also reviews the current assets that downtown offers. make a good fit for the town. Having Restructuring. The success of currently exist within the downtown 3. Strengthen existing businesses a variety of businesses that will draw this program is to incorporate all area . With help and hard work from while recruiting new ones. shoppers to the area to spend time four areas in to revitalizing the the community, main street programs 4. Bring together the groups and money is our goal. downtown. Past programs have used can be quite successful. necessary to make change happen If you need help with the process only the design approach to try to 5. Capitalize on the unique of finding property, developing a enhance a downtown. For example, The downturn of downtowns did historic assets that create a scarce business plan, and finding funding, changing the look of the buildings, not happen overnight. Improvements commodity. the program will assist you in making signage, or streetscape. The design and the spiral upsurge of creating a 6. Create a community venue your plans a reality. approach was not successful. new and improved downtown will for gatherings and events We want to talk with you. if To have a successful local Main take time, hard work and patience. 7. Build downtown economy you have an idea for a business, have Street program, the program must The idea is for Main Street programs and much more. attempted to engage in a business involve groups and individuals to start with small improvements and Through a Main Street program, plan, or have already started to throughout the community. Right gradually progress to make the area the downtown’s image will be one of search for locations, now, there are successful Main Street and climate more favorable. As the worth and value in the marketplace. Call the Main Street Office at programs throughout Maryland. Main Street program gets stronger *

Tips for Lawn Water Conservation - Getting Ready For Spring 2007 Wise use of water in your of water can be measured by marking requires more water and one that Check the soil periodically for garden and lawn helps protect the the side of a tuna or pet food can cannot withstand drought stress. moisture content. environment and saves you money placed on the lawn. Remember that Less frequent, longer irrigations An often overlooked practice too. Simple ways of reducing the irrigation is not needed following an will help to promote a deeper, more in maintaining a healthy lawn is amount of water used for irrigation inch of rainfall. One inch of water viable root system. Lawns should mowing. Infrequently mowed lawns include growing plants that are on a 1,000 square foot yard equals only be watered when the first signs are more prone to stress, resulting in adapted to dry conditions, mulching, about 625 gallons. of wilt occur. Spots in the lawn thinner turf and a weaker root system. adding water retaining organic matter Watering early in the morning, that turn bluish-gray, footprints that The first key is to keep the blade to the soil, watering early in the between 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., remain in the grass long after being sharp. A dull blade rips instead of morning, and installing windbreaks or at night minimizes water loss to made, and many leaf blades folded cuts leaving a ragged edge that loses and fences to slow winds and reduce evaporation. Drip irrigation or soaker in half length-wise are all indications more water. Mow the lawn at the evaporation. hoses can reduce evaporation losses that the lawn needs water. highest setting proper for your type Water is necessary for 20-50 percent and are excellent ways Trees and shrubs are most of grass. Removing more than 1/3 photosynthesis, the process by which to apply water where it is needed, by vulnerable in the first five years of of the length of the grass blade per plants manufacture their own food avoiding watering sidewalk, streets, planting and require more water cutting places the grass under stress, from carbon dioxide and water in the or causing runoff. than in subsequent years when they reducing its ability to manufacture presence of light. The lack of water, Water does not easily penetrate are usually more drought tolerant. food to sustain growth. Adjust your nutrients, temperature, and amount clay soils and water passes too Mulch on the soil surface cuts down mowing frequency to keep pace of light can limit the growth of a quickly beyond the root zone of on water loss due to evaporation with the growth of the lawn. In the plant. Too much water on plants can plants in sandy soil. Adding organic and discourages weed growth. Use summer you might need to mow lead to excessive growth and fungal matter such as compost to clay landscape fabric between the soil more than once a week. In the cooler diseases and increases the risk of and sandy soils will increase the and your mulch to further reduce the spring and fall, mowing will be less fertilizer and pesticide run-off from penetrability of clay soils and the likelihood of the weeds returning. A frequent. When you mow frequently, the lawn to paved surfaces. water holding capacity of sandy two-inch layer of mulch or compost clippings should be returned to the Most lawns need only one soils. is recommended. Apply mulches lawn to return nutrients and organic inch of water per week, either from As plants grow and become to shrubs, trees, annuals, vegetable matter back to the soil. sprinklers or rainfall. This can more established, they often need gardens, and even containers. For more information about be accomplished with deep and less water. Newly sodded or seeded When the weather and seasons general household water conservation frequent waterings, which maintain lawns require more frequent watering change, adjust your watering visit MDE Household Tips on a healthy root system and reduce for the first 3-4 weeks. Applying schedule. On warm or windy days, conserving water at www.mde.state. weed infestation. Light and frequent small amounts of water several times plants and soils dry out more quickly. md.us/Programs/WaterPrograms/ irrigation promotes shallow roots and weekly is detrimental to the grass During cooler and wetter months, Water_Conservation/Household_ germination of weed seeds. An inch and actually promotes a lawn that you will not need to water as often. Tips. Page 32

Update on Ordinance and Resolutions Resolution #689 - A resolution of the Ordinance for the Village at Watt’s 10/2/06 Adopted: 11/6/06, Effective: 12/11/06 Town of Denton to set the Homestead Creek and approving a Planned Unit 11/13/06 Ordinance #532 - An Ordinance of the tax credit percentage at 105% for the Development (PUD) plan for such Town of Denton Amending Chapter 54 taxable year beginning July 1, 2007. district. Ordinance #527 -An ordinance of the Denton Town Code to Permit Adopted 11/13/06. Introduced: 10/2/06, Adopted: 11/6/06, of the Town of Denton revising Hunting on Parcels of Land 50 Acres Effective: 11/13/06 section 85-2 of the Denton Town or Larger. Introduced 12/4/06, will be Resolution #690 - A resolution to Code (Noise Ordinance) to make the considered for adoption on 1/8/07. annex lands known as the Behlke/ Ordinance #525 -An ordinance of noise provisions of the Town Code Benchoff property located on the the Town of Denton approving and consistent with the section 64-4 Ordinance #$533 - An Ordinance east side of the Town of Denton adopting a Development Rights & relating to trash collection. Introduced: of the Town of Denton Amending on the south side of Camp Rd. and Responsibilities agreement by and 10/2/06, Adopted: 11/6/06, Effective: Chapter 52 of the Denton Town Code including portions of Camp Road between the Town of Denton and 11/13/06 to Provide for the Imposition and in the Third Election District and Gannon’s Purchase, LLC and Elm Collection of Development Impact consisting of 17.19 acres of land and Street Development, Inc. pursuant Ordinance #528 - An ordinance of the Fees Within the Town for Residential to provide for the terms and conditions to Chapter 45 of the Denton Town Town of Denton authorizing settlement Development. Introduced 12/4/06, of the annexation. This resolution was Code. Introduced: 10/2/06, Adopted: of the purchase and acquisition of will be considered for adoption on introduced on Jan. 8, 2007 and will be 11/6/06, Effective: 11/13/06 certain property located at 323 Market 3/5/07. considered for adoption a later date. St., Denton Maryland. Introduced: Ordinance #526 - An ordinance of 10/2/06, Adopted: 11/6/06, Effective: Ordinance #534 - An Ordinance Ordinance #524 -An ordinance of the the Town of Denton amending section 11/13/06. authorizing the Mayor to execute Town of Denton establishing a Planned 128-76 of the zoning ordinance to an option agreement for the sale of Neighborhood Zoning District under delete the square footage requirement Ordinance #530 - An ordinance of the property described as 401 Market St. the provisions of the Denton Zoning for places of worship. Introduced: Town of Denton Amending Chapter in Denton. Introduced 2/5/07, will be 114 of the Denton Town Code to considered for adoption on 3/5/07 Establish a Brownfields Property Tax Special Collection Reminder Credit for qualified Brownfields sites Complete copies of all Household Items: All special collection items to be picked up located within the Town of Denton Resolutions and Ordinances may on Wednesdays, must be called in by 12 noon on Tues. Effective for the taxable year beginning July 1, be viewed at the office at the Town January 1, 2003, there is a $5.00 collection fee for each item to be 2007. Introduced: 11/6/06, Adopted: of Denton, 13 North Third Street, collected. This fee must be paid prior to pick up date. 12/4/06, Effective: 12/11/06 Denton, Maryland, during normal Yard Waste: All bagged leaf and brush pickup requests must be working hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 called in by 12 noon on Tuesday for Wednesday pickup. Ordinance #531 - An ordinance p.m., Monday through Friday, of the Town of Denton authorizing except holidays. To inquire or obtain Call all requests in to the Town Office at settlement of the purchase and additional information regarding these 410-479-2050. acquisition of certain property located amendments please contact the Clerk- Leave a message after normal business hours. at 15 S. Third St., Denton. Introduced: Treasurer at (410) 479-2050. 11/6/06, Adopted: 12/4/06, Effective: Town of Denton PRSSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Denton Town News 13 North Third Street PAID Volume 15, Number 1&2 January-April 2007 Denton, Maryland 21629 DENTON, MD A community newsletter, published bimonthly by the PERMIT NO. 2 Town of Denton

Mayor: John A. Foster

Council: Lester L. Branson J. Bradford Horsey Conway Gregory Robert L. Clendanie

Editor: Terry Fearins

Production: Ashley Quillen, Terry S. Fearins, Trish Gustafson, Karen Monteith, Jennifer Shull, Scott Getchell, Donna Todd, Ron Thompson,Betty Jean Mumsford, Patty Wood, Lisa Orendorf.