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receiving or, once they had connected with code enforcement, they had a better understanding.
Mayor Tyndall stated he had been hearing good things about Ms. Lewis-Watson, and the messages
were being well delivered. Councilmember Green was pleased to hear that grace was being given.

Vice President Burrell inquired what the process was for citations regarding untagged vehicles
parked on front yards, and Mayor Tyndall noted the Town Code allowed for citations to be
continuously given for infractions. Ms. Bohlen added that Ms. Lewis-Watson typically reached out in
person first, and if unsuccessful in making contact, she would mail a letter. If no changes were made,
another letter would be mailed explaining the next steps and what action would be taken by the
Town. Councilmember Nichols stated she thought Ms. Lewis-Watson was phenomenal, as she was
nice and educated the public on timeframes and guidelines.

9. Comments from the Public Continued (Strategic Plan: DS4; DS5) – None.

10. Comments from the Council
Councilmember Orris congratulated Berlin on the great turnout for the Runaway Bride movie on the
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lawn. He reminded everyone of the Peach Festival on Saturday, August 2 and noted the Taylor
House Museum would be doing a ribbon cutting. Councilmember Green thanked the folks who came
out to tonight’s meeting to discuss the sidewalks. He also appreciated how it was received by the
Mayor and Council.
Councilmember Knerr congratulated Ms. Daub on the scholarship she received for the University of
Baltimore School of Public Policy Certified Public Managers program and asked her to tell them a
little bit about it. Ms. Daub informed the Mayor and Council that she was the third Town staff
member to enroll in the program on scholarship, as both Ms. Saleh and Ms. Jensen had completed
the program. She explained it was a six-month program that was virtual with some in-person
sessions that delved into leadership, strategic management, managing public resources, and more.
Ms. Saleh added the benefit of it connecting Town staff to such a large network. Ms. Daub discussed
the ability to work with a mentor and complete a thesis-like project that the Town would be able to
implement.
Councilmember Nichols said she would be at the Cake Walk portion of the Peach Festival. She noted
she enjoyed the Christmas in July and Santa experience. She also loved seeing Buckingham
Elementary’s new administration team out at the Farmers Market a few weeks ago. She reiterated
the importance of figuring out the lighting for the West Street Parking Lot before the seasons
changed, as it would be time for the Christmas Parade before the Town knew it.
Councilmember Orris asked the public to please try their best to keep grass clippings out of the
street and gutters, as it was both a safety and infrastructure issue.

11. Comments from the Mayor’s Office
Mayor Tyndall gave kudos to Ms. Gorfinkel for such a successful Street Sign Auction. Ms. Gorfinkel
added the signed that needed to be shipped have been mailed and the majority of the signs at Town
Hall had been picked up. She was thrilled the Town was able to raise over $10,000 for the
Community Center.
Mayor Tyndall announced “A Miracle on Main Street: A Celebration of the Holidays Favorite Songs
and Movies” as this year’s Christmas parade theme. He mentioned the Town was already in the

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