August 11, 2026 | Town Council Meeting Minutes
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Woodsboro
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21798
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Town Council Meeting Minutes
Woodsboro, Maryland
August 11, 2026
The Woodsboro Town Council met today at 7:00 PM in the Woodsboro Town Hall with the following members present:
Burgess Barnes, Commissioners Cutshall, Rittelmeyer, Case and Hahn.
There were two guests and fifteen residents in attendance.
Burgess Barnes called the meeting to order and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
After review of the July 2026 minutes, a motion to accept the minutes as presented passed 4 – 0.
After review of the July 2026 financials, a motion to accept them as presented passed 4 – 0.
Reports from the Commissioners:
Commissioner Cutshall commented on how the weeds on Main Street were handled. He reported they were sprayed but not cut down. Now we just have dead weeds. He also would like to contact the Code Enforcement Officer for the weeds along Southern States property that borders Adams Street.
Commissioner Hahn opened discussion on the horseshoe pits in the park that need repaired. The Council decided to take one set out and rebuild the other set. They also would like to see the volleyball court fixed and new sand installed.
Commissioner Case inquired about the development at the south end of town and was informed that nothing more had been done.
Commissioner Rittelmeyer reported the Capacity Management Plan was sent to the State on July 23rd and explained how the State comes up with the town’s water capacity. Reported also, was that the town has roughly one third unaccountable water and feels it could be multiple leaks throughout town. He presented a contract from a leak detection company for $10,000 and explained what they will do and how long they will work on it. After a brief discussion a motion to proceed with the leak detection company passed 4 – 0.
Burgess Barnes reported the electronic sign for the front of the town hall should soon be installed. He also reported that the grant funds for new fencing around the park was approved and there is enough money to extend the fencing around the park area behind Copper Oaks Court. Burgess Barnes also reported the new maintenance supervisor has started and is doing well. He then gave a quick update on what has been done so far.
Under New Business, Commissioner Cutshall provided bids for paving North and South Second Street. The new paving will go from Coppermine Road to Barrick Lane. It will be milled and repaved. Bids received were from the following companies:
Driveways 2 Day, $194,098
Frederick County Paving, $169,000
Thurmont Paving, $158,620
D&H Paving, $149,750
A motion to approve the bid from D&H Paving and complete paving from Coppermine to Barrick Lane, passed 4 – 0.
Under comments from the public, Brenda Hedges, Wood Street, spoke about the pond in the park and its poor condition. She asked if the aerators were going to be put back in the water and was informed by Commissioner Rittelmeyer that they would be. He also informed her that the company who cleaned the pond comes out every two weeks to evaluate and perform necessary maintenance. Ms. Hedges also inquired about the sidewalk that was damaged after the new bathroom was installed and was informed it will also be taken care of.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting passed 4 – 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary E. Rice
Corporation of Woodsboro
