I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.

— E. B. White

Who:  All residents of Finksburg and its environs are invited

What: To attend the Finksburg Planning Area Council, Inc. general membership meeting

When: Thursday  May 26^th at 7 p.m. 

Where:  Sandy Mount United Methodist Church

Proposed Finksburg Plan:

The Finksburg Planning Area Council Executive Board met earlier this month to come up with an agenda for this month’s meeting.  It is the board’s opinion that the proposed Finksburg Plan and the county’s failure to address the conservation zoning issue is the most pressing issue.  Board member Don Hoffman will recap what County Planning Director Steve Horn told us last month at our regular meeting.  The board feels this is an extremely important issue that concerns future growth and requests citizen comment.  FPAC will also consider writing a letter to the county expressing its disappointment with the current status of the plan.  We want the general membership’s thoughts on this letter.

Tentative Slate Of Candidates:

The next board election for FPAC was pushed back until June to find a full slate of candidates.  We now have a full slate of tentative candidates.  This is a tentative slate and if anyone else is interested in running for a board seat please contact Vice President Mike Davis at mike-davis@juno.com. Here is the tentative slate of candidates for the election.

President:                              Jim Johnson

Vice President:                     Michael Davis

Secretary:                              Debbie Lockwood

Treasurer:                              John Lopez

Communications Director:   Mat Tiahrt

Member at Large 1:              Debbie Ridgely

Member at Large 2:              Maureen Ackerman

Member at Large 3:              Lewis Berkemeier

Member at Large 4:              Alice (Sissy) Altstatt

New Development Planned:

The county is now considering another proposed development in Finksburg.  It is for 19 lots on the so-called Skiba Farms property on Carzil Drive east of Misty Meadows Road.

Next Redistricting Meeting:

The next redistricting meeting is scheduled for May 31^st at Oklahoma Middle School. There will also be a meeting June 1^st at Mt. Airy Elementary School.  Both meetings begin at 7 p.m.

Trash Pickup Two-Year Deal:

FPAC and the State Highway Administration have agreed on a two-year deal for FPAC to continue cleaning up Route 91 between Route 140 and Deer Park Road through 2007.

Be informed!  Attend the Next Meeting!

FPAC Inc. Schedule

5/26/05 General membership meeting

5/31/05 Redistricting meeting Oklahoma Middle School 7 p.m.

Save a Stamp: Receive your newsletter electronically. Send your e-mail address to Richard Ackerman at richard.ackerman@finksburg.org.

ü         Mark Your Calendar: General Council meetings are the 4^th Thursday of the month at the Sandy Mount United Methodist Church. Meetings begin at 7 PM. Board meetings are usually held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. 

Yearly Membership Fee: $10 per Household, $25 per business

Dues: You can still pay your 2004 dues. The organization uses money from dues to pay for the printing and mailing costs of this newsletter and other mailings.

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Finksburg Planning Area Council, Inc.      P O Box 70      Finksburg, Maryland      21048

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