Sykesville Town Council Adopts Capital Improvement Plan, Proposes Dropping 16-Hour Parking Limit

The Sykesville Town Council met Monday night discussing several important agenda items, including the capital improvement plan and proposed parking changes on Main Street. 

Here's what you need to know from the night: 

Town Council Approves Capital Improvement Plan 

Proposed in January, the town council approved the capital improvement plan for the fiscal years 2012-16 on Monday. 

The largest budget item is $575,000 towards paving work and road maintenance for 12 area roads starting in 2012. 

The improvement plan also includes funds for new police cars, an in-car police video system, a speed board trailer to help with speed limit awareness and a $150,000 new solid waste truck. 

Removing the 16-Hour Parking Limit on Main Street 

After surveying comments from businesses, residents and town staff, it was revealed that there is not a parking problem in downtown Sykesville. In fact, it was observed that between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. there are usually over 75 spaces available.

Therefore, the council has proposed that a code amendment be added that removes the 16 hour parking limit. 

Unlawful to Park Trailers on Public Streets or Residential Areas

The council motioned to adopted an amendment to the code making it illegal to park a trailer on a public street, road or residential area for more than 48 hours.

The purpose, according to the council, is to eliminate a contradiction currently in the code.