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COMMISSIONERS MEETING
August 18, 2009
The Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County met in regular session at the County Administrative Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD. The following members of the Board were present:
Brian L. Lockhart, President Rebecca J. Demmler, Vice President Wayne L. Tome, Commissioner Robert J. Hodge, Commissioner James T. Mullin, Commissioner
Constituting a full Board.
The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on July 28, 2009 at 10:45 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code – State Government 10-508 (a) (1) personnel matters; (4) consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (7) consult with counsel to obtain legal advice. Present: Commissioners Demmler, Hodge and Mullin; Director Scott Flanigan; H. Norman Wilson, Counsel; Vernon Thompson, Director; Director Pat Conway; Director Donna Nichols; County Administrator Wein, and Vicky Rinkerman. Topics of Discussion: Indian Acres; proposed legislation – Paramedics; Airport Advisory Committee; Revolving Loan Fund; TIF Perryville Video Lottery Terminals. Action Taken: Directed Vernon Thompson to submit Bainbridge Development Corporation loan application to loan committee and follow process. Draft letter to Mr. Robert Powell, re: "Airport Advisory Committee." Update on Indian Acres given. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Noon.
The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on August 4, 2009 at 10:35 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code – State Government 10-508 (a) (1) personnel matters; (3) consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto; (7) consult with counsel to obtain legal advice. Present: Commissioners Lockhart, Demmler, Tome, Hodge and Mullin; County Administrator Alfred Wein; Director Eric Sennstrom; H. Norman Wilson, Counsel; Budget Manager Whiteford; Treasurer Pam Howard and Vicky Rinkerman. Topics of Discussion: Personnel – Cops Grant Update; acquisition of real property for public purpose – Connelly Road; Indian Acres; Former Buckworth Center- appraisal; DES Collective Bargaining. Action taken: Larry Haislip reviewed and provided update on the following: Artesian Franchises; ARCA, North East Water Service Agreement; Port Deposit Water Service Agreement. Meeting adjourned at 12:25 P.M.
The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on August 11, 2009 at 10:00 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code – State Government 10-508 (a) (1) personnel matters; (3) consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto; (4) consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (7) consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; and (9) Conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations;. Present: Commissioners Lockhart; Demmler; Tome, Hodge and Mullin; County Administrator Alfred Wein; H. Norman Wilson, Counsel; Budget Director Whiteford, and Vicky Rinkerman. Topics of Discussion: EMS Collective Bargaining Bill; Indian Acres update; consideration of acquisition of real property – Library; Video Lottery Terminals, proposed sale of Buckworth Center; request to fills. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on August 18, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code – State Government 10-508 (a) (7) consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; and (14) before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, discuss matters directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process. Present: Commissioners Lockhart; Demmler; Tome, Hodge and Mullin; County Administrator Alfred Wein; Director Eric Sennstrom; Director Scott Flanigan; H. Norman Wilson, Counsel; Craig Whiteford, Budget Manager; Director Vernon Thompson; Treasurer Howard and Vicky Rinkerman. Topics of Discussion: Buckworth Center – Purchasing Property; Indian Acres; ARCA litigation (Artesian Franchise Agreements; Port Deposit Wastewater. Actions taken: Meeting adjourned at 11:35 A.M.
The meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County, August 18, 2009 was called to order by Commissioner Lockhart at 2:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following minutes were unanimously approved by the Board:
June 16, 2009 Worksession Minutes June 16, 2009 Closed Worksession Minutes June 23, 2009 Worksession Minutes June 23, 2009 Closed Worksession Minutes June 30, 2009 Worksession Minutes July 21, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes July 21, 2009 Worksession Minutes July 21, 2009 Closed Worksession Minutes July 28, 2009 Worksession Minutes July 28, 2009 Closed Worksession Minutes
-COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS-
Commissioner Hodge – commented on the MACO Conference that he attended.
Commissioner Tome – also commented on the MACO Conference and of the announced budget cuts by the State.
Commissioner Mullin – commented about the Hack's Point Parade that he recently attended.
Commissioner Demmler – declined comment.
Commissioner Lockhart – commented about the Home Run Derby event occurring at Ripken Stadium.
- TREASURER'S REPORT –
Pamela Howard, Cecil County Treasurer, presented the monthly cash report as of July 31, 2009. A copy of this report is attached hereto and incorporated into these minutes.
- PUBLIC COMMENT –
Coley Brown, Knights Island Road, Earleville, MD – thanked Administrator Wein and Counsel Wilson for the recent meeting relating to Indian Acres and encouraged the Board to continue working toward a solution.
Cassie Herron – commented on behalf of the Sassafras River Association who supports the enforcement of the county's zoning ordinance relating to Indian Acres, and made the board award of environmental concerns as a result of the situation at Indian Acres.
- INTRODUCTORY ITEMS –
- RESOLUTION – GIRL SCOUNTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL, INC., LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE –
Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator introduced a resolution on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc., Girl Scouts. This resolution upon approval will enable the Chesapeake Bay Council to apply to the Department of Housing & Community Development for an allocation of tax credits, under the Department of Community Investment Tax Program for specialized programs such as the proposed Leadership Experience.
This resolution will be placed on the Board of County Commissioners agenda at the September 1, 2009 for consideration.
- ACTION ITEMS -
- APPOINTMENTS –
Motion was made by Commissioner Demmler, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried to approve the following appointments:
Cecil Partnerships for Children Youth & Families
Gregory Bayor & Thomas Lofland for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2012
Board of Appeals
Re-appointment for a three-year term to expire on August 1, 2012: Maria Mastripolito & David Willis
Planning Commission
Re-appointment for a three-year term to expire on August 15, 2012: B. Patrick Doordan; William Mortimer; and Clay McDowell
Cecil County Mental Health Core Services Advisory Board
Re-appointment for a three year term to expire on June 30, 2012: Aimee McFarlan; Lucia Manetta; Laurie Loveless; Cynthia Pease; Susan Twigg & Marie Leticq
New Appointment for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2013: Rebecca Raughley
- TEXT AMENDMENT, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE XIX, SECTION 340 –
Eric Sennstrom, Director of Planning & Zoning presented the text amendment introduced during a public hearing at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2009 that will enable the County to recover costs and expenses associated with enforcement actions.
Motion to approve the text amendment was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried to approve.
A copy of the text amendment is attached hereto and incorporated into these minutes.
- TEXT AMENDMENT, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE V, PART III, SECTION 84 BED AND BREAKFAST –
Director Sennstrom presented the text amendment introduced during a public hearing at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2009 that upon approval would eliminate the requirement that the dwelling for the proposed Bed & Breakfast needed to be in existence at the time the zoning ordinance was adopted.
Motion to approve the text amendment was made by Commissioner Demmler, seconded by Commissioner Hodge and unanimously carried to approve.
A copy of the text amendment is attached hereto and incorporated into these minutes.
- ORDINANCE NO. 2009-05 – CECIL COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 200, SECTION 10 – VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES & STOP WORK ORDERS –
Patrick Conway, Director of Permits & Inspections presented Ordinance No. 2009-05 adding a new section 200-10 defining violations, penalties and stop work orders as presented during a public hearing at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2009.
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2009-05 was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried to approve.
A copy of this ordinance is attached hereto and incorporated into these minutes.
- RESOLUTION, CEDAR HILL APARTMENTS REDEVELOPMENT BY OSPREY PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC –
Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator, presented a resolution in support by the Board of County Commissioners of the redevelopment of the Cedar Hill Apartments in North East, by the Osprey Property Company, LLC, and waiver of building permit fees associated with this project in the amount of approximately $28,000 that was introduced at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2009.
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried to approve.
A copy of this resolution is attached hereto and incorporated into these minutes.
- RESOLUTION – CECIL COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION PROGRAM –
Craig Whiteford, Budget Manager, presented a resolution as introduced at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 21, 2009, for the continuation of the Cecil County Volunteer Fireman's Association Equipment Acquisition Program for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), to be made available for grants to Fire companies to be used the purchase of replacement vehicles and equipment pursuant to the policies set forth in the resolution.
Motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Tome, seconded by Commissioner Hodge and unanimously carried.
A copy of this resolution is attached hereto and incorporated into these minutes.
- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS –
Scott Flanigan, Director of Public Works presented the following items:
- ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN, SEWER PUMPING STATION–
Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan, motion to approve the Access Easement Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the Town Commissioners of Charlestown to grant an access easement for the construction, maintenance and repair of a sewer pumping station located on Parcel 77, Tax Map 500 owned by the Town Commissioners of Charlestown was made by Commissioner Demmler, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried to approve.
- RECOMMENDATION FOR BID AWARD NO. 10-18 MAINTENANCE DREDGING OF ELK RIVER –
Clyde Van Dyke, Director of Parks and Recreation presented a recommendation for the award of Bid No. 10-18, dredging of Elk River to Mobile Dredging & Pumping Company in the amount of $342,466.40. Funding is provided by the Department of Natural Resources Water Way Fund.
Motion to award Bid No. 10-18 was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried to approve.
- BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOS. 12- 19
Motion was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 12-19. A copy of these budget amendments are attached hereto and made part of these minutes.
The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be on September 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administrative Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD
There being no further business of the County Commissioners, the meeting was adjourned.
_____________________________ Alfred C. Wein, Jr. County Administrator
Approved:
____________________________ Brian L. Lockhart, President
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
August 18, 2009
The Cecil County Board of Health met at the County Administrative Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. The following members of the Board were present:
Brian L. Lockhart, President Rebecca J. Demmler, Vice President Wayne L. Tome, Sr., Commissioner Robert J. Hodge, Commissioner James T. Mullin, Commissioner Stephanie Garrity, Health Officer
Constituting a majority Board.
Health Officer Garrity presented the Board with the Quarterly Report for the period April, 2009 through June, 2009. An increase in adolescent assessments for drug and alcohol abuse was substantially higher than the previous quarter. The Division will continue to monitor the trends and modify programming, as resources permit.
The Health Department conducted a rabies clinic in June and vaccinated 438 animals this was a noted increase from last year. The second rabies clinic will be held during the month of October.
The Cecil County Health Department was awarded additional grant funding from the Department of Health Promotion for increased awareness of the Colorectal Screening Program.
The Health Department will begin the annual Flu Vaccine Clinic in the month of September dates will be announced in the next several weeks. The vaccines for the H1N1 virus may be available in October.
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