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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
September 5, 2006
The Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County met in regular session at the Town of Elkton Administration Building, 100 Railroad Ave., Elkton, MD, on Tuesday, September 5, 2006. The following members of the Board were present:
Nelson K. Bolender, President
Harry A. Hepbron, Vice President
Phyllis Kilby, Commissioner
William C. Manlove, Commissioner
Mark H. Guns, Commissioner
Constituting a full Board.
The meeting was called to order by President Bolender at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes from the August 8, 2006 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners were unanimously approved.
-COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS-
Commissioner Manlove - declined comment.
Commissioner Hepbron - encouraged all citizens to exercise their right to vote at the September 12th Primary Election.
President Bolender - declined comment.
Commissioner Kilby - declined comment.
Commissioner Guns - declined comment.
- PROCLAMATION - CONSTITUTION WEEK -
President Bolender presented a proclamation to Carolyn Mathias, Regional Director for the Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of "Constitution Week" September 17-23.
- RESOLUTION - CECIL COUNTY VETERANS COMMISSION -
Colonel Henry Passi, Coordinator of the Cecil County Veteran's Commission presented members of the Cecil County Veterans Organization throughout Cecil County. The following members spoke on behalf of the Veterans of Cecil County and in support of the resolution establishing the Cecil County Veterans Commission:
1st Sgt. Charles White Sgt. Ray Russo
Tina Sharp Harry DeWalter
Bob Patterson Tom Johnston
Tom Bishop Ed Mejoritz
Art Cole Ray Aldio
Upon the conclusion of the presentation, Colonel Passi recommended the approval of the resolution effective November 11, 2006.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to adopt the resolution creating the Cecil County Veterans Commission. A copy of the resolution is included and made part of these minutes.
- POLICE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS -
Administrator Wein presented two police mutual agreements between the Town of Rising Sun, the Town of Elkton and the Cecil County Sheriff's Office. The Mutual Aid Agreements allow police officials to assist in both jurisdictions when sufficient police resources are not immediately available to enable police to render prompt, effective and professional services to the public.
Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the Mutual Aid Agreements between the Towns of Rising Sun and Elkton and the Cecil County Sheriff's Office.
- RESOLUTION - CECIL COUNTY FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION -
Craig Whiteford, Budget Manager presented the Board with a resolution for approval for the continuation of the Vehicle Acquisition Assistance Program established during fiscal year 2006. The resolution provides for up to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in funds to Fire Companies in the fiscal year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approve the resolution to provide vehicle acquisition assistance program for the Cecil County Fireman's Association. A copy of the resolution is included and made part of these minutes.
- RESOLUTION - NORTH EAST ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT -
Matt Carter, Capital Facilities Director, presented a resolution for approval updating the policy for allocation of new or increased sanitary sewage flow to the North East River Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant between residential and commercial or industrial uses. The resolution was introduced at the Board of County Commissioner's meeting on August 15, 2006.
Motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the resolution updating allocation sewage flow for the North East River Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS -
W. Scott Flanigan, Director of Public Works presented the following DPW matters:
- BID NO. 06-24 - Homeowner's Convenience Center & Septage Acceptance
Area -
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Flanigan, Director of Public Works, motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to withdraw the bid for re-evaluation.
- RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE GILPIN FALLS COVERED BRIDGE, PROJECT NO. 73013 -
Mr. Flanigan presented a recommendation of award for engineering services for the Gilpin Falls Covered Bridge, Project No. 73013 in the amount of $93,800 to Wallace, Montgomery & Associates LP.
Discussion took place between the Board and Mr. Flanigan relative to prior studies and attempts to rehabilitate the bridge during the past several years.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Vice President Hepbron and unanimously carried to award the bid for engineering services to Wallace, Montgomery & Associates LP, in the amount of $93,800.
- APPROVAL OF DEED BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS AND RAYMOND B. WEED. JR. AND BRUCE SCHNEIDER - NORTHWOODS, SECTION 3 -
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Flanigan, motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to accept the Deed for Northwoods, Section 3.
- APPROVAL OF DEED BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND RAYMOND B. WEED, JR. AND GRAY'S HILL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC., - MEADOW RUN, SECTION - 3 -
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Flanigan, motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to accept the Deed for Meadow Run, Section 3.
Mr. Flanigan advised the Board of two upcoming events at the Cecil County Landfill: Tire Amnesty Day on September 23, 2006 and Household Hazardous Waste Day on October 14, 2006.
- BUDGET AMENDMENTS - 19 -21
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendments Nos. 19 - 21, and Board of Education Amendment No. 11.
The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Port Deposit Town Hall, Port Deposit, MD.
There being no further business of the County Commissioners, the meeting concluded.
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Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator
Approved:
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Nelson K. Bolender, President
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