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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
October 3, 2006
The Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County met in regular session at the County Administrative Building, 107 North Street, Elkton, MD on Tuesday, October 3, 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 following meetings of the Board of County Commissioners were unanimously approved:
1). August 8, 2006 - Road Code Appeal
2). August 14, 2006 - Transfer of Development Rights Amendment
3). September 5, 2006 - Regular Board Meeting
4). September 5, 2006 - Board of Health
5). September 19, 2006 - Rezoning Hearing
6). September 19, 2006 - Regular Board Meeting
-COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS-
Commissioner Guns - commented on the Cecil's Most Beautiful Event held recently, and the importance of honoring volunteers.
Commissioner Manlove - commented on the RC& D Council and the many projects throughout the State they are involved in. He specifically commented about a recent project in Grove Neck.
Commissioner Hepbron - declined comment.
President Bolender - commented on the recent Boys & Girls Club Cruise.
Commissioner Kilby - commented about the proposed light at the intersection of Barnes Corner Road and Liberty Grove Road. She additionally commented about the recent award of funds to the Fair Hill Rural Legacy and thanked Delegate James for her efforts.
- CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - 2006 TELECOMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR -
Commissioner Guns on behalf of the Board, presented a Certificate of Achievement to Captain Ken Streets, Department of Emergency Services in recognition of his nomination as Telecommunicator of the Year for 2006.
- PROCLAMATION - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH -
President Bolender presented a Proclamation to Amy Chaplin of the Domestic Violence Shelter in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which takes place the month of October.
- PUBLIC HEARINGS -
Ed Slicer presented a public hearing for the Program Open Space Program and presented seven (7) Development & Capital Renewal Applications and Project Agreements. Each of these agreements has been approved and recommend by the Board of Parks & Recreation and by the Planning Commission.
1). Meadow Park Playground, John P. Stanley Park - the Town of Elkton is proposing to supplement and replace older, deteriorating units, with a larger multiple activity, ADA accessible composite unit. The total for the project is $15,664.49, local funding in the amount of $3,916.12 with a requested reimbursement in the amount of $11,748.36.
COMMENTS IN SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: None.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the request for the Meadow Park, Program Open Space project.
2). The Town of Rising Sun is proposing the acquisition and installation of new recreational facilities for the Diddie Richardson Park. The upgrades will bring the park up to industry standards for the protection of the residents. The total for the project is $8586.00, local funding in the amount of $2,147.00 with a requested reimbursement in the amount of $6,439.00.
COMMENTS IN SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: None.
Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approve the Diddie Richardson Park project.
3). The Town of Rising Sun is proposing the acquisition and installation of new recreational facilities for the Town Community Park. The upgrades will bring the park up to industry standards for the protection of the residents. The total for the project is $8,740.00, local funding in the amount of $2,185.00 with a requested reimbursement in the amount of $6,555.00.
COMMENTS IN SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: None.
Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approve the Rising Sun Town Community Park project.
4). Elk Landing Acquisition, Phase 2 involves the fee simple acquisition of approximately twenty (20) acres of land situated to the north of the historic Hollingsworth House on Landing Lane. The Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Elkton intend to acquire this site in order to provide additional open space for local residents with access to the riparian forests and creeks, develop a future greenway link and preserve a historic landscape for local and regional tourism. The total for the project is in the amount of $160,000.
COMMENTS SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: None.
Motion was made by Commissioner Manlove, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approve the Elk Landing Project.
5). New Beck's Landing Overlook/Boardwalk in Chesapeake City is designed to draw attention to the original and now historic ferry pilings. The project is handicap accessible and the deck will have seating and lighting. The total cost for the project is $50,634.00, local funding in the amount of $12,658.00 with a requested reimbursement in the amount of $37,975.00.
COMMENTS SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: None.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the New Beck's Landing Project.
6). Little League Community Park in Chesapeake City is proposing to install lights to their field in order to accommodate the growing number of teams equal play time. The lighting will be installed on the Senior Boys Field which is located well away from the road and away from residences. The total cost for the project is $136,927.00 local funding will be determined at a later date and forwarded to the Board for recommendation.
COMMENTS SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: None
Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the Chesapeake City Little League project.
7). The Town of Cecilton is proposing to install a connector road which will bring together the separate sections of the park, as part of the Town's Master Park Plan. The total cost for the project is $25,000, local funding in the amount of $6,250.00, with a requested reimbursement in the amount of $18,750.00.
COMMENTS SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:
Commissioner Kilby commented on the progress of the park.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Manlove, and unanimously carried to approve the Cecilton Park project.
- NOMINATION FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION - REHERT CENTER-
Mr. Eric Sennstrom, Director of Planning & Zoning presented the Board with a Nomination for Historic Designation for the Rehert Center. Property Location is 103 Rehert Lane, Port Deposit, MD. Tax Map 22 Parcel 8, Election District 7; Property Owner: Issac Rehert; Property Zoned: Northern Agricultural Residential (NAR).
Mr. Rehert has owned the farmstead since 1952. The farm buildings, the house and the barn, are almost 200 years old and the construction reflects building practices of the early 19th Century.
The Historic Designation Committee recommended approval of this designation at its August 29, 2006 meeting and the Planning Commission recommended approval at the September 18 meeting of the Planning Commission.
COMMENTS IN SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:
Issac Rehert - spoke in support of the Historic Designation Nomination request.
Suzette Jackson - spoke in support of the Historic Designation Nomination request.
Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approval to nominate the Rehert Center for Historic Designation.
- TEXT AMENDENT - 2004 CECIL COUNTY MASTER WATER & SEWER PLAN - WOODLAWN ESTATES LLC -
Director Sennstrom presented an amendment to the Master Water & Sewer Plan to amend capacity from 0.06 mgd to 0.101 mgd to accommodate a future spray irrigation system that is being designed to manage a portion of the existing sewage flows for the community of Woodlawn Mobile Home Estates and the projected sewage flows from the future community of Warwick Orchards.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment at the September 18, 2006 Planning Commission meeting.
COMMENTS IN SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: None.
Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to amend Table 10 of the Master Water and Sewer Plan to reflect the increased capacity for the Woodlawn Mobile Home Estates.
- APPOINTMENTS -
Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to appoint Barbara Sorandes and reappoint Diane Fox to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board, for a three-year term, to expire on March 1, 2009.
Economic Development Commission
Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to appoint Paula Gilley, replacing Pat Ulrich, for the remainder of his term, to expire on June 30, 2007 and Norman L. Gaither, replacing Mike Lara, for the remainder of his term, to expire on June 30, 2008.
- EASEMENT AGREEMENTS - US ROUTE 40 PUMPING STATION -
Mr. Matheu Carter, Capital Facilities Administrator, presented two (2) Easement Agreements between Stony Creek Land Company LLC and the Board of County Commissioners and George C. Rhudy, Trustee and the Board of County Commissioners the purpose of the construction and improvements to the US Route 40 Pumping Station at Mechanics Valley Road.
Motion to approve the Easement Agreements for the US Route 40 Pumping Station was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS -
W. Scott Flanigan, Director of Public Works presented the following DPW matters:
- DEED BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CECIL COUNTY AND FIELDER PROPERTY, INC. - SUSQUEHANNA, SECTION 2 -
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Flanigan, Director of Public Works, motion was made by Commissioner Manlove, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to approve the Deed for Susquehanna, Section 2, Harford View Drive, Woodrow Lane and McCormick Drive.
- RESOLUTION - WEIGHT LIMIT RESTRICTION - OLD TELEGRAPH ROAD, ST. AUGUSTINE ROAD SOUTH AND WILSON STREET -
Mr. Flanigan presented a resolution to the Board, in an effort to avoid accelerated deterioration of Cecil County roads that may be impacted, as a result of truck traffic attempting to bypass a truck weigh station on Route 301. The resolution is designed to restrict truck traffic in excess of 16,000 pounds, with the exception of local deliveries on Old Telegraph Road, St. Augustine Road South and Wilson Street.
Motion to approve the Weight Limit Restriction Resolution was made by Commissioner Manlove, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approve. A copy of this Resolution is attached and made part of these minutes.
- BUDGET AMENDMENTS - 31 - 33
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendments Nos. 31 - 33.
The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rising Sun Town Hall, Rising Sun, 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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