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COMMISSIONERS MEETING
December 16, 2008
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, Sr., Commissioner Robert J. Hodge, Commissioner James T. Mullin, Commissioner
Constituting a full Board.
The Board adjourned into an Administrative Function Meeting at its work session on November 12, 2008 at 9:45 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Tome, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart, and unanimously carried pursuant to State Government, Annotated Code of Maryland 10-503(c) Administrative Functions. Present: Commissioners Manlove, Guns, Demmler, Lockhart and Tome; Commissioners Elect Mullin & Hodge, Administrator Wein, H. Norman Wilson, County Attorney. Topics of Discussion: Commissioner Ex-Officio Appointments; format of County Commissioner meetings; Collective Bargaining Bill; Work session Agendas; Candlelight Ridge Development; and pending litigation.
The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on November 18, 2008 at 9:00 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Lockhart, 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. Present Commissioners Manlove, Guns, Demmler, Tome and Lockhart; Commissioners elect Mullin and Hodge; County Administrator Alfred Wein, County Attorney H. Norman Wilson and Steve Silvestri, Attorney. Topics of Discussion: Collective bargaining proposed legislation; guidance relating to next steps. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 A.M. The Board reconvened into closed session at 11: 30 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code - State Government (a) (1) personnel matters; (4) consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or individual organization to locate within the county; (7) consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (8) consult with staff or others relating to pending litigation. Present: Commissioners Manlove, Guns, Demmler, Tome and Lockhart; Commissioners elect Mullin and Hodge, County Administrator Wein, H. Norman Wilson, Attorney; Gary Stewart; and staff necessary for discussion. Topics of discussion: Elimination of funded vacant positions; requests to fill; Slots proposed location update; Artesian serving in North East service area (legal position); LGIT discussion of Dorman case. Meeting adjourned at 12:35 A.M.
The meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County, December 2, 2008 was called to order by Commissioner Manlove at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
- ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD -
Motion was made by Commissioner Tome, seconded by Commissioner Hodge and unanimously carried to appoint Commissioner Brian L. Lockhart, President and Commissioner Rebecca J. Demmler, Vice President of the Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County.
The following minutes were unanimously approved by the Board:
October 28, 2008 Worksession Minutes November 5, 2008 Closed Worksession Minutes November 5, 2008 Worksession Minutes November 18, 2008 Meeting Minutes November 18, 2008 Board of Health December 2, 2008 Meeting Minutes December 2, 2008 Board of Health December 5, 2008 Closed Worksession Minutes
-COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS-
Commissioner Mullin - commented that he is truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as a Cecil County Commissioner.
Vice President Demmler - welcomed the new Board members.
Commissioner Hodge - commented that he is excited and confident about the ability of this Board.
Commissioner Tome - wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
President Lockhart - thanked all of the Board for their confidence in him to perform the duties of President of the Board.
- TREASURER'S REPORT -
Pamela Howard, Treasurer for Cecil County presented the Treasurer's Report for the period ending November 30, 2008. A copy of this report is attached hereto and incorporated into these minutes.
- PUBLIC COMMENT -
Alan Spry, Appleton Road, Elkton - commented in support of a sign restricting tractor trailer use on the westerly portion of Belle Hill Road. He stated that there have been several incidents of trucks getting stuck and blocking the roadway for several hours at a time.
Ronald Rae, 4 St. Pat's Circle, Elkton - commented relating to surveillance/security cameras at the Woodlawn and Stemmer's Run Transfer Stations.
- INTRODUCTORY ITEMS -
- RESOLUTION - MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT AND MEAL ALLOWANCES -
Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator introduced a resolution that will upon adoption modify the rate for mileage reimbursement for county employee from the current amount of 50.5 cents per mile to .55 cents per mile. There will be no adjustment in the current meal allowance which is currently, Breakfast - $7; Lunch - $11; Dinner $18; and Incidentals $3.
This resolution will be placed on the Board's agenda as an action item at the January 6, 2009 meeting.
- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CECIL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES -
Administrator Wein introduced a Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Social Services defining various responsibilities of each party relating to employees that are paid by the County from funds received from grants and are included as employees within the payroll system of the County.
This Memorandum of Understanding will be placed on the Board's agenda as an action item at the January 6, 2009 meeting.
- RESOLUTION - BOAT RAMP FEE -
Administrator Wein introduced a resolution, upon the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Board, which upon adoption will implement an annual "Boat Launch" permit fee in the amount of $20 for all users of Cecil County boat launch facilities and a $5 per use honor-box fee for those users not displaying a county permit.
The resolution will be placed on the Board's agenda as an action item at the January 6, 2009 meeting. - ACTION ITEMS -
- APPOINTMENTS -
Motion to approve the following Board of County Commissioners Ex-Officio Appointments to various Boards and Commissions was made by Commissioner Tome, seconded by Commissioner Mullin and unanimously carried to approve.
Bainbridge Development Corporation - President Lockhart and Commissioner Tome Commission on Aging - Vice President Demmler Cecil Partnerships for Children, Youth & Families - Vice President Demmler Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore - President Lockhart Economic Development - Commissioner Hodge Firemen's Association - Commissioner Tome Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway - Commissioner Tome Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) - President Lockhart, Alternate, Commissioner Tome Maryland Rural Development County (MRDC) - Commissioner Mullin Parks & Recreation Board - President Lockhart, Alternate, Commissioner Mullin Planning Commission - Vice President Demmler Resource Conservation & Development Council (RC&D) - Commissioner Hodge SPCA Board - President Lockhart Social Services Board - President Lockhart Wilmington Area Planning Council - Commissioner Mullin, Alternate, Commissioner Hodge Mental Health Core Service Agency Advisory Board - Vice President Demmler Upper Shore Aging Housing Corporation - Commissioner Hodge Upper Shore Regional Council - Vice President Demmler, Alternate Commissioner Mullin
- PROGRAM OPEN SPACE FUNDING REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FY 2008-09 - JOHNNIES FIELD PARK SIGN; CECIL ARENA SIGNS; CONOWINGO PARK DEVELOPMENT II, AMENEDMENT -
Clyde Van Dyke, Director of Parks & Recreation presented the Board with the Program Open Space Funding Reimbursement requests that were presented during a public hearing at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on December 2, 2008 for the following projects: Johnnies Field Park Signs; Cecil Arena Signs; & the Conowingo Park Development, Amendment II. This request was approved by the Board of Parks & Recreation and the Planning Commission.
Motion to approve the funding reimbursement request from the Department of Natural Resources was made by Commissioner Tome, seconded by Vice President Demmler and unanimously carried to approve the Program Open Space Funding Reimbursement Requests.
- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS -
Scott Flanigan, Director of Public Works presented the following items:
- RESOLUTION - CECIL COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2008-2017 -
Director Flanigan withdrew the resolution approving the Cecil County Solid Waste Management Plan to allow for several changes that need to be made within the text of the plan. The plan will be presented at a future Board meeting.
- OPTION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND GEORGE PORTER -
Director Flanigan presented the Board with an option contract between the Board of County Commissioners and George Porter in the amount of $40,000 for the conveyance of property in fee simple and for the purpose of prescriptive right of maintenance and temporary construction easements. This agreement is necessary for the replacement of the Winch Road Bridge.
Motion to approve the contract agreement was made by Commissioner Tome, seconded by Commissioner Hodge and unanimously carried to approve.
- RESOLUTION INTRODUCTION - DESIGNATE A PORTION OF BELLE HILL ROAD FROM APPLETON ROAD AS A NO THRU TRACTOR TRAILERS -
Director Flanigan introduced a resolution that upon adoption would designate a portion of Belle Hill Road from Appleton Road 3.5 miles east towards MD Route 279 as "NO THRU TRACTOR TRAILERS".
This resolution will be placed as an action item on the Board's agenda at the January 6, 2009 meeting.
- BID AWARD NO. 09-10-53007 - CENTRAL LANDFILL CELL 4 REDEVELOPMENT -
Director Flanigan withdrew the Bid Award for the Central Landfill Cell 4 Redevelopment project for further review.
- BUDGET AMENDMENTS - NOS. 41 - 51 -
Motion was made by Commissioner Demmler, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 41 - 51. 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 held on January 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD.
There being no further business of the County Commissioners, the meeting concluded.
_____________________________ Alfred C. Wein, Jr. County Administrator
Approved:
____________________________ Brian L. Lockhart, President > |