MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
January 8, 2002
The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session in their office at 107 North Street, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, January 8, 2002. The following members of the Board were present:
Nelson K. Bolender, President
Harry A. Hepbron, Commissioner
Phyllis Kilby, 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.
- MINUTES – DEC. 18, 2001 –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of December 18, 2001, as corrected.
- COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS –
Commissioner Kilby reported that she attended the agricultural legislative luncheon at Cecil Community College last week.
She advised that the Cecil Leadership Institute applications are due by January 16.
Commissioner Kilby also advised of a scholarship program that is available for people planning to attend graduate school.
- ANNUAL REPORT – COMMISSION FOR WOMEN –
Ms. Dianna Detwiler, of the Commission for Women, presented their annual report. She stated their mission is to raise awareness of issues affecting women and families and to advocate for women in order to assist them in attaining the best quality of life for themselves and their families. The Commission has focused on outreach activities and has expanded their partnerships with other community groups.
In partnership with the Cecil Whig, they planned and executed the Trailblazers award honoring the outstanding contributions of Sally Cairns.
Ms. Detwiler advised that the second annual Girl’s Conference was held on November 17, and there were 75 participants this year.
It was decided that they needed a Friends of the Cecil County Commission for Women to receive and disburse funds, and they secured incorporation of a six-member 501C3 Board.
Funding was received from the County Commissioners in the amount of $2,500.
The Commission has expanded partnerships and representation on County committees. They are represented on the Health Department’s Perinatal/Child Death Review Community Action Team, Union Hospital’s Community Strategic Planning Committee, and the Cecil County Art’s Council. The Commission has also supported the Health Department Victim’s of Crime Act grant application and will partner with them in providing outreach presentations to groups of women on domestic violence.
Ms. Detwiler stated they produced and distributed a newsletter.
She advised of the activities that are planned for 2002. They hope to continue to co-sponsor the Trailblazers award. The Commission will also plan and execute the third annual Girls Conference and consider adding a mentoring component and scholarship award. They will include the Trailblazer recipient as a speaker at the Girls Conference and hope to include the girls in the Trailblazers award ceremony. They would like to have three community receptions/presentations to secure information from women, to educate the community about the Commission for Women, and to provide pertinent information. They are to include a workshop on protecting children from internet exploitation, sponsoring with the Art’s Council an exhibit of works by or about women, and sponsoring with the Health Department presentations on domestic violence.
Ms. Detwiler advised that they hope to accomplish the following: expand their mailing list and publish a newsletter quarterly, identify local women’s groups and include participants on mailing list, update website and brochure, attempt to get representation of Maryland Women’s Commission Board, support legislative agenda for Maryland Women, and work with the Health Department Task Force on targeted activities.
Relative to finances, Ms. Detwiler advised that they received $5,650 in revenue, most of which was allocated for the Girls Conference, and they have $782.54 remaining.
- REAPPOINTMENT – BD. OF PKS. & REC. –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to reappoint Deborah Smith, 107 Daniel Bathon Drive, Elkton, Maryland 21921 as a member of the Board of Parks and Recreation for a three-year term, said term expiring December 31, 2004.
- PERSONNEL ITEMS –
Ms. Donna Nichols, Director of Human Resources, presented the personnel items. Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint Roy Bates, Operator Trainee, Water & Wastewater, $21,153.60 (Grade 4); also, to appoint Paul P. Ramey, Sr., Equipment Operator I, Solid Waste, $20,530 (Grade 4) – Must obtain GED within six months of hire date.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the transfer of Harold M. Riale, Jr., Laborer at the Solid Waste Division to Laborer at the Roads Division (Sign Shop), same salary of $18,075 (Grade 3) – Must obtain CDL within six months of hire date.
- BID – BUS WRAPS –
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, recommended that the bid for bus wraps for the Department of Aging be awarded to Griffon Displays, Inc. for the sum of $25,600. He advised that this is for the new transportation graphics on five Department of Aging buses.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid to Griffon Displays, Inc.
- AGREEMENT – TIM PLASTICS –
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, presented an Agreement between Tim Plastics, L.P. and this Board. This Agreement is the result of discussions between the Office of Economic Development and Tim Plastics involving a site plan approval for seven new warehouse buildings on their 13.53 acre site located on the n/s of Route 40 west of North East.
Mr. Wein explained that the Board’s execution of this Agreement will provide for the deferral of demolition of an existing structure conditioned upon its demolition occurring prior to the issuance of a building permit for the sixth building planned for the site.
Currently, the primary electric service for this site is within this existing structure, and Tim Plastics desires to defer the cost of a new electrical service to a later time.
The Agreement further stipulates that upon receipt and acceptance of As-built drawings for the newly constructed stormwater management pond that the Department of Public Works will release the bond for the pond.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- RESOLUTION – GRANT APPLICATION TO MD EC. DEV. ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY & FUND (MEDAAF) –
Mr. Maurice Brown, of the Office of Economic Development, presented a Resolution authorizing the Office of Economic Development to make application to MEDAAF for a matching grant of $86,931.96, which will provide the County’s Revolving Loan Fund with additional capital in the amount of $173,863.92, thereby bringing the total capitalization of the Fund to $454,659.80.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the Resolution. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- DEED – BUTLER –
Mr. Matt Carter, Director of Public Works, presented a Deed with Ernest E. Butler to accept Joe Meltz Road in Butler’s Crossing, Section I, into the County road system.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Deed.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 87 & 88 –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 87 and 88. Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to adjourn.
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Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator
APPROVED:
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Nelson K. Bolender, President