Nelson K. Bolender, President
Phyllis E. Kilby, Commissioner
Harry A. Hepbron, 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. 8, 1998 –
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of December 8, 1998, as presented.
- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS –
Commissioner Kilby reminded everyone that December 17 is Da Hoss Day. Tickets are available for the luncheon which will be held at Noon at the Chesapeake Golf Club with a tour of the facility afterwards.
Commissioner Kilby stated she has attended a lot of meetings this past week.
Commissioner Hepbron advised that the Board had a meeting earlier today with all of the department heads.
President Bolender reported that the meeting with the department heads was very impressive. He feels that this is a fine group who are interested in doing the best possible job for the County.
- PERSONNEL ITEMS –
Ms. Linda Anguish, Director of Human Resources, appeared before the Board. Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to:
1) adopt a job specification for Captain of Law Enforcement;
2) adopt a Resolution to revise the Cecil County Code, Article VI, Unclassified Positions (copy incorporated);
3) approve the closing of the Court House for business at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, and Thursday, December 31.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Fern F. Pierce, Homemaker/Shopping Associate in the Department of Aging, effective January 15, 1999.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron,
seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the
reclassification of Steven A. Bello, Mechanic in Vehicle and Equipment
Maintenance, from $25,119.74 to the new minimum of a Grade 7, $26,249.60,
effective December 7, 1998, after attaining CDLA requirement for position.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron,
seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint Eudena W.
Haley as Temporary Volunteer Coordinator at the HELP Center at an hourly rate of
$10.62, Grade 5.
- APPOINTMENTS – FAMILY RESOURCE BD. –
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and
unanimously carried to appoint Eva J. Addis, 304 Hermitage Drive, Elkton,
Maryland 21921 and Peter Williams, P. O. Box 66, Charlestown, Maryland 21914 as
members of the Family Resource Board for two-year terms, said terms expiring
December 15, 2000; also, to appoint Angie Barnett to represent County
government.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 65-68 –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and
unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 65-68. Copies of the Budget
Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- TOURISM AWARDS –
The Board presented two appreciation awards for Tourism's 1998 corporate
partners. The first award was presented to Greg Anderson and Dan Schneckenburger,
of Montell USA, a sponsor of the Historic Driving Tour/Volume One ($2,000
sponsor) and winner of the "Best New Tourism Product of the Year" at
the Governor's Conference on Tourism.
The other award was presented to John Denver, Tim Smith, Jim Reynolds, and
Ken Gates, of Connectiv, a "Major Corporate Partner of the Year", who
is a $5,000 sponsor of the 1998 Calendar of Events and significantly helped
strengthen the ability to promote Cecil County as a wonderful tourist
destination.
- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS –
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that a Court House Space Committee
has been established to review the current situation within the Court House in
regard to office space. The members are Frank Muller, Pat Conway, Earl Bradford,
Phil Giesing, and Anna Moore.
Mr. Wein announced that the Board will meet on January 12, 1999, at the
Perryville Town Hall and on February 9, 1999, at the North East Library.
On the fourth Tuesday of each month the meeting will be held in Courtroom 3
due to the Board of Appeals meeting in Courtroom 1.
Mr. Wein advised that department heads have reviewed Mr. Roland Will's video.
They will be meeting within the next week to discuss the video in more detail
and make recommendations to the Board.
The budget packets will be sent out by the first week in January.
Mr. Wein advised that the CIP Committee has met. They will hold their second
meeting next week with applicable agencies.
- PUBLIC COMMENT –
Mr. Ron Demmler stated the agenda does not give the public any advance notice
of what the Board will vote on, especially Public Works Agreements. He asked if
this will be the standard format and was advised that the Board will discuss the
matter.
Mr. Ronald Rae stated he is glad that the Finance Office and Treasurer's
Office will be kept separate. He suggested staggered terms when the Board is
increased to five Commissioners. He feels the highest paid person in County
government should be the Administrator.
Mr. Joe Carabetta commented on the format of the agenda. He inquired about
plans to address the $2 million shortfall in the Roads budget. Mr. Carabetta
asked about the Board's position on the cogeneration plant in Perryville, and
Commissioner Kilby advised that there is another proposal for that site.
Ms. Rebecca Demmler discussed moving the Finance Department back under the
Treasurer. The Board advised that they are seeking advice before making a final
decision on the Finance Department.
Mr. Tom Hamilton asked about posting the minutes on the Internet.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and
unanimously carried to adjourn.
Alfred C. Wein, Jr. APPROVED:
County Administrator
Nelson K. Bolender, President