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. 15, 1998 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of December 15, 1998, as presented.

- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS –

President Bolender advised that the agenda has been restructured at the request of some citizens last week but that everyone is still required to go to the podium to speak.

Commissioner Kilby reported that there has been concern, especially in her district, about trash alongside of the road.

Commissioner Kilby stated she thanks Elkton and Charlestown for inviting the Board to their town parties.

Commissioner Kilby advised that there has been another accident at the intersection of Red Toad Road and Route 40. A meeting will be held with the Maryland Department of Transportation to discuss that situation.

Commissioner Kilby reported that she participated in the Rocking Reader Program, along with President Bolender.

Commissioner Hepbron advised that the Board presented a Proclamation to Da Hoss last week. He stated he inspected the roof at the Detention Center today.

- MONTHLY TREAS. REPORT –

Ms. Pam Howard, Deputy Treasurer, appeared and presented the monthly report of the Treasurer's Office. A copy of the report is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- REPORT – EMERGENCY SERVICES –

Mr. Frank Muller, Director of Emergency Services, appeared to give a report on his department. He advised that the name of his department was recently changed to "Emergency Services" and consists of 911, EMS, emergency management, technical support services, and risk management. There are 58 employees and 68 volunteer emergency response members. Mr. Muller advised that 911 handles 60,000 calls annually. The response time is ten minutes for 93% of the calls and 12 minutes for 7%. There are about 2500 educational hours annually. Mr. Muller advised that CPR classes have been expanded to the schools. He stated risk management was recently assigned to his department. Mr. Muller reported that there have been 27 fatal automobile accidents this year.

- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS –

Mr. Al Wein reported that a meeting was held with various department heads regarding the video on Montgomery Oaks. It was decided that further investigation is needed, and a report will be forthcoming within the next two weeks.

Mr. Wein advised that he attended a meeting at Bainbridge on December 21 with Commissioner Hepbron in response to a request for expression of interest from the General Services Administration. In December of 1999 the property will be transferred to the State. The State Department of General Services is handling this in cooperation with the U. S. Navy. Interested parties, in their submissions to GSA, must describe the strategy for developing and marketing of the property. They must describe the financial benefit to the State and must disclose experience, qualifications, and previous development experience. Proposals must be submitted to GSA by February 15, 1999.

Mr. Wein reported that effective December 21 the responsibilities for cash collection for all County operations was transferred from the Finance Department to the Treasurer's Office.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Mr. Roland Wills commented on specifications not being met in regard to tree planting in Montgomery Oaks and inspections not being conducted.

Mr. Joe Carabetta asked about the availability of the Sheriff's report and was advised that it is available. He asked about the status of the pipeline and was advised that there is no commitment from this Board concerning the pipeline.

- PERSONNEL ITEMS –

Ms. Linda Anguish, Director of Human Resources, appeared before the Board. Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to reclassify two positions (Office Services Assistant, Grade 3, from the Commissioners' Office and Office Services Specialist, Grade 5, from the Administrator's office) into one position of Administrative Assistant, Grade 6, to support both offices.

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint Christopher J. Vanover as Information Systems Manager, Grade 11, $42,000.

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the following promotions/transfers:

1) John H. Richards, Jr., Roads Division of Public Works, from Temporary Seasonal Laborer, Grade 3, at $8.35 per hour to full-time status, same position and grade, $17,368;

2) Linda S. Bray from Accounting Clerk in the Finance Office, Grade 4, annual salary of $33,051 to Administrative Assistant in the Commissioners' Office, Grade 6, same salary;

3) Tamara Lewis from Temporary Office Services Specialist in the Commissioners' Office, Grade 5, at an hourly salary of $10.62 to the Treasurer's Office, same status, position title, and hourly salary.

- APPOINTMENTS – CARC CITIZEN'S ADV. BD. –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint the following persons as members of the CARC Citizen's Advisory Board for four-year terms, said terms expiring January 1, 2003:

Jeff Williams, 421 Ryan Dr., Rising Sun, MD 21911

James Lawrence, 26 Pogue Ave., P. O. Box 191, Rising Sun, MD 21911

Pete Williams, 555 Baltimore St., Charlestown, MD 21914

Joe Piri, 123 Center Street, Cecilton, MD 21913

Larry Cahall, 340 Cat Swamp Rd., Elkton, MD 21921

Jim Reynolds, 25 Hillside Lane, Perryville, MD 21903

Larry Storke, 302 Hollingsworth Manor, Elkton, MD 21921

James Field, 136 E. High St., Elkton, MD 21921

- APPOINTMENTS – BD. OF PARKS & REC. –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint Deborah Smith, 107 Daniel Bathon Drive, Elkton, MD 21921 and to reappoint Douglas Lort, 401 Park Place, Elkton, MD 21921 as members of the Board of Parks and Recreation for three-year terms, said terms expiring December 31, 2001.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 69 & 70 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 69 and 70. Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- PERPETUAL RD. MAINT. AGREEMENTS –

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board and presented a Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement between this Board, Randall and Susan Strock, and Verman and Tracy Wyant pertaining to property on Old Hilltop Road; also, a Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement between this Board, Randall and Susan Strock, and Randall and Carolyn Crouse pertaining to property on Old Hilltop Road.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreements.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to adjourn.

Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator