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 – MARCH 2, 1999 –

The minutes were approved as presented.

- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS –

Commissioner Hepbron reported that the Board is still working on the proposal for a sewage system for Carpenter's Point.

Commissioner Kilby advised that the Board went to Perryville Middle School today.

President Bolender reported that the Board took a tour of the HEAT Center in Harford County today.

Last week the Board attended a dinner at the North East Museum.

- MD. ST. POLICE –

Lt. Robert Devers, of the Maryland State Police, appeared before the Board. He advised that they meet with people in the community to discuss various problems. As a part of the process, they will establish a barrack advisory council which is a group of community representatives to come to the barrack and discuss problems on a regular basis. Hopefully, together they can come up with a program to address problems. They will solicit those members from throughout the County.

Lt. Devers advised that they have a memorandum of understanding with the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Kennedy met with Lt. Devers in regard to getting patrol schedules in alignment. They have a combined criminal investigation unit.

The Maryland State Police has a program within the school system for troopers to become involved. They have gotten volunteers to cover all but four schools.

Lt. Devers advised that in 1998 they started the Explorer Program in the high schools which is designed to bring teenagers into the law enforcement arena. Field trips are planned for April to the Maryland State Police Aviation Division, crime lab, training academy, and range.

- PRESENTATION – BAY VIEW ELEMENTARY –

Commissioner Kilby advised that in January the Board went to the Bay View Elementary School and read to the students. She read to Mrs. Lohr's 5th grade class.

Mrs. Lohr advised that Commissioner Kilby excited the students to write. The students are present tonight to read some of their fables.

- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that the CIP hearings are tentatively scheduled for April 19 before the Planning Commission and May 4 before this Board. Copies of the draft are available in the Office of Planning and Zoning.

Mr. Wein reported that the North East River dredging project is scheduled for initiation some time in June.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Mr. Roland Wills discussed problems in Montgomery Oaks and the poor workmanship of the builders.

Ms. Rebecca Demmler stated she feels that items on the agenda should be introduced one week and voted on the next.

Mr. Ron Demmler agreed with Ms. Demmler's suggestion. He stated everyone should be given an opportunity for input.

Mr. Ronald Rae stated the private roads in Carpenter's Point should not be included in the sewerage proposal.

Ms. Grace Comer urged the Board to approve her Public Works Agreement that is on the agenda for tonight for Maybelle Manor.

Ms. Suzan Doordan, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, advised that the County now has a Small Business Development Director, Carolyn Perry. Ms. Perry will assist small businesses coming into the area and will help existing businesses grow.

Ms. Gail Evans stated she agrees with Ms. Demmler's suggestion regarding the agenda.

She asked if anything is being done to help Mr. Wills and was advised that inspectors have been sent to Montgomery Oaks. The Board has also met with the developer.

Ms. Evans asked about the Board that will be appointed in regard to Bainbridge and was advised that the bill has not passed yet.

- 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 appoint Karen E. Harris as Temporary Office Services Assistant at the Central Garage at an hourly rate of $8.35.

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to accept the resignations of Alfredo Rodriguez, Equipment Operator Trainee, effective March 3, 1999, and Timothy A. Adams, Laborer, effective March 22, 1999.

Ms. Anguish described an amendment to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, Article 277-13A, to comply with Section 2-309 (i) (1) (vi), Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, enacted by the Maryland General Assembly. Ms. Anguish explained that the article states "law enforcement personnel", and the County's Policies and Procedures Manual does not. State law supercedes the County's policies. Mr. Anguish stated the intent is to ensure consistency between the State law and the County's manual.

Mr. Dwight Thomey, County Attorney, explained that the Board wants to ensure that the County's policies accurately reflect what is presented in the State law regarding the operation of the Sheriff's Office.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to table a decision on the amendment until March 16, 1999.

- APPOINTMENTS – EMS ADVISORY BD. –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint the following persons as members of the EMS Advisory Board:

Donald E. Poore, 21 Beaston Way, Earleville, MD 21919 Joseph Stapp, 407 Biddle Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Victor J. Costa, 86 Kennedy Blvd., Elkton, MD 21921 John H. Hamilton, IV, 177 Red Wells Camp Rd., North East, MD 21901

Gary R. Bott, P. O. Box 36, Charlestown, MD 21914

Karen Jones, 73 Reservoir Rd., Perryville, MD 21903

Wayne L. Tome, Sr., 302 N. Main St., Port Deposit, MD 21904

Karl A. Reichenbach, 36 Porter Rd., North East, MD 21901

George Kennedy, Jr., 1262 Crystal Beach Rd.,

Earleville, MD 21919

- APPOINTMENT – PLANNING COMMISSION –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint Cathy McNatt, 257 Linton Run Road, Port Deposit, Maryland 21904 as a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of John Krummel, said term expiring August 3, 2001.

- PUBLIC WKS. AGREEMENT – MAYBELLE MANOR –

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board and presented a Public Works Agreement between this Board and James and Grace Comer for a private road and utility systems for Maybelle Manor.

Commissioner Kilby advised that she received a phone call today about the Public Works Agreement in regard to sediment control.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to table a decision on the Public Works Agreement until March 16, 1999.

- NAMING OF PRIVATE RD. – FIESTA WAY –

Mr. Eric Sennstrom, Director of Planning and Zoning, appeared before the Board. He advised that the Office of Planning and Zoning received a request to name a private road. The subject lane is a private driveway that provides access to MD Route 272 for three lots which are located in the Fifth Election District. The co-owners, Nancy Hughes and Amy Argudo, request that the lane be named "Fiesta Way."

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to name the lane "Fiesta Way."

- GROWTH ALLOCATION – CHES. CITY –

Mr. Eric Sennstrom advised that he has received a request from the Town of Chesapeake City for a change in growth allocation for 3.47 acres of land within the town limits from Limited Development Area (LDA) to Intensely Development Area (IDA). This land is contiguous to other IDA designated land within the incorporated limits of Chesapeake City.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the request as described above.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 119 & 120 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 119 and 120. 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.

Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator