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 – APRIL 20, 1999 –

The minutes of April 20, 1999, were approved as written.

- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS –

Commissioner Kilby reported that she attended a luncheon for volunteers at the library and March for Parks on April 25 at the Fair Hill Nature Center. She commented on the importance of volunteers.

Commissioner Hepbron stated he participated in the parade in Cecilton.

President Bolender advised that the proposed budget will be available on April 30. Also, the SPCA audit for 1998 will be available in the Commissioners' Office tomorrow.

- PROCLAMATION – MENTORING MONTH –

The Board proclaimed April as Mentoring Month in Cecil County.

- REPORT – LIBRARY –

Ms. Linda Brammer, Administrator, Cecil County Public Library, appeared to give a report on the activities at the library. During the last year there were 163 volunteers who contributed over 9,000 hours to the library.

There is a new strategic plan for the library, and the theme of it is "Count on Us". There are 47,000 registered cardholders who made about 200,000 visits to library branches in the past year and borrowed over 600,000 items.

Ms. Lee O'Brien gave an overview of the library computer program. Technology has been updated throughout all branches. They also have a new circulation and catalog system. The automation process began in 1998. Ms. O'Brien stated they have purchased 43 new public access computers and 29 for staff. Citizens have access to the library catalog from home if they have access to the worldwide web. There are some new types of uses that forthcoming. In the next month citizens should be able to access their accounts. Also, they plan to open an electronic branch.

Ms. O'Brien advised that training is provided for people who need to access the technology. They also have Internet classes.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Ms. Beverly Russell thanked the Board for the action that was taken on the mixed loads that will be taken to the landfill on May 8 for cleanup day in her area.

Ms. Russell advised that Relay for Life will be held on June 18 and 19.

She hopes that all previous information is taken care of before the Board signs agreements.

Mr. Jim Crouse, of the Government Relations Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, encouraged the Board to maintain the tax rate at its current rate. He advised that they want to stay involved in government.

Mr. Crouse stated Union Hospital recently held a luncheon for 98 volunteers. They have 400-500 volunteers. Mr. Crouse feels volunteers are vital to the success of all organizations.

Ms. Gail Evans stated all departments have been prompt with providing information.

In regard to the SPCA audit, Ms. Evans requested that the last three years be made available.

- 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 accept the following resignations:

1) Chris M. Temple, Equipment Operator I, effective April 22, 1999;

2) John H. Richards, Laborer, effective April 22, 1999;

3) Charles L. Parker, III, on-call Victims Advocate, effective May 1, 1999.

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

1) Roy T. Hill as Laborer for the Bridge Crew in the Roads Department at an annual salary of $17,368.00, Grade 3;

2) Stephen L. O'Dell as Laborer in Solid Waste at an annual salary of $17,368.00, Grade 3;

3) Joseph H. Eggers, IV as Laborer in Solid Waste at an annual salary of $17,368.00, Grade 3, to replace Carl H. Honaker, who was appointed as a Laborer earlier this month but did not accept the position.

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the transfer of Jettie I. Leffew from Substitute House Manager to part-time House Manager to remain at an hourly rate of $8.35, Grade 3.

- APPOINTMENT – DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERV. BD. –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint Alice Clark, P. O. Box 47, Port Deposit, Maryland 21904 as a member of the Department of Social Services Board to fill the unexpired term of Monolyn Gaddy, said term expiring June 30, 2001.

- ETHICS COMMISSION –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Richard Jackson from the Ethics Commission; also, to appoint Dawn Schwartz, 306 Park Circle, Elkton, Maryland 21921 as a member of the Ethics Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Jackson, said term expiring April 3, 2001.

- PUBLIC WKS. AGREEMENT – WHITAKER WOODS –

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, appeared and presented a Public Works Agreement for sanitary sewer between this Board and Lambdin Development L.L.C. for Whitaker Woods, Phase I.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Public Works Agreement.

- AGREEMENT – FITZGERALD'S AUTO SALVAGE –

Mr. Orr presented an Agreement between this Board and Fitzgerald's Auto Salvage, Inc. for the purchase and removal of recyclable scrap metal from the landfill.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 162-165 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 162-165. Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that in accordance with previous discussions with the Board effective this date budget amendments involving transfers between objects within the same fund will be handled administratively. Transfers between funds will still come before the Board.

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

Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator