The Board of CountyCommissioners of Cecil County met in regular session in their office at the County Office Building, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 20, 2000. following members of the Board were present:Nelson K. Bolender, President
Harry A. Hepbron, Commissioner
Phyllis Kilby, Commissionerconstituting a full Board.
The meeting was called to order by President Bolender at 2:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
- MINUTES - JUNE 6 & 15, 2000 -
The minutes of June 6 and 15, 2000, were approved as written.
- PROGRAM OPEN SPACE PROJECT - TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN -
A public hearing was held on a Program Open Space application for the Town of Charlestown for purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Fair Green Park, Market Street, Bladen Street, and Black Avenue, Charlestown.
Mr. Edward W. Slicer, Jr., Parks and Recreation Manager, and Mr. Stan Hearne, Town Administrator of Charlestown, appeared for the public hearing. Mr. Slicer advised that this project will include new playground equipment. It includes a ship theme play structure. Also included are new basketball goals, benches, and sand and water activity center.
The estimated cost of the project is $89,535.00 with $50,000 funded by Program Open Space and $39,535.00 from the Town of Charlestown.
Mr. Hearne stated this playground is a ship theme because there is a ship in the Town seal.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Program Open Space application.
- AG. PRES. DIST. - MCNATT & LONG -
A public hearing was held on the application of Harvey F. McNatt, Jr. and Walter and Linda Long to establish a 178.42-acre parcel as an Agricultural Preservation District at Memory Acres, 1623 Theodore Road, Rising Sun, MD, Fifth Election District, zoned Northern Agricultural Residential (NAR).
Ms. Sandra Edwards, of the Office of Planning and zoning, advised that the owners have revised the acreage to 158.42. They are withholding 20 acres for future financial security. Ms. Edwards stated the application meets the Program's minimum qualifying criteria.
Both the Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to recommend to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation that the application of Harvey F. McNatt, Jr. and Walter and Linda Long for an Agricultural Preservation District be approved.
- PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENTS TO 1993 MASTER WATER & SEWER PLAN -
A public hearing was held on two proposed amendments to the 1993 Master Water and Sewer Plan. The amendments would modify the Existing Conditions and Proposed Facilities section to reflect the proposed construction of the Cinnamon Woods Manufactured Home Park water and sewer collection, distribution and treatment facilities and to correctly represent the design flow of the Meadowview Wastewater Treatment Plant as 700,000 gallons per day.
Mr. Matt Carter, of the Department of Public Works, read a Resolution relative to Cinnamon Woods Manufactured Home Park to reflect the private water and wastewater treatment systems that are part of the Park design in the Master Water and Sewer Plan for the County.
Mr. Peter Tolliver, attorney, appeared representing Bill Webb and David Harris, who are adjacent property owners. He referred to the section of the Resolution that states "the Cecil County Planning Commission granted final approval for the Cinnamon Woods Manufactured Home Park, Phase 1, on April 17, 2000." Mr. Tolliver stated this was conditional approval. From this ruling, an appeal has been taken to the Circuit Court. Mr. Tolliver advised that 62 modular home sites are being placed on a 7.5-acre parcel. This is a Rural Conservation District, and the zoning is MH.
Mr. Tolliver advised that the Public Service Commission is reviewing regulations to determine if they should authorize this water and sewer program. He stated there is no sewer or water on the property, and there is a problem with the fire code.
Mr. Tolliver stated Mr. Webb is concerned about effluent from this site reaching his property. He wants thorough review from all agencies. Mr. Tolliver recommended that the Board wait until a decision is rendered by the Circuit Court as to whether this development is proper.
Mr. Carter advised that the water and wastewater facilities have been reviewed by the Maryland Department of the Environment, and they issued permits for those facilities. The Department of Public Works has done a secondary review of the facilities.
Mr. Tolliver suggested that review be done by other agencies at the State level.
Mr. Dave Harris requested that the Board disapprove this project. He inquired as to the capacity of the facility that the Catalyst Group wants to operate and was informed by Mr. Carter that it is 44,000 gallons per day. Mr. Harris expressed concern about changing the character of the area.
Mr. Tolliver advised the Board that the advertisement should have been placed in the newspaper for two consecutive weeks.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to table a decision on the amendments to the 1993 Master Water and Sewer Plan.
- COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS -
Commissioner Kilby reported that she had the opportunity to speak to two fifth grade graduation classes. She stated the awards were outstanding, and it was a positive experience.
- TREAS. REPORT -
Ms. Pam Howard, Treasurer, appeared and presented the Treasurer's report as of May 31, 2000. A copy of the report is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
Ms. Howard advised that 318 properties were sold at the recent tax sale.
- PRESENTATION - CERT. OF RECOGNITION -
The Board presented a Certificate of Recognition to Alison Kinney, who is the recipient of the Governor's Counsel Award for Outstanding Case Worker for the State for 2000.
- PRESENTATION - CERT. OF RECOGNITION -
The Board presented a Certificate of Recognition to John and Renie Poole for their tireless efforts in sponsoring the design and setup of the Cecil County Tourism Website.
- KICK-OFF - CECIL'S MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON -
Mr. Tom Lofland, of Peoples Bank, Mr. Dell Foxx, of County Bank, and Mr. Andy Barbin, of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club, appeared for the kick-off for Cecil's Most Beautiful Person. Mr. Foxx stated this a wonderful program that brings forth so many unsung heroes in the County. Mr. Lofland encouraged all residents to submit a nomination form. He said it is volunteers that make all of our successes come true. Mr. Barbin, owner of the Blue Heron Restaurant, advised that he will host the event for Cecil's Most Beautiful Person on September 12. He will help coordinate donations by other restaurants and florists.
- PRESENTATION - COPS IN SCHOOLS -
Mr. Step Mika, of the Board of Education, and Corporal Scott Adams and Chief Deputy Terry Pinder, of the Sheriff's Department, appeared to give a presentation on "Cops in Schools."
Mr. Mika advised that he is the liaison between the Sheriff's Department and the Board of Education for this project. The unit came into existence in August, 1999, with a written agreement between the Public Schools, the Commissioners' Office, and the Sheriff's Office. Mr. Mika stated the purpose of the deputies in schools unit is to present a highly visible law enforcement presence on County school campuses in order to deter criminal behavior and act upon crimes which may occur at assigned schools. The unit is designed to act as a proactive one to intervene in order to reduce crimes on assigned school campuses. The unit will function in cooperation with the Public Schools to provide a safe learning environment throughout all campuses in which deputies are assigned.
Mr. Mika stated the schools were divided among three deputies and a supervisor. The three regions are Bohemia Manor Middle/High, Cherry Hill Middle, and feeder schools; North East High, Rising Sun High, and feeder schools; and Perryville High, Perryville Middle, School of Technology, and feeder schools. The major responsibilities are daily presence in the secondary schools, presence in the feeder schools upon request and availability, and DARE in assigned middle schools.
Corporal Adams advised that 767 sixth grade students received drug abuse resistance education. Other duties are daily contact with students and staff members, K9 scans to deter drug activity, and attending after-school functions, radar in school zones, school bus detail, safety presentations in elementary schools, and staff development presentations.
Corporal Adams also presented arrest statistics for 1999-2000.
Mr. Mika stated he believes a full-time officer in each of the three high schools would be beneficial. He requested that two additional officers be assigned to this unit.
Chief Deputy Pinder commented on the value of the program and stated the Board deserves a lot of credit for implementing the program. He advised that the Sheriff's Department will work cooperatively with the Board of Education.
- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS -
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, announced that the next public session will be on July 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Office.
- PUBLIC COMMENT -
Ms. Paula Gilley, of the Cecil County Board of Realtors, advised that they are willing to provide volunteers to fill positions on any committees.
Mr. Roland Wills stated he needed some clarification on some answers to questions that were posed to the Planning Commission by the residents of Montgomery Oaks.
- APPOINTMENT - BD. OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to reappoint Bradford Dawkins, 1679 Augustine Herman Highway, Elkton, MD 21921 as a member of the Board of License Commissioners for a three-year term, said term to expire June 30, 2003.
- APPOINTMENTS - DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERV. BD. -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint the following persons as members of the Department of Social Services Board:
Dwight Hair, 118 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921 - To fill the unexpired term of Suzanne Schunk, said term expiring June 30, 2001
Randolph Bailey, 107 Black Oak Drive, Elkton, MD 21921 - three-year term to expire June 30, 2003
Judy Cox, 28 N. Queen Street, Box 460, Rising Sun, MD 21911 - reappointment to three-year term to expire June 30, 2003.
- REAPPOINTMENTS - BD. OF TRUSTEES OF UPPER SHORE MENTAL HEALTH CTR. -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to reappoint Barbara Gilden, 1214 Cedar Corner Road, Perryville, MD 21903 and Elton G. Grunden, 133 Mike Court, Elkton, MD 21921 as members of the Board of Trustees of Upper Shore Mental Health Center for a four-year term, said term to expire September 15, 2004.
- APPOINTMENTS - CECIL CO. MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint the following persons as members of Cecil County Mental Health Partnerships for a three-year term, said term expiring July 1, 2003:
Carl Zeisberg, 520 Elk Mills Road, P. O. Box 45, Elk Mills, MD 21920
Martin E. Gibbs, 109 Milburn Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Dawn Lewis, 110 Abbott Drive, Elkton, MD 21921
Maureen Kilby, P. O. Box 544, Rising Sun, MD 21911
Jane Fingerhut, 324 Old Bayview Road #5, North East, MD 21901
Norman Le Tiecq, 136 Hollingsworth Manor, Elkton, MD 21921
Joanne Magness, P. O. Box 500, 572 Baltimore Street, Charlestown, MD 21914
Dr. Frederick H. Martin, Perry Point V.A. Medical Center, Perry Point, MD 21902
- APPOINTMENTS - EDC -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint the following persons as members of the Economic Development Commission, terms expiring June 30, 2001:
John Burkley, John K. Burkley Co., 190 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
James L. Butkiewicz, 3 Dare Drive, Glen Farms, Elkton, MD 21921
Jeanette Hillyer, 14 Jackson Park Road, Port Deposit, MD 21904
David Green, Fair Hill Auto Center, 5893 Telegraph Road, Elkton, MD 21921
Woody Jackson, Jackson Marine Sales, P. O. Box 483, North East, MD 21901
Sandy Patel, Tim Plastics, Inc. P. O. Box V, North East, MD 21901
Richard Towner, AAA Mid Atlantic, P. O. Box 980, Elkton, MD 21922
William Harris, P. O. Box 491, Cecilton, MD 21913
Bruce Yerkes, P. O. Box 1279, Elkton, MD 21921
Mayor John Bunnell, Town of Cecilton, P. O. Box 317, Cecilton, MD 21913
Commissioner Joseph Letts, Sr., Town of Charlestown, P.O. Box 154, Charlestown, MD 21914
Wayne Hill, Town of Chesapeake City, P. O. Box 205, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
Lewis George, Administrator, Town of Elkton, P. O. Box 157, Elkton, MD 21921
Melissa Cook-McKenzie, Administrator, Town of North East, P. O. Box 528, North East, MD 21901
Commissioner Wilma Denton, Town of Perryville, P. O. Box 773, Perryville, MD 21903
Councilman Donald Poist, Town of Port Deposit, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904
Jeff Williams, Administrator, Town of Rising Sun, P.O. Box 456, Rising Sun, MD 21911
Pat Ulrich, 251 5. Bridge Street, Elkton, MD 21921
- APPOINTMENTS - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WKS. SUBCOMMITTEES -
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint the following persons to the Department of Public Works Subcommittees for a one-year term to expire July 1, 2001:
Committee Facilitator - Matheu Carter, Dept. of Public Works, Court House, 129 B. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Alternate - Fred Orr, Dept. of Public Works, Court House, 129 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Road and Utilities:
Gary Page, Dept. of Public Works, Court House, 129 B. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
James A. Ryan, Ryan Engineering, Main & Mount Streets, Rising Sun, MD 21911
David Dodge, 208 North Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Michael Winslow, 405 Frist Road, Cobra, MD 21917
Bud Felty, McCrone, Inc., 118 North Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Michael McAllister, 103 Courthouse Plaza, Elkton, MD 21921
Michael Pugh, 117 North Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint the following persons as members of the Environmental Subcommittee:
Eric Webberking, Dept. of Public Works, Court House, 129 B. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
David C. Strouss, McCrone, Inc., 118 North Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Lindsay Tulloch, Cecil Soil Conservation, 105 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite B-3, Elkton, MD 21921
Rob Jones, Fred Ward & Assoc., S S. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Faron Pyles, Northern Bay Land Planning, 61 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911
Jim Lambdin, Lambdin Dev. Prop., P. 0. Box 676, Bel Air, MD 21014
William W. Jeanes, Jr., 1000 Cherry Grove Road, Earleville, MD 21919
Vance Fields, 66 Crows Foot Drive, North East, MD 21901
- 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) Robert A. Horton, Jr., Operator I, Water & Wastewater, effective June 9, 2000;
2) Carroll E. Dorsey, Jr., Laborer, Roads, effective May 23, 2000;
3) Larry C. Storke, on-call Coordinator of Emergency Services, effective June 30, 2000.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the following appointments:
1) Theodore J. Hermanns, Jr., Equipment Operator I, Solid Waste Division, $20,530.00 (Grade 4);
2) Kevin K. Haley, Equipment Operator, Roads, $20,530.00 (Grade 4);
3) Kenneth P. Smith, Dispatcher II, Emergency Services, $25,100.00 (Grade 5P);
4) Rebecca S. Collins, Temporary Seasonal Worker, Human Resources, $8.00 (Grade 2);
5) Susan M. Price, Children's Counselor, Domestic Violence, $30,630.00 (Grade 8); 6) Margaret Holter ($525 for two weeks) and Lynn Munzert ($788 for three weeks), Safetyville Instructors;
7) Nicole R. Thrift, on-call Babysitter, Domestic Violence Shelter, $10.00/hour (Grade 2).
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the reclassification of Kevin T. Rea from Laborer at $18,062.72 (Grade 3) to Equipment Operator Trainee at $18,604.61 (Grade 3), effective June 6, 2000. Mr. Rea obtained his CDL-B driver's license.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve a waiver of 20 hours of annual leave to be carried into FY01 and to be used by October 1, 2000, for Stephen P. Atwater, Medic in Emergency Medical Services.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the following amendments to the County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual:
1) Article XII, Section A277-42, Benefits while on long-term sick leave - ADD . . . salary increases shall cease until the employee returns to active work with the County;
2) Article XVII, Section A277-61 Military Leave - Change effective date to July 1, 2000; the employee must submit a copy of his/her gross earnings from the military within 30 days of the leave in order to be paid any difference from the County for such leave.
3) Article XXV: Drug-Free Work Place - add reference to the Sheriff's Office policy.
- RESOLUTION & AGREEMENT - PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC. -
Mr. Paul Gilbert, Director of Economic Development, presented a Resolution and Agreement between this Board and Performance Food Group, Inc. relative to a tax credit for Performance Food Group.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the Resolution and Agreement. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - WEATHERIZATION PROVIDER -
Mr. David Mahaney, Director of Housing and Community Development, presented a Subrecipient Agreement between this Board and Maryland Energy Conservation, Inc. which will appoint Maryland Energy Conservation, Inc. as the Weatherization provider.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Subrecipient Agreement.
- BID ROADWAY PIPE -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid for roadway pipe to American Home and Hardware. They are a local vendor, and the "local preference policy" of 6% was applied using current local policies.
- BID - BOTTLED WATER SUPPLIES -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid for bottled water supplies to McKesson Water Products Company.
- BID - TRACTOR/TRUCK LEASE -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid for a tractor/truck (10-wheeler with 5th wheel) to M & L GMC Volvo Truck Center with a three-year lease with $1.00 buy-out at the end of the term.
- RESOLUTION - WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR CINNAMON WOODS -
Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, presented a Resolution granting approval for Ms. Donna Costango to be the plant operator for the water and wastewater facilities at the Cinnamon Woods Manufactured Home Park.
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.
- PUBLIC WKS. AGREEMENT - SUNNYBROOK -
Mr. Fred Orr presented a Public Works Agreement between this Board and CEC, LLC pertaining to 1,436.24' of Woodcrest Circle in the subdivision known as Section 3 of Sunnybrook in the Second Election District.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Public Works Agreement.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 149-154 & BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR BD. OF EDUCATION -
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 149-154 and Budget Amendment No. 4 for the Board of Education's FY00 school construction budget.
Copies of Budget Amendment Nos. 149-154 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 AdministratorAPPROVED:
Nelson K. Bolender, President