MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
June 6, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session in their office at the County Office Building, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 6, 2000. The following members of the Board were present:
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 2:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
- MINUTES – MAY 16 & 23, 2000-
The minutes of May 16 and 23, 2000, were approved as written.
- COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS –
Commissioner Kilby reported that she attended the senior awards ceremony at Rising Sun High School last week. She explained that the Board gives a scholarship to Cecil Community College to one graduating senior from each high school.
Commissioner Kilby also expressed congratulations to the Rising Sun baseball team for State championship.
Commissioner Hepbron reported that he presented a scholarship at the School of Technology.
He also attended a ceremony in North East to honor the veterans.
Commissioner Hepbron advised that he attended Arbor Day services and the dedication of playground equipment at Charlestown.
Commissioner Hepbron reported that he was the guest speaker at the Elkton Rotary Club.
He advised that he graduated from the Academy for Excellence at the University of Maryland.
President Bolender reported that he presented a scholarship at Elkton High School, and this week he will present one at Bohemia Manor High School.
He advised that the Board participated in the parade at the Sunfest in Rising Sun.
President Bolender reported that the Board attended an awards ceremony for employees with perfect attendance.
President Bolender advised that the County received $146,231 from the Department of Business and Economic Development for workforce training grants to seven Cecil County companies.
- PROCLAMATION – SICKLE CELL ANEMIA MONTH –
The Board presented a Proclamation to Ms. Betty Johnson proclaiming the month of June as Sickle Cell Anemia Month.
- PRESENTATION OF BOOK –
Mr. Ron Edwards, Chairman of Cecil Historic Trust, and Ms. Eloise Davis appeared to present “At the Head of the Bay” books to the Board.
Ms. Davis advised that Cecil Historic Trust is a branch of the Maryland Historic Trust. A committee has been working on publishing a book for over 20 years, and in 1996 the Cecil Historic Trust published these books.
- PRESENTATION – ARMY ALLIANCE –
Mr. Bill Richardson, of the Army Alliance, appeared to present the Board with a certificate acknowledging the support that they have given to the Army Alliance. Mr. Richardson stated Army Alliance is an organization dedicated to supporting Aberdeen Proving Ground.
- PRESENTATION – DIRECTIONS MENTORING PROGRAM –
Ms. Heather Ewing, of the Directions Mentoring Program, appeared to give a presentation on the Directions Mentoring Program which began 1˝ years ago as a result of a community needs assessment that showed there was a need for positive adult influences on the lives of kids. The program became a part of Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services in July. Ms. Ewing advised that they recruit volunteer adults to work with kids for two hours a week on an individual basis. Once a month there is a group activity. They have 12 volunteer mentors working with 14 kids. There is a waiting list of 25 kids. Ms. Ewing stated mentoring is proven to work. It helps to raise goals, improve grades, and provides a better relationship with parents and peers. It is the only Countywide volunteer mentoring program available.
- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS –
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that the next public session will be on June 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Office.
- PUBLIC COMMENT –
Mr. Pat Ulrich thanked the Board for their efforts and the job that was done in the Winding Brook area.
- 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 resignation of Constance N. Seale, Equipment Operator I in Roads, effective June 6, 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) Kelly K. Cover, temporary Children’s Counselor, Domestic Violence Shelter, $21.00/hour;
2) Erin Hurley, temporary seasonal employee, Parks and Recreation, $8.00/hour;
3) Terrie E. Strohecker, part-time temporary employee for Parks and Recreation, to be compensated from the fees associated with the Arts & Crafts Program;
4) Jackie McCraw, Jr., Van Driver, Department of Aging, $17,721.60 (Grade 3).
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the promotion of Ronald A. Fish from Water and Wastewater Operator Trainee, $20,507.14 (Grade 4) to Water and Wastewater Operator I, $24,772.80 (Grade 6), effective June 7, 2000.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve a personal leave of absence without pay for Anna M. Foster, Parks and Recreation Office Services Assistant, effective June 21, 2000, for two months. She will return to work on a part-time basis.
- APPOINTMENTS – EMS ADV. BD. –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint Mr. Alan L. Sexton, Thiokol, Mr. Ron Graybeal, Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, and Mr. Gary A. Griffith, Powell, LTD, Realtors, as members of the EMS Advisory Board. Their terms will expire in January, 2003.
- CECILTON ANNEX – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING & DEED –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between this Board and the Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Cecilton to permit the transfer of the Cecilton Annex Building on Route 213 in Cecilton to the Town from the Board of Education; also, to approve a deed between the Board of Education, this Board, and the Mayor and Council of the Town of Cecilton.
- NORTH EAST LITTLE LEAGUE PARK – LEASE & MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT –
Mr. Ed Slicer, Parks and Recreation Manager, and Mr. Daniel Stubbs, President of the North East Little League, appeared and presented the North East Little League Park Lease and Management Agreement. Mr. Slicer stated the purpose is to continue the relation between the County and the Little League. It allows the Park, which is owned by the North East Little League, to receive Program Open Space funding for improvements. Mr. Slicer stated the current agreement expires, and it needs to be extended.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Lease and Management Agreement. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- BID – ROADWAY SIGNS –
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that bids were received for roadway signs for the Roads Department. Rocal, Inc. was the low bidder but could not meet the delivery requirement of 30 days. Therefore, the Department of Public Works recommends that the bid be awarded to Shannon Baum.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid for roadway signs to Shannon Baum.
- PERPETUAL RD. MAINT. AGREEMENT –
Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, presented a Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement between this Board, Robert D. and Virona Palmer, Terry L. and Janet V. Devonshire, and Robert T. and Brenda G. Graybeal.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 143-148 & BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 5 FOR BD. OF EDUCATION –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendments Nos. 143-148; as well as Budget Amendment No. 5 for the Board of Education. Copies of Budget Amendment Nos. 143-148 are incorporated as a part of these minutes.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to adjourn.
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Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator
APPROVED:
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Nelson K. Bolender, President