The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session at the Perryville Town Hall, Perryville, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 16, 1999. 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 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

- MINUTES – NOV. 2, 1999 –

The minutes of November 2, 1999, were approved as written.

- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS –

Commissioner Kilby reported that she was a speaker at the GED graduation at Cecil Community College this past weekend.

Commissioner Kilby advised that the County is participating in America's Promise, and someone will be working to gather resources for children and youth.

Commissioner Hepbron advised that he attended the Veterans Day ceremony in Elkton.

President Bolender reported that he also attended the Veterans Day ceremony.

President Bolender advised that he attended a meeting of the Elkton Branch of the Maryland Historical Society. They purchased the mansion at Elk Landing and hope to open it as a tourist attraction.

- TREAS. REPORT –

Miss Pam Howard, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer's report as of October 31, 1999. A copy of the report is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- REPORT – CECIL LAND TRUST –

Ms. Pam Messer appeared to report on Cecil Land Trust, a nonprofit organization in the County. They have met with many property owners in the County in regard to options available to protect their property. Ms. Messer advised that there are two rural legacy areas within Cecil County, the Fair Hill area and Sassafras area. Their services are available to every landowner and all citizens of the County. Last year, the Maryland Department of Public Works approved a grant for the County to obtain conservation easements within the Fair Hill Rural Legacy area. Ms. Messer advised that they will seek funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations. She requested that the Board join in that support.

- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, reported that the CIP Committee accelerated their review process to be more in sync with the Board of Education's process. The CIP has been presented to the Planning Commission. They will forward their recommendations to the County Commissioners for their public meeting on November 30.

Mr. Wein advised that the next Board meeting will be on December 7 in Courtroom 1.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Mr. V. Ellerton inquired about the status of the overtime budget for the Sheriff's Office and was advised that the Board has met with the Sheriff regarding the matter.

Mr. Ellerton also asked about previous studies relative to the damming of the Elk Creek.

Mr. Joe Carabetta, who is on the APG Range Fire Advisory Committee, advised that the study is going well. He presented some maps indicating locations of the fires.

Mr. Carabetta suggested that "public comment" be moved to the end of the Board's agenda.

Mr. Carabetta asked about the citizen input forms being presented in another fashion, and Mr. Wein responded by stating the paper process will remain in effect for now. However, faxes will be accepted.

Mr. Bob Hamilton spoke in opposition to the Old Dominion power plant.

Ms. Vernie Hamilton also spoke in opposition to the Old Dominion power plant.

Mr. John Williams, Chairman of the Canal Banks Study Committee, urged the Board to adopt the Resolution opposing the use of Site 104 for dredge material disposal.

- 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) Delete the following Instructors from Parks and Recreation due to lack of class participation: Lindsay R. Butler, Cheerleading Assistant, Linda N. Coates, Env. Native American, Kim C. DeHaven, Field Hockey, Diane A. Johnson, Youth Sports Program, Susan M. McDowell, Youth Sports Program, Darlene R. Ritchie, Field Hockey Assistant, Terrie E. Strohecker, Arts and Crafts, and Linda E. Taylor, Field Hockey;

2) Christopher M. Arches, Temporary Seasonal Worker, effective October 20, 1999;

3) Paul L. Callahan, Maintenance Mechanic, effective November 9, 1999;

4) Mary M. Reese, Substitute House Parent, Domestic Violence Shelter, effective November 3, 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) Miranda L. Morrow, Case Work Associate, Department of Social Services, $26,769.60 (Grade 7), replacing Tricia Lindquist, who declined County's offer;

2) Randy Mitzel, Equipment Operator I, Solid Waste Division, $20,571.20 (Grade 4);

3) Michael J. Porter, Laborer, Roads, $17,721.60 (Grade 3);

4) Sandra J. Goodwin, part-time Program Associate, $8.52/hour (Grade 3);

5) Victoria L. Lawrence, Substitute House Parent, Domestic Violence Shelter, $8.52/hour (Grade 3); 6) Arthur Boulden, Jr., Equipment Operator II, Roads Division, $22,526.40 (Grade 5).

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to adopt revisions to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Article XII "Sick Leave", Article XIII "FMLA", Article XIV "Extended Leave of Absence", Article XV "Workers' Compensation", and Article XVI "Other Types of Leave"; also, to adopt a job specification for "Resource Inspector II."

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the promotion of Karen A. Keenan from Resource Inspector I at $27,713.19 (Grade 7) to Resource Inspector II at $29,452.80 (Grade 8).

- NAMING OF PRIVATE RD. – BET TWICE LANE –

Mr. Eric Sennstrom, Director of Planning and Zoning, advised that his office is in receipt of a request from Robert P. Levy, Muirfield Ventures, to name a private road. It is presently unnamed, and the proposed road name is Bet Twice Lane.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to name the road Bet Twice Lane.

- RESOLUTION – DREDGE SPOIL PLACEMENT –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by President Bolender, and carried to approve a Resolution opposing open water dredge spoil placement in the Chesapeake Bay, particularly at Site 104. Commissioner Hepbron is opposed. A copy of the Resolution is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT – MOON NURSERIES –

Mr. Dwight Thomey, County Attorney, presented a Subordination Agreement between this Board and PNC Bank, Delaware, pertaining to Moon Nurseries.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the Subordination Agreement. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT – CARGILL FOODS –

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, presented a Wastewater Discharge Permit for Cargill Foods located at 1285 Appleton Road in the Fourth Election District to discharge at the Meadowview Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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

- RESOLUTION FOR STOP SIGNS – OLD CHERRY HILL RD. –

Mr. Fred Orr presented a Resolution for two stop signs to be placed on Old Cherry Hill Road at the intersection with Molitor Road due to restricted sight distance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to adopt the Resolution.

- INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT – MD. ENV. SERVICE –

Mr. Fred Orr presented an Intergovernmental Agreement between this Board and Maryland Environmental Service to provide engineering, financing, and project management services related to the construction of Cell #5, Phase II, at the Central Landfill.

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

- PUBLIC WKS. AGREEMENT – BRADFIELD –

Mr. Fred Orr presented a Public Works Agreement between this Board and Tiffin Developers, L.C. pertaining to 2142.36' of Paige Lane in the subdivision known as Section Three of Bradfield in the Fifth Election District of Cecil County.

- DECISION ON APPEAL OF DENIAL OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EXEMPTION REQUEST –

President Bolender announced that the decision on the appeal of the Department of Public Works denial of a stormwater management exemption request for American Engineering, Inc. and FB Associates will be tabled until December 7, 1999.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 53 & 54 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 53 and 54. Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- ORDINANCE – TRANSFER FEE –

Mr. Dwight Thomey, County Attorney, presented an Ordinance relative to a charge of a transfer fee before recording any deed or other instrument involving the transfer of an interest in land. Mr. Thomey explained that the Board of County Commissioners increased said fee from $3.00 to $10.00, effective July 1, 1989. However, the Cecil County Code still states the fee as being $3.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to adopt the Ordinance. A copy is 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

APPROVED:
Nelson K. Bolender, President