The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session at the Cecil County Office Building, 129 E. Main Street, Courtroom 1, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, September 5, 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 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

- MINUTES - August 15 2000 -

The minutes of August 15 Board of Health and the two Commissioners meetings held this date but separately were approved as written.

- PUBLIC HEARING - GILPIN AVENUE TRANSFER -

A public hearing was held on the transfer of Gilpin Avenue located in Gilpin Heights from the Board of County Commissioners to the Town of Elkton. County Attorney, Mr. Dwight Thomey, presented the amended Deed as requested by the Town, allowing the Town to assume maintenance, together with all lighting, structures, and public improvements within the right of way.

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works stated his department recommends this deed transfer.

Mr. Ronald Rae spoke in favor of the transfer due to the extensive re-pavement needs of the road. There was no public opposition to this transfer.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the deed transfer of GILPIN Avenue to the Town of Elkton.

- PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE - ARTICLE IX, SECTION 182 AND ARTICLE II, PART I, SECTION 12- GREENWAYS -

A public hearing was held relating to the Office of Planning and Zoning's recommendations to amend Article IX, Section 182 and Article II, Part I, Section 12 of the Cecil County Zoning Ordinance regarding the provisions of the ordinance involving Greenways.

Mr. Eric Sennstrom, Director of the Office of Planning and Zoning presented the amendment. The Planning Commission recommended approval at their August 2121st meeting.. The proposed amendment would provide a mechanism for minor subdivisions and community development on parcels subject to the Greenways to dedicate in fee- simple the minimum land necessary to accommodate the proposed Greenway. In addition, the amendment defines Greenway as being a linear park, alternative transportation route, or open space conservation area identified on the Greenways and Unofficial Bikeways Map in the Comprehensive Plan as an area that provides passive recreational opportunities, pedestrian and/or bicycle paths, and/or the conservation of open spaces or natural areas. Mr. Sennstrom further explained that the proposed Greenway alignment also permitted a public access easement, allowing both options to be considered.

Mr. Dwight Thomey, Esquire, further explained that the owner/developer submitting subdivision or site plans could use the proposed Greenway area as Open Space and Forest Retention as well. Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment.

A copy of the amendment is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS -

Commissioner Phyllis Kilby stated that she recently toured the Harford County Senior Citizens Center in Edgewood with the Commission on Aging in an effort to prepare for a new Senior Citizens Center for Cecil County in years to come.

Commissioner Harry Hepbron reported that he attended an Eagle Scout ceremony in Chesapeake City, enjoying the experience and reinforcing his belief that Scouting is a positive experience for all youth.

President Nelson Bolender issued congratulations to the Elkton Alliance and the Town of Elkton for their current revitalization efforts with the Frazier Building and the improvement of the Town's building facades.

- PROCLAMATION - CECIL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - FIVE-A-DAY -

Commissioner Nelson Bolender presented Dr. Virginia Bailey of the Cecil County Health Department a proclamation declaring the week of September 10-16 as Five-A- Day to promote improved eating habits among Cecil County residents.

- PROCLAMATION - CECIL COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES -911 EMERGENCY NUMBER DAY -

Keith Sinclair accepted a proclamation on behalf of the Emergency Management Services declaring September 11 as 911 Emergency Number Day.

- PUBLIC COMMENTS -

No public comment was presented.

- PERSONNEL ITEMS -

Ms. Linda Anguish, Director of Human Resources, appeared before the Board. Upon recommendation by Mrs. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to accept the following resignations and/or terminations:

(I) Jeffrey 3. Meyer, DOH: 08/30/99, Emergency Services Paramedic, $31,528.20 (grade 7P), effective 08/15/00;

(2) Kimberly Townley, DOH: 07/05/00, Office Services Assistant, Department of Social Services, $8.96 per hour (grade 3), contractual position eliminated by reduction of TANF funding from the state;

(3) Kenneth E. Jenkins, DOH: 06/05/95, Plans Reviewer, Department of Public Works, $30,990.66 (grade 8), effective 8/30/00;

(4) Holly W. Shires, DOH: 8/11/86, Roads Supervisor, Department of Public Works, $35,568.20 (grade , last day worked: 09/08/00, Retirement effective 10/01/00;

(5) Ronald A. Fish, DOH: 09/24/98, Water and Wastewater Operator 1, $25,763,71 (grade 6), effective 09/15/00; and

(6) Rebecca S. Collins, DOH: 06/21/00, Temporary Seasonal Worker, Human Resources, $8.00 per hour, effective 08/25/00.

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

(1) Appoint the following to Water and Wastewater Operator Trainee in the Department of Public Works at a salary of $20,530 (grade 4):

Alan R. Fitzgerald, Sr.
Eugene A. Reinhart
Paul J. Koronik, Jr. (must obtain CDL within 6 months of hire date)
Samuel D. Evans, (must obtain CDL within 6 months of hire date);

(2) Alan W. Salisbury, Parts Clerk, Central Garage, $20,530 (grade 4);

(3) Douglas S. Scott, Part-time Security Guard, $8.69 (grade 3);

(4) Jennifer Roberts, on-call substitute House Manager, Domestic Violence Shelter, Department of Social Services, $8.69 per hour (grade 3);

(5) Brian L. Carney, DOH:07/27/98, on-call EMS Medic at $13.76 to appoint to full-time status at $28,620 (grade 6P);

(6) Jonathan D. Pohlman, Capital Facilities Planner, Department of Public Works, $45,000 (grade 9), additional $2,000 in relocation expenses and $1,500 when P.E. reciprocity is obtained;

(7) Mark A. Woodhull, Plans Reviewer, Department of Public Works, $30,056 (grade 8); and

(8) Belinda C. Mumpower-Fischer, Van Driver, Department of Aging, $18,782.40 (grade 3).

Upon recommendation by the Department of Human Resources, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint the following promotions, transfers, and/or reclassifications:

Janice K. Haley, DOH: 04/26/00, part-time House Manager at $8.69 per hour (grade 3), transferred to full-time Volunteer Coordinator, Department of Social Services, $22,984 (grade 5).

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the following miscellaneous items:

(1) Carroll M. Dunlap, Sr., DOH: 07/24/00, Laborer in Facilities Management, adjust salary by 3% to $18,981.67 (grade 4) for his possession of a CDL license;

(2) Rooby A. McCraw, DOH: 07/26/93, Security Guard at $18,785.23 (grade 3) temporarily adjust salary by 5% to $19,724.50 (grade 3) for assumption of supervisory duties and replacement of Lead Janitor (grade 4) with Janitor (grade 3); and

(3) Revision to Personnel Policy A277-15 Vacancies, C.3.: Salary of a promoted employee. "The pay of any promoted employee shall be increased by an amount equivalent to 5% of the employee's current salary or one-full increment (step) in addition to any other increase being granted." This adjustment is needed to properly administer increases under the Cecil County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Payscale.

- RESOLUTION - AGRICULTURE LAND PRESERVATION GOALS -

Ms. Sandra Edwards of the Office of Planning and Zoning presented to the Board a proposed Resolution for the adoption of acreage goals for farmland preservation as recommended by the Cecil County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Task Force and the Cecil County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board. The recommendation was to set farmland preservation goals of 30,000 acres in the Resource Protection District and 25,000 acres in the Rural Conservation District by the year 2025.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to adopt the Resolution for Agriculture Land Preservation Goals.

- RESOLUTION - MANAGEMENT PLAN, CERTIFICATION OF THE LOWER SUSQUEHANNA HERITAGE GREENWAY AREA AS CERTIFIED MARYLAND HERITAGE AREA -

Ms. Sandra Edwards of the Office of Planning and Zoning presented to the Board a proposed Resolution to approve and authorize the submittal of a Management Plan for the certification of the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Areas as a Certified Maryland Heritage Area. Ms. Edwards stated the Management Plan presents strategies for enhancing resources, improving linkages, advancing, economic development strategies, and providing for stewardship and preservation of the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway area.

Ms. Edwards further stated that once the plan is submitted and certified by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, the County will then amend the County's Comprehensive Plan to include the portions of the Management Plan relevant to the Comprehensive Plan as a strategy to implement the Comprehensive Plan. The County will then be able to benefit from the financial incentives available to establish and sustain Greenways.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to adopt the Resolution to approve and authorize the submittal of a Management Plan for the certification of the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Areas as a Certified Maryland Heritage Area.

- DEPARTMENT OF AGING - SUBSIDY SERVICE AGREEMENT MODIFICATION -

Mr. Dwight Thomey, Esquire, presented to the Board a modification of the service agreement between the Board of Cecil County Commissioners and the assisted living homes enrolled in the Senior Assisted Living Group Subsidy Program. The modification is required as a result in changes to the COMAR regulations. There is no change to the implementation but rather only to the actual wording of the agreement as directed by the State.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to accept the subsidy service agreement changes.

- BID 2001-05, AERIS SYSTEM -

Mr. Alfred Wein, County Administrator, made recommendation to the Board of their acceptance of a bid by Atlantic Machinery in the amount of $34,785 for the purchase of an Aeris Pipeline Inspection Color Television System for the Water and Wastewater Department. This device will be used to inspect sewer lines and storm drainage systems.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to accept the bid offered by Atlantic Machiner for the purchase of the Aeris System.

- DEED - MAXWELL LANE -

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board and presented two Deeds as follows:

(1) Deed between this Board and Raymond B. Weed, Jr. and Gray's Hill Development Company to grant and convey in fee simple all that lot or parcel of land in the Fifth Election District, designated as Maxwell Lane, Sta. 0+00 to Sta. 13+25; Meadow Drive, Sta. 0+00 to Sta. 1+50; and a portion of Fineburg Road entitled Meadow Run, Section 1.

(2) Deed between this Board and Raymond B. Weed, and Gray's Hill Development Co., Inc., to grant and convey in fee simple all that lot or parcel of land in the Second Election District designated as Maxwell Lane, Sta. 13+25 to Sta. 16+37.16 and Cobble Stone Court entitled Meadow Run, Section II. Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the Deeds as presented by Mr. Orr.

- REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL - RAZOR STRAP ROAD BRIDGE -

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public, appeared before the Board and requested authorization for the Replacement Proposal for Razor Strap Road Bridge. Mr. Orr stated that on November 9, 1999, a public meeting was held to hear citizens concerns about the replacement of the bridge, located midway between Razor Strap Road. The concerns expressed ranged from the impact of the road closure on school bus transportation, safety and fear of the public using this area to deposit refuse.

Mr. Orr listed proposed project additions in an attempt to address the public concerns as follows:

-A pedestrian access will be added to the bridge reconstruction design to align with the proposed capital improvements project currently slated for FY02; The bridge speed limit will be posted in accordance with the approach geometry of Razor Strap Road. The Department of Public Works will investigate the use of speed strips and any available design alternatives to provide an acceptable travelway.

- Restrict through-access of heavy commercial vehicles upon the re-opening of Razor Strap Road Bridge and completion of Red Toad Road/Maryland Route 40 intersection upgrades.

- Improve driveway sight distances at either side of the bridge.

Mr. Orr stated that reconstruction and the acquisition of right-of-way will utilize state aide and grant money and state highway funds designated for use by local governments through the State Highway Administration. The funds for this project will not come from the local budget. Engineering plans cannot be completed without the approval of these recommendations.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to authorize the request for Replacement Proposal for Razor Strap Road Bridge, thus enabling the Department to proceed with the bridge reconstruction design and any remaining right-of-way acquisitions.

- PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT ROADS AND STORM DRAINS - MERLYN PARK -

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board and presented the following Public Works Agreement:

Agreement for Roads and Storm Drains for a County Road between this Board and Robert B. and Carolyn P. Merriman for proposed subdivision known as Section 1, Phase 1 of Merlyn Park, located in the Seventh Election District at the southwest corner of the intersection of Rock Run and Burlin Roads.

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

- BID - WHEATLEY ROAD BRIDGE -

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board and presented the following bid for the final reconstruction of Wheatley Road Bridge over Little North East Creek. The recommendation was for the bid to be awarded to James Julian Inc. in the amount of $205,561. Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to accept the bid for the final reconstruction of the Wheatley Road Bridge.

- INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - BAINBRIDGE MINI STORAGE -

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, presented an Inspection and Maintenance Agreement of Private Stormwater Management Facility. The Agreement is between the Board and Bambridge Mini Storage, L.L C. for property known as Tax Map 23, Parcel 193, Lot 3.

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

- ADMINISTRATORS ITEMS -

Mr. Alfred Wein, County Administrator announced that the next meeting will be September 19, 2000 7:00 p.m. at the Elkton Town Hall, Elkton Maryland.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 23-31 -

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 23-31 as presented by Mr. Al Wein. Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as part of these minutes.

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

Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator

APPROVED:
Nelson K. Bolender, President