MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
June 19, 2001
The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session at the County Administration Building, 107 North Street, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 19, 2001. 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 - JUNE 5, 2001 - The minutes of June 5, 200 1, were approved as written.
- PROGRAM OPEN SPACE PROJECT - PORT DEPOSIT MARINA
A public hearing was held on a Program Open Space application for
Marina improvements at Brown and Rice Parks in Port Deposit to provide a
multitude of leisure activities to enhance natural resource based recreational
activities and to provide or upgrade picnic areas, public restrooms, parking,
and facilities and programs for safety and security. LOCATION: Main
Street and Race Street, Port Deposit, MD 21904.
Mr. Ed Slicer, Manager of Parks and Recreation, advised that the
project is for improvement of three of the Town parks. The total cost of the
project is $37,596.00 with 25% of the funding from Port Deposit and 75%
from the State. Mr. Slicer stated the Town is making an effort to improve
the equipment with further compliance with ADA regulations.
Mr. Eric Sennstrom, Director of Planning and Zoning, advised that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Program Open Space application.
- COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS -
President Bolender reported that he attended an Army Alliance meeting on June 18. Their purpose is to keep Aberdeen Proving Ground as a viable place of employment. They bring about $54 million to the County.
President Bolender advised that he spoke at two elementary school graduations. He also attended the Flag Day ceremony at North East.
Commissioner Kilby reported that she toured the Denton and Easton
wastewater treatment plants as part of the tributary strategy team. She stated
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the following appointments:
Kim D. Hopkins, part-time Janitor, Facilities Management, $8.69/hour
(Grade 3);
Timothy L. Hamilton, Sr., Equipment Operator II, Water & Wastewater, $11.05/hour (Grade 5) - Must obtain GED within six months as condition of employment;
Larry C. Storke, EOC Manager/Deputy Director, Emergency Services, $32,205 (Grade 8P);
Michael A. Chambers, Equipment Operator 1, Roads (Bridge Crew), $10.15 (Grade 4) - Must obtain GED within six months of appointment;
Margaret Holter, Joanne Keane, Lynn Munzert, Safetyville Instructors
- $550 for each two-week period starting June 18, 2001 and July 9, 2001.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the reclassification of Charles E. Richardson, II from Assistant Transfer Station Operator at $18,075 (Grade 3) to Transfer Station Operator at $22,984.00 (Grade 5); also, the reclassification of Barbara A. Imwold to Benefits Manager, $41,078.75 (Grade 10), no increase in salary.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the following miscellaneous items:
Rose S. Walstrum, License Commissioners' Office - Requests waiver of five days vacation into the fiscal year to be used by August 31, 2001; Abolish the position of Assistant Transfer Station Operator, Grade 3; Adopt job specification for Benefits Manager, Grade 10.
- CONTRACT-SPCA-
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, presented the Contract for animal control services performed by the SPCA for FY02. He advised that the Contract is effective July 1, 200 1, and will continue for a period of one year unless terminated by either party. The Contract will be extended automatically for periods of one year.
Mr. Wein outlined the key components of the Contract. The SPCA shall submit a detailed yearly budget by February I for animal control services.
In addition to discharging all legal obligations of the Board under
Chapter 209 of the County Code, the SPCA shall respond to all complaints
with regard to at-large animals and/or animals causing a nuisance within
twenty-four hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If a complaint is received of an emergency, the SPCA shall respond no later than four hours after receipt of the complaint.
The SPCA shall maintain a staff of at least two full-time animal
control agents at 40 hours per week.
If a person presents an unwanted animal which is not the person's
family pet, the $30 unwanted animal fee shall be waived.
The SPCA shall provide a detailed report on a quarterly basis to the
Board, beginning no later than September 30 of each fiscal year. This
information ranges from complaints and incident reports to receipts and
expenses.
The SPCA shall have an independent audit at least every third year
and shall provide the results to the Board, with the first audit being
performed within six months of the end of this contract year.
The SPCA shall house and feed all stray animals and other animals
that it receives pursuant to the terms of this Contract until either redeemed,
destroyed, or adopted at no additional expense to the Board other than the
costs of housing and feeding animals for the first five days after acceptance
or gaining possession of said animal. The first five days of housing and
feeding the animal shall be paid for from funds received from the Board.
Mr. Wein advised that this Contract supercedes all prior contracts.
Funds were allocated in the FY02 budget for animal control services in the amount of $270,252.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Contract. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- SHERIFF'S OFFICE - FEASIBILITY STUDY CONSULTING AGREEMENT-
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that staff recommends that the Agreement for the Sheriffs facility feasibility study be executed between the Board and Voorhis/Robertson Justice Services, Inc. in the amount of $68,500.
The term of the Agreement shall be effective June 19, 2001, and shall
terminate on or before November 30, 2002.
The purpose of this study is to provide an assessment and upgrade
analysis for the Sheriffs facility located at 500 Landing Lane. The study
will also address the operational divisions housed within this building;
Corrections, Law Enforcement, and the Sheriff's Office. This study will
also act as a guide for future decisions regarding inmate population
management, facility development, staffing, and program needs.
Mr. Wein advised that there is $75,000 in the CIP for this project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- WAIVER OF BID PROCESS - BLOWER AT MEADOWVIEW WWTP -
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that staff recommends
that the formal bidding process be waived in accordance with Section 183-3
(F) of the County Code in reference to the purchase of a blower that is
critical to the operation of the Meadowview Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Because of the time-sensitive nature of the acquisition of this piece of
equipment, staff recommends that the Board ratify the authorization of PR
64689 for the blower.
Mr. Wein advised that quotes were received, and Deltronics was the
low written quote in the amount of $25,018.
Motion was made by commissioner Hepbron, seconded by commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the waiving of the formal bidding process.
-INSURANCE & WORKERS’ COMPENSATION-
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that the County’s insurance consultant, Insurance Buyer’s Council, Inc. has completed their review of Property and Liability Insurance Proposals for FY02 and recommend that LGIT (Local Gov’t. Insurance Trust), the incumbent carrier, continue property and liability coverage’s for FY02. Premiums for this coverage equal $213,015 which represents an approximate $10,000 reduction from the current year.
It is further recommended that the Injured Workers Insurance Fund (IWIF) on correcting employee and fire company classifications, which should result in further savings.
The IWIF premium proposal was in the amount of $309,966. Both recommended insurance and workers compensation proposals are within budget.
Staff recommends that LGIT and IWIF be awarded the insurance and workers comp coverage’s for FY02.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the insurance and workers comp coverage’s for FY02 to LGIT and IWIF.
- DEEDS – MONTGOMERY BROS., INC. & BILES ACCOUNT PARNERSHIP -
Mr. Matt Carter, Director of Public Works, presented Deeds with Montgomery Bros., Inc. and Biles Account Partnership to accept Pioneer Ridge Drive in Sections I and II of Talbot’s Haven into the County road system.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Deeds.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 139-161 –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 139-161. Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 4&5 – BD. OF EDUCATION –
Motion was made by commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to table Budget Amendment No. 4 for the Board of Education and to approve Budget Amendment No. 5.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to adjourn.
APPROVED:
Alfred C. Wein Jr. Nelson K. Bolender
County Administrator President