MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
October 2, 2001
The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session in their office at 107 North Street, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 2, 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 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
- MINUTES – SEPT. 18 & 26, 2001 –
The minutes of September 18 and 26, 2001, were approved as presented.
- COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS –
President Bolender announced that trick or treat will be held on October 31 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Commissioner Kilby reported that this past week she attended the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway annual banquet at Swan Harbor Farm.
On September 30 Commissioner Kilby attended Family Day on the Farm.
Commissioner Kilby spoke about the kindness of a fireman who recently donated a flag because someone’s was stolen.
Commissioner Hepbron reported that he recently spoke at Cecil Community College to the students who graduated last year.
He recently attended the Fall Fest at Calvert Elementary School.
Commissioner Hepbron stated he did a book reading to a fourth grade class last week.
- PROCLAMATION – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH –
The Board presented Karen Dunne with a Proclamation for the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT –
Ms. Kathleen Dolan, of the Women’s Club of Cecil County, gave a presentation on a community improvement project for fire prevention in the home. She advised that 191 smoke detectors were distributed last year in the Help Center parking lot. The Women’s Club would like to do the same thing this year and are asking citizens and organizations for their help. Ms. Dolan advised that they have received donations from the North East VFW and County Banking and Trust.
- PERSONNEL ITEMS –
Ms. Donna Nichols, Director of Human Resources, presented the personnel items. Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to accept the following resignations/terminations:
Eric J. Webberking, Soil Conservation Technician, effective October 2, 2001;
Stefan L. Gatewood, part-time Janitor, Facilities Management, effective September 28, 2001;
Jeffrey C. Guseman, Operator Trainee, Water & Wastewater, effective September 28, 2001.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the following appointments:
William D. Murr, Paramedic, Emergency Services, $32,454 (Grade 7P);
Patricia L. Rowles, temporary Office Services Assistant, Human Resources, $8.69/hour (Grade 3);
Jennifer Bird, temporary Caseworker/Counselor, Housing, $15.32 (Grade 8);
Dale Underwood, part-time Office Services Assistant, $8.69 (Grade 3), Economic Development;
Jason Smith, Equipment Operator I, Solid Waste Division, $21,756.80 (Grade 4);
Keith Bennett, on-call Paramedic, Emergency Services, $15.60/hour (Grade 7P);
Tracey Berg, part-time Program Associate, Department of Aging, $8.69 (Grade 3);
Karen Deaver, part-time Office Services Assistant, Department of Aging, $8.69 (Grade 3).
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the following promotions/transfers/reclassifications:
Reclassify Edward D. Stroupe from Maintenance Mechanic at $30,863.73 (Grade 7) to Lead Mechanic at $34,143 (Grade 8);
Reclassify Philip R. Hoderfield from Landfill Supervisor at $33,973.57 (Grade 8) to Assistant Superintendent at $36,379 (Grade 10) to be more consistent with other divisions with DPW.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve a Resolution to revise the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual relative to the retirement and pension system, life insurance and accidental death/dismemberment, deferred compensation, and funeral leave. A copy of the Resolution is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- ORDINANCE – CURFEW FOR MINORS –
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, presented, for introduction, a Curfew Ordinance that would apply to all unincorporated areas of the County. This Ordinance pertains to minors, defined as any person under the age of 18. Specifically, no minor shall remain in or upon any public place or any establishment between the hours of 11:00 p.m. Friday and 6:00 a.m. Saturday, nor between the hours of 11:00 p.m. Saturday and 6:00 a.m. Sunday, nor between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day or any other day of the week.
These provisions shall not apply to any minor accompanied by a parent, adult relative, or other person over the age of 21 years, nor to a minor upon an errand directed by such minor’s parent, nor to a minor attending a cultural, scholastic, athletic, or recreational activity supervised by a bonafide organization, nor to any minor who is engaged in gainful lawful employment during the curfew hours.
The proposed Ordinance also prescribes penalties for parents and owners or operators of establishments who violate this legislation.
The Board will take action on this Ordinance at their October 16th meeting at the Perryville Town Hall.
Mr. Dwight Thomey, County Attorney, prepared the Ordinance and advised that it allows for a fine for a parent who does not comply. He stated he reviewed various ordinances from the municipalities so that the law enforcement officers would be comfortable with it.
- REJECTION OF BID – ONE-TON CAB CHASSIS 4x4 –
Mr. Matt Carter, Director of Public Works, recommended that the bid for a one-ton cab chassis 4x4 for the Weed Control Shop be rejected, as the specifications need to be reworked.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to reject the bid.
- PURCHASING CODE WAIVER – BELVIDERE RD. BR. –
Mr. Matt Carter requested a waiver of the Purchasing Code requirements relative to a public/private cooperative agreement to make repairs to the Belvidere Road Bridge. He stated the 1999 inspections indicated a necessity for repairs. The bridge will require repairs in the near future to avoid a restrictive load posting that will interfere with heavy truck traffic. York Building Products has offered to provide financial support for repairs on the bridge if the County uses their contractor, Wagman, who they believe is best suited to minimize the duration of bridge closure. Mr. Carter stated the total cost is $80,000, and York Building Products will provide $40,000.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to waive the Purchasing Code requirement for competitive bidding of the project.
- PERPETUAL RD. MAINT. & EASEMENT AGREEMENT –
Mr. Matt Carter presented a Perpetual Road Maintenance and Easement Agreement between this Board, Clifton H. and Regina C. Hamilton, Elkton Lodge No. 2618 Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the U.S., and Jean C. Swinson.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Perpetual Road Maintenance and Easement Agreement.
- PERPETUAL RD. MAINT. AGREEMENT –
Mr. Matt Carter presented a Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement between this Board, John C. Miller, Sr. and Barbara N. Miller, Francis Grove Miller, Jr. and Arlene K. Miller, and John C. Miller, Jr. and Linda Miller.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 41 & 42 –
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 41 and 42.
Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to adjourn.
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Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator
APPROVED:
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Nelson K. Bolender, President