MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
April 17, 2001
The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session at the Cecilton Elementary School, Cecilton, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 17, 2001. The following members of the Board were present:
Nelson K. Bolender, President
Phyllis Kilby, Commissioner
The meeting was called to order by President Bolender at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of April 3, 2001, were approved as written.
PROGRAM OPEN SPACE PROJECT – HARBOR VIEW PK. DEV. II.
Mr. Edward W. Slicer, Jr. Parks and Recreation Manager, presented Program Open Space application for Harbor View Park Development II located at Basin and Bayview Roads, Chesapeake city, Maryland. He advised that the current playground equipment needs to be replaced; it is wooden construction and is aging. The proposal is for replacement with modern equipment made of plastic and steel. The total cost of the project is $21,329. Mr. Slicer stated the community and County are working together on this project for 25% of the funding, and the State will provide 75%. He advised that the equipment will serve 57 children at a time and will be much safer.
Ms. Debbie Beavers, President of the Harbor View Civic Association, advised that the equipment is in desperate need of repair. The neighborhood has doubled in size, and they have twice as many children. Ms. Beavers stated the equipment would be of use to 100 children.
Mr. Leo Mangold spoke in favor of the application stating the equipment is in need of repair.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by President Bolender, and unanimously carried to approve the Program Open Space application for Harbor View Park Development II.
- COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS –
Commissioner Kilby reported that this week she presented a Proclamation to the Calvert Grange. The are a farm organization that has been in existence for hundreds of years and help people in the community who have hearing defects.
Commissioner Kilby stated the Board has an open door policy in their office, and if someone wants a meeting they try to accommodate them as soon as possible.
Commissioner Kilby stated she knows the southern precinct building is uppermost in everyone’s mind, and when the Board is finished with the budget process they will consider a public meeting in Cecilton to tell the citizens what they decided to do. She advised that when the Board reviews the budget they do it on a businesslike and rational basis. Many things are included in it. Commissioner Kilby stated there are things that the Board is required to fund; they look at the total budget.
President Bolender advised that he agrees with everything that Commissioner Kilby said.
- MONTHLY REPORT – TREAS. OFFICE –
Ms. Pam Howard, Treasurer, presented a monthly report of the Treasurer’s Office as of March 31, 2001. A copy of the report is incorporated as a part of these minutes.
- PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL CO. GOVT. WK. –
The Board proclaimed April 22-28, 2001, as National County Government Week.
Commissioner Hepbron entered the meeting at this time.
- PUBLIC COMMENT –
Mr. Ray Traux requested funding for the police officers and the second precinct building . He stated the burglaries in Crystal Beach continue.
Mr. Robert abbot commented on the need for the southern precinct building stating there is not enough police presence in the community. He requested a special meeting of citizens and officials to discuss this matter.
Mr. William Snyder spoke in support of the southern precinct building and advised of burglaries in the area. He asked the Board to give the deputies the resources they need to protect the citizens.
Ms. Millie Ludwig asked for a commitment immediately for the southern part of the count. She advised of frequent burglaries and request that symbols of authority and law be placed in public places.
- APPOINTMENT – CECIL MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERHSIPS –
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint Renna Van Oot, Family Services Assoc., 718 Bridge Street, Elkton, MD 21921 as a member of Cecil Mental Health Partnerships to fill the unexpired term of Elton G. Grunden, said term expiring on June 30, 2001.
- APPOINTMENT – BD. OF TRUSTEES OF UPPER SHORE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CTR. –
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint Karen Beckerbauer, Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, Inc., 200 Booth Street, Elkton, Maryland 21921 as a member of the Board of Trustees of Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center to fill the unexpired term of Elton G. Grunden, said term expiring on September 15, 2004.
- PERSONNEL ITEMS –
Ms. Donna Nichols, Director Human Resources, presented the personnel items. Upon re commendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to accept the following resignations:
Edna C. Keenan, Van Driver, Department of Aging, effective April 14, 2001;
John H. Bedsworth, III, Mechanic, Central Garage, effective April 18, 2001;
Darel E. Himelright, Operator Trainee, Water & Wastewater, effective May 4, 2001;
Vincent A. Messer, EMS Captain, Emergency Medical Services, effective April 19, 2001.
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint June S. Reasin as Senior Information & Assistant Specialist, Department of Aging, $12.15 (Grade 6); also, to appoint Scott J. Moody as Planner I in the Planning and Zoning Office, #27,310 (Grade 7).
Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the transfer of Robert L. Burlin, Jr. from Welder Fabricator, Roads Division, to Crew Leader, Bridge Crew, same salary and grade of $26,536.64 (Grade 6).
- BID – GRASS CUTTING –
Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, recommended that the bid for grass cutting at the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant sites be awarded to Altra Lawn Care & Landscape Services for the sum of $20,890.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, Seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid for grass cutting to Altra Lawn Care & Landscape Services for the sum of $20.890.
- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 115 – 120 –
Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 115-120. 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.