MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMMISSIONERS

April 3, 2001

The Board of County Commissioner of Cecil County met in regular session in Courtroom 1 at the County Office Building, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, April 3, 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 – MARCH 20, 2001 –

The minutes of March 20, 2001, were approved as written.

-         COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS –

Commissioner Kilby reported that she and President Bolender went to Annapolis last Wednesday for the final meeting of the MACO legislative committee.  M
ACO has been trying to get educational funding, particularly for special education and transportation.  The Governor advised that there is no more educational funding for K-12 in his budget.

President Bolender read the following statement:  The board met on March 29 at 8:30 a.m. with officials of the SPCA relative to a proposed new contract.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to close this meeting in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland – State Government; Article 10, Subtitle 5, Section 508(A), Provision Numbers 7 and 14 being the specific authority for closure of this meeting.

The meeting was held with SPCA Board members and their attorney to discuss proposed terms of a new contract with the SPCA that related to providing animal control service for Cecil County government in accordance with Chapter 209 of the Code of Cecil County.

President Bolender reported that on March 30 he attended the Cecil/Harford Firemen’s Association memorial service for members of the fire companies who passed away during the past year.  He said we are very fortunate to have men and women who risk their lives to save others in the community.

Commissioner Hepbron stated the Board has held budget meetings in the evenings so that they could receive input from the public; however, attendance has been very poor.

He advised that he went to the Ritchie Brother auction and feels they will be an asset to the community.

-         PROCLAMATION – MD. CHIEFS’ CHANLLENGE MONTHS –

The Board presented Lt. Joseph Barker with a Proclamation for the months of April and May as 2001 Maryland Chiefs’ Challenge Months.

-         PROCLAMATION – VOLUNTEER APPRICIATION WK –

The Board presented a Proclamation to Steve Rice for the week of April 22, 2001, as Volunteer Appreciation Week in Cecil County.

-         PROCLMATION – FIAR HOUSING AWARENESS MONTH –

The Board presented a Proclamation to Dave Mahaney for the month of April, 2001 as Fair Housing Awareness Month in Cecil County.

-         PUBLIC COMMENT –

Mr. Roland Wills advised that a tree has been removed and dirt has been placed in the area in from of Montgomery Oaks, and he hopes that the taxpayers are not paying for this.  He also advised of a house with a flooded basement.  Mr. Wills stated a seeding truck with chemicals got water out of a fire hydrant, and the chemicals may have gotten back in the water line.

Mr. Ronald Rae commented on the public not being interested in the public meetings.

-         APPOINTMENT – AGRICULTURAL RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint Mary Sheeler, P.O. Box 490, Greenfield Farm, Cecilton, Maryland 21913 as an alternate member of the Agricultural Reconciliation Committee.

-         APPOINTMENT – ECONOMIC DEV. COMMISSION –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint Timothy J. smith, 74 Willow Oak Court, Elkton, Maryland 21921 as a member of the Economic Development Commission to fill the unexpired term of Marilyn Maurer, said term to expire June 30, 2001.

-         REAPPOINTMENT – ETHICS COMMISSION –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to reappoint Dawn Schwartz, 306 Park Circle, Elkton, Maryland 21921 as a member of the Ethics Commission for a four-year term,  said term expiring April 3, 2005.

-         PERSONNEL ITEMS –

Ms. Donna Nichols, Director of Human Resources, presented the personnel items.  Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the resignations of Charles E. Packard, Jr., Paramedic, effective March 31, 2001 and Mary L. White, Van Driver/Router, effective April 3, 2001.

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

Joseph Logullo, Operator Trainee, Water & Wastewater, $20,530 (Grade 4);

Charles L. Dolan, Jr., Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, $30,910 (Grade 7P);

Gary L. Peterson, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, $30,910 (Grade 7P)

Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the transfer of Mark E. Kane from full-time Paramedic to on-call Paramedic at the same hourly rate of $15.16 (Grade 7P).

-         BID – BUS SHELTERS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that the Department of Aging and Purchasing Agent have recommended that the bid for three specialty designed bus shelters be awarded to Columbia Equipment Co., Inc. for the sum of $6,125.00 per shelter.  The could provide the added specialty features.  The bus shelters are being funded through a grant via the Maryland Transportation Authority in the amount of $30.000.  They will be located at the Department of Aging, Health Department, and Union Hospital.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to award the bid for the three specialty designed bus shelter to Columbia Equipment Co., Inc. for the sum of $6,125.00 per shelter.

-         DEEDS – JOHN MARTA –

Mr. Mathew Carter, Acting Director of Public Works, presented a Deed with John A. Marta to accept Fair Hill Lane in Grand Meadows at Fair Hill, Section 1, into County roads system; also, a Deed with John A. Marta to accept Meadow View Court in Grand Meadows at Fair Hill, Section 2, into County road system.

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

-         STORM WATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS –

Mr. Carter presented a Stormwater Drainage Easement Agreement with Andrew Hartten and Katherine Davis for Meadow View Court in Grand Meadows at Fair Hill, Section II; also a Stormwater Drainage Easement Agreement with Luke Hensler and Kimberly Hensler for Meadow View Court in Grand Meadows at Fair Hill, Section II.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Stormwater Drainage Easement Agreements.

-         BID – TRUCK SCALES AT CENTRAL LANDFILL –

Mr. Carter recommended that the bid for truck scales at the Central Landfill be awarded to Fairbanks Scales for the sum of $35,947.00.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid to Fairbanks Scales.

-         BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 114 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment No. 114.  A copy of the Budget Amendment is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

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