The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session in Courtroom 1 at the County Office Building, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, November 2, 1999. 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 – OCT. 19, 1999 –

The minutes of October 19, 1999, were approved as written.

- COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS –

Commissioner Hepbron advised that the Board met and formed an alliance with the Harford County Council.

He stated he attended a presentation given by Old Dominion last week.

Commissioner Hepbron reported that he met with some people in North East regarding preservation of the Decoy Museum.

Commissioner Kilby reported that the County is one of the first places in the nation to do a soil survey.

She referred to the recent appointments of the Economic Development Resource Group stating the equine industry is not represented.

President Bolender reported that he attended a work session this morning with WILMAPCO regarding plans for 2025 and was told that Cecil County is fortunate in regard to air pollution. President Bolender stated the County has encouraged WILMAPCO to have one of their public hearings in Cecil County. They will vote on Thursday night to release the plan to the public for comments. President Bolender stated he attended a Maryland Municipal League meeting with Harford and Cecil County.

- PRESENTATION – LOWER SUSQ. GREENWAYS –

Mr. David Ellenberg, Director of the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenways, appeared to give a presentation. He advised that this is a nonprofit organization involved with tourism, economic development, preservation, historic preservation, and natural resources. The Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenways was established in 1997 and has a Board of Directors made up of nine members. They are a group of 61 members. A membership program was organized in January of 1999, and they hope to have 100 members by the end of 1999. They have a newsletter. Their second annual banquet was held in September.

Mr. Ellenberg stated their mission is to enrich the quality of life by coordinating activities among citizens, businesses, organizations, and governments.

- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, announced that the next meeting will be held on November 16 at the Perryville Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Mr. Ed Newell spoke in opposition to the Old Dominion power plant.

Ms. Kristi Eisenberg spoke in opposition to the Old Dominion power plant.

Mr. Joe Carabetta stated he supports the soil study. He feels the people are doing a good job in studying the issue of the power plant and urged the Board to look at both sides.

Mr. Roland Willard spoke in opposition to the Old Dominion power plant.

- PERSONNEL ITEMS –

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

1) Mitchell P. Brooks, Mollie S. Graham, and Donald E. Poore, on-call Paramedics who are no longer available;

2) David G. Holmes, Contractual Water Operator Trainee, effective October 15, 1999.

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

1) Charles R. Flayhart, HVAC Inspector, Permits and Inspections, $30,000 (Grade 8) replacing Vernon Tome, who did not accept the offer;

2) Anna Foster, Office Services Assistant, Parks and Recreation, $17,721.60 (Grade 3);

3) Tricia Lindquist, Foster Care Treatment Program Social Worker, Department of Social Services, $30,000 (Grade 8);

4) Bradford Shockley, Planner I, Planning and Zoning Office – Mr. Shockley will work part-time at $13.05/hour for three days per week until his graduation in January, 2000, when he will assume the position full-time at $27,144.00 (Grade 7).

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the transfer of Brian L. Carney from full-time EMS Medic at $22,973.18 to on-call EMS Medic at $11.04/hour (Grade 5), effective November 5, 1999; also, to approve the transfer of Donna M. Carroll from on-call EMS Medic at $11.04/hour to full-time EMS Medic, $22,973.18 (Grade 5).

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to adopt the official list of holidays for 2000. Ms. Anguish presented the following reorganization proposal for the Department of Public Works' Administration Office. The purpose is to increase efficiency within the Administration Office.

Positions to be abolished:

Bridge Maintenance Coordinator

Senior Plans Reviewer (as applicable to Roads and Utilities Plans Review)

Plans Reviewer (as applicable to Stormwater Management Plans Review)

Positions adopted:

Plans Reviewer (two positions for coverage of Plans Review for DPW Codes)

Road and Utility Inspector

Capital Facilities Plans Reviewer

Resource Inspector II (Position is currently approved for hire).

Positions with duty revisions:

Design Review Engineer – Add management duties of Administration Office

Construction Inspection Supervisor – Addition of Road & Utility Inspector supervision

All existing personnel will either keep their current position or be offered an alternative position within the department with no change in their salary. Two positions will need to be filled: the Capital Facilities Planner (which will replace the Bridge Coordinator) and the Road and Utilities Inspector (an addition to staff).

The effective date for full implementation is December 1, 1999, and the total cost is $14,682.50 in addition to what was approved in the budget.

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

- APPOINTMENT – EDC RESOURCE GROUP –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by President Bolender, and carried to appoint Patrick Ulrich, 251 South Bridge Street, Elkton, Maryland 21921 as a member of the Economic Development Commission Resource Group. His term will expire June 30, 2001. Commissioner Kilby is opposed.

- ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN – HOUSING & COMM. DEV. –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the administrative plan for Housing and Community Development as presented on October 19, 1999.

- RURAL PUBLIC TRANS. OPERATING GRANT – MASS TRANSIT ADM. –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, presented a grant between this Board and the Mass Transit Administration for operating assistance for rural area public transportation for FY2000. He advised that the local share is $70,197, and the net project cost is $124,194.

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

- AGREEMENTS – GROUP SHELTERED HOUSING –

Mr. Wein presented Agreements with Bayside Community Network, Inc., Golden Legends, and Montrose Manor, Inc. for sheltered housing. The group sheltered housing is a program of residential living providing shelter, meals, and personal services for individuals at least 62 years old who have difficulties with the activities of daily living.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to execute the Agreements.

- RD. NAME CHANGE – BET TWICE LANE –

Ms. Sandra Edwards, of the Office of Planning and Zoning, advised that her office is in receipt of a request from Northview Stallion Station, Inc. to change the road name of Bet Twice Lane, which is a private road. The proposed new road name is Winners Circle Drive.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the road name change to Winners Circle Drive.

- ORDINANCE – AMEND CHAPTER 200 OF CODE – BLDG. PERMITS –

Mr. Pat Conway, Director of Permits and Inspections, presented an Ordinance to amend Chapter 200 of the Cecil County Code so as to provide authority to suspend, deny, or withhold permits to builders found in violation of said Chapter.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to adopt the Ordinance. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- ORDINANCE – AMEND CHAPTER 166 OF CODE – ETHICS –

Mr. Al Wein presented an Ordinance to amend Chapter 166 of the County Code entitled "Ethics" so as to add certain persons to the definition of a family member and to increase the exemption for gifts from $25.00 to $75.00.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to adopt the Ordinance. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- RESOLUTION – TIM PLASTICS TAX CREDIT –

Mr. Paul Gilbert, Director of Economic Development, presented a Resolution for a tax credit for Tim Plastics, a 14-year old company based in the Peninsula Industrial Park that manufactures plastic containers. Mr. Gilbert stated the Company has constructed a 12,000 square foot warehouse building located at 3105 Pulaski Highway.

Ms. Sandy Patel, of Tim Plastics, advised that they have 38 employees and a manufacturing building and a warehouse. They manufacture more than 150 different products. She showed the Board the various bottles that are manufactured. Ms. Patel stated they have a highly computerized machine shop, and ninety percent of the training is done in-house.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Resolution. A copy is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- PUBLIC WKS. AGREEMENT – FOX VALLEY FARM –

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, presented a Public Works Agreement between this Board and Sky View Farms, L.L.C. pertaining to 1793.82' of Fox Valley Road in the subdivision known as Fox Valley Farm in the Second Election District.

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

- PERPETUAL RD. MAINT. AGREEMENT – RAGAN –

Mr. Orr presented a Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement between this Board, Franklin D., Sr. and Joanne Ragan, and Kenneth D. and Deborah A. Ragan pertaining to property on Johnson Road. Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement.

- BID – MECHANICS VALLEY RD. BR. –

Mr. Orr recommended that the bid for the rehabilitation of the Mechanics Valley Road Bridge be awarded to W. L. Reeves & Sons, Inc. for the sum of $38,400.00. He advised that the low bidder did not enclose a bid bond or certified check, failed to provide a contingency price, and provided no details on his available equipment.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to award the bid to W. L. Reeves & Sons, Inc. for the sum of $38,400.00.

- BID – HVAC REPAIR & REPLACEMENT – SHERIFF'S OFFICE –

Mr. Orr recommended that the bid for HVAC repair and replacement at the Sheriff's Office be awarded to Grubb Contractors, Inc. for the sum of $170,500.00.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid to Grubb Contractors, Inc. for the sum of $170,500.00.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 46-52 & CCC AMENDMENTS –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 46-52, as well as Budget Amendments in the amount of $269,851 for Cecil Community College.

Budget Amendment Nos. 46-52 are incorporated as a part of these minutes.

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

Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator

APPROVED:
Nelson K. Bolender, President