The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session in Courtroom 1 at the County Office Building, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 19, 1999. The following members of the Board were present:

Nelson K. Bolender, President
Harry A. Hepbron, Commissioner

President Bolender announced that Commissioner Kilby had another meeting to attend tonight.

The meeting was called to order by President Bolender at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

- MINUTES – OCT. 5, 1999 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by President Bolender, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of October 5, 1999, as written.

- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS –

Commissioner Hepbron reported that he recently attended a ceremony for a Boy Scout Eagle award.

President Bolender advised that he and Commissioner Hepbron attended a reception for Cecil County's Teacher of the Year, who was also selected as Maryland Teacher of the Year, on October 18.

- PRESENTATION – UPPER BAY COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERV. –

Dr. Richard Bayer, Chief Executive Officer, Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, appeared to give a presentation. He stated they have been a mental health counseling agency since 1997. They are a privatized version of the Division of Mental Health. Upper Bay provides a wide array of mental health services for adults, children, and adolescents. They work with people in their homes, in the community, and in schools. Upper Bay provides out-patient counseling services. Services for money management, grocery shopping, and nutrition are also provided. They provide after-school programs and services at the Detention Center. Dr. Bayer stated they have services that coordinate with alcohol and drug programs.

Mr. Dominick Macri, Program Manager, advised that they serve elementary and middle school students in every school in the County. They have formed a partnership with Elk Neck State Park and adopted a trail that they help to maintain.

- TREAS. REPORT –

Miss Pam Howard, Treasurer, appeared and presented the Treasurer's report as of September 30, 1999. A copy of the report is incorporated as a part of these minutes. Miss Howard advised that she is considering accepting credit cards for payment of taxes. She stated Discover has a plan whereby the card can be used for payment with the user paying a fee. Miss Howard advised that the deadline for the homeowners tax credit is October 31, 1999.

- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, reported that the CIP Committee is moving forward with the process. They anticipate a meeting with the Planning Commission on November 15 and this Board on November 30 for presentation of the CIP.

- ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN – HOUSING & COMM. DEV. –

Mr. Dave Mahaney, Director of Housing and Community Development, appeared to present a summary of the administrative plan for his department. He advised that HUD gave his department the opportunity to have some discretion on who to allow into the rental assistance programs. Mr. Mahaney explained that preference will be given to Cecil County residents and to families whose property has been condemned.

Assistance will be denied to people who have had drug related or criminal activity within the past three years. Preference will be given to people experiencing domestic violence. Also, preference will be given to the elderly and disabled.

Mr. Mahaney advised that the Housing Office will perform rent reasonableness on all initial and recertifications for all units.

In regard to the policy on moves, a letter must be submitted from the current landlord. If it is not provided, the person cannot relocate.

Mr. Mahaney stated procedures are specified for hearing and review procedures, as well as designation of subsidy standards. There is also a policy in regard to guests. Housing quality inspections are done annually.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed Old Dominion power plant: Roland Willard, Mark Coulson, Jeff Robertson, Maria Mastrippolito, Keith Williams, and Rose Chase.

Mr. Robert Tillinghast commented in support of bullet-proof vests for the Sheriff's Office.

- PERSONNEL ITEMS –

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

1) George E. McSwain, Equipment Operator I in Solid Waste, effective October 2, 1999;
2) Rodger A. Blevins, Equipment Operator I in Solid Waste, effective November 5, 1999;
3) Joseph S. Ford, Jr., Equipment Operator II in Roads, effective October 1, 1999;
4) Shelley S. Thompson, part-time Program Associate, effective October 19, 1999.

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

1) Donna J. Sampson, temporary Seasonal Babysitter at the Domestic Violence Shelter, $7.50/hour (Grade 2);
2) Paul S. Wilson, Jr., Laborer, Solid Waste, $17,721.60 (Grade 3);
3) Julie A. Morgan, Dispatcher 1, Emergency Services, $20,113.60 (Grade 4).

- ASSURANCE – REAL PROPERTY ACQ. – NATURAL RES. CONSERVATION SERVICE –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, presented an Assurance Relating to Real Property Acquisition between this Board and the Natural Resources Conservation Service pertaining to debris removal as a result of Hurricane Floyd on Herron Lane and the YMCA properties. Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by President Bolender, and unanimously carried to execute the document.

- GRANT – SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM –

Mr. Al Wein presented a grant between this Board and the Mass Transit Administration for the FY2000 Statewide Special Transportation Assistance Program to provide transportation services to elderly persons and/or persons with disabilities in the County. The amount of State funds is $92,360.00, and the local funding is $58,136.00.

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

- SETTLEMENT – MONTGOMERY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. –

Mr. Dwight Thomey, County Attorney, advised that he received a draft of a settlement agreement with Montgomery Mutual Insurance Company concerning the claim in regard to the Woodlawn Landfill. He recommended that the Board approve the settlement subject to his final approval of the language of the agreement.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by President Bolender, and unanimously carried to approve the settlement agreement subject to final approval by Mr. Thomey.

- PUBLIC WKS. AGREEMENT – BEACON PT. PROPERTY –

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board and presented a Public Works Agreement between this Board and Beacon Point Property, L.L.C. for road improvements on St. Marks Church Road, Perryville, Maryland, to and from Beacon Point and Maryland Route 222. Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by President Bolender, and unanimously carried to approve the Public Works Agreement.

- PERPETUAL RD. MAINT. AGREEMENT – WOOD VALLEY RD. –

Mr. Fred Orr presented a Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement between this Board, William D., Jr. and Janet E. Hill, and Keli J. and Walter F. Chambers, Jr. pertaining to property at 355 Wood Valley Road.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by President Bolender, and unanimously carried to approve the Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 44 & 45 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by President Bolender, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 44 and 45. Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.

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

Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator

APPROVED:
Nelson K. Bolender, President