The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session at the Elkton Town Hall, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, September 21, 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 – SEPT. 7, 1999 –

The minutes of September 7, 1999, were approved as written.

- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS –

Commissioner Kilby thanked everyone who worked in helping with the flood.

President Bolender agreed with Commissioner Kilby stating the volunteers also did a fantastic job. He advised that it will be known by Noon tomorrow as to whether the County will be declared a disaster area.

President Bolender reported that the Board is declaring Saturday, October 30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. as Trick or Treat night in the County.

President Bolender advised that the first meeting was held on the Carpenter's Point sewerage system, and the County will proceed with the system.

- PROCLAMATION – 4-H WK. – The Board proclaimed October 3-10, 1999, as 4-H Week in Cecil County.

Ms. Beth Ryan and some 4-H members and leaders were present and gave a presentation.

- PRESENTATION – JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT –

Mr. Robert Matthews and Mr. Frank McIntosh appeared to give an overview of Junior Achievement. Mr. McIntosh stated the organization is in every state in the country. The object is to teach young people about business and how to acquire skills to be successful in the world of work. They are delighted to now be a part of the Cecil County community. There will be about 20,000 students involved in the program in the coming year with about 1,000 in Cecil County. They plan to rally the support of the business community. Mr. Matthews will manage the operations in Cecil County. Mr. McIntosh urged the Board to consider supporting Junior Achievement during their budget process.

Mr. Matthews stated once the program is underway they will return asking for volunteers within County government. Students from kindergarten through Grade 12 will participate in the program.

- TREAS. REPORT –

Miss Pam Howard, Treasurer, appeared and presented the Treasurer's report as of August 31, 1999. A copy of the report is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

- ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that the Board will know tomorrow relative to a federal declaration concerning the recent storm. The Office of Emergency Services will continue to convey all new information to the public. Mr. Wein advised that he and Mr. Frank Muller will attend a meeting at the North East V.F.W. to convey updates to the North East flood victims.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Mr. Roland Wills inquired about the conclusion in regard to the dirt pile in Rising Sun.

Mr. Daryl Snyder spoke in opposition to the proposed Old Dominion power plant at Rock Springs.

Ms. Rose Chase expressed concern about the Old Dominion power plant.

Mr. Jeffrey Robertson stated he is opposed to the power plant for health reasons, as well as pollution, noise, and property values.

Mr. Roland Willard requested that the Board do a motion to intervene in regard to the power plant and was advised that the Board will ask to be an interested party.

Mr. Vance Fields commented on the State dumping dirt in an area that is causing direct runoff and pollution to the Chesapeake Bay.

Ms. Jeannette Hillyer stated she opposes the Old Dominion power plant.

Mr. Bernie Brown presented pictures of a sediment and erosion problem on his neighbor's property.

- 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 approve the transfer of Ronald Fish from Contractual Operator Trainee in the Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works to regular full-time status as Operator Trainee at an annual salary of $20,507.14, Grade 4 (no change in grade or salary).

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

1) James Heverin, Operator Trainee in the Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works, $20,717.00, Grade 4;

2) Ernest Belcher, Jr., Operator Trainee in the Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works, $20,113.60, Grade 4;

3) Joseph Lewis, part-time Janitor in the Maintenance Department replacing James Mallory, who did not accept the offer, $8.52 per hour, Grade 3;

4) Jamie Crystal Jordan, part-time Instructor for the Parks and Recreation Division, to be compensated from the fees associated with dance programs being offered.

- BID – SUBSCRIPTION PARATRANSIT SERVICES –

Ms. Susan Twigg, Director of the Department of Aging, appeared and recommended that the bid for subscription paratransit services be awarded to Maryland Rural Development Corporation, Inc. This service will be funded by a grant to the Department of Aging, and they will be billed on a monthly basis.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid for subscription paratransit services to Maryland Rural Development Corporation, Inc.

- BID – TRI-AXLE TRAILERS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, advised that bids were received for two tri-axle trailers with cable-lift hoists for the Public Works Department Solid Waste Division. It is recommended that all bids be rejected as specifications were not met, and they were overbudget.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to reject all bids.

- PETITION FOR ANNEXATION – RISING SUN –

Mr. Eric Sennstrom, Director of Planning and Zoning, advised that his office is in receipt of an Annexation Resolution from the Town of Rising Sun. Pursuant to Article 23A of the Annotated Code, the County must grant their consent of a zoning change that is substantially different than the existing County zoning. Mr. Sennstrom stated that the petition for annexation involves a parcel with a County zoning of Town Residential (TR). The proposed Town zoning is R2, R3, and Central Commercial (CC).

Based on the fact that the subject parcel is located within the Town District of the Comprehensive Plan and that a balance containing a mixture of residential and commercial uses is encouraged in these areas, Mr. Sennstrom recommends that the Board approve the proposed zoning to R2, R3, and Central Commercial (CC).

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the proposed zoning to R2, R3, and Central Commercial (CC).

- PUBLIC WKS. AGREEMENT – MONTGOMERY BROS., INC. –

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, presented a Public Works Agreement for Public Sanitary Sewer Utilities between this Board and Montgomery Brothers, Inc. pertaining to property on Razor Strap Road.

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

- PERPETUAL RD. MAINT. AGREEMENT –

Mr. Orr presented a Perpetual Road Maintenance Agreement between this Board, Jackie D. and Janet P. Bennett, and Patricia and Gary Charsha pertaining to property on Rowland Road.

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

- RESOLUTION – STOP SIGNS ON RANDALIA RD. –

Mr. Orr presented a Resolution for the placement of two stop signs on Randalia Road at the eastern and western intersection of Randalia Road and Basil Avenue.

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

- RESOLUTION – REAL ESTATE TAX PAYMENTS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, presented a Resolution to amend a previous Resolution relative to discounts, due dates, and service charge fees for real estate tax payments, effective for the tax year 2000-2001.

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.

- RESOLUTION – AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 183 (PURCHASING) OF CO. CODE –

Mr. Wein presented a Resolution amending Chapter 183 (Purchasing) of the County Code relative to a change in the purchase requisition requirement from $50.00 to $200.00 and the bid bond requirement from 10% to 5%.

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.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 36-39 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 36-39. Copies of the Budget Amendments 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