The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session in Courtroom 1 at the County Office Building, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, September 7, 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 – AUG. 31, 1999 –

The minutes of August 31, 1999, were approved as written.

- PROCLAMATION – 911 EMER. NUMBER DAY –

The Board proclaimed September 11, 1999, as 911 Emergency Number Day in Cecil County.

- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS –

Commissioner Kilby stated she is appreciative of everyone who volunteered to help with the British Invasions, and she hopes that the tradition will continue.

Commissioner Hepbron also commented on the British Invasions stating it was a good weekend for the merchants.

President Bolender stated the British Invasion was outstanding and congratulated Sandy Turner.

President Bolender reported that a kick-off dinner for the Bainbridge Development Corporation was held last week.

- REPORT – PROJECT CAN –

Ms. Anne DeMott, of the Cecil County Arts Council, gave a report on Project CAN (Community Arts in Neighborhoods). Project CAN is an after-school arts program sponsored by the Cecil County Arts Council which is working in partnership with Hotspots. Eight five-week sessions led by artist Theresa Smith will be held between September 1999 and June 2000 for 11-15 year olds. The sessions will be held at the Fletchwood Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from after school until 5:30 p.m. Participants will create portable murals to be displayed throughout the community.

Ms. DeMott stated the key to breaking the cycle of drugs and crime is to provide alternatives for the youth. Funding is provided by the County and the Maryland State Arts Council.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Ms. Louise Pleasantson inquired about Cemetery Lane in Warwick, and Mr. Fred Orr responded by stating he was informed by the Roads Superintendent that it was a private lane. However, he has not finished researching the matter.

Ms. Pleasantson stated she lives on Middleneck Road, and the paving at the end of the lanes and near the mailboxes are uneven with the road.

Ms. Nancy Eichmann stated she does not want the bridge along Razor Strap Road between Wells Camp Road and the entrance to Route 40 reopened due to a traffic problem and a hazard to the children.

Mr. Ronald Rae inquired about the annexation of Bainbridge by the Town of Port Deposit.

- 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) Jeffrey S. Harris, Paramedic in Emergency Medical Services, effective September 10, 1999;

2) Sylvia E. Honesty, Operator Trainee in Water and Wastewater, effective September 2, 1999;

3) Stephen L. O'Dell, Laborer in Solid Waste Management, effective September 2, 1999.

Upon recommendation by Ms. Anguish, motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint Robert J. Riley as EMS Paramedic in Emergency Medical Services, $26,769.60 (Grade 7).

- TISCHLER & ASSOC., INC. – RES. DEV. IMPACT COST RETRIEVAL PROGRAM –

Mr. Eric Sennstrom, Director of Planning and Zoning, advised that Tischler & Associates, Inc. is engaged in preparing a Residential Development Impact Cost Retrieval Program. Their first two tasks are to review existing revenue sources and development trends and to recommend an infrastructure funding mechanism. Mr. Sennstrom stated the consultant recommends the use of a development excise tax, and he requested the endorsement of the Board.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to endorse the development of an excise tax.

- RESOLUTION – GRANT FOR HISTORIC PRES. PLAN –

Mr. Eric Sennstrom stated he received a request from the Maryland Historical Trust for a Resolution authorizing the Board to sign the contract agreements for the grant for the Historic Preservation Plan on behalf of Cecil County. The Resolution endorses the Board as the legal signing authority for the County.

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

- RESOLUTION – FEE SCHEDULE FOR BLDG. BD. OF APPEALS –

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, presented a Resolution to amend the fee schedule from $150.00 to $300.00 for appeals filed with the Building Board of Appeals.

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

- BIDS – CO. RD. RESTORATION –

Mr. Fred Orr, Deputy Director of Public Works, recommended that the following bids be awarded for restoration of County roads:

District 1 – Dix Hollow
District 2 – Cecil Construction Corp.
District 3 – James Julian, Inc. of Delaware

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to award the bids as requested by Mr. Orr.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 32-35 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 32-35. 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