The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session at the County Administration Building, 107 North Street, Elkton, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 5, 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 2:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

- MINUTES -MAY 15,22, & 23,2001 - The minutes of May 15, 22, and 23, 2001, were approved as written.

- PROGRAM OPEN SPACE PROJECT - FRISTOE ACQ. -

A public hearing was held on a Program Open Space application for

Fristoe proposed acquisition to add approximately 8.6 acres of open space and parklands to the Town of Rising Sun. LOCATION: 527 North Walnut Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911.

Mr. Ed Slicer, Parks and Recreation Manager, presented the application. He advised that both the Board of Parks and Recreation and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the application.

Mr. Slicer advised that the Town of Rising Sun has no recreational land in the northern part of Town. The total cost of the project is $31,050.00 with the Town paying one-half of the incidental costs.

Mr. Jeff Williams, Town Administrator of Rising Sun, advised that the northern portion of Rising Sun has no open space or recreational facilities. There is some land that was annexed in the northern part of Town, and the landowner has no use for this property. Mr. Williams stated the landowner asked if the Town would be interested in buying the property, and the Mayor and Commissioners feel it would be a fine acquisition for the Town. There is a need for an addition pavilion and a baseball field.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Program Open Space application.

PROGRAM OPEN SPACE PROJECT - YOUTH SKATEBOARD PK. - 001

A public hearing was held on a Program Open Space application for Youth Skateboard Park - Amendment I - located at 116 Delaware Avenue, Elkton, MD 21921.

Mr. Ed Slicer advised that both the Board of Parks and Recreation and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the application.

He stated the request is for a halfpipe for the Skateboard Park. Mr. Slicer advised that $21,767.00 has been approved for this project. The amount being requested is $16,741.00 with the Town funding 25% and the State funding 75%.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Program Open Space project.

PROGRAM OPEN SPACE PROJECT - PV. COM. PK. -

A public hearing was held on a Program Open Space application for

Perryville Community Park/three soccer/lacrosse fields located at Firestone

Road, Perryville, MD 21903.

Both the Board of Parks and Recreation and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the application.

Mr. Ed Slicer advised that the project is for engineering costs for construction of soccer and lacrosse fields. The total cost is $9,150.00 with the Town funding $2,287.50 and the State funding $6,862.50.

Ms. Cathy Weldon, Assistant Administrator of Perryville, stated the request is for engineering costs. They currently have baseball and volleyball fields and are constructing another pavilion.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the Program Open Space project.

- COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS -

Commissioner Hepbron reported that he attended the Memorial Day services at the VFW in North East. He presented a scholarship to a student for Cecil Community College and attended the graduation at the School of

Technology. Commissioner Hepbron reported that he attended the Rising Sun Sunfest. He also attended the SPCA auction.

Commissioner Kilby reported that she attended an open house in Port

Deposit on June 4 for Paul Risk Associates. She feels this will be a realaddition to the Cecil County community as a whole.

On May 31 Commissioner Kilby went to Annapolis for a State Committee on Ag Task Force meeting. She stated hopefully they will have a report for the legislature soon.

Commissioner Kilby reported that on June I she spoke at the opening for Relay for Life, which is an annual event for raising funds for cancer research. She advised that they raised over $70,000.

Commissioner Kilby advised that on June 2 she attended the opening of the greenways trail in Perryville. Crouse Brothers provided the trail, and she feels it will be an asset to the Perryville community.

President Bolender reported that on June 4 he had lunch with William

Donald Schaefer.
He advised that he presented a scholarship to an Elkton High student for Cecil Community College.

President Bolender advised that on June 4 he attended a WILMAPCO meeting and that Governor Minner was the speaker relative to "initiating livable Delaware". They are instituting an impact fee.

President Bolender reported that he and Commissioner Kilby received their certificate for the Academy for Excellence.  

- PUBLIC COMMENT -

Mr. Don Stoly inquired about the status of sewerage for Carpenter's

Point, and Mr. Matt Carter, Director of Public Works, responded by stating the project has not been bid yet. They are working on the funding mechanisms and have all the permits except for the wetlands permit.

Ms. Flora Rittenhouse also commented on the need for sewerage at Carpenter's Point.

- APPOINTMENT - COMMISSION FOR WOMEN -

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to appoint Carol Roane, 207 St. Mark Road, Perryville, Maryland 21903 as a member of the Commission for Women to fill the unexpired term of Chris Ann Szep, said term expiring September 8, 2003.

- 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 accept the following resignations:

Timothy L. Richardson, Laborer, Roads Sign Shop, effective May 14, 2001;

Joseph H. Eggers, Equipment Operator 1, Solid Waste Division, effective June 1, 200 1;

Miranda L. Falletta, Social Worker, Department of Social Services,

effective May 30, 2001;

Keith D. Mitchell, Network Specialist, effective June 1, 200 1.

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

Lisa J. Gray and Katherine A. Anders, Van Drivers, Department of

Aging, $18,782.00 (Grade 3);

David R. Black, Planner 1, Planning & Zoning Office, $27,310 (Grade 7). (Replaced Scott Moody, who declined the County's offer of employment.);

Benjamin J. Orr, Weed Control Coordinator, $22,880.00 (Grade 4);

Renee Grauer, Program Worker for the Child Care Food Program,

Department of Social Services, $22,984.00 (Grade 5);

Herrel Curry, temporary Board of License Commissioners' Consultant, $19.17/hour.

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

Increase James M. Alfree, Richard T. Koch, and Denise M. Harvey,

Paramedic Captains, to an hourly rate of $16.05 for tenure credit, effective

February 10, 2001;

Hourly rate correction for Stephen P. Atwater from $13.76 to S 14.38/hour. Mr. Atwater was overlooked for service credit compensation that was given to EMS employees in July, 2000;

Increase hourly rate for Ruth A. Horn, Office Services Assistant, from

$8.86 to $11.00 for recognition of job performance. No increase will be due

in July 1, 2001.

Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the adoption of the pay for performance matrix.

- ORDINANCE - BROWNFIELDS PROPERTY TAX CREDIT -

Mr. Paul Gilbert, Director of Economic Development, presented an Ordinance relative to the County's participation in the Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program.

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

- BID - ROADWAY PIPE -

Mr. Al Wein, County Administrator, recommended that the bid for roadway pipe be awarded to American Home and Hardware for the sum of $23,117.2 1. With the 6% local preference being applied, they were the low bidder.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to award the bid to American Home and Hardware.

- BID - BITUMINOUS MATERIAL -

Mr. Wein recommended that the bid for bituminous material be awarded to E. Stewart Mitchell, Inc. for the sum of $104,956.00.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid to E. Stewart Mitchell, Inc.

- DEED - THE HELEN L. BENJAMIN LIVING TRUST -

Mr. Matt Carter, Director of Public Works, presented a Deed with The

Helen L. Benjamin Living Trust to accept Benjamin's Landing Road, Sands Court, and Hazlette Court in Benjamin's Landing, Section 1, into the County road system.

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

- Contracts - Pavement Overlay -

Mr. Carter recommended that the contracts for pavement overlay for FY 2002 for the following roads be awarded to T. C. Simons for the sum of $1,798,744.45: District I - Glebe Road and Leeds Road; District 2 - Goosemar Road, Mechanics Valley Road, Fairview Road, and Old Elk Neck Road; District 3 - Pilottown Road, Rowlandsville Road, Old Mill Road, Woody Brown Road, and Bell Manor Road.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to award the contracts for pavement overlay to T. C. Simons.

- Bid - Pine Hills Water Tank Rehabilitation -

Mr. Carter recommended that the bid for the Pine Hills water tank

rehabilitation be awarded to Corrosion Control Corporation for the sum of

$125,950.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to award the bid to Corrosion Control Corporation.

- Bid - Tree Trimming -

Mr. Carter recommended that the bid for tree trimming be awarded as

follows:

Nitz Tree Service:

District I - $ 80.00/hr. - tree trimming

$ 1 00.00/hr. - bucket truck contingency item

$ 75.00/hr. - stump grinder contingency item

$ 10.00/hr. -additional flagperson contingency item

District 2 - $ 75.00/hr. - tree trimming

$ 1 00.00/hr. - bucket truck contingency item

$ 75.00/hr. - stump grinder contingency item

$ 1 0.00/hr. - additional flagperson contingency item

District 3 - $ 70.00/hr. - tree trimming

$ 1 00.00/hr. - bucket truck contingency item

$ 70.00 hr. - stump grinder contingency item

$ 1 0.00/hr. - additional flagperson contingency item

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to award the bid for tree trimming as recommended by Mr. Carter.

- BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 130-138 -

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 130-138. 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 V. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator

APPROVED:
Nelson K. Bolender, President