The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County met in regular session at the Chesapeake City Town Hall, Chesapeake City, Maryland, on Tuesday, January 22, 2002.  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.

President Bolender announced that the adoption of the revised Stormwater Management Ordinance will not be considered tonight as scheduled.  Instead, a public hearing will be held on the matter on February 19.

-         MINUTES – JAN. 8, 2002 –

The minutes of January 8, 2002, were approved as written.

-         COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS –

Commissioner Kilby advised that she did receive one call concerning the scholarship program that is available for people planning to attend graduate school.

She also advised that she attended a BEPAC meeting at Union Hospital, and they are offering ten nursing scholarships.  Also, there is a new computer area in the hospital to assist patients in finding information on a particular illness or disease.  Commissioner Kilby stated she feels this is a real service to the community.

President Bolender advised that an employee service award ceremony was held last week, and awards were given to about 50 employees.

He reported that meetings have been held concerning transportation in the County.  A study is being done by WILMAPCO concerning the possibility of establishing a transportation center in Elkton in the area of the bowling alley. 

Commissioner Hepbron reported that he went to the Vo-Tech School for scholarship presentations.

-         PROCLAMATION – FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA WK. –

The Board presented a Proclamation to Jillian Ryan proclaiming February 10-16, 2002, as Future Business Leaders of America Week.

-         TREASURER’S REPORT –

Ms. Pamela Howard, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer’s report as of December 31, 2001.  A copy of the report is incorporated as a part of these minutes.

-         PUBLIC COMMENT –

Ms. Elaine Ore presented a list of questions to the Board concerning the Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Mr. Lou DeAngelis advised that he attended the Partnership for Cecil County meeting, and discussion was held on the IKEA project.  He feels this project is an asset to the County.

-         REAPPOINTMENTS – BUILDING BD. OF APPEALS –

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to reappoint Dominick Scolaro, P. O. Box 693, Elkton, Maryland 21921 and Gary Slagle, 51 Fawn Valley Drive, Elkton, Maryland 21921 as members of the Building Board of Appeals for a five-year term, said term to expire February 12, 2007.

-         REAPPOINTMENTS – PLUMBING BD. –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to reappoint the following persons as members of the Plumbing Board for a one-year term, said term to expire February 18, 2003:

Melvin (Ted) Reburn, 361 Fell Road, Rising Sun, Maryland 21911

Ronald Dixon, 8 Mount Rocky Lane, Colora, Maryland 21917

Larry Crouse, 208 North Street, Elkton, Maryland 21921

-         APPOINTMENT – ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BD. –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to appoint Jackie Pugh, Dept. of Social Services, 170 E. Main Street, Elkton, Maryland 21921 as a member of the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board to fill the unexpired term of Patricia Lieske, said term expiring on April 30, 2002.

-         PERSONNEL ITEMS –

Ms. Donna Nichols, Director of Human Resources, presented the personnel items.  Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to accept the following resignations:

Robert J. Riley, Jr., on-call Paramedic, Emergency Services, effective January 11, 2002;

Brian M. Kozminski, on-call Medic, Emergency Services, no longer available for recall;

Andrea Janknowski, on-call Paramedic, Emergency Services, no longer available for recall.

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

William V. Funk and Chris Christopoulos, Code Compliance Inspectors, Permits & Inspections, $27,310 (Grade 7);

Randy Massie, Jr., Laborer, Roads Division (Bridge Crew), $18,075 (Grade 3);

Brenda L. Darr, Bus Driver, Department of Aging, $20,530 (Grade 4).

Upon recommendation by Ms. Nichols, motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Commissioner Hepbron, and unanimously carried to approve the reclassification of Mary A. Heverin from regular part-time Janitor to full-time Janitor in the Facilities Management Department, Grade 3, $8.69/hour ($18,075), effective January 16, 2002.

-         RESOLUTION – LOMBARD & NELLIES CORNER RDS. –

Mr. Matt Carter, Director of Public Works, presented a Resolution.  Due to restricted sight distance on Lombard Road, the two stop signs on Lombard Road at its intersection with Nellies Corner Road will be removed, and one stop sign will be placed on Nellies Corner Road.

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

-         ROAD RENAMING –

Ms. Sandra Edwards and Ms. Jodee Cangialosi, of the Office of Planning and Zoning, were present to request a road renaming.  Ms. Cangialosi advised that Gibson Drive is located between Mechanics Valley Road and Route 40.  The owners, Montgomery Brothers, Inc., would like to rename it “Montgomery Drive”.

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve the renaming to “Montgomery Drive”.

-         BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 89-96 –

Motion was made by Commissioner Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby, and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 89-96.  Copies of the Budget Amendments are incorporated as a part of these minutes.

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