The Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County met in regular session in the County Administrative Building, on Tuesday, October 4, 2005. The following members of the Board were present:

Nelson K. Bolender, President
Harry A. Hepbron, Vice President
Phyllis Kilby, Commissioner
William C. Manlove, Commissioner
Mark H. Guns, 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.

The minutes from the September 20, 2005 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners were unanimously approved.

-COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS-

President Bolender – welcomed and introduced the new Director of Public Works, W. Scott Flanigan.

Commissioner Kilby – commented about the Small Town Symposium she attended at Chesapeake College relative to growth on the Eastern Shore.

Commissioner Guns – commented about the Cecil’s Most Beautiful Person Event hosted last week by the Board.

Commissioner Hepbron – declined comment.

Commissioner Manlove – commented about the Upper Shore Regional Council and the goals of this organization for the Eastern Shore.

- PROCLAMATION – DOMESTIC VIOLENENCE AWARENESS

President Bolender presented a proclamation to Susan Parotta, Department of Social Services proclaiming the month of October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”.

REPORT ON HOMELESSNESS IN CECIL COUNTY –

Reverend Carl Mazza, Meeting Ground, introduced Dr. Marvin Tossi and Dr. Deborah Matthews, Salisbury State University to the Board. Dr. Tossi and Dr. Matthew presented a comprehensive study on Homelessness in Cecil County, which included statistical data compiled through interviews with approximately 130 homeless persons in Cecil County. The complete study is available for review on the Meeting Ground’s Website.

ELK LANDING ACQUISITION PHASE II INSTALLMENT IV –

Ed Slicer, Manager, Parks & Recreation and Jeanne Minner, Planning & Zoning for the Town of Elkton appeared before the Board in support the Elk Landing Acquisition Project, Phase II Installment IV. The Town of Elkton is requesting approval from the Board to request funding through the FY 2005-06 Department of Natural Resources Project Open Space Fund in the amount of $ 83,449.54.

Motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Commissioner Manlove and unanimously carried to approve the request by the Town of Elkton for the Elk Landing, Phase II Installment IV.

- COLORADO EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY, ATE NETWORK REVENUE BONDS –

Mr. Michael Lee, Arnold & Porter LLP, Washington, DC appeared before the Board, as required by federal tax law, in support of required approval for a Public Approval Certificate for the Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, ATE Network Revenue Bond (DEIR Foundation Program). The program will provide driver educational opportunities and ancillary services to truck drivers while they are parked at truck stops and travel centers. This program will improve highway safety and promote homeland security. The program will also reduce air pollution, conserve energy resources, and protect the health of the drivers and the general public.

The Petro Truck Stop on Belle Hill Road and the Travel Center on Elkton Road will receive an amount not to exceed $4,675,000 to equip the centers with the technology and infrastructure required for this program.

Motion was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Vice President Hepbron and unanimously carried to approve the Public Approval Certificate as presented.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Alice Arbuckle, Matthew Bathon Court – requested information pertaining to certain invoices approved the Board of County Commissioners.

Jim Mullin, Cecilton – commented relative to the remaining 12 elements of the Comprehensive Plan not yet addressed by the Board.

Ronald Rae, 4 St. Pat’s Circle, Elkton – commented about the meeting at the Conowingo Elementary School that Congressman Gilchrest will be conducting. He further commented in support of the proposed Horse Park.

Owen Thorne, 20 Hillwood St., Elkton – commented about the lack of communication with the citizens of Cecil County by County and State Officials relative to the Maryland Horse Park.

Anne Lane, 164 Russell Road, Elkton – commented in opposition of the Maryland Horse Park and the negative impact to Fair Hill.

Michael Goetz – commented in opposition of the Maryland Horse Park and the negative impact to Fair Hill.

- BIDS AND AWARDS –

Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator presented the Board with Bid 06-29 Water Storage Tanks & Equipment Repair Restoration. The Purchasing Agent has recommended award of this bid to Corrosion Control Corporation in the amount of $29,960.00.

Commissioner Guns questioned a notation on the bid relative to lead paint removal in the project.

Administrator Wein advised the Commissioner that he was under the impression no lead paint removal would be necessary for this project. He will investigate further to confirm the status.

Motion to award Bid 06-29 to Corrosion Control Corporation in the amount of $29,960.00 was made by Commissioner Kilby, seconded by Vice President Hepbron,

Commissioner Guns asked to amend the motion to delay the Bid Award 06-29.

Commissioner Kilby declined the amendment.

Motion to award Bid 06-29 was then passed by a majority vote.

VOTE:

Bolender – Y               Hepbron – Y              Kilby – Y
Manlove – Y                Guns – N

BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOS. 49 - 52

Administrator Wein presented the following Budget Amendments for approval:

Budget Amendment No. 50 – Appropriation of revenue and expenses for donations for Cecil’s Most Beautiful Volunteer Recognition Event:

Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment No. 50.

Budget Amendment No. 51 – Walking Floor Trailers – Solid Waste Division:

Commissioner Guns asked for clarification of the Budget Amendment.

Administrator Wein explained that additional funds were required to satisfy the bid as awarded and that the Bid amount did not increase.

Motion was made by Commissioner Guns, seconded by Vice President Hepbron and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment No. 51.

Budget Amendment No. 52 – Rural and Community Based Operating Grant:

Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Kilby and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment No. 51.

Budget Amendment No. 49 – Appropriate Revenue and Expenses for the Cecil County Narcotics Task Force:

Motion was made by Vice President Hepbron, seconded by Commissioner Guns and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment No. 49.

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rising Sun Town Hall, 1 East Main Street, Rising Sun, MD.

There being no further business of the County Commissioners, the meeting concluded.

Alfred C. Wein, Jr.
County Administrator

Approved:
Nelson K. Bolender, President