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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS MEETING

September 1, 2009

The Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County met in regular session at the County Administrative Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD. The following members of the Board were present:

  • Brian L. Lockhart, President
  • Rebecca J. Demmler, Vice President
  • Wayne L. Tome, Commissioner
  • Robert J. Hodge, Commissioner
  • James T. Mullin, Commissioner

Constituting a full Board.

The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on August 25, 2009 at 10:55 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code – State Government 10-508 (a) (4) consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (7) consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; and (14) before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, discuss matters directly related to a negotiating strategy or the contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the public body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process. Present: Commissioners Lockhart, Demmler, Tome, Hodge and Mullin; Director Scott Flanigan; H. Norman Wilson, Counsel; Director Sennstrom; Administrator Wein, and Vicky Rinkerman. Topics of Discussion: Port Deposit Wastewater Proposal update, Video Lottery Terminals in Perryville.

The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on September 1, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., motion was made by Commissioner Mullin, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code – State Government 10-508 (a) (1) personnel matters; (4) consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; (7) consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; (9) conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations; (14) Present: Commissioners Lockhart, Demmler, Tome, Hodge and Mullin; County Administrator Alfred Wein; Director Eric Sennstrom; H. Norman Wilson, Counsel; Budget Manager Whiteford; and Vicky Rinkerman. Topics of Discussion: Artesian Update & Legal; EMS Collective Bargaining discussion; Dann Marine Proposal; Request to fills; Indian Acres update; Port Deposit Wastewater Proposal. Meeting adjourned at 1:00 P.M.

The meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County, September 1, 2009 was called to order by Commissioner Lockhart at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The following minutes were unanimously approved by the Board:

  • August 4, 2009 Worksession Minutes
  • August 4, 2009 Closed Worksession Minutes
  • August 4, 2009 Rezoning Hearing Minutes
  • August 11, 2009 Closed Worksession Minutes
  • August 11, 2009 Worksession Minutes
  • August 18, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
  • August 18, 2009 Board of Health Minutes

-COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS-

Commissioner Hodge – welcomed everyone in attendance.

Commissioner Tome – commented about the recent Governor and Cabinet visit last week and of the many budget cuts that the County is facing.

Commissioner Mullin – welcomed the citizens in attendance.

Commissioner Demmler – commented about the Eagle Scout Court of Honor that she attended and commended the recipient. She also commented about the Grand Opening Ceremony that she and Commissioner Hodge attended at the AAMCO in Elkton.

- PUBLIC COMMENT –

Elizabeth McLennan, 360 Mill Lane, Earleville – spoke in support of the repair/replacement of the Mill Lane Bridge.

Phillip Pierce, 725 Cherry Grove Road, Earleville – on behalf of the "Friends of Mill Lane" spoke in support of the repair/replacement of Mill Road and cited the many hardships that the citizens of Earleville as a result of the bridge closure. He also presented the Board with a petition with approximately 400 signatures, supporting the re-opening of the Mill Lane Bridge.

Pamela Bailey, 948 Sandy Bottom Road, Earleville – spoke in support of the re-opening of the Mill Lane Bridge.

Anne Swears, 400 Foxes Lane, Earleville – spoke in support of the re-opening of the Mill Lane Bridge and read a letter that was sent to Congressman Kratovil requesting assistance in this matter.

Gaylord Moody, Chesapeake City – commented in reference to the Comprehensive Plan Draft and requested a formal response with regard to the Transfer of Development Rights Program.

- ACTION ITEMS

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- RESOLUTION – GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL, INC., LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE –

Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator presented for consideration the resolution on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay Council, Inc., Girl Scouts, introduced at the Board's August 18, 2009 meeting. The resolution upon approval will enable the Chesapeake Bay Council to apply to the Department of Housing & Community Development for an allocation of tax credits, under the Department of Community Investment Tax Program for specialized programs such as the proposed Leadership Experience.

Motion to approve the resolution was made by Commissioner Tome, seconded by Commissioner Mullin and unanimously carried to approve.

A copy of this resolution is attached hereto and incorporated into these minutes.

- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS –

Scott Flanigan, Director of Public Works presented the following items:

- DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE TOWN COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLESTOWN–

Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan, motion to approve the Drainage & Utility Easement for the replacement and relocation of a sewer pump station between the Board of County Commissioners and the Town Commissioners of Charlestown was made by Commissioner Hodge, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried to approve.

- OPTION CONTRACT PROPERTY OF ARTHUR WILLIAM & NANCY C. WORTHINGTON FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF NOTTINGHAM ROAD BRIDGE –

Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan, motion to approve the Option Contract for the property owned by Arthur & Nancy Worthington in the amount of $4,350.00 was made by Commissioner Hodge, seconded by Commissioner Mullin and unanimously carried.

- BID AWARD NO. 10-11-5307 CENTRAL LANDFILL, CELL 4 RE-DEVELOPMENT –

Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan motion to award Bid No. 10-11-5307 for the Central Landfill Re-development to Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc., in the amount of $12,028, 657.55 was made by Commissioner Mullins, seconded by Commissioner Lockhart and unanimously carried to approve.

Commissioner Hodge commented that this project will extend the life of the Central Landfill for many years.

- BID AWARD NO. 10-19 – MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF WEIGH SCALES –

Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan, motion to award Bid No. 10-19 to American Scale & Equipment as specified in the bid package was made by Commissioner Hodge, seconded by Commissioner Demmler and unanimously carried.

- BID AWARD NO. 10-20 – MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF HYDRAULIC COMPACTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT –

Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan, motion to award Bid No. 10-20 to Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems as specified in the bid package was made by Commissioner Hodge, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried.

- BID AWARD NO. 10-21 – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF FENCE –

Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan, motion to award Bid No. 10-21 to Northeastern Fence as specified in the bid package was made by Commissioner Hodge, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried.

Director Flanigan announced that the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day will be held on October 4, 2009.

- BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOS. 20-21 -

Motion was made by Commissioner Demmler, seconded by Commissioner Tome and unanimously carried to approve Budget Amendment Nos. 20-21. A copy of these budget amendments are attached hereto and made part of these minutes.

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be on September 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Port Deposit Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD.

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

BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES

September 1, 2009

The Cecil County Board of Health met at the County Administrative Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, Maryland on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. The following members of the Board were present:

  • Brian L. Lockhart, President
  • Rebecca J. Demmler, Vice President
  • Wayne L. Tome, Sr., Commissioner
  • Robert J. Hodge, Commissioner
  • James T. Mullin, Commissioner
  • Chuck Smyser, Director, Environmental Health
  • Robin Waddell, Deputy Health Officer

Constituting a majority Board.

Deputy Health Officer Waddell presented the Board with an update on the seasonal flu vaccine and announced the dates and times for the 2009 Walk-in Clinics sponsored by the Cecil County Health Department. The flu-mist will be available to Cecil County Public School students ages 5-11 again this year free of charge.

It is anticipated that the vaccine for the H1N1 virus will be available in early October and will consist of a series of two vaccinations. The vaccination will be offered to at-risk citizens, pregnant women, children and health-care workers and citizens over the age of 65; and to the general public in mid to late October. The Cecil County Health Department is encouraging all citizens

Director Smyser provided the Board with a summary of the Bathing Beach Sampling program. Of the 83 sampling events that took place during the summer months, area beaches tested positive for high bacteria levels. Two beaches, at Carpenters Point and Buttonwood Beach, exceeded standards on more than one occasion, while 13 of the 18 beaches showed satisfactory results for all sampling events.