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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS MEETING

December 21, 2010

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

  • James T. Mullin, President
  • Diana Broomell, Vice President
  • Michael W. Dunn, Commissioner
  • Tari Moore, Commissioner
  • Robert J. Hodge, Commissioner

Constituting a full Board.

The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on December 21, 2010 at 12:05 P.M. Motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Dunn and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code – State Government 10-508 (a) (14); Before a contract is awarded or bids are opened, discuss a matter directly related to a negotiating strategy or contents of a bid or proposal, if public discussion or disclosure would adversely impact the ability of the pubic body to participate in the competitive bidding or proposal process. Present: Commissioners Mullin, Broomell, Dunn, Moore & Hodge; Administrator Wein; Director Flanigan; Office Executive Administrator Rinkerman; Budget Manager Whiteford and Counsel Wilson. Topics of Discussion: Landfill gas beneficial use proposals; Actions Taken: Department of Public Works presented to the Board the status of review of landfill gas beneficial use proposals and recommended next steps. Meeting adjourned at 12:50 P.M.

The Board adjourned into a Closed Session at its work session on December 21, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. Motion was made by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Moore and unanimously carried pursuant to MD Annotated Code – State Government 10-508 (a) (9); To conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to negotiations. Present: Commissioners Mullin, Broomell, Dunn, Moore and Hodge; Administrator Wein; Director Nichols; Budget Manager Whiteford; Sheriff Janney; Chief Deputy Meusel; Counsel Wilson; John Gilman and Steve Silvestri. Topics of Discussion: Collective bargaining ordinance development update. Actions Taken: Steve Silvestri and John Gilman presented information from FOP and IAFF regarding respective ordinance provisions that relate to SB 726 and SB 731 implementation, they will prepare ordinances for tentative Public Hearing in January. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.

The meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Cecil County, December 21, 2010 was called to order by Commissioner Mullin at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The following minutes were unanimously approved by the Board.

  • November 30, 2010 Worksession Meeting Minutes
  • December 7, 2010 Worksession Meeting Minutes
  • December 7, 2010 Commissioner Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes with a correction to the December 7, 2010 Commissioners Meeting Minutes was made by Commissioner Moore and seconded by Commissioner Hodge and unanimously carried to approve.

- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS-

Commissioner Moore thanked everyone for coming out and commented she was thankful for the opportunity to serve.

Commissioner Broomell commented it is an honor to serve Cecil County and she looks forward to making positive changes.

Commissioner Hodge welcomed the new Commissioners and commented he has great expectations for the next two years. He thanked the public for their attendance and recognized the School Board for their attendance.

Commissioner Dunn thanked everyone for attending and thanked the staff for their assistance during his first week as Commissioner.

Commissioner Mullin wished everyone a happy holiday.

- PUBLIC HEARING-

- Transfer of Property; Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County (Grantor) and Richard W. Brooks, Jr., and Karen V. Brooks (Grantees) Fifth Election District: .3044 acres being those areas designated as "Add-on Area A and Add-on Area B" on a plan entitled "Minor Subdivision" addition of land and standard Forest Conservation Plan for Lands of Richard W. Brooks, Jr., and Karen V. Brooks.

Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator presented for public hearing a matter relating to the transfer of property between the Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County (Grantor) and Richard W. Brooks, Jr., and Karen V. Brooks (Grantees)

Faron Pyles of Northern Bay Land Planning, attended the meeting as a representative for Mr. and Mrs. Brooks who could not attend the meeting due to an emergency. Mr. Pyles offered to answer any questions the Board may have regarding the transfer of property. Mr. Pyles commented he would not be able to discuss any compensation regarding the transfer of property.

- COMMENTS SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

None.

A decision regarding the transfer of property between the Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County (Grantor) and Richard W. Brooks, Jr., and Karen V. Brooks (Grantees) will be placed on the Board's agenda for their consideration at the January 4, 2011 meeting.

- PUBLIC COMMENT-

Joe Carabetta, 1611 Carpenters Point Road, Perryville, MD – welcomed the new Board members and commented on the new fees at the landfill and would like to know what is on the agenda to address the issue.

Commissioner Mullin advised Mr. Carabetta the Board would look into his concerns.

Diane Carabetta 1611 Carpenters Point Road, Perryville, MD – welcomed the new Board members and commented that honesty and integrity are what the citizens look for from the Officials they have elected to represent them.

Terrelle Brown Port Deposit, MD – commented he has concerns within the Town of Port Deposit regarding the conditions of North Main Street and Liberty Grove Road, Freeman Hall and Earline Brown Memorial Site. Mr. Brown asked for the Commissioners' support at the next Town of Port Deposit meeting in his quest to restore these areas.

- ACTION ITEM-

- QUITCLAIM DEED; Between Pettinaro Enterprises(Grantor) and The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County(Grantee) for Lots 1-6 and Lots 15-31 as shown on the plat entitled "Winding Brook, Plat Twelve, filed among the Plat Records of Cecil County in WAS 4/76" and Lots 34-43, Block H, Plat 3, filed among the Plat Records of Cecil County in RRC 1/118

Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator, presented a Quitclaim Deed between Pettinaro Enterprises and the Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County. Seventeen town home lots and 10 single family lots will be donated to the County Commissioners by Pettinaro Enterprises.

Motion to approve the quitclaim deed was made by Commissioner Hodge and seconded by Dunn and unanimously carried to approve. A copy of the Quitclaim Deed is attached and incorporated into these minutes.

- APPOINTMENTS-

Alfred C. Wein Jr., presented to the Board for their consideration the appointments of the Board of County Commissioners to serve on Boards and Commissions.

Motion to approve the following appointments was made by Commissioner Hodge, seconded by Commissioner Broomell and unanimously carried to approve. A copy of the 2011 Board Appointments is attached and incorporated into these minutes.

- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-

- Resolution; TRUCK WEIGHT LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN CECIL COUNTY ROADWAYS-

Director Flanigan presented to the Board for their consider a resolution in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland Transportation Article, Section 24-204(a) (2) and Section 25-102(a) (11) that gives authority to restrict truck traffic on the roads maintained by Cecil County.

Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan, a motion was made to approve the Resolution by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Hodge and unanimously carried to approve. A copy of the Resolution is attached and incorporated into these minutes.

- Option & Entry Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and William V. Funk; William V. Funk, Jr., and Robert V. Funk, Jr., as Attorney in Fact for Robert V. Funk for the replacement of Nottingham Road Bridge

Director Flanigan presented an Option and Entry Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and William V. Funk; William V. Funk, Jr., and Robert V. Funk, Jr., as Attorney in Fact for Robert V. Funk for the replacement of Nottingham Road Bridge.

Commissioner Hodge commented this was a long process and he was thankful they have come to an agreement on the matter and thanked the Department of Public Works for their hard work on the project.

Upon the recommendation of Director Flanigan, a motion to approve the Option and Entry Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and William V. Funk; William V. Funk, Jr., and Robert V. Funk, Jr., as Attorney in Fact for Robert V. Funk for the replacement of Nottingham Road Bridge was made by Commissioner Hodge, seconded by Commissioner Broomell and unanimously carried to approve. A copy of the Option and Entry Agreement is attached and incorporated into these minutes.

- BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOS. 52-57

Alfred C. Wein, Jr., County Administrator, presented budget amendments 52-57 for consideration.

Motion to approve Budget Amendments No's 52-57 was made by Commissioner Hodge, seconded by Commissioner Dunn and unanimously carried to approve. A copy of the Budget Amendments are attached and incorporated into these minutes.

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will be on January 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton MD, 21921.

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

Approved:

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James T. Mullin, President

Attest:

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Alfred C. Wein, Jr.