Wicomico County,
June 7, 2005
The
County Council of Wicomico County, Maryland met in Executive Session on
Tuesday,
President
Sarbanes brought the meeting to order and announced the following special
recognitions:
Mr.
Jim Berkman and Dr. Mike Vienna accepted a Resolution recognizing the Salisbury
University Men’s Lacrosse Team as the 2005 National Champions, as presented by
Mr. Dodd.
Mr.
Jeremy Michalski, Head Coach, accepted a Resolution recognizing the Parkside
High School Boy’s Lacrosse team as the 2005 Maryland Champions, as presented by
Mr. Sarbanes.
Mr.
Taylor presented a letter of recognition on behalf of the County Council to Dr.
Darlene Nobles,
The
Minutes of the May 17, 2005 Executive Session were unanimously approved as
amended, by motion of Mrs. Bartkovich, second by Mr.
Dodd.
COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
Mr.
Sarbanes presented the budget message, as follows:
2005-2006
BUDGET
MESSAGE
Statement
by Anthony Sarbanes
County
Council President
On
behalf of
THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF
Ladies and gentlemen, thank
you for joining us this morning. We are all keenly aware of the ongoing need to
provide the citizens of
The preliminary revenue projections available in
February indicated
Council, in their budget deliberations, considered
all Departments with the emphasis on the primary core responsibilities of
education, public safety, and public health.
Let me share some numbers with you on the funding for County Departments
and Agencies.
As noted, the budget has increased about $6 million
over last year. In addition to funding its core responsibilities, Council has
also used that increase to improve County infrastructure, cover fixed costs,
and better align County employees’ salaries with market conditions.
First, it is important to remember one basic fact:
It is our job as a County Council to make certain that the opportunity for a
good education is available to all our children. By far, education is the
county’s largest single investment.
The County has appropriated an additional $800,000
to the Board of Education for its operating costs. This was more than double
the maintenance of effort required under State law to qualify for an additional $10
million in State aid. We also provided a new capital projects reserve of
$650,000 dedicated solely to Board of Education needs, for a total of $1,450,000
more than fiscal year 2004-2005.
Similarly, we increased funding to
As part of our overall commitment to public safety,
we have increased our allocation to volunteer fire and ambulance companies by
$275,000 to help support the services they provide citizens, including the
addition of an ambulance company in Allen. We have given approval, and
$832,000, to the Department of Corrections to negotiate with the Federal
Government to house female detainees from the Citizenship and Immigration
Services at the former
Also as a matter of public safety, this budget has
provided $238,000 to fund the Sheriff’s parity program for deputies. Parity
raises have proven to be effective in helping retain trained, experienced,
seasoned sworn officers.
The maintenance of existing
public infrastructure is essential to all citizens, especially when it comes to
being able to travel quickly, safely, and conveniently throughout the County.
For that reason, we have contributed $600,000 to roads. That breaks down to
$300,000 in needed equipment and $300,000 for the road blacktopping program. In
addition, we have allocated almost $146,000 to the County’s capital project
reserve for County building infrastructure improvements.
County government is a
labor-intensive enterprise, and human capital is just as important as any other
investment you could make. The quality and productivity of our services depends
on the caliber and conscientiousness of our employees. In order for any
government to remain competitive in attracting and retaining good employees, it
must not fall behind in compensating its employees for the work they do. A recently completed study has shown that on
average County salaries were 7 percent below market. We have allocated $920,000
to implement the results of that study.
Governments face increases
in their costs of doing business just as any private enterprise. Among our
fixed costs that have increased are pensions, health benefits, debt retirement,
and workers compensation costs. Those increases total $1,957,000. As a matter
of prudence, we have added $296,000 to our Rainy Day fund to keep it at its
targeted 5 percent of the total operating budget and appropriated an additional
$400,000 to reduce our pension fund liability.
The
The fiscal year 2006 budget
is $6,000,000 larger than this year’s. And it is important to note that the
County Council was able to fund this budget without raising any county-levied
taxes.
Let me say that again: The
County Council funded this budget without raising any county-levied taxes.
However, our citizenry needs to be sensitive to the fact that only through
increases in revenue sources that are dependent upon this good economy were we
able to accomplish this. We are still facing challenges in meeting needs that
have been deferred to future budgets.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is our budget proposal
for Fiscal Year 2006.
Thank you.
The
following motion submitted by Mr. Dashiell followed the Budget Message:
“Ordered by the County Council of Wicomico County, State of
Concerning
the semi-annual tax payment option, in accordance with State law, a service
charge of .514%, which includes lost earnings and an administrative charge of
10% of the lost interest amount, is hereby Levied on
the second semi-annual payments. The
period covered for the lost interest earnings is from October 1 through
December 31.
It
is further ordered that a tax be and is hereby Levied on each One Hundred
Dollars worth of public utility property subject to taxation for State purposes
of Thirty-three ($.33) cents to pay State taxes for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2005, and Thirteen and two-tenths cents ($.132) for all other property
subject to taxation for State purposes.
It is further ordered that a County local income tax withholding rate,
as expressed as a percent of the taxpayer’s taxable income, will be 3.10% for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005, to further fund herein authorized
accounts, along with other revenues as may be duly received.”
The
motion received a second by Mr. Long.
President Sarbanes called for Council comments.
Mrs.
Bartkovich thanked County staff for their support in preparing the budget; stated
that $1.1 million impact of the former
Mrs.
Prettyman thanked County staff for its assistance with the budget process. However, she cannot support the budget, due
in part, to three issues: 1) an
“unsustainable” increase in the base line budget; 2) increased rental rates at
the Civic Center that create a burden for high school graduating classes;
disagreement with the decision to make the Civic Center an enterprise entity,
while requiring a tax appropriation; and 3) the need to utilize $1million to
fund school repairs/maintenance and $2 million in reserve to use as matching
funds for future state funds.
Mr.
Dodd also thanked fellow Council members and staff for their work in preparing
the budget; thanked County employees and supports a pay increase. Mr. Dodd also stated that he could not
support the budget as submitted, for the following reasons: 1) his request to have budgets submitted by
departments reflecting a 10% cut and a flat budget, was not considered, the
result of which will place a burden on taxpayers in future years; 2) of the
additional revenue, $1 million should have been placed in a special account
earmarked for school maintenance and renovations and overseen by Council; 3)
another $2 million set aside to serve as matches for future State funding. Mr. Dodd stated that the way the money has
been spent in the budget is fiscally irresponsible.
Mr.
Taylor referred to prior years, particularly 1994 and 1995, when there were
revenue shortfalls, many budget requests could not be funded. This year, conservative revenue estimates
were exceeded by actual revenue, allowing the Council the opportunity to
partially fund critical needs that had been deferred (roads infrastructure,
capital projects, salary increases and the County’s Rainy Day fund (reserve of
5% of the total operating budget). Mr. Taylor stated that each Council member,
regardless of his or her decision to support, worked equally hard on the
budget; therefore, he would support the proposed budget.
Mr.
Long referred to a colleague’s previous statement referencing various
individuals and organizations who supported measures to meet school maintenance
and repairs, stating those same people were in favor of the educational excise
tax; stated that Council has two responsibilities; funding infrastructure
through the Capital Improvements budget and funding the operating expense of
the county and school system. He
appreciates the funding needs of education, which continue to compound due to
state and federal mandates that are only partially funded; Council could have
earmarked $2 million exclusively for education, but it would have been
accomplished by draining operating funds. This budget provides reserve funds, operating
funds, employee needs and he supports it.
Mr.
Dashiell thanked fellow Council members for their time and work during budget
deliberations; the budget is one of the most important tasks. He thanked County staff’s assistance during
the budget process, as well as public input. Mr. Dashiell discussed core
responsibilities of public education and public safety and their high priority,
including doubling the Maintenance of Effort, increased support for Wor-Wic
Community College, continued funding of pay parity for the Sheriff’s Office,
support for volunteer fire and ambulance service and increased salaries for
employees; also, support for the concept of utilizing the Secure Detention
Facility through the INS; meeting some of the County’s infrastructure needs and
lastly, Council discussion to provide $19,000 funding for Meal on Wheels
program. While the budget does not do
all that needs to be done, it is well within what the county is able to do and
has his support.
Mr.
Sarbanes reiterated that the budget message addresses funding for core
responsibilities, which makes up 78% of the budget; the county was fortunate to
receive additional income tax and recordation tax revenue, but the county still
deferred $3.4 million in departmental operating needs; he will ask the Board of
Education to give major consideration for special education and elementary
school counseling funding. School
facilities still need a dedicated long-term revenue source.
President
Sarbanes called for a roll call vote, as follows: Mrs. Bartkovich, no; Mr. Long, yes; Mr. Dodd,
no; Mr. Taylor, yes; Mrs. Prettyman, no; Mr. Dashiell, yes; and Mr. Sarbanes,
yes. The motion was duly carried and the
FY 2005-2006 Operating budget was approved.
Mr.
Shea announced that Council should now adopt the Enterprise Fund budgets. Mr. Dashiell motioned to approve the follow
enterprise and special revenue budgets:
Airport, Roads, Solid Waste, Local Management Board, Electrical Board,
Tourism and Civic Center. Mr. Long
provided a second. Mrs. Prettyman asked
the County Attorney if this was a new procedure; Mr. Baker responded that in
the past, Council has approved enterprise budgets either within the operating
budget or separately; however, since Council maintains control of such funds,
it is important that they be approved by Council. Mrs. Prettyman asked about the Wicomico
Nursing Home budget, to which Mr. Shea responded that this budget would be
presented to Council at the June 21, 2005 meeting. The motion was duly carried with four
favorable votes and Mr. Dodd, Mrs. Bartkovich and Mrs. Prettyman voting
“no”.
ADMINISTRATIVE
DIRECTOR
Theodore
E. Shea, II, submitted the following items of business:
Appointments:
The
Adult Public Guardianship Review Board requires the re-appointment of A. Kaye
Kenney and Nancy W. McCaig. Council was
also advised that Mr. William Snavely is retiring and Mr. Mark Tilghman, Board
Chair, submitted the name of Ms. Rachel White as a candidate for appointment. On motion of Mrs. Prettyman, second by Mrs.
Bartkovich, Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Mrs. Kenney and
Ms. McCaig and the appointment of Ms. Rachel White to the Review Board. On a final note, Mr. Shea told Council
members that the Board still needs a psychiatrist to serve as a member.
Compensation
and Allowance Commission: Mr. Shea advised Council that the Compensation and
Allowance Commission must be reactivated by June 21, 2005 to comply
with the County Charter. The Commission
is to be comprised of eleven members.
While a number of individuals who served in 2001 have agreed to serve
again, if appointed, there are vacancies at this time. Following discussion, Council instructed
staff to publicly advertise the vacancies.
Mr. Taylor motioned to re-appoint those who had previously served; the
motion received unanimous approval.
Personnel
Board: Thomas Calo, Director, Human Resources, is recommending the appointment
of Patricia Huson to a vacancy on the County Personnel Board. On motion of Mrs. Prettyman, second by Mrs.
Bartkovich, Council unanimously approved the appointment.
Department of Corrections: Advising that Mr. Devenyns was not able to
attend the meeting, Mr. Shea explained that the Department has received State
monies in the amount of $227,240, representing payment that was owed the
County. The Department did not
anticipate receipt of the funds during this fiscal year, however, Mr. Devenyns
requests authorization to use the funds to offset expenses already incurred,
primarily in medical bills. Mrs.
Petersen added that while this qualifies as unanticipated revenue, she supports
this request, since it was rightfully owed to the Department. Following questions and comments from
Council, Mr. Long motioned to approve the request. Mr. Dashiell provided a second and the motion
was unanimously carried.
Disposal
of Equipment: Linda Hardman, Director,
Local Management Board, advised Council that a draft letter to State
authorities has been prepared to request disposition of assets purchased with
State funds for the former DRILL Academy.
Council was also provided an inventory list, reflecting those
reclaimable items. Mrs. Hardman
recommends the redistribution of certain items, totaling $69,000 to other youth
programs.
LMB
is also requesting reimbursement for certain items being utilized by other
departments, while the agency would ask for “forgiveness” on a small number of
items due to depreciated value. Mrs.
Bartkovich questioned the Sheriff’s Office’s source of funds to reimburse LMB
for the van. On motion of Mr. Taylor,
second by Mr. Long, Council unanimously approved the draft letter and
disposition list as submitted.
Compensation
Study: Mr. Shea and Thomas Calo,
Director, Human Resources referred to Council’s decision to approve an appeals
process for employees regarding new salary structures; it is also recommended
that the Singer Group, meet with employees to answer any questions they might
have. Mr. Calo has submitted an
estimated cost of $4,500 -$6,000 for these services, which are beyond the scope
of the original study. Council reviewed
the itemization. Mr. Taylor motioned to
approve the request, which received a second by Mr. Long. Mr. Dodd asked if it was necessary to have
the Singer Group give the presentation; Mr. Calo responded that it would be
appropriate to have the company complete the whole process, since they are
better prepared to answer employees’ questions.
Mrs. Prettyman asked about the original intent to have the Singer Group
review employee appeals and make a recommendation to Human Resources. Mr. Calo said that draft results have been
submitted to department heads, so that information contained in each appeal
could be validated. The motion was
then unanimously approved.
Mr.
Calo also requested Council approval to pay the Singer Group for additional
work performed in revising/correcting the department’s employee database to
interface with the payroll database.
Council questions and discussion included the status of studying the
Circuit Court database. Mr. Baker
responded that the questions involved the separation for classification
purposes and control of Circuit Court employees. After research, Mr. Baker and the Singer
Group personnel agree that the County does not question the right of the Court
to either hire/fire employees, however, compensation is still within the County
Council’s purview; ultimately, all County/Court employees will fit into
Singer’s recommended classification system.
There is no need to establish a separate classification system for the 8
or 9 County employees in question. Following further discussion, Mr. Long
motioned to authorize a transfer of appropriations in the amount of
$9,393.75
from Contingency to pay the invoice; the motion received a second and was
unanimously approved.
DEPARTMENT
OF FINANCE
Patricia
B. Petersen, Director, provided the Contingency Report that reflects
year-to-date expenditures of $270,640 and a balance of $629,360. This includes payment of sewer and electric
bills for the Secure Detention facility.
Council also reviewed the Room Tax Report.
Mrs.
Petersen submitted the Tax Billing Notice to be sent to property owners, for
Council review. Council suggested that
certain words or portions of the notice be highlighted to draw attention to the
due dates of the first and second semi-annual payments.
Mrs.
Petersen reported that she has received the May billing for ACI, in the amount
of $722.50, for a total of $12,588.75.
RECREATION,
PARKS & TOURISM
Gary
Mackes, Director, presented Council with a summary of “Stakeholder” meetings, comprised of organizers
of trade shows, to address measures that could be taken to meet the capital
restoration needs of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Messrs. Mike Delano and Ed Urban reviewed the
initiatives, as follows:
A
5% fee would be assessed on admission tickets for concerts and family show for
all events booked after June 30, 2005.
The State Legislature authorized the tax amount up to 5% in March. Proposed revenue generated - $90,000.
A
proposed fee of 10% to be assessed to the base rent for trade shows and small
meetings and receptions. It is
recommended that the policy be implemented for all new events when contracts
are executed on or after June 30, 2005.
It is also recommended to grandfather this fee for trade shows held
within the past year. After two meetings
with the organizers, there was a consensus of the group to assess a 10% fee on
the building rental. It would be the
event organizers’ responsibility to determine the best method to recover this
fee (admission fee, exhibitor fees, parking fee, etc.). Mr. Urban also reviewed circumstances under
which this fee might be waived. The resulting revenue is projected at
$12,500. Fees assess to small meetings
and receptions would raise approximately $10,000.
In
addition, a 1% increase in hotel room tax will generate approximately
$150,000. Combined with the seat tax and
capital restoration fee, the Department is projecting $260,000 annually to
begin renovations of the Civic Center.
Mr.
Delano described the process of the “buy-in” of the trade organizers, who
endorse the proposals as an investment to enhance the facility. He also asked Council to consider approaching
our local State Delegates and Senators to obtain State funds to assist in the
project. In conclusion, Mr. Delano
referred to a rate chart that reflects subsidies paid to the Civic Center for
accommodating Recreation and Parks activities and office space.
Mr.
Sarbanes called for questions from Council.
Mrs. Bartkovich questioned the extra burden the restoration fee would
place on small group rentals. Mr. Dodd
stated that Council had already endorsed the concept of trying to obtain State
funds to help with the renovations; Mr. Mackes stated that the department plans
to complete development of actual costs for mechanical, equipment, building and
grounds upgrades by August before approaching Annapolis. Mr. Long moved to approve, which was seconded
by Mr. Taylor. Mrs. Prettyman asked that
the motion be clarified. The County
Attorney stated that the motion should authorize preparation of legislation to
establish the seat tax. Mr. Long
confirmed his motion to authorize the seat tax at 5%; Mr. Taylor provided a
second. Mrs. Prettyman recalled that
the seat tax had originally been discussed as a fee based on the dollar amount
of the ticket. Mr. Mackes stated this
was true, however, the State Legislature set a straight percentage. The motion was then unanimously approved.
Mr.
Mackes then explained the process by which the restoration fee was determined.
Council
also heard assurances from a trade vendor supporting the implementation of this
fee. Council comments included: Mrs.
Prettyman expressing her hesitancy to support the 10% fee in addition to the
seat tax and increased hotel room tax; Mr. Dashiell stating the importance of
the Civic Center and the fact that maintenance cannot be deferred any long; Mr.
Taylor also expressed his support for the plan, as did Mr. Dodd and Mrs.
Bartkovich. On motion of Mr. Taylor,
second by Mr. Dashiell, Council approved a 5% rate for seat tax and a 10% restoration
fee by six favorable votes, with Mrs. Prettyman voting in opposition.
As
the final order of business, Mr. Mackes requested that Council approve a
$70,000 supplemental appropriation to ensure the Civic Center operating budget
is balanced. While anticipated revenues may be $164,000 over original
projections, operating expenses are anticipated to exceed projections by
$73,598. Mr. Mackes explained that he
anticipates the projections provided Council are very likely to change, since
there are key events scheduled during the remaining 45 days of the current
fiscal year. Therefore, a transfer is
required at this time to balance the department’s budget. Council reviewed a list of unanticipated
expenses, as well as deferred items totaling $74,000. Several Council members inquired about
specific costs, as well as the projected tax appropriation. Following discussion, Mr. Taylor motioned to
approve the transfer of $70,000 from the Contingency account. The motion received a second by Mr.
Dashiell. Prior to the vote, Mrs.
Bartkovich questioned why the transfer was necessary when an $80,000 carry
forward balance was projected; Mr. Mackes explained that those projections were
made 18 months ago and depleted by the referenced unanticipated expenses. Mr. Sarbanes called for a vote. The motioned received six favorable votes,
with Mrs. Prettyman abstaining.
In
conclusion, Mr. Mackes said the department plans to provide Council a full
disclosure of costs and anticipated tax appropriation in September.
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
John
Redden, Deputy Director, submitted the following item:
Subdivision
Plat Review:
Name: re-subdivision of Tim Mar Business
Park DPW No. 7-05
Location: John Deere Drive
Applicant: Parker & Associates
Owner: Milford Street Associates, Inc.
Applicant
proposes to re-subdivide Parcel 1 and Lot 4BB into two lots. Both lots will front and have access on John
Deere Drive, a state highway. The final
plat for this business park was reviewed by Council on March 4, 1997 and
approved by the Planning Commission, January 1998. A corrected plat for Lot 4B was approved
in-house, allowing it to become a building lot.
Parcel 1 was created as a common area to house the stormwater management
area. The Department recommends approval
to the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1) the final plat shall comply with
subdivision and Forest Conservation regulations; 2) Health Department approval
is required; 3) Parcel 1 and Lot 4C shall remain separate properties with
adequate frontage; 4) existing City of Salisbury utility easement adjacent to
John Deere Drive must be shown on the plant.
Following review, Council concurred with the recommendation and
conditions as stated.
Barren
Creek Road: Rai Sharma, Director, reported that the
department has assessed flooding damage to Barren Creek Road. It should be noted that the pond and dams are
privately owned and the Roads Division would require the right to open the
floodgates when deemed necessary if a permanent solution is to be found. Mr. Sharma has spoken with the property
owner, who has agreed to provide the County the right to control the gates,
with the understanding that he would retain water rights and the property is to
be posted as private property to eliminate public use of the pond. An estimate for temporary repair to reopen
the road totals $37,180.22. In the
interim, the County Attorney would prepare a written agreement with the
property owner. On motion of Mr. Dodd,
second by Mrs. Prettyman, Council unanimously approved a transfer of $37,180.22
from the Contingency account to effect repairs.
At Mrs. Prettyman’s inquiry, Mr. Sharma stated that hopefully, repairs
would commence by the first of July.
Request
– Speed Limit Reduction: Residents of
Dykes Road have requested a reduction of speed limit and posting of signs. There has been significant residential
growth, particularly in that portion of the road within the City limits, which
is posted at 30 m.p.h. Consequently, Mr.
Sharma recommends that the County portion also be posted at the same speed
limit. On motion of Mr. Dodd, second by
Mr. Dashiell, Council unanimously approved the request as submitted.
Mr.
Sharma thanked Council for its action on employee salaries and for the Roads
Division allocation.
COUNTY
ATTORNEY
Mr.
Baker has reviewed a lease/purchase agreement with Caterpillar Financial
Services Corporation for the purchase of equipment and has found it to be
legally sufficient.
On
motion of Mr. Long, second by Mrs. Bartkovich, Council approved execution of
the agreement by six favorable votes.
Mrs. Prettyman was no present for the vote.
In
addition, Mr. Baker requested Council’s concurrence with the acceptance of a
Byrne Justice Assistance grant in the amount of $75,000. This grant is shared equally by the County
and the City of Salisbury and utilized for public safety needs. On motion of Mr. Dodd, second by Mr. Taylor,
six Council members unanimously approved the grant. Mrs. Prettyman was not present for the vote.
DEPT.
OF PLANNING, ZONING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
John
F. Lenox, Planning Director, presented the following items of business:
Annexations:
Pemberton
Drive – Crockett Annexation: Salisbury
Dept. of Public Works has referred this annexation to the Planning Commission
for review and recommendation of the appropriate zoning designation. The property is comprised of 1.1 acres, would
house a commercial business and is currently zoned C-1 and the Planning
Commission recommends Neighborhood Business District zoning for this
property. On motion of Mr. Long, second by Mr. Taylor, Council unanimously
approved the zoning designation by seven favorable votes.
Parsons
Road – G2 Properties Annexation: Property comprised of 4.44 acres located on
the southerly side of Parsons Road, adjoining Pecan Square and the Salisbury
Corporate limits is currently zoned C-1 Select Commercial. Following review, the Planning Commission
recommends Neighborhood Business District zoning upon annexation to the
City of Salisbury. On motion of Mr.
Dashiell, second by Mr. Long, Council unanimously approved the zoning
designation.
South
Division Street – Hearne Annexation:
Likewise, the City of Salisbury is requesting appropriate zoning
designation for 99.55 acres on the east side of South Division Street, also
fronting on Dykes Road. This area is
zoned County Light Business and Institutional and Light Industrial; it is also
within the County’s Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District. Staff recommendation and Planning Commission
recommendation includes a Light Business and Institutional zoning for the area
fronting on the easterly side of South Division Street to the depth on Parcel
217 and R-8A Residential zoning for the remainder of the Hearne
properties. This will require a
comprehensive development plan. There was
brief discussion regarding issues such as proposed traffic patterns, the
location of access roads to residential portions, impact on local schools, as
well as the impact on City water/sewer capacity. On motion of Mr. Dashiell, second by Mr.
Long, Council unanimously approved the zoning recommendations.
Board
of Appeals: Mr. Lenox’s department has
been notified that a property owner has filed a Notice of Judicial Review with
Circuit Court, to appeal the decision of the County Board of Appeals. Following review, the department and the
County Attorney are requesting authorization to enter the County’s appearance
in the case to support the Board’s decision.
On motion of Mr. Long, second by Mr. Dodd, Council unanimously approved
the request.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
Mr.
Kenneth Holland asked for the dollar amount within the Board of Education
operating budget would be designated for private school and home-schooled
students. Council responded that no
Board of Education funds are used in either scenario.
Mr.
Ralph Harcum came before Council to share his concerns for brochure being
distributed by the U. S. Department of the Interior, describing proposed
measures to assure preservation of privately owned wetlands. Council President asked Mr. Harcum to provide
Council with a copy of the document for their review.
COUNCIL
COMMENTS
Mrs.
Bartkovich reminded staff that the Executive Session agenda is to be posted to
the
County’s
website.
Mr.
Taylor also referenced a letter he had received regarding barking dogs and his
desire to discuss it today with Council members. Mr. Sarbanes asked Mr. Shea and Mr. Baker to
review the situation to see what, if any, measures could be taken.
Mr.
Dodd asked the status of the proposed Emergency Services Committee, remarking
that he would like to see Council proceed promptly in activating the committee.
On
motion of Mrs. Prettyman, second by Mr. Taylor, the meeting was adjourned.
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Anthony
Sarbanes, President Charles
R. Dashiell, Jr., Vice Pres.
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Edward
T. Taylor, District 1 Stevie
Prettyman, District 2
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Gail
M. Bartkovich, District 3 Marvin
R. Long, District 4
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Larry
W. Dodd, District 5
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Theodore
E. Shea, II, Administrative Director