Wicomico County, Md.

2008 Legislative Bills

Bill No. 2008-1
AN ACT to amend the 'Schedule of Fines' adopted by the County Council of Wicomico County pursuant to Chapter 179 of the Code of Wicomico County, entitled 'Parks, Recreational Facilities and Areas' Section 179-13, entitled 'Violations and Penalties' to increase the fines for violating provisions of Chapter 179.
Introduced: March 18, 2008
Adopted: May 6, 2008
Effective: July 8, 2008

Bill No. 2008-2
AN ACT to amend Chapter 225 of the Wicomico County Code, titled 'Zoning,' Part 6, 'Accessory and Principal Uses' Article XVIII, entitled 'Principal Uses,' Section 225-67, titled 'Table of Permitted Uses - designations' to expand the uses permitted by special exception in an LB-1 Light Business and Institutional District, to include self storage facilities.
Introduced: April 15, 2008
Adopted: May 6, 2008
Effective: July 8, 2008

Bill No. 2008-3
The Annual Budget and Appropriation Bill of Wicomico County, Maryland to adopt the County Budget, consisting of the current expense budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, the Governmental and Enterprise funds Budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009; and to appropriate funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009 as hereinafter indicated.
Introduced: April 15, 2008
Adopted: June 3, 2008
Effective: July 1, 2008

Bill No. 2008-4
AN ACT to authorize and empower Wicomico County, Maryland to borrow on the faith and credit of Wicomico County, Maryland an aggregate amount not exceeding Twenty Million Five Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars ($20,553,548) .
Introduced: September 2, 2008
Adopted: October 7, 2008
Effective: December 7, 2008

Bill No. 2008-5
AN ACT to amend Chapter 133, titled 'Dogs and Other Animals', Section 133-2, titled 'Definitions,' Section 133-6, titled 'Potentially dangerous dog,' Section 133-7, titled 'Dangerous dog,' Section 133-8 , titled 'Dogs at large prohibited', Section 133-10, titled 'Impoundment and redemption provisions,' Section 133-11, titled 'A Confinement and destruction of certain animals,' Section 133-12, titled 'Nuisances,' Section 133-14, titled 'Liability,' Section 133-16, titled 'Poisoning prohibited; killing by owner,@ Section 133-17, titled AAnimal care and/or animal neglect,@ Section 133-18, titled AAnimal waste and other 'nuisances,' Section 133-19, titled 'Pet shop standards,' Section 133-20.1, titled 'Establishment of the Animal Appeal Board,' Section 133-20.2, titled 'Duties of the Animal Appeal Board,' Section 133-20.3, titled 'Procedures on appeal,' Section 133-20.4, titled 'Orders by the Animal Appeal Board,' and Section 133-23, titled 'Civil Penalty,' to clarify the definition of potentially dangerous dogs, dangerous dogs, nuisances, the care and treatment of dogs, and establish the Animal Appeal Board.
Introduced: October 21, 2008
Adopted: December 16, 2008
Effective: February 16, 2009

Bill No. 2008-6
AN ACT to amend Chapter 203, titled 'Taxation', Section 203-3, titled 'Interest' and Section 203-5, titled 'Penalty' to increase the interest rate from 1.0% to 1.5% on delinquent real property tax payments after January 1st and to eliminate the penalty of .5% imposed on such delinquent taxes that remain due and payable after January 1st.
Introduced: October 21, 2008
Adopted: November 12, 2008
Effective: January 13, 2009

Bill No. 2008-7
AN ACT to amend Chapter 47, titled 'Library System', Section 47-5, titled 'Membership' to extend the membership term for the Board of Library Trustees.
Introduced: October 21, 2008
Adopted: November 12, 2008
Effective: January 13, 2009

WHAT'S NEW

Ethics and Compliance Employee Hotline
1-888-331-4671

Safe Sidewalks at Salisbury Middle

Burning Ban Modified, Recreational Campfires OK

Jacob Day Appointment to Planning Commission Confirmed

Pollitt Withdraws Cove Road Resolution

Burning Ban Continues

Q & A on Extensive County Road Work

Extensive Road Work in Wicomico County

New High-Tech Floor at Civic Center

Wicomico Burning Ban In Effect

Fiscal Year 2011 County Operating Budget

Pollitt Secures MOE Waiver (MD BOE Grants MOE Waiver)

New JMB Construction Completion Fully Funded (JMB BPW Approval)

Pollitt Appoints LEOPS Study Committee (LEOPS)

Public Notice : FAA to use PFC Revenue

Wicomico's Bond Rating Remains Strong

Pollitt Announces New Pedestrian Safety Measures at Civic Center

County Snow Removal Workers Praised

Chip Dashiell Assumes Chair of P & Z Commission

Civic Center is Crucial to Our Quality of Life

County Executive's 4th Annual State of the County Address

Wicomico Receives State Grant Funding to Assist Buyers of Foreclosed Properties and For Housing Rehab

Pollitt Announces County, State Speaker's Bureau

Wicomico County Pockets Big Savings With Reduced Electric Rate

Wicomico County Executive Announces Thousands Saved in Insurance Refunds