March 2, 1999
Denton, Maryland
The regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland, convened at 9:30 AM in the Hearing Room, Courthouse, Denton.
Attending:
John W. Cole, President
Franklin W. Prettyman, Vice President
John S. LeGates, Member
Charles C. Cawley, County Administrator
On motion by Mr. Prettyman, the minutes of February 23, 1999 were approved as amended. Vouchers #45097 – #45175 were approved for payment.
The Commissioners signed State Assessment Change Reports #1250 - #1253; #1260 - #1263.
On individual motions by Mr. LeGates, the following purchase orders were approved and signed:
#13917 – $1,647 – Nuttle Lumber Home Center– various interior and exterior doors for renovation project for Emergency Management offices, North First Street, Denton;
#14487 - $1,800 – Escom – renewal of annual software maintenance contract for the program registration software used by recreation and parks;
#14801 - $2,000 – Denton Postmaster – replenish postage for Courthouse postage meter; and
#14812 - $3,720 – Reed O’Brien, Estimator, Haldy/Keener Indentification Systems – interior signs for doors at the Health and Public Services Building.
On motion by Mr. Prettyman, the Commissioners unanimously accepted the low proposal of Caldabaugh Communications, Salisbury, Maryland, in the amount of $5,499.99 for two new Motorola two-way radios, vehicle repeaters, portables, chargers, antennas, and lapel microphones for the new sheriff’s department vehicles, and signed purchase order #14878 in that amount. All other proposals received were rejected.
On motion by Mr. Prettyman, the Commissioners unanimously accepted the sole proposal of Diamond State Ambulance, Inc., Newark, Delaware, in the amount of $3,360.70 for furnishing and installation of emergency lights for the new sheriff’s department vehicles, and signed purchase order #14879 in that amount.
Nancy Zinn, Director, Mid-Shore Mental Health Systems, Inc. (MSMHS); Becky Loukides, Caroline County Deputy Health Officer; and Walter Palmer, Mid-Shore Mental Health Systems boardmember, gave the Commissioners an update on MSMHS. Ms. Zinn explained that MSMHS is a private, not-for-profit organization serving five counties, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot, which was incorporated in 1993 through a collaboration of the five county governmental and mental health stakeholders. The board of directors is comprised of ten members appointed by the five local governments and five at-large members, representing all stakeholders. It is the mission of MSMHS to continually improve the provision of mental health services for residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties through effective coordination of services through collaboration with consumers, family members, providers and community leaders. It is the responsibility of the core service agency to plan, manage and monitor publicly-funded medically necessary mental health services in the five-county region for consumers of all ages; children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population. Ms. Zinn said that MSMHS serves approximately 3,000 people in the five-county area; of which 40% are children/adolescent and 60% adults/geriatrics.
New Services Available:
New Services Being Developed:
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On motion by Mr. LeGates, the Commissioners unanimously approved and signed the CPR contract between the American Heart Association, Inc. and Caroline County Department of Emergency Management Community Training Center as presented by Bryan Ebling, director of emergency management, to continue to provide basic CPR training. Mr. Ebling stated the County has fifteen instructors that are certified to teach basic life support CPR; the majority of them being volunteers. The program trains between 600 and 700 people each year; 644 people were trained in the County last year. Mr. Ebling advised that the program is self-sufficient and there is no cost to the County.
Tom Eveland, outgoing president, United Way Campaign for Caroline County, met with the Commissioners regarding the 1998-1999 campaign. The goal for the current campaign is $68,000. There are 13 agencies that receive United Way funds from the Caroline County campaign:
Mr. Eveland explained that these agencies have a tremendous impact on the quality of life in Caroline County and represent the diverse needs of our population. The allocation of funds collected is distributed to the member agencies on the basis of need and type of service rendered. Mr. Eveland requested the County Commissioners to offer payroll deduction for County employees in order to contribute to the United Way campaign. Mr. Cawley is in the process of offering employees the opportunity for payroll deduction for United Way contributions.
On motion by Mr. LeGates, the Commissioners unanimously approved and signed the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #99-003
ENDORSEMENT OF NORTH CAROLINE WATER
AND WASTEWATER PROJECT;
AGREEMENT TO SEEK GRANT FUNDS
A RESOLUTION concerning a water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment system for northern Caroline County in an area including the Towns of Goldsboro, Henderson, Marydel and Templeville.
WHEREAS:
The County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland ("the Commissioners"), acknowledge that officials from the Maryland Department of the Environment have issued a consent order to the Town of Goldsboro directing the Mayor and Council to eliminate pollution resulting from failing on-site waste disposal systems within the town;
The Commissioners recognize that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Goldsboro are committed to finding a solution to the town's failing on-site septic systems for the improvement of health and environmental conditions for its residents;
A series of community meetings were held in the towns of Goldsboro, Henderson, Marydel and Templeville in August 1997, with approximately 180 residents from the towns and surrounding area in attendance, where widespread support was expressed at those meetings for working together to find a regional solution for the water and wastewater problems of the towns and surrounding areas;
The Commissioners support the concept of a regional water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment system and contributed $10,000 to the George, Miles and Buhr North Caroline Water and Wastewater Preliminary Engineering Feasibility Study, which demonstrates under certain conditions that the regional project is economically and financially feasible;
The Commissioners recognize that the governing bodies of the Towns of Goldsboro, Henderson, Marydel and Templeville have each approved resolutions supporting a regional water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment system for their towns and the area surrounding their jurisdictions as a joint project; and
The Commissioners recognize the importance of safe water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment for the health and welfare of north county citizens, and understand the need for the timely submission of grant and loan requests in support of a regional water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment system; and
The Commissioners desire to provide leadership and assistance to the Towns of Goldsboro, Henderson, Marydel and Templeville and the areas surrounding those jurisdictions in creating a management structure to provide ownership, and operation and maintenance responsibilities for a regional water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment system.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED That the County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland, do hereby endorse the North Caroline Regional Water and Wastewater Project and participation by the Towns of Goldsboro, Henderson, Marydel and Templeville in the project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Commissioners agree to submit to various Federal and State agencies on behalf of said Towns requests for funding for preliminary engineering and planning for this project, and to assist the Towns in seeking further funding for the design and construction of a regional water distribution and wastewater collection system for the Towns of Goldsboro, Henderson, Marydel and Templeville.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That Helen Spinelli, Caroline County director of economic development, is designated as the County project coordinator with planning authority.
ADOPTED/EFFECTIVE: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MARCH 2, 1999 CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND
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On motion by Mr. LeGates, the Commissioners unanimously approved and signed the following joint resolution with the Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County:
RESOLUTION #99-004
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
AND
CAROLINE COUNTY
JOINT RESOLUTION
AGAINST OPEN WATER DUMPING
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County and the County Commissioners of Caroline County firmly believe that open water dredge spoil dumping in the Chesapeake Bay is detrimental to one of Maryland’s finest natural resources. Each County is committed to protecting and preserving the Chesapeake Bay for present and future generations.
AND WHEREAS, the County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County and the County Commissioners of Caroline County are committed to the preservation of the quality of the Chesapeake Bay so that all citizens can continue to enjoy the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
AND WHEREAS, the present proposal to dump dredged spoils in the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay at the area known as Site 104 constitutes a serious and significant threat to the health of the Bay, to its continued recovery and to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem in general.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT JOINTLY RESOVLED BY the County Commissioner of Queen Anne’s County and the County Commissioners of Caroline County that each will continue to vigorously oppose any open water dredge spoil dumping in the Chesapeake Bay, particularly at Site 104.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Joint Resolution be delivered to all media in Caroline and Queen Anne’s Counties and to any interested individuals and groups.
Signed: March 2, 1999
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND
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On motion by Mr. LeGates, the Commissioners unanimously approved and President Cole signed a letter to Colonel Joseph Dannenfelser, director of facility engineering, Maryland National Guard, requesting a second extension to the current lease of the Denton Armory for fifteen months, through June 30, 2000, as requested by Sue Simmons, director of recreation and parks.
The Commissioners instructed staff to prepare a letter of support for the Maritime Center TEA 21 funding request to be submitted by Carl Scheffel, director.
Mr. Cole provided signature on the revised public facilities bond counsel engagement letter as previously approved at the Commissioners meeting of February 23, 1999.
On motion by Mr. LeGates, the Commissioners unanimously authorized staff to instruct Anne Ogletree to dispose of the correspondence and materials she has been retaining for the 1997 county administrator search committee, as recommended by Judge Marvin Smith, former chairman of the committee.
The Commissioners instructed staff to prepare a letter to be sent to the president of the Caroline County Board of Education notifying them of the appointment and charge of the Education Study Commission, and authorized Mr. Cole’s signature.
There being no further business, the meeting of the County Commissioners was adjourned by unanimous consent.
Vivian L. Anders
County Commissioners Office Coordinator