Baltimore County Council met Aug. 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 6:05 P.M. The Chairman asked the audience to rise for a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
There were approximately 30 persons in attendance and the following Councilmembers were present:
TOM QUIRK FIRST DISTRICT
VICKI ALMOND SECOND DISTRICT
WADE KACH THIRD DISTRICT
JULIAN E. JONES, JR. FOURTH DISTRICT
DAVID MARKS FIFTH DISTRICT
CATHY BEVINS SIXTH DISTRICT
TODD K. CRANDELL SEVENTH DISTRICT
B. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL
Upon motion by Councilwoman Almond, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, the reading of the Journal Entries for the meeting of July 2, 2018 were waived and accepted unanimously.
C. ENROLLMENT OF BILLS
The Chairman stated that the following Bills were passed by the County Council and signed by the County Executive. He certified and delivered to the Secretary, Bills 53-18 and 54-18.
D. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Bill 58-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending the 2018-2019 Current Expense Budget, by appropriating to the Gifts and Grants Special Revenue Fund monies derived from federal funds and made available to the County through the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), on behalf of the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency.
Bill 59-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending the 2018-2019 Current Expense Budget, by appropriating to the Gifts and Grants Special Revenue Fund monies derived from state funds and made available to the County through the Maryland Department of Commerce – Maryland State Arts Council.
Bill 60-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending the 2018-2019 Current Expense Budget, by appropriating to the Gifts and Grants Special Revenue Fund monies derived from funds made available to the County by Tradepoint Atlantic, LLC (“TPA”).
Bill 61-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending the 2018-2019 Current Expense Budget, by appropriating to the Gifts and Grants Special Revenue Fund monies derived from federal funds made available to the County through the U.S. Department of Transportation (the “USDOT”).
Bill 62-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of modifying the off-street parking requirements for residential uses located in certain areas within the boundaries of the Towson Community Plan; and generally relating to parking requirements.
Bill 63-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending the Zoning Regulations to permit a construction or contractor’s equipment storage yard as a matter of right in D.R. Zones under certain conditions and subject to certain requirements and limitations; and generally relating to a construction or contractor’s equipment storage yard.
Bill 64-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending the conditions under which new authorizations are issued in the Eastern Subarea of the Honeygo Area; and generally relating to the Honeygo Area and the Eastern Subarea.
E. CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND VOTE
Bill 55-18, Signs – Enterprise in the Community Business (C.B.) Zone, was called. Councilwoman Almond commented. There being no further discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell
Nay - None
Bill 56-18, This Bill was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
Bill 57-18, Property Tax Credits – Public Safety Officers, was called. Councilman Jones moved to table this Bill. Councilman Quirk seconded this motion. There being no discussion, this Bill was tabled by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Jones, Bevins
Nay - Kach, Marks, Crandell
F. APPROVAL OF FISCAL MATTERS
The Chairman stated that the Council would now consider Fiscal Matters. Extensive testimony on each item was taken at the Council’s work session on July 31, 2018. The witnesses who testified at the work session were available to restate their testimony if needed. If a Councilmember had any questions regarding a particular Fiscal Matter, that item would be discussed as a separate matter. Chairman Jones then called upon the Secretary to read the cover letters for Fiscal Matters 1 through 4 and 6 and 7. Fiscal Matter 5 was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
1. Amendment to Contract – Clean Venture Inc. – Packing, removal, hauling & disposal of household hazardous waste-DPW
An amendment to the contract with Clean Venture Inc., to increase the total compensation amount during the entire term of the agreement, including renewals thereof. The contractor will provide for the packing, removal, hauling and disposal of household hazardous waste.
2. Addendum to Contract – Rummel, Klepper, & Kahl, LLP – On-call engineering services – DPW
An addendum to the contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP, to increase the total compensation amount. The contractor will continue to provide on-call engineering services for pumping.
3. Contract – Gradeline Construction Company Inc. – On-call snow removal services – DPW
An addendum to the contract with Gradeline Construction Company Inc., to provide on- call snow removal and deicing services.
4. Contracts – (2) – On-call industrial hygienist services – OBF
Two contracts with Professional Service Industrial Inc. and Global Consulting Inc., to provide industrial hygienist services on an on-call basis.
5. Amendment #1 to Agreements – (3) – Temporary Personnel Services - OBF
This Fiscal Matter was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
6. Contract – Life Technologies Corporation – On-site training/validation studies-Quantifiler Trio DNA Quant. Kit-PD
A contract with Life Technologies Corporation, to provide on-site training and validation studies of the quantifier trio DNA quantification kit, for the Baltimore County Police Department Forensic Services Unit, for up to (7) DNA laboratory personnel.
7. Lease – Denrich Family Investments, LLC I, t/a TH Property, LLC-1055 Taylor Avenue-police sub-station-PD
A lease with the Denrich Family Investment, LLC I, t/a TH Property, LLC, to continue the Police Department’s tenancy at 1055 Taylor Avenue where it has operated a police substation since 2008.
There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, Fiscal Matters 1 through 4 and 6 and 7 were unanimously approved.
G. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. Correspondence - Non-Competitive Awards
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read the correspondence from the Office of Budget and Finance listing the non-competitive awards made during June, 2018.
2. Res. 60-18 –Exchange of property Board of Education – northeast area elementary school
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution pursuant to section 3- 9-103 of the Baltimore County Code, 2015, as amended, to authorize Baltimore county, Maryland (the “County”) to exchange, with the Board of Education of Baltimore County (the “Board”), a County-owned parcel of land that was acquired in fee simple by virtue of a Deed dated November 25, 1997 and recorded among the Land Records of Baltimore County, Maryland (the “Land Records”) at Liber 12549, folio 466, from Joan Ewers DeFazio, et al. In return, the Board will convey to the County a parcel of land that it acquired in fee simple by virtue of a Deed dated April 25, 1955 and recorded among the Land Records at Liber 2687, folio 162 from S.L. Hammerman Organization Inc. Donna Morrison appeared. Councilmembers Bevins and Marks commented. There being no further discussion, upon motion by Councilman Marks, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
3. Res. 61-18 – Payment in lieu of property taxes – Red Run Station
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to authorize the County Executive or other authorized administrative official to enter into a written agreement on behalf of the County with Red Run Station Limited Partnership (the “Future Owner”) for the payment of stipulated amounts in lieu of regular real property taxes in order to facilitate the development of a rental housing project to benefit eligible persons in Baltimore County. Andrea Van Arsdale appeared. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
4. Res. 62-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Thomas F. Conrad
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Thomas F. Conrad, who is entitled to an exemption from real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to disabled veterans under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Almond, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
5. Res. 63-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Edward James, Jr.
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Edward James, Jr., who is entitled to an exemption from real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to disabled veterans under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
6. Res. 64-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Frederick Drayton
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Frederick Drayton, who is entitled to an exemption from real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to disabled veterans under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
7. Res. 65-18 – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Briscoe Harrell
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Briscoe Harrell, who is entitled to a partial exemption from State and County real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to blind persons under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
8. Res. 66-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Gloria Rhodes
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Gloria Rhodes, who is entitled to an exemption from real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to disabled veterans under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
9. Res. 67-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Stephen Boardley, Jr.
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Stephen Boardley, Jr., who is entitled to an exemption from real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to disabled veterans under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
10. Res. 68-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Randy Campbell
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Randy Campbell, who is entitled to an exemption from real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to disabled veterans under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Crandell, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
11. Res. 69-18 – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND– Orvelene Morris
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Orvelene Morris, who is entitled to a partial exemption from State and County real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to blind persons under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Crandell, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
12. Res. 70-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – William F. Coleman, Jr.
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from William F. Coleman, Jr., who is entitled to an exemption from real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to disabled veterans under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Almond, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
13. Res. 71-18 – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Susan D. Henry
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Susan D. Henry, who is entitled to a partial exemption from State and County real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to blind persons under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Almond, seconded by Councilman Jones, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
14. Appointment – Director – Office of Information Technology – Robert W. O’Connor
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondences from the County Executive nominating Robert W. O’Connor to serve as Acting Director of the Office of Information Technology until December 3, 2018 at which time the incoming County Executive may appoint a new Director. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, this appointment was unanimously approved.
15. Res. 72-18 - Support of Application – Designation -Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone (RISE)-Towson
This Resolution was for introduction only.
16. Res. 73-18 - Planned Unit Development – Keller Road, LLC – Woodholme Center II
This Resolution was for introduction only.
17. Res. 74-18 - Planned Unit Development – Herman & Kittle Properties Inc.- Sycamore Springs Senior Apartments
This Resolution was for introduction only.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilman Crandell, the meeting adjourned at 6:24 P.M.
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