Baltimore CountyCouncil met Oct. 15.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 6:12 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 50 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 Bevins, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, the reading of the Journal Entries for the meeting of October 1, 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 65-18, 66-18 and 67-18.
D. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Bill 83-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending the 2018-2019 Capital Budget, by appropriating $170,242,761 as authorized in Bills 41-18, 44-18, 43-18, and 37-18.
Bill 84-18, 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 85-18, 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 County funds and made available to the County through the County Contingency Reserve.
Bill 86-18, 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 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Bill 87-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of establishing the Baltimore County Behavioral Health Advisory Council; providing for the duties and membership of the Council; providing for the terms of the members; requiring the Behavioral Health Advisory Council to appoint the chair and vice chair of the Behavioral Health Advisory Council; authorizing the Behavioral Health Advisory Council to adopt certain procedures; requiring the Behavioral Health Advisory Council to meet at least a certain number of times a year; providing that a member may not receive compensation as a member of the Behavioral Health Advisory Council but is entitled to certain reimbursement for expenses; requiring the Health Officer or Bureau of Behavioral Health to provide certain staff for the Behavioral Health Advisory Council; merging the Baltimore County Mental Health Advisory Council into the Behavioral Health Advisory Council pursuant to §10-309© of the Health-General Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland; and generally relating to the Baltimore County Behavioral Health Advisory Council.
Bill 88-18, 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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Bill 89-18, 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 Aging.
Bill 90-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of permitting private college uses in the D.R. Zone in certain circumstances.
Bill 91-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of establishing an historic environmental setting on property associated with the structure known as “Scott’s Tavern House, Stone Outbuilding and Log Outbuilding,” on the county Final Landmarks List; providing for the retroactive effect of this Act; and generally relating to the establishment of an historic environmental setting on a certain landmark property.
Bill 92-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of increasing the percentage of the open space fees allocated to Neighborspace of Baltimore County Inc. that may be spent on its operating costs; and generally relating to the use of open space fees allocated to Neighborspace.
E. CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND VOTE
Bill 71-18, CEB – Babies Born Health, was called. Kevin Reed appeared. There being no discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
Bill 72-18, This Bill was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
Bill 73-18, CEB – Community Based Programs to Test and Cure Hepatitis C, was called. Kevin Reed remained. Councilman Marks moved to amend this Bill with the following amendment:
On page 1, in the fourth line of the purpose paragraph and in the first line of the WHEREAS clause, strike “Center for Disease Control”, and substitute “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”.
Councilwoman Almond seconded the motion and this amendment passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
Thereafter, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, Bill 73-18, as amended, passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
Bill 74-18, CEB – Housing Counselor Program, was called. Kevin Reed remained. Councilman Quirk commented. Councilwoman Bevins then moved to amend this Bill with the following amendment:
On page 2, in line 8, strike “$101,446”, and substitute “$190,953”.
Councilman Crandell seconded the motion and this amendment passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
Thereafter, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, Bill 74-18, as amended, passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
Bill 75-18, CEB – MIECHV Enhanced Families Project, was called. Kevin Reed remained. There being no discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
Bill 76-18, Tax on Mobile Homes – Repeal, was called. Councilmembers Jones, Bevins and Crandell commented. There being no further discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Almond, Kach, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - Quirk, Jones
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 October 9, 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 7. Fiscal Matter 8 was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
1. BAT #19-02 – Department of Planning - DP
Budget appropriation transfer #1902, to accomplish a year-end reconciliation of accounts related to employee effort reports as required by its federal funders.
2. Contracts – (2) – On-call roofing services - OBF
Two contracts with CitiRoof Corporation Inc., and Bollinger Roofing Company Inc. to provide on-call roofing services at various County owned and/or operated buildings within or near the boundaries of Baltimore County, Maryland.
3. Contracts – (3) – Snow removal and deicing services – DPW
Three contracts to provide snow removal and deicing services on an as-needed basis.
4. Contract – Frederick Ellis Inc., t/a Atwater Cab – Taxi services – HHS
A contract with Frederick Ellis Inc. T/a Atwater Cab, to provide taxi services to eligible clients to medical and other social service appointments, who are unable to access transportation.
5. Easement Agreement – State of Maryland – DNR – Conveyance of easement area-Patapsco Valley State Park-REC
An easement agreement with the State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, to convey an easement area, located at Patapsco Valley State Park for the construction of a relief sewer.
6. Contract of Sale – Teddy W. Bell, II – 1700 Lenore Court, Gwynn Oak, 21207-REC
A contract of sale with Teddy W. Bell, II, to take title to repetitively flooded property, demolish structures and remove impervious surface to property located at 1700 Lenore Court, Gwynn Oak, Maryland 2127, to mitigate future flooding and the flood insurance claims filed to and paid out by the federal government.
7. Contract of Sale – William & Mary Groff – Utility access/const. easement-Tax Map 58, Parcel 866-Reisterstown-REC
A contract of sale with William and Mary Groff, to purchase a utility, access and construction easement, located at Tax Map 50, Parcel 866, 6 acres ES Reisterstown, Maryland.
8 Agreement – Mayor & City of Baltimore – Transfer of ownership –15 Beaver Run Lane & 10919 York Rd., Cockeysville-REC
This Fiscal Mater was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Almond, seconded by Councilman Quirk, Fiscal Matters 1 through 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 September, 2018.
2. Res. 106-18 – Planning Board – Loading/Unloading of freight – Downtown Towson District
This Resolution was deferred to a later date.
3. Res. 108-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Mark W. Shinn, Sr.
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Mark W. Shinn, Sr., 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 Bevins, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
4. Res. 109-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Albert W. White
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Albert W. White, 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.
5. Res. 110-18 – Brookfield Properties Retail Group – White Marsh Mall- Mandatory Parental Guidance Policy
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 Councilwoman Almond, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/CountyCouncil/minutes%202018/10-15-18.pdf
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