Baltimore County Council met Nov. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 6:13 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 45 persons in attendance and the 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 November 5, 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 77-18, 78-18, 79-18, 80-18 and 82-18.
D. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Bill 93-18, 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 Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention.
Bill 94-18, 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 Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention.
Bill 95-18, 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”).
E. CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND VOTE
Bill 83-18, The 2018-2019 Capital Budget, was called. Keith Dorsey appeared. Councilman Quirk commented and Councilman Kach questioned Mr. Dorsey. Councilman Quirk then moved to amend this Bill with the following amendment:
On page 3, in line 1, strike “NE”, and substitute “SE”.
Councilman Kach 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 Crandell, seconded by Councilman Kach, Bill 83-18, as amended, passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
Bill 84-18, CEB – TIGER Grant, was called. Will Anderson appeared. Councilmembers Jones, Marks and Crandell 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 85-18, CEB – Mental Health Services Agencies, was called. Dr. Branch appeared. Councilman Quirk 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 86-18, CEB – Baltimore County Medication Assisted Treatment Capacity Expansion, was called. Dr. Branch 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 87-18, Baltimore County Behavioral Health Advisory Council, was called. Dr. Branch 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 88-18, CEB – Community Dev. Block Grant (CDBG)/Home Investment Prtnshp. Act (HOME) Appropriations, was called. Andrea Van Arsdale 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 89-18, CEB – Senior Care Health Promotion, was called. Joanne Williams 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 90-18, Zoning Regulations – in D.R. Zones, was called. Councilmembers Almond and Jones 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 91-18, Historic Environmental Setting – Scott’s Tavern House and Outbuildings, was called. Councilwoman Almond commented and then moved to amend this Bill with the following amendment:
1. On page 2, in line 6, strike “April 9, 2006” and substitute “October 26, 2006”
Councilwoman Bevins 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 Councilwoman Almond, seconded by Councilman Kach, Bill 91-18, as amended, passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell
Nay - None
Bill 92-18, Open Space Fees, was called. Councilmembers Marks, Jones, Quirk and
Crandell commented. Councilwoman Almond then moved to amend this Bill with the following amendment:
1. On page 1, in the first line of the purpose paragraph, strike “increasing” and substitute “repealing the limitation on”
2. On page 2, in lines 11 and 12, strike beginning with “Neighborspace may” in line 1 down to and including “directors.” in line 12.
Councilman Quirk 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 Marks, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, Bill 92-18, as amended, passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
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 November 13, 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 3 and 5 through 10. Fiscal Matter 4 was discussed as a separate matter.
1. Contract – Lee McBride d/b/a Emergency Services – Snow removal/deicing services – DPW
A contract with Lee Mc Bride d/b/a Emergency Services, to provide snow removal and deicing services.
2. Contract – Tito Contractors Inc. – Painting-pickle ball courts-gymnasiums – OBF
A contract with Tito Contractors Inc., to provide for the painting of three pickle ball courts at three gymnasiums in Baltimore County - Cockeysville Community PAL Center, Jacksonville Community Center and Honeygo Regional Park Gymnasium.
3. Contract – Mason Tillman Associates, LTD – Comprehensive disparity study-procurement practices-OBF
A contract with Mason Tillman Associates, LTD, to conduct a comprehensive disparity study of the procurement practices to determine the utilization of certified minority-owned and woman-owned business enterprises in Baltimore County contracts.
5. Contract – Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings – General laboratory services for patients-HHS
A contract with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, to provide general laboratory services for patients attending Baltimore County Health Department Clinics.
6. BAT#19-03 – Expansion of mobile crisis team – 24 hour services – HHS
Budget Appropriation Transfer #19-03, for the expansion of the mobile crisis team’s services to operate 24 hours per day - by adding a third shift comprised of police and mobile crisis team clinicians. Funds are being transferred from contingency reserve.
7. Contract – Associated Catholic Charities Inc. – Recovery support-adolescents-outpatient substance abuse treatment-HHS
A contract with Associated Catholic Charities Inc., to provide recovery support services to adolescents, ages 12-17, who are in outpatient treatment for a substance use disorder, returning from residential substance use disorder treatment, are seeking recovery or are already in early, mid or late stage recovery.
8. Contracts – (2) – Assisted living care services – Seniors – AGING
Two contracts with The Comforts of Home, LLC and The Comforts of Home 2, to provide assisted living care services; to include twenty-four hour, seven days per week on-site supervision, three meals per day and evening snack, personal services and housekeeping and laundry services for Baltimore County residents 62 years of age or older who meet income and eligibility requirements.
9. Contract of Sale – Dustyn Wingfield – 1703 Lenore Court, 21207 – REC
A contract with Dustyn Wingfield, to take title repetitively flooded property, demolish the structures on property and remove impervious surface of property located 1703 Lenore Court, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, in order to mitigate future flooding and the flood insurance claims filed to and paid out by the federal government.
10. Contract – Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowtiz, PC – Outside legal counsel-LAW
A contract with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, to provide outside counsel to defend the County and several individual defendants who are both current and former employees of the County in the federal civil rights litigation known as Anna Borkowski et. Al. V. Baltimore County, Maryland et. Al. Civil Action No: 1:18- cv28093.
There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, Fiscal Matters 1 through3 and 5 through 10 were unanimously approved.
Chairman Jones then called upon the Secretary to read the cover letter for Fiscal Matter 4.
4. Contract – American Traffic Solutions Inc. (ATS)-Red light/speed camera enforcement system-OBF
A contract with American Traffic Solutions Inc. (ATS), to provide a red light and speed camera enforcement system. The contractor shall furnish and install, at sites to be designated by the county, a system capable of detecting and recording red light and speed camera violations. Maintenance, training and provision on an administrative citation processing operation shall be included with the system. Keith Dorsey appeared. Councilmembers Crandell and Marks questioned Mr. Dorsey. Councilman Jones commented. There being no further discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Almond, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
G. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. Res. 112-18 – Adoption of Debt Policy
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to adopt a Debt Policy to establish parameters for issuing and managing debt, providing guidelines regarding the timing and purposes for which debt may be issued, and presenting the types of permissible debt, the methods of sale that may be used and the limits on the amounts to be borrowed. Keith Dorsey appeared. Councilman Quirk questioned Mr. Dorsey. Councilman Quirk then moved to defer this Resolution. Councilman Marks seconded the motion and this Resolution was deferred by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell Nay - None
2. Res. 113-18 – Adoption Baltimore County 10-year Solid Waste Plan
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to adopt the Baltimore County 2019-2028 Solid Waste Management Plan. Steve Walsh appeared. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
3. Res. 114-18 – Amendments – Towson Commercial Revitalization District
This Resolution was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
4. Res. 115-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Alan R. Fox
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Alan R. Fox, 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 Marks, seconded by Councilman Crandell, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
5. Res. 116-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Sheila Hill
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Sheila Hill, 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.
6. Res. 117-18 – Recognition - Thomas J. Peddicord, Jr. - Secretary
At the direction of the Chairman, the Deputy Secretary read this Resolution of the Baltimore County Council recognizing the 37 years of outstanding and distinguished service of Thomas J. Peddicord, Jr. All Councilmembers commented. There being no further discussion, upon motion by Councilman Marks, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
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 8:07 P.M.
http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/CountyCouncil/minutes%202018/11-19-18.pdf
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