Baltimore County Council met Dec. 17.
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 led by Cub Scout Pack #43 of Mays Chapel Elementary School. There were approximately 120 persons in attendance and the following Councilmembers were present:
Tom Quirk First District
Izzy Patoka 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
FIRST DISTRICT SECOND DISTRICT THIRD DISTRICT FOURTH DISTRICT FIFTH DISTRICT SIXTH DISTRICT SEVENTH DISTRICT
Upon motion by Councilman Marks, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, the reading of the Journal Entries for the meeting of December 3, 2018 were waived and accepted unanimously.
C. ENROLLMENT OF BILLS
There were no Bills for enrollment.
D. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
Bill 96-18, 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 Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Bill 97-18, 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 Department of Aging.
Bill 98-18, 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 Department of Aging.
Bill 99-18, 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 United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control.
Bill 100-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of repealing certain provisions relating to the process for the approval of a bed-and-breakfast inn; adopting a new process for the approval of a bed-and-breakfast inn in certain zones of the County; specifying certain requirements and restrictions; providing for a permit process for approval of a bed-and-breakfast inn; and generally relating to bed-and-breakfast inns.
Bill 101-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of requiring that any community service ordered and assigned for a violation of the Social Host – Unruly Social Gatherings law be performed within a certain distance of the location of the unruly social gathering; and generally relating to Social Host – Unruly Social Gatherings.
Bill 102-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of imposing a temporary 9-month moratorium on the processing and approval of any petition for special exceptions for solar facilities in the Resource Conservation (R.C.) Zones to allow time and consideration of recommendations from the Baltimore County Planning Board; to provide for further review and to improve the law for processing and approval of solar facilities; and generally relating to solar facilities.
Bill 103-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of requiring that a certain percentage of the revenue generated from Speed Monitoring Systems be allocated to traffic safety, and a certain percentage of the revenue utilized in school zones; and generally relating to Speed Monitoring Systems.
Bill 104-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending locations where fuel service stations are permitted by special exception and generally relating to fuel service stations allowed by special exception.
E. CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND VOTE
Bill 93-18, CEB – Child Advocacy Center - Medical Services, was called. Dr. Branch appeared. There being no discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Patoka, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell
Nay - None
Bill 94-18, CEB – Victims of Crime Act, was called. Dr. Branch remained. There being no discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Patoka, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell
Nay - None
Bill 95-18, CEB – Tradepoint Atlantic Grant, was called. Will Anderson appeared. Councilman Crandell questioned Mr. Anderson. There being no further discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:
Aye - Quirk, Patoka, 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 December 11, 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 2 through 8. Fiscal Matter 1 was discussed as a separate matter.
2. Contract – Community Assistance Network Inc. – Operation of Shelter Facilities (3) – DP
A contract with Community Assistance Network Inc., to operate three shelter facilities at Eastern Family Resource Center, as well as the Westside Men’s Shelter in Catonsville. The County-owned shelters provide people who are homeless a place to sleep at night during the day and offer day programming featuring case management, linkages to mainstream resources and other resources to assist people in making the transition to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
3. Contract – St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Inc. – Operation of Hannah More Shelter-DP
A contract with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore Inc., to operate the Hannah More shelter for homeless woman and families in Reisterstown, Maryland.
4. Contract – Language Line Services Inc. – Foreign language telephone interpretation services-HHS
A contract with Language Line Services Inc., to provide foreign language telephone interpretation services for all Baltimore County agencies. These interpretation services are utilized by those agencies, such as the 911 Center, Health Department, Social Services, and the Police and Fire Departments, which communicate on a daily basis with clients whose primary language is not English.
5. Contracts – (3) – Tier 2 Architectural services – OBF
Three contracts to provide Tier 2 architectural services, to include space planning and design services for the configuration of office space in newly constructed and renovated County facilities.
6. Contracts – (2) – Tier 1 Architectural services – OBF
Two contracts to provide Tier 1 architectural services, to include space planning and design services for the configuration of office space in newly constructed and renovated County facilities.
7. Contract of Sale – Lisa Ann Hurowitz – 1702 Lenore Court, 21207
A contract of sale with Lisa Ann Hurowitz, to purchase a parcel of land located at 1702 Lenore Court, Gwynn Oak, Maryland 21207, to take title to repetitively flooded property, demolish structures and remove impervious surface to mitigate future flooding and the flood insurance claims filed to and paid out by the federal government.
8. Agreement – Mayor & City Council of Baltimore – Transfer of ownership – 15 Beaver Run Lane & 10919 York Road, 21030-REC
An agreement with the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, to transfer ownership of lands adjacent to Loch Raven Reservoir, located at 15 Beaver Run lane, in Cockeysville, and 10919 York Road, in Cockeysville, for the continuity of wetlands management.
There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Bevins, seconded by Councilman Quirk, Fiscal Matters 2 through 8 were unanimously approved.
The Chairman then called upon the Secretary to read the cover letter for Fiscal Matter 1.
1. Contract – Tradepoint Atlantic, LLC – Public Infrastructure Agreement-DEWD
A contract with Tradepoint Atlantic, LLC, to enter into a public infrastructure agreement with Tradepoint Atlantic. Will Anderson appeared. All Councilmembers commented. There being no further discussion, upon motion by Councilman Crandell, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, this Resolution was 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 October and November, 2018.
2. Res. 121-18 – Financial Assurance Plan-Watershed Protection and Restoration Program
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution approving the County's Financial Assurance Plan under the Watershed Protection and Restoration Program. Dave Lykens appeared. Councilman Crandell commented. There being no further discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
3. Res. 122-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Lakeyta M. Younger
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Lakeyta M. Younger, 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 Patoka, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
4. Res. 123-18 – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Denise Gunther
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Denise Gunther, 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 Patoka, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
5. Appointment – Director – Department of Aging – Laura Riley
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Laura Riley as Director of the Department of Aging. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Bevins, seconded
by Councilman Patoka, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
6. Appointment – Director –Office of Budget and Finance – Keith A. Dorsey
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Keith A. Dorsey as Director of the Department of Budget and Finance. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Kach, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
7. Appointment – Director – Department of Corrections – Gail M. Watts
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Gail M. Watts as Director of the Department of Corrections. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Kach, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
8. Appointment – County Attorney – Michael E. Field
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Michael E. Field as the County Attorney. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Kach, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
9. Appointment – Director – Department of Economic and Workforce Development – William Anderson
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of William Anderson as Director of the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
10. Appointment – Director – Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Social Services, Health Officer- Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D.
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D. as Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Social Services and Health Officer. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Kach, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
11. Appointment – Director – Office of Information Technology – Robert W. O’Connor
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Robert W. O’Connor as Director of the Department of Information Technology. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilman Kach, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
12. Appointment – Chief – Police Department – Terrence B. Sheridan
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Terrence B. Sheridan as Chief of the Police Department. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Patoka, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
13. Appointment – Director – Department of Public Works – Stephen A. Walsh, PE
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Stephen A. Walsh, PE as Director of the Department of Public Works. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Kach, seconded
by Councilman Marks, this Appointment was unanimously approved.
14. Appointment – Director – Department of Recreation and Parks – Barry F. Williams
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of Barry F. Williams as Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Kach, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, this Resolution was unanimously approved.
15. Appointment – Acting Director – Department of Environmental Protection & Sustainability – David V. Lykens
At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive requesting the appointment of David V. Lykens as Director of the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Kach, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Appointment 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 7:42 P.M.
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