#15 MEETING JULY 22, 2002
PRESENT
Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman
Council President Lavonzella Siggers
Council Vice President
Joseph L. Scott
Councilman Michael Day
Councilwoman Rachel
Polk
Councilman C. T. Webster
IN ATTENDANCE
City Clerk Brenda Colegrove, CMC, Executive Officer John Pick, City
Solicitor Paul Wilber, Police Chief Allan Webster, Public Works Director
John Jacobs, Director of Procurement and Parking Carol Turner, C.P.M.,
CPPB, Human Resources Director Ed Cox, and interested Citizens and Members
of the Press.
******************************************************************************
CONVENING - ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Mayor and Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council President Siggers called the meeting to order. The Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited.
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Scott seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Webster moved to amend the agenda to include a Closed Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter at the conclusion of the regular meeting. Mrs. Polk seconded and the amendment passed unanimously. The agenda, as amended, passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Tony Sarbanes announced that he was an at-large candidate for the Wicomico County Council.
Mr. James Cannon asked that the City find money to ensure a full police force and to retain officers. Mr. Cannon related his concerns with houses being built and turned into rentals if the houses could not be sold.
Mr. Robert Taylor mentioned that the Planning Commission intended to give their recommendation on amending the definition of a "family" to include no more than two unrelated persons in a single-family dwelling at the Commission's September meeting. Since the moratorium imposed by the City Council expires on October 9, 2002, he expected that Council would have to extend the moratorium. If the moratorium was extended, Mr. Taylor recommended an amendment to preclude an existing rental situation that's being rented to a family from being shifted over to unrelated individuals. Mr. Taylor distributed a copy of an analysis he had performed concerning the potential for liability if the City reduces the number of unrelated persons who may occupy property as a family (copy attached and made a part of these minutes).
APPROVAL OF JULY 8 , 2002 MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Scott and seconded by Mr. Webster, the minutes of July 8, 2002 were unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 869 - AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK (HEALTH INSURANCE UPON RETIREMENT AND ADVANCED SICK LEAVE)
Mr. Webster moved and Mrs. Polk seconded to approve Resolution No. 869. Human Resources Director Ed Cox presented Resolution No. 869 amending Sections 0402C, Health Insurance Upon Retirement, and 0504, Sick Leave, of the Employee Handbook.
Resolution No. 869 was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 870 - AMENDING HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO ALLOW HEARING AIDS FOR MINOR CHILDREN
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Scott seconded to approve Resolution No. 870. Resolution No. 870, as introduced by Human Resources Director Ed Cox, amends the health insurance plan coverage by adding the benefit of a hearing aid for a member who is a minor child under certain conditions.
Resolution No. 870 passed on a unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 871 - SUPPORTING MITZI PERDUE'S "HEALTHY U" PROGRAM
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve Resolution No. 871. Council President Lavonzella Siggers presented Resolution No. 871 supporting Mitzi Perdue's "Healthy U" program for working together as a community to reduce the incidences of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes in the three Lower Shore counties.
After discussion and receiving comments from Mrs. Perdue, Resolution No. 871 was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 872 - PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF MONIES DONATED BY WILLIAM P. HEARNE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MOUNTED PATROL UNIT
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve Resolution No. 872. Police Chief Allan Webster addressed Resolution No. 872 providing for the deposit of $5,000, donated by William P. Hearne, to be used for the Salisbury Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
After a brief discussion, Resolution No. 872 passed unanimously.
AWARD OF BIDS
Mr. Scott moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve the Award of Bids individually. The following items were presented for approval by Director of Procurement and Parking Carol Turner:
All of the above items were unanimously approved.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Tilghman announced that the lives of Mrs. Nellie Parker (wife of former Wicomico County Councilman Henry Parker) and Mr. Jack Purnell were celebrated today.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Webster mentioned that an update on the progress of the Northeast Collector was needed and commented on the tight time frame concerning the rental housing issue.
In regards to the rental housing matter, Mr. Scott believed there was a serious lack of enforcement with the current law. He encouraged public input.
Mr. Day mentioned that the Park and Flea was scheduled to begin on August 3, 2002 in the Downtown Parking Garage.
Mrs. Polk commented on the moratorium ordinance which included a clause that leases could not be extended beyond one year. Mrs. Polk voiced her concern with areas contiguous to the City that do not have to subscribe to the same rules as City property owners. She shared a picture of a County property that was completely obscured by weeds and tall grass.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT WRAP-UP
Ms. Siggers thanked the public for coming and expressing their concerns. Mrs. Mitzi Perdue was thanked for sharing an opportunity for the whole Eastern Shore to get involved in improving their health and lifestyle.
At 8:00 p.m. the regular session adjourned. Upon a motion and a second
by Mrs. Polk and Mr. Day, respectively, the Council voted unanimously to
convene in a Closed Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
JULY 22, 2002
TIME & PLACE:
8:00 p.m., Room 301 - City/County Government Building
PURPOSE:
Personnel matter
VOTE TO CLOSE:
Unanimous
CITATION:
Annotated Code of Maryland Section 10-508(a)(1)
PRESENT:
Council President Lavonzella Siggers, Council Vice President Joseph Scott,
Councilman Michael Day, Councilwoman Rachel Polk,
Councilman C. T. Webster, City Clerk Brenda Colegrove,
City Solicitor Paul Wilber
******************************************************************************
Mrs. Polk moved to convene in a Closed Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.
in Room 301 of the City/County Government Building to discuss a personnel
matter as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland Section 10-508(a)(1).
Mr. Day seconded and the vote was unanimous.
After discussing the personnel issue and arriving at a consensus for
two possible dates to conduct telephone interviews, the Council adjourned
the closed session at 8:45 p.m. upon a motion and a second by Mrs. Polk
and Mr. Scott, respectively.
CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
JULY 26, 2002
TIME & PLACE:
10:20 a.m. - 115 Broad Street (City Solicitor's Conference Room)
PURPOSE:
Personnel matter
VOTE TO CLOSE:
Unanimous
CITATION:
Annotated Code of Maryland Section 10-508(a)(1)
PRESENT:
Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman (left at 11:32 a.m.),
Council President Lavonzella Siggers, Council Vice President Joseph Scott,
Councilwoman Rachel Polk, Councilman C. T. Webster,
City Clerk Brenda Colegrove, City Solicitor Paul Wilber
ABSENT:
Councilman Michael H. Day
******************************************************************************
At 10:20 a.m. in the first floor conference room of the City Solicitor's
Office (115 Broad Street), Mrs. Polk moved to convene in Closed Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter as permitted under
the Annotated Code of Maryland Section 10-508(a)(1). Mr. Webster seconded
and the vote was unanimous.
Telephone interviews were held with candidates for assistance in a personnel matter (Mayor Tilghman left the closed session at the conclusion of the telephone interviews). The Council arrived at a consensus and relayed their choice to the Mayor via telephone (Mayor to render her decision later today).
After further discussion, Mrs. Polk moved to adjourn the closed session
at 12:59 p.m. Mr. Scott seconded and the vote was unanimous.
CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
AUGUST 1, 2002
TIME & PLACE:
10:44 a.m., Room 305 - City/County Government Building
PURPOSE:
Consult with legal counsel on a personnel matter
VOTE TO CLOSE:
Unanimous
CITATION:
Annotated Code of Maryland Sections 10-508(a)(1)(7)
PRESENT:
Council President Lavonzella Siggers, Council Vice President Joseph Scott,
Councilman Michael Day, Councilwoman Rachel Polk,
Councilman C. T. Webster, City Clerk Brenda Colegrove,
Executive Officer John Pick* City Solicitor Paul Wilber*,
Steven Bers, Larry Wolf
* left at 11:17 a.m.
******************************************************************************
At 10:44 a.m. in Room 305 of the City/County Government Building, Mrs.
Polk moved to convene in a Closed Executive Session to consult with legal
counsel on a personnel matter as permitted under the Annotated Code of
Maryland Sections 10-508(a)(1)(7). Mr. Webster seconded and the vote was
unanimous.
City Solicitor Paul Wilber summarized the sequence of events to date. After discussion and clarification of some of the issues, the Council took a break at 11:17 a.m. and reconvened the closed session at 11:22 a.m. to continue their discussion with legal counsel.
At 12:12 p.m., upon a motion by Mrs. Polk and seconded by Mr. Webster,
the Council unanimously voted to adjourn the closed session.
CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
AUGUST 7, 2002
TIME & PLACE:
9:54 p.m., Room 305 - City/County Government Building
PURPOSE:
Personnel matter
VOTE TO CLOSE:
Unanimous
CITATION:
Annotated Code of Maryland Sections 10-508(a)(1)
PRESENT:
Council President Lavonzella Siggers, Council Vice President Joseph Scott,
Councilman Michael Day, Councilwoman Rachel Polk,
Councilman C. T. Webster, City Clerk Brenda Colegrove
******************************************************************************
At 9:54 p.m. in Room 305 of the City/County Government Building, Mr.
Scott moved to convene in a Closed Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland Section 10-508(a)(1).
Mr. Webster seconded and the vote was unanimous.
After discussing the recent events involving the personnel issue, Mr.
Scott moved to adjourn the closed session at 10:42 p.m. Mrs. Polk seconded
and the vote was unanimous.
CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
AUGUST 8, 2002
TIME & PLACE:
10:46 a.m., Room 305 - City/County Government Building
PURPOSE:
Consult with legal counsel on a personnel matter
VOTE TO CLOSE:
Unanimous (4-0 - Mr. Webster not present during vote to close)
CITATION:
Annotated Code of Maryland Sections 10-508(a)(1)(7)
PRESENT:
Council President Lavonzella Siggers, Council Vice President Joseph Scott,
Councilman Michael Day, Councilwoman Rachel Polk,
Councilman C. T. Webster (arrived at 11:05 a.m.),
City Clerk Brenda Colegrove, Steve Bers
******************************************************************************
At 10:46 a.m. in Room 305 of the City/County Government Building, Mrs.
Polk moved to convene in a Closed Executive Session for the purpose of
consulting with legal counsel on a personnel matter as permitted under
the Annotated Code of Maryland Sections 10-508(a)(1)(7). Mr. Scott seconded
and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Webster was not present during the vote
to close.
Mr. Bers brought the Council up-to-date on events since their previous
meeting. After further discussion with legal counsel, the Council unanimously
voted to adjourn the closed session upon a motion and a second by Mrs.
Polk and Mr. Scott, respectively.
_________________
City Clerk
_________________
Council President