PRESENT
Mayor W. Paul Martin
Council President Carolyn Hall
Council Vice President Robert Cannon
Councilwoman Lavonzella Siggers
Councilman Palmer Gillis
Councilman Frank Himelright
The Mayor and Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The Lord's Prayer was repeated and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Council President Hall called the meeting to order.
On a motion by Mr. Himelright and seconded by Mr. Cannon, the minutes of February 9, 1998 were unanimously approved.
Mr. Himelright motioned and Mr. Cannon seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1682 to bring it on the floor for discussion. Ordinance No. 1682 adds Section 9.08.105 to the Salisbury Municipal Code allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages by permit for a special event in a designated area and time with the permission of the Mayor.
Mayor Martin noted there were no changes since the first reading. Ordinance No. 1682 for second reading passed unanimously.
Planning & Zoning Director Kristen Mark Hughes and Ms. Joy Bromley joined Council to address the Ordinance Permit for expansion of the Bundles of Joy Day Care Center located at 1409 South Division Street. Mr. Himelright motioned and Mr. Cannon seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1683 to bring it on the floor for discussion. City Clerk Brenda Colegrove swore in the witnesses wishing to testify.
Mr. Hughes related that a favorable recommendation was given by the Planning Commission to expand the day care center at the public hearing held on November 20, 1997. On January 8, 1998, a public hearing was held before the Salisbury Board of Zoning Appeals requesting a setback variance for the original design addition. This was tabled at the request of the applicant, however, on January 13, 1998, the applicant submitted plans which complied with the zoning ordinance.
Mayor Martin noted he was at the grand opening of the facility and felt it was an excellent day care center. Ms. Bromley related that the fencing would continue to be the same for the entire area.
With no further discussion, Ordinance No. 1683 passed unanimously for first reading.
Finance Director Roger Baskerville presented Plymouth Tube Company's request for a manufacturing exemption request on manufacturing equipment purchased in calendar years 1995, 1996 and 1997. The exemption equates to approximately $207,294 over the next five years. Since Plymouth Tube Company meets the Charter requirements of section SC 7-45, Mr. Baskerville recommended that a five year exemption be granted for equipment purchased in calendar years 1995, 1996 and 1997 beginning with tax year July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Himelright motioned to approve the manufacturing exemption request by Plymouth Tube Company. Ms. Siggers seconded and the vote was unanimous.
The following items were presented for approval by Purchasing Director Carol Turner, C.P.M., CPPB:
1. IBM Replacement Computer - P.D. (001-2105-521.70-35: Unbudgeted Capital)
CPAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,120.00
2. Parking Gate, Arm, Loop Detector (101-3220-532.70-30: Unbudgeted Capital)
Whitaker Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,402.77
3. Stainless Steel Hood - P.W. (601-3705-532.70-30: Unbudgeted Capital)
J-Maur Sheet Metal Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,200.00
4. Contract No. 126-97 Surplus Property: Riverfront Development
Mr. Frank Hanna, HANNA SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000.00
Mr. Himelright motioned and Mr. Cannon seconded to approve the above items. In response to Ms. Siggers question regarding the funds for the parking gate, arm, detector loop, and parts, Mrs. Turner stated that the funds came out of the Parking Fund. Monies were transferred from a contingency line item to the capital outlay account to accommodate the project. The funds in this line item were not previously designated for any special item.
Ms. Siggers commented that she expected the riverfront development project to come back to Council in a work session before appearing in the Award of Bids. Mrs. Turner explained that Council approved the draft letter to Mr. Hanna in a work session. In the letter, we stated we would accommodate Mr. Hanna's desire to fast track the process and place it on the February 23 agenda. Mrs. Hall noted that Mr. Hanna was anxious to get the process underway and have it completed by the end of the year. Ms. Siggers inquired if the contingency items would hold up the process. Mrs. Turner believed Mr. Hanna was looking for a smooth resolution to the remaining contingency items.
With no further discussion, the above items were unanimously approved as presented.
Mr. Gillis congratulated Executive Officer John Pick and County Administrator Matt Creamer for the meeting with Salisbury State University regarding hiring a facilitator for the pursuit of discussion of improving the efficiency of the two local governments. Salisbury State University offered their facility as a neutral ground for conducting the discussions, as well as their academic expertise and a list of suggested names for facilitators.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
TIME & PLACE: March 4, 1998; Room 301 City/County Government Building
PURPOSE: Discuss bid proposal
VOTE TO CLOSE: Unanimous (Ms. Siggers was not present during vote to close.)
CITATION: Annotated Code of Maryland Section 10-508(a)(14)
PRESENT: Council President Carolyn Hall, Council Vice President Robert Cannon,
Councilwoman Lavonzella Siggers, Councilman Palmer Gillis, Councilman
Frank Himelright, City Clerk Brenda Colegrove, Dana Simson, John Orth
At 8:07 a.m., in Room 301 of the City/County Government Building, Mr. Himelright motioned to convene into Closed Executive Session to discuss the Franklin Hotel bid proposal as permitted under Section 10-508(a)(14) of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Mr. Gillis seconded and the vote was unanimous (Ms. Siggers arrived after the vote was taken).
Council will address the issues raised during the discussion with legal counsel before placing the bid award on the Council Agenda. At 9:25 a.m., Mr. Himelright motioned to adjourn to convene into open session. Mr. Cannon seconded and the vote was unanimous.