CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND
#16 MEETING AUGUST 27, 2001
PRESENT
Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman Council President William F. Stacey
Council Vice President Joseph L. Scott Councilwoman Rachel S. Polk
Councilwoman Lavonzella Siggers Councilman C. T. Webster
IN ATTENDANCE
City Clerk Brenda Colegrove, Executive Officer John Pick, City Solicitor Paul Wilber, Police Chief Allan Webster, Fire Chief Stephen Brezler, Assistant Treasurer Shirley Foreman, Purchasing Department Buyer Erin Kesler, BHZ Deputy Director Jack Pusey, Public Works Director John Jacobs, and interested Citizens and Members of the Press.
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CONVENING - ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Mayor and Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council President Stacey called the meeting to order. The Lord's Prayer was repeated and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
On a motion by Mrs. Polk and seconded by Mr. Webster, the agenda was unanimously approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 13, 2001 MINUTES
Mr. Scott moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve the minutes of August 13, 2001. Mrs. Polk moved to amend the minutes to reflect that it was a 4-1 vote on the issuance of a Tolling Order (page 4) with Mr. Webster voting nay. Ms. Siggers seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The August 13, 2001 minutes, as amended, were unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 1821 - 2ND READING - REZONING REQUEST BY MORRIS AND MORRIS LTD. PARTNERSHIP - BROWN STREET - R5 RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Mrs. Polk moved and Ms. Siggers seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1821 for second reading. Mr. Frank McKenzie, from the Planning & Zoning Department, briefed Council on Morris and Morris Ltd. Partnership's request to rezone .75 acres (six parcels) located on the southerly side of Brown Street from R-5 Residential to Light Industrial. The Planning Commission, during their review on July 19, 2001, deemed it appropriate to also include six additional parcels totaling 1.522 acres located on the easterly side of Naylor Street. All the properties impacted by the rezoning were notified by mail. The residential properties would remain residential as long as they were occupied.
Ordinance No. 1821 for second reading was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 784 - HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE/THOMPSON PROPERTY ANNEXATION
Ms. Siggers moved and Mrs. Polk seconded to approve Resolution No. 784. Public Works Director John Jacobs provided an overview of the Honeysuckle Drive/Thompson property annexation. Development plans for the 1.3 acre site, located on the north side of Honeysuckle Drive, include constructing five semi-detached duplex dwellings. Water usage was estimated at 2,400 gallons per day. The developer requested Residential R-8A upon annexation, however, the Planning Commission recommended Residential R-10A. The Annexation Resolution will be advertised for four weeks for a public hearing on October 8, 2001.
Resolution No. 784 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 785 - ACCEPTING $15,466 IN STATE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE CEASE FIRE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAMS CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFE STREETS INITIATIVE
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve Resolution No. 785. Police Chief Allan Webster introduced Resolution No. 785 accepting $15,466 in State grant funds awarded through the Maryland State Police Cease Fire Council to provide for programs conducted under the Safe Streets Initiative. This initiative addresses proactive efforts in reducing incidents of violent crimes involving handguns
Resolution No. 785 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 786 - ACCEPTING $8,097 IN STATE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION TO FUND A CIVILIAN POSITION OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE OFFICER
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve Resolution No. 786. Resolution No. 786, as presented by Police Chief Allan Webster, accepts $8,097 in State grant funds awarded through the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention to fund a civilian position of Victim Assistance Officer. Matching funds were included in the City's FY02 budget.
Resolution No. 786 was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 787 - APPROVING FIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve Resolution No. 787. Fire Chief Stephen Brezler presented Resolution No. 787 approving a Salisbury-Wicomico County Mutual Aid Agreement for the Salisbury Fire Department.
Executive Officer recommended a change in the second Whereas paragraph to reflect that the Agreement must also be accepted by the Mayor. The paragraph would read as follows:
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that such an Agreement can only be accepted
with the approval of the Mayor and the City Council.
Ms. Siggers moved to amend Resolution No. 787 with the language as recommended by the Executive Officer. Mrs. Polk seconded and the amendment passed unanimously. Resolution No. 787, as amended, passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 788 - ACCEPTING GIFT OF TWENTY PAGERS FROM THE DELMAR FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SALISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZMAT TEAM
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve Resolution No. 788. Resolution No. 788, as outlined by Fire Chief Stephen Brezler, accepts the gift of twenty used pagers for the Salisbury Fire Department HazMat Team from the Delmar Fire Department.
All voted in favor of Resolution No. 788 with the exception of Mr. Scott who did not vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 789 - ACCEPTING GIFT OF TWO AIR CONDITIONERS FROM AL TROUBLEFIELD FOR THE SALISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Polk moved and Mr. Webster seconded to approve Resolution No. 789. Fire Chief Stephen Brezler addressed Resolution No. 789 which accepts the gift of two air conditioners from Mr. Al Troublefied for the Salisbury Fire Department.
All voted in favor of Resolution No. 789 with the exception of Mr. Scott who did not vote.
AWARD OF BIDS
The following item was presented for approval by Purchasing Department Buyer Erin Kesler:
Contract No. 103-02 Surplus Tanker
Cove Creek Fire Trucks .....................................................................................................$13,120.00
All voted in favor of the above item with the exception of Mr. Scott who did not vote.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Tilghman commented on the following issues:
- Process Action Team on permitting will be meeting on Wednesday and will meet on a weekly basis until a preliminary report is issued in mid-October;
- working with Public Works on issues raised during a recent neighborhood site visit;
- Mayor and Fire Chief Brezler visited each of the fire stations to discuss recommended changes within Salisbury's fire and emergency services;
- meeting with Salisbury University President tomorrow to discuss joint efforts to ensure a safe academic year for the students and the neighborhoods;
- received calls and letters complimenting the Public Works Department for going above and beyond the call of duty;
- Executive Officer John Pick attended the joint press conference of Senators Mikulski and Sarbanes at Assateague in which it was announced that a $4.8 million grant was proposed in the federal budget for the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant;
- Tuesday evening - kickoff for the "Safe Choices" initiative at Salisbury University between the residents of the Princeton and Camden neighborhoods; and
- Neighborhood Roundtable meeting tomorrow in Room 302.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
The Councilmembers thanked the public for attending. Mr. Webster was pleased to see that the student housing complex on Milford Street was filled to capacity. He also encouraged everyone to work together to address the City's water and sewer problems.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Maria Mitchell, of Prince Street, referred to an incident at Prince Street School and questioned whether the sidewalks at the school were City or County property.
Mr. James Trader's questions included 1) cleaning frequency for the garage and who was responsible for the cleaning; 2) policy of placing water meters in sidewalks in front of properties; 3) who pays for a water meter replacement when the sidewalk has to be torn up; and 4) when he would receive an appointment to look at the Wastewater Treatment Plant files.
Ms. Julia Hancock voiced her concern with the recycling program and questioned when the Recycling Coordinator would be handling that position full-time.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT WRAP-UP
Council President Stacey thanked the public for their attendance.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
AUGUST 30, 2001
TIME & PLACE: 6:04 p.m., Room 302, City/County Government Building
PURPOSE: Receive update on EPA Administrative Hearing issue (litigation) from legal counsel
VOTE TO CLOSE: Unanimous
CITATION: Annotated Code of Maryland Sections 10-508(a)(7)(8)
PRESENT: Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman, Council President William F. Stacey,
Council Vice President Joseph Scott, Councilwoman Rachel Polk,
Councilman C. T. Webster, City Clerk Brenda Colegrove,
Executive Officer John Pick, City Solicitor Paul Wilber,
Public Works Director John Jacobs
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At 6:04 p.m., in Room 302 of the City/County Government Building, Mr. Scott moved to convene in Closed Executive Session for the purpose of receiving an update on the EPA Administrative Hearing issue from the City's legal counsel. Mr. Webster seconded and the vote was unanimous.
City Solicitor Paul Wilber briefed the City Council on the negotiations to date concerning the EPA Administrative action. After discussion, Mr. Wilber was given authorization by the Council to proceed under certain guidelines.
At 6:25 p.m., Mr. Scott moved to adjourn the closed session and convene in open session. Mr. Webster seconded and the vote was unanimous.
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Assistant City Clerk
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