CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND

SPECIAL MEETING                                                                                               MAY 6, 2003

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, Assistant City Clerk Mary Church, Executive Officer John Pick, and interested members of the press.

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The Mayor and City Council convened in a Special Meeting at 7:40 p.m. in Council Chambers for the sole purpose of considering Resolution No. 977 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Salisbury Fire Company No. 2, Inc. and the City of Salisbury.

Mr. Webster moved and Mrs. Polk seconded to approve Resolution No. 977. For the benefit of the public, Council President Siggers read the text of the Memorandum of Understanding.

After discussion, the following amendments were made upon a motion and a second by Mrs. Polk and Mr. Scott, respectively:

1.         item #1 - adding the following verbiage to the end of the sentence:

“...provided that they meet the requirements set forth by the Fire Department and the Fire Chief.”

            The amendment passed on a 4-1 vote with Mr. Webster casting the nay vote.

2.         item #3 - insert “line” in the first sentence between own and officers; and insert “line” in the second sentence between The and officers (to clarify that these are line officers).

            The amendment passed on a 4-1 vote with Mr. Webster casting the nay vote.

3.         item #5 - delete the language in its entirely and insert the following:

“The City of Salisbury acknowledges the purchase of a 2002 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper VIN #4Z3AAACG03RK33817 and turnout gear by Fire Company No. 2 and approves without conditions their usage in fire suppression and other emergency services in the Salisbury Fire District.”

            The amendment passed unanimously.

Mr. Webster moved and Mr. Day seconded to call for the vote. After a brief discussion, including appreciation to Delegate Norman Conway and Mr. Brian Polkinghorn (Salisbury University Center for Conflict Resolution Executive Director) for their assistance in bringing this issue to fruition, the motion to call for the vote was unanimous. Resolution No. 977, as amended, passed unanimously.

The Special Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

City Clerk

Council President