CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND
#18 MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
PRESENT
Council President Michael P. Dunn Council Vice President Gary A. Comegys
Councilwoman Deborah S. Campbell Councilwoman Lynn B. Cathcart
Councilwoman Eugenie P. Shields Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman
IN ATTENDANCE
City Clerk Brenda Colegrove, CMC, City Solicitor Paul Wilber, Finance Director John Cawley, Public Works Engineer Clay Hall, Acting Director of Procurement & Parking Erin Kesler, Fire Chief David See, Police Chief Allan Webster, Acting Human Resources Director Mike Thompson, and interested Citizens and Members of the Press.
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CONVENING - ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The City Council and Mayor met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council President Dunn called the meeting to order. The Lord's Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. On a motion by Mr. Comegys and seconded by Mrs. Shields, the agenda as presented was unanimously approved.
Mayor Tilghman announced that Salisbury is among the top 100 best cities for young people by America’s Promise Alliance.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION RECOGNIZING HURRICANE ASSISTANCE TEAM MEMBERS
Certificates of Recognition were presented to the following individuals for their participation and commitment to the humanitarian relief and assistance mission for the citizens of Slidell, Louisiana and surrounding communities who were adversely impacted by Hurricane Katrina:
Deputy Chief William Gordy Captain J. Dru Bragg
Captain James Gladwell Lieutenant David Insley
Lieutenant William Nutter Jr. Firefighter/EMTB James Jester
Firefighter/EMTB Joseph Andrews Firefighter Jeremey Gordy
Firefighter Howard Jackson Jason Newton (WBOC Reporter)
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 MINUTES
The minutes of September 12, 2005 were unanimously approved upon a motion and a second by Mrs. Cathcart and Mrs. Campbell, respectively.
AWARD OF BIDS
Mrs. Comegys moved and Mrs. Shields seconded to approve the Award of Bids. Acting Director of Procurement & Parking Erin Kesler requested approval to return to the City’s default electricity provider, Delmarva Power, until the market rates settle down. The request was unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 1954 - 2ND READING - CLOSING A PORTION OF WOODBROOKE DRIVE AND OAKWOOD DRIVE
Mr. Comegys moved and Mrs. Cathcart seconded to approve Ordinance No. 1954 for second reading. City Solicitor Paul Wilber explained that Ordinance No. 1954 closes a portion of Woodbrooke Drive and Oakwood Drive (two paper streets). The streets will be renamed and relocated on a new site plan and plat for Woodbrooke Medical Center.
Ordinance No. 1954 for second reading passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 1289 - PEMBERTON DRIVE-CROCKETT PROPERTY ANNEXATION
Mrs. Cathcart moved and Mr. Comegys seconded to approve Resolution No. 1289. Public Works Engineer Clay Hall, along with property owner John Crockett, presented Resolution No. 1289 annexing 1.07 acres located on the northwesterly side of Pemberton Drive. Upon annexation, the property would be zoned Neighborhood Business. Subject to a 45-day waiting period, the annexation would become effective on November 10, 2005.
A discussion ensued relating to the developer’s potential access to his property from Culver Road. At the time access is permitted, the developer will be responsible for his proportionate share.
No public comments were received. Resolution No. 1289 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1303 - TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE CITY CONTINGENCY FOR THE TOTAL COMPENSATION APPEALS PROCESS
Mrs. Shields moved and Mr. Comegys seconded to approve Resolution No. 1303. Acting Human Resources Director Mike Thompson introduced Resolution No. 1303 transferring $2,100 from the City’s Contingency to pay the Singer Group for their additional services relating to the Total Compensation Study.
Resolution No. 1303 was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 1305 - WAIVING PARKING FEES FOR SHORE TRANSIT PURPOSES IN PARKING LOT #10
Mrs. Cathcart moved and Mr. Comegys seconded to approve Resolution No. 1305. Resolution No. 1305, as presented by Acting Director of Procurement & Parking Erin Kesler, refunds $2,592 to the Lower Shore Tri-County Council (formerly Shore Transit) for the monies paid for parking in lot #10. The funds will help offset the funding shortfall to cover maintenance for restrooms at the transfer station.
Mayor Tilghman acknowledged that the granting of this waiver would be considered as a contribution and would help them secure grant funding.
All voted in favor of Resolution No. 1305 with the exception of Mrs. Campbell’s abstention.
RESOLUTION NO. 1306 - APPROVING THE WATER QUALITY BOND FINANCING TERMS FOR UPGRADES TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Comegys moved and Mrs. Cathcart seconded to approve Resolution No. 1306. Finance Director John Cawley addressed Resolution No. 1306 approving the $42,009,341 general obligation bond loan terms for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. The interest rate is .4% with the loan to be repaid over 20 years.
Resolution No. 1306 was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 1307 - AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARDS FOR TRANSACTIONS WITH THE CITY
Mr. Comegys moved and Mrs. Shields seconded to approve Resolution No. 1307. Finance Director John Cawley introduced Resolution No. 1307 accepting the use of debit and credit cards (VISA, Master Card and Discover) as payment methods for all City charges.
Resolution No. 1307 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1308 - TRANSFERRING MONEY FROM THE CITY’S CONTINGENCY TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CREDIT CARD EQUIPMENT
Mr. Comegys moved and Mrs. Cathcart seconded to approve Resolution No. 1308. Finance Director John Cawley presented Resolution No. 1308 transferring $2,225 from the City’s Contingency to provide funding for the purchase of credit card equipment.
Resolution No. 1308 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1309 - ACCEPTING RADAR UNITS AND PRELIMINARY BREATH TEST UNITS
Mrs. Cathcart moved and Mrs. Comegys seconded to approve Resolution No. 1309. Police Chief Allan Webster introduced Resolution No. 1309 accepting two Talon II Radar Units and two Preliminary Breath Test Units awarded through the Maryland Office of Highway Safety.
Resolution No. 1309 was unanimously approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. George Edwards commented on the abundance of pigeons on various buildings throughout the City and the nuisance/problems they created.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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