November 2, 1999
The County Commissioners of Queen Anne's County met this date pursuant to its
last adjournment and there were present:
George M. O'Donnell, President
Marlene F. Davis
John T. McQueeney, Jr.
Commissioner President O'Domell called the Meeting to Order, lead the Pledge of
Allegiance and asked for a Moment of Silence.
The Board read and approved the minutes of the last meeting and ordered them stand as
recorded.
ENGINEERING:
Mr. Garth Jones, Chief of Engineering and Mr. Dave Remaniak, Civil Engineer I1 met
with the Board and gave a tower site update. Mr. Remaniak noted he had received a call h m
Mr. Tom Miller, Director, Communications Department for the Maryland Institute for
Emergency Medical Services Systems informing him that the Joint County Radio System will
be able to use, rent free the state funded communication towers located on Maryland State
Highway Administration land in the Trappe and Wye Mills areas. The State will h d the
construction of the towers and apply for the FAA permits. The counties wilI M s h the
equipment buildings.
Mr. Remaniak noted American Tower has agreed to allow Maryland State Police,
Maryland Department of Natural Rgources, Maryland State Highway Administration and Kent
County use 6f the S u d.l.q s v i l l ~ T o ~ & r e nkee
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Ms. Margie Houck, ~ l e i kreviewed
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the weekly correspondence with the Board.
GAMING PERMIT:
On a motion made by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. McQueeney, the Board unanimously
approved a gaming permit for the Kent Island American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for an event to
be held on November 7, 1999. It was noted this is the second gaming permit for the Kent Island
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the permit fee has been paid.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE:
On a motion made by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. McQueeney, the Board accepted the
resignation of Ms. Tracy Higgs as a member ofthe Queen Anne's County Comprehensive Plan
Update Citizen Advisory Committee.
UPPER SHORE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER:
On a motion made by Ms. Davis, secondcd by Mr. McQuceney, the Board unanimously
re-appointed Ms. Patricia Scott as a member to the Upper Shore Community Menlal Health
Ccntcr Board of'rrustees for a term to expire September 30,2001.
COMMISSIOKERS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:
I . The Board noted they had attended the following events: The MAC0 Retreat; A
Halloween Party at the Percy Thomas Senior Center; Jeepers Creepers at Bayside Elementary
School and an Upper Shore Business Breakfast at Chesapeake College.
2, The Board reviewed a letter from a concerned citi.c.cn regarding Wal Mart
3. The Board reviewed a letter From Mr, John Conover to Delegate Wheeler Baker
regarding legislative exception for Animal Control Officers to carry handguns without a
Maryland State Police Handgun Permit.
4. The Board rcviewcd the agenda for the November Staff Meeting,
5. The Board reviewed the agenda for the November 10, 1999 Planning Commission
Meeting,
6 , The Board reviewed the Monthly Building Use Report for September from the Board
of Education.
7. 'fhc Board rcvicwed thc 1.oss Control Survey for September from Thc tiartford.
8. The Board revicwed the Board of Appeals minutes from the October 19, 1999 hearing.
9. The Board reviewed the Monthly Reports for September from the Department of
Aging.
10, The Board revicwed the weekly press releases from Mr. Greg Nkza
ANIMAL CONTROL:
Mr. John Conover, Director of the Department of Animal Control submitted the
following bid tabulations for a 2000 Chevrolet '/2 ton pickup replacement vehicle:
BIDDER
AMOUNT
Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc.
Colonial Chevrolet
Criswell Chevrolet
Ramsey Pontiac - Olds - GMC
On a motion made by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. McQueeney, the Board unanimously
accepted the low bid of Hemich Fleet Services, Inc. in the amount of $14,987.00 for a 2000
Chevrolet !4ton pickup.
BUDGET AMENDMENT:
On a motion made by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. McQueeney, the Board unanimously
approved the following budget amendment:
Expenditure account to increase:
8995
Expenditure account to decrease or
Revenue account to increase:
AG Transfer Fund Balance
Amount:
$105,000
Justification for request:
$45,000 is currently budgeted for participation in MALPF matching funds. Request an
additional $105,000 for a total of $150,000 to be used in MALPF matching funds program. At
the 60140 match, this will buy us $225,000. Approval of the certification application now allows
the County to retain 75% of the Agricultural Transfer Tax collected which will provide for
additional funds in the next fiscal year budget.
HOTSPOTS GRANT:
Sheriff Charles Crossley, Corporal Gery Hofman of the Queen Anne's County Sheriffs
Department and Ms. Cheryl Gover, Hotspots Coordinator met with the Board to present an
update. The following are items that were highlighted: the County has received their Grant
Award; not all funding requested was granted; the total match requirement is $36,408.00; total
amount funded through the GOCCP is $108,132.00, an increase of $4,132.00 from last year's
proposal; total funding to date from the GOCCP for the HotSpot Grant is $212,132.00.
The Board requested Mr. Joseph Zimmcrman to review the County's fiscal 2000 budget
and where the matching fund may be generated from bcfore the County accepts thc grants.
NATURE TOURISM PROGRAM:
Ms. Kathy hfagmder, Director of the Office of Business and Tourism, Ms. Sandie
,Mariner and Ms. Nita Settina with the Department ofNatural Resources met with the Board to
rcview the Dcpartment of Natural Resources Tourism Program. Ms. Settina stated the
Dcpartmcnt of Natural Resources's Forest and Park Scrvicc would likc to affirm its intcrest and
willingness to partner with Queen Annc's County to develop and promote increased
opportunitics for nature-based tourism. By Queen Anne's County has an outstanding array of
natural rcsourccs - from its border along thc mral and scenic Chester River to its extensive
shoreline along the magnificent Chesapeake Bay- within a onc-hour dnvc of a major
metropolitan rcgion. Ms. Settina also stated by Queen Annc's County Office of Business and
Tourism working with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the partnership would
create opportunities to harness our resourccs and area of professional expertise to s~icccssfully
develop and market these asscsts as nature tourism destinations. Ms. .wagruder notcd she had
investigated the potential of partnering sources with the officials from the Maryland
ins a successful outcome and has identified a need to
Wikdnsultant would focus on the related scope of work
ok packaged experiences readily marketable to
consumers; improved interpretation and access to local private, public, state and fcderal sites;
related land and/or watcr trail creation or enhancement and development of jobs for outfitters,
guides and related or service businesses, The costs for the first phase of this multi-year project is
estimated to be $30,000, including somc funds for a direct mail promotional campaign. Their is
currently $25,000 in grant funding from the Maryland Tourism Development and the UMES
Rural Oevclopmcnt Center Cooperative Extension Service, Ms. Magrudcr asked the Board for
their approval to proceed with hiring a consultant,
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The Board approved for Ms. Magrudcr to proceed with hiring a consultant
HISTORIC SITE CARDS
Ms. Caryn Trinkley, tiistoric Sitcs Consortium Administrator met with the Board. Ms.
Trinklcy notcd that the Historic Sitcs Consortium of Quecn Anne's County is selling historical
site note cards. Each card has a different historical site on the front of them and they sell for
$19.50 for a box of 19 cards. The Historic Sites Consortium will also be sclling throws at a cost
of S39.00. All profits from the sale of thc cards and throws will go hack to the Historic Sitcs
Consortium of Quccn Anne's County.
PRESS AKD PUBLIC COMMEXTS:
The following persons spoke to the Commissioncrs with suhjccts of intercst to them:
1. Mr. Komad Surowiec
There being no further business, other than routine business to engage the immediate
attention of the Board, they adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, November 9, 1999.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Pursuant to State Government Law Section 10-508, ( I ) discuss: (I) the appointment,
employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, or
resignation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction ''The County
Commissioners held an Executive Session on a motion made by Commissioner Davis, seconded
by Commissioner McQueeney and made unanimous by Commissioner O'Donnell, at 11:00 a.m.
in the Office of the County Commissioners, The Liberty Building, 107 N. Liberty Street,
Centreville, Maryland.
Mr. Mark Belton, County Administrator met with the Board. No
decisions were made in Executive Session. The Board adjourned in Executive Session at 11:45
a.m.
CLERK