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Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County
Calvert County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Hearing Room

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Invocation – Chaplin Dave Mohler
                       Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Prince Frederick, Maryland                          
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes of September 16, 2008

AGENDA - Revised*

      I.   PROCLAMATION                                                                                                           10:05 a.m.
           1. Healthcare Careers Awareness Month*
           2. Domestic Violence Awareness Month

     II.   APPOINTMENT                                                                                                              10:15 a.m.
           Employees’ Retirement Savings Plan Board of Trustees
           One vacancy due to a term expiration

    III.   NEW BUSINESS                                                                                                             10:20 a.m.
           Department of Finance and Budget
           1.  Memo from Roberta L. Baker, Purchasing Officer, 9/09/08
                 Re:   Award Recommendation –
                          Generator Preventative Maintenance Service and Repair Contract

           Department of Planning and Zoning
           2.  Memo from Kirsti Uunila, Historic Preservation Planner, 9/16/08
                Re:   FFY 2008 CLG Project Contract with The Ottery Group

           Gambling Permit Review Committee*
           3.  Memo from Dennis Brown, Chair, 10/02/08
                Re:   Charitable Gambling Permit Application – 4^th Quarter 2008

   IV.   COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS                                                                                      10:50 a.m.

    V.   PUBLIC COMMENT                                                                                                         11:00 a.m.
           There is a time limit of 5 minutes per speaker. No additional minutes or
           alotting unused minutes to an additional speaker will be permitted.

     VI.   EXECUTIVE SESSION                                                                                                  11:05 a.m.
            Closed to the public pursuant to Section 10-508 of the State Government
           Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

     VII.   RIBBON CUTTING                                                                                                          2:30 p.m.
             Super Suppers, Prince Frederick

    VIII.   TOUR                                                                                                                                3:00 p.m.
              Barstow Elmentary School, Barstow

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Executive Session Meeting
AGENDA

1.   Acquisition of Land [10-508 (a) (3)]
      The Board will consider recommendations from staff regarding donation of a barn.

2.   Security Matters [10-508 (a) (10)]
      The Board will consider recommendations from staff regarding a security assessment of
      County buildings.

3.   Potential Litigation [10-508 (a) (8)]
      The Board will consult with staff regarding potential litigation.

4.   Business Expansion [10-508 (a) (4)]
       The Board will consider recommendations from staff regarding the expansion of a
      business in Calvert County.

This agenda is subject to change and the times listed are approximate.
If any items are added for consideration, they will be included on a
revised agenda that will be issued prior to the closed session.
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Summary of Actions Taken

Presented a proclamation declaring the month of October as Healthcare Careers Awareness Month, urging students of all ages, educators, and practitioners to focus on the opportunities and benefits of a career in healthcare.

Presented a proclamation declaring the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, urging all citizens to participate in the efforts to end the violence in our homes, in our schools, and in our communities. The Commissioners directed staff to prepare a letter for their signature to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding the cuts that have been made to the funding for Crisis Intervention Center.

Appointed Leo Ritter to the Employees’ Retirement Savings Plan Board of Trustees.

Awarded Kelly Generator & Equipment, Inc., of Owings, Maryland, the Generator Preventative Maintenance Service and Repair Contract for the bid amount of $18,270. Commissioner Parran directed staff to keep track of the hours used and report back in six to nine months. Commissioner Kelley directed staff to provide a list of who has been doing the work for the past 12 months and how much has been spent; as well as the name of companies that had issues with Gene’s Generator Service.

Approved and authorized the President of the Board to sign the FFY 2008 Certified Local Government Project Contract with The Ottery Group to conduct an architectural history project in the Wilson Road community for the bid amount of $17,500. The Maryland Historical Trust will reimburse the County up to $15,000, with the remaining monies coming from the Historic District Commission.

Approved the Charitable Bingo Permit application as submitted by Appeal Elementary School PTA.

Attended the Ribbon Cutting for Super Suppers located in Prince Frederick. Super Suppers is ready to supply a full menu of prepared “take and bake” meals offering culinary convenience.

Attended a tour of the new Barstow Elementary School that is scheduled to open for students the first week of November.