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Previous Agendas and Summaries 2008
Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County
Calvert County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Hearing Room
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Invocation – Minister Charles W. Peterson
Calvert County Church, Prince Frederick, MD
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Agenda
AGENDA
I. PROCLAMATIONS 10:05 a.m.
1. Designated Driver Campaign
2. Glenwood Connor
II. APPOINTMENTS 10:20 a.m.
1. Agriculture Commission
Three vacancies due to resignations and a term expiration
2. Board of Library Trustees
Two vacancies due to a resignation and a term expiration
3. Economic Development Commission
Three vacancies due to term expirations
4. Historic District Commission
Two vacancies due to term expirations
5. Tri-County Animal Shelter Advisory Board
Three vacancies due to term expirations
III. PUBLIC HEARING 10:30 a.m.
Department of Finance and Budget
Memo from Sharon Strand, Capital Projects Coordinator, 11/06/08
Re: Community Park and Playground Grant
IV. PRESENTATIONS
Department of Economic Development 10:45 a.m.
1. Memo from Linda S. Vassallo, Director, 11/25/08
Re: College of Southern Maryland Impact Study
Department of Planning and Zoning 11:00 a.m.
2. Memo from Greg Bowen, Director, 11/24/08
Re: League of Women Voters’ “Green Report”
V. NEW BUSINESS 11:15 a.m.
Gambling Permit Review Committee
1. Memo from Dennis Brown, Chair, 11/26/08
Re: Charitable Bingo Permit Applications
County Attorney’s Office
2. Memo from Emanuel Demedis, County Attorney, 11/26/08
Re: Legislative Items – 2009 Requests
3. Memo from Emanuel Demedis, County Attorney, 11/26/08
Re: Enforcement of Animal Control Ordinance in Chesapeake Beach
VI. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS 12:00 p.m.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT 12:10 p.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.
VIII. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC FORUM 7:00 p.m.
Department of Planning and Zoning
Memo from Jenny Plummer-Welker, Principal Planner, 11/24/08
Re: Solomons Master Plan Update
Our Lady Star of the Sea – Providence Room, Solomons
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
Presented a proclamation to kick off the Designated Driver Campaign, which runs from December 1, 2008, through January 2, 2009. Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc., and the Calvert County Traffic Safety Council are sponsoring this County-wide campaign to urge citizens to choose a “Designated Driver” for any holiday parties and not provide alcohol to those under 21. Jasper’s, The Greene Turtle, and the Rod N Reel restaurants have joined in this effort to promote cooperative, impaired driving prevention efforts. The Calvert County Traffic Safety Council recognized the following Maryland State Troopers and Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies for consistently making impaired driving enforcement a priority: TFC Christopher Bowling, TFC Craig Dawson, CPL Eric White, TFC Brett Laziuck, TPR Kyle Donaldson, Deputy Aaron Locke, DFC Elvis Carter, Deputy Thomas Riccard, Deputy John Harmes, and Deputy Mark Fitzgerald.
Presented a proclamation to Glenwood Connor, recognizing him for his faithful service to the citizens of Calvert County as a member of the Calvert County Agriculture Commission as well as his dedication to the preservation of Calvert County’s rich agricultural legacy.
Appointed Glenwood D. Connor as Director Emeritus and reappointed Ronald Mattera to the Agriculture Commission.
Reappointed M. Kiplinger Hine Jr. and appointed James R. Mathers to the Board of Library Trustees.
Reappointed Julie C. Wizorek and appointed Kathleen M. Carlson to the Historic District Commission.
Reappointed Barbara L. Carver and Patricia DePhillip and appointed Vicki N. Dopler to the Tri-County Animal Shelter Advisory Board.
Held a public hearing, approved a budget adjustment in the amount of $307,940 for playground projects at Solomon’s Town Center Park ($200,000) and Dowell Elementary School ($107,940), and signed the related resolution.
A presentation was given by the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) on their recently completed Economic Impact Study conducted by EMSI/CCbenefits, Inc. This study showed that CSM saves Calvert County residents $4,374,007 in full-time tuition/fee costs as compared to the University of Maryland. It is estimated that students enjoy a 19% rate of return on their CSM educational investment, recovering all costs in seven years. CSM increases students’ lifetime income; generates government revenue; reduces the demand for social services; contributes to the growth of the economy; and enriches the lives of learners. Directed staff to prepare a letter of support to the Delegation for continued funding for CSM’s second building at the Prince Frederick campus.
A presentation was given by The League of Women Voters of Calvert County (LWVCC) entitled “The Greening of Calvert County.” This report is a study of Calvert County Government’s current policies and practices relating to the carbon-footprint impact of energy usage, transportation, and recycling. The Calvert County 2004 Comprehensive Plan notes that “Sustainable communities meet the needs of current and future County residents in the following ways: renewable energy sources are used; energy sources used do not adversely impact the environment; energy consumption is reduced; and energy-efficient land use patterns promote economic and social activities that are less dependent on automobiles.” The LWVCC study provides a valuable assessment of the County’s efforts and will assist the County’s Green Team in implementing the 2004 Comprehensive Plan.
Approved the Charitable Bingo Permit Applications as submitted by the Friends of Calvert County Seniors and The Calverton School.
Approved the inclusion of the Town of Chesapeake Beach in the Calvert County Animal Control Ordinance. Commissioner Parran directed staff to investigate if the compensation for the use of our Animal Control Officers can be recouped through the tax differential.
Discussed the possible items for legislative consideration and directed staff to prepare a final list as presented with minor modifications: #1 – remove; #3 – add wording to state that this amendment does not include instant bingo, which means it cannot sell pull-tabs; #6 – add “all or part” to the last line (will read “. . .charge people a fee for the events to cover all or part of the cost of providing public services;” #9 – only include parts b. and e. regarding the Length of Services Awards Program; and #10 – add an asterisk after the College of Southern Maryland to note that the “funding is contingent on State funding.” Directed the Gambling Permit Review Committee to research other county laws for comparison to the Maryland State Law and Calvert County law in efforts to clear up the language. Directed staff to investigate the charges for a replacement tag - $.50 or $1.00. Directed staff to check the State’s Department of Health & Mental Hygiene regulations regarding tattoo and body-piercing parlors, specifically if it includes age limits and if they agree with our request.
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