June 15, 1999

Denton, Maryland

The regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland, convened at 10:30 AM in the Hearing Room, Courthouse, Denton.

Attending:

John W. Cole, President

Franklin W. Prettyman, Vice President

John S. LeGates, Member

Charles C. Cawley, County Administrator

On motion by Mr. Prettyman, the minutes of June 8, 1999 were approved as corrected and amended. Vouchers #46753 – #46857 were approved for payment. Bi-weekly direct payroll was approved for release.

On individual motions by Mr. LeGates, the following purchase orders were unanimously approved and signed:

#15408 - $6,775.95 – Insight – Hewlett Packard color printer for the Planning and Codes Administration;

#15620 - $1,197.50 – Sharp Energy – 500 gallon propane tank to be installed at the Animal Control/Humane Society facility located in Ridgely;

#15621 - $2,000 – Town of Ridgely – fees for utility hookups at the Animal Control/Humane Society facility located in Ridgely;

#15679 - $835.90 – Postmaster – replenish Courthouse postage meter;

#16131 - $10,448.60 – E. Stewart Mitchell, Inc. – asphalt for Jarrell Road widening project;

#16132 - $2,672.06 – Mike Davidson Sand and Gravel – crushed limestone for Jarrell Road widening project; and

#16134 - $2,386 – Data Networks – server upgrade for the Department of Public Works.

On motion by Mr. Prettyman, the Commissioners unanimously approved and President Cole signed a letter of support to the Maryland Historical Trust for the Upper Eastern Shore Heritage Area Partnership’s Celebration 2000 Millenium grant application in the amount of $60,000, for implementation of heritage projects in the four-County region. Helen Spinelli, who prepared the application, said that no local match is required.

Helen Spinelli, economic development administrator, introduced to the Commissioners Celeste Gregory, summer intern, who will be working in the economic development office.

On motion by Mr. Prettyman, the Commissioners unanimously approved the updated 1999 Caroline County Staff Purchase Order Authorization List. Mr. Cawley advised that the list will be updated annually.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CAROLINE COUNTY
STAFF PURCHASE ORDER AUTHORIZATION


DEPARTMENT	NAME	Purchase Order $ AUTHORITY

Admin. & Support	Charles C. Cawley, County Administrator	5,000
	Leigh Sands, Executive Assistant	500

Technology	Jim McCormick, Technology Support	500

Circuit Court	Sandy Wood, Circuit Court Coordinator	500

State's Attorney	Chris Jensen, States Attorney	1,500

Election Board	Sandy Logan, Election Director	1,500
	Allen Reichlin, President, Bd of Elections	1,500

Treasurer/Finance	Dorsey Wooters, Treasurer	1,000
	Barb Spicher, Accountant II	1,000
	Cathie Moore, Accountant I	500

Planning & Codes	Betsy Krempasky. Director	1,500
	Tammy Holden, Planner (Agricultural)	500
	Crystal Porter, Administrative Aide	300

Sheriff Department	Philip Brown, Sheriff	1,500
	Sidney Pinder, Captain	500

Advanced Life	Robert Schoonover, Director	1,500
	David Carrier, Supervisor	500
	Robert Simpson, Supervisor	500
	Kevin Gillespie, Supervisor	500

Emergency Management	Bryan Ebling, Director	1,500
	Cindy Towers, Coordinator	500
	Robert Balderson, Supervisor	500
	Curtis Harvey, Public Safety Dispatcher	500
	Kelly Gargani Clerk Typist	300

Detention Center	Charles Andrew, Superintendent	1,500
	Richard Darling, Assistant Superintendent	1,500
	Fayetta Downes, Corrections Officer	500
	Pat Bartz, Records Clerk	500

Public Works	Charles E. Emerson, JR, Director	1,500
	Harry Cole, Roads Superintendent	1,500
	Amy Thetford, Stock Clerk/Service Writer	1,500
	Wilbur Levengood , Jr, Automative Serv. Foreman	1,500
	Diane Pippin, Administrative Aide	1,000
	Bryan North,Project Coordinator	1,000

Recreation & Parks	Sue Simmons, Director	1,500
	Cindy Evey, Recreation Supervisor	1,000
	Heidi Potter, Administrative Aide	500

Extension Service	Donna Brinsfield, Director	1,500
4H and Youth	Jim Lewis, Agriculture & Natural Resources	1,500

Economic Development	Helen Spinelli, Director	1,500

Purchasing	Marvin MacDonald, Purchasing Officer	1,500

On motion by Mr. LeGates, the Commissioners unanimously approved and President Cole signed a letter of support endorsing the Community Development Block Grant application of the Town of Denton for the Camp Road town water and sewer extension, and for the Denton Volunteer Fire Company, Denton Armory and Denton Women’s Club handicapped accessibility capital projects (restrooms).

On motion by Mr. LeGates, the Commissioners unanimously approved and President Cole signed a letter to Freeman Blackwell, lessee of the County-owned agricultural land located on the southwest side of the Caroline County 4-H and Youth Park notifying him of the Commissioners’ intent to advertise for bids on farming of the land for the year 2000.

On motion by Mr. Prettyman, the Commissioners unanimously approved and President Cole signed a FY 1999-2000 budget certification of the County appropriation for the Caroline County Extension Service in the amount of $98,666.

On motion by Mr. LeGates, the Commissioners unanimously requested an appraisal of a previously discussed parcel of land for potential acquisition for development of a south-county recreational park and authorized Sue Simmons, director of recreation and parks, to proceed with the appraisal.

On motion by Mr. Prettyman, the Commissioners unanimously requested staff to explore quarterly publication of a County newsletter in conjunction with the County website in order to keep the public better informed on County issues, and to report back.

The Commissioners instructed staff to prepare an informative response outlining the budgeting and funding process to those citizens that have sent letters to the Commissioners expressing their concern with the Board of Education’s proposed decision to change full-day kindergarten to half-day. The Commissioners advised that they will be discussing the budget categories for the Board of Education.

Mr. Cawley reported:

He will be attending the Maryland Public Finance Officers Association (MPFOA) Summer Conference from June 16^th through June 18^th.

The law offices of Funk and Bolton will provide an opinion regarding the public information requirements of regional meetings that the Commissioners may be involved in and making decisions at.

There being no further business, the meeting of the County Commissioners was adjourned by unanimous consent at 11:20 a.m. The Commissioners attended the rededication of the District Court/Multi-Service building to John Hargreaves at noon.

Vivian L. Anders

County Commissioner’s Office Coordinator