6:00 p.m. CONVENE – LORD’S PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:04 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6:06 p.m. PRESENTATION – Ms. Pam Baker (Barbacane, Thornton and Company)
• FY08 audit and financial statements
6:30 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA – City Clerk Brenda Colegrove
• January 12, 2009 minutes 1a
• Resolution No. 1751 - approving Rental, License and Service 1b
Agreements between the City of Salisbury and Premier Election
Solutions for the City’s 2009 Primary and General Elections
• Resolution No. 1752 - reappointment of Joe Vignale to the Building 1c
Board of Adjustments and Appeals for a term ending January 2014
6:32 p.m. AWARD OF BIDS – Director of Internal Services Pam Oland 2
6:45 p.m. ANNEXATION – Mr. Keith Hall
• Resolution No. 1728 – adoption of Leonard Lane/Michel Real Estate 3a
Partnership, LLC Annexation Plan
Resolution No. 1729 – adoption of Leonard Lane/Michel Real Estate 3b
Partnership, LLC Annexation
7:00 p.m. ORDINANCES – City Attorney Paul Wilber
• Ordinance No. 2071 – 2nd reading - FY09 General Obligation Bonds 4a
($3.82 million Sewer Fund projects – odor control at the north and
south side pump stations, diminutors/comminutors for north and south
side pump stations, upgrading DP&L lift station and costs of issuance)
• Ordinance No. 2073 - 1st reading – FY09 General Fund budget 4b
amendment to budget the receipt of lease purchase proceeds and the
corresponding purchase of vehicles and equipment
7:45 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8:00 p.m. ADJOURN
Monday, January 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
FY2008 Audit Presentation on Jan. 26
The FY2008 Audit will be formally presented to the Salisburry City Council at its Monday meeting January 26, 2009. The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers on the 3rd floor of the Government Office Building downtown.
The presentation will be done by the city’s new audit firm of Barbacane, Thornton and Company.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
The meeting will also be aired live on Comcast cable public access channel PAC14. For those without cable, PAC14 provides live streaming video of its programming on its website, http://www.pac14.org .
The audit is available for download on the City’s website,http://www.ci.salisbury.md.us, by clicking on the links at right on the home page.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Debbie Campbell on Reddish
Councilwoman Debbie Campbell will be on the morning show with Bill Reddish, Monday January 12 at 7:40am. WICO 1320 AM. The topic will be the audit and other issues.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Campbell on Reddish
Debbie Campbell will be the guest of Bill Reddish on his morning show. Tune in to WICO 1320 AM at 7:40 tomorrow morning.
City Council Work Session Agenda
SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
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DECEMBER 1, 2008
CONFERENCE ROOM 305
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
4:30 p.m. Briefing on Library space study – Tom Hehman/Melanie Hennigan
(Grimm & Parker)
5:15 p.m. Budget amendment for the Water Plant for require chemicals – Jim Caldwell
5:40 p.m. Council discussion – expectations regarding MUNIS reports
6:10 p.m. Council discussion – Building, Permitting & Inspections, Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance and any other departments with records retention schedules relating to the use of property or compliance of property
6:40 p.m. General discussion/upcoming agendas
7:10 p.m. Adjourn
The Council reserves the right to convene in Closed Session as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland 10-508(a)
AGENDA
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DECEMBER 1, 2008
CONFERENCE ROOM 305
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
4:30 p.m. Briefing on Library space study – Tom Hehman/Melanie Hennigan
(Grimm & Parker)
5:15 p.m. Budget amendment for the Water Plant for require chemicals – Jim Caldwell
5:40 p.m. Council discussion – expectations regarding MUNIS reports
6:10 p.m. Council discussion – Building, Permitting & Inspections, Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance and any other departments with records retention schedules relating to the use of property or compliance of property
6:40 p.m. General discussion/upcoming agendas
7:10 p.m. Adjourn
The Council reserves the right to convene in Closed Session as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland 10-508(a)
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Debbie Campbell Volunteers
Debbie Campbell will be at Giant Foods this morning, 9am until Noon. Debbie will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. Come on out and help fill the kettle.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Salisbury City Council Agenda for November 3, 2008
Work Session to be held in Conference Room 305 at the Government Office Building.
4:30 FY07 Bond Ordinance amendment - Pam Oland
5:00 Take home vehicle policy - John Pick
5:30 Records Management and Retention Policy - Brenda Colegrove/Kim Nichols
6:00 Update on Delmarva Power lift station - Jim Caldwell
6:30 Accepting donation of Anderson property located on Anne and Short Streets - John Pick
6:55 General discussion/upcoming agendas
7:00 Adjourn
The Council reserves the right to convene in Closed Session as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland 10-508(a)
4:30 FY07 Bond Ordinance amendment - Pam Oland
5:00 Take home vehicle policy - John Pick
5:30 Records Management and Retention Policy - Brenda Colegrove/Kim Nichols
6:00 Update on Delmarva Power lift station - Jim Caldwell
6:30 Accepting donation of Anderson property located on Anne and Short Streets - John Pick
6:55 General discussion/upcoming agendas
7:00 Adjourn
The Council reserves the right to convene in Closed Session as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland 10-508(a)
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Campbell on Reddish
Debbie Campbell will be a guess on the Bill Reddish Morning Show. WICO 1320 AM at 7:40 a.m.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Campbell and Cohen Advance Take-Home Vehicle and Service Bids Policies
Campbell is also happy to report that the take-home vehicle policy is finally coming back to council for review and expresses guarded optimism that there will be significant reform that will equate to meaningful savings. Campbell is on record as supporting take home cars for police officers living within the metro core, but has been opposed to the liberal take home car policies in other departments and for those living outside the area...sometimes outside Wicomico County and even the state of Maryland.
“Councilwoman Cohen and I have been working to ensure that representations made at budget time to take other contracts for goods and services out for competitive pricing will be realized within the next month and will result in additional savings,” Campbell added.
“Councilwoman Cohen and I have been working to ensure that representations made at budget time to take other contracts for goods and services out for competitive pricing will be realized within the next month and will result in additional savings,” Campbell added.
Cohen Pushes for Greater Accountability and Effectiveness in Marina Management
As directed by the city council, the city administration is preparing to issue a new RFP (Request for Proposal) for management of the Port of Salisbury Marina, which has consistently had losses – often around $50,000 – annually. As a boater/sailor with knowledge of different marinas, Councilwoman Cohen has pushed for greater accountability and effectiveness in marina operations.
“Some say we should sell the marina, which is certainly an option, but not likely to happen soon in today’s volatile downturn economy,” Cohen remarked. “I see the potential in the marina, even given some of the obstacles it faces.”
Cohen recently made a tour of the marina and contacts with those familiar with it. She has made recommendations for changes to the RFP and is in the process of reviewing the revised version. The city administration is hoping to put it out to the public in the first week of November.
“With the right approach, personnel and contract requirements, we can realize that potential and both leverage the marina as a public asset and relieve the taxpayers of ongoing losses,” Cohen explained.
“Some say we should sell the marina, which is certainly an option, but not likely to happen soon in today’s volatile downturn economy,” Cohen remarked. “I see the potential in the marina, even given some of the obstacles it faces.”
Cohen recently made a tour of the marina and contacts with those familiar with it. She has made recommendations for changes to the RFP and is in the process of reviewing the revised version. The city administration is hoping to put it out to the public in the first week of November.
“With the right approach, personnel and contract requirements, we can realize that potential and both leverage the marina as a public asset and relieve the taxpayers of ongoing losses,” Cohen explained.
Campbell Promotes Fiscal Responsibility for Taxpayers
Another of Councilwoman Campbell’s efforts has been focused on a revisit of the current budget to reduce spending in response to the volatile financial times facing our taxpayers. The suggestion to go back and offer budget amendments to cut costs was advanced at the Goal Setting Session earlier this month and again at the work session held on October 20th.
“The response from the council majority has been less than supportive,” said Campbell, citing remarks that reducing spending in the current fiscal year is the job of the administration.
“To date, there has been no offer by the administration to revisit the budget in response to these tough economic times, either at the Goal Setting Session or since that time. The council has the authority to make budget amendments. If the administration doesn’t act upon the suggestion in the next few weeks then I believe that we (the council) owe it to our taxpayers to take a second look in order to see if there are areas where cutbacks can be made,” Campbell added.
“The response from the council majority has been less than supportive,” said Campbell, citing remarks that reducing spending in the current fiscal year is the job of the administration.
“To date, there has been no offer by the administration to revisit the budget in response to these tough economic times, either at the Goal Setting Session or since that time. The council has the authority to make budget amendments. If the administration doesn’t act upon the suggestion in the next few weeks then I believe that we (the council) owe it to our taxpayers to take a second look in order to see if there are areas where cutbacks can be made,” Campbell added.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Cohen Speaks to Students about Land Use, Zoning and Crime
On October 22, as reported in the Daily Times, Councilwoman Cohen joined resident of the Johnson’s Lake Neighborhood Association in speaking to a class of “land use and planning” students at Salisbury University. After hearing about crime in the Johnson’s Lake area and what residents are doing to protect their single-family home neighborhood, the SU students heard Cohen explain the relationship between planning, zoning, crime, enforcement and tax dollars.
“As I explained to the city council before I became a part of it, good planning and zoning is a foundation for quality of life that is often taken for granted,” Cohen said. “For example, it’s what keeps the fish packing plant from being erected right next door to your home.”
“When cities are designed well, when transportation modes and paths encourage economic development rather than poverty, much less has to be invested in enforcement matters. When zoning codes are routinely enforced, fewer dollars and resources have to be put toward fixing what was allowed to get broken,” Cohen explained.
Cohen also noted that the City of Salisbury Comprehensive Plan Community Input Meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the new Salisbury Fire Station 16 on Cypress St. The public is encouraged to come be a part of the process.
“As I explained to the city council before I became a part of it, good planning and zoning is a foundation for quality of life that is often taken for granted,” Cohen said. “For example, it’s what keeps the fish packing plant from being erected right next door to your home.”
“When cities are designed well, when transportation modes and paths encourage economic development rather than poverty, much less has to be invested in enforcement matters. When zoning codes are routinely enforced, fewer dollars and resources have to be put toward fixing what was allowed to get broken,” Cohen explained.
Cohen also noted that the City of Salisbury Comprehensive Plan Community Input Meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the new Salisbury Fire Station 16 on Cypress St. The public is encouraged to come be a part of the process.
Campbell’s Crime Task Force Subcommittee Leads the Way
Campbell has also been working on the Mayor’s Crime Task Force, leading a subcommittee that has been very action oriented. After conducting walks through city neighborhoods hardest hit by crime, the subcommittee began work on solutions. Part of the work also included the development of a web site so that members of the group can easily share articles, research, and links that will assist in reducing crime. The site is also available to the public. The address is www.salisburycrime.blogspot.com.
Other subcommittee accomplishments include:
•Identifying the top 5 residential addresses for calls for service in each neighborhood visited (maps are on the web site) and working with Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance (NSCC) to ensure that the properties are in compliance
•Bringing attention to the conditions at 600 W. Railroad Ave., where an inspection has now taken place
•Planning a trip to the Dover Police Department to discuss crime reduction strategies,
•Implementing an initiative targeted at reducing crime during the holiday season (Nov. 1 – Dec. 31), and
•Producing a Salisbury crime map that should assist residents in seeing where crime is occurring in our city so that we can work proactively with the police and to protect ourselves. This mapping service is available free to the city and can be viewed at www.spotcrime.com/md/salisbury
Special thanks is extended to the first and second group of subcommittee members: Carol Smith, Pat Gotham, Chief Ed Lashley…and new members Sheriff Lewis, Ryan Ewalt, Councilwoman Shields, and Reverend Wilson.
Other subcommittee accomplishments include:
•Identifying the top 5 residential addresses for calls for service in each neighborhood visited (maps are on the web site) and working with Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance (NSCC) to ensure that the properties are in compliance
•Bringing attention to the conditions at 600 W. Railroad Ave., where an inspection has now taken place
•Planning a trip to the Dover Police Department to discuss crime reduction strategies,
•Implementing an initiative targeted at reducing crime during the holiday season (Nov. 1 – Dec. 31), and
•Producing a Salisbury crime map that should assist residents in seeing where crime is occurring in our city so that we can work proactively with the police and to protect ourselves. This mapping service is available free to the city and can be viewed at www.spotcrime.com/md/salisbury
Special thanks is extended to the first and second group of subcommittee members: Carol Smith, Pat Gotham, Chief Ed Lashley…and new members Sheriff Lewis, Ryan Ewalt, Councilwoman Shields, and Reverend Wilson.
Campbell Moves Forward on Protecting the River
The following post is one of several issue updates being released today, tomorrow and throughout the week by Councilwomen Debbie Campbell and Terry Cohen about work they have been doing on behalf of their constituents during a very busy period:
Councilwoman Campbell has continued to research solutions for filtration of storm water. After voting “nay” on the Waverly Drive” storm water project because the city would not include a method of filtering floatables before runoff from 225 acres poured out into the river Campbell began a quest to find a solution for filtration. Councilwoman voted “nay” as well for the same reason.
After months of research, she identified and researched a system that seems workable, both financially and environmentally, and has submitted her idea to the city. The cost of the storm water filtration inlets is actually less than the amount budgeted for traditional inlets for the project. For more information regarding the inlets go to www.clearwaterbmp.com.
Councilwoman Campbell has continued to research solutions for filtration of storm water. After voting “nay” on the Waverly Drive” storm water project because the city would not include a method of filtering floatables before runoff from 225 acres poured out into the river Campbell began a quest to find a solution for filtration. Councilwoman voted “nay” as well for the same reason.
After months of research, she identified and researched a system that seems workable, both financially and environmentally, and has submitted her idea to the city. The cost of the storm water filtration inlets is actually less than the amount budgeted for traditional inlets for the project. For more information regarding the inlets go to www.clearwaterbmp.com.
City Council Agenda Monday October 27, 2008
CITY OF SALISBURY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Meeting #19 October 27, 2008 6:00 p.m.
City/County Government Office Building Room 301
6:00 p.m. CONVENE – LORD’S PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:04 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6:06 p.m. PRESENTATION – Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman
• Salisbury Police Department reaccreditation
6:18 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA
• October 13, 2008 minutes 1a
• Resolution No. 1711 – accepting funds in cooperation with the Maryland Office of Highway Safety to provide for overtime reimbursement to police officers participating in DUI enforcement 1b
• Resolution No. 1712 – accepting a grant from the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions 1c
• Resolution No. 1713 – approving a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Legacy grant application for funds to provide for Phase 3 of the Isabella Streetscape project and funding for Phase 1 of the Mill Street/West Main Street pedestrian connectivity project 1d
• Resolution No. 1714 – reappointment to City Park Committee 1e
6:20 p.m. AWARD OF BIDS – Director of Internal Services Pam Oland 2
6:45 p.m. RESOLUTION – City Administrator John Pick
• Resolution No. 1715 - adoption of Flood Mitigation Plan 3
7:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7:15 p.m. ADJOURN
The City Council reserves the right to go into closed session as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland 10-508(a)
Proposed agenda items for November 10, 2008 (subject to change)
• Resolution – Shore Transit lease renewal
• Resolution – accepting Emergency Shelter grant
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Meeting #19 October 27, 2008 6:00 p.m.
City/County Government Office Building Room 301
6:00 p.m. CONVENE – LORD’S PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:04 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6:06 p.m. PRESENTATION – Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman
• Salisbury Police Department reaccreditation
6:18 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA
• October 13, 2008 minutes 1a
• Resolution No. 1711 – accepting funds in cooperation with the Maryland Office of Highway Safety to provide for overtime reimbursement to police officers participating in DUI enforcement 1b
• Resolution No. 1712 – accepting a grant from the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions 1c
• Resolution No. 1713 – approving a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Legacy grant application for funds to provide for Phase 3 of the Isabella Streetscape project and funding for Phase 1 of the Mill Street/West Main Street pedestrian connectivity project 1d
• Resolution No. 1714 – reappointment to City Park Committee 1e
6:20 p.m. AWARD OF BIDS – Director of Internal Services Pam Oland 2
6:45 p.m. RESOLUTION – City Administrator John Pick
• Resolution No. 1715 - adoption of Flood Mitigation Plan 3
7:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7:15 p.m. ADJOURN
The City Council reserves the right to go into closed session as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland 10-508(a)
Proposed agenda items for November 10, 2008 (subject to change)
• Resolution – Shore Transit lease renewal
• Resolution – accepting Emergency Shelter grant
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Cohen on Reddish
Councilwoman Terry Cohen will be on WICO 1320 AM, the Bill Reddish Morning Show at 7:40 a.m. Monday October 20th.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
City Council Work Session
SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
CONFERENCE ROOM 305
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
4:30 p.m. Changes to Employee Handbook – Pam Oland
5:00 p.m. Annexation Introductions - Matt Hedger
• Onley Road/Fenzel
• Beaglin Park Drive/Elliott
• Leonard Lane/R.E. Michel
6:00 p.m. Presentation on North Prong Strategic Revitalization Plan – Tom McGillowey
6:45 p.m. General discussion/upcoming agendas
6:50 p.m. Adjourn
The Briefing Book containing information pertaining to the North Prong is located on the right side of this page, file name Sept 2, 2008.
AGENDA
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
CONFERENCE ROOM 305
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
4:30 p.m. Changes to Employee Handbook – Pam Oland
5:00 p.m. Annexation Introductions - Matt Hedger
• Onley Road/Fenzel
• Beaglin Park Drive/Elliott
• Leonard Lane/R.E. Michel
6:00 p.m. Presentation on North Prong Strategic Revitalization Plan – Tom McGillowey
6:45 p.m. General discussion/upcoming agendas
6:50 p.m. Adjourn
The Briefing Book containing information pertaining to the North Prong is located on the right side of this page, file name Sept 2, 2008.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Cohen on Reddish Monday August 18
Terry Cohen will be on Bill Reddish Show, WICO 1320 AM, tomorrow morning at 7:40am.
The main topic will be crime.
The main topic will be crime.
Monday, August 11, 2008
City Council Meeting Agenda Aug. 11, 2008
It is possible the Public Comment portion of the meeting will be moved to the beginning of the meeting.
6:00 p.m. CONVENE – LORD’S PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:04 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6:07 p.m. SPECIAL PRESENTATION – Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman
6:13 p.m. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION – Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman
6:25 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA
• July 28, 2008 Minutes 1a
• Ordinance No. 2059 - 2nd reading – amendment to Chapter 15, Housing Standards, of the Salisbury Municipal Code, to reflect the 2006 International Codes 1b
• Ordinance No. 2060 - 2nd reading – amending Chapter 1.08, Election Board, of the Salisbury Municipal Code 1c
• Ordinance No. 2061 - 2nd reading – authorizing mayor to sign a Deed of Release of Easement for an unused underground utility easement in a closed street (Plant Street)1d
• Resolution No. 1679 - accepting $7,000 in state grant funds awarded through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention for the designated CSAFE II area 1e
• Resolution No. 1680 - reappointment of Dr. Norman C. Lyster to Ethics Commission 1f
• Resolution No. 1681 - reappointments of Andrew C. Mitchell and William Ahtes to the Central City District Commission 1g
6:27 p.m. AWARD OF BIDS – Director of Internal Services Pam Oland 2
6:35 p.m. MANUFACTURING EXEMPTION REQUEST – Director of Internal Services Pam Oland
• K & L Microwave 3
6:45 p.m. RESOLUTIONS – City Administrator John Pick
• Resolution No. 1682 - approving a policy on substantial conformance to be added to the City’s Enhanced Annexation Procedures and Principles 4a
• Resolution No. 1683 - authorizing residential permit parking on the 1100 block of Russell Avenue 4b
• Resolution No. 1684 - authorizing residential permit parking on the north side of the 300 block of Powell Avenue and to restrict parking on the south side of the 300 block of Powell Avenue 4c
7:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING – City Administrator John Pick
• Ordinance No. 2062 - road closures and dedication of right-of-way by Peninsula Regional Medical Center 5
7:30 p.m. CHARTER AMENDMENT – City Attorney Paul Wilber
• Resolution No. 1685 - amending 1) §SC6-6, Nomination, by moving the time frame for a candidate for public office to file a certificate of nomination with the City Clerk to on or before 4:30 p.m. on the eleventh Tuesday prior to the date for the General City Election; 2) §SC6-12, Vacancies, to call for a Special Election in case of a vacancy for any reason on the Council or in the Office of Mayor within the first forty-two months of the term and providing for appointment by Council with six months or less in the term; and 3) adding §SC6-15, Tie Elections, by creating a procedure for forwarding candidates from the Primary Election to the General Election who have an equal number of votes and for providing a Special Election for candidates with an equal number of votes for certain offices in the General Election 6
8:00 p.m. ORDINANCES – City Attorney Paul Wilber
• Ordinance No. 2063 - 1st reading – FY09 budget amendment for the Lemmon Hill Lane standpipe structural assessment 7a
• Ordinance No. 2064 - 1st reading – Westwood Commerce Park PDD 7b
• Ordinance No. 2065 - 1st reading – Water and Sewer Allocation Management Plan 7c
8:50 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS
9:00 p.m. ADJOURN
6:00 p.m. CONVENE – LORD’S PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:04 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6:07 p.m. SPECIAL PRESENTATION – Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman
6:13 p.m. CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION – Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman
6:25 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA
• July 28, 2008 Minutes 1a
• Ordinance No. 2059 - 2nd reading – amendment to Chapter 15, Housing Standards, of the Salisbury Municipal Code, to reflect the 2006 International Codes 1b
• Ordinance No. 2060 - 2nd reading – amending Chapter 1.08, Election Board, of the Salisbury Municipal Code 1c
• Ordinance No. 2061 - 2nd reading – authorizing mayor to sign a Deed of Release of Easement for an unused underground utility easement in a closed street (Plant Street)1d
• Resolution No. 1679 - accepting $7,000 in state grant funds awarded through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention for the designated CSAFE II area 1e
• Resolution No. 1680 - reappointment of Dr. Norman C. Lyster to Ethics Commission 1f
• Resolution No. 1681 - reappointments of Andrew C. Mitchell and William Ahtes to the Central City District Commission 1g
6:27 p.m. AWARD OF BIDS – Director of Internal Services Pam Oland 2
6:35 p.m. MANUFACTURING EXEMPTION REQUEST – Director of Internal Services Pam Oland
• K & L Microwave 3
6:45 p.m. RESOLUTIONS – City Administrator John Pick
• Resolution No. 1682 - approving a policy on substantial conformance to be added to the City’s Enhanced Annexation Procedures and Principles 4a
• Resolution No. 1683 - authorizing residential permit parking on the 1100 block of Russell Avenue 4b
• Resolution No. 1684 - authorizing residential permit parking on the north side of the 300 block of Powell Avenue and to restrict parking on the south side of the 300 block of Powell Avenue 4c
7:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING – City Administrator John Pick
• Ordinance No. 2062 - road closures and dedication of right-of-way by Peninsula Regional Medical Center 5
7:30 p.m. CHARTER AMENDMENT – City Attorney Paul Wilber
• Resolution No. 1685 - amending 1) §SC6-6, Nomination, by moving the time frame for a candidate for public office to file a certificate of nomination with the City Clerk to on or before 4:30 p.m. on the eleventh Tuesday prior to the date for the General City Election; 2) §SC6-12, Vacancies, to call for a Special Election in case of a vacancy for any reason on the Council or in the Office of Mayor within the first forty-two months of the term and providing for appointment by Council with six months or less in the term; and 3) adding §SC6-15, Tie Elections, by creating a procedure for forwarding candidates from the Primary Election to the General Election who have an equal number of votes and for providing a Special Election for candidates with an equal number of votes for certain offices in the General Election 6
8:00 p.m. ORDINANCES – City Attorney Paul Wilber
• Ordinance No. 2063 - 1st reading – FY09 budget amendment for the Lemmon Hill Lane standpipe structural assessment 7a
• Ordinance No. 2064 - 1st reading – Westwood Commerce Park PDD 7b
• Ordinance No. 2065 - 1st reading – Water and Sewer Allocation Management Plan 7c
8:50 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS
9:00 p.m. ADJOURN
Monday, August 4, 2008
City Council Work Session Agenda Aug 4, 2008
SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
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AUGUST 4, 2008
CONFERENCE ROOM 305
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
4:30 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Foundation presentation on living shoreline project – Margaret Vivian
5:00 p.m. Annexation introductions – Matt Hedger
• Merritt Mill Road/John W. & Marian H. Smith
• Pemberton Drive/R.D. Todd Inc.
5:45 p.m. Zoo Commission Mission Statement change – Jim Caldwell
6:15 p.m. General discussion/upcoming agendas
6:30 p.m. Adjourn
The Council reserves the right to convene in Closed Session
as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland 10-508(a)
AGENDA
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AUGUST 4, 2008
CONFERENCE ROOM 305
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
4:30 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Foundation presentation on living shoreline project – Margaret Vivian
5:00 p.m. Annexation introductions – Matt Hedger
• Merritt Mill Road/John W. & Marian H. Smith
• Pemberton Drive/R.D. Todd Inc.
5:45 p.m. Zoo Commission Mission Statement change – Jim Caldwell
6:15 p.m. General discussion/upcoming agendas
6:30 p.m. Adjourn
The Council reserves the right to convene in Closed Session
as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland 10-508(a)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Stakeholder Meeting #3 July 28th, 2008
The third stakeholder meeting for the Wicomico County, Town of Mardela Springs, and City of Salisbury Water Resource Elements will be held on Monday, July 28th, starting at 6:00 PM at the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center, Flanders Rooms 3 and 4.
Go here to read more.
Go here to read more.
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Connection Between a Deer and Open Government
By Terry E. Cohen, Council Member
Friday, Salisbury Zoo Director Joel Hamilton provided an update on the “perruque-headed” deer about which so many citizens have expressed concern or puzzlement, or both. I’d like to thank Mr. Hamilton for his comprehensive report to the council. The 3-page report appears below this post in images you can click to enlarge and read.
I appreciate Mr. Hamilton’s responsiveness to this situation. It’s unfortunate that my efforts last year to have a simple conversation in order to be responsive to constituent concerns could not have been met with a similar prompt and constructive reaction from the administration and council leadership. (See posts from this past week).
Deer Part 1,
Deer Part 2,
Deer Part 3
When legislators in our three-branch form of government are elected, they are not selected to merely sit in a room and rubber stamp law. They are elected to serve as representatives of the people. Doing so involves oversight and constituent service, not just legislation. I make the effort to do all three.
This situation with the deer became overly complicated by an obstructive approach to government that minimizes the importance of the legislator as a representative of the people. Before Councilwoman Debbie Campbell was even sworn in, an email from then-Council President Mike Dunn to Mayor Barrie Tilghman sought to find ways to keep Councilwoman Campbell from talking freely with department heads. Substitute a tax increase, wastewater treatment spills or any number of issues for the controversy over the deer and perhaps you can better appreciate the significance of this pattern.
If the administration “trusts the staff” as much as proclaimed, then let them operate as the adults I believe them to be, capable of making their own appointments and having conversations with legislators without the micromanagement and monitoring of their every exchange with the people’s duly elected representatives. Direct questions from Councilwoman Campbell and me to department heads for the purpose of oversight have been mislabeled at every opportunity as “demands” and “personal attacks” to undermine accountability and communication.
Communication is the bedrock of cooperation in achieving goals and a government responsive to the people. I know the difference between making inquiries and positive communication toward solutions versus directing staff.
It’s not my job to tell Mr. Hamilton what the best option is for the deer. For example, as he notes in his report, while surgery may be an option, it carries risks as well, from how anesthesia is administered to control of bleeding afterward. Even experts in any field will disagree on the best course of action for a situation.
Mr. Hamilton has made a commitment to look into care options, been prompt and comprehensive in his response, and provided an opportunity for the concerned public to better understand the animal and the situation. At this point in time, I think that effort is to be commended and needs to be allowed to progress.
As for the larger matter about hindering legislators in the performance of their duties, I can hope that, in time, the administration and council leadership will be more open and welcoming in the future. In the meantime, more citizens are taking notice and taking issue with being disenfranchised by such acts.
To read Mr. Hamiltons update click on the photos below to enlarge.
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Friday, Salisbury Zoo Director Joel Hamilton provided an update on the “perruque-headed” deer about which so many citizens have expressed concern or puzzlement, or both. I’d like to thank Mr. Hamilton for his comprehensive report to the council. The 3-page report appears below this post in images you can click to enlarge and read.
I appreciate Mr. Hamilton’s responsiveness to this situation. It’s unfortunate that my efforts last year to have a simple conversation in order to be responsive to constituent concerns could not have been met with a similar prompt and constructive reaction from the administration and council leadership. (See posts from this past week).
Deer Part 1,
Deer Part 2,
Deer Part 3
When legislators in our three-branch form of government are elected, they are not selected to merely sit in a room and rubber stamp law. They are elected to serve as representatives of the people. Doing so involves oversight and constituent service, not just legislation. I make the effort to do all three.
This situation with the deer became overly complicated by an obstructive approach to government that minimizes the importance of the legislator as a representative of the people. Before Councilwoman Debbie Campbell was even sworn in, an email from then-Council President Mike Dunn to Mayor Barrie Tilghman sought to find ways to keep Councilwoman Campbell from talking freely with department heads. Substitute a tax increase, wastewater treatment spills or any number of issues for the controversy over the deer and perhaps you can better appreciate the significance of this pattern.
If the administration “trusts the staff” as much as proclaimed, then let them operate as the adults I believe them to be, capable of making their own appointments and having conversations with legislators without the micromanagement and monitoring of their every exchange with the people’s duly elected representatives. Direct questions from Councilwoman Campbell and me to department heads for the purpose of oversight have been mislabeled at every opportunity as “demands” and “personal attacks” to undermine accountability and communication.
Communication is the bedrock of cooperation in achieving goals and a government responsive to the people. I know the difference between making inquiries and positive communication toward solutions versus directing staff.
It’s not my job to tell Mr. Hamilton what the best option is for the deer. For example, as he notes in his report, while surgery may be an option, it carries risks as well, from how anesthesia is administered to control of bleeding afterward. Even experts in any field will disagree on the best course of action for a situation.
Mr. Hamilton has made a commitment to look into care options, been prompt and comprehensive in his response, and provided an opportunity for the concerned public to better understand the animal and the situation. At this point in time, I think that effort is to be commended and needs to be allowed to progress.
As for the larger matter about hindering legislators in the performance of their duties, I can hope that, in time, the administration and council leadership will be more open and welcoming in the future. In the meantime, more citizens are taking notice and taking issue with being disenfranchised by such acts.
To read Mr. Hamiltons update click on the photos below to enlarge.
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
Councilwoman Cohen on WICO Monday Morning, 7:40 a.m.
Monday, Terry Cohen will be Bill Reddish's guest on his show, "A.M. Salisbury," on WICO 1320AM at 7:40 a.m. to discuss issues of interest to local citizens.
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