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Baltimore County Council met June 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 6:03 p.m. The Chairman asked the audience to rise for a moment of silent meditation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Boy Scout & Cub Scout Troop #26 of St. Ursula’s Church. There were approximately 30 persons in attendance and the following Councilmembers were present:

Tom Quirk First District

Vicki Almond Second District

Wade Kach Third District

Julian E. Jones, Jr. Fourth District

David Marks Fifth District

Cathy Bevins Sixth District

Todd K. Crandell Seventh District

B. Approval Of Journal

Upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, the reading of the Journal Entries for the meeting of May 24, 2018 were waived and accepted unanimously.

C. Enrollment Of Bills

The Chairman stated that the following Bills were passed by the County Council and signed by the County Executive. He certified and delivered to the Secretary, Bills 27-18, 28-18, 29-18, 30-18, 31-18, 32-18, 33-18, 34-18, 35-18, 36-18, 37-18, 38-18, 39-18, 40-18, 41-18, 42-18, 43-18, 44-18 and 45-18.

D. Introduction Of Bills

Bill 53-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of redefining and providing certain uses that are permitted within Planned Drive-In Clusters; and generally relating to Planned Drive-In Clusters.

Bill 54-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of amending the uses permitted by special exception in the Neighborhood Commons Overlay District; and generally relating to the Neighborhood Commons Overlay District.

E. Call Of Bills For Final Reading And Vote

Bill 46-18, This Bill was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

Bill 47-18, Zoning Regulations – Manufacturing, Light (M.L.) Zone, was called. Councilman Kach commented an then moved to amend this Bill with the following amendments:

1. On page 2, in line 13, after “Performed”, strike the period (“.”) and substitute “, Provided That”; in line 14, after “Plan”, insert “Area”; in line 16, after “Issued.”, insert “Outdoor Live Music Performances May Not Conclude After 11:00 Pm, And On Weekdays If There Are More Than 200 Persons In Attendance May Not Begin Before 6:30 Pm. Sound Levels For Such Performances May Not Exceed The Levels For Acceptable Noise Set Forth In Comar”.

Councilman Crandell seconded the motion and these amendments passed by the following roll call vote:

Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell

Nay - None

Thereafter, upon motion by Councilman Kach, seconded by Councilman Crandell, Bill 47-18, as amended, passed by the following roll call vote:

Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell

Nay - None

Bill 48-18, Property Tax Credit – Senior Veterans, was called. Councilman Jones moved to table this Bill. Councilman Quirk seconded this motion. There being no discussion, this Bill was tabled by the following roll call vote:

Aye - Quirk, Almond, Jones, Bevins

Nay - Kach, Marks, Crandell

Bill 49-18, Property Tax Credits – Public Safety Officers, was called. Councilman Jones moved to table this Bill. Councilman Quirk seconded this motion. There being no discussion, this Bill was tabled by the following roll call vote:

Aye - Quirk, Almond, Jones, Bevins

Nay - Kach, Marks, Crandell

Bill 51-18, Development – Vesting, was called. Councilman Crandell commented. There being no further discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:

Aye - Quirk, Almond, Kach, Jones, Marks, Bevins, Crandell

Nay - None

Bill 52-18, Prevention of Access to Firearms by Minor, was called. Councilmembers Almond and Jones commented. There being no further discussion, this Bill passed by the following roll call vote:

Aye - Quirk, Almond, Jones, Crandell

Nay - Kach, Marks, Bevins

F. Approval Of Fiscal Matters

The Chairman stated that the Council would now consider Fiscal Matters. Extensive testimony on each item was taken at the Council’s work session on May 29, 2018. The witnesses who testified at the work session were available to restate their testimony if needed. If a Councilmember had any questions regarding a particular Fiscal Matter, that item would be discussed as a separate matter. Chairman Jones then called upon the Secretary to read the cover letters for Fiscal Matters 1 through 11.

1. Contract – Lewellyn Technology, LLC – NFPA 70E Electrical/Arc Flash Safety Training – OBF

A contract with Lewellyn Technology, LLC, to provide all labor, travel, accommodations, materials, tools, equipment, supervision and all other items for complete on-site current NFPA 70 E electrical/arc flash safety training for electrical personnel- to keep electrical workers free from the hazards of shock, electrocution, arc flash and arc blast.

2. Contracts – (2) – On-call roofing services – OBF

Two contracts with Phoenix Contracting Services Inc. And J & K Contracting Inc., to provide on-call roofing services, for all low-slope and steep-slope roofs, all types, at various County-owned and/or operated buildings within or near the boundaries of Baltimore County, Maryland.

3. Agreement – Honeywell International Inc. – Replacement of building automation system-Pikesville Library/Senior Ctr.-OBF

An agreement to the contract with Honeywell International Inc., for the replacement of a building automation system at the Pikesville Library/Senior Center with the library electrical room. The controller for the system shall be able to enable, monitor and control all 6 of the roof top HVAC systems for the library.

4. BAT#18-04 – Department of Planning – Grants – DP

Budget appropriation transfer #18-04, to address two grants provided to entities that were initially budgeted in FY2018 - specifically grants to Leadership Through Athletics Inc., and the Perry Hall Recreation Council. Funds are available from the insurance contributions program.

5. BAT#18-05 – Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – Pilot Rat Eradication Program/clean-up derelict properties-PAI

Budget appropriation transfer #18-05, due to the expansion of the Pilot Rat Eradication Program, as well as additional efforts to clean-up or demolish derelict properties. Funds are being transferred from the Police Department.

6. Addendum#1 to Contract – O’Brien & Gere Engineers Inc. – Sanitary sewer rehabilitation design services-DPW

Addendum #1 to the contract with O’Brien & Gere Engineers Inc., to increase the maximum amount payable by the County to the contractor. The contractor shall continue to provide sanitary sewer rehabilitation design services.

7. BAT#18-03 – Department of Public Works – 2017-18 winter season-DPW

Budget appropriation transfer #18-03, to address expenditures in excess of FY2018 storm appropriations, related to the 2017-2018 winter season. Funds are available from the insurance contributions program.

8. Contract – Prologue Inc. – Recovery support services – substance abuse disorder – HHS

A contract with Prologue Inc., to provide recovery support services to adults, 18 and older, who are seeking recovery from a substance use disorder or those already in early, mid or later stage recovery.

9. Contract – People Encouraging People Inc. – Transitional age youth program – Program Manager-HHS

A contract with People Encouraging People Inc., to provide a transitional age youth program full-time program manager to assist Baltimore County young adults, ages 18 to 25, who have been receiving services through the child and adolescent public behavioral health system, for transition to the adult system.

10. BAT#18-08 – Baltimore County Public Schools - BCPS

Budget appropriation transfer #18-08, to realign funds in salary expenditures from higher than expected turnover. The transfers will realign expenditures for increased nonpublic placements in special education, and improvements at Pikesville M.S., Kenwood/Stemmers Run M.S. and Catonsville Administrative office.

11. BAT#18-11 – Baltimore County Fire Department - BCFD

Budget appropriation transfer #18-11, to Fire Department General Fund Programs. The deficits are running in program 1604 mainly due to unanticipated retiree payouts exceeding the budgeted amount and in program 1610 there are higher than anticipated attended status payouts. Funds are available from the Insurance Division.

Councilmembers Quirk, Jones and Crandell commented. There being no further discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Almond Fiscal Matter 1 through 11 were unanimously approved.

G. Miscellaneous Business

1. Res. 44-18 - Accept donation – Parcel of Land – 3500 Belmont Road, LLC-REC

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to accept a donation of a parcel of land containing a total area of 0.650 acre (28,330 sq. ft.), more or less, from 3500 Belmont Road, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “3500 LLC”). The County intends to utilize the donated parcel for the purpose of widening the intersection of Tufton and Worthington Avenues. Amy Grossi appeared. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Bevins, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

2. Res. 45-18 - Accept donation – Parcel of Land – Rolling Ridge Estate II, LLC-REC

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to accept a donation of a parcel of land containing a total area of 0.868 acre (37,813 sq. ft.), more or less, from Rolling Ridge Estate II, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Rolling Ridge”). The County intends to utilize the donated parcel for the purpose of widening the intersection of Tufton and Worthington Avenues to accommodate a traffic roundabout. Amy Grossi remained. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilman Bevins, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

3. Res. 46-18 - Amending the Baltimore National Pike Commercial Revitalization District

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution of the Baltimore County Council for the purpose of amending the Baltimore National Pike Commercial Revitalization District. Councilman Quirk commented. There being no further discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

4. Res. 47-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Vernon Karopchinksy, Jr.

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Vernon Karopchinsky, Jr., who is entitled to an exemption from real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to disabled veterans under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilman Crandell, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

5. Grants - Arts and Sciences General Fund Grants – EO

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the Administrative Office, for FY2019 Arts and Sciences General Fund Grants. The funds will be used to support the arts and sciences available to all Baltimore County residents. Fronda Cohen appeared. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, these Grants were unanimously approved.

6. Delegation of Authority - Duties of the Office of County Executive to County Administrative Officer

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondence from the County Executive, to approve the Office of the County Executive to delegate any duties, except the power of executive veto to the County Administrative Officer. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this delegation of authority was unanimously approved.

7. Res. 48-18 - Accept monetary gift – MD Dept. of Public Safety & Correc. Svcs.- 911 Center

This Resolution was for introduction only.

There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

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