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Baltimore County Council met July 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 6:05 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 Troop 306 of Catonsville Presbyterian 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 Councilwoman Bevins, seconded by Councilman Quirk, the reading of the Journal Entries for the meeting of June 4, 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 47-18, 51-18 and 52-18.

D. Introduction Of Bills

Bill 55-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of establishing a new category of enterprise signage.

Bill 56-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of establishing a tax credit for certain senior veterans under certain conditions; establishing the terms and conditions of the credit and the duration; providing for an application procedure and administration of the credit; and generally relating to property tax credits.

Bill 57-18, entitled An Act for the purpose of establishing a tax credit for certain public safety officers under certain conditions; establishing the terms and conditions of the credit; providing for an application procedure and administration of the credit; and generally relating to property tax credits.

E. Call Of Bills For Final Reading And Vote

Bill 53-18, Planned Drive-In Clusters, was called. Councilwoman Almond 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 54-18, Zoning Regulations – Neighborhood Commons Overlay District, was called. Councilman Quirk 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

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 June 27, 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 9.

1. Contracts – (3) – On-call fencing services – OBF

Three contracts to provide on-call fencing services at various sites throughout Baltimore County.

2. Contract – Public Resources Advisory Group – Financial advisory services – OBF

A contract with Public Resources Advisory Group, to provide financial advisory services, to assist with the formulation and implementation of sound and workable plan of financing capital expenditures including the issuance of general obligation bonds and other tax-exempt debt.

3. Contract – The Justice Management Institute – Business process analysis-Justice system-Circuit Court-OIT

A contract with The Justice Management Institute, to perform a business process analysis of the justice system for all case typed within the Circuit Court of Baltimore County, with the goal of process improvement in several areas of the system.

4. Amendment to Contract – Mechanical Engineering and Construction Corp.-Preventative maintenance (HVAC)-OIT

An amendment to the contract with Mechanical Engineering and Construction Corporation, to increase the maximum amount payable by the County to the Contractor. The Contractor shall continue to provide the County with preventive maintenance in the County’s main computer room, and provide expert emergency and non-emergency repair needed.

5. Amendment to Contract – Columbia Telecommunications Corporation-Guidance & support – fiber program-OIT

An amendment to the contract with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation, to increase the maximum amount payable by the County to the contractor and extend the term of the agreement by four additional one year renewal periods. The contractor shall continue to provide the County with guidance and support of our fiber program.

6. Contract – Technical Specialties Inc. – Install, maintain & repair-peripheral equipment-OIT

A contract with Technical Specialties Inc., to provide all labor, supervision and material to install, maintain and repair peripheral equipment in Baltimore County owned facilities.

7. Contracts – (19) – In-home respite care and chore services-AGING

Nineteen contracts to provide personal care, in-home respite care and chore services to low and moderate income, homebound senior citizens of Baltimore County.

8. Contract – Charles H. Gehringer, Trustee of the Charles H. Gehringer Revocable Trust-630 Washington Ave., 21227-REC

A contract with Charles H. Gehringer Revocable Trust, to acquire a parcel of land, located at 630 Washington Avenue & P 402, Lot 20, Baltimore, Maryland 21227, to be used as passive open space.

9. Contract – Municipal Code Corporation – Republication of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations - PAI

A contract with Municipal Code Corporation, to provide for the republication of the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations.

Councilman Quirk commented. There being no further discussion, upon motion by Councilman Quirk, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, Fiscal Matter 1 through 9 were unanimously approved.

G. Miscellaneous Business

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

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to authorize the County to accept a gift of money from the State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Emergency Number Systems Board. Keith Dorsey appeared. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Crandell, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

2. Res. 49-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – John H. Smith, Jr.

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from John H. Smith, 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 Councilwoman Almond, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

3. Res. 50-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Paul Johnson

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Paul Johnson, 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 Councilwoman Almond, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

4. Res. 51-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Charles McCulloh

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Charles McCulloh, 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 Kach, seconded by Councilman Crandell, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

5. Res. 52-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Skip Cross

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Skip Cross, 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 Jones, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

6. Res. 53-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – James G. Jackson

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from James G. Jackson, 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 Jones, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

7. Res. 54-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – William Jackson, Jr.

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from William Jackson, 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 Jones, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

8. Res. 55-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Louis M. Icenroad

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Louis M. Icenroad, 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 Councilwoman Bevins, seconded by Councilman Jones, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

9. Res. 56-18 - Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Olha Sushko

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Olha Sushko, who is entitled to a partial exemption from State and County real property taxes by reason of the exemption afforded to blind persons under State law. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilwoman Bevins, seconded by Councilman Jones, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

10. Res. 57-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Jay R. Tallent

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Jay R. Tallent, 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 Councilwoman Bevins, seconded by Councilwoman Almond, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

11. Res. 58-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Harry M. Jackson, III

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Harry M. Jackson, III, 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 Crandell, seconded by Councilman Jones, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

12. Res. 59-18 - Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Donald Barth

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this Resolution to approve the refund of certain real property taxes collected from Donald Barth, 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 Jones, this Resolution was unanimously approved.

13. Reappointment – Baltimore County Ethics Commission – Chairman – Jeffery L. Forman

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondences from the County Executive requesting the re-appointment of Jeffery L. Forman as the Chairman of the Baltimore County Ethics Commission. Mr. Forman’s term as Chair would run concurrent with his present term of membership, which expires on June 30, 2020. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilwoman Bevins, this re-appointment was unanimously approved.

14. Reappointment – Baltimore County Ethics Commission – J. Michael Lawlor

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read this correspondences from the County Executive requesting the re-appointment of J. Michael Lawlor to the Baltimore County Ethics Commission for a period of 3 years, effective July 1, 2018. There being no discussion, upon motion by Councilman Marks, seconded by Councilman Quirk, this re-appointment was unanimously approved.

15. Correspondence - Non-Competitive Awards

At the direction of the Chairman, the Secretary read the correspondence from the Office of Budget and Finance listing the non-competitive awards made during May, 2018.

16. Res. 60-18 - Exchange of property Board of Education – northeast area elementary school

This Resolution was for introduction only.

17. Res. 61-18 - Payment in lieu of property taxes – Red Run Station

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 Councilman Crandell, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

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