The Mayor and City Council Met in Regular Session on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 6:00 P.M

MINUTES

The Mayor and City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room in City Hall.

PRESENT

Percy J. Purnell, Jr., Mayor LaVerne Johnson, Council Vice President Raymond D. Anderson, Councilman Kimberly B. Lawson, Councilman Mike Atkins, Councilman Mark Konapelsky, Councilman Joyce L. Morgan, Clerk-Treasurer Mike Tabor, Chief of Police Noah Bradshaw, Inspector Michael Sullivan, Attorney

Also in attendance; Valerie Swift, Secretary; Liz Holland; Richard Crumbacker; Eddie Heath;

Doug Crockett; Norman Smith; Randy Laird; Robert Hooks; Lamont Potter; Arnold Agello; and George

Friedley.

Mayor Purnell called the meeting to order with the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

At this time, Councilman Atkins made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on February 8, 2012. Motion seconded by Councilman Konapelsky and carried unanimously.

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

Mr. Noah Bradshaw presented his monthly report, highlighting its contents. He also made reference to all of the City of Crisfield Birthday activities beginning Tuesday, March 27th at noon.

Chief Mike Tabor reviewed the January and February crime stats and noted that the police benevolent fund is through donations.

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it was great that CPD had flowers delivered to the nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day.

Mrs. Joyce L. Morgan, Clerk-Treasurer, reviewed the eight month financial report through

February 29th.

Mayor Purnell noted that Mr. Frock is out due to surgery his daughter is having. He went on to briefly review the Public Utilities report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mayor Purnell commented that if the City raised taxes 5 cents, it would finance the paving of one street per year.

Mayor Purnell went on to review the status of the Depot Project, the renovation of Carvel

Hall and the annexation of Carvel Hall. He also noted that the lady interested in setting up an

Olive Oil factory would be back in town next month.

At this time, Mr. Michael Sullivan, Attorney, reviewed power point slides concerning the annexation process for Carvel Hall.

Mayor Purnell made reference to Resolution 395 modifying the Comp Plan. At this time,

Councilman Lawson made a motion to adopt Resolution 395 adopting the recommendation of the

Crisfield Planning Commission to amend Section 5.5 of the City Comp Plan, which is required for the annexation of the 23 acre Carvel Hall property. Motion seconded by Council Vice President

Johnson and carried unanimously.

Mayor Purnell presented for First Reader, an Ordinance deleting section 112-5 of the City Code.

At this time, Councilman Atkins made a motion to accept for First Reader an Ordinance deleting section

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112-5 of the City Code. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson and carried unanimously. Mayor Purnell presented Sustained Communities Resolution #394 and explained that it’s adoption is part of a package to be submitted to DHCD in order to be eligible to qualify for funding.

Councilman Lawson commented that the City was required to adopt a Comp Plan, an SRP and now this.

At this time, Council Vice President Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution 394. Motion seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried unanimously.

WIND TURBINE

Mayor Purnell made reference to the wind turbine and presented an update on the status of the study required by DP & L. He advised that he needs authorization to borrow $35K to pay DP & L for the cost of the study.

After a brief discussion, Councilman Lawson made a motion that this request be tabled for a special meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Konapelsky and carried unanimously.

Council Vice President Johnson stated that she wants to make sure we will be getting matching funds.

Mayor Purnell advised that he is also asking Davis, Bowen and Friedel to get all of the City’s permits.

Councilman Lawson also noted that he is in favor of the project, but wants citizens to have their input and would like a public hearing before any financing is done.

At this time, Councilman Lawson made a motion to borrow $35K if we receive the necessary paperwork guaranteeing reimbursement. Motion seconded by Council Vice President Johnson.

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Councilman Konapelsky advised that he is opposed and requested that a special meeting be held.

Councilman Lawson advised that he would like to defer to Mark, from his previous motion in order to hold a Special Meeting. He then made a motion that the Borrowing Resolution and reimbursement paperwork be deferred to be discussed during a Special Meeting. Motion seconded by Council Vice

President Johnson and carried unanimously.

Mayor Purnell noted that the City had received $60K in Community Legacy Awards for sidewalks on Chesapeake Avenue. He also noted that he had written to the project manager about making the money open to all areas. Councilman Konapelsky commented that he feels this is a good idea to help the community.

Councilman Atkins commented that Grant funding is a blessing and a curse; you can only use the funding for certain areas, and for a limited time.

Councilman Lawson commented that he agrees in principle, but has concerns about lack of curb and gutter as the City needs to create curb everywhere.

Mayor Purnell advised that is it okay to do curb adding that the City will wait for an answer from the project manager.

Mayor Purnell presented the list of people on the Election Board and advised that he would like to add two more for a total of 8. He also advised that their pay needs to be adjusted to $12.00 per hour. Mayor Purnell also that he would like to have Attorney Michael Sullivan appointed as the lawyer for the Election Board to be here on the day of the election.

After a brief discussion, Council Vice President Johnson made motion to appoint Michael

Sullivan as the attorney for the Election Board. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson and car-

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ried unanimously.

Councilman Lawson made reference to the pay for the election judges and made a motion that the Supervisor would receive $15.00 per hour and the workers $12.00 per hour. Motion seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried unanimously.

Mayor Purnell presented for adoption a Proclamation for the City of Crisfield’s 140th Birthday.

Councilman Lawson made a motion to adopt the Proclamation, seconded by Council Vice President

Mayor Purnell presented for adoption a Proclamation for the City of Crisfield’s 140th Birthday.

Councilman Lawson made a motion to adopt the Proclamation, seconded by Council Vice President

Mayor Purnell made reference to recent vandalism at the park and at Carvel Hall and advised that No Skateboarding and No Trespassing signs need to be put up.

Councilman Lawson advised that rather than small signs, one big sign should be put up which indicates hours of operation, etc. He also made reference to looking into using some of the Library money for security cameras.

EVENT APPLICATIONS

Mayor Purnell requested approval of the listed event applications; McCready Hospital run & walk; Jaycees Bike Ride; Sportscast at the Airport and the Pride Lodge parade.

At this time, Council Vice President Johnson made a motion that all of the events be approved.

Motion seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried unanimously.

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PUBLIC INPUT

George Friedley inquired about a drainage problem on Chesapeake Avenue at the Labo house.

Lamont Potter commented that he felt the election board didn’t know the election laws, yet some have been re-appointed. Mayor Purnell noted that no laws were found to have been broken.

Randy Laird, Commissioner, advised that the County had voted this Tuesday to give the City some computer software. He also advised that the Commissioners will make mosquito spraying available in the county again this year.

George Friedley inquired how the proposed sidewalk replacement would work. Councilman

Lawson advised that the City would come up with a plan.

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Atkins inquired about the Red Speed cameras. The Chief advised that the contract is ready, but needs to be signed by Mr. Cockey.

Mayor Purnell advised that the State won’t do the signage, but will show us how to do it. He requested that the Council look at the school and see how they want the lines put down.

Councilman Atkins also noted that broadband should be available by 2013.

Councilman Konapelsky made reference to the State mandated energy code and noted that people can still opt out of sprinklers.

Councilman Lawson noted that the playground for the 2-5 year olds is under construction.

He also commended County Commissioner Randy Laird on the 2/12 meeting.

Councilman Lawson also noted that there had been many citizens that had died this year

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including Mrs. Ruth Anne Bogash who died recently.

There being no further business for discussion, Councilman Lawson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Vice President Johnson and carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Joyce L. Morgan, Clerk-Treasurer

Prepared by Valerie Swift, Secretary.

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