AGENDAS 2008:
BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, January 14, 2008
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Executive Session Minutes of the Mayor and Council December 10, 2007
Regular Meeting Minutes of the Mayor and
Council December 10, 2007
Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council
on January 3, 2008
2. Report on Closed Session December 10, 2007
3. Request for Executive Minutes 11-13-07: Nancy Powell
- OC Today
4. Request for Sidewalk Repair Reimbursement: J. Paul
Adkins, 123 Cedar Avenue
5. Approval for Special Sunday
Permit: Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Post
123, Super Bowl Sunday - February 3, 2008
6. Approval to Advertise - Request for Proposals:
For Automated Meter Reading for Electric and Water
7. Approval - Request PSC to Revise Berlin Electric Tariff:
To provide for three month rolling average method for calculating and
recovering power cost
8. Administrative Director’s Report
9. Comments from the Mayor
10. Comments from the Council
11. Comments from the Public
12. Comments from the Press
13. Adjournment
BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, January 28, 2008
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of the Mayor and
Council on January 14, 2008
Regular Session of the Mayor and Council
on January 14, 2008
2. Request for Special Sunday Permit – Boggs Disharoon A.L . Post 123 -
February 10, 2008 for Women’s District Meeting and Dinner
3. Administrative Director’s Report
4. Comments from the Mayor
5. Comments from the Council
6. Comments from the Public
7. Comments from the Press
8. Adjournment
BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, February 11, 2008
5:30 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Berlin Conference Room
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(8) of the
Annotated Code to consult with legal counsel about pending
or potential litigation
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Regular Session of the Mayor and Council
on January 28, 2008
2. Public Hearing: Ordinance 2008-14
An Ordinance Amending the Code of Berlin with Respect to Definitions in
Order to Define Senior Living Facilities and to Provide for Certain Conditional
Uses in the M-1A District in the Town of Berlin
3. Execution - Consent Order: Maryland Department of
the Environment; Berlin Wastewater Treatment
Plant
4. Troy Purnell: Request for Annexation of Property known as
Tyson's
5. Approval – Bond Reduction Purnell Crossing North, Phase 1A; Initial Bond $200,000 to $60,000.
6. Berlin Police Department: General Orders - Eyewitness
Identification
7. Request to Write Off Outstanding
Invoices:
Thomas Cardinale
- Inv. 20168 $31.00
Spousal dinner
Inv.
20307 $20.00 Spousal
dinner
Inv. 20446 $59.00
Spousal dinner
Wolfe Terrace Dev. Inv.
20379 $95.00 Advertising
Gene Parker Inv.
19374 $1,000 W/S study
Davis-Taylor
P & A Engineering Inv
18698 $1,792.69 Town Hall Parking Lot
8. Request for Special One Day Permit –
Berlin Fire Company: February 23, 2008 for Texas Poker Tournament
9. Town of Berlin Bulk Pickup and Yard Waste
Pickup Schedules
10. Administrative Director’s Report
11. Comments from the Mayor
12. Comments from the Council
13. Comments from the
Public
14. Comments from the
Press
15. Adjournment
BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
February 25, 2008
6:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Berlin Conference Room
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(7) of the
Annotated Code to consult with legal counsel
7:00 PM REGULAR
SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of the Mayor and
Council on February 11, 2008
Regular Session of the Mayor and Council
on February 11, 2008
2. Report on Closed Session held on February 11, 2008
3. Public Hearing: Flower Street Sidewalk Progress of
Construction to Date; Budget of the Project to Date
4. Special Event Request for Services: Berlin Chamber
of Commerce - Spring Celebration, 3/22/08
5. Water and Sewer Allocation Agreement: James G. Lynch, Map
30, Parcel 1126; Jefferson St.
6. Allocation Assignment for "Carry-Out" : Designate the Method by which to assign capacity
for "Carry-Out" uses
7. Approval - Advertise Request for Proposals: To
Solicit and Evaluate Competitive Offers for Wholesale Power Supply Management
Services with Services to begin May 1, 2008.
8. Change in Polling Place From Town
Hall to Buckingham Presbyterian Church
9. Administrative Director’s Report
10. Comments from the Mayor
11. Comments from the Council
12. Comments from the Public
13. Comments from the Press
14. Adjournment
BERLIN
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, March 10, 2008
5:30 PM
BUDGET WORKSESSION - Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Public Works - Administration; Streets and Sanitation
2. Building and Grounds
3. Parks and Recreation
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of the Mayor and
Council on February 25, 2008
Regular Session of the Mayor and Council
on February 25, 2008
2. Report on Closed Session held on February 25,
2008
3. Mr. Peck Miller: Performing Arts Center
4. Tim Davis: Request for Waiver of Fees for Services to
Relocate Meter Pit
5. Water and Sewer Allocation Agreement: Boomer's LLC
6. Change in Polling Place: From Town Hall to
Buckingham Presbyterian Church
7. Administrative Director’s Report
8. Comments from the Mayor
9. Comments from the Council
10. Comments from the Public
11. Comments from the Press
12. Adjournment
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BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, March 24, 2008
5:30 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10-508(A)(1) To Discuss a Personnel
Matter
6:00 PM
BUDGET WORKSESSION - Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Elected Officials
2. Administration
3. Finance
4. Planning and Permitting
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Budget Worksession of the
Mayor and Council on March 10, 2008
Executive Session of the Mayor and Council on March
10, 2008
Regular Session of the Mayor and Council on March 10, 2008
2. Report on Closed Session held on March 10,
2008
3. Ron Humphress: Street Repairs -
Grice Street
4. Public Hearing - Ordinance 2008-14; An Ordinance Amending
the Code with Respect to the Definitions In Order to Define Senior Living
Facilities and Senior Residential Communities and to Provide for Certain
Conditional Uses in the M-1A District in Order to Foster Encouragement of
Health Related Employment Sources
5. Special Events: Chamber of Commerce
May 3, 2008 - Blues and Jazz Bash
May 17, 2008 - Cruizen
June 14, 2008 -
Village
August 2, 2008 - 10th
Anniversary of Runaway
6. Special One Day Permit: Berlin Fire Co. Inc., Maryland
State Police Retirement Party - April 5, 2008
7. Tim Davis: Invoice 21026 - Meter Relocation - 319 Bay
Street Request for waiver $1,200.87
8. Berlin Intermediate School: Request for Refund of BZA Fees
for Variance of Sign Sq St 4573.50
9. Michael Tilghman, D.D.S., M.S.:
Request for waiver of late fees $69.66 for electric billing
10. Troy Purnell: Revisions to Berlin Town
Standards
11. Administrative Director’s Report
12. Comments from the Mayor
13. Comments from the Council
14. Comments from the Public
15. Comments from the Press
16. Adjournment
BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, April 14, 2008
5:30 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Berlin Conference Room
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(1) of the
Annotated Code to discuss the acquisition of real property
6:00 PM
BUDGET WORKSESSION
Electric
Water
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of
the Mayor and Council on March 24, 2008
Budget Worksession of the Mayor and Council on March 24, 2008
Regular Session of the
Mayor and Council on March 24, 2008
2. Report on the Close Session held on March 24, 2008
3. Cindy Stone, Director DHCD, Community
Block Grant Program - Cannery Village Infrastructure Grant
Termination
4. Special Sunday Permit - Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Post 123 - Tool Sale - June 1,
2008
5. Proclamation 2008-06: Fair Housing Month - April
2008
6. Damian Magarelli, Director of
Development: Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Request for $50,000
donation
7. Heidi Boomer
8. John Ross, Infrastructure Committee Report
9. Eddie Lee - Worcester County
African-American History Project
10. Request to Write Off
Un-collectable Invoice
Margaret
Newton
106
Railroad Avenue
$10.00
11. Administrative Director’s Report
12. Comments from the Mayor
a. Recommendation
to appoint Mike Wiley to the Parks Commission
13. Comments from the Council
14. Comments from the Public
15. Comments from the Press
16. Adjournment
BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, April 28, 2008
5:30 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Berlin Conference Room
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(1) of the
Annotated Code to discuss a personnel
matter.
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(13) of the
Annotated Code to comply with a particular proceeding
6:00 PM
BUDGET WORKSESSION
Berlin Police Department
Berlin Fire Department and Ambulance
Service
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of
the Mayor and Council on April 14, 2008
Budget Worksession of the Mayor and Council on April 14, 2008
Regular Session of the
Mayor and Council on April 14, 2008
2. Report on the Closed Session held on April 14, 2008.
3. Proclamation 2008-10: To Designate May 2008 as Click
It or Ticket Month
4. Request for Special for Services: Special Event -
Memorial Day Celebration, Jesse Turner - Berlin Community Improvement
Association - Henry's Park
5. Ron Facello: Maintenance of
swale at 400 William Street
6. Boomer's Restaurant: Engineer Response to grease trap
inspections/review Fees for signs
7. Tax Amnesty: Approval to provide amnesty
period for outstanding 2005-06 real estate taxes to waive
interest and penalty if payment of tax is received by June 1, 2008
8. Administrative Director’s Report
9. Comments from the Mayor
10. Comments from the Council
11. Comments from the Public
12. Comments from the Press
13. Adjournment
BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, May 12, 2008
6:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Berlin Conference Room
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(8)
of the Annotated Code to consult with legal counsel about pending or potential
litigation
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(1) of the
Annotated Code to discuss a personnel matter
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Prayer of Remembrance: Reverend Michael Moyer, St.
Paul's United Methodist Church
2. Mayor's Comments
3. Approval of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of
the Mayor and Council on April 28, 2008
Budget Worksession of the Mayor and Council on April 28, 2008
Regular Session of the
Mayor and Council on April 28, 2008
4. Mayoral Succession - David Gaskill, Town Attorney
Election of Vice President of Council
5. Evan Newcomb: Maryland Municipal League - If I Was
Mayor Essay Contest
6. Public Comment - Historic District Expansion
7. John Ross: Recommendation of the Screening
Committee for Engineering Services For the Upgrade and
Expansion of Berlin's Wastewater Treatment Plant
8. Public Hearing: Resolution 2008-01 - A
Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant Application for the
Infrastructure to Support a Planned Unit Development of Forty-two (42) Single
Family Affordable Homes Known as "Cannery Village"
9. Quitclaim to Sara D. Thompson (and her
family) for the remainder of an unimproved paper street known as Spruce
Circle
10. Fred Pierdon:
Recommendation of the Infrastructure Committee for the Corps of Engineers Stormwater Study
11. Wastewater FY 09 Budget
12. URS - Financial Report: Rates and Special Connection Fees
- Upgrade and Expansion of WWTP
13. Administrative Director’s Report
14. Comments from the Council
15. Comments from the Public
16. Comments from the Press
17. Adjournment
BERLIN MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
6:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Berlin Conference Room
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(1) of the
Annotated Code to discuss a personnel matter.
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(3) of the
Annotated Code to discuss acquisition of real property
7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers
1. Approval of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of the Mayor and
Council on May 12, 2008
Regular Session of the Mayor and Council
on May 12, 2008
Report on Closed Session of the Mayor and
Council on May 12,2008
2. Public Hearing - Resolution 2008-03: A Resolution
Authorizing the Submission of a CDBG Grant Application on behalf of SHORE UP!
to Provide for the Planning Phase of the Replacement of the Multi-Purpose
Community Building located at 130 Flower Street in the Amount of $42,693
3. Fred Pierdon: Infrastructure
Committee
4. Mary Bohlen; Presentation of the FY 09
CDMA Budget
5. First Reading - Ordinance 2007-04: An Ordinance
Amending the FY 08 Budget
6. First Reading - Ordinance 2008-04: An Ordinance Adopting
the FY 09 Budget
7. Water and Sewer Allocation: Berlin Properties North LLC,
Purnell Professional Center (Old Tyson Administrative Bldg): 23 EDU's
8. Water and Sewer Allocation: Grainery
LLC (Troy Purnell), Nelson Avenue Townes: 37 EDU's
9. Water and Sewer Allocation: TPGP LLC (Troy Purnell),
Purnell Crossing Phase 1b (Assisted Living): 47 EDU's
10. Water and Sewer Allocation: AGH Child Advocacy Center,
9714 Healthway Drive: 2 EDU's
11. Resolution 2008-04: A Resolution to Amend the Town
of Berlin Design Parameters, Standard Specifications, and Details for
Installation of Water and Sewer Utilities & Roadway Construction
Projects
12. Administrative Director’s Report
13. Comments from the Mayor
14. Comments from the Council
15. Comments from the Public
16. Comments from the Press
17. Adjournment
COUNCIL
MEETING
AGENDA
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(3) of the Annotated Code to Discuss Acquisition of Real
Property
1.
Approval
of the Minutes for:
Executive
Session of the Mayor and Council on
Regular
Session of the Mayor and Council on May 27,
2008
Report on
Closed Meeting held on
2. Mary Bohlen, Special Projects
Program Open Space Applications
3. Resolution 2008 - xx
A Resolution of the Mayor and Council
to Submit an Application to the
4. Public Hearing - Ordinance 2007-04
An Ordinance Amending the FY 08
Budget
5. Public Hearing - Ordinance 2008-04
An Ordinance Adopting the FY 09
Budget
6. Resolution 2008-02
A Resolution Establishing the Tax
Rate for Fiscal Year 2009
7. Allocation Agreement -
Map 25, Parcel 156
One (1) EDU
8. Administrative Director’s Report
9. Comments from the Mayor
10. Comments from the Council
11. Comments from the Public
12. Comments from the Press
13. Adjournment
COUNCIL
MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday,
June 25, 2008
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(1) of the Annotated Code to discuss a personnel matter.
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(9) of the Annotated Code to negotiate a contract.
1.
Approval
of the Minutes for:
Executive
Session of the Mayor and Council on June 9, 2008
Regular
Session of the Mayor and Council on June 9,
2008
Report on
Closed Session on June 9, 2008
2. James Garrity
Presentation - GIS Needs Assessment and
Implementation
3. Rachel Bomar
Personnel Policies - Retiree Health; Vehicles
Fuel Conservation Policy; and Military Leave
4. Special Event Request
Lisa Long
5. Administrative Director’s Report
6. Comments from the Mayor
7. Comments from the Council
8. Comments from the Public
9. Comments from the Press
10. Adjournment
COUNCIL
MEETING
AGENDA
Monday,
July 21, 2008
Pursuant to §10-508(a)(1) of the Annotated Code to discuss a personnel matter.
1.
Approval
of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of
the Mayor and Council on June 25, 2008
Regular Session of
the Mayor and Council on June 25, 2008
Report on Closed
Session on June 25, 2008
2.
David
& Kelly Sylvester
Water and Sewer Use
and Allocation Agreement
Request
exception from square footage requirement.
3.
Evelyn
Johnson
Special Event Request
“Celebrating Life”
4.
Newt
Water Billing Dispute
5.
Exemption
Request 2006 Interest on Real Estate
Anna Conestabile
Property ID 0316 4691
6.
Rachel
Bomar
Retiree
Health Plan
7.
Administrative
Director’s Report
8.
Comments
from the Mayor
9.
Comments
from the Council
10.
Comments
from the Public
11.
Comments
from the Press
12.
Adjournment
COUNCIL
MEETING
AGENDA
1.
Approval
of the Minutes for:
Executive Session of the Mayor and Council
on July 21, 2008
Regular Session of the Mayor
and Council on July 21, 2008
Report on Closed Session on
2.
Proclamation
2008-13
Recognition of Boy Scout Troop
#373
3.
Request
for Services – Chamber of Commerce
4.
Kate
Patton
Letter of support for collaborative
effort between the Lower Shore Land Trust,
Assateague Coastal Trust and
5.
Newt
Water Billing Dispute
Approval of Matching Funds $12,000
7. Administrative Director’s Report