City of Crisfield
Minutes for Public Meetings
Minutes for Regular Meeting: July 25,
2007
The Mayor and City Council and City of Crisfield Department
Heads held
their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
at the Tawes
Museum
PRESENT
Percy J. Purnell, Jr., Mayor
Raymond D. Anderson, Council Vice President
Roger R. Riggin, Jr., Councilman
Kimberly B. Lawson, Councilman
Barry Dize, Councilman
Calvin Dize, City Manager
Mike Tabor, Chief of Police
Rick Lord, Superintendent of Public Works
Absent; LaVerne Johnson, Councilwoman; Joyce L. Morgan,
Clerk-Treasurer;
Harold W. Frock, Sr., Supt. Public Utilities and Bill Mister,
Inspector.
Also in attendance; Valerie Swift, Secretary; Bill Mister,
Inspector; Crisfield
Police Chief Mike Tabor and staff; Darlene and Allen Tyler;
Vincent and Virginia Jordan; Tillie Doyle; Janet Murray; LaDelle
Dorman; Sue & Eddie Heath; Margo Green-Gale; Pat Carson & Nelson
Handy.
Absent from meeting – Barry Dize, CouncilmanMayor Purnell
called the meeting to order with the
Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. At this time, he
reviewed the Agenda for the evening’s meeting. He also highlighted information regarding the 2007-2008 Budget
and also noted
that the proposed increase in sewer rates was due to costs that
would be incurred with
the operation of the addition to the Waste Water Treatment plant.
Mayor Purnell
advised that this increase would be held in abeyance until needed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Purnell requested approval of the minutes from last
month’s meetings. At this time, Councilman Riggin made a motion
to approve the minutes from last month’s meetings as presented.
Motion seconded by Council Vice President Anderson and carried
unanimously.
1st SESSION OF PUBLIC INPUT
Mrs. Pat Carson made reference to the proposed
Ethanol plant with regards to the County’s water shortage. Mr.
Phil Goldsborough noted that they could use water from the
river for this operation. Mr. Ray Handy made reference to
parking on Heron Way deterring mail delivery and also
inquired about noise ordinances with regards to loud vehicles.
Chief Tabor advised that there is a noise ordinance and advised
Mr. Handy
to obtain a tag number and report it to the PD. Mr. Handy also
complained about 4 wheelers in the area. Chief Tabor again
advise him to contact CPD.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Lawson made reference to the sidewalk specs as prepared
byDavis, Bowen and Friedel and asked that this be adopted as an
Ordinance for First Reader.At this time, Councilman Lawson made a
motion to adopt the Ordinance for First Reader. Motion seconded by
Councilman Riggin and carried unanimously. Councilman Lawson also made
reference to adopting a resolution of specific streets. At this time,
Councilman Lawson made a motion to adopt as a Resolution Roads that
Qualify for Construction of Sidewalks. Motion seconded by Council Vice
President Anderson and carried unanimously. Mayor Purnell made
reference to previous discussion concerning diagonal parking on Main
Street and presented power point slides. After review and discussion,
Councilman Lawson made a motion that these plans be presented to the
Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Council Vice President
Anderson and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Purnell made reference to a permit of Ingress/Egress for
David Corbin for a boat slip given to him by his father, Les Corbin.
After a brief discussion and review of documents, Councilman Lawson
made a motion to approve the permit of Ingress/Egress. Motion seconded
by Councilman Dize and carried unanimously. Mayor Purnell presented a
Proclamation congratulating the Elks Lodge 1044 on 100 years of
service. Council Vice President Anderson made a motion to adopt the
Proclamation, seconded by Councilman Riggin and carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
CRISFIELD POLICE CHIEF, MIKE TABOR, presented his monthly stats as
well as some of the current activities. He noted that there were 64
arrests in June. Chief Tabor noted that there are three major drug
investigations going on at this time. He also made reference to
working with the local task force to arrest Charles Brittingham and
noted that this case is under ongoing investigation. Chief Tabor
also noted that there are three officers in the academy. The Chief
reminded everyone of National Night Out to be held on August 7th at
the Marina Pavilion. Mayor Purnell noted that Mrs. Morgan was at the
office preparing payroll due to a delay caused by a computer problem.
Mayor Purnell noted that Mr. Frock was also absent due to a prior
commitment. He also made reference to a meeting on Monday, with USDA
concerning the final paperwork for the loan for the 1936 sewer line.
He advised that State reps will be here next Friday to discuss grants.
CALVIN DIZE, CITY MANAGER, presented his monthly report,
highlighting its contents. (copy attached)
Mayor Purnell noted that the SRP planner has made their first
revision and the first public meeting will be held on August 13 with
another one scheduled for September.
Mayor Purnell made reference to the $300K grant for the forcemain.
He also noted that the cost for the SRP was $185K; the City would be
receiving $135K from the State and the balance from other agencies.
Mayor Purnell also made reference to meeting last Wednesday, with
the Secretary of DNR concerning a joint bid to operate the Marina.
RICK LORD, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, presented his
monthly report, highlighting its contents. (copy attached)
Councilman Dize commended Mr. Lord for his work during the Clam
Bake.
Councilman Riggin reminded Mr. Lord about his weekly reports.
Mayor Purnell inquired about the mold situation at the Armory. Mr.
Dize,
City Manager, advised that a steam cleaner had been ordered. He
also advised that no harmful mold had been found.
Mayor Purnell also made reference to making sure that the pipes are
drained before a freeze occurs.
Councilman Riggin made reference to following up on the sewer vac
which was budgeted for the Public Utilities Department. He also made
reference to the need for a part time custodian at the Fire Hall.
Mayor Purnell advised to go ahead with hiring one.
Mayor Purnell noted that Mr. Mister, Inspector, was absent from the
meeting to assist with a major brush fire here in town.
2ND SESSION OF PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Ray Handy made reference to an incident of public urination at
the depot. Chief Tabor advised Mr. Handy to report these incidents to
CPD. He commented that officers cannot be everywhere all of the time
and asked for a cooperative effort with citizens.Mr. Bobby
Goldsborough inquired if curb and gutter would be put in where
sidewalks don’t exist. Councilman Lawson advised that this was part of
the plan.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Councilman Dize made reference to his concerns at the last meeting
regarding overgrowth on sidewalks and the length of time (five days)
for property owners to comply. Mr. Dize noted that this is contained
in the City Ordinance. Councilman Dize also noted that the website had
not been updated with pictures of all of the Council.
Councilman Riggin thanked the Department Heads and asked for
continued public input.
Mayor Purnell noted that there were three positions vacant in the
Public Utilities Department.
Council Vice President Anderson inquired about the Ordinance
prohibiting lawn clippings from being swept in City streets. Mayor
Purnell noted that this is not permitted.
Council Vice President Anderson also noted that the Pride Lodge
would be making a donation to the National Night Out.
Councilman Lawson made reference to the meeting prior to the Clam
Bake concerning proposed improvements to Collins Street through the
use of Open Space money. He noted that this improvement is emphasized
in the Comp Plan.
Councilman Lawson advised that invitations should be mailed to all
citizens concerning the August 13 SRP meeting.
Councilman Lawson made reference to information obtained at the MML
Convention concerning legal challenge of public input by those who
are not present.
Councilman Lawson advised that he was approached by Martin Tyler
concerning the condition of the sidewalk in front of his business. It
was determined that this is his responsibility. He also advised that
he had been approached by Sam Lambrou concerning development of
property he owns on West Main Street.
Councilman Lawson advised that development was under a moratorium
until the 36 sewer line repair was completed.
Councilman Lawson made reference to the need for a Chain of Command
concerning information and advised that the order would be from Mayor
Purnell to Councilman Lawson to Councilman Dize to Councilman Riggin
to Council Vice President Anderson to Councilwoman Johnson, in order
to keep everyone “in the loop”.
Mayor Purnell advised that he had no problem with this Chain of
Command and noted that he tries to call everyone himself.
Councilman Lawson advised that the purpose is not to make decisions
before a meeting but to be familiar with what will be discussed.
Councilman Lawson also made reference to his helping to clean up
the Collins Street area and noted that there are no funds available
for the City to help control fragmities.
There being no further business for discussion, Councilman Riggin
made a
motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Dize and carried
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce L. Morgan, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by Valerie Swift, Secretary
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