City of Crisfield
Minutes
The Mayor and City Council and City Department Heads met in regular
session on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the
meeting room in City Hall.
PRESENT
Percy J. Purnell, Jr., Mayor
(arrived later on in the meeting)
Raymond D. Anderson, Council Vice President
Kimberly B. Lawson, Councilman
(arrived later on in meeting)
Barry Dize, Councilman
LaVerne Johnson, Councilwoman
Mike Atkins, Councilman
Calvin Dize, City Manager
Joyce L. Morgan, Clerk-Treasurer
Harold W. Frock, Sr., Superintendent of Public Utilities
Richard Lord, Superintendent of Public Works
William Mister, Inspector
Also in attendance; Valerie Swift, Secretary; Richard Crumbacker;
Liz Holland; Alex Ryan; Sue, Eddie and Ashlyn Heath; Pat Reese; Lisa
Lord; Lamount Potter; Ladell Dorman; Terry Pehan Council Vice
President Anderson noted that Mayor Purnell and Councilman Lawson were
on their way back from Annapolis.
At this time, Council Vice President Anderson called the meeting to
order, opening with the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of
Allegiance.Council Vice President Anderson introduced new
councilmember, Mike Atkins and welcomed him onboard.
Councilwoman Johnson made reference to the appointment of Mrs.
Margo Green Gale to the Housing Authority Board. She noted that she
would replace Mr. Dickie Ward, who’s term has expired.
At this time, Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to accept the
appointment of Mrs. Green-Gale to the Housing Authority Board. Motion
seconded by Councilman Dize and carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
At this time, Council Vice President Anderson requested approval of
the minutes from the regular meeting of February 13, 2008.
Approval so moved by Councilman Dize, seconded by Councilwoman
Johnson and carried unanimously.
1ST SESSION OF PUBLIC INPUT
No public input was offered at this time.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
HAROLD W. FROCK, SR., SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, presented
his monthly report, highlighting its contents. (see copy of report)
Mr. Frock also made reference to the point source pollution control
project.
RICHARD LORD, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, presented his monthly
report, highlighting its contents.
JOYCE L. MORGAN, CLERK-TREASURER, noted that the financial reports
were in everyone’s packet.
Mrs. Morgan also presented a Resolution changing the terms of the
McCready Hospital Loan as stated in Resolution 316.She advised that
the change was due to the change in name of the bank and the interest
rate.
At this time, Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to accept the
Resolution changing the terms of the McCready Hospital loan.
Motion seconded by Councilman Dize and carried unanimously.
Mrs. Morgan also presented a proposed change for the sick policy.
After a review of the proposed change, Councilman Dize requested that
the matter be tabled for the March meeting. Councilwoman Johnson made
a motion that the matter be tabled until the March 12 meeting. Motion
seconded by Councilman Dize and carried unanimously.
CALVIN DIZE, CITY MANAGER, presented his monthly report, highlighting
its contents. (see report)
Mr. Dize made reference to previous discussions in past meetings
concerning the purchase of an automated garbage truck equaling the
cost of two Public Works personnel. Mr. Dize advised that he was
presenting this for consideration as the department is currently two
men short.
Mr. Dize also made reference to an item of Unfinished Business – a
request for a waiver of the Impact Fee at 15 W. Main Street. Mr. Dize
noted that some items to consider are that the property will never
again be on the tax roll as it will become tax exempt and that it does
not fall under the criteria for waiving impact fees. Mr. Dize noted
that Mr. Mister has taken another job and noted that Mr. Mister had
been an asset to the City while working here.
Councilwoman Johnson commented that the home proposed for 15 W. Main
St. was like the one on Cove Street, and that the impact fees had been
waived at that location.
Councilman Dize advised that he would like to discuss a land swap with
them. It was concurred that they would like a meeting with the
director, Mr. Atkins, prior to the next meeting.
Mr. Bill Mister, Inspector, presented his monthly report, highlighting
its contents. Mr. Mister made reference to a request from Juke
Marshall for the purchase of a boat slip from Richard Thomas.
Mayor Purnell advised that the seller must come in.Mayor Purnell
thanked Mr. Mister for all of his hard work and advised that he
appreciates everything that Mr. Mister has done while working here.Mr.
Mister advised that he would help with the transition while finding
his replacement.
REVIEW OF PROPOSED EDU RESOLUTION
At this time, is was determined that the proposed EDU Resolution would
be tabled for further review. Councilman Dize made a motion that the
Resolution be tabled for further review. Motion seconded by
Councilwoman Johnson and carried unanimously.
EVENT APPLICATION REQUEST
The next item of business was an Event Application Request from the
Jaycees to hold a bicycling event on May 24th. The event would begin
and end at Crisfield High.A copy of the liability insurance
certificate would be made available.
At this time, Councilman Dize made a motion to approve the event
application request. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson and carried
unanimously.
2ND SESSION OF PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Pat Reese suggested having the City sweep before the sewer work
begins, due to the dust created. A brief discussion followed
concerning having American Paving wash the debris to one side and
letting the sweeper pick it up.
Mr. Terry Pehan made reference to Mr. Mister’s taking another position
and thanked him for the professional job he had done while working for
the City. Mr. Pehan wished Mr. Mister good luck on his new job.
Mr. Pehan also made reference to placing a notice in the paper
concerning the work that is done on the sewer advising residents that
both lanes will not be blocked.
Mayor Purnell advised that he would speak with the contractor and
Mr. Crumbacker next week concerning the notice.
Mayor Purnell also noted that the project had been held up by MDE due
to the de-watering permit.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BY COUNCIL
Councilwoman Johnson made reference to the status of Food
Lion. Mr. Dize advised that the gentleman working on the project has
been flying into the airport and leaving his car here. Mr. Dize noted
that the gentleman has advised that the store design is complete and
will be smaller in size and should be done by winter.
Councilwoman Johnson made reference to the appointment of Mrs.
Green-Gale to the Housing Authority Board and advised that it was felt
that diversity in people was needed to represent the Housing Authority
Community.
Mayor Purnell made reference to the expiration of Mr. Ward’s term. He
advised that Mr. Ward did a good job while serving. Mayor Purnell
advised that Mrs. Green-Gale would begin on March 1st and he feels she
will do an excellent job.Councilwoman Johnson thanked Mr. Mister for a
job well done.
Councilman Lawson made reference to the proposed EDU Resolution for
the next meeting. He also noted that he and the Mayor would be back in
Annapolis tomorrow. Mayor Purnell noted that today’s meeting had been
a positive one.
Councilman Dize welcomed Mike Atkins on board. Councilman Dize advised
that he is sorry to see Mr. Mister leave and advised that he
appreciated all of his hard work. He also welcomed Mrs. Green-Gale to
the Housing Authority Board.
Council Vice President Anderson thanked Mr. Mister for his hard work
and welcomed Mike Atkins on board as Councilman. He also thanked Mayor
Purnell and Councilman Lawson for attending the hearing in Annapolis.
Mayor Purnell noted that Councilman Atkins was sworn in early due to
scheduling conflicts and the meeting in Annapolis.
At this time, Councilwoman Johnson noted that following the meeting,
refreshments would be served for outgoing Councilman Riggin, new
Councilman Atkins and Mr. Mister.
There being no further business for discussion, Councilman Dize made a
motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson 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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