City of Crisfield
Minutes for Public Meetings
Minutes for Regular Meeting: June 13,
2007
The Mayor and City Council met in regular session on Wednesday,
June 13,
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
LaVerne Johnson, Councilwoman
Calvin Dize, City Manager
Joyce L. Morgan, Clerk-Treasurer
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, Councilman
Mayor 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 meet-
ing. 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 the
previous meetings.
After review of the minutes, Councilman Riggin made a motion to
approve
the minutes from the Budget Workshops, Special Meeting on May 21st
re: 10th
Street, Special Meeting on May 21st re: Farina Annexation, Public
Hearing on
Wednesday, May 23rd, Constant Yield Hearing on Wednesday, May 23rd
and
Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 23rd as written. Motion seconded
by Council
Vice President Anderson and carried unanimously.
1st SESSION OF PUBLIC INPUT
Councilman Lawson noted that on June 12, 1872, the first meeting
of the
City fathers was held. He advised that it is also the 135th
anniversary of the
City’s incorporation.
POLICE
DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION
Chief of Police Mike Tabor, introduced the entire staff of the
Crisfield
Police Department. He advised that there would be a Command
Inspection
after personnel leave this meeting. At this time, Chief Tabor read
aloud the
Police Department Code of Ethics followed by recitation of the
Pledge of Honor
by all officers. Chief Tabor closed by reciting the Serenity Prayer
of the Police
Department.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Purnell presented for 2nd reader the 2007-2008
Budget with
revenue and expenditure of $3,281,100.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Lawson made a motion to accept
for 2nd reader the 2007-2008 Budget. Motion seconded by Council Vice
Presi-
dent Anderson and carried unanimously.
The next item of Old Business was 2nd Reader of the Ordinance to
increase
charges for sewer service. Mayor Purnell advised that this increase
will go into
effect when needed as the potential revenue is included in this
budget.
At this time, Councilman Lawson made a motion to adopt the Ordinance
to
increase sewer charges, for 2nd reader, predicated on balancing the
budget.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Johnson and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS - APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Purnell presented for 2nd reader the 2007-2008 Budget with
revenue and expenditure of $3,281,100.
After a brief discussion, Councilman Lawson made a motion to
accept
for 2nd reader the 2007-2008 Budget. Motion seconded by Council
Vice Presi-
dent Anderson and carried unanimously.
The next item of Old Business was 2nd Reader of the Ordinance to
increase
charges for sewer service. Mayor Purnell advised that this
increase will go into
effect when needed as the potential revenue is included in this
budget.
At this time, Councilman Lawson made a motion to adopt the
Ordinance to
increase sewer charges, for 2nd reader, predicated on balancing
the budget.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Johnson and carried unanimously.
2ND SESSION OF PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Ray Handy inquired about tax sale properties.
Mrs. Morgan advised
that these properties are bid on at the County, but property owners
have 6 months
to reclaim. Mr. Handy made reference to properties next to him which
were sold.
Mrs. Morgan advised that this was due to non-payment of County
taxes.
Mr. Handy inquired about the status of the proposed Food Lion. Mayor
Purnell advised that this would be addressed at the next meeting. He
also noted
that the property could not be re-sold unless it would be used for a
grocery store.
Mr. Handy also made reference to Church services being held at the
Armory.
Mayor Purnell advised that the City has the right to sub-lease the
property.
Mr. Austin Cox advised that he had some positive comments for the
City of Crisfield; our own local newspaper, the United States Coast
Guard, the
Jr. ROTC and Band present at the recent Memorial Day service, Mike
Milbourne
greeting the cruise ships at the depot as well as student from
Woodson School.
the 2007 graduating class, the wonderful team of the Crisfield
Police Department
and a City Government that allows everyone to have their say.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DISCUSSION
Councilwoman Johnson thanked everyone for attending. She noted that
she
is proud of the Crisfield Police Department.
Councilman Riggin thanked everyone for attending. He also commended
the
Police Department and Chief Tabor.
Council Vice President Anderson thanked everyone for attending. He
also
noted that he had enjoyed the recent Memorial Day service. Council
Vice President
Anderson extended his offer of help to anyone needing it.
Councilman Lawson thanked Mr. Cox for his presentation and thanked
him
for all of his work as a previous City Councilman.
Councilman Lawson noted that it was the 30 year anniversary of the
Heritage
Foundation, who are responsible for bringing the Elderhostel to the
City. He also
noted that Elderhostel rates their visit to Crisfield as number one
in the State of
Maryland.
Mayor Purnell noted for those in attendance, that the Armory is a
Crisfield
institution and the City will do everything possible to retain it.
There being no further business for discussion, Councilman Lawson
made a
motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson and carried
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce L. Morgan, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by Valerie Swift, Secretary
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