City of Crisfield
Minutes for Public Meetings
The Mayor and City Council met in regular session
on Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The Mayor and City Council met in regular session on Wednesday,
November 28, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting
room in City Hall.
PRESENT
Percy J. Purnell, Jr., Mayor
Raymond D. Anderson, Council Vice President
Roger R. Riggin, Jr., Councilman
Kimberly B. Lawson, Councilman
Barry Dize, Councilman
LaVerne Johnson, Councilwoman
Also in attendance; Valerie Swift, Secretary; Bill Mister,
Inspector; John & Jane Kelly; Richard Mister; Raymond Mister;
Ray Handy; Richard Crumbacker; Phillip Goldsborough; Bobby
Goldsborough; Margo Green-Gale, Eddie & Sue Heath and Alex Ryan.
Mayor Purnell apologized for the confusion
concerning the meeting location and advised that this would be a
regular meeting, not a workshop as had been planned. At this time,
Mayor Purnell called the meeting to order with the Lord’s Prayer and
the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
At this time, Councilman Dize made a motion to approve the
minutes from the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting held on
Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Motion seconded by Councilman Riggin
and carried unanimously.Councilman Lawson assured Mr. Ray Handy that
the street light would be
installed at Heron Way as soon as possible and apologized for the
delay.
FAIR HOUSING PROCLAMATION
At this time, Mayor Purnell read aloud the Fair Housing Act
resolution. Council Vice President Anderson then made a motion
to adopt the Fair Housing Act resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilman Riggin and carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Purnell made reference to either discussion or
making a decision on the request to make 2nd Street a One-Way
Street. He advised that either way, half of those concerned will be
mad. Council Vice President Anderson commented that he doesn’t feel
that it is feasible to make it a One-Way Street.
At this time, Councilman Lawson made a motion to deny the request
from Mr. & Mrs. Shallcross to make 2nd Street One Way. Motion
seconded by Council Vice President Anderson and carried unanimously.
At this time, Council Vice President Anderson made a motion to
eliminate parking on both sides of 2nd Street from Main to Broadway.
Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson for discussion.
DISCUSSION
Councilwoman Johnson inquired if Council Vice President Anderson
was also referring to the area from Broadway to Cove. Council Vice
President Anderson advised that there was no problem in this area.
Councilman Dize inquired if everyone would have adequate off street
parking. Mr. John Kelly stated that he doesn’t want parking modified
on the street. After further discussion, the motion was amended by
Council Vice President Anderson that it be tabled for further
discussion. Motion seconded by Councilman Lawson and carried
unanimously.Mayor Purnell made reference to making a decision
regarding the subdivision request for 107-109 Richardson Avenue. Mr.
Mister noted that Mr. Evans had requested changes in the wording of
the agreement. During a brief discussion, it was determined that the
only change would be made to the date – from December 15 to December
31.
At this time, Councilman Lawson made a motion
that the agreement be signed by Mayor Purnell and that the date be
changed from December 15 to December 31. Motion seconded by
Councilman Dize and carried, with Councilman Riggin noting
opposition to changing the date from December 15. Mayor Purnell
requested a vote for second reader of the Public Improvement Bond
re: the 36 Sewer. At this time, Councilman Lawson made a motion that
the Public Improvement Bond 2008 Series A be adopted for 2nd Reader.
Motion seconded by Council Vice President Anderson and carried
unanimously. Mayor Purnell requested a vote for second reader of the
Public Improvement Bond Anticipation Note 2007 Series A. At this
time, Council Vice President Anderson made a motion to adopt for
second reader Public Improvement Anticipation Note 2007 Series
A. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Johnson and carried
unanimously. Mayor Purnell made reference to first reader of the
proposed property mainten- ance Ordinance. Mr. Mister, Inspector,
advised that this would make finding property maintenance sections
in the Code, easier, as there are inconsistencies. Councilman Lawson
advised that he feels more review is needed and inquired if this
being so exclusive would fix the problem of finding sections. Mayor
Purnell commented that the only other alternative would be to review
each change, page by page.
Mr. Bobby Goldsborough, Planning Commission member,
also noted that the Planning Commission had run into discrepancies
when dealing with issues. After further brief discussion, Councilman
Lawson made a motion to adopt for First Reader, the proposed
Property Maintenance Ordinance. Motion seconded by Councilman
Riggin and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Purnell made reference to Planning Commission
recommendations made at their November 19, 2007 meeting.
The first recommendation was to change the Zoning
Code for C-1 and take out “art galleries” as a special exception
since it is already covered under permitted uses. After a
brief discussion, Councilman Lawson made a motion to adopt the
Planning Commission recommendation to change the Zoning Code for C-1
and take out “art galleries” as a special exception since it is
already covered under permitted uses.
Motion seconded by Councilman Dize and carried
unanimously. The next recommendation from the Planning Commission
was to allow Mr. John Riley to subdivide his property, located on
Tax Map 102, Parcel 502. Mayor Purnell advised that Mr. Riley
will be donating a piece of the property to the Heritage
Foundation if he can subdivide. Councilman Lawson commented that
this shows good stewardship on Mr. Riley’s part. He then made a
motion to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation that Mr.
Riley be allowed to subdivide his property. Motion seconded by
Council Vice President Anderson and carried unanimously. Councilman
Lawson instructed Secretary Swift to convey the City’s appreciation
of Mr. Riley’s consideration of our ecosystem and his generous
donation in his letter of approval. Mr. Mister also noted that Chris
Jakubiak had received a Citation from the Governor for the City’s
Comp Plan.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION NOT ON
AGENDA
Councilman Lawson made reference to the Event Planner as
discussed at the last meeting. He made reference to a meeting with
the Chamber with Ms. Val Mason, Mr. Steve Marshall, Mayor Purnell,
Mr. Jay Tawes, Mrs. Joyce Morgan and himself present, concerning the
job description and agreement between the City and the Chamber, for
the position.
He then read the proposed job description for this
position. Councilman Lawson advised that the person will occupy a
second desk at the Chamber office. He advised that the salary will
be split with the City and the Chamber.
Mayor Purnell advised that a degree is preferred but
not required.Mayor Purnell went on to advise that the position is
being created to have ongoing activities in the City, not major
events. Councilman Lawson added that it would be the coordination of
kid based, senior based events..Councilman Dize advised that he did
not want to vote this evening. Mayor Purnell advised that it is
important to get the agreement back to the Chamber concerning
the preliminary job description. Councilman Lawson advised that the
Chamber needs to know before their budget year begins.
After further discussion, Councilman Lawson made a
motion to support the agreement between the City and the Chamber
concerning the preliminary job description. Motion seconded by
Councilwoman Johnson and carried unanimously. Mayor Purnell
requested that the Council review the two items from their box; the
Ithaka Lease and the letter from Mr. Cockey concerning EDU’s. He
also noted that a closed meeting may be needed concerning the
letter from Mr. Cockey.
2ND SESSION OF PUBLIC INPUT
Councilman Riggin thanked everyone for attending.
There being no further business for discussion, Council Vice
President Anderson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman
Dize and carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce L. Morgan, Clerk-Treasurer
Prepared by Valerie Swift, Secretary
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