Havre de Grace Agenda May 7: Public Hearing on Water and Sewer Rates; Taxicab and Road Code Ordinances

The Havre de Grace City Council will hold a public hearing on water and sewer rates during its Monday night session and will consider five other ordinances – two concerning the Harford County Road Code, one regarding taxicabs, another concerning the city property tax rate, and one about backflow protection to the city’s water supply.

The city council will recognize Students of the Month Matthew Hauf of Meadowvale Elementary School and Tara Brown of Havre de Grace Middle School.

Monday’s session will also include presentations from Curtis Coon on MOE proposed changes by UCH/Planning Commission Recommendations; John Giganti regarding Joe Hill Drive/Grace Manor traffic patterns; Ron Hendricks regarding Tree City USA; and Mayor Wayne Dougherty, who will present the city’s third quarter financial results.

The full agenda is below:

COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 7, 2012
7:00 p.m.

Public Hearing:

(ORDINANCE 939 as amended AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WATER AND SEWER RATES)

AN ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE XI-E OF THE CONSTITUTION OF MARYLAND AND ARTICLE 23A OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND SECTION 37 OF THE CITY CHARTER AND CITY CODE CHAPTER 196 WATER AND SEWER RATES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE CITY WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 AS APPEARS IN CITY CODE CHAPTER 196 AND EXHIBIT A THERETO; AND SETTING FORTH THE BASIC RATE CHARGED FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEARS JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2014; AND JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Opening Prayer by: Chaplain Frank Roth: Susquehanna Hose Company

5. Approval of the Minutes:
A. Council meeting April 16, 2012
B. Public Hearing meeting minutes of April 11, 2012
C. Closed Session meeting minutes of April 16, 2012

6. Recognitions: Student of the Month Recognitions: Mayor Dougherty
A. Meadowvale Elementary School- Matthew Hauf
B. Havre de Grace Middle School- Tara Brown

7. Proclamations: None

8. Presentations:
A. Mr. Curtis Coon; MOE proposed changes by UCH/Planning Commission Recommendations
B. Mr. John Giganti: Joe Hill Drive/Grace Manor Traffic Patterns
C. Mr. Ron Hendricks; Tree City USA

9. Appointments: None

10. Oath of Office: None

11. Comments from Citizens on Agenda Items:

12. Resolutions: None

13. Ordinances:

(ORDINANCE 936 as amended; AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE HARFORD COUNTY ROAD CODE; CHAPTER 173 OF THE CITY CODE-SECOND READING)

(Councilmember Miller) AN ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23A OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND ARTICLE 66B OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND SECTION 34 OF THE HAVRE DE GRACE CITY CHARTER MODIFYING THE CURRENT SUBDIVISION OF LAND CODE IN CHAPTER 173 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OF THE HARFORD COUNTY ROAD CODE WITHIN THE CITY OF HAVRE DE GRACE.

(ORDINANCE 937 as amended; AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE HARFORD COUNTY ROAD CODE; CHAPTER 155 OF THE CITY CODE- SECOND READING)
(Councilmember Miller)

AN ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23A OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND ARTICLE 66B OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND SECTION 34 OF THE HAVRE DE GRACE CITY CHARTER MODIFYING THE CURRENT SITE PLAN APPROVAL CODE IN CHAPTER 155 OF THE CITY CODE AND RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OF THE HARFORD COUNTY ROAD CODE WITHIN THE CITY OF HAVRE DE GRACE.

(ORDINANCE 938; AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TAXICABS- SECOND READING)
(Councilmember Cullum)

AN ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23A OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND SECTION 34 OF THE HAVRE DE GRACE CITY CHARTER MODIFYING THE CURRENT TAXICAB CODE IN CHAPTER 180 OF THE CITY CODE.

(AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE TAX RATE- First reading)
(Councilmember Craig)

AN ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND TAX-PROPERTY ARTICLE TITLE 6 AND THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND ARTICLE 23A, FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013 ON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF ASSESSABLE REAL PROPERTY, PERSONAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL TAX LEVIED WITHIN THE CRITICAL AREA SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT AND SETTING THE SERVICE CHARGE FOR THE SEMI-ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT OPTION.

(AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING BACKFLOW PROTECTION TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY)
(Councilmember Cullum) (First Reading)

AN ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23A OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND AND CITY CHARTER SECTION 34 AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 198 WATER AND SEWERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATED TO BACKFLOW PROTECTION TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY)

14. Unfinished Business/Old Business: None

15. New Business:

16. Director’s Report:
A. Ms. Carol Mathis – Director of Administration
B. Mr. Neal Mills-Director of Planning
C. Mr. George DeHority-Director of Finance
D. Mr. Larry Parks – Director of Public Works
E. Chief Teresa Walter- Police Department

17. Business from Mayor Dougherty:
Third Quarter Financial Results

18. Business from Council:
A. Councilmember Wagner:
B. Councilmember Cullum:
C. Councilmember Correri:
D. Councilmember Miller:
E. Councilmember Craig:

19. Business from Council President Martin:

20. Comments from Citizens:

21. Adjournment: