Havre de Grace Agenda April 16: Taxicab Ordinance Hearing; Water and Sewer Rates; Property Acquisition

The Havre de Grace City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night on an ordinance modifying the current taxicab code in the city charter. Also on the agenda are the introduction of the water and sewer rates and second reading for a pair of ordinances regarding the Harford County road code.

The city council will also recognize students of the month David Peter Fountain of Havre de Grace Elementary School, Daniel Gonzalez of Meadowvale Elementary School, Sophia Tobio of Havre de Grace Middle School, and Keith Sifford of Havre de Grace High School.

Monday night’s agenda also includes a presentation from Bill Watson of Havre de Grace Main Street and the Historic Preservation Commission awards from Ron Browning.

Before adjourning, the city council is expected to move into a closed Session to discuss property acquisition.

The full agenda is below:

COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 16, 2012
7:00 p.m.

Public Hearing:

(AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TAXICABS) (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.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Opening Prayer by: Pastor Norman Obenshain

5. Approval of the Minutes:
A. Council Meeting of April 2, 2012
B. Closed Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2012

6. Recognitions: Student of the Month Recognitions: Mayor Dougherty
A. Havre de Grace Elementary School- David Peter Fountain
B. Meadowvale Elementary School- Daniel Gonzalez
C. Havre de Grace Middle School- Sophia Tobio
D. Havre de Grace High School- Keith Sifford

7. Proclamations: None

8. Presentations:
A. Mainstreet Presentation; Mr. Bill Watson
B. Historic Preservation Commission awards; Mr. Ron Browning

9. Appointments: None

10. Oath of Office: None

11. Comments from Citizens on Agenda Items:

12. Resolutions: None

13. Ordinances:

(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 CHAPTER173 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OF THE HARFORD COUNTY ROAD CODE WITHIN THE CITY OF HAVRE DE GRACE.

(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.

(AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WATER AND SEWER RATES) (FIRST READING) (Councilmember Cullum)
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.

14. Unfinished Business/Old Business: None

15. New Business: (Special Event Application)
1. Walk on Water 5K Walk/Run sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc; June 16, 2012

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. Captain Wayne Young- Police Department

17. Business from Mayor Dougherty:

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

19. Business from Council President Martin:
A. Closed Session to discuss property acquisition

20. Comments from Citizens:

21. Adjournment: