On Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, Caroline and I did a walking tour of Orrville, OH, after lunch at Smucker's.
Dayhoff Westminster | www.kevindayhoff.city - Friends of Kevin Dayhoff Writing Travel Art - Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
Dayhoff Westminster
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Frank Batavia HSCC Box Lunch Talk on New Windsor
Approximately 125 folks came out on a rare warm February day in Maryland to hear Frank Batavick give a presentation on New Windsor history at noon on February 20, 2018, in Grace Hall, Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster.
Frank Batavia HSCC Box Lunch Talk on New Windsor
Approximately 125 folks came out on a rare warm February day in Maryland to hear Frank Batavick give a presentation on New Windsor history at noon on February 20, 2018, in Grace Hall, Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Current configuration of the Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission
Current configuration of the Westminster Planning and Zoning
Commission:
There have recently been some changes to the Westminster Planning
and Zoning Commission…
Planning & Zoning Commission http://www.westminstermd.gov/149/Planning-Zoning-Commission
Information retrieved February 13, 2018
Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings 7 p.m. 2nd Thursday
of each month City Hall
All meetings are open to the public.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are
available following approval.
Members
The Commission consists of five members appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The members of the Commission must reside
in the City and are appointed for five year terms, with the exception of the
council member, who serves a term corresponding with the member’s official
tenure on the Council.
Ross W. Albers, Esq.
Kevin W. Beaver
Tom Herb
Thomas J. Rio
Councilmember Benjamin Yingling, Ex-Officio
About the Commission
The Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission educates the
public, cooperates and coordinates with local and county governmental agencies
on all aspects of planning, including the Comprehensive Plan and Capital
Improvement Program, and makes recommendations on proposed zoning ordinances and
amendments, and land use regulations. The Westminster Planning and Zoning
Commission acts in a decision-making capacity with respect to site plans,
subdivision plans, and sign applications pursuant to State Law and City Code.
++++++++++++
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
Scribd Kevin Dayhoff: http://www.scribd.com/kdayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
The assemblage of this website is from multiple sources -
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle:
Carroll County Times: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?page=1&isSearch=true&target=all&spell=on&Query=Kevin%20Dayhoff#trb_search
Westminster Patch: http://patch.com/users/kevin-e-dayhoff?page=1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:
Baltimore Sun - Carroll County Times - The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art,
artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists
and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem
Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson:
“That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!”
- See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
+++++++++++++++Current configuration of the Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission:
Current configuration of the Westminster Planning and Zoning
Commission:
There have recently been some changes to the Westminster Planning
and Zoning Commission…
Planning & Zoning Commission http://www.westminstermd.gov/149/Planning-Zoning-Commission
Information retrieved February 13, 2018
Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings 7 p.m. 2nd Thursday
of each month City Hall
All meetings are open to the public.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are
available following approval.
Members
The Commission consists of five members appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The members of the Commission must reside
in the City and are appointed for five year terms, with the exception of the
council member, who serves a term corresponding with the member’s official
tenure on the Council.
Ross W. Albers, Esq.
Kevin W. Beaver
Tom Herb
Thomas J. Rio
Councilmember Benjamin Yingling, Ex-Officio
About the Commission
The Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission educates the
public, cooperates and coordinates with local and county governmental agencies
on all aspects of planning, including the Comprehensive Plan and Capital
Improvement Program, and makes recommendations on proposed zoning ordinances and
amendments, and land use regulations. The Westminster Planning and Zoning
Commission acts in a decision-making capacity with respect to site plans,
subdivision plans, and sign applications pursuant to State Law and City Code.
++++++++++++
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
Scribd Kevin Dayhoff: http://www.scribd.com/kdayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
The assemblage of this website is from multiple sources -
Peggy Bair and Lori Graham recognized at Westminster Common Council meeting
Peggy Bair (in the left picture,) and Lori Graham (in the
right picture,) were presented with a token of appreciation by Westminster Mayor
Joe Dominick at the Feb. 12, 2018 Westminster Common Council meeting, for their
years of service on the Westminster Planning Commission. Kevin Dayhoff photo
++++++++++++++++++
Peggy Bair and Lori Graham recognized at Westminster Common
Council meeting
Monday, February 12, 2018
Two longstanding Westminster Planning Commissioners were
recognized at Monday night’s meeting of the Westminster Common Council.
Mayor Joe Dominick presented each with a token of
appreciation for their years of service. In a recent surprise development,
neither were reappointed to continue serving on the board.
Bair had served since 1989 and I appointed Graham in 2004.
I wanted to go to the meeting and pay my respects to these
two great Westminster citizens who have given of their time so selflessly for
the benefit of the greater community. Both individuals took time away from
their families to contribute to Westminster and Carroll County and we owe them
a huge debt of gratitude. - Kevin Dayhoff
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle:
Carroll County Times: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?page=1&isSearch=true&target=all&spell=on&Query=Kevin%20Dayhoff#trb_search
Westminster Patch: http://patch.com/users/kevin-e-dayhoff?page=1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:
Baltimore Sun - Carroll County Times - The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art,
artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists
and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem
Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson:
“That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!”
- See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
+++++++++++++++
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
Scribd Kevin Dayhoff: http://www.scribd.com/kdayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
The assemblage of this website is from multiple sources -
Quick informal Westminster mayor and Common Council Feb. 12, 2018 meeting notes by Kevin Dayhoff
Peggy Bair (in the left picture,) and Lori Graham (in the right picture,) were presented with a token of appreciation by Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick at the Feb. 12, 2018 Westminster Common Council meeting, for their years of service on the Westminster Planning Commission. Kevin Dayhoff photo
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Mayor and Common
Council Meeting
Monday, February 12,
2018 at 7 pm
Council Chambers of
City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD
Westminster Common
Council meeting on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 1838 Emerald Hill Lane.
Quick informal Westminster mayor and Common Council Feb. 12,
2018 meeting notes by Kevin Dayhoff https://www.facebook.com/notes/kevin-earl-dayhoff/quick-informal-westminster-mayor-and-common-council-feb-12-2018-meeting-notes-by/10155345636562654/?pnref=story
I have not attended a Westminster mayor and Common Council
meeting for a while. Of course, I am always thinking of running for office
again. I really enjoyed working for the City of Westminster.
However, at this evening’s meeting, Westminster Planning
Commission members Peggy Bair and Lori Walsh Graham were being recognized. Neither
were reappointed.
Bair had served since 1989 and I appointed Graham in 2004.
I wanted to go to the meeting and pay my respects to these
two great Westminster citizens who have given of their time so selflessly for
the benefit of the greater community. Both individuals took time away from
their families to contribute to Westminster and Carroll County and we owe them
a huge debt of gratitude.
Council President Dr. Robert Wack began the meeting began at
7 p.m. with the pledge to the flag and a moment of silence.
In attendance were council members Yingling, Chiavacci,
Wack, Mayor Dominick, Becker, and Pecoraro. Finance Director Palmer was not
present. Assist. Chief Ledwell represented the police department. City
Administrator Barb Matthews, Planner Bill Mackey. Public Works Director Jeff
Glass, Housing Director Cindy Valenzisi and Shannon Visocsky.
There were about 11 citizens in attendance.
Mayor Dominick presented an award to Peggy Bair and Lori
Graham for their work on the planning commission.
There was a Window Display Presentation - Matthew Kohn of
Kohn Creative.
The City of Westminster Mayor Dominick then held two public
hearings on two ordinances:
Proposed Ordinance No. 886 - An Ordinance amending Chapter
164, “Zoning”, of the Westminster City Code, Article VIII, “B Business Zone”, §
164-41, “Uses Permitted”; Article VIII B, “D-B Downtown Business Zone”, §
164-45.8, “Uses Permitted” and § 164-45.9, “Special Exceptions”, Article IX,
“C-B Central Business Zone”, § 164-47, “Uses Permitted” And § 164-48, “Special
Exceptions”; Article VIII A, “C-C Central Commerce Zone”, § 164-45.2, “Uses
Permitted”, and § 164-45.3, “Special Exceptions”; and Article VII A, “Mixed Use
Infill Zone”, § 164-39.2, “Uses Permitted”, to permit the operation of tattoo
parlors as of right or, in some cases, by special exception. – Mr. Mackey
Proposed Ordinance No. 888 - An Ordinance amending Chapter
7, “Boards And Commissions”, Article II, “Planning and Zoning Commission”, to
provide for the appointment of an alternate member to the City’s Planning and
Zoning Commission and to make housekeeping changes to other provisions of
Chapter 7, Article II. – Mr. Mackey
Consent calendar.
A) Proposed acceptance of Deed regarding Parcels E, F, G and
H on Plat of Phase 4A Lots 101-111 Windy Hills Farms to provide for water
resource protection areas related to City’s water system – Mr. Mackey
B) Authorization to Terminate Lease with Fallfest Inc. for
the David S. Babylon Jr., Community Building
REPORT FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor’s report commented that he is still working on
formulating future plans for the city.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
No report from Councilmember Yingling.
Councilman Chiavacci reported on the latest developments
with the public safety committee.
Councilwoman Dr. Becker reported that she had met with
Matthews about the Wakefield Valley initiative.
Council President Dr. Wack commented upon aspects of the
Wakefield Valley property. He also mentioned a recent article in Carroll
magazine. Dr Wack also reported that soon, he will again testify in Congress
about legislation involving municipal fiber infrastructure.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION
No additional comments from the council members
BIDS
A) Water and Sewer Rate Study-Ms. Matthews
City Administrator Matthews reported upon a bid for a water
and sewer rate study. It was determined that the Municipal and Financial
Studies Group will be awarded the bid for approximately $39,000.
A lengthy discussion followed about the possibility of the
city pursuing not upgrading the Waste Water Treatment Plant because the cost
has escalated so greatly.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
The council adopted 886, 887 with non-substantive adjustment
to change processing to dispensary.
A) Adoption of Ordinance No. 886 - An Ordinance amending
Chapter 164, “Zoning”, of the Westminster City Code, Article VIII, “B Business
Zone”, § 164-41, “Uses Permitted”; Article VIII B, “D-B Downtown Business
Zone”, § 164-45.8, “Uses Permitted” and § 164-45.9, “Special Exceptions”,
Article IX, “C-B Central Business Zone”, § 164-47, “Uses Permitted” And §
164-48, “Special Exceptions”; Article VIII A, “C-C Central Commerce Zone”, §
164-45.2, “Uses Permitted”, and § 164-45.3, “Special Exceptions”; and Article
VII A, “Mixed Use Infill Zone”, § 164-39.2, “Uses Permitted”, to permit the
operation of tattoo parlors as of right or, in some cases, by special
exception. – Mr. Mackey
B) Adoption of Ordinance No. 887 - An Ordinance regarding
Local Zoning Map Amendment No. LMA 18-01, approving an application for the
establishment of a Medical Cannabis Overlay District upon certain property
located in the City’s P-I Planning Industrial Zone and adopting the
accompanying written decision. – Mr. Mackey
C) Adoption of Ordinance No. 888 - An Ordinance amending
Mr. Pecoraro motioned to approve Ordinance 888 to add an
alternate on the planning commission with additional amendments. A lengthy
discussion followed about various dynamics of the amendment and the workings of
the various boards and commissions in the city. It was subsequently motioned by
Pecoraro to postpone the adoption of the amendment. That motion was seconded by
Becker. The motion passed.
D) Resolution No. 18-01 – Amending the City’s Participation
in a Cigna Prescription Drug Plan for the City’s Medicare Eligible Retirees. –
Ms. Childs
Resolution 18-01 was adopted.
There was no unfinished business
12. NEW BUSINESS
A) Motion to Hold Executive Session Immediately Following
Regular Meeting
Motion to close the meeting by Pecoraro to discuss the
potential purchase of property. The motion was seconded and passed.
Dr. Glass, the director of public works reports on various
projects in the city.
Housing director Cindy Valenzisi gave a brief report…
Mr. Tim Bangerd with the Westminster Fire Dept. report: He
commented upon the recent annual banquet, Top responder Bobby Schwartzman was
the top responder for 2017. The department presented awards to Tevis,
Baugher’s, Bollinger Insurance, and Pritt’s, for their past support of the fire
company.
Bangerd provided commentary about the impact of the new
Maryland safety and sick leave, on the fire department.
Bangerd commented upon the county fire and EMS services enabling
legislation that is before the Maryland General Assembly.
Mr. Mackey with the planning department commented that the next
meeting will take place at the fire department for the discussion about the proposed
Public Hearing on ZMA 17-01 for BERAL, LLP at 625 Baltimore Blvd.
Reports by Major Ledwell about recent events in the city.
No questions for Ms. Matthews.
Citizen comments.
A citizen commented upon using natural plants to ameliorate
challenges of the costs of the Wastewater Plant.
Craig Giles commented upon a vacant home in his
neighborhood. He wants the water turned-off. The house has been vacant for 7
months. 1119 Singer Drive.
The meeting was recessed at 8:27 p.m. for the purpose of
conducting a closed meeting.
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle:
Carroll County Times: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?page=1&isSearch=true&target=all&spell=on&Query=Kevin%20Dayhoff#trb_search
Westminster Patch: http://patch.com/users/kevin-e-dayhoff?page=1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:
Baltimore Sun - Carroll County Times - The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art,
artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists
and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem
Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson:
“That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!”
- See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
+++++++++++++++Quick informal Westminster mayor and Common Council Feb. 12, 2018 meeting notes by Kevin Dayhoff
Peggy Bair (in the left picture,) and Lori Graham (in the right picture,) were presented with a token of appreciation by Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick at the Feb. 12, 2018 Westminster Common Council meeting, for their years of service on the Westminster Planning Commission. Kevin Dayhoff photo
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Mayor and Common
Council Meeting
Monday, February 12,
2018 at 7 pm
Council Chambers of
City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD
Westminster Common
Council meeting on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 1838 Emerald Hill Lane.
Quick informal Westminster mayor and Common Council Feb. 12,
2018 meeting notes by Kevin Dayhoff https://www.facebook.com/notes/kevin-earl-dayhoff/quick-informal-westminster-mayor-and-common-council-feb-12-2018-meeting-notes-by/10155345636562654/?pnref=story
I have not attended a Westminster mayor and Common Council
meeting for a while. Of course, I am always thinking of running for office
again. I really enjoyed working for the City of Westminster.
However, at this evening’s meeting, Westminster Planning
Commission members Peggy Bair and Lori Walsh Graham were being recognized. Neither
were reappointed.
Bair had served since 1989 and I appointed Graham in 2004.
I wanted to go to the meeting and pay my respects to these
two great Westminster citizens who have given of their time so selflessly for
the benefit of the greater community. Both individuals took time away from
their families to contribute to Westminster and Carroll County and we owe them
a huge debt of gratitude.
Council President Dr. Robert Wack began the meeting began at
7 p.m. with the pledge to the flag and a moment of silence.
In attendance were council members Yingling, Chiavacci,
Wack, Mayor Dominick, Becker, and Pecoraro. Finance Director Palmer was not
present. Assist. Chief Ledwell represented the police department. City
Administrator Barb Matthews, Planner Bill Mackey. Public Works Director Jeff
Glass, Housing Director Cindy Valenzisi and Shannon Visocsky.
There were about 11 citizens in attendance.
Mayor Dominick presented an award to Peggy Bair and Lori
Graham for their work on the planning commission.
There was a Window Display Presentation - Matthew Kohn of
Kohn Creative.
The City of Westminster Mayor Dominick then held two public
hearings on two ordinances:
Proposed Ordinance No. 886 - An Ordinance amending Chapter
164, “Zoning”, of the Westminster City Code, Article VIII, “B Business Zone”, §
164-41, “Uses Permitted”; Article VIII B, “D-B Downtown Business Zone”, §
164-45.8, “Uses Permitted” and § 164-45.9, “Special Exceptions”, Article IX,
“C-B Central Business Zone”, § 164-47, “Uses Permitted” And § 164-48, “Special
Exceptions”; Article VIII A, “C-C Central Commerce Zone”, § 164-45.2, “Uses
Permitted”, and § 164-45.3, “Special Exceptions”; and Article VII A, “Mixed Use
Infill Zone”, § 164-39.2, “Uses Permitted”, to permit the operation of tattoo
parlors as of right or, in some cases, by special exception. – Mr. Mackey
Proposed Ordinance No. 888 - An Ordinance amending Chapter
7, “Boards And Commissions”, Article II, “Planning and Zoning Commission”, to
provide for the appointment of an alternate member to the City’s Planning and
Zoning Commission and to make housekeeping changes to other provisions of
Chapter 7, Article II. – Mr. Mackey
Consent calendar.
A) Proposed acceptance of Deed regarding Parcels E, F, G and
H on Plat of Phase 4A Lots 101-111 Windy Hills Farms to provide for water
resource protection areas related to City’s water system – Mr. Mackey
B) Authorization to Terminate Lease with Fallfest Inc. for
the David S. Babylon Jr., Community Building
REPORT FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor’s report commented that he is still working on
formulating future plans for the city.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
No report from Councilmember Yingling.
Councilman Chiavacci reported on the latest developments
with the public safety committee.
Councilwoman Dr. Becker reported that she had met with
Matthews about the Wakefield Valley initiative.
Council President Dr. Wack commented upon aspects of the
Wakefield Valley property. He also mentioned a recent article in Carroll
magazine. Dr Wack also reported that soon, he will again testify in Congress
about legislation involving municipal fiber infrastructure.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION
No additional comments from the council members
BIDS
A) Water and Sewer Rate Study-Ms. Matthews
City Administrator Matthews reported upon a bid for a water
and sewer rate study. It was determined that the Municipal and Financial
Studies Group will be awarded the bid for approximately $39,000.
A lengthy discussion followed about the possibility of the
city pursuing not upgrading the Waste Water Treatment Plant because the cost
has escalated so greatly.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
The council adopted 886, 887 with non-substantive adjustment
to change processing to dispensary.
A) Adoption of Ordinance No. 886 - An Ordinance amending
Chapter 164, “Zoning”, of the Westminster City Code, Article VIII, “B Business
Zone”, § 164-41, “Uses Permitted”; Article VIII B, “D-B Downtown Business
Zone”, § 164-45.8, “Uses Permitted” and § 164-45.9, “Special Exceptions”,
Article IX, “C-B Central Business Zone”, § 164-47, “Uses Permitted” And §
164-48, “Special Exceptions”; Article VIII A, “C-C Central Commerce Zone”, §
164-45.2, “Uses Permitted”, and § 164-45.3, “Special Exceptions”; and Article
VII A, “Mixed Use Infill Zone”, § 164-39.2, “Uses Permitted”, to permit the
operation of tattoo parlors as of right or, in some cases, by special
exception. – Mr. Mackey
B) Adoption of Ordinance No. 887 - An Ordinance regarding
Local Zoning Map Amendment No. LMA 18-01, approving an application for the
establishment of a Medical Cannabis Overlay District upon certain property
located in the City’s P-I Planning Industrial Zone and adopting the
accompanying written decision. – Mr. Mackey
C) Adoption of Ordinance No. 888 - An Ordinance amending
Mr. Pecoraro motioned to approve Ordinance 888 to add an
alternate on the planning commission with additional amendments. A lengthy
discussion followed about various dynamics of the amendment and the workings of
the various boards and commissions in the city. It was subsequently motioned by
Pecoraro to postpone the adoption of the amendment. That motion was seconded by
Becker. The motion passed.
D) Resolution No. 18-01 – Amending the City’s Participation
in a Cigna Prescription Drug Plan for the City’s Medicare Eligible Retirees. –
Ms. Childs
Resolution 18-01 was adopted.
There was no unfinished business
12. NEW BUSINESS
A) Motion to Hold Executive Session Immediately Following
Regular Meeting
Motion to close the meeting by Pecoraro to discuss the
potential purchase of property. The motion was seconded and passed.
Dr. Glass, the director of public works reports on various
projects in the city.
Housing director Cindy Valenzisi gave a brief report…
Mr. Tim Bangerd with the Westminster Fire Dept. report: He
commented upon the recent annual banquet, Top responder Bobby Schwartzman was
the top responder for 2017. The department presented awards to Tevis,
Baugher’s, Bollinger Insurance, and Pritt’s, for their past support of the fire
company.
Bangerd provided commentary about the impact of the new
Maryland safety and sick leave, on the fire department.
Bangerd commented upon the county fire and EMS services enabling
legislation that is before the Maryland General Assembly.
Mr. Mackey with the planning department commented that the next
meeting will take place at the fire department for the discussion about the proposed
Public Hearing on ZMA 17-01 for BERAL, LLP at 625 Baltimore Blvd.
Reports by Major Ledwell about recent events in the city.
No questions for Ms. Matthews.
Citizen comments.
A citizen commented upon using natural plants to ameliorate
challenges of the costs of the Wastewater Plant.
Craig Giles commented upon a vacant home in his
neighborhood. He wants the water turned-off. The house has been vacant for 7
months. 1119 Singer Drive.
The meeting was recessed at 8:27 p.m. for the purpose of
conducting a closed meeting.
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle:
Carroll County Times: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?page=1&isSearch=true&target=all&spell=on&Query=Kevin%20Dayhoff#trb_search
Westminster Patch: http://patch.com/users/kevin-e-dayhoff?page=1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:
Baltimore Sun - Carroll County Times - The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Feb. 14, 2018 Carroll County BoEd meeting will discuss flag issue
President Jean Lewis has asked that the membership be made aware
of an upcoming Carroll County Board of Education meeting in which the display
of the Confederate flag in public schools, will be discussed.
At the Wed., Feb. 14, 2018 board meeting the “Legal opinion
on restricting school dress” is agenda item number 7. Find a copy of the agenda
attached.
According to 1st Vice President Dr. Pam Zappardino, “The
Carroll County Board of Education will again take up the issue of Confederate
flag clothing and other articles in the schools at its meeting on Wednesday,
February 14 at 5pm in the Board Room at the Public Schools Central Office
Building at 125 Court Street Westminster.
“The legal report should be completed. Please be there to
support the removal of these symbols and to let Supt. Steve Guthrie and the
Board know they have your support in doing so. We need folks to turn out!”
According to a recent release by the Carroll County Board of
Education:
Board of Education Meeting – Wednesday, February 14
The Board of Education of Carroll County will hold its
regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. in the
Charles I. Ecker Boardroom at the Board of Education offices, located at 125 North
Court Street, Westminster. The public is encouraged to attend. There will be
time for citizen participation at this meeting.
Citizen participation will be held following administrative
items and presentations. Citizens who wish to address the Board during Citizen
Participation are encouraged to check the agenda prior to the meeting to
determine what time the public comment portion of the meeting will begin.
The agenda
and back-up materials for the meeting can be found by going to the school
system’s website at www.carrollk12.org
and clicking on Agendas and Documents under Board of Education.
The meeting will be streamed live on the Carroll County
Public Schools website at www.carrollk12.org.
Click on CETV under News and Media at the bottom of the home page or go directly
to:
The Board meeting also will be broadcast live on Channel 21,
with rebroadcasts on Thursday, February 15, at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 17,
at 9:00 a.m.; Sunday, February 18, at 8:00 p.m.; and Thursday, February 18, at
8:00 p.m.
Any questions, please contact President Jean at jjlewis2@comcast.net
Dr. Pam Zappardino may be reached at pzappar@aol.com
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle:
Carroll County Times: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?page=1&isSearch=true&target=all&spell=on&Query=Kevin%20Dayhoff#trb_search
Westminster Patch: http://patch.com/users/kevin-e-dayhoff?page=1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:
Baltimore Sun - Carroll County Times - The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art,
artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists
and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem
Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson:
“That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!”
- See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
+++++++++++++++
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)