Frederick County, Maryland
County Council Meeting – Legislative Day
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 – 4:30 p.m.
First Floor Hearing Room – Winchester Hall
12 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comments (Three-Minute Presentation)
It is the policy of the County Council to permit public comments and/or requests at this time with
comments being limited three minutes per person. Personnel matters are confidential and cannot
be received through this kind of forum.
IV. Council President’s Report
V. Council Member Comments
VI. Consent Agenda:
The Council will not discuss the agenda items and will vote on the Consent Agenda in the form of one motion.
However, before making a motion, any of the Council Members may request the removal of an item from the
Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
a. Board of Education School Construction Fund Amendment #15-12 and Associated County Budget
Transfer #BT-15-163 – Mike Gastley, Budget Office
b. County Budget Transfers – Mike Gastley, Budget Office
#BT-15-152 – Sheriff’s Office
#BT-15-158 – Circuit Court
#BT-15-162 – Parks and Recreation Division
#BT-15-164 – Office of Project Management, Public Works Division – Independent Hose
Company Renovation
#BT-15-175 – Department of Aging, Citizens Services Division
(Council Decision)
VII. Business Items:
a. Approval of Minutes – March 17, 2015
(Council Decision)
b. Confirmation of County Executive Appointments to Frederick County Boards and Commissions – Joyce
Grossnickle, Administrative Officer
(Council Decision)
c. Introduction of Bill to Amend the Frederick County Personnel Rules – Council President Bud Otis (On
behalf of the County Executive)
Revised – 4/2/15
April 7, 2015
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d. Introduction of Bill to Revise Certain Frederick County Electric Lighting Tax Districts – Mike Gastley,
Budget Office
e. Introduction of Resolution Establishing the Constant Yield Tax Rate – Diane Fox, Finance Division
(Council Decision)
f. Discussion of a Joint Meeting Between the Frederick County Council and The City of Frederick Board of
Aldermen – Council President Bud Otis and President Pro Tem Kelly Russell, Board of Aldermen for The
City of Frederick
(Council Decision)
This agenda item has been removed from the agenda and rescheduled for April 21, 2015:
Discussion of How to Proceed on the Monrovia Town Center Remand from the Circuit Court –
Council President Bud Otis
VIII. Public Hearing:
a. To Consider Designation of ‘Trout Run (Richey Lodge)’ located at 12929 Catoctin Hollow Road, as a
Listed Site on the Frederick County Register of Historic Places – Denis Superczynski, Community
Development Division
Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes for individual speakers.
The Council may take action following the public hearing.
IX. Public Comment (Three-Minute Presentation)
It is the policy of the County Council to permit public comments and/or requests at this time with
comments being limited three minutes per person. Personnel matters are confidential and cannot
be received through this kind of forum.
X. Council Member Comments
XI.
Next meeting dates: Monday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Oakdale High School and Tuesday, April 21, at 4:30
p.m. at Winchester Hall
XII. Closed Session:
Maryland Annotated Code General Provisions Article §3-305(b) (7) To consult with counsel to obtain
legal advice on a legal matter (1) To discuss: (i) The appointment, employment, assignment, promotion,
discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees,
employees, or officials over whom it has jurisdiction; or (ii) Any other personnel matter that affects one
or more specific individuals; and (7) To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter.
Topic: Interview County Executive Appointee under Charter Sections 410 and 412(a).
Topic: To discuss the meaning and impact of a recent court decision.
XIII. Adjourn
The County Council’s meeting will be broadcast live on Frederick County Government cable channel 19 or may be viewed on webcasting
(
www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/media). The meeting will be rebroadcast on channel 19 and citizens are encouraged to check the county’s website
(
www.FrederickCountyMD.gov) for the dates and times.
Frederick County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the
provision of services.
The County's Ethics Ordinance (Section 1.7-1.8 of the Code) requires the registration of individuals and entities that qualify
as lobbyists. If you will be testifying before the County Council, the Ordinance may require that you register as a lobbyist.
If you have a question as to the applicability of this Ordinance, please contact the County Attorney's Office at (301) 600-
1030.
