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Archived Resolutions for 2005

CR1-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Martha Ann Clark to the Economic Development Authority.
Final Action: Passed 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR2-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John R. Horan to the Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board.
Final Action: Passed 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR3-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Matthew Plantz to the Commission on Disability Issues.
Final Action: Passed 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR4-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Robert Hofstetter to the Plumbing Advisory Board.
Final Action: Passed 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR5-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Miji Kim to the Personnel Board.
Final Action: Passed 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR6-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving certain transfers between capital projects in the Board of Education capital budget, including the transfer of $5,388,000 to capital project E-0980 (Systemic Renovations) and $1,569,000 to capital project E-0978 (Cedar Lane School Add’n/Renovation).
Final Action: Passed 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR7-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of Title 4, Subtitle 1 of the Howard County Code in order to enter into a contract with Edy’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. for the construction of road improvements to a portion of U.S. Route 1 and Whiskey Bottom Road and for the completion of certain improvements to the water and sewerage system and authorizing certain cost sharing.
Amendment 1; Amendment 2
Final Action: Passed with two amendments 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR8-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving an amendment to the Howard County Master Plan for Water and Sewerage, consisting of text, tables, and maps incorporating various revisions, including:

Revision of the priority designations assigned in the Master Plan to certain private development projects; and
Update of the water and sewer facilities maps to reflect changes in the Metropolitan District.

Amendment 1
Final Action: Passed with one amendment 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR9-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of Title 4, Subtitle 1 of the Howard County Code in order to enter into an amended and restated license agreement with Howard County Youth Programs, Inc. for the use of certain County-owned property known as the Kiwanis-Wallis Park; and generally relating to the use of Kiwanis-Wallis Park by Howard County Youth Programs, Inc.
Final Action: Passed 4-1 with one amendment 2/5/2005
Votes: Guzzone, yea; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea; and Ulman, nay

CR10-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between Howard County Housing Commission and Howard County, Maryland for 50 lots located in New Colony Village in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland.
Amendment 1
Final Action: Passed with one amendment 02/08/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR12-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael A. Higgins to the Public Works Board.
Final Action: Passed 03/07/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR13-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Margaret Hoffman, R.N. to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action: Passed 03/07/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR14-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Patricia Davis to the Human Rights Commission.
Final Action: Passed 03/07/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR15-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving a schedule of fees that a tow operator may charge for accident towing. Amendment 1
Final Action: Passed as amended 03/07/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR16-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving an application by Robert and Doris Bell to sell an agricultural land preservation easement on their property, located at 14610 Frederick Road in Cooksville, Howard County, Maryland, and consisting of approximately 18.56 acres, to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.
Final Action: Passed 03/07/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR17-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving an application by Barbara Spence and Joyce Kroeller to sell an agricultural land preservation easement on their property, located at 2825 Florence Road in Woodbine, Howard County, Maryland, and consisting of approximately 14.36 acres, to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.
Final Action: Passed 03/07/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR20-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ruth Zlotowitz to the Commission for Women.
Final Action: Passed 04/04/2005
Votes: 4-0 Unanimous

CR21-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Sylvia Bloch to the Animal Matters Hearing Board.
Final Action: Passed 04/04/2005
Votes: 4-0 Unanimous

CR22-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Debra A. Carr to the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Advisory Board.
Final Action: Passed 04/04/2005
Votes: 4-0 Unanimous

CR23-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Bonnie L. Goldschmidt to the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Advisory Board.
Final Action: Passed 04/04/2005
Votes: 4-0 Unanimous

CR24-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Debra R. Lange to the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Advisory Board.
Final Action: Passed 04/04/2005
Votes: 4-0 Unanimous

CR25-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of David W. McIlvaine to the Advisory Board on Consumer Affairs.
Final Action: Passed 04/04/2005
Votes: 4-0 Unanimous

CR26-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Martin M. Slutsky to the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Advisory Board.
Final Action: Passed 04/04/2005
Votes: 4-0 Unanimous

CR42-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Salman Hussain to the Human Rights Commission.
Final Action: Passed 7/28/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR43-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Shirley Matlock to the State Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board and to the Howard County Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR44-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ted L. Meyerson to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR45-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Harry A. Oken, M.D., to the Board of Health.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR46-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Luis Valdivieso to the Human Rights Commission.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR47-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Carol Filipczak to the Public Transportation Board.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR48-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Beryl Gantt to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR49-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of David Grabowski to the Recreation & Parks Board.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR50-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Margaret Hoffman, R.N. to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR51-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of John J. Knox to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR52-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Marilyn A. Maitland to the Board of Health.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR53-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Robert M. Reed to the Board of Electrical Examiners.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR54-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Alexander F. Ross, Sc.D., to the Board of Health.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR55-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving a list of Howard County residents to be sent to the Governor, in accordance with State law, so that the Governor may choose one of the residents from the list to fill a vacancy on the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board..
Final Action: Passed 7/5/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR56-2005
Introduced by: Chairman
RESOLUTION appointing the members of the Compensation Review Commission; providing that the Commission shall by resolution to be adopted no later than December 15,2005 set the compensation and allowances of the County Council to be elected in November 2006; providing that the Commission shall also make a recommendation concerning compensation and allowances of the County Executive to be elected in November 2006; and providing that the commission shall terminate on April 30, 2006.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, absent; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR60-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2006 budget for the Howard Community College and indicating appropriations for major functional categories.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR61-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2006 budget for the Department of Libraries, indicating appropriations for object classes.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR62-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION setting forth the Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget for the Howard County Board of Education.
Final Action: Passed w/one amendment 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR63-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules for charges pertaining to the Metropolitan District and to water and sewer service.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR64-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees for the functions regulated by the Department of Public Works.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR65-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees for functions regulated by the Howard County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR66-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees and charges for functions regulated by the Department of Planning and Zoning.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR67-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for functions regulated by the Department of Finance, including a schedule of fees for parking meter rates.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR68-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving fee schedules for:

Applying for approval of an industrial development revenue bond or MIDFA bond or loan;
Solicitor and Peddler Identification Card;
Charge on telephone bills for support of the 911 system;
Weekend Prisoners - Room and board;
Prisoner - Health care provider fee;
Participation in work release program;
Marriage license fee charge for funding of domestic violence programs;
Annual registration of trespass towing companies;
Fee and specifications for transcripts of administrative proceedings; and
Failure to pay fine for false alarms or failure to register alarm systems.

Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR69-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fines and fees for violations of and administrative costs related to enforcement of Howard County’s parking laws, including administrative handling fees for parking citations and citations under the automated red light enforcement program.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR70-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION levying a tax on certain admissions and amusements, establishing classes of admissions and amusements, setting tax rates on different classes, and providing for certain exemptions from the tax.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR71-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION imposing a recordation tax on instruments of writing that convey title to or create or give notice of a security interest in real property, or that create or give notice of a security interest in personal property, and that are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR72-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting the schedule of rates for the Building Excise Tax.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR73-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION levying Fire and Rescue tax rates beginning July 1, 2005.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR74-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION levying a property tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2006; setting the tax rates for property; and providing for the collection of the property tax.
Final Action: Passed 5/25/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR76-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joslyn R. Wolfe to the Commission for Women.
Final Action: Passed 7/5/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR77-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Nancy M. Rhead to the Housing and Community Development Board.
Final Action: Passed 7/5/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR80-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving a public interest use for a telecommunications antenna and associated ground equipment on land owned by G. Laurence Moore Family, LLLP; finding that the proposed use is in the public interest; approving an amendment to certain deeds of easement to release the land used for the telecommunications antenna and accessory ground equipment for a public purpose; and providing that the release is contingent on a certain payment to the County.
Final Action: Passed 7/5/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR81-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION finding that it is in the public interest to release a 0.439 acre portion of an agricultural land preservation easement held by Howard County, Maryland on real property owned by Tom and Mary Scrivener as part of the subdivision process to accommodate a right-of-way on Manor Lane; finding that the proposed use is in the public interest; authorizing an amendment to certain deeds of easement between the owner and Howard County in connection with the proposed use; and providing that the release is contingent on a certain payment to the County
Final Action: Failed 7/5/2005
Votes: 4-1 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yay; Rakes, yea and Ulman, nay)

CR82-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION finding that it is in the public interest to release a 0.2792 acre portion of an agricultural land preservation easement held by Howard County, Maryland on real property owned by Chuck and Denise Sharp as part of the subdivision process to accommodate a right-of-way at Penn Shop Road; finding that the proposed use is in the public interest; authorizing an amendment to certain deeds of easement between the owner and Howard County in connection with the proposed use; and providing that the release is contingent on a certain payment to the County.
Final Action: Failed 7/5/2005
Votes: 4-1 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yay; Rakes, yea and Ulman, nay)

CR83-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION declaring that 20 acres of land located on Carrs Mills Road and owned by Howard County, Maryland is no longer needed by the County for a public purpose; authorizing the County Executive to transfer the property to the Board of Education of Howard County for the construction of an elementary school; placing certain conditions on the transfer of the property to the Board; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the County Code in connection with the property’s conveyance; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to terminate the County’s interest in the property if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Final Action: Passed 7/5/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR84-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT approving, in accordance with Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code, the lease of certain real property located at West Friendship Park owned by Howard County and authorizing the County to enter into a five year lease, with four options to renew the term for five additional years each, with the Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club, Inc.
Final Action: Passed 7/5/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR85-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION making a technical correction to the Fiscal Year 2006 budget for the Department of Libraries
Final Action: Passed 7/5/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR86-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on July 28, 2005.
Final Action: Passed 6/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR87-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rushi Talati to the Human Rights Commission.
Final Action: Passed 7/5/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR88-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mitchell Smith, Jr. to the Public Works Board.
Final Action: Passed 9/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR89-2005
Introduced by Christopher J. Merdon, Charles C. Feaga, Guy Guzzone, David A. Rakes, and Ken Ulman
A RESOLUTION recommending to the Governor of Maryland that Janet Siddiqui be appointed to the Patuxent River Commission.
Final Action: Passed 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR90-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Charles J. Broida to the Board of Library Trustees.
Final Action: Passed 9/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR91-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Michael C.A. McPherson to the Board of Social Services.
Final Action: Passed 9/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR92-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving an amendment to the Howard County Master Plan for Water and Sewerage, consisting of text, tables, and maps incorporating various revisions, including:

Revision of the priority designations assigned in the Master Plan to certain private development projects;
Update of the water and sewer facilities maps to reflect changes in the Metropolitan District; and
Revision of the inventory of wastewater treatment facilities to include facilities located at Bushy Park Elementary, Glenwood Middle, and Glenwood Park Elementary School.

Final Action: Passed 7/28/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR93-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of Title 4, Subtitle 1 of the Howard County Code in order to enter into a contract with TC MidAtlantic Development, Inc. for the construction of an extension of Dorsey Run Road, to extend the related water and sewer lines and authorizing certain cost sharing.
Final Action: Passed 7/28/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR94-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code declaring that a sewer easement and a water and utility easement conveyed to Howard County, Maryland are no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to terminate the easement interests, vesting title to the fee simple owner, the First Baptist Church of Guilford; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to terminate the easements if he finds that they may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration
Final Action: Passed 7/28/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR95-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; declaring that certain property owned by Howard County, Maryland and being a portion of the existing Rights of Way of Maryland Route 99-Rogers Avenue and Orchard Avenue consisting of approximately 1.38 acres more or less, adjacent to 8880 Rogers Avenue, Tax Map 17, Parcel 630, is no longer needed by the County for a public purpose; authorizing the County Executive to convey the Property after the Property is subdivided from the rights of way to be retained by the County, by formal, written contract to the highest responsible bidder at a price which is equal to or in excess of the value of the Property established by an independent appraisal prepared for and at the expense of the bidder, in accordance with the requirements of Section 4.201 of the County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to terminate the County’s interest in all or any portion of the Property if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Final Action: Passed 7/28/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR96-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to the Howard County Cable Televisions Systems Franchise Act, granting an application for a cable television franchise received from Verizon Maryland, Inc.
Final Action: Passed 7/28/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR97-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving a schedule of rates to be charged by taxicabs; adding certain reinspection fees for rental housing; and generally relating to fees for functions regulated by the Howard County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits.
Final Action: Passed as amended 7/28/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR100-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION endorsing the provision of financing by the State Department of Business and Economic Development for three economic development projects in Howard County and certifying that each project is consistent with the County’s plan for economic development.
Final Action: Passed 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR101-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Nathan Bergstein to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action: Passed 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR102-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Christopher Clarkin to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR103-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joseph R. Hauser to the Historic District Commission.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR104-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Norma B. Hishmeh to the Advisory Board on Consumer Affairs.
Final Action: Passed 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR105-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael C. A. McPherson to the Cable Advisory Committee.
Final Action: Passed 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR106-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lindsay A. Stielper to the Howard County Local Children’s Board.
Final Action: Passed 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR107-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael D. Walczak to the Historic District Commission.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

ENRCR108-2005
Introduced by: Christopher Merdon
A RESOLUTION declaring that the County Council supports the concept of local control over certain aspects of cable television providers; and generally relating to telecommunications.
Final Action: Passed as amended 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR109-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of Title 4, Subtitle 1 of the Howard County Code in order to enter into a contract with Glen Mar United Methodist Church for the construction of a portion of New Cut Road and the relocation of 500 feet of New Cut Road and authorizing certain cost sharing.
Final Action: Passed as amended 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR110-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code declaring that a sewer and utility easement conveyed to Howard County, Maryland is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to terminate the easement interest, vesting title to the fee simple owner, RRIG Corporation; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to terminate the easement if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Final Action: Passed 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR111-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code declaring that a portion of a water and utility easement conveyed to Howard County, Maryland is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to terminate the easement interest, vesting title to the fee simple owner, Cascade Montpelier, LLC; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to terminate the easement interest if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Final Action: Passed 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR112-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to the Howard County Cable Television Systems Franchise Act, extending the time to enter into a franchise agreement with Verizon Maryland, Inc.
Final Action: Passed as amended 10/6/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR114-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Timothy Cugle to the Fire and Rescue Services Board.
Final Action: Passed 12/05/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR115-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Edwin B. McKee to the Fire and Rescue Services Board.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR116-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sabina Taj to the Commission for Women.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR117-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sharonlee Vogel to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR118-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Paul R. Willging, Ph.D. to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR119-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION reappointing Albert J. Hayes to the Board of Appeals of Howard County, Maryland, to fill a term ending on December 31, 2010.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR120-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Lynn S. Benton to the Public Ethics Commission.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR121-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Edward Plitt, III to the Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR122-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting the Howard County Human Services Master Plan.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR123-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Howard County Charter by amending Section 212 “County Auditor” to extend the deadline for submission of the financial audit to November 30; and submitting this amendment to the voters of Howard County for their adoption or rejection in accordance with Article X of the Howard County Charter and Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution.
Final Action: Passed 12/05/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR124-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Howard County Charter by repealing Sections 615A “Budget Stabilization” and 615B “Restrictions on use of surplus revenues”; adding new Section 615A “Budget Stabilization”; establishing certain requirements and procedures governing budget stabilization in order to maintain a consistent level of service if there is an unexpected shortfall of revenues; requiring certain appropriations to the budget stabilization account under certain circumstances; providing that funds appropriated to the budget stabilization account may be used only for certain purposes; providing certain procedures to transfer funds; placing certain conditions and restrictions on the use of excess surplus revenue; and submitting this amendment to the voters of Howard County for their adoption or rejection in accordance with Article X of the Howard County Charter and Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution.
Final Action: Failed 12/05/2005
Votes: 1-4 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, nay; Merdon, nay; Rakes, nay and Ulman, nay)

CR125-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Howard County Charter by amending Section 614 “Enterprise Accounting” to delete an obsolete reference to enterprise accounting principles; amending Section 616 “Borrowing limitations” by expressing a limitation on the aggregate amount of outstanding indebtedness as a percent of the full cash value of the assessable base in accordance with State law; amending Section 617 “Form and terms of bonds” by repealing a requirement of biennial principal payments on bonds, eliminating obsolete requirements of the form of bonds, and eliminating an obsolete reference to the Metropolitan District Commission; and submitting this amendment to the voters of Howard County for their adoption or rejection in accordance with Article X of the Howard County Charter and Article XIA of the Maryland Constitution.
Final Action: Passed 12/05/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR126-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION proposing to amend the Howard County Charter by adding Section 705A “Personnel Hearing Examiner” to Article VII “Merit System” to authorize the appointment of hearing examiners to conduct hearings and make decisions in matters within the jurisdiction of the Personnel Board; establishing certain qualifications for hearing examiners; requiring the Council to establish the duties, powers, authority and jurisdiction of hearing examiners; providing that decisions made by hearing examiners may be appealed to the Personnel Board; providing that hearing examiners may be removed under certain conditions; and submitting this amendment to the voters of Howard County for their adoption or rejection in accordance with Article X of the Howard County Charter and Article XI-A of the Maryland Constitution.
Final Action: Failed 12/05/2005
Votes: 1-4 (Guzzone, yea; Feaga, nay; Merdon, nay; Rakes, nay and Ulman, nay)

CR127-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adding Patuxent Conservation Corps., Inc. to the list of land conservation organizations that may hold a preservation easement on a preservation parcel created pursuant to Section 104 and Section 105 of the Howard County Zoning Regulations.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

ENRCR128-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION declaring that certain real property owned by Howard County, Maryland consisting of 28 townhouses located on Earl Levy Court, Kings Grant Road, and Squires Court are no longer needed for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to convey the property to the Howard County Housing Commission for a total purchase price of $1,800,000 for use as moderate income housing; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to convey the property if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Final Action: Passed as amended 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

ENRCR129-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a First Amendment to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between Orchard Club Limited Partnership and Howard County, Maryland for a multi-family rental housing project known as Orchard Club Apartments.
Final Action: Passed as amended 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR130-2005
Introduced by: Guy Guzzone and Ken Ulman
A RESOLUTION declaring that the County Council wishes to limit the exercise of the power of eminent domain so that the power is used only for public purposes and not for private economic development and requesting the General Assembly of Maryland to limit the power of the State in its exercise of eminent domain.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR131-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of William A. Ross, Sr. to the Housing Commission.
Final Action: Passed 12/05/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR132-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Courtney Workman to the Commission for Women .
Final Action: Passed 12/05/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR133-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Walt L. Clark to the Pension Oversight Commission.
Final Action: Passed 12/05/2005
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR134-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting the 2005 Land Preservation, Recreation and Parks Plan.
Final Action: Passed as amended 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

CR135-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 5-301 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, approving the Howard County Board of Education’s Capital Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2007 and Capital Improvement Program Request for Fiscal Years 2008-2012 for the purpose of submission to the Interagency Committee on School Construction.
Final Action: Passed 12/05/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR136-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving a public interest use for a telecommunications antenna and associated ground equipment on land owned by Truman and Lavinia Kelley; finding that the proposed use is in the public interest; authorizing an amendment to the deed of easement to release the land used for the proposed telecommunications antenna and accessory ground equipment for a public purpose; and providing that the release is contingent on a certain payment to the County.
Final Action: Withdrawn 5-0 12/05/2005
Votes: Unanimous

CR137-2005
Introduced by: Chairman
RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on January 10, 2006.
Final Action: Passed 11/7/2005
Votes: 4-0 (Guzzone, absent; Feaga, yea; Merdon, yea; Rakes, yea and Ulman, yea)

CR138-2005
Introduced by: The Chairman at the request of Manor Lane Golf, LLC Executive
A RESOLUTION to close all of Winter Thicket Road, as shown in Exhibits A and B, in accordance with Section 18.204 of the Howard County Code.
Final Action: Failed 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

CR139-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION endorsing the Howard County Economic Development Authority’s application to the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development for grant money to fund the completion of the Authority’s economic development plan.
Final Action: Passed 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

CR140-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Shaun M. Eddy to the Housing and Community Development Board.
Final Action: Passed 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

CR141-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Vicki D. Leonard to the Commission for Women.
Final Action: Passed 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

CR142-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Ruth Zlotowitz to the Commission for Women.
Final Action: Passed 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR143-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to the Howard County Cable Televisions Systems Franchise Act, granting a cable television franchise to Verizon Maryland, Inc. under certain terms and conditions.
Final Action: Passed as amended 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR144-2005
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.118 of the Howard County Code declaring that certain surplus equipment is no longer needed for use by the County and authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to dispose of the surplus equipment by donating it to the West Friendship Volunteer ~~Fire Department, Inc.~~ Firemen’s Association Incorporated.
Final Action: Passed as amended 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR145-2005
Introduced by: The Chairman at the request of the County Executive At the request of Central Scholarship Bureau
A RESOLUTION approving a project by Central Scholarship Bureau to provide interest-free loans and grants to students residing in Howard County’s Priority Funding Area and stating a certain maximum amount in accordance with State law.
Final Action: Passed as amended 1/3/2006
Votes: Unanimous

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