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Archived Resolutions for 2007

CR1-2007
Introduced by: The Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Serena Mann as Cable Administrator.
Final Action: Passed 2/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR2-2007
Introduced by: The Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of James A. McQuarrie to the Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board.
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR3-2007
Introduced by: The 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 consisting of 0.18 acres owned by Howard County, Maryland and located across property known as Parcel 821 on Tax Map 24 in the Second Election District of 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, Williamsburg Group, L.L.C.; 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 2/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR4-2007
Introduced by: The Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 16.301 of the Howard County Code granting a variance from the structure and use setback requirements at the new elementary school to be located on Montgomery Road in Ellicott City.
Final Action: Passed as amended 2/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR5-2007
Introduced by The Chairman
RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on February 27, 2007.
Final Action: Withdrawn 2/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR6-2007
Introduced by The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION appointing Kevin Doyle to the Board of Appeals of Howard County, Maryland, to fill a term ending on December 31, 2009.
Final Action: Passed 2/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR7-2007
Introduced by The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION appointing James D. Walsh to the Board of Appeals of Howard County, Maryland, to fill a term ending on December 31, 2011.
Final Action: Passed 2/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR8-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopted pursuant to the Maryland Economic Development Revenue Bond Act providing for the issuance and sale by Howard County, Maryland, as its limited obligations and not upon its faith and credit or pledge of its taxing power, of up to $44,000,000 of its bonds and the loan of the proceeds thereof to Columbia Vantage House Corporation to be used to (1) finance (a) the costs of the renovation of a multi-building continuing care retirement community located in Columbia, Maryland and (b) costs of issuance, reserves, capitalized interest and other related costs; and (2) refund the outstanding Howard County, Maryland Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Vantage House Facility) Series 2002A and B; reserving certain rights; providing for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes for such purposes; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for or approve certain matters, details, forms, documents or procedures; and specifying and describing various matters in connection therewith.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR9-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Paul K. Casey to the Housing and Community Development Board.
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR10-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Theresa E. Long to the Pension Oversight Commission.
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR11-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Janet Siddiqui, M.D. to the Howard County Board of Education.
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR12-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION declaring that it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Howard County to reject the offer of dedication of Hill Street (thirty (30) feet in width) abutting lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 (along Hill Street only) in block 4 as shown on the subdivision plat entitled “Property of North Laurel Park Company” recorded among the land records of Howard County, Maryland at liber 61, folio 470 in 1894; declaring, pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code, that certain real property consisting of 10 feet abutting lots 20, 21, and 22 in block 6 as shown on the subdivision plat entitled “Property of North Laurel Park Company” is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to terminate the property interest, vesting fee simple title to the Howard County Housing Commission; 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 property interest if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR13-2007
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 real property located at 3726 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland containing .058 acres and owned by Howard County is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to enter into a long-term Lease Agreement with Historic Ellicott City, Inc.; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to lease the property if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR14-2007
Introduced by the Chairman
RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on March 29, 2007.
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR15-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive and
Co-sponsored by: Calvin Ball, Councilperson; Mary Kay Sigaty, Councilperson; Jennifer Terrasa, Councilperson; and Courtney Watson, Councilperson

A RESOLUTION confirming the nomination of Peter Beilenson, M.D., M.P.H., to be the Health Officer for Howard County; and requiring the nomination to be forwarded to the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for the appointment of Peter Beilenson, M.D., M.P.H., as the Health Officer for Howard County.
Final Action: Passed 3/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR23-2007 - Withdrawn before introduction 3/5/2007

CR16-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopted pursuant to the Maryland Economic Development Revenue Bond Act providing for the issuance and sale by Howard County, Maryland, as its limited obligations and not upon its faith and credit or pledge of its taxing power, of up to $11,000,000 of its bonds and the loan of the proceeds thereof to The Traditional Acupuncture Institute, Inc. (d/b/a Tai Sophia Institute) to be used to finance and refinance (a) the costs of the acquisition and renovation of certain land and improvements located in Laurel, Maryland and (b) costs of issuance, reserves, capitalized interest and other related costs; reserving certain rights; providing for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes for such purposes; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for or approve certain matters, details, forms, documents or procedures; and specifying and describing various matters in connection therewith.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 4/4/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR17-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ramsey Alexander, Jr. to the Planning Board.
Final Action: Passed 4/4/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR18-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Buddy Mays to the Pension Oversight Commission.
Final Action: Passed 4/4/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR19-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Margaret Ann Nolan as County Solicitor.
Final Action: Passed 4/4/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR20-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Alfred Bracey to the Human Rights Commission.
Final Action: Passed 4/4/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR21-2007
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 one economic development project in Howard County and certifying that the project is consistent with the County’s plan for economic development.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 4/4/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR22-2007
Introduced by: Calvin Ball and Courtney Watson
A RESOLUTION requesting tax preparers to inform their clients about property tax credits.
Final Action: Passed 4/4/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR24-2007
Introduced by: The Chairperson at the request of the Department of Public Works on behalf of the State Highway Administration
A RESOLUTION to close certain portions of Ivory Road, Pfefferkorn Road, Ten Oaks Road, Burntwoods Road, and East Ivory Road in accordance with Section 18.204 of the Howard County Code.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR25-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION providing for the acceptance by Howard County, Maryland, of bids received for its $100,000,000 Howard County, Maryland Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds, 2007 Series A, and its $10,000,000 Howard County, Maryland Metropolitan District Bonds, 2007 Series A; fixing the interest rates and the schedules of maturities and mandatory sinking fund installments for each issue; approving the Official Statement relating to such bonds; and for related matters.
Final Action: Passed 3/29/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR26-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION recommending to the Governor of Maryland that Mary Kay Sigaty be appointed to the Patuxent River Commission.
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR27-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Gloria Berthold to the Public Transportation Board.
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR28-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lynn Parlett Moore to the State Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board and to the Howard County Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR29-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Lisa Cooper-Lucas to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR30-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Joseph F. Friend to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR31-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Leola Howard to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR32-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of John A. Komsa, III to the Howard County Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR33-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of John J. Lah to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR34-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jean Silver-Isenstadt, M.D., Ph. D. to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR35-2007
Introduced by: The Chairman at the Request of Peter Coyne
A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning to grant a one-lot economic hardship Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance exemption for Peter Coyne.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: 4-1 (Ball, yea; Fox, yea; Sigaty, yea; Terrasa, yea and Watson, nay)

CR36-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code declaring that .6253 acres of land known as a portion of Riverwood Drive owned by Howard County, Maryland is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to terminate the property interest, vesting title to the adjacent property owner, 7200 Riverwood LLC, a subsidiary of COPT Development and Construction Services, 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 property interest if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR37-2007
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 real property located on Tax Map 25 and shown as Parcel 264 containing 1.14 acres owned by Howard County, Maryland and located on Martha Bush Drive in Ellicott City, Maryland is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to convey the property to Linwood Center, Inc.; 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.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR38-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 16.301 of the Howard County Code granting a variance from the side primary structure setback at the Bethany Lane Fire Station located at 9601 Route 99, Ellicott City, 21042.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR39-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting Howard County’s Annual Action Plan for housing to qualify for the receipt of federal Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program funds.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR40-2007
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 tables and maps incorporating various revisions, including:

  1. Revision of the priority designations assigned in the Master Plan to certain private development projects;
  2. Revision of the inventory of shared sewage disposal facilities;
  3. Update of the water and sewer facilities maps to reflect changes in the Metropolitan District; and
  4. Revision of the inventory of wastewater treatment facilities.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR41-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting a comprehensive revision of Volume IV (Standard Specifications and Details for Construction) of the Design Manual in order to revise the standards and specifications relating to the construction of roads and utilities in Howard County.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR42-2007
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 certain improved real property located at 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland and owned by Howard County is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; waiving the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code; authorizing the County Executive to enter into a long-term lease of the property with the Community Action Council of Howard County, Inc.; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to lease the property if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR43-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Adopted pursuant to the Maryland Economic Development Revenue Bond Act providing for the issuance and sale by Howard County, Maryland, of up to $500,000 of its limited obligation bonds and the loan of the proceeds thereof to Soccer Association of Columbia, Inc. to be used to finance costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping a synthetic turf field at Covenant Park in Ellicott City in the County, and costs of issuance and other related costs; reserving certain rights; providing for the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes for such purpose
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR44-2007 Amendment 1 (passed) Amendment 2 (not introduced), A1 to A3 (not introduced), Amendment 3 (not introduced), and Amendment 4 (passed)
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Approving the Capital Program for Howard County for Fiscal Years 2009 through 2013 and the Extended Capital Program for Fiscal Years 2014 through 2017
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR45-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mildred J. Greenwood to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR46-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of George W. Hunter, Jr. to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR47-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Christopher Myers to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR48-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Steven E. Shane to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR49-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Saba S. Sheikh, M.D., F.A.C.P. to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR50-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sang Kyun Shin, M.D. to the Commission on Aging.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR51-2007
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 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR52-2007
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 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR53-2007
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 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR54-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Tammy J. CitaraManis to the Planning Board.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR55-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Allen Cornell to the Board of Directors of the Economic Authority.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR56-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Michael T. Galeone to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR57-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Peter J. Rogers, Jr. to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR58-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Rena L. Shooman to the Howard County Animal Matters Hearing Board.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR59-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Darryl A. Stokes to the Public Works Board.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR60-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving certain transfers between major categories of the Howard County Board of Education Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2007; transferring a total of $2,320,000; $275,000 to the Fixed Charges category, $660,000 to the Mid-Level Administration category and $1,385,000 to the Operation of Plant category, from the Instruction-Salaries, Community Services, Capital Outlay, Pupil Personnel and Maintenance of Plant categories.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR61-2007
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 ODC Crossing Limited Partnership and Howard County, Maryland for a multi-family rental housing project known as Orchard Crossing Apartments.
Final Action: Passed 6/4/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR62-2007 Amendment 1 (not introduced), A1 to A2 (not introduced), Amendment 2 (not introduced), A1 to A3 (not introduced), and Amendment 3 (not introduced)
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2008 budget for the Howard Community College and indicating appropriations for major functional categories.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR63-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2008 budget for the Department of Libraries and indicating appropriations for object classes.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR64-2007 Amendment 1 (passed), Amendment 2 (not introduced), A1 to A3 (not introduced), and Amendment 3 (not introduced)
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION setting forth the Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget for the Howard County Board of Education.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR65-2007
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 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR66-2007 Amendment 1 (passed)
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 as amended 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR67-2007 Amendment 1 (passed)
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees, fines and charges for functions regulated by the Howard County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR68-2007 Amendment 1 (passed)
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 as amended 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR69-2007
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 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR70-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees for functions regulated by the Department of Police.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR71-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees for functions regulated by the Health Department.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR72-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving fee schedules for:

  1. Applying for approval of an industrial development revenue bond or MIDFA bond or loan;
  2. Solicitor and Peddler Identification Card;
  3. Weekend Prisoners - Room and board;
  4. Prisoner - Health care provider fee;
  5. Participation in work release program;
  6. Participation in home detention program;
  7. Marriage license fee charge for funding of domestic violence programs;
  8. Annual registration of trespass towing companies and maximum rates to be charged by trespass towing services;
  9. Fee and specifications for transcripts of administrative proceedings; and
  10. Reproduction of public records.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR73-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fines and penalties 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 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR74-2007
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 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR75-2007
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 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR76-2007
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 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR77-2007 Amendment 1 (passed)
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION levying Fire and Rescue tax rates beginning July 1, 2007.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR78-2007 Amendment 1 (not introduced, A1 to A2 (not introduced, and Amendment 2 (not introduced)
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION levying a property tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008; setting the tax rates for property; and providing for the collection of the property tax.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR79-2007
Introduced by: Chairman
RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on May 23, 2007.
Final Action: Action: Passed 5/7/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR80-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Samuel G. Crozier to the Historic District Commission.
Final Action: Passed 7/2/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR81-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of B. Jerome Jackson to the Advisory Board on Consumer Affairs.
Final Action: Passed 7/2/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR82-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code authorizing the County Executive to grant an easement on property owned by the County at the Western Regional Park to Verizon for the relocation of poles to within the park property in order to construct certain improvements to Carrs Mill Road; 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 grant the easement if he finds that the land may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Final Action: Passed 7/2/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR83-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on July 30, 2007.
Final Action: Passed 7/2/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR84-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Olaniyi Areke to the Cable Advisory Committee.
Final Action: Passed 7/30/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR85-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Asif Majid to the Human Rights Commission.
Final Action: Passed 7/30/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR86-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of J. Manuel Ocasio to the Human Rights Commission.
Final Action: Passed 7/30/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR87-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Shellie N. Rogers to the Human Rights Commission.
Final Action: Passed 7/30/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR88-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving, pursuant to Section 4.203 of the Howard County Code, the transfer of 10 acres of real property owned by the Board of Education of Howard County, located at the intersection of Tamar Drive and Maryland Route 175, to Howard County as a conduit for the transfer of the real property to St. John Evangelist Baptist Church in exchange for the conveyance by the Church to the Board of Education of 41.15 acres of real property located at 2865 Marriottsville Road, Ellicott City; and providing that this Resolution is null and void if certain State approvals are not granted on or before a certain date.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 7/16/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR89-2007 - NOTE: Replaced with ENRCR116-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting green neighborhood standards that must be met in order to receive a Green Neighborhood Allocation.
Final Action: Withdrawn 10/1/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR90-2007
Amendment 1
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION, adopting the Housing Unit Allocation Chart for Fiscal Year 2008 pursuant to the Adequate Public Facilities Act of Howard County.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed as amended 7/30/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR91-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting the Open/Closed Chart, pursuant to the Adequate Public Facilities Act of Howard County, to designate the school regions and school districts that are open for residential development.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 7/30/07
Votes: Unanimous

CR92-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the rehabilitation of the Stevens Forest housing development in Columbia, Maryland to be financed either directly by the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of Maryland or through the Department’s Community Development Administration.
Testimony
Final Action: Passed 7/30/07
Votes: Unanimous
: Unanimous

CR93-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
RESOLUTION calling the County Council of Howard County, Maryland into legislative session on July 16, 2007.
Final Action: Passed 7/2/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR94-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Stephanie W. Bowling, Ph.D. to the Board of Social Services.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR95-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ulysses M. Currie to the Board of Social Services.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR96-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kevin J. Doyle to the Board of Library Trustees.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR97-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Stacie Hunt Irish to the Board of Library Trustees.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR98-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jennifer R. Smith to the Commission for Women.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR99-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Patricia Rynn Sylvester to the Housing and Community Development Board.
Final Action: Passed 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR100-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Catherine Ward to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR101-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Walinda P. West to the Board of Social Services.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR102-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Erin M. Yun to the Commission for Women.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR103-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jean L. Daniello to the Commission on Disability Issues.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR104-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joyce Lehrer to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR105-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sue Song, Ph.D. to the Board of Health.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR106-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Nikki Young to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR107-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Maurice Bellan to the Public Ethics Commission.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR108-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Rondra Marcelli, R.N. to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR109-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Richard L. Cohen to the Commission on Disability Issues.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR110-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Leonora K. Hoenes to the Board of Library Trustees.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR111-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jeffrey M. Levitt to the Board of Social Services.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR112-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Heidi Page to the Commission on Disability Issues.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR113-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Robert W. Sheesley to the Board of Health.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR114-2007
Introduced by:Greg Fox and Courtney Watson
A RESOLUTION, creating a task force to study the issues associated with establishing a horse park in Howard County.
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR115-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 16.301 of the Howard County Code amending a variance from the side primary structure setback for a new storage facility and granting a variance from the side use setback for a handicapped parking space at the Bethany Lane Fire Station located at 9601 Route 99, Ellicott City, 21042.
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR116-2007
Amendment 1
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting green neighborhood standards that must be met in order to receive a Green Neighborhood Allocation.
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed as amended 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR117-2007
Amendment 1
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION supplementing the Historic Sites Inventory for Howard County and adopting certain criteria.
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed as amended 10/01/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR118-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Confirming the appointment of Saba S. Sheikh, M.D. to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action: Passed 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR119-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Confirming the reappointment of Margaret R. Chelton to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action: Passed 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR120-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Approving the development of an affordable housing project to be known as The Residences at Ellicott Gardens in Ellicott City, Maryland to be financed either directly by the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of Maryland or through the Department’s Community Development Administration.
Final Action: Passed 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR121-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between The Residences at Ellicott Gardens, LLC and Howard County, Maryland for a multi-family rental housing project known as The Residences at Ellicott Gardens.
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR122-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Approving the development of an affordable housing project to be known as Park View at Emerson in Laurel, Maryland to be financed either directly by the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of Maryland or through the Department’s Community Development Administration
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR123-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Approving the terms and conditions of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between Emerson, LLLP and Howard County, Maryland for a multi-family rental housing project known as Park View at Emerson.
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR124-2007
Amendment 1
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Approving the Howard County Board of Education’s Capital Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2009 and Capital Improvement Program Request for Fiscal Years 2010-2014 for the purpose of submission to the Interagency Committee on School Construction.
Final Action: Passed as amended 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR125-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Approving a project submitted by Carson Scholars Fund to provide funding and support to local elementary and middle schools in Priority Funding Areas of Howard County, as defined by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, so that they can create a space where students can read in a quiet, inviting, and secure atmosphere
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

CR126-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Pursuant to the Howard County Cable Televisions Systems Franchise Act, provisionally denying, without prejudice, an application for a cable television franchise received from Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, LLC; and providing that the County does not waive certain legal arguments.
Final Action: Withdrawn 11/5/2007
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR127-2007 Amendment 1
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Confirming the appointment of Michelle D. James to the Board of Appeals of Howard County, Maryland, for a term ending on December 31, 20132012.
Final Action: Passed with 1 amendment
Votes: Unanimous

CR128-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Confirming the appointment of Kari Appler to the Board of Health.
Final Action: Passed
Votes: Unanimous

CR129-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Confirming the appointment of Christopher J. Merdon to the HowardCounty Board of Directors of the Revenue Authority.
Final Action: Passed
Votes: Unanimous

CR130-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Confirming the appointment of Laura Smit to the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Advisory Board.
Final Action: Passed 01/07/2008
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR131-2007 Amendment 1
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
Confirming the appointment of members of the horse park task force.
Final Action: Passed with 1 amendment
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR132-2007 Amendment 1 2
Introduced by: Mary Kay Sigaty and Jennifer Terrasa
Creating a task force to study public engagement in the Howard County land use planning processes.
Final Action: Passed with 2 amendments
Votes: Unanimous

CR133-2007
Introduced by: The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code declaring that certain real property containing 0.232 acres owned by Howard County, Maryland and located at 12240 Maryland Route 108 in Clarksville, Maryland is no longer needed by the County for public purposes; authorizing the County Executive to convey the property to the State of Maryland; 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.
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed
Votes: Unanimous

CR134-2007
Introduced by: The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code declaring that a 30-foot Water, Sewer and Utility Easement held by the County on property owned by Mission Road Investors, LLC, located at 8110 Washington Boulevard in Jessup, 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, Mission Road Investors, 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 if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed
Votes: Unanimous

CR135-2007
Introduced by: The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code declaring that a 30-foot Water, Sewer and Utility Easement held by the County on property owned by Mission Road Investors, LLC, located at 8126 Washington Boulevard in Jessup, 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, Mission Road Investors, 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 if he finds that it may have a further public use and submits his finding to the County Council for its consideration.
Administration explanation
Final Action: Passed
Votes: Inanimous

CR136-2007
Introduced by: The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the terms and conditions of a First Amendment to Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement by and between ODC Crossing, LLLP and Howard County, Maryland for a multi-family rental housing project known as Orchard Crossing Apartments
Administrative explanation
Final Action: Passed
Votes: Unanimous

CR137-2007
Introduced by: The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to the Howard County Cable Televisions Systems Franchise Act, denying an application received from Ellicott City Cable Company for a secondary cable television franchise in Taylor Village.
Administrative explanation
Final Action: Withdrawn
Votes: Unanimous

CR138-2007
Introduced by: The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION pursuant to the Howard County Cable Televisions Systems Franchise Act, denying an application received from Ellicott City Cable Company for a secondary cable television franchise in Waverly Woods.
Administrative explanation
Final Action: Withdrawn
Votes: Unanimous

CR139-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kristen Perry to the Public Ethics Commission.
Final Action: Passed 01/07/2008
Votes: Unanimous

CR140-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Anne Santos to the Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board.
Final Action: Passed 01/07/2008
Votes: Unanimous

CR141-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Celeste Wooten to the Howard County Board of Directors of the Revenue Authority.
Final Action: Passed 01/07/2008
Votes: Unanimous

ENRCR142-2007 Amendment
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 certain road improvements along Montevideo Road and authorizing certain cost sharing.
Final Action: Passed as amended 01/07/2008
Votes: Unanimous

CR143-2007
Introduced by: Chairman at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION endorsing the filing of an application with the Maryland Transit Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation for grants under Sections 5307, 5309, 5311, 5316 and 5317 of the Federal Transit Act.
Final Action: Passed 01/07/2008
Votes: Unanimous

CR144-2007
Introduced by: Calvin Ball
Co-sponsored by: Mary Kay Sigaty

A RESOLUTION reviving the task force to study the senior property tax credit.
Final Action: Passed 01/07/2008
Votes: Unanimous


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