PUBLIC MEETINGS CALENDAR

FYI...

Meetings listed here are open to the public. If you have specific questions please call the contact number listed for that meeting.

PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM in case of last minute changes or cancellations. Thank you!

Meetings listed in the George Howard Building and the Banneker, Ellicott & Tyson Rooms are located at 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, Md. 21043

Some meetings are cablecast LIVE on Gtv, Howard County Government Cable Channel, Comcast channel 70. They are indicated by this symbol and are also closed captioned for the hearing impaired:

May 2008

1

Historic District Commission
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Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (410) 313-2350

3

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Ln., Laurel / 2 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

5

Board of Appeals Hearing Examiner Cases
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Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 3, 4 & 5 pm / Contact: Board of Appeals Office, (410) 313-2377

Board of Elections Public Board Meeting
The Princess Royale Hotel, 91st Street Oceanside, Ocean City / 4 pm / Contact: Board of Elections, (410) 313-5820

Liquor Board Hearing
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Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6 pm / Contact: Liquor Board Administrator, (410) 313-2008

Constant Yield Public Hearing
Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: County Council Office, (410) 313-2001

Planning Board Public Work Session for PB.ZRA 95 & 96 and Council Bill Ref. Infill Development
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (410) 313-2350

County Council Legislative Session
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Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7:30 pm / Contact: County Council Office, (410) 313-2001

6

Operating Budget Worksession (Legislative and Judicial - Public Safety & Public Facilities
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 9 am / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Mental Health Authority
9151 Rumsey Rd., Suite 105, Columbia / 5:30 pm / Contact: Mental Health Authority Office, (410) 313-7350

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Deep Run Elementary School, 6925 Old Waterloo Rd., Elkridge / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

7

Consumer Affairs Advisory Board
Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia / 7:30 pm / Contact: Office of Consumer Affairs, (410) 313-6420

8

Pension Oversight Committee
Human Resources Conference Rm., 1st Floor, Howard Bldg. / 4:30 pm / Contact: Office of Human Resources, Wendy Burke, (410) 313-2033

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Planning Board Pre-Meeting
Dept. of Planning & Zoning Conference Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6:45 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (410) 313-2350

Planning Board
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Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (410) 313-2350

Housing & Community Development Board
Gateway Bldg., 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., 3rd Floor, Conference Rm. 303 / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Housing & Community Development, (410) 313-6318

9

Capital & Operating Budget Worksession #1 (Board of Education)
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 9 am / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Capital & Operating Budget Worksession (Howard Community College)
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 1 pm / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Capital & Operating Budget Worksession (Library)
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 4 pm / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

12

County Council Monthly Meeting
Council Conference Rm., Howard Bldg. / 12:30 pm / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Revenue Authority Public Hearing
The Revenue Authority was created to finance or operate cultural, recreational (excluding golf courses), and parking facilities. The Authority’s board of directors meets at least monthly, generally the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m., and meetings are open to the public for the purpose of hearing and receiving suggestions and proposals as to projects which the Authority should consider undertaking. Proposals can come from individuals, groups or organizations. Proposals should address how and to what extent the proposed project would benefit the citizens of Howard County; also, because Authority projects must be self-supporting, proposals should address issues of expected costs and revenues. Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Authority, Michael Jack, by email to michaeljjack@comcast.net, or phone, 410-442-2232.
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6:30 pm / Contact: County Executive's Office, (410) 313-2013

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Charleston Manor Community Rm., 3182 Normany Woods Dr., Ellicott City / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board
Howard County Fairgrounds Office, 2210 Fairground Rd., West Friendship / 7:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (410) 313-2350 or 5407

13

Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 8 am / Contact: Joshua Feldmark, (410) 313-2056

Capital Budget Worksession - Operating Budget, General Government
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 9 am / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Capital Budget Public Hearing - General
Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / 11 am / Contact: County Council Office, (410) 313-2001

Capital Budget Worksession - Community Servics, Funds/Revenues
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 1 pm / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board
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Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Inspections, Licenses & Permits, (410) 313-2008

Commission for Women
Gateway Bldg., 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., 3rd Floor Conference Rm. / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Citizen Services, (410) 313-6400

Public Works Board
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Public Works/Real Estate Services, (410) 313-2330

14

Howard County Retirement Plan and Howard County Police & Fire Department Employees' Retirement Plan Meeting
Police Headquarters, 3410 Courthouse Dr., Community Rm., Ellicott City / 2 pm / Contact: Office of Human Resources, (410) 313-2033

Capital & Operating Budget Worksession #2 - Pending Issues (if needed)
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 3 pm / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Blandair Advisory Committee Meeting
Recreation & Parks Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Rd., Conference Rm. #1, Columbia / 7:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4640

15

Public Draft Green Neighborhood Guidance Document for Sites
To learn more information about this meeting, visit us online at www.howardcountymd.gov/DPZ/Environment/environment.htm.
Gateway Bldg., 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., Room #6 / 4 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Susan Overstreet, (410) 313-2350

Board of Appeals Hearing
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Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6 pm / Contact: Board of Appeals Office, (410) 313-2377

Human Rights Commission
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: Human Rights Office, (410) 313-6430

16

Capital & Operating Budget Worksession #2 - Education (if needed)
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 9 am / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Centennial Lane Elementary School, 3825 Centennial Ln., Ellicott City / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Offices of Columbia Presbyterian Church, 10001 Route 108, Columbia / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

19

Social Services Executive Board
7121 Columbia Gateway Dr. / 4 pm / Contact: Dept. of Social Services, (410) 872-8700

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Commission on Disability Issues
Gateway Bldg., 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr. / 6:30 pm / Contact: Disability Services Office, (410) 313-6402 or TTY (410) 313-6401

Commission on Aging
Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Rd. / 7 pm / Contact: Office on Aging, (410) 313-6410

County Council Legislative Public Hearing
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Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7:30 pm / Contact: County Council Office, (410) 313-2001

20

Board of Appeals Hearing Examiner Cases
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Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 10 am / Contact: Board of Appeals Office, (410) 313-2377

Capital & Operating Budget Worksession - Pending Issues (if needed)
Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 1 pm / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

US 1 Advisory Committee
The Dept. of Planning & Zoning and the State Highway Administration's consultants, Kittelson and Associates, are holding a meeting for the US 1 Advisory Committee on the consultant's US 1 Corridor Improvement Strategy report.
Elkridge Library, 6540 Washington Boulevard/ 3 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, 410-313-2350

Community Action Council
Gateway Bldg., 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr. / 5:30 pm / Contact: Community Action Office, (410) 313-6440

Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board
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Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Inspections, Licenses & Permits, (410) 313-2008

Ethics Commission
Office of Law, 3rd Floor Conference Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of County Administration, 410-313-2020

Housing Commission
Gateway Bldg., 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., 3rd Floor, Conference Rm. 303 / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Housing & Community Development, (410) 313-6318

Animal Matters Hearing Board
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7:30 pm / Contact: Animal Control Office, 410-313-2780

21

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Advisory Board
Dept. of Juvenile Services, 3451 Courthouse Dr., 2nd Floor, Ellicott City / 4:15 pm / Contact: Substance Abuse Prevention Office, 410-313-6202 or 3784

Human Rights Commission Public Hearing
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: Human Rights Office, (410) 313-6430

Chief of Police Citizen's Advisory Council
Police Headquarters, 3410 Courthouse Dr., Community Rm., Ellicott City / 7:30 pm / Contact: Police Department, 410-313-2203

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meeting
Recreation & Parks Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Rd., Conference Rm. #1, Columbia / 7:30 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4640

22

Soil Conservation District Board Meeting
District Office, 708 Lisbon Center Drive, Suite E, Woodbine / 8 am / Contact: Soil Conservation Office, (410) 489-7987

County Council Legislative Session - "Adopt the Budget"
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Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / 11 am / Contact: County Council Office, (410) 313-2001

Pre-Submission Community Meeting - Cabassa Property
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Savage Fire Station, 8925 Lincoln St. / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Pre-Submission Community Meeting - Hunt/Cabassa Property
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Savage Fire Station, 8925 Lincoln St. / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Planning Board Pre-Meeting
Dept. of Planning & Zoning Conference Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6:45 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (410) 313-2350

Planning Board
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Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (410) 313-2350

26

Memorial Day Holiday
All County Government offices, courts, libraries, animal shelter and the landfill will be closes in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. There will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, May 26; trash will be collected the next day, Tuesday, May 27 for both Monday and Tuesday routes. Those with Monday recycling will have pick-up on the following Monday, June 2. Parking meters must have conce and parking regulations will be in effect on Monday, May 26. Police, Fire and 9-1-1 are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day; for non-emergencies, call 410-313-2200.
Contact: Office of Public Information, (410) 313-2022

27

County Council Legislative Worksession
Council Conference Rm., Howard Bldg. / 4:30 pm / Contact: County Council Office, 410-313-2001

Board of Appeals Hearing Examiner Cases
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Ellicott Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6 pm / Contact: Board of Appeals Office, (410) 313-2377

Board of Health
Health Dept. Bldg., 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr. / 6 pm / Contact: Health Department, (410) 313-6300

Public Transportation Board
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (410) 313-2350

28

Dept. of Finance Annual Property Tax Sale
Banneker Rm., Howard Bldg. / Registration at 8:30 am, Tax Sale Starts at 10 am / Contact: Dept. of Finance, Jason Brown, (410) 313-3196

Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 7 pm / Contact: Joshua Feldmark, (410) 313-2056

BRAC Forum & Update
Gateway Building, 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr., 3rd Floor Conference Rm. / 7 pm / Contact: BRAC Office, (410) 313-6376

North Laurel Community Center Planning Committee
Recreation & Parks Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia / 7 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4640

29

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Elkridge Public Library, 6540 Washington Blvd. / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Elkridge Public Library, 6540 Washington Blvd. / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Pre-Submission Community Meeting
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Glenwood Library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville / 6 pm / Contact: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Jeff Bronow, (410) 313-4370

Revenue Authority Public Hearing (if needed)
The Revenue Authority was created to finance or operate cultural, recreational (excluding golf courses), and parking facilities. The Authority’s board of directors meets at least monthly, generally the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m., and meetings are open to the public for the purpose of hearing and receiving suggestions and proposals as to projects which the Authority should consider undertaking. Proposals can come from individuals, groups or organizations. Proposals should address how and to what extent the proposed project would benefit the citizens of Howard County; also, because Authority projects must be self-supporting, proposals should address issues of expected costs and revenues. Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Authority, Michael Jack, by email to michaeljjack@comcast.net, or phone, 410-442-2232.
Tyson Rm., Howard Bldg. / 6:30 pm / Contact: County Executive's Office, (410) 313-2013

This listing is provided by The Howard County Office of Public Information.