GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL MINUTES

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 ____________________________________________________

The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Pesterfield at 7:35 pm at Woods Memorial Church. Six board members were present, including: Al Johnston, Dan Nataf, Jerry Pesterfield, Steve Poland, Michele Rose, and Kathy Michels. A quorum was present.

Secretary’s Report: The Minutes for the May 26, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting were unanimously approved as submitted without objection. A copy is filed for the record.

Treasurer’s Report by Steve Poland: Mr. Poland reported dues received and deposited for one community for 2010; two checks were issued (#’s 2170 Postmaster; 2171 Home Depot), and $5,000 CD was renewed for 12 months at 4.5%. Moved to adopt the Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2010, approved without objection. Copy is filed for the record.

Note: See Attachment 1 for Treasurer’s Report.

Speaker’s Schedule-Calendar for Remainder of Year: The updated speaker’s calendar is attached for the record (see Attachment 3). The following was noted by President Pesterfield:

- Option for sitting judges to speak at the September 14 GSPC general meeting, per their request, is awaiting confirmation. Mr. Johnston did respond to their letter request offering 30 minutes to speak and take Q&As, but he has not received a response. He is scheduled to meet with the judges and will request confirmation.

GSPC Membership & Dues: As noted above, Mr. Poland reported dues were received from one community.

Note: See Attachment 2 for membership UPDATE as of June 23, 2010.

- An updated email address list will be forwarded by Mr. Pesterfield to Mr. Johnston. They will send a reminder to the four outstanding communities to pay their 2010 dues.

- It was agreed that communities inactive since 2007/2008 will be removed from the list.

GPSC Survey Committee by Dan Nataf: Mr. Nataf reported that the rescheduled meeting held June 14^th was lively, productive and committee members stayed for 2-1/2 hours. He will turn into a ‘front page’ document that eventually will be posted with changes and reposted. Will be linked to Board and Communities. Actions accomplished:

- Came up with a tentative schedule including posting survey in September

- By next Board Meeting in July will have final version discussed since it will be last night to approve

- Group voted to not have GSPC delegates review since it was agreed that it was a Board decision

- As agreed, Board will approve at July Board Meeting and discuss with GSPC delegates at August

meeting

- Email instructions to community links outlining their responsibility to circulate

- Anticipate a lot of responses—and good participation in survey

- Hoping to get over 1,000 responses and will know what part of communities are responding

- Recognized that different communities have different issues that they will address

- Most mail to communities goes to leaders and they distribute

Beautification Committee Report by Michele Rose: President Pesterfield informed Board members that he did meet with Jennifer Mann of Woodberry Forest who has volunteered to join the Committee, and notified her the Board approved her nomination at the May 26^th Board meeting . She is very excited about working for the Committee, and is available to start in August and will work on an outline to review and prioritize proposals, as well as actively work to get donations of funds and plants from local businesses. She will be in New Hampshire for July, and will try to get together with the Board and Committee at next meeting. She is very active and has a lot of ideas for the project.

Zoning/Legislation Report by Al Johnston: See Attachment 4 for the June 23, 2010 report presented to the Board by Mr. Johnston. A copy is filed for the record. Following items were discussed:

Comprehensive Rezoning: Mr. Johnston discussed the Geography Analysis for the “23 Red Dots” for Comprehensive Zoning District Map running along Ritchie Highway to Route 50 connecting to Mill Creek along the Magothy. It is unlikely that planning and zoning will approve many of the applications by November-- 90% of the applications are residential to commercial. However, it is expected that Severna Park’s two commercial marinas will be approved. Mr. Johnston, in his capacity as a member of the 2009 Special Advisory Committee to the County’s General Development Plan and as a current member of the Growth Action Network’s (GAN) Coordinating Council, will do what he can to keep this from happening. The GAN is trying to obtain grants to provide community education and training , and will serve as an information source.

Bill 39-10: Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Small Wind Energy Systems. Mr. Johnston discussed issues related to two wind turbines purchased and installed that neighbors opposed, and gave background on this particular incident. Ron Dillon’s position is that if you have property you should be able to do what you want. He authored Bill 39-10, and when P&Z made recommendations they were not fully accepted. FAA provided text to put into Bill to protect radar systems at BWI. Mr. Dillon took neighbors to areas on Eastern Shore to demonstrate areas of 10-15KW residential usage. During the County Council hearing, the main opposition was that people do not want to look at towers.

Mr. Pesterfield commented that GSP Council needs to embrace green energy issues and drive size to keep kilowatt levels down, and determine what size is acceptable: 25KW unit with today’s technology and efficiencies. Think in terms of height and size 10KW = $100,000 in costs. Mr. Nataf agreed it is important to establish size parameters, most houses are probably wired for 25KW. Wiring will be an issue and installation will require a permit.

Mr. Johnson will write a letter and send to Board members to approve now that he has the amendments.

Note: The list of amendments to Bill 39-10 (Zoning – Small Wind Energy Systems) introduced by Mr. Dillon June 21, 2010, is attached as Attachment 5.

Code Revisions of Articles 16, 17, and 18, Storm Water Management, Landscape Manual etc.; Comprehensive Rezoning: Mr. Johnston explained that eighty pages of mostly technical information on storm water issues proposed by Mr. Dillon under new Bill regulations. Will have to go by the book. Planned introduction is in June or July and time is running out for August. Main issue remains building houses on small lots. Subpoena for Curtis case is still pending. This is an election year and Bills for Articles 16, 17, and 18 will take all of June and July. Next Council will have to address Comprehensive Rezoning.

State Meetings to be Streamed on the Internet: Mr. Johnston noted that the next Board of Public Works meeting on July 7^th will be streamed on line giving residents an opportunity to become more familiar with officials overseeing and approving state contracts. In addition Senate and House committee hearings will be broadcast via live video when the General Assembly reconvenes next year.

New Business: Mr. Pesterfield notified Board members that Ed Krause, Environmental Committee and Cypress Creek President, was hospitalized this week to undergo emergency surgery and will be released on Friday. He will keep the Board advised.

ASPIRE: Mr. Pesterfield discussed Aspire putting together a list of deceased and current members who were influential in Severna Park for African-American Centennial celebration. Mr. Pesterfield will call Carol Hicks, PAC, to discuss and recommend consideration being given to original owner of Macy’s Corner gas station and review of 1906 Severna Park Registers. Mr. Johnston noted that there are two excellent books that reference the 1906 Severna Park Registers and he will provide information to Mr. Pesterfield.

Sponsoring District 33A Candidates and Council Members: Mr. Nataf and President Pesterfield discussed options for sponsoring an event and following decisions that need to be made by GSPC, including:

- Working with Linda Zahn, CEO, Greater Severna Park Chamber of Commerce, to co-sponsor a

luncheon for District 33A candidates for the general election

- Sponsor own GSPC event, including a luncheon for members only

- Include District 33A candidates and Council members

- Selection of venue for event

- Do alone or partner with Severna Park Republic Women’s Club, League of Women’s Voters, or Coalition Meeting

- Need to establish a Committee to participate and organize

- Looking at races locally for District 33A is very important and useful and has to be conducted in a spirit

of collaboration.

Mr. Johnston noted that Broadneck Community will do something for District 33A and District 5. He also noted that all candidates must file by July 6^th. Primary is 1^st Tuesday in September on the 7^th. Options to consider are holding the GSPC event on:

- Monday, August 9^th which is the day before the August GSPC general meeting, or

- Friday, September 3^rd which is labor day weekend (Labor Day is Monday September 6; primary is September 7th

It was agreed that Mr. Pesterfield will put on the floor at the July 13 GSPC general meeting to gage interest, find volunteers to serve on a committee, and set a date/time/location. Board Members agreed:

- Mr. Nataf would be the moderator of the sponsored event

- Event will be scheduled in the evening by end of August

- Event will be held at a local church (one option may be to hold at the SP Methodist Church on Benfield)

Mr. Pesterfield will email a list of candidates to Board member.

Old Business: Ron Bowen, Director of Public Works, July 13 GSPC General Meeting: Board Members agreed with President Pesterfield’s suggestion to ask Mr. Bowen to address the following issues during his presentation July 13:

- Sewage spill that shut down Cypress Creek, its impact and actions being taken by County to address

damages. Cathy Vitale wants Mr. Bowen to do a presentation on this issue.

- Budget reductions and potential impact on the TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) pollutants affecting the Chesapeake Bay and area rivers.

- Leaf pick up – address why this service has been stopped

Next Meetings: General Meeting: July 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm – Severna Park Library

Board Meeting: July 28, 2010 at 7:30 pm – Woods Church

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Very Respectfully submitted:

Kathleen J. Michels, GSPC Secretary

June 28, 2010

Attachment 1

GSPC Board Meeting

June 23, 2010

Treasurer’s Report

Account balances (as of 05/31/2010)

BB&T checking = $ 5,073.25

SmithBarney money market = $ 5,576.06

SmithBarney CDs (4) = $20,000.00

Beautification Trust Fund balance (as of 05/31/2010)

BankAnnapolis = $ 2,467.46

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Account activity (June mtd)

BB&T

Dues deposited = $ 35.00

Checks pending

#2170 Postmaster = $ 70.00

#2171 Office Depot = $ 22.39

SmithBarney activity

Money Market = $ 0.00

Interest = $ 0.00

New $5,000/12 mo/0.5% CD matures on 06/16/2011

Attachment 2

GREATER SEVERNA PARK COUNCIL

Membership UPDATE

June 23, 2010

The list of Greater Severna Park Council communities and their membership status includes:

53 Communities in Good Standing YTD 2010

2010 dues paid by: Arnold Preservation Council, Belleview Estates, Bendale, Ben Oaks, Berrywood, Bluff Point, Brittingham, Cape Arthur, Carrollton Manor, Cattail Passage, Chartridge, Chartwood, Chartwell, Colchester, County Crusaders, Crain West, Cypress Improvement, Cypress Landing, Fair Oaks, Glen Oban, Harlequin, Hollywood, Kensington, Kilmarnock, Lake Waterford, Linstead, Lower Magothy, Magothy Forest, McKinsey Park, North Cape Arthur, North Severna Park, Olde Severna Park, Point Field Landing, Pointfield West, Severna Enclave, Severna Forest, Severndale, Shipley's Choice Community, Shipley's Choice Homeowners, Shipley’s Retreat Homeowners, Swann Point, Twin Harbors, West Severna Park, Westridge, Whitehurst, Whitney's Landing, Woodberry Farms, Woodbridge Forest.