GREATER
GREATER
Meeting
June 9, 2009
Minutes
The meeting was called to order by President Maureen Carr York at 7:40 pm at the Severna Park Library.
Secretary’s Report: Wes Adams distributed the April meeting minutes to the membership via email. Without objection the minutes were approved as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report: Steve Poland submitted the May Finance report which was read to the membership. Below are the key numbers from the report which will be filed for audit. All GSPC moneys are FDIC insured.
Income – Dues $140, Money Market $1.55,
CD interest $304.97
Account balances (as of 5/31/2009)
BB&T checking = $ 3,167.20
SmithBarney money market = $ 4,866.44
SmithBarney CDs = $20,000.00
Beautification Trust Fund balance (as of 5/31/2009)
BankAnnapolis = $ 2,461.33
BB&T Checking
Deposits (mtd) in May = $ 140.00
Checks paid in May
#2148 Office Depot = $ 9.89
President’s Report: Maureen Carr York introduced our guests for the evening – State Senator Designate Ed Reilly – District 7 County Councilman, Battalion Chief Matt Tobia, County Councilwoman Cathy Vitale.
Special Guests: Senator Designate Ed Reilly addressed the delegation, introducing himself to the delegation giving some personal background. Mr. Norville recognized the Senator’s efforts in funding SPHS’s feasibility study. Addressed the slots issue stating that he, despite personal disapproval of gambling, will vote in favor of slots as that is his constituent’s position. Mr. Reilly announced that potential candidates for his seat on the County Council include, Jerry Walker, a member of the Republican State Central Committee of Anne Arundel County (the Group who nominated Mr. Reilly to succeed Sen. Greenip); former Del. Phil Bissett, and Michele Corkadel, Chairwoman of the County’s Planning Advisory Board.
Battalion Chief Matthew Tobia – 410-222-8305 (direct number to office)/410-222-8367 (dedicated number for billing questions) – Office of Public Information. Discussing the Ambulance Billing Program – FDEMSbilling@aacounty.org aka “EMS Transport Billing for Emergency Medical Services”. 7/10 calls require emergency medical services – at a cost of $100M annually – billing program is designed to recoup some of these costs and ease taxpayers burden for this cost by billing insurance companies at $500 per transport. County Residents will not be billed and/or balanced billed. Insurance premiums cannot be raised as a result of this program. Chief Tobia answered the delegate’s questions after his presentation.
County Councilwoman Cathy Vitale – brief update on the budget amendments. "She thanked the Delegates for all their diligence and efforts in supporting SP schools in the CIP plan and budget. In turn the Delegates thanked Ms. Vitale, Pres. Maureen Carr-York, the CAC and PTSO Presidents and members, and all others who helped to keep the schools in the budget. Everyone must be alert at the next Capital Budget process next spring to assure that the schools remain in the CIP through adoption by the County Council."
Education Committee: SPHS feasibility study funded for FYE 2011.
Environmental Committee: See Al’s Zoning and Legislation Report. Magothy River Days at Dobbins Island on June 14th presented by the Magothy River Association. This is a celebration of the discovery of the Magothy River 401 years ago by Captain John Smith. Information on the Website – http://www.h2006.net/MRA15.html
Severn River Association and Cypress Creek installing two separate rain gardens.
Police Relations: No hazing incidents reported from middle school students’ last day of school. New Police captain expected to address us in September.
Public Works: Nothing new to report.
ASPIRE: ASPIRE is pleased to report that we had a successful fundraiser with the appearance of the Capitol Steps. The event was well attended and we had a great evening. Thanks to all who came out to support ASPIRE. ASPIRE is planning a Severna Park Heritage Day celebration for October 24th. The 50th anniversary of the Greater Severna Park Council will be observed during this time. If anyone would like to help with the observance or if you have old photographs or clippings that might be of interest to others please contact Maureen.
BWI Noise Committee: No Report
Nominating Committee:
No Report
Bylaws Revision - A brief revision of nominating by-laws to change the last meeting to accept nominations from January to December to comply with the new electronic voting system that the GSPC has successfully implemented. The Delegates will vote on this by-laws change July 14. A Quorum is required so please attend or send an Alternate."
Aspire Report
– The Capital Steps was well attended. Thank you.
GSPC 50th Year Memorial to be displayed during Heritage Days
on October 24.
Zoning/Legislation: Presentation by Al Johnson – Discussion of Rules Changes in Board of Appeals and Brief discussion of the GDP. Discussion of the various bills, cases, etc. concerning zoning and legislation being followed by Al Johnson.
As announced the GDP
"Final Draft" is now available on the County webpage as follows:
http://www.aacounty.org/PlanZone/LongRange/GDP.cfm
After you get to that
page, click on "Complete Document".
GSPC
Zoning/Legislation Agenda 6-9-09, Boldface=Discussion,
Regular Typeface= Information Only
Legislation, Planning,
Zoning and Capital Projects:
Board of
Appeals Rules Hearing 1-28-09, Proposed changes presented.
Extended discussion by some six
attorneys on the Board of Appeals being a “People’s Court”.
Significant dissent
to Office of Law amendments.
Board Work session 2-18-09, Waiting presentation to County Council
GA Network, Webpage:
http://growthaction.net/#news, Open
Meeting 5-28-09 Review of 2009 GDP.
6-5-09 Review and develop case for hearing for
2009-44-S Koch Homes
Inc. Deep Creek Villas
Planning Advisory Board, GDP
Special Advisory Committee
Report 5-27-08, Send to County Council 7-6-09.
Bill 36-09 Video Lottery Facilities,,
Hold
for hearings till 7-6-09.
Bill 39-09 Impact Fees,
Transportation Impact Fee District,
Hold for hearings 7-6-09.
Bill 41-09 Alarm System
registration, 6-15-09. Series of
requirement to prevent false alarms.
Bill 18-09 Towing as amended, 6-15-09, (Public
and Towing Company witnesses in general agreement.)
Bill 44-009 Zoning 6-15-09, Require
complainant’s name & address on zoning form only.
Motion to Oppose
Bill 24-09
Annual Budgets and Appropriation.
Enacted 5-28-09, Severna Park Schools negotiations.
Art 15
Stormwater, Art 16 Permits, Art 17 Subdivision, Art 18 Zoning, revisions on hold
until GDP adoption.
Administrative Hearing
Officer/Board of Appeals/MDE-Corps of Engineers-Zoning Complaints:
Webpage for AHO:
http://www.aacounty.org/AdminHear/Calendar.cfm, Webpage for Board of
Appeals:
http://www.aacounty.org/BdofAppeals/Calendar.cfm
747 B & A Blvd,
Violation of Special Exception 3 vehicle limit-10,000 lbs limit, 222-7446
(OSPIA).
2009-44-S KHI Deep Creek Villas,
Postponed, SE Assisted Living,
Koch Homes presentation-Broadneck Federation 4-23-09, critical area
issues, community “need” issues. (watch)
2009-21-R Forthofer Family, 4-7-09
11:00, R1 to C1, 1584 Ritchie, Arnold,
Denied 4-24-09. Sept date pending.
2009-47-V Severna Park Golf
Course, Postponed-need
to refile for Special Exception in addition to variance-no
new date, 1257 Ritchie,
2009-72-V Hudyma, 5-12,
6 S Ritchie,
Development Plan required by permit application for second story.
Engineer Tim Brenza 410 266-3212
2009-22-R Blanchfield-Gerst, 5-7-09,
2009-118-V W. Ostovitz, 6-25-09
10:30AM,
2009-109-V Whitehurst Club
6-23-09
10:00AM 360 White Cedar Ln, deck setbacks (Whitehurst)
BA 2-09A (2008-303-V)
BA 22-09R Mosker, 6-17-09
6:30PM
Piece-meal rezoning in
Resolution to oppose adopted
5-12-09.
BA 20-09R G. Cooper, Recess 8-13-09
5:30PM, 97 Ritchie H’way,
C4.Purchased site to build home converted to C4 use.
Board Motion to oppose 5-27-09
Deliberation Session 5-28-09 5:30PM (None in
Circuit
Court Cases (Clerk of
Court 222-1431):
Case C-08-133214
(BA 76-06R,
20006-223R)
Berrywood et al v Marketplace.
Oral
Argument completed 4-20-09.
Case
C-07124679
(BA 82-06A), R. Dreams, Inc (Beyerlein), 8351 Vet H'way,
(Shipley's Retreat) Denied, appealed
8-9-07,
2-15-08 Remanded. Board
of Appeals Denied, 12-18-08, Appealed 1-14-09 New Case-Procedures.
Case C-09137689 Continuation of
C-07124679, Notice of Appeal, Request for Hearing 3-20-09, No Service
required
per filing by Counsel for Appellant.
Court of
Special Appeals Cases
410 260-1450
Case 60, 2009 Term,
In the Matter of
Board of
Appeals-Lack of Standing.
Information filed by CBF & MRA 3-22-09
Case 2250 Sept Term 2007
Steve Curtis v. AA Cnty (Circuit
Court Case C-07-120132, BA82-02A) Request
for C2
in R2
zone, County Council mistake for not affirmatively considering during rezoning,
(Crain West)
Argument
10-15-08. Decision pending 6-9-09.
Pre-submission Community Meetings Calendar at:
http://www.aacounty.org/LandUse/CalendarPreSub.cfm
MDE Water Management
Administration,
EW Ritchie Property
aka Arundel Crossroads, (Owner MIDS
Holdings,
LLC) (Route
10 at Ritchie)
application to MDE, Water Management Administration for Mixed Use-
Commercial that
impacts 2,785 sq ft wetlands, 2,750 sq ft pond, 65 ft intermittent stream & 17,
305 sq ft of wetland
buffer. (Brittingham)
FOIA granted, T/L Carr-York
Truck House Parcel 646 6-17-09
6:00PM
SPHS, TM 23/646, W. Earleigh Hts (SE corner at
Wedemeyer
308-2100
Rezendes Property, 6-29-09
6:00PM Library,
339 Jones Station, Arnold, reverse lot numbers for 1 & 2.
Environmental
Meetings of Note:
GSPWAG
6-11-09 7:00PM,
Cypress Creek Restoration Project by
Severn
River Commission, 6-4-09, Review of
2009 GDP, Enhanced Nitrogen Removal System installation,
Jabez
Environmental Overlay Zone,
C:\gspc\agenda\agenda
6-9-09, Al Johnston 410 647-1380, j202gspc@comcast.net
New Business: Movie Night at Kinder Farm Park. The Website GSPCouncil.org is functional again! Thank you Dan Nataf.
Unfinished Business: None
Next Meetings: General Meeting: July 14, 2009 7:30 pm Severna Park Library
Board Meeting: June 30, 2009 – Severna Park Memorial Library
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.
Respectfully Submitted
E. Wesley Adams
GSPC Secretary