Current Legislation

Legislative Public Hearing
Monday, May 20, 2013

at 7:30 p.m.
George Howard Building
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Council legislative public hearings, legislative sessions, and legislative work sessions are held in the Banneker Room, George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Council monthly meetings will be held in the C. Vernon Gray Conference Room.

All legislative and budget public hearings and legislative sessions are live on http://cc.howardcountymd.gov/IframeTemplate.aspx?id=6442458802 and rebroadcast the following day on Comcast channel 99 and Verizon channel 44.  All sessions are closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

INTRODUCTION
FINAL CONSIDERATION
TABLED
ARCHIVED LEGISLATION 

INTRODUCTION 

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

CR80-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jay H. Blackman to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority..
Final Action:
Votes:

CR81-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Barry C. Curtis to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority..
Final Action:
Votes:

CR82-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Dawn Marie Duignan, LCSW-C to the Howard County Local Children’s Board..
Final Action:
Votes:

CR83-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Lisa S. Spitulnik to the Public Works Board..
Final Action:
Votes:  

GENERAL

CB33-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
AN ACT amending the Howard County Zoning Regulations to allow certain breweries as a matter of right in the M-1 (Manufacturing: Light) District and the M-2 (Manufacturing: Heavy) District; and generally relating to the Howard County Zoning Regulations..
Final Action:
Votes:

CB34-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
AN ACT amending moderate income housing unit provisions to allow a mix of low and moderate income units under certain conditions; defining certain terms; setting forth the number of required low and moderate income units; establishing certain rental rates and purchase prices; and generally related to moderate income housing units in Howard County..
Final Action:
Votes:

CB35-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
AN ACT amending moderate income housing unit provisions to allow certain alternatives to the moderate income housing unit obligation in certain zoning districts; allowing a developer to substitute moderate income housing units by purchasing, rehabilitating, and offering for sale certain existing housing units that are in foreclosure under certain conditions; allowing the substitution of units by offering a certain number of units to certain eligible low-income purchasers who have a certain annual household income; allowing a fee-in-lieu under certain conditions; and generally related to moderate income housing units in Howard County..
Final Action:
Votes:

CB36-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
AN ACT increasing the amount of the tax credit available for the restoration and preservation of certain eligible historic properties; increasing the number of years that any unused portion of the tax credit may be carried forward; providing for the application of this Act; and generally related to Howard County tax credits..
Final Action:
Votes:

CB37-2013
Introduced By, Greg Fox
AN ACT establishing a Watershed Protection and Restoration Fee for certain religious institutions, noncollegiate educational institutions, community service partners, and properties outside the planned service area for water and sewerage; and generally relating to the Watershed Protection and Restoration Program in Howard County..
Final Action:
Votes:

CR84-2013
Introduced By, Courtney Watson at the request of Linwood Center, Inc.
A RESOLUTION endorsing an application by Linwood Center, Inc. to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Community Investment Tax Credit program providing tax credits for individuals who donate to certain 501(c)(3) organizations..
Final Action:
Votes:

CR85-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION declaring that a total of approximately .1596 acres of real property maintained by Howard County and identified as a portion of the right-of-way of Dorsey Run Road is no longer needed for a public purpose and authorizing the County Executive to waive the advertising and bidding requirements of Section 4.201 of the Howard County Code in order to convey the property to Savage Towne Centre Ventures, LLC; and providing that the County Executive is not bound to convey the property 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:
Votes:

CR86-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION adopting the Housing Unit Allocation Chart for Fiscal Year 2014 pursuant to the Adequate Public Facilities Act of Howard County..
Final Action:
Votes:

CR87-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
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..
Final Action:
Votes:  

FINAL CONSIDERATION 

Any Amendment that has a stike through (strike), failed.
Any Amendment that is in brackets { } was not introduced.
 

APPOINTMENTS

CR42-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Renee Bitner, R.N., to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR43-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Pamela Blackwell, M. Ed., LCPC to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR44-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sandy Cederbaum to the Advisory Board on Consumer Affairs.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR45-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson 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:
Votes:

CR46-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ian Kennedy to the Housing Commission.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR47-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mark S. Kimberling to the Historic District Commission.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR48-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ralph Paez to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR49-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Stephen M. Rice to the Public Transportation Board.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR50-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Shannon Taitt to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Mental Health Authority.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR51-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sharonlee Vogel to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR52-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Astamay Curtis to the Public Transportation Board.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR53-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson 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:
Votes:

CR54-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Elizabeth Menachery, M.D. to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR55-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jason Michaelson to the Advisory Board on Consumer Affairs.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR56-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson 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:
Votes:

CR57-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Timothy G. Wolf to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Final Action:
Votes:  

FINANCIAL (Non-FY 2014 Budget)

CR58-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION appointing the members of the Compensation Review Commission; providing that the Commission shall set the compensation and allowances of the County Council to be elected in November 2014 by resolution adopted no later than December 16, 2013; providing that the Commission shall make a recommendation concerning compensation and allowances of the County Executive to be elected in November 2014; and providing that the commission shall terminate on April 30, 2014.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR78-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson 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 2013; transferring $106,150 to the Student Personnel Services category; transferring $780,000 to the Instruction Salaries Category; transferring $1,710,000 to the Fixed Charges category; transferring $300,000 to the Administration category; and transferring $844,200 to the Textbooks and Instructional Supplies category.
Final Action:
Votes:  

GENERAL

CB16-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code and Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the Howard County Public Safety Dispatchers Association that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving a multi-year collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the Howard County Public Safety Dispatchers Association that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2015 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; and providing for the application of this Act.
Final Action:
Votes:

CB17-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the Howard County Police Officer’s Association, Lodge 21, that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; and providing for the application of this Act.
Final Action:
Votes:

CB18-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the FOP Lodge 143, Howard County Police Supervisor’s Alliance that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; and providing for the application of this Act.
Final Action:
Votes:

CB19-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code and Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 1810, Council 67, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving a multi-year collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 1810, Council 67, AFL-CIO that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2015 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; and providing for the application of this Act.
Final Action:
Votes:

CB20-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code and Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3085, Council 67, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving a multi-year collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3085, Council 67, AFL-CIO that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2015 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; and providing for the application of this Act.
Final Action:
Votes:

CB21-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT pursuant to Section 1.111(e) of the Howard County Code and Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving provisions in a collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3888, Council 67, AFL-CIO that are in conflict with the provisions of Title 1 “Human Resources” of the Howard County Code or the Employee Manual; approving a multi-year collective bargaining agreement between Howard County and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Howard County Local 3888, Council 67, AFL-CIO that will be effective through the end of Fiscal Year 2015 and that includes payment of certain compensation in future fiscal years; and providing for the application of this Act.
Final Action:
Votes:

CB22-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT amending the eligibility requirements for the water/sewer connection financing program; setting forth the purpose and applicability of the program; making certain technical corrections; and generally related to the water/sewer connection financing program.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR59-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson 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 a non-exclusive maintenance easement, a retaining wall easement, and a non-exclusive access easement, collectively comprising a total of 0.1973 acres, to CSX Transportation, Inc. on property owned by the County known as Parking Lot B located on Main Street in Ellicott City; 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:
Votes:

CR60-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION endorsing the provision of financing by the State Department of Business and Economic Development for an economic development project in Howard County and certifying that the project is consistent with the County’s plan for economic development.
Final Action:
Votes:

CR79-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson
A RESOLUTION approving the hearing procedures for the Howard County Council’s comprehensive zoning effort.
Final Action:
Votes:  

BUDGET

CB23-2013  Amendment 1
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT amending the Pay Plan for Howard County; providing pay scales for employees; adding certain specialty pays; amending certain overtime and compensatory time provisions; adding certain position classifications; adding pay grades that apply to certain bargaining units; amending certain pay grades; making certain technical corrections; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to the Pay Plan for Howard County.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CB24-2013
Administrative Explanation
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT amending the Classification Plan for Howard County; amending and adding certain class descriptions; providing for the application of this Act; and generally relating to amendments to the Howard County Classification Plan.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CB25-2013  Amendment 1,   {2},  {3},  {A1A4},  A2A4,  4,  A1A5,  5,  6,  7,  8,  A1A9,   A2A9,   A3A9,  9,  10,  A1A11,  11,  A1A12,   A2A12,  12,  {A1A13},  {13}
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT adopting the current expense budget and the capital budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, to be known as the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Howard County, Fiscal Year 2014.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/2013
Votes: YEA – Council Members Ball, Sigaty, Terrasa and Watson
NAY – Council Member Fox

CB26-2013  Amendment 1
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the principal amount of up to $136,063,342 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County capital projects (including bridge projects, general county projects, storm drainage projects, school system projects, fire and rescue projects, road construction projects, roadside and sidewalk projects, library projects, community college projects, parks and recreation projects, and police projects), which are specified and described in the County's 2014 Capital Budget (including, without limitation, borrowings for certain capital projects previously authorized in other calendar years, which such authorization has lapsed or will lapse), and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds; authorizing the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CB27-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the principal amount of up to $142,021,533 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County water and sewer capital projects which are specified and described in the County's Capital Budget (including, without limitation, borrowings for certain water and sewer capital projects previously authorized in prior calendar years which such authorization has lapsed or will lapse), and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds; authorizing the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with benefit assessments, ad valorem taxes levied upon the assessable property in the Metropolitan District and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CB28-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in a principal amount of up to $35,962,219 on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County road construction projects and other capital projects specified and described in the County's 2014 Capital Budget (including, without limitation, borrowings for certain of such capital projects previously authorized), and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds; authorizing and empowering the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with building excise taxes and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CB29-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the aggregate principal amount of up to $5,000,000, on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County education capital projects as more particularly described in the County's 2014 Capital Budget, and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds; authorizing and empowering the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with school facility surcharges and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CB30-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Howard County, Maryland to borrow money in the aggregate principal amount of up to $13,191,000, on its full faith and credit, and issue and sell its bonds therefor, to be used to pay costs of certain County environmental services projects as more particularly described in the County's Capital Budget, and to pay costs of issuance of such bonds; authorizing and empowering the County to issue bond anticipation notes or to enter into installment purchase agreements for payment of portions of such costs; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with amounts held in the Environmental Services Special Revenue Fund and other available funds, to pay the debt service on such obligations; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CB31-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT to authorize and empower Howard County, Maryland, to enter into installment purchase agreements to acquire development rights in agricultural lands located within the County (Project No. G‑0163), for an aggregate purchase price of not more than $50,000,000, plus interest thereon; providing that the County’s obligation to pay the purchase price under and interest on such agreements shall be a general obligation of the County made upon its full faith and credit; and to levy taxes upon the assessable property within the County sufficient, together with the portion of the transfer tax imposed on transfers of real property in Howard County which is dedicated to agricultural land preservation and other available funds, to provide for the payment of the purchase price under and interest on any agreements so entered into; and providing for and determining various matters in connection therewith.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR61-2013  A1A1,   A2A1,  Amendment 1
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the Capital Program for Howard County for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2019 and the Extended Capital Program for Fiscal Years 2020 through 2023.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR62-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget for the Howard Community College and indicating appropriations for major functional categories.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR63-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the Howard County Library System and indicating appropriations for object classes.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR64-2013  A1A1,  Amendment 1,  {A1A2},  {2{,  {3}
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION setting forth the Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget for the Howard County Board of Education.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR65-2013  {Amendment 1},  {A1A2},  A2A2,  2
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving the Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the Howard County Health Department and indicating appropriations for object classes.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/2013
Votes: YEAS – Council Members Ball, Sigaty, Terrasa and Watson
NAY – Council Member Fox

CR66-2013  Amendment 1
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules for charges pertaining to the Metropolitan District, to water and sewer service, and to shared sewage disposal facilities.
Final Action: Passed as amended 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR67-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson 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 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR68-2013  Amendment 1
Introduced By, The Chairperson 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 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR69-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees and charges for functions regulated or administered by the Department of Planning and Zoning.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR70-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for functions regulated by the Department of Finance.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR71-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving schedules of fees and rates for functions regulated and administered by the Department of Police.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR72-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION approving fee and rate 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 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR73-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson 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 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR74-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION establishing a recordation tax rate on instruments of writing that are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous

CR75-2013  Amendment 1
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION adopting the schedule of rates for the Building Excise Tax.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: YEAS – Council Members Ball, Sigaty, Terrasa and Watson
NAY – Council Member Fox

CR76-2013  A1A1,  Amendment 1
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION levying Fire and Rescue tax rates beginning July 1, 2013.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: YEAS – Council Members Ball, Sigaty, Terrasa and Watson
NAY – Council Member Fox

CR77-2013
Introduced By, The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
A RESOLUTION levying a property tax for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014; setting the tax rates for property; and providing for the collection of the property tax.
Final Action: Passed 5/23/2013
Votes: Unanimous 

TABLED 

CR150-2011
Introduced By, Greg Fox
A RESOLUTION proposing to add a section to Article VIII. “Centralized Purchasing” of the Howard County Charter 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 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: Tabled 10/3/2011
Votes: YEAS – Council Members Fox, Sigaty, Terrasa and Watson
NAY – Council Member Ball

CB11-2013
Introduced by: The Chairperson at the request of the County Executive
AN ACT pursuant to Section 612 of the Howard County Charter, approving a multi-year agreement between Howard County, Maryland and Grant Capital Management, Inc., a Maryland corporation, where Grant Capital will finance the acquisition of certain equipment including, without limitation, Fire Department apparatus, furniture, library books and computers through a Tax-Exempt Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement.
Final Action: Life Extended & Tabled 5/6/2013
Votes: Unanimous