Board of Town Commissioners

MINUTES BOARD OF TOWN COMMISSIONERS TELECONFERENCE February 16, 2021 The regular meeting of the Board of Town Commissioners was called to order on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. via teleconference. MEMBERS PRESENT: Amy G. Chmielewski, Chair Kevin M. Bianca Erin S. Hughes Donna L. Kahoe Patrick T. Richards STAFF PRESENT: L. Jesse Bane, Town Administrator Trish Heidenreich, Director of Economic Development Stephen Kline, Director of Public Works Michael Krantz, Director of Administration Lisa Moody, Director of Finance Charles Moore, Chief of Police Patti Parker, Community & Public Relations Manager Charles Keenan, Town Counsel Kevin Small, Director of Planning Joan Suitt, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER: Chair Chmielewski advised the objective of the teleconference is to conduct normal business of the Town of Bel Air during the COVID-19 pandemic we all are experiencing. A teleconference allows us to comply with social distancing, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Meeting Etiquette/Protocol Chair Chmielewski reviewed the protocol for the meeting and reminded all participants to identify themselves before speaking. Roll Call Chair Chmielewski conducted the roll call. Those present are listed above. No other callers identified themselves. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chair Chmielewski called for approval of the Agenda. Commissioner Bianca moved and Commissioner Kahoe seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as written. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Hughes, Kahoe, Richards and Chmielewski Nays: None The motion carried. 2021.02.16.MIN.BOTC.Teleconference Page 1 of 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Bianca moved and Commissioner Kahoe seconded the motion that the minutes of the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners’ meetings held on February 1, 2021 and February 9, 2021 be approved as submitted. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Hughes, Kahoe, Richards and Chmielewski Nays: None The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Ordinance 798-21 – Chapter 145 Building Construction Commissioner Bianca moved and Commissioner Kahoe seconded the motion that Ordinance No. 798-21, rescinding the reenacting Charter 145, Building Construction, of the Bel Air Town Code be received by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Hughes, Kahoe, Richards and Chmielewski Nays: None The motion carried. A public hearing will be held on March 1, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Ordinance 799-21 – Plumbing and Gas Fitting Standards Commissioner Bianca moved and Commission Kahoe seconded the motion that Ordinance No. 799-21, rescinding and reenacting Chapter 353, Plumbing and Gas Fitting Standards, of the Bel Air Town Code be received by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Hughes, Kahoe, Richards and Chmielewski Nays: None The motion carried. A public hearing will be held March 1, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Ordinance 800-21 – Electrical Standards Commissioner Bianca moved and Commissioner Kahoe seconded the motion that Ordinance No. 800-21, rescinding and reenacting Chapter 180 Electrical Standards, to the Bel Air Town Code be received by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Hughes, Kahoe, Richards and Chmielewski Nays: None The motion carried. A public hearing will be held on March 1, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. 2021.02.16.MIN.BOTC.Teleconference Page 2 of 4 Ordinance 801-21 – Fire Prevention Code Commissioner Bianca moved and Commissioner Kahoe seconded the motion that Ordinance No. 801-21, rescinding and reenacting Chapter 204 Fire Prevention, of the Bel Air Town Code be received by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Hughes, Kahoe, Richards and Chmielewski Nays: None The motion carried. A public hearing will be held on March 1, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Resolution No. 1159-21 Planning Commission 2020 Annual Report Commissioner Bianca moved and Commissioner Kahoe seconded the motion that Resolution No. 1159-21, the Planning Commission 2020 Annual Report, be accepted by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Hughes, Kahoe, Richards and Chmielewski Nays: None The motion carried. Historic Preservation Commission Reappointment Commissioner Hughes moved and Commissioner Kahoe seconded the motion that the reappointment of Brian Payne to the Bel Air Historical Preservation Commission for a term of three (3) years, effective immediately, be approved by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners. Commissioner Hughes thanked Mr. Payne for agreeing to serve another term and advised he has made valuable contributions to the Commission. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Hughes, Kahoe, Richards and Chmielewski Nays: None The motion carried. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Chair Chmielewski thanked the volunteers and nurses at the Harford County Health Department for their work in administrating the COVID-19 vaccine. Ms. Parker, Community & Public Relations Manager, informed Officer First Class Zack Miller was recognized for 40 years of service with the Bel Air Police Department. Ms. Parker thanked Sergeant Gullion and Officer Rhodes 2021.02.16.MIN.BOTC.Teleconference Page 3 of 4 in helping to make this happen. Chief Moore and Chair Chmielewski were also present and acknowledged Ms. Parker for her efforts. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Approved: March 1, 2021 Signature on file_____________ Amy G. Chmielewski, Chair Board of Town Commissioners Signature on file______________ Michael L. Krantz, Town Clerk 2021.02.16.MIN.BOTC.Teleconference Page 4 of 4