Dayhoff Westminster Soundtrack

Saturday, May 03, 2008

20080421 The 3-minute interview: Robin Davidov by Matthew Santoni, The Examiner

Matthew Santoni, The Examiner 2008-04-21

BALTIMORE - The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority manages three waste-to-energy facilities that burn trash to generate steam and electricity in Harford and Montgomery counties, and Baltimore City. Last week, Carroll County voted to join Frederick County in building a fourth. Harford County plans to expand its facility, said Authority Director Robin Davidov.

Why have Carroll and Harford had such different reactions to plans for new waste-to-energy plants?

The difference, I think, is that Harford County has had 20 years’ experience with a waste-to-energy facility. It’s been very reliable, it’s been a good neighbor and it’s generated electricity for the nearby Army base. Those counties which have had experience with waste-to-energy have had a good experience, and those without experience have a lot of questions.

How does waste-to-energy compare to increased recycling, which is being discussed as an alternative in Carroll?

Our first steps are to reduce, reuse and recycle. But not everything can be recycled. To those who say, “Let’s recycle more instead of burning it for energy,” it’s not an either/or. Harford County has the highest recycling rate in the state [57 percent in 2006], so they know the difference between waste that can be recycled and that which can’t. Most of Carroll’s trash isn’t being recycled right now. It’s going 190 miles to a landfill in Virginia.

How do you respond to citizens’ worries about the facilities producing greenhouse gases and pollutants such as dioxins?

Waste-to-energy plants actually emit less greenhouse gas than trucking and landfilling garbage because landfills produce methane, which is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Dioxins are really pervasive. We’re pretty sure — not 100 percent — but pretty sure they’re destroyed at really high temperatures.

Examiner

Members of environmental panel quit over incinerator vote

Limo group: Unlicensed drivers ‘everywhere’ during prom season

3-year-old boy critically injured in lawnmower accident.

NAACP calls for statewide rally to protest killings by police

Public safety positions funded

The 3-minute interview: John B. Townsend II

The 3-minute interview: Esther Johnson

The 3-minute interview: Sandra Quel

The 3-minute interview: James Williams

The 3-minute interview: Vaughn Bennett

The 3-minute interview: Barry Levinson

The 3-minute interview: Greg Hamm

The 3-minute interview: George Jones

The 3-minute interview: Natalie Eddington

The 3-minute interview: Ann Compton

State Hispanic population growing; officials rethink outreach programs

Hispanic population in Md., Va.

Public pressure prompts change in natural gas project

Sewage sludge critics urge ban on spreading

Madame Tussauds cuts ticket prices, citing economic factors

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Links to related materials on Carroll County Maryland’s future solid waste management decisions… Related to: 20080331 Future of Solid Waste Public Hearing Dates Released

20080317 Recent columns on the future of Solid Waste Management in Carroll and Frederick Counties

20080317 More information on Waste to Energy and the future of solid waste management in Frederick and Carroll Counties

20080309 The Sunday Carroll Eagle: “History will know us by our trash”

April 16, 2008

How to Make Trash Go Away

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Tomorrow the Carroll County Board of Commissioners will deliberate in open session and – hopefully – make a decision regarding the offer from Frederick County to join forces to make 1,100 tons of trash a day go away.

In The Tentacle:

March 6, 2008

Making Trash Go Away – Part 2

Kevin E. Dayhoff

The February 26th joint meeting between Frederick and Carroll County over how to make trash go away came after two years of discussions and deliberations resulting from the Frederick County commissioners’ adoption of Resolution 06-05, on February 16, 2006.

March 5, 2008

Making Trash Go Away – Part One

Kevin E. Dayhoff

On February 26, the Frederick and Carroll County commissioners met to discuss how to make a combined 1,100 tons of trash-a-day go away.

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Environmentalism Solid Waste Management Recycling or

Environmentalism Solid Waste Management Waste to Energy

And:

19880900 To Burn or Not to Burn an interview with Neil Seldman

19960900 The Five Most Dangerous Myths About Recycling

“Pay as you throw” By Carrie Ann Knauer, Times Staff Writer Sunday, August 12, 2007

20070912 Carroll County EAC votes to promote recycling by Carrie Ann Knauer

20071010 Carroll County Environmental Advisory Council recommends “Pay as You Throw” program to reduce waste, by Carrie Ann Knauer, Times Staff Writer

20071112 Frederick County seeks Carroll participation in trash incinerator

Carroll County Times editorial from November 14, 2007: “Talk some trash with the county”

20080318 Frederick News Post Tourism Council opposes incinerator by Karen Gardner

20080331 Future of Solid Waste Public Hearing Dates Released

Links to meetings and videos:

http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/pubworks/sw-future/default.asp

Board of County Commissioners Meetings

Future of Solid Waste Dates Released

Commissioner Discussion on WTE Shared Facility March 28, 2008

Future of Solid Waste Options March 10, 2008, public discussion

Future of Solid Waste Options March 5, 2008, public discussion

Joint meeting with Frederick County Board of County Commissioners
February 26, 2008

Presentation on home composting February 28, 2008

Economics of a shared Waste-to-Energy facility February 21, 2008

Presentation of recycling policy February 14, 2008

Discussion of integrated materials management strategy November 19, 2007

Report on recycling and update on solid waste August 14, 2007

Environmental Advisory Council Meetings

County's electronic recycling March 11, 2008

Food waste composting January 8, 2008

Council priorities review December 11, 2007

Presentation on composting November 13, 2007

Resource assessment, continuation of EAC discussion on waste management October 9, 2007

EAC discussion on waste management September 11, 2007

Pay per throw, Recycling August 14, 2007

Municipal waste options July 10, 2007

Pay per throw program, Solid waste practices in Montgomery County, and update on commercial recycling June 12, 2007

Solid and hazardous waste management, Sierra Club's waste management views, and Lancaster waste-to-energy trip May 8, 2007

Links to documents:

Waste To Energy Option for Carroll County

U.S. Cool Counties Climate Stabilization Declaration

Waste to Energy: Investment/Expense/Income

Environmental Advisory Council Recommendations on Addressing
Solid Waste in Carroll County

Environmental Advisory Council Recommendations (DPW's presentation)

Managing Recycling and Reuse

Multiple Pathway Health Risk Assessment

Municipal Waste Combustion Ash, Soil, and Leachate Characterization

Carroll County Waste Reduction, Recycling and Buy Recycled Policy

Resource Assessment (Richard Anthony report)

Solid Waste Decision Timeline

Integrated Materials (Waste) Management System

Carroll County, Maryland Solid Waste Management Options (R.W. Beck report)

Cumulative Health Risk Study for Dickerson Area Facilities

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Red eye in the camera

Red eye in the camera

The Tentacle April 30, 2008 “Seeing Red-Eye in the Camera” by Kevin E. Dayhoff

The discussion and debate over speed and red light cameras continues to reverberate. It is one of a number of headaches lingering in the aftermath of the recent and unusual session of the Maryland General Assembly.

[…]

One of the main sticking points was a poison amendment that would have sent the proceeds to the state as opposed to remaining in the local jurisdiction.

And there in a nutshell was the rub. If the legislation was truly offered as a public safety initiative, then why did it matter that the fines collected would not stay in the local jurisdiction?

If the truth were told, the purpose of the legislation was to “enhance” the coffers of local government. It was a wolf in the sheep’s clothing disguised as a “public safety initiative.”

Perhaps the only thing missing was language that the legislation is “for the children.”

[…]

Red light cameras have been around in Maryland for quite a number of years. Speed cameras were first proposed in Maryland around 2003. Four years later the Maryland General Assembly approved them for use in Montgomery County.

A March 2006 editorial in the Annapolis newspaper, The Capital, noted a fall 2005 Washington Post “analysis of red-light camera use in Washington, D.C., where such devices have totaled up more than 500,000 violations and $32 million in fines in six years.”

The analysis found that “the number of accidents at intersections with the cameras was going up at either the same rate or a faster rate than at intersections without the cameras. There was no evidence the cameras were preventing collisions or injuries.”

[…]

Advocates for red light and speeding cameras still need to make their case. The perception is growing that the cameras are much more about raising money than traffic safety.

As much as it is impossible for police officers to be everywhere all the time, the best way to address traffic safety, when common sense and prudence have taken a holiday, is by awareness and education – and “constant enforcement” – by humans, not predatory computer programmed cameras.

Read my column in its entirety here: Seeing Red-Eye in the Camera

http://tinyurl.com/dhuul3

20080430 TT Seeing Red eye in the camera
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20080430 This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Seeing Red-Eye in the Camera

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Las Vegas Finale

Tom McLaughlin

“Las Vegas was built and runs on tips” was the advice given to the bus load of passengers as we returned from the Grand Canyon in a not so subtle hint. To make sure we got the point, on the “menu” at the National Geographic Center where we were served the most god- awful lunch probably prepared from the remains of animals on failed expeditions, was advice on how much to tip him, which was between $5-$10 depending on the service.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

New Know-Nothings

Roy Meachum

When the county commissioners overwhelmingly rejected the notion of adopting English as Frederick's official language, I could but stand and cheer. The proposal came from Charles Jenkins, and I have no reason to doubt his motives.

Hardly Ablesons

Nick Diaz

I’m an ardent admirer of the United States of America, my adopted country, which welcomed me to these shores a half century ago. This great country has provided me with opportunities I wouldn’t have faced, had I remained in Communist Cuba.

Monday, April 28, 2008

General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 11

Richard B. Weldon Jr.

Any General Assembly wrap-up would be incomplete without a scorecard of the work of the Frederick County Delegation. Normally, this column avoids conflict with other delegation members, and focuses on the back-and-forth with the county. Not this time, kiddies! Ahead: some serious onion peeling!

Free Money!

Steven R. Berryman

Congratulations for being smart enough to be in the United States of America. Everything is free here. And when you run out of money to spend, we’ll give you some of that, too. In Frederick County, if you can’t read this, I’ll bet there will be a sign on a bus in Espanol repeating it soon.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Why the Uproar?

Roy Meachum

Reading closely the Pennsylvania Democratic primaries this week, it's difficult to see why the Clinton camp is in such a joyous uproar.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Republican of the Year

Patricia A. Kelly

My mom, Dorothy Kelly, recently featured in the Frederick News Post with a headline that included the word “Opinion,” was born in Tioga, Texas, on April 14 1925 to Raymond and Dovie Bodovsky, farmers, is the 2007 Republican of the Year for Frederick County.

A Prime Example

Chris Cavey

Last week was quite an adventure…a two-day trip to St. Paul, Minnesota – site of the 2008 Republican National Convention. The goal for the trip was to “scout out” the city, the Maryland Delegation’s hotel accommodations, and available venues. The best part, however, was my side trip to the State Capitol.

Order from The Smorgasbord

Joan McIntyre

The newest trend is mini burgers. I’m going one better and giving you four mini-articles this week. Would you like bacon, or cheese, or fries on the side?

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The Winds of Darkness

Kevin E. Dayhoff

On April 12, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced his administration’s opposition to the construction of wind power generators on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Days in The Desert

Tom McLaughlin

"Good luck to you" is the farewell greeting stated to people when used instead of "bye" or "have a nice day" here at Sam’s Town Casino and R.V. Park.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

"Mr. Inside" Out

Roy Meachum

For a little shy of 25 years, Josef Ratzinger furnished John Paul II a strong base. While the ebullient Polish prelate toured the outside world, kissing earth and babies by the score, the man who would become Benedict XVI tended to inside chores.

Keeping the Basket Full

Farrell Keough

I have the great privilege of enjoying a variety of friends. It is likely that my ability to keep and keep up with these people is more a tribute to my wife, (She Who Must Be Obeyed), than to my sterling personality.

This is NOT a Test! – Part 2

Steven R. Berryman

Now that you have been exposed to the various levels of potential hazards hanging over us all like Damocles’ sword in Part 1 on yesterday’s TheTentacle.com, the onus to take action now lies squarely on you.

Monday, April 21, 2008

General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 10

Richard B. Weldon Jr.

Last week, we spent some time considering the end of the General Assembly session. The conclusion: Rest easy Marylanders, the legislature has gone home for the year.

This is NOT a Test! – Part 1

Steven R. Berryman

Your radio or television begins the strange squealing, coded sounds you have heard so often before. “Here we go again” is the first thought that comes to mind. Programming is instantly interrupted. In disbelief, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) continues with “This is NOT a Test!”

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

20080430 This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Seeing Red-Eye in the Camera

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Las Vegas Finale

Tom McLaughlin

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

New Know-Nothings

Roy Meachum

Hardly Ablesons

Nick Diaz

Monday, April 28, 2008

General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 11

Richard B. Weldon Jr.

Free Money!

Steven R. Berryman

Friday, April 25, 2008

Why the Uproar?

Roy Meachum

Reading closely the Pennsylvania Democratic primaries this week, it's difficult to see why the Clinton camp is in such a joyous uproar.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Republican of the Year

Patricia A. Kelly

A Prime Example

Chris Cavey

Order from The Smorgasbord

Joan McIntyre

The newest trend is mini burgers. I’m going one better and giving you four mini-articles this week. Would you like bacon, or cheese, or fries on the side?

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The Winds of Darkness

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Days in The Desert

Tom McLaughlin

"Good luck to you" is the farewell greeting stated to people when used instead of "bye" or "have a nice day" here at Sam’s Town Casino and R.V. Park.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

"Mr. Inside" Out

Roy Meachum

Keeping the Basket Full

Farrell Keough

This is NOT a Test! – Part 2

Steven R. Berryman

Monday, April 21, 2008

General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 10

Richard B. Weldon Jr.

Last week, we spent some time considering the end of the General Assembly session. The conclusion: Rest easy Marylanders, the legislature has gone home for the year.

This is NOT a Test! – Part 1

Steven R. Berryman

20080429 Carrie Knauer and Johnny Depp in Westminster

Carrie Knauer and Johnny Depp

April 29, 2008

Carrie Ann Knauer, the Dean of the Carroll County Times’ newsroom is pictured above on April 14th, 2008, at her desk at the Carroll County Times when Johnny Depp, a past flame visited with her...

She has been writing for the newspaper since Feb. 2002.

She received her BA in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park, in December 2001. She has made her home in Westminster and may very well be the longest serving Times reporter at this point…

For more posts on Soundtrack on Carrie Ann Knauer – the Rachael Ray of Westminster click on: Knauer watch or type in Knauer in the search engine box in the upper left hand top of the blog…

Picture by Kevin Dayhoff 04/14/2008 www.kevindayhoff.net

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

20080429 Carrie Knauer and Johnny Depp in Westminster

Carrie Knauer and Johnny Depp

April 29, 2008

Carrie Ann Knauer, the Dean of the Carroll County Times’ newsroom is pictured above on April 14th, 2008, at her desk at the Carroll County Times when Johnny Depp, a past flame visited with her...

She has been writing for the newspaper since Feb. 2002.

For more posts on Soundtrack on Carrie Ann Knauer – the Rachael Ray of Westminster click on: Knauer watch or type in Knauer in the search engine box in the upper left hand top of the blog…

Picture by Kevin Dayhoff 04/14/2008 www.kevindayhoff.net

20080428 The Havenator

The Havenator

April 28, 2008

In a recent phone call to a certain quintessential town in Carroll, I was greeted on the phone by the friendliest and perkiest town official, who put me through to the “MML Employee of the Year.” (“Meoy” – for short. Pronounced ‘meow.’)

As I chatted with Meoy, WAB, I remembered that I have had a number of requests to post the “Havenator Series” on the blog.

Soooo, without further adieu – here goes:

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“Q” May 10, 2008

Hampstead Mayor Havenator Q. Shoemaker and former-Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff share a moment as they reminisce about the “old days.” October 10, 2006 by Kevin Dayhoff (with a Chris Ammann photo.)

“The Operation on Q.” May 13, 2004 Hampstead Mayor “The Havenator” Q. Shoemaker undergoes an “operation at the hands of his family and Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff.

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Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.

www.kevindayhoff.net

http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff

http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

http://gizmosart.com/dayhoff.html

Kevin Dayhoff’s Facebook photo album

Kevin Dayhoff’s Facebook page

E-mail him at: kdayhoff AT carr.org or kevindayhoff AT gmail.com

His columns and articles appear in The Tentacle - www.thetentacle.com; Westminster Eagle Opinion; www.thewestminstereagle.com, Winchester Report and The Sunday Carroll Eagle – in the Sunday Carroll County section of the Baltimore Sun. Get Westminster Eagle RSS Feed

“When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.” Tennessee Williams

Monday, April 28, 2008

20080428 The Havenator

The Havenator

April 28, 2008

As I chatted with Meoy, WAB, I remembered that I have had a number of requests to post the “Havenator Series” on the blog.

Soooo, without further adieu – here goes:

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“Q” May 10, 2008

“The Operation on Q.” May 13, 2004 Hampstead Mayor “The Havenator” Q. Shoemaker undergoes an “operation at the hands of his family and Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff.

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Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.

www.kevindayhoff.net

http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff

http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

http://gizmosart.com/dayhoff.html

Kevin Dayhoff’s Facebook photo album

Kevin Dayhoff’s Facebook page

E-mail him at: kdayhoff AT carr.org or kevindayhoff AT gmail.com

“When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.” Tennessee Williams

20080428 CCBOC Agenda for the week of April 28 2008

Carroll County Board of Commissioners Agenda for the week of April 28, 2008

Please Note: This weekly agenda is subject to change. Please call 410-386-2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings will be held at the Carroll County Office Building

Room 311. (Unless otherwise noted)

Indicates Outside Activities

Monday ~ April 28, 2008

Tuesday ~ April 29, 2008

10:00 a.m. Administrative Session ~ Closed

4:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce PM Connections

Eldersburg, MD

Commissioner Zimmer

Wednesday ~ April 30, 2008

10:00 a.m. Opening Remarks

Carroll County Special Olympics Spring Games

Westminster Sr. High School

Commissioner Zimmer

10:30 a.m. Volunteer Recognition Ceremony & Luncheon

Mt. Airy Sr. & Community Center

Commissioner Zimmer

Thursday ~ May 1, 2008

9:30 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Community Discussion

County Office Building ~ Room 311

10:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session

County Office Building ~ Room 311

Introduction of "Buddy" the Therapy Dog

State's Attorney's Office ~ Mr. Jerry Barnes

Relocation of Visitor Center

Department of Economic Development ~ Mr. Larry Twele

Bid Approval

Breathing Air Compressor, Re-Fill Station and Installation

Bureau of Purchasing ~ Mr. Rich Shelton

Office of Public Safety ~ Mr. Scott Campbell

Bid Approval

Cured In Place Pipe Liner ~ Pipe Rehabilitation System

Department of Public Works ~ Mr. J. Michael Evans

Bid Approval

Air Business Center Stormwater Management

Department of Planning ~ Mr. Steve Horn

Request to Consider Exercising the Option to Purchase

an Upper Patapsco Rural Legacy Easement on Property

Owned by Cleveland W. & Grace A. Bateman

Request Approval of Transfer

Capital Budget Resolution #C-12 ~ Recreation & Parks Self Help Projects

Department of Recreation & Parks ~ Mr. Jeff Degitz

Chief of Staff Time ~ Mrs. Cindy Parr

Administrative Session ~ Closed

5:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce PM Connections

Mt. Airy, MD

Commissioner Zimmer

Friday ~ May 2, 2008

Saturday ~ May 3, 2008

Sunday ~ May 4, 2008

8:05 a.m. “The Commissioners’ Report” – WTTR

Commissioner Zimmer

20080428 Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda

Westminster mayor and Common Council Agenda

City Council

City Council Members | Minutes of City Council Meetings

CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

Mayor and Common Council Meeting of April 28, 2008

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.

Planning and Zoning Commission – Reappointment of Nancy Palmer

Mayor’s Recognition – Jeremy Sell

2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2008

3. PUBLIC HEARING:

Capital Improvement Program – Thomas Beyard

4. CONSENT CALENDAR:

March Departmental Operating Reports

Uniformed Police Services Detail Agreement – Genuine Gold

5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR

6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

Ordinance No. 780 – Levy of Taxes for Fiscal Year 2009 – John Walsh

Resolution No. R08-8 –Medford Quarry Pipeline Easement –

Condemnation Authorization

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

a. None as of April 24, 2008

9. NEW BUSINESS:

a. Cancellation of the Meetings of May 26 and June 23, 2008

a. Closed Executive Session and Discussion of Personnel Matter

10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

11. CITIZEN COMMENTS

12. ADJOURN

Note: The Mayor and Common Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget and Constant Yield Tax Rate on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall.

19220428 CC Pageant WMC Athletic Bowl to be dedicated June 10

Pageant WMC Athletic Bowl to be dedicated June 10

Democratic Advocate, April 28, 1922.

The Carroll County Pageant

On Saturday afternoon, June 10, the New Athletic Bowl will be formerly dedicated not only to Western Maryland College but to all of Carroll County.

The event will be celebrated by a beautiful festival of peace called "The Sheathing of The Sword." Watching the pageant, on the hillside around the bowl, there will be seated people from Carroll and sister counties of the state.

Every day messages are coming in from people in Salisbury, Snow Hill and Easton, from Frederick, Hagerstown and Cumberland, from Baltimore and Washington saying that we may expect full cars from there to witness "The Sheathing of The Sword."

Messages have also come from people in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware and New Jersey. Old students, former residents of the county, acquaintances and some who never even heard of Carroll county, before.

Representatives are expected from the Pan American Union and the American Peace Societies. The flags for one episode are being loaned through the courtesy of The Pan American Union.

Everybody is wondering how in the wide world we have been able to assemble a cast of 1,000 from the college and county. Next time we'll tell you.

Democratic Advocate, April 28, 1922.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

20080428 Sykesville Mayor and Town Council Agenda for Monday April 28 2008

MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF SYKESVILLE

AGENDA FOR

MONDAY, April 28, 2008, 7:00 P.M.

QUORUM: Mayor

MINUTES: Town Clerk

TREASURER’S REPORT: Town Treasurer

PUBLIC CONCERNS

BUSINESS

South Branch Park – Charrette continuation – Sean Davis
Carroll County Community Center – Marion Ware
Public Safety Report – Chief Williams
FY 2009 Annual Budget – Introduction
Constant Yield Rate – Introduction
Solid Waste and Recycling Initiatives – Update
Infrastructure Financing – Update
Providing Wireless Access in the Town House Meeting Room – Next Meeting
Commercial Solid Waste Rates – Adjustment for Inflation for FY 2009 – Public Hearing
May 26^th Meeting Falls on Memorial Day – Reschedule for May 27^th?

OTHER:

CLOSED SESSION:

1 Legal Consultation –

2 Property Acquisition –

3 Personnel –

Spring Clean-Up Day

Saturday May 10, 2008

on Friday night May 9, place items curbside

Bundle items no larger than 4'x4'

No chemicals, solvents, paints, rubble, auto parts,

pallets, yard waste, or tires. We cannot take items that

are too heavy or won't fit in our trucks

Metal items, refrigerators, appliances, and furniture

will be picked up Monday May 12, 2008

Destination Sykesville Workgroup

Tuesday May 13, 2008

7 pm at the Town House

The Mayor leads this group of residents, business owners,

and others working to increase the number of visitors to the town

The public is welcome to attend and join the workgroup

Police / Town Resident Town Meeting

Wednesday May 14, 2008

7 pm at the Sykesville Police Department

Youth Advisory Meeting

Wednesday May 21, 2008

7 pm at the Sykesville Police Department

20080427 Past Carroll County Ag Center Tractor Pulls

Pictures and videos from the 2003, 2004, and 2007 Carroll County Ag Center Tractor Pulls

April 27, 2008

This year’s annual Carroll County Tractor and Truck Pull will be held today, April 27, 2008. Please see: 20080427 Carroll County Tractor and Truck Pull

20080425 Carroll County Ag Center Tractor Pulls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwfcQqUnjlU

Storyboard for video

Carroll County Tractor and Truck Pulls, Carroll County Agriculture Center, www.ccag.biz, Westminster, Maryland 21157

The Carroll County Tractor and Truck Pull has been a popular annual event for many years. In this feature are a few pictures and short videos from the 2003, 2004, and 2007 pulls.

In the 2003 photos, take note of the new Carroll County Danele Shipley Arena under construction.

Yes, that is Maryland State Delegate Paul S. Stull (R) District 4A, Frederick County at the controls of the sled…

Special credit to Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Reba McEntire, and Natalie Cole.