AGENDA COUNTY COUNCIL OF WICOMICO COUNTY, MD

March 4, 2008

10:00 a.m. - Call to Order
Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Certificate of Recognition:
Child Safety Day

10:05 a.m. Approval of Minutes of February 19, 2008

10:07 a.m. Matthew E. Creamer, Council Administrator

1. Resolution 24-2008-Exclusive Pouring Rights-Pepsi Cola and the Board of Education
2. Resolution 14-2008-Board of Education Transfers
3. Resolution 15-2008-Appointment to Local Management Board-Jennifer Wimbrow-Jenkins
4. Resolution 16-2008-Appointment to Local Management Board-Lt. Mike Elliott
5. Resolution 17-2008-Appointment to Local Management Board-Lori Brewster
6. Resolution 18-2008-Appointment to Local Management Board-David Mitchell
7. Resolution 19-2008-Appointment to Local Management Board-Michael Shamburek
8. Resolution 20-2008-Appointment to Local Management Board-Vanessa L. Jones-Warner
9. Resolution 21-2008-Appointment to Local Management Board-Diana Kiessling
10. Resolution 22-2008- Re-Appointment to Local Management Board-George Wooley
11. Resolution 23-2008-Appointment to Social Services Advisory Board-Narcinda Church
12. Park Property Regulations-Violation Fines
13. Village DownRiver-Shared Facility Agreement
14. Results of Legislation for Liquor Bills: A. Kaye Kenney

10:45 a.m. Edgar A. Baker, Jr.-County Attorney

10:50 a.m. Comments from Attending Citizens

10:55 a.m. Council Members’ Comments

11:00 a.m. Council President’s Comments

11:05 a.m. Adjournment

11:10 a.m. Open Work Session: Rural Area Committee Recommendation/TDR’s

11:45 a.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. Closed Work Session: Upcoming Litigation

Does The Mayor Have Receipts?

A commenter stated the other day that someone should look into whether or not the Mayor allegedly had the deck on her home built by Public Works. They strongly suggested someone look into that and made it sound as if they were in the know and that she allegedly had done something wrong?

WELL, DO YOU HAVE RECEIPTS? Taxpayers want to know Barrie? I think that a person in your position should be accountable for such questions and you can clearly shut them up by showing you have receipts AND that the Contractor has one as well. You know, the kind with Invoice Numbers on it so they can prove they didn't just make it up and slap an old date on it. You know, the ones where they can prove other work was done around that same time and year so there's no conflict.

Shut these people up Barrie.

Salisbury Police Keepin It Real

On February 27, 2008 at approximately 8:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to meet with a victim of an armed robbery at Tim’s Pizza on Tilghman Road. Upon arrival, the officers met with the victim, who was a food delivery driver for Tim’s Pizza. The victim advised the officers that he was making a food delivery at a residence on the three hundred (300) block of Charles St. when he was approached by a lone suspect. The suspect produced a handgun and demanded U.S. currency and the delivery food from the victim. The victim gave the suspect an amount of U.S. currency and the food, and the suspect fled from the area on foot. There were no injuries, and the suspect is described as: African-American male, approximately 20 years of age, wearing a “puffy” camouflage jacket, and blue jeans. The suspect is also described to have gold teeth. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165. CC # 200800006943

On February 27, 2008 at approximately 4:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspect for a burglary and theft that occurred at the Gateway Building on February 19, 2008. On that date, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Gateway Building on W. Main St. for the report of a burglary and theft. During the course of the initial investigation officers learned that a victim had left property in an office in the Gateway Building. A suspect made entry into the building and took the property. Detectives of the Salisbury Police were able to identify the suspect based upon evidence recovered at the scene.

ARRESTED: Carlos Montrose Ellis, 45 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Second degree burglary
Fourth degree burglary
Theft (over $ 500)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800006051

Corey Alan Grove, 19yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for 4th Degree Burglary and Matthew Richard Tingle, 19yoa was arrested for 1st Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary, and Theft over $500. Officers responded to the 200 block of Sandy Bottom Court for a reported burglary. During the investigation it was revealed that Tingle had entered into the residence approximately three weeks ago and removed a large sum of U.S. currency. Both subjects were released to the custody of Central Booking.
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Cody Paul Lank, 20yoa, of Willards, Md was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Robbery and Theft less than $500. On January 26, 2007 Lank entered in to the Royal Farms Convenience Store located in the 100 block of N Salisbury Blvd. Lank went to pay the store clerk for an item that he wanted to purchase. When the clerk opened the register Lank reached over the counter and removed an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency from the register. Lank fled from the store. Lank was released to the custody of Central Booking. 200800002925

William Edward Croswell, Jr, 51yoa, of Willards, Md was arrested for three counts of Theft over $500 and one count of Theft Scheme over $500. Croswell removed from the business of Tri Supply and Equipment, located in the 100 block of Columbia Rd, several pieces of equipment while employed as the General Manager of the store. The equipment was then sold at a nominal price to a local contractor. Croswell was released to the custody of Central Booking. 200700041388

Jordan Wants To Take Down Comegys As Well!

It's my understanding Jordan will be filing to go after Gary Comegys as well as Mayor Tilghman and Louise Smith. IF he chooses to file against Comegys today, he'll finally have my support. However, that will come with a twist. I want Jordan to come to me with 2,500 signatures before I'll personally get involved. He needs to do so within 60 days too. IF he can pull that off, I'm in and so will many others.

It's a matter of showing this isn't a scam made up by the Mayor. You know how she works. Send everyone out there collecting signatures, get their names in it and then bash them when everyone comes to find out their signatures were no good and it fails.

Nope, I believe Jordan has enough Students to pull off at least the beginning portion of this whole thing and once he does we'll all get involved and finish it off. It looks like this could get quite interesting.

One Year Ago Today!

It was a year ago today I received a letter from Mayor Barrie Tilghman and her Attorneys threatening to sue me. Obviously I have been shaking in my boots and immediately pulled anything and everything referencing the Mayor from my Blog, NOT!

That woman can run around threatening everyone else but my God, does she actually believe I'm scared of her? Although we were supposed to be in Court in January of this year, there still is NO trial date and I couldn't care less either way.

Hey Barrie, how do you like my hits now? Pretty scary when we're bigger than The Daily Time now, eh? Recall this woman and get it over with. By the way, Anti Albero Bloggers, what's this woman costing the taxpayers trying to sue me? It should also be noted that Mr. Disharoon asked why the SPD had a bill to be paid for $9,999.00, (coincidentally the same amount they're suing me for) for outside legal services and he has YET to receive an answer. It's a shame you can't recall the Chief too.

Take Home Cars A Thing Of The Past For Salisbury

At least for the Salisbury Police Department anyway. One of the perks about joining the Salisbury Police Department was if you lived in the City, you got a take home car. NOT any more!

Due to so many vehicles getting crushed, (like the one above) and the Mayor refusing to give the money the Police Department so desperately needs, those perks are now gone. Like typical Governments, they gave their pay raises and then took away the perks. Some might call it a scam?

Nevertheless, the Salisbury Police Department will lose more and more Officers that way. However, it's only the stupid ones that actually live IN the City anyway. The smart ones know better than to participate in a 14% tax increase while pocketing their new pay increases and NOT giving it back to the City.

The Wicomico Landfill Has More Secrets To Be Exposed

Years ago you used to be able to go to the Wicomico County Landfill and take items you knew nothing was really wrong with it and place it off to the right hand side. It was an inside thing locals knew about. Therefore, when someone came along and felt they could use that washer, or dryer, or frig, of whatever else might be in decent shape, it could be taken for free and put back to good use. More importantly it would save that much more room in the Landfill.

A few years ago people came to the Landfill and when they saw one of these items off to the right and attempted to take the item, the men in the booth would come running out of the building screaming and yelling at you to LEAVE IT ALONE!

These guys had their own little business on the sly going, allegedly selling off these items and making money off them. Again, something you're NOT going to read in The Daily Times because quite frankly, they're too big for these kind of stories.

So for the many of you who have been yelled at and belittled, this is for you. How dare those scumbags treat YOU like YOU were stealing! Nevertheless, I hope Sheriff Lewis and Rick Pollitt look into this portion of the alleged resale items? It may be small to them but just sit there for one hour and see how many great items get thrown away. It will blow your mind!

A Beautiful Saturday Night Sunset While Crossing The Wicomico River On The Ferry

The Daily Times Is Full Of Sh!t!

OK, let's look at the first statement made in today's paper. Did any of YOU know that Station 16 was in fact "on the market?" I sure didn't and I've offered to pay cash for it! Oh, but they don't LIE, right? They offer you INVESTIGATIVE and detailed reporting, right?

How about this one? "The best piece of real estate in Wicomico County." Are you F/N kidding me? OK Folks, now you know who NOT to go to when you list your home or business for sale.

I have certainly seen enough this morning to make me want to throw up. There are real estate ads EVERYWHERE in this paper. It's now like the Ocean City Today, Beachcomber and Coastal Dispatch! Like I said, you have to get through the ads to find an article and that's what The Daily Time is becoming.

Oh well, this is just going to make my job even easier to compete and I'm confident people here will enjoy Salisbury News more than they will The Daily Times. Thanks again Gannett and Greg Bassett.

Serious Accident On Riverside Drive

Riverside Drive is closed down this morning because of a very serious accident. I'm told by a friend that they couldn't believe someone could survive this crash.

All too often people try to pass others in a no pass zone and accidents like this happen far too frequently. I say, come back with the spike strips in the road that flop down when you drive in one direction yet puncture your tires if you're going the wrong way in the other direction. That will stop this crap. It's a bit severe but it may be a necessity around these turns. It may also save some lives.

Louis Pope & Andy Harris Were Guest Speakers At Lincoln Day Dinner

Mr. Louis Pope, MDGOP National Committeeman & RNC Vice Chairman joined Senator and Republican Congressional Candidate Andy Harris in Princess Anne Saturday night.

I have to be honest with you. It was a very long day and trying to stay awake for this event was almost impossible. The food, well, it's almost impossible to screw up fried chicken but some how they pulled it off. Honest to God, I would never want to be a politician!

I did meet another Fan of Salisbury News. A Reporter with a local Newspaper down there who visits this Site every day. My Wife informs me there were several people going, "that's Joe Albero from Salisbury News." Fortunately they had very nice things to say.

Oasis Car Wash Finally Opens

After years of lingering around, the Oasis Car Wash has finally opened up for business and people are actually using the self service portion of the facility already.

The Mayor mentioned something might be happening in the near future with this location when she was at the Democratic Club Meeting recently. She also said it was about time.

States Attorney Davis Ruark Will Not Resign

"I am returning to resume my duties as State's Attorney. I will not resign or retire."

"I am much, much stronger than anyone thinks. I have done an exceptional job for the people of Wicomico County, and I will continue to do so."

"I was alone in the automobile . . . all by myself . . . and that there was no one waiting for me at the condominium."

So Barrie Tilghman and others, cut the BS! Spreading lies and rumors in the attempt to destroy someones career after 20 years is sad and completely out of line. Again, I'll repeat, Davis Ruark has made ONE mistake in judgment, Barrie has made MANY. Don't make me have to repeat them all either!

The truth, Davis has taken some leave to go to a facility south of Maryland and will come back a changed man with a whole new appreciation for life, work and the people he serves.

How come you didn't read stories with information and quotes like this from The New Daily Times?

The New Daily Times

OK, if you like to use a magnifying glass to read the tiny print and you also enjoy sifting through the entire paper for articles buried underneath and around ads, The New Daily Times Is For You!

They start out telling you how its an easier newspaper to read and they attempt to convince you that since they spent $6,000,000.00 on a new press, this is the answer because you're going to love it, NOT!

It flat out sucks! It's like trying to read this Blog like this. From this point forward, you're going to love what we offer because we're going to make it smaller, just for you!

Things are NOT where they used to be, even though their message in the beginning tells you not much has changed. They must have also had a 70% Off Advertising Sale for this issue because everyone and their brother is advertising.

OK, here's the rest of the truth. To line the dog crates with this new size SUCKS! Sorry guys, I'm not impressed and neither will most of your clients. Looks to me like you're trying to save money at the customers expense.

How well do some local businesses know employment law?

I was talking to some young people today about their employment. One told me they worked for Domino's Pizza owned by DP Salisbury, LLC and that they had just received their 1099 tax forms today 3/2/08. I asked them why they got a 1099 rather than a w-2. They informed my that they received a w-2 which had been postmarked at the end of January but they got their 1099 today. I was confused. I asked why they got a 1099 if they also got w-2's. To my amazement I was told that they received w-2's for the first forty hours because they were paid on the books. They were paid by "contractors checks" for anything over 40 hours so they wouldn't have to pay taxes on it. First, 1099 misc. are due to recipients or are to be postmarked by the last day of January. More importantly, it appears as though these young employees were paid by "contractors checks" so that the company wouldn't have to pay overtime. I don't think selling pizza's is contract work.

If this is the case, it is illegal. Employers must pay one and a half times the regular hourly rate for every hour worked over forty hours a week. (Certain exceptions apply) what do you all think?

Jordan Speaks Out & Answers Some Questions

I understand everyone is on EDGE now that an SU student wants to make drastic changes to ineffective policies that people have grown accustomed to over the last 10 years...

With that said I repeat THE FACEBOOK GROUP DIDN'T REPRESENT MY VIEWS ON THE ISSUES... It was a way to discuss issues students may have. 4-2 doesn't do anything now people. Do you really think every rental house in 4-2 is actually in compliance? NO!! I'm trying to address the issue and solve the underlying problem...housing prices/ rents being jacked up way above levels affordable to the average citizen.

I WAS COMPLETELY AGAINST A 14% PROPERTY TAX INCREASE and have said that needs to be repealed IMMEDIATELY; not after 2010(When the new mayor actually takes office). I signed the referendum petition last May...further evidence this isn't my first undertaking in Salisbury politics. The tax increase is a unnecessary burden on many people living in the city.

As to the noise ordinance...THERE IS A STATE STATUTE ALREADY IN PLACE
This allows police to charge people with either 90 days/ or a $500 fine...

I believe the police should have greater latitude in how they deal with these quality of life incidents...

WHY??????
Effective Resource Planning...
Overtime, Court, Increased Paperwork, Running Someone To Central Booking
I want a solution that better utilizes the resources of the SPD and OVERBURDENED TAXPAYERS we all are, while INCREASING QUALITY OF LIFE for everyone

The infrastructure of Salisbury is crumbling from roads and side walks to downtown buildings. It is time we begin a project of gentrification to address the sad state we now find the heart of Salisbury in.

The police force is now inadequate in manpower, equipment, and leadership. We need major changes over at SPD. LEOPS needs to be increased to a 75% defined benefit from its current level of 50% after 25 years of credible service. We will be able to better retain veteran officers this way. Work books with on board NCIC/MILES need to be in every cruiser. SPD is in dire need of its very own K9 unit. We need Code 3 LED lighbars on all marked cruisers to further enhance officer safety when engaged in a traffic stop or vehicle pursuit.

The hallmark of my effort is government transparency. We need AUDITS and on time. A forensic auditor should be mandatory especially with all the unallocated taxpayer money showing up daily.

People are now saying that a recall will waste $60,000. That's PESOS on the $ compared to the millions handed out to developers. The mayor famously said "the buck stops here." With that said, "BARRIE, I ASK FOR YOUR RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY". Come Monday I'm expanding the Recall to include Gary Comegys as well.

We may have problems at our county landfill, but we never forgot how to take the trash out!!!

Thanks for the outpouring of community support I've received, I look forward to working with everyone to make Salisbury a better place for all.

-Jordan Reisman
Trackhawk@comcast.net

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
-Thomas Jefferson

A Comment Worth Posting Ref. The Daily Times & Blogs

In Ref, daily times/rag. I have been a local police officer for a number of years here. In that duty I have written/reviewed numerous reports. I learned in my first year when I arrested a political figure and the daily rag read the report I wrote and then write an article in their paper on the event. It was as if I was reading an event that I never was involved in. The facts from the report were backwards, missing, incorrect so much so that it led to a total different belief. I was friends with a person who became a local newspaper writer and then I was involved with another political arrest, wow was I surprised by the article that was written, something that could not have been farther from the truth. One fact, that had nothing to do with the arrest was headlined, nothing about the major that did happen. I talked to that person once before they moved away for a bigger job, that person apologized for writing it, stating that they were forced to put that spin on it, because it would sell more. I thanked them for telling me the truth and hope they got what they wanted. I will never believe, receive, read the daily rag ever again. I can not count how many times they printed inaccurate, factually missing articles. I wish there was a law that made them more accountable for what they write, because nothing has held them so until your blog has. Thanks Joe, we needed this.

Wicomico County In Full Damage Control Mode

While I had heard this Internal Auditor position was the County Executives responsibility, that is completely wrong. It is and has been the responsibility of the County Council to have hired this auditor.

So why haven't they done so? The answer is very simple. They have tried. They have run ads and searched for such a person. However, NO ONE RESPONDED! I noticed this go around they're saying salary negotiable, depending on qualifications and they are offering full benefits.

Looks to me like IF there is someone out there with an accounting background and was looking for job security, it's time to step up and take advantage of a good thing.

One Year Ago Today

It was one year ago today the Condos were going up on the River and the property owners were taking back way too much land into the River. Oh, it can be argued they lost some of it to erosion but let me assure you my old property in Ocean City went a 1/4 mile into the Bay and I could never reclaim it, not even 2 feet of it!

It's not who you know...............

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Thank You, ALL of you. If it wasn't for Ray Lewis, Rai Sharma and ALL the County Thieves, who knows where we'd be ranked this week! Did I miss The Daily Times Blogs on this list above??????