Harford County public meetings in 2022

Advisory Board on Aging

The board approved the minutes from the October 2022 meeting. Staff provided updates on Office on Aging personnel vacancies, software transitions, and caregiver support programs. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will consider two proposed development plans. The first is a 208,250-square-foot logistics center on 14 acres at Clayton Station. The second is a 41-lot single-family residential subdivision on 16.45 acres at 921 South Stepney Road.

• Plan S513-2022: 208,250 sq. ft. logistics center on 14.09 acres at Clayton Station Lot 5 (Business Center Way)
• Plan S513-2022: Applicant is Clayton Station, LLC / TC MidAtlantic Development V, Inc.
• Plan C515-2022: 41 single-family residential lots on 16.45 acres at 921 South Stepney Road
• Plan C515-2022: Applicant is Clayton Station, LLC / Ward Communities at Harford County, LLC
• Both plans received in late November 2022 and are up for committee review

The provided document contains no meeting minutes, records of decisions, or discussion items. It consists entirely of a website sign-in page.

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The Harford County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will meet on December 15, 2022, to discuss and decide on several items including approval of November minutes, a board chair report on a gift from Elegant Restorations and December MASSB minutes, a director's report, and new business items such as birthday cards, end-of-year staff appreciation, funding suggestions for foster care and family investment, and CQI re-initiation. Old business includes the director's evaluation and a service app. Committee reports will be given from CQI, Finance, Public Relations, Board Development & Recruitment, and Legislative committees.

• Gift: Elegant Restorations – General Updates
• Funding suggestions: Foster Care / Family Investment
• CQI re-initiation
• Director's Evaluation
• Service App

The Board approved the purchase of a limited number of suitcases for foster care as a pilot program. It also authorized up to $500 for the selection of items for bags for the homeless. The Board agreed to send end-of-year appreciation notes to DSS staff.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections
• Authorized DSS staff to purchase a limited number of suitcases for Foster Care as a pilot
• Authorized up to $500 for DSS staff to select items for homeless bags
• Agreed to write and disseminate end-of-year appreciation notes to DSS staff

Board of Estimates

The Board approved several contracts for public safety technology, school communications, and environmental programs. The largest expenditure was a contract for road resurfacing across multiple streets. All listed solicitations were approved.

• Approved $2,255,000.00 contract to Gray & Son, Incorporated for repair and resurfacing of multiple roads (6-1)
• Approved $200,000.00 per year award to Chesapeake Bay Trust for MS4 permit projects and programs (6-1)
• Approved $177,617.72 award to Presidio Networked Solutions, LLC for Cisco VOIP equipment for 14 public schools (6-1)
• Approved $76,950.00 award to HCGI Hartford, Incorporated for 50 desktop computers for the Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #7 for Colossus, Incorporated for CAD software maintenance not to exceed $17,081.46 per year (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 11, 2022 meeting (General consent)
• Approved Solicitation No. PM 22-053 (Unanimous)

HVAC Mechanical Board

The Board approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting. Members discussed House Bill 1052 regarding stainless-steel tubing and various mechanical code requirements for residential heating and piping.

• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Community Input Meetings (CIM)

A Community Input Meeting regarding the proposed AutoZone Retail Auto Parts Store #5753 at 2101 Belair Road was held on December 14, 2022. The meeting was terminated at 6:30 p.m. because there were no attendees.

Adequate Public Facilities Advisory Board

The board is discussing updates on school enrollment projections, residential permit data, and a fiscal update on dedicated revenues and debt. No decisions are recorded; the agenda consists of informational presentations and new business.

• Enrollment projections from Harford County Public Schools
• Residential permit data from Planning & Zoning
• Fiscal update on dedicated revenues and debt from the Treasury Department

The Adequate Public Facilities Advisory Board reviewed school enrollment and residential permit data. The board accepted reports indicating that three elementary schools exceed capacity thresholds, maintaining existing development moratoriums in those areas.

• Maintained residential development moratoriums for Bel Air, Havre de Grace, and Homestead Wakefield Elementary school attendance areas
• Accepted reports on enrollment projections, residential permit data, and dedicated revenues
• Determined no new recommendations for County Council consideration

Agriculture Land Preservation Advisory Board

The Board approved the finalized rankings for several agricultural preservation applicants based on discretionary points. It also voted to keep the current pricing structure for Formula Value, Per Acre Value Cap, and Development Right Value Cap. Staff provided updates on MALPF and Rural Legacy Program easements.

• Approved minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted finalized rankings for 11 applicants including Flack, Bandy, Milton, Jersey & Angus LLC, Shireman, Stern, Peverley, Stark, and Welsh
• Approved motion to keep current pricing structure for Formula Value, Per Acre Value Cap, and Development Right Value Cap

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a landmark designation for the Fairview AME Church buildings and cemetery. It also approved a certificate of appropriateness for repairs and adaptive reuse at the Bon Air Wagon Shed and transmitted comments regarding the Grier Nursery Road bridge replacement.

• Approved November 2022 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved COA 22-06 for roof repair, sliding glass doors, and painting at Bon Air Wagon Shed (unanimous)
• Approved landmark designation for Fairview AME Church contributing buildings and cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved transmission of staff comments for Grier Nursery Road over Deer Creek Bridge Replacement (unanimous)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will review a subdivision plan to split Lot 3 into two lots (3 and 6) on 18.91 acres of AG-zoned land at Jacob's Pond, north of Rock Spring Church Road and south of MD Route 23. The plan (P495-2022) was submitted by Barry & Eva Andrews and Joseph Thompson & Associates.

The provided document contains a website sign-in page rather than meeting minutes. No official actions, decisions, or discussions were recorded.

Plumbing Board

The Board approved the minutes from October 4, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions between the Board and the Environmental Health Department regarding permit requirements for commercial kitchens, mobile units, and chemical dispensers.

• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes

People's Counsel Citizens Advisory Board

The board reviewed the current People’s Counsel case docket. No action was taken on three specific case applications. The minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting were placed on layover.

• Minutes of October 17, 2022 placed on layover
• No action taken on Case No. 5977 (John & Lisa Puglisi)
• No action taken on Case No. 5978 (Ray & Tina Plummer)
• No action taken on Case No. 5979 (Timothy & Elizabeth Gill)

Audit Advisory Board

The Board approved the August 23, 2022, meeting minutes. Members reviewed the status of the FY2023 audit plan and the results of banking and investment control audits, which disclosed no findings. The Office of the County Auditor also reported a 'Pass' rating on its Peer Review.

• Approved August 23, 2022 meeting notes
• Reviewed FY2023 audit plan: 7 projects complete, 5 in progress, 6 not started
• Reviewed prior audit findings: 7 closed, 9 remain open
• Reviewed exit audits for Melissa Lambert and Edward Hopkins: no issues noted
• Reviewed Banking and Investment Controls audit: no findings disclosed
• Confirmed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report received unmodified audit opinion
• Confirmed Peer Review result: Pass rating

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The Harford County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will hold an in-person meeting on November 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of minutes, board chair and director reports, new and old business, and committee reports. Old business items include committee assignments, strategic fundraising, Thanksgiving donorship, and the director's evaluation.

• Strategic fundraising discussion: exploring a DSS/Board liaison on the CQI committee, documenting fundraising approaches, and gathering information from other counties.
• Thanksgiving donorship: non-perishable items due Nov. 17 or Nov. 18 by 12 p.m.; perishable items due Nov. 22 by 11 a.m.
• Committee assignments for FY 2023 listed in appendix.
• Director's Evaluation listed under old business.
• Next meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022.

The Board approved the minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting. Members discussed upcoming staff events, the resumption of birthday cards for foster youth, and strategic fundraising efforts.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Local Management Board

The Board unanimously approved the amended minutes from the September 22, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the Parent Café model, community school programs, and the Child Interrogation Protection Act. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved amended September 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Community Input Meetings (CIM)

A community input meeting was held to present a concept plan for a residential subdivision at 921 South Stepney Road. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting served as a required presentation to gather resident comments before the developer submits a Preliminary Plan to the county.

• Proposed 41 single-family detached residential units on 16.45 acres
• Proposed extension of a 12-inch public water line up Stepney Road from Plateau Drive
• Proposed demolition of the existing house on the property
• Confirmed no current requirement to widen Stepney Road

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will review a subdivision plan for Wilson's Fields, a 16.33-acre property on Fallston Road. The plan proposes creating 8 lots in the RR zone.

• Subdivision plan P469-2022 to create 8 lots on 16.33 acres
• Property located on south side of Fallston Road (MD Rte. 152) at end of Port Lane
• Applicants: Dorothy M Stearns, Bob Hockaday, Wilson Deegan and Associates
• Tax Map 47, Parcel 32, Third Election District, Council District B

The provided text contains a login screen for a portal and no meeting minutes. No decisions, proposals, or discussions were recorded.

Planning Advisory Board

The Planning Advisory Board will meet to discuss and review proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for several county departments, including Information Technology, Environmental Services, Water Resources, Highways, and Water and Sewer. The board will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and hear public comment.

The board reviewed FY24 budget presentations for Information Technology, Environmental Services, Water Resources, Highways, and Water and Sewer. The only formal action taken was the approval of the October 2022 meeting summary.

• Approved summary of the October 2022 PAB meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission approved the October 2022 meeting minutes. Members received updates on archaeological work at Old Joppa, the Harford 250 commemoration, and the MIHP survey. No other substantive legislative actions were taken.

• Approved October 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Estimates

The Board of Estimates unanimously approved several change orders and new contracts for county services. Key expenditures include elevator modernization at the Bel Air Library and AV upgrades for the Sheriff's Office. The board also authorized funding for heating oil and various software licenses.

• Approved $513,500 change order for Bel Air Library elevator modernization (Unanimous)
• Approved $53,774.38 change order for ServiceNow software (Unanimous)
• Approved $172,740 award to Alien Vault Inc. for threat detection (Unanimous)
• Approved $273,835.48 award to SumTotal Systems for HR/Payroll software (Unanimous)
• Approved $57,380.62 award to ePlus Technology for Veeam backup software (Unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 change order for HVAC work at Harford County Detention Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 annual award to Apex Petroleum Corporation for heating oil (Unanimous)
• Approved three AV upgrades for Sheriff's Office totaling $333,739.32 to ePlus Technology (Unanimous)

Commission for Women

The Commission unanimously approved a motion to work with legal counsel on enabling legislation to add a student representative to the body. The meeting also included a presentation on childcare scholarship services from the Abilities Network.

• Approved motion to work with legal for enabling legislation to add a student representative (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the June 27th meeting (Unanimous)

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The Harford County Department of Social Services Advisory Board met on October 20, 2022. The board approved minutes from the September 15 meeting and received updates on a 4.5% staff raise, a $1,811 fundraiser, and a new Adult Public Guardianship Review Board opportunity. No formal votes or policy decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 meeting as written
• Noted $1,811 raised at fundraiser; total now $13,049.50
• Heard that a 4.5% raise for certain DSS staff will take effect November 2023
• Discussed but did not vote on a signature event; PR committee to develop scope
• Appointed Patricia Weaver to Continuous Quality Improvement Council and Pamela Smith to Finance committee
• Director’s evaluation to be submitted in November 2022

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee will review two proposals from Carfirst, LLC to combine lots and build a 3,150 sq ft used car sales building on Pulaski Highway, and two proposals from Bel Air Village, LLC to add lots and develop a mixed-use project with 252 apartments, 24 townhomes, offices, and retail buildings. The committee discusses but does not vote on these plans.

• Carfirst, LLC: Combine Lots 1 & 2 into one 0.973-acre lot (Plan P406-2022)
• Carfirst, LLC: Construct a 3,150 sq ft building for used car sales (Plan S405-2022)
• Bel Air Village: Revise preliminary plan to create 9 total lots on 33.93 acres (Plan P298-2020-R1V1)
• Bel Air Village: Site plan for 24 townhomes, 252 apartments, 60,000 sq ft office, 34,000 sq ft retail, and 4 retail buildings totaling 35,130 sq ft (Plan S424-2022)

Planning Advisory Board

The Planning Advisory Board will discuss budget items for Fiscal Year 24 across several county departments. The board is also scheduled to address the Tier III Wilson’s Fields project.

• Tier III – Wilson’s Fields
• Fiscal Year 24 Budget: Library Systems
• Fiscal Year 24 Budget: Harford Community College
• Fiscal Year 24 Budget: Sheriff’s Office
• Fiscal Year 24 Budget: Information Technology and Parks and Recreation

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for a new monopole cell tower located near Calvary Road and Goat Hill Road. The project involves Schenning Family Properties, LLC, AT&T Mobility, and KCI Technologies, Inc.

• Plan No. S389-2022: Construction of a 195’ monopole
• Location: North of I-95, east side of Calvary Road (Rte. 136), south side of Goat Hill Road

Whiteford / Cardiff / Pylesville / Street CAB

The Whiteford-Cardiff-Street-Pylesville Community Advisory Board is meeting to receive reports from county officials and agencies. The agenda includes a capping report for the former Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Corp site and a discussion on New Jersey offshore wind policy.

• Capping report for the former Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Corp site from MD Department of the Environment and Harford County Public Works
• Discussion on 7,500 megawatts of New Jersey offshore wind and its impact on Northern Harford County
• DAC Report regarding Spencer Landfill Community Solar
• Guest presentation by Jeff Emmons of Delmarva Power

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a site plan for Forest Hill Business Park Lot 11A. The proposal involves a professional office building on 1.076 acres.

• Plan No. S369-2022: 11,184 sf building for professional offices and services at 19A Newport Drive

Police Accountability Board

The Police Accountability Board will meet to review prior minutes and hear comments from police agencies regarding community law enforcement. The board will also announce a charging committee and set the next quarterly meeting date.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Comments from police agencies on enhancing community law enforcement
• Charging committee announcement

Planning Advisory Board

The board is meeting to discuss budget items for Fiscal Year 24. The agenda focuses on funding for emergency services, the Board of Education, and volunteer fire companies.

• Fiscal Year 24 Budget: Volunteer Fire Companies
• Fiscal Year 24 Budget: Board of Education
• Fiscal Year 24 Budget: Emergency Services

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for a solar field near Abingdon Road. The project involves 58.43 acres located on the west side of Abingdon Road, north of I-95.

• Plan No. S337-2022: 58.43-acre solar field at 3313 Abingdon Rd.

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing three development plans. These include a proposed self-storage facility and two land reconfiguration or subdivision projects.

• Plan S274-2022: 145,812 sf. self-storage facility at 1301 Governor Court
• Plan P275-2022: Reconfiguration of lots at 1301 Governor Court (PACA Industrial Park)
• Plan P271-2022: Subdivision of Lot 13 into Lots 22 and 23 at Panorama Farms (Scotlon Court)

Police Accountability Board

The Board will review submissions for the Charging Commission during a closed session. Members will also present names and set a date for an initial meeting with Harford County law enforcement officers.

• Approval of minutes from Inaugural Meeting
• Review of Charging Commission submissions in closed session
• Scheduling of first meeting with Harford LEOs

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a site plan for a warehouse project. The proposal involves a 2.11-acre site located on the north side of Conowingo Road.

• Plan No. S258 -2022: 8,038 s.f. warehouse on 2.11 acres (Two Black Dogs, LLC)

Police Accountability Board

The board is discussing member availability, potential meeting locations, and a tentative schedule for quarterly meetings with enforcement agencies.

• Determine member availability for future meetings
• Discuss options for meeting locations
• Set tentative schedule for quarterly meetings with enforcement agencies

Adequate Public Facilities Advisory Board

The Adequate Public Facilities Advisory Board will discuss school enrollment projections and residential permit data. The meeting includes a fiscal update on dedicated revenues and debt.

• Enrollment projections and redistricting
• Homestead/Wakefield Replacement School Project
• Residential permit data from Department of Planning & Zoning
• Fiscal update on dedicated revenues and debt

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a plan for the Creekside project. The proposal includes 124 townhouse units designated as 'Housing for the Elderly' on 58.607 acres.

• Plan No. P226-2022: 124 townhouse units (Housing for the Elderly)
• Location: North side of Moores Road, east side of Southampton Road
• Acreage: 58.607 acres
• Zoning: R2

Planning Advisory Board

The Planning Advisory Board will meet to review the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The board will also consider the approval of the April 2022 meeting minutes.

• 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The committee is reviewing several land development plans including residential lot subdivisions and a commercial shooting range. These items include proposals for single-family homes in The Highfields, Creswell Road, and Aumar Village, as well as a facility on Belcamp Road.

• The Highfields - Section II: 13 residential single family lots on 45.73 acres
• Caliber 7 Ventures Belcamp Range: 7,886 Sf. indoor shooting range and 9,780 Sf. retail/office space
• 2215 Creswell Road Lot Subdivision: 4 residential single family lots on 52.11 acres
• Aumar Village Residential: 2 additional residential lots on 35.73 acres

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two development plans. These include a request to create an additional lot and a proposal for an agricultural commercial seasonal venue.

• Lands Of Snodgrass - Lot 6: Plan P135-2022 to create an additional lot on Cherry Hill Road
• Stone View Farm Seasonal Venue: Plan S142-2022 for private parties and receptions on Deths Ford Road

Planning Advisory Board

The Planning Advisory Board will meet to review and approve previous minutes and discuss Critical Area legislation. The meeting also includes time for other business and public comment.

• Discussion of Critical Area Legislation with Joel Gallihue
• Approval of March 2022 minutes

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

MRD Holdings, LLC and Bay State Land Services, Inc. submitted a plan to develop 140 condominium townhouses on 20.754 acres. The project is located at Hollywoods - Area 4, Section 2, Lot 2 near the northern end of Holly Oak Circle.

• Plan No. P125-2022: 140 Condominium Townhouses on 20.754 acres
• Location: Hollywoods - Area 4, Section 2, Lot 2 near Philadelphia Road (MD Route 7)

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing three development proposals. These include a motor vehicle facility and two residential land subdivisions.

• Genesis Car Dealership: Motor Vehicle Sales & Services Facility on Harford Road (Plan No. S97-2022)
• Aumar Village Residential: Addition of 2 residential lots west of Mountain Road (Plan No. C194-2019)
• Caine Ridge: Re-subdivision of Lot 6 to create Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11 on Pleasantville Road (Plan No. P011-2022)

Planning Advisory Board

The Planning Advisory Board is meeting to review updates on the HCC Connector/US 40 project and design guidelines. The board will also seek approval for the November 2021 meeting minutes.

• HCC Connector/US 40 Project update
• Design Guidelines discussion
• Approval of November 2021 minutes

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing three development plans. These include a mixed-use commercial project at Fountain Green Road and Hickory Bypass and a residential townhome project on West Wheel Road.

• YourSpace At Five43 (Plan S60-2022): 118,850 sf mini storage, 6,077 sf convenience store, gas pump canopy, and car wash
• YourSpace At Five43 (Plan P61-2022): Creation of two commercial lots on 6.74 acres
• Country Walk (Plan P64-2022): 38 residential townhome lots on 4.17 acres

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing several land development plans. These include a mixed-use center near Bel Air South Parkway and a 70-lot residential project at Forest Hill Estates. The Caine Ridge subdivision proposal has been postponed.

• Postponed: Caine Ridge re-subdivision of Lot 6 into Lots 8, 9, 10 & 11
• Mixed Use Center: 33.93 acres near Bel Air South Parkway and Blue Spruce Road
• Forest Hill Estates: 70 single-family residential lots on 35.17 acres near East-West Highway

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing a plan to subdivide 118.554 acres into one additional residential lot at Ingleside Road. Two previous subdivision plans for Caine Ridge have been withdrawn.

• Subdivision of Lot 17 at the terminus of Ingleside Road to create one single-family residential lot
• Withdrawal of Plan No. P005-2022 for Caine Ridge Lots 6, 8, 9 & 10

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing several preliminary and site plans for land development. These include a large-scale industrial project, a commercial conversion, and a new residential subdivision.

• Mitchell Property Development: Proposal for six warehouse buildings and one retail service building on 708.4223 acres at Canning House Road, Fords Lane, and Perryman Road
• Wash X Of Fallston: Proposal to combine two parcels and convert a car dealership into auto detailing and carwash on Bel Air Road (Route 1)
• Garden Of Eapen: Proposal to create 22 single family residential lots on 12.87 acres on the south side of Cedar Lane

Development Advisory Committee (DAC)

The Development Advisory Committee is reviewing two site plans. These include a construction services building and a large-scale solar power facility.

• Plan No. S566-2021: 3,500 sf pole barn for construction services at 3903 Federal Hill Road
• Plan No. S586-2021: Solar power generation facility on 254.69 acres at Fairview Farm Solar Project