Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The Carroll County commissioners decided to close the Hoods Mill Landfill during the budgeting session.
Carroll County commissioners debated options for the Hoods Mill Landfill in open session on Tuesday before deciding to stick with the plan to close the landfill, located in Woodbine, on July 1 of this year. During the budget process, the board decided to close the landfill because a $250,000 investment was required to continue operations. The $250,000 is for a new roof and a new front loader. Hoods Mill costs approximately $46,000 a year to operate, according to Department of Public Works deputy director Jeff Topper. Commissioner Richard Rothschild argued for the board to explore ways to keep the landfill open. Rothschild said he is concerned that the board doesn’t know the impact this closure would have on the Northern Landfill and the …
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Two commissioners objected to recurring costs that may not be covered by future revenue.
Although several citizens urged the Carroll County Board of Commissioners to make further cuts in the county budget, the board voted 3-2 to approve the budget in a regularly scheduled open meeting Tuesday. The budget includes a one-cent property tax decrease and education funding at $164 million. The commissioners introduced the budget in late April and have held five public hearings around the county. Commissioners Richard Rothschild and Robin Bartlett-Frazier maintained their positions against the budget, contending that the budget includes recurring costs for future years when it is unlikely that revenues will increase. "I do not believe this budget is conservative by any definition of the term, and I will not vote for it," Rothschild …
Monday, May 14, 2012
See what your commissioners are up to this week.
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) Monday, May 14 8 a.m.: The Frazier Business Roundtable for Carroll County New Windsor State Bank, Taneytown, Commissioner Frazier attending 7 p.m.: Carroll County Budget Hearing at Carroll Community College, Scott Center, Commissioners Howard, Rothschild, Roush, Frazier and Shoemaker attending Tuesday, May 15 8 a.m.: District 5 Business Council at Salerno’s Restaurant, Eldersburg, Commissioner Howard attending 9 a.m.: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, County office Building, Room 003, Commissioners Rothschild & …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is divided on the proposed budget.
Dissension among the Carroll County commissioners was apparent Tuesday during a presentation of the FY13 proposed budget in open session. The budget passed by a 3-2 vote. The board voted to accept the proposed budget that is being presented to citizens in the coming weeks. Commissioners Robin Frazier and Richard Rothschild voted against it. Ted Zaleski, director of management and budgets, presented the plan, pointing out significant changes from last year's projected budget and explaining the thinking behind some decisions. Upon the completion of Zaleski's presentation, commissioners Rothschild and Frazier presented what they called the "minority report." Rothschild and Frazier said that their concerns with the proposed budget center on …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Find out where your county commissioners will be this week.
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. Monday, April 2 8 a.m. Commissioner Robin Frazier holds a Business Roundtable at 520 East Baltimore Street in Taneytown. 9 a.m. Commissioner Robin Frazier visits the New Windsor State Bank in Taneytown. 11 a.m. Franklin Feeser/Carousel Angus Industry Visit in Taneytown. Commissioner Robin Frazier will be in attendance. Tuesday, April 3 10 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session at the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. The agenda includes: 1:30 p.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session at the Carroll County …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Find out where your county commissioners will be this week.
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. Monday, March 26 8:30 a.m. Joint Board of County Commissioners and Town Mayors meeting in room 003 of the County Office Building. Tuesday, March 27 10 a.m. Commissioner Doug Howard will attend the Solid Waste Work Group Meeting at the County Office Building. 1:30 p.m. The Carroll County Board Commissioners will hold an open session meeting in room 311 of the County Office Building. Agenda items include: 6 p.m. The Carroll County Board Commissioners will hold an open session meeting in room 003 of the County Office Building. Agenda items…
Monday, March 12, 2012
Find out where your county commissioners will be this week.
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. Monday, March 12 2:00 p.m. Commissioner Doug Howard visits Sykesville Middle School. 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Richard Rothschild and Robin Frazier attend the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in the County Office Building. Tuesday, March 13 Noon - Commissioner Richard Rothschild will attend the Cornerstone Home School tour, lunch and session. Wednesday, March 14 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Doug Howard will attend the Carroll County Board of Education meeting in Westminster. 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Doug Howard, Richard …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Richard Yates served as a Carroll County Commissioner from 1994 until 1998.
Richard Thomas Yates, 86, of Sykesville, a former Carroll County Commissioner. died Monday, March 5, at Carroll Hospice's Dove House in Westminster. Yates was born in Baltimore in 1925 and was drafted into the Army on Aug. 30, 1943. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Medal. He moved to Carroll County in 1963 and served as a Carroll County Commissioner from 1994 until 1998. He was a member of Freedom Lodge No. 112 A.F.& A.M, was former commander of VFW Post No. 4952, and an accomplished pilot. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughter and son-in-law Julia Ann and Stephen H. Sothoron, of Sykesville; sons and daughter-in-law Donald Richard and Danielle Marie Yates, and Kenneth Yates, all of Sykesville; …
Monday, March 5, 2012
Find out where your county commissioners will be this week.
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. Monday, March 5 No scheduled meetings or events. Tuesday, March 6 10 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session meeting in the Carroll County Office Building, Room 311. The agenda is as follows: 11:30 a.m. Two unannounced Carroll County Commissioners will testify on Bills in Annapolis. 7 p.m. Commissioners Richard Rothschild and Robin Frazier will attend the Taneytown Republican Club Meeting at the American Legion. Wednesday, March 7 8:00 a.m. Commissioner Dave Roush Warfield Development Corporation Meeting in Sykesville. 10 a.m…
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Commissioner Shoemaker is “looking forward” to signing a petition against the measure.
The Maryland State Senate passed same-sex marriage, 25-22, Thursday night, less than a week after the House of Delegates passed the identical bill. Gov. Martin O'Malley supports same-sex marriage legislation and is expected to sign the bill. Carroll County government officials were vocal in opposing the bill, with Commissioner Haven Shoemaker (R-District 2) already planning for the next step. "I'm looking forward to signing a petition to put this to referendum," Shoemaker said. Earlier this month, Carroll County Commissioner Robin Frazier (R-District 1) announced the board’s proclamation designating Feb. 7-14 as “marriage week” and recognizing marriage as an institution that “binds men and women together in a network of mutual aid and …
Bruce Taylor
1:12 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
Leave it open.It's bad enough the county can't come up with County run trash pick-up thats included in our taxbill. Now my neighbors will burn more trash or dump it along the road somewhere. more ›