Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Baltimore Metropolitan Council 2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310 Baltimore, MD 21224
AGENDA
1. Call to Order by BMC Chairman Howard County Executive, Ken Ulman
2. Action Item – Approval of Minutes from July 22, 2008 Board Meeting
The Board is requested to review and adopt the enclosed minutes from the third quarterly meeting of Calendar Year 2008.
3. Presentations
Quarterly Update by Urban Area Work Group (UAWG), Robert Maloney, Director, Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Audit by SB & Company
4. Action Item – Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Audit
The Board is requested to approve the audit findings for distribution to county finance officers, MDOT, and FHWA. 5. Action Item – Approval & Signature of Pharmaceutical Stockpile Extension Letter Previously, the Board agreed to pursue, through the Maryland Congressional Delegation, availability of the federal pharmaceuticals stockpile Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP) to local governments. A letter regarding this issue, coordinated through BMC and the Medical Committee of the UAWG, has been drafted and is ready for signature. Contents of the letter have been reviewed and received endorsement by the Management Committee.
6. Action Item – Decision/Direction on BMC Office Lease
Negotiations have been underway with two primary offerers for office space beyond June 1, 2010. Financial summaries of both proposers are included herein. Oral presentations were made before the Management Committee on October 6, 2008. Following presentation by Larry Klimovitz, input by the Management Committee and discussion by the Board, the Board’s direction/decision on this matter is requested.
7. Program Updates
September, 2008 Financials Introduction of New Staff MPO Recertification Regional Sustainability Committee T 2035 Amendment Process BMC/ULI Regional Planning workshop BRCPC Activities: Regional Procurement Expo Board of Education Electricity Contracts RFP for Long-term Purchase of Electricity Corrective Pension Legislation Setting of Meeting Dates for C.Y. 2009
6. Closing Remarks by the Chair
7. Remarks by Board Members
8. Adjournment
Accommodations
Accommodations during meetings for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please contact Sandy Spears at 410-732-9562 one week in advance for provisions of appropriate auxiliary aids and services. Hearing impaired individuals may also request assistance through the Maryland State Relay Service at (TTY/TDD) 1-800-735-2258. |
