1 00:01:55,472 --> 00:01:58,940 >> The first thing to night is the Junior All Stars! 2 00:01:58,940 --> 00:02:00,940 There you go! 3 00:02:00,882 --> 00:02:02,882 The state champions! 4 00:02:05,172 --> 00:02:07,172 [Applause] 5 00:02:07,831 --> 00:02:11,740 >> Madam Secretary can you go ahead and read the certificate 6 00:02:11,740 --> 00:02:13,474 into the record please? 7 00:02:24,388 --> 00:02:28,814 >> The certificate of recognition is signed by all 8 00:02:28,814 --> 00:02:31,214 members of the Council. 9 00:02:31,314 --> 00:02:33,314 >> Okay that's great. 10 00:02:33,420 --> 00:02:33,947 Okay. 11 00:02:33,947 --> 00:02:39,514 Is there a motion to put this into the record? 12 00:02:39,514 --> 00:02:43,422 I've got a motion and a second madam Secretary can 13 00:02:43,422 --> 00:02:45,822 you call the vote? 14 00:02:46,637 --> 00:02:48,637 [Members voting] 15 00:02:51,749 --> 00:02:52,791 >> Okay coach come on up. 16 00:02:52,791 --> 00:02:56,268 Give us a little background on what you guys have been up to. 17 00:02:56,268 --> 00:03:00,394 You can sit down there with the speaker if you would please. 18 00:03:00,394 --> 00:03:01,634 There we go! 19 00:03:01,634 --> 00:03:03,634 There we go! 20 00:03:09,367 --> 00:03:11,634 >> We started this journey back in June 21 00:03:11,634 --> 00:03:14,154 >> There we go we've got a future baseball player. 22 00:03:14,154 --> 00:03:17,434 >> Yeah so we started this journey back on June 5th. 23 00:03:17,434 --> 00:03:22,234 Started through the districts, did pretty well there. 24 00:03:22,380 --> 00:03:25,580 We had a few challenges but fought through them. 25 00:03:25,580 --> 00:03:27,994 We won that, and then we went to the state tournament, 26 00:03:27,994 --> 00:03:29,690 in Waldorf Maryland. 27 00:03:29,690 --> 00:03:35,900 We also did pretty well there we ended up 28 00:03:35,600 --> 00:03:39,800 going to Du Bois Pennsylvania, ended up 29 00:03:41,807 --> 00:03:43,349 falling short the following two games 30 00:03:43,349 --> 00:03:45,744 but we couldn't be any more proud of these boys. 31 00:03:45,744 --> 00:03:47,908 It was a heck of a journey for all of us. 32 00:03:47,908 --> 00:03:52,740 And the future is very bright for all 12 of these young men. 33 00:03:52,740 --> 00:03:53,154 >> That's great. 34 00:03:53,154 --> 00:03:54,854 We really appreciate what you're doing 35 00:03:54,854 --> 00:03:57,562 and we're so happy and proud of you guys 36 00:03:57,562 --> 00:04:01,398 to represent Maryland and really represent Talbot County. 37 00:04:01,398 --> 00:04:05,302 We are so proud of you guys and it's a pleasure and an honor 38 00:04:05,302 --> 00:04:06,187 to be up here. 39 00:04:06,187 --> 00:04:08,740 We've got some stuff for you up here, 40 00:04:08,740 --> 00:04:12,274 Council would you like to say anything? 41 00:04:13,314 --> 00:04:15,647 >> We are so proud of you and what you have accomplished 42 00:04:15,647 --> 00:04:19,874 and we are excited to provide you with these certificates. 43 00:04:19,874 --> 00:04:24,500 >> Just congratulations, you've done Talbot County proud. 44 00:04:24,500 --> 00:04:27,605 We are all proud of you. 45 00:04:27,834 --> 00:04:32,634 You've shown us all in a good light. 46 00:04:32,834 --> 00:04:34,234 >> Well done. 47 00:04:34,234 --> 00:04:38,434 >> Okay we've got a certificate for you. 48 00:04:57,339 --> 00:04:59,339 [Background Conversation] 49 00:05:26,631 --> 00:05:28,631 [Reading names] 50 00:06:36,572 --> 00:06:39,114 >> All right guys you're going to look at Makayla real quick. 51 00:06:39,114 --> 00:06:41,114 Three, two, one. 52 00:06:42,534 --> 00:06:44,534 Great. 53 00:06:51,114 --> 00:06:55,540 Lynn can you scoot to the left just a little? 54 00:06:55,540 --> 00:06:56,314 There you go. 55 00:06:56,314 --> 00:06:57,854 There we go. 56 00:06:57,854 --> 00:06:59,854 We are good. 57 00:07:05,507 --> 00:07:07,507 [Applause] 58 00:07:28,302 --> 00:07:30,302 [Cross-Talk] 59 00:07:53,887 --> 00:07:59,256 >> Okay we will go ahead that was pretty special. 60 00:07:59,256 --> 00:08:01,418 We got one more special thing coming now. 61 00:08:01,418 --> 00:08:03,818 Come on up here. 62 00:08:11,691 --> 00:08:14,691 Ray is retiring this week. 63 00:08:14,691 --> 00:08:16,691 The 28th. 64 00:08:20,131 --> 00:08:21,307 >> The 28th. 65 00:08:21,307 --> 00:08:24,907 Will technically HR says the first 66 00:08:25,510 --> 00:08:25,931 >> I got you. 67 00:08:25,931 --> 00:08:29,131 Madam Secretary can go ahead and read the proclamation please? 68 00:08:29,131 --> 00:08:32,371 >> Certificate of recognition to Raymond P Clark p e County 69 00:08:32,371 --> 00:08:37,411 Engineer, whereas Raymond P Ray clerk p e began his career 70 00:08:37,411 --> 00:08:40,987 as a county engineer for Talbot County Government on August 7th 71 00:08:40,987 --> 00:08:43,267 2000, and whereas throughout his tenure, 72 00:08:43,267 --> 00:08:46,171 Ray has earned the respect and appreciation of both his 73 00:08:46,171 --> 00:08:49,361 colleagues and the community as evidenced by numerous letters 74 00:08:49,361 --> 00:08:53,275 of appreciation from Talbot County residents included in his 75 00:08:53,275 --> 00:08:56,731 personnel file as a testament to the exceptional service, 76 00:08:56,731 --> 00:09:00,195 responsiveness, and care that he has demonstrated throughout his 77 00:09:00,195 --> 00:09:00,699 career. 78 00:09:00,699 --> 00:09:03,761 And whereas, over the course of his career, 79 00:09:03,761 --> 00:09:07,451 Ray has made a lasting impact on his fellow county employees 80 00:09:07,451 --> 00:09:09,671 as expressed through his professionalism, 81 00:09:09,671 --> 00:09:13,110 technical expertise and unwavering commitment to serving 82 00:09:13,110 --> 00:09:15,299 the citizens of Talbot County. 83 00:09:15,299 --> 00:09:17,866 And whereas, with the support of the County 84 00:09:17,866 --> 00:09:20,995 Council along with his team at the Department of Public Works, 85 00:09:20,995 --> 00:09:23,503 Ray led projects which have made, 86 00:09:23,503 --> 00:09:26,451 and continue to make meaningful contributions to county 87 00:09:26,451 --> 00:09:30,510 infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and long term 88 00:09:30,651 --> 00:09:33,291 planning efforts, including upgrades to the region two 89 00:09:33,291 --> 00:09:36,835 Saint Michael's wastewater treatment plant in 2008, 90 00:09:36,835 --> 00:09:39,311 and region two sewer collection system 91 00:09:39,311 --> 00:09:44,711 in 2017 to 2022, replacement of the region for Wye Mills 92 00:09:45,910 --> 00:09:48,691 wastewater treatment plant, scheduled for 2027 and 28 93 00:09:49,931 --> 00:09:53,291 upgrades to the region 25 Tillman Wastewater Treatment 94 00:09:53,291 --> 00:09:57,891 Plant scheduled for 2027 2028, and an extension of public sewer 95 00:09:57,891 --> 00:10:00,251 to eliminate approximately 1200 septic systems. 96 00:10:00,251 --> 00:10:03,698 All with the goal to improve the water quality and the Chesapeake 97 00:10:03,698 --> 00:10:05,286 Bay and its tributaries. 98 00:10:05,286 --> 00:10:08,886 And whereas, for the past 26 years 99 00:10:09,710 --> 00:10:13,297 as leader of the Department of Public Works, Ray and his team 100 00:10:13,297 --> 00:10:15,603 in conjunction with leadership and team 101 00:10:15,603 --> 00:10:18,351 with the roads Department of implemented overseen and brought 102 00:10:18,351 --> 00:10:22,104 to completion numerous road and other infrastructure replacement 103 00:10:22,104 --> 00:10:24,510 and rehabilitation projects. 104 00:10:24,510 --> 00:10:27,621 Including improvements to Black Dog Alley Goldsborough 105 00:10:27,621 --> 00:10:31,224 Neck Road, Airport Road, and Dutchmans Lane as well as 106 00:10:31,224 --> 00:10:32,751 many bridges and culverts. 107 00:10:32,751 --> 00:10:36,117 And whereas, during his tenure as county engineer, 108 00:10:36,117 --> 00:10:38,771 various county buildings and facilities 109 00:10:38,771 --> 00:10:41,171 have been constructed or renovated, 110 00:10:41,171 --> 00:10:43,810 including renovations to the Talbot County Free Library 111 00:10:43,810 --> 00:10:47,900 Easton and Saint Michaels branches, the former health 112 00:10:47,900 --> 00:10:48,618 department building on Hanson Street 113 00:10:48,618 --> 00:10:51,277 and the new health department facility on Cadmus Lane, 114 00:10:51,277 --> 00:10:55,104 the North EMS station in Cordova, white Marsh Elementary 115 00:10:55,104 --> 00:10:58,224 School, Easton Middle School, Tilghman Elementary School, 116 00:10:58,224 --> 00:11:00,976 Saint Michael's Elementary middle and high school, 117 00:11:00,976 --> 00:11:03,910 chapel District elementary school, 118 00:11:03,910 --> 00:11:05,491 Mid-shore regional landfill transfer 119 00:11:05,821 --> 00:11:08,987 station on Barker's land and, all while 120 00:11:08,987 --> 00:11:12,367 securing over $100 million in federal and state grants 121 00:11:12,367 --> 00:11:16,611 for Talbot County sewer, roads, and construction renovation 122 00:11:16,611 --> 00:11:17,111 projects. 123 00:11:17,111 --> 00:11:20,451 And whereas Ray's impressive educational background 124 00:11:20,451 --> 00:11:23,171 reflects his commitment to lifelong learning 125 00:11:23,171 --> 00:11:24,376 and professional excellence. 126 00:11:24,376 --> 00:11:28,781 He earned a Bachelor of Science in Metal Engineering 127 00:11:28,781 --> 00:11:31,117 and University of Texas in El Paso, 128 00:11:31,117 --> 00:11:33,351 and his Master's in Environmental Engineering 129 00:11:33,351 --> 00:11:34,851 at the University of Maryland. 130 00:11:34,851 --> 00:11:36,577 As a registered professional engineer 131 00:11:36,577 --> 00:11:39,971 with the State of Maryland, Ray has upheld the highest standards 132 00:11:39,971 --> 00:11:44,210 of the engineering profession and demonstrated his dedication 133 00:11:44,210 --> 00:11:46,811 to his field through active membership 134 00:11:46,811 --> 00:11:49,240 and numerous professional organizations, 135 00:11:49,240 --> 00:11:51,811 and by continually seeking opportunities 136 00:11:51,811 --> 00:11:56,910 to stay informed and contribute to the engineering community. 137 00:11:56,910 --> 00:11:59,531 And whereas, Ray's knowledge, integrity, and dedication 138 00:11:59,531 --> 00:12:02,701 have left a lasting legacy within Talbot County government, 139 00:12:02,701 --> 00:12:05,711 and his years of service have strengthened the county, 140 00:12:05,711 --> 00:12:09,110 and have and will continue to benefit countless residents 141 00:12:09,110 --> 00:12:10,419 for years to come. 142 00:12:10,419 --> 00:12:13,131 Now, therefore, we the County Council of Talbot County 143 00:12:13,131 --> 00:12:15,667 do hereby express our sincere appreciation 144 00:12:15,667 --> 00:12:19,810 for his 26 years of outstanding service 145 00:12:19,810 --> 00:12:22,731 to Talbot County Government and the citizens of Talbot County. 146 00:12:22,731 --> 00:12:25,995 We extend our sincere gratitude for his many contributions 147 00:12:25,995 --> 00:12:28,266 and we wish him good health, happiness, 148 00:12:28,266 --> 00:12:30,415 and success in the future. 149 00:12:30,415 --> 00:12:34,181 Given our hands and the great city of Talbot Carol, 150 00:12:34,181 --> 00:12:37,121 the year of our Lord 2026. 151 00:12:37,121 --> 00:12:40,121 Bam thank you Madam Secretary. 152 00:12:40,157 --> 00:12:42,157 >> Good job. 153 00:12:42,237 --> 00:12:44,110 >> I just want to say congratulations Ray 154 00:12:44,110 --> 00:12:45,141 on your retirement. 155 00:12:45,141 --> 00:12:47,562 I'm sure it's bittersweet for you. 156 00:12:47,562 --> 00:12:49,924 And I just want to say thank you for your leadership 157 00:12:49,924 --> 00:12:52,644 and your dedication for all of the years 158 00:12:52,644 --> 00:12:54,464 that you have been with Talbot County. 159 00:12:54,464 --> 00:12:57,675 You've certainly helped Talbot County improve and become 160 00:12:57,675 --> 00:13:00,424 a better county because of all of your hard work. 161 00:13:00,424 --> 00:13:04,131 So thank you, and enjoy your retirement. 162 00:13:04,131 --> 00:13:06,363 >> I would like to join in with that. 163 00:13:06,363 --> 00:13:09,197 It's been a pleasure knowing you, congratulate you 164 00:13:09,197 --> 00:13:13,259 on all of the projects that you have overseen, 165 00:13:13,259 --> 00:13:17,259 and as a former resident of Tunis Mills, 166 00:13:17,259 --> 00:13:21,411 I just wondered how you're handing off the Lathes Creek. 167 00:13:21,411 --> 00:13:24,611 I think the public would like to know how your handing off 168 00:13:24,611 --> 00:13:26,611 Leeds Creek. 169 00:13:37,707 --> 00:13:39,957 >> Congratulations Ray and thank you for your service. 170 00:13:39,957 --> 00:13:43,950 I get to see Ray in action every month, 171 00:13:43,950 --> 00:13:46,919 as the council liaison to the Public Works Advisory Board, 172 00:13:46,919 --> 00:13:53,390 and the number of projects as he heard referenced in the citation 173 00:13:53,390 --> 00:13:56,855 it ranges from wastewater to roads to county facilities 174 00:13:56,855 --> 00:14:01,197 facilities, and we have an awful lot going on, 175 00:14:01,197 --> 00:14:05,348 and as you have heard, we have made a lot of progress. 176 00:14:05,348 --> 00:14:10,597 So, thanks to you for leading your team through all of that. 177 00:14:10,597 --> 00:14:14,695 You have got a lot to take credit for here. 178 00:14:14,695 --> 00:14:19,175 And we are really grateful for your service. 179 00:14:19,175 --> 00:14:21,955 >> Ray to add to that, it has been great working with you 180 00:14:21,955 --> 00:14:23,255 for many years. 181 00:14:23,255 --> 00:14:27,950 And thank you so much for your dedication. 182 00:14:27,950 --> 00:14:29,677 And thank your better half over there too. 183 00:14:29,677 --> 00:14:31,635 For everything that she's put up with you know? 184 00:14:31,635 --> 00:14:35,980 So, at the end of the day Ray, I really 185 00:14:35,980 --> 00:14:38,415 appreciate you hanging in there with us. 186 00:14:38,415 --> 00:14:43,677 I know that, I didn't want to let you go really. 187 00:14:43,677 --> 00:14:45,149 I really didn't want to let you go. 188 00:14:45,149 --> 00:14:45,649 You know? 189 00:14:45,649 --> 00:14:49,275 But we've got a good man that's gonna back you up, 190 00:14:49,275 --> 00:14:50,775 we've got a good man there. 191 00:14:50,775 --> 00:14:52,735 You've done a great job training him. 192 00:14:52,735 --> 00:14:56,135 And you've got a really great staff behind you. 193 00:14:56,135 --> 00:14:59,575 You got a big team behind you. 194 00:14:59,575 --> 00:15:02,175 And I just want to personally thank you 195 00:15:02,175 --> 00:15:06,455 for hanging in here for a few months. 196 00:15:06,455 --> 00:15:08,847 I know you wanted to do something last year, 197 00:15:08,847 --> 00:15:13,811 but it means so much that you mentored the people that 198 00:15:13,811 --> 00:15:16,108 can take your job over. 199 00:15:16,108 --> 00:15:18,975 Really your job has been a really tough job. 200 00:15:18,975 --> 00:15:23,548 But you've done so many things, in the last 20 years really. 201 00:15:23,548 --> 00:15:27,615 But here in the last five years, since COVID. 202 00:15:27,615 --> 00:15:31,839 You know we've done schools, we've done EMS stations, 203 00:15:31,839 --> 00:15:35,720 you guys have just been knocking it out of the park. 204 00:15:35,720 --> 00:15:40,655 And you're the one that's been driving them on that stuff. 205 00:15:40,655 --> 00:15:43,550 I really thank you. 206 00:15:43,550 --> 00:15:46,735 For all that you've done for the county, and for the council 207 00:15:46,735 --> 00:15:48,415 because you've made the council really 208 00:15:48,415 --> 00:15:50,655 look good with all your projects and stuff. 209 00:15:50,655 --> 00:15:52,735 So I really appreciate you. 210 00:15:52,735 --> 00:15:57,775 And, your endeavors are what you want to do and stuff, so can 211 00:15:57,775 --> 00:15:59,303 I still have your phone number? 212 00:15:59,303 --> 00:16:00,759 Thank you. 213 00:16:00,759 --> 00:16:02,759 Thank you. 214 00:16:06,207 --> 00:16:08,415 >> Council, thank you for allowing me to say a couple 215 00:16:08,415 --> 00:16:09,775 things about Ray. 216 00:16:09,775 --> 00:16:14,345 I have been working with Ray for about 17 years, 217 00:16:14,345 --> 00:16:17,167 since I arrived here as the emergency director. 218 00:16:17,167 --> 00:16:21,743 And my initial contact with Ray was nothing but cooperation day 219 00:16:21,743 --> 00:16:22,803 in and day out. 220 00:16:22,803 --> 00:16:24,210 He taught me so much. 221 00:16:24,210 --> 00:16:28,150 And in my roles as Acting County Manager and Assistant County 222 00:16:28,150 --> 00:16:31,777 Manager, he mentored me in the last five years 223 00:16:31,777 --> 00:16:34,205 as County Manager, we've been side by side 224 00:16:34,205 --> 00:16:36,641 and we've done so many good things for this community. 225 00:16:36,641 --> 00:16:38,881 This guy is a smart guy. 226 00:16:38,881 --> 00:16:41,175 More than being a smart guy call me 227 00:16:41,175 --> 00:16:43,435 he's got a heart that is huge. 228 00:16:43,435 --> 00:16:46,175 And he understands customer service. 229 00:16:46,175 --> 00:16:49,175 When people call Ray Clark. 230 00:16:49,735 --> 00:16:58,135 He figured out a way to help them get where they need to get. 231 00:17:16,460 --> 00:17:20,660 (Indistinct) But Ray thank you for everything. 232 00:17:24,356 --> 00:17:26,731 >> First off Council thank you very much for all the kind 233 00:17:26,731 --> 00:17:27,300 words. 234 00:17:27,300 --> 00:17:28,586 I really appreciate it the other thing 235 00:17:28,586 --> 00:17:30,582 I will tell you is 26 years is a long time. 236 00:17:30,582 --> 00:17:35,910 And I did a lot, I'm actually tired from listening 237 00:17:35,910 --> 00:17:36,771 to what Susan said. 238 00:17:36,771 --> 00:17:41,331 That being said, I think one of the things a couple of tidbits, 239 00:17:41,331 --> 00:17:46,731 actually noted I graduated with a degree in engineering 240 00:17:47,251 --> 00:17:49,318 from Texas El Paso, so technically I 241 00:17:49,318 --> 00:17:50,901 learned how to rake the earth and then 242 00:17:50,901 --> 00:17:52,597 I became an environmental engineer. 243 00:17:52,597 --> 00:17:57,491 So I learned how to fix it and make it better. 244 00:17:57,491 --> 00:18:00,833 That being said, when I first came to Talbot County, 245 00:18:00,833 --> 00:18:05,271 we had a treatment plant and our contract operations. 246 00:18:05,271 --> 00:18:10,671 And in 2001, our daily average flow was 352,000 gallons per 247 00:18:11,883 --> 00:18:12,811 day. 248 00:18:12,811 --> 00:18:16,211 We had a situation at the wastewater treatment plant 249 00:18:16,211 --> 00:18:20,411 basically the transducer, and in 2004 the transducers 250 00:18:22,744 --> 00:18:25,744 on the rod or clamp. 251 00:18:26,891 --> 00:18:30,491 So it's dropping, we're reading flows, 252 00:18:30,603 --> 00:18:34,787 so our daily average flow in 2004 was 470,000 gallons a day. 253 00:18:34,787 --> 00:18:37,787 In 2005, it's 579,000 gallons per day. 254 00:18:39,674 --> 00:18:45,971 And I'm calling up EMS saying where's this flow coming from? 255 00:18:45,971 --> 00:18:50,795 We need to know where the flow is coming from. 256 00:18:50,795 --> 00:18:55,241 It wasn't until we went out there and got this clamp 257 00:18:55,241 --> 00:18:57,891 basically letting the transducer fall. 258 00:18:57,891 --> 00:19:01,510 So basically it was going higher and higher and higher. 259 00:19:01,510 --> 00:19:02,883 So that kind of caught us off guard. 260 00:19:02,883 --> 00:19:07,331 But I'll say what's very interesting is in 2025, 261 00:19:07,331 --> 00:19:10,931 our wastewater flow at the wastewater treatment plant is 262 00:19:10,931 --> 00:19:12,911 actually 295,000 gallons. 263 00:19:12,911 --> 00:19:16,511 So significantly less than they were. 264 00:19:17,304 --> 00:19:20,144 >> What's the capacity of that plant? 265 00:19:20,144 --> 00:19:22,144 >> That plant 660,000. 266 00:19:23,451 --> 00:19:24,258 >> We're trying. 267 00:19:24,258 --> 00:19:25,793 We're trying to get up there. 268 00:19:25,793 --> 00:19:29,205 The other thing I will tell you, and I will say this, 269 00:19:29,205 --> 00:19:31,491 I have in my career in Talbot County 270 00:19:31,491 --> 00:19:35,910 I've replaced four out of five. 271 00:19:43,531 --> 00:19:46,481 The only other thing I'll say is we've done 272 00:19:46,481 --> 00:19:47,761 a lot of culvert replacements. 273 00:19:47,761 --> 00:19:54,961 And I'm very happy about that -- the only disadvantage I had 274 00:19:59,571 --> 00:20:02,571 engineering working for him, (Indistinct) 275 00:20:34,671 --> 00:20:36,671 [Background Conversation] 276 00:20:59,886 --> 00:21:01,886 [Applause] 277 00:21:31,859 --> 00:21:34,484 >> Next on the agenda eligible for vote madam Secretary can you 278 00:21:34,484 --> 00:21:39,364 read the title of the bill into the record please. 279 00:21:39,364 --> 00:21:43,972 >> Bill number 1652 the Bill to amend chapter 131 road Naming 280 00:21:43,972 --> 00:21:46,190 and Property naming of the Talbot County Code 281 00:21:46,190 --> 00:21:49,790 for the purposes of modernizing Talbot County's addressing 282 00:21:49,790 --> 00:21:54,372 standards to the next generation 911 compliant and to clarify 283 00:21:54,372 --> 00:21:57,724 staff responsibilities in administering the provisions 284 00:21:57,724 --> 00:21:59,724 of chapter 131. 285 00:22:00,968 --> 00:22:01,468 >> Okay. 286 00:22:01,468 --> 00:22:02,300 Thank you Madam Secretary. 287 00:22:02,300 --> 00:22:03,524 How are you doing Bryce? 288 00:22:03,524 --> 00:22:06,524 How are you guys >> Good. 289 00:22:07,426 --> 00:22:08,176 Thank you Council. 290 00:22:08,176 --> 00:22:11,104 Next to me is Katie Stafford emergency services. 291 00:22:11,104 --> 00:22:14,364 The bill is what we are here for today. 292 00:22:14,364 --> 00:22:15,981 So again this is just another bill 293 00:22:15,981 --> 00:22:18,284 that is going to seek to modernize the way that people 294 00:22:18,284 --> 00:22:20,600 are addressing standards in Talbot County, 295 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:22,190 and it really just clarifies the responsibilities 296 00:22:22,190 --> 00:22:24,510 within each department on who is responsible. 297 00:22:24,510 --> 00:22:27,544 So I'm happy to answer any questions I know we've been here 298 00:22:27,544 --> 00:22:29,684 a couple of times before. 299 00:22:29,684 --> 00:22:30,268 >> Okay. 300 00:22:30,268 --> 00:22:30,852 That's great. 301 00:22:30,852 --> 00:22:32,132 Any questions? 302 00:22:32,132 --> 00:22:34,424 >> We've been over some of this ground before as we did 303 00:22:34,424 --> 00:22:40,440 the public hearing for this, but, it sounds like planning 304 00:22:40,440 --> 00:22:43,964 and zoning emergency services are already working together. 305 00:22:43,964 --> 00:22:46,909 This may formalize the relationship and codify 306 00:22:46,909 --> 00:22:49,614 some of what is already happening on the ground. 307 00:22:49,614 --> 00:22:51,400 And make us compliant. 308 00:22:51,400 --> 00:22:53,369 But, this doesn't sound like it's 309 00:22:53,369 --> 00:22:57,684 going to be a big change for the way that you operate. 310 00:22:57,684 --> 00:22:59,684 >> That's correct. 311 00:22:59,804 --> 00:23:03,244 >> I was just going to say this is more of a housekeeping bill 312 00:23:03,244 --> 00:23:06,884 come this does codify what has taken place operationally. 313 00:23:06,884 --> 00:23:09,884 Emergency Services department and specific 314 00:23:10,116 --> 00:23:15,324 has been doing the work, making sure that the addressing is 315 00:23:15,324 --> 00:23:18,324 in order following the guidelines, 316 00:23:19,794 --> 00:23:23,120 so again it's just codifying what the operation's 317 00:23:23,120 --> 00:23:25,764 been done for some time. 318 00:23:25,764 --> 00:23:26,484 >> Okay. 319 00:23:26,484 --> 00:23:30,470 That being said, were there any other questions or concerns? 320 00:23:30,470 --> 00:23:35,870 Madam Secretary do you want to call the vote? 321 00:23:41,454 --> 00:23:43,454 [Members voting] 322 00:23:45,338 --> 00:23:45,838 >> Okay. 323 00:23:45,838 --> 00:23:46,588 Thanks a lot guys. 324 00:23:46,588 --> 00:23:48,588 Good job. 325 00:23:52,324 --> 00:23:52,937 Okay. 326 00:23:52,937 --> 00:23:57,724 We've got a few things that have happened here, 327 00:23:57,724 --> 00:24:01,943 >> Good evening Council on your county manager's report I have 328 00:24:01,943 --> 00:24:04,360 several committee and board appointments that I'm bringing 329 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:07,544 to you, the first would be the agricultural Resolution Board, 330 00:24:07,544 --> 00:24:11,244 I'm asking for your consideration to appoint Miss 331 00:24:11,244 --> 00:24:14,244 Antoinette Johnson to that board. 332 00:24:18,550 --> 00:24:19,722 >> Okay we've got a motion and a second, 333 00:24:19,722 --> 00:24:23,884 madam Secretary can you call the vote? 334 00:24:23,884 --> 00:24:25,110 [Members voting] 335 00:24:25,110 --> 00:24:27,594 >> The next council will be the Commission on Aging requesting 336 00:24:27,594 --> 00:24:31,194 the appointment of Miss Betsy Roe. 337 00:24:32,400 --> 00:24:33,724 >> Motion to approve? 338 00:24:33,724 --> 00:24:34,549 >> Second. 339 00:24:34,549 --> 00:24:37,174 >> Okay we've got a motion and a second madam Secretary can you 340 00:24:37,174 --> 00:24:39,174 call the vote? 341 00:24:40,197 --> 00:24:42,197 [Members voting] 342 00:24:49,939 --> 00:24:52,231 >> The board of directors is requesting the appointment 343 00:24:52,231 --> 00:24:55,831 of Demetrius Price to that board. 344 00:24:56,444 --> 00:24:59,820 We have a motion to approve 345 00:24:59,820 --> 00:25:01,499 >> >> We've got a motion and a second madam Secretary call 346 00:25:01,499 --> 00:25:03,499 the vote. 347 00:25:03,956 --> 00:25:05,956 [Members voting] 348 00:25:10,764 --> 00:25:13,389 >> That completes the board and committee appointments and then 349 00:25:13,389 --> 00:25:15,431 I have three items for you this evening the first 350 00:25:15,431 --> 00:25:18,924 of the waterfowl festivals is seeking a letter of support from 351 00:25:18,924 --> 00:25:21,484 the Talbot County Council for their applications through 352 00:25:21,484 --> 00:25:24,474 Maryland State Art Council grant and the amount of $200,000 353 00:25:24,474 --> 00:25:28,196 for the restoration of the Waterfowl Building. 354 00:25:28,196 --> 00:25:32,175 No county funds are required, and I don't see Dina here 355 00:25:32,175 --> 00:25:38,147 with us this evening but she has extended this request to you. 356 00:25:38,147 --> 00:25:40,564 >> I think we've seen how much Waterfowl Festival has been 357 00:25:40,564 --> 00:25:44,440 doing with this building that they received for a dollar, 358 00:25:44,440 --> 00:25:46,764 and you might think that they overpaid for it for all that 359 00:25:46,764 --> 00:25:48,440 it's costing them now. 360 00:25:48,440 --> 00:25:51,344 They've put a new roof on it, they've restored the windows, 361 00:25:51,344 --> 00:25:52,969 this will be the next step. 362 00:25:52,969 --> 00:25:56,510 And I know they've got big ambitions for what is really 363 00:25:56,510 --> 00:25:59,868 a very valuable community resource with this building, 364 00:25:59,868 --> 00:26:02,337 and of course they make it available for much much more 365 00:26:02,337 --> 00:26:04,844 than their waterfowl festival functions. 366 00:26:04,844 --> 00:26:06,577 It's really a great place. 367 00:26:06,577 --> 00:26:12,764 So, I will move for issuance of that letter of support. 368 00:26:12,764 --> 00:26:16,964 Madam Secretary can you call the vote? 369 00:26:18,440 --> 00:26:20,440 [Members voting] 370 00:26:48,806 --> 00:26:51,863 >> (Indistinct) So by replacing a 1995 dump truck with a steel 371 00:26:51,863 --> 00:26:56,543 body that was conveyed to the county from SH a 200,000 miles 372 00:26:56,543 --> 00:26:58,543 on it. 373 00:27:00,303 --> 00:27:04,503 Again we're asking the council to approve. 374 00:27:06,245 --> 00:27:08,245 [Members voting] 375 00:27:21,475 --> 00:27:23,933 >> Finally Council I have the last request seeking approval 376 00:27:23,933 --> 00:27:25,933 from Council to renew the county's contract with 377 00:27:25,933 --> 00:27:29,343 Providence Strategy Group in the amount of $48,000 a year 378 00:27:29,343 --> 00:27:30,805 for lobbying services. 379 00:27:30,805 --> 00:27:32,579 There are sufficient funds in the budget 380 00:27:32,579 --> 00:27:36,530 for this contract I will just mention to you as Council 381 00:27:36,530 --> 00:27:40,783 is aware Providence provides services this last state 382 00:27:40,783 --> 00:27:43,783 legislature session that was incredibly 383 00:27:44,733 --> 00:27:48,489 helpful during a really challenging time where we are 384 00:27:48,489 --> 00:27:50,553 seeing movement at the state level 385 00:27:50,553 --> 00:27:53,889 to shift fiscal obligations to the county governments 386 00:27:53,889 --> 00:27:57,753 and at the same time seeking to remove authority from the county 387 00:27:57,753 --> 00:28:00,873 government so it's very important that the county have 388 00:28:00,873 --> 00:28:04,330 real time view of the city so you 389 00:28:04,330 --> 00:28:05,672 can engage in a timely manner. 390 00:28:05,672 --> 00:28:10,180 One and two, he was successful in securing half $1 million 391 00:28:10,180 --> 00:28:15,632 grant for Talbot County to aid in the delivery of the sewer 392 00:28:15,632 --> 00:28:17,583 services to the hospital. 393 00:28:17,583 --> 00:28:19,583 Which was excellent. 394 00:28:19,713 --> 00:28:21,913 So, the staff recommends your consideration 395 00:28:21,913 --> 00:28:24,313 to approve this request. 396 00:28:28,552 --> 00:28:30,113 >> Motion to approve the request. 397 00:28:30,113 --> 00:28:31,104 >> Second. 398 00:28:31,104 --> 00:28:32,771 >> Okay we've got a motion and a second, 399 00:28:32,771 --> 00:28:36,725 madam Secretary can you call the vote? 400 00:28:36,725 --> 00:28:38,725 [Members voting] 401 00:28:40,531 --> 00:28:43,730 >> Council that completes your county manager report for this 402 00:28:43,730 --> 00:28:47,730 evening, and as always, I thank you for your support. 403 00:28:47,730 --> 00:28:49,330 >> Okay, good job good job. 404 00:28:49,330 --> 00:28:51,433 Okay, next, public comment. 405 00:28:53,873 --> 00:28:55,770 Do we have any? 406 00:28:55,770 --> 00:28:56,718 Yes sir. 407 00:28:56,718 --> 00:28:58,718 Come on up. 408 00:29:05,286 --> 00:29:07,286 >> Thank you sir. 409 00:29:08,593 --> 00:29:12,193 29736 Sullivan Drive actually, it was interesting, 410 00:29:18,433 --> 00:29:22,193 I'm fascinated by what was a very short agenda, but one 411 00:29:22,193 --> 00:29:25,793 that's very pithy. (Indistinct) It will 412 00:29:56,790 --> 00:29:59,790 elevate the status of eastern. 413 00:30:00,861 --> 00:30:05,661 And then improving health care is always something, 414 00:30:06,930 --> 00:30:12,210 I also want to let you know that I was a little bit late getting 415 00:30:12,210 --> 00:30:16,340 in here today, and I was even later when 77 people came out 416 00:30:16,340 --> 00:30:18,890 the door at one time. 417 00:30:18,890 --> 00:30:21,967 Having, I guess, thank to the little League. 418 00:30:21,967 --> 00:30:26,781 I used to call it little League I guess it's the Junior League. 419 00:30:26,781 --> 00:30:29,181 And the state champions. 420 00:30:29,437 --> 00:30:30,954 So that's great. 421 00:30:30,954 --> 00:30:37,847 I also want to mention something it's kind of close to my heart. 422 00:30:37,847 --> 00:30:44,447 What you just did on renewing the contracts for your lobbying 423 00:30:45,461 --> 00:30:47,861 services, it's extremely important. 424 00:30:48,500 --> 00:30:52,554 As a lobbyist, a long time ago, I 425 00:30:52,554 --> 00:30:54,234 know that whenever I told someone 426 00:30:54,234 --> 00:30:58,461 I was a lobbyist they frowned at me thinking I was somebody who 427 00:30:58,461 --> 00:31:00,587 was smoking cigars in the back room, 428 00:31:00,587 --> 00:31:03,100 but those days are way over. 429 00:31:03,100 --> 00:31:06,291 It hasn't happened for a very long time. 430 00:31:06,291 --> 00:31:09,389 I was looking at a book at my house yesterday, 431 00:31:09,389 --> 00:31:17,189 and I was lucky enough to be featured as one of the most 432 00:31:17,228 --> 00:31:20,828 successful lobbyists in Washington D.C.. 433 00:31:21,501 --> 00:31:27,501 And the book, people like Barry Goldwater you're probably not 434 00:31:29,389 --> 00:31:31,181 old enough to remember him but other people 435 00:31:31,181 --> 00:31:33,881 have significance who talked about how lobbying 436 00:31:33,881 --> 00:31:36,874 was a big part of the legislative process, 437 00:31:36,874 --> 00:31:39,501 and I know it was. 438 00:31:39,501 --> 00:31:41,901 Congressional members, new folks, 439 00:31:43,831 --> 00:31:45,821 state legislators you can't possibly 440 00:31:45,821 --> 00:31:48,741 know enough about everything that's going on. 441 00:31:48,741 --> 00:31:54,741 And if you ever disappoint someone, the door is shut, 442 00:31:55,700 --> 00:31:57,615 it takes forever to get that door back open again. 443 00:31:57,615 --> 00:32:02,415 So it is a very above board profession. 444 00:32:02,781 --> 00:32:05,389 And I'm glad to see that you folks have decided 445 00:32:05,389 --> 00:32:07,210 to move forward with that, because I 446 00:32:07,210 --> 00:32:09,861 know you represent if Mako at times, 447 00:32:09,861 --> 00:32:13,577 but you also have very unique things before the legislature 448 00:32:13,577 --> 00:32:18,367 or that should go before the legislature where you're 449 00:32:18,367 --> 00:32:20,767 lobbying representation is precisely 450 00:32:21,101 --> 00:32:24,101 focused on something like that. 451 00:32:25,581 --> 00:32:27,981 $200,000 for the waterfowl building, 452 00:32:28,981 --> 00:32:32,524 I'm always thrilled as a resident of Easton to see how 453 00:32:32,524 --> 00:32:34,149 well that building has been maintained. 454 00:32:34,149 --> 00:32:38,241 There are too many armories around the state that have been 455 00:32:38,241 --> 00:32:40,861 allowed to fall in disrepair. 456 00:32:40,861 --> 00:32:42,861 And not Easton's. 457 00:32:43,221 --> 00:32:48,151 And that's a very valuable part of life here in town. 458 00:32:48,151 --> 00:32:52,167 And anybody who comes to the plenary event each year will 459 00:32:52,167 --> 00:32:56,913 know to what extent that place is up and running. $200,000, 460 00:32:56,913 --> 00:33:01,540 I don't think that's enough money to get the job done over 461 00:33:01,540 --> 00:33:01,711 there. 462 00:33:01,711 --> 00:33:05,911 So, maybe I won't lobby a lobbyist, 463 00:33:06,993 --> 00:33:10,740 but, you need more money maybe you 464 00:33:10,740 --> 00:33:11,961 should go directly to the state legislature 465 00:33:11,961 --> 00:33:14,100 and get targeted funds. 466 00:33:14,100 --> 00:33:16,653 Maybe the lobbying group can help you do that. 467 00:33:16,653 --> 00:33:20,757 Because, you know, it's tough going grant money grant money 468 00:33:20,757 --> 00:33:21,829 grant money. 469 00:33:21,829 --> 00:33:24,613 When you can go directly to the legislature. 470 00:33:24,613 --> 00:33:27,613 So, that's all I have. 471 00:33:27,721 --> 00:33:30,942 Thank you very much for listening to me. 472 00:33:30,942 --> 00:33:31,525 >> Absolutely. 473 00:33:31,525 --> 00:33:32,690 Thank you. 474 00:33:32,690 --> 00:33:33,521 I appreciate you. 475 00:33:33,521 --> 00:33:34,111 Okay. 476 00:33:34,111 --> 00:33:36,541 Would anybody else like to come up? 477 00:33:36,541 --> 00:33:37,234 Okay. 478 00:33:37,234 --> 00:33:39,234 Council comments? 479 00:33:44,180 --> 00:33:44,680 >> Yes. 480 00:33:44,680 --> 00:33:46,555 Mr. Reagan mentioned the Maryland Association 481 00:33:46,555 --> 00:33:49,631 of Counties, I recently attended their annual conference, 482 00:33:49,631 --> 00:33:53,489 the summer conference which was for me, the best one yet. 483 00:33:53,489 --> 00:33:57,341 And tackling the most pressing issues the counties including 484 00:33:57,341 --> 00:33:59,671 Talbot are facing from housing affordability 485 00:33:59,671 --> 00:34:02,621 to the blueprint for excellence to the plan of play 486 00:34:02,621 --> 00:34:04,317 of issues around data centers. 487 00:34:04,317 --> 00:34:07,881 It was a particularly informative session 488 00:34:07,881 --> 00:34:11,957 on data centers that included a panel with County Virginia. 489 00:34:11,957 --> 00:34:15,221 Which is currently hosting the greatest concentration 490 00:34:15,221 --> 00:34:16,821 of data centers. 491 00:34:16,821 --> 00:34:18,661 At least in the United States. 492 00:34:18,661 --> 00:34:22,421 The issues around resource use, electric power, and water 493 00:34:22,421 --> 00:34:26,901 use as well as latency, that is the transmission of data. 494 00:34:26,901 --> 00:34:30,501 Raised to specifically look at all 495 00:34:31,291 --> 00:34:33,166 of these that have not yet grappled with data 496 00:34:33,166 --> 00:34:34,851 centers near zoning Code. 497 00:34:34,851 --> 00:34:38,594 To do just what Talbot County is poised to do. 498 00:34:38,594 --> 00:34:42,801 And that is to institute a moratorium to gather the facts, 499 00:34:42,801 --> 00:34:45,591 and take the time to figure this out. 500 00:34:45,591 --> 00:34:47,821 We'll be holding our public hearing 501 00:34:47,821 --> 00:34:49,789 at our next meeting on that moratorium, 502 00:34:49,789 --> 00:34:51,553 and I look forward to the discussion 503 00:34:51,553 --> 00:34:54,327 that will follow from there. 504 00:34:54,327 --> 00:34:54,914 >> Okay. 505 00:34:54,914 --> 00:34:56,807 Thank you. 506 00:34:56,807 --> 00:34:59,781 >> Today we took a tour of the hospital. 507 00:34:59,781 --> 00:35:01,781 Under construction. 508 00:35:02,501 --> 00:35:05,501 And it was awfully impressive. 509 00:35:06,210 --> 00:35:08,741 The progress that they are making. 510 00:35:08,741 --> 00:35:15,341 And looking forward to that being a monument in this county. 511 00:35:19,101 --> 00:35:24,501 And, a facility to proceed with offering good health 512 00:35:29,511 --> 00:35:31,161 services to the community. 513 00:35:31,161 --> 00:35:34,913 Not only Talbot County, but the surrounding counties. 514 00:35:34,913 --> 00:35:38,513 So, I look forward to it. 515 00:35:43,285 --> 00:35:45,868 >> So as Mr. Asher stated I had the opportunity to attend that 516 00:35:45,868 --> 00:35:49,414 as well, and to speak at the diversity conference 517 00:35:49,414 --> 00:35:50,541 at Mayfield. 518 00:35:50,541 --> 00:35:53,410 And about why diversity matters. 519 00:35:53,410 --> 00:35:55,961 And that's a conversation that President Callahan and I 520 00:35:55,961 --> 00:35:57,253 have had quite often. 521 00:35:57,253 --> 00:35:59,253 And, more recently. 522 00:35:59,389 --> 00:36:03,100 So I'm really glad that President Callahan does 523 00:36:03,100 --> 00:36:05,213 understand why diversity matters and why 524 00:36:05,213 --> 00:36:08,767 it's important in regards to Talbot County and his council. 525 00:36:08,767 --> 00:36:11,349 And I certainly hope that the next council that 526 00:36:11,349 --> 00:36:13,394 takes this seat will continue in that vein 527 00:36:13,394 --> 00:36:16,285 and understand why diversity matters as well. 528 00:36:16,285 --> 00:36:20,749 In addition to that, I had a constituent reach out 529 00:36:20,749 --> 00:36:23,149 regarding the ball fields, 530 00:36:42,619 --> 00:36:43,119 >> Okay. 531 00:36:43,119 --> 00:36:44,827 I just had a few things just to follow up 532 00:36:44,827 --> 00:36:47,269 on what Mr. Reagan said about the lobbyists, last year was 533 00:36:47,269 --> 00:36:49,461 our first year with the lobbyists, 534 00:36:49,461 --> 00:36:52,301 and we had a phenomenal experience with that. 535 00:36:52,301 --> 00:36:57,701 We had a great guy, Mason, he was great. 536 00:36:58,367 --> 00:37:00,463 And we learned a lot. 537 00:37:00,463 --> 00:37:03,930 So, I think it was well spent. 538 00:37:03,930 --> 00:37:04,271 For the constituents. 539 00:37:04,271 --> 00:37:05,775 They learned a lot. 540 00:37:05,775 --> 00:37:09,685 So -- just to follow up with what they were saying about 541 00:37:09,685 --> 00:37:12,767 the hospital, we all went out there today to take a tour 542 00:37:12,767 --> 00:37:15,781 of that hospital and what an impressive building. 543 00:37:15,781 --> 00:37:17,642 Something to be really proud of. 544 00:37:17,642 --> 00:37:20,855 Not just the council, but the whole county, 545 00:37:20,855 --> 00:37:22,765 and the whole tristate.? 546 00:37:22,765 --> 00:37:26,701 It's not just us, it's the people around us. 547 00:37:26,701 --> 00:37:30,981 Basically from the bridge to the ocean setting. 548 00:37:30,981 --> 00:37:33,541 I mean this is a regional hospital. 549 00:37:33,541 --> 00:37:36,650 And it was very impressive. 550 00:37:36,650 --> 00:37:40,261 And what we did learn is basically 551 00:37:40,261 --> 00:37:42,341 they're on time and on budget. 552 00:37:42,341 --> 00:37:47,741 But the gentleman that we're taking a tour around, 553 00:37:47,805 --> 00:37:50,141 they just knew all of the new technology that's 554 00:37:50,141 --> 00:37:51,681 going into that hospital. 555 00:37:51,681 --> 00:37:53,153 It's just fascinating. 556 00:37:53,153 --> 00:37:54,869 It really is. 557 00:37:54,869 --> 00:37:58,710 So it's really been a great project. 558 00:37:58,710 --> 00:38:02,157 That being said, that's about all I have. 559 00:38:02,157 --> 00:38:04,157 So -- >> 666 days. 560 00:38:06,381 --> 00:38:07,917 >> 666 days. 561 00:38:07,917 --> 00:38:13,317 Don't record that. (laughs) wait till tomorrow to be 665. 562 00:38:18,621 --> 00:38:19,341 >> Exactly. 563 00:38:19,341 --> 00:38:20,334 Exactly. 564 00:38:20,334 --> 00:38:22,834 >> The county Council's next meeting will be held on Tuesday 565 00:38:22,834 --> 00:38:24,657 September 8th beginning at 5:00 pm. 566 00:38:24,657 --> 00:38:28,605 Council will be convening an open session at 2:30 p.m. 567 00:38:28,605 --> 00:38:30,933 Before work session at the Talbot County Farm Bureau, 568 00:38:30,933 --> 00:38:33,141 and then adjourning into closed session at 3:30 p.m. 569 00:38:33,141 --> 00:38:35,711 For a discussion of items as listed on the statement 570 00:38:35,711 --> 00:38:37,333 for closing that meeting. 571 00:38:37,333 --> 00:38:40,261 Therefore, is there a motion to adjourn this meeting 572 00:38:40,261 --> 00:38:42,381 and reconvene as noted? 573 00:38:42,381 --> 00:38:44,381 >> So so moved. 574 00:38:49,879 --> 00:38:50,379 >> Second 575 00:38:50,379 --> 00:38:52,914 >> We've got a motion a second can we call the vote? 576 00:38:52,914 --> 00:38:53,581 [Members voting] 577 00:38:53,581 --> 00:38:58,381 >> Thanks a lot I appreciate everybody coming tonight. 578 00:39:44,668 --> 00:39:45,168 >> Okay. 579 00:39:45,168 --> 00:39:47,168 That's okay. 580 00:39:49,843 --> 00:39:51,343 >> Do we need to go back in session? 581 00:39:51,343 --> 00:39:54,617 >> We need to reconvene, do we need a motion? 582 00:39:54,617 --> 00:39:58,817 >> You can call us back into order. 583 00:39:59,705 --> 00:40:01,997 >> Unless legal counsel has something else in procedure 584 00:40:01,997 --> 00:40:03,143 for us? 585 00:40:03,143 --> 00:40:05,143 >> You're fine. 586 00:40:08,200 --> 00:40:10,437 >> Yes sir I'm going to give you three minutes if you can. 587 00:40:10,437 --> 00:40:12,330 >> I know I'm a little late to the party. 588 00:40:12,330 --> 00:40:13,263 >> No problem. 589 00:40:13,263 --> 00:40:16,397 >> I'm here to make problems comments about the data center. 590 00:40:16,397 --> 00:40:18,357 So just real quick. 591 00:40:18,357 --> 00:40:21,797 Good evening, Council president and members of the Council. 592 00:40:21,797 --> 00:40:24,179 >> I'm sorry sir can you introduce yourself please? 593 00:40:24,179 --> 00:40:26,637 >> I'm so sorry my name is Peter Gorman I live in McDaniel. 594 00:40:26,637 --> 00:40:31,557 And I am almost a lifetime resident of Talbot County. 595 00:40:31,557 --> 00:40:33,570 >> Okay great. 596 00:40:33,570 --> 00:40:34,570 Thank you. 597 00:40:34,570 --> 00:40:38,787 I'm here tonight about tonight's data center moratorium 598 00:40:38,787 --> 00:40:41,417 I'm late now I understand those concerns, 599 00:40:41,417 --> 00:40:44,212 but I'd like to ask a different question if not 600 00:40:44,212 --> 00:40:45,587 whether we can stop data centers, 601 00:40:45,587 --> 00:40:48,285 but whether Talbot County leads and how 602 00:40:48,285 --> 00:40:50,170 this county handles them. 603 00:40:50,170 --> 00:40:51,760 Data centers are coming to this region 604 00:40:51,760 --> 00:40:54,237 to Talbot County or the county next door that's already 605 00:40:54,237 --> 00:40:56,727 decided by the market, counties across Maryland 606 00:40:56,727 --> 00:40:58,826 are scrambling with moratoriums. 607 00:40:58,826 --> 00:41:00,951 Talbot doesn't have to be one more county reacting, 608 00:41:00,951 --> 00:41:03,185 we can be the one others look to. 609 00:41:03,185 --> 00:41:06,917 I'd also like to look past the outdated image of data centers 610 00:41:06,917 --> 00:41:09,267 as a water hub, Standard Data Center 611 00:41:09,267 --> 00:41:11,861 uses roughly 110 million gallons a year, 612 00:41:11,861 --> 00:41:15,263 about what 118 golf course uses for irrigation. 613 00:41:15,263 --> 00:41:19,463 Modern facilities increasingly use closed loop cooling, 614 00:41:20,957 --> 00:41:25,129 I'll just try to get it all in three minutes. 615 00:41:25,129 --> 00:41:26,837 Recirculating water internally instead of 616 00:41:26,837 --> 00:41:28,117 drawing and discharging it. 617 00:41:28,117 --> 00:41:30,245 Cutting fresh water use up to 70% further. 618 00:41:30,245 --> 00:41:33,397 This isn't the environmental threat of a decade ago. 619 00:41:33,397 --> 00:41:36,685 So here's what I propose, instead of a blanket clause, 620 00:41:36,685 --> 00:41:39,777 let's set the standard the rest of the shortfall 621 00:41:39,777 --> 00:41:42,127 is welcome data centers in Talbot County under one 622 00:41:42,127 --> 00:41:42,837 condition. 623 00:41:42,837 --> 00:41:44,693 Developers negotiate real tangible benefit 624 00:41:44,693 --> 00:41:45,947 to our power infrastructure. 625 00:41:45,947 --> 00:41:51,370 Not just tax revenue, power that the whole community shares in. 626 00:41:51,370 --> 00:41:54,245 Specifically I'd like to direct this council to direct staff 627 00:41:54,245 --> 00:41:58,157 to bring small modular reactors to the Eastern Shore. 628 00:41:58,157 --> 00:42:00,525 Built with more capacity than data centers needs, 629 00:42:00,525 --> 00:42:07,125 with the surplus sold back on -- modern SMRs safety systems 630 00:42:08,837 --> 00:42:12,701 a fraction of the footprint in our operating overseas in North 631 00:42:12,701 --> 00:42:16,637 America, it's not fringe either, the industry is moving towards 632 00:42:16,637 --> 00:42:18,502 these plans reconnected instead of isolated. 633 00:42:18,502 --> 00:42:20,377 The region already has infrastructure 634 00:42:20,377 --> 00:42:23,797 spread the length of the shore, rock springs to the north 635 00:42:23,797 --> 00:42:27,970 and Cecil County, Vienna in the middle and Dorchester County 636 00:42:27,970 --> 00:42:31,237 and create Bachelor one into the south and the other county. 637 00:42:31,237 --> 00:42:34,757 Set to serve the whole peninsula not just one corner of it. 638 00:42:34,757 --> 00:42:36,777 Diesel all but leads come new capacity spread 639 00:42:36,777 --> 00:42:40,517 across the region and it brings down cost. 640 00:42:40,517 --> 00:42:41,717 Not up. 641 00:42:41,717 --> 00:42:44,437 I'm not asking for a blank check. 642 00:42:44,437 --> 00:42:51,370 I'm asking leaders to negotiate and send in a treat -- 643 00:42:52,985 --> 00:42:55,277 I know nucleus is stretched but it's just a spring idea 644 00:42:55,277 --> 00:42:59,980 just to talk about what could be done in the possibilities. 645 00:42:59,980 --> 00:42:59,765 >> Sounds great. 646 00:42:59,765 --> 00:43:01,440 I appreciate you coming tonight. 647 00:43:01,440 --> 00:43:03,857 >> I also left a copy of my comments for each of you and I 648 00:43:03,857 --> 00:43:05,655 also sourced all my information as well. 649 00:43:05,655 --> 00:43:06,613 >> That would be great. 650 00:43:06,613 --> 00:43:08,613 Thank you. 651 00:43:09,317 --> 00:43:10,593 >> Sorry to keep everybody. 652 00:43:10,593 --> 00:43:11,343 >> No that's fine. 653 00:43:11,343 --> 00:43:12,487 I appreciate that. 654 00:43:12,487 --> 00:43:17,887 Okay do we need a motion to go out? 655 00:43:19,686 --> 00:43:20,186 >> So moved 656 00:43:20,186 --> 00:43:21,644 >> We've got a motion and a second, 657 00:43:21,644 --> 00:43:24,888 madam Secretary could you call the vote? 658 00:43:24,888 --> 00:43:26,888 [Members voting] 659 00:43:29,797 --> 00:43:30,297 >> Okay. 660 00:43:30,297 --> 00:43:32,297 Thank you.