1 of 9 3/8/2011 3:07 PM If you can't read this newsletter or the formatting seems incorrect, click here to view our online version. March 8, 2011 IMPORTANT DATES: Officials - Southern Maryland March 30, 2011 Officials - Carroll & Frederick April 6, 2011 Officials - Cecil & Harford April 27, 2011 Officials - Allegany, Garrett & Washington May 18, 2011 Officials - MML Annual Convention June 27, 2011 DEADLINES: Municipal Employee of the Year Award Entry Deadline March 11, 2011 "If I Were Mayor, I Would " Essay Contest Deadline April 1, 2011 In This Issue: Sewage Sludge Bill Passes House HB 24, a bill that would require the Department of Agriculture to promulgate regulations to address winter application of sewage sludge on agricultural fields passed the House of Delegates last week... (more) Joint Planners Meeting Held at MML A meeting of municipal and county planners was held on Friday, March 4 to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern among local government planning staffers... (more) Septic Legislation in Limbo in Annapolis The Chairman of the House Environmental Matters Committee issued a letter last week to the Governor expressing her desire to take no action on recently introduced legislation to significantly restrict the use of septic systems in Maryland (HB 1107/SB 846)... (more) Program Open Space and Community Parks and Playgrounds Under Attack This year, land conservation funding is under attack like never before... (more) Electronic Legal Notices Legislation Hearing Held Last Week Legislation to enable municipalities and counties to post legal notices on their website was heard last week in the House Environmental Matters Committee... (more) Main Street's Calling Only a few days remain to register for a booth on Municipal Main Street at the low rate of $175... (more) Southern Maryland OMO - March 30, 2011 On March 30, the Town of North Beach will open its brand new town hall for those officials interested in discovering what MML is all about... (more) MML Resolutions and Bylaws Amendments MML is now accepting from its members proposed amendments to the MML Bylaws and MML Policy Statement and any resolutions which will be considered at the 2011 annual convention business meeting... (more)
2 of 9 3/8/2011 3:07 PM Proposed amendments to the MML Bylaws and Policy Statement Due April 25, 2011 Municipal Main Street Deadline May 1, 2011 Municipal Employee of the Year 2011 The City and Town Administrators Department of the Maryland Municipal League is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for the Roland B. Sweitzer Municipal Employee of the Year Award... (more) MML Renews Sponsorship of Cooperative Purchasing Program 2011 marks the Maryland Municipal League's 7th year as a co-sponsor of the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance... (more) State Shared Revenues Handbook Now Available The 2011 State Shared and State Administered Local Revenues Handbook is now available on the MML website... (more) Legislative Status Link Jobs & Equipment Geocache Update: Geocachers will likely take advantage of some early spring weather to discover the municipal geocaches in your area. Ask your local merchants for discount coupons that will entice them to spend some time and money while they are in town. Please check your caches to make sure they are stocked and ready when cachers come to visit. Sewage Sludge Bill Passes House HB 24, a bill that would require the Department of Agriculture to promulgate regulations to address winter application of sewage sludge on agricultural fields passed the House of Delegates last week. The bill stipulates that the sewage sludge regulations be substantially similar to or the same as the regulations currently in place to restrict the application of animal manure during winter months. MML offered an amendment to eliminate the stipulation that the sewage sludge regulations be consistent with animal manure regulations to give the Department flexibility to promulgate regulations specific to sewage sludge, but not exactly the same as animal manure regulations already in place. MML will continue to work on the bill when it is taken up in the Senate to attempt to eliminate the restrictive language. Joint Planners Meeting Held at MML A meeting of municipal and county planners was held on Friday, March 4 to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern among local government planning staffers. MML Director of Government Relations Candace Donoho and Maryland Association of Counties Associate Director Leslie Knapp briefed the attendees on proposed stormwater management fee legislation and recently introduced legislative to restrict the use of septic systems in Maryland. The group also discussed recent action on the ongoing development of PlanMaryland, which is a statewide development plan in the works at the State level. The effort is led by the Maryland Department of Planning in conjunction with the Departments of the Environment,
3 of 9 3/8/2011 3:07 PM Housing and Community Development, Economic Development, Transportation and Natural Resources. Planners in attendance stressed the need to provide more information to county and municipal planners as the State plan is being developed prior to final adoption. Septic Legislation in Limbo in Annapolis The Chairman of the House Environmental Matters Committee issued a letter last week to the Governor expressing her desire to take no action on recently introduced legislation to significantly restrict the use of septic systems in Maryland (HB 1107/SB 846). Chairman Maggie McIntosh proposes instead to form a work group to work on the issue over the summer and possibly come back during the 2012 legislative session with consensus legislation. MML's Legislative Committee has not yet taken a position on the proposed legislation. The MML Legislative Committee will meet next on Wednesday, March 16 to continue to monitor and strategize on the League's legislative program. Program Open Space and Community Parks and Playgrounds Under Attack This year, land conservation funding is under attack like never before. In the Governor's original budget, Program Open Space and related conservation programs were fully funded. But last week, those programs came under an attack. General Assembly budget committees are considering not just diverting dedicated land conservation funds for this year, but permanently ending preservation programs by diverting all funding into the general fund, with a maximum of $50 million a year for open space, preservation and development. This raid would divert dedicated land preservation funding to the general fund and leave existing and future parks and recreation facilities with no funding source. This also impacts the Chesapeake Bay Trust grant program and Community Parks and Playgrounds. Please contact your Delegates and Senators today and tell them this raid is bad policy and the wrong direction for Maryland! It is likely that House budget decisions will be made later this week so time is of the essence. Electronic Legal Notices Legislation Hearing Held Last Week Legislation to enable municipalities and counties to post legal notices on their website was heard last week in the House Environmental Matters Committee. Testifying in support of the legislation (HB 909/SB 545) were Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and Poolesville Mayor Paul
4 of 9 3/8/2011 3:07 PM "Eddie" Kuhlman. The local government panel cited cost savings and enhanced visibility of legal notices by placing them on their websites. Press officials testified in oppostion to the proposed legislation. Takoma Park Mayor Bruce Williams was also on hand to testify. However, when the hearing ran into the evening, Mayor Williams had to leave prior to testifying due to a scheduling issue that evening. Main Street's Calling Only a few days remain to register for a booth on Municipal Main Street at the low rate of $175. Rates increase to $200 after March 15 and while both rates get you a spot to showcase your town and two convention registrations, the early bird gets the best rate. Contact Steve Lopes at 410/268-5514 or SteveL@mdmunicipal.org to take advantage of the most cost-effective way to attend the MML 2011 annual summer convention. Southern Maryland OMO - March 30, 2011 On March 30, the Town of North Beach will open its brand new town hall for those officials interested in discovering what MML is all about. The Officials will kick off at 6 p.m. with an overview of MML and conclude with the Academy elective, Understanding Your Charter, presented by Jay Gullo, Esq. If you're a current Academy participant and don't yet have this elective, please join us! RSVP to Paula Chase Hyman at PaulaH@mdmunicipal.org or at 410/268-5514. Planning ahead? This elective will also be offered in Westminster on April 6. MML Resolutions and Bylaws Amendments MML is now accepting from its members proposed amendments to the MML Bylaws and MML Policy Statement and any resolutions which will be considered at the 2011 annual convention business meeting. Proposed amendments and resolutions must be submitted to the MML office by April 25, 2011. If you are interested in submitting an amendment or resolution for consideration, contact Jim Peck, JimP@mdmunicipal.org, at the MML office to obtain more detailed procedural information. Municipal Employee of the Year 2011 The City and Town Administrators Department of the Maryland Municipal League is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for the Roland B. Sweitzer Municipal Employee of the Year
5 of 9 3/8/2011 3:07 PM Award. Nominations for this prestigious award are open to all MML member municipalities. Details can be found via the following link: EmployeeOfTheYearAward2011 Nominations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011. Nominations and questions should be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the Maryland City/County Management Association Vice President at: Barbara Matthews, City Manager, City of Takoma Park, 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912, fax: 301/270-8794, e-mail: barbaram@takomagov.org MML Renews Sponsorship of Cooperative Purchasing Program 2011 marks the Maryland Municipal League's 7th year as a co-sponsor of the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. A national procurement cooperative serving state and local government, U.S. Communities provides contracts for office supplies, furniture, computers and peripherals, recreation and playground equipment, electrical and general supplies. Starting this year U.S. Communities is also offering a new "online marketplace" integrating multiple supplier contracts into a single shopping environment. To access the online marketplace, simply go to the U.S. Communities website: www.uscommunities.org and click on "Shop Now." You must be a registered user (no cost) to participate. State Shared Revenues Handbook Now Available The 2011 State Shared and State Administered Local Revenues Handbook is now available on the MML website at State Shared Revenue Handbook. Please contact Tom Reynolds at TomR@mdmunicipal.org if there are any questions. MML Compensation Survey Update Looking for comparison data as you assess salary and other compensation during the latest budget cycle? The Maryland Municipal League, in collaboration with Technology Net, LLC, is now entering its third year sponsoring an innovative, web-based compensation survey for its members. The MML compensation survey provides participating cities and towns with a powerful state-of-the-art tool for comparing and assessing employee compensation data. The system allows municipalities to compare both salary and benefits data with other municipalities throughout Maryland as well as access to an additional mode containing compensation data from local governments in six other states, including Virginia. The cost to participate continues to be between $40 and $80 for most municipalities.
6 of 9 3/8/2011 3:07 PM Last year, forty-five (45) MML member municipalities contributed to the compensation survey, and the League is hoping to further boost participation in 2011. If you'd like more information on how your municipality can join the Maryland Municipal League compensation survey, contact Tom Reynolds at TomR@mdmunicipal.org or 800/492-7121. Jobs and Equipment Bowie - Water Plant Operator Performs skilled operating work at a municipal water treatment plant. Responsible for operation and maintenance of the Water Plant and associated well sites. Performs lab work as required. Works varying shifts as required. Qualifications include considerable knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures used in the operation of water treatment equipment. Ability to take accurate readings, to keep routine records, and to make mathematical computations. Some knowledge of water treatment chemistry is preferred. HS Diploma. Possession of or ability to obtain a State of MD Class 4 Operator's Certification as a Water Plant Operator, within 2 years after hire. Possession of, or ability to obtain a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, within 6 months after hire. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Salary is $34,306 (Water Plant Operator Trainee), $37,199 (Water Plant Operator), $40,335 (Certified Water Plant Operator) Apply to Human Resources Office, City of Bowie, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, MD 20715 by Friday, March 18, 2011 or fax to 301/809-2304. Applicants are required to complete City application. Available at www.cityofbowie.org. City is a drug & alcohol-testing employer. EOE. Riverdale Park - Police Chief The Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland seeks qualified candidates to fill the position of Police Chief. Candidates should have fifteen years of experience in law enforcement including at least five years command staff experience as Deputy Chief, Police Chief or position of comparable responsibility. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in at least one of the following: public administration, criminal justice, and political science, and/or successfully completed the FBI National Academy's Executive Command School. Computer literacy is required. Candidates will need to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas of law enforcement administration: policy and procedural development, personnel management, strategic planning, budget development and management, grants management, criminal investigations, patrol development and implementation, and emergency preparedness. Candidates must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of problem oriented policing; community relations development; the
7 of 9 3/8/2011 3:07 PM ability to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships both inside and outside the department; and display exemplary leadership qualities. Candidates must have knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and should be familiar with the Maryland Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights. Finalist for the position must be able to pass a physical examination, drug screening, and background check. Riverdale Park offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EOE. Charles County Government - Chief, Operations & Maintenance Highly responsible, senior-level position involving administrative, managerial, and technical support functions for the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department in Charles County. Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, budgeting, and managing the various programs of the division, as well as directing a diversified staff tasked with managing, operating, and maintaining the County's water and wastewater systems. Please see our website for more information. Candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in environmental management or a related field, 10 years progressively responsible experience in the operation of water/wastewater systems, including 5 years of supervisory and/or management experience, or a combination thereof which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Also required is a Class 5-A Wastewater Certification and Class 2 Water Certification, with eligibility to obtain Superintendent Certifications within twelve months. Salary range is $78,914-102,792 per year, depending on qualifications. Closing date is open until filled, initial application review began February 25, 2011. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.charlescounty.org. Charles County Government - Resource Manager The Resource Manager is a Planning & Engineering position that will be responsible for the management of water resources and public infrastructure. The Resource Manager will plan and evaluate adequate public facilities related to water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure. Specific to Water Resources, the position will serve as the County's resource for all drinking water issues, including water source planning and management, distribution system planning and assessment, and water storage evaluation. The position will also assist the County's Planning and Engineering staff in the evaluation, planning, and development of wastewater, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure. This may include the review of county and developer proposals regarding water, sewer, stormwater and transportation infrastructure, associated technical studies, water/sewer modeling, development of related planning documents, and the County's Water Resource Advisory Committee. Requires Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or urban planning and a Master's degree in a related field (may substitute 4 years experience) and five years infrastructure planning or civil engineering experience. Must
8 of 9 3/8/2011 3:07 PM have knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, design, and engineering specific to water, sewer, stormwater, transportation, solid waste, and allied disciplines; the understanding and/or ability to build and run complex water, wastewater, and stormwater models; ability to develop and interpret planning and engineering policies; ability to develop and manage a project and project budget; and a valid driver's license. Registration as a Maryland Professional Engineer (P.E.) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) required or eight years additional progressively responsible planning or engineering experience. Submit resume with application. Salary range: is $67,515 - $87,973 per year. Closing date is open until filled, initial application review begins March 28, 2011. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.charlescounty.org. Prince George's County Memorial Library System - IT Support Specialist Based out of the Central Services Facility, 9601 Capital Lane, Largo, MD. A Library car is provided during work hours to provide service throughout Prince George's County. Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday. Salary is $40,354 - $48,800 DOQ. For more information see the Employment Section on our web page at www.pgcmls.info. Examples of Duties: Maintains PCs, printers and other devices for branches and staff work stations: configures and sets up PCs; configures and sets up network and standalone printers; troubleshoots and repairs PCs, printers and other devices; Provides technical support and help desk service to staff: responds to questions; logs requests; makes site visits; Maintains inventory of equipment, supplies and software licenses. Maintains inventory of surplus equipment; reports warranty repairs to vendors; packs and ships defective equipment. Maintains working knowledge of: PC and printer hardware; Microsoft operating systems; all software used on staff and public computers; and basic networking technologies and devices. Performs other duties and responsibilities related to the position. Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computers or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of related technical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Progressive work experience with technology used in the Library and demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently troubleshoot problems. Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with diverse individuals and groups. Skill in oral and written communications. Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, work independently and in a team environment, work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Availability to drive to various locations and work nights and weekends and be on call, if needed. Work involves extensive reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, lifting and grasping; sitting and walking; moving objects up to 30 pounds frequently and heavier objects occasionally; and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment. Requires Class C driver's license in good standing. EOE
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