Live Blog: Sept. 19 City Council Meeting

7:46 p.m.: Meeting adjourns.

7:45 p.m.: Public comment opens.

Sharon Nance of the 700 block of Green Street said there are approximately 27 children on her street. She asked for a four-way stop at Adams and Green streets and the installation of speed limit signs in the area.

Mayor Dougherty said he and the police department are already working on a project to improve traffic and reduce speeding in the area.

7:41 p.m.: Councilman Fred Cullum outlined some concerns with the proposed toll changes—namely that the changes might create an opportunity for non-locals to take advantage of the locals discount on the Hatem Bridge. Cullum sees the possibility of increased traffic for Havre de Grace and Perryville's roads with travelers avoiding what is proposed to be a higher toll on Tydings Bridge.

7:37 p.m.: Councilman Jim Miller asked for an update on the goats working out at the city's wastewater treatment plant.

Parks responded by saying: "They’ve been there since last week, and they’re having a good time eating. They’re really munching down on the poison ivy and the other things growing through our fence line."

Parks said the goats have about 2,000 feet of fence line to work on.

7:25 p.m.: Mayor Dougherty said he spoke with Gov. Martin O'Malley on a handful of occasions during the recent storms and was impressed with the communication.

He said Johnson Control has offered to perform an audit and recommendations on the city's operations at no charge to the city.

Dougherty said, in reference to the , that he was "quite impressed with the final outcome of that."

Dougherty reflected upon the on Saturday, but wouldn't give an official final score for the game between the City Council and staff against the Harford County Sheriff's Office. Guesses from the dais included 35-3, 35-5 and 37-5—all in favor of the sheriff's office team.

7:22 p.m.: Parks wrapped up the city's clean-up efforts following Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

Hurricane Irene

• 314 man hours
• $10,870 for labor (including OT)
• $7,013 for equipment
• $8,200 for contracted tree removal
• $2,326 in additional costs
• $28,409 total

Tropical Storm Lee

• 18 truckloads of dirt and debris
• 254 man hours
• $8,934 in labor (including OT)
• $3,680 in equipment
• $200 in additional costs
• $12,814 total

7:15 p.m.: Public comment period for agenda items closes with no comments.

7:07 p.m.: Members of are recognized for the organization's involvement in the community.

The organization, which operates the quarry along the Susquehanna River north of Havre de Grace, donated more than 250 tons of riprap to line the shoreline of .

"It made it look very nice," Deputy Director of Public Works Bill Reeder said. "They also donated some rock, too, for the area. It was very kind of them to do that. They do a lot of things for the city, not just this."

Reeder said Vulcan often offers to assist with landscaping and offers its equipment for the surrounding community during heavy snowfall.

"I cant imagine a better corporate citizen," Director of Public Works Larry Parks said. "We don’t have to ask, they ask us, what can we do for you? They’re great neighbors. We really appreciate it."

Mayor Dougherty said he considers the organization's members personal friends.

Vulcan's John Smack said: "Our desire to be part of the community is sincere. All these guys like to be involved with the kids and show we enjoy being a responsible corporate citizen."

7:05 p.m.: Chaplain Nick McDonald of Upper Chesapeake Health gives the opening prayer and asks for a moment of silence in rememberance of a tragic event that struck Havre de Grace 25 years ago.

7:00 p.m.: The meeting opens with Mayor Wayne Dougherty and all members of City Council present.

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