KENT COUNTY, MARYLAND
COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S

PUBLIC HEARING

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

FAIRLEE MANOR RECREATIONAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTER

 

A Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, July 25, at 10:15 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, County Government Center, Chestertown, Maryland for the purpose of advising the public that this $240,300 project has been successfully completed with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) on behalf of Fairlee Manor Recreational and Educational Center.

County Commissioners Ronald H. Fithian, Larry B. Beck and W. Michael Newnam were in attendance as well as, Jack Canan, Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Kay Pinder-Almen, Don Schlimm, Director Camp Fairlee Manor (Easter Seals), and members of the media.

The notice of public hearing was read into the record by Commissioner Fithian.

Mr. Canan advised that as a result of this project, water and sewer service was installed, as well as the construction of a public bath house. The project has met its objectives and criteria and has been successfully completed. Mr. Schlimm expressed his gratitude for the successful completion of the project and advised that the camp served approximately 840 low/moderate income citizens. He also noted that this project allowed for the expansion of the center and that the new bath house promoted independence for the camp users.

Commissioner Fithian stated that he was glad to be a part of helping the facility.

There were no questions or comments from the audience.

Mr. Schlimm thanked the Commissioners as well as Mr. Canan and his staff for the successful completion of the project.

This public hearing was taped for reference and adjourned at 10:22 a.m.