Eric J. Bathras

The Board reviewed various agenda items, including wetlands license applications for dredging and bulkhead construction projects across multiple counties. Financial matters were addressed, specifically related to the Caroline County Jail loans and several grants from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for sewerage and water quality projects. The meeting also covered contract awards, change orders, and property leases submitted by the Department of General Services and the Department of Transportation.

The Board discussed several procurement and development matters. Key topics included policies on waste disposal and landfills, environmental remediation for contaminated soil, and the development of Ripken Stadium. A significant portion of the meeting addressed revitalization efforts in Highlandtown, specifically concerning the Patterson Theater and the Southeast Teen Academy, with the Board requesting a more detailed business plan. Additionally, the Board reviewed adjustments to Minority Business Enterprise policies and discussed the master planning consultant contract for the port land use area.

The board discussed and approved new Limited Primary User applications for Howard County, the United States Secret Service, and the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. Project status updates were provided regarding T1-to-Ethernet conversion, virtualized site controller implementation, geo-redundant prime capabilities, and various RF site and infrastructure upgrades. System performance reports highlighted steady growth in total subscribers and push-to-talk call volumes. Maintenance activity updates included preventive maintenance schedules, resolution of coverage issues in Frederick County, and router migration efforts. The meeting also addressed contract updates with Motorola, new initiatives such as Wi-Fi device-programming and help desk enhancements, and clarified standard operating procedures for interoperability resources.

The committee discussed interoperability resources, including zone naming conventions, resource reservation, and the importance of user education. The committee recommended the Radio Control Board approve three new Limited-Primary User applications for Howard County, the United States Secret Service, and the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. The Vice Chair was re-elected for a one-year term. Updates were provided on technical infrastructure projects, including T1-to-Ethernet conversion, virtualized site controller implementation, RF site maintenance, fiber backhaul, and cybersecurity monitoring initiatives.

The meeting included discussions on the Public School Construction Capital Improvement Program, including additional funding and bond payments. The Board reviewed the Aging School Program and discussed the redevelopment of the former George Street Elementary School site in Baltimore. Other topics covered were the renewal of a contract for software with FileNet Corporation for the Workers' Compensation operation, and the award of an instant-ticket printing contract to Oberthur Gaming Technologies for the Maryland State Lottery Agency, which included a discussion on potential in-counter dispensing units and the overall technical evaluation process for contracts.