Remarks by Jakob D. Taylor
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“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands,”
“Yes, Madam Chair. And before I begin, we do have a small typographic amendment. The proper order for me to do this would be to first make the main motion, it be seconded, and then make the motion to amend. And so that's what I'll go ahead and do. I move that Ordinance 863-26, prohibiting commercial house parties and residential dwellings be approved by the Board of Town Commissioners.”
“And at this time I will now move to amend ordinance 863-26 under the definition of commercial house party by replacing the word indicators with the word factors. So that the sentence now reads, additional factors may include one or more of the following conditions.”
“Has this been correct? Okay. Now it's a little quiet. I had the voice of Odin there for a minute. All right. I'm going to move at any volume that the proposal from Dell Marketing LP for 16 Dell Pro Precision 5 16S laptop computers, 13 Dell Pro Slim QCS1255 desktop computers, and server warranty in the combined amount of $41,871.23 be approved by the Board of Town Commissioners.”
“Last time we met, I asserted that a statement's veracity is not proportional to the number of times it's repeated, so I will not repeat my remarks. I'll just simply say that my sentiments regarding the incredible job done by the Bel Air Police Department remain well documented and on the record, but I do just have one thing to add this evening. Chief Moore, your integrity, competence, administrative skill, and most of all, your dedication to our town are beyond reproach. We had a wonderful week last week with business openings on Bond Street. It was really a great couple of days there that we…”
“I thought so. But needless to say, this is a homegrown business. They started right here in the Armory Marketplace. Absolutely. This is our first graduate. Thank you, Charlie. That's true. It's not back there. It's over there. I appreciate that. You know, once you enter this building, your sense of direction, it just gets swallowed up. But they are, what an incredible example of what someone, a business owner with great work ethic who successfully matriculates through that program can really accomplish and what they can give back to our community. I think that that is, it's a wonderful, you…”
“I move that the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meetings held on September 15th and September 21st, 2026 be approved as submitted.”
“Thank you. I see reference made to storm water, sanitary sewer, capacity for water. Remind me, because I'm a little bit rusty, it's been a couple years since we've done this. Is this something that school capacity would have an effect on? Yes, so the- I couldn't remember if there was a minimum unit threshold for whether or not that applies.”
“For adequate public facilities at 110% the threshold for school capacity.”
“I couldn't remember what it was, so that's- Yeah. And obviously that is not at issue here.”
“No, I just note that I see those. Those are good. I'm glad those are in here. I just was looking for clarification as to whether school overcrowding would also come into play and clearly it doesn't because of that fiber more.”
“And it's 21 days after that? Yes. So November 23rd at the earliest then? That's right. Okay, November 23rd when it comes into effect. Now were we able to get the Planning Commission, are we gonna have a meeting to handle that?”
“Madam Chair, I move that the bid from Global Public Safety Corporation for the purchase of one patrol vehicle, or excuse me, for the purchase of patrol vehicle accessory packages and installs for one unmarked, one marked, and one semi-marked 2027 Ford Explorer SUV AWD Interceptors in the amount of $60,410.18 be accepted by the Board of Commissioners.”
“I hope she brings them back in the form of a cake or other baked good.”
“I think we need a correction on the time for Saturday.”
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“Yes, Madam Chair. Lord, we come to you tonight with scripture on our mind. For the soul God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous hand. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you or forsake us. Lord, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the world. May you rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O Prince…”
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“Madam Chair, I move that the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meetings held on September 1st, 2026 and September 8th, 2026 be approved as submitted.”
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“I think we we've gotten this in pretty good shape. To read over the final language one more time, but that can be hammered out at the next work session that we have. There have been a couple important exemptions that we've been added, we've just sort of worked on it. And I think we've tempered it and Smith did and it's gotten stronger. So I think it's it's it's in a good spot to move forward.”
“Yes, Madam Chair, I move that the Board of Town Commissioners approve the deed of easement and agreement and release of existing sanitary sewer easement between Bel Air Marketplace LLC and the Town of Bel Air, Maryland.”
“I move that the reappointment of Gilbert F. Kennedy III to the Bel Air Economic and Community Development Commission for a term of three years effective immediately be approved by the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners.”
“Yes, I will say that Gil serves currently as chair of the commission with great distinction. He is the president of HARCO across the street. He serves, I believe continues to serve, I know he has served, I believe he still is, on the county's economic development advisory board. I'm getting a yes from Angela Robertson that he does. And he's also on the finance committee, chair of the finance committee, I believe. So he comes to us with a great wealth of information, a great wealth of knowledge about the resources that are available to businesses, small businesses in town, resources that just…”
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