09 Aug 1990
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1990
Page
1
High level Iraqi envoys flew to Cairo for an emergency Arab summit on the Kuwait invasion. King Fahd called the action a horrific aggression. Thousands of U S troops moved into Saudi Arabia and took positions within seven miles of the Iraqi border.
Frederick County officials formed a nine member charter government panel to draft a county charter by July 30 1991. Judge Samuel Barrick was elected chairman and Gary Hughes vice chairman in unanimous votes. County attorney John Mathias described the task as an exciting challenge with information gathering drafting and promotion phases. University of Maryland experts may advise and fund the charter effort.
A Mount Airy man, Vincent Seward Starbuck, 27, died at the scene on Boyer's Mill Road near Eaglehead Drive after his southbound car left the road at about 2 a.m. police say speed was a factor. Deputy First Class Jeff Bartlett led the investigation, with Detective Tom Henry as reconstructionist. It is Frederick County’s 2024 hard traffic fatality, totaling 24 statewide.
The Frederick City Board of Aldermen ordered a 15 day halt on all building permits requiring water and sewer taps due to the sewage plant exceeding the 7 million gallons per day limit set by the Maryland Department of the Environment. A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 22 to decide whether to retain lift or modify the measure. Alderman Jon Kreissig noted the plant is discharging about 7.2 million gallons daily.
Fredericks County Commissioner Richard Grossnickle, 54, dairy farmer from Libertytown, says three terms are enough and he did not enter the 1990 race. He cites term limits on most boards, pressure on incumbents, and a shift to new perspectives as reasons to step aside. He notes growth, economics, and possible transition to charter government as central issues shaping the county’s future.
Frederick County Commissioners fined Facom TR wegas Disposal Inc. $1,000 for hauling out-of-county trash to the landfill instead of suspending service. LCCC owner Calvin Fitz and driver Rodney Simpson disputed dumping, with county attorney John Mathias noting the load appeared to originate outside the county and questioning credibility of the driver’s account.
Michael Louis Myers, 31, of 11330 Clemsonville Road, Union Bridge, was killed during a southbound Md. 75 single vehicle crash just north of the Frederick County line. State police report the speed was a factor as his pickup left the road, struck a storm drain and guardrail, then rolled over in a field. Trooper Richard Wolfe led the investigation.
Commissioners debate growing government burden and propose placing daily administrative tasks under a single executive. They argue the executive should handle operations while the council focuses on legislation, with staff links kept but duplication avoided. Power and method of selection depend on the position’s scope.
Periods of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are forecast with highs in the low 80s and overnight lows in the 70s. Threat of rain continues Friday with similar temperatures, while a reader note hints at a story and pictures on the upcoming page.
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