Frederick Police Officers Approve Two Year Pay Deal
Members of the Frederick Fraternal Order of Police welcomed a two year agreement with the city that boosts corporals and sergeants by 17.2 percent over two years and raises starting pay to about 30000 dollars. Beginning July 1 rank and file officers receive a 5 percent raise plus the city wide cost of living adjustment. Corporals and sergeants gain 7.5 percent plus COLA for a 9.7 percent raise in 1998 with another 7.5 percent and COLA in 1999. FDP president Kevin Grubb called negotiations positive and noted the joint study behind the raises. Lynn Beard said the deal was approved by the mayor and aldermen and ratified by the FOP.
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Frederick
Order of Police
FDP
Kevin Grubb
Cpl. Grubb
Lynn Beard
FOP
Frederick Interchange Project Seeks Over 100 Million in Federal Funds
State Transportation Secretary David Winstead told Frederick officials that more than 100 million dollars in federal funding is needed to complete the two interstate interchanges. The six phase project totals about 150 million dollars with phase one finishing I 70 connections to U S 15 and US 340 southwest of the city.
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David Winstead
Frederick
Mr. Winstead
U.S. 15
US. 340
Transportation chief outlines funding gap for phase one project
Transportation secretary briefed local officials that phase one is 60 percent complete with remaining phases needing funding for right of way. About half of the 35 million in acquisition money has been funded by a federal loan, leaving 17 million still needed. The construction shortfall is 95 million with three potential federal sources. Frederick County officials push for 32 million of a 40 million phase 1A cost to fund an interchange and bridge work.
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Mr. Winstead
Special Authority
Winstead
Frederick
City closes Bailes Lane for airport expansion
Frederick officials voted 41 to abandon Bailes Lane despite allegations of insensitivity and exclusion. The plan would clear the west-side street from Bucheimer Road to 500 feet north of East Patrick Street for airport growth. Mayor Grimes said seven of eight businesses signaled cooperation while PAM Engineering negotiations continue.
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Frederick
Bailes Lane
Jim Grimes
Bucheimer Road
East Patrick Street
Frederick City
Frederick man receives 80 year sentence for rape case
Frederick County Circuit Court handed Michael Antonio Barber a total 80 year sentence after a five day trial for first degree rape and kidnapping. He receives two consecutive 40 year terms with no parole until halfway served, plus additional concurrent terms on related charges. A separate case saw Joe Don Pierce plead guilty to second degree rape with sentencing possible up to 20 years.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Michael Antonio Barber
Taney Avenue
John H. Tisdale
Barber
Lindy Angel
Angel
Herbert Rollins
Joe Don Pierce
Frederick OKs $48.6 million budget and $1.59 tax rate
Frederick officials on Thursday unanimously adopted a 48.6 million dollar budget for fiscal 1998 with a 1.59 tax rate per 100 of assessed value. Mayor Jim Grimes cited small changes, extra revenue, and fund reallocations including added staff and salary upgrades.
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Frederick
Jim Grimes
Anne Rollins
James Schmersahl
Stan Aldridge
Carol Young
Frances Baker
Bartlett withdraws plan to separate sexes in military
Rep Roscoe Bartlett withdrew proposed legislation to segregate men and women in basic training amid opposition in Congress and military leaders. The move follows reports of rapes and sexual assaults by drill sergeants at Aberdeen Proving Ground, fueling debates on whether gender should be separated in basic training across services.
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Washington
House
Roscoe Bartlett
Bartlett
R-6th
Senate
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marines
Army awards Fort Detrick six million contract for building
The Army awarded a six million dollar contract Thursday to John Grimberg Co for a 50,000 square foot two story multi purpose building at Fort Detrick. The facility will serve administration storage and specialized communications and will house the 108th US Army Signal Brigade and the 111th Signal Battalion. Completion is planned by August 1, 1908.
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Army
Fort Detrick
Lisa Lyons Wright
Roscoe Bartlett
Wright
Norm Covert
Detrick
108Th US. Army Signal Brigade
111Th Signal Battalion
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