Ongoing Issues

Bauer's Farm

• Update 07/09: There has been no change in the status of the sale of this property.  As we indicated, negotiations are continuing with perspective owners and buyers.

Fort Howard VAC Re-Development (Housing)

• Update 08/09: We have received communiqués from Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Senator Mikulski, and Baltimore County advising that the Veterans Administration has canceled the lease with the Federal Development who was to develop the Ft. Howard property into a veterans community.  The VA is still committed to developing this property into a housing community for vets.

Harbor Team Project at Sparrows Point (Dredging)

• Update 08/09: (by Fran Taylor) We have received a very preliminary briefing on the results of ongoing environmental testing at the proposed Sparrows Point Peninsula containment facility site. When verified for accuracy, which is currently being done, the report will be released to the community.

Hart-Millers Island (Ideas for North Cell Future)

• Update 08/09: (by Fran Taylor) Our tour of HMI is scheduled for September 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM. This will be our last opportunity to see the inflowing of the containment facility. Space is very limited. Please call Fran Taylor 410-477-3784 to reserve a spot.

AES/LNG Project at Sparrows Point (Environment)

• Update 07/09: No further information is available at this time on this project.

North Point Peninsula Community Plan

Heritage Trail: Walking and Bike Paths that Enhance Pedestrian Mobility, Access, and Safety. The Trail May Also Align with Historic Sites and Natural Resources in the Area.

• Update 08/09: (by Fran Taylor) We will hopefully present our formal trail plan in September. Maps are being produced and outreach continues.

Streetscape: Traditional Streetscape Improvements and Upgrades to the Roadway (Storm Drain Systems, Pedestrian Lighting, New Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalks in Selected Areas) Along North Point Road from Delmar Avenue on the North to Willow Avenue on the South.

• Update 08/09: (by Fran Taylor) We will again have a table with maps and brochures at the Defender’s Day Celebration, September 6, 2009 at Ft. Howard Park. Thanks to the Dundalk/ Patapsco Neck Historical Society for making this opportunity possible for us. Please stop by and show your support for this very important community event.

Community Boat Ramp at Oak Road: Mr. Sapperstein is committed to building his community boat ramp at Bauer’s Farm.  This is a provision that is part of his agreement with Baltimore County DEPRM on this property.  It will subsequently be a part of the agreement with the State DNR if the sale of the property comes to fruition.  We are awaiting the information from Mr. Bob Barrett, Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, on the status of this project and that is the building of a boat ramp at the Oak Road Park site..

• Update 07/09: BOAT RAMP AT BAUER’S FARM - This boat ramp is still in the mix with other issues securing the sale of Bauer’s Farm.  In any case, we have been assured and believe a boat ramp is still in the picture for this sight. BOAT RAMP AT OAK ROAD - This site, together with Bauer’s Farm and yet another unidentified sight, are all in the mix for a boat ramp in our community.  Keep your fingers crossed. 

Chesapeake Avenue Drainage: Improvement to Drainage Along Residential Street.

• Update 08/09: Engineering is still underway for this project.  The existing drain to the bay that will be part of the overall plan was repaired by Baltimore CountyDepartment of Public Works on August 24, 2009.  As soon as the final plan and final drawings are available, a meeting of all residents will be convened to seek approval for the plan and then go forward with easements, procurement, and, hopefully, construction.  Engineering is in progress and construction is expected  as soon as the contractor can fit the project into his schedule.  The project is scheduled to take 30 days for construction and it is expected to be completed in October.  

Community Playground at Wells / Ross Avenues: Need for Additional Playgrounds in Community.

• Update 04/09: No new information available at this time. 

Karll Trust Property: Potential Park Site (Behind Food Lion)

• Update 08/09: As previously reported, a committee has been formed with community and organization members surrounding this area to explore the position of residents regarding the building of ball fields on the recently acquired property by Baltimore County.  The first organizational meeting for this committee is scheduled for August 26, 2009, when they will discuss the method of seeking community input to this project.