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HomeMy WebLinkAbout940510 May 10, 1994 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the President, Richard E. Roulette, with the following members present: Vice President Ronald L. Bowers, and Commissioners Linda C. Irvin-Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Bowers, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL NURSING HOMES WEEK Commissioner Roulette presented a proclamation to Ann Skow, Director of the Extended Care Facility at the Washington County Hospital; Yvonne Eyler, Administrator of Coffman Nursing Home; and Jay Winestein, Administrator of Clear View Nursing Home, naming the week of May 8-14, 1994, as National Nursing Homes Week in Washington County and calling upon all citizens to observe and acknowledge the accomplishments and contributions of nursing homes in our County. INTRODUCTION - DISABLED CITIZENS COORDINATOR Kathleen Riley, Chief, Division of Citizens Services, introduced Norman Bassett, the new Disabled Citizens Coordinator, to the Commissioners. INTRODUCTION - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION INTERN Leroy Burtner, Director of the Economic Development Commission, introduced Paige Harbaugh, to the Commissioners. Ms. Harbaugh is in her senior year at Shippensburg University and will be working with EDC until August 5. ALLOCATION TASK FORCE COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Lynn Palmer, Executive Director of the Sanitary District, presented the findings of the Allocation Task Force Committee. Mr. Palmer explained that the Committee's objective was to review the Sanitary District's sewer allocation fee structure and provide a recommended alternative that is attractive to new industry and acceptable to existing rate payers. He stated that the Committee studied the I-70/81 corridor and found that Washington County was higher priced than some of the other facilities. Mr. Palmer then outlined the preliminary alternatives for further review and the recommended new rate structure for the industrial pre-treatment plant and excepting any place or premise used for the preparation, dispensing or serving of food or beverages to patrons for retail consumption as a primary source of revenue. Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to adopt the new rate structure for the Conococheague Industrial Pre-treatment facility for Industrial/Commercial Users as recommended by the Allocation Task Force: 1-10 EDU's - Collection System - $500 each, Treatment Plant - $1,500 each; 11 through 50 EDU's - Collection System: First 10 EDU's - $500 each, 11-50 EDU's - $250 each, Treatment Plant: First 10 EDU's -$1,500 each, 11-50 EDU's - $250 each; 51 through 100 EDU's - Collection System: First 10 EDU's - $500 each, 11 through 100 EDU's - $250 each, Treatment Plant: First 10 EDU's - $1,500 each, 11 through 50 EDU's - $250 each, 51-100 EDU's $0.00 each; 101 EDU's and Greater - The allocation fee for the first 100 EDU's is in accordance with the above schedule. A special allocation fee for those EDU's in excess of 100 is established for the applicant by the Washington County Sanitary Commission, based upon its findings on the following factors: a) number of EDU's in excess of 100, b) quality of the discharge, and c) peak flow. Unanimously approved. RIBBON CUTTING - SENIOR FAIR The Commissioners recessed at 9:50 a.m. to attend the ribbon cutting for the Commission on Aging's Senior Fair being held at the Ramada Inn. MISS MARYLAND SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT BUDGET Chuck Skinner, Executive Director of the Miss Maryland Scholarship Pageant, met with the Commissioners to thank them for the financial support they have given to the pageant in the past and to request their continued support. He stated that the Commissioners participation traditionally includes support for the Maryland Theatre rental, opening ceremonies, parents' day and transportation of contestants. The Commissioners indicated their support and stated that monies have been appropriated for the pageant in the Convention & Visitors Bureau budget. RESOLUTION - WESTERN MARYLAND ELECTRONIC HIGHWAY PROJECT Mark Middleton, representing Tri-County Council, met with the Commissioners to review the Western Maryland Electronic Highway Project. Mr. Middleton explained that this project will help improve computer communications within the region through the Internet program. He also stated that Tri-County Council will be applying for a grant for this project but the remaining funds will be split MAY 10, 1994 MINUTES, CONT'D. between Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties. Mr. Middleton then answered the Commissioners' questions about the project. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve the Resolution endorsing the establishment of a Western Maryland Internet Connection by Tri-County Council. Unanimously approved. BID OPENING - PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK The bids for Pleasant Valley Community Park were publicly opened and read aloud. The following firms and their proposals were as follows: Charles E. Brake Company - $253,135; Richard F. Kline - $300,059.85; L. W. Wolfe - $352,367; and Pool & Sons - $263,892. The bids will be reviewed by appropriate officials prior to a decision being rendered. PERFORMANCE BOND - SOUTH POINTE PUD Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to accept the Performance Bond in the amount of $3,100 from Paul N. Crampton, Jr., for a 310 linear ft. extension of Sunflower Drive located in the South Pointe PUD. Unanimously approved. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Ross DeMeritt expressed concerns about the proposed renovation outside the Court House and stated that he feels more can be done to retain the historical aspects. Mr. DeMeritt proposed several recommendations regarding this project. Daniel Weiss stated that he feels the rate increase for water service in the Town of Sharpsburg district by the Sanitary District is unjustified and voiced several concerns he has regarding the Sanitary District. Commissioner Roulette asked Mr. Weiss to meet with Sanitary Commission members to resolve these issues. Jan Wetterer stated that she supports Mr. Weiss' position. JOINT RESOLUTION - SANITARY DISTRICT BOND RESOLUTION Sanitary Commission members Paul Waggoner, Robert Holsinger, Louise Fahrney, William Ryan, and Peggy Bushey were in attendance to approve a Joint Resolution of the Washington County Sanitary District and the Board of County Commissioners with regard to results of the sale of the Sanitary Commission's Bond Anticipation Notes. Motion made by Robert Holsinger, seconded by Louise Fahrney, to adopt the Joint Resolution with the Board of County Commissioners to accept the bid of A.H. Williams & Co., Inc., for the $5,050,000 Sanitary Commission Bond Anticipation Notes with a 3.7053% interest rate. Unanimously approved. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to adopt the Joint Resolution with the Washington County Sanitary Commission to approve the sale of $5,050,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes to A.H. Williams & Co., Inc., at the interest rate of 3.7053%, as recommended by Bond Counsel. Unanimously approved. BLAIR'S VALLEY ROAD/WHITETAIL SKI RESORT - TRAFFIC IMPACT The Commissioners met with Gary Rohrer, Chief, Division of Public Works; Ted Wolford, Roads Department Superintendent; and Terry McGee, County Engineer, who had attended a meeting with residents of the Blair's Valley Road area regarding the Whitetail Ski Resort's impact on local traffic. Mr. Wolford stated that some of the concerns of the residents have been addressed and other improvements are scheduled for this summer. After a discussion of all the concerns addressed at the meeting, the Commissioners asked Mr. Rohrer to oversee these issues. GROUNDBREAKING - E POD - WASHINGTON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER The Commissioners recessed at 11:55 a.m. in order to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new E Pod at the Washington County Detention Center. AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was convened at 1:12 p.m. by the President, Richard E. Roulette, with the following members present: Vice President Ronald L. Bowers, and Commissioners Linda C. Irvin-Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to convene in Closed Session at 1:13 p.m. with regard to personnel and property matters, to confer with the County Attorney to obtain legal advice, and to consider businesses relocating in Washington County, in accordance with Section l0.508 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved. MINUTES, CONT'D. MAY 10, 1994 RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to reconvene in Regular Session at 3:37 p.m. Unanimously approved. In Closed Session, the Commissioners discussed five personnel matters and consulted with counsel on two legal matters. EMPLOY - AUTO SERVICES SPECIALIST Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to employ Daniel Jones as Auto Services Specialist at the Roads Department to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY - PART-TIME SECRETARY - CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to employ Star Goeins as Part-time Secretary at the Convention & Visitors Bureau to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY - SUMMER PLAY CAMP STAFF Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to employ the following Summer Play Camp staff as recommended by the Recreation & Parks Department: Karen Shifler, Tammy Lefferts, Gerald Roberts, Kelly King, Karen Little, Leslie Saunders, Jesse Smith, Linda Long, Wendy Lowry, Kendra Trail, Jim Emerson, Patty Patterson, Michelle Dick, Steve Bridgado, Julie Koontz, Cheryl Martin, James Frisby, Julie Baker, Brad Frye, Jason Semler, Tara Fager, Julie Schelling, Brent Wolak, Vince Catania, Ruby Roach, Andrew Doyle, Robert Smith, David Fuss, Melanie Moser, and Lisa Funkhouser. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENT - TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to reappoint Nicholas Hill to the Transportation Commission for a three year term. Unanimously approved. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - COMPUTER INFORMATION SERVICES Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to approve a one-year maintenance agreement for $5,220 for computer equipment with Proteon Computers. Unanimously approved. PLEASANTVILLE ROAD - REQUEST TO CLOSE Ralph France, County Attorney, asked the Commissioners if they wished to take action regarding the request that the County close a portion of Pleasantville Road, which was heard at public hearing on April 18, 1994. Commissioner Roulette asked if there was a motion to close a portion of Pleasantville Road. No such motion was made. WEED CONTROL AGREEMENT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to approve the Weed Control Agreement, as amended, with the State Department of Agriculture as presented by the County Attorney. Unanimously approved. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CURFEW - RECREATION & PARKS BOARD Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to approve the request made by the Recreation & Parks Board to grant a one hour extension of the curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight for the period July 15-17, 1994, to accommodate the National Women's Fast Pitch Softball Tournament being held at Marty Snook Park. Unanimously approved. Commissioner Bowers was excused from the Meeting at this time. BUDGET WORKSHOP The Commissioners and James Young, Director of Finance, held a budget workshop session beginning at 3:44 p.m. to review Fiscal Year 1994-95 budget requests. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to adjourn at 5:30 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk