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HomeMy WebLinkAbout940705 July 5, 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 Snook, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage, led by Ralph France, County Attorney. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Snook reported on a July issue of Southern Living Magazine, describing many sections of Washington County. Commissioner Shank reported on The Agriculture Preservation Board Meeting. Commissioner Roulette informed the Commissioners that there would be no meeting on July 26th, due to the MACo Summer Conference. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 28, 1994 Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to approve the minutes of June 28, 1994, as corrected. Unanimously approved. NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig to set aside an amount not to exceed $5,000, as requested, for the Nutrient Management Program with funding to come from the Commissioners contingency.. Unanimously approved. S.P.C.A.- ACCESS TO COUNTY SERVICES Barry Teach, Administrator, reviewed the points of interest for additional support for the SPCA at which time the Commissioners expressed the need to further discuss this issue and receive comments from officials of the S.P.C.A. MISS PRE-TEEN OF MARYLAND The Commissioners presented a plaque to Kimberly Hovis welcoming her as Miss Pre-Teen of Maryland. Kimberly is a charming young lady of 8 years who is a Washington County resident representing Maryland in the Miss Pre-Teen of America contest. Kimberly thanked the Commissioners and asked each of them questions concerning what its like to be a Commissioner. She then requested a picture of herself with the Commissioners. COURT HOUSE SIDEWALK RENOVATION At this time the Commissioners took time to examine the sidewalk in front of the Court House with Gary Rohrer, Chief of Public Works. MATCHING FUNDS FOR AG. PRESERVATION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank to participate in the Agricultural Easement 60/40 match program for FY 95. Unanimously approved. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - WATER RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook to approve the Regional Letter of Authorization (RLOA) Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement is to include the Washington County Sanitary District, Engineering Department and Roads Department as participants under the Division of Public Works for all projects subject to the procedures under the RLOA. Unanimously Approved. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to convene in Closed Session at 11:20 a.m. with regard to personnel matters and to confer with the County Attorney to obtain legal advice, and to consider businesses relocating in Washington County, in accordance with Section 10.508 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Shank, to reconvene in Regular Session at 1:20 p.m. Unanimously approved. In Closed Session the Commissioners discussed one property matter, five appointments, several union negotiation matters and consulted with counsel to obtain legal advise on two matters. APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers to appoint Ross Rhoades, Edward Del Giorno, David Oswald, and Vernon Litzinger to the Washington County Economic Development Commission for four year terms, and to reappoint Jeannine Humphrey for a second four year term. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to adjourn at 1:25 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney Prepared by Clerk to the Commissioners