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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061219 December 19, 2006 Hagerstown, Maryland Commissioners Barr, Baker, and Aleshire met at the Permits & Inspections Department at 80 West Baltimore Street, Hagerstown, at 8:00 a.m. as part of the newly-elected County Commissioners’ orientation program to discuss operations and to tour the facility. The regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President John F. Barr with the following members present: Vice President Terry L. Baker and Commissioners Kristin B. Aleshire, James F. Kercheval, and William J. Wivell. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Barr, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 28 & DECEMBER 12, 2006 Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by Wivell, to approve the minutes of November 28, 2006. Unanimously approved. Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Kercheval, to approve the minutes of December 12, 2006. Unanimously approved. CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION William Beard, President of the Washington County Historical Society, introduced Jim Neville who was recently hired as the Executive Director of Historical Society. Mr. Neville provided information on the different activities and displays sponsored by the Society. Jim Devine distributed information on solar equipment to produce electricity. He also voiced concerns on a variety of issues including the PenMar water system, the cost of running for election, instituting a rental inspection program, and school construction issues. REAPPOINTMENT – SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Kercheval, to reappoint John Cohill to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a three (3) year term. Unanimously approved. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS Rodney Shoop, County Administrator, informed the Commissioners that the Charter Home Rule Committee would be holding its organizational meeting on December 21. Mr. Shoop reminded them that Christmas caroling is scheduled on the front steps of the County Administration Building at lunchtime today. The next Commissioners’ meeting will be January 9, 2007. REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF Norman Bassett, Administrator for the Office of Disability Issues, reported that the Disabilities Advisory Committee met with Delegates Shank and Weldon regarding the Developmental Disabilities Administration Waiting List Initiative. He stated that there are 486 individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services and over 300 on the waiting list. The Delegates were asked to continue their support of these services. Gary Rohrer, Director of Public Works, provided information on the County’s Street Acceptance Policy and indicated that there are streets in new developments that have not yet been accepted into the County system and are still being maintained by developers. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Aleshire stated that he would not be able to attend the meeting of the Advisory Commission to Board of Health. He suggested that a session be scheduled in the near future to set goals for 2007. Mr. Shoop recommended that this be done as soon as the new County Administrator is hired. Mr. Shoop also suggested that a review of the County’s 2006 goals and Mission and Vision statement be scheduled in January, 2007. Commissioner Aleshire informed the Commissioners that he DECEMBER 19, 2006 PAGE TWO attended the Town of Boonsboro’s public hearing regarding the proposed annexations that were discussed at last week’s Commissioners’ meeting. He reported that there were over 200 in attendance with the majority of individuals speaking in opposition to the requests. Commissioner Aleshire stated that he spoke to the Mayor and Council regarding the Commissioners’ major concerns and the additional information requested by the Commissioners. Commissioner Kercheval reported on the recent Tri-County Council meeting. He stated that the County has four positions on that board that need to be filled. The positions include one municipal representative, a Delegation member, and two private citizens. Commissioner Kercheval stated that he met with developers of Claggett’s Mill and noted that they will be submitting a new school mitigation plan. He also reported on the meeting of the Public Golf Corporation Board. Commissioner Baker stated that he would like the Commissioners to consider occasionally having meetings start later in the day for more accessibility by the citizens. He also suggested that the agenda reports be done two weeks in advance to allow additional time to review them. Commissioner Barr stated that the Airport Advisory Board meets on December 21. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. BID AWARD – LEFTHAND NETWORKS INCORPORATED PRODUCTS Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Aleshire, to award the contract for the Lefthand Network Incorporated Products project to InTouch Technologies, which submitted the low responsive, responsible bid of $91,954.10. Unanimously approved. UNITED WAY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES UPDATE Angie Helfrick, Chair of the County’s United Way and Community Health Charities campaign, met with the Commissioners to provide an update on the contributions made by County employees in 2006. Ms. Helfrick stated that County employees donated a total of $59,995.50 with $57,043.50 going to United Way and $2,769 to Community Health Charities. Ms. Helfrick recognized County employees for their assistance in serving as team leaders or helping with projects during the United Way Day of Caring with special thanks to John Pennesi of Buildings, Grounds and Parks. She also thanked Commissioner Barr for donating manpower and equipment from Ellsworth Electric Company for the project at the local Boy Scout offices. The Commissioners drew names to determine the winners of the incentive prizes for the 2006 United Way campaign. Tim Troxell, Dave Spessard, Thomas VanMetre and Bob Jones were the winners of $50 gift certificates for gasoline at AC&T. Ms. Helfrick agreed to chair the County’s United Way program again next year. RECESS – LUNCH AND CHRISTMAS CAROLING The Commissioners recessed at 11:35 a.m. to join County employees in singing Christmas carols in front of the County Administration Building and for lunch. AFTERNOON SESSION The afternoon session was called to order at 1:32 p.m. by President John F. Barr, with the following members present: Vice President Terry L. Baker and Commissioners Kristin B. Aleshire, James F. Kercheval, and William J. Wivell. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Aleshire, seconded by Wivell, to convene in closed session at 1:32 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion or compensation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom the Commissioners have jurisdiction and other personnel matters affecting one or more specific individuals, in accordance with Section 10-508 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved. DECEMBER 19, 2006 PAGE THREE RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by Aleshire, to reconvene in open session at 4:53 p.m. Unanimously approved. In closed session, the Commissioners discussed two (2) personnel matters relating to the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, or compensation of appointees, employees or officials over whom the Commissioners have jurisdiction and other personnel matters affecting one or more specific individuals. Present during closed session were Commissioners John F. Barr, Terry L. Baker, Kristin B. Aleshire, James F. Kercheval, and William J. Wivell. Also present at various times were: Rodney Shoop, County Administrator; Joni Bittner, County Clerk; David Hankinson, Director of Human Resources; Richard Stringer, Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; and two potential candidates for employment. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Motion made by Kercheval, seconded by Aleshire, to appoint Dori Nipps to act as the Commissioners’ designee on the Commission for Women. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Aleshire, seconded by Baker, to adjourn at 4:54 p.m. Unanimously approved. , County Administrator , County Attorney ___________________________, County Clerk