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May 19, 2009
Hagerstown, Maryland
JOINT MEETING WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Commissioners met with the Board of Education at 8:30
a.m. at its offices on Commonwealth Avenue. Commissioners
John F. Barr, Terry L. Baker, Kristin B. Aleshire, James F.
Kercheval, and William J. Wivell were in attendance. The
following Board of Education members were present: Paul
Bailey, Ruth Anne Callaham, William Staley, Wayne Ridenour,
Donna Brightman, Justin Hartings, and Edward Forrest.
Staff members making presentations were Dr. Elizabeth
Morgan, Superintendent of Schools; Boyd Michael, Deputy
Superintendent; Chris South, Chief Financial Officer; and
Rob Rollins, Director of Facilities Planning and
Development.
Third Quarter Budget Adjustments
Motion made by Commissioner Aleshire, seconded by
Kercheval, to approve the following third quarter budget
adjustments, as requested by the Board of Education, by
decreasing the following categories: Administration -
$157,805; Instructional Salaries - $496,570; Special
Education - $560,704; Student Health Services - $27,280;
Student Transportation Services - $413,932; Operation of
Plant - $756,120; Maintenance of Plant - $239,263; and
Capital Outlay - $13,967; and by increasing the following
categories: Instructional Textbooks & Supplies - $63,365;
Other Instructional Costs - $103,535; Food Service -
$8,500; and Fixed Charges - $508,141; for a net change in
the Fund Balance of $1,982,100. Unanimously approved.
Discussion - County Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
Budget
Mr. Michael and Mr. Rollins provided information on the
number of deferred maintenance projects and additional
items that have not been funded. Mr. Michael informed the
Commissioners that the Board’s deferred maintenance
projects total $40.2 million. He noted that the funding
budgeted for the Board of Education’s CIP projects in the
FY 2010 budget will not keep pace with the projects. He
stated that any additional funding that the Commissioners
could provide for capital and systemic projects would be
appreciated.
Mr. Michael also informed the Commissioners that the Board
of Public Works has approved $1.274 million for Rockland
Woods Elementary School, $162,000 for Pangborn Elementary,
and $4 million for Antietam Academy. He stated that the
State has also agreed to provide $880,000 for the Hancock
school roof project, and he provided a summary of the
balances remaining from the construction of the three new
elementary schools – Maugansville, Pangborn, and Rockland
Woods. Commissioner Wivell reviewed the reductions the
County has received in State funding. He stated that the
Commissioners made cuts to other areas of the capital
budget as well. The meeting was opened for discussion.
Gary Rohrer, Chair of the Advisory School Design Review
Committee, stated that the Committee found that the
architectural and engineering plans for Antietam Academy
were excellent and requested that the Committee’s report be
formally accepted before the project proceeds to its final
stages. The Commissioners took this under advisement to
allow time to further review the information.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by Baker,
to convene in closed session at 9:30 a.m. to consider the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose and
matters directly related thereto, in accordance with
Section 10-508 of the State Government Article of the
Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Aleshire, seconded by Wivell,
to reconvene in open session at 9:59 a.m. Unanimously
approved.
In closed session, the Commissioners considered the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose and
matters directly related thereto. Present during closed
session were Commissioners John F. Barr, Terry L. Baker,
Kristin B. Aleshire, James F. Kercheval, and William J.
Wivell.
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Also present at various times were Gregory Murray, County
Administrator; Joni Bittner, County Clerk; Joe Kroboth,
Director of Public Works; Joe Kuhna, Real Property
Administrator; Mike Thompson, Director of Planning &
Community Development; Joe Rathvon, Engineering Department
Project Manger; Jennifer Smith, Deputy Director of Public
Works for Land Development Review; Board of Education
members: Paul Bailey, Ruth Anne Callaham, William Staley,
Wayne Ridenour, Donna Brightman, Justin Hartings, and
Edward Forrest; Dr. Elizabeth Morgan, Superintendent of
Schools; Boyd Michael, Deputy Superintendent; Dr. Robert
Spong, Facilities Planning Manager; Chris South, Chief
Financial Officer, Rob Rollins, Director of Facilities
Planning; Mike Markoe,Assistant Superintendent for
Elementary Education; Anthony Trotta, Chief Legal Counsel;
Donna Hanlin, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary
Instruction; and Shulamit Finkelstein, Executive Assistant
for Strategic Planning, Board and Community Relations.
RECESS
The Commissioners recessed at 9:59 a.m.
The regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Maryland was called to order at 10:20
a.m. by President John F. Barr with the following members
present: Commissioners Terry L. Baker, Kristin B. Aleshire,
James F. Kercheval, and William J. Wivell.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Barr, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full
assemblage.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MAY 12 and 14, 2009
Motion made by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Aleshire, to
approve the minutes of May 12 and 14, 2009. Unanimously
approved.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
The Commissioners discussed the proposed fiscal year 2010
budget and the testimony given at the public hearing on May
14, 2009. Mr. Murray stated that any requested changes
would be discussed. The Commissioners began discussion of
the proposed Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget.
The Commissioners discussed funding for a senior citizens’
center and the possible use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding for this purpose. Commissioner Wivell
stated that he feels Hagerstown Community College should be
considered for construction of a new center. Commissioner
Aleshire stated that he attended the Commission on Aging
Board meeting and noted that certain limitations were found
in the lease negotiations for the former Richardson’s
property. Greg Murray, County Administrator, provided an
update on the possibility of using the former armory
building. He indicated that the current location was not
working and that the Commissioners should place money in
the budget for a center. After discussion, it was the
consensus of the Commissioners to utilize CDBG grant funds
and to earmark $1.67 million for the center in FY 2010 and
$1.3 million in FY 2011. It was agreed to utilize the
unallocated capital reserve remaining from the Eastern
Primary project for the center when the options are
evaluated and a decision is made regarding the location.
The Commissioners suspended budget discussions at 10:44
a.m. in order to hold Citizens Participation.
CITIZENS’PARTICIPATION
Mike Fotta distributed information on the first Michael
Kade Fotta Golf Tournament to be held at Black Rock Golf
Course to benefit The Listening Center at Johns Hopkins for
children with Cochlear Implants.
CONTINUATION OF BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
The Commissioners continued CIP discussions. Ms. Murray
reviewed the projects for revenues and housing starts. She
stated that the projections are conservative. Commissioner
Aleshire outlined several projects that he feels would have
to be funded in the next few years.
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Budget discussions were again stopped in order to receive
bids for the bond issue.
RECEIVE BIDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND REFINANCING BONDS
OF 2009
Debra Murray, Director of Finance, and Lester Guthorn,
Financial Advisor, appeared before the Commissioners at
11:00 a.m. to receive and evaluate electronic bids for the
Washington County Public Improvement Bonds and Refinancing
of 2009 for $22,400,000 via the Parity service and six bids
were received. Ms. Murray reviewed the schedule of
projects to be financed with the 2009 bonds and stated that
$12,003,100 is tax-supported and $4,626,900 is self-
supported for a total of $16,630,000 for 2009 bond
financing. The remainder is for refunding of 1999 bonds.
The Commissioners viewed the bids online and evaluated the
bid representing the lowest interest rate to the County.
At this time, Mr. Guthorn left the meeting to review and
verify the bids submitted and stated that he would return
for award of the bid.
CONTINUATION OF BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
Ms. Murray stated that there is approximately $3 million in
excess funds remaining from school projects. She asked the
Commissioners how they wanted to use the excess funds.
Commissioner Kercheval suggested providing an incentive to
non-retail, non-residential businesses to create jobs and
help maximize the benefits offered by the Federal
Employment Boost package. The Commissioners discussed the
proposal and agreed to earmark $1 million for this with
details for program guidelines and incentives to be
outlined at later date. Ms. Murray stated that the funds
could be utilized from the excess in local funding from
school projects to supplant the shortfall in revenues that
the incentives would create.
The Commissioners discussed the proposed three percent cost
of living adjustment proposed for County employees. Mr.
Murray provided historical data and a comparison with State
increases over an eight-year period. After discussion, it
was the consensus to approve the 3% cost of living
adjustment for County employees.
Commissioner Wivell suggested a compromise, and stated that
he would agree to the $1 million in job creation incentives
and funding for the senior center, if the Commissioners
agree to reduce borrowing by $1 million. It was the
consensus to agree to the proposal.
PROCLAMATION – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
Commissioner Barr presented a proclamation to Kevin Lewis,
Director of the Division of Fire & Emergency Services,
Brigitte Heller, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator,
and James Ulrich, Smithsburg Emergency Medical Services,
designating the week of May 17–23, 2009 as “Emergency
Medical Services Week”, recognizing the value and
accomplishments of the paramedics, firefighters, and
volunteers who provide emergency medical services in
Washington County.
PUBLIC HEARING – MARYLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
The Commissioners convened a public hearing at 11:44 a.m.
in accordance with 24 CFR 570.486(a)(5) for the purpose of
obtaining citizen’s views prior to the submission of an
application to the Maryland Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) program. Sharon Disque, Executive Director of
the Hagerstown Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc.
(HNDP), and Sonja Hoover, Fiscal/Research Specialist for
the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development
Commission, stated that the HNDP is requesting that the
Commissioners approve a grant application in the amount of
$100,000 to the Maryland Department of Housing & Community
Development to provide foreclosure counseling to residents
of Washington County. Ms. Disque stated that the grant
would provide funding to support the Hagerstown Home Store.
She explained that the Home Store also provides homebuyer
education, down-payment assistance and Fair Housing/Equal
Opportunity counseling. Ms. Disque stated that the Board
of County Commissioners would serve as the recipient and
HNDP would be the sub-recipient of the grant.
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The meeting was opened for public comment. There was no one
present who wished to comment and the hearing was closed at
11:51 a.m.
Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Aleshire,
to approve a Resolution to authorize the submission of a
CDBG grant application in the amount of $100,000 to the
Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development to
support foreclosure counseling to residents of Washington
County by the Hagerstown Home Store, with the Hagerstown
Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc. to be the sub-
recipient of the grant and any corresponding grant
agreement. Unanimously approved. (Resolution RS-09- 08
can be found in the County Commissioners’ Office.)
RECESS - YOUTH OF THE MONTH ANNUAL BANQUET
The Commissioners adjourned at 11:52 a.m. in order to
attend the annual banquet honoring the 2008-09 nominees and
recipients of the Youth of the Month awards and Community
Partnership CHARACTER COUNTS! awards.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The afternoon session was called to order at 1:32 p.m. by
President John L. Barr with the following members present:
Vice President Terry L. Baker and Commissioners Kristin B.
Aleshire, James F. Kercheval, and William J. Wivell.
PROCLAMATION – OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
Commissioner Barr presented a proclamation to Hannah
Cramer, representing the Washington County Commission on
Aging, designating the month of May 2009 as Older Americans
Month. He urged all citizens to honor older adults and
those who care for them and to participate in and promote
activities that contribute to helping older Americans make
choices for a healthy and rewarding future.
FINAL CHANGE ORDER – AIRPORT RUNWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT
PACKAGE 4
Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by
Aleshire, to approve the final change order and project
closeout for Runway Rehabilitation Project Package 4 with
L.W. Wolfe in the amount of $88,206.74 to provide
additional grading and permanent stabilization and an
increase in “as-built” quantities for Runway 9/27. Motion
carried with Commissioners Kercheval, Aleshire, and Baker,
voting “AYE,” Commissioner Wivell voting “NO” and
Commissioner Barr “ABSTAINING.”
BID AWARD – PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING BONDS OF 2009
Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by
Aleshire, to adopt a resolution accepting the low bid of
M&T Securities, Inc. at the true interest cost (TIC) of
3.329462% on the sale of $22,400,000 Public Improvement and
Refunding Bonds of 2009. Unanimously approved.
Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by
Aleshire, to adopt a Resolution Supplementing Resolution
No. RS-09-06 adopted on April 28, 2009 relating to the
issuance and sale by the County Commissioners of Washington
County of its $22,130,000 Public Improvement and Refunding
Bonds of 2009, fixing certain terms of said bonds including
the interest rates payable on the bonds; awarding said
bonds to the successful bidder therefore in accordance with
the above-mentioned Resolution; ratifying and confirming
certain actions taken in connection with the sale and
issuance of said bonds; ratifying and confirming the
determination of the refunded bonds; and generally
providing for the issuance of said bonds. Unanimously
approved. (A copy of the Resolution RS-09-09 can be found
in the County Commissioners' office.)
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION PRELIMINARY PROJECT
DESCRIPTIONS
Tim Troxell, Executive Director of the Hagerstown-
Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC),
and Robert Mandley, Project Coordinator for the EDC, met
with the Commissioners to review the applications for
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding. Mr. Troxell
explained that Tri-County Council is requesting that the
County review and prioritize the projects to be submitted
for funding consideration. ARC funding is limited to 30%
of a project’s cost. He stated that there are four
projects in the TEA-21 Access Road funding category which
are proposed to be ranked as follows: 1) Mt. Aetna Farms
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Access Road – Washington County Industrial Foundation
(CHIEF) - $600,000; 2) City of Hagerstown Eastern Connector
Bridge - $500,000; 3) Shawley Drive Re-Alignment
(Washington County Public Works) - $500,000; and 4) City of
Hagerstown Northwest Connector Bridge - $500,000, for a
total of $2,100,000 in funding.
Mr. Troxell reviewed the projects in the Area Development
Projects category, which were proposed to be ranked as
follows: 1) Land Parcel Vectorization (Washington County
GIS Office) - $104,405; 2) Energy Technology Program
Pathways Development Implementation (Hagerstown Community
College) - $22,000; 3) Expansion of Central Library
(Washington County Free Library) - $490,000; 4) Washington
County YouthBuild Program (Community Partnership for
Children & Families) - $222,861; 5) Wastewater
Inflow/Infiltration Rehab (City of Hagerstown) - $500,000;
and 6) Prescription Medication Project (Community Free
Clinic) - $113,450, for a total of $1,452,716 in funding.
The meeting was opened for discussion and questions.
Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by Baker,
to submit the preliminary project rankings to Appalachian
Regional Commission, for funding consideration as follows:
TEA-21 Funding Projects: 1) Mt. Aetna Farms Access Road –
Washington County Industrial Foundation (CHIEF) - $600,000;
2) City of Hagerstown Eastern Connector Bridge - $500,000;
3) Shawley Drive Re-Alignment (Washington County Public
Works) - $500,000; and 4) City of Hagerstown Northwest
Connector Bridge - $500,000, for a total of $2,100,000 in
funding; and Area Development Projects: 1) Land Parcel
Vectorization (Washington County GIS Office) - $104,405; 2)
Energy Technology Program Pathways Development
Implementation (Hagerstown Community College) - $22,000; 3)
Expansion of Central Library (Washington County Free
Library) - $490,000; 4) Washington County YouthBuild
Program (Community Partnership for Children & Families) -
$222,861; 5) Wastewater Inflow/Infiltration Rehab (City of
Hagerstown) - $500,000; and 6) Prescription Medication
Project (Community Free Clinic) - $113,450, for a total of
$1,452,716 in funding. Motion carried with Commissioners
Kercheval, Baker, Wivell, and Barr voting “AYE” and
Commissioner Aleshire voting “NO.”
BID AWARD – HEATING, VENTING, AIR CONDITIONING AND
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by
Aleshire, to award the contract for Heating, Venting, Air
Conditioning and Automatic Temperature Controls Maintenance
Services to Miller & Anderson, Inc., which submitted the
lowest Total Base Bid of $209,925 for a one (1) year
contract commencing July 1, 2009, with an option by the
County to renew for up to four (4) year periods.
Unanimously approved.
BID AWARD – ELECTRICIAN SERVICES AT COUNTY FACILITIES
Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by Baker,
to award the contract for Electrician Services at County
Facilities to Kube Electric Co., Inc., which submitted the
low responsive, responsible bid of $32,850 based on the
hourly rates/formula as outlined: Regular Working Hours
(routine) – Electrician $24.25, Helper $15.00; Evenings and
Saturdays (emergency) – Electrician $37.00, Helper $24.00;
and Sundays and Holidays (emergency) – Electrician $37.00,
Helper $24.00 and consulting and design services -
$45.00/hourly rate. The contract is a one (1) year
contract commencing July 1, 2009 with an option by the
County to renew for up to four (4) additional one (1) year
periods. Unanimously approved.
CONTRACT AWARD – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION THIRD PARTY
ADMINISTRATOR
Motion made by Kercheval, seconded by Aleshire, to award
the contract for Workers’ Compensation third party
Administration to CorVel Enterprise Comp, Inc., which
submitted the low responsive, responsible proposal for a
total lump sum Fee of $241,250 for Fiscal Years 2010-2014.
Unanimously approved.
CONTINUATION OF BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
The Commissioners discussed the monies provided for Phase I
and Phase II of the Emergency Services Plan. Commissioner
Wivell stated that he would be interested in allocating the
funds to develop a plan used directly to
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fund personnel in the companies rather than hiring as
County employees, and eliminating Phase II money. Ms.
Murray provided an update on Phase I. The Commissioners
also discussed the Phase II plan. It was the consensus to
leave the funding in the budget and discuss the plan. The
Commissioners complimented the Finance staff on developing
the budget.
Commissioner Wivell asked if the Commissioners were
interested in extending the 5% tax cap to non-owner
occupied residential properties. After discussion, the
Commissioners asked that the Finance Department begin
“laying the groundwork” for implementation of a program in
FY 2011.
Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Aleshire,
to approve the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, as amended, in the
following amounts: General Fund budget of $209,346,700; the
Capital Improvement Projects budget of $92,296,600; Highway
Funds - $8,694,790 and Solid Waste Fund - $8,157,410; the
Transit Fund - $2,420,400; Airport Fund - $2,864,430; Golf
Course Fund - $1,246,490; Utility Administration Fund -
$3,561,090; Water Fund - $1,791,540; Sewer Fund -
$11,141,470; Pretreatment Fund - $695,600; Foreign Trade
Zone - $7,000; Agricultural Education Center Fund -
$190,760; Community Partnership Fund - $295,760; Gaming
Fund - $2,375,160; Hotel/Motel Tax Fund - $1,500,000; Land
Preservation Fund - $556,000; and Inmate Welfare Fund -
$500,000; for the total proposed budget of $347,642,200;
and to maintain the current property tax rate of $.948 per
$100 of full-assessed value and the interest rate of 1.3%
for service charges associated with semi-annual property
tax payments. Unanimously approved.
Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Aleshire,
to approve the Fiscal Year 2010 Capital Improvements
Program Budget as revised in the amount of $92,296,600.
Unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARING – ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
The Commissioners convened a public hearing at 3:10 p.m. to
allow any interested persons to testify concerning the
acquisition of the parcel known as 14225 Oak Springs Road,
Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. Joe Kuhna, Real
Property Administrator, stated that the parcel is adjacent
to the airport property and would be used for a public
purpose. The cost of the property is $58,000. The meeting
was opened for public comment and there was no one present
who wished to comment. The hearing was closed at 3:12 p.m.
Motion made by Commissioner Aleshire, seconded by
Kercheval, to purchase the .46 acres of property commonly
known as 14225 Oak Springs Road, Hagerstown, Maryland that
has been determined to be useful to Washington County for
the purchase price of $58,000. Unanimously approved.
HAGERSTOWN-EASTERN PANHANDLE METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (HEPMPO) FY 2009 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
Robert Gordon, MPO Director, and Jill Baker, Senior
Planner, informed the Commissioners that the HEPMPO is
requesting approval of a budget adjustment in the amount of
$385,099 to $503,724($292,553 - Maryland, $211,191 - West
Virginia) to reflect the increase in Federal, State and
Local funding to support the development and adoption of a
Long Range Transportation Plan and Transit Development
Plan. Ms. Baker explained that the local match for
Washington County would increase from $20,854 to $29,253
with the increased Federal and State funds. The meeting
was opened for questions.
Motion made by Commissioner Kercheval, seconded by Baker,
to approve an increase in the FY 2009 budget for the
Hagerstown-Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning
Organization from $385,099 to $503,724 and to approve the
increase in the local match as proposed. Unanimously
approved.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Greg Murray, County Administrator, requested authorization
to advertise the position of County Clerk internally due to
the pending retirement of the current Clerk, Joni Bittner.
It was the consensus of the Commissioners to approve the
request.
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COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Aleshire reported on the Commission on Aging
meeting. He stated that he attended the Kids Alive event
at Children’s Village, the Chamber Post-Legislative Forum,
the Hancock Mayor and Council meeting, and the National
Pike Festival. Commissioner Aleshire also attended a
conference on sustainability initiatives. He suggested
that the Commissioners send a letter in support of the
request to display historic memorabilia in Smithsburg’s
Veterans’ Park.
Commissioner Wivell stated that he participated in
Hagerstown Community College’s commencement ceremony on
behalf of the Commissioners and attended the Maryland
Municipal League meeting.
Commissioner Kercheval stated that he attended a meeting of
the Governor’s Task Force on Business Tax Reform. He
reported on meetings of the Local Management Board and
Public Golf Corporation.
Commissioner Barr stated that he attended a Post-
Legislative meeting, Hagerstown Community College’s
graduation, the True Grit awards, Maryland Municipal League
meeting, events at the Agricultural Education Center, and a
County Engineers’ conference. He informed the
Commissioners that he received an e-mail regarding
Allegheny Power’s PATH Project. Commissioner Barr provided
information on several events occurring this Memorial Day
weekend.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSON
Motion made by Commissioner Aleshire, seconded by Baker, to
convene in closed session at 3:39 p.m. to discuss the
appointment, employment, assignment, discipline, demotion,
compensation, removal, resignation and/or performance
evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom
it has jurisdiction; and to discuss personnel matters that
affect one or more specific individuals, in accordance with
Section 10-508 of the State Government Article of the
Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved.
(Commissioner Kercheval was excused from the meeting at
4:36 p.m.)
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Aleshire, seconded by Wivell,
to reconvene in open session at 4:47 p.m. Unanimously
approved.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed the
appointment, employment, assignment, discipline, demotion,
compensation, removal, resignation and/or performance
evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom
it has jurisdiction; and discussed personnel matters that
affect 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 Gregory
Murray, County Administrator; John Martirano, County
Attorney; Joni Bittner, County Clerk; William Sonnik,
Director of Human Resources; Kevin Lewis, Director of the
Division of Fire & Emergency Services; Keith Bowen, Shift
Supervisor, Department of Emergency Services; and James
Ulrich.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Aleshire,
to adjourn at 4:47 p.m.
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