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HomeMy WebLinkAbout880216 February l6, l988 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, Ronald L. Bowers, with the following members present: Vice President Richard E. Roulette and Commissioners R. Lee Downey, Linda C. Irvin and Martin L. 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. 70/81 INDUSTRIAL PARK - RAILROAD SIDING PROJECT James Brittain, Administrative Engineer, appeared before the Commissioners to discuss the estimates for the 70/81 Industrial Park Railroad Siding Project and informed the Commissioners that it is possible that they may be higher than the original estimates which were done over a year and a half ago. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Roulette to guarantee to provide the local share of funding for the 70/81 Industrial Park Railroad Siding Project, which may exceed the original estimate. Unanimously approved. SHARPSBURG PIKE SEWER PROJECT Lynn Palmer, Executive Director of the Sanitary Commission, and Sanitary Commission members appeared before the Commissioners to discuss changes in the Sharpsburg Pike Sewer project and funding for the project. Mr. Palmer stated that they are recommending changing the force main from a 6" to an 8" line and the gravity line from an 8" line to a l0" line due to additional development which is anticipated on the Barkdoll farm within this project area. The Commissioners discussed having the developer pay additional monies needed because of the upgrading in the size of the lines. Also discussed was the method of paying back the funds advanced by vestors through future hook-up fees. The total cost of the project is now $l,l84,360.55, which includes three grants, a contribution from and City of Hagerstown, and private monies - contingent upon execution of the agreement with property owners. Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Irvin to proceed with the requested changes in line size from 6" to 8 " and from 8" to l0" for the Sharpsburg Pike Sewer Project and on that basis to approach the contract purchaser or optionee on the Barkdoll Farm regarding vesting in this project but to proceed with the scheduled bid opening date of February 24 for the total project cost of $l,l84,360.55. The Main Motion was amended by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin to upgrade the lines from 8" to l0" for the gravity line from the corner of the Barkdoll farm and that the upgrade be contingent upon the financial participation of the developer. Unanimously approved. The Question was called on the Main Motion, as amended, and was unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING - PURCHASE OF GILKS PROPERTY The meeting was convened in Public Hearing at l0:l0 a.m., as advertised, to hear any comments regarding the County's intention to purchase the right, title and interest to a parcel of land with improvements from Michael Gilks for a purchase price of $67,500. The land contains .46 acres and is located on the east side of Basore Drive, approximately 500' north of the intersection of Basore Drive and Oaks Road. The Commissioners intend to utilize this property for future aiport and related projects. There being no one present to speak for nor against said project, the hearing was closed. Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin to purchase .46 acres of land owned by Michael Gilks, located on the east side of Basore Drive approximately 500' north of the Basore Drive and Oaks Road intersection for the purchase price of $67,500. Unanimously approved. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Irvin reported on the Children's Council meeting and the Airport Commission meeting; Commissioner Downey reported on the Fire & Rescue Advisory Board; and Commissioner Bowers reported on the meeting with Associated Builders and Contractors to discuss impact fees, the hearing he attended in Annapolis regarding Halfway Manor and the computer course to be offered by University College. LEGAL MATTERS David K. Poole, Jr., County Attorney, reported that the settlement for the Frederick Street property and the settlement on the jail property will be next week. He also stated that he is working on several matters dealing with the Business Park. FEBRUARY 16, 1988 MINUTES, CONT'D. LEGISLATION Barry Teach, County Administrator, reported on the Economic Development Commission legislation, that the amendments to the hotel/motel bill were sent to the Delegation and will be voted on Friday in the House Ways and Means Committee. All other legislation seems to be progressing as planned. REQUEST FOR FUNDS - FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY The Commissioners denied a request from the Family Services Agency to provide $l0,000 from the proceeds of the sale of the old jail site for their FACE Center project since the Commissioners wish to use the proceeds for capital improvements in the community of the old jail site, and not for operating expenses. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 2, 1988 Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Downey to approve the minutes of February 2, l988 as submitted. Unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING - INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND - TFX MARINE, INC. The Meeting was convened in Public Hearing at ll:00 a.m. as advertised for a $3,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bond to be issued by MIDFA for TFX Marine, Inc.. The Bond will be used for the acquisition of land located at Lots 7 and 8 of the Washington County Business Park together with any and all improvements thereon. John Schoenfelter, Vice President of TFX Marine, Inc., and Jeff Palkovitz, representing bond counsel, Miles and Stockbridge, appeared in support of the IRB. There being no one else present to testify for nor against said Resolution. The meeting was reconvened in Regular Session. Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Snook and unanimously passed to support the application of TFX Marine, Inc. for an Industrial Revenue Bond and to adopt the Resolution concerning the issuance and sale by the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority of its limited obligation economic development revenue bonds for the TFX Marine Incorporated Facilty (Property located in the Washington County "Industrial" Park in Washington County, Maryland), for the purpose of approving the issuance and sale by the Authority, pursuant to and in accordance with the Maryland Economic Development Revenue Bond Act and the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority Act, of one or more series of its limited obligation economic development revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000, in order to provide financing for the acquisition (as defined in such Acts) by TFX Marine Incorporated, a Delaware corporation, of a certain facility (as defined in such Acts) to consist of and include (i) the acquisition of approximately l6.87 acres of land located at Lots 7 and 8 of the Washington County Industrial Park at the southeast corner of Maryland Route l44 and Interstate 81, in Washington County, Maryland, together with any and all improvements existing thereon, (ii) the construction on such land of a pre- engineered metal clad manufacturing and assembly building with ceiling heights of l6-l8 feet or other improvements containing approximately l02,750 square feet with an office area of approximately 9,000 square feet and having an exterior with a different treatment, (iii) the acquisition and installation of certain necessary or useful machinery and equipment, and (iv) the acquisition of such other interests in land as may be necessary or suitable for the foregoing, including roads, rights of access, utilities and other necessary site preparation facilities, located or to be located in the Washington County Industrial Park, within the geographical boundaries and jurisdiction of Washington County, Maryland, and to be used by TFX Marine Incorporated as a manufacturing plant in its business of manufacturing and assembling steering and throttle/shift controls for pleasure boats; specifying and describing such facility; generally describing the public purpose to be served by such facility; and specifying and describing various matters in connection therewith and relating generally thereto. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Snook to convene in Executive Session at ll:l5 a.m. in regard to personnel and property matters in accordance with Section l0.508 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin to reconvene in Regular Session at l:30 p.m. Unanimously approved. FEBRUARY 16, 1988 MINUTES, CONT'D. EMPLOY PART-TIME BUS ATTENDANT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Downey to employ Dallas T. Grimm as a Part-time Bus Attendant at the County Commuter to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin to adjourn at l:35 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk