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Home My WebLink About880308 March 8, l988 Hagerstown, Maryland 2l740 The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners 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 Downey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. MISS MARYLAND SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT Chuck Skinner, Executive Director for the Miss Maryland Scholarship Pageant, and Pat Skebeck, President of the Miss Maryland Pageant, appeared before the Commissioners to provide information regarding the l988 Pageant. Mr. Skinner stated that this year's pageant finals will be held on July 2 and that they would like to bring 4 or 5 of the Miss America touring troupe to entertain for the Miss Maryland Pageant. The cost of having the touring troupe would be $4,000. Ms. Skebeck told the Commissioners that they are considering offering tickets for community service organizations to sell which would allow them to realize a portion of the proceeds for fundraising purposes. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Roulette to provide $2500 for the continued support of the Miss Maryland Scholarship Pageant to be used for transportation and the Parents Day luncheon, and $1,000 toward the cost of bringing in the Miss America touring troupe, with all fundings to be provided through the tourism budget. Unanimously approved. PROCLAMATION - WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Roulette to proclaim March l988 as Women's History Month in Washington County to concur with like celebrations of the State of Maryland and United States. Unanimously approved. The proclamation was read by Commissioner Irvin and presented to Susan Elliott, Barbara Fetterhoff, Susan Witmer and Jeanne Davis representing the Commission for Women. LEGISLATION Barry Teach, County Administrator, informed the Commissioners that the impact fee legislation has been withdrawn and that Delegate Callas has requested input on two bills - one regarding regional tourism and the other on the reorganization of Tri- County Council. LEGAL MATTERS David K. Poole, Jr., County Attorney, updated the Commissioners on legal matters. Settlements have been held for the Gilks' property, the old jail property and Morrin-Rocco and they are scheduling settlement for Trebor Industries. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - FOXLEIGH MEADOWS William Weikert and Fred Papa, representing Fox & Associates, and Steven Gilman, developer for Foxleigh Meadows, appeared before the Commissioners to discuss the improvements necessary at the intersection of Marsh Pike and MD Route 60, which will be impacted by their development, and the amount of financial participation will be required by the developer, before final plat approval is granted for Sections A & B of the Foxleigh Meadows subdivision. The County Engineer's design for this intersection was presented and Mr. Dull stated that the design had received informal approval from the State Highway Administration's District Engineer. Mr. Dull estimated the County's portion of the improvements to be approximately $120,000. Mr. Weikert informed the Commissioners that the developers for Foxleigh Meadows are providing a l2-inch water line to the area to help alleviate problems with the water pressure, and he feels this should be taken into consideration when deciding the amount Mr. Gilman should pay toward intersection improvements. After a lengthy discussion regarding various designs for the intersection, a MOTION was made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Roulette to require the developer of Foxleigh Meadows to pay $30,000 as his share of the costs of Marsh Pike/Maryland Route 60 intersection improvements, which the Commissioners feel is 25% of the County's costs, to be payable at a time mutually agreed upon. Unanimously approved. FUND TRANSFER - HEALTH INSURANCE Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Roulette to transfer $l00,000 from the Worker's Compensation Insurance Account to the Health Insurance Account to cover costs above reserves, as recommended by the County Director of Personnel and Insurance. Unanimously approved. MARCH 8, l988 MINUTES, CONT'D. BID OPENING - HAZARDOUS INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM EQUIPMENT The bids for equipment for the Hazardous Incident Response Team were publicly opened and read aloud. Firms participating in the bidding and their proposals are as follows: Standard Safety Equipment: PVC Encapsulating Suits - $l,346.60/unit, total price for 4 units - $5,386.40, no price for options. ISR: Butyl Rubber Encapsulating Suits - $2,095/unit, total price for 4 units - $8,380, a) non-fog window option - $33/unit, total of $l32, b) bootie sock option - $l25/unit, total price for 4 units - $508. All Safe Fire Equipment: Scott Pressure Pak 4.5 air paks (including carrying case) - $l,629; Scott Spare Air Cylinders - $587/unit, total number of units (6) - $l3,296. Protect Safety Equipment: Butyl Rubber Encapsulating Suits - $l,3l0/unit, total price for 4 price - $5,240; a) non-fog window option - $l5/unit, total for 4 units - $60, b) bootie sock option - deduct $25 each, total deduction for 4 units - $l00; PVC Encapsulating Suits - $690/unit, total price for 4 units - $2,760, non-fog window option - $l5/unit, total price for 4 units - $60; Communications System consisting of one (l) base station and six (6) Belt Paks - $4,500; Scott Pressure Pak 4.5 air paks (including carrying case) - $l,666 b) Scott Spare Air Cylinders - $6,44l, total price for 6 units - $l3,860. Chemtech Manufacturing Company: (Blue) Butyl Encapsulating Suits - $l,485/unit, total price for 4 units - $5,940, a) non-fog window option - $l7/unit, b) bootie sock option - deduct $25/unit, total deduction for 4 units - $l00; PVC Encapsulating Suits - $730/unit, total for 4 units - $2,920, non-fog window option - $l7/unit, total price for 4 units - $68. Equipment Supply Company: (Blue) Butyl Rubber Encapsulating Suit - $l,095/unit, total price for 4 units - $4,380, a) non-fog window option - $l3.95/unit, total price for 4 units - $55.80, b) bootie sock option - $29/unit, total price for 4 units - $ll6; PVC Encapsulating Suits - $627/unit, total price for 4 units - $2,508, non-fog window option - $l3.95/unit, total price for 4 units - $55.80. Safewear, Inc.: Communication System consisting of 1 base station and 6 belt paks - $8,836, a) option on telephone system for base station - $280, b) console option - no charge. All bids will be reviewed by appropriate officials prior to a decision being rendered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22 AND 23, l988 Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Downey to approve of the Minutes of the meetings of February 22 and 23, l988, as submitted. Unanimously approved. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Downey reported on the Tri-County Council meeting, Commissioner Irvin reported on the Transportation Commission meeting and Commissioner Roulette gave a report on the Planning Commission meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST TO BE ADDED TO CONTRIBUTION LIST - WESTERN MARYLAND COALITION, INC. The President convened the Meeting in Public Hearing at ll:30 am. in order to hear comments regarding the request of the Western Maryland Coalition, Inc., to be added to the list to which the County Commissioners are authorized to contribute funds. Peggy Martin, Administrator, and Craig MacLean, President of the Board of Directors, appeared before the Commissioners to answer any questions they may have about the Coalition's request. Ms. Martin supplied a fact sheet on the organization which is a non-profit organization, formed in l980, whose funding sources are membership dues plus foundation grants. Mr. MacLean stated that any monies requested would probably be used as matching funds for possible grants or general support services but that at this time they have no intention of requesting funds. Commissioner Bowers stated that the record will be held open for ten (l0) days to receive any additional comments and the meeting was reconvened in Regular Session at l2:00 noon. CHILD CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY Barry Teach, County Administrator, read a list of those interested in appointment to the Child Care Needs Assessment Study Committee, which will be appointed in the near future. INSPECTION SERVICES - MILLBROOK ROAD BRIDGE Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Irvin to employ Hagerstown Construction Services, who submitted the only proposal for consideration, at the rate of $l8/hour, in an amount not to exceed $ll,520, for inspection services on the Millbrook Road Bridge. Unanimously approved. At this time Commissioner Bowers was excused from the Meeting and Vice President Roulette assumed the Chair. MARCH 8, l988 MINUTES, CONT'D. AUCTIONEER - ROADS DEPARTMENT The Commissioners agreed to hire Clair Martin as auctioneer for the upcoming Roads Department auction and requested that the County Administrator write to those on the list of auctioneers to request that they submit a resume if they are interested in auctioneering at future Roads Department auctions. BOND ISSUE - PROPOSED PROJECTS The Commissioners decided to include the sewage treatment plant, airport improvements and the HJC Technology Center in the list of projects for which the proposed $l0 million bond issue may be used. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Snook to convene in Executive Session at l2:30 p.m. in regard to personnel, property and potential litigation 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 Downey, seconded by Roulette to reconvene in Regular Session at 3:00 p.m. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY MECHANIC - ROADS DEPARTMENT Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Roulette to employ Harry Strock III as a Mechanic at the Roads Department to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. RECESS The Meeting was recessed at 3:00 p.m. to be reconvened at 7:00 p.m. in the Hancock Town Hall. EVENING SESSION The Evening Session was convened at 7:00 p.m. by the President, Ronald L. Bowers with the following members present: Commissioners R. Lee Downey, Linda C. Irvin and Martin L. Snook. Also in attendance were Hancock Mayor, Ernest Fink, and Councilmembers Sally Fost, Larry Gerber and Lester Steiner; Clear Spring Mayor, Paul D. Hose, and Councilmembers Mark Myers, Betty Shank and Theodore Hovermale. Barry Teach, County Administrator, stated that pursuant to Article 8l, Section 32 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Commissioners are required to meet with municipalities regarding the payment-in-lieu program or tax differential. The Town of Hancock will be receiving an estimated $22,269 for FY '87-88 and the Town of Clear Spring will receive the minimum payment of $2,000. These figures are based on budgeted expenditures for parks, roads and police service and are subject to change after the annual audit is performed. Mr. Teach also informed those in attendance of the possible change being considered by using the l986 census estimated figures as opposed to the l980 census figures. The meeting was then opened up for discussion. Hancock expressed concern regarding out-of-state use of the landfill and scavengers. Representatives from the Town of Clear Spring discussed purchasing land adjacent to the existing park to expand park facilities. Also discussed was the water plant in Clear Spring. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Downey to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk