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HomeMy WebLinkAbout930126 January 26, 1993 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 Irvin-Craig, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. JANUARY YOUTH OF THE MONTH AWARD - ROBERT WHISENANT Commissioner Snook presented Robert Whisenant with a Certificate of Merit honoring him as the January 1993 Youth of the Month, as recommended by the Children's Council. Commissioner Snook listed Robert's community activities and accomplishments and congratulated him for being a superior role model for all our youth. PLAT DEDICATIONS - RIGHT-OF-WAY Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to accept the dedication of right-of-way according to Washington County Subdivision Plat 2040 for The Martin Company, for possible future road improvements for the Maugans Avenue Extended project. Unanimously approved. Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to accept the dedication of right-of-way for Tax Map 59, Plat 1409, Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists, for future a pipe replacement project on Mt. Aetna Road. Unanimously approved. Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to accept Engineering R/W Plat No. 100-10-384, to establish a new right-of-way line 30' from the existing center line on land owned by the Board of County Commissioners for future road improvements at Mt. Aetna Road and Route 66. Unanimously approved. CONSULTANT SELECTION - TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT TRAINING Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve the recommendation of the Coordinating Committee to select Harmony, as consultant for Total Quality Management Training, who submitted the low proposal of $10,500 and to evaluate the process after the training to determine whether to go to the next phase. Unanimously approved. EMPLOYEE RESIDENCY POLICY The Commissioners discussed the draft policy on Employee Residency and amended certain language in the document. They requested that the County Attorney prepare these changes before considering formal adoption during the Afternoon Session. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - UPDATE Kathleen Riley, President of the Extension Advisory Council, and Mary Ellen Waltemire, County Extension Director, presented the 1993 Annual Report for the Extension Office and reviewed their mission statement. Ms. Waltemire informed the Commissioners of the impacts of recent State budget cuts on their programs. LANDFILL CLOSING - TOWN OF HANCOCK Lem Kirk and Gerald Shaw appeared before the Commissioners to discuss the landfill closing in the Town of Hancock and asked the Commissioners to give consideration to the fact that the County has operated the landfill on land owned by the Town when they discuss landfill fees. Mr. Kirk briefly described the history of the agreement between Hancock and the Commissioners for use of the land. Barry Teach, County Administrator, explained that the State will not renew the operating permit at this location unless the County agrees to line the cell. He stated that the cost for this would be approximately $300,000 per acre, and the County is planning to open a transfer station for residential users in Hancock. Mr. Shaw asked the Commissioners to consider establishing a recycling center in the Town. The Commissioners stated that they would collect the information requested and get back in touch with them. GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION PROGRAM Bob Tichenor, Chief of Forest Pest Control, Department of Agriculture, and Betsy Handley, Regional Entomologist, met with the Commissioners regarding the 1993 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program. Mr. Tichenor provided a synopsis of gypsy moth damage and control in Washington County. He estimated from the 1993 survey that 5,268 acres should be sprayed, and the County's share would be approximately $25,000. The Commissioners took this under consideration and stated that they would give him a decision after they determine the amount the County can budget for this program. JANUARY 26, 1993 MINUTES, CONT'D. BID OPENING - REPAIRS TO DAM #5 ROAD BRIDGE Bids for the repairs to Dam #5 Road Bridge were publicly opened and read aloud. Firms participating in the bidding and their proposals were as follows: Building Systems, Inc. - $127,520; C. William Hetzer, Inc. - $99,973; Fayetteville Contractors, Inc. - $136,003.56; and L. W. Wolf Enterprises - $143,769. The bids will be reviewed by appropriate officials prior to a decision being rendered. (Bid awarded later in this session.) CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Donald Allensworth, 1101 Dual Highway, asked the Commissioners if they are going to appeal the decision in the case against the Board of Education regarding the Paramount architectural contract. Commissioner Roulette stated that they must discuss this matter with the County Attorney. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Irvin-Craig reported on the Transportation Commission meeting, the Historic Advisory Committee meeting, and the Mid-Maryland Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council meeting; Commissioner Bowers reported on the School Construction Task Force meeting, the Department of Social Services Board meeting, and the Planning Commission meeting on the Highway Interchange proposal; and Commissioner Shank reported on the Mental Health Authority meeting. RECESS - LUNCH The Commissioners recessed at 11:54 a.m. for lunch. AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was convened at 12:31 p.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. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to convene in Executive Session at 12:32 p.m. with regard to personnel and property matters, to confer with the County Attorney to obtain legal advice, and to consider businesses relocating within Washington County, 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 Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to reconvene in Regular Session at 3:14 p.m. Unanimously approved. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT - MARTIN L. SNOOK MEMORIAL PARK POOL Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to employ the following individuals for summer employment at the Martin L. Snook Memorial Park Swimming Pool: Bob Myers - Manager; Scott Bossler - Head Lifeguard; James Andra, Nancy Brown, Scott Draper, Lisa Grove, Stacey Henson, Bret Mower, Scott Mower, Jeremy Sumpter - Lifeguards; and Amy Toms and Terra Hawbaker - Cashiers. Unanimously approved. APPOINTMENT - COMMISSION ON AGING Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to appoint Ed Branthaver to fill the unexpired term of Mark Lannon extending to January 1994, as the Health Department's representative on the Commission on Aging Board of Directors. Unanimously approved. BID AWARD - REPAIRS TO DAM #5 ROAD BRIDGE Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to award the bid for repairs to Dam #5 Road Bridge to C. William Hetzer, Inc., who submitted the low bid of $99,973. Unanimously approved. APPOINTMENT - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to appoint Donna Smith to the Board of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Leonard Lowry extending to May 14, 1994. Unanimously approved. ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - OLD FORGE ROAD Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to approve a dedication of rights-of-way for 2 parcels of land along Old Forge Road from V. Dale Ridenour and George Horn, and to consent to the transfer to V. Dale Ridenour of a small portion of land so he obtains access to the stream going under Old Forge Road. Unanimously approved. JANUARY 26, 1993 MINUTES, CONT'D. APPOINTMENT - GOLF CORPORATION BOARD Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to appoint John Staub to the Washington County Golf Corporation Board for a three year term. Unanimously approved. LINE ITEM TRANSFER - VISITORS & CONVENTION BUREAU Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to approve the transfer of $5,000 from Advertising (0l-5-0221-521-000) to Special Events (0l-5-0221-529-080) as requested by the Visitors & Convention Bureau to fund Tour DuPont. Unanimously approved. CAPITAL BUDGET LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - AIRPORT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve a transfer of Capital Improvement Project funds of $5,000 from Roof Avionics Hangar (40-5-3100-581-035) to Terminal Plumbing, a new line item, and to transfer $7,500 from Roof Avionics Hangar (40-5-3100-581-035) to Roof - T- Hangar #1, a new line item. Unanimously approved. EMPLOYEE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT POLICY Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to approve the Employee Residency Requirement Policy, as amended, and to urge the State's Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Department, and the County Treasurer's office to adopt this policy. Unanimously approved. (Copy of approved Policy attached.) RECESS The Commissioners recessed at 3:22 p.m. EVENING SESSION - TOWN OF WILLIAMSPORT The Evening Session was convened at 7:00 p.m. at the Williamsport Town Hall by the President, Richard E. Roulette, with the following Commissioners present: Vice President Ronald L. Bowers, and Commissioners Linda C. Irvin- Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook. Also present were Mayor John Slayman, and Council members James Black, Michael Stumbaugh, Eugene Nichols, and Walter Tracy, Jr. Tax Differential Barry Teach, Administrator, stated that pursuant to Section 6-305, Tax- Property Article, of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Commissioners are required to meet with each municipality annually to discuss the tax differential or payment-in-lieu of services program. Mr. Teach stated that for Fiscal Year '92-93 Williamsport is estimated to receive $14,111 after deducting the expense incurred for services of a County Deputy, but this amount will be subject to audited expenditures. Councilman Black asked the Commissioners to consider using the Town of Williamsport for a pilot curbside recycling program. He stated that there would be approximately 1,000 households if they received a 60-65% participation rate. The Commissioners discussed the matter and agreed that a curbside program would have to be mandatory for them to consider a pilot program in Williamsport and asked Mr. Black for the information and cost figures he had obtained. The Commissioners took this matter under advisement at this time. The Council members asked the Commissioners about the status of the Church Street extension. The Commissioners stated that it is not budgeted but they will look into funding alternatives. The Commissioners advised the Mayor and Council members to obtain the plans from the Engineering Department for this extension. The Commissioners agreed to have County Planners help with the redesign of concept plans for the Town's Museum and park. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk