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HomeMy WebLinkAbout930216 February 16, 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: Commissioners Linda C. Irvin- Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Snook, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Snook reported on the United Way allocation and the Airport Commission meeting; Commissioner Irvin-Craig reported on the demonstration of a new voting system sponsored by the Election Board, the Commission for Women meeting, and the Airport Commission meeting; and Commissioner Snook reported on the Mental Health Authority meeting and the Housing Authority meeting. APPOINTMENT - MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to appoint Frank Davis, Disabled Citizens Coordinator, to the Mental Health Authority for a three year term. Unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 2 & 9, 1993 Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to approve the minutes of February 2, 1993, as submitted. Unanimously approved. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to approve the minutes of February 9, 1993, as corrected. Unanimously approved. MISS WESTERN MARYLAND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION - REQUEST FOR FUNDS The Commissioners discussed the request for $650 from the Miss Western Maryland Scholarship Foundation to allow them to rent Hancock High School for their pageant. The Commissioners recommended that the group make application to be included on the list of non-profit agencies to which the County may contribute funds and to resubmit their request for the next budget cycle. TOWN OF WILLIAMSPORT - REQUEST FOR RECYCLING PROGRAM Barry Teach, County Administrator, discussed the request made by the Town of Williamsport for financial assistance to initiate a curbside recycling program. The Commissioners asked Mr. Teach to have Harvey Hoch, Recycling Coordinator, put together a proposal for such a program and an estimate of costs involved. The Commissioners also suggested that Mr. Hoch recommend whether this program should be mandatory for all residents of the Town or phased-in over a period of time. PLAQUES FOR RECOGNITION OF DONORS - PARKS DEPARTMENT Mr. Teach reviewed information from Ron Kidd, Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, for the estimated cost for purchasing plaques to be placed in each County park in recognition of donations made to that park. Mr. Teach informed the Commissioners that it would cost approximately $350 per park. The Commissioners agreed to proceed with this purchase and asked that Mr. Kidd insure that there is adequate space for future names on the plaques. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to authorize the purchase and installation of plaques for each County park in recognition of donations made, with the plaques being paid for through contributions to the Recreation and Parks Department. Unanimously approved. EDA RESOLUTION - TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve a Resolution supporting the Tri-County Council's Fiscal Year l993-94 Economic Development Administration's program application. Unanimously approved. REQUEST FOR FUNDING - MUNICIPAL STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS The Commissioners considered the request made by the City of Hagerstown that the County participate financially in improvements to Municipal Stadium by providing the surface coat on the parking lot for an estimated $45,980. The Commissioner indicated that they would consider this request during budget deliberations. RECYCLING SYSTEMS & FACILITIES PROGRAM GRANT Mr. Teach informed the Commissioners that the County has been awarded a grant in the amount of $25,000 under the Recycling Systems & Facilities program for equipment to begin a composting program. FEBRUARY 16, 1993 MINUTES, CONT'D. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVALS Mr. Teach informed the Commissioners that the Board of Public Works has approved applications for Pleasant Valley Park Development #1 and for funding to update the County's Recreation and Preservation Plan, through Program Open Space. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to convene in Executive Session at 10:17 a.m. with regard to personnel matters and to confer with the County Attorney to obtain legal advice, 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 Shank, to reconvene in Regular Session at 10:59 a.m. Unanimously approved. BID OPENING - BUSES Bids for the purchase of a total of 18 buses were publicly opened and read aloud. Firms participating in the bidding and their proposals were as follows: Gillig Corporation - Total bid - $3,144,206; and Bus Industries of America, Inc. - Total bid - $3,506,816. The bids will be reviewed by appropriate officials prior to a decision being rendered. REAPPOINTMENT - PLUMBING BOARD Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to reappoint Charles Semler to the Plumbing Board for a 3 year term. Unanimously approved. APPOINTMENT - SEWAGE SLUDGE TASK FORCE Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to appoint the following individuals to the Sewage Sludge Task Force, conditioned upon their acceptance: James Mosher, Solid Waste Advisory Committee representative; Rod MacRae, Health Department representative; Donald Schwartz, Extension Service representative; Lynn Palmer or his designee, Sanitary Commission Wastewater Operations representative; Jere DeBaugh, Farm Bureau representative; Dr. George Engstrom, Citizens for the Protection of Washington County; a representative from the Soil Conservation Service; and Paul Boswell, James Harp, Betty Beeler, and Andy Stone - citizens-at-large representatives. Unanimously approved. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Donald Allensworth, 110l Dual Highway, spoke to the Commissioners regarding rubble facilities in Washington and Frederick Counties and off-track betting. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to convene in Executive Session at 11:23 a.m. with regard to personnel matters and to confer with the County Attorney to obtain legal advice, 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 11:33 a.m. Unanimously approved. RECESS - LUNCH The Commissioners recessed at 11:34 a.m. for lunch. AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was convened at 12:17 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 12:18 p.m. with regard to personnel and property matters and to confer with the County Attorney to obtain legal advice, 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 Irvin-Craig, seconded by Shank, to reconvene in Regular Session at 1:21 p.m. Unanimously approved. FEBRUARY 16, 1993 MINUTES, CONT'D. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to adjourn at 1:22 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk