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Home My WebLink About930316 March 16, 1993 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The Commissioners met at 7:30 a.m. for the annual State of the County forum sponsored by the Hagerstown/Washington County Chamber of Commerce at the Holiday Inn. The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by the President, Richard E. Roulette, with the following members present: Vice President Ronald L. Bowers, and Commissioners Linda C. Irvin-Craig, Gregory I. Snook, and John S. Shank. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Roulette, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. PROCLAMATION - NJCAA WOMEN'S DAY DIVISION II BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Commissioner Roulette presented a proclamation to Kevin Smoot, Director of the Athletic/Recreation/Community Center (ARCC), proclaiming March 18-20, 1993, as NJCAA Days in Washington County in recognition of the National Junior College Athletic Association Women's Division II Basketball Tournament being held there this week and encouraging all citizens to attend and enjoy this major sporting event. Mr. Smoot thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation and invited them to the tournament. MARCH YOUTH OF THE MONTH AWARD - ZEKE CHANGURIS Commissioner Irvin-Craig presented a Certificate of Merit to Zeke Changuris as the recipient of the March 1993 Youth of the Month Award, as recommended by the Washington County Children's Council. Commissioner Irvin-Craig listed Zeke's activities and accomplishments and congratulated him for being a superior role model for all our youth. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT-ON-THE JOB Commissioner Shank introduced his granddaughter, Jennifer Weddle, who is attending today's meeting as part of the Student-on-the-Job Program sponsored by the Board of Education. James Young, Director of Finance, introduced Debra Bastian, the new Assistant Director of Finance, to the Commissioners. The Commissioners welcomed Ms. Bastian and offered any assistance they may be able to provide. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Irvin-Craig reported on the trip the Leadership Hagerstown class took to Annapolis, and the Commission for Women meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 2, 1993 AND MARCH 8 & 9, 1993 Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to approve the minutes of March 2, 1993, as corrected. Unanimously approved. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to approve the minutes of March 8 and 9, 1993, as corrected. Unanimously approved. REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION - ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to approve the request made by the Frederick County Commissioners to contribute 11.7%, or $31,297, of the costs to establish the new Regional Animal Health Lab facilities, and to once again request that Frederick County reinstitute it's contribution to the Smithsburg Ambulance Services. Unanimously approved. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL HOSTESS - MISS WASHINGTON COUNTY 1993 Ed Dorsey introduced the 1993 Miss Washington County, Karissa Jones, to the Commissioners. Miss Jones thanked the Commissioners for their support of the Miss Washington County Scholarship Pageant and gave a brief narrative of her background. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to appoint Karissa Jones as the Official Hostess for Washington County during her tenure as Miss Washington County. Unanimously approved. RECOGNITION OF COUNTY COMMUTER EMPLOYEES Alan Davis, Director of Personnel, informed the Commissioners that the County Commuter bus drivers have completed 138 working days with no reportable accidents. He stated that this places them in the top 5% of all companies insured by the County's carrier. Keith Godwin, Manager of the County Commuter, stated that he is proud of his staff and introduced Bob Wolford, the elected Driver Representative for the employees. The Commissioners expressed their MARCH 16, 1993 MINUTES, CONT'D. appreciation to Mr. Wolford and asked him to pass their comments along to the entire team of drivers and staff for the exemplary record they have earned and congratulated him again on their safety record. APPOINTMENT - AREA AGENCY ON AGING Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to appoint Eddie B. Walton to the Area Agency on Aging for a three year term extending to January 1996. Unanimously approved. REPORT - SNOW REMOVAL Ted Wolford, Superintendent of the Roads Department, and Ronald Karn, Chief, Fire & Rescue Communications, met with the Commissioners to provide a report on the blizzard conditions which occurred March 13 and 14 and the snow removal efforts. Mr. Wolford reported on the weather conditions and stated that the Roads Department employees worked 60-70 hours to clear roads in the County. He reported that the State requested that the County submit a compilation of costs associated with the storm for potential State reimbursement as a result of the Governor's action in requesting Federal disaster aid. Mr. Karn stated that Washington County has identified $172,000 in costs to submit to the State for aid. Mr. Wolford thanked Sanitary District employees, Landfill employees, the Red Cross, Whitetail Ski Resort, the National Guard, and Airport employee Monte Miller, for their assistance and support. The Commissioners expressed their desire to send letters commending those who worked during the blizzard or to hold a Recognition Day to acknowledge those who helped during this time. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Donald Allensworth, 1101 Dual Highway, submitted written testimony in opposition to rezoning case RZ-93-1. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS - ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCE Robert Arch, Director of Planning, reviewed the proposed amendments to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance with the Commissioners which will be scheduled for public hearing. 1993 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Shank, to approve the proposed budget submitted by the State Department of Agriculture for participation in the 1993 Mosquito Control Program in Washington County. Unanimously approved. APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve a Resolution endorsing two applications for alternate living units submitted by the Washington County Association for Retarded Citizens to the Maryland Community Development Administration for Special Housing Opportunities Programs' funding. Unanimously approved. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to convene in Executive Session at 11:33 a.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 12:56 p.m. Unanimously approved. FIRE & RESCUE REVOLVING LOAN FUND GUIDELINES Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to approve the revised Fire & Rescue Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines as submitted by the County Attorney. Unanimously approved. (Copy of approved Guidelines attached.) RECESS - LUNCH The Commissioners recessed at 12:57 p.m. for lunch. AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was convened at 1:36 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. MARCH 16, 1993 MINUTES, CONT'D. BUDGET HEARING - ROADS DEPARTMENT J. Theodore Wolford, Roads Department Superintendent; James Sterling, Assistant Superintendent; and J.C. Charles, Shop Supervisor, presented the Fiscal Year 1994 Roads Department budget request which totals $4,781,179. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to convene in Executive Session at 2:28 p.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 Bowers, seconded by Shank, to reconvene in Regular Session at 3:15 p.m. Unanimously approved. RECESS The Commissioners recessed at 3:16 p.m. in order to meet with the Mayor and Council of the Town of Smithsburg and the Town of Funkstown. TAX DIFFERENTIAL MEETING - TOWN OF SMITHSBURG The Commissioners met at 3:40 p.m. at the Smithsburg Town Hall with the Mayor John O'Neal, and Councilmembers Charles Slick, Richard Rice, Lewis Barton, and Milton Lawyer. Councilman Barton gave an update on their endeavor with the Sanitary District to provide sewer service in the Rt. 65 corridor and to construct a treatment plant. The Commissioners agreed to authorize the Roads Department to overlay 3 short segments of road on Cavetown Church Road after the Town of Smithsburg replaces pipe in that area and replaces the base coat. Barry Teach, County Administrator, received a telephone call from Mayor Kline of the Town of Funkstown stating that they will not be attending today's meeting and that they are totally satisfied in Funkstown and have nothing they wish to discuss with the Commissioners. 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 current Fiscal Year the Town of Smithsuburg will receive the $21,408, but explained that the estimated amount will be subject to audited expenditures. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to adjourn at 4:10 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk