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HomeMy WebLinkAbout940426 April 26, 1994 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 J. Theodore Wolford, Superintendent of the Roads Department, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. PROCLAMATION - SOIL & WATER STEWARDSHIP WEEK Commissioner Shank presented a proclamation to Donald Spickler, Chairman of the Soil Conservation Service Board, naming the week of April 24 - May 2, 1994, as Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Mr. Spickler thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation and presented them with this year's lapel pin "Partners in Stewardship". RETIREMENT PLAQUE - GLENWOOD FRENCH Alan Davis, Director of Personnel, presented a retirement plaque to Glenwood French in recognition of his 22 years of service to the Washington County government as a Bus Driver at the County Commuter. Commissioner Roulette stated that the Commissioners are appreciative of Mr. French's hard work and dedication to the citizens of the County. Mr. French thanked the Commissioners for the plaque, CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - SGT. ROGER POWERS Commissioner Snook presented a Certificate of Merit to Sgt. Roger Powers in appreciation for representing the Hagerstown City Police on the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for the past three years. Sgt. Powers thanked the Commissioners and commented on the good job done by the TAC. MARCH YOUTH OF THE MONTH AWARD - STEVEN MCCULLOUGH Commissioner Bowers presented a Certificate of Merit to Steven McCullough in recognition of being selected as the March 1994 Youth of the Month as recommended by the Children's Council. Commissioner Snook listed Mr. McCullough's activities in school, church, and the community and congratulated him on being a superior role model for all youths. Mr. McCullough thanked the Commissioners and Children's Council for the award and introduced his pastor, Rev. Bill Snook, who nominated him for the award, and his father. INVESTMENT SERVICES - COUNTY RETIREMENT PLAN Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve the recommendation of the Coordinating Committee to select Invesco Capital Management, Inc., who submitted the low proposal of $66,000 annually for investment services for the County's pension system. Unanimously approved. BID RENEWALS - CONTRACT SERVICES AT TRANSFER STATIONS AND ON-SITE AT RESH ROAD Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to renew the bid for contract services at the Hancock Transfer Station with Waste Management of the Shenandoah Valley for the base bid of $8,160 and to also renew for contract services at transfer stations and on-site at the Resh Road landfill for $100,359.80. Unanimously approved. BID AWARD - CARPET CLEANING SERVICES AT SPECIFIC COUNTY FACILITIES Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to award the bid for carpet cleaning services at County facilities to Home Pro Carpet Clean, Inc., who submitted the low bid of $2,288 and .03/sq. ft. for additional carpet cleaning as required for a one year period with an option to renew for two additional consecutive one year periods. Unanimously approved. FEASIBILITY STUDY - HAGERSTOWN FAIRGROUNDS Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to award the contract for feasibility study for the Hagerstown Fairgrounds to Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnanni, as recommended, who submitted the proposal of $28,000, to be jointly funded with the City of Hagerstown. Unanimously approved. FUNDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES - COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE PROGRAM Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to participate with the City of Hagerstown to fund the remaining consulting work for the Community Enterprise Program, with a County share of $9,500 to be taken from the Fiscal Year 1994-95 budget. Unanimously approved. APRIL 26, 1994 MINUTES, CONT'D. PROCLAMATION - CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK Commissioner Irvin-Craig presented a proclamation to Kenneth Long, State's Attorney, and Jill Ritter, Victims Rights Coordinator, naming the week of April 24-30, 1994 as Washington County Crime Victims Rights Week and reaffirming its commitment to address victims rights and criminal justice issues. POLICY S-3 - ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION STREETS Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to adopt the policy S-3 -Acceptance of Subdivision Streets as amended to become effective April 26, 1994. Unanimously approved. PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL - NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL Terry McGee, County Engineer, informed the Commissioners that the Board of Education is proceeding with installation of a traffic light at Northern Middle School after a consulting study indicated it is necessary. Mr. McGee stated that he agrees with the suggestion made by the City of Hagerstown to make the first block of Lauran Avenue one-way going south. After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to the recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF BOCA CODES The Commissioners convened the public hearing at 10:17 a.m. to consider adoption of BOCA Codes as advertised. Paul Prodonovich, Director of Permits and Inspections, asked the Commissioners to adopt the 1993 National Electrical Code in its entirety. There was no one present to testify in favor of or in opposition to the adoption of the Code. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to repeal the 1990 National Electrical Code and to adopt the 1993 National Electrical Code as amended to include Washington County. Unanimously approved. The Commissioners considered adoption of the 1993 BOCA National Fire Prevention Code in its entirety. There was no one present to testify in favor of or in opposition to adoption of this Code. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to repeal the 1990 BOCA National Fire Prevention Code and to adopt the 1993 BOCA National Fire Prevention Code in its entirety. Unanimously approved. Mr. Prodonovich reviewed the 1993 BOCA National Mechanical Code and asked that the Commissioners adopt it with the standard amendments regarding jurisdiction and fees. There was no one present to testify in favor of or in opposition to adoption of this Code. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin- Craig, to repeal the 1990 National Mechanical Code and to adopt the 1993 BOCA National Mechanical Code as amended. Unanimously approved. The Commissioners considered adoption of the 1992 CABO One and Two Family Dwellings Code and the 1993 BOCA National Building Code. Rick Hansen testified in opposition to certain sections of the Code. There was no one present to testify in favor. After discussion, the Commissioners asked Mr. Prodonovich to meet with local builders to consider the issues raised regarding the new language in the 1992 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code and the 1993 BOCA National Building Code. There was no one present to testify in regard to adoption of the 1993 BOCA National Plumbing Code. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to repeal the 1990 BOCA National Plumbing Code and to adopt the 1993 BOCA National Plumbing Code as amended. Unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING - REGIONAL AIRPORT ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION The Commissioners convened the public hearing regarding the application for the Regional Airport Enterprise Zone. Beverly Brice, Economic Development Specialist, appeared before the Commissioners to review the application for renewal of the Regional Airport Enterprise Zone. There was no one present to testify in favor of or in opposition to the proposed application. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to approve submittal of the Regional Airport Enterprise Zone application as presented, to the State Department of Economic and Employment Development. Unanimously approved. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Leon Sideman expressed concerns regarding the new commuter carrier at the Washington County Regional Airport which replaced Chautauqua Airlines. Barbara Urbassik, Corporate Director for Richards World of Travel, also expressed concerns regarding the smaller aircraft and scheduling problems with the new APRIL 26, 1994 MINUTES, CONT'D. carrier. The Commissioners agreed to send a letter to USAir expressing the concerns which have been raised. STATUS REPORT - PROPOSED SOCCER FIELDS AND PRICE'S BRIDGE PROJECT Gary Rohrer, Chief, Division of Public Works, provided a status report on the preliminary work to consider the Recreation & Parks Board's proposal to convert the old City/County landfill for use as a soccer complex. Mr. Rohrer stated that six fields could be placed on the area and the additional fill material needed is estimated to cost $500,000. The Commissioners agreed to proceed with having soil tests performed and asked for an evaluation of the parking which would be needed. Mr. Rohrer also gave a status report on the Price's Bridge project and the timeline for obtaining the permits required. The Commissioners suggested that he contact Congressional representatives regarding the project. Paulette Sprinkle, Community Coordinator, reported that Four States Christian Mission is willing to donate the necessary right-of-way for the project with several conditions. BID AWARD - PHOTOCOPIER - TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to award the bid for a photocopier for the Transportation Commission to Antietam Business Equipment who submitted the low bid meeting specifications for a total price of $17,660.39. Unanimously approved. PARAMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DESIGN - FACILITIES DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE The Commissioners discussed the findings made by the Facilities Design Review Committee regarding the plans for the Paramount Elementary School project. HOUSING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN VACANCY The Commissioners authorized filling the vacant position for Maintenance Technician in the Housing & Community Development Department. RECESS - LUNCH The Commissioners recessed at 12:23 p.m. for lunch. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to convene in Closed Session at 1:00 p.m. with regard to personnel and property matters, to confer with the County Attorney to obtain legal advice, and to consider businesses relocating in 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 Shank, to reconvene in Regular Session at 2:17 p.m. Unanimously approved. In Closed Session, the Commissioners consulted with counsel on 6 legal matters, considered 7 personnel matters, and discussed the acquisition of real estate in Washington County for a business preparing to move to Washington County. AMENDMENT TO KEEDYSVILLE HISTORIC SURVEY PROJECT Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to amend the contract for the Town of Keedysville Historic Survey to include a narrative video rather than the 5 oral histories proposed, as requested by the Town of Keedysville. Unanimously approved. BUDGET WORKSHOP The Commissioners and James Young, Director of Finance, held a workshop session beginning at 2:20 p.m. to review Fiscal Year 1994-95 budget requests. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to adjourn at 3:30 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk