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HomeMy WebLinkAbout940503 May 3, 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 Commissioner Roulette, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. APRIL 1994 YOUTH OF THE MONTH - CRYSTAL LAUGHMAN Commissioner Irvin-Craig presented a Certificate of Merit to Crystal Laughman in recognition of being selected as the April 1994 Youth of the Month as recommended by the Children's Council. Commissioner Irvin-Craig listed Ms. Laughman's activities in school, church, and the community and congratulated her on being a superior role model for all youths. Ms. Laughman thanked the Commissioners and Children's Council for the award and introduced her mother. MAY 1994 YOUTH OF THE MONTH - CURTIS SPRINKLE Commissioner Snook presented a Certificate of Merit to Curtis Sprinkle in recognition of being selected as the Youth of the Month for May 1994 as recommended by the Children's Council. Commissioner Snook listed Mr. Sprinkle's activities and accomplishments in school, church, and the community and congratulated him on being a superior role model for all youth. Mr. Sprinkle thanked the Commissioners and those who nominated him for this award. PROCLAMATION - RAILROAD HERITAGE WEEK Commissioner Bowers presented a proclamation to Clark Spitzer, Curator of the Roundhouse Museum, naming the week of May 7-15, 1994, as Railroad Heritage Week in Washington County. Mr. Spitzer thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation and distributed a timetable of events which will occur during Railroad Heritage Week. PROCLAMATION - B.P.O.E. NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK Commissioner Shank presented a proclamation to representatives of the Elks Club proclaiming the week of May 2-7, 1994, as B.P.O.E. National Youth Week in Washington County and urging all departments of government, civic, fraternal and patriotic groups and citizens in general to participate wholeheartedly in this observance. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL NURSES WEEK Commissioner Irvin-Craig presented a proclamation to Bobbie Niklewski, President of the District Nurses Association, proclaiming the week of May 6-12, 1994, as National Nurses Week in Washington County with the theme "Nurses Charting the Course for a Healthy Nation" and encouraging all residents of the community to join with them to honor nurses who care for all of us. AGREEMENT - MT. AETNA ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE III Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to approve the agreement with Mansoor and Janet Shaool for necessary right-of-way for the Mt. Aetna Road Reconstruction Project - Phase III, as presented, and to accept the surety and exhibits as approved by the County Attorney. Unanimously approved. 1993 RECYCLING RESULTS Harvey Hoch, Recycling Coordinator, presented the 1993 results from recycling and waste reduction as compiled from voluntary reports from business and industry. Mr. Hoch stated that 71,859 tons of material was diverted from the landfill and, of this amount, 27,711 tons would count toward the recycling rate reported to the State of Maryland. Mr. Hoch also reviewed the summary of the 1993 Recycling Report submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment. He stated that under the Maryland Recycling Act formula, the County's recycling rate for 1993 is 2l.4%. The Commissioners discussed possible plans for future drop-off areas. PUBLIC HEARING - AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION DISTRICT The Commissioners convened the public hearing, as advertised, to consider any testimony regarding the establishment of an Agricultural Land Preservation District. Eric Seifarth, Associate Planner - Agriculture, reviewed application AD-94-03, submitted by Curtis and Frances Ausherman, for establishment of an Agricultural Land Preservation District. There was no one present to testify in favor of or in opposition to the establishment of this district. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to approve application AD-94-03 for establishment of an Agricultural Land Preservation District as submitted by Curtis and Frances Ausherman. Unanimously approved. MAY 3, 1994 MINUTES, CONT'D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 18 AND 19, 1994 AND APRIL 26, 1994 Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to approve the minutes of April 18 and 19, 1994, as submitted. Unanimously approved. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to approve the minutes of April 26, 1994, as corrected. Unanimously approved. WESTERN MARYLAND ELECTRONIC HIGHWAY PROJECT (INTERNET) The Commissioners agreed to consider the Resolution for the Western Maryland Electronic Highway Project at next week's meeting after additional information is received regarding the project. TRANSFER - SECRETARY II - LANDFILL Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to laterally transfer Shirley Mills, Secretary II, from the State's Attorney's Office to the Landfill Office to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. BID AWARD 1994-95 DIRECTORY OF SERVICES - CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to award the bid for printing of the 1994-95 Directory of Services for the Convention & Visitors Bureau to The Printing Place for Option II, who submitted the low bid of $14,900. Unanimously approved. PROCUREMENT OF FOOD WAGON - VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE ASSOCIATION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to approve the request of the Washington County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association to apply Section 1-106.1.(A)(1) of the Code of Public Local Laws of Washington County, Maryland, regarding sole source procurement to allow the emergency purchase of a new food wagon from Four Seasons Recreation Vehicles who submitted the low quote of $37,000 for a vehicle with an acceptable floor plan for this purpose. Unanimously approved. SEWAGE SLUDGE UTILIZATION PERMIT APPLICATION - REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING The Commissioners agreed to request that the Department of the Environment hold a public informational meeting for the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit application filed for application on the Ellis Strite property. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Irvin-Craig reported on the Airport Commission meeting, the Transportation Commission meeting, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting, and the Drug & Alcohol Advisory Council meeting; Commissioner Bowers reported on the Planning Commission meeting; and Commissioner Roulette reported on the Sanitary Commission's Allocation Task Force meeting. BOND RESOLUTION - SANITARY COMMISSION Sandy Darby, representing Semmes, Bowen, and Semmes, the County's bond counsel and bond counsel for the Washington County Sanitary Commission, met with the Commissioners to review the Resolution approving the issuance and sale of up to $5,100,000 in General Obligation Bonds being issued by the Washington County Sanitary District and guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the County Commissioners of Washington County. Ms. Darby stated that the sale is scheduled on May 10 and will mature in 11 months. She also listed the projects which will be included and paid for by this bond issue. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve the Resolution for the issuance and sale of up to $5,100,000 in General Obligation Bonds issued by the Washington County Sanitary District, and approved by the Sanitary Commission on April 25, 1994, and to approve the form of the guarantee. Unanimously approved. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION There was no one present who wished to participate. AGRICULTURE SCIENCE AGENT Dr. Craig Oliver, Acting Director of the Extension Service, visited with the Commissioners. Dr. Oliver discussed future plans for the Agricultural Center and positions which they hope to add in the County. Commissioner Shank expressed his views regarding the position which is now vacant and asked that it be filled to help institute new technology and practices in the farming industry. The Commissioners thanked Dr. Oliver for meeting with them. MAY 3, 1994 MINUTES, CONT'D. REQUEST FOR FUNDING - COMMISSION ON AGING LUNCHEON The Commissioners agreed to the request from the Commission on Aging to fund the luncheon for the participants in the Maryland, You Are Beautiful Senior Arts Competition, and agreed to transfer the monies from the Contingency Fund (01-5-0101-579-000) to the Commission on Aging budget (01-5-1693-575-000). CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to convene in Closed Session at 11:40 a.m. with regard to personnel, property and legal matters, 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 Bowers, to reconvene in Regular Session at 12:15 p.m. Unanimously approved. In Closed Session, the Commissioners discussed two personnel matters and consulted with counsel on two legal matters. RECESS - CEREMONY AT AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER The Commissioners recessed at 12:16 p.m. for lunch and to attend the ceremony at the Agriculture Research Center. AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was convened at 2:52 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. Commissioner Bowers was excused from the Meeting at this time. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to convene in Closed Session at 2:53 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 Shank, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to reconvene in Regular Session at 3:36 p.m. Unanimously approved. In Closed Session, the Commissioners consulted with counsel on four matters. FY 1994-95 HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to accept the grant from the Department of Human Resources in the amount of $20,200 for the Homelessness Prevention Program. Unanimously approved. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY SERVICES Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to accept the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Department of Juvenile Services for the Night Intake Program/Crisis Intervention #95-IG-35 for the period July 1, 1994 -June 30, 1995. Unanimously approved. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY SERVICES/CINS DIVERSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Department of Juvenile Services for the Community Services/CINS Diversion Program, 95-IG-36, for the period July 1, 1994 -June 30, 1995. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Shank, to adjourn at 3:39 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk