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July 12, 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 Snook, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage.
1993 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD - KRISTEN & ROBERT GROSH
Commissioner Roulette presented the 1993 Historic Preservation
Award plaque to Kristen and Robert Grosh in recognition of their
efforts in promoting historic preservation in Washington County.
Ms. Grosh thanked the Commissioners and the Historic Advisory
Committee for the award and stated that she hopes this will
encourage other people to restore historic structures.
CONDITIONAL STREET ACCEPTANCE - SOUTH POINTE SUBDIVISION
Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to
conditionally accept 1100 linear feet of Plantation Drive,
located in the South Pointe subdivision, for issuance of Use &
Occupancy Permits and to accept a Performance Bond in the amount
of $20,000. Unanimously approved.
COURT HOUSE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to proceed with the
Court House sidewalk improvement project with the understanding
that the color brick used must be historically authentic and that
the trees replaced be appropriate for the surroundings. The
Commissioners also agreed to installing heated walkways coming
from the entrance of the Court House and Annex.
BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Irvin-Craig reported on the Historic District
Commission meeting, the Criminal Justice Coalition meeting, and
the Task Force on Homelessness meeting; Commissioner Roulette
reported on the Convention & Visitors Bureau meeting; and
Commissioner Shank stated that he attended the Planning
Commission's public information meeting on environmentally
sensitive areas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 5, 1994
Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to
approve the minutes of July 5, 1994, as corrected. Unanimously
approved.
INTERSTATE SERVICE COALITION - CONTINGENCY FUND TRANSFER
The Commissioners agreed to transfer the $2,500 contribution to
the Town of Hancock for the Interstate Service Coalition,
approved at the meeting on June 21, 1994, from the Commissioners
Contingency.
REQUEST TO PLACE PATRIOTIC MARKERS - DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION
The Commissioners approved the request by the Daughters of the
American Revolution to provide and place patriotic markers on the
graves of Revolutionary War veterans, John Hanna and Charles
McCauley, who are buried at the small cemetery at Black Rock Golf
Course.
PUBLIC HEARING - METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - AMENDMENT
TO FY 1994-96 HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
The Commissioners convened sitting as the Metropolitan Planning
Organization at 10:21 a.m. to consider amendments to the Fiscal
Year 1994-96 Highway Element of the Transportation Improvement
Program for the Hagerstown Urbanized Area. Robert Arch, Director
of Planning, reviewed the amendments requested by State Highway
Administration for minor geometric improvements, sidewalk
improvements, and highway signing at various locations. There
was no one present who wished to comment.
Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin-Craig,
sitting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to approve the
amendments outlined for the FY 1994-96 Highway Element of the
Transportation Improvement Program. Unanimously approved.
PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES
Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to
accept abatements for 1994-95 with equivalent payment-in-taxes as
outlined in the total amount of $146,034. Unanimously approved.
(Copy of approved list attached.)
SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
The Commissioners agreed that there will be no meeting on August
30, 1994.
JULY 12, 1994
MINUTES, CONT'D.
APPOINTMENTS - FIRE & RESCUE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD AND
AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS
Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to appoint
the following individuals to the Fire & Rescue Communications
Advisory Board for 3 year terms: Clinton Stouffer and Davis
Harmon as Fire Officer Delegates, Sandy Trumpower and Keith
Albrecht as Fire Officer Alternate Delegates, and Larry Myers and
Sam Sandeen as Rescue Officer Alternate Delegates, and to confirm
the appointment of Jay Grimes to the Board as 1st Vice President
of the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association. Unanimously
approved.
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to
amend the by-laws of the Fire & Rescue Communications Advisory
Board to include the position of Fire & Rescue Coordinator as an
ex-officio member of the Board. Unanimously approved.
REAPPOINTMENTS - DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to
reappoint Emmert Stains and Elizabeth Misner to the Drug and
Alcohol Abuse Advisory Council for 3 year terms. Unanimously
approved.
SPCA BUDGET SHORTFALL
Barry Teach, County Administrator, informed the Commissioners
that he met with the SPCA Board of Directors to reassess ways the
County can help to alleviate some of the shortfall in their
funding. Mr. Teach stated that additional areas were identified
and will save the SPCA an additional $29,000. It was the
consensus of the Commissioners to proceed with this plan and they
also asked that the County's Director of Finance work with the
SPCA on this matter.
RESOLUTION - CHANGE OF TRUSTEE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY'S DEFINED
BENEFIT PLAN
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to
approve the Resolution Relating to the Changes of Trustee in the
Washington County Defined Benefit Plan from Aetna Life Insurance
Company to First National Bank of Maryland. Unanimously
approved.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Charles Kaetzel voiced his concerns regarding the payment system
for the Chewsville Lighting District billings. Commissioner
Roulette explained that the Commissioners will hold a public
hearing to have the billing divided equally among property owners
rather than by assessed value if a majority of those in the
district wish to change the procedure.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to convene
in Closed Session at 11:24 a.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 10.508 of the State Government
Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to
reconvene in Regular Session at 12:27 p.m. Unanimously approved.
In Closed Session the Commissioners discussed 1 personnel matter
and 1 economic development matter, consulted with counsel to
obtain legal advice on 6 matters, and discussed 1 business moving
into the County from outside the State.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to adjourn
at 12:28 p.m. to attend the dedication of equipment to the
Western Maryland Cooperative Utilities Venture at Funkstown Park.
Unanimously approved.
County Attorney
Clerk to the Commissioners