HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.14.2015 MinutesBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Hagerstown, Maryland
July 14, 2015
VISIT BY SECRETARY DAVID BRINKLEY
The Commissioners attended a meeting at 9:00 a.m. sponsored by the local Delegation
with Maryland Department of Budget and Management Secretary David Brinkley at 1131
Conrad Court, Hagerstown.
"GOING FOR THE GOLD" PROGRAM GRADUATION LUNCHEON
The Commissioners attended a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. with graduates of the 2015 "Going
for the Gold" program for Washington County employees at 100 West Washington Street,
Room 255.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Barr offered the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag by the full assemblage.
CALL TO ORDER
President Terry L. Baker called the regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, to order at 1:30 p.m. at 100 West
Washington Street, Room 227, with the following members present: Vice President Jeffrey
A. Cline and Commissioners John F. Barr, LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. and Vincent G. Spong.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES —JUNE 30, 2015
Commissioner Spong, seconded by Cline, moved to approve the minutes of June 30, 2015.
The motion passed unanimously.
WASHINGTON COUNTY EMPLOYEES — "GOING FOR THE GOLD"
GRADUATION
Stephanie Stone, Director, and Brian Overcash, Safety Administrator, Health and Human
Services, introduced twenty-one graduates of the "Going for the Gold" employee training
program sponsored by Washington County Government and conducted by Hagerstown
Community College (HCC). Mr. Overcash described the program that enables employees
to take non-credit, continuing education classes that enhance their skills and may increase
their opportunity for future promotion. He introduced graduates Joshua Bowman, David
Brooks, Tina Dagenhart, Andrew Eshleman, Melvin Fraley, Krista Hart, Randall Kretzer,
Lacey Marshall, William Martin, Gerald Martz, Holli McAllister, Brandi Naugle, Daniel
Nicol, Frank Quillen, William Reedy, Edward Richards, Darrell Shank, Kristin Shank,
Linda Spence, Monte Triggs, and Richard Upton. The Commissioners congratulated the
employees for attaining the certification.
THIRD OUARTER ADJUSTMENTS TO THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD
OF EDUCATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2015 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Chris South, Chief Financial Officer, Washington County Public Schools, requested
adjustments to the Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 General Fund Budget by increasing
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the following categories: Revenue - $126,500; Instructional Textbooks and Supply -
$587,122; Other Instructional Costs - $224,231; and Maintenance of Plant - $647,253; and
by decreasing the following categories: Administration - $133,957; Mid -Level
Administration - $159,710; Instructional Salaries - $211,693; Special Education -
$153,530; Student Personnel Services - $4,230; Student Health Services - $85,070; Student
Transportation Services - $112,746; Operation of Plant - $462,840; and Capital Outlay -
$8,330, for a net change in fund balance of $0. Mr. South discussed several categories and
the reasons for the requested adjustments.
Commissioner Barr, seconded by Cline, moved to approve the requested adjustments to the
Washington County Board of Education's Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 General Fund
Budget as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REFUNDING REVENUE
BONDS FOR BENEFIT OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
OF HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
President Baker convened a public hearing at 1:57 p.m. to obtain public comment on the
proposal by the Town of Williamsport to issue and sell economic development refunding
revenue bonds of one or more series in an original aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $3,600,000 (the "Bonds"), and loan the proceeds from the sale of such bonds to
The Young Men's Christian Association of Hagerstown, Maryland, Incorporated (the
"Borrower"). Lindsey Rader, Bond Counsel, Funk & Bolton, P.A., indicated that the public
hearing is required by the federal tax code with respect to a Resolution pending before the
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County. Proceeds from the sale of the
Bonds will be loaned to the Borrower for the purpose of (a) refinancing and refunding in
whole or in part the outstanding Washington County, Maryland, Variable Rate Demand
Revenue Bonds (YMCA of Hagerstown Facility) Series 2000 issued by the County in the
original aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 (the "2000 Bonds") and, in connection
therewith, paying or prepaying all or any portion of outstanding principal of the 2000
Bonds, accrued and unpaid interest thereon and redemption premiums, (b) refinancing in
whole or in part a commercial loan in the original approved principal amount of $650,000
(the "2011 Loan") made to the Borrower by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company,
which 2011 Loan is evidenced by a mortgage note dated September 30, 2011 from the
Borrower, as amended, and approximately $459,000 in aggregate principal amount of
which was advanced to the Borrower, and, in connection therewith, paying or prepaying all
or any portion of outstanding principal of the 2011 Loan, accrued and unpaid interest
thereon and prepayment premiums, and (c) financing or reimbursing certain costs relating
to the issuance of the Bonds and other related eligible costs permitted by the Act
(collectively, the "Refinancing Project"). Ms. Rader indicated that the County would not
be pledging its full faith and credit or its taxing power toward payment of the bonds.
The public hearing was opened for public comment. No individuals were present who
wished to comment.
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The meeting was opened for discussion by the Commissioners. The Commissioners
discussed the purpose of the financing, which is to refinance debt by obtaining a lower
interest rate.
The public hearing was closed at 2:02 p.m.
Commissioner Barr, seconded by Myers, moved to approve the resolution authorizing the
issuance from time to time by the Town of Williamsport, economic development refunding
revenue bonds of one or more series in an original aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $3,600,000, and loan the proceeds from the sale of such bonds to The Young
Men's Christian Association of Hagerstown, Maryland, Incorporated. The motion passed
unanimously. (Resolution No. RS -2015-10 is located in the County Commissioners'
Office.)
AWARD OF GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN FISCAL YEAR 2016
FUNDING
Stephanie Lapole, Grant Manager, Community Grant Management, requested acceptance
of a $674,777 funding award for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Governor's Office for Children
proposed for the following programs:
• Rural Out of School Time Initiative (Boys and Girls Club) — $122,500
• Clinical Services and Community Outreach to Reduce Teen Pregnancy and STI
Infections (Community Free Clinic) - $106,000
• School Readiness Program — Early Childhood Advisory Council (Washington County
Family Center) — $64,201
• Family Centered Support Services (Department of Social Services) — $36,000
• Chain Reaction Presentation (Washington County Public Schools) — $3,072
• Family Centered Support Services (Department of Social Services) — $36,000
• Family Support Services (not yet determined) - $99,174
• Office of Community Grant Management (OCGM) Administration - $65,000
Ms. Lapole noted that the Local Management Board has approved submission of the
application. These programs require no County funding.
Commissioner Barr, seconded by Cline, moved to accept the FY 2016 funding award of
$674,777 from the Governor's Office for Children as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
REHABILITATION OF TAXIWAYS AT HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Stephanie Lapole requested approval to submit a grant application for the Rehabilitation of
Taxiways "A" and "D" at the Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) to the Federal Aviation
Administration for $2,659,718 and to accept the award funding. Ms. Lapole indicated that
the application requires a 2.5% County funding match ($69,993) that is included in the
HGR's approved Capital Improvement Project budget. The FAA will provide 95% funding
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($2,659,719) and the Maryland Aviation Administration 2.5% funding ($69,993). The
rehabilitation work encompasses various taxiways and includes the replacement of airfield
signage and markings with LED technology.
Commissioner Myers, seconded by Barr, moved to approve the submission of a grant
application for the Rehabilitation of Taxiways "A" and "D" at the Hagerstown Regional
Airport to the Federal Aviation Administration for $2,659,718 and to accept the award
funding. The motion passed unanimously.
MASS CASUALTY/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT
Susan Buchanan, Senior Grant Manger, Community Grant Management requested
approval to accept grant funds of $53,910 from the Mass Casualty/Emergency Medical
Services Grant Program funded by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
The grant is administered through the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the
Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems. The program's goal is to
enhance the County's capability to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a mass casualty
event. The grant award will be used to enhance patient tracking capabilities by adding
computers to the ambulances and command vehicles that will scan, track and triage
patients. No matching funds requirement is associated with acceptance of the grant
funding. The Commissioners discussed the program's patient tracking capabilities.
Commissioner Cline, seconded by Spong, moved to accept grant funds of $53,910 from
the Mass Casualty/Emergency Medical Services Grant Program as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Cline commented on this morning's visit to Hagerstown by State Budget
and Management Secretary David Brinkley. He congratulated graduates of the Going for
the Gold program. Mr. Cline enjoyed the Salute to Independence event at the Antietam
National Battlefield. He attended the grand opening of Karu Peru at the Foxshire Shopping
Center. Commissioner Cline reminded all that the Ag Expo and Fair opens this Friday,
July 17, at the Agricultural Education Center.
Commissioner Spong had no comments.
Commissioner Myers reported attending last week's Maryland Municipal League
conference in Ocean City, Maryland. He relayed positive comments received from the
owners of Baltimore Mack on its recent grand opening ceremony and credited the
County's Plan Review and Permitting Department for assisting with the project. He
discussed the morning visit by Secretary Brinkley.
Commissioner Barr reiterated positive comments regarding the July 4 Salute to
Independence event. He noted that the Maryland Symphony Orchestra would be
performing in other venues in the State, including a performance this weekend in Garrett
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County. Mr. Barr reported on Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) meetings he
attended to discuss legislative initiatives for the coming year. One of the top four initiatives
will likely be transportation -related as most counties are falling behind on road
maintenance. He also discussed the drug problems faced by all Maryland counties.
Commissioner Baker thanked Senator Brinkley for visiting Washington County to discuss
local issues. He attended a meeting of the Auxiliary Fire Police. Mr. Baker congratulated
County employees that received Going for the Gold certificates. He thanked organizers of
the Salute to Independence celebration and First Energy for sponsoring a picnic during the
event.
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY LETTER
Rob Slocum, Director, Engineering and Construction Management, advised that the annual
public meeting to discuss Washington County transportation priorities with the Secretary
of the Maryland Department of Transportation would be held in October 2015. He
presented a draft of proposed priorities that are also to be considered for the Consolidated
Transportation Program's six-year capital budget plan for such projects. The priority items
included Widening of Interstate 81, Improvements to Interstate 70 and Maryland 65,
Professional Boulevard Corridor Road and Bridge, Safe Routes to Schools Sidewalk
Program, Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements, Transit Program Service and Route
Expansions, and New Control Tower at the Hagerstown Regional Airport. The
Commissioners discussed a proposed cloverleaf interchange at I-70 and Maryland 65.
BID AWARD — TAXIWAY "A" AND "D" REHABILITATION AT
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Rick Curry, Buyer, Purchasing, presented the recommendation to award the Taxiway "A"
and "D" Rehabilitation at Hagerstown Regional Airport (PUR-1289) contract to the
responsive, responsible bidder, C. William Hetzer, Inc. of Hagerstown, Maryland, which
submitted the lowest total sum bid of $2,523,762.05, contingent upon concurrence of the
award by the Federal Aviation Administration. Mr. Curry described the scope of work that
includes, but is not limited to, the reconstruction of taxiway bituminous concrete
pavements and aggregate base courses, installation of a storm drainage system, pavement
removal, erosion and sediment control, airfield signage and electrical vault modifications.
All work will be inside the air operations area.
Commissioner Myers, seconded by Spong, moved to award the Taxiway "A" and "D"
Rehabilitation at Hagerstown Regional Airport contract to the responsive, responsible
bidder, C. William Hetzer, Inc. of Hagerstown, Maryland, which submitted the lowest total
sum bid of $2,523,762.05, contingent upon concurrence of the award by the Federal
Aviation Administration. The motion passed unanimously.
BID AWARD — CONTRACT SERVICES AT TRANSFER STATIONS AND
ON-SITE AT FORTY WEST LANDFILL
Rick Curry presented the recommendation to award the Contract Services at Transfer
Stations and On -Site at the Forty West Landfill contract (PUR-1281) to the responsive,
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responsible bidder, Peck's Refuse Disposal, LLC of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, based
on the Total Sum Bid (Transfer Station Location Nos. 1 through 5) of $282,375 plus
Alternate No. 1 (cardboard transports at Forty West) for $1,800, for a total bid of
$284,175. Mr. Curry indicated that cost decreases might be realized for the Transfer
Stations/Forty West program based upon the current rates and Fiscal Year 2016 proposed
rates. The contract term is one-year tentatively beginning August 1, 2015 with an option by
the County to renew for up to two additional consecutive one-year periods. The County
guarantees neither a maximum/minimum of transports from each location under this
contract.
Commissioner Myers, seconded by Spong, moved to award the Contract Services at
Transfer Stations and On -Site at the Forty West Landfill contract to the responsive,
responsible bidder, Peck's Refuse Disposal, LLC of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, for
the contract terms and prices as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
INTENT TO CONVEY REAL PROPERTY —19327 LONGMEADOW ROAD
Susan Small, Real Property Manager, Engineering and Construction Management,
requested permission to declare real property located at 19327 Longmeadow Road,
Hagerstown, as surplus property, approve the conveyance of same, and authorize the
execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the conveyance. She indicated that
the County purchased the property and razed the house to accommodate road construction
and improvements to Longmeadow Road. The Commissioners voted during their June 16,
2015 meeting to authorize advertising their intent to sell the property for 40% of the
assessed value ($32,000) to the Washington County Student Trades Foundation to
construct a house.
Commissioner Spong, seconded by Barr, moved to adopt an Ordinance to Declare Certain
Real Property located at 19327 Longmeadow Road, Hagerstown, as Surplus Property, to
approve the conveyance of same, and authorize the execution of the necessary
documentation to finalize the conveyance as presented. The motion passed with
Commissioners Spong, Barr, Cline and Myers voting "AYE" and Commissioner Baker
"ABSTAIN." (Ordinance ORD -2015-11 is located in the County Commissioners' Office.)
MERITUS HEALTH PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS_
ASSESSMENT AND HEALTHY WASHINGTON COUNTY
Allen Twigg, Director of Behavioral and Community Health Services, Mary Rizk,
Executive Director of Corporate Communications, and Michael Reyka, Executive Director
of Ambulatory Services, Meritus Health, provided information on the Community Health
Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey of Washington County adult residents. The data
received from the thirty -question survey will be shared with community partners. The
individuals discussed Healthy Washington County, a collaboration with area businesses,
non -profits, media, education and health organizations to help improve the health of
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County residents. The Commissioners endorsed the program and gave their consensus to
have the survey forwarded to County employees for their volunteer participation. The
Commissioners offered to provide a proclamation of support and attend the Results Day
event on September 22.
PRESENTATION ON MEDICAL CANNABIS AND THE STATE OF MARYLAND
LICENSING PROCESS
Matthew Levine, Sterling Crockett, Sr., and other representatives of Green Thumb
Industries, LLC (GTI), discussed plans to locate a facility in Washington County to
manufacture and produce medical cannabis if awarded a State of Maryland cultivation
license. The State approved medical cannabis in 2014. GTI has been awarded three
licenses in Illinois for such facilities and is pursuing others in additional states; however, it
has no plans for a medical cannabis dispensary in Washington County. Plans include
purchasing property in the Hopewell Valley Industrial Park zoned Highway Interchange
and creating 100 or more jobs over the next few years through a planned expansion.
Representatives discussed the secure indoor growing facility and the positive economic
impact to the County through wages, taxes, vendor relationships and using local contractor
and banking entities. Licensing by the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission requires
local jurisdictional support from the County. A cultivation license application costs $6,000
and a biennial operational fee license $250,000. Representatives requested support from
the County Commissioners in the form of a resolution. The Commissioners discussed the
proposal including any taxes to be derived from the facility and its operation.
Commissioner Myers suggested opening the meeting for Citizens Participation to hear
citizen comments before considering a vote on the matter.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
Kevin Simmers, Clear Spring, commented in support of medical cannabis.
Joann Sheffield and Laura Sheffield, 19206 Olde Ipswich Circle, Hagerstown, expressed
concerns regarding medical cannabis dispensing, security, and mental health issues.
Tom Berry, Park Hall Road, Rohrersville, commented on the number of employees the
business would employ, security, incentives offered, using local labor, and whether any
product waste would be going into the County landfill. He was advised that no incentives
were being offered GTI to locate in Washington County.
PRESENTATION ON MEDICAL CANNABIS AND THE STATE OF MARYLAND
LICENSING PROCESS (continued)
The Commissioners discussed the fact that the property under contract for the medical
cannabis growing facility is zoned properly for that use.
Commissioner Myers, seconded by Spong, moved to approve the resolution in support of
Green Thumb Industries, LLC locating a medical cannabis cultivation center in
Washington County. Commissioner Baker commented in favor or medical cannabis for
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medical uses. Commissioner Cline commented that it is already a legal pharmaceutical
product. The motion passed unanimously. (Resolution No. RS -2015-11 is located in the
County Commissioners' Office.)
REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF
Purchasing Department - Office Furniture at 80 West Baltimore Street
Scott Hobbs, Deputy Director, Engineering and Construction Management, and Karen
Luther, Purchasing Director, presented a recommendation to authorize by formal resolution
the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase of furniture via the National Joint Powers
Alliance contact with Hyperspace (a division of OSI of Hagerstown, Maryland) of
Hagerstown, Maryland, for $228,229.52. Mr. Hobbs described renovations at the County's
Administrative Annex building at 80 West Baltimore Street to provide a designated
customer restroom, secure entrance area and office furniture systems/space that includes
the widening of aisles to meet Americans with Disabilities requirements. The County will
benefit with direct cost savings in the purchase of furniture using the Intergovernmental
Cooperative Purchase procedure allowed in the Code of the Public Local Laws of
Washington County, Maryland.
Commissioner Barr, seconded by Cline, moved to authorize by formal resolution the
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase of furniture via the National Joint Powers
Alliance contact with Hyperspace of Hagerstown, Maryland, for $228,229.52. The motion
passed unanimously. (Resolution RS -2015-12 is located in the County Commissioners'
Office.)
Disabilities Advisory Committee
Stephanie Stone, County Liaison to the Disabilities Advisory Committee, distributed
information on the "End the Awkward" campaign to promote common sense talking points
for communicating with individuals with disabilities.
Certificate of Recognition — Stephanie Stone
Commissioner Baker presented a certificate to Stephanie Stone, Director of Health and
Human Services, in recognition of her receiving the Jesse L. Kagle, Jr. Award for
distinguished volunteer service to the United Way. The Commissioners congratulated her
for receiving the award.
Hagerstown Regional Airport — ChanEe Order
Phil Ridenour, Airport Director, requested approval of a change order to add $58,818 to
the contract for "Taxiway Charlie" rehabilitation design. The total project cost is $174,408
and the new total would be $233,226. Mr. Ridenour indicated that since the original design
began, the Federal Aviation Administration changed its design criteria for lighting controls
on runways.
Commissioner Cline, seconded by Myers, moved to approve the $58,818 change order for
the "Taxiway Charlie" rehabilitation design contract as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
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Mr. Ridenour advised the Commissioners that Ricky Smith, who has twenty-seven years'
experience as a government transportation official, has been appointed the new Executive
Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration. Mr. Ridenour announced that a paper
airplane contest would be held at the Hagerstown Regional Airport Terminal on July 22
with Allegiant Air offering a $4,000 vacation package as the prize. He also noted that the
Wings and Wheels Expo would be held at the Airport on October 3.
Mr. Ridenour requested a consensus among the Commissioners to close Airport runways
for 30-45 minutes the morning of October 3 to sponsor a three-mile airfield run to benefit
the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. The Commissioners gave their consensus to approve
the request.
Engineering and Construction Management - I-81 Letter to Secretary Rahn
Rob Slocum, Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and Sarah Sprecher,
Assistant County Administrator, distributed a draft letter to be signed by President Baker
and delivered to State Secretary of Transportation Pete Rahn regarding support of the
proposed I-81 widening project. He described Mr. Rahn's upcoming visit on July 17 to
tour I-81 with the Commissioners and various delegation members and local officials. The
Commissioners gave their consensus for President Baker to sign the letter.
Mr. Slocum advised of slight changes relating to the minimum deposit required for certain
plan review fees in the Plan Review and Permitting Department.
County Clerk — Appointments to Boards/Commissions
PenMar Development Corporation
Commissioner Barr, seconded by Myers, moved to reappoint James Devlin and Tim Henry
to serve second, four-year terms through June 30, 2019; and to appoint Stephen Oder to
serve a first, full four-year term through June 30, 2019 on the Pen Mar Development
Corporation. The motion passed unanimously.
Communitv Organization Fundina Committee
County Clerk Vicki Lumm indicated that in accordance with the bylaws of the Community
Organization Funding Committee, each Commissioner has selected an individual to serve
as his representative for a term from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017, as follows:
Commissioner Baker — Cleonica Sutch (second, two-year term)
Commissioner Cline — Mike Guessford (second, two-year term)
Commissioner Barr — Harry Reynolds (second, two-year term)
Commissioner Myers — Larry Kessler (first, two-year term)
Commissioner Spong — Carolyn Shaw (first, two-year term)
Commissioner Spong, seconded by Barr, moved to appoint the individuals recommended
by each Commissioner to serve on the Community Organization Funding Committee for
the terms as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
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C&O Canal Federal Advisory Commission
Ms. Lumm advised that the C&O Canal Federal Advisory Commission is being
reestablished due to congressional action last year. The Commission's purpose is to
preserve and interpret the historic and scenic features of the canal and develop the potential
for public recreation including such restoration as may be needed. The Commissioners are
to recommend an individual to serve on the committee. Teri Murray is on file as an
applicant for several County boards and has the background and desire to fill the position.
Commissioner Barr, seconded by Spong, moved to nominate Teri Murray to serve as the
Commissioners' representative on the C&O Canal Federal Advisory Commission. The
motion passed unanimously.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION (continued)
Adolph "Ed" Baer, retired Washington County pharmacist, commented on cannabis and its
potential for addiction.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Commissioner Myers, seconded by Cline, moved to convene in closed session at 5:07 p.m.
to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion,
compensation, removal, resignation, and/or performance evaluation of appointees,
employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; to discuss other
personnel matters that affect one or more specific individuals; to consider a matter that
concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain
in the State; and to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice, in accordance with Section
3-305(b) (1), (4), and (7) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of
Maryland. The motion passed unanimously.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed a personnel issue relating to an outside
department over which the Commissioners have concurrence authority; discussed the
potential appointment of a specific individual to a management board over which the
Commissioners have appointment authority; discussed an individual personnel
matter/recommendation with County staff; discussed several specific County personnel
recommendations/employment matters/staffing issues with County staff, discussed the
potential appointment of four specific individuals to a local commission over which the
Commissioners have appointment authority; and discussed the specifics of a business
entity's proposal to locate its new business operations in the County.
During closed session, the Commissioners instructed staff to bring forth the potential
appointment to a management board over which the Commissioners have appointment
authority for further consideration and discussion and a possible vote during a future open
session meeting; provided specific direction to staff regarding a personnel
recommendation; provided specific direction to County Staff and the County
Administrator regarding a number of specific County employee matters/staffing issues and
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several personnel recommendations; instructed staff to bring forth the potential
appointments to a commission over which the Commissioners have appointment authority
for further consideration and discussion and a possible vote during a future open session
meeting; and instructed staff to continue to work closely with a business entity hoping to
locate its business operations in the County.
Present during closed session were Commissioners Terry L. Baker, Jeffrey A. Cline, John
F. Barr, LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. and Vincent G. Spong. Also present were Gregory Murray,
County Administrator; Sarah Sprecher, Assistant County Administrator; Vicki Lumm,
County Clerk; John Martirano, County Attorney; and at various times ; Kirk C. Downey,
Deputy County Attorney; Stephanie Stone, Director, Health and Human Services;
Stephanie Lapole, Grant Manager, Community Grant Management; Rob Slocum, Director,
Engineering and Construction Services; Bob Mandley, Business Development Specialist,
Business Development; and Dave Engle, Executive Director, Department of Social
Services.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Cline, seconded by Spong, moved to adjourn at 6:03 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously.
Gregory B j Murray, County Administrator
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John M. Martirano, County torney
Vicki C. Lumm, County Clerk