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HomeMy WebLinkAbout900220 February 20, l990 Hagerstown, Maryland 2l740 The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the President, Ronald L. Bowers, with the following members present: Vice President Linda C. Irvin, and Commissioners R. Lee Downey, Richard E. Roulette and John S. Shank. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Bowers, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. JANUARY YOUTH OF THE MONTH AWARD Commissioner Irvin presented a Certificate of Merit to Kelly Lynn Moser honoring her as Youth of the Month for January l990, as recommended by the Children's Council. Commissioner Irvin noted Kelly's achievements and her community service activities. Kristin Grosh, Director of Big Sisters, was in attendance and commended Kelly for her volunteer service with the Big Sisters program. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPLICATION - HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Stephen Goodrich, Senior Planner, appeared before the Commissioners with the completed Certified Local Goverment (CLG) application for their review. Mr. Goodrich explained that the CLG Program provides benefits and responsibilities from the federal government through the State government. He stated that it is possible to receive special grant funds and technical assistance with this designation and the local Historic District Commission would be recognized at the State level. Responsibilities would include surveying local historic property, enforcing State and local historic preservation laws and maintaining the Historic District Commission. Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to submit the application for Certified Local Government application to the State as supplied by the Planning Commission staff. Unanimously approved. PRESENTATION OF l989 ANNUAL REPORT Paulette Sprinkle, Community Coordinator, presented the l989 Annual Report to the County Commissioners. Ms. Sprinkle briefly highlighted the Report, and the Commissioners commended her on its professional quality and the informative material it contains. TRAVEL TRAILER TAX ORDINANCE Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Shank, not to adopt the travel trailer user fee as proposed at the public hearing held on February 6, l990. Unanimously approved. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Downey reported on the Health System's Agency request; Commissioner Shank reported on the Parks Board meeting; Commissioner Roulette reported on the Planning Commission workshop meeting; and Commissioner Irvin reported on the Airport Commission meeting, the Children's Council meeting and the Transportation Commission meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 6, l990 Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Roulette, to approve the minutes of February 6, l990, as amended. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENT - TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Roulette, to reappoint Albert Lowry to the Transportation Commission, as the representative for the City of Hagerstown, for a three year term. Unanimously approved. BID AWARD - AIRPORT TERMINAL PROJECT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Shank, to award the bid for the airport terminal project to Perini Construction Company, who submitted the low bid of $l,978,000 as recommended by the Airport Commission and the Airport Consultant. Unanimously approved. SOIL SURVEY UPDATE PROPOSAL Donald Spickler, Vice President of the Soil Conservation Service Board of Directors; Carl Robinette, Soil Scientist, Jim Schlossnagle and Tom Minnich of the Soil Conservation Service, appeared before the Commissioners to present a proposal requesting an update of the County's soil survey. Mr. Robinette informed the Commissioners that the last update was done 30 years ago, and due to the age of the current soil survey and the many needs for more accurate soil data, they are asking FEBRUARY 20, l990 MINUTES, CONT'D. the Commissioners to support an update at this time. Mr. Robinette explained that the anticipated completion time for this survey would be four to five years, and the total cost is estimated to be $279,000, for which the Soil Conservation Service would request 80% reimbursement from the County. The Commissioners discussed the proposal and agreed to give it further consideration during the budget review process this year. WATER SAMPLING PROJECT - STATUS REPORT Dr. John Neill, Health Officer, and Rod McRae, Sanitarian, reported on the groundwater monitoring program undertaken by the Washington County Health Department. Mr. McRae distributed material providing results of the l43 wells sampled in the County and also provided a map showing the locations tested. Mr. McRae explained the methodology used in performing the testing. He also explained that 70% of the wells tested negative for bacteriologic content. The Commissioners expressed their appreciation and stressed that this is important in planning for the extension of public water, identifying pollutants and where the spread of any pollutants could be stopped if this situation would occur. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Shank, to convene in Executive Session at ll:35 a.m. in regard to personnel, property and litigation, 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, to convene in Regular Session at 2:l0 p.m. Unanimously approved. PROMOTION - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOAN SPECIALIST Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to promote Debbie Yost to the position of Single Family Residential Loan Specialist in the Housing & Community Development Office to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. CHANGE ORDER - COUNTY COMMUTER Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to approve Change Order 9 for the County Commuter building for the installation of 3.9 kw heat and 9000 BTU cooling unit in the amount of $3,l85. Unanimously approved. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - CHANGE ORDER - PROPOSED BUILDING PLANS Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to authorize a change order to Morin-Rocco in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for surveys for the proposed expansion of the Washington County Health Department facility and the remainder of the Change Order which pertains to work beyond the original scope for site meetings with the Hospital and the zoning variance. Unanimously approved. PROPERTY AGREEMENT - MERRBAUGH Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Shank, to purchase all that parcel of real estate from John Merrbaugh as described in a deed dated December 9, l987, recorded in Liber 869, folio 669, and to sell a parcel of land located in the Washington County Business Park bound on one side by lands of Gossard, and on the other side by lands owned by the Board of County Commissioners to Mr. Merrbaugh, with Mr. Merrbaugh agreeing to pay the County $l0,000 as additional consideration for the land transferred to him. The County is also to give a right-of-way over its retained land which Merrbaugh can use to get to his home. He may improve the right-of-way by construction of a road to the City of Hagerstown's specifications at his expense. The roads, if constructed by Community Action Council on the land to be conveyed to it, will be named "Vickie Drive" and "Merrbaugh Circle". Motion carried with Commissioners Roulette, Shank, Irvin and Bowers voting "AYE" and Commissioner Downey voting "NO". RECESS The Meeting was recessed at 2:20 p.m. MEETING WITH CITY OF HAGERSTOWN The Commissioners reconvened the meeting 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Present at the meeting were Mayor Steven Sager, and Councilmembers William Breichner, Susan Saum- Wicklein, John Schnebly, John Donoughue and Robert Smith. Tax Differential Barry Teach, County Administrator, stated that, pursuant to Article 8l, Section 32 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the County Commissioners are required to meet annually with each municipality to discuss tax differential or payment in lieu of FEBRUARY 20, l990 MINUTES, CONT'D. taxes. Mr. Teach informed the City officials that they will receive an estimated $502,588 for the present fiscal year, but this amount is subject to audit. He further explained that this is equivalent to l4 cents on the City property tax rate. Commissioner Bowers noted that the annexation of the Washington County Regional Park has not taken place as yet and questioned whether there was justification for this if the City is not planning to annex land contiguous to the park. Mayor Sager stated that he would find out the status of this project. Mayor Sager also provided status reports on Wesel Boulevard, Eastern Boulevard, the Northeast by-pass and the Funkstown by-pass. He also mentioned that the City is interested in a joint project on the next phase of Eastern Boulevard from Dual Highway to Municipal Stadium. Reports were also received regarding the Transportation Plan update, the Growth Area Committee, the Water/Sewer Study, the Narcotics Task Force, the Economic Development Commission and the Recreation Commission, along with possible future projects. Other items discussed included the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance, reconstruction of Howell Road and Hopewell Road, and Program Open Space projects. The Commissioners also discussed recycling and the landfill user fee and offered to assist the City in initiating a recycling project. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin, to adjourn at 5:35 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk