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HomeMy WebLinkAbout900821 August 2l, l990 Hagerstown, MD 2l740 The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was called to order at l0:00 a.m. by the President, Ronald L. Bowers, with the following members present: Vice President Linda C. Irvin and Commissioners Richard E. Roulette and John S. Shank. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Mary Saladna, former anchorwoman at WHAG-TV, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. JULY l990 YOUTH OF THE MONTH AWARD The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Merit to Janet Detwiler honoring her as the Youth of the Month for July l990, as recommended by the Children's Council. Commissioner Bowers noted that Miss Detwiler was nominated by the Kiwanis Club in recognition of her many school, church and community activities. The Commissioners commended her on her achievements and for being a superior role model. Douglas Pubh, representing the Kiwanis Club, also commended Janet for her dedication in her activities with the South High Key Club. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER - APPRECIATION Dr. Norman Shea, President of Hagerstown Junior College, and Charles Ernst, Director of the new Advanced Technology Center, appeared before the Commissioners to express their appreciation for the support given by the Commissioners, both financially and otherwise, in development of the Advanced Technology Center. They also indicated future plans to develop a "business incubator" at the Center. COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL - NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Betty Willson, President of Communication Action Council's Board of Directors, presented Cheryl Walkley, who was recently promoted to the position of Executive Director at Community Action Council. Ms. Walkley stated that she is looking forward to a bright future with CAC and thanked the Commissioners for their support of CAC and its projects. REQUEST FOR FUNDING - ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS Rollan Myers and Robert DeHaven, representing the Association for Retarded Citizens, appeared before the Commissioners to request funding for a new Activities Center to be located on Florida Avenue. Mr. Myers explained that the project will cost approximately $557,000, which is $ll2,000 above the anticipated cost. He asked that the County assist in securing the additional funding necessary by supplying a $50,000 grant and a $50,000 no interest loan to be repaid over a ten year period. Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Shank, to approve a $50,000 grant and a no-interest loan in the amount of $50,000, to be repaid over a ten year period, to the Association for Retarded Citizens for construction of a new Activities Center, with funding to be taken from the Fund Balance. Unanimously approved. SANITARY COMMISSION - ADVANCE FUNDING FOR ST. JAMES PROJECT Louise Fahrney, Chairperson of the Sanitary Commission, and Lynn Palmer, Executive Director, met with the Commissioners to request advance funding for the St. James project in the amount of $35,000. Mr. Palmer explained that this will be used to hire a consulting firm to evaluate the three scenarios identified to deal with the failing sewer systems in the St. James area. He also stated that it would be possible to utilize bond funds for this purpose, but the Resolution would have to be amended and they would like to start this portion of the project as soon as possible. Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin, to advance $35,000 to the Sanitary Commission for the St. James Project to be repaid when bond funds are available. Unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 7 AND 9, l990 Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Downey, to approve the minutes of July 7, l990, and the Special Meeting of July 9, l990, as submitted. Unanimously approved. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Bowers requested that correspondence be sent to the Greater Hagerstown Board of Realtors addressing complaints from residents along Dual Highway regarding questionable practices used by realtors in dealing with homeowners. AUGUST 21, 1990 MINUTES, CONT'D. BID AWARD - GENERAL LIABILITY & LAW ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY INSURANCE Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin, to award the bid for general liability and law enforcement liability insurance to Corroon & Black, who submitted the low bid of $l44,3l9. Unanimously approved. TAX CREDIT - MID-EAST MILK LAB SERVICES, INC. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Shank, to approve a tax credit for the Mid-East Milk Lab Services, Inc., which provides non-profit testing services for the local dairy industry, in the amount of $928.89. Unanimously approved. APPOINTMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin, to appoint Steven Ernst to the Animal Control Authority to fill the unexpired term of Donald Main extending to June 30, l99l. Unanimously approved. The Commissioners observed a moment of silence after receiving the news of the death of Charles Downey, father of County Commissioner Lee Downey, this morning. FY l99l UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM - METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION The Commissioners convened sitting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) at ll:l5 a.m. to consider the FY l99l Unified Work Program. Barry Teach, County Administrator, noted that formal notification was sent to all governmental jurisdictions within the MPO. James Brittain, Director of the Planning Department, Keith Godwin, Manager of the County Commuter, and Rick Kautz, Hagerstown City Planner, were also present for the meeting. Mr. Brittain informed the Commissioners that the Unified Work Program contains a joint project with the City of Hagerstown which is the second phase of the Microcomputer Transportation Network Program and Mr. Godwin stated that it also contains the Transportation Improvement Program for the County Commuter. There was no one present to comment regarding this Program. Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Shank, to adopt the Fiscal Year l99l Unified Work Program as presented for the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Unanimously approved. REPUBLICAN AVENUE/PEACHTREE SUBDIVISION Ralph France, County Attorney, briefly reviewed the discussion held at the August l8, l990, meeting regarding a proposed subdivision planned for Republican Avenue where the developer expressed his dissatisfaction with the County Engineer's recommendation to the Planning Commission. Mr. France informed the Commissioners that he has researched this matter and, after review of Planning Commission minutes and the correspondence from the County Engineer, believes that the Planning Commission has not made a formal decision. He also stated that the proper appeal procedure for the developer, after the Planning Commission's decision, would be to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. France advised the Commissioners not to override the County Engineer's recommendation. The Commissioners requested that Mr. France notify the developer to follow the procedures established for resolution of this matter. ELECTION DAY HOLIDAY Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Shank, to have County offices remain open on Election Day, November 6, previously scheduled as a holiday, and to provide employees with an additional personal day in lieu of this day. Unanimously approved. CHANGE ORDER - AIRPORT TERMINAL PROJECT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to approve a Change Order in the Scope of Work for the Showalter Road improvement project at the Washington County Regional Airport in the amount of $99,033.85, which will make this project eligible for Federal Assistance. Unanimously approved. GRANT ACCEPTANCE - RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Roulette, to accept a grant from the State of Maryland for the Rental Assistance Program in the amount of $6l,020, to be administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Unanimously approved. AUGUST 2l, l990 MINUTES, CONT'D. LETTER OF INTENT - REPAYMENT FOR HOUSING PURCHASES Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Shank, to provide a Letter of Intent that the County will transfer to the Housing Authority, the titles of homes purchased on behalf of the Housing Authority when the County is reimbursed by the State Office of Housing & Community Development. Unanimously approved. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to convene in Executive Session at ll:35 a.m. in regard to personnel and property matters and to confer with the County Attorney, 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 Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to reconvene in Regular Session at l2:35 p.m. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY SECRETARY I - PARKS DEPARTMENT Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Shank, to employ Debra Barr as Secretary I in the Parks Department to fill an existing vacancy. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENTS - AIRPORT COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Shank, to reappoint Richard Funkhouser, Rollan Myers and Ed Henson to the Airport Commission for three-year terms extending to October l, l993. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY PARK ATTENDANT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to employ John Reeder as Park Attendant and to authorize the Parks Administrator to hire Theodore B. Harley when the next vacancy occurs for this position. Unanimously approved. ROAD ACCEPTANCE - MT. HEBRON ROAD Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Irvin, to accept .22 of a mile of Mt. Hebron Road, subject to any necessary legal requirements. Unanimously approved. RECESS The Commissioners recessed at l2:40 p.m. in order to attend the kick-off of the recycling centers at the Greensburg Transfer Station and will reconvene at 7:00 p.m. EVENING SESSION The Evening Session was convened at 7:00 p.m. in Court Room #l by the President, Ronald L. Bowers, with the following members present: Vice President Linda C. Irvin and Commissioners Richard E. Roulette and John S. Shank. PUBLIC HEARING - ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCE The Public Hearing was convened at 7:00 p.m. in order to hear testimony regarding the proposed Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Gary Rohrer, Chief, Planning and Codes Administration, provided a brief overview of the proposed Ordinance. The Hearing was then opened for public testimony. After hearing all those wishing to speak regarding the Ordinance, Barry Teach, Administrator, announced that the record will be held open for a ten (l0) day period in order to receive any written testimony, which will also be incorporated into the record and considered by the Commissioners. The Hearing was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. County Attorney , Clerk