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HomeMy WebLinkAbout901009 October 9, l990 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners 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. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL FAMILY SEXUALITY EDUCATION MONTH Commissioner Bowers presented a proclamation to Walt Galbraith, Director of High Schools for the Board of Education, naming October l990, as National Family Sexuality Education Month in Washington County and urging all citizens, specifically parents, to become involved in a public awareness campaign which promotes responsible sexual behavior through sound parent/child communications. Mr. Galbraith thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation. REQUEST FOR FUNDING - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Ronald Harsh, Director, and Nancy Russell, Assistant Director, of the Human Development Council, appeared before the Commissioners to request additional funding. Mr. Harsh explained that bids for construction of a training center, maintenance shop, and renovations to consolidate their offices, were opened two weeks ago and came in $l69,000 over budget. Mr. Harsh stated that funding for this project consists of $337,500 from the State, $ll2,000 in CDBG funding to provide a match to the State and $l2,500 provided by the County for architectural fees. He also stated that he is scheduled to meet with the Hagerstown Mayor and Council on October 23, to request an additional $50,000. The Commissioners indicated that they would consider providing assistance but asked Mr. Harsh to return after he meets with City of Hagerstown officials and suggested that he investigate the possibility of acquiring additional funding from the State Board of Public Works. They also suggested that they try to rework the project to cut costs. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STATUS REPORT James Brittain, Director of the Planning Department, and Stephen Goodrich, Senior Planner, appeared before the Commissioners to present a status report on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Goodrich reminded the Commissioners of the Plan's goals which are as follows: I. To improve the quality of life and standard of living in Washington County. II. Promote and develop our human resources. III. Conserve our natural, cultural, and architectural resources and preserve the County's scenic beauty. IV. Assure that growth and development benefit both the general economy, the taxpayer and the County. V. Develop Plan policy by which to guide growth and development which is both economically and ecologically sound. VI. Provide for housing needs in quality living environments. VII. Conserve the viability and quality of our most productive agricultural lands. VIII. Encourage and support commercial, industrial and agricultural activities to provide for a healthy diversified and sound economy. IX. Recognize that land is limited and must be used wisely. X. Improve and expand the facilities needed for growth and development where planned. Promote a development pattern which can be served effectively and without excessive costs by roads, water amd sewerage systems, stormwater management, solid waste disposal, police and fire protection, schools, and other facilities and energy systems. He then highlighted the Plan and the measures which have been implemented to date in helping to accomplish these long- term goals. Mr. Goodrich stated that the County is 9 years into the 20-year plan, and he estimates that 60-75% of the goals have been accomplished although this will be a continuous update. He then answered questions from the Commissioners. Mr. Brittain informed the Commissioners that Mr. Goodrich has received his Certification from the American Planners Association. The Commissioners congratulated him on this achievement. ZONING DESIGNATION APPROVAL - TOWN OF BOONSBORO - ANNEXATION Barry Teach, Administrator, informed the Commissioners that the Town of Boonsboro will be annexing 65.649 acres, known as Boonsboro West, into the Town's corporate limits. The County's role is to express approval or disapproval for the zoning classification proposed in view of the fact that the zoning is different than that designated by the County. Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Irvin, to approve a Resolution expressing approval of the zoning classification of TR (Town Residential), GR (General Commercial) and SR (Suburban Residential) requested by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonsboro for the 65.649 acres of property to be annexed by MINUTES, CONT'D. OCTOBER 9, 1990 the Town and that they find this to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the County. Unanimously approved. HOPEWELL ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Shank, to enter into an Option Agreement for 2l0 sq. ft. of property in fee simple and ll,654 sq. ft. in Revertible Easement with James and June Haddock for the price of $3,350, in order to complete the Hopewell Road reconstruction project. Unanimously approved. ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCE Ralph France, County Attorney, reviewed the changes made to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance at the workshop meeting, and the Commissioners discussed several new changes they wished to have included in the Ordinance. Motion made by Commissioner Shank to Table a vote on the Adqeuate Public Facilities Ordinance until another public meeting is held and the Ordinance retyped. Motion died for lack of a Second. After more discussion regarding proposed language and editorial changes, the County Attorney reviewed all the amendments made at the meeting. They are as follows: Page 8 - Article 3.3 - Definition of "New Development" last sentence to read: If the Planning Director of the Washington County Planning Department determines that a Site Plan or plat contains minor additions to existing development, the Site Plan or plat is not subject to the requirements of this Ordinance." Page l0 - Article 4.l.l - The Commission may exempt from the terms of this Article the subdivision of an original tract of land used for agricultural purposes solely into no more than four (4) lots provided: a) there exists in the original tract of land 25 acres per each lot subdivided or b) the road width for each lot to be subdivided is no less than l6 feet. Page ll - Article 4.l.2 - The Commission may exempt from the terms of this Article, the subdivision of an original tract of land used for agricultural purposes solely for transfer to a member of the immediate family of the owner(s) of the original tract of land provided the road width in front of the lots to be subdivided is no less than l6 ft. Page l2 - Article 4.3.l - The portion of the existing County road required to be adequate for the proposed new development shall be from its intersection with any new road in the new development in the direction of traffic flow determined by the Planning Commission after receiving a recommendation from the County Engineer, to the nearest intersection of the road determined by the Planning Commission to be adequate to support the projected traffic volume generated by the new development. Page l3 - Article 4.3.2. - The Planning Commission may require that roads be adequate in several directions or any one direction from the location of the proposed new development. Page l3 - Article 4.3.3 (d) - Improvements scheduled or approved and funded in the adopted Washington County Capital Improvements Program to take place within two (2) years from the anticipated date of final plat approval. Page l4 - Article 5.l - EXEMPTIONS - Article V of this Ordinance shall not apply to c) new development consisting of one- or two-family dwelling units in the designated Urban Growth Area or Town Growth Areas as indicated in the Comprehensive Plan of Washington County, Maryland. Page l5 - Article 5.3.2 - The Board of County Commissioners shall have the authority to limit the number of new residential building permits in any school district. Page l8 - Article 7.l.l - ADEQUACY DETERMINED - The adequacy of an on-site water supply distribution system shall be evaluated by a Maryland Registered Professional Engineer and a complete report submitted to the agency having jurisdiction for review. Page 24 - Article ll - The Planning Commission of Washington County, beginning six (6) months from the effective date of this Ordinance, shall periodically bring for review before the Board of County Commissioners whether there is a continuing need for this Ordinance or suggested amendments at an open, public advertised meeting. MINUTES, CONT'D. OCTOBER 9, l990 Mr. France also informed the Commissioners that an effective date for the Ordinance must be determined. Commissioner Bowers asked that the definition of the Board of Education be clarified to read - the elected members of the Board of Education. Commissioner Shank expressed concerns on voting on this Ordinance before having it prepared in writing. Commissioner Irvin contended that they would review it for intent of the changes made today before affixing signatures on the final version. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Roulette to APPROVE the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance as amended today, after review that all changes are reflected accurately in written form, with an effective date of December l, l990. After discussion, Commissioner Irvin withdrew her Motion and Commissioner Roulette withdrew his Second to the Motion. Motion made by Commissioner Roulette to adopt the amendment to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance as discussed and have the final version brought back for review at the October l6 meeting and to set an effective date of the Ordinance. Motion died for lack of a Second. The Commissioners consented to wait until next Tuesday's meeting to vote on the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance after reviewing the final draft as prepared by the County Attorney for the clarity and intent of the amendments made this date. RECESS The Commissioners recessed the Meeting at l2:05 p.m. for lunch AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was convened at l2:45 p.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. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Irvin reported on the Mid-Maryland Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board meeting and the Historic District Commission meeting; Commissioner Downey reported on the United Way budget meeting; and Commissioner Bowers reviewed a letter received from Secretary Cawley of the Department of Agriculture regarding a marketing effort for farmers' markets. He also reviewed a letter regarding the status of the work crew from MCTC. APPOINTMENTS - MID-MARYLAND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Roulette, to appoint Ann Gossard as Education representative, Ed Fogtman as the Health Department representative, Robert Becker as Consumer representative, to the Mid-Maryland Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council and to transfer Verna Brown from Consumer Representative to Civil Defense/Public Sector representative, for three-year terms. Unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER l8 & 25, l990 Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Irvin, to approve the minutes of the meetings of September l8 and 25, l990, as corrected. Unanimously approved. ACCESS - ROUTE 67 - THE GAP SUBDIVISION Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Downey, to request the State Highway Administration to break the access control along Maryland Route 67 for the proposed entrance to The Gap Subdivision as recommended by the Planning Commission. Unanimously approved. WATER/SEWER PLAN AMENDMENT DECISION WS-90-5 Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Roulette, to amend the decision made regarding the water portion of Application WS-90-5 amending the Water & Sewer Plan, as submitted by the Sanitary Commission, to coincide with the decision on the sewer which would allow hook-up to existing lots of record and lots which are a minimum of three acres in size. Unanimously approved. PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT - CHILD CARE FACILITIES The Commissioners reviewed a proposed amendment to Section 4.l8 of the Zoning Ordinance to make it compatible with State law allowing eight children per daycare provider instead of six. The Commissioners considered the change and a public hearing will be scheduled for October 30, l990. MINUTES, CONT'D. OCTOBER 10, 1990 BID AWARD - COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Shank, to award the bid for computer lease or purchase to the following low bidders meeting specifications: Office Suppliers, Inc. - l Sharp SF-9800 copier for the Washington County Administration Building, 3 year lease/purchase - $347/month, and l Sharp SF-9800 copier for the Washington County District Court Building, 3 year lease/purchase - $347/month; Automated Office Equipment, Inc. - l Panasonic FP-5060 copier for the Narcotics Task Force purchase for $8,529; and Word Processing Services, Inc. - Mita copier 2254 for the Recreation Commission with a purchase price of $3,524. Unanimously approved. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - RECREATION COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin, to approve the transfer of $500 from Facilities Rentals (0l-5-l8ll-523-000) and $600 from Office Supplies (0l- 5-l8ll-5l3-000) to Office Furniture & Equipment (0l-5-l8ll-687-000) to allow the purchase of a copier for the Recreation Commission. Unanimously approved. APPROPRIATION - VISITORS & CONVENTION BUREAU Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Irvin, to transfer $3,000, donated by Tourism, Inc. when the corporation was dissolved, to Office Equipment and Furniture in the Visitors & Convention Bureau budget (0l-5-022l-687-000) from Miscellaneous Revenues for purchase of a computer. Unanimously approved. CHEWSVILLE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT - ADDITION Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin, to incorporate the street light at Bethel United Methodist Church in Chewsville into the Chewsville Street Lighting District and to authorize the President and County Administrator to execute this agreement with the Potomac Edison Company. Unanimously approved. RECESS The Commissioners recessed at l:20 p.m. in order to attend a dedication of the new Wright-Gardner Building. BUILDING DEDICATION - OPEN HOUSE The Commissioners scheduled a dedication and open house for the County Administration Building for October 22. EMPLOYEE COUNCIL SUGGESTIONS The Commissioners discussed several suggestions submitted by the Employees Council regarding advance pay for vacations, bereavement leave, upgrade for temporary positions and possible parking options for County employees. APPLICATION FOR ENTERPRISE ZONE Motion made by Commissioner Irvin, seconded by Roulette, to approve a Resolution in support of the designation of the Gateway Enterprise Zone to be filed with the State of Maryland, the property which is located north of Maryland Route l44, east of Interstate 8l, south of U.S. Route 40, west of the City of Hagerstown Reservoir and consisting of approximately 56 acres. Unanimously approved. APPROVAL - MORTGAGE SATISFACTION - HCD LOAN Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Shank, to approve the mortgage satisfaction of the loan from the Department of Housing & Community Development in the amount of $l,l75 borrowed by Mr. & Mrs. Donald Everett which has been repaid in full. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Shank, to adjourn at 3:05 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk