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HomeMy WebLinkAbout901204 December 4, l990 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The first Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County for the l990-l994 administration convened at l0:30 a.m., after receiving their Commission from the Clerk of the Circuit Court, with the following members present: Ronald L. Bowers, Linda C. Irvin-Craig, Richard E. Roulette, John S. Shank and Gregory I. Snook. 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. ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to nominate Commissioner Richard E. Roulette to be President of the Board of County Commissioners for the l990-l994 term of office. Unanimously approved. NOMINATION FOR VICE PRESIDENT M tion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig to nominate Commissioner Ronald L. Bowers as Vice President for a period of two years. Commissioner Bowers respectfully declined the nomination for two years. The Motion died for lack of a second. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, to TABLE the nomination for Vice President for a one week period. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to reappoint Barry A. Teach as County Administrator for a four-year period. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENT OF CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to reappoint Joni L. Bittner as Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County for the l990- l994 term of office. Unanimously approved. At this time the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners was sworn into office by Dennis Weaver, Clerk of the Circuit Court. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE Walter Bell, President of the Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce, presented Commissioner Bowers with a plaque in appreciation for distinquished service to the business community and the public at large as a principal advisor to the Chamber Board and for his invaluable support of Chamber initiatives. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE Richard Willson, Director of Housing & Community Development, introduced Sheree Davis, newly hired Information Specialist in the Housing & Community Development Office. SUBDIVISION STREET ACCEPTANCE Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to conditionally accept Section l0, Lots 409-4l5 of the VanLear Manor Subdivision, for the extension of Hershey Drive with a two year Maintenance Bond requirement of $4,500. Unanimously approved. COLD WEATHER PLAN - DRAFT Kathleen Riley, Chief, Division of Citizens Services, and Charles Breakall, Chairman of the Task Force on Homelessness, appeared before the Commissioners to present a draft of a Cold Weather Plan for Washington County. Ms. Riley stated that the Plan deals with agencies which shelter the homeless during cold weather and that this plan will be submitted to the State of Maryland when adopted. She reviewed the Plan and informed the Commissioners that a wide variety of people contributed to this plan, including representatives from the Task Force on Homelessness and agencies operating shelters, the Department of Social Services, City and County governments, the Council of Churches, police agencies and the Fire Marshall's office. Commissioner Shank asked that Ms. Riley determine an estimated cost on implementation of the Plan. The Commissioners agreed with the concept of the Plan but declined formal adoption until the final version is submitted. MINUTES, CONT'D. DECEMBER 4, 1990 SUMMARY - PROPOSED MARYLAND GROWTH & CHESAPEAKE BAY PROTECTION ACT James Brittain, Executive Director of the Planning Department, and Stephen Goodrich, Senior Planner, met with the Commissioners to discuss the proposed Maryland Growth & Chesapeake Bay Protection Act. Mr. Brittain gave a brief history and overview of the program. He stated that the findings of the 2020 Commission have been incorporated into proposed legislation. He noted that one of the concerns with this legislation is that the State government would become heavily involved in land control issues which are now the authority of local government. Mr. Brittain noted that the State is requiring local jurisdictions to provide a new master plan, but much of what is proposed is already covered by the County's Comprehensive Plan. Donald Spickler, who is a member of the 2020 Commission, informed the Commissioners that there will be a public hearing on this proposal on December l5. Mr. Spickler stated that, in his opinion, there has not been enough time given for the review of this proposal. He feels that the process should allow ample time for review at various levels. Mr. Brittain said that they will be attending a workshop on this tomorrow and will keep the Commissioners advised of the status of the proposal. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Irvin-Craig reported on the Voluntary Council on Alcohol and Drug Free Youth meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 19 AND 20, 1990 Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve the minutes of November l9 and 20, l990, as amended. Unanimously approved. BID AWARD - 1990 CONVENTION BUREAU DIRECTORY Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to award the bid for the l990 Convention Bureau Directory of Services, to Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing for Option 2, who submitted the low bid in the amount of $20,3l8. Unanimously approved. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - PENNSYLVANIA RT. 163 & CITICORP DRIVE In follow-up to the discussion regarding improvements proposed to the intersection of Pennsylvania Rt. l63 and Citicorp Drive by the State Highway Administration, Mr. Teach, Administrator, informed the Commissioners that the estimated cost would be $53,250 to be divided equally between the County government, CHIEF and Citicorp. This would include geometric improvements and the installation of a flashing light. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to authorize payment of one- third of the costs for geometric improvments and a flashing light at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route l63 and Citicorp Drive, not to exceed $l8,000, through the Hagerstown-Washington County Industrial Foundation, pending a satisfactory agreement by all parties for vehicular access. Unanimously approved. HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT - EXTENSION Barry Teach, Administrator, informed the Commissioners that Morin-Rocco, Inc., is requesting a 9 l/2 month extension for the Health Department expansion project due to the time required in resolving property matters with the State and Coffman Home. Morin-Rocco is also asking that the County compensate them for the professional liability insurance needed for the additional time period, which would cost approximately $5,000 if pro-rated. The Commissioners took this matter under advisement at this time. PRICE PROPOSALS - OUTBUILDINGS - REGIONAL PARK Barry Teach, Administrator, informed the Commissioners that price proposals have been received for the rehabilitation of two outbuildings located at the Regional Park near Black Rock Golf Course. He stated that the lower of the two proposals is $23,900. The Commissioners discussed the matter and asked Commissioner Irvin-Craig to check with the Historical Advisory Committee to see if these buildings are on the Historic Register before they make a decision on this matter. RECESS The Meeting was recessed at l2:00 noon in order to have the Commissioners' formal portrait taken. APPOINTMENT - MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to appoint DeWitt Howard to the Mental Health Authority as a consumer representative to fill the unexpired term of Sandra Goode to November l, l993. Unanimously approved. MINUTES, CONT'D. DECEMBER 4, 1990 CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to convene in Executive Session at l2:32 p.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 Shank, seconded by Irvin-Craig to reconvene in Regular Session at 2:35 p.m. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY - PLANNER II Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to employ Edward Shreiber as Planner II in the Planning Department. Unanimously approved. EMPLOY PART-TIME BUS DRIVERS Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to employ Charles Moraites, Robert Wolford, and Kevin Robertson as Regular Part-time Bus Drivers and Donald Hammersla as an occassional part-time driver at the County Commuter, to fill existing vacancies. Unanimously approved. CHANGE ORDER - COUNTY COMMUTER BUILDING Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Shank, to approve a Change Order for the County Commuter Building in the amount of $l,060 for a slab at the overhead door. Unanimously approved. CHANGE ORDER - COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to approve a Change Order in the amount of $6,3l3 for the County Office Building for replacement of ceiling tile and replacement of two doors and hardware. Unanimously approved. COUNTY HIGHWAY STANDARDS Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to amend County highway standards to provide that, in the absence of specifications, State Highway Administration standards will apply. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to adjourn at 2:45 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk