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Home My WebLink About920707 July 07, 1992 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the President, Richard E. Roulette, with the following members present: Vice President Ronald L. Bowers, and Commissioners Linda C. Irvin-Craig, Gregory I. Snook and John S. Shank. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Snook, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Irvin-Craig reported on the Airport Commission meeting, the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board meeting and the Historic District Commission meeting. Commissioner Bowers discussed signage at the Airport. Commissioner Shank reported on the Parks Board meeting, at which time they elected officers. Commissioner Roulette discussed the Rocky Gap Festival and reported on the EDC Board Members meeting. I-70 WEST VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER Robert O'Conner, Director of the Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Georgene Charles, President of the Board, appeared before the Commissioners to discuss the State of Maryland's proposed take over of the contract they have with the County to operate the I-70 West Visitors Center on or around October 1, 1992. The Commissioners discussed this proposal at length and requested that Ralph France, County Attorney, draw up a memorandum of understanding to be reviewed at a later date with State Officials. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JUNE 23, 1992 Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Commissioner Shank, to approve the minutes from June 23, 1992, as submitted. Unanimously approved. EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL POLICY Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Commissioner Snook, and unanimously approved, to adopt the Emergency Services Personnel Policy. CAPITAL BUDGET TRANSFER-SKAGGS MOWER Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Commissioner Bowers, and unanimously approved, to transfer $10,000 from Project No. 9201, Plant 11 to Project No. 9304 - Skaggs Mower, as submitted by Rodney Shoop, Airport Manager. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers and unanimously approved, to accept abatements for 1992-93 with equivalent payments-in-lieu of taxes for the following: Alphin Aircraft, Inc. (Hangers #19 & #20), Certain-Teed Products Corporation, C & P Telephone Bldg. #22, Columbia First, Fairchild Industries Inc., Grove Manufacturing Company (Hanger #18), Hagerstown Canteen Service, Inc., Horizon Development, JRA Executive Air (Hanger #21), Larstan Industries, Inc., Lawrence & Stanley Banks Realty and H. B. Mellott Estates, Inc. At this time Commissioner John Shank introduced his neice, Mary Shank Creek, who in turn introduced Sara Edwards who is visiting from South West Devon in England. Miss Edwards lives on a Dairy Farm and is interested in Young Farmers of America and environmental problems. The Commissioners welcomed her and she thanked them and told them how much she was enjoying her visit. PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS ESSENTIAL UTILITY Robert Arch, Director of the Planning Commission, appeared before the Commissioners with proposed changes to the Essential Utility Amendment. Based on new information, the Commissioners would again like Mr. Arch to prepare proposed changes to the Essential Utility Amendment and appear at the regularly scheduled Commissioner's meeting in two (2) weeks or sometime prior to the Public Hearing which is scheduled for August 4th, at 7:00 p.m. in Court Room #1 at the Court House Annex. MATCHING FUNDS, AG LAND PRESERVATION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Shank, and unanimously approved, to participate in the 60/40 Match portion of the Maryland Ag. Land Preservation Program for the 1993 Fiscal Year (July 1 - 92 - June 30 - 93). Actual dollar commitment will be set at a later date JULY 7, 1992 MINUTES, CONT'D. AIRFIELD SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, and unanimously approved, to select Greiner, Inc.'s proposal to provide Washington County with professional engineering and planning services associated with development of a Signage and Marking Plan in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, FAR, Part 139 requirements at Washington County Regional Airport. The services will include data collection and field inspection, evaluation of appropriate design criteria, development of the Signage and Marking Plan, and Sign Committee meetings. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Don Allensworth of 1716 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, Md, discussed concerns about Clean Rock Industries Inc. Eric Smith, Rt 9 Box 1A, Hagerstown, MD, read a letter to the Commissioners concerning waste handling amd submitted a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a recycling district. John McCann, 88366 Old National Pike, Hagerstown, expressed concern about proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. The Commissioners thanked everyone for their comments. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, and unanimously approved, to convene in closed session at 11:00 a.m. to discuss personnel matters and to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice in accordance with Section 10.508, State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to reconvene in Regular Session at 1:00 p.m. Unanimously approved. TOUR DUPONT TRANSFER Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Commissioner Bowers, to unanimously approve the transfer of $3,850 from the Washington County Contingency Fund to, LOC, the Local Organizing Committee Fund/Tour DuPont. This fund is contained in the DAD budget and the money has been applied to meet expenses incurred from the Tour Dupont event. The Commissioners also discussed the inappropriateness of a budget transfer by the Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board to the DAD Fund. No approval for the transfer was requested from the Commissioners and authority was never granted. In addition the action gives the appearance of impropriety and conflict of interest in that the transfer could result in direct compensation to member organizations represented on the Tourism and Visitors Board, in conflict with the County Ethics Policy. The County Administrator was directed to send a letter, clearly stating county policy for budget transfers and the concerns regarding conflict of interest. RECESS - LUNCH The Commissioners recessed at 1:15 p.m. for a brief lunch. AFTERNOON SESSION The afternoon Session was convened at 1:45 p.m. by the President, Richard E. Roulette, with the following members present: Commissioners Linda C. Irvin- Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook. Commissioner Ronald L. Bowers left the meeting at this time to return to work. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Snook, and unanimously approved, to convene in closed session at 1:50 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice in accordance with Section 10.508, State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Shank, and unanimously approved, to reconvene in regular session at 3:40 p.m. REAPPOINTMENTS - PLUMBING BOARD Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Shank, to reappoint Michael Corbett, Ralph Pryor, and Steven Spurrier to the Washington County Plumbing Board for a three year term. Unanimously approved. July 07, 1992 Minutes, Continued EMPLOY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - LANDFILL Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to employ John Penisi as the Motor Equipment Operator #3, to the Landfill. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Commissioner Shank, to adjourn at 3:45 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney Prepared by Secretary Clerk