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HomeMy WebLinkAbout920922 September 22, 1992 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The Commissioners attended the dedication of the new Court Room No. 4 at 9:00 a.m. in honor of retired Judge Irvine Rutledge. The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was called to order at 10:00 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 Bowers, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY Commissioner Irvin-Craig read and presented a proclamation to Debbie Stimmel declaring September 22, 1992, as American Business Women's Day in Washington County and commending this observance to all citizens. Ms. Stimmel thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation and noted activities which the American Business Women are involved with to benefit the community. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE - PLANNING DEPARTMENT Robert Arch, Director of the Planning Department, introduced Debbie Kirkpatrick, the new Administrative Secretary in the Planning Department. The Commissioners welcomed her and wished her good luck in her new position. MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY - CONSULTANT Harvey Hoch, Recycling Coordinator, appeared before the Commissioners to present his recommendation that they consider hiring a Waste Management Consultant to assist the County in their plans for construction of a materials recovery facility. Mr. Hoch enumerated the services which could be provided by such an individual, the time frame, and estimated costs. Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve proceeding to formulate a Request for Proposal for the services of a waste management consultant with funding to be taken from the Capital Budget, Materials Recovery Facility project. Unanimously approved. INSPECTION SERVICES - T-HANGAR SITE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Gary Rohrer, Chief, Division of Planning & Codes Administration, appeared before the Commissioners and recommended that Greiner, Inc., the current airport consultant, be hired to perform engineering and mandatory inspection services required by the FAA for the T-hangar site development project. Mr. Rohrer stated that the FAA will fund 90% of the $62,000 proposal, with 5% to be paid by the State and 5% by the County. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to accept the proposal of Greiner, Inc., in the amount of $62,000, with a County portion of $3,000 to SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 MINUTES, CONT'D. perform engineering and inspection services on the T-Hangar Site Development Project at the Regional Airport. Unanimously approved. UNISYS STATUS REPORT Terry LeGar of UNISYS introduced their local corporate team consisting of Susan Nuzzi, Russ Bertino and Frank Higgins, who were in attendance to make a presentation and status report. Mr. Bertino provided data on their corporate background and financial position, and Mr. Higgins contributed information on UNISYS' government accounts and commitment to public sector accounts. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Donald Allensworth, 1101 Dual Highway, expressed his dissatisfaction with the procedure used by the Board of Zoning Appeals in the Clean Rock Industries decision. Wil Mitchell, volunteer for Community Solidarity, asked the Commissioners for financial support for the lst African Cultural Empowerment Festival being planned for October 2-3. Commissioner Roulette stated that the Commissioners will check with appropriate agencies who may be able to help. ENGINEERING PROJECTS - STATUS REPORT Terry McGee, County Engineer, asked the Commissioners to approve a change order in the amount of $9,456 with C. William Hetzer, Inc., for the Hopewell Road Reconstruction Project and explained that traffic control items were inadvertently omitted in the original contract. Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers, to approve a Change Order for the Hopewell Road Reconstruction Project the amount of $9,456, which will allow the C. William Hetzer Co., Inc., to provide traffic control items of drums, concrete barriers and temporary signs, while the additional truck lane is being added to Halfway Boulevard. Unanimously approved. Mr. McGee then provided a status report on current Engineering Department projects which include Maugans Avenue Extended, Londontowne drainage problems, the Semple Run study and the bridge repair program. RECESS - LUNCH The Commissioners recessed at 12:25 p.m. for lunch. AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was convened at 1:00 p.m. by the President, Richard E. Roulette, with the following members present: Vice President Ronald L. Bowers and Commissioners Linda C. Irvin-Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to convene in Closed Session at 1:05 p.m. regarding personnel and property matters, to confer with the County Attorney, and to consider businesses relocating within Washington County, 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 3:45 p.m. Unanimously approved. APPOINTMENTS - ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to appoint Lori Jones and Marie Wampler to the Animal Control Authority for 3 year terms. Unanimously approved. APPOINTMENT - AIRPORT COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to appoint Cindy Everly to the Washington County Regional Airport Commission for a 3 year term. Unanimously approved. APPOINTMENTS - VISITORS & CONVENTION BUREAU Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to appoint Lee Ireland representing the Ramada Inn, and Paul Maddry, representing the Wellesley Inn, to the Visitors & Convention Bureau for for terms extending to June 30, 1993. Unanimously approved. SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 MINUTES, CONT'D. RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENT - STATE OF MARYLAND Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to enter into a Right-of-Entry Agreement with the State of Maryland authorizing the County to go onto State property at the Health Department to perform work at the Western Maryland Center. Unanimously approved. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - OPERATING GRANT Motion made by Commissioner Irvin-Craig, seconded by Bowers, to approve the Department of Transportation Grant for Operating Assistance at the County Commuter, with a net project cost of $884,568 and a local share of $332,103. Unanimously approved. VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY OF HALFWAY - APPROVAL OF LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin-Craig, to approve the lease/purchase agreement made by the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, pursuant to Section 145(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $337,595 to finance $189,569, following the public hearing held on September 17, 1992, for the purpose of purchasing a new fire engine. Unanimously approved. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Bowers reported on the Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to adjourn at 4:10 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney , Clerk