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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.18.1986February 18, 1986 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the President Ronald L. Bowers, with the following members present: Vice President Richard E. Roulette and Commissioners R. Lee Downey, John R. Salvatore and Martin L. Snook. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was delivered by Rev. John Schildt, Bethel United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full Assemblage. FUNDS TO EXTRADITE ALLEGED OFFENDERS Motion made by Commissioner Salvatore, seconded by Roulette to appropriate up to $3,500 from Operating Contingency for expenses related to extraditing three persons indicted by the Grand Jury for alleged offenses in Washington County in August 1983, in concurrence with the recommendation of the States' Attorney. Unanimously approved. MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 1986 Motion made by Commissioner Downey, seconded by Salvatore to approve of the Minutes of the County Commissioners' Meeting of January 25, 1986, as submitted. Unanimously approved. ALLOCATE FUNDS TO PURCHASE TOURISM CAR Motion made by Commissioner Salvatore, seconded by Downey to allocate approximately $6500 from unexpended funds in the Tourism Budget for the Breezewood Tourism Center, for the purchase of a sub -compact car under the current contract. Unanimously approved. DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE & RESCUE FUNDS The County Administrator informed the Commissioners that funds available from the State for fire and rescue associations may not be used for new facilities and must be distributed in accordance with specific criteria. The Commissioners referred the matter to the Fire & Rescue Loan Committee for recommendations. UTILITY EXTENSION POLICY Commissioner Downey explained the proposed policy developed by a study panel which outlined the county's role in assisting private development projects with the cost of installing oversized utility lines as required by water and sewer agencies. He said that the policy suggested that the county provide low-interest loans to the developers to cover the difference between the size of utilities to serve a specific project and the requirements imposed by water and sewer agencies. The plan also established an initial fund level and a mechanism for recovering the cost of establishing the program through future utility connections and a rate surcharge on utility services. The Commissioners took the matter under advisement at this time, pending the proposed policy review by local builders and utilities. OPPOSE DEFERRAL OF CDBG FUNDS Motion made by Commissioner Salvatore, seconded by Roulette to oppose the proposed $500 million deferral of the FY 1986 appropriation for the HUD Community Development Block Grant Program, and urge the Maryland Congressional delegation to support this position. Unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING - CLOSING A PORTION OF DOUB ROAD The President convened the Meeting in Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. to permit any resident of Washington County to testify concerning the county's intention to close a portion of Doub Road, and subject to a favorable public response, to convey the abandonded road bed to Homewood Retirement Community. William C. Bond, Consulting Engineer, explained Homewood's planned development in the area surrounding said portion of Doub Road. There being no one else present to speak for nor against said road closing, the President announced that the Record would be kept open for ten (10) days for comments to be submitted in writing. He closed the Hearing at 11:15 a.m. and reconvened the Meeting in Regular Session. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Downey to convene in Executive Session at 11:15 a.m. in regard to personnel, property and legal matters, pursuant to the authority contained in Article 76(A), Section 11(a)(6 & 7) of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved. FEBRUARY 18, 1986 MINUTES, CONT'D. RECESS The Meeting was recessed at 11:45 a.m. for the annual Retirees Recognition luncheon. AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was reconvened in Executive Session at 12:50 p.m. by President Bowers with Vice President Roulette and Commissioners Downey, Salvatore and Snook present. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Roulette, seconded by Downey to reconvene in Regular Session at 1:15 p.m. Unanimously approved. APPROVE VEHICLE PURCHASE - SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT Motion made by Commissioner Salvatore, seconded by Snook to approve of the purchase of a 4 -wheel drive vehicle by the Sheriffs Department under State Contract, with these funds to be appropriated from fund balance. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Roulette to adjourn at 1:20 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney Clerk