HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.03.2017 MinutesBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
Hagerstown, Maryland
October 3, 2017
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Barr offered a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
CALL TO ORDER
President Terry L. Baker called the regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, to order at 10:49 a.m. at 100 West
Washington Street, Room 1113, with the following members present: Commissioners John
F. Barr, Wayne K. Keefer and LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. (Commissioner Jeffrey A. Cline was
absent.)
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Commissioner Barr, seconded by Keefer, moved to convene in closed session at 10:49 a.m.
to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion,
compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees,
or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that
affects one or more specific individuals; to consult with staff, consultants or other
individuals about pending or potential litigation, and to consult with counsel to obtain legal
advice on a legal matter, in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1), (7), and (8), of the
General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The motion passed
unanimously.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed several employee/personnel issues with
staff, including the results of investigations and potential matters that may ripen into
litigation.
During closed session, the Commissioners provided staff with specific directions
concerning responses to several employee/personnel issues, and received legal advice
concerning same.
Present during closed session were Commissioners Terry L. Baker, Wayne K. Keefer and
at various times Commissioners John F. Barr and LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. Also present were
Robert J. Slocum, County Administrator; Vicki C. Lumm, County Clerk; and Kirk C.
Downey, Deputy County Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Barr, seconded by Keefer, moved to adjourn at 2:14 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously.
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Robert J. Slocum, Cou ty Administrator
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Kirk C.vDowney, Deputyunty Atto ey
Vicki C. Lumm, County Clerk