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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010424April 24, 2001 Hagerstown, Maryland Commissioners Snook, Swartz, Iseminger, Schnebly and Wivell attended the Annual Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect luncheon at the Four Points Sheraton at 12:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by President Gregory I. Snook with the following members present: Vice President Paul L. Swartz and Commissioners Bertrand L. Iseminger, Jr., John L. Schnebly, and William J. Wivell. AWARD OF PHASE II - HALFWAY INFLOW AND INFILTRATION REHABILITATION Motion made by Commissioner Wivell, seconded by Schnebly, to award the contract for Phase II - Halfway Inflow and Infiltration Rehabilitation study to Gannett -Flemming, Inc., for a total price of $129,484.13. Unanimously approved. CONTRACT AWARD - AVIATION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Iseminger, to award a contract for aviation engineering services for the Airport to URS Corporation, based on FAA/MAA regulations providing that selection of a consultant be based only on qualifications and experience. The contract is for a two-year period with an option to renew for up to three consecutive one-year periods. Unanimously approved. SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AWARD - SEWAGE GRINDERS Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to award a sole source procurement for two (2) Muffin Monster Sewage Grinder units at $17,227 each for a total of $34,454 from Watermark Environmental Systems. The award is a sole source procurement pursuant to Sections 1- 106.2 (a) (1) and (2) of the Code of the Public Local Laws of Washington County. Unanimously approved. BID AWARD - EMERGENCY SUPPORT VEHICLE Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Schnebly, to award a contract for an emergency support vehicle for Washington County Emergency Services to Hackney Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $231,408, based upon the bid price of $233,678, less a discount of $2,270 to be deducted from the cost of the chassis as proposed, with funds to be taken from the FY 2002 capital outlay account and the Emergency Services Department operations budget. Unanimously approved. BUDGET TRANSFER AND BUDGET ADVANCE - AIRPORT Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to approve the request made by the Airport to transfer $15,322 from the FY 2001 CIP budget for preliminary engineering services for Exhibit A/Airport Property Map to the FY 2002 CIP budget Runway 927 preliminary engineering services account and to approve an advance of $112,500 to the FY 2002 Miscellaneous Land Acquisition Services account. Unanimously approved. REVISED BYLAWS - RECREATION & PARKS BOARD Richard Douglas, County Attorney, met with the Commissioners to review the revised bylaws for the Recreation and Parks Board. He stated that he recommended a number of changes to conform the bylaws to the provisions of Article 1-602 of the Code of Public Local Laws, among other reasons. Mr. Douglas reviewed the revisions to the bylaws. Commissioner Wivell requested that the words "compensation and" be removed from Article II, paragraph "h," of the bylaws so it would read "Each member of the Board is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as provided in the annual budget." Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to revised Recreation & Parks Board bylaws, as presented by the Attorney, to include the amendment proposed by Commissioner Unanimously approved. (A copy of the bylaws is attached.) approve the County Wivell. APRIL 24, 2001 PAGE TWO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to convene in closed session at 2:11 p.m. to discuss personnel issues, to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice, and to discuss a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State, all in accordance with Section 10-508 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Unanimously approved. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to reconvene in open session at 3:58 p.m. Unanimously approved. In closed session, the Commissioners discussed seven (7) personnel issues, one (1) matter relating to the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, consulted with counsel to obtain advice on two (2) matters, and discussed a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State. Present during closed session were Commissioners Gregory I. Snook, Paul L. Swartz, Bertrand L. Iseminger, Jr., John L. Schnebly, and William J. Wivell. Also present at various times were Richard Douglas, County Attorney; John Martirano, Assistant County Attorney; Joni Bittner, County Clerk; Robert Arch, Director of Planning and Community Development; Debra Bastian, Director of Finance; Terry McGee, Chief Engineer; Alan Davis, Director of Human Resources; Gary Rohrer, Director of Public Works; and Kevin Cerrone, Transportation Director. RECESS - TOUR OF GARDEN STATE TANNING The Commissioners recessed at 3:58 p.m. to tour Garden State Tanning. EVENING SESSION The evening session was convened at 7:00 Snook with the following members present: and Commissioners Bertrand L. Iseminger, William J. Wivell. p.m. by President Gregory I. Vice President Paul L. Swartz Jr., John L. Schnebly, and 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 17, 2001 Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Swartz, to approve the minutes of April 17, 2001, as amended. Unanimously approved. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK Commissioner Schnebly presented a proclamation to Jill Ritter, Victim/Witness Coordinator, Ken Long, State's Attorney, and Jennifer Jardinire, Cindy Collins and Debbie Peyton, employees from the Victims' Rights Unit of the State's Attorney's Office, designating the week of April 22 - 28, 2001, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and asking all citizens to join forces with victim service programs, criminal justice officials, and concerned citizens in this observance. Mr. Long thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation and commended his staff for their work with victims of crime. PROCLAMATION - WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY Commissioner Iseminger presented a proclamation to Denny Embly and Doug Levine, members of AFSCME Council 67, designating April 27, 2001 as Workers' Memorial Day in Washington County to join with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and other unions of the AFL-CIO in honoring all those who have been killed or injured in the workplace. Mr. Embly and Mr. Levine thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation and commended Brian Overcash, Safety Coordinator, for his efforts in promoting the safety program. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK Commissioner Wivell presented a proclamation to Gary Rohrer, Director of Public Works; Debra Bastian, Director of Finance; and Robert Arch, Director of Planning & Community Development, designating the week of APRIL 24, 2001 PAGE THREE April 22 - 28, 2001, as National County Government Week and commending its observance to all citizens. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Iseminger reported on the meetings of the Board of Directors for the Agricultural Education Center, the Downtown Task Force, and the Citizens Against the Truck Stop. He also reported on a golf outing with the marketing director of Chautauqua Airlines and the annual dinner meeting of the Associated Builders & Contractors. Commissioner Wivell stated that he met with potential gubernatorial candidate Bobby Earlich. He reported on the post -legislative forum held by the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Social Services meeting. Commissioner Wivell also informed the Commissioners that he participated in the Multiple Sclerosis Walk-a-thon. He stated that the Smithsburg Library Committee is working with Program Open Space in the conversion process for a property exchange with the Board of Education. Commissioner Wivell asked that three Union representatives be authorized to attend a training session for administration of the union contract. Commissioner Schnebly reported that he attended the retired school administrators' breakfast to clarify his comments regarding health insurance for retirees and possible options. He stated that he attended meetings of the Community Partnership for Families and the Airport Commission. Commissioner Schnebly informed the Commissioners that a luncheon is scheduled for May 15 to honor the recipients of the Youth of the Month Award winners. Commissioner Swartz reminded the Commissioners that the Ron Phillips Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 7 at Black Rock Golf Course. He stated that he attended the breakfast meeting of the Retired School Administrators, an Eagle Scout ceremony for Jacob Skidmore, the ribbon -cutting ceremony for the REAL Life Center at Bethel Assembly of God, and presented a proclamation on the 50th anniversary of the PONY League. Commissioner Swartz reported on the meetings of the Transportation Advisory Committee, the Commission on Aging, and the Arts and Entertainment Task Force. He stated that he toured the property off Mt. Aetna Road with Mr. Physioc. Commissioner Snook informed the Commissioners that he received an analysis of the funding provided by State government to each county. He reported on a meeting regarding the Foreign Trade Zone application. Commissioner Snook stated that he provided welcoming remarks at a Salvation Army gathering. He stated that he attended the post - legislative conference. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION Stan Brown, President of Brothers United Who Dare to Care, requested the Commissioners' approval to have the Hagerstown Exchange Club place a smaller version of a Freedom Shrine in the Martin Luther King Center. The Commissioners gave their approval and asked Mr. Brown to coordinate the activity with James Sterling, Director of Buildings, Parks & Grounds. Helene Frazier, representing the Hagerstown Lioness Club, appeared before the Commissioners to ask them for their support and donations to the "Kiss a Pig" contest to benefit the American Diabetes Association. REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF Robert Arch, Director of Planning & Community Development, informed the Commissioners that he would be distributing a listing of all upcoming meetings on the proposed Comprehensive Plan to them in the near future. PROGRAM OPEN SPACE FISCAL YEAR 2002 PROGRAM Robert Arch, Director of Planning & Community Development, met with the Commissioners to present the fiscal year 2002 Program Open Space (POS) budget and projects proposed for the County and the municipalities. Mr. Arch stated that he received word from the State that the amended allocation to Washington County for FY 2002 has been increased to $906,660. He indicated that changes in State law have changed the APRIL 24, 2001 PAGE FOUR program to allow communities that have met their POS obligations to use 1000 of their POS funds for development instead of dedicating a portion to land acquisition. Mr. Arch reviewed the proposed annual (POS) program for acquisition and development that was approved by the Recreation and Parks Board. The proposal includes $574,930 in POS development funds and $188,500 in POS acquisition funds. He recommended funding three projects with the unallocated funds: bathrooms for Doubs Woods Park ($50,000), paving of the parking lot at the County Museum of Fine Arts ($50,000), and North County Park reserve ($43,230). The Commissioners then discussed the proposed projects. Mr. Arch informed the Commissioners he was informed that the estimate for paving the parking lot at the Museum of Fine Arts has come in much higher than anticipated. The Commissioners also discussed delaying the funding for the Kemps Mill softball complex since the project will not be constructed in FY 2002. They asked for additional information to include a list of other projects requested, an analysis of the repairs needed for tennis courts, and information on acquisition costs. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to take this matter under consideration until next week. PERSONNEL ISSUES: PROJECT MANAGER (ENGINEERING) AND REORGANIZATION (BUDGET AND FINANCE) Motion made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Schnebly, to approve hiring Allen M. House as Project Manager, Grade 11, in the Engineering Department, at the starting salary of $35,000, and to approve the reorganization proposed by the Director of Finance to allow her to hire an Accounting Supervisor (Grade 14) and to promote Cindy Eichelberger, Accounting Clerk (Grade 7), to the newly created position of Fiscal Technician (Grade 8) as part of the first phase of the reorganization. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENTS - PLANNING COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Iseminger, seconded by Swartz, to reappoint Donald Ardinger and Benjamin Clopper to the Planning Commission for five- year terms. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENTS - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to reappoint Donald Spickler to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term. Unanimously approved. GODS AND GENERALS - MOVIE FINANCING EXTENSION Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Iseminger, to approve a six-month extension of a guarantee of a line of credit at Farmers & Merchants Bank. The line of credit was obtained for the purpose of financing pre -production costs for the movie Gods and Generals. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENT - BOARD OF EXAMINERS & SUPERVISORS FOR ELECTRICIANS Motion made by Commissioner Swartz, seconded by Wivell, to reappoint Charles Shindle and James Elliott to the Board of Examiners and Supervisors for Electricians for three-year terms. Unanimously approved. APPOINTMENTS - HISTORICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Iseminger, to appoint Preston Law and George Anikis to the Historical Advisory Committee. Unanimously approved. REAPPOINTMENTS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Wivell, to reappoint Gerald Hoak, Suzanne Downey Hayes, Tom Newcomer and Rich Reichenbaugh to the Economic Development Commission for three-year terms. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Schnebly, seconded by Swartz, to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Administrator APRIL 24, 2001 PAGE FIVE Assistant County Attorney Clerk