HomeMy WebLinkAbout930831August 31, 1993
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, 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.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Shank, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage.
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM — EASEMENT SALE
Eric Seifarth, Associate Planner Agriculture, reviewed the applicants for
submittal to the State for easement sale for the July 1993 cycle. Mr. Seifarth
explained that the State has asked that each county submit the top 50% of the
applicants, and he presented a chart showing a summary of evaluations ranking
each property by the Advisory Board. The Commissioners discussed the State's
procedures and the possibility of changing this system to assure that the
applications to be sent with lower rankings do not miss a chance to be submitted
,in the next six-month cycle for easement sale
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to submit the top 5 ranked
applications for easement sale to the State. After discussion, the Motion was
withdrawn by Commissioner Snook, and Commissioner Shank agreed to withdraw his
Second of the Motion.
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to submit the top 9 ranked
properties to the State for preservation easement sale as presented and as
evaluated by the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board. Unanimously
approved.
GOVERNOR'S CRAB FEAST — STATUS REPORT
Commissioner Bowers, who is acting as the local chairperson for the Governor's
Crab Feast Committee, presented a status report on the crab feast which will be
held at Black Rock Golf Course on September 11 and provided a schedule of events.
He stated that the event is sponsored by the William Donald Schaefer Charitable
;Foundation and that proceeds from the local ticket sales will benefit 8 local
non-profit organizations. Commissioner Roulette stated that the proceeds from
the golf tournament held earlier that same day will be donated to CASA, and the
Foundation will match the donation.
ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCE - PERIODIC REPORT
Robert Arch, Director of the Planning Department, met with the Commissioners to
provide the 6 month report for the period January 1, 1993 - June 30, 1993, in
accordance with Article 11 of the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. He
stated that the Planning Commission is recommending that there is a continuing
need for the Ordinance and also recommended that the Commissioners establish a
committee to reconsider the issue of impact fees. The Commissioners agreed to
take the recommendation for appointment of a committee under advisement.
Motion made by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, seconded by Snook, to support the
Planning Commission's recommendation to continue the Adequate Public Facilities
Ordinance. Unanimously approved.
TEXT AMENDMENTS - ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCE AND RZ-93-7
Mr. Arch reviewed the proposed amendments to the Adequate Public Facilities
Ordinance heard at public hearing on April 13, which include amendments to
Section 2.3.1 - Agricultural Purposes, 2.3.13 - New Development, and Section
2.3.16.1 -- Remaining Lands.
Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to adopt amendments to
Sections 2.3.1 - Agricultural Purposes, Section 2.3.13 - New Development, and
Section 2.3.16.1 -- Remaining Lands, with the stipulation that the Planning
Commission review the time frame for ownership in this section, to the Adequate
Public Facilities Ordinance, which were heard at public hearing on April 13,
1993. Unanimously approved.
The Commissioners reviewed Text Amendment RZ-93-7 - "HI" Districts and expressed
concerns about the 75' setback in this district.
Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to adopt Text Amendment
RZ-93-7 as heard at public hearing on April 13, 1993, with the exception of
Section 19 A-8 "Buffer Yards", which will be revised and taken to public hearing
in the future. Unanimously approved.
AUGUST 31, 1993
MINUTES, CONT'D.
MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY
The Commissioners continued the discussion from last week's meeting regarding
GBB's recommendation for private ownership/private operation of a Materials
Recovery Facility. Commissioner Irvin -Craig reported on the Solid Waste Advisory
Committee meeting and stated that they voted 5-4 to pursue public construction.
After discussion, the Commissioners agreed that the County should find out what
the private sector would offer and, if the proposals received were not affordable
or satisfactory, they should reject them and pursue another options. The
Commissioners stressed that it is the consultant's responsibility to consult with
the Solid Waste Advisory Committee in developing this RFP.
Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Snook, to pursue Request for
Proposals (RFP) from the private sector for operation of a Materials Recovery
Facility with an alternate to be included in the RFP for County participation
through provision of a site and infrastructure. Motion carried with
Commissioners Bowers, Snook, Shank, and Roulette voting "AYE" and Commissioner
Irvin -Craig voting "NO".
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Les Irvin expressed concerns that the 75' setback area is too large in the
Highway Interchange District.
Donald Allensworth suggested using local counsel to draft local regulations, he
expressed concerns about the HI district and voiced his opinion about the
Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance.
Gerald Ditto expressed concerns that the membership of some of the commissions
do not have enough representation from agriculture -related fields.
MAUGANS AVENUE EXTENDED — ENTRANCE INTO SHOPPING CENTER
Gary Rohrer, Chief, Division of Public Works, outlined potential safety problems
with the design of the entrance into the shopping center on Maugans Avenue
Extended. He stated that the costs to channel and define the lanes for entrance
and exit would be approximately $7,400. Terry McGee, County Engineer, stated
that it had been designed by the previous County Engineer at the property owner's
request in order to maximize parking spaces. Commissioner Snook suggested that
traffic blocks be placed in the center of the entrance to act as a divider. The
Commissioners asked that Mr. Rohrer discuss this with the property owner to see
what he is willing to do at this location.
RECESS — LUNCHEON AT THE NUSEIM OF FINE ARTS
The Commissioners recessed at 11:53 a.m. in order to attend a luncheon at the
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Afternoon Session was convened at 1:29 p.m. by the President, Richard E.
Roulette, with the following members present: Vice President Ronald L. Bowers,
and Commissioner Linda C. Irvin -Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook.
REJECTION OF SIGNAGE BII — AIRPORT TERMINAL
Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Shank, to reject all bids for the
building signage for the Airport terminal and to rebid the project after
clarification of the specifications, with the stipulation that attendance at the
pre -bid conference is mandatory.
After discussion, the Motion and Second were withdrawn to allow the Purchasing
Agent to determine if the second low bid submitted met the specifications, and
to authorize rebidding the project if it is found that they do not meet
specifications.
1994 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The Commissioners approved the 1994 Holiday Schedule but agreed to have County
o.fEices remain open for Election Day and to give employees the day after
Thanksgiving off in exchange for this holiday. Mr. Teach suggested that the
Employee's Council review this proposal.
CONDITIONAL STREET ACCEPTANCE
Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to conditionally accept
1,000 linear feet of Medical Campus Road with a 2 year Maintenance Bond of
$2,000. Unanimously approved.
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to conditionally accept 130
linear feet of Melanie Lane, 475 linear feet of Pleasant View Road, and 850
linear feet of Braden Terrace, located in the Pleasant View Heights Subdivision,
with a 1 year Maintenance Bond of $7,500. Unanimously approved.
AUGUST 31, 1993
MINUTES, CONT'D.
STANDARDIZED POLICY - PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) PROGRAM
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin -Craig, to approve the policy
for a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program in support of Low and Moderate
Income Housing as presented by the County Attorney. Unanimously approved. (Copy
of approved policy attached.)
APPLICATION FOR PILOT - WESTERN MARYLAND INTERFAITH HOUSING
Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Iry n -Craig, to approve the
application of the Western Maryland Interfaith Housing Corp. for rehabilitation
of rental units listed in the application for low and moderate income persons,
contingent upon approval by the City of Hagerstown. Motion made by Commissioners
Bowers, Irvin -Craig, Snook, and Roulette voting "AYE" and Commissioner Shank
voting "NO".
CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, seconded by Snook, to convene in
Executive Session at 2:08 p.m. with regard to personnel and property matters, and
to confer with the County Attorney to obtain legal advice, in accordance with
Section 10.508 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Unanimously approved.
Commissioner Irvin -Craig was excused from the Meeting at 2:42 p.m. and
Commissioner Bowers was excused from the Meeting at 3:10 p.m.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to reconvene in Regular
Session at 4:08 p.m. Unanimously approved.
BID AWARD - #2 HEATING OIL
Mot ion made by Commiss oner Snook, seconded by Shank, to piggyback onto the Board
of Education's contract for #2 heating oil with A.C.&T Co., Inc., who submitted
the low bid of $.5379 for transport delivered and $.5723 for tank wagon
delivered, to County facilities. Unanimously approved.
PPOINTMENTS - ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
otion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to appoint Donna Eierman
nd William Knight to the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board for three year
erms extending to June 30, 1996. Unanimously approved.
otion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to adjourn at 4:10 p.m.
nanimously approved.
unty'Attorney
Clerk