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Home My WebLink About930907September 7, 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 Snook, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full assemblage. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS — FORGET ME NOT MONTH PROCLAMATION Commissioner Shank presented a proclamation to Commander- Carl Brummage and Bernie Bergiel, representing Post 42 of the Disabled American Veterans, proclaiming the month of September 1993 as DAV Forget Me Not Month and encouraging all citizens to join and support those who have given so freely to protect and defend the rights of us all. 1993 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - JSAP PROGRAM Commissioner Irvin -Craig presented a 1993 Achievement Award for the Jail Substance Abuse Program from the National Association of Counties to Sheriff Charles Mades and Charles Messmer, Director of the Jail Substance Abuse Program (JSAP) , in recognition of distinguished and continuing contribution to the cause of strong and efficient county government. LINE ITEM TRANSFER - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin -Craig, to approve the transfer of $1,655 as requested by the Sheriff's Department from Capital Outlay from items to furnish the new pod at the Detention Center to provide the additional monies needed to purchase a facsimile machine. Unanimously approved. CONDITIONAL STREET ACCEPTANCE Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin -Craig, to approve a conditional street acceptance for 1145 linear feet of pale Drive, contingent upon proper road bed deed, and to waive the bond for the Board of Education. Unanimously approved. SUBDIVISION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PONDS Motion made by Commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin -Craig, to accept 2 subdivision stormwater management ponds located in the Orchard Meadows Subdivision. Unanimously approved. Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to accept the subdivision stormwater management pond located in the Cloverton Subdivision. Unanimously approved. ON BEHALF OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSING BOND PROGRAM Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to apply to the Community Development Administration to participate in the On Behalf Of Local Government Housing Bond Program through the Maryland Mortgage Program for use in issuing housing bonds in the amount of $2,181,603. Unanimously approved. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - AMENDMENT TO FY 1993-95 HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Commissioners convened sitting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization at 9:30 a.m. to consider amendments to the Fiscal year 1993-95 Highway Element of the Transportation Improvement Program. Robert Arch, Director of the Planning Department, stated that the amendments for consideration are to include the railroad grade crossings at Air View Drive and Wright Road. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, sitting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to amend the FY 1993-95 Highway Element of the Transportation Improvement Program by including the railroad crossings at Air View Drive and Wright Road. Unanimously approved. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Irvin -Craig reported on the Historic District Commission meeting, and Commissioner Shank reported on the Recreation & Parks Board meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- AUGUST 26 AND 31, 1993 Motion made by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, seconded by Shank, to approve the minutes of August 24, 1993, and August 31, 1993, as submitted. Unanimously approved. SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 MINUTES, CONT'D. MAUGANS AVENUE EXTENDED - ENTRANCE TO WASHINGTON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER Gary Rohrer, Chief, Division of Public Works, informed the Commissioners that he met with the property owner at Washington Square Shopping Center regarding the entrance into the shopping center and offered to divide the cost for changes to the entrance, but this suggestion was not accepted. SIGNING OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT -- LOCAL 2677 Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin-Cra -g, to approve the 3 -year negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2677, Roads Department and Landfill employees. Unanimously approved. The Commissioners and Local 2677 Union officials signed the agreement at this time. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PUBLIC WATER - RESN SPADE/KAISER RIDGE ROADS Sheila Jones, acting as spokesperson for residents of the Rosh, Spade, and Kaiser Ridge Road area, requested the extension of public water due to the large number of contaminated wells in the area. Lynn Palmer, Executive Director of the Sanitary District, provided estimated costs for the project of $175,000 for 27 households. He stated that they would need approximately $108,000 to proceed with connection fees estimated at $1,585 and rates of $70.70 per quarter. The Commissioners discussed the possibility of providing a long-term no interest loan and a grant and asked that the Sanitary District provide scenarios for financing from the County. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers, to have the Sanitary District proceed with design and construction for the extension of public water service to Resh/Spade/Kaiser Ridge Road area after agreement on financing alternatives with the Sanitary District. Unanimously approved. 1994 STATE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS Delegate Peter Callas and Senator Donald Munson met with the Commissioners, along with State Highway Administration District Engineer, Wallace Beaulieu, and Dennis Yoder, Planner, to discuss the 1994 transportation needs for the County. Delegate Callas summarized projects completed last year and provided the status of current projects. Mr. Beaulieu answered questions from the Commissioners regarding the status of various projects. The Commissioners thanked State Highway officials for meeting with them and stated they would develop a formal list for the annual transportation meeting. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Russell Neff asked the Commissioners for help in channeling the water running off Garis Shop Road onto his property. The Commissioners stated that they are aware of the situation and are waiting for a design from the County Engineer to help alleviate this problem. Donald Allensworth stated that there is still a lawsuit pending against Clean Rock Industries, and expressed concerns about the banking industry in the State. Sheila Summers and Lois Rayski informed the Commissioners about problems they are experiencing in trying to rename the private lane where their home is located. After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to review the situation. RECESS — LUNCH The Commissioners recessed at 11:55 a.m. For lunch. AFTERNOON SESSION The Afternoon Session was convened at 12:30 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. DRAINAGE PROBLEM — COLONIAL PARK The Commissioners discussed a drainage problem in Block 7 of Colonial Park which was caused by the repaving of a parking lot in that area. The Commissioners advised the County Attorney to research this matter, and see what action can be taken. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to convene in Executive Session at 2:46 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. The Commissioners recessed at 1:39 p.m. in order to attend a demonstration of electronic voting machines in the second floor conference room, and reconvened in Closed Session at 2:46 p.m. SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 MINUTES, CONT'D. Commissioner Bowers was excused from the Meeting at 3:05 p.m. RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Motion made by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, seconded by Shank, to reconvene in Regular Session at 3:42 p.m. Unanimously approved. REJECTION OF BIDS - AIRPORT SIGNAGE Karen Luther, Purchasing Agent., reported to the Commissioners that the second low bid submitted would not have met specifications, and she recommended rejecting all bids and rewriting the specifications to clarify them before rebidding. Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin -Craig, to reject all bids for the Airport Signage project, to have the specifications rewritten, and to rebid the project. Unanimously approved. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT — ELK RIDGE WATER SYSTEM Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Irvin -Craig, to accept a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $5,000 for a planning study of the Elk Ridge Water System. Unanimously approved. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin -Craig, to adjourn at 3:45 p.m. Unanimously approved. County Attorney Clerk