HomeMy WebLinkAbout930914September 14, 1993
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
'he Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County was
palled to order at 9:00 a.m. by the President, Richard E. Roulette, with the
.ollowing members present: Vice President Ronald L. Sowers, and Commissioners
',inda C. Irvin -Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook. .
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
tThe Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, followed by the Pledge
rf Allegiance to the Flag, led by Commissioner Snook.
3OARD/COMMISSION REPORTS
:ommissioner_ Irvin -Craig reported on the Commission for Women and the Airport
:ommission. Commissioner Bowers gave a brief report about the Planning
'ommission. Mr. Bowers also declared the Governor Schaefer Crab Feast a huge
access.
?IRE AND RESCUE REVOLVING LOAN FUN❑
lotion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Commissioner Shank to approve the
Lmendment to the guidelines for Washington County's Fire and Rescue Revolving
,oan Fund. The amendment consists of the last sentence on the first page and
)ertains to competitive bidding. Unanimously Approved (Copy Attached)
:ICK LEAVE POLICY — AMENDMENT
lotion made by Commissioner Snook and seconded by Irvin -Craig, to approve an
amendment to the County's Sick Leave Policy. Unanimously approved.
.ONTRACT RENEWAL/LEACHATE HAULING
lotion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Irvin -Craig to approve the
;ontract renewal for Leachate Hauling from the Washington County Landfill, to
�.C.& T. Co., Inc. under the same rates, terms and conditions as the current
:ontract. Unanimously approved.
ZERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH/STATUS REPORT
)r. Kathryn Reihard, Assistant Medical Director of the Washington County Hospital
,mergency Room, and Randy Spies, who is with the Emergency Medical Services
.ommittee brought the 3rd and final phase of the Emergency Medical
)ispatch/Ambulance Hot/Cold Response Proposal to the Commissioners for their
approval. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, seconded by Bowers to approve
:he proposal presented, pending approval by the Volunteer Fire and Rescue
association. Unanimously approved.
)EED TRANSFNR/ANTIETAM STATION
Chomas Clemens, Chairman of the Historical Advisory Committee and members of Save
listoric Antietam Foundation, (SHAF) presented the Commissioners with a deed to
:he Antietam train station in Sharpsburg, MD. Money for the purchase was provided
)y a $25,000 grant from a private foundation, the Samuel Freeman Trust.
the Commissioners thanked all the people present for their efforts which brought
about saving the Historical Station and resulted in the county's purchase.
?HITE TAIL SKI SHUTTLE
:harles Sekula, Downtown Task Force, Matthew Sawyer, Sales Director for Whitetail
Ski Resort, Karen Giffin, Downtown Coordinator, Nancy Mesores, Convention and
lisitors Bureau, Fred Teter, Chamber of Commerce and Keith Godwin, Washington
:ounty Transportation, presented the Commissioners with a Pilot Program for the
Jhitetail Shuttle along with a letter from the Washington County Restaurant &
3everage Association stating they would be willing to cover up to a $1,000
Shortfall for the entire season. Motion made by Commissioner Irvin -Craig,
Seconded by Bowers to accept the proposal for a pilot program to run a shuttle
)us from downtown Hagerstown to Whitetail for the Skiing season which is
approximately December 15th through March 15th. Unanimously approved.
PROPOSED RENOVATIONS/COMMISSION ON AGING
)r. Frederick Otto, Executive Director of the Commission on Aging and Dorothy
Boone, Executive Director of Planning and Human Resources came before the
,ommissioners with a plan for renovations to their offices at the Alexander
Souse. The project will cost $76,300. Community Development funds held in
scrow for this purpose amount to $65,000. To cover possible cost overruns for
.unforeseen needs the Commission on Aging is requesting $15,000. Motion made by
commissioner Bowers, seconded by Irvin -Craig to endorse the plans after pursuing
Dther funding. Unanimously approved.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Marvin Brashears, 112 Harvard Road and Faye Fowler, 132 Harvard Road discussed
the circumstances surrounding their water problem in conjunction with Mr.
Franklin Turner's recent grading of the property directly behind them.
Donald A].lensworth suggested a definite need for citizens participation in the
Planning and Zoning meetings, and also commented on water and sewer development
and septic system needs.
RECESS
The Commissioners recessed at 12:00 Noon 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
Commissioner Linda C. Irvin -Craig, John S. Shank, and Gregory I. Snook.
PROPOSED ZONING/PLANNING C OMISSION
Robert Arch, Director of the Planning Commission presented a proposed zoning plan
for I-70/The Route 66 Interchange. Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded
by Bowers to approve the proposed plan with the exception of the Barr tract and
a portion of the Young tract to be changed to Agriculture and to be taken to
public hearing. The vote was taken with Commissioners Roulette, Bowers, Shank
and Snook voting aye and Commissioner Irvin -Craig voting nay.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REDUCE APPROPRIATION
Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Bowers to reduce the Board of
Education's budget appropriation by $300,000 for FY 1992-93. Unanimously
approved.
BOARD OF EDUCATION/TRANSFERS
Motion made by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, seconded by Snook to establish approval
by the County Commissioners prior to any category transfers by the Board of
Education as required by State Law. Unanimously approved.
AG LAND PRESERVATION — Easement Sale Process
Eric Seifarth, Associate Planner - Agriculture, and Joe Scott, Trustee for the
Maryland Ag. Land Preservation Foundation, appeared before the Board to discuss
the Easement Sale Process and what capacity the Board assumes when they submit
applications. Mr. Scott advised the Commissioners to take more responsibility
in choosing which applicants they submit and in what order.
LINE ITEM TRANSFER/LANDFILL
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Bowers to approve the transfer of
$6,000 by the Washington County Landfill from Dam #5 Bridge Project #40-5-1320-
586-039 to create a new line item in order to correct a problem with ventilation
at the Washington County Landfill office. Unanimously approved.
PROPOSED MULTI -USE FACILITY AT AIRPORT
Motion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank to go ahead with the design
of a 20,000 square foot industrial building by Greiner, the Airport Consultant,
at a cost of $67,000. Unanimously approved.
CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Commissioner Shank, seconded by Snook, to convene in Executive
Session at 3:00 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.
!nmissioner Ronald Bowers was excused from the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
ECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
otion made by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, seconded by Shank, to reconvene in
regular session at 3:45 p.m. Unanimously approved.
PLOY BUS DRIVERS COUNTY COMMUTER
otion wade by Commissioner Irvin -Craig, seconded by Shank to approv3
ccasional Part Time Drivers, Frank Ridenour, Freddy Kretzer, and Vic Maynard,
nd 2 Regular Part Time Drivers, Donald J. K. Taylor and Terry Sarber for the
ashington County Commuter.
nanimously approved.
DJOURNMENT
otion made by Commissioner Snook, seconded by Shank, to adjourn at 3:50 p.m.
nanimously approved.
unty'Attorney, Ralph France
Clerk, Joni Bittner
flutes prepared by I