HomeMy WebLinkAbout190212 OPEN MinutesBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
Open Session Minutes
February 12, 2019
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full
assemblage.
CALL TO ORDER
President Jeffrey A. Cline called the regular meeting of the Board. of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Maryland, to order at 9:00 a.m. at 100 West Washington Street, Room 1113,
Hagerstown, Maryland, with the following members present: Vice President Ten-y L. Baker and
Commissioners Wayne K. Keefer, Cort F. Meinelschmidt, and Randall E. Wagner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 5. 2019
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the minutes of
February 5, 2019. The motion passed unanimously
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to convene in closed
session at 9:02 a.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline,
demotion, compensation, removal, resignation or perfo1mance 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 consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a
business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; to consult with counsel
to obtain legal advice on a legal matter; and to conduct or discuss an investigative proceeding on
actual or possible criminal conduct, in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(l), (4), (7), (12) of the
General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The motion passed unanimously.
In closed session, the Commissioners discussed the potential appointment of specific individuals
to a commission over which the Commissioners have appointing authority and gave staff direction
in regards thereto. They also discussed the filling of a personnel vacancy with a specific individual
and heard updates regarding proposals for several business organizations to locate in the State and
County. The Commissioners were briefed on the status of an investigation into criminal conduct.
Present during closed session were Commissioners Jeffrey A. Cline, Ten·y L. Baker, Wayne K.
Keefer, Cort F. Meinelschmidt, and Randall E. Wagner. Also present were Robert J. Slocum,
County Administrator; Krista L. Hart, County Clerk; Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney, Kendall
McPeak, Assistant County Attorney, and at various times Deb Peyton, Director, Health and Human
Services; Susan Small, Director, Business Development; Dave Hays, Director, Division of
Emergency Management; Susan Buchanan; Director, Office of Grant Management; and Rich
Eichelberger, Director of Construction.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to reconvene in open
session at 9:49 a.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The Commissioners recessed at 9:49 a.m. and returned to the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
President Cline informed attendees that the Board will reconvene into closed session following
the open session portion of the meeting. Due to inclement weather, the Commissioners delayed the
start of the closed session from 8: 00 a. m. to 9: 00 a. m.; several agenda items were not presented.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Wagner shared that he has received communications from retirees regarding a
reduction in health insurance. Additionally, he shared that he is concerned with the amount of time
and effort that has been placed into the F 01t Ritchie / Cascade property; shared that it is time to
liquidate that prope1ty while working with the Master Developer.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt provided information regarding a follow-up question submitted at
the evening session of the State of the County regarding the proposed bill for an increase to $15.00
minimum wage; he shared that if passed, the impact to Washington County would be
approximately a $30 million increase in wages and benefits.
Commissioner Cline thanked staff for working through the delay of the meeting as a result of
inclement weather. He requested Rob Slocum, County Administrator, provide the results of the
survey conducted on the necessity of evening meetings. Mr. Slocum stated that the chosen time
was 6:00 p.m.
REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF
Health and Human Services Position Recommendations
Deb Peyton, Director, shared with the Board that Mr. Robert Foltz will be hired for the position of
Building Inspector I with the Division of Construction.
Planning and Zoning
Jill Baker, Deputy Director, shared information on a potential grant opportunity from the State of
MD regarding the 2020 Census. Ms. Baker provided information to the Board regarding the
process of the Census Bureau. Staff presented the recommendation that the Board not apply for
the grant, due to several restrictions. The Commissioners discussed options and reached a
consensus to forgo the application submittal for grant funding.
County Attorney
Kirk Downey, County Attorney, brought forth several proposed bills to obtain the Commissioners
position as requested by the delegation. He referenced Senate Bill 99 and shared that Delegate
Wivell has asked if the Commissioners would be in favor of having Washington County amended
onto the bill, which is adding Anne Arundel County to the list of jurisdictions where the Maryland
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Building Performance Standards do not apply to agritourism buildings or where agritourism is the
intended use of the building. The Commissioners discussed the proposed bill and reached a
consensus to defer consideration of the matter until review by the code review committee with
possible action during the next legislative session. Mr. Downey also shared that Delegate
Corde1man has requested the Commissioners position on House Bill 928 (the Suzanne Jones Act)
which would require that the Division of Corrections transport an inmate who released from
confinement from a State correctional facility to the jurisdiction where the inmate was domiciled
immediately prior to confinement and specifying that the jurisdiction would be where parole or
probation supervision occur. The Board discussed the proposed bill and unanimously supported
the bill.
County Administrator
Rob Slocum recognized Katie Yoder for receiving her AA degree in Graphic Design. The
Commissioners presented Ms. Yoder with a ce1iificate of recognition for accomplishment. Mr.
Slocum encouraged staff and Directors to do the same for any of their employees who have
accomplished the same. Additionally, he shared that Comptroller Franchot will be visiting
Washington County today at 11 :30 and at 2:30 p.m.
County Clerk -Appointment/ Reappointment to Boards and Commissions:
Gaming Commission
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to appoint Brandy Osborne to
serve a first, two (2) year term from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021; and to reappoint
David Kline for a first, two (2) year term from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021. The
motion passed unanimously.
CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION
Brent Walls, 15307 Dellinger Road, Williamsport, shared his opinion on Senate Bill 387 and
House bill 669, regarding the Pipeline and Water Safety Act. He has requested a letter from the
Commissioners requiring Maryland Department of Environment conduct the full 401 water quality
review. Commissioners discussed the request and reached a consensus that they would review the
bill and consider.
Chip Wood, 16 Bittersweet Drive, Hagerstown, discussed the proposed pipeline and shared his
opposition.
Emily Conrad, 110 Key Street, Hagerstown shared her opposition to the Foggy Bottom annexation
and has requested that the Board consider the environment prior to the building of the overpass
bridges.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND,
HAGERSTOWN'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE URBAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mark Halsey, Executive Director, University System of Maryland Hagerstown (USMH); Howard
Bowen, USMH Board of Advisors; and James Hozapfel, USMH Board of Advisors, requested
approval for a funding request in the amount of $250,000 for expenses associated with the Urban
Improvement Project (UIP). Mr. Halsey explained that USMH is requesting a financial
contribution of $250,000, which can be structured in installments payable over five (5) years. Mr.
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Halsey shared information regarding USMH's involvement in renovations pertaining to the UIP
and plans for development of a Hospitality Center. Mr. Halsey confirmed that expenditure repo1is
would be submitted annually to the Office of Grant Management.
The Board discussed the request as presented to include private funding donations and funds raised
through fundraising efforts.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the funding
request of $250,000, payable in structured installments over a five (5) year period. The motion
passed 4-1 (Commissioner Keefer abstained)
PUBLIC HEARING: APPLICATION FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENT RZ-18-003; P
OVERLOOK LLLP
President Cline convened a public hearing at 11 :00 a.m. to obtain public comment regarding the
application from P Overlook LLLP for Map Amendment RZ-18-003 to the Washington County
Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance). The application concerns a request to change the zoning
classification from Rural Village with a nine (9) lot residential density restriction to Rural Village
without any density restriction. Commissioner Cline reviewed the procedures for the Public
Hearing and County Clerk Krista L. Hart administered the oath to those who planned to give
testimony in the matter.
Jill Baker, Deputy Director, Planning and Zoning, distributed Staff Exhibit 2A to the Board.
Ms. Baker presented the staff report and analysis on behalf of the Washington County Department
of Planning and Zoning. The subject parcel (Property) is bounded on three (3) sides by State and
County roads. The northern boundary of the property is Keep Tryst Road, to the west of the
property is US 340, and the eastern boundary is Sandy Hook Road. The subject Property contains
24.32 acres of land that is mostly wooded and currently vacant.
Ms. Baker explained that the applicant is claiming that the county erred in the rezoning of the
property first in 2003 and again in 2005. Piecemeal rezoning applications are under an obligation
to meet the test of the "change or mistake rule". Staff contended that this is not a case of change
or mistake but rather a reconsideration of a previous zoning decision.
The Washington County Planning Commission considered the application during a public
rezoning input meeting held September 10, 2018 and recommended the denial of the application
on October 1, 2018. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the application based on
the opinion that the Commissioners were within their legislative authority to place residential
density restrictions on this property based on an analysis of compatibility with surrounding land
uses. The Planning Commission referenced a public comment taken at the public input meeting
noting that numerous judicial proceedings, in varying levels of the Maryland judicial system, have
not negated the Commissioners decision to apply the density restriction. The Planning Commission
believes the restriction is valid and should remain.
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Ms. Baker stated that eleven (11) comments in opposition to the rezoning request have been
received during the Planning Commission's hearing, and nine (9) complaints have been received
at the time of the Commissioners' hearing.
Attorney Jason Divelbiss, 11125 Bemisderfer Road, Greencastle, Pennsylvania, presented the
Applicant's case for P Overlook LLLP. He entered Applicant's Exhibits #1, #2, #3, and #4 into
the official record. Mr. Divelbiss presented the procedural history relating to the Property since
2003 and argued that the 9-lot density restriction was impermissible and should be removed.
The hearing was opened for public comment and five individuals offered comments.
Mike Brown, 19112 Sandy Hook Road, Knoxville; Eric Whitenton, 556 Clark Road, Knoxville;
Diane Younkins, 19514 Keep Tryst Road, Knoxville; Andrea Norouzi 1350 Rohrersville Road,
Rohrersville; and Mervin Nuice, 19104 Sandy Hook Road, Knoxville, each commented against
the rezoning, citing concerns about traffic, incompatibility with the existing neighborhood, and
incongruent density were the condition to be removed.
Jason Divelbiss presented rebuttal on behalf of the Applicant. He addressed comments regarding
a suburbia style neighborhood. He confirmed that the request is for Rural Village, which he argues
would not be inconsistent with adjacent surrounding properties. IMr. Divelbiss further discussed
the comprehensive rezoning of rural areas of Washington County, asserting that when the
comprehensive rezoning took place in 2005, there was an error made by Washington County.
Commissioner Baker asked where the referenced error originated. Mr. Divelbiss responded by
adding that the error was two-fold and shared that in 2005, if the comprehensive rezoning was
intended to incorporate the piecemeal density restriction, that was error; then the second error was
in 2006, when the Planning Director acknowledged that is what happened.
The Public Hearing was closed at 12: 11 p.m.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt requested an opportunity to reopen the hearing. The Commissioners
reached a consensus to reopen the public hearing on the record at 12:12 p.m.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt shared that he understood that the applicant appealed the letter from
the Director of Planning and Zoning in 2006 and asked why the applicant has not appealed the
zoning decision of 2005. Attorney Divelbiss explained that justification could not be appealed due
to time limitations.
The Public Hearing was closed at 12:13 p.m.
The Commissioners took no action on the rezoning request, took the matter under advisement, and
asked that it be placed on a future agenda for further consideration.
SENATOR AMOSS FUNDING ALLOCATION
Tom Brown, Assistant Director of Emergency Communications, presented the recommendation
for distribution of the Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue and Ambulance Fund subsidy
allotted to counties by the State of Maryland for disbursement to fire and rescue companies. The
funds may be used toward capital expenses such as firefighting apparatus and a spending report is
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submitted to the County each year from companies receiving such funds. Mr. Hays indicated that
the Fiscal Year 2019 allocation of$337,711 is proposed to be distributed as follows: $12,988.88
each to the twenty fire companies (including $77,933.30 divided between the six Hagerstown Fire
Departments), and $12,988.88 each ($77,933.30) divided between the six ambulance companies
operating in the County.
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the recommended
distribution of the Fiscal Year 2019 Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue & Ambulance Fund
subsidy of$337,711 as discussed and outlined in the attachment to the Agenda Report Form. The
motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF THE 2020 2029 CAPITAL BUDGET, DRAFT ONE
Sara Greaves, Chief Financial Officer, and Misty Rosenberry, Accountant, Budget and Finance,
presented a first look at the County's proposed Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan budget for
2020-2029 that includes $60,908,000 for Fiscal Year 2020; which is an increase from fiscal year
2019 of $17,200,000. Ms. Greaves explained that $10.9 million of that increase is due to an
increase in anticipated grant funds, $2 million is due to additional contributions, and $4.9 million
is related to self-supported bonds. Ms. Greaves indicated that a debt capacity analysis cutTently
suggests the County can afford to issue approximately $15 million in debt. Borrowing for this ten-
year CIP Plan is assumed at $12 million. Ms. Greaves and staff presented an overview of CIP
requests in the draft budget.
Due to time constraints, the remainder of the budget will be presented at a future date.
HAGERSTOWN ANNEXATION A-2018-01, FOGGY BOTTOM FARM AND OTHER
LANDS; AND A-2018-02, ANTIETAM CREEK, CREEK BED
Steve Goodrich, Director, Planning and Zoning, brought forth the proposal to grant/not grant
express approval to the City of Hagerstown to allow development on the annexed land of A-2018-
01 Foggy Bottom Farm and other lands in conformance with the Hagerstown zoning district
Industrial-Mixed Use (i-MU) as described in the annexation Resolution and Annexation Plan,
which may be substantially different than the uses that would be allowed under the current county
zoning districts of Office Research and Industry (ORI). A-2018-02 involves 1.47 acres ofland that
lies within the banks of the Antietam Creek, most of it underwater; ownership is undetermined.
Kirk Downey, County Attorney, discussed the issues the Board should consider when making its
determination. Steve Bockmiller, Development Planner / Zoning Administrator, City of
Hagerstown, joined the discussion to assist with any questions. The Commissioners discussed who
would be responsible for maintenance of the road and bridge in conjunction with the cost of
building the bridge and roadway. Rob Slocum shared that he would prefer the maintenance be a
collaborative eff01t between the City of Hagerstown and Washington County.
The Commissioners discussed the matter and reached a consensus to defer a decision on the
express approval. The Commissioners have agreed to work cooperatively with the City of
Hagerstown for the acquisitions of the property for the buildout of the road and the maintenance.
Further discuss will occur between City and County staff.
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INCREASE FEE PAID TO SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF FOREST CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
Mr. Goodrich, and Elmer Weibley, Soil Conservation District, requested approval of a revised
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Soil Conservation District (SCD) Board of
Supervisors to increase the reimbursement for SCD services from $700 to $900 per acre and to
add language to the explanatory statement that further describes eligible costs. Mr. Goodrich
explained that this approval would be ofno cost to Washington County's general fund and/or the
citizens of Washington County.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the
Memorandum of Understanding increasing the reimbursement for Soil Conservation District
services from $700 to $900 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
FORT RITCHIE / CASCADE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES DESIGNATION
RENEWAL
Mr. Goodrich brought forth an application to renew the Sustainable Communities designation for
Fort Ritchie I Cascade. Mr. Goodrich explained the terms regarding the designation, which
originated in 2014, and remained effective for five (5) years. He has requested that the Board renew
the application for an additional five (5) years.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to renew the
application for the Sustainable Communities designation as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
REQUEST TO FUND FORT RITCHIE COMMUNITY CENTER
Susan Small, Director, Department of Business Development, has recommended approval to
provide financial support in the amount of$150,000 for Fiscal Year 2020 from the Cascade Town
Centre Fund to the Fort Ritchie Community Center.
Commissioner Keefer, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved approve the funding request
from the Fort Ritchie Community Center in the amount of $150,000 as requested. The motion
passed unanimously.
RECORDS RETENTION CONTRACT -BUDGET TRANSFER
Krista Hart, County Clerk, requested approval to transfer funds from the General Fund
Contingency Funding (505150 10 11200) to the Clerk Departmental Fund for Consulting Services
(515130 10 10110) in the total amount of$26,000. Ms. Hart explained that the funding is necessary
to bring the County into compliance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) in Records
Retention. Ms. Hart shared that the funds for the records retention contract was previously included
in the County Clerks Operational budget but at some point, had been removed.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the budget
transfer in the amount of $26,000 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF ONE EXTENDED CAB¾
TON PICKUP TRUCK WITH SNOW PLOW, AND ONE EXTENDED CAB ¾ TON
PICKUP TRUCK FOR DEPARTMENT OF WATER QUALITY
Mark Bradshaw, Deputy Director, Environmental Management, Engineering Services;
recommended authorizing by resolution the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase of one (1)
Extended Cab¾ Ton Pickup Truck with Snow Plow, and one (1) Extended Cab¾ Ton Pickup
Truck with Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc., of Milford, Delaware, BPO#001B9400177, awarded by
the State of Maryland Department of General Services Office of Procurement and Logistics
statewide contract. The cost of the pickup with plow will be $35,372 and the cost of the pickup
without plow will be $30,489.
Mr. Bradshaw discussed the intergovernmental cooperative purchase bid method that allows
entities to use another entity's contract to eliminate Washington County's bid process and obtain
overall better pricing due to economies of scale offered by the subject contract. A determination
to allow or participate in an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing arrangement is by a
resolution indicating the cost benefits and efficiencies to the County. He shared that funds are
budgeted in the Water Quality Capital Improvement Plan, account number VEH007.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to authorize by
resolution the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase INGT-19-014 relating to the purchase of
one Extended Cab ¾ Ton Pickup Truck with Snow Plow and one Extended Cab ¾ Ton Pickup
Truck from Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc. of Milford, Delaware, in the amount of $65,761 as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
(Resolution No. RS-2019-01 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of
Washington County and the original is located in the County Commissioners' Office.)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF BUSES FOR COUNTY
TRASIT DEPARTMENT/ COUNTY COMMUTER
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; and Kevin Cerrone, Director, Transit; recommended authorizing
by resolution the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase (INGT-19-0013) with Cecil County,
Maryland, contract (RFP#l 8-2) awarded to American Truck and Bus, Inc. of Annapolis, Maryland,
and approved by the Federal Transit Administration, and the Maryland Transit Administration; for
the purchase of six (6) medium-duty buses at a cost of $279,429 each. Mr. Curry shared that funds
are budgeted in the Transit Depa1tment Capital Improvement Plan, account number VEH003.
Mr. Curry discussed the intergovernmental cooperative purchase bid method that allows entities
to use another entity's contract to eliminate Washington County's bid process and obtain overall
better pricing due to economies of scale offered by the subject contract. A determination to allow
or participate in an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing arrangement is by a resolution
indicating the cost benefits and efficiencies to the County.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to authorize by
resolution the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase relating to the purchase of six (6) medium-
duty buses from American Truck and Bus Inc., Annapolis, Maryland. The motion passed
unanimously.
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(Resolution No. RS-2019-02 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of
Washington County and the original is located in the County Commissioners' Office.)
RECONVENE INTO CLOSED
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to reconvene in closed
session at I :52 p.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 consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a
business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; to consult with counsel
to obtain legal advice on a legal matter, in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(l), (4), (7) of the
General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The motion passed unanimously.
In closed session, the commissioners provided staff with direction concerning the filling of certain
vacancies given the pending retirement of certain employees. The Commissioners received legal
advice concerning contractual matters and provided direction to staff in regards thereto and
received legal advice concerning the proposed establishment of a certain commission. The
Commissioners also provided direction regarding a matter involving the removal or resignation of
an employee over which the Board has jurisdiction.
Present during closed session were Commissioners Jeffrey A. Cline, Terry L. Baker, Wayne K.
Keefer, Cort F. Meinelschmidt, and Randall E. Wagner. Also present were Robert J. Slocum,
County Administrator; Krista L. Hart, County Clerk; Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney, Kendall
McPeak, Assistant County Attorney, and at various times Todd Moser, Real Property
Administrator; Scott Hobbs, Director, Engineering; Andrew Eshleman, Director of Public Works;
and Deb Peyton, Director of Health and Human Services.
Tlte Commissioners recessed at 1:52 p.m. during closed session and returned to closed session
at 2:12 p.m.
RECESS
The Commissioners recessed at 4:03 p.m.
EVENING MEETING -TOWN OF WILLIAMSPORT
An evening meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland,
was held at the Byron Park Community Center, Williamsport, Maryland.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the full
assemblage.
CALL TO ORDER
President Cline called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. with the following members present: Vice-
President Terry L. Baker and Commissioners Wayne K. Keefer, Cort F. Meinelschmidt and
Randall E. Wagner.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Mayor William Green thanked the Commissioners for attending the evemng meeting in
Williamsport.
COMMISSIONERS REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioners Baker, Meinelschmidt, and Keefer thanked the Mayor and Council for hosting the
evening meeting.
Commissioner Baker shared that the County is gearing up for the Project Open Space grants and
wanted to ensure that the town is prepared.
Commissioner Keefer commented on the hospitality received from the Town of Williamsport and
citizens.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt shared that he graduated from Williamsport High School and that
he looks forward to the upcoming meeting with the National Park Service.
Commissioner Wagner shared that he was raised in Williamspo1t and shared his enthusiasm for
the evening meeting in his hometown.
Commissioner Cline shared that he appreciated hearing updates on the aqueduct and will be
present in the evening meeting with the National Park Service.
COUNTY STAFF
Rob Slocum, County Administrator, asked staff in attendance at the evening meeting to introduce
themselves.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Steve Hamburg, 20400 Highview Comt, Hagerstown, Maryland, shared that he was a volunteer at
C&O Canal and appreciates the history.
Margaret Yaukey, 16 East Salisbury Street, Williamsport, Maryland, shared that she looks forward
to being a pait of the history in Williamspmt.
Tom Pen·y, retired pastor in Williamsp01t, shared that he is the ex-president of the C&O Canal
Association.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to adjourn at 6:41 p.m. The
motion passed unanimously.
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Krista L. Hait, County Clerk