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Open Session Minutes
October 8, 2019
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 Jeffrey A. Cline called the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Maryland (MD), to order at 8:04 a.m. at 100 West Washington Street, Room
1113, Hagerstown, MD, with the following members present: Vice President Terry L. Baker and
Commissioners Wayne K. Keefer, Cort F. Meinelschmidt, and Randall E. Wagner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the minutes of
September 24, 2019. The motion passed unanimously.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to convene in closed session at
8:04 a.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 the acquisition of real property for a public purpose and matters
directly related thereto; 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 consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential
litigation, in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(l), (3), (4), (7), (8), and (10) 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
boards over which the Commissioners have appointing authority; discussed the assignment, job
duties, and salary range of a specific employment assignment over which the Commissioners have
jurisdiction; and discussed the potential acquisition of real prope1ty. The Commissioners also
considered several economic development initiatives, including the potential for a business entity or
entities to locate, remain, and/or expand in the State and County. Additionally, the Commissioners
received legal advice concerning one or more legal matters, provided direction to Staff, and consulted
with counsel and staff regarding potential litigation. The Commissioners also provided guidance to
Staff regarding the filling of an existing personnel vacancy and discussed the provision of public
security, including the development of fire services and staffing related thereto.
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. Hait, County Clerk; Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney, Kendall McPeak,
Deputy County Attorney, and at various times Deborah Condo, Deputy Director, Human Resources;
Sara Greaves, CFO; Jonathan Horowitz, Business Leader, Department of Business Development;
Garrison Plessinger, Director, Hagerstown Regional Airport; Honorable Daniel P. Dwyer, Kristin
Grossnickle, Court Administrator; Amie Spigler, Family Services Coordinator; Scott Hobbs,
Director, Engineering; and Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Baker, moved to reconvene in open session at
9:53 a.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The Commissioners recessed at 9:53 a.m. and returned to the meeting at 10:04 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioners provided a brief insight into events attended and support provided throughout
Washington County community.
Commissioner Wagner would like an update on finances surrounding employment and where various
departments are falling short on staffing.
REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF
Human Resource Personnel Requests: Deborah Condo, Deputy Director
Senior Plan Review I Floodplain Manager
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the
advertisement of this position at a Grade 15, Step 1, $59,634. This position is vacant due to the
retirement of Mark Stransky. The motion passed unanimously.
Washington County Circuit Court
Kristin Grossnickle, Court Administrator, requested that the Commissioners approve a job
reclassification for the Family Services Coordinator position to a Grade 13. Ms. Grossnickle shared
that currently, the position is classified at a Grade 11, Step 8 and with this reclassification, the position
would be a Grade 13, Step 6. This is a County position funded by State grant.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the reclassification
request as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Division of Environmental Management
John Swauger, Stormwater Management Coordinator and Alex Reed Watershed Specialist shared
that over one-million pounds of debris and trash has been swept from the roadways. Mr. Reed
recognized Michael Kline and Allen Whetsel as the operators of the Street Sweeper, and for going
above and beyond for the good of the Community.
County Attorney
Kirk C. Downey requested adoption of a curative resolution regarding the establishment and
statement ofrates and charges for the Department of Water Quality. Mr. Downey explained that there
were errors in the rates as set fmih in the resolution, thus creating the necessity for this curative
resolution.
Commissioner Keefer, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to adopt the curative
resolution regarding the establishment and statement ofrates and charges for the Department of Water
Quality as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
(Resolution No.RS-2019-22 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of Washington
County and the original is in the County Commissioners' Office.)
County Clerk-Appointment/ Reappointment to Boards and Commissions:
Hagerstown Regional Airport Advisory Committee
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to appoint John Barr to
serve an unfulfilled term through January 31, 2020; this is NOT a paid board. The motion passed
unanimously.
Community Organization Funding Committee
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Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to appoint Brenna Ranieli to
serve a first term October 1, 2019 through March 31, 2023 as Commissioner Cort Meinelschmidt' s
representative; Richmond "Lee" Downey to serve a first term from October 1, 2019 through March
31, 2023 as Commissioner Randall Wagner's representative; reappoint Alan Mullendore to continue
to serve through March 31, 2023 as Commissioner Wayne Keefer's representative; to reappoint Jadah
Swartz to continue to serve through March 31, 2023 as Commissioner Terry Baker's representative;
and to reappoint Mary Towe to continue to serve through March 31, 2023 as President Jeffrey Cline's
representative; this is NOT a paid board. The motion passed unanimously.
Budget and Finance
Sara Greaves, CFO, recognized Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing Department, for her role serving
as Chair for The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) Conference.
County Administrator
Rob Slocum provided an update on Stotler Road, adding that there has been an additional sign
installed and pavement marking widths have been increased.
CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION
Steve McDonough, 16906 Pickwick Lane, Hagerstown, and Roger Vincent, 16845 Longfellow
Court, Hagerstown, discussed their dissatisfaction with the tax on the mobile homes.
CHARACTER COUNTS!· MAY 2020 EVENT
Carolyn Brooks, Director, Character Counts! Hagerstown, presented a funding request of $3,000 for
direct expenses associated with the year-end Character Counts! Student Recognition Luncheon. Ms.
Brooks shared details of the event and added that the Commissioners had provided funding in the
past.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve $3,000 in
funding for direct expenses associated with the year-end event to be taken from the General Fund
Contingency account. The motion passed unanimously.
Additionally, Commissioner Cline presented a proclamation to Carolyn Brooks in recognition of
Character Counts Month.
PROPOSED 2018 CODE ADOPTION
Rich Eichelberger, Director/Code Official, Construction; Frank Quillen, Deputy Code Official,
Construction; and Rebecca Gander, Chief of Permitting, Division of Plan Review and Permitting,
requested approval to proceed with advertising of and a public hearing for the proposed adoption of
the 2018 Maryland Building Performance Standards, the 2018 Existing Building Code, trade codes,
local amendments thereto, and related ordinance and resolution. Mr. Eichelberger thanked all staff
and citizens involved in the process.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to proceed with the advertising
of a public hearing as requested. The motion passed unanimously.
INSURANCE CLAIM FOR LIGHTNING HIT AT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
ELLIOTT PARKWAY, WILLIAMSPORT, MD
Mark Mades, Deputy Director, Wireless Communications, requested approval to accept insurance
claim number 0045811 payment in the amount of$26,001.77 and to approve a budget amendment
in the amount of $26,000 for reimbursement to Department 11540. Mr. Mades briefed the
Commissioners on a storm event which took place on July 6, 2019, damaging the Emergency
Communications building on Elliott Parkway.
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Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to accept the insurance claim
payment in the amount of $26,001.77, and to approve the budget amendment as presented. The
motion passed unanimously.
TODD L. HERSHEY RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM EASEMENT
Chris Boggs, Land Preservation Planner, Planning and Zoning, recommended approval of the Todd
L. Hershey Rural Legacy Program (RLP) Easement project, in the amount of $52,028.38 for 21.598
easement acres located at 1894 7 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, and to adopt an ordinance approving
the easement purchase and to authorize the execution of necessary documentation to finalize the
purchase.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the Todd L. Hershey
RLP Easement project, to adopt an ordinance approving the purchase, and to authorize the execution
of all necessary documents required to affect the easement purchase. The motion passed unanimously.
(Ordinance No. ORD-2019-22 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of
Washington County and the original is in the County Commissioners' Office.)
DONATION OF LEFT-OVER FOOD
Machelle Dwyer, Administrative Support Specialist, brought forth information regarding the
consideration for donating unused food from Washington County Public Schools to local food
charities or the YMCA. She advised the Commissioners that Washington County Public Schools
Food and Nutrition Services will review food handling procedures and refine the practices with the
administration of various agencies that they partner with to ensure no unnecessary waste.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE {INTG-19-0023) ARMORED
TACTICAL VEHICLE
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; and Captain Mark Knight, Washington County Sheriffs Office,
recommended authorizing by resolution the Intergovermnental Cooperative Purchase (INGT-19-
0023) with Howard County, MD, contract (IFB201-17)) awarded to Lenco Industries, Inc., Pittsfield,
Massachusetts (MA), for the purchase of one (1) BearCat Armored Tactical Vehicle for the Sheriffs
Office, at a cost of $285,876. Mr. Curry shared that 100% of the vehicle costs are being paid using
Grant 905-DAG Account funds, which consists of money seized during drug confiscations.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to authorize by resolution the
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase relating to the purchase of an armored tactical vehicle from
Lenco Industries, Inc., Pittsfield, MA, in the amount of$285,876. The motion passed unanimously.
(Resolution No. RS-2019-20 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of Washington
County and the original is in the County Commissioners' Office.)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-19-0022) BODY WORN
CAMERAS
Mr. Curry; and Major Pete Lazich, Washington County Sheriffs Office, recommended authorizing
by resolution the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase (INGT-19-0022) with the State of
Maryland DoIT (solicitation #060B249002) awarded to Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona,
for the Axon Management System subscription that includes fifty-eight (58) body worn cameras,
licensing, and evidence storage for the Patrol Division, at a cost of $38,280 (one-year period). Mr.
Curry shared that funding in the amount of $32,000.00 is budgeted in the department's account
515000-10-11200 and funds in the amount of $7,000.00 will be transferred from account 599999-10-
12800-PRG003 OTHR.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to authorize by
resolution the Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase relating to the purchase of fifty-eight body
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worn cameras, licensing, and evidence storage from Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona, at a
cost of$38,280. The motion passed unanimously.
(Resolution No.RS-2019-21 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of Washington
County and the original is in the County Commissioners' Office.)
Vice-President Baker left the meeting at 11: 11 a.m. and returned at 11:13 a.m.
REJECTION OF BIDS (PUR1434) FOR CIRCUIT COURT BULLET RESISTANT GLASS
and NEW CIRCUIT COURTROOM BULLET RESISTANT GLASS
Mr. Curry; Scott Hobbs, Director, Engineering; and Kevin Tucker, Clerk of Courts, recommended
that bids received for PURI 434 be rejected due to the bids' exceeding the budget of each project. Mr.
Curry further recommended that the projects for Clerk of Courts office and new Circuit Courtroom
Bullet Resistance Glass be rebid with a modified scope of work. Funds are allocated in the fiscal year
2020 budget GRT506 in the amount of $59,650 for the glass at the Clerk of Courts Office; no county
funds are requested for this project. The new Circuit Courtroom is a budgeted Capital Improvement
Plan project.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to reject the bids for
contract PURI 434, and to rebid project with a modified scope of work. The motion passed
unanimously.
SOUTHERN BOULEY ARD -FINAL CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER
Mr. Hobbs recommended approval of the final closeout change order to contractor C. William Hetzer,
Inc., in the amount of $92,262.46 for the Southern Boulevard project.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the final
closeout change order in the amount of $92,262.46, as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSTRUCTION BID A WARD GARIS SHOP ROAD WATER TRAIL PARK
Mr. Hobbs, and Andrew Eshleman, Director of Public Works, moved to conditionally award the Garis
Shop Road Water Trail Park contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Outdoor
Contractors, Inc., Hancock, MD, in the amount of $93,157, which includes the base bid of $89,817
and add alternate #2 in the amount of $3,340. Conditional award is based upon acceptance from the
Department of Natural Resources for the reallocation of Program Open Space (POS) funds. Funds
are available from the Garis Shop Road Bridge project ($20,000), pending closeout of the Rural
Heritage Village Restroom project (state grant of $51,157), and POS funding from the Garis Shop
Creek Access Project ($50,000). There is match requirement for the POS as related to the closeout of
the Rural Heritage Village Restroom project (I 0% local match, funds available from the Garis Shop
Road Bridge project/ budget transfer).
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to conditionally award the
Garis Shop Road Water Trail Park to Outdoor Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $93,157, as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATED LAND -LABEL LANE
Mr. Hobbs, and Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator, recommended acceptance of dedicated
property located on Label Lane, consisting of 0.774 +/-acres from GTR Transport, LLC, at no cost
to the County.
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to accept the dedicated
property on Label Lane from GTR Transport, LLC, at zero cost. The motion passed unanimously.
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EASEMENT REQUEST -CITY OF HAGERSTOWN
Mr. Moser requested approval to convey a perpetual waterline easement consisting of 13,859 +/-
square feet located at 18404 Showalter Road, to the City of Hagerstown.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve conveyance
of a perpetual waterline easement at 18404 Showalter Road as presented. The motion passed
unanimously.
GENERAL DOLLAR
Mr. Moser and Mr. Hobbs recommended acceptance of dedicated property located at 17213 Virginia
Avenue, consisting of2,343 +/-square feet from PTV 1001, LLC, at no cost to the County.
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to accept the dedicated
property at 17213 Virginia A venue from PTV 1001, LLC, at zero cost. The motion passed
unanimously.
FISCAL YEAR 2020 POLICE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION GRANT
Stephanie Lapole, Senior Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management; and Sargent Daryl Sanders,
Washington County Sheriffs Office, requested approval to submit a grant application for the Police
Recruitment and Retention Grant Program in the amount of$30,125 and to accept awarded funding.
There is no match associated with the grant and the grant will not result in new recun'ing expenses
for the County. The grant's performance period is July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. At the end of
the grant cycle if funding is available, the Sheriffs Office can apply again, however if funding is
unavailable the Sheriffs Office will need to identify another source of funding or eliminate the
incentive program.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to approve the
submission of a grant application in the amount of $30,125 for the Police Recruitment and Retention
Program and to accept awarded funding. The motion passed unanimously.
EMERGENCY NUMBER SYSTEMS BOARD-APPROVAL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION
AND ACCEPT A WARDED FUNDING FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM SUPPORT
Allison Hartshorn, Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management, and Brian Albert, Division of
Emergency Services, requested approval to submit a grant application to the Emergency Numbers
Systems Board for the support of the telephone system equipment located at the Primary and Back-
up 911 Centers and the remote telephone consoles located at the MD State Police Barracks O in the
amount of $161,925.89 and to accept awarded funding. The Office of Grant Management has
reviewed the funding request and has determined the request is consistent with the Emergency
Number Systems Boards' purpose. There is no matching funds requirement associated with this
funding request.
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to approve the
submission of a grant application in the amount of $161,925.89 to the Emergency Numbers Systems
Board and to accept awarded funding. The motion passed unanimously.
EMERGENCY NUMBER SYSTEMS BOARD -TELEPHONE UPGRADE
Ms. Hartshorn and Mr. Albert requested approval to submit a grant application to the Emergency
Numbers Systems Board for an upgrade of telephone equipment in the amount of$2,548,807.50 and
to accept awarded funding. The Office of Grant Management has reviewed the funding request and
has determined the request is consistent with the Emergency Number Systems Boards' purpose. There
is no matching funds requirement associated with this funding request.
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Commissioner Balcer, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the submission of a
grant application in the amount of$2,548,807.50 to the Emergency Numbers Systems Board and to
accept awarded funding. The motion passed unanimously.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE FORTY-WEST TRUCK LOADING STATION
Dave Mason, Deputy Director, Solid Waste, recommended approval of a budget adjustment for the
Forty-West Truck Loading Station in the amount of $470,000 (project reduction). Mr. Mason
explained that, in effort to reduce project cost (BLD072), the scope of the project has eliminated the
overhead truck loading rack and pump station.
Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to approve the budget
amendment in the amount of $470,000 as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
The Commissioners recessed at 11:35 a.m. and returned to the meeting at 12:00 p.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MOBILE HOME PARK REVENUE TAX
Kirk Downey, County Attorney, Todd Hershey, Treasurer, and Sara Greaves, CFO, brought forth
information regarding the mobile home park tax, to include how it is calculated, and the services it
pays for. Ms. Greaves shared that the mobile home park tax has not increased since 1963.
Additionally, she shared the method for which the tax is calculated which is the total of gross rent
receipts multiplied by 15%, payable by the park owner. Ms. Greaves and Mr. Hershey shared
information regarding the Renters Tax Credit and the MD Senior Property Tax Credit as potential
options for mobile home owners.
The Commissioners discussed the matter and directed staff to inquire with surrounding counties as
to the percentage it charges and any potential caps; to verify calculations of payment submitted to the
County by park owners; to provide residents with information on the available tax credits; and to
inquire with Lakeside Park owners as to the validity of a $4.50-meter reading fee. Staff was instructed
to bring the matter forward at a future meeting for additional discussion.
CLAGGETTS MILL -ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCE AGREEMENT
Mr. Downey presented a request on behalf of Elm Street Development requesting dissolution and
rescission of the Claggett's Mill Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance Agreement (APFO), which
would enable the sale and development of the remaining lots in the subdivision, therefore, increasing
the tax base. Steve Cvijanovich, Fox and Associates, and Jason Wiley, Elm Street Development, both
spoke to the request for dissolution and provided the Commissioners with a brief overview of the
project.
Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve by resolution,
the dissolution and rescission of the APFO Agreement with Elm Street Development effective upon
the Commissioner's adoption of the resolution updating the variables in the alternate mitigation
contribution formula of 14 years. The motion passed 3-2 (Commissioner's Baker and Keefer voted
"Nay").
POTENTIAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS
Mr. Downey discussed potential issues the County may like to see addressed during the next session
of the General Assembly. He shared that items identified from County staff are as follows:
I. Medicaid reimbursement billing authority;
2. Requirement for a zoning certification prior to issuance of a business license;
3. Adult Public Guardianship Review Board -removal of the requirement for a psychiatrist as
member;
4. Regulation of accidents on interstate highways; and
5. DOC Prisoner Release Policies.
RECESS
The Commissioners recessed at 1 :05 p.m.
EVENING MEETING -TOWN OF SMITHSBURG
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The evening session of the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington
County was held at Smithsburg Town Hall, 21 West Water Street, Smithsburg.
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 Jeffrey A. Cline called the evening session of the regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners of Washington County, to order at 6:06 p.m. with the following members present:
Commissioners Terry L. Baker, Cort F. Meinelschmidt, and Randall E. Wagner. Also present: Kirk
C. Downey, County Attorney; Robert J. Slocum, County Administrator; and Krista L. Hart, County
Clerk (Commissioner Wayne K. Keefer was absent).
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Jack Kesselring thanked the Commissioners and staff for conducting the evening meeting in
the Town of Smithsburg.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
The Commissioners thanked the Mayor and Town Council for hosting the evening meeting.
The Commissioners presented Kevin Jeter with a Certificate of Recognition for his services
throughout the Smithsburg community.
County Administrator
Rob Slocum refe1Ted to County staff in attendance and asked each to introduce themselves: Dan
DiVito Director, Division of Environmental Management; Sara Greaves, CFO; Steve Goodrich,
Director, Planning and Zoning; Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works; Scott Hobbs, Director,
Engineering; Rich Eichelberger, Director, Construction; Oley Griffith, Division of Emergency
Services; and Danielle Weaver, Director, Public Relations.
Mr. Divito provided an update on the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project.
Mr. Eshleman shared that he is working with Debra Smith, Town Manager, on Program Open Space
projects.
Mr. Goodrich provided an update on the Water and Sewerage Plan Amendment for the Town of
Smithsburg, adding that a Public Hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2019.
CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION
Linda Downs spoke on behalf of her son, Steven Webb, 28 Chips Court, Smithsburg. She discussed
flooding issues from Beaver Creek and a drainage storm water swale located behind his house. Mr.
Slocum informed the Board that Alex Reed, Environmental Management, inspected the property and
noted that the location is in the Town of Smithsburg right-of-way.
Judith Byron, 13 910 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown, shared her opposition to a proposed solar project
near her residence. Additionally, she presented 20 signatures of local residents also in opposition.
She has requested a letter of opposition from the Commissioners be submitted to the Public Service
Commission.
Eddie Brown, 12213 Cloverly Farm Lane, Smithsburg, asked for the Commissioners support of the
sewer expansion to include the S5 recommendation.
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James Ulrich thanked the Commissioners for addressing the Medicaid change as a potential
legislative item. He also discussed adding Fire and EMS tax as a legislative item. Mr. Ulrich shared
the state of disarray with regards to the finances of several EMS depaitments.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Baker, moved to adjourn at 6:43 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously ( 4-0, Commissioner Keefer was absent).
Krista L. Hart, County Clerk