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HomeMy WebLinkAbout200114 - OPEN-MinutesPage 2 of 6 OPEN Session, January 14, 2020 Page 3 of6 OPEN Session, January 14, 2020 Page 4 of 6 OPEN Session, January 14, 2020 Commissioner Keefer requested that Ms. Greaves seek an additional funding source; Commissioner Meinelschmidt concurred. Ms. Greaves shared that the Debt Service Fund could be utilized rather than the Fire and EMS Workers Compensation Fund. Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the budget adjustment in the amount of $39,000 with funds from the Debt Service Fund. The motion passed unanimously. FORMAL APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF ZONING MAP AMENDEMENT RZ-19-004 (JPK PROPERTIES, LLC)Andrew Bright, Assistant County Attorney, brought forth Zoning Map Amendment RZ-19-004 from applicant JPK Properties, LLC for formal approval and to adopt an ordinance approving the zoning map amendment request. Mr. Bright stated that the zoning map amendment request had been approved by the Board on December 3, 2019, and at that time, the Board instructed the County Attorney's office to prepare the required decision. Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to formally approve Zoning Map Amendment RZ-19-004 and to adopt an ordinance approving the request. The motion passed unanimously. (Ordinance No. ORD-2019-33 is recorded among the Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions of Washington County and the original is in the County Commissioners' Office.) PUBLIC SAFETY DISCUSSION Dave Hays, Director, Division of Emergency Services; Dale Fishack, President, Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (WCVFRA); Kingsley Poole, Co-Chair, Emergency Services Advisory Council (ESAC); and Richard Hopkins, Member, ESAC, requested authorization for implementation of the regional staffing plan as previously presented. He added that the fiscal impact of said plan would be: •FY20 (fire)$ 444,934.00, (EMS)$ 694,357.37 ($1,139,291.30 annually)•FY21 (fire)$ 861,200.00, (EMS) $1,994,365.28 ($2,855,565.20 annually)•FY22 (fire) $1,194,045.50, (EMS) $2,037,349.40 ($3,231,394.90annually)•FY23 (fire) $2,125,356.00, (EMS) $2,081,408.10 ($4,206,764.10 annually)•FY24 (fire) $2,978,919.00, (EMS) $2,126,568.30 ($5,105,487.30 annually) Mr. Fishack shared concerns of the various EMS departments regarding said plan, adding that the WCVFRA is not opposed to the plan but does have concern with regard to the EMS. The Commissioners expressed concern with locations outlined in Mr. Hays plan. Mr. Hays explained that conversation can continue regarding the strategic plan with the Commissioners and/or the four (4) individual companies if necessary. Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, moved to approve the hiring of 36 firefighters, as outlined in the regional model, in the Safer grant to include coverage in Hancock and South County, ensuring that a paramedic remains in Rohrersville. The motion passed 4-0-1 (Commissioner Baker abstained). RECONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to convene in closed session at 11 :51 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 Page 5 of6 OPEN Session, January 14, 2020 that affects one or more specific individuals, in accordance with Section 3-305(b )(1) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The motion passed unanimously. In closed session, the Commissioners discussed the filling of certain personnel vacancy with specific individuals; and they discussed the employment and assignment of personnel with staff. 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 Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney/Interim County Administrator; Krista L. Hart, County Clerk; Rachel Brown, Director, Human Resources; and at various times specific interviewees for a vacant position to be filled by the Commissioners. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Baker, moved to reconvene in open session at 3:32 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. RECESS The Commissioners recessed until the evening meeting at 3:32 p.m. EVENING MEETING WITH THE TOWN OF FUNKSTOWN 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 convened the evening meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, at 6:00 p.m. at 30 East Baltimore Street, Funkstown, Maryland, with the following members present: Vice President Terry L. Baker and Commissioners Wayne K.Keefer, Cort F. Meinelschmidt, and Randall E. Wagner. Also present was Kirk Downey, InterimCounty Administrator/County Attorney; and Krista Hart, County Clerk. TOWN OF FUNKSTOWN LEADERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS Paul Crampton, Jr., Mayor of Funkstown, welcomed the Commissioners and thanked everyone for attending the evening meeting. Council members shared their appreciation to the Commissioners for providing assistance from the Hotel Rental Tax funding for the Old Tyme Christmas Event. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS The Commissioners collectively thanked the Mayor and Council for hosting the Board of County Commissioners evening meeting. REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF Staff members in attendance were asked to introduce themselves. In attendance was Scott Hobbs, Rich Eichelberger, Susan Small, Rachel Brown, Josh O'Neal, Ashley Holloway, Tom Brown, Dave Hays, Sara Greaves, Jill Baker, Andrew Eshleman, and Jeremy Mose. Mr. Holloway spoke on the upcoming Outreach Meeting; Mr. Eichelberger spoke on the recently approved Building Codes and upcoming Public Information Meeting; Mr. Hays spoke on the recently approved Regional Staffing Plan and Incentives for Fire and EMS. Health and Human Services Deputy Director of Operations. Environmental Management. Water Quality Commissioner Keefer, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to approve the promotion of Davina Yutzy to this position, Grade 17, Step 11, $89,024. This position is vacant due to the promotion of Jeremy Mose. The motion passed unanimously. Page 6 of 6 OPEN Session, January 14, 2020 Chiefo(Laboratory Testing. Environmental Management. Water Quality Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Meinelschmidt, moved to approve the promotion of Rebecca Orndorff to this position (Grade 15, Step 5, $65,811). This position is vacant due to retirement of Sharareh Alidoosti. The motion passed unanimously. Director, Information Systems Commissioner Wagner, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to approve the promotion of Joshua O'Neal to this position, Grade 19, Step 6, $91,790. This position will be vacant upon the retirement of Ron Whitt. The motion passed unanimously. The Commissioners congratulated Mr. O'Neal and thanked his family for attending and supporting Washington County. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION None Mayor Crampton recognized Terry Feiser as being appointed to the Planning and Zoning position for the Town of Funkstown. Additionally, he shared that the Prison Work Program provides a benefit to the town; additionally, he looks forward to Phase 2 of the Southern Boulevard project. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Meinelschmidt, seconded by Commissioner Keefer, moved to adjourn the evening meeting at 6:26 p.m. Krista L. Hart, County Clerk